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. At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us - working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. With associates across 40 countries, Cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity - so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long term. Cytiva is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health. 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. LinkedIn-Remote At Danaher we bring together science, technology and operational capabilities to accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. Our global teams are pioneering what's next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology and beyond. For more information, visit www.danaher.com. At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.