Senior Trade Mark Associate
London – £130,000 - £150,000
Are you a seasoned Trademark Attorney or qualified solicitor with 6+ years’ experience in trade mark portfolio management? A leading international law firm, renowned for its expertise in the technology and life sciences sectors, is seeking a dynamic professional to join their Brands, Design & Copyright team.You’ll work with a collaborative and highly skilled team on a diverse portfolio of clients, including global household names and cutting-edge innovators. This role offers a balance of contentious and non-contentious trade mark work, providing you the opportunity to influence brand strategies for some of the world’s most recognized companies.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle trade mark and design portfolios for UK, EU, and international clients.
- Guide clients on brand clearance, protection, and maintenance.
- Manage and conduct Registry actions at the UK and EU IPOs, and oversee international disputes.
- Negotiate and draft coexistence and settlement agreements.
- Mentor and supervise trade mark paralegals and junior team members.
- A qualified solicitor or trade mark attorney with 6+ years’ experience in trade marks.
- A team player with excellent leadership and organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented, with a genuine enthusiasm for IP law and brand management.
- A friendly, non-hierarchical environment where colleagues support each other without billing targets or competition for hours.
- The firm values in-office collaboration while offering agile working, with a typical office presence of three days a week.
- Guided by the principles of Ambition, Bravery, Curiosity, and Friendliness, the firm ensures that these values are reflected in both client work and internal practices.
- Access to mentoring, coaching, and a generous training budget to support your career progression.
- A partner-led D&I group and a robust Wellbeing Programme emphasizing physical, mental, financial, and community health.
If you’re looking to advance your career in a truly collaborative and innovative environment, this role could be the perfect fit. Reach out to dalton@douglas-scott.co.uk / 07441473265
Dalton joins Douglas Scott as a Recruitment Consultant with a focus on the American market, , his key duties include sourcing and placing top legal talent with leading firms and corporations, managing job search processes, and providing career guidance and market insights to candidates. He also stays informed of industry trends and developments to best serve his clients and candidates.
After securing a law degree from Manchester Metropolitan University, Dalton spent 9 months as a Legal Recruitment Consultant focusing on the Texas market before joining Douglas Scott.
In his spare time, he enjoys going to the gym, exploring Manchester’s finest public houses and eateries and going to watch the Erik’s Mighty Reds at the weekend.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Trademark Law
- Type: Solicitor / FILEX
- Salary: £130,000 - £150,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: London
- Reference: 1073691
