Commercial IP Principal Associate - Life Sciences

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Principal Associate to join its Life Sciences team in Oxford. The role involves delivering top-notch legal advice in commercial law with a focus on life sciences clients. Candidates should be UK-qualified solicitors with at least 5 years of PQE and significant experience in the sector. The firm offers a supportive environment, flexible working options, and a pathway for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working

Strong development pathway

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in commercial law.
• Proven experience advising life sciences clients.
• Strong understanding of IP and regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality commercial legal advice across the life sciences sector.
• Advise on IP licensing, clinical trials, and regulatory matters.
• Engage in due diligence for corporate transactions.

Skills

Commercial law

IP licensing

Regulatory matters

Collaboration agreements

Data protection

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Job description

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Client:

Albion Rye Associates

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oxford district, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Location: Oxford (Hybrid working available)

Recruiter: Albion Rye Associates

Albion Rye Associates is proud to partner with a nationally recognised law firm to support the strategic growth of its Life Sciences team through the hire of a Principal Associate in Oxford.

This firm houses one of the UK’s largest and most respected Life Sciences practices, advising a dynamic client base — from biotech start-ups and universities to global pharma, medtech, and research institutions.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality commercial legal advice across the life sciences sector. Working closely with the Head of Life Sciences and a wider IP/IT team, you'll advise on:

• IP licensing and collaboration agreements
• Clinical trial and research arrangements
• Supply, manufacturing, and promotional contracts
• Data protection and regulatory matters
• Due diligence in corporate and commercial transactions
• Strategic IP protection and commercialisation

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your practice within a market-leading, supportive team known for its sector depth and client-driven approach.

What We’re Looking For

• A UK-qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE in commercial law
• Proven experience advising life sciences clients
• Strong understanding of the commercial, IP, and regulatory landscape in the sector
• A collaborative, curious, and commercially minded outlook
• Ideally, experience gained in a leading City or national firm, or in-house

Why Join?

• Work with tier-ranked lawyers on cutting-edge matters in biotech, medtech, diagnostics, and beyond
• Join a friendly, collaborative team with real sector focus
• Strong development pathway and potential for future leadership
• Flexible working and a culture that promotes balance, inclusion, and innovation