Commercial Legal Counsel

Company Description

From global research discoveries to clinical breakthroughs – our vision is to become the most influential life sciences company for researchers. If you are motivated by making a real impact to people’s life and have a desire to work in a passionate and diverse community, Abcam is the place for you. 

Our culture is driven by our dedicated, agile and audacious community of professionals who are driven by a combined purpose and sense of belonging. We’re incredibly proud to be recognised as one of the top 5 best places to work in the UK for two years running, as per Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Award.

Job Description

We are seeking to appoint a Commercial Legal Counsel to support our global business on general commercial matters, but particularly focusing on commercial tenders, in-licensing, digital and data protection matters. You will be motivated to be part of a highly regarded team looking to build a fantastic legal function by offering true solutions led support.  The role will report into our Senior Legal Counsel and is based at Abcam’s head office in Cambridge, UK.

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Supporting our global business in relation to data privacy matters, including reviewing data privacy impact assessments, negotiating, and drafting data protection agreements, and assisting with our data subject access request processes.
• Supporting our global sales team, particularly in relation to e-procurement and tenders but also negotiating and drafting MSAs, custom development agreements, supply agreements, MTAs etc.
• Supporting our in-licensing team by negotiating and drafting both in- and out-licenses.
• Developing and provide training for the global business with respect to legal issues, policies, and procedures with a focus on digital and data privacy issues.
• Providing support on compliance matters.

Qualifications

• A qualified solicitor with a strong academic background and has supported life sciences clients in private practice and/or worked in-house in a life sciences organisation. 
• Experience of working in global cross functional teams with both senior and junior stakeholders in a matrixed organisation. 
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments. 
• A degree or higher in a natural sciences discipline would also be an advantage, but is not essential.

Additional Information

We know that when it comes to benefits, no one size fits all. Flexibility and choice matter which is why we offer all kinds of ways to enable you and your loved ones to be well and live well. You can expect;

• A culture focused on well-being and opportunities for growth and development. We provide a wide range of training opportunities, for both professional and personal development.
• The freedom to work in a way that works for you, with a focus on maximizing productivity and innovation at work while reducing environmental impact.
• Attractive and flexible benefits package including 18 weeks full paid maternity leave and 6 weeks full paid paternity leave, increased paid time off accrual over time and much more.

We offer a truly inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. This is underpinned by our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and our partnerships with WORK180 (endorsed employer for women) and MyGwork (LGBT+ professional community). All our positions are open as a Job Share, where two talented professionals can share the responsibility of a full time position. You can declare your interest in a job share role within the application form.

Abcam is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to age, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you’re interested in this particular role then we’d love to read your application.

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