Corporate Counsel
Hybrid
Full-time
We are seeking Corporate Counsel to support IMU Biosciences across key commercial, operational, and clinical matters
About The Role
We are seeking Corporate Counsel to support IMU Biosciences across key commercial, operational, and clinical matters. In this role, you will draft and negotiate complex contracts, safeguard our IP portfolio, and provide actionable legal counsel to internal teams as we expand our platform capabilities and pipeline. You will be working with a dynamic team of stakeholders working on the cutting edge of biotech and machine learning, with support from the CLO, Contracts Manager and outside counsel.
Core Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, service contracts, and strategic partnerships.
Provide clear, practical legal advice and guidance across all commercial matters to internal teams and organisational stakeholders.
Help build internal legal policies, contract playbooks, and training programs while managing outside counsel when needed.
Team and Ways of Working
You will join a collaborative Legal team comprising the Chief Legal Officer and a Contracts Manager, with support from external counsel. Each team member takes ownership of their areas of responsibility, working independently and proactively while collaborating to achieve the team’s and wider business’s objectives.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Juris Doctor (J.D.), or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
Qualified solicitor or active bar admission in good standing in at least one relevant jurisdiction.
3–7 years of post-qualification experience inhouse and/or private practice in biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences.
Strong foundational knowledge of commercial contracts, intellectual property considerations, and relevant regulatory frameworks in healthcare or biotechnology.
Technical Must-Haves (Essential Skills)
Strong proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating basic commercial contracts and service agreements in a timely fashion based on project needs.
Conversant with complex commercial contracts within the biotech or life sciences sector including IP licence provisions, with support as needed.
Strong familiarity with regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, and healthcare standards relevant to biotechnology and life sciences.
Good technical understanding of life sciences relevant to clinical development.
Nice-to-Haves (Desirable Skills).
Working knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR) as applied to clinical, biological, and health data.
Experience working with AI/ML and/or platform technologies.
Key Competencies
Collaborative nature: Works confidently with scientists, commercial colleagues, senior leaders and external partners.
Proactive: Takes the initiative to identify and address stakeholder needs as they arise.
Advocacy: Can advocate the legal position in cross functional teams
Flexible thinking: Able to see more than one approach as project needs and priorities change in a dynamic environment.
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary and company bonus scheme
Pension, health insurance, life assurance, and income protection
Fast-paced, collaborative startup culture
Strong opportunities for career development and progression
About The Role
We are seeking Corporate Counsel to support IMU Biosciences across key commercial, operational, and clinical matters. In this role, you will draft and negotiate complex contracts, safeguard our IP portfolio, and provide actionable legal counsel to internal teams as we expand our platform capabilities and pipeline. You will be working with a dynamic team of stakeholders working on the cutting edge of biotech and machine learning, with support from the CLO, Contracts Manager and outside counsel.
Core Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, service contracts, and strategic partnerships.
Provide clear, practical legal advice and guidance across all commercial matters to internal teams and organisational stakeholders.
Help build internal legal policies, contract playbooks, and training programs while managing outside counsel when needed.
Team and Ways of Working
You will join a collaborative Legal team comprising the Chief Legal Officer and a Contracts Manager, with support from external counsel. Each team member takes ownership of their areas of responsibility, working independently and proactively while collaborating to achieve the team’s and wider business’s objectives.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Juris Doctor (J.D.), or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
Qualified solicitor or active bar admission in good standing in at least one relevant jurisdiction.
3–7 years of post-qualification experience inhouse and/or private practice in biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences.
Strong foundational knowledge of commercial contracts, intellectual property considerations, and relevant regulatory frameworks in healthcare or biotechnology.
Technical Must-Haves (Essential Skills)
Strong proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating basic commercial contracts and service agreements in a timely fashion based on project needs.
Conversant with complex commercial contracts within the biotech or life sciences sector including IP licence provisions, with support as needed.
Strong familiarity with regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, and healthcare standards relevant to biotechnology and life sciences.
Good technical understanding of life sciences relevant to clinical development.
Nice-to-Haves (Desirable Skills).
Working knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR) as applied to clinical, biological, and health data.
Experience working with AI/ML and/or platform technologies.
Key Competencies
Collaborative nature: Works confidently with scientists, commercial colleagues, senior leaders and external partners.
Proactive: Takes the initiative to identify and address stakeholder needs as they arise.
Advocacy: Can advocate the legal position in cross functional teams
Flexible thinking: Able to see more than one approach as project needs and priorities change in a dynamic environment.
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary and company bonus scheme
Pension, health insurance, life assurance, and income protection
Fast-paced, collaborative startup culture
Strong opportunities for career development and progression