Lewis Silkin is a UK top-100 commercial law firm with offices in London, Oxford, Cardiff and Hong Kong. The firm is recognised by clients and industries alike as being distinct: for its deep understanding, insight and advice to creative, innovative and brand-focused businesses; for its market-leading international practice in employment, immigration and reward; and for delivering pragmatic, commercial advice in a refreshingly human way.
With 55 partners and more than 300 staff, the firm is structured around two key divisions.
In employment, immigration and reward, it is consistently top-ranked, and was named HR Law Firm of the Year 2015 by the Legal 500. With over 100 lawyers, Lewis Silkin’s employment and immigration team offers an unrivalled service supporting clients, including many of the world’s leading businesses, on their HR, employment and immigration law needs domestically and internationally.
The creators, makers and innovators team is made up of leading advisers for creative, innovative and brand-focused businesses, offering a deep understanding of the industry sectors in which clients operate combined with real expertise across a wide range of legal services. From start-ups to multinationals, the firm’s comprehensive and commercially focused advice helps clients succeed in an increasingly complex and converged international marketplace. |
We have a substantial IP practice within CMI of over 50 lawyers, attorneys and specialist support staff practising in this area and are recognised in Chambers, Legal 500 and WTR for a number of IP related fields including trade mark filing and prosecution, IP litigation, advertising, brand management, sport and media and entertainment.
Our trade mark prosecution client base is varied; from global brandowners to start ups, however, much work is focussed on the following sectors: advertising/marketing, retail, fashion, entertainment, technology automotive and sports.
Due to recent client wins we are looking for an additional senior lawyer in the Trade Mark and Portfolio Management team to lead on the client relationships and take an active role in pursuing new business development opportunities.
The successful candidate will be a key part of a hard-working, friendly and supportive team; therefore, the ideal candidate will be a strong team player and have experience working in a high performing and collaborative environment. |
Overview of Legal Director role
The Legal Director (Director) role within the Firm represents a senior non-partner role. It is envisaged as a role for senior practitioner.
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Directors will normally have client relationship management responsibilities (though there will always be a Client Partner with overall responsibility).
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Directors will be expected to devote time to marketing and Business Development (though won’t face the same expectations as those placed on partners to develop a significant client base).
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There is an expectation that this role will take an active part in mentoring juniors in the team.
Our ideal candidate will:
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Be employed at a firm with a respected trade marks practice.
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Be a legal director or senior associate with partnership potential.
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Have solid UK, EUIPO and international experience in dealing with trade mark searching, filing and prosecution, portfolio management, due diligence and disputes.
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Have experience in litigation, domain name dispute and commercial contracts (would be an advantage).
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Prepared to work in other areas of IP such as advertising.
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Have experience of online searching using Marquesa or Saegis. Experience of IPPO management software would be an advantage.
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Be commercially focussed, approachable and have a problem solving approach.
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Be capable of taking the lead on day to day relationships with major clients.
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Have experience of, and ability to, assist in the management of junior colleagues
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Have a focus on business development.
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Following:
Depending on level of experience there may be an expectation that the successful candidate will have a reasonable client following. If selected for interview, candidates will be asked to prepare a business case to showcase the details of their expected following.
IT skills required:
Professional qualifications required:
No agencies please |