Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000

Job description

Working with Cycle’s US and UK-based Legal team, the Commercial Legal Counsel will provide legal guidance, advice, and support to the US management team and broader operational functions. This role will focus on commercial and contract matters within the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry.

The Commercial Legal Counsel will report to the General Counsel and work closely with the US management team, including the Chief Commercial Officer, Associate General Counsel, and Director of Compliance & Medical Affairs.

As a critical partner in Cycle’s US expansion, this role offers the successful candidate an opportunity to be deeply involved in the company’s growth and legal strategy.

The role operates on a hybrid basis, 3x a week in our Cambridge office.

Key Responsibilities

Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Legal Support

• Provide commercial contract support for new product launches and ongoing business operations.
• Review advertising, labelling, and promotional materials to ensure compliance with FDA, FTC, HIPAA, and other applicable regulations.
• Advise internal stakeholders on the impact of new rulings, regulations, and legal opinions, providing practical guidance to minimize risk.
• Collaborate with teams across Cycle’s business and scientific units in a team-oriented manner.

Commercial Contracts & Regulatory Compliance

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts to support Cycle’s US operations, including:
• Supply chain and distribution agreements
• Master service, vendor, consulting, confidentiality, and business associate agreements
• Drug development and manufacturing agreements
• Provide timely legal advice to all levels of the US organization.
• Engage and manage outside counsel when additional expertise or legal support is required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales, with a valid practising certificate or eligible to register as in-house counsel.
• 2 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry, either at a major law firm or in-house.
• Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills with experience handling commercial agreements.
• Ability to provide practical, analytical, and business-oriented legal advice to internal stakeholders.
• Flexible, collaborative, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to foster strong relationships across all levels of the organization and with external business partners.
• Impeccable ethics and integrity.

What can we offer to you

In addition to being part of a great team and doing things that will make a real difference to patients’ lives, you will enjoy all the benefits that brings:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• A collaborative high performing work environment
• Performance based bonus
• Opportunity to join a fast growing and ambitious business
• Company pension scheme
• 100% employer paid membership for Private Health Insurance
• Life and Critical Illness Insurance
• Regular team building events and an agile working environment

Applications

Cycle Pharmaceuticals embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.