IP Associate

London | Hybrid | £90,000–£110,000 + bonus + full benefits Work at the intersection of law, life sciences and innovation. Join a specialist IP team advising global clients on complex, high-value transactions across tech, pharma, energy and retail. You’ll be at the core of deals where intellectual property is the deal, drafting, negotiating and safeguarding some of the most valuable intangible assets in the market.What You’ll Do

• Advise on IP-heavy M&A, licensing, and R&D agreements, especially in life sciences and tech.
• Draft, negotiate and review IP licensing, assignment, franchising and R&D agreements.
• Support on corporate transactions with tricky ownership, licensing, and development issues.
• Collaborate across the firm – working with corporate, employment, litigation, and fraud teams.
• Guide clients on brand protection, portfolio strategy, and commercialisation of IP assets.
• Contribute to precedent and know-how development and wider client training initiatives.

What You’ll Need

• 3–6 years’ PQE and solid experience in non-contentious IP work, ideally across multiple sectors.
• Strong technical understanding of licensing, assignments, joint ventures, and IP diligence.
• Commercial mindset with a knack for spotting risk and value in complex contractual structures.
• Drive, independence, and a genuine interest in the evolving role of IP in business.

The TeamThe IP team here is deeply collaborative, working side-by-side with corporate, tech and disputes colleagues across offices and borders. Their practice spans all IP rights, from patents to confidential info, with a standout focus on advisory and transactional work. There’s also a strong contentious practice, meaning clients get end-to-end IP support under one roof.You’ll be learning from some of the sharpest minds in the business, including partners who advise on international IP strategy for multi-jurisdictional businesses and cutting-edge innovators.The FirmAn international law firm with 1000+ staff and a leading reputation in real estate, infrastructure, and commercial work. They’re known for their human-first culture, open, inclusive, and supportive, with hybrid working, career development frameworks, and a genuine focus on long-term growth.

• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Private healthcare, 25 days holiday (+ buy/sell scheme)
• Hybrid/flexible working (2–3 days office)
• Clear promotion framework with mentoring from day one