IP Counsel

Intellectual Property (IP) Counsel | £85,000 - £110,000 | Remote (UK)
 
My client, a fast-growing international organisation, is seeking an Intellectual Property (IP) Counsel – Litigation & Enforcement to join their expanding legal team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified lawyer with strong IP enforcement experience to take a key legal role supporting investigations, enforcement and litigation activity across multiple jurisdictions.
 
Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day legal advice to global IP investigations and enforcement teams across online and offline matters
Assess matters for escalation to civil litigation, criminal referral, administrative or customs action
Advise on evidence sufficiency, collection methods, documentation and chain of custody
Support client IP litigation alongside external and local counsel, including pre-action assessment, pleadings, disclosure and evidence
Prepare and support criminal referral packages for law enforcement agencies and prosecuting authorities
Liaise with law enforcement, customs, regulators, platforms and external legal advisers across multiple jurisdictions
Advise on the legality of investigative and enforcement methods, including online investigations, test purchases, evidence gathering and data handling
Provide legal support to revenue recovery and compliance response functions, including subpoenas, court orders, disclosure requests and other legal process
Develop and maintain legal guidance, investigation standards, playbooks, templates and compliance procedures
Manage multiple matters simultaneously, providing clear, practical advice and escalating legal or reputational risks where appropriate 
Skills

Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in the UK, an EU member state or a US jurisdiction
3–5 years' post-qualification experience (PQE)
Strong experience in IP litigation, enforcement, anti-counterfeiting, anti-piracy, trademark/copyright enforcement or brand protection
Excellent understanding of evidence, investigations and legal enforcement processes
Experience working with external counsel, law enforcement, prosecutors, customs or regulatory bodies would be advantageous
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical advice
Commercially minded, pragmatic and confident exercising independent legal judgement 
Package

£85,000 - £110,000 basic salary, depending on experience and location
Fully remote working within the UK
Opportunity to join a fast-growing international organisation
Global exposure across IP investigations, enforcement and litigation
Direct exposure to senior leadership and a broad range of international legal matters
Excellent long-term career development within a growing legal function
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed