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.