Partner – Intellectual Property – Bristol

Overview

In this IP Partner role you will lead a top-tier UK practice, shaping the national IP offering for national and international clients. You’ll drive complex disputes and strategic advisory work while collaborating across UK offices and with US IP specialists. The position emphasizes growth, innovation, and mentoring, with a strong culture of collaboration. You’ll help shape client solutions through leadership and modern delivery models, making a meaningful impact on the firm’s IP footprint.

Pay / Benefits

• collaborative, supportive culture
• flexible, wellbeing-focused working environment
• leadership development programmes for partners
• access to BD, L&D, and practice growth support
• cutting-edge legal technology and client solutions
• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

Responsibilities

• Lead complex IP disputes across core IP rights
• Draft and negotiate IP agreements (assignments, licences, confidentiality agreements, R&D agreements)
• Collaborate with UK offices and US IP specialists
• Drive BD initiatives and contribute to practice growth
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers
• Champion innovation, process improvement and modern service delivery
• Enhance national and international IP capabilities with senior leadership

Key requirements

• Proven track record of building and sustaining a UK IP practice
• Strong experience in IP disputes and transactional IP work
• Deep sector and market understanding with insight into emerging IP trends
• Commercial acumen with ability to prioritise revenue and growth
• Collaborative leadership style with coaching experience
• Commitment to innovation and continuous improvement
• Strong external profile as a leader in IP
• Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales

• collaborative leadership
• commercial acumen
• mentoring and coaching
• IP disputes
• Transactional IP work
• Drafting IP agreements (assignments, licences)

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