Licensing Partner

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is recruiting a Licensing Partner for a leading UK Top 100 law firm in Birmingham. You will join the Licensing & Regulatory team to advise a broad client base on licensing matters and contribute to the growth of the practice.

The ideal candidate will have significant Licensing Act 2003 experience, strong client management and a commercial, proactive approach, with an established network or client following advantageous for the role.

Qualifications

• Significant experience advising on Licensing Act 2003 matters.
• Strong technical knowledge across licensing and regulatory work.
• Excellent client management and communication skills.
• A commercial and proactive approach with ability to develop relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of licensing and regulatory matters.
• Act for a diverse portfolio of commercial and public sector clients.
• Handle premises licences, licensing applications, variations, reviews and personal licences.
• Represent clients in negotiations, hearings and disputes where required.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Participate in business development and growth of the Licensing practice.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm on multi-disciplinary matters.
• Contribute to strategic development and growth of the team.

Skills

Client management

Communication skills

Commercial mindset

Proactive approach

Established network

Job description

Licensing Partner | Birmingham

A leading UK Top 100 law firm is looking to appoint a Licensing Partner to join its growing and highly regarded Licensing & Regulatory team. This is an exciting opportunity for an established Licensing lawyer to join a successful, full-service practice with an excellent reputation and a strong national client base. The team advises a wide range of clients across the licensing sector, including national retailers, hospitality and leisure businesses, public sector organisations and independent operators, providing specialist advice on a broad range of licensing matters.

The opportunity would suit a senior Licensing lawyer with an established client following and strong technical expertise, who is looking to join a progressive firm and play an important role in the continued growth of the practice.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Advise on a broad range of licensing and regulatory matters.
• Act for a diverse portfolio of commercial and public sector clients.
• Handle matters including premises licences, licensing applications, variations, reviews, personal licences and related regulatory issues.
• Represent clients in negotiations, hearings and disputes where required.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Play an active role in business development and growing the Licensing practice.
• Work alongside experienced lawyers across the wider firm on multi-disciplinary matters.
• Contribute to the strategic development and growth of the team.

The ideal candidate

We're looking for an experienced Licensing Solicitor / Partner with a strong track record in licensing law and a genuine interest in developing their practice.

You should have:

• Significant experience advising on Licensing Act 2003 matters.
• Strong technical knowledge across licensing and regulatory work.
• Excellent client management and communication skills.
• A commercial and proactive approach.
• The ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
• An established network and/or client following would be highly advantageous.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-quality, ambitious UK Top 100 law firm and take a leading role in the continued growth of its Licensing practice.

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