Associate - Commercial (IP Transactions) Lawyer, 3+ PQE

Addleshaw Goddard; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced IP Transactions Lawyer to join its market-leading practice in London. This role involves leading IP-driven transactions such as M&A, negotiating a range of agreements, and building long-term client relationships. Candidates should be qualified lawyers with 3+ years of experience in IP transactions, capable of managing multiple projects under tight deadlines. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing practice focused on technologies in life sciences and AI.

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-qualification experience in IP transactions and advisory work.
• Experience advising on patent, technology, life sciences, or know-how agreements.
• Ability to manage client relationships and lead matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a variety of IP-driven transactions.
• Negotiate IP, technology, licensing, and separation agreements.
• Manage large-scale and mid-market commercial matters.
• Build long-term client relationships.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Skills

IP transactions

Negotiation

Client relationship management

Commercial awareness

Multitasking

Education

Qualified lawyer with 3+ PQE

Job description

We’re looking for an IP Transactions Lawyer to join our market-leading IP practice in London. You’ll support major cross-sector transactions, advising some of the firm’s largest clients on the protection, commercialisation and strategic use of technology and intangible assets. With growing investment in life sciences, AI and industrial sectors, this is an exciting opportunity to help expand a key area of our practice.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support a variety of IP-driven transactions, including IP-heavy M&A and advisory work
• Negotiate a broad range of IP, technology, licensing and separation agreements with clients directly
• Manage a diverse caseload of large-scale and mid-market commercial matters
• Build long-term client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser across IP and commercial needs
• Collaborate closely with the wider Commercial and IP Disputes teams on cross-border and national matters
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to internal knowledge sharing
• Support business development and help deepen client engagement through thought leadership

Who We’re Looking For

• A qualified lawyer with 3+ PQE and strong experience in IP transactions and advisory work
• Background advising on patent, technology, life sciences or know-how agreements
• Confident leading matters and managing client relationships
• Commercially minded, with the ability to turn legal advice into strategic value
• Skilled at managing multiple workstreams and meeting time-critical deadlines

Why Choose Us?

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

Interested?

If this role sounds like your next career step, we’d love to hear from you. Click the Apply button to view the full role profile on our website and start your application!