Commercial Litigation Associate (Life Sciences)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent work-life balance

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate with a life sciences focus for a prestigious City firm in London. You will handle R&D, supply chain disruption, licensing, patents, confidentiality and high court matters within a collaborative, supportive culture.

The role offers excellent work/life balance, 5–10 PQE, and permanent, full-time employment with a salary in the £110,000–£125,000 range. England & Wales-qualified lawyers with 50%+ focus on life sciences will fit well.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• R&D projects
• Address supply chain disruption
• Handle pricing issues
• Ensure product quality
• Oversee compliance matters
• Licensing including patents
• Confidentiality/trade secrets management
• High court appeals and litigation
• Arbitration proceedings
• Mediation matters

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.*