Provide commercial and regulatory legal support for clinical trials, patient access, and pharma commercial activities. Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts (MSAs, vendor agreements, SOWs, clinical trial agreements, sub-distribution), advise leadership on legal risk, support GDPR/data privacy and AI adoption in Legal, improve templates/processes, conduct legal research and proofreading, and act as escalation point for contract and operational legal matters.
Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling new position? Join our dynamic team at WEP Clinical, where your contributions will play a key role in driving impactful solutions and improving outcomes for clients and patients. We encourage innovation and collaboration, challenging our team to bring forward ideas that make a real difference. Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing clinical research and transforming lives.
Role Objectives:
The Legal Counsel works alongside the Global Head of Legal to be responsible for assisting the service group, expanding its services in , Clinical Trials and Patient Access Programs, as well as increasing the portfolio of drugs and pharmaceutical products sold to hospitals and pharmacies around the world. As the Group grows, the necessity for legal contracts entered into with customers, sponsors, vendors and suppliers will increase.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Team Player
- Adaptable
- Detail Oriented
- Problem Solver
What You'll Do:
- Act as a legal advisor to business stakeholders, exercising sound judgement in interpreting and applying relevant laws, regulations, company policies and procedures.
- Assist with the overarching embedding and maximising the use of AI within Legal whilst maintaining compliance.
- Serve as a key partner to the Global Head of Legal, providing insight, recommendations, and legal risk assessments to support strategic business decisions.
- Lead the drafting, negotiation and management of agreements, including but not limited to master services agreements, vendor service agreements, Statement of Work, Letter of intent, clinical trial agreements, customer agreements, and sub-distribution agreements; provide support to the data privacy paralegal with GDPR agreements.
- Influence and guide internal stakeholders, proactively identifying legal issues and advising on risk mitigation approaches across commercial, operational, and regulatory matters.
- Undertake legal support, including legal research and proofreading.
- Provide support and assistance for continuous improvement of legal templates, contract processes, policies and legal operations.
- Act as a trusted escalation point for contract, commercial and operational legal matters, helping to reduce dependency on the Global Head of Legal for routine issues while ensuring timely escalation of material risks.
- Provide practical, business-focused legal advice that enables faster decision-making, supports revenue-generating activity and helps embed a proactive, solutions-orientated legal service across the organisation.
What You'll Need:
- Qualified with demonstrable senior-level experience in commercial and pharmaceutical / life science legal matters.
- Proven ability to lead commercial negotiations and manage high-value contractual relationships across global markets
- 3-5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/life sciences sector and at least 2 years of commercial experience.
- Strong track record advising senior leadership and influencing cross-functional stakeholders
- Company secretarial experience.
- Awareness of AI and how it can support legal.
- Global awareness of Data Privacy, as well as GDPR experience;
- Experience in drafting and negotiating general commercial agreements as listed above.
- Track record of leading planning processes with excellent organisational and collaboration skills.
- Proven ability to influence, (appropriately) challenge and engage diverse stakeholders.
- Proven legal analytical and drafting skills, with excellent command in both verbal and written English.
What We Offer:
Group Private Medical Insurance
Group General Life Assurance
Group Critical Illness and Group Income Protection
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
Educational Assistance allowance
Paid volunteering day
What Sets Us Apart:
WEP Clinical partners with biopharmaceutical Sponsors to help them bring treatments closer to the patients who need them most. Through end-to-end clinical trial delivery, home health services, expanded access programs, and market access consultancy, we provide flexible, fit-for-purpose solutions that support drug development, improve access, and help therapies reach the right patients at the right time. With more than 15 years of global experience, we have supported programs across 150+ countries, combining operational scale with the agility and personalised service of a specialised provider. Our work helps bridge critical gaps in care, ensuring safe, ethical, and efficient access to promising new treatments.
We're Committed to Our Team:
WEP has many initiatives to encourage wellness, growth, development, and team relationships. Check out our LinkedIn life page to learn more about our team events and all that we do to support our employees.
How We Work at WEP Clinical:
At WEP Clinical, we look for individuals who are conscientious, exercise sound judgement, and engage with others thoughtfully and professionally. We believe excellence is achieved through integrity, accountability, and respect for diverse perspectives – and we are committed to helping our people grow and succeed in an inclusive, supportive environment.
Our Services Include:
Access Programs
Clinical Trial Services
Patient Site Solutions
Clinical Trial Supply
Market Access and Commercialisation
Data Privacy Notice:
WEP Clinical is committed to protecting your personal information throughout the recruitment process. By applying, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
Privacy Policy: https://www.wepclinical.com/privacy-policy/
Job Applicant Privacy Notice: https://www.wepclinical.com/privacy-policy/
How to Apply:
To be considered for this role, please submit your resume through the WEP Clinical Careers Portal or by using LinkedIn’s Easy Apply option. Please ensure your resume is in English.
Important Note:
To streamline our hiring process, we use an Upwage AI screener. If you receive a link from Upwage, it is a legitimate part of our application process and helps ensure every candidate is reviewed consistently. If you are selected to move forward after the screener, a member of our team will contact you directly from an @wepclinical.com email address to guide you through the next steps of the interview process. Please ensure you apply only through our official careers page (https://www.wepclinical.com/careers/) or our verified LinkedIn page.
For Your Safety, Please Note:
We will never communicate with you via Microsoft Teams or text message
We will never ask for your bank account information at any stage of recruitment.
WEP Clinical is a smoke-free, drug-free, and alcohol-free work environment.
WEP Clinical is an equal-opportunity employer. WEP Clinical does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on an individual’s race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination. WEP Clinical will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
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