Associate at Bristows

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The role

Bristows is seeking an Associate with 2-4 years of PQE to join its Commercial & IP Transactions team in London. This role will focus on supporting the firm's market-leading life sciences sector transactions practice, advising clients on the development and commercialisation of innovative therapies and technologies.

What you'll do

Advise pharmaceutical, biotechnology and other life sciences clients on a broad mix of matters for the development and commercialisation of innovative therapies, diagnostics, medical devices and other healthcare technologies
Advise clients on strategically important and complex international transactions
Support clients with their regular commercial arrangements
Work on intellectual property and commercial matters for clients in other sectors
Work on R&D collaboration agreements, licensing and partnering transactions, manufacturing, supply and distribution arrangements, patent settlement agreements, and the commercial IP aspects of corporate transactions

What we're looking for

Approximately 2-4 years post-qualification experience

Relevant intellectual property, commercial and transactional experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or broader life sciences sector

Experience of advising on transactions involving patented technologies and know-how and an understanding of the role patents play in the commercialisation of life sciences products and technologies

Experience of drafting and negotiating life sciences R&D, collaboration or licensing agreements, together with or other IP-focused commercial agreements and broader commercial contracts experience

Strong drafting and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail and an ability to identify and manage complex IP and transactional issues

A practical, pro-active, commercially focused approach and the judgement to identify and prioritise the issues that matter to clients

Intellectual curiosity and confidence in engaging with scientific and technical subject matter

Clear and concise communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with legal, business, scientific and other specialist stakeholders

Strong organisational and project-management skills, including the ability to take ownership of workstreams while working collaboratively as part of a team

A relevant scientific or technical undergraduate or postgraduate qualification, or equivalent scientific or industry knowledge· nice to have

Experience of advising on cross-border or international transactions· nice to have

Experience of supporting the commercial IP aspects of corporate or joint venture transactions· nice to have

Experience of advising on patent settlement agreements and other agreements relating to patent disputes· nice to have

Experience of working in-house, including through a client secondment, ideally in a life sciences business· nice to have

A genuine interest in the life sciences industry and in developing a detailed understanding of clients’ businesses· nice to have

Candidates that are qualified to advise on agreements governed by US law· nice to have

Benefits

Hybrid working – at least 3 days per week working in the office

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