Non-contentious IP lawyer 3+ years' PQE LONDON

Our client, a commercial law firm in the City, is looking to recruit a mid to senior level non-contentious IP Associate of 3 or more years' PQE. As a member of one of the largest departments in the London office, the individual will be expected to:

• provide strategic IP advice in the context of IP rich transactions including M&A, investments, restructurings, joint ventures, collaborations, licensing, acquisitions and financings;

• advise on the full range of IPRs, in particular patents, trade marks, designs and copyright, across a range of sectors;

• apply their experience to provide a first-class transactional IP service to corporate teams;

• be able to assist with general IP advisory work;

• assist the IP partners to develop the practice; and

• support the strategic objectives of the firm.

The successful candidate will have:

• a strong technical knowledge of IP law;

• experience operating as a mid-level associate in a law firm with strong reputation for the work it does in IP;

• experience of conducting IP due diligence in the context of M&A and advising on the IP aspects of SPA and APAs.

In return, you can expect:

• an agile approach to office and remote working which enables you to find the right balance to deliver at your best;

• to progress your career and personal development with the firm’s development programmes, from their global mentoring scheme to their bespoke coaching opportunities;

• to acquire a broad range of technical and business skills as well as a deep understanding of business issues through the firm’s skills-based curriculum;

• competitive, market-led salary and bonus structure;

• family friendly policies as well as health schemes and wellbeing support;

• a flexible benefits package which allows you to tailor your benefits to your current needs and lifestyle.