Senior/Principal Associate - Life Sciences

Mills & Reeve; Oxford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm seeks a Senior Commercial Solicitor in Oxford to manage a broad spectrum of work for life sciences clients. The ideal candidate must possess over 5 years of experience, strong commercial law skills, and a background in life sciences. Key responsibilities include handling IP transactions, regulatory issues, and contract management. This role promises a competitive salary and various benefits while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Wide range of benefits

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years post qualification experience from a large regional or City firm, or in-house.
• Good technical skills in commercial law.
• Proven experience working with life sciences businesses.

Responsibilities

• Handle IP licensing and partnering transactions.
• Manage clinical trial arrangements.
• Facilitate research collaborations.
• Oversee promotional arrangements.
• Draft other commercial contracts like supply and manufacturing transactions.
• Provide IP advisory and protection.
• Address regulatory issues in life sciences.
• Ensure compliance with data protection laws.
• Conduct due diligence for corporate and commercial transactions.

Skills

Technical skills in commercial law

Experience with life sciences businesses

Enthusiastic and commercially-minded

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a senior commercial solicitor to be based in Oxford, to undertake a wide range of work for our life sciences clients and other technology-based clients. Our life sciences team is one of the largest specialist sector practices in the UK and advises businesses ranging from start‑ups and fast growing developing businesses to large multinationals (e.g. global pharma and medtech organisations), as well as universities, research institutes, medical research charities and government organisations. We advise life sciences businesses across the full sector spectrum, including in relation to biotech, biopharma and vaccines, medical devices and diagnostics, tech bio and agbiotech.

Key Responsibilities

• IP licensing and partnering transactions
• clinical trial arrangements
• research collaborations
• promotional arrangements
• other commercial contracts (including supply and manufacturing transactions)
• IP advisory and protection
• regulatory issues in life sciences
• data protection
• due diligence for corporate and broader commercial transactions relating to life sciences.

Candidate Requirements

You will have 5+ years post qualification experience gained in a large regional or City firm, or in-house. You will have good technical skills in commercial law and proven experience with life sciences businesses. You will be an enthusiastic and commercially‑minded lawyer prepared to turn your hand to a wide range of work.

About Mills & Reeve

Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge and learning, and receive consistent experiences with no surprises. We tell them what they need to know when they need to know it.

We build personal relationships, with advice individually tailored to individual need. And if clients need things we don't offer, we draw on our network to give recommendations. Our 1,250 plus people and over 750 lawyers share one vision - achieving more for clients. By joining Mills & Reeve, you'll have the chance to build your skills and experience within a firm that's not only ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, but also one that truly values their people. Our mantra is "Achieve more. Together.", which we feel embodies our purpose and is more than just a catchphrase! We're also ranked in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, and were recently awarded Platinum Investors in People. And finally Everyone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person to thrive. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm. We encourage everyone to ask if they feel they need any workplace adjustments, and will do our best to support with these.

Benefits

As you'd expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. Click here to find out more about our core benefit offering.