William James Recruitment
Intellectual Property Senior Associate
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Intellectual Property Senior Associate – Manchester – Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
A leading national legal services provider is looking for an Intellectual Property Senior Associate to join its growing Commercial Services team in Manchester. Working alongside an experienced Head of Commercial, you will advise a diverse client base across technology, life sciences, media and other innovative sectors on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters.
This Intellectual Property Senior Associate role in Manchester offers a genuine opportunity to help establish and shape a growing IP practice within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. Unlike traditional private practice, you'll benefit from a consistent flow of high-quality work generated through established referral channels, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional client service while enjoying an excellent work-life balance. This is an outstanding opportunity for an Intellectual Property Senior Associate in Manchester looking to play a key role in the growth of an ambitious commercial team.
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- Advise clients on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters
- Support businesses on trade marks, copyright, licensing, assignments, brand protection and IP strategy
- Work closely with technology, life sciences and media clients on commercially focused legal solutions
- Collaborate with colleagues across Commercial, Corporate, Data Protection and Litigation teams
- Assist in developing and growing the firm's Intellectual Property offering as part of a wider Commercial Services strategy
- Mentor and support junior lawyers while contributing to the continued growth of the team
- Identify opportunities to develop existing client relationships through internal referral networks
The Candidate:
- Qualified Solicitor with strong experience in contentious and non-contentious Intellectual Property law
- Currently operating at Associate or Senior Associate level
- Experience advising clients on trade marks, copyright, licensing, IP commercialisation and brand protection
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to provide pragmatic, business-focused advice
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Collaborative approach with an interest in mentoring junior lawyers
- Enthusiastic about helping to build and develop a growing Intellectual Property practice
- Commercially minded with an interest in business development, although an existing client following is not required
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The Benefits and How to Apply:
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus of up to 20%
- Excellent pension contribution of up to 13%
- Private medical, dental and travel insurance
- Life assurance and income protection
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Genuine work-life balance with high-quality work and realistic expectations
- Opportunity to help shape and grow a market-leading Commercial Services team
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Dominika Holda, Recruitment Consultant (Commercial & IP)
Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07376 640 525
E-mail: dominika.holda@williamjamesrecruitment.com
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