Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
Join Lonza as a Legal Counsel and become part of an outstanding team committed to excellence in the life sciences sector. This exceptional opportunity allows you to craft the future of our legal operations while working in an exceptionally collaborative and inclusive environment. Based in Slough, UK, you will play a meaningful role in ensuring flawless execution and compliance in all legal matters.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualified UK solicitor with ideally 3-5 years PQE (post-qualification experience).
• Proven experience from a reputable law firm or in-house legal team, demonstrating the ability to compete at a high level.
• Strong background in negotiating complex commercial agreements with a range of national and international counterparties.
• Ability to deliver legal advice clearly and succinctly to non-lawyers, ensuring that agreements are negotiated to provide high value to Lonza.
• Outstanding ability to maintain a sense of humor and integrity when faced with tight deadlines and demanding clients.
  Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
  People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference

• Build positive relationships with UK and global legal teams, and key contacts in Sales, Business Development, and Project Management.
• Participate in calls, meetings, and negotiations to ensure flawless communication and implementation of legal strategies.
• Draft, negotiate, and advise on a wide variety of contracts and agreements related to the business, including development services agreements, manufacturing agreements, procurement agreements, consultancy agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
• Provide legal support in the review and approval of marketing and promotional materials to ensure compliance with legal standards.
• Research complex legal issues and provide clear, pragmatic advice to non-lawyers in a common-sense manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the legal team and business objectives.