Intellectual Property Lawyer

Matheson LLP; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive benefits package

Learning and development initiatives

Job summary

Matheson LLP is seeking an experienced IP lawyer to join the IP Disputes team in Ireland. You will work on complex IP disputes for international and domestic clients across technology, life sciences, and consumer goods, while mentoring junior team members and collaborating with partners to grow the practice.

The role focuses on broad IP matters including trademarks, patents, copyright, designs, and trade secrets, with a strong emphasis on client service and business development within a

Qualifications

• 3–5 years PQE in IP matters.
• Experience across trade marks, patents, copyright, designs and trade secrets.
• Experience managing IP portfolios and filings before IPO Ireland and EUIPO.
• Experience of IP licensing, assignments and commercial agreements.
• Deep technical expertise with a strong business development track record.
• Client-focused, able to manage diverse workloads with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex multi-jurisdictional IP disputes for a variety of clients.
• Collaborate with in-house counsel on global IP strategies in cross‑functional teams.
• Manage junior and associate lawyers and mentor them.
• Participate in business development, representing Matheson at international conferences.
• Drive thought leadership in IP law through the Matheson client knowledge programme.

Skills

IP law

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Portfolio management

Licensing & assignments

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

We have an opportunity for an experienced Intellectual Property (IP) lawyer to join our IP Disputes team. In this role you will have the opportunity to work on complex IP disputes for major international and domestic clients across sectors such as technology, life sciences, and consumer goods, mentor junior members of the team and work closely with the partners to help grow and develop the practice.

In this role you will:

• Work on complex multi‑jurisdictional IP disputes for a variety of clients, collaborating with in‑house counsel on global IP strategies.
• Work collaboratively as part of multi‑disciplinary specialist teams on high‑value and business critical client projects.
• Manage junior and associate lawyers and help mentor and develop them.
• Participate in a variety of business development opportunities including representing Matheson at international conferences and client development activities abroad.
• Help drive thought leadership in IP law through the Matheson client knowledge programme.

The person

• You are a solicitor with 3 to 5 years PQE in IP matters.
• You have experience covering the full spectrum of IP matters, including trade marks, patents, copyright, designs, and trade secrets.
• You have experience of managing IP portfolios, filings before the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland and EUIPO.
• You have experience of IP licensing, assignments, and commercial agreements.
• You have deep technical expertise and a strong business development track record.
• You are highly client focused and committed to consistently exceeding client expectations.
• You can manage a diverse workload, deliver quality, commercially‑focused advice with minimal supervision, and lead and develop junior lawyers.
• You enjoy the law you practice, are hardworking and resilient, and will enjoy establishing relationships with a diverse range of clients and colleagues.
• You thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment where you will work in partnership with top legal talent in a market‑leading team that is continuing to grow.
• You are enthusiastic about business development, helping develop your junior colleagues to their maximum potential and how you can contribute to managing valuable client relationships as part of the team.

We have a hybrid working policy. We provide an excellent working environment, a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to engage in a range of learning and development initiatives.

Accessibility: If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us and we will work with you to ensure the best possible candidate experience.

We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunities employer.