Intellectual Property Solicitor / Associate
Bristol
Permanent
Legal
Private Practice Law Firms
£60,000.00 - £70,000.00Year
About Our Client: Our client, a Legal 500 recognised Intellectual Property team are looking to add a Solicitor / Associate due to a significant growth period. With a focus on providing exceptional client service, this role offers the opportunity to work on diverse and exciting IP matters, from advising on complex issues to handling litigation and strategic advice. This role can be based in the teams, high-spec offices in Bristol or Exeter and offer plenty of flexibility and hybrid working.
Role Overview:
As an IP Associate Solicitor, you will provide expert legal advice and support to clients on a wide range of IP matters. From patents and trademarks to design rights and copyright, you will have the opportunity to work on diverse and challenging cases. Your responsibilities will include drafting and negotiating agreements, managing, and protecting clients' intellectual property rights, representing clients in disputes and litigation, and providing strategic advice. Additionally, you will contribute to business development and collaborate with colleagues across various practise areas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert legal advice on IP matters, including patents, trademarks, designs, and copyright.
- Draft and negotiate IP agreements, such as licencing and joint ventures.
- Manage and protect clients' intellectual property rights.
- Represent clients in IP disputes and litigation.
- Advise on IP aspects of corporate transactions and commercial agreements.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Stay updated on developments in IP law.
- Contribute to business development and marketing initiatives.
- Collaborate with colleagues across practise areas.
Skills & Experience:
- Qualified Solicitor with a background in intellectual property law.
- 2-5 years PQE, with experience in advising on a broad range of IP matters.
- Understanding of the legal and commercial implications of IP law.
- Experience in handling contentious and non-contentious IP matters.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and client relationship management skills.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.
What Our Client Offers:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for career development and progression.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Flexible working arrangements for work-life balance.
- Exposure to high-profile work across industries.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about IP law and want to join a forward-thinking and collaborative team, submit your CV or a covering letter highlighting your relevant experience and motivations for applying.
LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Intellectual Property Solicitor / Associate
LHH
17 days ago
£60,000.00 - £70,000.00Year
Permanent
Legal
Private Practice Law Firms
Bristol
About Our Client: Our client, a Legal 500 recognised Intellectual Property team are looking to add a Solicitor / Associate due to a significant growth period. With a focus on providing exceptional client service, this role offers the opportunity to work on diverse and exciting IP matters, from advising on complex issues to handling litigation and strategic advice. This role can be based in the teams, high-spec offices in Bristol or Exeter and offer plenty of flexibility and hybrid working.
Role Overview:
As an IP Associate Solicitor, you will provide expert legal advice and support to clients on a wide range of IP matters. From patents and trademarks to design rights and copyright, you will have the opportunity to work on diverse and challenging cases. Your responsibilities will include drafting and negotiating agreements, managing, and protecting clients' intellectual property rights, representing clients in disputes and litigation, and providing strategic advice. Additionally, you will contribute to business development and collaborate with colleagues across various practise areas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert legal advice on IP matters, including patents, trademarks, designs, and copyright.
- Draft and negotiate IP agreements, such as licencing and joint ventures.
- Manage and protect clients' intellectual property rights.
- Represent clients in IP disputes and litigation.
- Advise on IP aspects of corporate transactions and commercial agreements.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Stay updated on developments in IP law.
- Contribute to business development and marketing initiatives.
- Collaborate with colleagues across practise areas.
Skills & Experience:
- Qualified Solicitor with a background in intellectual property law.
- 2-5 years PQE, with experience in advising on a broad range of IP matters.
- Understanding of the legal and commercial implications of IP law.
- Experience in handling contentious and non-contentious IP matters.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and client relationship management skills.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.
What Our Client Offers:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for career development and progression.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Flexible working arrangements for work-life balance.
- Exposure to high-profile work across industries.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about IP law and want to join a forward-thinking and collaborative team, submit your CV or a covering letter highlighting your relevant experience and motivations for applying.
LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.