Position: Associate – Commercial & Intellectual Property Litigation (2–3 PQE)
Location: London
Practice Area: Litigation / Intellectual Property
Qualification: England & Wales Qualified Solicitor
Compensation: Cravath scale
Overview
An elite international law firm is seeking a 2–3 PQE Associate to join its London Litigation Practice Group, with a focus on intellectual property and complex commercial disputes. The team is recognised for handling high-stakes IP, patent, and technology litigation for major multinational clients across multiple jurisdictions.
This is an excellent opportunity for a high-performing associate to work on market-leading disputes at the intersection of law, science, and technology, while being part of a highly collaborative and internationally integrated disputes practice.
The Role
The successful candidate will work on a broad range of contentious IP and commercial litigation matters, including:
* Patent litigation, including technically complex disputes in sectors such as life sciences, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, and emerging technologies
* Trade mark, copyright, and design disputes
* Confidential information and trade secrets litigation
* Technology and IP-heavy commercial disputes
* Cross-border litigation, coordinating with international counsel and offices
* High Court litigation, including matters before the Business and Property Courts and specialist IP courts
* Strategic advisory work on pre-litigation risk, enforcement strategy, and settlement
Associates will play a key role in case strategy, drafting pleadings, managing disclosure exercises, coordinating expert evidence, preparing witnesses, and supporting trial preparation.
Candidate Profile
The firm is seeking a high-calibre associate with the following profile:
* England & Wales qualified solicitor with 2–3 years’ PQE
* Experience in IP litigation, ideally including patent disputes, from a top-tier law firm
* Strong exposure to complex commercial litigation
* Outstanding academic credentials
* Excellent analytical, drafting, and case management skills
* Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-stakes litigation environments
A technical or scientific background (for example life sciences, engineering, or physics) would be advantageous but is not essential.
This position offers:
* Exposure to high-value, strategically important IP and patent disputes
* The opportunity to work alongside leading litigators and industry experts
* Significant involvement in complex cross-border matters
* Top-of-market Cravath compensation, reflecting the firm’s elite positioning in the London legal market
* Strong training, mentorship, and long-term career development
This is a rare opportunity for a talented disputes associate to join a premium London litigation practice operating at the highest level of the global legal market.
If you would like to be considered please send your CV to