Associate – Intellectual Property

Overview

As part of White & Case’s fast-growing IP, Tech & Commercial practice in London, you will advise on IP, IT, tech and commercial contracts across sectors. You’ll help identify IP risks on transactions and draft/negotiate complex agreements, including licensing, distribution and R&D deals. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across offices to support cross-border transactions such as M&A and joint ventures. This role fits a technically capable, growth‑minded lawyer who wants to shape high‑stakes IP transactions in a global firm.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on IP, IT, tech and commercial contract issues across sectors
• Advise on substantive non-contentious IP law issues
• Draft and negotiate complex technology and strategic commercial contracts (distribution, reseller, manufacturing, supply, R&D, outsourcing, transitional services)
• Identify IP risks on transactions and provide pragmatic advice
• Manage aspects of complex IP matters, coordinating with team members and specialists
• Support business development and maintain strong client relationships
• Build internal networks and collaborate with colleagues in other teams on transactions
• Understand the Firm’s strategy and help develop client relationships to support growth

Key requirements

• England & Wales qualified lawyer with ~3–5 PQE
• Strong experience in commercial contracts with IP/technology focus; exposure to M&A support
• Intellectual acumen and strong academic record
• Excellent drafting skills
• Deep knowledge of IP and commercial contract law in relation to corporate transactions and technology contracts
• Positive role model for junior lawyers; willingness to share knowledge
• Ambition to support team growth; sense of humor
• International experience or client secondment is a plus, not essential

• team player
• quick learner
• enthusiastic contributor
• commercial contracts
• IP and technology law
• M&A support work

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