Intellectual Property Junior Partner

Job Description: Intellectual Property Partner
Location: South Manchester
Firm: Legal 500 Law Firm
Team: Award Winning
Salary: up to £90,000 DOE

About Our Client:
Position Overview:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Commercial / IP solicitor to grow our existing team and work closely with our managing partner. The successful candidate will have the experience and acumen to work within a small friendly collaborative team to manage a varied case load of commercial and IP work for our business and business owner clients, whilst maintaining high standards of client service.

Key Responsibilities:
* Senior Associate or Partner level (or equivalent) with significant experience of working for privately owned small and medium sized businesses ideally with experience of working with the tech and/or healthcare sector.
* Experience dealing with all aspects of commercial work including international distribution and agency agreements, franchise agreements, complex IT and software agreements (including SaaS), IP licensing, and R&D collaboration agreements.
* Proven business development and client care acumen and the ability to help raise the profile of the team, and themselves, in the business community.
* Strong technical expertise and be able to work independently and on their own initiative.

Qualifications + Experience:
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Strong time management skills.
* Problem solving skills.
* Ability to work independently and remotely while meeting tight deadlines.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients.
* Innovative and the ability to challenge and adapt.
* Managing your own workload effectively.
* Proactive and committed to exceeding client expectations.
* Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite and other legal software.

How to Apply:
If you are an ambitious Commercial Litigation Solicitor looking to advance your career in a leading law firm, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to Millie Ebbrell detailing your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for our client.