Job Description: Intellectual Property Partner Location: South Manchester Firm: Legal 500 Law Firm Team: Award Winning Salary: up to £90,000 DOE About Our Client: Position Overview: We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Commercial / IP solicitor to grow our existing team and work closely with our managing partner. The successful candidate will have the experience and acumen to work within a small friendly collaborative team to manage a varied case load of commercial and IP work for our business and business owner clients, whilst maintaining high standards of client service. Key Responsibilities: * Senior Associate or Partner level (or equivalent) with significant experience of working for privately owned small and medium sized businesses ideally with experience of working with the tech and/or healthcare sector. * Experience dealing with all aspects of commercial work including international distribution and agency agreements, franchise agreements, complex IT and software agreements (including SaaS), IP licensing, and R&D collaboration agreements. * Proven business development and client care acumen and the ability to help raise the profile of the team, and themselves, in the business community. * Strong technical expertise and be able to work independently and on their own initiative. Qualifications Experience: * Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. * Strong time management skills. * Problem solving skills. * Ability to work independently and remotely while meeting tight deadlines. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients. * Innovative and the ability to challenge and adapt. * Managing your own workload effectively. * Proactive and committed to exceeding client expectations. * Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite and other legal software. How to Apply: If you are an ambitious Commercial Litigation Solicitor looking to advance your career in a leading law firm, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to Millie Ebbrell detailing your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for our client.