Senior Associate - Intellectual Property

About the role

Markel Law, an SRA-regulated legal business owned by a Fortune 500 group, is expanding its Commercial Services team in Manchester and is looking for an Associate or Senior Associate specialising in intellectual property. The team advises businesses, high-net-worth individuals and organisations on commercial contracts, data protection, corporate, property and IP matters.

Key responsibilities

• Lead complex IP matters, including licensing, assignments, copyright and trademark issues, brand protection and dispute management
• Provide strategic IP advice to clients across varied sectors
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers within the team
• Work closely with the Head of Commercial on critical initiatives and team development
• Contribute to business growth through relationship building and marketing and thought-leadership activity
• Help enhance the advice line and Business Hub content
• Influence process improvements and the development of tools, templates and automated solutions

Required profile

• A qualified solicitor with strong PQE in intellectual property
• Technically excellent, with deep knowledge of IP rights, licensing and enforcement
• Confident communicator able to build strong internal and external relationships
• Commercially aware, proactive and willing to pursue growth opportunities
• Enjoys collaboration and mentoring

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
• Private medical, dental, life assurance, income protection and travel insurance
• Pension scheme
• Learning, development and leadership programmes