About Our Client Our client is a highly recognised and respected professional services firm. With a workforce in the thousands and operations worldwide, it offers a full range of services to a broad spectrum of clients. Job Description This is a fast-paced, dynamic role where the deals are varied and no day will be the same. Work closely with wider business stakeholders and external clients. Key responsibilities include: Review and negotiate technology-related contracts, including licensing agreements, SaaS contracts, and software development agreements. Provide legal guidance on data privacy and protection laws, ensuring compliance with regulations like GDPR. Advise on intellectual property matters, including patent, copyright, and trademark issues in technology transactions. Collaborate cross-functionally to assess and mitigate legal risks associated with new technology initiatives. Conduct legal research on emerging technology trends and their potential legal implications for the organisation. Draft and maintain standard contract templates and policies tailored to technology transactions. Assist in resolving disputes and negotiations related to technology contracts and intellectual property matters. Stay updated on industry-specific regulations and best practices to inform legal strategies and recommendations. Provide ad-hoc support in relation to various legal matters, leaning on your expertise in commercial technology law. The Successful Applicant The successful applicant will be an effective communicator, adept at building enduring relationships with a wide range of business stakeholders, including at Executive Board level. Key requirements are: Practising Solicitor in England and Wales with a minimum of 3 years PQE. A global mindset and solution-oriented approach. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences. Proven track record of managing multiple projects or teams effectively, prioritising tasks, and meeting deadlines. Collaborative mindset with a commitment to building consensus and fostering positive working relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Creative problem solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency. Adaptable and resilient in a fast paced, dynamic work environment, with a commitment to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. What's on Offer A competitive salary ranging between £100,000- £115,000 depending on experience. Generous holiday entitlement. A supportive and inclusive company culture. Opportunity to work with a diverse team in a global setting. Continuous professional development opportunities. We encourage all candidates who are interested in playing a key role in a global professional services firm in London to apply.
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
About Our Client Our client is a highly recognised and respected professional services firm. With a workforce in the thousands and operations worldwide, it offers a full range of services to a broad spectrum of clients. Job Description This is a fast-paced, dynamic role where the deals are varied and no day will be the same. Work closely with wider business stakeholders and external clients. Key responsibilities include: Review and negotiate technology-related contracts, including licensing agreements, SaaS contracts, and software development agreements. Provide legal guidance on data privacy and protection laws, ensuring compliance with regulations like GDPR. Advise on intellectual property matters, including patent, copyright, and trademark issues in technology transactions. Collaborate cross-functionally to assess and mitigate legal risks associated with new technology initiatives. Conduct legal research on emerging technology trends and their potential legal implications for the organisation. Draft and maintain standard contract templates and policies tailored to technology transactions. Assist in resolving disputes and negotiations related to technology contracts and intellectual property matters. Stay updated on industry-specific regulations and best practices to inform legal strategies and recommendations. Provide ad-hoc support in relation to various legal matters, leaning on your expertise in commercial technology law. The Successful Applicant The successful applicant will be an effective communicator, adept at building enduring relationships with a wide range of business stakeholders, including at Executive Board level. Key requirements are: Practising Solicitor in England and Wales with a minimum of 3 years PQE. A global mindset and solution-oriented approach. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences. Proven track record of managing multiple projects or teams effectively, prioritising tasks, and meeting deadlines. Collaborative mindset with a commitment to building consensus and fostering positive working relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Creative problem solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency. Adaptable and resilient in a fast paced, dynamic work environment, with a commitment to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. What's on Offer A competitive salary ranging between £100,000- £115,000 depending on experience. Generous holiday entitlement. A supportive and inclusive company culture. Opportunity to work with a diverse team in a global setting. Continuous professional development opportunities. We encourage all candidates who are interested in playing a key role in a global professional services firm in London to apply.
Associate - Antitrust Litigation page is loaded Associate - Antitrust Litigation Apply locations London posted on Posted 9 Days Ago job requisition id R-03135 We are currently looking for a litigator to work within our antitrust litigation team in London, which is active in cartel damages, abuse of dominance and other antitrust litigation in the UK courts and Competition Appeal Tribunal, including collective proceedings and class actions, and frequently coordinating competition litigation on a worldwide basis. Role Summary The team is widely regarded as the leading practice in the market, active in more of the major competition litigation cases than any other firm, and we have the largest dedicated antitrust litigation team in London. We act on the highest profile, and most cutting edge, antitrust litigation matters in the UK including Mastercard's defence against a £14bn class action in relation to multilateral interchange fees, and Volvo's global defence of damages litigation arising out of the EU's trucks cartel decision. The team has been described as a 'jewel in the crown' of Freshfields' global dispute resolution practice, and is at the heart of the firm's global antitrust litigation group. In addition to working on competition litigation and investigation matters, the successful candidate would have the opportunity to work with the firm's wider global investigations and class action practice. The team also undertakes EU and UK domestic public law and related regulatory litigation (including Brexit-related work), human rights cases, as well as broader commercial litigation and competition advisory work. Practice We are recognised as the market leader in competition litigation, financial disputes, global investigations and management of political, consumer and product risk. Our strong international commercial litigation capabilities have allowed us to act on the most significant cases in the market. Key Responsibilities and Deliverables Draft complex witness statements, expert reports and pleadings. Run project processes on significant cases and work towards being the lead associate. Develop litigation skills, both procedural and substantive, and work closely with leading barristers, economists and other expert witnesses. Draft letters/emails to client/other side. Run document reviews and disclosure projects. Attend mediation/settlement discussions and draft settlement agreements. Enhance financial skills, including by working in close cooperation with expert economists. Produce business development plans and work with our BD Manager to generate additional ideas. Delegate to and mentor junior associates and trainees. Participate in seminars/training to clients and other associates. Establish profile and relationships with partners and clients, and in the market. Key Requirements Qualified lawyer qualified in England & Wales or a common law jurisdiction. Strong technical and commercial abilities. Intellectually able with top class academics. A tenacious and enthusiastic approach to surpass the expectations of our clients. Able to work effectively as part of a team and supervise more junior lawyers/trainees. Highly effective communicator (both orally and in writing). Able to take on a high degree of responsibility and manage a challenging workload. Committed to providing an excellent service to our clients. Proactive involvement in business development and knowledge management. Freshfields Overview Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a major international law firm, providing business law advice of the highest quality. We want to be the law firm that clients turn to for legal advice where it most matters, wherever in the world that may be. The Firm has over 2,400 lawyers in 28 offices around the world, providing a comprehensive service to national and multinational corporations, financial institutions and governments. Our people make our firm - we are a people business and want to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all can flourish. We see diversity as a strength which creates fresh perspectives and generates new ideas. We enjoy our work and are determined to do an outstanding job. We deliver best when working in teams. Our culture is a product of the combined mindsets and behaviours of our people which is through the Being Freshfields principles, outlined below: we show respect to everyone we are there for one another we are open with each other we are positive role models We think and work globally - we don't just say we are one firm; we act like one firm right across the world. We work wherever our clients need us. This is how we define ourselves, not by reference to where we have offices. Cross-border work isn't just what we do, it is what we excel at. We understand what it really takes to work across different legal systems and commercial environments and to bridge language and cultural gaps. We aim to add value in everything we do - we are passionate about helping our clients succeed. We use our experience and creativity to help clients make judgements and achieve their goals. In everything we do, we seek to make a real difference to the communities in which we operate. Freshfields is committed to promoting equality and diversity and to developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds make important and positive contributions to our business and how we service our clients. Inclusion Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered by the firm on the basis of their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing. Freshfields is a Ban the Box employer. We ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer: we make decisions on a case by case basis and take a number of factors into account (eg the role you are applying for and the circumstances of the offence). You would have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before we make a decision. Similar Jobs (1) Associate - Patent Litigation locations London posted on Posted 19 Days Ago Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a global law firm with a long-standing track record of successfully supporting the world's leading national and multinational corporations, financial institutions, and governments on ground-breaking and business critical mandates. At Freshfields we seek to create a better future for our clients, our people and the communities in which we live and work. We value diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feel they can belong, engage and excel.
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
Associate - Antitrust Litigation page is loaded Associate - Antitrust Litigation Apply locations London posted on Posted 9 Days Ago job requisition id R-03135 We are currently looking for a litigator to work within our antitrust litigation team in London, which is active in cartel damages, abuse of dominance and other antitrust litigation in the UK courts and Competition Appeal Tribunal, including collective proceedings and class actions, and frequently coordinating competition litigation on a worldwide basis. Role Summary The team is widely regarded as the leading practice in the market, active in more of the major competition litigation cases than any other firm, and we have the largest dedicated antitrust litigation team in London. We act on the highest profile, and most cutting edge, antitrust litigation matters in the UK including Mastercard's defence against a £14bn class action in relation to multilateral interchange fees, and Volvo's global defence of damages litigation arising out of the EU's trucks cartel decision. The team has been described as a 'jewel in the crown' of Freshfields' global dispute resolution practice, and is at the heart of the firm's global antitrust litigation group. In addition to working on competition litigation and investigation matters, the successful candidate would have the opportunity to work with the firm's wider global investigations and class action practice. The team also undertakes EU and UK domestic public law and related regulatory litigation (including Brexit-related work), human rights cases, as well as broader commercial litigation and competition advisory work. Practice We are recognised as the market leader in competition litigation, financial disputes, global investigations and management of political, consumer and product risk. Our strong international commercial litigation capabilities have allowed us to act on the most significant cases in the market. Key Responsibilities and Deliverables Draft complex witness statements, expert reports and pleadings. Run project processes on significant cases and work towards being the lead associate. Develop litigation skills, both procedural and substantive, and work closely with leading barristers, economists and other expert witnesses. Draft letters/emails to client/other side. Run document reviews and disclosure projects. Attend mediation/settlement discussions and draft settlement agreements. Enhance financial skills, including by working in close cooperation with expert economists. Produce business development plans and work with our BD Manager to generate additional ideas. Delegate to and mentor junior associates and trainees. Participate in seminars/training to clients and other associates. Establish profile and relationships with partners and clients, and in the market. Key Requirements Qualified lawyer qualified in England & Wales or a common law jurisdiction. Strong technical and commercial abilities. Intellectually able with top class academics. A tenacious and enthusiastic approach to surpass the expectations of our clients. Able to work effectively as part of a team and supervise more junior lawyers/trainees. Highly effective communicator (both orally and in writing). Able to take on a high degree of responsibility and manage a challenging workload. Committed to providing an excellent service to our clients. Proactive involvement in business development and knowledge management. Freshfields Overview Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a major international law firm, providing business law advice of the highest quality. We want to be the law firm that clients turn to for legal advice where it most matters, wherever in the world that may be. The Firm has over 2,400 lawyers in 28 offices around the world, providing a comprehensive service to national and multinational corporations, financial institutions and governments. Our people make our firm - we are a people business and want to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all can flourish. We see diversity as a strength which creates fresh perspectives and generates new ideas. We enjoy our work and are determined to do an outstanding job. We deliver best when working in teams. Our culture is a product of the combined mindsets and behaviours of our people which is through the Being Freshfields principles, outlined below: we show respect to everyone we are there for one another we are open with each other we are positive role models We think and work globally - we don't just say we are one firm; we act like one firm right across the world. We work wherever our clients need us. This is how we define ourselves, not by reference to where we have offices. Cross-border work isn't just what we do, it is what we excel at. We understand what it really takes to work across different legal systems and commercial environments and to bridge language and cultural gaps. We aim to add value in everything we do - we are passionate about helping our clients succeed. We use our experience and creativity to help clients make judgements and achieve their goals. In everything we do, we seek to make a real difference to the communities in which we operate. Freshfields is committed to promoting equality and diversity and to developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds make important and positive contributions to our business and how we service our clients. Inclusion Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered by the firm on the basis of their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing. Freshfields is a Ban the Box employer. We ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer: we make decisions on a case by case basis and take a number of factors into account (eg the role you are applying for and the circumstances of the offence). You would have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before we make a decision. Similar Jobs (1) Associate - Patent Litigation locations London posted on Posted 19 Days Ago Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a global law firm with a long-standing track record of successfully supporting the world's leading national and multinational corporations, financial institutions, and governments on ground-breaking and business critical mandates. At Freshfields we seek to create a better future for our clients, our people and the communities in which we live and work. We value diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feel they can belong, engage and excel.
Our client is a leading law firm. Their Intellectual Property team is consistently rated as one of the leading practices in its field, with a team of Lawyers based in London, across Europe and in Asia Pacific helping the world's foremost companies use intellectual property to protect their investment, to secure and maintain competitive advantage, and to obtain commercial outcomes. Their London Intellectual Property disputes practice sits within the firm's market leading disputes practice. They are currently working on several significant patent disputes, spanning life sciences and tech in particular. The team's track record of acting on the most valuable, complex and important IP disputes for a range of innovative clients is exceptional. They are entrusted by their clients to act on some of the most complex, high profile, and business critical disputes and transactions in the market. This impressive team is now looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to join the team, and advise and assist clients on patent disputes. To be successful in your application you will have: Qualified as a Solicitor, and probably gained between 1 and 4 years' experience of patent litigation. Ideally, in addition to having a genuine interest in innovation and technology, have a hard science academic background. Excellent academics. Strong legal skills, including drafting, negotiation and project management skills; foundation level people management and business development skills. The aptitude to work on large, high profile and technically complicated matters. Willingness to learn and the ability to work hard. Commerciality, and the ability to work in a sometimes fast-paced, intellectually challenging environment. The ability to deal with clients and colleagues in a relaxed and confident manner. This position attracts excellent remuneration, and is a stellar opportunity to grow your career with a top ranked, high profile team. For Solicitors with appropriate equivalent common-law experience based abroad, an excellent sponsorship and relocation package will also be available.
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
Our client is a leading law firm. Their Intellectual Property team is consistently rated as one of the leading practices in its field, with a team of Lawyers based in London, across Europe and in Asia Pacific helping the world's foremost companies use intellectual property to protect their investment, to secure and maintain competitive advantage, and to obtain commercial outcomes. Their London Intellectual Property disputes practice sits within the firm's market leading disputes practice. They are currently working on several significant patent disputes, spanning life sciences and tech in particular. The team's track record of acting on the most valuable, complex and important IP disputes for a range of innovative clients is exceptional. They are entrusted by their clients to act on some of the most complex, high profile, and business critical disputes and transactions in the market. This impressive team is now looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to join the team, and advise and assist clients on patent disputes. To be successful in your application you will have: Qualified as a Solicitor, and probably gained between 1 and 4 years' experience of patent litigation. Ideally, in addition to having a genuine interest in innovation and technology, have a hard science academic background. Excellent academics. Strong legal skills, including drafting, negotiation and project management skills; foundation level people management and business development skills. The aptitude to work on large, high profile and technically complicated matters. Willingness to learn and the ability to work hard. Commerciality, and the ability to work in a sometimes fast-paced, intellectually challenging environment. The ability to deal with clients and colleagues in a relaxed and confident manner. This position attracts excellent remuneration, and is a stellar opportunity to grow your career with a top ranked, high profile team. For Solicitors with appropriate equivalent common-law experience based abroad, an excellent sponsorship and relocation package will also be available.
The Team Norton Rose Fulbright's IP, IT and Data team in London comprises specialists who practice the full range of work in the areas of IP, IT and Data Protection. The practice spans GDPR compliance, major IT procurement and outsourcing projects, IP transactions, trade mark portfolio management and disputes work spanning from defamation through to complex multi-jurisdictional patent litigation. An opportunity has arisen for an Associate to work on the non-contentious side of the IP practice within the London Corporate department on a 6 month FTC. Skills and Experience Required The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years experience: Experience of drafting and negotiating agreements relating to a broad range of IT and technology transactions, including in relation to outsourcing, cloud, software, infrastructure, fintech, DLT and other forms of technology agreements. Experience of a similar role at a leading legal practice An international outlook and entrepreneurial mindset Business development skills and enthusiasm to help build our practice further Excellent academic background Candidates also are expected to: Develop and apply technical knowledge and professional skills Focus on efficiency Develop our business/clients (maintain client relationships and deliver excellent service) Work effectively with and through people Promote and demonstrate 'good citizenship' (values and strategic priorities) If you would like to ask any specific questions beforehand, please contact Heather Steele NO AGENCIES PLEASE Diversity and Inclusion At Norton Rose Fulbright we value difference and promote a culture of respect for each individual. We encourage workforce diversity in all aspects and at all levels and in doing so create an environment where everyone can realise their full potential and career ambitions on the basis of merit and skill. If you are unable to apply for a position online or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment team. The Norton Rose Fulbright office in London has been awarded the Disability Two Ticks Symbol by Jobcentre Plus. The symbol identifies those employers who have agreed to meet five commitments regarding the recruitment, employment, retention and career development of disabled people. We want to support your application as best we can. For that reason, we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). This means that applicants with a disability need only meet the minimum qualifying criteria for a role to qualify for an interview under the scheme. Norton Rose Fulbright Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm. We provide the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers and other legal staff based in Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia. Recognized for our industry focus, we are strong across all the key industry sectors: financial institutions; energy; infrastructure, mining and commodities; transport; technology and innovation; and life sciences and healthcare. Through our global risk advisory group, we leverage our industry experience with our knowledge of legal, regulatory, compliance and governance issues to provide our clients with practical solutions to the legal and regulatory risks facing their businesses. Wherever we are, we operate in accordance with our global business principles of quality, unity and integrity. We aim to provide the highest possible standard of legal service in each of our offices and to maintain that level of quality at every point of contact. Norton Rose Fulbright Verein, a Swiss verein, helps coordinate the activities of Norton Rose Fulbright members but does not itself provide legal services to clients. Norton Rose Fulbright has offices in more than 50 cities worldwide, including London, Houston, New York, Toronto, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Sydney and Johannesburg. Law around the world
Sep 10, 2021
Contractor
The Team Norton Rose Fulbright's IP, IT and Data team in London comprises specialists who practice the full range of work in the areas of IP, IT and Data Protection. The practice spans GDPR compliance, major IT procurement and outsourcing projects, IP transactions, trade mark portfolio management and disputes work spanning from defamation through to complex multi-jurisdictional patent litigation. An opportunity has arisen for an Associate to work on the non-contentious side of the IP practice within the London Corporate department on a 6 month FTC. Skills and Experience Required The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years experience: Experience of drafting and negotiating agreements relating to a broad range of IT and technology transactions, including in relation to outsourcing, cloud, software, infrastructure, fintech, DLT and other forms of technology agreements. Experience of a similar role at a leading legal practice An international outlook and entrepreneurial mindset Business development skills and enthusiasm to help build our practice further Excellent academic background Candidates also are expected to: Develop and apply technical knowledge and professional skills Focus on efficiency Develop our business/clients (maintain client relationships and deliver excellent service) Work effectively with and through people Promote and demonstrate 'good citizenship' (values and strategic priorities) If you would like to ask any specific questions beforehand, please contact Heather Steele NO AGENCIES PLEASE Diversity and Inclusion At Norton Rose Fulbright we value difference and promote a culture of respect for each individual. We encourage workforce diversity in all aspects and at all levels and in doing so create an environment where everyone can realise their full potential and career ambitions on the basis of merit and skill. If you are unable to apply for a position online or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment team. The Norton Rose Fulbright office in London has been awarded the Disability Two Ticks Symbol by Jobcentre Plus. The symbol identifies those employers who have agreed to meet five commitments regarding the recruitment, employment, retention and career development of disabled people. We want to support your application as best we can. For that reason, we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). This means that applicants with a disability need only meet the minimum qualifying criteria for a role to qualify for an interview under the scheme. Norton Rose Fulbright Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm. We provide the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers and other legal staff based in Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia. Recognized for our industry focus, we are strong across all the key industry sectors: financial institutions; energy; infrastructure, mining and commodities; transport; technology and innovation; and life sciences and healthcare. Through our global risk advisory group, we leverage our industry experience with our knowledge of legal, regulatory, compliance and governance issues to provide our clients with practical solutions to the legal and regulatory risks facing their businesses. Wherever we are, we operate in accordance with our global business principles of quality, unity and integrity. We aim to provide the highest possible standard of legal service in each of our offices and to maintain that level of quality at every point of contact. Norton Rose Fulbright Verein, a Swiss verein, helps coordinate the activities of Norton Rose Fulbright members but does not itself provide legal services to clients. Norton Rose Fulbright has offices in more than 50 cities worldwide, including London, Houston, New York, Toronto, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Sydney and Johannesburg. Law around the world