Commercial IP Senior Associate

About the JobWe are pleased to present this unique opportunity to join a top international firm.Commercial IP Senior Associate - 4-9 PQE - Manchester - Up to £120,000The FirmAn exceptional opportunity has arisen for a talented Commercial/IP Senior Associate to join a high-performing, internationally recognised legal team in Manchester. This is a rare chance to work on headline-grabbing international commercial matters alongside a Legal 500 leading Partner.You’ll play a key role in advising major global clients across a wide range of industries, with particular exposure to luxury brands, multinationals, and fast-growth businesses operating at the forefront of their sectors.The RoleYou’ll be involved in a broad mix of non-contentious commercial IP work, including:Licensing, brand strategy, and IP commercialisationTechnology and data-driven contractsCross-border commercial agreements and strategic partnershipsSupporting client projects from inception through to implementationThe work is high-quality, often international in scope, and will see you collaborating with leading lawyers across a global network.The Candidate The ideal candidate will be 4-9 PQE, seasoned, Commercial solicitor from a non-contentious IP and commercial contracts background. Confident working collaboratively and independently, leading and supervising on varied commercial work.Committed to supporting clients with on-going projects as well as a keen interest in further business development, networking and forming strong market connections.The BenefitsMarket leading salary and benefits (Up to £120k)Generous annual leave package plus bank holidaysCompany PensionSupportive, inclusive culture with genuine flexibilityExposure to international work with top-tier clientsApply in the strictest of confidenceDominika Holda, Recruitment Consultant (Corporate & Commercial)Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07376 640 525E-mail: dominika.holda@WILLIAM JAMES RECRUITMENTWilliam James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients, including a range of legal 500 firms.

Created: 2025-08-13