Full job descriptionIntellectual Property (IP) Counsel | £85,000 - £110,000 | Remote (UK)

My client, a fast-growing international organisation, is seeking an Intellectual Property (IP) Counsel – Litigation & Enforcement to join their expanding legal team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified lawyer with strong IP enforcement experience to take a key legal role supporting investigations, enforcement and litigation activity across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities
*Provide day-to-day legal advice to global IP investigations and enforcement teams across online and offline matters
*Assess matters for escalation to civil litigation, criminal referral, administrative or customs action
*Advise on evidence sufficiency, collection methods, documentation and chain of custody
*Support client IP litigation alongside external and local counsel, including pre-action assessment, pleadings, disclosure and evidence
*Prepare and support criminal referral packages for law enforcement agencies and prosecuting authorities
*Liaise with law enforcement, customs, regulators, platforms and external legal advisers across multiple jurisdictions
*Advise on the legality of investigative and enforcement methods, including online investigations, test purchases, evidence gathering and data handling
*Provide legal support to revenue recovery and compliance response functions, including subpoenas, court orders, disclosure requests and other legal process
*Develop and maintain legal guidance, investigation standards, playbooks, templates and compliance procedures
*Manage multiple matters simultaneously, providing clear, practical advice and escalating legal or reputational risks where appropriate

Skills
*Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in the UK, an EU member state or a US jurisdiction
*3–5 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE)
*Strong experience in IP litigation, enforcement, anti-counterfeiting, anti-piracy, trademark/copyright enforcement or brand protection
*Excellent understanding of evidence, investigations and legal enforcement processes
*Experience working with external counsel, law enforcement, prosecutors, customs or regulatory bodies would be advantageous
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical advice
*Commercially minded, pragmatic and confident exercising independent legal judgement

Package
*£85,000 - £110,000 basic salary, depending on experience and location
*Fully remote working within the UK
*Opportunity to join a fast-growing international organisation
*Global exposure across IP investigations, enforcement and litigation
*Direct exposure to senior leadership and a broad range of international legal matters
*Excellent long-term career development within a growing legal function