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About the Role
A leading international law firm is looking to establish a new IP team in Birmingham, building on the success of its established London IP practice. The firm has a strong international platform and a proven track record across contentious and non-contentious IP, covering areas including patents, trade marks, copyright and designs. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to play a key role in replicating the success of the London team and establishing a leading IP offering in Birmingham.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the firm's new Birmingham IP team
- Build a successful contentious and non-contentious IP practice
- Advise clients across areas including patents, trade marks, copyright and designs
- Develop and execute a clear business development strategy
- Identify and develop new client opportunities
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Lead, mentor and develop a team of up to six professionals
- Contribute to the wider strategic development of the firm's IP offering
- Establish and grow the Birmingham practice within the market
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- UK qualified Solicitor with significant IP experience
- Strong contentious and/or non-contentious IP background
- Experience across patents, trade marks, copyright and/or designs
- Existing Partner, Legal Director or equivalent senior-level experience
- Strong business development and client relationship skills
- A clear and credible business case for developing the Birmingham practice
- Proven ability to lead, develop and grow a team
- Strong commercial awareness and entrepreneurial approach
- An existing following is not essential, provided there is a compelling business case for the practice
- International experience would be advantageous
- Ambition to play a leading role in establishing a new Birmingham IP offering
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