Job Description: Intellectual Property PartnerLocation: South ManchesterFirm: Legal 500 Law FirmTeam: Award Winning Salary: up to £90,000 DOEAbout Our Client: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.