Permanent

Intellectual Property Solicitor

eNL
Manchester, M3 3AU
money-bag £125000 - £325000 per annum
Posted: 17 June 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 17 July 2026
Ref: 60194504

About the Role

An established Intellectual Property Partner is sought for the Manchester office of a market-leading legal team. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary between £125,000 and £325,000 per annum. The position involves advising clients on non-contentious IP matters, including strategy, exploitation, and commercialisation. The successful candidate will leverage a global platform to expand their practice and contribute to the team's ongoing development. Applicants should possess a minimum of 10 years' PQE with a strong record in intellectual property law. Key skills include strategic advisory, client relationship management, and business development within the IP sector. This role provides a platform for significant professional growth.

Intellectual Property Solicitor / 10 PQE / Manchester / Competitive Salary / An outstanding opportunity for an established Intellectual Property Partner to leverage a global platform and expand their practice within a market-leading team – To apply please call Teagan on 0161 850 0745 and quote Job Ref: 4294
JOB TITLE: Intellectual Property Solicitor                
PQE REQUIRED: 10        
LOCATION: Manchester                 
SALARY: Competitive                    
THE ROLE:
A strategic opportunity has arisen for an established Intellectual Property Partner to join the firm's Manchester office and play a key role in the continued development of its Intellectual Property offering.
The successful candidate will advise clients on a broad range of non-contentious intellectual property matters, including IP strategy, exploitation and commercialisation, licensing arrangements, collaboration agreements, technology transfers, brand protection and complex commercial contracts involving intellectual property rights.
Working closely with colleagues across the corporate, commercial, technology and life sciences teams, you will help strengthen the firm's market presence whilst developing your own practice within a highly supportive environment.
THE CANDIDATE:
Applications are sought from existing Intellectual Property Partners with a demonstrable client following and a proven track record of developing successful client relationships.
The successful individual will possess:
• Significant experience advising on non-contentious intellectual property matters.
• A strong client network and portable practice.
• Experience working with technology, life sciences, retail, media or other IP-rich sectors.
• Excellent business development and relationship management skills.
• An entrepreneurial approach and desire to contribute to the growth of the wider practice.
• Leadership capabilities and experience supporting team development.
THE FIRM:
Our client is a leading international law firm with a strong reputation for advising innovative businesses, technology companies, life sciences organisations, household brands and multinational corporations. The firm's Intellectual Property practice is recognised for delivering commercially focused advice across a diverse range of sectors and is supported by a substantial national and international client base.
The Manchester office continues to be a key focus for investment and growth, offering partners access to an impressive platform, strong cross-referral opportunities and a collaborative culture that encourages entrepreneurial thinking and business development.
PACKAGE:
• Strategic partner appointment within a leading international law firm.
• Strong existing technology, life sciences and commercial client base.
• Significant cross-selling opportunities.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.
• Market-leading benefits package and flexible working arrangements.
• Genuine opportunity to shape and grow the practice.
Confidential Enquiries:
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact us directly. All enquiries will be handled with complete discretion.
HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on 0113 320 0575 / 0161 850 0745 or email teagan.portas@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.
eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.
At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

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