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Corporate Counsel
IMU Biosciences. Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, service contracts, and strategic partnerships .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts within the biotech and life sciences sectors, while providing legal guidance on intellectual property and regulatory compliance. Strong ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and manage outside counsel effectively.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Commercial Contract DraftingIntellectual Property ManagementRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeBiotech Industry ExperienceData Privacy Regulations Understanding
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Hard Skills
Contract NegotiationLegal Advice ProvisionRegulatory Framework FamiliarityHealthcare Standards KnowledgeService Agreement DraftingIP Licence Provisions UnderstandingClinical Development KnowledgeAI/ML ExperienceProject-Based Contract ManagementTimely Contract Review
Soft Skills
CollaborationClear CommunicationPractical Legal GuidanceStakeholder EngagementTeamwork
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)Juris Doctor (J.D.)Qualified SolicitorActive Bar Admission
Industry Keywords
BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalsLife SciencesHealthcareGDPRCommercial AgreementsVendor AgreementsStrategic PartnershipsOutside Counsel ManagementContract Playbooks
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, service contracts, and strategic partnerships
- Provide clear, practical legal advice and guidance across commercial matters to internal teams and organizational stakeholders
- Help build internal legal policies, contract playbooks, and training programs
- Manage outside counsel when needed
- Safeguard the company’s intellectual property portfolio
- Support IMU Biosciences across key commercial, operational, and clinical matters
- Collaborate with scientists, commercial colleagues, senior leaders, external partners, the Chief Legal Officer, Contracts Manager, and outside counsel
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Juris Doctor (J.D.), or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution
- Qualified solicitor or active bar admission in good standing in at least one relevant jurisdiction
- 3–7 years of post-qualification experience in-house and/or private practice in biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences
- Strong foundational knowledge of commercial contracts, intellectual property considerations, and relevant regulatory frameworks in healthcare or biotechnology
- Strong proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating basic commercial contracts and service agreements in a timely fashion based on project needs
- Conversant with complex commercial contracts within the biotech or life sciences sector, including IP licence provisions, with support as needed
- Strong familiarity with regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, and healthcare standards relevant to biotechnology and life sciences
- Good technical understanding of life sciences relevant to clinical development
- Working knowledge of data privacy regulations, such as GDPR, as applied to clinical, biological, and health data
- Experience working with AI/ML and/or platform technologies
- Right to work in the UK
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary and company bonus scheme
- Pension
- Health insurance
- Life assurance
- Income protection
- Fast-paced, collaborative startup culture
- Strong opportunities for career development and progression