Head of IP, Europe, Partner, US Firm to £1.7m

Edwards Gibson; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A full-service US law firm in London is seeking an experienced IP litigation partner or team to develop its IP disputes practice. The firm emphasizes a collaborative work environment and has achieved significant success in its litigation practice, making it one of the largest teams in the London office. Successful candidates will have a deep understanding of IP law and a proven ability to attract clients globally.

Qualifications

• Experience in IP litigation.
• Proven track record in developing practices.
• Ability to attract global clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop the IP disputes practice in London.
• Lead a team of lawyers in litigation.
• Work collaboratively in a non-hierarchical environment.

Job description

This full-service US firm in London has a long-standing commitment to IP and has a leading team of lawyers in the US. The firm represents a number of global multinationals across a range of sectors and the London office has benefitted from access to and referrals from these clients.

The firm covers the full remit of IP, the lawyers have won awards and are listed in the leading directories for IP, with almost 30 lawyers listed in WTR1000. The firm understands IP and has a flexible fee structure.

This is a first-time appointment in the London office and the firm is looking to recruit an IP litigation partner or team to develop an IP disputes practice. The litigation practice has experienced huge success and is now one of the largest teams in the London office. There is a team of close to 50 lawyers in London and the partners attract work from around the globe and benefit from the global network.

A cultural fit is very important; the London office is quite informal, non-hierarchical, and collaborative. In terms of global hierarchy, the wider firm does have an ‘intimate’ management team which is heavily invested in London.

Key Contact:

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