Senior Legal Counsel, IP Litigation

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

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!