Trade Mark Attorney – IP

Simmons & Simmons

Chartered Trade Mark Attorney advising high-profile clients on UK, EU, and international trade mark matters. This role offers significant client exposure and opportunities for professional development in an international practice.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise as a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney with a focus on UK and EU trade mark matters, providing strategic advice on brand clearance, protection, and portfolio management. Capable of managing contentious matters and fostering strong client relationships while contributing to business development in a collaborative international team.

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Chartered Trade Mark AttorneyUK Trade Mark MattersEU Trade Mark MattersClient Portfolio ManagementContentious Matters Handling

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Hard Skills

Trade Mark ProsecutionBrand Clearance StrategiesPortfolio ManagementOpposition ProceedingsInvalidity ProceedingsRevocation ProceedingsEnforcement ActionsOnline Brand Protection

Soft Skills

Excellent Organisational SkillsStrong Client FocusExcellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationAbility to Build Professional Relationships

Certifications & Qualifications

Chartered Trade Mark Attorney

Industry Keywords

Intellectual PropertyPrivate PracticeLaw FirmTrade Mark Attorney FirmBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advising on brand clearance and protection strategies.
Trade mark prosecution and portfolio management.
Handling contentious matters including opposition, invalidity and revocation proceedings, enforcement actions and online brand protection programmes.
Working closely with partners and colleagues across the wider IP practice.
Supporting clients across a diverse range of industries while delivering commercially focused, pragmatic advice.
Significant client exposure, responsibility and the opportunity to develop within a collaborative and growing international team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Chartered Trade Mark Attorney with between 1–6 years' PQE.
Proven experience advising on UK and EU trade mark matters.
Experience gained within private practice, either in a law firm or trade mark attorney firm.
Strong academic credentials.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters and client portfolios effectively.
Strong client focus and a commercial, pragmatic approach to delivering advice.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Able to work effectively as part of a diverse and inclusive team.
Capable of building strong professional relationships and developing networks both internally and externally.
Interest in business development and contributing to the continued growth of a leading international brands practice.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package, including bonuses, private medical insurance, and pension contribution.
A global skills academy offering extensive learning opportunities for all employees.
A hybrid working model, requiring a minimum of three days in-office, subject to role and client needs.
Integration of traditional legal expertise with innovative Simmons & Simmons Solutions.
Recognition as a Stonewall Top Global Employer and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.
Vibrant social and sports committees, as well as art collections featuring renowned artists.
The introduction of a Strategic Advisory Council to drive strategic initiatives in line with our mission.