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QED Legal
Manchester
4 months ago
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Job Description Fantastic opportunity with anoutstanding Top 50 global law firm with a major national &international presence who are now looking to expand theirIntellectual Property team across the regions. They are ideallyseeking an experienced Solicitor with at least 12 Years' PQE tojoin as a Legal Director or Partner to take a significant rolewithin the national team and lead the non contentious IP practice.You will be expected to lead the non contentious IP practice withthe remit of growing the practice nationally by working closelywith the management and be expected to deal with duties such as;recruitment, develop new strategies for the IP team, collaboratewith other commercial teams, provide guidance to clients on IP,trademark, copyright, design rights, brand protection and patents.Prior experience of growing a team and having the capability to doso will prove essential as this practice have a consistent streamof work flowing from a highly regarded commercial department, aswell as major brands & household names. Work is on a globalscale, so experience of dealing with international and cross bordermatters will also prove beneficial. There is a global team withover 50+ however the UK regional team makes up for 10% of thatnumber, so there is a clear goal in place to organically grow thatnumber once a senior figure has been appointed. The firm have agenerous hybrid working split, however there would be some travelto other regional offices needed to liaise with the national teamand discuss plans for progressing & growing the team.Attractive benefits package will be offered including a pension,bonus scheme and healthcare, plus the chance to oversee anestablished team within a well known and respected firm. Salarywill be based on experience level but will likely be in the realmsof £100,000 - £140,000. This is a great opportunity for anon-contentious IP lawyer to develop their career within one of theleading teams in the IP arena. Please contact Nick Skelly at QEDLegal for further details and apply ASAP to be considered for thisopportunity.

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