At Target Healthcare, we are pioneers, innovators, and lifesavers, committed to making a significant difference in the world of healthcare. Our vision is to facilitate a world where every patient as has access to the medication they need.
Today, we are one of the fasting growing healthcare companies in the UK, employing over 500 diverse professionals including pharmacists, skilled technicians, HR, IT, Procurement, warehouse and customer service staff.
We are looking for a motivated and commercially minded Legal Counsel to join our business and support the delivery of legal services across a broad range of matters. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Commercial Solicitor (0–3 years PQE) to gain hands-on, varied in-house experience while working directly with the group’s Senior Legal Counsel.
As the second legal hire in the business, you will play a key role in building and developing our in-house legal capabilities. You’ll be exposed to the full spectrum of commercial legal work, with the support of an experienced solicitor and the opportunity to develop expertise in the pharmaceutical sector.
As a Legal Counsel your responsibilities will include, although not limited to:
* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements, including:
o confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements
o supply and distribution agreements
o manufacturing agreements
o licensing agreements
o service agreements and framework arrangements
* Providing pragmatic legal and commercial advice to colleagues across the business.
* Assist in developing and maintaining legal templates, playbooks, and contract management processes.
* Liaise with external counsel as required on specialist matters.
* Contributing to the establishment and evolution of the legal function, including knowledge management and legal operations.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
* Qualified solicitor in Scotland or England & Wales.
* 0–3 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally with a strong grounding in commercial contracts gained in private practice or an in-house setting.
* Excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills.
* Ability to communicate legal advice clearly and constructively to non-legal colleagues.
* Sound commercial judgment and a willingness to learn and take ownership of work.
* Proactive, well-organised and able to manage competing priorities.
Desirable:
* Interest in or exposure to the pharmaceutical, life sciences or healthcare sectors.
* Knowledge of intellectual property law, particularly in relation to licensing and ownership of intellectual property rights.
* Awareness of the regulatory landscape applicable to pharmaceutical businesses.
* Meeting all the desirable criteria is not essential. If you have the core skills and motivation to succeed in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply.
What We Offer:
* A rare opportunity to help build an in-house legal function from the ground up.
* A broad, hands-on role supporting a fast-growing pharmaceutical business.
* Direct mentorship from the Senior Legal Counsel.
* Exposure to a dynamic commercial environment with varied legal work across different teams.
* Competitive salary and benefits package, with scope for development and progression.
Joining the Target Healthcare Group means being part of an inspired, enthusiastic team committed to our vision and values. We believe in cultivating a nurturing, dynamic workplace culture.
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