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Senior Legal Counsel (Commercial) 5-10PQE - Pharma

The Stephen James Partnership
London
1 week ago
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Senior Legal Counsel Opportunities – Pharma Sector

Strategic Hires | Global Exposure

Are you a commercial lawyer with strong

pharma sector experience ?

Have you supported

procurement and business operations

in a fast-paced, regulated environment?

Are you ready to step into a

Senior Legal Counsel

role or looking to make a strategic in-house move?

I’m currently partnering with several

General Counsel

at top-tier pharmaceutical and life sciences businesses who are planning strategic additions to their legal teams at the

Senior Legal Counsel (SLC)

level.

These opportunities are ideal for lawyers with

5–10 years’ PQE , looking for autonomy, global impact, and meaningful engagement with the business.

What We’re Looking For:
✅ Strong commercial contracting experience (MSAs, supply, distribution, R&D)
✅ Proven experience advising on procurement or vendor-related legal matters is essential
✅ Pharma or life sciences sector background essential
✅ Ability to work cross-functionally across regions and business units
✅ Commercial mindset with strong stakeholder engagement skills

What’s on Offer:
Competitive six-figure base salaries + bonus
Exposure to global matters and strategic projects
Hybrid working policies and flexible culture
Clear progression paths for career growth
Supportive, high-calibre legal teams

Whether you're already operating at SLC level or ready to make that next step, now is a great time to explore what’s out there.

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