Senior Counsel

1 day ago


Amersham, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Taylor Root Full time

**Job Summary:** We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our Biotech team. As a key member of our legal department, you will be responsible for drafting and negotiating IP and IT-related contracts, and supporting our business and licensing teams in negotiating and drafting intellectual property, software, and technology licenses.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a cutting-edge Biotech company, where you will have the chance to make a real impact on our business strategy. You will be working closely with our Chief IP Counsel, reporting directly to them, and will be responsible for managing a range of tasks, including drafting and negotiating contracts, partnering with business teams, and advising on IP risks.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:

  • Drafting and negotiating IP and IT-related contracts.
  • Partnering with business and licensing teams to negotiate and draft intellectual property, software, and technology licenses.
  • Negotiating and drafting collaboration and partnership agreements with a strong awareness of IP risks.
  • Collaborating with commercial, technology, and sourcing teams on commercial and sourcing agreements, including software and IP.
  • Applying legal and business judgment to proposed deals, relationships, and other issues requiring legal attention.
  • Supporting technology and licensing teams to generate revenue through IP monetization.
  • Developing legal processes and templates for new business and commercial models (including through the use of artificial intelligence).
  • Advising on open-source software (OSS) issues and ensuring software and EULAs comply with OSS policy.
  • Providing legal training to product, research, and software teams to help identify and navigate risks that may arise during the course of doing business.
  • Supporting the negotiation and drafting of IP dispute settlement agreements.

Requirements:

  • Qualified Solicitor specialising in IP.
  • Preferably (but not essential) qualification as a Patent Attorney.
  • Extensive experience in drafting and negotiating IP licenses.
  • Solid knowledge of intellectual property (including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets) and contract law.
  • Experience in handling software legal matters, including software licenses, open-source software, EULAs, evaluation, SaaS, and development agreements.
  • Experience in negotiating and drafting IP settlement agreements.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong project management and prioritization skills, ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Significant experience working in a corporate legal department or large law firm.
  • Experience of working within the life sciences/biotechnology space would be preferred.
  • Ability to travel to global sites in Europe, US, China, and Asia when required.

Salary: £120,000 - £180,000 per annum, depending on experience.

About Us:

Taylor Root is a leading recruitment agency providing specialist services to the legal profession. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality candidates who meet our clients' exacting standards. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation as one of the most respected agencies in the industry.


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