Job Description: Intellectual Property Partner Location: South Manchester Firm: Legal 500 Law Firm Team: Award Winning Salary: up to £90,000 DOE Position Overview: We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Commercial / IP solicitor to grow our existing team and work closely with our managing partner. The successful candidate will have the experience and acumen to work within a small friendly collaborative team to manage a varied case load of commercial and IP work for our business and business owner clients, whilst maintaining high standards of client service. Key Responsibilities: • Senior Associate or Partner level (or equivalent) with significant experience of working for privately owned small and medium sized businesses ideally with experience of working with the tech and/or healthcare sector. • Experience dealing with all aspects of commercial work including international distribution and agency agreements, franchise agreements, complex IT and software agreements (including SaaS), IP licensing, and R&D collaboration agreements. • Proven business development and client care acumen and the ability to help raise the profile of the team, and themselves, in the business community. • Strong technical expertise and be able to work independently and on their own initiative. Qualifications Experience: • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. • Strong time management skills. • Problem solving skills. • Ability to work independently and remotely while meeting tight deadlines. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients. • Innovative and the ability to challenge and adapt. • Managing your own workload effectively. • Proactive and committed to exceeding client expectations. • Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite and other legal software. How to Apply: If you are an ambitious Commercial Litigation Solicitor looking to advance your career in a leading law firm, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to Millie Ebbrell detailing your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for our client.