Life Sciences Lawyer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Oxfordshire seeks a Life Sciences Lawyer with 8+ years PQE to join a respected legal team advising a diverse client portfolio, including start-ups and established businesses in the life sciences sector.

The role focuses on IP licensing, regulatory matters, clinical trials, and commercial agreements, offering a competitive £95,000–£110,000 salary, excellent career progression, and a collaborative, professional environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ PQE with a strong background in commercial law across life sciences clients.
• Experience with life sciences sector clients including biotech, pharma, universities or public bodies is preferred.
• Strong technical and commercial judgement with ability to manage complex IP and contractual matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise on IP licensing and partnering arrangements.
• Counsel on clinical trials and research collaborations.
• Negotiate and draft commercial agreements and regulatory matters.
• Provide data protection and IP advisory services and conduct transactional due diligence.

Skills

Commercial law

Regulatory issues

Data protection

Due diligence

Job description

This full-time position as a Life Sciences Lawyer in Oxfordshire offers a salary between £95,000 and £110,000 annually, depending on experience. The successful candidate will join a respected legal team, advising a diverse client portfolio that includes innovative start-ups and established businesses. Applicants must be Solicitors with at least eight years’ post-qualification experience and a strong commercial law background, gained either in private practice or in-house. Key responsibilities involve providing strategic advice to clients operating within the life sciences sector. This role demands excellent technical skills and the ability to manage complex commercial matters, contributing to professional growth within a supportive atmosphere. Life Sciences Lawyer, 8+ Years PQE, Oxfordshire, £95,000+ (DOE) – With a strong focus on high-quality work, professional development, and a genuinely collaborative working environment, this role presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced Commercial Lawyer specialising in Life Sciences to take the next step in their career.

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• We are keen to hear from Solicitors with 8+ years’ PQE who have a strong background in commercial law, whether gained in private practice or an in-house environment, and who can demonstrate experience working with clients across the Life Sciences sector.
• As part of a highly respected Life Sciences team, you will work closely with an impressive and diverse client portfolio, advising innovative start-ups, fast-growing businesses, and leading global pharmaceutical and medtech companies.
• You will advise a diverse range of clients across the Life Sciences sector, including biotech and biopharma companies, vaccine and medical device businesses, diagnostics and tech-bio organisations, agricultural biotech firms, as well as universities, research institutions, charities and public sector bodies.
• You will be responsible for advising on a broad range of matters, including IP licensing and partnering arrangements, clinical trials, research collaborations, commercial agreements, regulatory issues, data protection, IP-related advisory work and transactional due diligence.
• You will bring strong technical expertise and commercial judgement, with the adaptability to manage and advise on a diverse range of complex commercial and IP matters.
• In return, you can expect a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, alongside flexible working arrangements, clear opportunities for progression, and the chance to join an award-winning, market-leading Life Sciences practice.

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