Interim General Counsel (4 days/week – remote)

Company: Marsden
Apply for the Interim General Counsel (4 days/week – remote)
Location: Ashton under Lyne
Job Description:

Immediate need for an Interim General Counsel to join a PE-backed, global player in the pharma manufacturing sector on an initial 8 month FTC basis covering for a period of maternity leave.

Fully remote working, part-time – 4 days/week.

Reporting to the US based CEO, you will have a strategic role in advising and supporting the business on:

  • complex, cross-border commercial contract negotiation and drafting
  • structuring of strategic partnerships and licensing agreements
  • acting as an advisory to the Board and Exec on legal risk, commercial, corporate and regulatory matters
  • overseeing corporate governance for the Group
  • implementing legal strategy in line with business objectives
  • manage any complex disputes and employment matters
  • lead on legal operations related initiatives
  • instruct external counsel when required

To be considered for this role you will be an experience General Counsel, preferably having worked in a similar environment within pharma, life sciences, manufacturing, supply chain with a global remit. You will bring a depth of technical knowledge coupled with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced global organisation.

For more information:

Amanda Chard

Head of Interim Legal Search

Marsden

amanda.chard@marsdengroup.com

Posted: July 12th, 2026