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Solicitor / Legal Counsel
About CPI
CPI helps make great ideas and inventions areality. We’re ateam of intelligent people using advances in science and technology to solve the biggest global challenges in healthcare and sustainability.
Through our incredible people and innovation infrastructure, we collaborate with our partners in industry, academia, government, and the investment community to accelerate the development and commercialisation of innovative products.
From health technologies and pharmaceuticals to sustainable food and materials innovations, we turn the entrepreneurial spirit and radical thinking of our people and partners into incredible impact that makes our world abetter place.
The role
CPI is looking for a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its legal team on a permanent basis, providing practical legal support across a range of commercial activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified legal professional with a background in commercial contracts, whether already working in-house or looking to make the move from private practice. We are looking for someone who can build strong relationships and become a trusted legal partner to the business.
The work will be varied but will predominantly involve reviewing and drafting commercial agreements, including non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), conducting legal research and providing day-to-day legal advice to internal stakeholders. A sound understanding of intellectual property will also be important for this role. Knowledge or experience in other areas, such as data protection, employment law, regulatory matters or litigation, would be beneficial, although not essential. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a wide range of commercial and contractual matters while working closely with colleagues across the organisation.
What you’ll be doing
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Reviewing, drafting and negotiating NDAs and other commercial agreements.
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Providing practical legal advice to colleagues across the business on contractual and commercial matters.
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Conducting legal research and summarising findings for internal stakeholders.
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Assisting with intellectual property, contract law and commercial legal matters.
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Supporting the wider legal team with ongoing projects and business initiatives.
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Assisting with the maintenance of legal templates and documentation.
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Working collaboratively with teams across the organisation to provide practical and commercially focused legal support.
The person
We're looking for a solicitor who can quickly build relationships, provide pragmatic legal advice and confidently manage a varied workload.
You will likely have:
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Either qualified solicitor status in England and Wales with a current practising certificate or Chartered Legal Executive status.
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Up-to-date knowledge of contract and commercial law.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
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The ability to prioritise work effectively and manage competing deadlines.
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A commercial and pragmatic approach to legal problem-solving.
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Experience gained in private practice or an in-house legal team.
Experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:
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Commercial contracts.
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NDAs and confidentiality agreements.
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Legal research.
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Intellectual property matters.
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In-house legal support.
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Corporate and commercial law.
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Stakeholder management.
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Contract review and negotiation.
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Employment.
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Data Protection.
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Regulatory.
Additional information
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable in-house legal experience within an innovative organisation and supportive legal team. You'll work on a broad range of commercial matters, build relationships across the business and develop your legal skills in a collaborative environment.
As this is an immediate requirement, we are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who are available to start at short notice and are looking for their next opportunity.
What does CPI offeryou?
At CPI, we offer awide range of benefits to our employees, this includes:
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Up to 36days holiday, including bank holidays – Plus aholiday purchasing scheme.
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Generous pension scheme.
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Life assurance and accident insurance schemes.
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Flexible working.
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Learning and development opportunities.
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Free parking.
Equal opportunities monitoring
We are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to equal opportunities details.
If you believe you need a reasonable adjustment to be made, then please email recruitment@uk-cpi.com
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