Senior Counsel, Global R&d Commercial

Smith+Nephew

Generous annual bonus; pension schemes; save as yo...
Hybrid
Law degree from reputable institution
Qualified solicitor in england & wales
7+ years post-qualification experience
Smith+Nephew is seeking a Senior Counsel for its Global Commercial Legal team, focusing on R&D commercialization. The ideal candidate will provide strategic legal support across various teams, manage legal risks, and contribute to product development initiatives in the healthcare and life sciences sectors

Job Summary

  • The role serves as a strategic legal partner across R&D, Intellectual Property, and Commercial teams to enable the development and commercialization of innovative products.
  • Candidates will lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex agreements including development, licensing, distribution, and collaboration contracts.
  • Smith+Nephew offers a hybrid working model, generous annual bonuses, pension schemes, and comprehensive wellbeing benefits including private health plans.

Matching Summary

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Smith+Nephew is seeking a Senior Counsel for its Global Commercial Legal team, focusing on R&D commercialization. The ideal candidate will provide strategic legal support across various teams, manage legal risks, and contribute to product development initiatives in the healthcare and life sciences sectors.

Salary

Generous annual bonus; Pension schemes; Save As You Earn share options

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Law degree from reputable institution
  • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales
  • 7+ years post-qualification experience
  • Experience in commercial contracting
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills

Nice-to-have

  • In-house experience preferred
  • Healthcare or life sciences sector background
  • IP-driven transaction expertise
  • Global stakeholder management
  • Compliance-by-design initiatives

Key Requirements

  • LLB or equivalent law degree
  • Qualified solicitor status (England & Wales)
  • Minimum 7 years post-qualification experience
  • Commercial contracting expertise
  • Legal operations process optimization

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