Jobs in Guildford, United Kingdom

Location: Fully remote
Salary: £70,000-£90,000 (flexible for the right candidate) + discretionary performance bonus
Experience Level: Senior Associate/6+ years' PQE

Our client is a specialist intellectual property law firm based in East Anglia, operating fully remotely across the UK. The firm combines UK, EU, and US‑qualified Solicitors, patent Attorneys, and international Associates, enabling it to manage IP filings and disputes directly in multiple jurisdictions – including the United Kingdom, European Union, and United States.

The firm advises clients across a broad range of sectors, including FMCG, manufacturing, engineering, medtech, AI, and the performing arts, delivering bespoke IP strategies aligned with commercial objectives. Known for technical excellence and a personable approach, the firm provides clear, practical, and internationally informed IP advice.

Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Solicitor to lead and grow its dispute resolution practice. This newly created role offers significant autonomy, and the chance to shape a key practice area within a forward‑thinking IP firm.

The successful candidate will manage a variety of contentious IP matters – from individual brand or copyright misuse cases to multi‑million‑pound disputes between major corporates. The firm already receives regular instructions in contentious work, and this appointment will formalise and expand the disputes offering as a core service.

• Leading and managing the firm's IP dispute resolution function, covering trademarks, copyright, design rights, licensing, contracts, and related matters.
• Acting as principal contact for contentious IP cases, advising clients through all stages of dispute resolution.
• Conducting litigation, mediation, and negotiation within the UK, including running claims in the Enterprise Court, and coordinating with EU, US, and international Associates where necessary.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, providing strategic and commercially focused advice.
• Driving the development and promotion of the firm's dispute resolution services.
• Collaborating with colleagues across IP, patent, and trademark teams to deliver integrated client solutions.

• UK‑qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 6 years' PQE, ideally at Senior Associate level upwards.
• Strong background in dispute resolution, including experience running claims in the Enterprise Court.
• Demonstrable ability to generate work and develop client relationships, supported by a robust referral network.
• Excellent communication, client management, and organisational skills.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and confident operating autonomously in a remote environment.
• Those with more senior experience will, of course, be considered.

• Competitive salary in the region of £70,000-£90,000 upwards, depending on experience.
• Discretionary performance‑based bonus scheme.
• Future equity participation anticipated as part of a forthcoming business restructuring.
• Significant career progression opportunities within a fast‑growing firm.
• Fully remote working model with a collaborative, supportive culture.

Our client is currently in an exciting growth phase, which will create exceptional opportunities for senior professionals to progress and influence the direction of the firm.

This position offers a rare opportunity for a driven, entrepreneurial Solicitor to lead and develop an IP dispute resolution practice within a highly specialised, internationally active, fully remote law firm.

Please apply with an up‑to‑date CV or get in touch with Helen Abrahams confidentially to discuss this opportunity in more detail. All enquiries are handled with the utmost discretion.