Intellectual Property Partner

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Manchester is seeking an Intellectual Property Partner to join their expanding practice. The role offers strong salaries, flexible working arrangements, and a chance to work in state-of-the-art offices while contributing to significant growth in the IP sector.

Benefits

Strong salaries

Flexible working arrangements

State-of-the-art offices in Manchester City Centre

Opportunity for significant career growth

Qualifications

• IP Partner with 8+ years PQE.
• Experience in Intellectual Property law.
• Proven ability to manage team members.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of commercial specialists in Manchester.
• Expand the firm's IP offering including trademarks and agreements.
• Collaborate with partners from top international firms.

Skills

Intellectual Property

Team Management

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Client:

JMC Legal Recruitment

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

Intellectual Property Partner

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This firm, formed less than 10 years ago, is considered Manchester's leading legal disrupter. With L500 accolades across many practice areas and a history of recruiting Partners from top 10 international firms, they are now looking to expand with an Intellectual Property Partner.

The firm specializes in a broad array of legal services, focusing on big-ticket business clients across Corporate Law, Employment Law, Commercial Disputes, Construction, and more. They also have a strong team handling HNW/UHNW individuals' work spanning Property, Private Client, and Family law. The firm promotes cross-referral work, collaboration, and teamwork, making it an excellent environment for lawyers seeking a fully serviced practice.

Despite having partners trained at larger international firms, the firm maintains an open-door culture. Partners are accessible to associates and senior associates, providing opportunities for collaboration with leaders in the field. This transparency offers clearer routes to progression in job title and technical ability compared to international competitors.

The firm is investing significantly in growth, offering fee-earners the chance to join a rapidly expanding practice over the next 5-10 years.

The role

The firm seeks an IP Partner to join their team of commercial specialists based in Manchester. The commercial team includes lawyers from Top 10 international firms, servicing a broad range of commercial matters. They aim to expand their IP (contentious & non-contentious) offering from their state-of-the-art Manchester office.

The department handles a wide range of IP matters, including trademarks, infringements, design rights, agreements, and more. The firm benefits from excellent cross-referral sources within their reputation in the Corporate Commercial space.

Requirements

• You will be an IP Partner with 8+ years PQE.
• You will have experience working directly in Intellectual Property.
• You will have experience managing team members.

What's on offer

• Strong salaries & flexible working arrangements.
• State-of-the-art offices in Manchester City Centre.
• The opportunity to join a growing business with plans for significant expansion over the next 5/10 years.