Chartered Trade Mark Attorney – Bristol – 1-6 PQE

Overview

In this role you will join Chadwick Nott’s Bristol Brands, Trade Marks & Designs team to support global brand portfolios. You will handle a broad mix of trade mark matters across UK, EU and international matters, collaborating with a large international IP network on complex, multi‑jurisdictional work. The role offers strong client exposure from early on and a focus on commercially aware, pragmatic advice. This is a platform to contribute to a leading brands practice within a supportive, inclusive culture.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive compensation with bonuses
• Private medical insurance
• Pension contribution
• Global skills academy and extensive learning opportunities
• Hybrid working model (min three days in-office)
• Integration with innovative legal solutions teams

Responsibilities

• Brand clearance and protection strategies
• Trade mark prosecution and portfolio management
• Opposition, invalidity and revocation proceedings
• Enforcement actions and online brand protection programmes
• Multi jurisdictional advisory work for global businesses

Key requirements

• 1-6 years’ PQE
• Proven experience advising on UK and EU trade mark matters
• Experience in private practice
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple matters
• Strong client focus and commercial awareness
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a diverse, inclusive team
• Confidence building professional relationships and developing networks
• Interest in business development and contributing to the growth of a leading brands practice

• Strong communication
• Client focus
• Organisational and multi-tasking abilities
• UK and EU trade mark matters
• Portfolio management
• Multi-jurisdictional advisory work

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