Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Tropic is one of the world’s leading agricultural gene-editing companies, seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join their team on a part-time basis. The role involves providing practical legal support for global partnerships, licensing strategies, and product commercialization, focusing on complex agreements in the ag-biotech sector.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and advise on a variety of commercial contracts, including research collaborations, licensing partnerships, sales and distribution agreements
• Partner closely with commercial teams to provide practical legal guidance and enable deal velocity
• Advise on corporate transactions, intra-group matters and governance matters
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to identify and manage risk and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations while maintaining business momentum
• Support the development of the legal function to improve ways of working, templates, playbooks and adoption of technology

Skills

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years' post-qualification experience (PQE)
• Strong background in commercial contracts
• Proven experience handling IP licensing and corporate transactional matters
• Experience working within life sciences, such as healthcare, agriculture, or biotechnology
• Pragmatic, solution-oriented approach with excellent communication skills and ‘can do' attitude
• Experience in both private practice and in-house settings is highly desirable
• Spanish language skills desirable

Benefits

• Private Medical Care
• Medical Cash Plan
• 25 days annual leave (pro-rota)
• Group Income Protection and Life Assurance
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• Social events throughout the year

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