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Fractional Patent Counsel
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Fractional Patent Counsel
Fractional Patent Counsel Remote | Flexible Hours | Consultancy Ltd Company Contractors Welcome
We're currently seeking an experienced Patent Counsel to support our clients on a fractional consulting basis.
This opportunity is ideal for a qualified solicitor with significant in-house intellectual property experience who is looking for flexible, project-based work alongside existing commitments.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising on patent and wider IP matters across the business.
- Supporting patent portfolio strategy and management.
- Drafting and negotiating:
- Patent licences
- Technology licences
- Other IP-related commercial agreements
- Advising on:
- R&D collaborations
- Technology development and commercialisation
- Managing external patent attorneys and outside counsel.
- Supporting:
- Patent disputes
- Freedom-to-operate analyses
- IP due diligence (where required)
- Providing commercially focused legal advice to business stakeholders.
About You
- Qualified solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent).
- Strong in-house experience advising on patent and intellectual property matters.
- Experience supporting technology, engineering, electronics, telecommunications, life sciences, or other innovation-led businesses.
- Proven background in:
- Patent licensing
- Technology transactions
- IP strategy
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced commercial environment.
- Available to support on a flexible, fractional basis.
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If you're interested in flexible consulting opportunities and have a strong background in patent and IP law, we'd love to hear from you.
About Elevate
Elevate provides consulting, technology, and services to law departments and law firms across the globe. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our 1,600+ strong team of legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operate across the United States, Europe, UK, Asia (Hong Kong), and Australia.
ElevateFlex
ElevateFlex is the flexible resourcing capability within Elevate, defining and supporting a new flexible career within the legal industry. We:
- Match exceptional legal professionals to evolving client needs via a global Community of Talent.
- Employ advanced, technology-enabled search.
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Vision & Values
Our vision is to empower legal and business teams to achieve incredible outcomes, together.
Equitability and Inclusion are critical to ElevateFlex’s success. As "The Law Company", we change the legal business landscape by fostering a diverse, inclusive work culture.
- Attract, retain, and celebrate industry’s most talented people.
- Empower employees to bring their whole selves to work, driving innovation and business success.
As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, ElevateFlex commits to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds.
Help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.
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