Seeking to consolidate a depth of expertise in Commercial IP law which will set you on a trajectory towards the senior ranks of a Top 50 law firm? Join this welcoming and high-achieving business at the centre of its growing IP/IT practice and take an exciting next step.

If you are a solicitor with 3 PQE in Commercial IP who is looking to step up to an Associate position where you can develop alongside an award-winning team, this could be the opportunity for you.

The Firm

A truly standout company in the UK legal landscape, this firm achieves the rare balance of performing the highest quality of work with the best clients, whilst retaining an excellent working culture and work-life balance for its staff.

This innovative Top 50 and multi-award-winning firm has expanded rapidly across the UK in recent years. In part, this is due to their focus and ability to produce results for their prestigious client base. However, it is also due to the significant focus that the management place on hiring the best legal talent, and ensuring staff flourish.

Rarely in firms operating at this level does a culture of approachability and supportiveness permeate from top to bottom. Collaboration is at the heart of the working model, and Partners willingly give up their time to train and mentor more junior team members.

Many of the lawyers have received individual recognition for their expertise, including from the Hot 100 and the Legal 500 Hall of Fame. It is a hotbed for rising stars and the ongoing professional development is a major selling point and one reason why staff stay at the business for such long durations.

Clients range from high net-worth individuals to some of the largest multinational companies operating globally. Staff are exposed to the highest quality work across a range of jurisdictions and are supported to provide an industry-leading service by some of the most highly regarded legal minds in the UK.

The Role

Working with this Legal 500 Tier-ranked IP/IT team, you will gain exposure to an incredible range of commercial and IP/IT work including; cloud and SaaS contracts, e-commerce, data-sharing and data-protection, compliance, managed services and IP protections such as trademarks, patents and copyright.

You will have the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting and innovative commercial clients in the market, both in the UK and internationally. These clients span every sector and size, and each presents a unique set of challenges, making for a role which is inherently varied and stimulating.

As a key member of the team not only will you provide commercial and IP/IT solutions for clients, but you will also have the opportunity to support them through the delivery of specialised training. You will be able to develop strong networks with clients and identify and act on business development opportunities that arise in your network.

Working alongside renowned colleagues will be in a strong position to develop market-leading expertise in the Commerical IP/IT practice area and take a significant and exciting step forward in your career.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an ambitious individual with a minimum of 3 years of relevant PQE
• Excellent verbal/written communicator with first-rate interpersonal skills
• Has a client focus and approaches problems in an effective, organised and skilled manner
• Ability to manage complex and varied workload efficiently to the highest standard
• Is a self-starter who is able to complete work independently, with supervision
• Has a proactive, innovative and value-adding mindset

What's on offer

• Working for a Top 200 law firm and award-winning employer
• An opportunity to develop expertise with a revered team
• Flexible and hybrid working embedded in the company
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality and varied work
• First-rate career development opportunities
• Strong salary commensurate to experience
• Excellent benefits package and well-being considerations

If this exciting opportunity is of interest to you, call or email now for a confidential chat.

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