About the Job
We are pleased to present an exceptional opportunity for an established Intellectual Property Partner to join a top-tier national law firm as part of its strategic London growth plan.
IP Partner – London – Salary Up To £250k
The Firm
The firm has an existing stream of IP instructions across its national client base but is now looking to make a transformational senior hire to build and lead a dedicated London-based IP offering.
This is a rare opportunity for a commercially driven IP Partner to:
- Establish and lead an IP practice within a well-capitalised national platform
- Leverage an existing client base
- Bring and develop a portable book of business
- Build and scale a team in London
- Shape the long-term IP strategy of the firm
The successful candidate will play a central role in defining and executing the firm’s IP growth strategy, with full support from senior leadership.
The Candidate
The appointed Partner will:
- Lead the development of an IP practice in London
- Advise on a full spectrum of IP matters
- Drive business development initiatives across the firm’s client base
- Recruit, mentor and develop junior lawyers as the team expands
- Collaborate with Corporate, Commercial and Disputes teams on cross-disciplinary matters
There is significant autonomy attached to this role, alongside meaningful investment and strategic backing. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, growth-focused and motivated by the opportunity to build something meaningful within a supportive national platform. The ideal candidate will bring:
- A strong reputation in Intellectual Property law
- A portable client following
- Demonstrable business development success
- Experience building or scaling teams
The Benefits
- Salary up to £250k (dependent on following)
- Attractive bonus and profit participation structure
- Full equity potential
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension
- Private medical and travel insurance
Apply in the strictest of confidence
Dominika Holda, Recruitment Consultant (Corporate & Commercial)
Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07376 640 525
E-mail:
WILLIAM JAMES RECRUITMENT
William 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.
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We are pleased to present an exceptional opportunity for an established Intellectual Property Partner to join a top-tier national law firm as part of its strategic London growth plan.
IP Partner – London – Salary Up To £250k
The Firm
The firm has an existing stream of IP instructions across its national client base but is now looking to make a transformational senior hire to build and lead a dedicated London-based IP offering.
This is a rare opportunity for a commercially driven IP Partner to:
- Establish and lead an IP practice within a well-capitalised national platform
- Leverage an existing client base
- Bring and develop a portable book of business
- Build and scale a team in London
- Shape the long-term IP strategy of the firm
The successful candidate will play a central role in defining and executing the firm’s IP growth strategy, with full support from senior leadership.
The Candidate
The appointed Partner will:
- Lead the development of an IP practice in London
- Advise on a full spectrum of IP matters
- Drive business development initiatives across the firm’s client base
- Recruit, mentor and develop junior lawyers as the team expands
- Collaborate with Corporate, Commercial and Disputes teams on cross-disciplinary matters
There is significant autonomy attached to this role, alongside meaningful investment and strategic backing. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, growth-focused and motivated by the opportunity to build something meaningful within a supportive national platform. The ideal candidate will bring:
- A strong reputation in Intellectual Property law
- A portable client following
- Demonstrable business development success
- Experience building or scaling teams
The Benefits
- Salary up to £250k (dependent on following)
- Attractive bonus and profit participation structure
- Full equity potential
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension
- Private medical and travel insurance
Apply in the strictest of confidence
Dominika Holda, Recruitment Consultant (Corporate & Commercial)
Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07376 640 525
E-mail:
WILLIAM JAMES RECRUITMENT
William 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.
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