Intellectual Property Solicitor (Maternity Cover)

Potter Clarkson LLP; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Intellectual Property law firm in London seeks an Intellectual Property Solicitor with 2–5 years PQE. You will advise on trade marks, patents, and provide strategic guidance. The role offers flexible working, competitive pay, and a collaborative culture, ideal for a proactive, client-focused solicitor looking to make an impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Flexible working options

Health care packages

Birthday leave

Qualifications

• 2–5 years PQE with a focus on IP law.
• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious IP matters.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on a wide range of IP issues.
• Drafting and negotiating IP-related agreements.
• Handling contentious IP matters.

Skills

Technical knowledge of UK IP law

Drafting and negotiation skills

Client-focused approach

Ability to manage a varied caseload

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a confident Intellectual Property Solicitor to join our specialist legal team in London on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor with 2–5 years PQE to take on a key role within a high-performing team that values collaboration, initiative and excellence.

You’ll be working across a diverse range of contentious and non-contentious IP matters, supporting a varied client base that includes innovative startups, established brands and creative professionals. The role offers genuine responsibility and autonomy, with the support of experienced colleagues who are passionate about IP law.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising clients on a wide range of IP issues including trade marks, copyright, patents, design rights and trade secrets.
• Drafting and negotiating IP-related agreements such as licences, assignments, NDAs and collaboration agreements.
• Handling contentious IP matters covering the full spectrum of rights.
• Providing strategic IP guidance to early-stage businesses and undertaking IP DD reviews for investors.
• Supporting and collaborating with attorney colleagues.
• Engaging in BD and marketing activities.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 2–5 years PQE, with a focus on IP law.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK IP law.
• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious IP matters.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently.
• A proactive and client-focused approach.

Desirable

• Experience working in a top-tier IP team or boutique IP firm.
• Exposure to international IP matters.
• Familiarity with IP issues in the tech, media or life sciences sectors.

The Company

Potter Clarkson LLP is one of the leading pan-European Intellectual Property law firms, with seven offices across the UK, Denmark, Sweden and Germany.

We offer clients a full IP service to support them in achieving their commercial objectives. We pride ourselves in the exceptional level of client care offered by our approachable and engaged team.

The firm is consistently ranked in the top tier of major legal guides, such as Legal 500 and MIP. We also hold three independent ISO accreditations which evidence our high level of environmental awareness, service provision and information security.

We are committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and supporting the wellbeing of all our people. We offer a wealth of health and wellbeing benefits and resources including healthcare, attractive flexible working options, mental health first aiders and lots more.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary, benefits package and discretionary bonus.
• We offer a flexible working policy, with employees expected to be in the office two days per week. Initially, the successful candidate will need to work in the office full-time to facilitate their training and integration into the company.
• A collaborative and inclusive working culture.
• Birthday leave.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Health care packages.

We are committed to providing a highly supportive, inclusive and stimulating workplace for all our people. Read more about how we’re building a more equal, diverse and inclusive culture here