IP Commercial Associate Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

My client is a Legal 100 firm with multiple offices throughout the UK. Due to expansion, the firm is looking to develop its IP Commercial team and have a role for an IP commercial associate solicitor in the London office. The firm offers a non-egotistical environment and tries to involve everyone in the key decisions that shape the firm/team. This is a role that offers massive room for career development, working in both a UK and international capacity with contentious and non-contentious IP matters. Responsibilities; - Advising on legal aspects of contentious IP matters. - Advising on licences and other commercial agreements (ownership, use, exploitation or decoration of IP rights as well as advertising and consumer issues). - Supervise junior fee earners (including trainees). - Work on advertising regulatory disputes. - Negotiation of IP and other commercial contracts. - Develop and implement marketing and new business development strategies. - Marketing activities including presenting seminars and contributing to tenders. Requirements; - Knowledge of the general principles of patent, trademark, copyright and design law. - Knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and their application to IP disputes in both the IPEC and the High Court. - The ability to translate clients’ commercial needs into legally effective solutions. - A strong academic background. - Attentive to detail, keeping up-to-date with legal developments. - 4-7 years PQE. - The right to work in the UK. For more information regarding this London based IP commercial associate solicitor opportunity contact Antony Setford.