Role overview

Our intellectual property department has an opportunity for an experienced and commercially-minded IP lawyer to join the team at Senior Associate level.

The successful candidate will be experienced at handling IP disputes and litigation, with a focus on trade marks, passing off, copyright, and designs.

They will work directly with two partners and a team of talented associates in our London and Manchester offices and will have daily exposure to high quality work from clients in the sports, fashion and brands space.

This role would appeal to an entrepreneurial and commercially-minded lawyer, who enjoys working in a down-to-earth team with a lively culture.  The successful candidate will have good communication skills, an eye for detail, and a passion for solving problems for busy clients.

The candidate will be actively supported in their career development, and encouraged to participate in professional networks and take an active role in their own business development and profile-raising activities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to progress their career in a fun and progressive IP team, and in a fast-growing firm with a friendly and supportive culture.

We are looking for candidates who can contribute to a working environment where new ideas are celebrated, and where they can make an impact.

Duties and responsibilities

• Managing and advising on IP disputes and litigation relating to:
• trade mark and passing off
• copyright
• design rights
•  patents
• Taking ownership of matters within the team’s busy workload.
• Assisting with supervising and developing junior members of the team.
• Working collaboratively in a positive, professional and inclusive working environment.
• Engaging in business development activities, inside and outside the firm.

 
Knowledge, skills and experience:

This role would suit an ambitious Associate or Senior Associate who has specialised in intellectual property for at least 5 years, in a fast-paced client-focused environment. 

The candidate will have:

• Strong technical and legal knowledge of IP law
•  Down-to-earth, commercial mindset
•  Strong client facing skills
• Enthusiasm for business development and marketing
• Passion for finding neat and creative solutions to legal issues
• Engaging and fun personality
• Excellent written English and communication skills
• Good academic credentials including the Oxford University Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law & Practice (or equivalent
• Strong team ethic and enthusiasm for supporting and supervising junior colleagues

It is desirable (but not essential) for the successful candidate to have their own budding client base or following.

Working for JMW

As well as a rewarding career, JMW offers its colleagues many other opportunities and benefits, including:

• A minimum of 25 days' annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Employee Pension Scheme – SMART pension scheme
• Travel Insurance – covering you and eligible family members
• Death In Service - 3 x basic salary
• Private Medical Insurance (subject to opting in) and option of contributing to add eligible family members
• Income Protection - cover of up to 75% of salary
• Access to an interest free travel pass/parking loan
• A one-hour early finish, one Friday a month
• Two days a year to do charitable work, with a huge variety of events to get involved in
• The opportunity to participate in sports teams, hobby clubs, and social events
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Annual promotions process open to all
• Work and employee referral schemes

More information including a full list of our benefits and company culture can be found on the careers home page, and via our social media channels – X, Instagram, LinkedIn.