William James Recruitment
Intellectual Property Solicitor
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Intellectual Property Solicitor - Summertown, Oxford - Up to £105,000 + Benefits + Bonus
A well-established, Legal 500-ranked law firm with a thriving Corporate & Commercial team is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Solicitor to join their Oxford office.
This is a strategic growth hire – the firm is currently turning away IP work and is ready to invest in building out a dedicated IP offering. You’ll have the chance to lead and shape a new service line, working alongside respected lawyers and a strong client base.
Responsibilities
The Intellectual Property Solicitor will be handling a broad range of IP matters, including:
- Trade mark registration, portfolio management, and enforcement
- Copyright advice, licensing, and infringement disputes
- Design rights and protection strategies
- IP commercialisation – licensing, franchising, joint ventures, and R&D agreements
- IP aspects of corporate transactions and M&A
- Domain name disputes and online brand protection
- Cease and desist actions and litigation support
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What’s on Offer
- A platform to build and grow your own IP practice
- Collaborative environment with cross-referral opportunities from Corporate & Commercial
- Full support from leadership to develop the service line
- Oxford location – a hub for innovation, tech, and life sciences
You’ll be
- Intellectual Property Solicitor 7+ Years PQE in IP law (contentious and/or non-contentious)
- Able to bring a client following or strong referral network
- Entrepreneurial, strategic, and ready to take ownership of a new offering
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Benefits Package
- Very generous annual leave plus Bank Holidays (Senior Associate/Director Level)
- Excellent bonus scheme(s)
- Agile Working Policy
- Free Parking
- Death in Service
- Remote Working
- Employee Assistance programme
- Employee Wellbeing
- Life Assurance
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Contact: Thomas Brown Retained Consultant
- Office Number: 0203 918 1665
- Mobile: 07495 117 132
- Email: Thomas.brown@williamjamesrecruitment.com
More About William James Recruitment
William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.
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