Branding Senior Associate / Trade Mark Attorney

JMC Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment is seeking an experienced Trade Mark Attorney or IP Solicitor for a Branding & Intellectual Property team in London. The role offers a defined 18-24 month track to Partnership and involves advising on busy UK, EU and international trade mark work for prestigious brands across creative industries.

You will manage client relationships, deliver high-quality technical advice, and contribute to growing the practice's brand protection and IP offerings within a leading London firm.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales and/or UK Qualified Trade Mark Attorney.
• 6-10 years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong experience within a recognised trade mark or intellectual property practice.
• Extensive experience in trade mark clearance, filing, prosecution and portfolio management.
• Experience handling UK and European trade mark matters, including oppositions and invalidity actions.
• Ambition to progress towards Partnership within a defined timeframe and capability to develop client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise on UK, EU and international trade mark clearance, filing and prosecution.
• Manage trade mark registration programmes and portfolio management.
• Lead oppositions, invalidity actions and related contentious matters.
• Provide enforcement guidance and brand protection strategies.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to growth of the TM offering.
• Collaborate with partners to drive the practice forward.

Skills

Trade mark & IP experience

Solicitor or TM Attorney

Partnership track mindset

Job description

Branding Senior Associate | Solicitor or Trade Mark Attorney | 6-10 PQE | West End | Legal 500 & Chambers Ranked Law Firm

Are you an experienced Trade Mark Attorney or IP Solicitor looking for a clear route to Partnership within a highly regarded London practice?

This is a rare opportunity to join an established Branding and Intellectual Property practice, with a short 18-24-month track to Partnership. With a particularly busy trade mark practice and increasing client demand, you will play a key role in advising an impressive portfolio of international brands, household names and businesses across the creative industries.

The Firm

This leading London law firm is renowned for its longstanding presence in the music, media, entertainment and technology sectors. Its client base includes internationally recognised brands, high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, creators and businesses operating at the forefront of their industries.

As a full-service practice, the firm combines specialist sector expertise with a broad commercial offering, including corporate, commercial, employment, real estate, dispute resolution and private wealth. Its strong Legal 500 and Chambers rankings reflect the quality of its work and the expertise of its lawyers.

Culturally, the firm is known for its entrepreneurial approach, collaborative environment and long-term investment in its people. Many partners have progressed through the firm, reflecting the opportunities available to ambitious lawyers looking to build lasting careers.

The Team

The Branding team is highly regarded for advising on the protection, management, enforcement and commercial exploitation of brands and intellectual property rights.

The team works with a diverse client base, from household names and established international brands to emerging businesses, entrepreneurs and rights holders across fashion, technology, media and entertainment.

The trade mark practice is particularly busy, with significant demand across brand protection, portfolio management and enforcement. Its work includes UK, European and international trade mark clearance, filing, prosecution, oppositions and invalidity actions, alongside wider intellectual property matters.

The Role

This is an opportunity for an experienced Trade Mark Attorney or IP Solicitor to join the team at Senior Associate level, taking responsibility for a varied caseload while helping drive the continued growth of the practice.

Crucially, the position offers a clear 18-24-month track to Partnership, making it particularly attractive to an ambitious lawyer ready to take the next step towards a leadership position.

Working closely with the existing partners and wider team, you will manage client relationships, deliver high-quality technical advice and contribute to the development of the firm's trade mark offering.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on UK, EU and international trade mark clearance, filing, prosecution and portfolio management.
• Managing trade mark registration programmes and developing brand protection strategies.
• Handling trade mark oppositions, invalidity actions and related contentious matters.
• Advising on enforcement, intellectual property protection and potential conflicts.
• Conducting clearance searches and providing commercially focused advice on trade mark risks.
• Developing existing client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser on brand portfolios.
• Coordinating international brand protection strategies across jurisdictions.
• Advising on wider IP matters, including copyright, designs and infringement.
• Supporting business development and identifying opportunities to expand client relationships.
• Contributing to the continued growth of the practice and developing your own profile ahead of Partnership.

This role combines sophisticated trade mark work, meaningful client responsibility and a defined progression pathway within an established, growing practice.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales and/or UK Qualified Trade Mark Attorney.
• 6-10 years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong experience within a recognised trade mark or intellectual property practice.
• Extensive experience in trade mark clearance, filing, prosecution and portfolio management.
• Experience handling UK and European trade mark matters, including oppositions and invalidity actions.
• A strong understanding of brand protection and enforcement strategies.
• Excellent technical ability, commercial judgement and client relationship skills.
• Experience managing client relationships independently.
• A proactive approach to business development and practice growth.The ambition to progress towards Partnership within a defined timeframe.