Contentious IP Solicitor
Join our growing and ambitious commercial law firm – we offer a competitive salary and benefits, career progression not determined by PQE, flexible/remote working and no client following is required.
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Contentious IP Solicitor
Our IP team is renowned for its expertise, with a focus on providing exceptional legal services to clients across various industries, we are committed to safeguarding and enforcing their intellectual property rights.
We are looking for a contentious IP solicitor (1-3 years PQE) to join our team of talented professionals and make a meaningful impact in the field of IP.
About Harper James
Harper James is a growing and ambitious commercial law firm like no other. Forget any misconceptions you may have about the legal industry, we're not stuffy or inhibited by traditions.
Founded in 2014, our purpose is as strong now as it was then - to enable growth-oriented businesses to succeed through delivering top-quality and accessible legal services by acting as partners in our clients’ journeys while our people enjoy a true work-life balance.
Harper James continues to grow at c40%+ year on year. This year, more than 140 people will support 3000+ businesses and we expect to double our turnover over the next two years.
What we offer
Our lawyers work on an employed and flexible basis, working remotely with access to meeting space in Birmingham, Cambridge, London, Manchester, Oxford, Southampton, Cardiff and Sheffield.
We work really hard to ensure our lawyers still feel part of a team so they can collaborate, share ideas and enjoy each other’s company. The remote set up allows people to work from wherever they want, to give people the flexibility they need, for whatever reason. We want people to feel that they belong to an ambitious company and that their contribution towards our growth is recognized individually and as a team.
What does the ideal candidate look like?
This opportunity is suited to an experienced IP Solicitor with a broad range of experience in contentious IP matters. We are looking for a team player who is proactive and commercial in their approach.
You will play a critical part in representing our clients in IP disputes and have a strong background in contentious IP, excellent advocacy skills, and a proven track record of achieving successful outcomes for clients. Ideally you will have experienced a variety of forms of dispute resolution.
What you will do
You will work on a broad range of contentious IP matters, from straight-forward cease and desist demands to complex patent litigation, and on devising and executing IP strategies outside the context of specific disputes and transactions.
Your client base will range from cutting edge SMEs, medium size enterprises and larger businesses across multiple industry sectors.
The bottom line
- This is an opportunity to play a fundamental part in the growth of the contentious IP practice.
- An environment with no politics, no bureaucracy and a great team of people who all play a fundamental part in the success and continued growth of the business.
- Competitive salary and bonus.
- 33 days holiday, including public holidays FTE.
- Option to buy up to 5 holiday days a year FTE.
- Private Healthcare.
- Death in service benefit.
- Flexible working with full time or part-time hours available as part of a fully remote but collaborative team.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
- Department
- Legal
- Locations
- Remote United Kingdom
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
Contentious IP Solicitor
Join our growing and ambitious commercial law firm – we offer a competitive salary and benefits, career progression not determined by PQE, flexible/remote working and no client following is required.
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