In-House Legal Counsel, Deciphex

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Legal Studies, or a related field
• Professionally qualified lawyer, ideally with 2 - 4 years' PQE in the UK and/or Ireland (with experience in the US desirable but not essential) (although all relevant applications will be considered)
• Qualified to practice law in the UK and/or Ireland/EU
• Ability to structure, draft and negotiate a high volume and broad range of commercial contracts
• Overall broad legal knowledge of technology, software, compliance, data privacy, and IP matters
• Ability to work in a cross-functional and geographically dispersed environment with multiple stakeholders and teams
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and ethical decision-making with a minimal amount of supervision
• Strong attention to detail and ability to effectively multi-task and adhere to many concurrent deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure, to prioritise effectively and provide concise, commercially driven legal advice
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail is essential
• Flexible and open to constant challenge and change within a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are excited to take on challenges and value making a difference in their day-to-day work. This is a unique opportunity to make a difference in the emerging Digital Pathology field
• We are seeking a skilled and motivated Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team at a leading digital pathology company based in the UK/Ireland
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to review, draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts across multiple jurisdictions including master services agreements, SaaS agreements, software license agreements, contractor services agreements, non-disclosure agreements and supplier agreements
• Update and standardize precedents as necessary and play a key role in the management and organization of the company’s customer and supplier contracts including oversight of the contracts database
• Provide comprehensive, accurate and practical advice regarding various legal issues including corporate/commercial, regulatory, privacy, and IP matters
• Conduct and advise on a wide range of Data Protection matters relating to the business activities and the interlink in a wide range of contracts
• Monitor and keep abreast of legal developments and legislative changes that may impact business and company goals
• Structure/maintenance of intercompany agreements between various Deciphex entities
• On occasion, candidate may be requested to work overtime and weekends for special program events