About Veramed
Veramed is a specialist global biometrics CRO providing statistical programming, biostatistics, data management and consulting services to pharmaceutical and biotech organisations internationally.
The business operates across multiple jurisdictions and is undergoing an exciting period of growth and evolution, combining technical excellence with a highly collaborative and people-focused culture.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity for a commercially minded UK qualified lawyer to become a key part of the business at an exciting stage in its journey.
The successful individual will play a key role supporting a broad range of commercial and strategic legal matters across the organisation whilst helping shape legal processes, governance and best practice as the business continues to scale internationally.
The role would suit someone who enjoys working closely with stakeholders, thinking commercially and operating as part of the wider business rather than purely as a legal function.
There is significant scope for the role to grow over time as the business continues to evolve.
Key Responsibilities
· Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts
· Supporting complex client and supplier agreements across international operations
· Advising on contractual risk allocation including indemnities, liability caps, payment terms and jurisdiction provisions
· Supporting cross-border commercial matters across multiple jurisdictions
· Working closely with stakeholders across the business internationally
· Supporting legal process improvement, governance and best practice
· Assisting with legal infrastructure, registers and internal frameworks
· Supporting practical data protection processes and responsibilities across the business
· Managing relationships with external counsel where required
· Supporting broader strategic and corporate initiatives as the business grows
About You
· UK qualified lawyer likely around 4–8 PQE
· Strong commercial contracts background
· Confident drafting and negotiating client and supplier agreements
· Strong understanding of contractual risk and liability management
· Commercially minded and pragmatic in approach
· Comfortable influencing stakeholders and operating autonomously
· International/cross-border exposure highly advantageous, particularly US-facing work
· Collaborative and relationship-driven working style
· Interested in helping shape legal processes and infrastructure within a growing business
· Comfortable operating within a fast-paced international environment
· Prior in-house experience helpful but not essential
Advantageous:
· PE-backed exposure
· company secretarial experience
· management of external counsel
· CRO/professional services exposure
Most importantly, Veramed is looking for someone who combines strong commercial judgement with the right mindset, values and approach, someone collaborative, adaptable, proactive and excited by the opportunity to grow alongside the business.
Why Join Veramed?
· Opportunity to join a growing international business within the life sciences sector
· Broad and commercially focused role
· High level of visibility and influence internally
· Collaborative and values-led culture
· Flexible/hybrid working
· Opportunity to shape legal processes and best practice
· Long-term progression potential as the business continues to scale