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Interim Commercial Counsel | Life Sciences/Pharma Organisation

The Stephen James Partnership
London · posted 19 August 2026
Job type
contract
Location
London, City of London
Category
Legal

Interim Commercial Counsel – Life Sciences | Hybrid (3 days/week) | 12-Month Contract



Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.

We're partnering with a leading global life sciences organisation to find an Interim Commercial Counsel for maternity cover in its in-house legal team.


It's a broad, hands-on commercial role sitting at the intersection of contracts and data privacy - ideal for a lawyer who wants real ownership and variety, not a narrow remit.


You'll be:

  • Advising commercial, business and research teams on day-to-day legal matters
  • Leading on operational data protection and privacy compliance
  • Reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements
  • Helping shape legal processes and templates as part of a lean, collaborative team


You'll bring:

  • Strong commercial contracts experience (in-house and/or private practice)
  • Genuine data protection expertise - this is core, not peripheral
  • Background in life sciences, pharma, healthcare or another regulated sector
  • A pragmatic, independent working style and the confidence to hit the ground running


PQE is flexible - we care more about experience than years qualified.


Two-stage interview process. Candidates available in September, or at short notice, encouraged to apply.


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