Trade Marks Senior Associate

LegalVision is an award winning market disruptor in the commercial legal services industry. Our mission is to power the success of every business by delivering legal support that is proactive, affordable and commercial. We have assisted thousands of businesses across the UK, Australia and New Zealand, and are just getting started.

With a focus on client satisfaction, innovation, and a collaborative culture, we offer lawyers a dynamic alternative to traditional private practice. At LegalVision, you’ll work on diverse matters, grow your skills, and make a real difference to your clients' businesses, all within a supportive environment. There has never been a more exciting time to join our team!

The Opportunity

We are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Senior Associate to join our growing Trade Marks team. This role offers the chance to work with fast-growing UK and international businesses across a wide range of industries, supporting them to protect, manage and enforce their brand assets.

You will play a key role in providing practical, business-focused advice to our clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated trade mark lawyer who enjoys autonomy, client interaction and fast-paced work, without the constraints of traditional private practice.

How You'll Help Clients

• Manage UK and international trade mark portfolios from filing to registration.
• Prepare and prosecute trade mark applications.
• Handle trade mark oppositions, cancellations and infringement matters.
• Draft cease-and-desist correspondence and settlement agreements.
• Conduct trade mark clearance searches and advise on filing strategies.
• Assist clients with brand protection, IP strategy and enforcement.
• Work closely with commercial and litigation colleagues where required.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver a first-class client experience.

The Ideal Candidate

• English qualified with 2-5 PQE of local experience in assisting commercial clients in a variety of trade mark matters, including filings, prosecution and oppositions. Additional experience and/or qualifications in designs, EU intellectual property law, and copyright will be highly regarded.
• Attentive: Brilliant attention to detail; nothing ever slips through the cracks.
• Efficient: Prioritises effectively; focuses on what matters; works productively.
• Commercial: Demonstrates business acumen; cares about business growth (including helping to grow LegalVision further).
• Collaborative: Gets a kick out of working with smart, fun and passionate people and learning from them.
• Adaptable: Grasps new concepts quickly; improves every day; goes with the flow.
• Service Orientated: Loves assisting clients and providing an amazing experience.
• Optimistic: Sees the best in situations; is solutions focused; never gives up.

The Perks

• Fast-paced environment with accelerated growth opportunities for high performers.
• Welcoming office environment in Ancoats, and flexible work options.
• 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), enhanced maternity pay, plus contractual sick pay, paid volunteering, and birthday leave.
• Private medical insurance (post probation).
• Annual budget to spend on external learning and development.
• Regular team socials and events.

Apply Today!

If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear from you!

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will close once the role is filled, so apply early to avoid missing out.

A note to recruiters: we’re all over this role, so there’s no need for you to get in touch. LegalVision does not accept unsolicited CVs or responsibility for any fees related to unsolicited CVs. Thanks!