Commercial, Technology and Media Lawyer

Lipson Lloyd-Jones; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK law firm is seeking a skilled Commercial Technology & Media Associate to join their Bristol office. The successful candidate will have over 4 years of experience in IP, IT, and commercial law, advising on complex agreements and working on high value transactions. Opportunities for international projects are available, making this an exciting role for driven lawyers looking to expand their expertise.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in a relevant field.
• Experience in IP, IT, technology, gaming, and data protection.
• Experience gained in a City, major regional or leading international firm.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts including licensing and distribution agreements.
• Provide commercial, IP, IT, and data protection advice.
• Support partners and team members efficiently.

Skills

Knowledge of IP laws

Understanding of IT and Technology

Commercial expertise

Data protection knowledge

Job description

The Firm

A major UK and international law firm

The Role

A Commercial Technology & Media Associate 4pqe+ is sought for the firm's Bristol office.

The team advises on a broad range of commercial matters across a number of technology sectors.

Clients range from large blue chips to smaller commercial entities working with cutting edge technologies.

On the IP side you will be advising a wide range of clients on commercial agreements relating to the development, protection and exploitation of IP.

Clients include:

• leading universities and research institutions across the UK
• entrepreneurial businesses on high profile projects involving IP, complex licensing and technology transfer agreements.
• life sciences sector, including advising on pharmaceutical products, medical devices, personalised/stratified medicine projects and eHealth/digital health technologies.
• innovative companies working in sectors such as food and drink, consumer products, media, energy, and oil & gas.

On the IT and Telecoms side, the work will involve significant projects and high value transactions such as outsourcing, system development and software contracts for blue chip clients.

You will work closely with colleagues across the UK and internationally so there will be opportunities to get involved in more international projects if that is of interest.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts such as collaboration, licensing, supply and distribution agreements;
• Involvement in a broad range of commercial, IP, IT and data protection advice;
• Providing efficient professional support for partners and team members;
• Developing professional relationships with clients;
• Supporting the wider group in developing business; and
• Involvement in marketing events.

The Candidate

A lawyer with knowledge of IP, IT, technology, gaming and data protection issues in addition to having developed strong general commercial expertise

4pqe + gained in a City, major regional or leading international firm or industry in-house company,

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.