Job Description

IP Solicitor

Hunter Savage is delighted to be working with a leading commercial law firm in Dublin to recruit an IP Solicitor to join its growing IP Disputes team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IP Solicitor to work on complex, high-value and multi-jurisdictional IP disputes for major domestic and international clients across sectors including technology, life sciences, consumer goods and wider commercial industries.

The successful candidate will work closely with partners, collaborate with specialist teams, mentor junior solicitors and play an active role in the continued growth and development of the practice.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job

1. High-quality IP disputes work – Complex, multi-jurisdictional matters for major international and domestic clients.
2. Career development – Opportunity to work closely with partners, mentor junior solicitors and take on real responsibility.
3. Market-leading team – Join a highly regarded IP practice with strong client relationships and continued growth.

The Role

As an IP Solicitor, you will:

• Work on complex IP disputes across trade marks, patents, copyright, designs and trade secrets.
• Advise domestic and international clients on business-critical IP matters.
• Collaborate with in-house counsel on global IP strategies.
• Work as part of multi-disciplinary specialist teams on high-value client projects.
• Support IP portfolio management, licensing, assignments and commercial agreements.
• Mentor and support junior solicitors within the team.
• Participate in business development, client development and thought leadership initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues across the firm.

The Person

The ideal candidate will be:

• A qualified solicitor with 3–5 years’ PQE in intellectual property law.
• Experienced across a broad range of IP matters, including trade marks, patents, copyright, designs and trade secrets.
• Familiar with IP portfolio management, filings before the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland and EUIPO.
• Experienced in IP licensing, assignments and commercial agreements.
• Technically strong, commercially focused and confident managing a varied workload.
• Client-focused, proactive and able to deliver high-quality advice with minimal supervision.
• Interested in business development, mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to the growth of a leading practice.

The Reward

This role offers the opportunity to join a highly respected legal team, work with exceptional clients and gain exposure to complex and rewarding IP disputes work.

You can expect:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working.
• Strong learning and development opportunities.
• High-quality domestic and international client work.
• Genuine career progression within a growing team.
• Supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment.

Next Steps

For further information, and to apply for this IP Solicitor role, please contact Amy Davis at Hunter Savage for a confidential discussion.