Legal Counsel – Part-time
IP & Regulatory – Norwich, Norfolk (Hybrid)
Job Purpose
Due to continuing global expansion, we are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our team on a part‑time (60%) basis with experience in commercial, corporate and intellectual property licensing matters. The successful candidate will provide practical, business‑focused legal support to enable Tropic’s global partnerships, licensing strategy and product commercialisation, with a focus on complex agreements across the ag‑biotech value chain.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and advise on a variety of commercial contracts, including research collaborations, licensing partnerships, sales and distribution agreements.
- Partner closely with commercial teams to provide practical legal guidance and enable deal velocity.
- Advise on corporate transactions, intra‑group matters and governance matters.
- Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to identify and manage risk and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations while maintaining business momentum.
- Support the development of the legal function to improve ways of working, templates, playbooks and adoption of technology.
Requirements
- Qualified lawyer with 5+ years’ post‑qualification experience (PQE).
- Strong background in commercial contracts; experience in both private practice and in‑house settings is highly desirable.
- Proven experience handling IP licensing and corporate transactional matters.
- Experience working within life sciences, such as healthcare, agriculture, or biotechnology.
- Pragmatic, solution‑oriented approach with excellent communication skills and ‘can do’ attitude.
- Spanish language skills desirable.
About Us
Tropic is one of the world’s leading agricultural gene‑editing companies. Our team is dedicated to the development and commercialisation of high‑performing varieties of tropical crops to provide significant benefits to growers, processors and consumers globally, tackling real‑world problems around food security and sustainability. Our vision is to become a leading seed business with significant ownership of its products from the laboratory to the field, while maintaining constructive relationships with growers and consumers based on transparency and trust.
Why Join Tropic?
- Be part of a forward‑thinking company at the forefront of Agricultural‑Biotechnology innovation
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- Social events throughout the year
- Competitive compensation and benefits including: Private Medical Care, Medical Cash Plan, 25 days annual leave (pro‑rota), Group Income Protection and Life Assurance
Further Information
- Location: Hybrid / Remote
- Time Requirement: Part time – 60% – Flexible
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: 13th July
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