Intellectual Property Solicitor

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Overview

Opportunity for an Intellectual Property Solicitor – Oxford

Intellectual Property Solicitor – Senior Associate – Oxford Up to 90,000 + Benefits

A well-established, Legal 500-ranked law firm with a thriving Corporate & Commercial team is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Solicitor to join their Oxford office.

This is a strategic growth hire – the firm is currently turning away IP work and is ready to invest in building out a dedicated IP offering. You’ll have the chance to lead and shape a new service line, working alongside respected lawyers and a strong client base.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of IP matters, including:
• Trade mark registration, portfolio management, and enforcement.
• Copyright advice, licensing, and infringement disputes.
• Design rights and protection strategies.
• IP commercialisation – licensing, franchising, joint ventures, and R&D agreements.
• IP aspects of corporate transactions and M&A.
• Domain name disputes and online brand protection.
• Cease and desist actions and litigation support.

What’s on offer

• A platform to build and grow your own IP practice
• Collaborative environment with cross-referral opportunities from Corporate & Commercial team
• Full support from leadership to develop the service line
• Oxford location – a hub for innovation, tech, and life sciences

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with 7 Years PQE in IP law (contentious and/or non-contentious)
• Able to bring a client following or strong referral network
• Entrepreneurial, strategic, and ready to take ownership of a new offering

Benefits

• 30/32 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (Senior Associate/Director Level)
• Agile Working Policy
• Free Parking
• Death in Service
• Remote Working
• Long term absence cover for serious diseases
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Healthcare and Life Assurance

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact Thomas Brown
Retained Consultant
Email: Thomas.brown@williamjamesrecruitment.com

About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services and Law Practice

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