Partner – Intellectual Property – Bristol

Overview

As IP Partner you will lead high-stakes disputes and transactional work within a Tier 1 IP practice, shaping national and international capabilities. You will collaborate across UK offices and with US specialists to grow the IP offering, drive business development, and mentor junior lawyers. The role blends technical excellence with a collaborative culture and a focus on innovative service delivery. You’ll influence strategy at leadership level and contribute to a progressive, inclusive firm.

Pay / Benefits

• collaborative culture
• BD, L&D, and innovation support
• cutting-edge legal technology
• leadership development for Partners
• flexible working environment
• diversity, equity and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex IP disputes across core IP rights
• Draft and negotiate IP agreements including assignments, licenses, confidentiality, and R&D agreements
• Collaborate with UK offices and US IP specialists
• Drive business development and strategic growth of the practice
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers
• Champion innovation, process improvement and modern legal service delivery
• Support senior leadership to enhance national and international IP capabilities

Key requirements

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

• collaborative leadership
• mentoring and people development
• business development and stakeholder management
• IP disputes
• transactional IP work
• licenses and assignments

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