Senior Associate – Intellectual Property

Location: Manchester, UK; hybrid working

Company

hirify.global Law is an SRA-regulated legal business within a Fortune 500 group, providing specialist legal services to insured and non-insured clients across the UK.

What you will do

• Lead complex intellectual property matters, including licensing, assignments, copyright, trademarks, brand protection, and dispute management.
• Provide strategic, commercially focused IP advice to clients across varied sectors.
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers within the Commercial Services team.
• Work with the Head of Commercial on critical initiatives and team development.
• Support business growth through relationship building, marketing, and thought leadership.
• Improve legal services through advice-line content, Business Hub content, templates, tools, and automated solutions.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with strong post-qualification experience in intellectual property.
• Deep knowledge of IP rights, licensing, and enforcement.
• Experience managing complex cases and producing high-quality commercial advice.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial awareness, proactivity, and willingness to identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborative approach with an interest in mentoring and innovation.

Culture & Benefits

• People-first, supportive, and inclusive working environment.
• Competitive salary with an annual bonus.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with buy and sell options.
• Private medical and dental insurance, life assurance, income protection, and travel insurance.
• Excellent pension scheme, learning opportunities, and leadership programmes.
• Flexible working patterns and a focus on work-life balance.