"At Calysta, we are all team players. We deliver quality and high-level advice, and we strive for the well-being of our people. We listen to your needs and ensure a good work–life balance. Our people are our ambassadors."
About us
Who is Calysta?
Calysta strives to grow and empower its people. An entrepreneurial spirit, motivation, and commitment run through our team — and that energy translates directly into the high-level quality we deliver to our clients.
Calysta owes its success to its people, and we want to make our people proud to be part of this team. You will love to work at Calysta. You will experience a wonderful time in our fast-growing intellectual property firm where you can develop all your talents and grow into an experienced IP profile.
Humanity is an aspect you will always find at Calysta. You will be well guided and trained in your day-to-day job. We offer and invest in every opportunity to let our people grow with the company. Do you want to work in a modern, young, smart, and fast-growing company? Join our experienced and fulfilled team — the company grows, and you grow with it.
The role
What will your job look like?
As a Patent Engineer and trainee on the path to becoming a European Patent Attorney, you play an important role in bringing innovation to market.
You will deal with varied patent cases across a wide variety of clients. From day one, you will be actively involved in the day-to-day business. You advise clients and help them protect their inventions, actively supporting them in managing and developing their patent portfolio.
Your team — You will be supervised by highly experienced Patent Attorneys, qualified across multiple European jurisdictions. You will work primarily within your scientific area of expertise while also gaining exposure to adjacent technical fields.
You will furthermore:
- Build meaningful trust relationships with clients and serve as a reliable point of contact
- Advise clients on all IP assets, including strategic advice and administrative procedures to obtain protection of their IP rights
- Represent and defend clients' interests in administrative or judicial procedures
- Actively take part in company projects and Calysta's strategic initiatives
- Work in accordance with Calysta's guidelines and principles
- Identify potential new clients and contribute to presenting Calysta to the market
Your background
Your profile
Degree
Master's degree or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Biochemistry or equivalent
Languages
Perfect command of French (native) · Excellent English (written & spoken) · Dutch is an asset but not required
Open-minded Motivated to work and learn across other technical fields alongside your core scientific expertise
Your strengths
What you bring to us
Detail & Precision
An eye for detail, well-organised and efficient in everything you do
Smart & Ambitious
Intellectually curious with an eager, self-learning attitude
Team Spirit
Fresh, motivated and collaborative — you thrive as part of a team
Client Orientation
Commercially aware, unafraid of stepping outside your comfort zone
Business Mindset
Willing to invest time in understanding clients' portfolios and strategy
IP Curiosity
Genuinely interested in broadening your IP knowledge beyond your specialty
What we offer
You can count on
Contract
Full-time, permanent contract (CDI) from day one
Training & Growth
Full investment in your 3-year training programme to become a Qualified European Patent Attorney — in-house and external training combined
Compensation
Attractive salary + group & hospital insurance, meal vouchers, eco-vouchers, sport & culture vouchers, mobility budget, laptop, smartphone & subscription, and a performance bonus
Work–Life Balance
We value a healthy work–life balance and offer the possibility of remote work, so you can organise your work in a way that suits both you and the team
Location
Diegem office — directly accessible from the railway station
Real Impact
Together with outstanding colleagues, you contribute to innovative work that makes a real difference for our clients
Ready to join Calysta?
Send your application to our HR team — we look forward to meeting you.
Contact: Hauda Kaaouas · hauda.kaaouas@calysta.eu
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