Managing Associate (5+ PQE) - IP at Mishcon de Reya

The role

Mishcon de Reya is seeking an experienced Managing Associate with 5+ years of PQE to join their IP practice in London. This role focuses on soft IP matters including trademarks, designs, and copyright, involving portfolio management, filing, prosecution, enforcement, and dispute work.

What you'll do

Advising on a varied range of IP advisory and disputes work, particularly in relation to soft IP matters (trade marks, designs and copyright)
Day-to-day portfolio management
Worldwide filing, prosecution and enforcement and Registry dispute work at the UKIPO and other IP offices around the world
Engage in all aspects of the life and business of both the IP team, the wider Innovation Department and the Firm, ranging from business development, client care, training and learning, social impact, health and well-being projects
Help develop the junior members of the team
Lead on client matters

What we're looking for

At least 5 years PQE gained within IP in private practice

Qualified solicitors or qualified TM Attorneys

A passion for IP, with a solid grounding in its basics, and a commitment to building a career in IP

Experience of advising and leading on trade mark and design strategy, clearance, prosecution, monitoring, portfolio management and enforcement

Knowledge and experience of working with the UKIPO, EUIPO and WIPO

Excellent written and interpersonal skills

Excellent client care skills in a professional and pleasant manner

Able to manage a diverse portfolio of client work alongside the Group partners

Able to work independently and manage a varied workload, ensuring excellent communication lines with Matter Partners and other fee-earners in the team

Excellent team working skills

Strong organisational and prioritising skills

Personable and confident, able to ensure good working relationships with colleagues, clients and external organisations

Resilient and calm under pressure

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Demonstrates a hunger to undertake business development activities

Takes responsibility for and attends to self-development

Managing Associate (5+ PQE) - IP

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