Senior Counsel for Intellectual Property and Licensing

2 days ago


Cannock Wood, United Kingdom Lifelancer Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Counsel to join our team, responsible for drafting and negotiating a full range of IP and IT related contracts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in intellectual property law, contract negotiation, and software licensing.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who share your passion for delivering innovative solutions in the life sciences industry.

About the Role

As a Senior Counsel, you will be responsible for:

  • Drafting and negotiating IP and IT related contracts, including software licenses and collaboration agreements;
  • Partnering with business and licensing teams to negotiate and draft IP, 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 to prepare, opine on, and optimize commercial and sourcing agreements, including software and IP aspects;
  • Applying legal and business judgment to proposed deals, relationships, and other issues requiring legal attention;
  • Developing legal processes and templates for new business and commercial models, including through the use of artificial intelligence (AI);
  • Advising on open source software (OSS) issues and ensuring software and EULAs comply with OSS policy.
Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A qualified Solicitor specialising in IP or JD (or equivalent) with active bar membership (or equivalent) specialising in IP;
  • 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, and the use of AI;
  • 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.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of £80,000 - £110,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits and opportunities for professional growth and development. This role is eligible for remote work arrangements in the UK. At Lifelancer, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace that fosters innovation and excellence. If you're passionate about intellectual property law and software licensing, and have a strong track record of success, we'd love to hear from you.



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