Intellectual Property Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive

Legal Southwest Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after initial period

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Diverse client base

Job summary

Legal Southwest Ltd in Exeter seeks an experienced Intellectual Property Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a busy Company and Commercial team, handling a varied IP caseload for businesses, charities, housing associations and private individuals.

The role offers hybrid working after an initial office-based period, with opportunities for professional development, business development involvement and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ PQE and experience in intellectual property law.
• Experience handling a varied IP caseload.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently while working within a team.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Advising on trademark and design registrations.
• Preparing applications and licensing agreements.
• Providing advice on copyright matters, licensing and assignments.
• Handling both contentious and non-contentious IP matters.
• Advising on related areas such as data protection, e-commerce and information technology.

Skills

Intellectual Property

Client care

Communication

Team collaboration

Business development

Education

Solicitor qualification or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Intellectual Property Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Exeter.

The successful candidate will join a busy Company and Commercial team, working with a diverse client base including businesses, charities, housing associations and private individuals.
This position offers an interesting and varied caseload, alongside the opportunity to develop professionally within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a range of intellectual property matters, including:

• Advising on trademark and design registrations.
• Preparing applications and associated licensing agreements.
• Providing advice on copyright matters, licensing and assignments.
• Handling both contentious and non-contentious IP matters.
• Advising on related areas such as data protection, e-commerce and information technology, where appropriate.
• Supporting senior colleagues with more complex matters.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Participating in business development activities.

The Candidate:

Applications are welcomed from Solicitors or Chartered Legal Executives with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE and experience in intellectual property law.

Ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience handling a varied IP caseload.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• The ability to manage matters independently while working effectively within a team.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A commercial and practical approach to legal advice.
• Enthusiasm for professional development and business development activities.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangements following an initial office-based period.
• A varied and interesting caseload.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and career development.
• The chance to join an established and respected legal team.