Legal Associate

4 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom 0400 FBD USA LLP Full time

Associate - Patent Litigation page is loaded Associate - Patent Litigation
Apply locations London posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R-03137 Our Patent Litigation team have an opening for a mid level associate in London. Our international patent litigation team takes a practical approach to helping clients defend their businesses and enforce their rights. We help our clients find commercial solutions, if possible, but we’re ready to litigate whenever and wherever necessary. 
We have a wealth of experience in cross-border IP litigation, especially focusing on patents (with a light dusting of trade secrets and a sprinkle of SPCs). We act on some of the most high-profile pharmaceutical and technology cases and have well respected patent litigation teams in the main European jurisdictions and a growing UPC practice including from London. 
On international litigation involving other firms, we often devise and co-ordinate global case strategy, as well as acting as local advisers. 
The London patent litigation team has an opening for a mid-level associate to work primarily on patent litigation matters.
The team, led by partners Christopher Stothers and Laura Whiting, looks to expand by hiring a lawyer with proven experience in patent litigation to complement the existing group. Our daily diet of work includes litigation in the English courts, opposition and appeal proceedings at the European Patent Office, and the co-ordination of multi-jurisdictional litigation. Our main clients sit across the pharmaceutical,
biotechnology, medical device and technology spaces.
The successful candidate will work under one of the two Partners (plus, on more substantial matters, a Senior Associate) on the full range of IP litigation tasks, primarily focusing on patent litigation. Drafting applications and their supporting evidence
Legal research
The successful candidate will also be expected to supervise more junior solicitors / trainees / paralegals in the efficient completion of such tasks.
Candidates must be admitted as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales or have an equivalent qualification in another jurisdiction and familiarity with English Court procedures.
Strong experience in patent and/or technical trade secrets litigation
A top-class academic record
A strong technical and commercial background
Demonstrable experience of team working and mentoring junior associates
A desire to progress a career in patent litigation
A scientific background may be advantageous but is not a requirement. Strong technical and commercial abilities
Flexible in approach and adaptable to change
Motivated self-starter and delivery focused with a commitment to quality of work
Takes ownership and actively looks for personal learning and development opportunities
The above job description is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.
All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing.
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a global law firm with a long-standing track record of successfully supporting the world’s leading national and multinational corporations, financial institutions, and governments on ground-breaking and business critical mandates.
At Freshfields we seek to create a better future for our clients, our people and the communities in which we live and work. We value diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feel they can belong, engage and excel.
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