Partner - Intellectual Property - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Flexible working environment

Leadership development programmes

Cutting edge legal technology

Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Partner in Intellectual Property to lead their Tier 1 ranked IP practice in Bristol. The successful candidate will manage complex IP disputes, negotiate varied IP agreements and contribute to the firm's growth strategies. They will benefit from a collaborative culture, cutting-edge technology, and a flexible work environment. This role requires a Solicitor qualification in England & Wales and a strong external profile in the IP field, along with proven experience in building a UK IP practice.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of building and sustaining a UK IP practice.
• Strong experience in IP disputes and transactional IP work.
• Deep sector understanding with insights into market trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex IP disputes across all core IP rights.
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of IP agreements.
• Mentor, coach and develop junior lawyers.
• Drive BD initiatives and growth of the practice
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers
• Champion innovation and modern service delivery
• Work with senior leadership to enhance IP capabilities

Skills

Building and sustaining a UK IP practice

Experience in IP disputes

Transactional IP work

Commercial acumen

Collaborative leadership

Commitment to innovation

Strong external profile in IP

Education

Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Overview

Partner - Intellectual Property - Bristol
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (flexible working available)
Salary: (Partner level package, including performance based earnings)

A leading UK law firm is seeking an Intellectual Property Partner to join its highly regarded, Tier 1 ranked IP practice. The team advises national and international clients on the full spectrum of IP rights, including disputes, transactional matters, trade mark and design prosecution, and strategic advisory work. Known for its blend of technical excellence and a collaborative, people focused culture, this is an exceptional opportunity to help shape and grow a thriving national IP offering.

The Role

As a Partner within the IP team, you will:

• Lead on complex IP disputes across all core IP rights
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of IP agreements, including assignments, licences, confidentiality agreements and R&D agreements
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across UK offices and with a large network of US based IP specialists
• Drive business development initiatives and contribute to the strategic growth of the practice
• Mentor, coach and develop junior lawyers, supporting their long term career progression
• Champion innovation, process improvement and modern legal service delivery

You will work alongside senior leadership to further enhance the firm's national and international IP capabilities.

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to an experienced IP Partner who can demonstrate:

• A proven track record of building and sustaining a UK IP practice
• Strong experience in IP disputes and transactional IP work
• Deep sector and market understanding, with insight into emerging trends
• Commercial acumen and an ability to prioritise revenue and growth opportunities
• A collaborative leadership style, with experience coaching and developing teams
• A commitment to innovation and continuous improvement
• A strong external profile as a recognised leader in the IP field
• Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales

What s in It for You

The firm offers:

• A collaborative, supportive culture where success is recognised and rewarded
• Access to a highly skilled business services team supporting BD, L&D, innovation and practice growth
• Cutting edge legal technology and innovative client solutions
• Leadership development programmes designed specifically for Partners
• A flexible, wellbeing focused working environment
• A strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, supported by active colleague networks

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you\'d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact: Olivia Reed

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

The firm welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

Equal Opportunity

*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, 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.*