IP Associate

Role: Intellectual Property Associate

Location: London, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham or Bristol

Sector: Intellectual Property (Full-Service Law Firm)

The Firm: An opportunity exists within a leading national law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services to both individuals and businesses. The firm offers a collaborative, inclusive working environment and is known for its full-service Intellectual Property practice, advising clients across the UK and internationally on the full lifecycle of IP rights.

The Role: A qualified Intellectual Property lawyer with 5–10 years’ PQE to join a well-established national IP team. The role offers exposure to a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious matters, working with a diverse client base ranging from start-ups to global brands across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising on the full lifecycle of IP rights including protection, registration and portfolio management
• Drafting and prosecuting trademarks and designs, including clearance and strategy
• Managing IP disputes and enforcement matters in the UK and internationally
• Providing commercial advice on IP transactions and exploitation
• Supporting litigation across relevant forums (including UKIPO, EUIPO, IPEC and High Court)
• Advising on copyright, database rights, confidential information, trade secrets, and advertising/marketing compliance
• Collaborating with colleagues and contributing to client development initiatives

The Candidate:

• Qualified lawyer with 5–10 years’ PQE in Intellectual Property
• Additional IP qualification (e.g. postgraduate diploma) desirable
• Strong experience in trade mark and design strategy, clearance, prosecution and portfolio management
• Experience working with UKIPO, EUIPO and WIPO
• Broad IP knowledge including trademarks, designs, copyright, database rights and trade secrets
• Litigation experience across IP-related disputes and forums
• Commercially minded with strong drafting and advisory skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with clients at all levels
• A collaborative team player with an interest in mentoring and business development

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in taking the next step in your career, please send us your CV.

Caselton Clark are an Intellectual Property agency based in London. We work in partnership with the Perry Clayman Employment Agency on vacancies in the UK and across Europe.