Life Sciences Counsel

Job description

A rapidly growing animal health and diagnostics business is seeking a senior commercial lawyer to provide broad‑based legal support across Australia and New Zealand. This highly visible role partners closely with commercial stakeholders to deliver pragmatic advice on day‑to‑day legal and compliance matters, while reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. The position also advises on regulatory issues within a highly regulated sector and contributes to improving contracting processes as the business scales. The opportunity suits a self‑starter with strong generalist experience, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a practical, business‑focused approach. Responsibilities: Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements, including customer, service, supply and distribution, SaaS, and technology‑related contracts. Support negotiations for both routine commercial deals and complex, highly negotiated strategic customer arrangements. Partner closely with commercial teams to deliver pragmatic legal guidance, manage risk, and enable business outcomes. Provide legal support for...