Senior IP & Licensing Counsel (Remote/Hybrid, 12mo)

EQUANS; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional institution is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel specializing in IP and Licensing. This remote/hybrid role involves drafting, negotiating, and managing a variety of commercial contracts and IP assets. With a minimum of 3 years’ experience required, the ideal candidate will have strong contract management skills and a degree-level legal qualification. This position offers the flexibility of remote work but necessitates occasional site visits in Lincoln, UK and is a 12-month maternity cover.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a commercial/legal role.
• Strong experience in contract management and negotiation.
• Skilled in drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial documents.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, draft, negotiate, and implement commercial and legal documents.
• Engage and manage external legal advisors.
• Oversee patents and trademarks, manage IP assignments.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Familiarity with ERP systems

Drafting commercial documents

Business judgement

Education

Degree-level business or legal qualification

Tools

Epicor

Job description

A leading global professional institution is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel specializing in IP and Licensing. This remote/hybrid role involves drafting, negotiating, and managing a variety of commercial contracts and IP assets. With a minimum of 3 years’ experience required, the ideal candidate will have strong contract management skills and a degree-level legal qualification. This position offers the flexibility of remote work but necessitates occasional site visits in Lincoln, UK and is a 12-month maternity cover.