Intellectual Property Lawyer

We are currently seeking Intellectual Property Lawyers to work with a variety of Axiom clients across a range of industries, supporting a broad range of intellectual property matters. Responsibilities: Provide practical, business-focused legal advice on intellectual property matters, including trade marks, copyright, patents, brand protection, licensing and IP strategy. Draft, review and negotiate IP-related agreements, including licences, assignments, collaboration agreements, confidentiality agreements, settlements and wider commercial contracts. Support the IP aspects of corporate transactions, product development and business projects, including due diligence, IP risk assessment and transaction documentation. Work closely with legal, product, commercial, marketing, technology and business teams to manage IP risk and deliver commercially effective outcomes. Minimum Qualifications: Qualified lawyer eligible to practise in the UK, or an equivalent overseas qualification with relevant UK intellectual property experience, and right to work in the UK. Experience advising on one or more areas of intellectual property law, including trade marks, copyright, patents, licensing, brand protection, IP disputes or commercial IP matters. Experience gained in private practice, in-house or on secondment, supporting commercial, technology, consumer, media, life sciences or other IP-rich organisations. Strong commercial awareness, drafting, negotiation, stakeholder-management and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, pragmatic and business-focused advice. Compensation, Benefits & Location: This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, pension and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiom provides the opportunity to work remotely, onsite or hybrid, depending on client requirements. Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services. Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation. Learn more about working at Axiom . Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment. We understand that many legal professionals have chosen to adopt the consultancy model, and we are happy to discuss this option with you. We offer both consultants and employees the opportunity to work with our enviable client roster. Contact us in complete confidence to find out more about opportunities to work with Axiom as an employee or consultant. Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each sta