Associate Contracts Counsel

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom Thermo Fisher Scientific Full time

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.

**Discover Impactful Work**:
The Associate Counsel Contracts provides legal advice and support in the drafting, review and negotiation of agreements with mínimal oversight. Serves as the primary contact (within the department and with internal and external customers) for agreements assigned to your group while working autonomously. Assists with customer disputes as requested.

The Associate Counsel Contracts role ensures that CRG's best interests are protected at all times and that senior and executive management have the legal information necessary to make informed decisions and grant approvals for business risks.
- With oversight, provides legal advice and represents CRG in legal matters.
- Prepares, negotiates and finalizes CRG Agreements and/or other related documentation.
- Assesses legal risks and provides recommendations and alternative mitigating resolutions to departmental and senior management.
- Makes recommendations to Executive Management with regard to risks, strategies and recommendations upon request.
- Provides training to other functional groups within CRG on contract requirements and other legal matters.
- Develops processes and training, and takes advantage of other departmental improvement opportunities.
- Understands and adheres to SOPs, WPDs and other regulations for all aspects of project implementation, execution and closeout.
- Assists in other legal matters, as required.
- Assists with customer disputes as requested.

**Keys to Success**:
**Education and Experience**:

- Bachelor's degree and advanced degree in law (juris doctorate or equivalent educational model in other jurisdictions).
- Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years); or an equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Substantial organizational skills and strong attention to detail with proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
- Must be flexible and able to reprioritize workload to meet changing project needs
- Comprehensive MS Excel and MS Word skills
- Excellent English and grammar skills
- Excellent analytical and decision based thinking
- Capable of drafting and negotiating routine contract provisions autonomously and complex contract provisions, with oversight
- Must be able to work independently and as a team player
- Ability to identify legal risks and develop strategic and tactical ways to minimize such risks

**Benefits**

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.



  • Cambridge, United Kingdom Cogwheel Counselling Full time

    Cogwheel Counselling is a Cambridge-based charity founded in 1988 which provides affordable, remote and-in person mental health counselling to adults, children and young people in Cambridge and the surrounding area. Cogwheel holds accredited organisational status with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Around 30 qualified and trainee...


  • Cambridge, United Kingdom Cambridge Regional College Full time

    **Location**: **Salary**: £29.13 per hour Expires: 15/06/2023 23:59 **Cambridge Regional College **have an exciting opportunity for an experienced lecturer to join our Counselling team at our Huntingdon Campus on a variable hours basis**.** We are a large and inspirational centre of learning with campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon. We have outstanding...

  • Legal Counsel

    4 weeks ago


    Cambridge, United Kingdom LHH Recruitment Solutions Full time

    Legal Counsel - Cambridge We are partnering with a global IT/Tech business who are currently seeking to recruit for a Legal Counsel situated at their Cambridge office (with hybrid working on offer). This is an excited opportunity to join an existing legal function handling generalcommercial agreements with a Tech emphasis (including IT and SaaS Contracts),...


  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom LHH Recruitment Solutions Full time

    Position: Senior Legal Counsel - Infrastructure SolicitorOffice Location: Hertfordshire (Hybrid working model with office presence flexible)Salary Guide: Up to £130,000 per annum plus car allowance, bonus, and benefitsFantastic new Senior Legal Counsel, Infrastructure Solicitor opportunity, this role offers a market-leading salary, flexible working...

  • Legal Counsel

    6 days ago


    Cambridge, United Kingdom Pragmatic Full time

    OverviewnAt an exciting stage of growth for the company, Pragmatic is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our Legal team. The role holder will be based in Cambridge or Sedgefield / Durham, working at least 3 days per week in the office and the remainder from home on a hybrid basis. The role would suit somebody looking to ‘get stuck in’ to an in-house role in...

  • Legal Counsel

    7 days ago


    Cambridge, United Kingdom Pragmatic Full time

    OverviewAt an exciting stage of growth for the company, Pragmatic is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our Legal team. The role holder will be based in Cambridge or Sedgefield / Durham, working at least 3 days per week in the office and the remainder from home on a hybrid basis. The role would suit somebody looking to ‘get stuck in’ to an in-house role in...

  • Legal Counsel

    6 days ago


    Cambridge, United Kingdom PragmatIC Full time

    OverviewIf you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.At an exciting stage of growth for the company, Pragmatic is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our Legal team. The role holder will be based in Cambridge or Sedgefield / Durham, working at least 3 days per week in the office and the...


  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom LHH Recruitment Solutions Full time

    Position: Legal Counsel, Commercial, IP & Data (3 Years plus PQE)Location: Remote working with ad hoc travel to offices in Cambridge and/or LondonSalary: Up to £70,000 per annum, plus excellent benefitsAre you a qualified Legal Counsel with a passion for making a positive impact? Our client is a charitable organisation seeking a dedicated Legal Counsel to...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    1 month ago


    Cambridge, United Kingdom Adecco Full time

    **Job title: Senior Legal Counsel** **Location: Cambridge** **Contract. £50-£70k** I am delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client who is a Global Tech Giant, in securing an experienced Senior Legal Counsel. This is a high-level role for someone who is at the top of their game! This role can be based in either Cambridge or London and is offered...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    1 month ago


    Cambridge, United Kingdom Adecco Full time

    **Job title: Senior Legal Counsel** **Location: Cambridge** **Contract. £50-£70k** I am delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client who is a Global Tech Giant, in securing an experienced Senior Legal Counsel. This is a high-level role for someone who is at the top of their game! This role can be based in either Cambridge or London and is offered...

  • Legal Counsel

    1 week ago


    Cambridge, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

    Job opportunity for Legal Counsel Contractor based in Cambridge, UK **Your new company** Arm is defining the future of computing by offering foundational technology that enables our partners to deliver an unparalleled range of products covering all global markets and sectors. We have offices across the world including the UK, USA, Sweden, France,Germany,...


  • Cambridge, United Kingdom LHH Recruitment Solutions Full time

    Position: Senior Legal Counsel - Infrastructure Solicitor Office Location: Hertfordshire (Hybrid working model with office presence flexible) Salary Guide: Up to £130,000 per annum plus car allowance, bonus, and benefits Fantastic new Senior Legal Counsel, Infrastructure Solicitor opportunity, this role offers a market-leading salary, flexible...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    1 month ago


    Cambridge, United Kingdom Reed Full time

    Senior Legal Counsel opportunity with a Cambridge based global brand leader. If you are a UK qualified solicitor or barrister with 2+ PQE with excellent knowledge of commercial law/contracts together with related areas of statutory compliance, intellectualproperty, and data privacy issues this high-profile business can offer you an exciting and rewarding...

  • Compliance Associate

    4 weeks ago


    Cambridge, United Kingdom Aveva Full time

    AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life - such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals - safely, efficiently and more sustainably. We’re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and...

  • Compliance Associate

    4 weeks ago


    Cambridge, United Kingdom AVEVA Full time

    AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals – safely, efficiently and more sustainably. We’re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the...


  • Cambridge, United Kingdom Cambridge University Press & Assessment Full time

    Job Title: Assistant General Counsel - English **Salary**: £130,000-£175,000 per annum Location: Cambridge, Hybrid Contract: Full time, part time/job shares, permanent **We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and learning and assessment organisation, and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.** We are...

  • Legal Counsel

    6 days ago


    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom PragmatIC Semiconductor Full time

    Overview At an exciting stage of growth for the company, Pragmatic is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our Legal team. The role holder will be based in Cambridge or Sedgefield / Durham, working at least 3 days per week in the office and the remainder from home on a hybrid basis. The role would suit somebody looking to ‘get stuck in’ to an in-house role...

  • Legal Counsel

    1 month ago


    Cambridge, United Kingdom Reed Full time

    Legal Counsel opportunity with a Cambridge based global brand leader. If you are a UK qualified solicitor or barrister with 2+ PQE with excellent knowledge of commercial law/contracts together with related areas of statutory compliance, intellectual property,and data privacy issues this high-profile business can offer you an exciting and rewarding career...

  • HR Associate

    3 days ago


    Cambridge, United Kingdom City College Coventry Full time

    We are currently recruiting for an HR Associate to join our friendly team at CRC on a permanent basis. Primarily based at our Cambridge Campus, you will also have the opportunity to work remotely from home for the remaining days of the week. Working as part of the Human Resources team, you’ll be supporting our experienced HR Advisors with routine HR...

  • Legal Counsel

    1 month ago


    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Reed Full time

    Senior Legal Counsel opportunity with a Cambridge based global brand leader. If you are a UK qualified solicitor or barrister with 2+ PQE with excellent knowledge of commercial law/contracts together with related areas of statutory compliance, intellectual property, and data privacy issues this high-profile business can offer you an exciting and rewarding...