Solicitor - IP (Trademark) - Bristol - Hybrid

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Flexible working environment

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Solicitor specialising in IP (Trademark) to join its Bristol team on a hybrid basis. The role covers advising on UK, EU and international trade mark matters for a diverse client base, including multinational organisations, technology businesses and consumer brands.

You will handle portfolios, oppositions, enforcement actions and brand protection initiatives while developing client relationships and contributing to business development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' PQE in private practice focusing on UK/EU trade marks.
• Strong academics and excellent communication skills.
• Organised, client focused, and capable of handling multiple matters.
• Flexible, modern working environment with hybrid setup.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on trade mark clearance, protection and brand strategy.
• Managing UK, EU and international trade mark portfolios and prosecution matters.
• Handling oppositions, invalidity and revocation proceedings.
• Supporting enforcement actions and online brand protection programmes.
• Building client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives.

Skills

Trade mark experience

Client relationship management

UK/EU trade marks

Job description

Solicitor - IP (Trademark) - Bristol - Hybrid
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trademark Solicitor to join a highly regarded intellectual property team in Bristol. Working with a diverse client base that includes multinational organisations, innovative technology businesses, consumer brands, media companies and life sciences organisations, the successful candidate will advise on the full spectrum of trade mark matters across the UK, EU and international markets.
This role offers exposure to complex and high-value brand protection work, supporting clients throughout the lifecycle of their intellectual property rights. The Trademark Solicitor will work closely with experienced IP specialists, providing commercially focused advice on both contentious and non-contentious matters while developing strong client relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising clients on trade mark clearance, protection and brand strategy.
• Managing UK, EU and international trade mark portfolios and prosecution matters.
• Handling oppositions, invalidity and revocation proceedings.
• Supporting enforcement actions and online brand protection programmes.
• Building client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have between 2+ years' PQE with experience gained in private practice, advising on UK and EU trade mark matters. Strong academics, excellent communication skills and a pragmatic commercial approach are essential. Candidates should be organised, client focused and capable of managing multiple matters effectively.
In return, the successful applicant will join a collaborative and inclusive team, enjoy excellent career development opportunities and benefit from a flexible, modern working environment.

*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, disability, 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.*