Partner – Intellectual Property – Bristol

Overview

As a Partner in the IP team, you will lead complex IP disputes and shape a growing national IP offering. You will draft and negotiate a broad range of IP agreements, collaborate across UK offices and with US specialists, and drive business development. You will mentor junior lawyers and promote innovative, efficient service delivery. This role sits at the intersection of leadership and technical IP excellence within a collaborative, people‑focused culture.

Pay / Benefits

• collaborative culture
• supportive BD, L&D, and practice growth team
• cutting-edge legal technology
• leadership development programmes for Partners
• flexible, wellbeing‑focused working environment
• commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex IP disputes across core IP rights
• Draft and negotiate IP agreements including assignments, licences, confidentiality agreements and R&D agreements
• Collaborate with colleagues across UK offices and US IP specialists
• Drive business development and contribute to strategic growth
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers
• Champion innovation and modern legal service delivery

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 trends
• Commercial acumen and ability to prioritise revenue and growth
• Collaborative leadership and experience coaching teams
• Commitment to innovation and continuous improvement
• Strong external profile as a recognised IP leader
• Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales

• collaborative leadership
• mentoring/coaching
• business development
• IP disputes
• transactional IP work
• drafting and negotiating IP agreements

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