Intellectual Property Associate - 2-6PQE

Pure Search are instructed by a leading international law firm based in the City who are looking to grow their market-leading IP team. The Firm: Our client is regarded as one of the standout names in the IP space, which sees them consistently ranked in the top tier by Legal 500 and Chambers. They are a full service firm with a stellar reputation for their work with Media, Tech, Retail, Life Sciences and Telecoms clients. The IP team is one of the largest and most highly-regarded in Europe and, with one of the best retention rates of any firm in the City, this represents an exciting long-term move for the right individual. Our client offers an excellent work/life balance with no set billable target hours and a culture that encourages both partners and associates to live an active life away from the office. They are often seen as the ideal home for lawyers who are looking for top tier quality work and an improved work/life balance but without a big hit on salary. The Role: The role will focus largely on hard IP (patent litigation) and you will be exposed to a range of patent disputes, infringement and validity cases, threats of patent infringement, ownership disputes and cutting-edge SEP/FRAND cases. Many of the team's cases are incredibly high-profile and the firm are regularly the leading firm before the English Patents Court and international courts such as the UPC. There is likely to be a significant international dimension to the role, working with household name clients across the Tech, Media and Life Sciences space. About You: You will be a qualified Solicitor with experience in patent litigation. You will be able to demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for developing a long-term career in this space at a Tier 1 ranked practice. You will have existing experience of international patent disputes and, depending on seniority, be comfortable managing and mentoring more junior members of the team. For a confidential discussion and more information, please contact Daniel Diamond at Pure Search.