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About the Role
Join the Francis Crick Institute as Legal Counsel and put your legal expertise at the heart of world-leading biomedical research and innovation. You will work on a fascinating variety of legal matters, from research collaborations and strategic partnerships to cutting-edge technology and complex commercial agreements. You will join a friendly, collaborative team, providing practical legal advice and shaping how legal services are delivered.
Responsibilities
- Providing practical, commercially focused legal advice to scientific and operational teams across the Crick.
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of agreements, including commercial contracts, research collaborations, funding arrangements and agreements relating to intellectual property and data.
- Supporting exciting scientific projects, strategic partnerships and commercial initiatives.
- Building trusted relationships with stakeholders and translating complex legal matters into clear, accessible advice.
- Improving legal processes, systems and ways of working.
- Sharing knowledge, supporting junior colleagues and contributing to a positive, collaborative team culture.
Requirements
- A solicitor or barrister admitted in England & Wales (or another common law jurisdiction), with a current practising certificate and at least three years’ post-qualification experience or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- General commercial contracting experience, ideally in science or technology, and a sound understanding of the legal and regulatory context of a charitable biomedical research institute.
- Excellent communication and legal drafting skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and effectively.
- Experience of alternative legal service models, matter management systems and using technology to challenge existing approaches.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, self-awareness and the ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- A proactive, collaborative approach and experience supporting junior colleagues.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A commitment to the Crick’s vision and core values.
- Experience advising on data protection matters and negotiating related agreements (Desirable).
- Experience working both in-house and in private practice (Desirable).
- Specialist knowledge of intellectual property, corporate law, charity law, research or philanthropy (Desirable).
- A combination of transactional and advisory legal experience (Desirable).
Skills
- Commercial contracting
- Legal drafting
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Organisational skills
- Attention to detail
- Data protection (Desirable)
- Intellectual property (Desirable)
- Corporate law (Desirable)
- Charity law (Desirable)
Location
- Crick
Work Type
- Full-time
- Permanent
Experience Level
- At least three years’ post-qualification experience or demonstrable equivalent experience
Education Level
- Solicitor or barrister admitted in England & Wales (or another common law jurisdiction), with a current practising certificate
Salary/Compensations
- £77,000 per annum plus benefits
Benefits
- Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.
- Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.
- Health & Well-being: 24/7 GP consultation services, Occupational health services and mental health support programs, Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.
- Work-Life Balance: Back-up care for dependents, Childcare support allowance, Annual leave purchase options, Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.
- Perks: Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts, Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.
About the Company
- The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.
- The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture.
- We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.
Equal Opportunity
- At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please email: ruby.oluwafemi@crick.ac.uk.