Opportunity for a 3-5 PQE Associate to join a Tier 1 Publishing practice in London.

The Firm

Our client is a leading UK law firm with a standout reputation across the creative industries.

The firm acts for an entrepreneurial and high-profile client base, ranging from start-ups and founders to global corporations, household names and private individuals.

The Opportunity

The firm's top-tier Publishing Group is now looking to hire a 3-5 PQE Associate to join its market-leading team.

The group advises clients across the full spectrum of the publishing industry, including multinational and independent publishers, authors, literary agents, rights owners, digital platforms and industry bodies.

The rolw offers exposure to a broad range of high-quality publishing and IP work, including:

Non-contentious:

• Drafting and negotiating author, agency, option, licensing and distribution agreements
• Advising on trade and academic publishing across print, digital and audio formats
• Advising on copyright, chain of title and literary rights transactions
• Supporting on cross-media projects, including book-to-screen and interactive adaptations

Advisory and emerging issues:

• Copyright and related IP advice
• AI and publishing-related developments
• Commercial exploitation and rights structuring

You will work closely with partners and colleagues across Publishing, IP and Corporate teams, with genuine client exposure and opportunities to get involved in business development.

Benefits

• Tier 1 ranked publishing practice
• High-quality, intellectually engaging work
• Collaborative and sector-focused culture
• Strong emphasis on training and career progression
• Early responsibility and client contact

Requirements

• UK qualified Associate with 3 - 5 PQE
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Solid grounding in copyright law
• Enthusiasm for the publishing industry

If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.