Senior Legal & IP Director

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Key Responsibilities

Patent Prosecution Manage and oversee Legend Ireland's patent portfolio prosecution activities in collaboration with external counsel. Provide strategic support for all European patent matters.

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Work at the intersection of science, law and business, shaping IP strategies that enable the development of life-changing therapies for patients worldwide.

At Legend Biotech, we are transforming the future of medicine through groundbreaking cell therapy innovations. We are looking for an experienced and strategic Senior Legal & IP Director to join our Intellectual Property team in Dublin, Ireland. In this highly visible role, you will serve as a trusted business partner and IP strategist, helping protect and maximize the value of our innovative portfolio while supporting our European operations.

Responsibilities

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European Patent Attorney qualification is required.
Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Immunology, Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
Law degree is considered a strong asset.

Minimum 10 years of patent attorney experience within the life sciences sector.
Significant experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or law firm environment.
Experience with EPO oppositions and UPC litigation is highly desirable.
Experience in cell & gene therapy, gene therapy platforms or RNA therapeutics is a strong asset.
Exposure to non-IP legal matters is a plus

Fluent English is required.
Mandarin is considered a plus.

Excellent communication and influencing skills across all organizational levels.
Strong business acumen and solution-oriented mindset.
Ability to remain composed under pressure and navigate complex legal challenges.
Highly organized with strong project management and prioritization capabilities.
Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced global organization.

Patent prosecution and portfolio management.
European Patent Office (EPO) procedures.
Unified Patent Court (UPC) litigation.
Freedom-to-operate and risk assessment.
Intellectual property strategy development.

What We Offer

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✓An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on innovative therapies that improve patients' lives worldwide.

✓A position based in Dublin collaborating with global and local teams in China, US and Belgium.

✓The chance to work with highly talented colleagues across Legal, IP, R&D and Business teams worldwide.

✓A competitive compensation and benefits package.

✓Career development opportunities within a fast-growing global biotechnology company.

✓The opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to scientific innovation and patient care.

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to developing, manufacturing, and commercializing innovative and life-saving cell therapies for the treatment of chronic and life-threatening diseases, such as cancer.

The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey. Legend Biotech now employs over 2,400 people across six global manufacturing sites. Two of these sites are in Ghent: Obelisc (Technology Park Zwijnaarde) and Tech Lane (Eilandje Zwijnaarde).

In Ghent, Legend Biotech focuses on the production of advanced CAR-T cell therapies for the treatment of multiple myeloma, in close collaboration with Johnson & Johnson.

Legend Biotech is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is Legend’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Legend Biotech maintains a drug-free workplace.

You can find more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data for recruitment purposes, including your rights under applicable data protection laws, in our Candidate Privacy Notice here: https://legendbiotech.eu/en/candidate-privacy-notice (Dutch: https://legendbiotech.eu/nl/candidate-privacy-notice).