Senior Commercial / IP Solicitor

MLP Law Limited; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic law firm is seeking a Senior Commercial/IP solicitor to join their collaborative team in Altrincham. The ideal candidate will have significant experience working with privately owned small and medium-sized businesses, particularly in the tech or healthcare sectors. This role focuses on managing a diverse case load, contributing to client development, and maintaining high standards in client service. Strong skills in communication, problem-solving, and organization are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal software.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commercial work for small and medium sized businesses.
• Experience in tech or healthcare sector preferred.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied case load of commercial and IP work.
• Work closely with managing partner and supportive team.
• Contribute to business and client development.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Strong time management skills

Problem solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to build and maintain effective relationships

Proactive and committed to exceeding client expectations

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal software

Job description

About us

We want clients and prospects to discover the benefits our law firm offers by showcasing our people first and the law second. Our commitment lies in doing the right thing by our clients, our team and the communities in which we operate. We seek to attract, retain and develop individuals who share our DNA and who are proactive, demonstrate teamwork, take responsibility and want to have fun doing so. We will be a law firm with a genuine difference. We strive to find out about our clients so we can: do our very best to solve their problems, help them to achieve their desired outcome and benefit from our professional expertise. Our Lexcel accreditation, Legal 500 recommendations and Good Employment Charter membership are a testament to what we have achieved.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Commercial / IP solicitor to grow our existing team and work closely with our managing partner. The successful candidate will have the experience and acumen to work within a small friendly collaborative team to manage a varied case load of commercial and IP work for our business and business owner clients, whilst maintaining high standards of client service. The successful candidate will be part of a 4 strong team (currently 2 Partners and 1 lawyer (and support)) and help support our continued growth. Your support and assistance will contribute to the overall success of the business and helps us work towards and achieve our vision.

Responsibilities

• Senior Associate or Partner level (or equivalent) with significant experience of working for privately owned small and medium sized businesses ideally with experience of working with the tech and/ or healthcare sector.
• Experience dealing with all aspects of commercial work including international distribution and agency agreements, franchise agreements, complex IT and software agreements (including SaaS), IP licensing, and R&D collaboration agreements.
• Proven business development and client care acumen and the ability to help raise the profile of the team, and themselves, in the business community
• Strong technical expertise and be able to work independently and on their own initiative.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and remotely while meeting tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients.
• Innovative and the ability to challenge and adapt.
• Managing your own workload effectively.
• Proactive and committed to exceeding client expectations.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite and other legal software.

If you would like to apply, please apply via our website.