Senior Legal Counsel, IP Litigation

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel in Dispute Resolution to safeguard intellectual property rights. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop global IP litigation strategies while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in international IP litigation and a strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry. Join a dynamic environment that values integrity and innovation, where your contributions will significantly impact strategic directions. If you are passionate about legal practices and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Programs

Fitness Centers

Equity Awards

Annual Bonuses

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in international IP litigation required.
• Admission to practice law in England & Wales, Ireland, or Germany needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage global IP litigation strategies.
• Draft and review legal documents for litigation processes.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Oral Communication

Writing Skills

Relationship Building

Negotiation Skills

Education

Law Degree (e.g., LLM)

PhD or Similar Advanced Degree

Job description

At Regeneron, we are committed to transforming lives through innovative biotechnology solutions. As a Senior Legal Counsel Dispute Resolution, IP Litigation Attorney, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our intellectual property rights and navigating complex legal landscapes. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence our strategic direction while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment. You can be based at our Uxbridge / Dublin / Munich office locations.

A Typical Day:

• Develop and manage global IP litigation strategies to advance our commercial objectives.
• Advocate our position in international IP litigation and administrative actions.
• Oversee and evaluate the advice of outside counsel, managing litigation budgets and costs.
• Engage with company employees to gather necessary information for legal proceedings.
• Build strong relationships with key business partners and lead negotiations.
• Draft and review legal documents, including emails, memos, and settlement agreements.
• Proactively manage ongoing projects to enhance resolution efficiency.

This Role May Be For You If:

• You enjoy developing cross-functional and cultural relationships.
• You have a keen interest in learning new technologies and legal practices.
• You thrive in environments where you can independently manage high-value caseloads.
• You excel in communicating complex legal issues clearly to non-attorneys.
• You are passionate about contributing to a company that values integrity and innovation.

To Be Considered: Candidates must possess excellent analytical, oral communication, and writing skills, with 8+ years of proven experience in international IP litigation. A business understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and the ability to develop cross-functional relationships are essential. Admission to practice law in England & Wales, Ireland, or Germany or equivalent and/or full qualification as European Patent Attorney are required.

A scientific degree with a preference for advanced degrees (PhD or similar) is strongly preferred. Other preferred additional qualifications include experience in US or multinational pharmaceutical companies, fluency in additional languages, research experience in a laboratory (academic or commercial), experience coordinating cross-border litigation matters, experience with international enforcement, revocation and opposition proceedings (e.g. EPO or the UPC), familiarity with inter partes and post-grant reviews and reexaminations, registration with the USPTO, U.S. Bar admission or US Law Degree (e.g., LLM), and additional language skills such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, Italian, Spanish and/or French.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which often include (depending on location) health and wellness programs, fitness centers, equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off for eligible employees at all levels!

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.