Job Description
Legal Counsel
Permanent
Cambridge Science Park
This position offers the opportunity to work in a high-growth, regulated environment. In this role, you will work closely with the General Counsel in the team and collaborate with the wider legal team in Europe.
What you will be doing :
* R&D research-related legal support: Provide legal guidance across the business, from Procurement and R&D to Marketing and Business Development
* General Contract support: Draft and review agreements, including MSAs, NDAs, IP licenses, and real estate contracts etc.
* Statutory Compliance Support: Data protection, anti-bribery, modern slavery, and export controls
* Conduct training sessions for non-legal staff on compliance issues and other legal risk areas
* Regional Collaboration: Work with the European legal team to support research centres across the U.K and EU
What we are looking for:
* U.K. Qualified Solicitor
* At least 2 years post SQE experience in the technology sector, either in a law firm or in-house at a technology company
* Export control knowledge a plus. Experience of working with ECJU and other government departments on export control and trade compliance issues
* Strong knowledge of UK commercial law, statutory compliance, IP, and data privacy.
* Ability to explain complex legal issues in plain, jargon-free English
* Good drafting skill
* Ability to build global relationships and work with diverse teams
* Excellent planning, attention to details
What we offer :
* 33 days annual leave entitlement per year (including UK public holidays)
* Group Personal Pension
* Life insurance
* Private medical insurance
* Medical expense claim scheme
* Employee Assistance Program
* Cycle to work scheme
* Company sports club and social events
* Opportunities for funded additional professional certification/training if relevant to the business
If this sounds like a role you can take hold of, please hit apply ! We'd love to tell you more !