Job Description
Life Sciences Solicitor / 5 – 10+ PQE / Oxfordshire / £90-100K + DOE – A rare opportunity to join a leading UK life sciences practice, advising innovative businesses from start-ups to global pharma organisations, within a collaborative and highly ranked team – To apply please call Gemma on 020 7183 8586.
JOB TITLE: Life Sciences Solicitor
PQE REQUIRED: 5+
LOCATION: Oxfordshire
SALARY: £90-100K DOE
THE ROLE:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Solicitor to join a top-ranked life sciences team based in Oxfordshire. This specialist practice advises a broad spectrum of life sciences and technology-based clients, including biotech, biopharma, vaccines, medical devices, diagnostics, agbiotech and tech bio businesses, as well as universities, research institutes, charities and government bodies.
You will undertake a wide range of commercial work including IP licensing and partnering transactions, clinical trial arrangements, research collaborations, supply and manufacturing agreements, regulatory matters, data protection issues and due diligence for corporate transactions. Working closely with senior members of a large and highly regarded commercial IP and IT team, you will play a key role in delivering strategic advice to innovative and high-growth clients operating at the forefront of scientific and technological development.
THE CANDIDATE:
The successful candidate will have at least five years’ post-qualification experience gained within a strong regional, City or in-house environment. You will demonstrate solid technical expertise in commercial law and have proven experience advising life sciences or technology-based businesses. Commercial awareness, enthusiasm for the sector and the flexibility to work across a varied caseload are essential. This role would suit a proactive and ambitious lawyer seeking to deepen their sector expertise within a leading specialist team.
THE FIRM:
This is an award-winning, Top 50 UK law firm with a strong national presence and an outstanding reputation across multiple practice areas. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to career development and strong sector focus. You will be joining one of the largest life sciences teams in the UK, consistently ranked in the legal directories and recognised for its depth of expertise and client service.
PACKAGE:
The firm offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, together with flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Ongoing professional development and a supportive, inclusive working environment form a core part of the firm’s culture.
HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Gemma at eNL on 020 7183 8586 or email gemma.jones@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.
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