Cytiva
SENIOR COUNSEL - IP, LICENSING & SOFTWARE
Cytiva, New London, Indiana, United States,
Be part of something altogether life-changing!
Working at Cytiva in the Life Sciences industry means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.
This position can be remote in the UK or based out of our site in Amersham Place, UK.
What You’ll Do
Reporting to the Chief IP Counsel, the position will have responsibility for the following tasks:
Draft and negotiate a full range of IP and IT related contracts
Partner with business and licensing teams to negotiate and draft IP, software and technology licenses and support technology and licensing teams to generate revenue through IP monetization
Negotiate and draft collaboration and partnership agreements with a strong awareness of IP risks
Collaborate with commercial, technology and sourcing teams to prepare, opine on, and optimize commercial and sourcing agreements, including software and IP aspects relating thereto.
Apply legal and business judgment to proposed deals, relationships and other issues requiring legal attention
Develop legal processes and templates for new business and commercial models (including through the use of artificial intelligence (AI)) and provide legal training to product, research and software teams to help identify and navigate risks that may arise during the course of doing business
Advise on open source software (OSS) issues and ensuring software and EULAs comply with OSS policy
Who You Are
Qualified Solicitor specialising in IP or JD (or equivalent) with active bar membership (or equivalent) specialising in IP
Extensive experience in drafting and negotiating IP licenses
Solid knowledge of intellectual property (including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets) and contract law
Experience in handling software legal matters, including software licenses, open source software, EULAs, evaluation, SaaS and development agreements, and the use of AI
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Strong project management and prioritization skills, ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Significant experience working in a corporate legal department or large law firm
It would be a plus if you also:
Are qualified as a European Patent Attorney or admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Possess previous experience working within the life sciences or biotechnology sectors
At Cytiva we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cytiva can provide.
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Working at Cytiva in the Life Sciences industry means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.
This position can be remote in the UK or based out of our site in Amersham Place, UK.
What You’ll Do
Reporting to the Chief IP Counsel, the position will have responsibility for the following tasks:
Draft and negotiate a full range of IP and IT related contracts
Partner with business and licensing teams to negotiate and draft IP, software and technology licenses and support technology and licensing teams to generate revenue through IP monetization
Negotiate and draft collaboration and partnership agreements with a strong awareness of IP risks
Collaborate with commercial, technology and sourcing teams to prepare, opine on, and optimize commercial and sourcing agreements, including software and IP aspects relating thereto.
Apply legal and business judgment to proposed deals, relationships and other issues requiring legal attention
Develop legal processes and templates for new business and commercial models (including through the use of artificial intelligence (AI)) and provide legal training to product, research and software teams to help identify and navigate risks that may arise during the course of doing business
Advise on open source software (OSS) issues and ensuring software and EULAs comply with OSS policy
Who You Are
Qualified Solicitor specialising in IP or JD (or equivalent) with active bar membership (or equivalent) specialising in IP
Extensive experience in drafting and negotiating IP licenses
Solid knowledge of intellectual property (including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets) and contract law
Experience in handling software legal matters, including software licenses, open source software, EULAs, evaluation, SaaS and development agreements, and the use of AI
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Strong project management and prioritization skills, ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Significant experience working in a corporate legal department or large law firm
It would be a plus if you also:
Are qualified as a European Patent Attorney or admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Possess previous experience working within the life sciences or biotechnology sectors
At Cytiva we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cytiva can provide.
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