Senior Counsel, Global R&d Commercial

Smith & Nephew

Generous annual bonus; pension schemes; save as yo...
Hybrid
Drafting complex commercial agreements
Managing legal risk in global markets
Advising on r&d and ip collaboration
Smith & Nephew is seeking a Senior Counsel for their Global R&D Commercial team, focusing on providing strategic legal support for innovative product commercialization. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in commercial contracting, ideally within the healthcare or life sciences sectors, and will play a key role in managing legal risks and facilitating global collaborations

Job Summary

  • The role acts as a strategic legal partner across R&D, Intellectual Property, and Commercial teams to enable the development and successful commercialization of innovative products.
  • Candidates will lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex agreements including development, licensing, distribution, and supply 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 their Global R&D Commercial team, focusing on providing strategic legal support for innovative product commercialization. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in commercial contracting, ideally within the healthcare or life sciences sectors, and will play a key role in managing legal risks and facilitating global collaborations.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Drafting complex commercial agreements
  • Managing legal risk in global markets
  • Advising on R&D and IP collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in healthcare or life sciences
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Interest in digital technology commercialization

Key Requirements

  • Law degree (LLB or equivalent)
  • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales or commonwealth jurisdiction
  • 7+ years post-qualification experience
  • In-house experience beneficial but not required

Work Rights

Not specified

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