In-House Solicitor – (Job Ref: 26N/IHLC)
Randox is seeking a commercially minded In-House Solicitor to provide legal advice across the Group's UK and international operations. This is a standalone role. The postholder will advise business teams, identify pragmatic and proportionate solutions and take ownership of matters from instruction to completion.
Location: Randox Laboratories, 55 Diamond Road, Crumlin, BT29 4QY.
Contract Offered: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours / Shifts: 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday 8.40am to 5.20pm or 4x 9 hour days Monday to Thursday with a 4- hour day on a Friday. TBC.
Right to Work Requirement
Please note that this role requires candidates to have the legal right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months from the application date. This is to ensure completion of our 9-month probationary period and for any potential sponsorship decisions to be considered. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at the point of hire.
What does the In-House Solicitor role involve?
The solicitor will work directly with senior management and colleagues across Sales, Finance, HR, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, Facilities, IT and operations.
The postholder will be responsible for:
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, including supply, distribution, services, collaboration, confidentiality, procurement and property-related contracts.
- Supporting disputes and litigation, employment matters, intellectual property, consumer issues, governance, regulatory questions, tenders, international expansion and the management of external lawyers
- Legal research; risk summaries and recommendations
- Contract and matter management;
- Preparing correspondence, settlement documents and internal guidance;
- Maintaining precedents and playbooks;
- Helping business teams improve instructions and contracting processes.
Who can apply?
Essential criteria:
- Solicitor qualified in a United Kingdom jurisdiction, with a current practising certificate or eligibility to obtain one.
- Commercial contract drafting, review and negotiation skills.
- Ability to analyse risk, exercise sound judgement and give clear, practical advice to non-lawyers.
- Experience managing matters independently, prioritising a varied caseload and meeting short deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail and professional integrity.
- Collaborative and solutions-focused approach, with confidence working with senior stakeholders.
- At least two years' relevant post-qualification experience, or equivalent demonstrable capability.
Desirable:
- In-house experience in diagnostics, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing or another regulated sector.
- Experience of international supply and distribution contracts and coordinating overseas counsel.
- Exposure to disputes, employment, intellectual property, property, procurement, tenders or regulatory work.
- Experience developing templates, playbooks and efficient legal processes.
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In-House Solicitor in Crumlin employer: Randox Laboratories
Randox Laboratories is an exceptional employer, recognised as the Number 1 company in Northern Ireland for two consecutive years, offering a dynamic work environment at the Randox Science Park in Antrim. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide comprehensive training opportunities and a collaborative culture that encourages innovation and excellence in diagnostics and healthcare. Our flexible working hours and commitment to quality ensure that our Senior Software Test Engineers can thrive while contributing to meaningful advancements in the industry.
