Associate

Associate — Life Sciences & Technology, London

  • LocationLondon, United Kingdom
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience3–5 PQE
  • PracticeTechnology, Healthcare

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Join a busy life sciences and digital health practice embedded in the London innovation ecosystem. The team advises start-ups, research organisations, funders and multinational clients on transactional, regulatory, IP strategy and commercial matters across the life sciences sector.

This role will support non-contentious work across licensing, partnering, research collaborations, clinical trial and other commercialisation agreements, working closely with funding and IP teams. The team values commercial, technology-focused advice and includes lawyers with scientific backgrounds (beneficial but not required).

  • Qualified solicitor with approximately 3–5 years PQE in life sciences, technology or related commercial practice.
  • Experience negotiating commercial, licensing, partnering or research agreements for domestic and international clients; exposure to clinical trial, research collaboration or academia partnering agreements preferred.
  • Strong commercial awareness, ability to absorb complex scientific/technical information and translate into pragmatic advice.
  • Excellent drafting, interpersonal and organisational skills; able to manage workloads independently and work well in teams. Demonstrable interest in business development and sector-focused client work.

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