Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel – Commercial, Intellectual Property & Compliance - Cambridge - Onsite

A research-driven technology organisation is seeking a Legal Counsel to support its UK-based research, development, and manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise business units and management on a wide range of commercial and operational legal matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including:
• Non-disclosure agreements
• Master service and procurement agreements
• Terms and conditions
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and advise management on emerging risks.
• Provide legal support on ad hoc matters as required by the business.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal legal processes and compliance frameworks.

Required Qualifications

• Qualification as a solicitor in the United Kingdom with at least two years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience gained in a reputable law firm with a technology focus and/or in a relevant in-house legal role.
• Strong knowledge of UK commercial law and contract drafting.
• Solid understanding of regulatory compliance, including anti-bribery, data protection, and modern slavery legislation.
• Working knowledge of intellectual property law, particularly patents, copyright, trade secrets, and know-how.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in an in-house legal environment.
• Experience handling cross-border transactions.
• Experience working with government authorities on export control and trade compliance matters.

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In accordance with local employment laws, applicants must have current, valid authorisation to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to sponsor employment visas for this role. Applications from individuals without existing work authorisation for Germany cannot be considered.

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