In-House Legal Counsel in Cambridge

Role Level: with proven experience in a similar role

Role type: Permanent, part-time 2-4 days per week with some WFH permitted.

About Innovia: Innovia Technology makes innovation breakthroughs happen for the world’s leading companies. We solve complex innovation challenges and create new opportunities so our clients can outperform competitors and change the world for good.

Our clients include Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic, LEGO, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Haleon, Shell, IWC Schaffhausen, Kenvue, Kraft Heinz, and The North Face. Clients work with Innovia Technology because our work leads to products and services that customers prefer - reaching markets faster and more efficiently than any realistic alternative.

Our small legal team supports and interacts with all areas of the business enabling Innovia to build relationships of trust with clients all over the world, deliver the highest standard of innovation work, and work effectively together within our organisation.

The Opportunity: We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced in-house legal counsel to join us at our friendly innovation consultancy based in Cambridge, UK. You would be our only in-house lawyer and will report directly to Innovia’s Legal Director. You will work alongside other members of our small legal team and with senior stakeholders across the company. Your expertise will be central to the growth of the legal team, and you will be strategically placed to advise on the future of the business.

Innovia prides itself on its positive work culture and being a family-friendly, inclusive, and conscientious employer. This part-time role would suit someone either:

• In a similar role seeking to transition into a more flexible work life balance / returning to work after a career break
• Someone recently qualified who is looking for a part-time position to balance work and other commitments.

Key Responsibilities: As our in-house legal counsel, you will be the primary source of expert legal advice and support for key senior stakeholders and the company at large, responsible for providing guidance on a wide range of legal matters, helping to protect Innovia’s interests, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations relevant to our international consultancy business.

Your day-to-day responsibilities would include:

• Advising on commercial, contract, company and employment law, intellectual property and data protection
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including: client contracts, supplier/contractor agreements, engagement letters, NDAs, and licences
• Proactively identifying and mitigating the legal risks and potential liabilities associated with business decisions by:

• Keeping abreast of legal changes and providing practical advice on potential impacts and compliance activities
• Reviewing company policies
• Implementing effective risk management strategies
• Providing advice on compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and up to date industry standards

The Candidate: The ideal candidate must be a qualified lawyer, preferably with a strong background in commercial law either in a private practice or in-house (level of PQE is flexible).

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Dealing with commercial law, contract law, contract negotiations, and interacting directly with senior clients
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate, reach practical solutions and build good quality professional relationships
• Ability to analyse the driving forces and considerations involved in a project, to quickly assess the associated risks, and give concise commercial advice
• Ability to institute effective systems and procedures, the desire to develop the capability of the legal team, and clearly convey complex legal concepts to all levels of the business
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
• Flexibility to work part-time hours and accommodate occasional business needs

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Intellectual Property law
• Privacy, information security, data protection and GDPR
• US commercial law
• Employment law

Important Practical Considerations:

• Office attendance: For this role, we offer hybrid working on Mondays and Fridays, but a new joiner is expected to come to the office more frequently in the first few weeks to attend induction meetings and meet with relevant stakeholders.
• Remote working: Unfortunately, this role is not suitable for applicants who wish to work 100% remotely.
• Hours: Part-time, 2-4 days a week
• Role type: Permanent
• Tech: We primarily use Apple laptops in our business.
• Applications deadline: apply as soon as you can to have the best chance of success.
• Right to work: The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.
• Visa sponsorship: Innovia Technology may be able to sponsor a visa for this role, subject to Home Office eligibility requirements.
• Confidentiality: Our clients trust us to work on their most complex and challenging projects. As an in-house legal counsel, you’ll be working with commercially sensitive documentation. You will need to maintain confidentiality at all times.

How to Apply: Go to the ‘Apply for this job’ button. You’ll answer a few questions and need to upload two documents:

• Your CV and Academic Transcripts / Certificates / Qualifications
• Your Cover Letter (no more than 1 page long). Your covering letter should briefly describe your skills, motivation and interest in the role.

Benefits:

• Free buffet lunch provided daily
• Flexible schedule around core hours 10am-4pm
• 25 days holiday pa + bank holidays for full time employees (pro-rated for part time employees)
• Pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance (BUPA)
• Group life assurance (LA)
• Group income protection insurance
• Casual dress code
• Induction training
• Fully accessible office and adaptations to interview - tell us about your needs
• Free parking and bike racks monitored by CCTV

For more information on our benefits please visit our website: https://www.innoviatech.com/insight/the-benefits-of-working-at-innovia/

Reasonable adjustments: If you are invited to an interview, please let us know if you have any special requirements to support you with by emailing us at [email protected]

Our commitment: We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace, are actively seeking to improve the diversity of our teams and welcome applications from under-represented groups. We treat people equitably regardless of their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, religion, or political views. We especially encourage applications from people who are members of protected groups.