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Senior Legal Counsel

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Our client is a leading global organisation at the forefront of innovation in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. They are seeking a seasoned legal professional with a passion for the life sciences industry to join their high-performing legal team as a Senior Legal Counsel. This role offers a unique opportunity to support complex, high-value transactions and provide strategic legal advice across the business. The successful candidate will play a critical role in leading significant commercial and corporate projects, focusing on life sciences deal work.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Legal Counsel in the Life Sciences Industry, your role will be pivotal in supporting complex transactions and providing strategic legal advice across the business. You will lead on significant commercial and corporate projects with a focus on life sciences deal work. Your expertise will ensure compliance, manage risks, and contribute to groundbreaking developments within the industry. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will support innovative projects while managing external legal counsel.

  • Providing pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice to internal stakeholders across global markets.
  • Supporting strategic partnerships and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including R&D, commercial, and regulatory teams, to support innovative projects.
  • Managing external legal counsel and ensuring the delivery of cost-effective, high-quality support.

What you bring:

To excel as a Senior Legal Counsel in our client's organisation, you will bring exceptional legal expertise and commercial acumen. Your strong background in corporate and commercial law ideally gained from experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house within the life sciences or pharmaceutical sector will be invaluable. Your excellent stakeholder management skills coupled with your ability to communicate effectively at all levels will enable you to thrive in this role. A proactive and collaborative mindset with a solutions-focused approach to challenges is essential.

  • Experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house within the life sciences or pharmaceutical sector is essential
  • Significant experience advising on complex transactions within the life sciences industry
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  • Proactive and collaborative mindset with a solutions-focused approach to challenges

What sets this company apart:

Our client is an industry leader at the cutting edge of pharmaceuticals and biotechnology innovation. They offer an inclusive working environment where collaboration is encouraged, diversity is celebrated, and every team member's contribution is valued. They are committed to fostering personal growth and career development opportunities for their employees, making it an ideal place to work for those passionate about life sciences and seeking a rewarding career.

Please contact me for a confidential conversation regarding the directive.
📧Ciaran.ONeill@RobertWalters.com
📞07721019717

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal

Focus: In-house & Generalist

Industry: Legal

Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Remote

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Manchester

Job Reference: XEP24R-51CC296D

Date posted: 16 January 2025

Consultant: Ciaran O'Neill

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