Intellectual Property Solicitor

The Job

Intellectual Property Solicitor - Summertown, Oxford - Up to £105,000 + Benefits + Bonus

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.

The Intellectual Property Solicitor will be handling 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
• Full support from leadership to develop the service line
• Oxford location – a hub for innovation, tech, and life sciences

You’ll be:

• Intellectual Property Solicitor 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 Package:

• Very generous annual leave plus Bank Holidays (Senior Associate/Director Level)
• Excellent bonus scheme (s)
• Agile Working Policy
• Free Parking
• Death in Service
• Remote Working
• Employee Assistance programme
• Employee Wellbeing
• Life Assurance

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