Intellectual Property Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension structure

Job summary

A national intellectual property practice in London is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Associate. This pivotal role offers a mix of high-quality advisory and disputes work across various IP matters. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years PQE in Intellectual Property, solid experience in brand protection, and excellent communication skills. The position provides a collaborative environment, hybrid working model, competitive salary up to £110,000, and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ PQE in Intellectual Property.
• Solid experience in brand protection, trade marks and designs.
• Litigation exposure in IP disputes.

Responsibilities

• Advise on trade mark and design strategy.
• Manage portfolios before UKIPO, EUIPO, and WIPO.
• Handle copyright and commercial exploitation matters.

Skills

Trade marks and designs

Litigation in IP disputes

Client communication skills

Brand protection

Business development interest

Education

Postgraduate IP qualification

Job description

5 PQE+ IP Senior Associate – London – Salary up to £110,000

We are pleased to present an exciting opportunity for an experienced Intellectual Property Associate to join a national IP practice based in London.

This is a chance to join a full-service intellectual property team offering a seamless, integrated approach across the entire lifecycle of IP rights. The team advises on both contentious and non-contentious matters, providing strategic, commercially grounded advice to clients ranging from high-growth start-ups to established international brands.

The Role

You will work within a collaborative national structure alongside experienced Partners and Trade Mark Attorneys, handling a broad mix of advisory, portfolio management and disputes work.

This role offers:

• High-quality, varied IP work across multiple sectors
• Genuine autonomy with strong Partner support
• Exposure to both UK and international IP matters
• A progressive hybrid working model
• A clear platform for long-term development within a national practice

Key Responsibilities

You will advise on a broad spectrum of IP matters including:

• Trade mark and design strategy, clearance and prosecution
• Portfolio management before the UKIPO, EUIPO and WIPO
• Copyright, database rights, confidential information and trade secrets
• Advertising and marketing compliance
• IP transactions and commercial exploitation
• Contentious matters before IPEC, High Court, UKIPO, EUIPO and domain name forums
• Urgent interim relief applications

This is a true mixed practice role combining both contentious and non-contentious work, ideal for a lawyer who enjoys variety and strategic involvement.

The Candidate

This firm are seeking a technically strong, commercially minded lawyer with:

• 5–10 years’ PQE in Intellectual Property
• Solid experience in brand protection, trade marks and designs
• Litigation exposure in IP disputes
• Experience working with UKIPO, EUIPO and WIPO
• Excellent drafting and client communication skills
• Confidence advising founders, in-house counsel and senior executives
• A collaborative mindset and interest in business development

A postgraduate IP qualification would be advantageous.

This role would suit someone currently at a strong regional, national or City firm seeking access to a broader platform, greater flexibility and a highly supportive national team structure

The Benefits

• Salary up to £110k
• Competitive bonus and benefits package
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (plus option to purchase)
• Generous company pension structure

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