Trade Mark Administrator

Foot Anstey LLP; Exeter, Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Trade Mark Administrator to join their Intellectual Property team. This hybrid role will involve administrative support, client communication, and compliance management. The ideal candidate will have experience in admin roles, strong organisational skills, and a passion for learning. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee sabbaticals

Enhanced parental leave

Private healthcare

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in providing admin support in an IP/Trade Mark team.
• A passion for learning and ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the administration of the Trade Mark database.
• Support Matter Partners with billing procedures and cash collection.
• Manage compliance with practices including anti-Money Laundering.

Skills

Admin support

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

The role in 60 seconds

• Role:Trade Mark Administrator
• Team:Intellectual Property (Commercial)
• Location:Hybrid working from Bristol or Exeter
• Working Pattern:Full-time/Part-time/Flexible
• Why this role matters:This is a progressive opportunity to develop your career in Intellectual Property whilst building strong relationships with our international client base.

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What you’ll do

In this role, you’ll:

• Join a highly successful team at an exciting time, through an incredible period of growth
• Assist in the administration of our Trade Mark database
• Assist Matter Partners and other fee earners with managing monthly billing procedures, cash collection and credit control processes
• File management tasks to ensure full compliance with practices including, Lexcel, Code of Conduct, and anti-Money Laundering
• Responding to queries from clients and other stakeholders on behalf of your fee earners, ensuring excellent and clear communication at all times

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What we’re looking for

We’re seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and brings:

• Experience of providing admin support with a genuine desire to work in an IP/Trade Mark team.
• A passion for learning, and the ability to take instruction/support in order to learn everything you need to know
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
• You’ll share our passion for innovation, collaboration, and achieving great things together.

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Join a seriously ambitious firm

At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out:

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

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Progressive benefits tailored to you

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including:

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
• Employee sabbaticals.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).
• Find out more about our benefits and work environmenthere

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