Intellectual Property Associate

Overview

In this role you join a specialist IP & Media Litigation practice within a leading London disputes team. You will work on a broad range of contentious IP and media matters across entertainment, music, film, TV and related industries. You’ll collaborate with senior lawyers to handle high‑profile disputes and develop expertise within a renowned IP practice. The role offers exposure to cross‑practice work and opportunities to advance within an entrepreneurial culture.

Pay / Benefits

• Excellent Benefits

Responsibilities

• Assist on intellectual property and media disputes, including copyright and rights enforcement.
• Involve in media and entertainment litigation for clients in music, film, television and related sectors.
• Advise on disputes involving artists, managers and contractual relationships.
• Contribute to audit claims and royalties disputes; support litigation strategy and case preparation.
• Draft pleadings, manage disclosure, and liaise with clients; explore dispute resolution options (mediation/arbitration).
• Collaborate with the wider IP team to protect, enforce and exploit IP rights.

Key requirements

• Solicitor with 1–5 years’ PQE (England & Wales qualified).
• Experience in IP, media or entertainment disputes.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and case management skills.
• Commercially minded with ability to translate client objectives into practical advice.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with clients and colleagues.
• Proactive, organised, and able to handle competing priorities in a busy practice.

• Strong communication
• Commercial mindset
• Proactivity
• IP/ copyright disputes
• Commercial dispute resolution
• Mediation/arbitration exposure

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