Patent Litigation Partner - U.S. Law Firm - London office

Court 1 Capital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a Senior Patent Litigation Partner to enhance its Intellectual Property practice. You'll play a crucial role in servicing international clients and expanding the firm's reach in key sectors. This position offers the opportunity to lead and grow the London IP litigation team while enjoying a collaborative office culture. Ideal candidates have a proven track record in high-value disputes and experience in life sciences, technology, or engineering.

Benefits

Access to a well-established international client base

Collaborative office culture

Opportunity to lead in litigation

Qualifications

• Proven track record in high-value disputes.
• Experience in life sciences, technology, or engineering sectors.
• Currently at an international or specialist IP firm.

Responsibilities

• Enhance IP litigation capabilities.
• Service existing clients and expand in innovation-driven sectors.
• Lead and grow the London IP litigation offering.

Skills

High-value patent disputes

IP litigation strategies

Cross-border transactions

Collaboration and teamwork

Job description

A globally integrated law firm with a long-standing London presence is seeking a senior Patent Litigation Partner to join its dynamic Intellectual Property practice.

The London office acts as a strategic anchor for the firm’s European operations, advising on cross-border transactions and disputes across sectors including technology, finance, real estate, insurance, and construction. With nearly four decades of activity in the UK, the team works seamlessly with colleagues across North America and Asia on matters involving trade, finance, intellectual property, and innovation.

The firm’s London-based disputes team handles complex litigation and arbitration, including international disputes, regulatory investigations, anti-corruption compliance, and data breach response. The office also provides advisory services in areas such as EU and UK regulatory affairs, employment law, cybersecurity, data privacy, global mobility, employee benefits, and construction.

Role Overview

The firm is now looking to strengthen its IP litigation capabilities in London with the hire of a Patent Litigation Partner. This strategic appointment will enhance the firm’s ability to service existing clients and expand its reach in key innovation-driven sectors.

The international IP team is trusted by clients across industries for its depth and breadth of expertise, including:

• Patent litigation and enforcement
• Patent prosecution and strategy (including reexamination, reissue, interference, and foreign filings)
• Commercial IP agreements (development, supply, licensing)
• Domain name registration and enforcement
• Patentability, validity, and infringement opinions
• IP commercialization and technology transfers
• IP due diligence in M&A transactions

With over 50 years of experience in intellectual property, the team is consistently recognized for its technical excellence and global reach. Particular strengths include medical devices, trade secrets, and complex technology matters.

Candidate Profile

• Senior patent litigation partner with a proven track record in high-value disputes
• Experience advising clients in sectors such as life sciences, technology, or engineering
• Based in London, currently at an international or specialist IP firm
• Strong interest in leveraging a global platform to grow international mandates
• Collegiate mindset and appetite for cross-office collaboration

What’s on Offer

• Access to a well-established international client base
• Opportunity to lead and grow the London IP litigation offering
• Supportive, collaborative office culturePlatform to continue servicing your own clients while expanding into new markets