Intellectual Property Solicitor

Company:  William James Recruitment
Location: Oxford
Closing Date: 07/07/2026
Salary: £105,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent

Job Description

The Job


Intellectual Property Solicitor - Summertown, Oxford - Up to £105,000 + Benefits + Bonus


A well-established, Legal 500-ranked law firm with a thriving Corporate & Commercial team is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Solicitor to join their Oxford office.


This is a strategic growth hire – the firm is currently turning away IP work and is ready to invest in building out a dedicated IP offering. You’ll have the chance to lead and shape a new service line, working alongside respected lawyers and a strong client base.


The Intellectual Property Solicitor will be handling a broad range of IP matters, including:


  • Trade mark registration, portfolio management, and enforcement
  • Copyright advice, licensing, and infringement disputes
  • Design rights and protection strategies
  • IP commercialisation – licensing, franchising, joint ventures, and R&D agreements
  • IP aspects of corporate transactions and M&A
  • Domain name disputes and online brand protection
  • Cease and desist actions and litigation support


What’s on offer:


  • A platform to build and grow your own IP practice
  • Collaborative environment with cross-referral opportunities from Corporate & Commercial
  • Full support from leadership to develop the service line
  • Oxford location – a hub for innovation, tech, and life sciences


You’ll be:


  • Intellectual Property Solicitor 7+ Years PQE in IP law (contentious and/or non-contentious)
  • Able to bring a client following or strong referral network
  • Entrepreneurial, strategic, and ready to take ownership of a new offering


Benefits Package:


  • Very generous annual leave plus Bank Holidays (Senior Associate/Director Level)
  • Excellent bonus scheme (s)
  • Agile Working Policy
  • Free Parking
  • Death in Service
  • Remote Working
  • Employee Assistance programme
  • Employee Wellbeing
  • Life Assurance


Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone


Contact: Thomas Brown Retained Consultant

Office Number: 0203 918 1665 Mobile: 07495 117 132

Email: [email protected]


More About William James Recruitment


William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

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