Company Description
We are a boutique intellectual property law firm with over 50 years of legacy in Portugal, combining tradition with innovation.
With a strong international client base, we are now expanding into new areas of IP, including technology, and digital innovation.
Our close-knit team offers a collaborative environment where every contribution has real impact, and where growth and long-term vision are at the centre of our strategy.
The Ideal Candidate
You are a senior lawyer with proven experience in intellectual property and a passion for litigation and innovation.
You value working in a smaller, dynamic structure where you can directly shape projects and client strategies.
You are ambitious, but also pragmatic, and open to building a long-term career path that may lead to partnership.
Responsabilities
Lead and manage litigation in the areas of patents, copyright, or trademarks.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and licensing agreements in IP/technology.
Advise clients in areas of emerging technologies, including AI and data-driven industries.
Represent clients before national and international courts and authorities.
Collaborate in the development of new practice areas and contribute to thought leadership.
Mentor junior staff and actively participate in knowledge-sharing across the firm.
Qualifications
Law degree with bar admission in Portugal (Ordem dos Advogados).
Minimum of 7–10 years' experience in IP law, with focus on
patent litigation
,
copyright
,
AI/technology law
, or
IP contracts/licensing
.
Strong litigation skills and case management experience.
Excellent command of Portuguese (spoken and written), with a high standard of legal drafting.
Proficiency in English (spoken and written);
other languages are a plus.
We Offer
Full-time
hybrid role
(Lisbon-based with flexibility for remote work).
Remuneration aligned with seniority and skills.
A collaborative environment where initiative and expertise are valued.
Direct involvement with international clients and complex cases.
Clear career progression, with the
possibility of becoming partner
in the medium term.