Corporate/IP Associate (c. 3-4 years PQE)

Akin is a global law firm with more than 900 lawyers and advisors. With 17 offices worldwide, they are renowned for numerous market-leading practices with strengths in complex transactions and restructurings, high-stakes litigation, and public policy and regulatory matters and their unyielding pro bono commitment. Akin's London office is their third largest office and the main hub for the firm's international offices, practicing at the top of its markets.

Driven by their forward-thinking leadership, they have built a strong culture of innovation and collaboration as well as a talented and diverse workforce. Akin has a long-standing commitment to opportunity and inclusion and believe that the various perspectives and experiences of their lawyers and professionals enable them to identify creative solutions for their clients and enrich all aspects of their firm and communities. Their focus on building an  inclusive work environment is present at every level.

We are seeking a dynamic Corporate IP lawyer (c. 3-4 years PQE) to join our London Technology Transactions team, a key focus of our Corporate practice at Akin. This is a standout opportunity to take a key role in a high-growth area, delivering integrated, end-to-end support for corporates, investors and founders operating at the intersection of mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity and technology.

We are looking for candidates with a robust background in corporate support, who excel in handling commercial, IP, IT/tech and privacy matters with expertise and confidence, and with experience in standalone commercial contracts and IP/IT advisory (there will be the opportunity to build this skill set).

The technology transactions team sits within our Corporate practice and is led by Justin Stock, Stephen Rosen, David Bresnick and Natasha Ahmed.  Together, the technology transactions team brings deep experience in mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity, growth and venture investments and corporate matters across technology-driven sectors positioning Akin to offer seamless, end-to-end solutions in an increasingly complex global market.  In this role, you will collaborate closely with partner Natasha Ahmed, whose recent addition to our firm has significantly bolstered our technology transactions team, enhancing our strategic guidance capabilities for clients in the use, acquisition, and protection of technology.

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld's employment practices actively promote equal opportunities throughout the Firm and its employees are selected and recruited  by merit in relation to the job to be performed, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief.