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Key Information Salary: Appointments are normally made at the starting salary, however comparable skills and experience will be considered.
Future progression is based on annual performance review.
Duration of Contract: Permanent Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time) Location: Sutton/Chelsea.
This role is eligible for hybrid working Closing Date: Friday 13th December 2024 Job Details The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) is seeking a motivated and experienced individual to fill the role of Head of Legal.
As one of the world's most influential cancer research institutions, the ICR is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge and innovation.
As the Head of Legal, you will provide leadership and line management of an integrated contracts team and will be responsible for providing definitive legal advice and support across all functions within the Business and Innovation Directorate.
You will have overarching responsibility for ensuring that institutional policies and legislative changes relating to the work that the Business and Innovation Office carry out are monitored, managed and implemented, as well as leadership and responsibility for the contracting duties of the academic, commercial and clinical trials contract teams.
Additionally, you will provide advice and support to other Corporate Services teams and the wider Institute of Cancer Research on a case-by-case basis.
Key Requirements The successful candidate must have: Recognised professional legal qualification, significant leadership and line-management experience, be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a current practicing certificate, and have a comprehensive understanding of commercial contracts and intellectual property management.
Directorate Information: The Business and Innovation Office leads the ICR's interactions with commercial partners to ensure our research leads rapidly to benefits for people with cancer.
Our approach to our partnerships, particularly the licensing of our intellectual property, is guided by our aim to defeat cancer.
Joining one of the most successful teams of its type in the UK, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the field and contribute to groundbreaking discoveries that impact patients' lives worldwide.
This role offers a unique chance to merge your legal expertise with the mission of advancing science and healthcare.
By becoming Head of Legal, you will have the opportunity to shape the legal landscape within a pioneering institution dedicated to transforming cancer research and treatment.
We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role.
For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Jon Wilkinson via email.
About The Institute of Cancer Research Why work for us?
As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits.
The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years.
Further information about working at the ICR can be found here.
At the Institute of Cancer Research, we champion diversity as we believe it fuels innovation and drives impactful research.
We welcome applicants from all walks of life, valuing diverse perspectives that enrich our work.
Don't let a checklist of qualifications hold you back - if you're passionate about the role, we want to hear from you.
Your unique experiences and backgrounds contribute to the richness of our team.
We are committed to being an equal opportunity for all, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other dimension of diversity.
Join us in creating an inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard and valued.
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