Contentious IP Legal Director (Solicitor)

b Overview /b p As Legal Director in the Contentious IP group in Birmingham, you will lead complex IP disputes for a prestigious international law firm. You will drive strategic growth for the Birmingham team, mentor junior lawyers, and strengthen client relationships while delivering practical, high-impact advice. You’ll work on high-profile matters to enhance the practice’s market profile and contribute to shaping the regional IP strategy. This role offers meaningful work at scale with top-tier clients and cross-functional collaboration. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li flexible hybrid working /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Manage a broad range of contentious IP matters (trade marks, copyrights, design rights, passing off, domain disputes, unfair competition, patent infringement) /li li Advise clients on complex disputes with practical, strategic guidance /li li Develop long-standing client relationships and contribute to business development /li li Contribute to strategic growth and direction of the Birmingham IP team /li li Mentor and develop junior lawyers /li li Enhance the practices market profile and reputation /li li Collaborate with national IP specialists on market-leading matters /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Experienced IP lawyer with a strong background in contentious IP /li li Ability to manage complex matters independently /li li Excellent technical expertise across IP disputes /li li Strong commercial judgement and ability to deliver practical advice /li li Experience developing client relationships and contributing to growth /li li Previous experience building an IP team is advantageous /li li Experience in patent infringement litigation would be beneficial /li /ul ul li Client relationship management /li li Mentoring and leadership /li li Commercial acumen /li li Trade mark disputes /li li Copyright and design right disputes /li li Passing off /li /ul