Patent Litigation Senior Associate (7+ yrs PQE) - London
Location: London
Brief
We are currently looking to recruit a talented 7+ yrs PQE Intellectual Property lawyer to join Pinsent Masons' Intellectual Property team to be based in our London office.
The candidate will be a highly technical lawyer with a strong enthusiasm for gaining greater experience of the practical and technical elements of patent litigation, including oppositions before the European Patent Office.
A first degree in a scientific discipline or technical discipline (for example, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering) would be advantageous but is not essential. The candidate will have real ambition and will be able to work effectively in a team. The candidate can expect to have significant independent interaction with clients and contribute to the team's business development.
The Candidate Required
The successful candidate will: have been working in a well regarded firm having a strong life sciences and/or high-tech practice, have significant experience of handling patent applications in the biotechnological and pharmaceutical fields, and involving complex technologies, but must also be willing to work on matters in the broader chemical and/or high-tech field and have a strong client focused approach. Experience of opinion, and / or contentious work is required; be a team player, able to forge strong working relationships with colleagues in an agile environment; be technically strong and able to exercise good commercial judgment; have the strong interpersonal skills necessary to develop strong relationships with clients and market contacts and across the wider firm.
The focus of the role is business critical patent litigation and related patent advisory work.
What will we offer you? Opportunities to work with high profile clients across a number of different sectors, including life sciences, advanced manufacturing, technology, financial services, higher education, retail and energy, on precedent setting litigation. You will be working on the biggest most important cases in IP before the UK High Court. Opportunities for your continued development and learning. Our training reflects our position as a market leader in communications and sourcing. Our training will assist you to develop as a specialist with valuable sector knowledge and the ability to deliver "best in class" services.
About the Firm
Pinsent Masons is a global 100 law firm, with over 3,800 employees operating out of 28 locations across Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. We have a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in a deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which our clients operate. Our global reach ensures that we are well-placed to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional matters across a full range of legal disciplines.
We value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a better workplace where all our people can succeed and feel like they belong. We want to attract, retain and develop people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever their ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability/long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics. We have embedded a range of diversity and inclusion initiatives to create an environment in which our people can flourish.
Contact details:
Johenn.Choi@pinsentmasons.com
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Location: London
Brief
We are currently looking to recruit a talented 7+ yrs PQE Intellectual Property lawyer to join Pinsent Masons' Intellectual Property team to be based in our London office.
The candidate will be a highly technical lawyer with a strong enthusiasm for gaining greater experience of the practical and technical elements of patent litigation, including oppositions before the European Patent Office.
A first degree in a scientific discipline or technical discipline (for example, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering) would be advantageous but is not essential. The candidate will have real ambition and will be able to work effectively in a team. The candidate can expect to have significant independent interaction with clients and contribute to the team's business development.
The Candidate Required
The successful candidate will: have been working in a well regarded firm having a strong life sciences and/or high-tech practice, have significant experience of handling patent applications in the biotechnological and pharmaceutical fields, and involving complex technologies, but must also be willing to work on matters in the broader chemical and/or high-tech field and have a strong client focused approach. Experience of opinion, and / or contentious work is required; be a team player, able to forge strong working relationships with colleagues in an agile environment; be technically strong and able to exercise good commercial judgment; have the strong interpersonal skills necessary to develop strong relationships with clients and market contacts and across the wider firm.
The focus of the role is business critical patent litigation and related patent advisory work.
What will we offer you? Opportunities to work with high profile clients across a number of different sectors, including life sciences, advanced manufacturing, technology, financial services, higher education, retail and energy, on precedent setting litigation. You will be working on the biggest most important cases in IP before the UK High Court. Opportunities for your continued development and learning. Our training reflects our position as a market leader in communications and sourcing. Our training will assist you to develop as a specialist with valuable sector knowledge and the ability to deliver "best in class" services.
About the Firm
Pinsent Masons is a global 100 law firm, with over 3,800 employees operating out of 28 locations across Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. We have a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in a deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which our clients operate. Our global reach ensures that we are well-placed to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional matters across a full range of legal disciplines.
We value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a better workplace where all our people can succeed and feel like they belong. We want to attract, retain and develop people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever their ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability/long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics. We have embedded a range of diversity and inclusion initiatives to create an environment in which our people can flourish.
Contact details:
Johenn.Choi@pinsentmasons.com
#LI-LRJC #J-18808-Ljbffr
