Intellectual Property Senior Associate/ Legal Director

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join their Tech, IP & Data team in Manchester. This role is pivotal in supporting clients in the Technology and Health sectors, offering a chance to work on strategic contracts and projects. The successful candidate will enjoy a collaborative environment with genuine progression opportunities and bespoke training to enhance their skills. If you're a motivated self-starter with a passion for technology law, this position is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Collaborative team environment

Genuine progression opportunities

Bespoke training

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ post-qualified experience in Technology/Commercial law.
• Strong technical ability in negotiating and drafting contracts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on high-value technology projects and contracts.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Negotiating complex contracts

Drafting legal documents

Client relationship management

Business development

Mentoring junior lawyers

Education

Qualified Solicitor

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26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Job Description:

A highly successful international firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Senior Associate or Legal Director to join their Tech, IP & Data team. This role will be a crucial part of the team, supporting clients primarily across the Technology and Health sectors.

The Role
As an Intellectual Property Lawyer in this team, your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with a wider technology and commercial team on high-value, strategic procurements and contracts.
• Offering non-contentious advice on a broad range of technology projects, including framework agreements, collaborations, software acquisitions, digital transformation projects, cloud migration, and outsourcing.
• Supervising, managing, and mentoring junior members of the team.
• Playing an active role in business development, including preparing pitches and tenders, delivering training, and fostering client relationships.

About You
To be considered for this Intellectual Property Solicitor position, you will:

• Possess a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualified experience within the Technology/Commercial team at a national or specialist law firm, or within a relevant in-house legal team.
• Be a motivated self-starter with ambitions to take a leading role in delivering complex, strategic client work.
• Demonstrate excellent technical ability, particularly in negotiating, drafting, and advising on complex contracts.
• Be client-focused, with the ability to nurture long-term relationships.
• Have the drive and ambition to succeed as a key senior member of the team, with a commitment to developing the firm’s offering both locally and nationally.

What’s On Offer
In return, the firm will invest in your success. You will manage your own projects ensuring your experience is varied and comprehensive. Through the firm’s national service lines, you will work with prestigious clients and develop sector expertise. You will also receive bespoke training to enhance your technical, commercial, and management skills, helping you to build a successful practice.

The Benefits
The successful IP Lawyer will be offered:

• A highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive team environment.
• Genuine progression opportunities.
• The chance to work across the industry, from innovative start-up technology companies seeking investment to university spin-outs and major international product manufacturers.

To be considered for this Intellectual Property vacancy, apply here with an up to date copy of your CV or contact Chris Mather at Anakin Seal for further information or a confidential discussion.