Senior Associate - IP Litigation

The Intellectual Property Practice at Fieldfisher has an unrivalled track record in providing strategic advice at the highest level. The practice is highly ranked in the Legal 500 for Intellectual Property and recognised in many of the leading Directories. The team advises on all types of IP disputes, with particular experience in disputes involving new and emerging technologies. The team is growing at a significant rate and is now seeking to hire another experienced Senior Associate to support the team's work in patent and emerging technology litigation. The role will be based in the firm's Birmingham office but you will be fully integrated into the UK IP team, working closely with colleagues in Manchester, London and Belfast.

As a Senior Associate within the IP team you will be responsible for managing your own portfolio of matters whilst leading teams of more junior colleagues in all stages of IP litigation. You will also participate in and lead business development activities. Whilst the role is predominantly litigation focused there are elements of non-contentious IP work.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage own cases, working with a variety of partners
• Managing less experienced associates
• Corresponding with clients, counsel, experts and third parties
• Managing, coordinating and overseeing the performance of all essential steps in an IP litigation including: briefing counsel, managing disclosure, proofing witnesses and instructing expert reports
• Liaising with clients and handling matters with the appropriate sensitivity
• Responsibility for and management of an existing caseload

Experience and Knowledge

• Experienced qualified lawyer
• Strong experience in IP litigation, particularly patent, copyright and technology litigation
• Experience in trade mark and/or design right litigation is valuable but not essential
• Strong academic record
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work methodically essential
• Exceptional organisational/time management skills
• Reliable and professional manner
• High standards of client service and responsiveness

The team Inclusiveness and Diversity

At Fieldfisher, led by the social model of disability, we are working towards removing accessibility barriers and maximising disability and neurodiversity inclusion in our recruitment processes. Should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact a member of Fieldfisher's Recruitment Team who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process.

What can we offer you?

Our people are at the core of what we do. Fieldfisher's benefits package is designed to enable all colleagues to thrive in an inclusive and supportive environment. These benefits range from private health insurance, life assurance & income protection, flexi-gym discounts, season ticket loans, bike-to-work loans and much more. Fieldfisher Birmingham has become renowned for working closely and collaboratively with colleagues across the UK and international Fieldfisher Networks and has a future of growth and potential.

Our hybrid-working model enables our people to work alongside our Business Support Professionals, Lawyers and Partners supporting major project work in key areas such as Tech, Litigation and Competition in an open plan workspace that encourages a sense of camaraderie. We understand the importance of collaboration outside of work with lots of different clubs and networks for our people to get involved in, including quiz nights, book club, choir, firm-funded yoga, fitness challenges, football teams, and inclusive events with our nominated charity partners.

If you would like to know more, chat with our recruitment team or visit our social media channels to see for yourself! We’re a firm with real entrepreneurial drive and we don’t believe in squashing people’s individuality. We want you to use your unique talents and experiences to help the firm grow. You can only do that by being yourself. And working closely and collaboratively with people throughout the firm. That’s why we foster a culture that encourages you to be yourself. We’ll give you bespoke support to develop your own career. Whether that’s through allowing you to “access all areas” across the firm, funding you through training for professional development qualifications, or making sure you have a structured career plan, we’ll make sure your talents are being nurtured.

How to apply

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The Firm

Fieldfisher is Times Top 20 Law Firm, a highly commended firm in the European Financial Times Innovative Lawyers rankings and is repeatedly nominated for awards in areas including dispute resolution, M&A and IP. Many of our lawyers are recognised by legal directories as leading professionals in their areas of specialism and we are top two-ranked in a number of our key practice areas. Our network spans over 1,800 people across 26 international offices in 12 countries. We operate across our offices in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Beijing, Belfast (2), Berlin, Birmingham, Bologna, Brussels, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Guangzhou, Hamburg, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Munich, Paris, Rome, Shanghai, Turin, Venice, Vienna and Silicon Valley. Fieldfisher aims to ensure equality of opportunity and we are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. All applications will only be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.