Interim Commercial Counsel – Life Sciences | Hybrid (3 days/week) | 12-Month Contract
We're partnering with a leading global life sciences organisation to find an Interim Commercial Counsel for maternity cover in its in-house legal team.
It's a broad, hands-on commercial role sitting at the intersection of contracts and data privacy - ideal for a lawyer who wants real ownership and variety, not a narrow remit.
You'll be:
- Advising commercial, business and research teams on day-to-day legal matters
- Leading on operational data protection and privacy compliance
- Reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements
- Helping shape legal processes and templates as part of a lean, collaborative team
You'll bring:
- Strong commercial contracts experience (in-house and/or private practice)
- Genuine data protection expertise - this is core, not peripheral
- Background in life sciences, pharma, healthcare or another regulated sector
- A pragmatic, independent working style and the confidence to hit the ground running
PQE is flexible - we care more about experience than years qualified.
Two-stage interview process. Candidates available in September, or at short notice, encouraged to apply.
📩 CV to interims@thesjp.co.uk
🤝 Generous referral bonus for successful introductions.
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