Legal Counsel

hireful; Wisbech; Hybrid; GBP 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

hireful is partnering with a pioneering pharmaceutical and life sciences organisation in North Cambridgeshire to recruit a Sole Legal Counsel. The role is standalone and hands-on, owning the legal function and advising senior leadership on a broad spectrum of agreements, IP matters, governance, data protection, and risk management.

The successful candidate will draft, review and negotiate contracts, with a background in pharma or life sciences highly valued. Hybrid arrangement in the UK.

Qualifications

• Commercially minded legal professional with ideally 8+ years PQE.
• Background or interest in pharmaceuticals/life sciences is highly valuable.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements (supplier, licensing, NDA, MSA, and distribution contracts).
• Support intellectual property activities alongside external advisors.
• Manage corporate governance, data protection, and risk management.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Contract negotiation

Legal experience

Job description

This opportunity was posted more than 30 days ago and no application deadline was provided. You can explore active listings below.

Legal Counsel

Organising Institution / Firm

hireful

Not Specified by Organiser

North Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Not Specified

Commercially minded legal professional with ideally 8+ years PQE; background or interest in pharmaceuticals/life sciences is highly valuable.

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Legal Counsel
Category: Jobs
Organiser: hireful
Location: North Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Eligibility: Commercially minded legal professional with ideally 8+ years PQE; background or interest in pharmaceuticals/life sciences is highly valuable.
Salary/Remuneration: Up to £120,000 basic plus extensive benefits
Deadline: Not specified
Description:
hireful is partnering with a pioneering pharmaceutical and life sciences organisation based in North Cambridgeshire to recruit a Sole Legal Counsel. In this standalone, hands-on role, you will take full ownership of the legal function and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. Key responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements (including supplier, licensing, NDA, MSA, and distribution contracts), supporting intellectual property activities alongside external advisors, and managing corporate governance, data protection, and risk management.