IP Partner
- Recruiter
- JMC Legal Recruitment
- Location
- England, South Yorkshire, Sheffield
- Salary
- £70000 - £100000 per annum
- Posted
- 08 Mar 2021
- Closes
- 05 Apr 2021
- Ref
- BBBH26269
- Contact
- Lucy Burt
- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, Private Practice
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Data Protection, Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademarks
- Experience Level
- Senior Level
This firm are forward thinking and innovative and are a local leader in the Yorkshire region. The Partnership is very well run and this opportunity provides entrepreneurial and driven individuals the chance to come on board and help to continue to pave the way to excellence.
The Firm
This upcoming, boutique practice. may be small in size but are powerful in impact and are pioneering change into the legal industry which has led them to be ranked one of the UK's leading boutique law firms.
The Partners work synonymously and collaboratively together to really drive the practice forward by combining their critical legal expertise with commercial nous and strategic thinking. They pride themselves on being entrepreneurial, dedicated and versatile.
The high retention of staff has allowed the firm to grow substantially and organically, and this is echoed by the abundance of opportunity to progress within the firm. There is a strong management team with a number of partners being personally recognised in the Legal 500 for their work while at the firm.
The firm have an exciting client base, advising major household names and thus giving them a high-profile reputation while maintain their identity as approachable, sociable, yet professional firm.
The practice has a lovely social element that staff are able to get involved in with different events being held throughout the year with a real buzz of excitement rippling through the firm. They also often engage in the local community sponsoring local events and charities, which really carries the ethos engrained within the firm forward.
The Role
The firm is seeking an Intellectual Property Partner to join their modern, and growing Sheffield City centre office.
You will work closely with the other Partners within the corporate commercial department, and more generally across the firm, to drive the business forwards. You will work as part of a driven and commercially successful leadership team.
You will deal with a broad client base covering many industry sectors, the sheer level of variety will make for an interesting caseload. The firm are often acting on large Commercial, Corporate matters working with Technology, Media, Sports, Financial and FTSE 250 companies.
You will work on a range of contentious matters to include; IP rights, designs, trademark disputes and copyright disputes work.
This role comes with strong prospects to progress, in line with the growth agenda.
Requirements
- You will be an Intellectual Property Solicitor with at least 8 years + PQE
- The ability to confidentially manage your own caseload of high calibre work and clients
- You will have good commercial experience
- You will have first-class communication, outstanding business development skills and an entrepreneurial flair
- Experience of overseeing a team is desirable, however not essential
- A transferable client base or regional contacts is highly advantageous
Remuneration
- Salary is negotiable depending on your level of experience, plus an excellent benefits package and a lucrative bonus structure
This is an excellent opportunity for an Intellectual Property Partner, to join this dynamic, growing, and forward-thinking practice based in the heart of Sheffield.
Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.