IP Associate – London
An internationally recognised firm with a strong reputation for excellence in Intellectual Property is seeking to expand its London-based team. With one of the largest IP practices in the office, the firm advises a diverse, high-quality client base across multiple industries. The culture is collaborative and inclusive, with a strong focus on professional development, flexible working and long-term career progression.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level Associate with three to five years’ post-qualification experience to join a well-established IP team in London. The role offers exposure to a broad and high-quality workload spanning contentious and non-contentious matters, with a particular emphasis on UK litigation. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced partners while contributing to the continued development of the wider practice.
Key Responsibilities
*Advising on the full range of intellectual property rights, with a focus on UK IP litigation
*Acting on matters across key sectors including life sciences, retail & consumer and technology
*Supporting both contentious and non-contentious IP work across multiple industries
*Assisting partners on complex, high-value IP disputes and advisory matters
*Contributing to business development and the ongoing growth of the IP practice
*Collaborating with colleagues across disciplines and international offices
*Managing appropriate aspects of complex IP matters with increasing autonomy
Requirements
*Qualified lawyer with 3-5 years’ post-qualification experience in Intellectual Property
*Experience handling complex contentious and non-contentious IP matters within a comparable private practice environment
*Demonstrable experience or strong interest in UK IP litigation
*Existing UK experience is highly desirable
*Ideally completed the Oxford Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law and Practice
*Ability to work flexibly across a broad range of IP issues, jurisdictions and industry sectors
*Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with partners and cross-disciplinary teams
*Proven ability to manage elements of complex matters efficiently and at the appropriate level
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