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Legal Counsel - 2 year FTC
Job Introduction
Why Dechra?
Thank you for checking out our vacancy. We're delighted you want to learn more about joining Dechra.
A career at Dechra is different. We're a growing global company with a presence in 27 countries, but our purpose is simple - to achieve the sustainable improvement of animal health and welfare.
In this role, you would be part of a legal team that's not only highly skilled but genuinely supportive and collaborative. We work across borders, share knowledge freely, and celebrate each other's successes. You'll be empowered to grow, contribute, and make a difference - all while helping shape the future of a company that's transforming animal health.
If you want to be part of a team that invests in your future and ensures you have the support to reach your full potential and thrive, please read on.
The Opportunity: Legal Counsel (Fixed-Term)
Contract: Fixed-Term (2 years)
Location: Hybrid (2 days a week at Northwich HQ including Thursdays for team meetings)
Dechra has an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join its experienced, truly collegiate global legal team. You will play a key role in Dechra's ambitious global transformation journey, designed to shape the future of its business.
You'll be supporting a key strategic initiative to re-contract with suppliers in various jurisdictions to help secure improved commercial and financial terms. You'll work closely with the legal team's business partner for Dechra's Manufacturing and Supply Division (DM&S) as well as the wider legal team (based in the UK, US, and Croatia) and colleagues across manufacturing, procurement, finance, sales, and beyond. Although this is primarily a global commercial contracts role, the legal team supports a range of interesting work across all Dechra functions globally, providing ample opportunity to engage with various matters.
Role Responsibilities
You'll be an integral part of the legal team partnering with the business to deliver results. This is a role where you will be empowered to take ownership but supported by experienced colleagues when needed. Your key responsibilities will include:
* Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts with external legal support as needed, including:
* Contract manufacturing agreements
* Supply chain and procurement contracts
* Warehousing, logistics, and distribution agreements
* MSAs, service contracts, and NDAs
Ideal Candidate
We're seeking a confident, commercially minded lawyer who enjoys a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Core requirements and skills include:
* Qualified lawyer with a current SRA practising certificate
* Strong commercial law background, particularly drafting and negotiating manufacturing and supply contracts across multiple jurisdictions
* Project management skills
Experience in the following areas is desirable (but not essential):
* Experience in animal or human health sectors
* Familiarity with distribution and logistics contracts
* Experience working in-house as part of a global team
What We Can Offer You
* 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
* Hybrid working (2 days a week in the office in Northwich, including Thursdays for legal team meetings)
* Holiday purchase scheme
* Healthcare & Employee Assistance Program
* Life Assurance
* 8% employer pension contribution
* Enhanced family leave
* Discretionary bonus
* Discounted pet food
About The Company
If a career at Dechra has piqued your interest, find out more at Dechra Careers. All applications are reviewed by our internal talent acquisition team, and we will contact you if your skills and experience match what we're looking for. If you don't hear from us within 28 days, please don't be too disappointed — we may keep your CV on our database for future vacancies. We encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site. We value diversity within our global workforce and promote an inclusive culture. Any questions, please contact us at recruituk@dechra.com.
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