Overview
A legal services organization is seeking Life Sciences & Pharmaceutical Lawyers to support various clients in the life sciences sector.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including but not limited to:
- Vendor agreements
- Licensing agreements
- Confidentiality agreements
- Master service agreements
- Clinical trial agreements
- Clinical supply agreements
- Technical services agreements
- Software license agreements
- Safety data exchange agreements
- Laboratory services agreements
- Consulting agreements
- R&D agreements
- Manufacturing agreements
- Indemnity agreements
- Provide direct legal advice to corporate clients with an entrepreneurial, pragmatic, and business-oriented approach.
- Operate effectively in a large, fast-paced environment demonstrating professionalism and sound business judgment.
Minimum Qualifications
- 2 to 15 years post-qualification experience at a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other life sciences company, or experience in a law firm advising pharmaceutical or life sciences clients.
- Experience providing legal advice on a broad range of regulatory matters, including MHRA/EMA marketing aspects such as advertising, promotion, and labelling.
- Strong academic credentials and relevant post-qualification experience.
- Excellent commercial understanding and interpersonal skills.
- Must have the right to work and be eligible to practice as a lawyer in the UK.
Compensation & Benefits
- Highly competitive compensation and benefits package within the alternative legal services marketplace.
- Benefits include health coverage, pension plans, and more.
- Access to professional development resources and learning programs.
- Flexible work arrangements available: remote, onsite, or hybrid depending on client needs.
Location
- UK-based role with eligibility to practice law in the UK required.
Equal Opportunity
The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. It prohibits discrimination or harassment based on race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, military service, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Additional Information
- The organization supports both employee and consultant engagement models.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process upon request.
- Employment may be contingent upon background checks, proof of identity, and legal authorization to work.
Applicants are expected to provide accurate information throughout the application process.