Senior Legal Counsel

Here at Sciensus a new opportunity has arisen for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our Legal team.

This will be a hybrid working role, coming into the office at least twice a week. The role can be based in either our Burton or Paddington office.

Essentially, you will be responsible for supporting the Head of Legal and the Group Company Secretary with legal matters relating to the provision of our services in the UK and Internationally, provide legal advice and assistance to the wider organisation and help the Department provide an effective, efficient and client/customer focused service.

You will take responsibility for creating, drafting, reviewing, negotiating approval and executing commercial, technical and other contracts including agreements, with our Pharma, Private and NHS clients, when new business is gained and when allocated delegated authority, so we are seeking someone that has experience of working in a large Healthcare organisations, the Pharmaceutical sector or the NHS.

Sciensus is a life sciences business specialising in patient access, engagement and insight solutions. We provide healthcare to patients with long-term conditions, rare diseases and cancer.

For 30 years, we’ve supported patients to access the life-changing treatment they need, in the comfort and convenience of their own homes across the UK and Europe. Today, we combine our clinical experience from over 70 million patient interactions with the latest technology to help over 200,000 patients a year make the most of their medicine.

So, using unparalleled insights, we connect with people powerfully and personally, focusing on their unique needs, empowering them to achieve their goals, and supporting them every step of the way.

Why would I work at Sciensus … the benefits?

We work hard to make sure colleagues feel motivated, developed, and recognised for the great work they do. Additional to a competitive, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

This all sounds great - What key skills do I need to apply:

• Qualified Lawyer with proven post qualification experience.
• Maintain professional practicing certificate or equivalent
• Commercial contracts experience gained in a law firm or a commercial organisation
• Experience of drafting, reviewing, advising and negotiating on agreements and contracts
• Experience of working in a large Healthcare organisation, the Pharmaceutical sector or the NHS
• Proven ability to analyse lengthy contractual documents and problem solving skills
• Displays well developed planning & organisational skills; able to multi-task, prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills (written, oral and interpersonal). Excellent written skills are imperative in the compilation of complex legal written documentation
• Ability to develop and sustain direct line management of the team of specialist staff, by showing mutual respect, honour and integrity, strong professional image and personal credibility

Sciensus is a place that values difference and promotes respect. We are committed to the fair treatment of all candidates, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability.

We actively promote equality for all, welcome applications from a wide range of candidates and select interviewees based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

Sciensus takes equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our colleagues seriously, which could include flexible working. We also support with any reasonable adjustments required. Please talk to us during the application process to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require.

We are committed to achieving Net Zero and reducing our ecological footprint. We are constantly working on new initiatives, some of our more recent ones include working towards Level 2 in the Greener Pharmacy Toolkit and replacing many of our vans with lower CO2 emission models. For information on other projects and our wider approach to sustainability please click here