Strategic Legal Counsel

2 days ago


Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Spur Therapeutics Full time
  • We are a clinical-stage biotech company developing transformative adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector-mediated gene therapies. Our integrated gene therapy platform includes in-house capabilities in research, protein engineering and clinical development, and we optimize every component of our product candidates to develop first- and best-in-class gene therapies.
  • As an Assistant General Counsel at Spur, you will provide pragmatic legal counsel to all levels of the organization, focusing on supporting our innovative programs in pre-clinical and clinical development. You will review, negotiate, and draft various agreements, including clinical trial protocols, investigator brochures, and informed consent forms.
  • This role will involve collaborating with Spur's medical, research, clinical development, and People teams to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory matters. You will also develop and maintain updated template agreements that reflect Spur's research, clinical development, medical affairs, and human resources objectives.
  • This is a hybrid role, located in Stevenage, UK, offering opportunities for professional growth and development in a strategic and highly visible position within a growing organization.
  • Key responsibilities will include providing primary legal support for Spur's medical, regulatory, and research activities, reviewing and negotiating master services agreements, statements of work, material transfer agreements, and other biotechnology services contracts.
  • As a qualified UK lawyer with post-qualification experience, you will possess strong contract drafting and negotiating skills, with an eye for detail combined with pragmatism and sound judgment. You will also have experience in a clinical-stage biotechnology company or research-based institution, preferably in gene therapy.
  • Responsibilities will include advising management on compliance with a wide range of legal and regulatory matters, working cross-functionally with various departments to meet business objectives, and developing and maintaining updated template agreements.

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