In-House Legal Counsel

Blue Earth Diagnostics; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Blue Earth Diagnostics is seeking an In-House Legal Counsel to join their team in Oxford, England, United Kingdom, reporting to the General Counsel & Company Secretary. The role emphasizes commercial contracts within the pharmaceutical sector, along with IP, data protection, and confidentiality matters.

Responsibilities include negotiating licensing, clinical research, and manufacturing agreements; reviewing marketing materials; and ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and anti-bribery laws.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in the UK with current practising certificate.
• Experience advising IP, commercial, data and confidentiality matters.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical clients preferred (in-house or law firm).
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Advise, review, negotiate and draft commercial agreements (licensing, CRO, R&D, manufacturing, distribution, consulting).
• Review promotional and non-promotional materials for legal compliance.
• Assist with regulatory compliance including healthcare laws and anti-bribery rules.
• Coordinate with Bracco Corporate legal function for local and group-wide compliance.
• Manage external counsel and provide training on legal and compliance issues.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor (UK)

IP knowledge

Commercial law

Data protection

Education

Solicitor qualification (UK)

Job description

In-House Legal Counsel

B

Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Not Specified

Qualified Solicitor in the UK with a current practising certificate and in good standing with the relevant regulatory body. Experience supporting clients in the pharmaceutical industry (in-house and/or reputable law firm). Experience advising on IP, commercial, data, and confidentiality matters.

Law Firm Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

Blue Earth Diagnostics is seeking an In-House Legal Counsel to join their team in Oxford, England, United Kingdom. Reporting to the General Counsel & Company Secretary, the role involves supporting legal, compliance, and governance matters with a strong emphasis on commercial contracts within the pharmaceutical sector.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Qualified Solicitor in the UK with a current practising certificate and in good standing with the relevant regulatory body.
• Prior experience supporting clients in the pharmaceutical industry, either in-house, at a reputable law firm, or a combination of both.
• Demonstrated experience advising on intellectual property, commercial, data, and confidentiality matters.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and/or internationally as required.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Advise, review, negotiate, and draft commercial agreements including licensing, clinical research, R&D, manufacturing, distribution, and consulting agreements.
• Provide proactive legal support and review for promotional and non-promotional materials, sales, and marketing collateral.
• Assist with compliance matters including FDA regulations, healthcare fraud and abuse laws, and anti-bribery regulations.
• Collaborate with the Bracco Corporate legal function to ensure local and group-wide compliance.
• Manage external counsel and conduct employee training on legal and compliance issues.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Stipend: Not Specified
Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid: 2 days per week in the Oxford office)

Application Procedure & Required Documents

Contact Person: Faith Bartlett (HR Leader)