Intellectual Property Lawyer

Henderson Scott; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London-based law firm seeks a talented Intellectual Property Disputes Lawyer with 2+ years' experience to join its dynamic IP litigation team. The role involves advising on various IP rights and managing high-value litigation for diverse clients.

Qualifications

• 2+PQE with a strong background in IP disputes.
• Experience handling litigation and advisory work across both soft IP and patents.

Responsibilities

• Advising on enforcement and protection of IP rights.
• Managing contentious proceedings in the High Court.
• Drafting pleadings and witness statements.

Skills

Analytical

Drafting

Client Communication

Job description

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Principal Legal Recruiter at Henderson Scott UK

Intellectual Property Disputes Lawyer (2+PQE)
Position: Associate/Senior Associate
Practice Area: Intellectual Property
Location: London

A leading London-based law firm is seeking a talented and driven Intellectual Property Disputes Lawyer with 2+ years' post-qualification experience to join its dynamic IP litigation team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse caseload involving high-profile and cutting-edge IP disputes across a range of sectors.

The Role
The successful candidate will advise on a broad spectrum of contentious and advisory matters related to:

• Soft IP rights, including trademarks, designs, copyright, passing off, domain names, and confidential information
• Patent disputes, including Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs), standard-essential patents, FRAND (Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory) licensing issues, and freedom to operate assessments

You will be involved in complex, high-value litigation and have the opportunity to act for a range of clients, from innovative start-ups to multinational corporations.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on the enforcement and protection of IP rights
• Managing contentious proceedings in the High Court and other relevant forums
• Working closely with clients to provide strategic IP advice
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and other court documents
• Coordinating with experts, counsel, and overseas lawyers as required

About You

• 2+PQE with a strong background in IP disputes
• Experience handling litigation and advisory work across both soft IP and patents
• Solid understanding of trade mark and design right enforcement, patent litigation, and commercial IP strategy
• Strong analytical, drafting, and client communication skills
• A collaborative team player with a proactive approach and commercial mindset

This role offers the opportunity to work within a market-leading team on complex and rewarding matters, with genuine career development prospects for the right candidate.

If you're a driven lawyer looking to specialise in IP at a leading City firm, apply now to learn more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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