Our client is a highly regarded Intellectual Property practice based in London, advising a diverse international client base across complex and technically sophisticated sectors. The team is recognised for delivering commercially focused, strategic advice on high value patent matters, combining legal expertise with data driven insight and quantitative analysis.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor to join the patent team at junior to mid-level Associate grade. This role offers exposure to cutting edge patent litigation in the technology and telecommunications space, alongside a growing focus on patent intelligence, valuation and FRAND related advisory work. You will work closely with partners and senior lawyers, advising on technically complex and commercially significant matters while developing a broad and future facing skill set.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on patent law matters, including licensing disputes, royalty rate determinations and Standard Essential Patents and FRAND related issues
- Support contentious and non-contentious patent matters, with a focus on technology and telecommunications litigation
- Analyse patent datasets and distil complex findings into clear and actionable client advice
- Review patent licences and assist with economic and statistical modelling
- Take ownership of elements of client projects, including managing deadlines, coordinating tasks, reporting to clients and delivering high quality work product
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including technical specialists and international colleagues, to deliver commercially driven solutions
Requirements
- Qualified solicitor or patent attorney with experience in patent law gained at a leading law firm or IP practice
- Proven experience handling complex patent matters at an appropriate level for a junior or mid-level Associate
- Experience or exposure to data analysis and data processing, with strong Microsoft Excel skills or a clear aptitude and enthusiasm to develop these skills
- Strong academic background with a STEM degree or equivalent technical experience
- Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to translate technical and quantitative information into practical legal advice
- Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with clients, senior stakeholders and technical teams
- A proactive, organised and commercially minded approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
What is on Offer?
- Competitive, market leading salary and bonus structure
- Flexible and agile working arrangements to support work life balance
- Award winning training and development programmes, including mentoring and bespoke coaching
- Opportunities to build both technical and commercial expertise through structured skills-based learning
- Family friendly policies, health schemes and wellbeing support
- A flexible benefits package that can be tailored to individual needs and lifestyle
Apply today or contact Antony Setford for more information.
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