Senior Biotech Patent Attorney — UPC Litigation & Partnership Track

G2 Legal Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited is seeking a Senior Biotechnology Patent Attorney to join a leading IP practice in Greater London. The role focuses on advising clients in biotechnology and life sciences on complex patent matters, with a strong emphasis on contentious work and UPC proceedings.

The successful candidate will handle high-value disputes, develop strategic protection and enforcement plans, and contribute to client relationships while mentoring junior lawyers.

Qualifications

• 5-8 PQE in biotechnology or life sciences patent practice.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Interest in or experience with contentious patent work.
• Experience with UPC or international disputes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on complex patent matters within biotechnology and life sciences.
• Work on a varied portfolio of contentious IP matters, including high-value patent disputes.
• Get involved in UPC proceedings and other significant international patent litigation.
• Provide strategic advice on patent protection, enforcement and dispute resolution.
• Work closely with clients and colleagues on technically complex matters involving biotechnology and life sciences.
• Contribute to development of client relationships and the wider contentious practice.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues, sharing technical expertise and experience.
• Play an active role in continued growth and development of the team.

Skills

Biotechnology patent law

UPC litigation exposure

Patent drafting & prosecution

Client relationship building

Mentoring junior lawyers

Commercially minded

Education

Qualified patent attorney

Job description

G2 Legal Limited is seeking a Senior Biotechnology Patent Attorney to join a leading IP practice in Greater London. The role focuses on advising clients in biotechnology and life sciences on complex patent matters, with a strong emphasis on contentious work and UPC proceedings.

The successful candidate will handle high-value disputes, develop strategic protection and enforcement plans, and contribute to client relationships while mentoring junior lawyers.