Shakespeare Martineau is a law firm with big ambitions for both our clients and our people. We are one firm of original thinkers, inspired to create an outstanding future for our clients, our people and our community.
Working with organisations of all sizes our team delivers a broad range of specialist legal services, and has particular expertise across sectors including but not limited to; energy, education, banking & financial services, investment funds and advanced manufacturing.
Our vision is to be the outstanding legal force in our specialist sectors and markets. Our people are renowned for their flair and individuality. We recruit people who have a blend of excellent technical and business skills with the talent to do things differently.
We firmly believe that people and spirit are at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment is to help all our people fulfil their careers and ambitions and we strive to create an environment where each individual can understand and then achieve their full potential. Great performance for us is a blend of excellent technical and business skills and the talent and drive to do things differently. |
Our Corporate and Commercial group undertakes various corporate, commercial, tax, banking and employment work at all levels. Our specialist teams combine unsurpassed expertise with a sound understanding of the corporate landscape to provide exceptional solutions for every aspect of our clients’ corporate and business law requirements.
Our Commercial & IP team advises across the broad spectrum of Technology, Media and Telecoms, from IP and IT to complex supply chain arrangements. With the benefit of significant in-house experience, the team has a thorough understanding of the issues facing businesses and their requirements for legal services. We have a track record of success in acting for clients across a diverse range of goods and services and also have wide experience in the protection, enforcement and exploitation of IP rights in relation to advertising, confidential information, copyright and database rights, data protection, designs, patents and trade marks, brands and reputation. |
The role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join our vibrant team in Birmingham. You will be working on a wide range of work including both contentious and non-contentious commercial law. This involves complex transactions, assisting with advising companies and individuals on exploiting and enforcing patents, confidential information and know how, designs, trade marks and copyright, as well as matters involving advertising, privacy law, reputation and defamation.
Your key duties will be:
- working alongside senior lawyers to provide assistance on a range of Commercial & IP work, with an emphasis on IP technology
- assisting on large complex deals with appropriate supervision, and also building up your own caseload of straightforward matters
- handling enquiries efficiently
- liaising with clients in a professional manner
- working to strict deadlines
Skills and experience you will have:
- gained previous experience in commercial & IP law during your training contract
- strong IT skills
- the ability to manage files effectively
Key competencies you will need:
- a desire to specialise in this area of law
- a desire to enhance client relationships through day-to-day activity
- excellent communication skills
- a high degree of initiative and the ability to cope in a demanding environment
- excellent organisational and prioritising skills
- the ability to work in a busy team
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Shakespeare Martineau is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. |
