Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial & Ip

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.