Commercial IP Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-ranked UK law firm in Exeter is looking for a talented Commercial IP Solicitor to join its esteemed Public Sector team. This role is ideal for an Associate or Senior Associate with 3-6 years PQE. You will advise on complex public procurement projects, collaborating with local authorities and various public bodies. The position offers a supportive environment, flexible working options, and a competitive benefits package, including private healthcare and mental wellbeing support.

Benefits

Flexible working framework

Private healthcare

Mental wellbeing support

Additional holiday options

Qualifications

• 3-6 years PQE as a solicitor, preferably in a commercial IP context.
• Experience advising public sector clients or working in-house at a public body.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on public procurement law and subsidy control.
• Support complex non-contentious commercial matters.
• Collaborate with a Partner to deliver clear legal advice.

Skills

Public procurement law

Commercial contracts

Client-facing skills

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Commercial IP Solicitor

Commercial IP Solicitor - Exeter (Associate / Senior Associate, 3-6 PQE)

A top-ranked UK law firm is looking for a confident and commercially minded Commercial IP Solicitor to join its highly regarded Public Sector team in Exeter . This is an excellent opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate (ideally 3-6 years PQE) to take the lead on high-profile public sector projects at a nationally recognised firm.

You’ll work with an impressive client base of local authorities, utilities, central government departments, and other public bodies , advising on some of the UK's largest and most complex infrastructure and procurement projects. These span sectors such as telecommunications, regeneration, marine, housing, transport, energy , and asset management .

Your work will include

• Advising on public procurement law , grant funding , subsidy control , and local authority powers (vires)
• Supporting complex non-contentious commercial matters for public sector clients
• Collaborating with a Partner and wider team to deliver clear, practical legal advice on major UK projects

The ideal candidate will have

• Experience advising public sector clients or time spent in-house at a public body
• Strong knowledge of public procurement law (essential)
• Additional experience in commercial contracts or subsidy control (desirable)
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and client-facing skills
• Commercial awareness and an ability to manage work proactively and independently

This is a great chance to join a Legal 500- and Chambers-ranked team with a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture. Based in Exeter , the role offers a flexible working framework and a competitive benefits package, including additional holiday options, private healthcare, mental wellbeing support, and opportunities to engage in meaningful responsible business initiatives.

Ready to apply or want to learn more?

Get in touch with Tom Amer at JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential conversation.