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