Commercial Intellectual Property Lawyer

Overview

In this role you will lead a broad range of non-contentious IP transactions within a nationally recognised team. You’ll work with FTSE 100-250 clients and SMEs, handling licensing, technology transfer and strategic IP matters while developing strong client relationships. You’ll collaborate across Commercial, Corporate and IP Disputes to deliver commercially-driven advice. This is a growth-focused opportunity to assume responsibility and progress within a supportive, high-quality IP practice.

Pay / Benefits

• excellent benefits

Responsibilities

• Lead non-contentious IP transactions and provide commercial advisory support
• Draft and negotiate IP asset purchase agreements, licensing agreements for patents, trademarks and software
• Advise on R&D arrangements, technology transfer, confidentiality and franchise agreements
• Support corporate transactions where IP is a key consideration (M&A, asset sales, security arrangements)
• Counsel clients on protection, commercialization and strategic exploitation of IP rights
• Collaborate with IP disputes colleagues on infringement and enforcement matters
• Manage client relationships and deliver practical, business-aligned solutions
• Contribute to the growth of the IP practice and broader client relationships

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 4+ years’ PQE
• Strong IP experience across non-contentious matters and IP transactions
• Experience with licensing, patents, trademarks and software agreements
• Knowledge of IP aspects in corporate transactions (M&A, asset sales, security)
• Experience in IP disputes, infringement or portfolio strategy advantageous
• Sector experience in retail/consumer, advanced manufacturing, life sciences or defence beneficial
• IP postgraduate qualification desirable but not essential

• collaborative mindset
• strong client relationship skills
• commercially focused advisory approach
• IP licensing
• patent and trade mark transactions
• software licensing

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