Senior Legal Counsel

Manchester Permanent £70,000 - £85,000 per year View Job Description
This Senior Legal Counsel role offers a fantastic opportunity to join a global pharmaceutical business based in the UK. You'll support commercial, digital, and corporate functions on a wide range of legal matters, including IT contracts and M&A.
  • Shape legal strategy in a global life sciences business
  • Broad, high-impact role across commercial & tech matters

About Our Client

Our client is an internationally recognised, innovation-led organisation operating within the life sciences sector. Known for its strong ethical values and commitment to improving outcomes, the business combines global reach with a collaborative and supportive culture. It offers employees the chance to work on cutting-edge developments within a fast-evolving, highly regulated industry, alongside a genuine focus on professional growth and wellbeing.

Job Description

The Senior Legal Counsel will be:

  • Advising on a wide range of commercial agreements, including IT and technology contracts
  • Supporting corporate activity, including mergers and acquisitions
  • Partnering with senior stakeholders across corporate and digital functions
  • Managing legal risk and ensuring compliance in a regulated environment
  • Providing pragmatic, business-focused legal advice across the organisation

The Successful Applicant

The Senior Legal Counsel should be:

  • A solicitor or equivalent with 5+ years PQE
  • Experienced in commercial contracts, including IT and technology matters
  • Familiar with corporate transactions, including M&A
  • Comfortable working in-house or advising corporate clients in private practice
  • A confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills

What's on Offer

Package includes:

  • Salary between £70-85k DOE
  • Car allowance
  • 20% bonus
  • Flexible hybrid working from Manchester
Contact
Lucy Martin
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7047640
Phone number
+447812680116

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Commercial
Sector
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lucy Martin
Consultant phone
+447812680116
Job reference
JN-062026-7047640