Associate - IP / IT (Life Sciences)

Errington Legal; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-ranked international law firm seeks an Associate in IP/IT focused on life sciences. This role, based in Cambridge with hybrid working, involves client engagement, drafting agreements, and providing comprehensive legal advice. With excellent training opportunities and a collegiate environment, it's ideal for a candidate with 3+ years PQE and a passion for life sciences.

Benefits

Life Cover

Critical Illness

Permanent Health Insurance

25 days holiday increasing over time

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave

Agile working

Optional benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in IP and commercial work required.
• Desirable interest in Life Sciences.
• Proven client-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements for clients.
• Provide IP and regulatory advice locally and internationally.
• Engage in business development activities.

Skills

Intellectual Property

Commercial Law

Client Engagement

Business Development

Education

Graduate Degree in Law

Job description

Do you want to be part of a growing team working with clients at the cutting edge of scientific research?

Associate – IP / IT (Life Sciences) – Cambridge with hybrid working

Client

A top ranked and award-winning international law firm

Role

1. Based in the Cambridge office and involves working with clients in various sectors, with a focus on life sciences and publishing sectors.
2. Provide business-oriented advice, acting for SMEs, larger PLCs, multinational enterprises, start-ups, research institutes, charities, and spin-outs.
3. Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, and provide a full range of IP, commercial, and regulatory advice to clients locally, nationally, and internationally, including in the US.
4. Engage in business development activities.
5. Excellent training and career development opportunities within a collegiate environment.

You

1. 3+ years PQE.
2. The team sometimes acts as an external resource for overflow of in-house work. In-house experience can be helpful but is not a requirement.
3. Will thrive on close client contact and will relish exposure to quality clients from the start.
4. Excellent academics combined with proven experience in intellectual property and commercial work are required, and an interest in Life Sciences is desirable.

Benefits Include:

• Life Cover
• Critical Illness
• Permanent Health Insurance
• 25 days holiday increasing over time
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
• Agile working
• Optional benefits

For further information and a confidential discussion, please contact [e-mail]

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