Senior Commercial/IP Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing business in the UK seeks a commercial lawyer with IP experience for a 12-month contract. This role involves negotiating contracts and providing legal support on copyright matters in a collaborative and collegiate environment.

Qualifications

• Senior commercial/IP or media lawyer with experience.
• Commercial contracts experience is essential, IP experience is advantageous.
• Enjoys a collegiate and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on commercial contracts and IP rights.
• Negotiate media and digital content agreements.
• Handle contractual disputes and copyright infringement matters.

Skills

Commercial contracts

IP rights

Negotiation

Licensing

Job description

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Unique opportunity to work in the sought-after publishing sector and be part of a collegiate team with a truly lovely organisation!

This highly respected publishing business is a leader in its field. The business has an excellent reputation and is able to partner with world-class authors and industry experts to produce top publications and digital content for professionals.

The Opportunity

The business now has a need for a commercial lawyer, ideally with IP (copyright) experience, to join for 12 months. The role will provide key legal support on commercial contracts, IP rights, licensing, and copyright. You will negotiate media and digital content agreements, as well as key commercial contracts with partners, authors, and editors. You will also handle contractual disputes and copyright infringement matters as they arise.

About You

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior commercial/IP or media lawyer to join a highly respected listed company for 12 months. While commercial contracts experience is essential, IP experience, particularly in contentious and non-contentious copyright matters, would be advantageous.

The position suits an individual who enjoys a collegiate and collaborative environment, with intellectual rigour and a clear purpose.