General Counsel

Instem

Sep 20

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior & Expert Level
Legal

Requirements

Job Requirements:
Contract Management & Negotiation: Draft, review and negotiate contracts and agreements. Implement and maintain a Contract Lifecycle Management System. Update old or acquired MSA’s and SOW’s
Compliance: Ensure the company policies with relevant laws and regulations in its operations and business activities
Litigation Management: Oversee legal disputes and coordinate with external law firms as necessary to handle litigation matters.
Due Diligence: Oversee due diligence processes for mergers and acquisitions, including travel to other offices or courthouses as needed.
Employee Relations: Provide legal guidance on employment-related matters, including contracts, policies, and disputes.
Corporate Governance: Advise on matters related to corporate governance and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Risk Management: Identify and manage legal risks the company may face, and implement strategies to mitigate those risks.
Adherence to our Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure all work is handled securely, professionally and diligently.
Negotiation and Contract Drafting: Ability to negotiate effectively and draft contracts that protect the company’s interests while facilitating business transactions.
Broad Legal Knowledge and Expertise: Strong foundation in legal principles across various areas of law, including corporate law, contract law, employment law, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property.
Commercial Acumen: Understanding of the organization’s business objectives and ability to align legal strategies with overall business goals. Familiarity with the industry in which Instem operates.
Risk Management: Proficiency in assessing and managing legal risks, identifying potential challenges, and developing strategies to mitigate or address them.
Regulatory Compliance: Deep knowledge of relevant laws and regulations applicable to the organization’s industry, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
Global Perspective: Understanding of legal nuances across different jurisdictions and managing legal issues on a global scale.
Financial Literacy: Understanding of financial principles and ability to assess the financial implications of legal decisions and strategies.

Responsibilities

Contract Management & Negotiation: Draft, review and negotiate contracts and agreements. Implement and maintain a Contract Lifecycle Management System. Update old or acquired MSA’s and SOW’s
Compliance: Ensure the company policies with relevant laws and regulations in its operations and business activities
Litigation Management: Oversee legal disputes and coordinate with external law firms as necessary to handle litigation matters
Due Diligence: Oversee due diligence processes for mergers and acquisitions, including travel to other offices or courthouses as needed
Employee Relations: Provide legal guidance on employment-related matters, including contracts, policies, and disputes
Corporate Governance: Advise on matters related to corporate governance and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Risk Management: Identify and manage legal risks the company may face, and implement strategies to mitigate those risks
Adherence to our Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure all work is handled securely, professionally and diligently.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is General Counsel.

Where is the position located?

The position is located in Stone, UK, and offers hybrid/remote working options.

What is the employment status of this position?

The position is permanent and full-time.

What benefits are included in the compensation package?

The compensation package includes a competitive salary, remote/home working allowance, flexible working, development opportunities, private medical options (including optical and dental), a matching contributory pension, 25 days of leave plus public holidays, life insurance, a referral scheme, an employee assistance program, and a benefits hub.

What type of company is Instem?

Instem is a global provider of industry-leading software solutions and services aimed at helping clients bring life-enhancing products to market faster, with over 700 pharmaceutical clients.

What responsibilities does the General Counsel have?

The General Counsel will provide legal counsel on various issues, manage legal risks, ensure compliance with laws and regulations, oversee litigation, protect intellectual property, and collaborate with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) teams.

What are some specific tasks expected of the General Counsel?

Specific tasks include contract management and negotiation, compliance enforcement, oversight of litigation, managing due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, providing employee relations guidance, advising on corporate governance, and risk management.

What skills are necessary for this position?

Necessary skills include negotiation and contract drafting, broad legal knowledge, commercial acumen, risk management proficiency, regulatory compliance expertise, a global perspective, and financial literacy.

What kind of candidate is Instem looking for?

Instem is looking for an ambitious legal counsel with a strategic mindset and broad legal expertise, who is also enthusiastic, innovative, and able to take initiative.

Will there be opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the position includes opportunities for both personal and technical development.

Instem

Technology

Industry

201-500

Employees

Mission & Purpose

Instem is a leading supplier of IT applications to the early development healthcare market delivering compelling solutions for data collection, management and analysis across the R&D continuum. Instem applications are in use by customers worldwide, meeting the rapidly expanding needs of life science and healthcare organizations for data-driven decision making leading to safer, more effective products. Instem’s portfolio of software solutions increases client productivity by automating study-related processes while offering the unique ability to generate new knowledge through the extraction and harmonization of actionable scientific information. Instem supports its clients through full service offices in the United States, United Kingdom and China with additional locations in India and a full service distributor based in Japan.