Patents Lawyer

Rutherford; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm in Greater London is seeking to hire Patent Litigation Associates with up to 6 years of PQE or those due to qualify in September 2026. The role involves handling complex patent disputes and advising clients across technology and healthcare sectors. Ideal candidates will have strong academic backgrounds or interests in these fields, along with relevant law firm experience. This opportunity offers exposure to high-value cases within a respected team.

Qualifications

• Qualified up to 6 years' PQE or due to qualify in September 2026.
• Experience in contentious patent matters.
• Strong academic background or personal interest in relevant sectors.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on complex patent disputes.
• Taking matters through to trial.
• Coordinating validity and infringement matters.

Skills

Patent litigation experience

Cross-border intellectual property strategy

Technical understanding

Client advisory skills

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Demonstrable interest in technology or healthcare sectors

Job description

Patent Litigation Associate; September 2026 NQ - 6 years' PQE

My client is an instantly recognisable international law firm.

It is seeking to hire at least one, if not two, Associates, to join its very well regarded team.

The patents practice focuses on complex patent disputes and cross-border intellectual property strategy. The mid size team regularly advises clients on high-value and technically complex matters across multiple jurisdictions. The practice is recognised by major legal directories for its work in contentious patent matters.

The team work on behalf of clients across technology, telecoms, life sciences and healthcare sectors. They take matters through to trial and work includes enforcement, coordination, validity and infringement matters.

The ideal candidate for this role will be qualified (with up to 6 years' PQE) or due to qualify in September 2026, in England & Wales. They will benefit from leading law firm experience and demonstrable academic or personal interest in relevant sectors.

For more information please contact Lucinda Mueller at Rutherford Search via email: