Interim Counsel: Biotech Contracts, IP & Regulation

Go Fractional; Sydney; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Vow is seeking an experienced Counsel/Senior Counsel to cover parental leave on a fixed-term contract from Oct 2026 to July 2027. You will support day-to-day legal across the business, focusing on commercial contracts, regulatory matters, and IP, while collaborating with external counsel as needed.

The role is a hands-on generalist, coordinating with Commercial, Regulatory, People and Finance teams, ensuring timely contract execution and a smooth transition back to the permanent Legal Counsel.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practise law in Australia with current practising certificate (or eligible).
• 5+ PQE across in-house and/or private practice.
• Strong drafting, reviewing and negotiating NDAs, supply and customer agreements.
• Experience handling regulatory and IP matters in a regulated sector is an advantage.
• Proactive, pragmatic adviser who translates risk into practical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts including NDAs, supply and MTAs.
• Support regulatory work and product approvals in new markets.
• Manage trademark portfolio with external IP advisers.
• Maintain contract templates and legal playbook for the business.
• Be the first point of contact for day-to-day legal questions and escalate when needed.
• Provide ad hoc corporate and commercial support and participate in WHSC.

Skills

PQE 5+ years

Commercial contracts

Regulatory exposure

IP/trademark management

Strong stakeholder comms

Ambiguity and action bias

Education

Australian practising certificate

Job description

Vow is seeking an experienced Counsel/Senior Counsel to cover parental leave on a fixed-term contract from Oct 2026 to July 2027. You will support day-to-day legal across the business, focusing on commercial contracts, regulatory matters, and IP, while collaborating with external counsel as needed.

The role is a hands-on generalist, coordinating with Commercial, Regulatory, People and Finance teams, ensuring timely contract execution and a smooth transition back to the permanent Legal Counsel.