IP Associate Solicitor

BCL Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Birmingham is seeking an Intellectual Property Associate with 3-5 years' PQE. The role involves advising on non-contentious IP matters, supporting M&A transactions, and providing strategic IP advice to clients. This position offers competitive remuneration, a supportive environment for professional growth, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Strong benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' post-qualification experience in non-contentious IP.
• Strong grounding in licensing and corporate transactions.
• Excellent technical ability and client engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on non-contentious IP matters including licensing and collaboration agreements.
• Support M&A transactions involving key IP assets.
• Provide day-to-day IP advice across various sectors.
• Assist with IP audits and risk management.

Skills

Non-contentious IP advisory

Licensing and IP due diligence

Client relationship management

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Overview

Intellectual Property (Non-Contentious) Associate 3-5 years' PQE | Leading National Firm | Birmingham | Hybrid Working

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Intellectual Property Associate to join a market-leading IP practice within a highly regarded national law firm. This role will focus on non-contentious IP work, advising across a broad range of complex, high-value transactions involving cutting-edge technologies, life sciences, retail, and energy sectors.

The Opportunity

Joining a top-tier team with an excellent reputation for both contentious and non-contentious IP work, you will focus on advisory and transactional matters involving IP as a core asset. This includes IP licensing, technology transfer, collaboration and R&D agreements, IP aspects of M&A and private equity deals, and broader strategic IP portfolio support.

You\'ll work closely with experts across corporate, commercial, and sector-specific teams, offering integrated and commercially focused advice to clients ranging from start-ups to global businesses. This is a high-impact role with strong client visibility and real progression potential.

What You\'ll Be Doing

As an IP Associate, your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on a broad range of non-contentious IP matters including licensing, franchising, R&D and collaboration agreements, and IP assignments.
• Supporting complex M&A and private equity transactions involving key IP assets, particularly in the technology and pharmaceutical sectors.
• Providing day-to-day IP advice to clients and internal teams across various industry sectors.
• Assisting with IP audits, portfolio strategy, and risk management.
• Developing client relationships and supporting wider business development efforts.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across departments including corporate, litigation, employment, and commercial teams.
• Contributing to marketing initiatives and knowledge sharing within the team.

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified solicitor with 3-5 years\' post-qualification experience in non-contentious IP.
• Have a strong grounding in licensing, IP due diligence, and drafting key IP provisions within corporate or commercial transactions.
• Demonstrate excellent technical ability, strong attention to detail, and commercial awareness.
• Show enthusiasm for IP law, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Be confident engaging directly with clients and managing elements of projects independently.
• Be a team player keen to grow their expertise in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Why Join

• A high-performing, nationally recognised IP team with complex, high-profile work.
• A collegiate, inclusive culture with real focus on professional development and progression.
• Flexibility to work on a hybrid basis from offices in Birmingham.
• Access to cutting-edge work in key growth sectors like tech, life sciences, and energy.
• Competitive remuneration and a strong benefits package.

Apply Now — If you\'re an IP Associate looking for a dynamic role within a respected and growing national firm, apply now or contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal for a confidential discussion.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.