Solicitor – Intellectual Property (2-5yrs PQE)

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Solicitor to join their vibrant Intellectual Property team. This exciting role involves handling a diverse range of IP law tasks, both contentious and non-contentious, while building strong client relationships. You'll collaborate with experienced senior lawyers and have the opportunity to develop your expertise in a dynamic field. With a flexible working approach and national hubs across the UK, this position offers a supportive environment for professional growth. If you're passionate about IP law and ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in IP law during training contract.
• Strong IT skills and effective file management.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced lawyers in IP.
• Build and manage your own caseload.

Skills

IP Law Experience

Postgraduate Qualification in IP Law

Strong IT Skills

Effective File Management

Education

Postgraduate Qualification in IP Law

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02.05.2025

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16.06.2025

Job Description:

Company: Shakespeare Martineau

PQE: 2 years +

Term: Permanent

Team: Commercial & IP

Meet the team

Our Intellectual Property team, part of our wider Commercial and Intellectual Property team within the Life & Business Group, advises across a broad spectrum of IP rights. We have extensive experience in protecting, enforcing, and exploiting IP rights, including patents, trademarks, designs, copyright, advertising, confidential information, database rights, and data protection. We have appeared in all major court fora, including the Patents Court, IPEC, and UKIPO. Additionally, we have substantial experience in licensing and technology transfer for both commercial and academic organizations.

In 2022, we were proud to win the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court “Team of the Year” award from Managing Intellectual Property magazine. We are highly ranked in national and international directories.

The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join our vibrant IP team, focusing on IP work. You will handle a variety of tasks, including contentious and non-contentious IP law, advising clients on exploiting and enforcing their IP rights. The workload split will vary over time.

Responsibilities within the role:

1. Working alongside experienced senior lawyers passionate about IP
2. Building your own caseload
3. Handling enquiries efficiently
4. Liaising professionally with clients
5. Working to strict deadlines

Skills and experience you will have:

1. Previous experience in IP law during your training contract
2. Possibly a postgraduate qualification in IP Law – support available if not
3. Strong IT skills
4. Effective file management abilities

Key competencies you will need:

1. A desire to develop expertise in the dynamic field of IP law
2. A desire to strengthen client relationships through daily activities
3. Excellent communication skills
4. High initiative and resilience in a demanding environment
5. Outstanding organizational and prioritization skills
6. Ability to work well in a busy team

How we work

We promote agile working and offer a flexible approach to where and how we work.

We understand that everyone has different needs and preferences, and we value your contributions regardless of your location.

Our hubs are located in:

• Birmingham
• Bristol
• Edinburgh
• Leicester
• London
• Lincoln
• Milton Keynes
• Nottingham
• Solihull
• Stratford-upon-Avon
• Sheffield
• Southampton

This role can be based at any of our national hubs, with occasional travel to the Birmingham hub for team meetings.

Additional information

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