Summary
About this role
Excellent opportunity to join our market-leading IP and Patent litigation team
About the Role
We have an exciting new opportunity for an Associate specialising in Patent disputes to join our London team as part of the ongoing growth of our IP practice, particularly within the Tech & Media and Life Sciences sectors.
Our 300 strong full service IP practice is a genuine ‘one-stop-shop’ providing prosecution, litigation and licencing. The team is staffed with solicitors, barristers, patent attorneys and trade mark attorneys, all of whom work alongside specialist practice managers and patent and trade mark paralegals.
We act for leading companies in the Technology, Media & Comms, Life Science & Healthcare, Automotive, Consumer Products, Energy and Mechanical Engineering sectors. The work includes UK litigation as well as coordination of multi-jurisdictional litigation globally, with litigation taking place before the General Court, Court of Appeal, High Court, IP Enterprise Court and UKIPO.
It is an exciting time to join the team, with significant growth planned. The role will be working within a team of first class associates and partners.
About You
We’re looking for a strong IP litigator who is interested in focusing on patents (however, we would also be interested in those looking for a broader IP litigation spread). The team is rapidly growing so this role would suit someone who is looking to be part of an exciting dynamic team.
The candidate would ideally have gained experience of patent litigation at a well respected firm, in particular in the areas of technology and/or life sciences. Previous studies/qualifications within the fields of electronics, engineering, biology, chemistry or pharmacology would also be an advantage (but not a necessity). We are recruiting at the 6PQE+ level.
Due to the role being client facing you will need to have confidence, sound judgment, good interpersonal and consultancy skills and a proactive drive to take on responsibility.
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What’s in it for you?
We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include:
Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
Flexible, hybrid working policy
Generous bonus scheme
Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
Holiday exchange scheme
Private medical insurance
Enhanced parental leave
Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.
Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.
Other facts
About CMS Law
Are you a MENA-based business seeking investments abroad, or a multinational looking to enter, establish or grow your business interests in the dynamic markets of MENA? With our lawyers based throughout the key regional commercial centres, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iraq, Lebanon, Morocco, Algeria and Turkey, CMS MENA has the resources and expertise to support all aspects of your business.
If you’re looking for new markets, investment opportunities, implementation of new strategies or have a dispute to resolve, we have specialist teams of over 125 lawyers on the ground to help across some of the region’s most exciting economies. Our local knowledge and business savvy approach means we give you both commercial and legal insight to make the most of the opportunities in the region. Our sector focus gives us a comprehensive understanding of our clients’ businesses and markets and allows us to constantly deliver sound and commercially relevant advice from any of our offices We focus on relationships, not deals, and we are considered more approachable and accessible than many of our competitors. Our clients tell us that they like working with us and that we’re often seen as the human face of the law.
International law firm CMS has over 5,000 lawyers in 79 locations worldwide to help organisations thrive in changing times. Through our technical rigour, strategic expertise and deep focus on building long-term partnerships, we are committed to putting our clients and their business success first.
What you'll do
- The role involves joining a market-leading IP and Patent litigation team, focusing on patent disputes within the Technology & Media and Life Sciences sectors. The candidate will work on UK litigation and coordinate multi-jurisdictional litigation globally.
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