Legal Counsel

Taylor Root; Crewe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the medical devices sector is looking for a Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support. The successful candidate will draft and negotiate various commercial agreements and advise internal stakeholders on legal matters. Candidates should have at least 3 years of legal experience, ideally in pharmaceuticals or manufacturing. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact business growth in an ambitious environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of legal experience in a relevant field.
• Experience with commercial contracts and legal risk management.
• Strong skills in negotiation and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements.
• Provide legal support to internal stakeholders.
• Assist in legal risk management and compliance.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Our client is a leader within the medical devices sector who is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their organisation. Reporting into the General Counsel, in this broad role you will provide comprehensive legal support to ensure continued business growth. The successful candidate will provide pragmatic, high-quality legal support across a wide spectrum of matters relating to the company's services and products.

About the Role

As Legal Counsel you will be responsible for providing legal support to the business. Key responsibilities will include drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements including Development Agreements, Manufacturing and Supply Agreement, Joint Venture agreements and other related commercial contracts. You will provide clear, commercially focused legal advice to internal stakeholders across the business. In addition to supporting the General Counsel on legal risk management, compliance, governance and process improvement.

Who You Are

• A legal professional with at least 3 years' experience, preferably gained in a leading international law firm or in-house within the pharmaceuticals, medical devices or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrable depth of knowledge in and experience with commercial contracts. Ability to identify the material issues in contracts and advise the business in a risk-based manner.
• Experience with complex, negotiated agreements, ideally in a regulated, technology, life sciences or manufacturing environment (desirable but not essential).
• Commercial, pragmatic and solutions‑focused, with the ability to balance legal risk against business priorities.
• Strong organisational and management skills with a proven ability to manage both external and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical and influencing skills.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive "get things done" attitude.

This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly changing ambitious environment. If you are a motivated legal professional seeking a challenging, transformational, and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

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