Legal Counsel (EMEALA), Cambridge UK

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

As Legal Counsel here at Illumina supporting the EMEALA region, you will provide comprehensive, business-oriented legal advice across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. This role acts as a trusted legal partner to the business, working closely with Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Corporate, and Operations teams to enable compliant, efficient, and customer-focused outcomes. You will support a broad range of commercial, transactional, and operational matters while helping the business anticipate risk, move with confidence, and deliver on its commitments. In line with our Win Together value, you will collaborate across functions and geographies to support Illumina’s mission to improve human health.

Illumina's employee benefits are industry-leading and include flexible time off, private medical insurance, compassion and care time off, leisure travel insurance, pension, employee stock purchasing program, volunteer time off, and much more!

Why You

You are a qualified lawyer with a current practicing certificate in a common-law jurisdiction and bring several years post-qualification experience from a law firm and/or an in-house environment. You have strong commercial judgment and a practical, solution-oriented mindset, enabling you to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice aligned with business priorities. Your background includes demonstrable experience supporting Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Corporate, and Operations teams, with a solid understanding of supply chain operations and related commercial and regulatory considerations. You are highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple complex matters in a fast-paced, international environment.

You communicate with clarity and confidence, build trusted relationships, and act with integrity, reflecting Illumina’s commitment to Be Accountable. Fluency in English is essential; additional languages are an advantage but are not required.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of domestic and international commercial agreements with customers, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and partners.
• Provide timely, high-quality, and pragmatic legal support aligned with business objectives and Legal department goals.
• Act as lead legal advisor for supply chain–related agreements, including supplier, manufacturing, distribution, logistics, material transfer, confidentiality, and other inbound supply or services contracts.
• Advise on procurement, sourcing, supplier management, and operational matters from a legal, compliance, and risk perspective.
• Support supply chain–related regulatory requirements, trade compliance obligations, and internal policies across multiple jurisdictions.
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders to address legal, compliance, and process issues, and contribute to policy development and legal initiatives.
• Direct and manage internal and external counsel on matters relevant to supported functions and regional entities.
• Support corporate governance and ongoing maintenance of corporate entities across the region.
• Deliver training and practical guidance to business teams to promote legal awareness and risk mitigation.
• Mentor and support junior legal team members, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Drive continuous improvement of legal processes, templates, and systems, embracing Innovate with Purpose to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.

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