Branding Senior Solicitor / Trade Mark Attorney

JMC Legal Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking a Branding Senior Associate (Solicitor or Trade Mark Attorney) in London's West End. The role offers a clear 18–24 month track to Partnership within a busy IP practice.

You will manage UK, European and international TM portfolios, advise on clearance, filing and enforcement, and develop client relationships across fashion, media and technology sectors. A leadership pathway to Partnership is a core feature.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales or UK-qualified Trade Mark Attorney.
• 6–10 years' post-qualification experience.
• Extensive trade mark or IP practice experience.
• Experience in clearance, filing, prosecution and portfolio management.
• Experience handling UK and European TM matters including oppositions.
• Ambition to progress toward Partnership within a defined timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Manage UK, European and international TM portfolios.
• Advise on clearance, registration and brand protection strategies.
• Handle oppositions, invalidity actions and related disputes.
• Advise on brand protection, enforcement strategies and TM infringement.
• Conduct clearance searches and assess conflicts.
• Develop client relationships and advise on brand portfolios.
• Coordinate international brand protection strategies across jurisdictions.
• Advise on wider IP matters, including copyright and designs.
• Support business development and expand client relationships.
• Contribute to growth of the practice and progression toward Partnership.

Skills

Trade mark expertise

Portfolio management

Client relationship skills

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales or UK-qualified Trade Mark Attorney

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 advises a diverse client base, including household names, international brands, entrepreneurs and emerging businesses, with particular strength across fashion, consumer goods, 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:

• Managing UK, European and international trade mark portfolios, including filing, prosecution and ongoing portfolio management.
• Advising on trade mark clearance, registration and brand protection strategies.
• Handling trade mark oppositions, invalidity actions and related contentious matters.
• Advising on brand protection, enforcement strategies and trade mark infringement actions.
• Conducting clearance searches, assessing potential conflicts 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, enforcement and trade mark infringement.
• 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.