Senior IP Enforcement Solicitor - Maternity Cover

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Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. Where possible, you will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.

The Role

You will support the Head of Legal – Enforcement (EMEA) in formulating and implementing enforcement strategies to protect the Premier League’s intellectual property rights across the EMEA region, including:

• Managing administrative, civil and criminal enforcement cases relating to infringements of Premier League intellectual property rights.
• Working closely with local counsel, investigative agencies and law enforcement authorities across a range of enforcement and litigation matters.
• Leading the legal aspects of the team’s targeting process, working closely with the wider Enforcement team to identify and prioritise targets for litigation and enforcement action, and ensuring that cases are progressed from intelligence through to legal action.
• Supporting the Director of Legal – Enforcement in the team’s work to combat discriminatory and threatening online abuse.
• Assisting with the team’s IP-related lobbying efforts and anti-piracy consumer awareness and educational initiatives.

You will be required to work as part of a small team and be expected to oversee a varied caseload. Your work will form part of a broader global strategy and will involve regular liaison with other members of the enforcement team in both the London, Singapore and Beijing Offices.

Requirements for the Role

• High quality academic background and robust legal training from a reputable law firm or recognised in-house legal department.
• Qualified solicitor with approximately 6-8 years’ post qualification experience. Candidates outside this range with the required skills will also be considered.
• Demonstrable litigation and case management experience.
• A good knowledge and application of Intellectual Property laws, particularly copyright.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal issues and solutions in an articulate, precise and clear manner to individuals from all levels of the business.
• An ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team, with a proactive approach to all tasks and responsibilities.
• Highly organised and the ability to manage multiple cases/projects.
• Outstanding attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• The ability to think laterally and commercially.

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To Apply

To apply please visit our careers page and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is Sunday 23 August 2026.

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