Patent Litigation Associate — High-Stakes Tech & Life Sci

Winston Taylor

Greater London

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Winston Taylor, a transatlantic law firm, is seeking a solicitor to join its Patents team in London. You will work directly on high-stakes patent litigation, collaborating with clients, experts and barristers to develop strategy, drive cases forward and achieve commercial outcomes for leading technologies across life sciences, telecoms and engineering.

You will handle matters in High Court and UPC disputes from day one, gaining exposure to multi-jurisdictional issues, shaping case strategy,

Qualifications

Qualified solicitor with ideally 0 - 3 years' PQE and a strong foundation in patent litigation.
Strong analytical and technical capability, with the ability to turn complex issues into clear and commercially focused advice.
Experience of patent disputes, with exposure to SEP/FRAND matters viewed favourably.

Responsibilities

Drive forward High Court and UPC patent litigation matters, helping to formulate strategy, manage workstreams and deliver successful outcomes for clients.
Advise clients through every stage of a dispute, from pre-action strategy and risk assessment through to trial preparation and resolution.
Take ownership of relationships with clients, experts and barristers, coordinating key inputs and maintaining momentum on fast-moving matters.
Contribute to cross-border patent disputes and support wider patent-focused commercial work, including licensing, R&D collaborations and technology-related transactions.