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This role is responsible for providing practical legal guidance and support across BRE’s Research & Innovation division, ensuring contracts, compliance, and governance processes are robust, efficient and aligned with business needs.
Job Responsibility:
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including consultancy agreements, service contracts, NDAs, licensing, and framework agreements
Advise internal stakeholders on legal and regulatory compliance matters, balancing legal risk with commercial outcomes
Contribute to corporate governance activities, including policies, procedures, and risk management
Maintain and develop legal templates, precedents, and team know-how resources
Provide training and guidance to colleagues on legal and compliance issues
Collaborate with the wider Legal & Governance team to ensure consistency and alignment across business units
Requirements:
Qualified Solicitor with a current practicing certificate
Solid experience in commercial and contract law, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements such as NDAs, service contracts, consultancy contracts, and licensing arrangements
Strong understanding of compliance, data protection, intellectual property, and regulatory requirements relevant to commercial operations
Ability to provide practical, risk-based legal advice that balances legal considerations with commercial objectives
Experience supporting procurement, supply chain, and corporate governance activities
Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative approach, able to work constructively within a legal team and across business units
What we offer:
Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution
Life assurance – 4x your basic salary
Enhanced maternity package
HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more
Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points
Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform