Commercial & IP Solicitor

Chadwick Nott; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Southampton seeks a Commercial & IP Solicitor with over 5 years of experience. The role involves handling various commercial agreements and supporting junior staff. Candidates must have significant expertise in IP law and be adept at business development. This full-time position offers the chance to work with leading partners on significant matters and contribute to a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE or equivalent relevant experience in commercial and IP law.
• Strong understanding of IP matters, commercial contracts, and related commercial law practice areas.
• Proven ability to supervise junior staff and work well in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle trademark prosecution and IP disputes, licensing, and commercial contracts.
• Supervise and support junior colleagues; contribute to business development.
• Collaborate with partners on high-calibre matters and manage client relationships.

Skills

Commercial and IP law expertise

Supervision of junior colleagues

Business development

Education

Qualified solicitor with 5+ years' PQE

Job description

Overview

Job title: Commercial & IP Solicitor
Location: Southampton
Salary: £68k-£80k - depending on experience
PQE Level: 5+
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time

We are working with one of the region's most established full-service firms, highly ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers for its commercial expertise and recognised in the region for its strength in intellectual property. This is a key strategic hire for their growing Commercial team, offering an exceptional mix of quality work and long-term career progression. The role covers a wide variety of matters in trademark prosecution, IP disputes, licensing, and commercial contracts (including IT, franchising, distribution, and services). The successful candidate will have opportunities to supervise and support junior colleagues, contribute to business development, and work alongside leading partners on high-calibre matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle trademark prosecution and IP disputes, licensing, and commercial contracts (including IT, franchising, distribution, and services).
• Supervise and support junior colleagues; contribute to business development.
• Collaborate with partners on high-calibre matters and drive client liaison and relationship management.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE or equivalent relevant experience in commercial and IP law.
• Strong understanding of IP matters, commercial contracts, and related commercial law practice areas.
• Proven ability to supervise junior staff and work well in a collaborative team environment.

Contact

• Will Webster – Chadwick Nott
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At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.