Intellectual Property Associate, 3-5 PQE

Taylor Root; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root is recruiting for a top-tier international law firm in London seeking an Intellectual Property Associate with 3-5 PQE. You will join a respected IP and Technology Transactions team handling cross-border matters, licensing, SaaS, and IT contracts for blue-chip clients.

The role emphasizes complex deal work, international coordination, and potential for market-leading remuneration and progression within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• England & Wales qualified solicitor.
• 3-5 years' post-qualification experience in non-contentious IP and commercial technology law.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to manage complex workstreams to a high standard.
• International experience or client secondments desirable.

Responsibilities

• Advise on IP and technology risk allocation in corporate deals.
• Draft and negotiate licensing arrangements, SaaS and cloud agreements.
• Structure and negotiate IT contracts and outsourcing arrangements.
• Coordinate with international teams on cross-border transactions.

Skills

IP law

Technology transactions

Drafting

Negotiation

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Intellectual Property Associate - 3-5 PQE

About the Firm

This is a top-tier international law firm consistently recognised among the global elite. With offices across all key financial centres, the firm advises on some of the largest and most complex cross-border transactions in the market. Its London office is at the heart of these efforts, working alongside colleagues globally on headline deals for major corporates, financial institutions, private equity sponsors, and high-growth technology clients. The firm offers cutting-edge work, market-leading training, and exceptional career progression within a highly collaborative culture.

The Role

You will join a highly regarded Intellectual Property and Technology Transactions team that plays a central role in significant corporate deals and strategic projects. The group is engaged on matters such as large-scale public and private M&A transactions, complex carve-outs, joint ventures, IPOs, and transformational outsourcing initiatives. Typical mandates involve advising on intellectual property and technology risk allocation, structuring and negotiation of sophisticated licensing arrangements, SaaS and cloud agreements, transitional services arrangements, and other strategic IT contracts. The work is truly international, requiring coordination with specialists across multiple jurisdictions on behalf of a blue-chip global client base.

What They're Looking For

• England & Wales qualified solicitor
• 3-5 years' post-qualification experience in non-contentious IP and commercial technology law
• Strong track record advising on IP and technology issues in major corporate or transactional settings
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• A commercial mindset with the ability to manage complex workstreams to a high standard
• Enthusiastic team player, with experience mentoring junior lawyers advantageous
• International experience or previous client secondments desirable but not essential

Why Apply?

This role provides the opportunity to work on some of the most high-profile and technically challenging IP and technology projects in the market, including matters for leading names in financial services, private equity, technology, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and energy sectors. The team offers exposure to marquee cross-border transactions, direct client contact, and significant responsibility from day one. You will benefit from top of market remuneration and an attractive bonus scheme, as well as a clear pathway for career progression in a supportive, high-performing environment.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.