Intellectual Property Associate (3-6 PQE), Dublin

BCL Legal; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

International Law Firm in Dublin is expanding its IP team and seeking an ambitious mid-level IP Associate to join a high-performing, cross-border practice.

You will manage complex patent disputes, advise on trade marks, copyright and brand protection, and support strategic IP drafting for cross-border transactions, working closely with London colleagues.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years' PQE in Intellectual Property law.
• Strong background in patent litigation.
• Technical academic background (STEM, Life Sciences, or Engineering) advantageous.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support complex, high-value patent disputes and multi-jurisdictional litigation strategy.
• Advise on trade marks, copyright, brand protection, and trade secret disputes.
• Provide IP due diligence, transactional support, and strategic drafting for cross-border M&A and commercial deals.

Skills

IP law

Client-facing

Drafting

Analytical

Cross-border work

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Intellectual Property Associate/Senior Associate (3 -6 PQE), Dublin

An international law firm is expanding its Dublin team and seeking an ambitious mid-level IP Associate to join a high-performing, multi-jurisdictional practice.

This position offers the rare combination of a market-leading local footprint backed by direct, daily collaboration with an established London team on cross-border IP strategy and complex disputes.

What will you be doing?

• The majority of your work will be managing and supporting complex, high-value patent disputes, multi-jurisdictional litigation strategy, and technical contentious matters.


• Advising on trade mark, copyright, brand protection, and trade secret disputes, alongside commercial IP advisory.


• Providing technical IP due diligence, transactional support, and strategic IP drafting for major cross-border M&A and commercial transactions.

What is required?

• You will be a qualified Solicitor with approximately 3 to 6 years' PQE in Intellectual Property law.


• Strong background in patent litigation with a desire to maintain a diverse, broad-ranging IP practice.


• Technical academic background (STEM, Life Sciences, or Engineering) is advantageous, though strong technical IP litigation experience is equally valued.


• Excellent drafting, analytical, and client-facing skills, with the commercial acumen required to work seamlessly across international offices.

Why consider this role?

• Exposure to top-tier, complex patent disputes and broad advisory work without losing commercial variety.


• Work closely alongside leading IP practitioners in Dublin and London on international mandates.


• Direct access to mentorship, high-profile client engagement, and a clear path for professional progression.