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Simmons & Simmons Adaptive:

In today's dynamic market, our clients require versatile resourcing and talent solutions to adapt to their shifting demands and talent shortages. To address this challenge, we introduced Simmons Adaptive ("Adaptive") in London in 2014, followed by expansions to Hong Kong in 2022 and Singapore in 2024.

Adaptive serves as our flexible interim resourcing model, aimed at enhancing client relationships by offering a people solution that caters to both Simmons & Simmons and our clients' requirements. Through Adaptive, we enrich our client service by leveraging a reputable network of external lawyers who are carefully selected, guided, and supported by our team.

As an Adaptive consultant, you will receive comprehensive support from the Simmons & Simmons team, including a sponsoring Partner and a dedicated client team. We encourage regular interaction with your team to foster a collaborative environment. Additionally, you will have access to the firm’s resources and expertise, along with opportunities for professional training and development within the Firm.

For additional information on the firm, please visit www.simmons-simmons.com.

Main purpose of the role:

Simmons Adaptive are currently seeking an experienced IP Specialist Lawyer to join our client. As an IP Specialist Lawyer, you will play a crucial role in managing and advising on trademark-related matters. Your expertise in trademark clearance prosecution, maintenance and enforcement will be essential in delivering high-quality legal services to Simmons & Simmons’ clients. Our client is a global technology leader in digital payments and financial services.

Key duties include:

• Conduct or manage comprehensive trademark clearance searches and provide strategic advice on trademark availability and registration to the relevant BU.
• Manage trademark enforcement actions, including opposition proceedings, infringement disputes, and negotiation of settlements.
• Oversee trademark filing projects in conjunction with global counsel and liaise with counsel and the BU as need be relative to coverage and office actions.
• Advise BUs on trademark strategy, including brand protection and risk management.
• Collaborate with international teams to coordinate cross-border trademark matters.
• Stay updated on the latest developments in IP law and provide insights to clients and colleagues.
• Draft and review legal documents related to IP matters, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering exceptional service and support.
  
  
  

Person specification:

• You are a qualified lawyer with a specialisation in intellectual property law.
• You are fluent in Mandarin and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• You have proven experience in managing trademark clearance, prosecution and enforcement.
• You have strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• You have ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• You have excellent organisational and time management skills.
• You have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues.
  
  
  

Why you should join Simmons Adaptive:

• You will have access to high-quality roles and work within Simmons & Simmons’ market-leading clients.
• You’ll have support from a Simmons & Simmons ‘sponsor Partner’ whilst on external assignment.
• You will be given access to the Firms’ resources and Know-how when on assignment.
• We will invite you to our in-person and virtual networking events exclusively for Adaptive consultants, along with firmwide webinars and events.
• You’ll be given flexibility to work where and when you want.
• You will have the backing of a leading international law firm.
  
  
  

Equal opportunities:

• We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in the firm and to equal opportunities in employment.
• We believe in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins), religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender re-assignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity. This also includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment.
• At Simmons & Simmons we seek to attract and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, to create an exciting and rewarding place to work. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us, should this be something you are interested in.
  
  
  

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