IP Senior Associate — Hybrid Role in Manchester

William James Recruitment; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 20%

Pension contribution up to 13%

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Hybrid & flexible working

Work-life balance

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking an Intellectual Property Senior Associate in Manchester to join a growing Commercial Services team. You will advise on a broad range of IP matters, both contentious and non-contentious, for clients in technology, life sciences, media and beyond.

Working with the Head of Commercial, you will mentor junior lawyers, help grow the IP offering, and develop client relationships through internal referrals.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with strong IP experience (contentious and non-contentious).
• Currently operating at Associate or Senior Associate level.
• Experience advising on trade marks, copyright, licensing, IP commercialisation and brand protection.
• Strong commercial awareness with business-focused advice.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on IP matters (contentious and non-contentious).
• Support trade marks, copyright, licensing and IP strategy.
• Work with technology, life sciences and media clients on commercial solutions.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Corporate, Data Protection and Litigation teams.
• Mentor junior lawyers and help grow the IP offering.
• Identify opportunities to develop existing client relationships via internal referrals.

Skills

Contentious IP experience

Non-contentious IP experience

Client advisory

Commercial awareness

Mentoring juniors

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

William James Recruitment is seeking an Intellectual Property Senior Associate in Manchester to join a growing Commercial Services team. You will advise on a broad range of IP matters, both contentious and non-contentious, for clients in technology, life sciences, media and beyond.

Working with the Head of Commercial, you will mentor junior lawyers, help grow the IP offering, and develop client relationships through internal referrals.