Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial (Maternity cover)

Senior Legal Counsel (Associate Director) – Pharmaceuticals Reading (Hybrid, 3 days onsite) Britannia Pharmaceuticals is a UK-based specialty pharmaceutical company that develops and markets medicines for chronic neurological disorders, with a primary global focus on Parkinson's disease. They also offer specialized nursing and support services for patients and their caregivers To provide commercially focused, pragmatic legal support, acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders while managing legal risk in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment. The role will support day-to-day legal needs across commercial contracting, regulatory advisory, and governance, while building capability within a small, high-impact legal team. Provide legal support across a broad range of commercial and operational matters Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including: Support business stakeholders on regulatory and compliance matters, including: Pharmaceutical regulation, ABPI Code of Practice / PMCPA requirements, and GxP frameworks (GMP, GMDP, PV) Provide oversight and input on data protection and governance, including GDPR compliance and risk management Assist with risk identification, issue-spotting and escalation of material legal issues Act as a business partner to commercial and medical teams, enabling effective and compliant decision-making Coordinate with global legal teams to ensure consistency of approach across jurisdictions Manage relationships with external counsel where required Contribute to process improvements, including contract templates, training, and legal operations Operates within a lean legal team, requiring a high level of autonomy and ownership Broad remit spanning commercial, regulatory, and governance matters Exposure to multi-entity UK operations and international legal interactions Opportunity to develop expertise in pharmaceutical regulatory frameworks and stakeholder partnership within a global organisation Strong commercial contracting and drafting skills Practical, solutions-focused approach with sound risk judgement Ability to balance business objectives with legal and compliance requirements Proven experience within pharmaceutical or life sciences sector (essential) Strong knowledge of: ABPI / PMCPA frameworks, pharmaceutical regulation, and commercial contract law You’ll play a key role in supporting a growing UK platform within a global pharma group, with direct exposure to senior stakeholders and international legal teams.