Junior Commercial Lawyer (NQ) – Contract to Perm | Life Sciences We are working with a global organisation within the life sciences sector, supporting leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies, who are seeking a Junior Commercial Lawyer (NQ) to join their in-house legal team. This role is offered on an initial 6-month contract with a strong view to permanent, providing an excellent opportunity to build hands‑on experience in a broad commercial environment. The Role You will join a small, high‑performing legal team and play a key role in supporting the business on a wide range of commercial contracts and legal matters. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone confident working with a degree of autonomy, while also being proactive in seeking guidance where needed. Key Responsibilities

Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, including:

Master Services Agreements (MSAs) Supplier and client contracts Consultancy and services agreements

Provide initial contract mark‑ups and support negotiations Advise internal stakeholders on contractual terms and risk Support on data protection and GDPR‑related matters Work closely with the business to support commercial operations

Required Experience

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) – Newly Qualified (NQ) Training contract or prior experience including commercial contracts work Exposure to drafting and negotiating agreements (ideally MSAs) Working knowledge of data protection / GDPR Experience in a commercial or professional services environment is beneficial

Key Attributes

Proactive and self‑motivated, with a willingness to take ownership Strong drafting skills and attention to detail Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach Comfortable working in a lean team environment Able to balance independence with good judgement on escalation

Contract Details

Initial 6-month contract → strong potential to convert to permanent Start: ASAP Hybrid working – 1 day per week in the office (South West London) Competitive day rate

The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer to transition into an in‑house role, gaining exposure to a wide range of commercial legal work within a collaborative and fast‑paced environment. You will be given real responsibility from day one, with the opportunity to grow into a longer‑term position within the business. #J-18808-Ljbffr