Senior Associate in the IP Practice

Job Details

Date posted:
6 July 2026
Closing date:
30 August 2026
Department:
Lawyers
Location:
Poland
Main office:
Warsaw
Job type:
Temporary

Description

We are a modern law firm that combines legal expertise and experience with a commercial approach to advisory work. We act for leading players in the Life Sciences & Healthcare sector in Poland and abroad, working in close coordination with our international teams. Join our Life Sciences & Healthcare practice and help deliver regulatory projects that drive innovation across Europe.

We are currently looking for candidates for the position of:

Senior Associate in the IP Practice

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Leading and providing substantive oversight of projects for the firm’s clients in the field of intellectual property (IP) law.
  • Providing comprehensive legal advice in the field of IP, including drafting and reviewing legal documentation (contracts, legal opinions and applications to regulatory authorities).
  • Actively participating in the Practice’s business development activities, including acquiring new clients, building relationships. and devising the firm’s development strategy in the field of IP
  • Collaboration with the international integrated IP group Osborne Clarke on multi-jurisdictional regulatory and compliance projects.
     

OUR EXPECTATIONS:

  • At least 5 years’ experience as a lawyer in the field of IP, in at least three of the following areas: copyright, patents, trade marks, unfair competition, regulatory market exclusivities, industrial design registration law, and the law on the registration of geographical indications and protected designations of origin.
  • Advanced knowledge of intellectual property law.
  • Registration on the roll of barristers or solicitors.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English.
  • Ability to formulate clear, business-oriented recommendations and to work as part of a project team.
  • Comfortable working with technology and new digital tools.
The following would be an advantage: 
  • Postgraduate studies or a master’s degree obtained in English.
  • Knowledge of civil and administrative proceedings.
  • Knowledge of French or German.
     

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

  • Involvement in a range of exciting projects for leading Polish and international clients, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced experts.
  • Collaboration based on a B2B contract.
  • The opportunity to acquire new skills, pursue professional development and follow a clearly defined career path.
  • Participation in internal and external training courses.
  • Participation in development programmes within the Osborne Clarke network.
  • English language classes (including legal English) and German language classes.
  • Benefits, including private healthcare, a Multisport card and a Pethelp card.
  • An atmosphere that fosters relationship-building and skills development.
     
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