Job Description
Commercial & IP Solicitor
* Location: Thames Valley
* Job Type: Full-time
* Salary: £52,000 - £62,000 (Plus bonus averaging £6k-£12k)
Develop your legal career as a Commercial & IP Solicitor within our award-winning Corporate and Commercial Department in a Legal 500 Firm. We are known for our commitment to growth, fostering strong relationships, and providing full-service legal guidance. This role offers the chance to work with household name brands and innovative technology companies, contributing significantly to our ambitious growth plans.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Draft, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements including supply and distribution contracts, licensing arrangements, technology and software agreements, and high-value service contracts.
* Advise on intellectual property matters, including IP protection, licensing, brand strategy, and IP considerations within commercial transactions.
* Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing clear, practical, and commercially focused advice.
* Work closely with a dynamic and forward-thinking team, playing a key role in delivering top-tier legal services.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* 2–5 years of relevant PQE.
* Experience gained at a Legal 500/Chambers ranked firm or a high-quality in-house legal team.
* Strong, well-rounded knowledge of commercial law, with demonstrable experience advising on a broad portfolio of commercial contracts.
* Experience in (or a clear desire to develop expertise within) intellectual property, including IP protection, licensing, or IP aspects of commercial transactions.
* Ability to work autonomously and collaborate effectively with colleagues across different teams.
* Strong client-facing skills, with the ability to build rapport and provide clear, practical, and commercially focused advice.
* A proactive, ambitious, and solutions-focused mindset.
Benefits:
* Generous Fee Earner bonus.
* Free car parking.
* Comprehensive benefits package including pension, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, 25 days’ holiday plus Christmas closure, and Perkbox benefits.
* Hybrid working with defined core hours and flexibility around start and finish times.
* Excellent opportunities for continued learning, development, and progression.
To apply for the Commercial & IP Solicitor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position to Mark Watts, your Local Specialist Legal Recruiter.