IP & Technology, London, 1+ PQE
My client is looking to recruit an ambitious associate, with a minimum of 1 year’s experience, to join the IP, Technology & Regulatory team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially-minded lawyer to work at the crossroads of innovation, regulation and dispute resolution, advising leading businesses in fast-moving sectors such as retail, sport and technology.
Working closely with partners and senior colleagues, you will be exposed to high-quality, often high-profile work, supporting clients on complex legal issues which shape brands, products and business models. The team is collaborative, forward-thinking and recognised for delivering clear, strategic advice in challenging and evolving regulatory environments.
You will advise clients across a broad range of intellectual property, technology and regulatory matters, both contentious and non-contentious. This is an opportunity to develop your expertise, while working alongside experienced practitioners on sophisticated, commercially-focussed matters.
Key Responsibilities
• Advising clients on intellectual property, technology and regulatory issues across contentious and non-contentious matters
• Supporting work relating to brands, digital assets, technology arrangements and compliance matters
• Assisting with disputes and investigations involving courts and regulatory bodies
• Building strong client relationships through pragmatic, commercially-focused advice
• Collaborating with colleagues across the firm on multi-disciplinary matters
• Contributing to the continued growth of the practice through knowledge sharing and business development initiatives.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
• Qualified solicitor, with solid post-qualification experience in IP, technology, regulatory or disputes work
• Strong technical legal foundations, combined with commercial insight
• Interest in working with clients in innovative, consumer-facing or technology-driven sectors
• Confidence managing matters and working effectively within a team environment
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate legal advice into practical outcomes
• Proactive and curious mindset, with a genuine appetite to develop your practice.