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IP and Commercial Litigation Associate

Employer
BWF Legal Recruitment
Location
Cambridgeshire, Cambridge
Salary
£50000 - £60000 per annum
Closing date
22 Apr 2019
Reference
KB13724

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Job Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an IP & Commercial Litigation Associate to join a top-tier Legal 500, multi-office law firm who are respected for their commercial awareness and innovative thinking and who pride themselves on their commitment to providing outstanding service to families and businesses over many generations.

You will be joining an experienced litigation team who have a track record for advising clients on their most complex and difficult disputes and given the breadth of the litigation practice that this firm boasts, they are able to act for a wide range of clients.

Responsibilities:

Commercial Litigation:

  • Advising commercial clients/institutions on a range of issues, including the termination of contracts and associated risks (Equality Act claims, fraudulent transfers and debt recovery including the use of statutory demands
  • Advising individuals on a range of matters both in the pre-action stages and following the issue of proceedings (County Court and High Court level), including the enforcement of loan and other agreements (and defence of claims issued against them
  • Advising and representing clients faced with data protection complaints, subject access requests and requests made under the Freedom of Information Act/Environmental Information Regulations

IP Litigation:

  • Advising in relation to IP infringement, including trademarks (Demco, Savour Foods International) and design rights
  • Advising in relation to protection and enforcement of IP rights, including copyright
  • Assisting with cases, including High Court claims (professional negligence and fees disputes complaints to IPREG)
  • Advising and representing clients in relation to domain name disputes, including pursuing complaints through UDRP and Nominet DRS procedures (VKR and SAIF)

Requirements:

  • You will have a strong commercial and client-led approach to your work
  • You must be able to take a swift, analytical approach to client problems
  • Possess solid communication skills
  • Enthusiastic interest in this area of law and the ambition and drive to be the best
  • You will enjoy networking, marketing and business development

Benefits:

  • Flexibility with working hours
  • Pension
  • Healthcare
  • Income protection
  • Season ticket loan

Apply:

If you wish to join a flexible and friendly firm who are proud of their excellent record of staff retention and who provide outstanding systems support and training programmes to advance your career, please contact Katy Bowen at Law Consultants for a confidential discussion.

Company

BWF Legal is a niche recruitment agency committed solely to Legal Recruitment. Established since 1989 we have an enviable reputation for providing a fast, efficient service in a friendly and professional manner.

Recruiting for solicitors, lawyers, legal executives, conveyancers, paralegal, practice managers and accounts staff across all legal sectors and not restricted to residential property, commercial property, family, private client, wills trusts & probate, company commercial, immigration, court of protection, dispute resolutions, personal injury, employment, criminal, pensions and many others.

We focus on permanent and locum positions and work with senior partners to trainee legal executives our highly experienced consultants can help you obtain the right career move. Our aim is always to target live relevant vacancies rather than just simply sending your CV to every legal firm in your area.

If you are seeking a permanent career move we can help, please contact recruit@bwflegal.co.uk.  We can also support locum and contract positions at short notice if necessary for holidays, sickness, maternity and special projects etc. nationwide.

We are happy to advise if you are just considering the locum option and would like information on potential earnings etc.

Whether you are looking for an in-house position with a firm of solicitors or a position with a drafting firm BWF Legal has an extensive database of contacts and vacancies that could facilitate the right move for you.

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
01279 464455
Location
Suite 8
The Chestnuts
4 Stortford Road
Great Dunmow
Essex
CM6 1DA
United Kingdom

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