Intellectual Property Associate

Job description

Our client is a highly regarded, full-service international law firm with a standout Intellectual Property practice and a strong presence in London. Known for handling complex, high-value matters across multiple sectors, the firm offers a collaborative environment, high-quality work, and excellent long-term career progression within one of the largest and most established departments in the office.

The firm is now looking to recruit a mid-level IP Associate (3–5 PQE) to join its growing London team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious IP matters, supporting leading partners on sophisticated cases across life sciences, retail & consumer, and technology sectors, while playing an active role in the continued development of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on a full range of intellectual property rights, with a strong focus on UK litigation
• Assist with general IP advisory work across multiple sectors in both contentious and non-contentious contexts
• Support IP partners on complex, high-profile matters across a range of industries
• Contribute to the ongoing development and growth of the IP practice
• Manage aspects of complex IP cases, working efficiently alongside partners and senior colleagues
• Liaise effectively with internal fee earners across different disciplines and jurisdictions
• Coordinate with international teams where required on cross-border IP matters

Requirements

• 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience within a comparable IP practice
• Strong experience handling both contentious and non-contentious IP matters
• Ideally completed the Oxford Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law and Practice
• UK experience highly desirable
• Ability to work flexibly across a broad range of IP issues and sectors
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage complex matters at an appropriate level
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams and jurisdictions
• What’s on OfferCompetitive, market-leading salary and bonus structure
• Agile and flexible hybrid working model
• Clear career progression and structured development programmes
• Global mentoring and bespoke coaching opportunities
• Family-friendly policies, health schemes, and wellbeing support
• Flexible benefits package tailored to individual lifestyle and needs

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

18-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English