Legal Counsel

Location
England, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge
Salary
Negotiable
Posted
03 Jun 2019
Closes
01 Jul 2019
Ref
TS/71312
Contact
Tom Shaw
Job Title
In House Counsel
Practice Area
Commercial Contracts
PQE Level
10+, 2-4, 5-7, 8-10
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time

A global research and life sciences organisation is looking a Legal Counsel to join them in Cambridge full-time for an interim period of 6 months.

Responsibilities of your new role

Reporting to the Head of Legal, the Legal Counsel will become part of a small team and work on a range of commercial matters including:

  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements including Licences, Sales Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements and Distribution Agreements;
  • Providing ad hoc legal advice to senior management; and
  • Implementing new processes for the wider business and working with external counsel where required.

Candidate requirements

To be successful in your application to this In-House Counsel role you must demonstrate:

  • 2+ years of PQE as a Commercial Lawyer
  • A good track record of providing interim support to in-house teams
  • Strong commercial contracts experience is crucial
  • Any multi-jurisdictional experience is highly beneficial

Salary

On offer for the Legal Counsel is a strong daily rate and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, agile organisation at the forefront of scientific advancement.

Apply now

Please apply today to be considered immediately for this exceptional Legal Counsel opportunity in Cambridge.