Patent Litigation Solicitor – Partner level

HLK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HLK is seeking an experienced and senior Patent Litigator at partner level to join our UK team. You will play a key role in growing the UK patent litigation practice and handling a mix of national and UPC matters.

The role requires a proven track record in business development, winning work, and mentoring junior team members, with a strong commercial mindset and client focus. We offer a supportive environment with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years post-qualification experience.
• Led patent litigation cases in England & Wales and UPC.
• Commercially minded with a track record of winning work.
• Able to mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK patent litigation matters for HLK.
• Grow and develop the UK litigation team.
• Drive business development and client relations.
• Collaborate with other offices and practice areas.

Skills

BD skills

Team leadership

Client-focused

Strategic planning

Job description

Background

HLK is an IP powerhouse comprising over 200 people with offices in the UK and Germany. Our IP specialist solicitors, patent attorneys and trade mark attorneys, provide a full suite of IP services advising across the globe and in all technical and scientific disciplines. We are seeking an experienced and senior Patent Litigator at partner level to join our UK team.

You will play a key role in helping to grow our UK patent litigation team handling a combination of national and UPC litigation matters.

A strong track record in business development and winning work is important and a desire to be part of a growing team in an area which is a strategic driver for the firm.

Ideally You Will Be

• Over 10 years post qualified
• A strong track record of leading patent litigation cases in all courts of England & Wales and experience of the UPC.
• Commercially minded, self-motivated and client-focused with a track record of BD skills and winning work. A genuine desire to work in a team with a view to growing it.
• Capable of working as part of the team and experience of managing more junior team members

We Offer

• An excellent working environment combined with stimulating and challenging work for both prominent international clients as well as SMEs
• Opportunity to work with a highly respected and long-established IP firm
• A healthy work-life balance, with competitive compensation packages
• We operate on a hybrid working arrangement from all our locations encouraging colleagues to work part in office and at home, as required