Legal Counsel

Cycle Pharmaceuticals Ltd; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cycle Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Legal Counsel in Cambridge for a hybrid, full‑time role. You will draft and negotiate manufacturing, supply, IP license and distribution contracts, while advising on corporate, data protection and IP matters.

You’ll partner with internal teams across the UK and USA to navigate regulatory challenges and ensure ethical standards. The role requires UK qualification with 2+ PQE or equivalent, and experience in pharma or Life Sciences regulatory functions is

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor (UK) or equivalent.
• 2+ years PQE in private practice or in-house, or NQ with pre-qualification experience.
• Substantial experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Strong interest/experience in commercial, corporate, data protection and IP law.
• Experience with Compliance, Quality and Regulatory functions in pharma/Life Sciences preferred.
• US law familiarity advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a wide range of agreements including manufacturing, supply, IP licenses and distribution contracts.
• Advise on corporate, data protection and IP matters.
• Provide legal advice to internal teams and act as trusted business partner.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across the UK and the USA.

Skills

Drafting contracts

Negotiation

Data protection

IP law

Corporate law

Regulatory/compliance

Education

Qualified solicitor (UK) or equivalent

Job description

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Organising Institution / Firm

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Cambridge, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

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Qualified solicitor (UK) or equivalent with 2+ years PQE (private practice or in-house), or NQ with significant pre-qualification legal experience (e.g., as a paralegal or contract analyst). Candidates should have substantial experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.

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Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Legal Counsel at Cycle PharmaceuticalsCategory: JobsOrganiser: Cycle Pharmaceuticals LtdDescription:Cycle Pharmaceuticals is seeking an ambitious and smart Legal Counsel to join its legal department in Cambridge. This full-time, hybrid role offers the opportunity to be instrumental in bringing life-changing pharmaceutical treatments to market. The successful candidate will act as a trusted business partner, helping the organization navigate complex legal and regulatory challenges while ensuring operations and contracts meet the highest ethical standards.The role involves providing legal advice to various internal teams, including "Cycle Vita," the company's patient support hub. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating a wide range of agreements—such as manufacturing, supply, IP licenses, and distribution contracts—as well as advising on corporate, data protection, and IP matters. The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional departments across both the UK and the USA.

Eligibility:

• Qualified solicitor (UK) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2+ years Post Qualification Experience (PQE) in private practice or in-house, or Newly Qualified (NQ) with significant pre-qualification legal experience (e.g., as a paralegal or contract analyst).
• Substantial experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Strong interest or experience in commercial, corporate, data protection, and intellectual property law.
• Experience with Compliance, Quality, and Regulatory functions within the pharmaceutical or Life Sciences sectors is preferred.
• Familiarity with US law or the US healthcare system is advantageous but not mandatory.

Deadline: Not specifiedLocation: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid: minimum 3 days in-office)Fees: None

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