Legal Business Partner

Planet Pharma are partnered with a Biotech who are looking for a Legal Business Partner with strong expertise in contract law, pharma and biotech business models, intellectual property (IP), and regulatory compliance.

In this role, you will play a key part in building our clients startup’s legal framework, managing all contract negotiations, and supporting the growth of our innovative products and client partnerships.

Key Responsibilities :

Provide legal and compliance advice on business-critical matters, especially in pharma, biotech, and AI

Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of MSAs, Work Orders, Amendments, and other client / partner agreements

Work with teams across the company to create client-focused contracts and manage risk

Develop and promote legal best practices and policies for clients needs

Communicate proactively with internal teams and external partners, guiding business units on legal risk

Key Requirements :

Law degree or equivalent with relevant legal experience

5+ years of legal experience, ideally in pharma, biotech, or related tech sectors

Strong skills in contract law and negotiation (MSAs, Work Orders, Amendments, etc.)

Experience with intellectual property matters

Excellent communication and business understanding

Practical, solution-focused approach suited for a fast-paced startup

Fluent in English; Spanish is a plus

Experience in managing and negotiating contracts for SaaS (Software as a Service)

About Planet Pharma :

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business / Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including : Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age.

www.planet-pharma.com

Please click ‘apply’ or contact Charlotte Fagan (Recruitment Manager) at Planet Pharma for more information :

E : cfagan@planet-pharma.co.uk

T : +442070764110