IP & Tech Transactions Associate – London

White & Case; City Of London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

White & Case in London seeks an England & Wales qualified lawyer with 3–5 PQE for our transactional Intellectual Property, Tech & Commercial practice. You will advise on IP and technology contract matters, including M&A support, drafting complex contracts and managing cross-border transactions.

You will work closely with partners and colleagues across offices, develop client relationships, and contribute to the growth of the practice while upholding the firm’s standards and collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• England & Wales qualified lawyer with approximately 3–5 PQE.
• Strong experience in commercial contracts, ideally with IP/tech and exposure to M&A support.
• Excellent drafting skills.
• A deep knowledge of IP and commercial contract law as they relate to corporate transactions and technology contracts.
• Positive role model for junior lawyers and willingness to share knowledge.
• International experience or client secondment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a range of IP, IT, tech and commercial contract law issues across various sectors.
• Advise on substantive non-contentious IP law issues.
• Draft and negotiate complex technology and strategic commercial contracts (distribution, reseller, manufacturing, supply, R&D, outsourcing, transitional services).
• Identify IP risks on transactions and advise pragmatically.
• Manage aspects of complex IP matters with the team and international colleagues.
• Support business development, build client relationships and identify new opportunities.
• Network within White & Case in London and with colleagues in other teams.

Skills

IP & tech knowledge

Drafting skills

Client relationship building

Team player

Education

England & Wales qualified lawyer (3–5 PQE)

Job description

White & Case in London seeks an England & Wales qualified lawyer with 3–5 PQE for our transactional Intellectual Property, Tech & Commercial practice. You will advise on IP and technology contract matters, including M&A support, drafting complex contracts and managing cross-border transactions.

You will work closely with partners and colleagues across offices, develop client relationships, and contribute to the growth of the practice while upholding the firm’s standards and collaborative culture.