Professional Standards Officer

We are working with one of Europe’s largest IP firms in their search for a Professional Standards Officer. The professional standards team advises the firm on matters relating to professional standards, client service standards and professional regulation, and knowledge of IP law and legal developments.

You will be responsible for:

• Undertaking in depth IP research on IP case law and procedures
• Developing best practice across fee earner and formalities teams
• Collating and disseminating information related to changes in IP law and procedure
• Monitoring external sources of information
• Working with the L&D team to coordinate training and know how sessions
• Answering individual queries and professional standards requests
• Proofreading, updating, and formatting policies, precedents, and standard documents
• Develop how to guides for standard processes and policies
• Library and subscription administration
• Providing guidance to Attorney and Solicitor teams
• Formatting and structuring sharepoint/intranet pages
• Providing research support for tenders and business development initiatives

You should have a strong working knowledge of IP laws and procedures, more specifically experience working with UK and European patent procedures. Knowledge of trade mark procedures would be advantageous. Excellent written communication skills are s must, as well as strong relationship building skills.

The role can be based from any one of the firms network of offices (hybrid).