Senior Counsel

17 hours ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Lifelancer Full time

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to join our team in Manchester, UK.

About the Role

This is a dynamic opportunity for a seasoned lawyer with expertise in intellectual property and licensing agreements. As a Senior Counsel, you will be responsible for drafting and negotiating IP and IT-related contracts, collaborating with business and licensing teams to negotiate and draft IP licenses, and developing legal processes and templates for new business models.

About You

We are looking for a qualified solicitor with active bar membership, specializing in IP or JD (or equivalent), who has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating IP licenses. You should have solid knowledge of intellectual property law and contract law, as well as experience handling software legal matters, including software licenses, open source software, EULAs, evaluation, SaaS, and development agreements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft and negotiate IP and IT-related contracts
  • Collaborate with business and licensing teams to negotiate and draft IP licenses
  • Develop legal processes and templates for new business models
  • Advise on open source software issues and ensure software and EULAs comply with OSS policy

Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary range of £90,000 - £120,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits such as health insurance, retirement plan, and generous paid time off.

About Our Company

Lifelancer is a talent-hiring platform connecting talent with opportunities in Life Sciences, Pharma, and IT domains. We value diversity and inclusivity and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued.


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