Principal Associate - Life Sciences in Oxford
Albion Rye Associates is looking for an Principal Associate - Life Sciences in Oxford
Job description
Principal Associate – Life Sciences (Commercial/IP)
Location: Oxford (Hybrid working available)
Recruiter: Albion Rye Associates
Albion Rye Associates is proud to partner with a nationally recognised law firm to support the strategic growth of its Life Sciences team through the hire of a Principal Associate in Oxford.
This firm houses one of the UK’s largest and most respected Life Sciences practices, advising a dynamic client base — from biotech start-ups and universities to global pharma, medtech, and research institutions.
The Role
You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality commercial legal advice across the life sciences sector. Working closely with the Head of Life Sciences and a wider IP/IT team, you'll advise on:
- IP licensing and collaboration agreements
- Clinical trial and research arrangements
- Supply, manufacturing, and promotional contracts
- Data protection and regulatory matters
- Due diligence in corporate and commercial transactions
- Strategic IP protection and commercialisation
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your practice within a market-leading, supportive team known for its sector depth and client-driven approach.
What We’re Looking For
- A UK-qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE in commercial law
- Proven experience advising life sciences clients
- Strong understanding of the commercial, IP, and regulatory landscape in the sector
- A collaborative, curious, and commercially minded outlook
- Ideally, experience gained in a leading City or national firm, or in-house
Why Join?
- Work with tier-ranked lawyers on cutting-edge matters in biotech, medtech, diagnostics, and beyond
- Join a friendly, collaborative team with real sector focus
- Strong development pathway and potential for future leadership
- Flexible working and a culture that promotes balance, inclusion, and innovation
Interested in learning more? Apply now
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Oxford
- Type of Contract
- Part-time jobs
- Published at
- 04-07-2025
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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