IP & Tech Transactions Associate – London

White & Case LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

White & Case LLP in London is seeking an IP/Tech & Commercial associate with 3–5 PQE to advise on a range of IP, technology and strategic contracts allied to transactional work.

You will draft and negotiate complex technology and commercial contracts, identify IP risks on transactions and work closely with partners across London and international offices to support cross-border deals. We offer a collaborative environment and opportunities for client development and international secondments.

Qualifications

• England & Wales qualified lawyer with approximately 3-5 PQE.
• Strong experience in commercial contracts, ideally but not essentially with an emphasis on IP and/or technology matters, and exposure to M&A support work
• Excellent drafting skills
• A deep knowledge of IP and commercial contract law and how they relate to corporate transactions, strategic projects and technology contracts will be important for this role
• Positive role model for junior lawyers who is willing to share knowledge and contribute to their development

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a range of IP, IT, tech and commercial contract law issues across a variety of sectors.
• Advise clients on substantive non-contentious IP law issues.
• Draft and negotiate a variety of complex technology and other strategic commercial contracts (including distribution, reseller, manufacturing, supply, R&D, outsourcing and transitional services agreements).
• Identify IP risks on transactions, advise on them in a pragmatic, accessible way.
• Manage aspects of complex IP matters at an appropriate level, working efficiently and effectively alongside other members of the team and other specialists in London and abroad.
• Support business development activity, create and maintain strong client relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Build a strong network within White & Case in London and further afield and collaborate with colleagues in other teams, especially on transactions.
• Develop a good understanding of the Firm’s strategy and help build and develop client relationships to support the team’s growth.

Skills

Commercial contracts experience

IP & technology law knowledge

M&A support experience

Excellent drafting skills

Team collaboration

Education

England & Wales qualified lawyer

Job description

White & Case LLP in London is seeking an IP/Tech & Commercial associate with 3–5 PQE to advise on a range of IP, technology and strategic contracts allied to transactional work.

You will draft and negotiate complex technology and commercial contracts, identify IP risks on transactions and work closely with partners across London and international offices to support cross-border deals. We offer a collaborative environment and opportunities for client development and international secondments.