Legal Counsel - 1 year Fixed Term Contract

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Why work with us?

The growth of Genomics is partnered with the personal growth of our people. We ensure that all employees have the tools, technologies, benefits, and support systems to develop and flourish. We offer a competitive package of benefits, training opportunities, and initiatives to ensure our employees thrive.

Be part of a globally diverse team

Our workforce operates across the UK and US from offices based in Oxford, UK, London, UK Cambridge, UK, and North Carolina, US.

Our diversity and multinationalism, with our people hailing from over 30 countries, helps to bring together the best minds to harness the power of genomics and transform healthcare and drug discovery.

Perks and benefits

• Life insurance
• Charities trust
• Pension
• Group income protection
• Cycle to work scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Private medical cover
• Bank your Bank Holidays

A collaborative andsocial culture

• Social events
• Training and development opportunities
• Organised sports activities

Join our team

Legal Counsel - 1 year Fixed Term Contract

Location

London

Location Type

Hybrid

Department

Genomics Legal

Location: London (Hybrid)

The Mission: Why We Exist

Genomics is a science-led transatlantic TechBio combining large-scale genetic and health data with proprietary analytics to accelerate drug discovery and advance predictive, preventative healthcare. We are united by a single vision to help people live longer, healthier lives, using the power of genomics.

Genomics aims to help people live longer, healthier lives in two ways: super-charging drug discovery and development for novel treatments with our AI-enabled advanced genetic analytics platform, and by helping people understand their personal risk of common chronic diseases through polygenic risk scores, giving doctors and health systems the chance to get the right people into the right prevention, screening and treatment programmes at the right time.

Role Purpose

As Legal Counsel, you'll support every part of the company, with a primary focus on day-to-day commercial matters and the scope to advise across a wide range of legal issues.

This is a varied, high-visibility role for a lawyer who wants to take real ownership of day-to-day legal matters, with the backing of a supportive wider Legal team.

A Day in the Life

Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements

Giving clear, solution-focused advice to colleagues across the business on their day-to-day legal questions

Getting to grips with new and evolving areas of law, and with the diverse needs of our distinct business units

Over time, and with the right support, stretching beyond your current experience into areas such as M&A, governance and company law, incentives, employment law, new product and service launches, and expansion into new jurisdictions

Who You Are

An English-qualified (or US-qualified) lawyer with at least one year of post-qualification experience (or equivalent US experience)

Proven experience of commercial contracting

Versatile, with a genuine team mindset

Professional, with high levels of integrity and excellent attention to detail

Committed to fostering an inclusive culture within a diverse team

Training at a leading law firm

Some in-house experience, ideally in life sciences, healthcare or a venture-backed scale-up

An interest in science and technology

Willingness to support the wider Legal team on matters beyond your existing experience

Your Package

We are committed to providing a transparent, supportive, and rewarding work environment.

Compensation & Growth

Competitive Reward: Salaries are externally benchmarked annually to ensure market-aligned compensation.

Clear Career Path: A straightforward, open progression framework means you'll always know the path to promotion and how to achieve your next career goal.

Continuous Learning: Including external courses and a wide library of L&D materials, because your growth is our success.

Holiday: 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus an extra 3-day company-wide shutdown at year-end.

Financial & Health Security: Robust benefits including a market-leading pension scheme, comprehensive private health insurance for you and your family with NO excess, critical illness, and life assurance.

Enhanced Leave: Enhanced paid family leave to support all new parents.

Hybrid Working

Truly Inclusive Time Off: Our 'Bank Your Bank Holiday' programme allows you to exchange public holidays for dates that hold personal or cultural significance to you.

Vibrant Social Culture: From regular Town Halls and team picnics to organised sports events, our social committee ensures frequent opportunities to connect and celebrate.

Green Commute: Cycle-to-Work scheme and convenient office locations near major transport hubs.

Ready to Build the Future?

We are dedicated to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Contact us at talent@genomics.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.

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