Associate (Newly Qualified)

Associate (Newly Qualified) APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL

Monday 29 June

This is a fantastic opportunity for a junior lawyer at the start of their legal career to join a leading firm with a strong reputation in litigation, intellectual property, sport and media. We are seeking someone with excellent legal training, a strong academic background and a genuine aptitude for contentious legal work. As part of our team, you will work alongside senior lawyers on high profile and intellectually challenging cases, including High Court and Court of Appeal litigation, media/privacy claims, commercial disputes, sports matters and IP driven litigation. You'll gain hands on experience and early responsibility, with plenty of support and training to help you develop your career.

We are looking for a talented and motivated Newly Qualified Solicitor to join our award winning Litigation team in our London or Manchester office.

About Us

Brandsmiths has offices in Manchester and London providing specialist legal advice to a range of IP rich businesses, individuals, sporting clubs and talent, as well as media personalities and a variety of other businesses. Our clients include established brands such as BMW, Microsoft, Umbro, Vinted, Speedo, Lacoste, Hasbro, Cinch and Beverly Hills Polo Club, as well as fast growth businesses such as Pure Gym, Missguided, Vinted and LadBible. In sport we have considerable experience advising sporting clubs including Everton FC, Burnley FC and Wrexham FC, and high profile individuals such as Sir Mo Farah, Roberto Carlos and David Haye.

We pride ourselves on offering a supportive and collegiate atmosphere. The firm focuses on:

• Intellectual Property: protecting, exploiting and enforcing IP rights for brands.
• Sport: using regulatory expertise and deep industry knowledge to help sporting clubs and talent.
• Litigation: applying strategy and legal knowledge to win a variety of cases.
• Corporate/Commercial: helping IP rich businesses achieve their objectives.
• Media & Privacy: protecting the reputations of brands and celebrities.

The Role

• Assist in managing a broad caseload of litigation, media, sports and specialist disputes.
• Draft legal documents, letters of claim and court pleadings under supervision.
• Conduct legal research and prepare materials for client advice and hearings.
• Attend court and client meetings, gradually gaining autonomy as experience develops.
• Work closely with experienced solicitors on high value and complex litigation matters across a wide range of areas.
• Learn from and be mentored by senior colleagues to build expertise and confidence.
• Be encouraged to develop client relationships and contribute to business development over time.

What We Are Looking For

• A recently qualified solicitor (NQ) with excellent academic credentials.
• Strong interest in litigation, media, sports and commercial dispute.
• Excellent drafting, research and analytical skills.
• A confident communicator with a proactive mindset.
• A collaborative team player keen to learn and develop.
• Someone comfortable working in a fast paced, client focused environment.
• Experience during training in commercial, media and/or sports disputes or a closely related contentious area is essential.

To apply, send your CV and cover letter to . The role is available in both London and Manchester.