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
Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone
Contact: Thomas Brown Retained Consultant
Office Number: 0203 918 1665 Mobile: 07495 117 132
Email: Thomas.brown@williamjamesrecruitment.com
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William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.
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