Patent Litigation Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Perkins Coie’s London office is seeking a talented and ambitious patent litigator to join its expanding Intellectual Property practice. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading US law firm with a strong global IP litigation platform, acting on complex, high-value and often cross‑border disputes. The successful candidate will play a key role in advising clients across a broad range of sectors, with a particular focus on technology and life sciences.

You will work as part of a collaborative and highly regarded IP litigation team, handling contentious patent matters before the UK courts and coordinating multi‑jurisdictional litigation strategies. The role will also involve advising on a wider range of IP rights including trade marks, copyright, confidential information and design rights.

Key responsibilities include:

• Running and supporting UK patent litigation, including technical analysis, evidence, strategy and case management.
• Advising clients on patent enforcement, validity, infringement and freedom‑to‑operate issues.
• Contributing to multi‑jurisdictional dispute coordination with US and European colleagues.
• Potential to advise on a broad range of IP matters (trade marks, copyright, designs, confidential information, passing off).
• Supporting transactional and advisory IP work where relevant.
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives.
• Supervising and developing junior lawyers within the team (for senior candidates).

Candidate Profile:

• A qualified solicitor (England & Wales) or barrister with strong academic credentials.
• Mid‑senior level experience (typically 3–7 PQE, though all levels considered based on merit).
• Solid experience in patent litigation, ideally gained at a leading international or specialist IP firm.
• A scientific or technical background (e.g., life sciences, chemistry, engineering, computer science, physics) is preferred.
• Experience with pharmaceutical and medical devices regulation (e.g., SPCs, regulatory data and market exclusivity rights) is an advantage but not essential.
• Experience advising on other IP rights (trade marks, designs, copyright) is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to engage with technically complex subject matter.
• Confident communicator with excellent drafting skills and a commercial mindset.
• Motivated, collaborative and able to take responsibility on matters while working within a supportive team environment.

Why Perkins Coie?

• A global, market‑leading IP litigation practice with high‑profile clients and cutting‑edge work.
• Opportunities for genuine career development within a growing London team.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture with access to first‑rate training and US and international secondment opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits.

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