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Legal Counsel (3-5PQE) - Pharma

The Stephen James Partnership • Contractor • london, south east england, uk • 2d ago

About the Job

Are you an experienced commercial lawyer looking to take the next step in-house?

Do you have a background in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or medical devices and enjoy navigating complex regulatory landscapes?

Interested in joining a market-leading, global organisation with significant exposure to high-value contracts and cross-border work?

The Client

Our client is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator with a strong presence across the pharma and life sciences sector.

They operate at the forefront of medical innovation, supporting diagnostic and treatment pathways worldwide, and are seeking a Legal Counsel to join their EMEA legal team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, providing strategic legal, regulatory, and compliance advice in a dynamic and highly regulated environment.

The Role

This is a broad in-house role offering exposure to a wide variety of legal and regulatory matters. You’ll act as a business partner to the commercial team, supporting growth initiatives and managing strategic agreements across the EMEA region.

Key responsibilities include:

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a range of commercial contracts, including sales & supply agreements; licensing, co-development, and clinical trial agreements; sourcing and manufacturing contracts
Advising on pharma compliance and regulatory issues in conjunction with specialist teams.
Supporting business development, M&A, and due diligence processes.
Managing outside counsel and ensuring effective budget control.
Delivering legal and compliance training to internal teams and distributors.
Providing specialist advice on local laws (e.g., public procurement, competition, anti-bribery, and anti-corruption).
Partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to balance business objectives with legal and regulatory risks.

This role reports to the Head of Legal, EMEA and offers opportunities to work on global projects alongside colleagues in other regions.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

England & Wales qualified solicitor (or equivalent).
3–5 years’ PQE, ideally from a recognised law firm and/or in-house legal team (happy to consider outside of this).
Solid experience advising on commercial contracts in the pharma, life sciences, or medical devices sectors.
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements in highly regulated environments.
Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable mindset suited to a fast-paced business.

Candidates outside the 3–5 PQE range may be considered for the right profile.

What’s on Offer?

Competitive salary plus bonus
Hybrid working model
Exposure to a high-profile, global organisation
Opportunity to shape strategy and influence outcomes within a market-leading pharma business

For more information contact Luke Masih (luke.masih@thesjp.co.uk).

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