Senior Associate Intellectual Property

JMW Solicitors LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Greater London seeks an experienced Senior Associate IP lawyer to manage IP disputes and litigation. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in intellectual property and demonstrate strong legal knowledge and enthusiasm for business development. This role offers opportunities for career advancement in a supportive team-focused environment, working with a variety of clients in the sports, fashion, and branding sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in intellectual property in a client-focused environment.
• Passion for solving legal issues creatively.
• Engaging personality who supports and supervises junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage and advise on IP disputes and litigation.
• Ownership of team workload.
• Supervise and develop junior team members.
• Engage in business development activities.

Skills

Strong technical and legal knowledge of IP law

Enthusiasm for business development and marketing

Excellent written English and communication skills

Strong team ethic

Education

Oxford University Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law & Practice or equivalent

Job description

Our intellectual property department has an opportunity for an experienced and commercially-minded IP lawyer to join the team at Senior Associate level.

The successful candidate will be experienced at handling IP disputes and litigation, with a focus on trade marks, passing off, copyright, and designs.

They will work directly with two partners and a team of talented associates in our London and Manchester offices and will have daily exposure to high quality work from clients in the sports, fashion and brands space.

This role would appeal to an entrepreneurial and commercially-minded lawyer, who enjoys working in a down-to-earth team with a lively culture. The successful candidate will have good communication skills, an eye for detail, and a passion for solving problems for busy clients.

The candidate will be actively supported in their career development, and encouraged to participate in professional networks and take an active role in their own business development and profile-raising activities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to progress their career in a fun and progressive IP team, and in a fast-growing firm with a friendly and supportive culture.

We are looking for candidates who can contribute to a working environment where new ideas are celebrated, and where they can make an impact.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Managing and advising on IP disputes and litigation relating to trade marks and passing off, copyright, design rights, patents.
• Taking ownership of matters within the team’s busy workload
• Assisting with supervising and developing junior members of the team.
• Working collaboratively in a positive, professional and inclusive working environment.
• Engaging in business development activities, inside and outside the firm.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

This role would suit an ambitious Associate or Senior Associate who has specialised in intellectual property for at least 5 years, in a fast-paced client-focused environment.

The candidate will have:

• Strong technical and legal knowledge of IP law
• Enthusiasm for business development and marketing
• Passion for finding neat and creative solutions to legal issues
• Engaging and fun personality
• Excellent written English and communication skills
• Good academic credentials including the Oxford University Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law & Practice (or equivalent
• Strong team ethic and enthusiasm for supporting and supervising junior colleagues

It is desirable (but not essential) for the successful candidate to have their own budding client base or following.