Commercial and Intellectual Property Lawyer

About the Role

As a Commercial and Intellectual Property Lawyer, Manager, you'll be part of the IP & Commercial team within our expansive Legal network. This team is uniquely positioned to handle a variety of traditional and non-traditional (mostly non-contentious) legal projects. Our work spans advising start-ups to multinational companies across diverse sectors, leveraging PwC’s extensive client base. You'll have the opportunity to build deep client relationships and engage in technically challenging and varied legal engagements.

With more than 3,700 legal specialists in over 100 countries, our legal services network is one of the most extensive in the world, connecting you with talented professionals to leverage and learn from throughout your career with us.

What Your Days Will Look Like:

• Engage in various IP tasks, including providing advice, conducting due diligence, and drafting contracts.
• Collaborate with PwC's non-legal IP experts on structuring and commercialisation.
• Lead and assist in large global reorganisations, and act as a point of contact for clients.
• Evaluate client contracts against best practices and support work-winning activities.
• Benefit from PwC's hybrid working model, offering flexible hours and the opportunity to build your own client base.

This role is for you if:

• 4 to 6 years' PQE, with consideration for candidates with 2-4 years' PQE at a different grade.
• Qualified in England & Wales (or other UK) or with substantial experience practising there.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating contracts, providing commercial law advice, and advising on non-contentious IP.
• Interest in technically challenging projects and intellectual curiosity about business operations and value drivers.
• Willingness to engage in business development activities, build networks, and develop internal relationships to enhance the PwC brand.

What you’ll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.