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Counsel - Digital, IP and Technology

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BP

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or patent attorney with IP/tech transaction experience, strong communication skills, in-house legal experience, and dispute oversight.
  • You will support technology and IP transactions, advise on legal risks of new and emerging technologies, interpret contracts, resolve disputes, and train teams on relevant legal issues.

Requirements

  • Qualified Solicitor or Barrister or Patent Attorney
  • Significant experience of supporting IP and technology related transactions.
  • Significant experience of providing legal support to teams involved in the development, scale-up and deployment of new technology.
  • Strong interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills, an ability to act as a trusted adviser to business partners.
  • Consistent track record of sound judgment, commercial awareness, and delivering pragmatic legal solutions that deliver business strategy; ability to influence others and to anticipate and respond to different viewpoints.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced and rapidly evolving environment.
  • Prior in-house legal experience
  • Some experience of overseeing IP/Technology related disputes

Responsibilities

  • Supporting technology and IP related transactions including both license agreements for physical and digital technologies, agreements relating to field trials and feasibility studies, consortium agreements, research agreements and joint development agreements.
  • Working collaboratively with business facing commercial lawyers to provide specialist advice on IP and technology issues associated with strategic procurement contracts, joint ventures and M&A transactions.
  • Advising developers and technologists on the legal risks associated with new technology products.
  • Advising on the legal risks associated with emerging technologies and the impact of evolving regulations on bp’s business activities.
  • Interpretation of contracts relating to technology and IP and resolving disputes.
  • Creating and delivering training for the legal function and business partners on IP and technology related legal issues.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we support a hybrid work format, requiring employees to work from a bp office a minimum of 3 days per week.

What kind of qualifications do I need for this role?

You need to be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Patent Attorney.

What is the primary focus of this position?

The primary focus is on IP and Technology advisory and transactional matters related to bp's businesses and technology.

Will I be involved in patent matters?

While the role may involve maintaining a patent docket and advising on related issues, this is not the intended focus of the position.

What kind of experience is required for this role?

Significant experience in supporting IP and technology-related transactions, as well as providing legal support to teams involved in the development and deployment of new technology, is required.

Is prior in-house legal experience necessary?

Yes, prior in-house legal experience is a requirement for this role.

What types of agreements will I be negotiating?

You will be negotiating various agreements, including license agreements, technology collaboration agreements, consortium agreements, and joint development agreements.

How much travel is expected with this role?

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role.

Where will I primarily be based?

You will primarily be based at bp’s offices in Sunbury-on-Thames.

Is relocation assistance available for this role?

No, this role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

What skills are important for this position?

Important skills include collaboration, commercial acumen, communication, technology law, and managing strategic partnerships, among others.

How does bp support diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

bp is committed to crafting an inclusive environment where everyone is respected and treated fairly, valuing diversity in its workforce.

Are there opportunities for learning and development in this role?

Yes, bp offers tremendous learning and development opportunities to help employees craft their career paths.

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Mission & Purpose

The world is changing fast and our industry is changing with it. The energy mix is shifting towards lower carbon sources, driven by technological advances and growing environmental concerns. In bp, we will help drive this transition - and our business will be transformed by it. We are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

  • Disability Insurance

  • Vision Insurance