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Senior Paralegal | Senior Team Manager (IP Administration)
Withers & Rogers is one of Europe’s largest dedicated intellectual property law firms, with offices across the UK (Bristol, Sheffield, London, Birmingham), Paris, and Munich.
Established over 140 years ago, we continue to channel our passion into helping clients leverage intellectual property for maximum advantage. Our diversified clientele includes innovative names from Europe, North America, and Asia, each seeking expert guidance to navigate complex legal landscapes.
The Role: Senior Paralegal & Team Manager
We’re seeking an experienced Paralegal to lead a support team for one of our key, high-growth clients. This opportunity offers a stimulating challenge in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, with responsibilities spanning team management, client service, and operational efficiency.
Location: Permanent full-time position available in Bristol, Sheffield, London or Birmingham, with hybrid working options (including remote).
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Team Development
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Paralegals and IP Administrators, ensuring tasks are executed efficiently and consistently
- Oversee performance management, including appraisals, coaching, and ongoing skill development
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new colleagues
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Client Portfolio Management
- Handle key client portfolios and critical deadlines
- Foster strong client relationships through Professional, dependable support
- Ensure adherence to firm and client processes within requisition timeframes
- Streamline invoicing for client groups and coordinate with internal stakeholders
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Process Improvement & Day-to-Day Operations
- Drive continuous operational excellence via better workflows and methodologies
- Balance workloads with precision during peaks, maintaining attention to detail
- Advocate for business development and team-wide initiatives
About You
Ideal candidates will bring:
- Minimum Requirement: CIPA Patent Paralegal qualification, with complementary experience as an IP Administrator (Secretary) or Legal Paralegal
- Proven People Management: Memorials of recruitment leadership, mentoring, and performance reviews
- Customer Service Excellence: Polished communication skills for client-facing environments
- Organisational Talent:
- Proven ability to prioritise workloads, multitask, and forecast demands
- Self-motivation with resilience for high-pressure periods
- Detail-Oriented Mindset:
- Precision and accuracy in daily deliverables
- Agreability with equal levels of interpersonal and written navigation (internal and external)
- Process Mindset: Prior expertise or interest in automated workflow tools
- Ambition to Grow: Willingness to engage in niche specialisms and interdisciplinary collaboration
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Your Rewards
- Competitive salary
- Holiday benefit enhancement (including an optional additional holiday purchase scheme)
- Healthcare cash plan
- Flexible working policies, including remote/offsite arrangements
- Enhanced Parental Leave
- ** Collaborative and inclusive workplace** aligned with meaningful development
Applicants will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so finishing early is applauded.
This culture values shared passion, idea-sharing, and intellectual challenge. Are you ready to step into this role? We'd love to hear from you.
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