ABOUT LGC:

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our team and play a key role in corporate transactions, M&A activity, and financial legal matters. We believe in collaboration, innovation, and critical thinking, and we want someone who is ready to take ownership, work with senior leaders, and drive meaningful legal initiatives that support our growth.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

We are looking for a legal expert who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and who thrives on solving complex legal challenges with clarity and confidence.

• You have at least 8 years PQE and are qualified in UK or US law, with strong experience in M&A, corporate finance, and transactional law.
• You bring deep expertise in corporate finance, tax, and inter-company transactions, and can advise on these matters with precision.
• You have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex legal issues into clear and actionable insights.
• You are a skilled negotiator and communicator, able to influence team members and provide guidance that balances risk and commercial priorities.
• You thrive in a collaborative team environment and enjoy working closely with senior business leaders.
• You are proactive, adaptable, and always looking for ways to improve legal processes and drive efficiencies.

WHY JOIN LGC?

We know that great people are at the heart of our success, and we are committed to creating an environment where talent is recognized, and careers can flourish.

• We offer the chance to work on high-value transactions that shape the future of life sciences.
• We provide opportunities to engage with senior team members and play a strategic role in decision-making.
• We foster a culture that values collaboration, integrity, and innovation, ensuring you have the support you need to succeed.
• We are a fast-growing, forward-thinking organization, where your contributions will have a direct impact.
• We invest in our people, providing career development and growth opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals.

If you are looking for an opportunity to take on a senior legal role in a company that is making a real impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!
Additional Information

As part of our Legal & Risk team, you will work closely with business leaders, helping to navigate complex corporate and financial matters while ensuring compliance and mitigating risks. You will provide expert legal advice on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and financing transactions, and play a vital role in supporting strategic decision-making across the business.

• We trust you to advise on M&A, financing, tax, and inter-company transactions, ensuring they align with our long-term objectives.
• We count on you to partner with our Corporate Development, Finance & Treasury teams, acting as a key legal advisor in high-impact business decisions.
• You will manage external legal counsel, ensuring smooth and efficient collaboration on complex legal matters.
• You will play a central role in refining and improving legal processes, working with our General Counsel and Head of Legal Strategy & Transformation.
• We value fresh ideas, and we encourage you to bring innovative solutions that drive efficiency and enhance how we operate as a legal team.

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