Interim Senior Legal Counsel – Big Pharma BD & Transactions

Interim Senior Legal Counsel – BD & Transactions | London

A major pharmaceutical Legal Department is looking for a senior lawyer to support a busy Business Development pipeline for the next 6-12 months.

You'll be working across in-licensing and out-licensing, collaboration and co-development agreements, and M&A — partnering directly with BD, R&D, and commercial teams in one of the world's leading biopharma businesses.

You'll need:

• Minimum 8–12 years PQE in life sciences transactions
• Strong IP and licensing fundamentals — milestones, royalties, field-of-use structures
• A mix of law firm and in-house experience
• The ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision

📍 London (hybrid) | 💼 Day rate | 📅 6–12 months+

Interested or know someone who might be? Get in touch — all enquiries handled in confidence.

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