Experienced Patent Attorney

h3Build something together that we can be proud of /h3 pEPC Belgium is growing and we would like you to help us shape this growth. We are looking for an experienced patent attorney who is not only strong in terms of substantive knowledge but is also a commercial thinker who sees opportunities in the market and gets energy from working with others. /p pYou will be joining an ambitious team with a clear mission: to further expand EPC in Belgium. This calls for someone who can build relationships, connect with clients and inspire colleagues. /p pIf this sounds like something for you, we would love to hear from you. /p h3Your role within EPC /h3 pAs an experienced attorney at EPC you will be more than just an expert in patent law. You will play an important pivotal role in the team, someone who effortlessly combines substantive work with a commercial outlook and a strong sense of collaboration. /p pYou will be working with clients who are in the process of developing their business: startups, SMEs and other innovative companies. You will not only help them protect their inventions but also help them make strategic decisions. At the same time you will help put EPC on the map more in Belgium. /p pYour work will include: /p ul liBouwen aan de verdere groei van EPC België – inhoudelijk, commercieel en als team. /li liBuilding on the continued growth of EPC Belgium
- substantively, commercially and as a team. /li liAcquiring new clients and building long-term relationships. /li liAdvising innovative entrepreneurs on how to protect and use their intellectual property. /li liInspiring and mentoring colleagues, for example in relation to meetings and commercial opportunities. /li liWriting, filing and defending patent applications both at home and abroad. /li /ul h3What we are looking for in you /h3 pWe are not looking for a run-of-the-mill profile but for someone with a clear drive. Someone who enjoys working together with others but also likes to do things independently. Who likes to take the initiative and gets a kick out of growth, irrespective of whether that growth involves a client, a colleague or EPC Belgium. /p pYou recognise yourself in the following: /p ul liYou are an experienced European patent attorney. If you have a Belgian qualification then that would be a plus. /li liYou have a strong commercial sense and enjoy actively looking for new clients. /li liYou like to work together with others and naturally include colleagues in your approach. /li liYou feel at home in the Flemish market and preferably already have a network in the region. /li liYou have excellent oral and written communication skills in both Dutch and English. /li liYou have a technical background, for example in physics, mechanics, electrical engineering or software. /li /ul h3What you can expect from us /h3 pWe offer you a role with plenty of room to determine the direction in which you want to go, seize opportunities and help build something new. We will have faith in your ability to bring your ideas to life and you will have the support of a team that will share their thoughts and ideas with you and stand by your side. /p pOn top of that

we offer
/p ul liLots of independence as well as the support of a close-knit team. /li liAttractive employment conditions appropriate for your experience and role. /li liRoom for personal and professional development including through the EPC Academy. /li liFlexible

working hours
and the option of hybrid working. /li liA nice workplace atmosphere where there is consideration for each other, job satisfaction and a good work-life balance. /li liThe opportunity to make an impact within a growing organisation with a solid foundation. /li /ul h3About EPC /h3 pEPC is a modern patent firm with a rich history and a clear goal: to help companies protect their ideas and make them stronger. We do this with expertise, but also with commitment, honesty and an eye for the person behind the invention. /p pInBelgium we are a young team going places. There is plenty of room to grow, to build together and to take the initiative. We are professional in what we do but like to keep things informal when it comes to how we interact with each other. Working at EPC means having lunch together, having a laugh together, and making a difference together. /p