At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic partnerships and licensing in a cutting-edge ag-biotech company.
- Company: Join Tropic, a leader in agricultural gene-editing innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, private medical care, and 25 days annual leave.
- Other info: Flexible part-time role with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on global food security and sustainability.
- Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with 5+ years’ experience in commercial contracts and IP licensing.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Looking for a high-impact, part-time legal role with flexibility? Join us to lead on strategic partnerships, licensing and product sales in a cutting-edge ag-biotech business transforming tropical agriculture.
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 commercialization 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
Legal Counsel - Part-time in Norwich employer: Tropic Biosciences
Tropic is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work in a pioneering ag-biotech company that is transforming tropical agriculture. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, Tropic provides excellent learning opportunities, competitive benefits including private medical care and generous annual leave, and a vibrant work culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. Join us in making a meaningful impact on global food security while enjoying the flexibility of a part-time role.
