IP Lawyer NQ-4PQE

The Opportunity

This top 100 national law firm are looking for an IP Lawyer from NQ-4PQE level to join their Intellectual Property department.The team consists of 3 Partners and 1 Senior Associate. They provide a comprehensive range of IP services and advice, covering disputes, infringement, registration and strategy, commercialisation, and IP training.
If you have in-depth knowledge of contentious and non-contentious IP matters and are looking to join a growing team in a supportive environment, then they would like to hear from you.

The Ideal Candidate

• NQ-4 years PQE experience at a recognised IP specialist firm or department.
• An in-depth knowledge of UK and EU trademark law, design right law, patent law, copyright law, and breach of confidence.
• An in-depth knowledge of all legal principles, theories and court procedures in relation to both soft and hard IP litigation.
• Experience acting in cases at all levels of courts in England & Wales and at the UKIPO.
• Non-contentious IP experience, such as advising on and filing trademark and design right applications, and drafting IP assignments/licences, is desired but not mandatory.
• The ability to work independently and progress cases with minimal supervision, including undertaking both client and matter management.
• The ability to work to client objectives and maintain client relationships.
• Commercial awareness, particularly in relation to running client matters in an efficient and commercially driven manner.
• The ability to deal with new enquiries, where required, including making first contact with the enquiry, and drafting a quote for approval of a partner.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team, including by way of supervising, training and working with junior members of staff, and reporting to a supervising partner.
• To assist with the team's professional development, including by delivering know-how sessions to the IP team.

What you need to do now

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