Interim Legal Counsel (FTC)

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare manufacturing business is seeking an Interim Legal Counsel for a 6-month fixed-term contract starting in January. This part-time role requires providing legal support across the company, including handling NDAs, supplier agreements, and patent matters. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in legal counsel, particularly within regulated environments. The position is based outskirts of London, and candidates should be able to attend the office at least once a week.

Qualifications

• Experienced legal counsel, open to qualified or qualified by experience candidates.
• Experience in medical device distribution is advantageous.
• Experience in manufacturing/distribution within a regulated environment is also valid.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support across the business and its subsidiaries.
• Draft and review NDAs and supplier agreements.
• Handle distribution and manufacturing-related matters.
• Address copyright, patent, and trademark issues.
• Manage data protection concerns.

Skills

Experience in legal counsel

Knowledge of NDAs

Supplier agreements expertise

Familiarity with distribution and manufacturing agreements

Understanding of copyright, patent, and trademark matters

Experience in data protection

Job description

Interim Legal Counsel

6 Months Fixed Term Contract, 3 days a week

January start

£80k upwards (pro rata)

Based outskirts of London

Legal Counsel required to join a healthcare manufacturing and distribution business on a Fixed Term basis for 3 days a week to start in January.

You will report directly into the General Counsel and provide legal support across the business and its subsidiaries.

Responsibilities

• NDAs
• Supplier agreements
• Distribution and Manufacturing Agreements
• Copyright, Patent and Trademark matters
• Data Protection matters

There is an opportunity to get involved in some business projects which will include company-wide training, improving processes and improving existing templates and precedents.

Qualifications

Our client is looking for an experienced Legal Counsel and is open to considering candidates who are qualified or qualified by experience in-house. Candidates who have experience with medical device distribution would be highly advantageous however, candidates with experience in manufacturing/ distribution within a regulated environment would also be considered.

Availability

This role would start in January, and candidates must be able to attend the office at least once a week, 2 being preferred.

Opportunity

This is a great opportunity for those looking for part time and who are nearing the end of their contract, wanting something lined up for the New Year.

Please get in touch with David Scott or Chelsey Saxon for a confidential discussion.

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