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Job-ID: 3020Category: Operational DeliveryLocation: Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom; Didcot, Oxfordshire, United KingdomWorkplace: HybridSchedule: Full time, DayPosted: 2026-10-19Closes: 2026-11-15Hours: Full TimeUK Research & InnovationSalary: 70,752 Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application. • 88,893 per annum (depending on experience)Band: UKRI Band GContract Type: Open ended Hours: Full-time (flexible working available)Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, • Hybrid working available (Tier 4, requirement to be in the office as and when business need emerges)Closing Date: 15th November 2026Interview Date: W/c 23rd November 2026Please note that we may close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore recommend submitting your application at the earliest opportunity.UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is an independent, non-departmental public body, which brings together the UK’s seven Research Councils, Innovate UK, and Research England. The UKRI Legal function is located within UKRI’s corporate centre and provides advice on a wide range of legal areas from commercial and IP law, subsidy control, procurement and public law; to regulatory law, information governance, property and employment. Working closely with the Heads of Legal for Regulatory Law/Litigation, and Commercial and Property Law, the Head of Legal • Employment will be jointly responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the Legal team, deputising for the UKRI General Counsel/Director of Legal in all legal casework and team management matters as required. As a senior legal professional and the Employment Law subject matter authority for UKRI, you will advise on a range of contentious and non-contentious employment law issues, handling your own case load of complex matters and taking a lead role for UKRI Legal by giving authoritative employment law advice and insights to support central initiatives, programmes projects as well as UKRI’s business as usual. You will lead and line manage a small team of employment lawyers and be responsible for controlling and leading the Employment Law team’s workflow to ensure the delivery of timely, high-quality, pragmatic legal advice to UKRI clients.Note that there may be a requirement to travel to various UKRI locations as part of this role.About the roleProvision of Legal Advice:Oversee and ensure the provision of high-quality, timely, risk-based and pragmatic employment law advice to support the business of UKRI, providing updates and insights into relevant legal developments to support compliant and standard process. Oversee and be responsible for the effective and efficient management of cases and workloads in your team, ensuring that case management records are updated and maintained in accordance with team policy.Exercise sound judgment when balancing key legal and commercial risks and benefits, making appropriate recommendations aligned with the organisation’s risk appetite.Provide advice as required on complex, strategic and/or technical legal issues, which may have significant impact on UKRI.Leadership and Management:Jointly lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the UKRI Legal Team, working closely with the other Heads of Legal, to ensure effective operational delivery of Legal services to the wider organization.Lead and motivate a small team of qualified employment lawyers, ensuring they have the skills, flexibility and agility to deliver in a changing environment.Enhance learning and development and career progression opportunities for legal staff, and support the acquisition of professional qualifications and ongoing professional development.Engage as necessary with legal working groups in HR and in other areas of UKRI operations, where employment law advice is required.Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management:Positively and proactively engage with senior managers throughout the organisation, building credibility, trust and respect by demonstrating consistent professionalism and authoritative knowledge in all interactions Lead by example, actively promoting partnership and commitment to achieve goals and deliverables.Continuous Improvement:Support the General Counsel/Director of Legal in driving the development and implementation of new legal capability for the organisation, actively seeking input of senior stakeholders across the organisation Review, identify and embed best practice policies, processes and protocols to drive efficiency in legal spend and enhance internal controls ensuring that the organisation is legally compliant and able to access experienced legal advice where required.Key Dimensions:Budget:Work with the Legal Practice Manager to support the General Counsel/Director of Legal in managing the legal budget, to drive efficiency through UK Research and Innovation’s annual legal expenditure, in particular in relation to procurement of external legal support and application of the Legal Training Budget.Management: Reporting to: UKRI General Counsel/Director of Legal.Line management: Up to 4 legal professionals.Your responsibilities:Strong technical expertise in employment law, ability to think strategically, see legal issues in their wider context and advise accordingly. Substantial experience of advising a wide range of clients on employment law issues particularly at senior leadership level.Ability to work on own initiative and be comfortable in taking and standing by difficult decisions.Ability to manage and effectively prioritise a personal caseload of complex legal matters, delivering high-quality work to tight deadlines.Strong experience of line management and professional supervision of qualified lawyers, developing staff capability to meet evolving demands for legal advice.Ensure resource levels and skills meet fluctuating workloads throughout the year.Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate complex legal issues with clarity, and ability to influence, build and maintain strong working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels.Ability to work flexibly and adapt working style in a changing environment.Additional Information:Understand drivers affecting the operation of a legal services function within the public sector and sectoral issues impacting legal advice. Understand the links and dependencies between the Legal function and other corporate services functions (particularly Board Secretariat, Strategy, and Governance, Assurance and Risk) promoting a culture of collaboration and helping to break down silos if they emerge. Act as the point of escalation for complex queries for employment law matters.Personal Specification The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I).EssentialAcademic QualificationsMinimum of a 2:1 honours degree in your first degree ( in any subject) or equivalent high level academic and/or professional achievement where satisfactory evidence can be provided (e.g. via relevant experience and results achieved for the Graduate Diploma in Law (GLD)/CPE, Legal Practice Course (LPC), Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC)) (S).Professional QualificationsQualified to practise as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales (S).Person SpecificationSubstantial post-qualification experience of advising on a range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters (S&I).Experience of leading and managing a legal team, providing professional supervision and developing staff (S&I).Skilled and experienced employment lawyer with the ability to understand public sector policy drivers and work effectively within the statutory framework applicable to a non-departmental public body (I).Ability to provide effective quality assurance of the team’s legal advice on employment matters (I).Demonstrable technical proficiency and strong experience of advising clients at a senior level, acting as trusted advisor (I).The ability to think strategically and creatively, see legal issues in their wider context and advise accordingly (I).Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence and work collaboratively (S&I).'Can-do' individual who is self-motivated and able to plan and manage a varied workload, meeting deadlines and effectively prioritising and managing contending demands (I).Candidates invited to interview will be required to provide clear, specific examples demonstrating their experience and how they meet the criteria outlined above.All shortlisted candidates must bring valid identification and original documentation confirming their right to work in the UK, or their eligibility to obtain it, to the interview.Online applications only. Please submit a covering letter and CV ensuring that the IRC reference is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Please note that failure to address the above criteria or submitted without a covering letter may result in your application not being considered.BenefitsWe recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning!A list of benefits below:An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme.30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent).Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities.Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice.Flexible working options.Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance!For further information on our benefits please see:Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer.Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit or contact the companyUKRI • UK Research and InnovationUKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.Supporting some of the world’s most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.More information can be found at .Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI.How we support EDI in the workforceAt UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit ‘How we support EDI in the workforce’.Disability Confident EmployerAs users of the disability confident scheme, any candidate who opts into the scheme and best meets the essential criteria, will be shortlisted for interview. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.How to applyOnline applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered.UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion – a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be rejected and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.As part of the pre-employment checks there is a requirement to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Screening. BPSS is a pre-condition of employment and failure to achieve it may mean that the employment offer is rescinded. xrnqpay UKRI reserves the right to run, or re-run, security clearance as required during the course of employment.

Are you a pharmaceutical legal professional who enjoys partnering with the business to drive innovation while managing complex legal and compliance matters?Proclinical is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide legal compliance and governance support in a dynamic and growing environment. Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today. This role focuses on commercial contracts and offers opportunities for professional growth and development. The position operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring two days per week in the Oxford office. Responsibilities:Advise, review, negotiate, and draft agreements, including licensing, clinical research, R&D services, manufacturing, development, distribution, sales rebate, confidentiality, and consulting agreements.Provide proactive and pragmatic legal support for new business initiatives, including strategic transactions.Identify the need for corporate policies, SOPs, and guidance documents.Review and provide counsel for promotional and non-promotional materials, such as sales and marketing collateral, scientific exchange, digital media, and disease-state education.Collaborate with corporate legal functions to ensure consistency and compliance with group initiatives and policies.Enhance efficiency and effectiveness of legal processes, including developing standard-form contracts.Deliver training on contractual matters and other legal and compliance issues affecting employees.Manage external counsel effectively when required.Support compliance activities related to FDA regulations, fraud and abuse laws, healthcare program obligations, and global anti-bribery and corruption laws.Perform other duties as determined by business needs.Key Skills and Requirements:Qualified Solicitor in the UK with a current practicing certificate.Experience advising clients in the pharmaceutical industry, either in-house or at a reputable law firm.Expertise in IP, commercial, data, and confidentiality matters.Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across global teams.Highly organized, capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.Independent and ethical decision-making, while thriving in a collaborative team setting.Commercial acumen with a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation.Knowledge of UK pharmaceutical laws and regulations, including MHRA requirements and ABPI Code of Practice.Familiarity with FDA requirements, PhRMA Code, and healthcare compliance obligations.Project management skills and experience working in cross-functional networks.Valid driver's license and willingness to travel quarterly.Desired Qualifications: Experience in compliance, intellectual property, and data privacy matters.Understanding of drug discovery, development, commercialization, and regulatory frameworks within biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.Knowledge of corporate governance and company secretarial matters, or a willingness to learn. If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Anna Graham at Now:If you are interested in applying to this exciting opportunity, then please click 'Apply' or to speak to one of our specialists please request a call back at the top of this page. Proclinical is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. xrnqpay Proclinical is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. By submitting this application, you confirm that you've read and understood our privacy policy, which informs you how we process and safeguard your data -

Taylor & Francis Group seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to partner with senior management on corporate legal matters, including IP, licensing and complex disputes. The role spans global collaboration with teams in the US, UK and Singapore, providing pragmatic, business-focused advice. You will draft and negotiate publishing and technology contracts, manage external counsel, and help steer risk across a global content business while aligning with strategic objectives. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A Organising Institution / Firm Rolling Basis (Official) Oxford, England, United Kingdom Not Specified Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with a current practising certificate and valid SRA registration; 8–12 years post‑qualification experience in a leading law firm, in‑house legal team or both; strong experience in corporate and commercial legal matters; proven expertise in drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial contracts; excellent understanding of corporate governance and regulatory compliance; strong commercial awareness and pragmatic problem‑solving skills; ability to manage matters independently and influence senior business leaders; exceptional attention to detail and relationship‑building skills. Job Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom (monthly travel to Somerset site) • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with current practising certificate and valid SRA registration, • 8–12 years post‑qualification experience (law firm, in‑house, or combination), • Strong corporate and commercial legal advisory experience, • Proven contract drafting, negotiation and risk‑mitigation skillsExcellent corporate governance and regulatory compliance knowledge, • Commercial awareness and pragmatic problem‑solving ability, • Independent matter management and senior stakeholder influence, • Exceptional attention to detail and relationship‑building skills, • Draft, review, negotiate and manage commercial agreements (construction, EPC, procurement, strategic contracts), • Provide day‑to‑day corporate, governance and regulatory advice, • Identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks, • Support business transactions and commercial initiatives, • Handle licensing, permits, approvals and regulatory compliance, • Assist with land acquisition, leasing, property due diligence and documentation, • Offer employment‑law guidance and support HR on risk management, • Advise on contractual disputes, manage external counsel, and support dispute resolution processes, • Maintain legal documentation, support audits, inspections and governance activities Contact details not provided in the posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Page Personnel in Oxfordshire is seeking a Corporate Counsel to provide practical corporate legal advice to support business decisions and day-to-day activity. The role involves reviewing and drafting corporate documents, coordinating with internal teams and external advisers, and ensuring records are clear, accurate and accessible throughout corporate transactions. You will explain complex legal issues in plain terms to non-legal colleagues and manage documentation with exceptional attention to #J-18808-Ljbffr

At OXB, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re on a mission to enable life-changing therapies to reach patients around the world—and we’re looking for passionate individuals who embody our core values every day: Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, and Respectful. We’re currently recruiting for a Senior Director, Corporate Counsel to join our Legal team on a 12 month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will provide legal advice on corporate and company secretarial matters, partnering with the Chief Legal Officer to protect the Group, enable delivery of its strategy and maintain high standards of legal compliance playing a key part in advancing our mission and making a real difference. • Assist CLO and Deputy Co Sec with annual report/interims/corporate updates, • Assist with FTSE listing requirements and FCA filings, • Assist with Group subsidiary management, • Assist with corporate governance compliance with best practice, • Assist with management of debt financing, • Assist with any corporate transactions, to the extent required, • Assist with Data Subject Access Requests, • 3 to 5 year PQE, • Qualified solicitor in England and Wales holding a current practising certificate or equivalent professional standing, • Proven post-qualification experience gained in a leading law firm and/or a complex listed or regulated organisation., • UK corporate law expertise with experience in governance, capital markets, M&A, compliance and managing complex legal matters, • Ability to translate complex legal and regulatory developments into practical, risk-based advice and effective organisational controls. OXB (LSE: OXB) is a global quality and innovation-led contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) in cell and gene therapy with a mission to enable its clients to deliver life changing therapies to patients around the world. One of the pioneers in cell and gene therapy, OXB has over 30 years of experience in viral vectors, the driving force behind the majority of cell and gene therapies. OXB collaborates with some of the world’s most innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, providing development and manufacturing expertise for lentiviral, AAV, adenoviral, MVA and other viral vectors. Building on its viral vector leadership, OXB also supports the development of emerging in vivo therapies through its expertise in vector engineering, manufacturing platforms, and novel envelope technologies. OXB’s world-class capabilities range from early-stage development to commercialisation. These capabilities are supported by robust quality systems, analytical methods and depth of regulatory expertise. OXB offers a vast number of technologies for viral vector manufacturing, including a 4th generation lentiviral vector system (the TetraVecta system), a dual-plasmid system for AAV production, suspension and perfusion process using process enhancers and stable producer and packaging cell lines. OXB, a FTSE250 and FTSE4Good constituent, is headquartered in Oxford, UK. It has development and manufacturing facilities across Oxfordshire, UK, Lyon and Strasbourg, France, Bedford MA, and Durham NC, US. • Competitive total reward packages, • Wellbeing programmes that support your mental and physical health, • Career development opportunities to help you grow and thrive, • Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture, • State-of-the-art labs and manufacturing facilities, • A company that lives its values: Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, Respect We want you to feel inspired every day. At OXB, we’re future-focused and growing fast. We succeed together through passion, commitment, and teamwork. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Senior Legal Counsel position at the Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford offers a unique opportunity for a legal professional to make a meaningful contribution to the institution's success. Senior Legal Counsel at Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford. Senior Legal Counsel at Ellison Institu

Taylor & Francis seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to join its global legal team. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, you will support the Corporate division, handle IP/copyright, AI licensing matters, and advise senior leaders on a range of contracts and disputes. Based in the UK with hybrid working, you will collaborate across Editorial, Production, Marketing, and Technology, manage external counsel, and help balance business needs with legal risk. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Employment Solicitor to join our legal team. This role is ideal for a dynamic and commercially minded Employment Solicitor who will join us as Head of our Employment Department.The successful candidate will have proven experience of dealing with a wide range of complex Employment Law matters, will advise Board members and work closely with our Human Resources Director. SE-Solicitors is consistently recognised as a high-ranking law firm in the Legal 500. We are a firm who put people first in everything we do, meaning we are focussed on not only our clients but the development and success of all our staff. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we comply with the equality laws, whilst promoting a healthy and harmonious working environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. • Lead and manage the employment team, • Accountability for department performance, • Lead the provision of employment law advice across the firm, acting as the main point of contact for our HR Director and Board members., • Advise on complex employee relations issues including grievances, disciplinaries, whistleblowing, restructures, and senior exits., • Manage employment litigation and tribunal claims end to end, including instructing and overseeing external counsel where required., • Review updates to firm’s employment policies, employment contracts, handbooks, and template documentation to a consistently high standard., • Assist HR Director with organisational change matters including restructures, redundancy programmes, and post-acquisition integration., • Provide employment law input into M&A activity, and commercial transactions., • Network and grow the Employment Law offering., • Ensure ongoing compliance with employment legislation and horizon scan for relevant legislative and case law developments., • Advise on executive hiring, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, and confidentiality arrangements., • Deliver practical training to managers and the People team to build capability and confidence., • Work in partnership with the HR Department to embed sound legal thinking into policy and process from the outset., • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales, or equivalent jurisdiction, with a strong specialism in employment law., • Significant post-qualification experience, typically 8-10+ years, gained in private practice, in-house, or both., • Strong current knowledge of UK employment law., • Commercial and pragmatic, with the ability to translate legal risk into clear, actionable advice., • Confident advising and influencing senior stakeholders, including at board level., • Confident and experienced people manager, • Competitive Salary + bonus, benefits, • A role with genuine scope to influence at senior level, and subject to performance, progression to equity participation, • The opportunity to support the business from day one and contribute to an environment that values inclusivity, innovation, and its collaborative culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Are you passionate about helping advance high-quality research and publishing practices while providing practical legal guidance in a dynamic global environment? Do you enjoy partnering with stakeholders to solve complex legal and ethical challenges, balancing risk with commercial objectives to achieve positive outcomes? About the Role As Company Counsel, you will report directly to the General Counsel, Content, and support Elsevier's content acquisition teams. You will provide legal and transactional support across publishing ethics and research integrity, contracting, rights clearance, disputes, and compliance matters, helping teams navigate risk while enabling business objectives. You will work closely with colleagues across the Legal Department and cross-functional business teams, delivering clear, practical advice and contributing to effective and consistent legal processes across the organization. • Advising on publishing ethics and research integrity issues, defamation, infringements, contract and other disputes, and related compliance matters., • Developing and negotiating contracts with rightsholders, including identifying key risks, approval requirements and practical ways forward., • Supporting content acquisition teams by assessing legal and reputational risks clearly and early, and balancing those risks with commercial needs., • Developing and maintaining templates, training, processes and policies., • Communicating advice clearly and professionally, with practical recommendations and realistic timescales., • Identifying recurring issues and opportunities to improve guidance, standardisation and ways of working., • Working with Legal Department colleagues and cooperating across cross-functional corporate business units and departments to timely achieve optimal results while minimising risk., • Qualified lawyer in UK or another recognised common or civil law jurisdiction., • Previous experience in a law firm or an in-house legal department., • Prior publishing or intellectual property experience preferred., • Sound legal and commercial judgement, with the ability to assess issues, make recommendations and escalat with context and proposed solutions., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to calmly and independently prioritize and execute tasks and demonstrate flexibility in a fast-paced environment., • Team player/ willingness to develop new skills., • Interest in and openness to developing AI fluency and leveraging technology to enhance legal service delivery., • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills., • Requires business-level English. RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive. Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions. Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate. We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals. Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive. A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Agratas – A Tata Enterprise in Oxford, United Kingdom, seeks an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to lead corporate and commercial matters. Candidates will draft, review and negotiate complex contracts, advise on governance and regulatory compliance, and manage risks while influencing senior stakeholders. The role requires England & Wales solicitor with 8–12 years PQE, strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple matters independently. #J-18808-Ljbffr

OXB is seeking a Senior Director, Corporate Counsel to join its Legal team on a 12 month fixed-term contract in Oxford. You will provide strategic corporate and company secretarial advice and partner with the Chief Legal Officer to protect the Group and enable delivery of its strategy. You will handle governance, capital markets matters, M&A, and regulatory compliance, translating complex developments into practical risk-based guidance to support robust controls. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100. Taylor & Francis is one of the world’s largest publishers of high-quality, peer reviewed scholarly journals, books, e-books and reference works. We empower learners, thinkers and doers with trusted knowledge that advances research and enriches lives. We bring together diverse people, ideas and opinions to validate and publish the experts, theories and truths that matter. And we’ve been doing this in an unbroken arc since 1798. Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge. We strongly believe that this requires us to encourage and examine different ideas and voices, so that any work that meets our exacting levels of quality deserves to be included in our publications. This requires open minds, the opportunity for robust debate, and the courage to defend perspectives that stand up to scrutiny, even if they conflict with our personal beliefs or values. Because that’s the only way to find the best obtainable version of the truth and, ultimately, foster human progress. If you agree, then we’d love to hear from you. Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100. Taylor & Francis is one of the world’s largest publishers of high-quality, peer reviewed scholarly journals, books, e-books and reference works. We empower learners, thinkers and doers with trusted knowledge that advances research and enriches lives. We bring together diverse people, ideas and opinions to validate and publish the experts, theories and truths that matter. And we’ve been doing this in an unbroken arc since 1798. Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge. We strongly believe that this requires us to encourage and examine different ideas and voices, so that any work that meets our exacting levels of quality deserves to be included in our publications. This requires open minds, the opportunity for robust debate, and the courage to defend perspectives that stand up to scrutiny, even if they conflict with our personal beliefs or values. Because that’s the only way to find the best obtainable version of the truth and, ultimately, foster human progress. If you agree, then we’d love to hear from you. We are currently recruiting for a talented Senior Legal Counsel to join the Taylor & Francis legal team. This is an exciting opportunity to become a valued business partner to a global content business, and to be part of a collegiate and supportive legal team. Reporting into the Deputy General Counsel for Taylor & Francis, you will be responsible for supporting Taylor & Francis on all legal matters, with particular focus on supporting the Corporate division. In this business-facing role, you will work closely with senior management and other key stakeholders, including in the Editorial, Production, Marketing, Commercial and Product/Technology functions. The Taylor & Francis legal team is a highly respected and valued business partner to Taylor & Francis, with lawyers based in the UK, US and Singapore. The team combines technical legal expertise with commercial insight and an appreciation for the business’ objectives to provide constructive, balanced and effective advice. • Providing legal support to Taylor & Francis’ Corporate division, for example including:, • Proactively building effective working relationships with senior leadership in the business and representing the legal team at management meetings contributing expertise and influencing, • Identifying and managing projects end to end to mitigate any identified areas of legal risk, • Representing Taylor & Francis at external events, trade body meetings and industry initiatives as appropriate, • IP/copyright/commercial/AI, • Supporting the business on complex IP/copyright-related matters, in particular in the context of AI, including advising on AI-related licensing agreements and legal developments relating to AI and copyright, • Drafting, negotiating and advising senior leaders on a wide range of commercial contracts, including customer contracts, publishing agreements, author/editor contracts, distribution and agency agreements, supplier agreements and IT/technology contracts, • Dispute resolution, • Advising on content-related issues and disputes, both pre- and post-publication, including issues related to copyright, defamation and privacy, • Taking a lead on managing and resolving third party disputes, • Instructing external counsel where necessary and managing external legal costs, • Collaborating effectively with the other lawyers in the Taylor & Francis legal team (based in the US, UK and Singapore) to ensure a consistent and effective approach to managing legal risk across the business globally, • A qualified lawyer with around 6 years plus post-qualification experience (PQE is given as a guide only. This will not be a determining factor of suitability and applicants of other levels of PQE may apply)., • Prior experience of building effective working relationships with senior commercial stakeholders in a business., • A robust understanding of intellectual property/copyright law and demonstrable experience of advising clients on, and finding pragmatic solutions to, complex copyright and licensing issues, ideally within a content industry. Experience of advising on copyright issues within an AI context is highly desirable but not essential., • A professional qualification in IP would be helpful but not essential., • Demonstrable experience of managing and resolving legal disputes to an effective solution., • Prior experience of instructing external counsel and managing external legal costs is desirable but not essential., • Prior inhouse experience and/or experience of the publishing industry is desirable but not essential., • Strongly commercial thinker able to find pragmatic and workable solutions., • Evidence of ability to exercise commercial judgment and balance business needs with legal risk in a commercial, constructive and business-sympathetic way, • Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work cooperatively and build strong relationships with others, including within the legal team and with internal senior business stakeholders, • Ability to take ownership and work independently, and to take a lead and own issues and projects within the role’s remit., • An enthusiastic and proactive approach to work, with an ability to prioritise effectively, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including an ability to explain complex legal issues in a clear and simple manner to a non-legally trained audience. Closing Date: Applications will close on Friday 27th November 2026. Location: We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at conference – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our Milton Park office to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office location to collaborate 3 days per week. Please note that our Milton Park office will be relocating to Oxford city centre in late 2027 / early 2028, offering an exciting new workplace in the heart of the city. We want all our candidates to shine in our recruitment process. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to ensure you are able to show us your best self. This could include having the application form in a different format, more time for questions, or anything else – please ask us, we are happy to be flexible! Please contact • An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture, • 25 days annual leave per year plus a day off for your birthday, • 3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year, • 4 paid volunteering days each year, • Company funded single cover private medical insurance, • Employee assistance programme – offering 24/7 well-being support, • Share Match – Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares, • Pension scheme, • Life assurance, plus optical and medical care If you’re excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge, we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience don’t fit every item listed above. At Taylor & Francis, we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and contribute regardless of their identity or background. As a colleague, you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about. Our goal is to empower you with the resources, incentives, and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy, balanced life. Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves. Taylor & Francis recruits, develops, and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non-merit-based factor. If you have a disability, or face another barrier, and would like to request an adjustment to assist your participation in the hiring process and/or in the advertised position, please contact . Your request will be reviewed and considered in the strictest confidence. We genuinely care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site:careers Or better yet check out our LinkedIn ‘Life’ Page, highlighting our accomplishments, employees, and company culture. It’s also a good way of meeting our recruitment team, who will be happy to advise you on your journey here at T&F. company/taylor-&-francis-group/life/79e0c27c-afdf-4bbb-84e6-5f8ed5e10bb8/ #J-18808-Ljbffr

Help shape practical legal solutions across intellectual property, commercial contracts and compliance in a fast-paced, growing pharmaceutical business. Reporting to the General Counsel and Company Secretary, you will work closely with teams across the organisation, advising on important initiatives while building breadth and influence in the role. This is an opportunity for an experienced pharmaceutical lawyer to provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice across a varied portfolio of legal, compliance and governance matters. You will operate independently while collaborating with colleagues across functions and managing priorities in a changing environment. • Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including licensing, clinical research, R&D, manufacturing, development, distribution, sales, rebate, confidentiality and consultancy agreements., • Advise on intellectual property, data, confidentiality and other commercial matters., • Provide proactive legal support for business initiatives and transactions., • Develop and improve standard-form contracts, policies, procedures and guidance., • Advise on promotional and non-promotional materials and related compliance matters., • Support regulatory and compliance activities, including FDA, European Medicines Agency and anti-bribery requirements., • Provide training and practical guidance on legal and compliance issues., • Work with external counsel when appropriate and help drive matters through to completion., • Support corporate governance and company secretarial matters, with scope to develop in these areas., • Significant legal experience in the pharmaceutical sector, gained in-house, in private practice or a combination of both., • Experience advising on intellectual property and commercial contracts., • Knowledge of FDA and European Medicines Agency requirements., • Strong written, verbal, organisational and relationship-building skills., • Commercial judgement and the ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice while balancing risk and opportunity., • The ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams., • Experience in data privacy, pharmaceutical compliance or corporate governance., • Knowledge of drug discovery, development, commercialisation and regulatory frameworks., • Experience in cross-functional or highly matrixed organisations. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Taylor & Francis is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel (maternity cover up to 12 months) to join the global legal team. You will advise on IP, copyright and licensing matters, support the Journals business, and partner with senior management across Editorial, Production, Marketing, Commercial and Product teams. You will guide the team in complex negotiations, draft and negotiate diverse commercial contracts, and manage external counsel. #J-18808-Ljbffr

• Full-time Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100. Taylor & Francis is one of the world’s largest publishers of high-quality, peer reviewed scholarly journals, books, e-books and reference works. We empower learners, thinkers and doers with trusted knowledge that advances research and enriches lives. We bring together diverse people, ideas and opinions to validate and publish the experts, theories and truths that matter. And we’ve been doing this in an unbroken arc since 1798. Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge. We strongly believe that this requires us to encourage and examine different ideas and voices, so that any work that meets our exacting levels of quality deserves to be included in our publications. This requires open minds, the opportunity for robust debate, and the courage to defend perspectives that stand up to scrutiny, even if they conflict with our personal beliefs or values. Because that’s the only way to find the best obtainable version of the truth and, ultimately, foster human progress. If you agree, then we’d love to hear from you. We are currently recruiting for a talented Senior Legal Counsel to join the Taylor & Francis legal team (maternity cover for up to 12 months). This is an exciting opportunity to become a valued business partner to a global content business, and to be part of a collegiate and supportive legal team. Reporting directly into the General Counsel for Taylor & Francis, you will be responsible for supporting Taylor & Francis on all legal matters, with particular focus on the Journals business. In this business-facing role, you will work closely with senior management and other key stakeholders, including in the Editorial, Production, Marketing, Commercial and Product/Technology functions. The Taylor & Francis legal team is a highly respected and valued business partner to Taylor & Francis, with lawyers based in the UK, US and Singapore. The team combines technical legal expertise with commercial insight and an appreciation for the business’ objectives to provide constructive, balanced and effective advice. • Taking a lead on the legal team’s support to the Journals business, for example including:, • Proactively building effective working relationships with senior leadership in the business and representing the legal team at management meetings contributing expertise and influencing, • Identifying and managing projects end to end to mitigate any identified areas of legal risk, • Identifying and then leading support to the Journals business on upcoming changes to legislation or policies that might impact its operations, • Representing Taylor & Francis at external events, trade body meetings and industry initiatives as appropriate, • Oversee work of junior Legal Team members, as required, • IP/copyright/commercial/AI, • Leading support to the business on complex IP/copyright-related matters, including for example advising on legal developments around AI, rights in an AI licensing context and IP policy developments, • Drafting, negotiating and advising senior leaders on a wide range of commercial contracts, including customer contracts, publishing agreements, author/editor contracts, distribution and agency agreements, supplier agreements and IT/technology contracts, • Advising on content-related issues and disputes, both pre- and post-publication, including issues related to copyright, defamation and privacy, • Taking a lead on managing and resolving third party disputes, • Instructing external counsel where necessary and managing external legal costs, • Collaborating effectively with the other lawyers in the Taylor & Francis legal team (based in the US, UK and Singapore) to ensure a consistent and effective approach to managing legal risk across the business globally, • A qualified lawyer with around 6 years plus post-qualification experience (PQE is given as a guide only. This will not be a determining factor of suitability and applicants of other levels of PQE may apply)., • Prior experience of building effective working relationships with senior commercial stakeholders in a business., • A robust understanding of intellectual property/copyright law and demonstrable experience of advising clients on, and finding pragmatic solutions to, complex copyright and licensing issues, ideally within a content industry. Experience of advising on copyright issues within an AI context is desirable but not essential., • A professional qualification in IP would be helpful but not essential., • Demonstrable experience of managing and resolving legal disputes to an effective solution., • Prior experience of instructing external counsel and managing external legal costs is desirable but not essential., • Prior inhouse experience and/or experience of the publishing industry is desirable but not essential., • Strongly commercial thinker able to find pragmatic and workable solutions., • Evidence of ability to exercise commercial judgment and balance business needs with legal risk in a commercial, constructive and business-sympathetic way, • Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work cooperatively and build strong relationships with others, including within the legal team and with internal senior business stakeholders, • Ability to take ownership and work independently, and to take a lead and own issues and projects within the role’s remit., • An enthusiastic and proactive approach to work, with an ability to prioritise effectively, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including an ability to explain complex legal issues in a clear and simple manner to a non-legally trained audience., • An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture, • 25 days annual leave per year plus a day off for your birthday, • 3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year, • 4 paid volunteering days each yearCompany funded single cover private medical insurance, • Employee assistance programme – offering 24/7 well-being support, • Share Match – Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares, • Life assurance, plus optical and medical care If you’re excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge, we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience don’t fit every item listed above. At Taylor & Francis, we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and contribute regardless of their identity or background. As a colleague, you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about. Our goal is to empower you with the resources, incentives, and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy, balanced life. Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves. Taylor & Francis recruits, develops, and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non-merit-based factor. If you have a disability, or face another barrier, and would like to request an adjustment to assist your participation in the hiring process and/or in the advertised position, please contact . Your request will be reviewed and considered in the strictest confidence. We genuinely care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: careers Or better yet check out our LinkedIn ‘Life’ Page, highlighting our accomplishments, employees, and company culture. It’s also a good way of meeting our recruitment team, who will be happy to advise you on your journey here at T&F. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Excellent written and verbal communication skills including an ability to explain complex legal issues in a clear and simple manner to a non-legally trained audience. Collaborating effectively with the other lawyers in the Taylor & Francis legal team (based in the US, UK and Singapore) to ensure a c

• State-of-the-art labs and manufacturing facilities About Our Client The organisation operates in the Life Science industry in Oxfordfordshire. Job Description • Provide practical corporate legal advice to support business decisions and day-to-day activity., • Review and draft corporate documents to help maintain clear and accurate records., • Work with colleagues across the business to understand legal requirements and provide timely guidance., • Support corporate transactions and related documentation through the agreed legal process., • Identify legal considerations in proposed business activity and explain them in clear terms., • Manage legal documents and information to ensure they are organised and accessible., • Coordinate with external legal advisers where required to progress corporate matters. The Successful Applicant A successful Corporate Counsel should have: • Experience providing corporate legal advice in a commercial setting., • Ability to draft, review and negotiate corporate legal documentation., • Knowledge of corporate transactions and associated legal processes., • Ability to explain legal issues clearly to non-legal colleagues., • Experience working with a range of internal stakeholders on legal matters., • Strong document management skills and attention to detail. What's on Offer • Salary of £140,000 to £180,000 dependent on the level of experience., • Based in Oxfordshire. #J-18808-Ljbffr

RELX Group, a global information and analytics company, seeks a Company Counsel for Elsevier to support content acquisition teams with legal and transactional guidance across publishing ethics, research integrity, contracting, rights clearance, disputes and compliance. You will help balance risk with commercial objectives while delivering practical advice and consistent processes. You will collaborate with the Legal Department and cross-functional teams to develop templates, training, and #J-18808-Ljbffr

Taylor & Francis is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join the global legal team, focusing on Corporate affairs and partnering with senior management across Editorial, Production, Marketing, and Product/Technology. You will provide proactive legal support, manage IP/copyright matters including AI licensing, draft and negotiate commercial contracts, oversee disputes, and collaborate with colleagues in the US, UK, and Singapore to manage risk globally. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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