We are seeking a lawyer(s) with the following qualifications, experience and abilities:  

1. A patent lawyer, with experience in contentious matters being essential and experience in non-contentious matters being desirable.  We have no set requirements regarding the number of years of post qualification experience ("PQE"), but we expect that the successful candidate(s) will be in the range from 2 to 7 years PQE.  Lawyers with admissions in the following jurisdictions will be considered:  Europe (England & Wales, Germany, France and Netherlands), United States (New York and California), Australia and New Zealand.

2. A high level of spoken Japanese is essential - you will need to be able to conduct meetings with clients in Japanese.  Japanese reading skills are desirable.  Japanese writing skills would be an advantage but are not necessary.

3.Technical qualifications (eg science, chemistry or engineering) would be an advantage.  An ability and willingness to review and understand different technologies is essential.

4. Excellent English drafting and communication skills are essential.

5. A willingness to become actively involved in business development activities is essential.

Our Tokyo IP team works for many leading Japanese and international clients on multi-jurisdictional IP matters.  We are ranked by a number of legal publications (including Asia Pacific Legal 500, Managing Intellectual Property and Chambers Global Guide) as being in the first tier of IP practices of foreign firms in Japan. 

Chambers Global has commented that:  

"Lovells Tokyo is universally recognised for "taking IP extremely seriously in Japan". Clients appreciate that its lawyers "really understand how we Japanese think and feel", while maintaining the highest standards of advice on patents, trade marks, copyrights and disputes."
 
To apply, please click on the Apply button above. You will need to send a letter of introduction, together with a detailed CV (including university academic record showing results for each subject).