At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise clients on complex intellectual property matters and support team growth.
- Company: Leading legal and professional services business with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, hybrid working, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Genuine work-life balance and clear progression prospects.
- Why this job: Take ownership of varied IP cases and influence team development.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with strong experience in Intellectual Property law.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
A leading legal and professional services business is looking to appoint an experienced Intellectual Property Lawyer to join its growing Commercial Services team. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a varied IP caseload while playing a key role in the growth and development of a highly regarded legal practice. The successful candidate will advise a broad client base on complex intellectual property matters, support junior team members, and contribute to the strategic development of the wider commercial offering.
The Opportunity
- You will advise clients across a range of sectors on:
- Intellectual property strategy and protection
- Licensing and commercialisation agreements
- Trade mark, copyright and brand protection matters
- IP-related disputes and enforcement
- Commercial contracts with an IP focus
- Risk management and compliance issues
Alongside client work, you will have the opportunity to influence team growth, support business development initiatives, contribute thought leadership content, and help shape new service offerings.
About You
- You will be:
- A qualified solicitor with strong experience in Intellectual Property law
- Technically strong across both contentious and non-contentious IP matters
- Commercially minded with excellent client relationship skills
- Comfortable managing complex matters autonomously
- Interested in mentoring and developing junior colleagues
- Motivated by working in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- Hybrid working model
- Private healthcare and comprehensive benefits package
- Strong pension provision
- Genuine work-life balance
- High-quality learning and development opportunities
- Clear progression prospects within a growing team
This role would suit an ambitious Associate seeking a step-up, or an established Senior Associate looking for greater influence and autonomy within a growing practice.
Senior Associate - Intellectual Property employer: Sanderson King
Join a leading legal and professional services business in Manchester, where you will thrive in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment. With a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a strong focus on employee development, this role offers the chance to take ownership of complex intellectual property matters while mentoring junior colleagues. Enjoy a genuine work-life balance and clear progression prospects within a growing team that values your contributions and supports your career growth.
