At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage multi-jurisdictional patent litigation and provide first-class litigation services.
- Company: Join a well-established firm in London focused on life sciences IP law.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: The firm promotes an inclusive culture and offers extensive personal development opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that supports clients' strategic objectives in complex legal issues.
- Qualifications: Candidates must have 3-5 years’ post-qualification experience and a degree in a relevant field.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
We are looking for a mid-level Associate to join our established team in London. You will be expected to apply your IP knowledge to assist our clients across a range of technically complex industries to reach commercial solutions to the legal issues they face. The firm advises in a way that supports clients' strategic objectives and is practical and commercial. We are looking for candidates with 3‑5 years’ post‑qualification experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Dedicated focus on patent litigation in the UK in the life sciences sector, including managing multi‑jurisdictional patent litigation;
- Apply your experience to provide a first‑class litigation service to our clients;
- Assist the IP partners to develop the practice;
- Support the strategic objectives of the firm.
Essential Qualifications
- Excellent academic achievement with a degree, preferably in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, Molecular and/or Cellular biology or similar, and strong technical knowledge of IP law.
- Proven experience in handling complex life sciences patent litigation in the UK (essential).
- A desire to work for a truly international firm and to operate in a team‑based environment.
- A clear understanding of the operation and structure of a commercial law firm.
Desirable
- Flexibility to support cases across a broad range of IP litigation issues and jurisdictions.
- Completion of the Oxford Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law and Practice.
- Ability to manage and coordinate aspects of complex IP matters at an appropriate level, working efficiently and effectively alongside the partners.
- Demonstrated appreciation of client needs and priorities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of key areas of the law by providing clear, precise, practical drafting and advice.
- Ability to liaise effectively with other fee earners within the group and coordinate with fee earners from other disciplines and jurisdictions as required.
- Delegation and supervisory skills where appropriate.
- Willingness and ability to support business development activity, creating and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying new business opportunities.
Benefits
- Competitive market‑led salary and bonus structure.
- Two discretionary bonus schemes: a performance‑related bonus reflecting contributions to the firm, and a winning work bonus paid in addition to the performance bonus.
- Inclusive culture and diversity, with allowances for hours spent on Diversity & Inclusion, ESG, and Pro Bono work.
- Agile approach to office and remote working giving flexibility in the work arrangement.
- Progressive career and personal development through award‑winning development programmes, global mentoring scheme, bespoke coaching opportunities.
- Family‑friendly policies, health schemes, wellbeing support and a flexible benefits package.
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Associate - IP Life Sciences (Mid) employer: BIRD & BIRD
This London-based firm is dedicated to providing practical and commercial legal solutions in the life sciences sector. They offer a competitive salary, two discretionary bonus schemes, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The team values flexibility and supports professional growth through award-winning development programmes.
