Project overview
About the Role We are looking for a highly motivated and proactive Junior In-House Legal Counsel to join the Kintiga team on a 6-month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified legal professional to gain hands-on experience and play an integral part in supporting our transactional legal operations across the UK and Benelux regions. The successful candidate will assist in providing legal advice, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, contributing directly to our ongoing growth. This role is an urgent requirement and the ideal start date would be as soon as possible. Key Responsibilities Contract Management: Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements, including Client engagement contracts (Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work), Vendor and supplier agreements, Consultancy agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), Partnership and collaboration agreements, Data processing agreements (DPAs). Regulatory Compliance: Advise on compliance with pharmaceutical industry regulations (e.g., ABPI Code of Practice, EFPIA Code of Practice, GMP, GCP, GDP, pharmacovigilance regulations). Monitor and advise on developments in pharmaceutical law and regulations across the UK and Europe. Provide guidance on data protection laws, including GDPR and local variations. Support the development of control systems of contractual information to ensure consistency and compliance. General Legal Advice: Provide pragmatic and commercial legal advice to all levels of the business on a wide range of legal issues. Develop and implement legal policies and procedures. External Counsel Management: Assisting as a point of contact for Kintiga with regional Law firms to seek external legal advice where necessary. Training & Education: Deliver internal training sessions to business teams on legal topics, risks, and best practices. Qualifications/Requirements Qualified solicitor or barrister in England & Wales or a relevant European jurisdiction. PQE 0-2 years post-qualification experience, ideally gained in a reputable law firm or an in-house legal department within the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or healthcare sector. Understanding of contract law and commercial agreements. Demonstrable knowledge of pharmaceutical industry regulations and compliance frameworks in the UK. Knowledge of data protection laws, particularly GDPR. Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. Ability to translate legal issues into clear, concise, and commercial advice. Proactive, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented approach. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Strong IT skills (Office 365, macOS). Desirabilities: Fluency in another European language relevant to the firms operations (e.g., German, Dutch, Flemish) Knowledge of private equity-backed company structures Knowledge of German corporate law Benefits £50,000 - £70,000 per annum (dependent on experience). Extensive benefit programme. International work environment with cross-border responsibilities. Generous annual leave entitlement. Remote environment. Flexible working – to help maintain a better work/life balance.