Senior Legal Counsel
Posted 4 days ago by Iceberg Consulting
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: Iceberg is seeking a qualified Commercial Lawyer for a critical full-time contract role within a leading global Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical organization. This position, starting on November 24th, involves providing essential legal support with the potential for transition to a permanent in-house role. The successful candidate will serve as a key legal advisor, focusing on commercial legal matters across multiple jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of complex commercial contracts (e.g., procurement, supply, service, and collaboration agreements).
- Providing timely, pragmatic legal counsel to internal business teams to manage risk and enable commercial objectives across multiple jurisdictions.
Key Skills:
- Must be a qualified solicitor.
- Proven experience in a commercial legal role, ideally gained in-house or through extensive client-facing work within the Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, or highly regulated industries.
- Availability to commit to a full-time schedule and a start date of November 24th.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Iceberg is partnering with a prominent global organization in the Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical sector to find a highly capable, English-qualified Commercial Lawyer . This is a critical, full-time contract opportunity providing essential legal support for an initial two-month period , commencing November 24th . For the right match, the client is actively seeking to transition the role to a permanent in-house position .
The Role: Commercial In-House Counsel
You will serve as a key legal advisor to the business, handling a diverse range of operational and transactional matters. Focus: Core commercial legal support for a multinational life sciences company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of complex commercial contracts (e.g., procurement, supply, service, and collaboration agreements).
- Advisory: Providing timely, pragmatic legal counsel to internal business teams to manage risk and enable commercial objectives across multiple jurisdictions.
Requirements
Qualification: Must be a qualified solicitor.
Experience: Proven experience in a commercial legal role, ideally gained in-house or through extensive client-facing work within the Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, or highly regulated industries .
Availability: Must be available to commit to a full-time schedule and a start date of November 24th .
Location: The role is fully remote .
The Opportunity
Flexibility & Security: Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote position with a direct, transparent path to a permanent in-house role.
Immediate Impact: Join a fast-paced environment and immediately handle high-value, business-critical matters.
Apply Now: If you are a commercial lawyer ready for an immediate and impactful contract that offers a long-term future, please submit your CV and details of your relevant experience.