Senior Counsel

1 day ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Lifelancer Full time
Senior Counsel - IP and Licensing Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to join our team in Manchester, UK. This is a full-time position that offers a competitive salary of £85,000 - £110,000 per annum.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a range of IP and IT related contracts, partner with business and licensing teams to negotiate and draft IP, software and technology licenses, and collaborate with commercial, technology and sourcing teams to prepare and optimize commercial and sourcing agreements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Draft and negotiate IP and IT related contracts
  • Partner with business and licensing teams to negotiate and draft IP, software and technology licenses
  • Collaborate with commercial, technology and sourcing teams to prepare and optimize commercial and sourcing agreements
  • Apply legal and business judgment to proposed deals, relationships and other issues requiring legal attention
  • Develop legal processes and templates for new business and commercial models

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

  • A Qualified Solicitor specialising in IP or JD (or equivalent) with active bar membership (or equivalent)
  • 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
  • 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

Benefits

As a Senior Counsel at Lifelancer, you can expect:

  • A competitive salary of £85,000 - £110,000 per annum
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment
  • The opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced lawyer looking for a new challenge, please apply through the Lifelancer platform.


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