Patent Litigation Lawyer

Flex Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Patent Litigation Solicitor to join their team for 3 months, with a high chance of extension. This role demands a qualified lawyer with 4-8 years of experience in patent litigation, covering a wide array of disputes related to patents. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently, and a passion for a career in IP Law. This is a significant opportunity to work in diverse technological sectors.

Qualifications

• Qualified IP litigation lawyer with 4-8 PQE.
• Extensive patent litigation experience required.
• Strong understanding of IP disciplines and procedural knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Advise on all aspects of the patent lifecycle.
• Handle patent strategy and pre-filing advice.
• Manage contentious proceedings related to patents.

Skills

IP litigation

Patent strategy

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Our client, a top international law firm, is seeking an experienced Patent Litigation Solicitor to join their team for 3 months, with a high chance of extension. This is an excellent opportunity for a 4-8 PQE solicitor looking to work within a wide array of technological sectors, including pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, and more.

The Role

Sitting within our clients' Patents group, you will be advising on all aspects of the patent lifecycle, including, but not limited to: patent strategy and pre-filing advice, patent drafting and prosecution, and contentious proceedings, amongst other tasks. The role will primarily involve advising on a varied range of disputes and related advisory work concerning patents.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A qualified IP litigation lawyer with 4-8 PQE
• Extensive patent litigation experience, and substantive understanding across the IP disciplines and procedural knowledge (with strong 'White Book' experience).
• A passion for Patent Litigation, with a solid grounding in its basics, and a commitment to building a career in Patent Litigation and IP.
• A science background is preferred but not essential.
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and manage a varied workload, ensuring excellent communication lines with Matter Partners and other fee-earners in the team.
• Personable and confident, resilient and calm under pressure.
• Contract: 3 months, with a high chance of extension