In-House Solicitor / Legal Counsel - Commercial

Errington Legal; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early-stage biotech company seeks a Commercial Solicitor to deliver legal counsel in a dynamic Life Science / Tech environment. The role encompasses handling various commercial activities, drafting contracts, and ensuring compliance while fostering a proactive legal approach. Benefits include a competitive bonus scheme and private health plan.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Annual bonus scheme

Private health plan

Qualifications

• 2 PQE+ required.
• Strong commercial acumen and contract negotiation experience.
• Proactive approach to compliance and legal developments.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on commercial activities and compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate international commercial contracts.
• Assist with internal policy and training development.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Problem-solving skills

Contract negotiation

Compliance

Education

UK or US qualified lawyer

Job description

Are youa Commercial Solicitorseeking to buildyour profile in an exciting Life Science / Tech environment?

In-House Solicitor / Legal Counsel - Commercial - Cambridge with hybrid working

Client

An innovative early-stagebiotech company with exceptional potential for growth and market impact

Role

• Working across a range of commercial activities to provide legaladvice across stakeholder groups on business decisions,ensuring compliance andrisk management
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating international commercial contracts
• Advising colleagues on operational matters including regulatory compliance, IP and data protection
• Assisting with development of internal policy/procedures, guidance and training

You

• 2 PQE+, UK or US qualified lawyer
• Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving skills
• Proven experience in contract negotiation
• Robust approach to compliance
• Proactive, adaptable and eager to keep abreast of relevant legal developments and regulation changes

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave
• Annual bonus scheme
• Private health plan

For further information and a confidential discussion, please contact [e-mail]

We are an equal opportunities recruiter, committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. We embrace and promote diversity as we understand the importance and value of this both for us and our clients.