IP Disputes Associate - London

Intellectual Property Disputes Associate

London | 3-6 PQE

You must have prior law firm experience to be considered for this role.

An award-winning specialist law firm, recognised as one of the UK's leading advisers to the media, technology, entertainment and digital sectors, is seeking a talented Intellectual Property Disputes Associate to join its highly regarded London team.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Intellectual Property Disputes Associate to work alongside some of the most respected lawyers in the market, advising household-name brands, broadcasters, technology businesses, streaming platforms, gaming companies, publishers, sports organisations, creators and innovative growth businesses on complex and high-profile disputes.

The successful Intellectual Property Disputes Associate will join a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where lawyers are encouraged to take ownership of matters, build client relationships and develop genuine sector expertise. The firm's client base spans some of the world's most recognised brands and cutting-edge businesses operating at the forefront of technology, media and entertainment.

The Intellectual Property Disputes Associate Role

The Intellectual Property Disputes Associate will advise on a broad range of contentious intellectual property matters, often involving complex commercial, reputational and strategic considerations.

Work is likely to include:

Trade mark infringement and enforcement matters
Copyright disputes across digital, media and entertainment sectors
Brand protection and anti-counterfeiting strategies
Domain name and online enforcement issues
Design right disputes
Passing off claims
Confidential information and trade secrets disputes
Advertising and marketing-related disputes
Content and digital platform disputes
High Court litigation, alternative dispute resolution and settlement negotiations
Cross-border IP enforcement strategiesThe Intellectual Property Disputes Associate will have direct client exposure from the outset and will work closely with partners who are recognised leaders within the intellectual property and media sectors.

The Firm

This specialist London practice has built an enviable reputation advising organisations operating where technology, media, intellectual property and innovation intersect.

Unlike many traditional City firms, the practice offers lawyers the opportunity to become true sector specialists, advising clients that shape the way people consume media, entertainment and technology globally.

The culture is widely regarded as collaborative, entrepreneurial and refreshingly non-hierarchical. Associates are given meaningful responsibility, encouraged to contribute commercially and supported in developing long-term client relationships.

The successful candidate is likely to have:

Between 3 and 6 years' PQE
Strong experience handling contentious intellectual property matters
Excellent academic credentials
Experience gained within a respected commercial law firm or specialist IP practice
Strong drafting, advocacy support and strategic advisory skills
Confidence managing client relationships
Commercial awareness and genuine interest in media, technology and entertainment sectors
Experience of High Court litigation would be advantageousWhy Apply?

Join one of the UK's most respected specialist practices
Work with market-leading partners and high-profile clients
Exposure to complex, cutting-edge intellectual property disputes
Genuine responsibility and client contact
Strong progression opportunities
Collaborative and supportive culture
Opportunity to develop specialist expertise within media, technology and entertainmentFor an Intellectual Property Disputes Associate looking to move beyond traditional commercial litigation and work at the forefront of intellectual property, media and technology law, this represents an exceptional opportunity
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed