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Intellectual Property associate

Geplaatst 24 mrt. 2024
Werkervaring
1 tot 3 jaar
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Functie
Soort opleiding
Taalvereiste
Engels (Vloeiend)

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About the Firm

Stephenson Harwood is a law firm with over 1000 people worldwide, including more than 160 partners. Our people are committed to achieving the goals of our clients - listed and private companies, institutions and individuals.

We assemble teams of bright thinkers to match our clients' needs and give the right advice from the right person at the right time. Dedicating the highest calibre of legal talent to overcome the most complex issues, we deliver pragmatic, expert advice that is set squarely in the real world.

Our headquarters are in London, with nine offices across Asia, Europe and the Middle East. In addition we have forged close ties with other high quality law firms. This diverse mix of expertise and culture results in a combination of deep local insight and the capability to provide a seamless international service.

Stephenson Harwood is fully committed to ensuring that all employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect and has built a culture that values meritocracy, openness, fairness and transparency. The firm values individuality and recognises the benefits of having a diverse workforce.

Intellectual Property ("IP") at Stephenson Harwood

This is a great opportunity for an associate to join the IP practice of a prestigious international law firm. The IP team is ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers legal guides. It is a young and growing team, with ambitions for greater growth both in London and Asia. The team acts for a number of high profile international clients such as GlaxoSmithKline Plc, UCB Pharma, easyGroup, Moet Hennessy, McDonalds, Richemont and Gap Inc. Members of the team have been involved in a number of reported decisions both before the UK and European Courts.

The successful candidate is likely to be in the 3-5 years PQE range with experience from a recognised IP group. The role will involve both contentious and standalone IP agreement work, such as IP licensing and R&D agreements. The role will also involve the full range of IP rights.

Our values

We asked our clients and our people what they value about Stephenson Harwood and what

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sets us apart from other firms. Four values stand out:

  •  Individuality - to encourage creativity and develop talent.
  •  Commitment - to be the best and deliver the highest standard.
  •  Teamwork - to work together to build close, long-term relationships.
  •  Straight talking - to say what you mean and do what you say.
  • These values express the personality of our firm. They are the behaviours we encourage in our people and the standards which inform our decisions and actions.
  • Specific Tasks and Duties can include:
  •  Clear, concise and unambiguous preparation and drafting of relevant documentation
  •  Conducting legal research using internal and external knowledge management
  • resources
  •  Assisting in the preparation of legal articles
  •  Liaison with clients under the supervision of a partner
  •  Developing own informal internal and external network of contacts
  •  Building excellent working relationships with clients and peers within SH
  •  Attending business development and profile raising events (client seminars, graduate
  • recruitment activities)
  • Key attributes and skills
  •  Ability to acquire, consolidate and apply fundamental and up-to-date knowledge of the law
  •  Accuracy and attention to detail
  •  Excellent verbal and numerical communication skills
  •  Organised and able to work to strict deadlines with the ability to prioritise realistically
  •  Good housekeeping/file management practices; manage and record time promptly
  • and accurately
  •  Resilient with the ability to handle set backs and pressure
  •  A self starter, able to work alone and within a small team
  •  Ambitious, keen to work in a developing department and participate in business
  • development
  •  Cooperative and collaborative in approach and is able to develop excellent working
  • relationships at all levels and roles
  •  Ability to operate professionally and proactively at all times
  •  Active participant in self development
  •  Commercial awareness
  •  Exhibits an understanding of the Firm’s position in the market and how it

distinguishes its services from its competitors Excellent academic and professional qualifications

Stephenson Harwood LLP is a full service international law firm, with over 150 partners and 900 staff worldwide. We act for a wide range of listed and private companies, institutions and individuals.
We have nine offices across Europe and Asia: Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Paris, Piraeus, Seoul, Shanghai and Singapore. Through our network of offices and strong local law firm…


Stephenson Harwood LLP is a full service international law firm, with over 150 partners and 900 staff worldwide. We act for a wide range of listed and private companies, institutions and individuals.

We have nine offices across Europe and Asia: Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Paris, Piraeus, Seoul, Shanghai and Singapore. Through our network of offices and strong local law firm relationships, we offer clients commercially-focused legal advice across the globe.

Specialties

Aviation, Commercial, Corporate, Employment and pensions, Energy, Finance, Funds, Intellectual property, Litigation and arbitration, Marine and international trade, Private wealth, Projects, Rail, Real estate, Regulation, Restructuring and insolvency, Tax.

Juridisch
London
700 medewerkers

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