Manager Legal Counsel

About Us

Oxford Nanopore Technologies is headquartered at the Oxford Science Park outside Oxford, UK, with satellite offices and commercial presence in many global locations across the US, APAC and Europe. Oxford Nanopore employs from multiple subject areas including nanopore science, molecular biology and applications, informatics, engineering, electronics, manufacturing and commercialisation.

Oxford Nanopore’s sequencing platform is the only technology that offers real-time analysis (for rapid insights), in fully scalable formats from pocket to population scale, that can analyse native DNA or RNA and sequence any length of fragment to achieve short to ultra-long read lengths.

Our goal is to enable the analysis of any living thing, by anyone, anywhere. We offer real-time nanopore-based DNA/RNA sequencing technology: accessible, easy to use and fully scalable for any requirement.

Summary

Responsible for drafting, negotiation and execution of sales related commercial contracts and other customer-orientated agreements. Involves independent judgement and analysis of contracts, including identification of legal and business-related issues and their resolution. Provide ad-hoc legal support.

Key Responsibilities:

To review moderate to complex solicitations and work closely with the sales organization to prepare specialized and/or non-routine responses to requests for proposals, bids, tenders and contracts
To analyse and negotiate contract requirements, special provisions and terms and conditions to align with company standards and ensure compliance with corporate business strategy, policies and commercial procedures
Prepare and send approval requests to SMEs in accordance with internal escalation processes.
Prepare signature memo with all relevant approvals and routes for signature.
File all fully executed agreements and negotiate any related amendment.
Serve as a focal point for communication with finance and commercial teams on APAC customer contracts.
Support with export control process
Participate in process improvement initiatives.
Maintain up to date knowledge of Oxford Nanopore products and technology.
Provide ad-hoc legal support Any other duties as might be required within the remit and responsibilities of the post.

Qualifications/Experience:

PERSON SPECIFICATION
	Essential	Desirable
Qualifications/ Education	Bachelor’s degree in Law, Admitted to a Bar	Life Sciences degree
Experience	Extensive experience and knowledge of contract review and negotiation and general commercial law advice Life Sciences industry experience	Experience working in start-up/SME Management experience
Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities	Excellent internal and external negotiation skills with demonstrable experience of applying good independent judgement and creativity to the resolution of contract issues Deep understanding of contracting concepts and applicable contract law, including government and international contract regulations Understanding and knowledge of key market influences Excellent communication skills with a positive can-do attitude Use problem solving and critical thinking skills to ensure timely progression of contracts negotiations. Excellent teamwork skills, with an ability to also work independently but within the internal approval matrices.
Attitude/Other Requirements	Thrives in a fast-paced environment and able to work to tight deadlines across multiple time zones

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

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