IP Litigation Associate

Law Absolute Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an IP Litigation Associate to join a top-tier US law firm's London office. The successful candidate will manage complex litigation related to patents, copyrights, and trade secrets, primarily for clients in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors. The role requires 2 to 4 years PQE and strong experience in IP disputes, with a preference for candidates with a technology or life sciences background. The firm offers a supportive environment and a relaxed culture.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years PQE in IP litigation.
• Strong experience in complex and varied IP disputes.
• Good knowledge of patents, trademarks, and data misuse issues.

Responsibilities

• Engage in complex litigation around patents, copyright, and trade secrets.
• Work on big ticket cases for medical and pharmaceutical clients.
• Support IP enforcement processes and patent infringement cases.

Skills

Litigation experience

Knowledge of patents

Trademarks expertise

Data misuse knowledge

Job description

IP Litigation Associate

This highly acclaimed IP Litigation practice at one of the leading US law firms has opened a new opportunity for a mid-level Associate. The team has global recognition and is led by award winning, directory recognised IP partners. The cross-border work will include complex litigation around patents, copyright, and trade secrets.

The team wishes to hire an IP Litigation associate with strong experience during training and post qualification of varied IP litigation preferably with a Technology and/or Life sciences focus. The team’s work includes big ticket cases for medical and pharmaceutical clients pertaining to medical devices, IP enforcement processes and patent infringement. They also act for major names in Tech, Telco and Energy.

Candidates should have 2 to 4 years’ PQE and in complex and varied IP disputes and a good knowledge of patents, trademarks and data (misuse) issues.

The firm’s London office continues its rapid growth trajectory in London and offers fantastic work in a supportive and dynamic work environment. Whilst elite, the firm is known for its rather more relaxed vibe than some its highly corporate competitors.

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.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.