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Senior Associate

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DLA Piper

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need multi-jurisdictional patent litigation experience, strong technical understanding, and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with Tech, Life Sciences, and other sectors is ideal.
  • You will handle patent and trade secret disputes, provide advisory services, draft and negotiate transactions, support corporate matters, and manage client relationships while mentoring junior team members.

Requirements

  • Have experience of multi-jurisdictional patent litigation.
  • Have strong Technology sector and/or Life Sciences sector experience, ideally gained working with colleagues (or other lawyers) in a global setting, and a passion for those sectors.
  • Ideally (though not essential) have experience in the Industrials, Energy & Natural Resources and CGFR sectors.
  • Excellent academic credentials with a strong patent litigation background and several years’ experience practising as a patent litigation solicitor or patent attorney focusing on litigation, but also with experience of patents and trade secret related non-contentious work.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to connect, influence and collaborate at all levels across multiple geographies and practices.
  • Be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of the technical issues that are key to our clients.
  • Be able to demonstrate a commercially focused approach.
  • Recognise and seize opportunities for the firm, including repeat business.
  • Build and develop your own network of internal and external contacts.
  • Comply with professional standards and all relevant regulatory obligations.

Responsibilities

  • This is your opportunity to work with partners Deborah Bould and Rebecca Lawrence across a broad spread of innovation related work, with a primary focus on patent and trade secret disputes including UK litigation and ADR, and related advisory work such as FTO analysis, patentability and trade secrets advice. Most of our disputes work has international aspects, so you will also work with multiple partners and other colleagues in key jurisdictions around the world.
  • Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work on the following:
  • Patent and trade secrets non-contentious advisory, such as IP audits, and advising on policies, procedures, and contractual terms to maximise returns on R&D investment and minimise patent risk;
  • Patent and trade secret transactions: drafting and negotiating assignments, licences, R&D agreements and JVs; and
  • Patent and trade secret related corporate support such as due diligence, SPA contractual terms, IP aspects of employment agreements, patent assignments and patent licensing.
  • As a Senior Associate we would also expect you to take an active role in the management and development of client relationships, as well as playing a role in supervising and training more junior team members.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Senior Associate role in the Intellectual Property and Technology group?

The primary focus of the Senior Associate role is on patent and trade secret disputes, including UK litigation and ADR, along with related advisory work such as FTO analysis, patentability, and trade secrets advice.

How many years of experience are ideal for applicants applying for this position?

Candidates who have between 4 and 8 years PQE (Post-Qualification Experience) are likely to have the right level of knowledge and experience needed for this role, although there are no strict upper or lower limits on PQE for applicants.

Will the Senior Associate be involved in managing junior team members?

Yes, as a Senior Associate, you will be expected to take an active role in the management and development of client relationships and supervise and train more junior team members.

What type of work will I be doing related to patent and trade secrets?

You will be involved in non-contentious advisory work such as IP audits, drafting and negotiating assignments, licenses, R&D agreements, and supporting corporate transactions through due diligence and IP aspects of contracts.

What sectors will the ideal candidate have experience in?

The ideal candidate will have strong Technology sector and/or Life Sciences sector experience. Experience in the Industrials, Energy & Natural Resources, and CGFR sectors is considered ideal but not essential.

Are there any specific qualifications required for this position?

Excellent academic credentials with a strong patent litigation background, along with several years of experience as a patent litigation solicitor or patent attorney focusing on litigation and non-contentious work, are preferred.

How does DLA Piper promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

DLA Piper is committed to providing an inclusive working environment, actively seeking to build balanced teams and encourage applications from all talented individuals, regardless of their background or identity.

What are the company's values?

The company's values include being Supportive, Collaborative, Bold, and Exceptional, emphasizing compassion, teamwork, creativity, and strategic thinking.

Is there flexibility regarding working arrangements?

Yes, DLA Piper recognizes the importance of flexible working and is open to discussing different agile working arrangements with candidates.

Where is the position located?

The position is located in London, United Kingdom.

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DLA Piper

Global law firm located in more than 40 countries

Law
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2005
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

DLA Piper is a global law firm capable of taking care of the most important legal needs of clients wherever they do business. With offices throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we represent more clients in a broader range of geographies and practice disciplines than virtually any other law firm in the world. Our lawyers have wide experience in arbitration, banking, competition and trade, as well as corporate crime and corporate finance. We have strong practices in employment, energy, hospitality and leisure, insurance, intellectual property, litigation, mergers and acquisitions and have developed key teams in pensions, private equity, real estate, tax, and technology. Attorney Advertising. To view our legal notices, please visit: www.dlapiper.com/legalnotices