Intellectual Property Dispute Resolution Solicitor in Farnham

Location: Fully remote

Salary: £70,–£90, (flexible for the right candidate) + discretionary performance bonus

Experience Level: Senior Associate/6+ years’ PQE

About the Firm:

Our client is a specialist intellectual property law firm based in East Anglia, operating fully remotely across the UK. The firm combines UK, EU, and US-qualified Solicitors, patent Attorneys, and international Associates, enabling it to manage IP filings and disputes directly in multiple jurisdictions – including the United Kingdom, European Union, and United States. The firm advises clients across a broad range of sectors, including FMCG, manufacturing, engineering, medtech, AI, and the performing arts, delivering bespoke IP strategies aligned with commercial objectives. Known for technical excellence and a personable approach, the firm provides clear, practical, and internationally informed IP advice.

The Role:

Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Solicitor to lead and grow its dispute resolution practice. This newly created role offers significant autonomy, and the chance to shape a key practice area within a forward-thinking IP firm. The successful candidate will manage a variety of contentious IP matters – from individual brand or copyright misuse cases to multi-million-pound disputes between major corporates. The firm already receives regular instructions in contentious work, and this appointment will formalise and expand the disputes offering as a core service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing the firm’s IP dispute resolution function, covering trademarks, copyright, design rights, licensing, contracts, and related matters.
• Acting as principal contact for contentious IP cases, advising clients through all stages of dispute resolution.
• Conducting litigation, mediation, and negotiation within the UK, including running claims in the Enterprise Court, and coordinating with EU, US, and international Associates where necessary.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, providing strategic and commercially focused advice.
• Driving the development and promotion of the firm’s dispute resolution services.
• Collaborating with colleagues across IP, patent, and trademark teams to deliver integrated client solutions.

Candidate Profile:

• UK-qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 6 years’ PQE, ideally at Senior Associate level upwards.
• Strong background in dispute resolution, including experience running claims in the Enterprise Court.
• Demonstrable ability to generate work and develop client relationships, supported by a robust referral network.
• Excellent communication, client management, and organisational skills.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and confident operating autonomously in a remote environment.
• Those with more senior experience will, of course, be considered.

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Competitive salary in the region of £70,–£90, upwards, depending on experience.
• Discretionary performance-based bonus scheme.
• Future equity participation anticipated as part of a forthcoming business restructuring.
• Significant career progression opportunities within a fast-growing firm.
• Fully remote working model with a collaborative, supportive culture.

Future Prospects:

Our client is currently in an exciting growth phase, which will create exceptional opportunities for senior professionals to progress and influence the direction of the firm. This position offers a rare opportunity for a driven, entrepreneurial Solicitor to lead and develop an IP dispute resolution practice within a highly specialised, internationally active, fully remote law firm.