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At Emerald Clinical, we are a global, full‑service Contract Research Organization (CRO) dedicated to advancing clinical research through scientific expertise and operational excellence. We support biopharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostic customers across all trial phases, from registration to post‑marketing, with therapeutic expertise in renal, cardiometabolic and oncology.
Why Join Us? We prioritize people—patients and employees—by combining global reach with local knowledge. Our teams build trust and ensure diverse, representative patient recruitment, delivering better engagement, more accurate data and faster results.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced, strategic Senior Legal Counsel to lead our global legal function. This leadership role oversees all legal operations, supports business strategy, and ensures compliance and risk mitigation across the organisation. You will serve as the principal legal advisor to the executive team and collaborate closely with leaders across global regions.
Your Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the global legal team, ensuring effective support across all regions.
- Provide strategic legal advice to the CEO, COO, CHRO, CFO and wider executive leadership team.
- Develop, implement and maintain legal frameworks, policies and procedures supporting regulatory compliance and organisational risk mitigation.
- Oversee contract negotiation, review and management, including client agreements, vendor contracts, confidentiality agreements and partnership arrangements.
- Advise on corporate governance, data protection/privacy, intellectual property, employment matters and commercial disputes.
- Support M&A, investment activity and other strategic corporate projects as required.
- Manage regulatory interactions and ensure compliance with relevant laws in the UK, Europe, APAC and the US.
- Oversee training and upskilling for internal teams to strengthen legal awareness and compliance.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the legal function to support scalable business growth.
- Manage global compliance efforts and company secretarial duties for all legal entities in coordination with outside vendors.
- Manage global facilities portfolio, negotiating lease amendments and new lease agreements with support from local teams.
- Prepare corporate ESG reporting positions and deliverables internally, and support external reporting requirements for customers and owners.
- Manage global insurance policies to ensure effective coverage and cost management for company operations.
About You
- Qualified lawyer with 10‑15 years of post‑qualification experience in a global organisation, ideally within life sciences, CRO, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals or another highly regulated sector.
- Strong leadership capability with experience overseeing legal teams and establishing effective legal processes.
- Proven experience in contract negotiation, risk management, governance and regulatory compliance.
- Confident in advising senior executives and capable of influencing at all levels.
- Skilled in managing complex, multi‑jurisdictional legal matters.
- Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance risk with business needs.
- Excellent communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Able to adapt quickly in a fast‑paced environment and comfortable supporting a company undergoing growth and transformation.
What We Offer
- Competitive Compensation: A tailored salary and benefits package reflecting your skills and experience.
- Flexibility: Hybrid or remote working arrangements, depending on location and role.
- Career Growth: Access to learning opportunities and a global network of scientific leaders.
- Employee Wellbeing: Programs and initiatives promoting work‑life balance, health and team connection, including engagement surveys, recognition programmes and team‑building events.
- Global Opportunities: Exposure to diverse projects and clients across an international reach.
Interested? Apply now and help us achieve our mission to improve the health of millions worldwide.
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