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Patent Litigation Associate/Senior Associate

London Permanent View Job Description
The group sits within a broader IP and innovation-focused environment and works with a wide range of clients across the innovation economy - including global technology and pharmaceutical companies, high‑growth ventures and owner‑managed businesses.
  • A fast‑growing UK patent litigation team is seeking to expand its practice
  • One of the few UK teams offering full‑service patent expertise

About Our Client

The team is one of the fastest-growing practices in the UK patent litigation market and continues to expand following significant client wins. Current instructions are concentrated across pharmaceutical, electro‑mechanical and software‑related patent disputes.

Job Description

  • Handling a broad range of patent disputes in the High Court, IPEC and UPC.
  • Advising on related issues including SPCs, FRAND matters, and freedom‑to‑operate assessments.
  • Supporting commercial disputes with an IP angle, including licensing, contractual issues, and related tort claims.
  • Contributing to wider team activities including business development, client care, training, knowledge sharing and internal projects.
  • Engaging with colleagues across innovation-focused departments and participating in broader firm initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

  • 4-8 years' PQE in contentious IP within private practice.
  • Strong patent litigation experience, with solid procedural knowledge (including familiarity with major civil procedure resources).
  • Genuine enthusiasm for patent litigation and long‑term career development in the field.
  • Science background beneficial but not essential.
  • Excellent technical and commercial client‑care skills.
  • Strong written and interpersonal communication abilities.
  • Confident managing a varied workload and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.
  • Resilient, calm under pressure, and able to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
  • Proactive approach to business development and self‑development.
  • Completion of, or interest in completing, the Oxford IP Diploma (or comparable training).

What's on Offer

  • High‑Quality, High‑Impact Work
  • Full Lifecycle Patent Experience
  • Rapidly Growing Practice
Contact
Harry Veale
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6973648
Phone number
+44 207 269 2100

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Litigation
Sector
Business Services
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Harry Veale
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2100
Job reference
JN-032026-6973648