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London | Hybrid | £90,000–£110,000 + bonus + full benefits

Work at the intersection of law, life sciences and innovation.

Join a specialist IP team advising global clients on complex, high-value transactions across tech, pharma, energy and retail. You’ll be at the core of deals where intellectual property is the deal, drafting, negotiating and safeguarding some of the most valuable intangible assets in the market.

What You’ll Do

• Advise on IP-heavy M&A, licensing, and R&D agreements, especially in life sciences and tech.
• Draft, negotiate and review IP licensing, assignment, franchising and R&D agreements.
• Support on corporate transactions with tricky ownership, licensing, and development issues.
• Collaborate across the firm – working with corporate, employment, litigation, and fraud teams.
• Guide clients on brand protection, portfolio strategy, and commercialisation of IP assets.
• Contribute to precedent and know-how development and wider client training initiatives.

What You’ll Need

• 3–6 years’ PQE and solid experience in non-contentious IP work, ideally across multiple sectors.
• Strong technical understanding of licensing, assignments, joint ventures, and IP diligence.
• Commercial mindset with a knack for spotting risk and value in complex contractual structures.
• Drive, independence, and a genuine interest in the evolving role of IP in business.

The Team

The IP team here is deeply collaborative, working side-by-side with corporate, tech and disputes colleagues across offices and borders. Their practice spans all IP rights, from patents to confidential info, with a standout focus on advisory and transactional work. There’s also a strong contentious practice, meaning clients get end-to-end IP support under one roof.

You’ll be learning from some of the sharpest minds in the business, including partners who advise on international IP strategy for multi-jurisdictional businesses and cutting-edge innovators.

The Firm

An international law firm with 1000+ staff and a leading reputation in real estate, infrastructure, and commercial work. They’re known for their human-first culture, open, inclusive, and supportive, with hybrid working, career development frameworks, and a genuine focus on long-term growth.

• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Private healthcare, 25 days holiday (+ buy/sell scheme)
• Hybrid/flexible working (2–3 days office)
• Clear promotion framework with mentoring from day one

London | Hybrid | £90,000–£110,000 + bonus + full benefits

Work at the intersection of law, life sciences and innovation.

Join a specialist IP team advising global clients on complex, high-value transactions across tech, pharma, energy and retail. You’ll be at the core of deals where intellectual property is the deal, drafting, negotiating and safeguarding some of the most valuable intangible assets in the market.

What You’ll Do

• Advise on IP-heavy M&A, licensing, and R&D agreements, especially in life sciences and tech.
• Draft, negotiate and review IP licensing, assignment, franchising and R&D agreements.
• Support on corporate transactions with tricky ownership, licensing, and development issues.
• Collaborate across the firm – working with corporate, employment, litigation, and fraud teams.
• Guide clients on brand protection, portfolio strategy, and commercialisation of IP assets.
• Contribute to precedent and know-how development and wider client training initiatives.

What You’ll Need

• 3–6 years’ PQE and solid experience in non-contentious IP work, ideally across multiple sectors.
• Strong technical understanding of licensing, assignments, joint ventures, and IP diligence.
• Commercial mindset with a knack for spotting risk and value in complex contractual structures.
• Drive, independence, and a genuine interest in the evolving role of IP in business.

The Team

The IP team here is deeply collaborative, working side-by-side with corporate, tech and disputes colleagues across offices and borders. Their practice spans all IP rights, from patents to confidential info, with a standout focus on advisory and transactional work. There’s also a strong contentious practice, meaning clients get end-to-end IP support under one roof.

You’ll be learning from some of the sharpest minds in the business, including partners who advise on international IP strategy for multi-jurisdictional businesses and cutting-edge innovators.

The Firm

An international law firm with 1000+ staff and a leading reputation in real estate, infrastructure, and commercial work. They’re known for their human-first culture, open, inclusive, and supportive, with hybrid working, career development frameworks, and a genuine focus on long-term growth.

• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Private healthcare, 25 days holiday (+ buy/sell scheme)
• Hybrid/flexible working (2–3 days office)
• Clear promotion framework with mentoring from day one

NPL’s Intellectual Property underpins much of NPL’s work and supports the real-world impact created through adoption of NPL technologies. We have a proud record of commercialisation - our IP has supported the growth of UK companies as well as the commercialisation of innovative NPL solutions through routes such as spin-outs, licensing and NPL’s products and services.

Recent examples include the development and launch of DAART, a digital metrology platform for radiotherapy audits, a new miniature atomic clock, developed by NPL and now being commercialised with a commercial party, and Thermology Health, a spinout organisation from NPL, who have developed the world’s most accurate thermal imaging platform that enables early diagnostics based on ultra-accurate temperature readings and AI analytics.  

This is an exciting opportunity for an IP specialist to expand their experience and knowledge, working as part a team of IP and technology transfer specialists in the Partnerships Department with a strong focus on collaborating with our science and legal teams, external patent attorneys and external partners on the identification, protection and exploitation of IP.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing invention disclosures and advising on best protection strategies
• Conducting due diligence and unencumbering IP so it can be commercialised
• Working alongside Product Managers to ensure the IP strategy aligns with and strengthens the overall business plan for each innovation
• Structuring and negotiating IP deals and IP terms in third party agreements
• Advising on IP risks and mitigations
• Managing a broad and technically diverse IP portfolio (activities include leading on patent and trademark prosecution and managing associated budgets, and post-licensing management)
• Raising IP awareness in the organisation by delivering training and being the first point of contact for any IP queries

NPL’s Intellectual Property underpins much of NPL’s work and supports the real-world impact created through adoption of NPL technologies. We have a proud record of commercialisation - our IP has supported the growth of UK companies as well as the commercialisation of innovative NPL solutions through routes such as spin-outs, licensing and NPL’s products and services.

Recent examples include the development and launch of DAART, a digital metrology platform for radiotherapy audits, a new miniature atomic clock, developed by NPL and now being commercialised with a commercial party, and Thermology Health, a spinout organisation from NPL, who have developed the world’s most accurate thermal imaging platform that enables early diagnostics based on ultra-accurate temperature readings and AI analytics.  

This is an exciting opportunity for an IP specialist to expand their experience and knowledge, working as part a team of IP and technology transfer specialists in the Partnerships Department with a strong focus on collaborating with our science and legal teams, external patent attorneys and external partners on the identification, protection and exploitation of IP.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing invention disclosures and advising on best protection strategies
• Conducting due diligence and unencumbering IP so it can be commercialised
• Working alongside Product Managers to ensure the IP strategy aligns with and strengthens the overall business plan for each innovation
• Structuring and negotiating IP deals and IP terms in third party agreements
• Advising on IP risks and mitigations
• Managing a broad and technically diverse IP portfolio (activities include leading on patent and trademark prosecution and managing associated budgets, and post-licensing management)
• Raising IP awareness in the organisation by delivering training and being the first point of contact for any IP queries

Forseven, a revolutionary company is looking to transform the EV industry through cutting-edge technology and innovative engineering practices, are seeking a Senior Manager of Intellectual Property  to join our highly skilled and dynamic Legal . This role will be reporting into the General Counsel.

The role will operate in a hybrid capacity out of our office in Leamington Spa, Warwick where the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most visionary minds in the automotive field.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a scale-up, where your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our forward-thinking company. With its rapid growth trajectory and dynamic nature, Forseven offers you an exceptional platform to help drive strategy as we expand into new horizons.

In this role you will be responsible for driving and implementing Forseven’s global IP strategy in accordance with Forseven’s business objectives. You will collaborate closely with both technical and commercial colleagues and will manage our external IP law firms and patent attorneys in multiple jurisdictions. You will build a meaningful IP portfolio to protect our current and future business, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. This role requires a deep understanding of automotive technologies, legal expertise and strong leadership skills.

What you will do:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to set global IP strategy including devising and implementing comprehensive protection strategies for the company’s key assets and R&D initiatives

• Organise and manage the company's IP portfolio, including patents, designs, brands and trademarks, data, copyright and trade secrets, to optimise business value

• Identify patentable inventions, review patent applications, and work with external advisers to prosecute patents worldwide.

• Conduct intellectual property searches and analyses to assess registrability, freedom to operate and infringement risks.

• Oversee intellectual property licensing, technology transfer and partnership agreements including risk and opportunity management.

• Manage resolution of IP disputes with third parties, including monitoring for infringement and taking appropriate legal action when necessary.

• Provide expert IP guidance to stakeholders across the business on corporate IP risks and mitigations including liaising with technical teams on Product Liability and Safety topics

• Manage relationships with external legal counsel, patent agents, and other intellectual property service providers.

• Develop and manage the intellectual property budget, including forecasting expenses and optimising resource allocation.

• Provide intellectual property guidance and training to stakeholders across the business.

• Stay abreast of relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends related to intellectual property rights in the automotive and technology sectors.

Who you are:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, law, or a related field. Advanced degree (e.g., JD, PhD) preferred.

• Broad experience in intellectual property management, with a focus on automotive or technology industries.

• Licensed patent attorney or patent agent preferred.

• Strong understanding of automotive technology, including mechanical, electrical, and software systems.

• Proven track record of drafting and prosecuting patents in the automotive field.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Proficiency in intellectual property management software and databases.

About us and our culture…

At Forseven, we are more than just a team of professionals; we are dynamic innovators, visionary collaborators and trailblazers who believe in making a difference. Our passion lies in revolutionising the electric vehicle industry through our cutting-edge advancements and sustainable solutions that aim to transform the way transportation is perceived.

Currently operating under stealth mode, our focus is entirely directed towards achieving excellence as pioneers in creating sustainable mobility solutions which will help shape the future of transportation. We're looking for enlightened individuals who possess an unwavering passion, relentless drive, and insatiable curiosity to question conventional norms and push beyond perceived limitations.

Partner or Legal Director - Intellectual Property

About the firm

We are delighted to be partnering with an ambitious, full service, UK Top 50 national law firm with exciting growth plans for its Bristol office. They advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: property, corporate services, litigation and private client advisory. The firm is motivated to grow a substantial partner-led offering from its Bristol base, having already attracted several leading lawyers from across the region.

About the role

Joining as a Partner or Legal Director, you will have the scope to shape and deliver growth within the IP team from Bristol and positively impact on the firm’s IP practice as a whole. The firm is keen to build upon the success of the existing partner-led team of 7 specialist IP lawyers, servicing clients from a wide range of sectors, including some household names. The team undertake high quality IP work acting for clients in all specialist IP forums, including complex High Court disputes. By expanding the team at a senior level, the firm is seeking the opportunity to extend their reach to win new, high quality work as capacity and expertise increases.

You will benefit from the additional support, resources and referrals which flow between colleagues as the IP team works closely with counterparts in litigation and the wider commercial and technology teams. When it comes to international jurisdictions, the firm have established relationships with overseas attorneys to ensure that they can support clients on an international scale.

You will be encouraged to actively engage in a range of business development activities as part of your remit to drive growth and raise the profile of the firm. This will include leading on tenders/pitches and writing sector-relevant articles for internal and external publications.

About you

The firm is seeking to recruit an individual who has the drive and commitment to deliver continued growth and development of their IP practice and become an core senior member of the team. As an established IP Partner or experienced senior Lawyer seeking to step up, you will be expected to operate at a high level in terms of technical excellence, team development, client liaison and business development.

You appreciate how best to work with clients to understand their priorities and preferences, applying your commercial insights and a pragmatic approach to each matter. Your client-focussed style will be important in supporting the team as they develop, giving clear, timely and practical legal advice on often complex and technical areas of IP law.

You are entrepreneurial, motivated and enthusiastic with proven specialist expertise in IP law. With a flair for developing strong relationships with clients, you are confident in your ability to advise directly on the more complex IP matters. You’ll also be accustomed to supporting less experienced team members to become more independent, with active knowledge sharing and a supportive supervision style.

If you have a focus on patent litigation, this is a specific area in which the team would like to grow.

Benefits:

Partner benefits will be discussed at interview stage.

Employee benefits at Legal Director include:

• 30 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
• Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service
• Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)
• Staff Profit Share / Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)
• Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance
• Paid ESG day (Environmental, Social and Governance)
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Subsidised gym membership
• Electric car scheme
• Agile Working Policy
• Dress for your Day Policy

For an informal discussion about this opportunity without commitment and in confidence, please contact Charlotte Ferguson, Recruitment Manager at

️ Senior Digital Manager

Location: London

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

About Us

We’re a specialist performance marketing team powering some of the most exciting names in music, festivals, touring, and live entertainment . From grassroots gigs to international stadium tours, we partner with promoters, artists, and venues to drive ticket sales and fan engagement through data-led digital campaigns.

We’re now looking for a Senior Performance Marketing Manager to lead strategy, planning, and client comms across paid social, PPC, and programmatic channels. This is a leadership role for someone who thrives on big-picture thinking, hands-on campaign direction, and building strong client relationships.

What You’ll Do

• Lead campaign planning and media strategy across Paid Social (Meta, TikTok, Snap), PPC (Google, YouTube), and Programmatic (DV360 or equivalent)
• Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients – translating goals into actionable digital plans and presenting campaign recommendations and results
• Oversee day-to-day campaign setup and optimisation in collaboration with channel specialists and media buyers
• Build and maintain campaign frameworks, media plans, timelines, budgets, and performance forecasts
• Deliver clear reporting, insights, and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders
• Stay ahead of industry trends, platform updates, fan behaviours, and innovations in ad tech
• Mentor junior team members and help shape internal processes and best practices

What You’ll Bring

• 4+ years’ experience in performance marketing across multiple digital channels (paid social is a must; PPC and programmatic a strong plus)
• Strong experience in a client-facing role – agency or in-house
• Deep understanding of media planning, attribution models, tracking (GA4, UTM, pixels), and conversion funnels
• Commercial acumen – confident managing budgets and optimising campaigns to drive ROAS and CPA goals
• Experience presenting campaign strategies and results to senior stakeholders
• A passion for live music, fan culture, and entertainment
• Bonus: familiarity with platforms like TikTok Ads, DV360, Google Ads, Meta Business Manager, and Spotify Ad Studio

Why Join Us

• Work with high-profile clients in live music, entertainment, and youth culture
• Shape full-funnel digital strategy for shows seen by thousands
• Collaborative, creative team with deep ties to the music industry
• Hybrid and flexible working, with regular team events and gig access
• Clear progression pathway with space to lead and grow

️ Senior Digital Manager

Location: London

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

About Us

We’re a specialist performance marketing team powering some of the most exciting names in music, festivals, touring, and live entertainment . From grassroots gigs to international stadium tours, we partner with promoters, artists, and venues to drive ticket sales and fan engagement through data-led digital campaigns.

We’re now looking for a Senior Performance Marketing Manager to lead strategy, planning, and client comms across paid social, PPC, and programmatic channels. This is a leadership role for someone who thrives on big-picture thinking, hands-on campaign direction, and building strong client relationships.

What You’ll Do

• Lead campaign planning and media strategy across Paid Social (Meta, TikTok, Snap), PPC (Google, YouTube), and Programmatic (DV360 or equivalent)
• Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients – translating goals into actionable digital plans and presenting campaign recommendations and results
• Oversee day-to-day campaign setup and optimisation in collaboration with channel specialists and media buyers
• Build and maintain campaign frameworks, media plans, timelines, budgets, and performance forecasts
• Deliver clear reporting, insights, and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders
• Stay ahead of industry trends, platform updates, fan behaviours, and innovations in ad tech
• Mentor junior team members and help shape internal processes and best practices

What You’ll Bring

• 4+ years’ experience in performance marketing across multiple digital channels (paid social is a must; PPC and programmatic a strong plus)
• Strong experience in a client-facing role – agency or in-house
• Deep understanding of media planning, attribution models, tracking (GA4, UTM, pixels), and conversion funnels
• Commercial acumen – confident managing budgets and optimising campaigns to drive ROAS and CPA goals
• Experience presenting campaign strategies and results to senior stakeholders
• A passion for live music, fan culture, and entertainment
• Bonus: familiarity with platforms like TikTok Ads, DV360, Google Ads, Meta Business Manager, and Spotify Ad Studio

Why Join Us

• Work with high-profile clients in live music, entertainment, and youth culture
• Shape full-funnel digital strategy for shows seen by thousands
• Collaborative, creative team with deep ties to the music industry
• Hybrid and flexible working, with regular team events and gig access
• Clear progression pathway with space to lead and grow

Description

Are you ready to shape the future of digital marketing at Amazon? We're seeking a dynamic Digital Media Manager to join our EU Marketing & Prime organization in London. You'll be part of the MODE (Media Operations, Data & Execution) team, a specialized unit within our EU XCM (Cross-Channel, Cross-Country Marketing) Media team. In this role, you'll drive our mission to build the Amazon brand through innovative, measurable, and high-impact cross-channel campaigns & holistic digital & Social Strategy development.



Key job responsibilities

- A passion for developing holistic digital & Social media Strategy across FMCG or Retail accounts

- Deep strategic knowledge of 3rd and 1st party data and ad tech to create best-in-class campaigns

- Proven track record of delivering stellar digital media campaign strategies in fast-paced environments, with a focus on mid and upper-funnel brand campaigns

- Mastery of digital media platforms, audience insights, and targeting capabilities

- Adept at navigating ambiguity and influencing senior stakeholders

- Passion for seeking areas of ad tech innovation and driving change

- Strong analytical skills, including budget management and data interpretation

- Advanced proficiency in Excel and Word

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience



A day in the life

As a Digital Media Manager on the MODE team, you'll dive into dynamic days that focus on strategic thinking with some hands-on campaign execution. Your morning might begin with a strategy session, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative digital and social media approaches for upcoming campaigns. You'll analyse performance data from ongoing initiatives, using both 1st and 3rd party data to optimize campaign effectiveness and identify new opportunities.



Throughout the day, you'll partner closely with our media agency partners, steering the execution of cross-channel campaigns while ensuring they align with Amazon's brand goals and performance metrics. You might find yourself deep in audience insights, fine-tuning targeting strategies across various digital platforms, or presenting campaign proposals to senior stakeholders.



Afternoon activities could include exploring emerging ad tech solutions, identifying innovative ways to enhance our media effectiveness, or leading working sessions to evolve our digital (or Social) strategy.



Whether you're crafting compelling mid and upper-funnel brand campaigns, conducting performance reviews, or identifying new opportunities for digital innovation, no two days are the same. You'll be at the forefront of driving Amazon's digital marketing evolution, consistently balancing strategic planning with tactical execution to deliver measurable results.



This dynamic role offers an individual the opportunity to truly evolve Amazon's Brand in the digital space.



About the team

Amazon MODE (Media Operations, Data & Execution) is a team who obsesses in building and enabling the set of capabilities and services needed by cross-Amazon teams to leverage audience planning, cross channel optimization, execution and reporting, and media operations. The North Star Vision for MODE is to build a seamless, end-to-end digital media capability to serve as a one-stop shop for internal Amazon business teams.

Basic Qualifications

- Experience in professional non-internship marketing

- Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements

- Experience with Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts and pivot tables)

- Experience equally comfortable building strategic marketing plans and executing at a tactical level

- Experience managing or working within cross-functional marketing and creative teams

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience building, executing and scaling cross-functional marketing programs

- Experience in digital marketing and content production timelines and process



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