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With ambitious plans to expand our Commercial/Corporate Services team, we’re looking for either An Associate looking to step up or an experienced and commercially minded Senior Associate specialising in Intellectual Property to join us in Manchester and help drive the next phase of our journey.\nIf you're motivated by meaningful work, high quality clients, autonomy, and the chance to influence how a team evolves, this is an opportunity to make your mark.\nWhy Markel Law?\nAt Markel, people come first. It’s who we are - a Fortune 500 group with over 60 offices worldwide, but with a culture rooted in relationships, not hierarchy.\nMarkel Law is an SRA-regulated legal business providing specialist services to both insured and non-insured clients. Our teams support businesses, high-net-worth individuals and organisations across the UK with expert, commercially focused legal advice.\nYou’ll join a collaborative Commercial Services team that advises on key areas businesses navigate every day - commercial contracts, data protection, corporate, property and, of course, intellectual property. 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You’ll be:\nA qualified solicitor with strong PQE in intellectual property\n\nTechnically excellent with deep knowledge of IP rights, licensing and enforcement\n\nSkilled in managing complex cases and producing high-quality, commercially focused advice\n\nA confident communicator with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships\n\nCommercially aware, proactive and willing to identify and pursue opportunities for growth\n\nSomeone who enjoys collaboration and mentoring, and thrives in an environment where ideas are encouraged and innovation is welcomed\n\nWhat You’ll Enjoy at Markel:\nOur people-first culture means we focus on what really matters: wellbeing, balance and development. You’ll benefit from:\nCompetitive salary + annual bonus\n\n25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)\n\nPrivate medical, dental, life assurance, income protection & travel insurance\n\nExcellent pension scheme\n\nGenuine work-life balance\n\nA supportive, inclusive environment where your voice is heard\n\nHigh-quality learning, development and leadership programmes\n\nThe chance to shape the growth of a nationally recognised legal team\n\nWe are proud to be Disability Confident Committed and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. 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