Legal Counsel
Bicycle Therapeutics
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join our Legal team on a 12 month fixed term contract. The successful applicant will have a general experience of broader commercial work. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Legal, they will enjoy a varied role advising the company’s teams in the UK and US.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead in the drafting, reviewing and negotiation of various legal agreements and other legal documents including services, confidentiality, material transfer, consultancy, research, collaboration, and IP license agreements;
- Provide legal support for the company’s clinical trials across multiple jurisdictions;
- Provide ad hoc general legal support as required;
- Assist individuals in the business who need assistance with the contract approval process;
- Supervise external counsel as required;
- Apply detailed understanding of the technologies, products, intellectual property and R&D activities of the business;
- Interact with key stakeholders in the UK and US on a daily basis;
- Assist with management of any litigation.
Qualifications
Essential:
- Qualified lawyer (3 years PQE or above);
- Experience in broad range of commercial and corporate legal advice, including commercial contracts and related IP issues;
- Good analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
- Ability to work in an international team across different time zones;
- Able to prioritise and manage a high volume of work;
- Ability to work across functions – excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal;
- Ability to proactively identify issues, think strategically, propose and implement practical solutions;
- Willing to take on new challenges.
Desirable:
- Experience advising life sciences companies;
- Experience working in the in-house environment.
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