Legal Counsel

About this role

Clinigen is a rapidly growing global specialty pharmaceutical services business with a unique combination of services across the pharmaceutical lifecycle. We currently have over 1,000 employees headquartered in the UK with global offices in the US, EU (Belgium, Germany, France), Asia Pacific and South Africa. Clinigen is growing rapidly and is positioned well for an exciting future of continued expansion.
Please note this role is available on a hybrid basis from either our Weybridge or Burton upon Trent office locations.
Job Profile
As our newly appointed Legal Counsel you will play a central role within the team, supporting Clinigen at a global level to assist with driving the business strategy through high quality and timely legal support. The majority of the global Legal team, including the Group’s General Counsel & Company Secretary, are based in the Weybridge office.
This is a hybrid role, offering the opportunity to work three days per week from our Weybridge or Burton office and two days remotely. As Legal Counsel, you’ll enjoy a broad and varied workload, primarily focused on supporting Clinigen’s global operations. The role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, is confident engaging with clients and can manage contracts and other legal projects independently when needed.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide high-quality, timely and commercially focused legal support aligned with business objectives, departmental goals and personal development plans.
Uphold the highest standards of integrity, acting in accordance with the Company Handbook, Clinigen’s values and culture and the Legal Team’s “best-in-class” service approach.
Provide support in ensuring compliance with applicable laws and legal best practices across all jurisdictions in which Clinigen operates.
Proactively engage with internal business units to draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements with both suppliers and customers across Clinigen’s global operations.
Take the lead on commercial contracting matters within one or more of Clinigen’s Business Units, managing negotiations from start to finish with minimal supervision.
Handle a diverse range of legal matters, including:
Commercial contracts
Data protection and privacy issues
Dispute resolution
Intellectual property matters
Operate with autonomy and confidence, managing contract negotiations independently and driving them through to successful completion.
Bring a pragmatic, solutions focused approach to legal challenges, with the experience and judgment to handle complex matters independently.
Requirements
Possession of a Law Degree is essential for this role
Knowledge of English Law or other common Law jurisdiction
Minimum 3-5 years PQE
Experience of drafting and negotiating commercial contracts is required
Fluency to business level in English, both written and spoken
Self-motivated to drive work/projects forward
Well organised and proactive
Logical and process-minded with a keen eye for detail
Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop relationships with all parts of the business including the senior leadership team
An individual who takes a common-sense approach in their day-to-day work and has the confidence to make well balanced and informed decisions with practical benefits
Benefits
27 days holiday plus bank holidays
Discretionary Bonus Scheme
Pension contributions 5% matched
Life assurance 4 x annual salary
Flexible Benefits Platform with £25/month Company contribution
Annual salary review
Independent financial advice service
Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme
Shopping discounts with retailers
Long service awards
Recognition scheme & employee of the year awards
Interested? we would love to hear from you, please apply today for immediate consideration.