Associate - Intellectual Property Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London is seeking a talented Intellectual Property Associate with 3-6 years PQE to join their esteemed IP practice. The role involves advising prestigious clients on a wide range of IP matters, including advising on cross-border disputes and handling complex transactions. Candidates should have a strong technical background and excellent client management skills, along with a desire for long-term professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term progression opportunities

Exposure to blue-chip clients

Qualifications

• 3-6 years PQE in intellectual property, with exposure to contentious and transactional work.
• Experience with tech and/or life sciences clients is highly regarded.
• Confidence handling complex issues under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Advise high-profile clients on IP matters including patents and copyright.
• Get involved in complex cross-border IP disputes across jurisdictions.
• Support transactions with IP due diligence and risk analysis.

Skills

Strong technical background

Excellent communication

Client handling

Education

Common law qualified (England & Wales or equivalent)

Job description

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Associate - Intellectual Property Lawyer, London (City of London)

Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

Job Description:

NEW | Intellectual Property Associate – 3–6 PQE | International Firm | London

Tech, life sciences, and commercial IP work at a global scale

A leading international law firm in London is looking to hire a talented Intellectual Property Associate (3–6 PQE) to join its established and growing IP practice.

The team advises on a broad spectrum of contentious and non-contentious IP matters, with particular strength in the technology, life sciences, and digital sectors. This is a chance to work closely with a well-known partner in the space, in a role that blends cutting-edge advisory work with strategic IP litigation and transactional support.

The role:

• Advise high-profile clients on patent, trade mark, copyright, and design right matters
• Get involved in complex cross-border IP disputes, often involving parallel actions in multiple jurisdictions
• Support high-value transactions with IP due diligence and risk analysis
• Collaborate with colleagues across TMT, antitrust, corporate, and regulatory teams
• Work on IP strategy for fast-growth and multinational clients navigating digital transformation

Key experience required:

• 3–6 years’ PQE in intellectual property, ideally with exposure to both contentious and transactional work
• Experience with tech and/or life sciences clients is highly regarded
• Strong technical background and confidence handling complex issues under pressure
• Excellent communication and client handling skills
• Common law qualified (England & Wales or equivalent)

The opportunity:

• Work under a highly regarded IP partner with a reputation for high-end, cross-border work
• Join a tight-knit team within a global platform
• Exposure to blue-chip clients and major international matters
• Strong internal collaboration and mentoring
• Competitive salary and long-term progression within the firm

Contact:

For a confidential discussion, please contact James Cockerill at Taylor Root on [emailprotected] or message directly via LinkedIn Messenger.