Intellectual Property Solicitor
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£120,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Intellectual Property Solicitor at Sacco Mann in Leeds involves leading the non-contentious side of an established Intellectual Property team. The position requires a skilled lawyer with over 8 years of PQE to provide high-quality client service and strategic advice on IP rights protection. The role offers a competitive salary and flexible working options, emphasizing collaboration and professional growth within a major firm. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IP law and a proactive, client-focused approach.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the non-contentious side of the Intellectual Property practice.
- Deliver high-quality client service to a diverse client base of major corporates.
- Advise clients on strategies for the protection of their IP rights.
- Conduct horizon scanning for changes in IP law and market trends.
- Provide training and updates to clients and colleagues.
- Collaborate with other teams across the firm to integrate IP advice into broader commercial initiatives.
Key Skills:
- 8+ PQE with solid Intellectual Property experience.
- Hands-on experience advising clients on all aspects of IP law.
- Extensive knowledge of trademark, copyright, design rights, brand protection, and trade secrets.
- Some knowledge of patents.
- Proven experience in building and developing strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Proactive and client-focused approach.
Salary (Rate): £120,000 yearly
City: Leeds
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Legal
Employer Sacco Mann
Location Leeds, West Yorkshire (GB)
Salary £80,000 - £120,000
Closing date 20 Jan 2026
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Vacancy Type Solicitors, Private Practice
Experience Level Senior Level
Contract Permanent
Hours Full Time
Practice Areas Intellectual Property
PQE 7+ Years
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Intellectual Property Solicitor | 8+ PQE | Leeds | Competitive Package | Are you an experienced Intellectual Property Solicitor looking for an opportunity to lead and shape a growing practice? We are seeking a skilled and commercially focused Lawyer - most likely at Legal Director level, to take the lead on the non-contentious side of an established Intellectual Property team. This role is based in Leeds City Centre with flexible working options available.
The Role As An Intellectual Property Solicitor, You Will Lead and manage the non-contentious side of the Intellectual Property practice, delivering high-quality client service to an impressive client base of major corporates. Advise clients on strategies for the protection of their IP rights, taking their commercial drivers and objectives into account. Horizon scanning for changes to the landscape in IP law and market trends, to deliver training and updates to clients and colleagues. Collaborate with other team across the firm (e.g. commercial, corporate etc.) to integrate your expert IP advice and solutions into broader commercial initiatives.
What's in it for You? Competitive Package - A salary and benefits package that reflects your expertise and commitment. Career Development - Opportunities for professional growth and progression with a major firm at a very exciting stage in its development. Flexible working environment - Allowing you to work on a hybrid basis and giving you freedom to work in a way that works best for you.
About You The ideal candidate will be proactive, client-focused, and ready to make an impact. You will have: 8+ PQE with solid Intellectual Property experience. Hands-on experience advising clients on all aspects of IP law, including protection and commercial use of rights. Extensive knowledge of trademark, copyright, design rights, brand protection, and trade secrets, with some knowledge of patents. A collaborative approach, with proven experience in building and developing strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. Having been established for over 25 years, we are experts in legal recruitment. Our strength derives from the fact that we are well-known, well-respected and have developed long-standing bonds with both our clients and candidates and have become an authority on all aspects of legal recruitment.
To hear more about this Intellectual Property Legal Director Role, please contact Sophie Linley at Sacco Mann on 0113 236 6711.
Company Sacco Mann is a well established Legal and IP recruitment consultancy handling qualified and non-qualified assignments into both Private Practice and Industry. With almost 20 years experience of recruiting for some of the biggest names in the sector, we’ll be able to advise you on either your next crucial career move or your own recruitment needs for your team/business. We’re different in that we know recruitment is about you. We can offer advice, choice and educated market intelligence/opinion on account of our presence and reputation, however in the end it’s about what works best for you. We’ve a high number of expert consultants who are experienced of recruiting at every level.
For more information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact us on:0113 245 3338 for Leeds, Yorkshire & the North East, 0161 831 6890 for Manchester and the North West and 0845 241 5644. Birmingham, West and East Midlands or visit our website;