We are looking for a mid-level Associate to join our established team in London. You will be expected to apply your IP knowledge to assist our clients, across a range of technically complex industries, to reach commercial solutions to the legal issues that they face. The firm advises in a way that supports our clients' strategic objectives and is practical and commercial. We are looking for candidates with 3-5 years' post qualififcation experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Dedicated focus on patent litigation in the UK in the life sciences sector, including managaing multi-jurisdictional patent litigation;
• Apply your experience to provide a first-class litigation service to our clients;
• Assist the IP partners to develop the practice; and
• Support the strategic objectives of the firm.

What you'll bring

Essential

• Excellent academic achievement with a degree, preferably in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, Molecular and/or Cellular biology or similar, as well as strong technical knowledge of IP law. Proven experience in handling complex life sciences patent litigation in the UK (essential) within a comparable environment and at an appropriate level.
• A desire to be working for a truly international firm and to be operating in a team-based environment.
• A clear understanding of the operation and structure of a commercial law firm.

Desirable

• To demonstrate flexibility, supporting cases across a broad range of IP litigation issues and jurisdictions.
• Have attended and passed the Oxford Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law and Practice.
• The ability to manage and coordinate aspects of complex IP matters at an appropriate level, working efficiently and effectively alongside the partners.
• Demonstrating an appreciation of client needs and priorities.
• Demonstrating knowledge of key areas of the law by providing clear, precise, practical drafting and advice.
• The ability to liaise effectively with other fee earners within the group, and also to liaise and coordinate with fee earners from other relevant disciplines and jurisdictions as required.
• Delegation and supervisory skills where appropriate.
• The willingness and ability to support business development activity, creating and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying new business opportunities.

What's in it for you

• Our agile approach to office and remote working enables you to find the right balance to deliver at your best. Supporting you, our business and our clients in a flexible way.
• Progress your career and personal development with our award-winning development programmes, from our global mentoring scheme to our bespoke coaching opportunities.
• Equip yourself with a board range of technical and business skills as well as a deep understanding of business issues through our skills-based curriculum.
• Competitive, market-led salary and bonus structure
• Family friendly policies as well as health schemes and wellbeing support
• A flexible benefits package which allows you to tailor your benefits to your current needs and lifestyle.

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, Bird & Bird operates two discretionary bonus schemes.

We offer a performance related bonus that reflects the contributions you make to the firm. We know an inclusive culture, alongside a diverse workforce, makes us more innovative and agile, so whilst some of the criteria for being awarded a bonus is based on chargeable hours, we also include an allowance for hours spent contributing to Diversity & Inclusion, ESG, and Pro Bono work.

We see 'winning work' as significantly different to the day-to-day business development activities you carry out as part of your role as an Associate, so in addition to the Performance Bonus, Bird & Bird are keen to reward Associates for winning work. Winning Work Bonuses are paid in addition to the Performance Bonus and are intended to be a thank you for your contribution to introducing a client or generating additional work from an existing client.

If you require any assistance, please email us at talentacquisitionlondon@twobirds.com

To apply, click on the 'apply' button to submit your details.

Bird & Bird opens up a world of possible for lawyers everywhere. Here you can advise major enterprises and high-growth businesses on matters that are often transformative in nature, and alongside people who are truly collegiate in the way they work with everyone at Bird & Bird. We are one international firm, where over 70% of our work involves teams from across our firm. And that is only going to increase. It is this common purpose and shared approach that makes for a more productive, and collaborative place to work.

If you want to find out more, visit www.twobirds.com

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Location: London