Intellectual Property Lawyer

Austin Fraser; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Intellectual Property Lawyer to join their dynamic IP litigation team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile patent disputes across various sectors, including life sciences and technology. The firm provides a supportive and collaborative culture, emphasizing career development and exposure to cutting-edge legal work. Ideal candidates will be UK-qualified solicitors with a passion for innovation and a proactive mindset. If you're eager to accelerate your career in IP litigation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Career development support

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• UK-qualified solicitor with 0-4 years' experience in IP litigation.
• Strong academic background in law; technical degree is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Acting in UK High Court and EPO patent litigation.
• Coordinating multi-jurisdictional IP disputes.

Skills

Intellectual Property Law

Patent Litigation

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Law Degree

Technical or Scientific Degree

Job description

Job Advert: Intellectual Property Lawyer (Patent Disputes)

Position: Associate
Practice Area: Intellectual Property
Location: London

Are you a talented Intellectual Property lawyer with a passion for innovation and technology? We're seeking a driven and commercially astute solicitor (NQ-4PQE) to join a dynamic and highly regarded IP litigation team specialising in patent disputes.

About the Firm:
This leading European intellectual property firm offers a fully integrated suite of services across patents, trademarks, designs, copyright, and intellectual property law. With a multidisciplinary model, the firm brings together over 200 patent attorneys, trade mark attorneys, and IP solicitors, providing clients with seamless, end-to-end expertise across the full intellectual property life cycle.

About the Role:
You'll be working on complex, high-profile patent litigation matters across a range of sectors, including life sciences, pharmaceuticals, engineering, and technology. This is an exciting opportunity to work with leading clients - ranging from multinationals to cutting-edge start-ups - on disputes that often span multiple jurisdictions.

As part of a growing team, you'll be involved in:

• Acting in UK High Court and EPO patent litigation
• Coordinating multi-jurisdictional IP disputes
• Advising on patent strategy, enforcement, and freedom-to-operate issues
• Collaborating with technical experts and patent attorneys
• Supporting partners on business development and thought leadership initiatives

About You:

• UK-qualified solicitor with 0-4 years' post-qualification experience in IP litigation
• Strong academic background in law (a technical or scientific degree is highly desirable)
• Experience in patent disputes-particularly in life sciences or tech is a plus
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a genuine interest in innovation and intellectual property

What's on Offer:

• Exposure to cutting-edge legal and technical work in an international context
• Supportive, collaborative culture with a strong emphasis on career development
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

If you're looking to accelerate your career in IP litigation and be part of a forward-thinking, specialist team, we'd love to hear from you.