Position:Senior Legal Counsel IP & Commercial
Location: Cambridge (hybrid working)
Salary Guide: Up to £100,000 per annum, plus bonus and benefits
Role Type: Permanent
Our client, based in Cambridge, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel proficient in managing intellectual property (IP) matters alongside general commercial agreements, encompassing a variety of technology and IT contracts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, which will include technology and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) contracts.
- Provide expert legal advice on intellectual property (IP) matters, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify legal risks and opportunities in business initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with data protection laws and regulations, including but not limited to GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), in all legal operations and contractual agreements.
Ideal Candidate Requirements:
- Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 4 years of PQE experience.
- Extensive experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, ideally with exposure f Technology/IT contracts.
- A good background and expertise in intellectual property.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary up to £100,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus bonus
- Flexible, hybrid working model.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
For further information please contact Chris Ewles on or at chris.ewles @lhh.com
LHH Recruitment Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. LHH Recruitment Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
To note, the PQE indicated in this advertisement is intended as a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.