IP, Data & Tech Solicitor / FCILEX NQ-5 PQE - Exeter

Chadwick Nott - South West and South Wales; Ebford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Exeter is seeking an IP, Data & Tech Solicitor with up to 5 years PQE. You will advise clients on IP protection and GDPR compliance, and draft essential contracts. This role offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. Join a diverse team passionate about innovation and client success.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid and flexible working

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Ongoing training and mentoring

Qualifications

• Strong academic background and excellent communication skills are essential.
• Curiosity and a commercially minded approach are vital.
• A proactive problem-solver who works well in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Advise on IP protection, enforcement, and commercialisation.
• Support businesses with GDPR, data protection, and privacy compliance.
• Draft licensing, digital contracts, and e-commerce agreements.
• Manage trademarks, brand protection, and IP portfolios.
• Work on commercial contracts with an IP/tech edge.

Skills

IP protection advice

GDPR compliance

Drafting contracts

Trademark management

Commercial law knowledge

Education

Newly qualified or up to 5 years' PQE in law

Job description

Overview

IP, Data & Tech Solicitor / FCILEX NQ-5 PQE - Exeter

Looking to grow your career in IP, data, and tech law? This role puts you at the centre of exciting, high-value work, helping businesses protect and unlock their most important assets - their ideas, technology, data, and brands.

The work you'll do:

• Advise on IP protection, enforcement & commercialisation
• Support businesses with GDPR, data protection & privacy compliance
• Draft licensing, digital contracts & e-commerce agreements
• Manage trademarks, brand protection & IP portfolios
• Work on commercial contracts with an IP/tech edge

The successful candidate can expect to work with a diverse range of clients across technology, creative industries, food & drink, education, renewables, and more with no two days being the same.

About you

• Newly qualified or up to 5 years' PQE in IP, data, or commercial law
• Strong academic background with excellent communication skills
• Curious, commercially minded, and passionate about innovation
• A team player with a proactive, problem-solving approach

What's on offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid and flexible working for genuine work/life balance
• Private medical cover, life assurance & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training, mentoring & career progression opportunities

Contacts

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

t: 0117 917 1929

m: 07435 943574

e: [e-mail]

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.