London IP Associate (3+PQE) – Global Firm

Hydrogen Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen Group is recruiting an Intellectual Property (IP) Associate with at least 3 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) for a leading international law firm in London. The role focuses on non-contentious and transactional IP work, leading IP-heavy workstreams and advising on the IP aspects of major corporate transactions.

The successful candidate will handle IP asset acquisitions, patents, trade marks and software licensing, and draft and review R&D and technology transfer agreements,

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in Intellectual Property.
• Experience in Corporate/M&A support is useful.
• Registered IP knowledge or sector expertise in life sciences, consumer, or advanced manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead IP-heavy workstreams and advise on IP aspects of major corporate transactions.
• Handle IP asset acquisitions, patent, trade mark, and software licensing.
• Draft and review R&D and technology transfer agreements, commercialisation arrangements, and franchising contracts.
• Provide wider strategic IP advice.
• Collaborate with the contentious team on infringement and enforcement matters as required.
• Advise major corporates across retail & consumer, financial services, life sciences, defence, and advanced manufacturing on complex UK and cross-border matters.

Skills

IP experience

M&A support

Registered IP knowledge

Job description

Hydrogen Group is recruiting an Intellectual Property (IP) Associate with at least 3 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) for a leading international law firm in London. The role focuses on non-contentious and transactional IP work, leading IP-heavy workstreams and advising on the IP aspects of major corporate transactions.

The successful candidate will handle IP asset acquisitions, patents, trade marks and software licensing, and draft and review R&D and technology transfer agreements,