SW Group
accountancy
IntellectualPropertyAssociateDirector
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“Intellectual Property Associate Director at SW Group. Skills: Intellectual property consulting, strategic IP solutions, AI/ML expertise, client relationship management, business growth. Delivery of advanced IP research solutions. Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) analyses”
What You'll Achieve.
Demonstrable revenue growth; Exceptional delivery of client-focused solutions; Improved efficiency, consistency & quality through AI/ML tools; Timely, high-quality execution of advice and services; Meeting the highest standards of client work; Strengthening relationships with existing and prospective clients; Driving business growth; Improving efficiency and outcomes through AI and RPA; Minimizing lock-up; Maximizing team performance
Industry & Context.
Simplifying the complex; Illuminating new paths; Shaping solutions that make a difference; Navigating challenges; Unlocking potential; Achieving the extraordinary; Optimizing service delivery; Enhancing the firm’s offerings; Developing innovative IP solutions
Willingness to travel, Work on clients time zones as required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Extensive background in intellectual property consulting, Expertise in delivering strategic IP solutions across diverse sectors including Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) analyses, prior art searches, invalidity searches, claim charting, patent landscapes, competitive intelligence, and portfolio assessments, Skilled in managing high-value client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and decision-makers, Build and sustain client and internal partnerships while driving repeat business and expanding service offerings through strategic business development, Leverage advanced expertise in AI, machine learning, and LLM platforms (e. g. , Claude, ChatGPT) to enhance patent analytics, optimise service delivery, and develop innovative IP solutions, Deliver consistent revenue growth by establishing new service lines, expanding client portfolios, and executing client-centric, high-impact strategies, Understanding of working as part of a global team and working with international clients with willingness to travel & work on clients time zones as required, Excellent English both speaking & written
Nice to Have
A relevant qualification (such as qualifications in IP) is desirable, although not essential
What You'll Do.
Delivery of advanced IP research solutions
Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) analyses
licensing & commercialization support
technology & patent landscapes
competitive intelligence
Ensuring operational excellence and innovation
Optimizing service delivery
Enhancing the firm’s offerings
Acting as a strategic partner to client teams
Fostering long-term relationships with global teams and clients
Identifying new business opportunities
Contributing to demonstrable revenue growth
Delivering exceptional client service
Prioritizing customer experience
Proactively managing relationships
high-quality execution of advice and services
Achieving Exceptional Advisor competencies
Aligning client work with appropriate expertise
Fostering a global 'one team' mindset
Collaborating across S&W and ClearViewIP teams
Partnering with stakeholders
Supporting global client needs
Building and enhancing ClearViewIP’s reputation
Strengthening relationships with existing and prospective clients
Driving business growth
Promoting cross-selling opportunities
Embedding an AI-first mindset
Leveraging AI and RPA extensively
Ensuring full compliance with internal procedures
and operating standards
Maintaining technical competence
Adhering to regulatory and business line requirements
Managing risk effectively
Reporting complaints and potential PI issues
Monitoring and managing key financial metrics (chargeable hours
Ensuring timely billing
Ensuring accurate and prompt time recording
Maintaining financial control and compliance
Reporting WIP and bad debt risks
Adhering to Delegated Authority Limits and relevant debtor/WIP policies
Demonstrating leadership
Managing day-to-day responsibilities for direct reports
Driving people development
Supporting continuous growth in technical
and leadership capabilities
Maximizing team performance
Coaching and developing direct reports
Ensuring alignment with individual potential
and client delivery expectations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborating across S&W and ClearViewIP teams; Partnering with stakeholders; Supporting global client needs; Working as part of a global team; Working with global research and operations teams; Managing day-to-day responsibilities for direct reports; Coaching and developing direct reports
Communication Scope
Excellent English both speaking & written
Process & Methodology
Managing high-value client relationships, Managing key financial metrics, Managing risk effectively
Full Job Description
At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations. Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary. S&W acquired ClearViewIP in September 2025 to complement the existing advisory services that S&W currently offers its clients including corporate finance, valuations, transaction services and forensic services, along with business tax, audit, consulting and business outsourcing services. The ClearViewIP team comprises experienced IP professionals, with decades of experience in managing, protecting and commercialising innovation and ensuring best practice IP approaches are deployed to help clients win in the market. In a world that is constantly evolving we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. At S&W our mission is to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary. As the UK’s top 10 fastest growing accountancy firm, we’ve been there, as a trusted partner, helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations. Since 1881, we’ve been a trusted partner, building a legacy on expertise, simplicity, and an unrelenting commitment to client success. Our specialists provide an extensive range of services from tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, to corporate finance and restructuring, helping businesses and individuals both in the UK and internationally meet challenges and seize opportunities. We are a brand
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