Senior Associate

Job Description
Senior Associate / Partner – Intellectual Property Law

Salary: Competitive fee-sharing structure based on client following and business generation

Location: Fully Remote (Candidates can reside anywhere across the UK)

Experience Level: Senior Associate / Partner Level

 
Build Your IP Practice – Award-Winning Boutique Firm with 4-Day Work Week

Are you a Senior Associate or Partner level Intellectual Property Solicitor with an established client following looking for complete flexibility and work-life balance? Our client, a multi-award-winning boutique law firm, is seeking experienced IP lawyers to join their growing team on a fee-sharing basis.

This is a unique opportunity to work with a prestigious firm that offers a 4-day work week, fully flexible remote working, and a competitive fee-sharing arrangement. You'll have the freedom to work from anywhere in the UK whilst being supported by an innovative firm with an exceptional company culture.

 
The Firm

Our client is a prestigious, multi-award-winning boutique law firm renowned for its innovative approach and exceptional company culture. The firm has achieved significant recognition including awards for workplace wellbeing, boutique law firm excellence, and rankings in The Legal 500.

The firm takes a progressive approach to legal practice, valuing flexibility, work-life balance, and employee wellbeing. Due to significant growth, they are expanding their Intellectual Property Law team with highly experienced and motivated lawyers who bring their own client following.

 
The Role

As a Senior Associate or Partner, you will play a pivotal role in the Intellectual Property Law team, bringing and building a substantial client following. This role offers the unique opportunity to work with a firm that values flexibility and work-life balance whilst providing expert legal advice across various areas of Intellectual Property Law.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Client Management and Development:

• Managing and growing your portfolio of IP clients

• Bringing an established client following

• Generating new business and maintaining strong client relationships

• Building your practice with full autonomy and flexibility

Legal Advisory:

• Providing expert legal advice across various areas of Intellectual Property Law including Trade Marks, Patents, Copyright, Design Rights, IP Litigation, Licensing, and IP Strategy

• Handling complex IP matters with full case ownership

• Delivering high-quality legal service aligned with the firm's reputation for excellence

Business Development:

• Contributing to the firm's growth and success through strategic business development

• Maintaining and expanding your client base with full back-office support

• Leveraging the firm's reputation and resources to develop your practice

 
About You

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with current practising certificate at Senior Associate or Partner level

• Proven experience generating and managing a substantial client portfolio of c.£200,000+ per annum in Intellectual Property Law

• Established client following with demonstrable track record of business generation and client retention

• Strong commercial acumen and leadership skills with ability to work autonomously

• Expertise across various areas of Intellectual Property Law including Trade Marks, Patents, Copyright, Design Rights, and IP Litigation

• Excellent client relationship management skills with commitment to exceptional service delivery

• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial approach with ability to thrive in a flexible, remote working environment

• Strong organisational and communication skills with ability to manage own practice effectively

Desirable:

• Experience working in a boutique or specialist IP practice

• Proven track record of business development and practice growth

• Experience with high-value IP portfolios and complex IP disputes

• Specialist expertise in niche areas of Intellectual Property Law

• Experience advising technology, media, or creative industry clients

 
What's On Offer

• Competitive fee-sharing arrangement based on client following and business generation

• Performance bonuses: 10% bonus for billing above three times the salary threshold and additional 10% bonus for own business generated above individually agreed minimum threshold

• 4-Day Work Week: Enjoy full remuneration while working a reduced schedule

• Fully Flexible Remote Working: Work from anywhere in the UK with complete flexibility

• Outstanding company culture with multi-award-winning firm recognised for workplace wellbeing and innovation

• Full back-office support allowing you to focus on client work and business development

• Professional freedom with autonomy to manage and develop your own practice

• Work-life balance prioritised by the firm's progressive approach

 
How to Apply

If you are a driven Intellectual Property lawyer with a proven track record and established client following looking for a role that offers complete flexibility, a supportive culture, and competitive fee-sharing rewards, we want to hear from you.

Please submit your CV detailing your client following, area of expertise, and why you would be a great fit for this role.

Contact Lee Hawthorne-Finch:Email: lee.hawthorne--fts.comPhone:

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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