Job Description
Opportunity for a Patent Litigation Associate to join a leading international Law Firm with their highly regarded Life Sciences practice.
The firm
My client is a prestigious international law firm with an established reputation for advising on complex intellectual property matters across a wide range of innovative and highly technical industries.
The firm is recognised for its collaborative culture, international platform and commercial approach to helping clients achieve their strategic objectives.
The opportunity
The team is recognised for its expertise in high-value patent litigation and contentious intellectual property matters, particularly within the life sciences sector.
The firm is now seeking a mid-level IP Life Sciences Associate or a Patent Attorney to join its London team as part of its continued growth.
This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and high-profile patent disputes, representing clients before major institutions such as the UK Patents Court and the European Patent Office, on matters relating to FRAND, life sciences and technology.
The role will involve:
- Advising on complex patent litigation matters within the life sciences sector
- Managing and supporting multi-jurisdictional patent disputes
Required
- UK qualified Solicitor OR Chartered Patent Attorney with 2 - 5 years' PQE
- Proven experience handling complex life sciences patent litigation in the UK and across multiple jurisdictions
- Degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, Molecular and/or Cellular Biology, or a related scientific discipline preferred
- Oxford Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law and Practice is preferred
- Strong technical knowledge of intellectual property law
- Experience gained within a comparable law firm
- Excellent academic credentials
Reasons to apply
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile and international matters
- Family-friendly policies, wellbeing initiatives and health support schemes
- Clear opportunities for long-term career progression within a leading international IP practice
- Inclusive and collaborative culture with a strong focus on diversity, inclusion, ESG and pro bono initiatives
- Hybrid working
To apply, contact Emily Donnell at Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.
Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
