Job description and person specification:
Duties:
* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, including Master Service Agreements, license and supply agreements and confidentiality agreements, with support from senior colleagues or business development team
* Tracking and monitoring the progress and lifecycle of contracts, using DocuSign and other programmes, to ensure that these are signed in compliance with company policy
* Conducting legal research across a range of topics and jurisdictions
* Liaising with our Scientific divisions, Senior Management team, information security and finance teams to provide guidance on the contracting process
* Assisting senior colleagues in the Legal division by monitoring compliance with contractual obligations and developing appropriate processes
* Supporting with administrative tasks that arise from business development activities
* In time and with increased experience, communicating and negotiating agreements directly with our clients and suppliers and negotiating beneficial terms on behalf of Novumgen
* Contract administration for the company and assist Global BD Center with contract drafts, follow up, and signature execution
* Conduct research, investigate facts and develop legal arguments
* Keep track of changes in legal framework and provide timely updates on these changes
* Assist with regulatory and corporate compliance matters
* Update various contract templates and provide legal advice and support to the team as needed
* Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned or requested
Skills and qualifications:
Essential requirements for the role are:
* Prior commercial experience or experience reviewing commercial contracts, such as Master Services Agreements and other legal documents
* A degree level or higher qualification
* Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to review documents with a meticulous eye
* Commercial awareness
* Excellent written communication skills
* 4 years commercial Experience.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload and prioritise accordingly
* A dedication to providing excellent legal services to our clients, suppliers and internal teams
* Proactivity and the desire to take on new challenges
Desired requirements for the role:
• Knowledge, or prior experience of dealing with data protection compliance
• Experience dealing with clients in the pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industries