Commercial, Technology and Media Lawyer

The Firm

A major UK and international law firm

A Commercial Technology & Media Associate 4pqe+ is sought for the firm's Bristol office.

The team advises on a broad range of commercial matters across a number of technology sectors.

Clients range from large blue chips to smaller commercial entities working with cutting edge technologies.

On the IP side you will be advising a wide range of clients on commercial agreements relating to the development, protection and exploitation of IP.

Clients include:

• leading universities and research institutions across the UK
• entrepreneurial businesses on high profile projects involving IP, complex licensing and technology transfer agreements.
• life sciences sector, including advising on pharmaceutical products, medical devices, personalised/stratified medicine projects and eHealth/digital health technologies.
• innovative companies working in sectors such as food and drink, consumer products, media, energy, and oil & gas.

On the IT and Telecoms side, the work will involve significant projects and high value transactions such as outsourcing, system development and software contracts for blue chip clients.

You will work closely with colleagues across the UK and internationally so there will be opportunities to get involved in more international projects if that is of interest.

• Drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts such as collaboration, licensing, supply and distribution agreements;
• Involvement in a broad range of commercial, IP, IT and data protection advice;
• Providing efficient professional support for partners and team members;
• Developing professional relationships with clients;
• Supporting the wider group in developing business; and
• Involvement in marketing events.

A lawyer with knowledge of IP, IT, technology, gaming and data protection issues in addition to having developed strong general commercial expertise

4pqe + gained in a City, major regional or leading international firm or industry in-house company,

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.