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Junior Commercial Lawyer (NQ) – Contract to Perm | Life SciencesWe are working with a global organisation within the life sciences sector, supporting leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies, who are seeking a Junior Commercial Lawyer (NQ) to join their in-house legal team.

This role is offered on an initial 6-month contract with a strong view to permanent, providing an excellent opportunity to build hands-on experience in a broad commercial environment.

The RoleYou will join a small, high-performing legal team and play a key role in supporting the business on a wide range of commercial contracts and legal matters.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone confident working with a degree of autonomy, while also being proactive in seeking guidance where needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, including:
• Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
• Supplier and client contracts
• Consultancy and services agreements
• Provide initial contract mark-ups and support negotiations
• Advise internal stakeholders on contractual terms and risk
• Support on data protection and GDPR-related matters
• Work closely with the business to support commercial operations
  
  

Required Experience

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) – Newly Qualified (NQ)
• Training contract or prior experience including commercial contracts work
• Exposure to drafting and negotiating agreements (ideally MSAs)
• Working knowledge of data protection / GDPR
• Experience in a commercial or professional services environment is beneficial
  
  

Key Attributes

• Proactive and self-motivated, with a willingness to take ownership
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail
• Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach
• Comfortable working in a lean team environment
• Able to balance independence with good judgement on escalation
  
  

Contract Details

• Initial 6-month contract → strong potential to convert to permanent
• Start: ASAP
• Hybrid working – 1 day per week in the office (South West London)
• Competitive day rate
  
  

The OpportunityThis is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer to transition into an in-house role, gaining exposure to a wide range of commercial legal work within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

You will be given real responsibility from day one, with the opportunity to grow into a longer-term position within the business.

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