At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal support in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment, managing contracts and compliance.
- Company: Britannia Pharmaceuticals, a leader in chronic neurological disorder treatments.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Autonomous role with exposure to senior stakeholders and international legal teams.
- Why this job: Join a small, impactful team and make a difference in global healthcare.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with 5+ years in pharmaceuticals and strong commercial law knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
About the Business
Britannia Pharmaceuticals is a UK-based specialty pharmaceutical company that develops and markets medicines for chronic neurological disorders, with a primary global focus on Parkinson's disease. They also offer specialized nursing and support services for patients and their caregivers.
Key Purpose
To provide commercially focused, pragmatic legal support, acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders while managing legal risk in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment. The role will support day-to-day legal needs across commercial contracting, regulatory advisory, and governance, while building capability within a small, high-impact legal team.
Main Responsibilities
- Provide legal support across a broad range of commercial and operational matters.
- Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including: Supply, procurement and services contracts, HCP and consultancy agreements, pharmacovigilance (PV) agreements, and strategic partnerships and collaborations.
- Support business stakeholders on regulatory and compliance matters, including: Pharmaceutical regulation, ABPI Code of Practice / PMCPA requirements, and GxP frameworks (GMP, GMDP, PV).
- Provide oversight and input on data protection and governance, including GDPR compliance and risk management.
- Assist with risk identification, issue-spotting and escalation of material legal issues.
- Act as a business partner to commercial and medical teams, enabling effective and compliant decision-making.
- Coordinate with global legal teams to ensure consistency of approach across jurisdictions.
- Manage relationships with external counsel where required.
- Contribute to process improvements, including contract templates, training, and legal operations.
Scope and Complexity
- Operates within a lean legal team, requiring a high level of autonomy and ownership.
- Broad remit spanning commercial, regulatory, and governance matters.
- Exposure to multi-entity UK operations and international legal interactions.
- Hands-on role covering the full lifecycle from NDAs through to complex negotiations.
- Opportunity to develop expertise in pharmaceutical regulatory frameworks and stakeholder partnership within a global organisation.
Competencies
- Strong commercial contracting and drafting skills.
- Practical, solutions-focused approach with sound risk judgement.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to balance business objectives with legal and compliance requirements.
- Comfortable working autonomously within a small team.
Qualifications / Experience
- Qualified solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent).
- Minimum 5 years PQE required.
- Proven experience within pharmaceutical or life sciences sector (essential).
- Strong knowledge of: ABPI / PMCPA frameworks, pharmaceutical regulation, and commercial contract law.
- Experience working within matrixed or international organisations desirable.
You’ll play a key role in supporting a growing UK platform within a global pharma group, with direct exposure to senior stakeholders and international legal teams. If you’re a pharma-focused lawyer looking for a broad, impactful in-house role, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Senior Legal Counsel in Reading employer: Britannia Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Britannia Pharmaceuticals Ltd offers an exceptional work environment for the Senior Pharma Counsel role, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation in the heart of Reading. Employees benefit from a supportive atmosphere that encourages professional growth through diverse legal challenges and opportunities to engage with cross-functional teams. With a focus on autonomy and impactful work, this position not only enhances your legal expertise but also contributes to meaningful advancements in the pharmaceutical industry.
Contact Details:
Britannia Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Recruitment Team
