Senior Associate – Intellectual Property 5+ PQE
This opportunity is for an ambitious Intellectual Property Solicitor to join a highly ranked L500 law firm located in the City. The firm is known for its strong reputation across Corporate, Real Estate, Employment, Family, and Private Client work, and it has a supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture that provides early responsibility and clear progression paths.
The Firm
The firm has a national presence with multiple offices across the UK, and it serves a diverse client base that includes national businesses, property developers, regulated professionals, and high‑net‑worth individuals.
The Role
This is a unique opportunity for an Intellectual Property Associate or Senior Associate with 5+ PQE to work with the firm’s national client base and two partners across London and Manchester. You will manage and advise on IP disputes and litigation relating to:
* Trade mark and passing off
* Copyright
* Design rights
* Patents
Your role will involve active business development and profile‑raising activities, giving you a genuine platform to build visibility within the firm and the wider IP community.
The Team
The leading IP team advises on a comprehensive range of intellectual property matters, including rights management, commercialization, protection, and enforcement. They handle IP strategy, registrations, training, infringement issues, and disputes, representing clients in the sports, fashion, and brand-heavy sectors.
What makes this opportunity stand out
* Join a nationally recognised IP team working with leading brands across sport, fashion and consumer sectors.
* Assist with supervising and developing junior members of the team.
* Work closely with award‑winning partners on high‑value contentious and non‑contentious IP matters.
* Play a key role in a growing department, with scope to shape its direction and build your professional profile.
* Benefit from strong investment in career development, including mentorship, training and business development support.
Requirements
* Experienced intellectual property solicitor with 5+ PQE years.
* Commercial mindset with excellent written English, communication skills and strong client‑facing ability.
* Passion for creative problem‑solving, delivering neat and effective solutions to complex IP issues.
* Enthusiasm for business development and marketing, with an engaging, personable and collaborative approach.
* Strong academic credentials (including the Oxford IP Diploma or equivalent) and a team‑focused attitude, supporting and supervising junior colleagues.
The Intellectual Property Senior Associate role is a career‑shaping opportunity within a highly regarded full‑service law firm, offering exposure to high‑value IP matters while advising household names in sports, fashion and the brands space.
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