Legal Counsel

To support the continued growth of the Group we are seeking a commercially focused, enthusiastic, qualified lawyer to join our busy legal team. Most legal work for the Group is managed in house, combining a rigorous assessment of risk and corresponding protections for the Group with a flexible and commercial approach to individual circumstances. Reporting to and working closely with the Group Legal Counsel & Company Secretary, this role spans all consultancy business divisions and working with business managers, delivery and sales staff across all offices. It will include responsibility on a day to day basis for client and supplier contracts across the Group, as well as involvement in other contract and related matters that the team handles (this may include IP matters, corporate projects, employment matters, tenant and lease issues). The Group is acquisitive and therefore the role may also include assisting with the integration of new companies. The successful candidate will demonstrate high standards of drafting and technical legal skills as well as a proactive attitude and the ability to provide robust advice to all levels of the business. They will work closely with all other team members and will need to quickly develop an understanding of the Group's various businesses, key individuals and priorities.,
• Reviewing, amending and negotiating contracts and proposals, including advising business managers and escalating to senior managers/executive team as appropriate
• Attending bid review meetings to advise on relevant legal risks/issues
• Being a day to day point of contact for the business and sales teams in respect of client contracts, ad hoc queries and requests
• Reviewing and advising on other matters handled by the legal team
• Providing support to the Group Legal Counsel in corporate matters

Post qualification experience with a commercial background
• Strong academic credentials
• Current practicing certificate (or entitlement to obtain one) from the Law Society or Bar Council
• Experience of service contracts and/or advising consultants or other service providers
• Experience of working with/advising the technology sector and/or an interest in technology and science
• Previous in house experience would be beneficial but not essential
• Motivation to be involved in new areas, expand expertise and get to know the business closely
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise and operate effectively and efficiently in a fast moving environment
• Good drafting skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Good organisational and communication skills

Science Group is an international science, engineering and technology business providing a range of services to clients in the key vertical markets of medical, defence, industrial, food & beverage and consumer, supplemented by a strategic products division where the Group holds leading market positions in associated technology sectors.

The Group has a strong balance sheet with significant cash resources and a freehold property asset base. With offices throughout Europe and North America, two dedicated R&D innovation centres and employees fluent in over 30 languages, Science Group supports a global client base in over 100 countries. Our numerous scientists, engineers, regulatory advisors and market experts are supported by the Group's streamlined central support functions., Science Group provides independent advisory and advanced product development services focused on science and technology initiatives.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.