Commercial Litigation Associate (Life Sciences)

Chadwick Nott; City Of London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is assisting a Global City law firm in London to recruit a Commercial Litigation Associate with a life sciences focus. You will handle disputes spanning R&D, supply chain, licensing, quality and confidentiality, with opportunities in high court and arbitration.

Candidates should have 5–10 PQE in commercial disputes, with substantial life sciences exposure. The firm offers a collaborative culture and excellent work–life balance in the City.

Qualifications

• 5–10 PQE with England & Wales recognition
• Experience in commercial disputes with a life sciences focus (at least 50% of time)

Responsibilities

• Handle high-value commercial litigation within the life sciences sector
• R&D, licensing, and trade secrets matters, plus high court litigation and arbitration

Skills

Commercial disputes

Life sciences focus

Job description

Job Title: Commercial Litigation Associate ( Life Sciences) - Global City law firm

Salary: £110,000-£125,000

PQE Level: 5-10 PQE

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-Time

Firm: Our longstanding client, a highly regarded mid-sized City law firm is known as one of the friendliest and most enjoyable firms to work for in the London market.

Role: Joining a highly ranked commercial disputes team you will have a strong focus on matters relating to the life sciences sectors with work including:

• R&D
• Supply chain disruption
• Pricing
• Quality
• Compliance
• Licensing including patents
• Confidentiality/trade secrets
• High court appeals and litigation
• Arbitration
• Mediation

Key attractions:

• Breadth and quality of work within the life sciences space
• Collaborative and supportive culture
• Non-political with a lack of sharp elbows
• Excellent work/life balance- one of the lowest targets in the City

Successful candidate:

• 5-10 PQE, England & Wales
• Commercial disputes experience with a strong focus on the life sciences sector ( at least 50% of your time)

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*