Patent Litigation Associate Attorney

Job TitlePatent Litigation Associate AttorneyLocationLondonDescriptionAt Ashurst Perkins Coie, we're helping shape the future economy. Witha global team of more than 3,500 legal professionals across 52offices, we partner with leading organisations to solve complexchallenges across a diverse range of industries, with a distinctstrength in technology, energy & infrastructure, and financialservices. Our people work on market-leading matters that driveinnovation, growth, and transformation around the world.For AshurstPerkins Coie, innovation is our tradition.What makes Ashurst Perkins Coie a great place to work?Flexible work options - part-time, working from home andadditional leaveHealth and wellbeing benefits, gym membership, and discountedcorporate health plansCareer advancement - client secondment opportunities, globalopportunities, and award-winning Learning & Development programsThe Opportunity:Ashurst Perkins Coie's London office is seeking a talented andambitious patent litigator to join its expanding Intellectual Propertypractice. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading USlaw firm with a strong global IP litigation platform, acting oncomplex, high-value and often cross - border disputes. The successfulcandidate will play a key role in advising clients across a broadrange of sectors, with a particular focus on technology and life sciences.Key responsibilities of the role include:Running and supporting UK patent litigation, including technicalanalysis, evidence, strategy and case management.Advising clients on patent enforcement, validity, infringement andfreedom - to - operate issues.Contributing to multi - jurisdictional dispute coordination withUS and European colleagues.Potential to advise on a broad range of IP matters (trade marks,copyright, designs, confidential information, passing off).Supporting transactional and advisory IP work where relevant.Developing and maintaining strong client relationships andcontributing to business development initiatives.Supervising and developing junior lawyers within the team (forsenior candidates).This is a full-time, permanent role based in our London office withhybrid working.More information can be found in the job description attached to therole on our careers siteAbout you:The successful candidate will have:A qualified solicitor (England & Wales) or barrister withstrong academic credentials.Mid - senior level experience (typically 3-7 PQE, though alllevels considered based on merit).Solid experience in patent litigation, ideally gained at a leadinginternational or specialist IP firm.A scientific or technical background (e.g., life sciences,chemistry, engineering, computer science, physics) is preferred.Experience with pharmaceutical and medical devices regulation(e.g., SPCs, regulatory data and market exclusivity rights) is anadvantage but not essential.Experience advising on other IP rights (trade marks, designs,copyright) is highly desirable.Strong analytical skills and the ability to engage withtechnically complex subject matter.Confident communicator with excellent drafting skills and acommercial mindset.Motivated, collaborative and able to take responsibility onmatters while working within a supportive team environment.#LI-HYBRID