Ploughshare Innovations Limited converts technology research crafted by government organisations into civilian applications. We evaluate a wide variety of technologies and therefore need upbeat, versatile and passionate people to enable this process to run smoothly. Ploughshare provides commercialisation advice and expertise, enabling the UK to harness IP for the nation by working with our colleagues in industry, academia, and government departments.
We are now looking for a Senior Paralegal to work within the Commercialisation Team to lead the review of legal documentation used by the Company with its clients. as well as draft new Agreements and other Company documents and support the Commercialisation Team with drafting outgoing commercial agreements. Reporting to the Senior Commercialisation Manager overseeing the Legal Agreements Project, the successful candidate will be a qualified paralegal and will have extensive knowledge and experience in intellectual property and licensing. The likelihood is that they will be from a commercial background, most probably in technology transfer. Strong communication skills – both written (including the drafting of legal documents) and oral – are a must as is the ability to build positive relationships with internal stakeholders and Ploughshare’s external partners. This is a home working contract; some occasional travel to London or Salisbury may be required from time to time. Applicants will need to apply for and possess appropriate security clearance as part of their employment. Hold a British passport.