Junior Intellectual Property Associate (Qualified Litigation Solicitor) 0–2 PQE

About the role

Vacancy: Junior Intellectual Property Associate (Qualified Litigation Solicitor) 0–2 PQE

Location: Waterfront Law, London Bridge / Hybrid

Salary: We offer a competitive salary, dependent on experience, as well as access to the firm’s pension scheme, private medical insurance and season ticket loan.

We have an exciting opportunity for a 0-2 year PQE solicitor to join our boutique practice to work primarily in a contentious IP role. Our client base is diverse, ranging from the very small to larger entities, including international.

The role would ideally suit an ambitious junior lawyer who wants to specialise in IP litigation and is comfortable with taking on immediate responsibility on quality IP work matters in a small team.

You will need to:

• be a first rate lawyer who is up-to-speed with case law and has a proven track record (depending on experience) and/or interest contentious copyright, trade mark, breach of confidence, patent and design right matters;
• enjoy client contact and value each client no matter how small;
• be prepared to get involved in non-IP disputes where client needs dictate (such as contract disputes);
• be an intuitive self starter who wants to actively participate in the growth of a law firm, manage their own matters and actively help trainees and junior solicitors to become better lawyers;
• enjoy working in a team and both give the very best to, and get the very best from, your colleagues;
• be excited by the prospect of getting involved in marketing the firm and developing and growing your own client base in a supportive environment;
• dislike environments that stifle initiative and impose rigid structures and micromanagement; and
• be enthusiastic about providing legal services in a new way that is more laid back and accessible to clients, but no less professional.

About Waterfront Law

Waterfront Law was founded nearly 25 years ago as a boutique practice. We have three core specialisms: IP litigation, corporate/commercial and employment law and are a dynamic and exciting firm where each individual can really make an impact. We pride ourselves on being able to offer a better work-life balance than is offered at more traditional city firms, working in an open plan office, which promotes an exceptionally collaborative and friendly environment.

How we work

Hybrid, with 3 days a week at our office near Borough Market. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

How to apply

Send your CV and a short covering letter or email to careers@waterfront.law. No agencies, please.