Legal Counsel

About the role

As a Legal Counsel at ICON, you will support the legal and compliance function, working collaboratively to deliver high‑quality outcomes across global clinical programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including master services agreements, vendor agreements, clinical trial agreements and confidentiality agreements.
• Provide legal guidance on contractual, regulatory, compliance, data‑privacy and operational issues affecting ICON’s global clinical research activities.
• Partner with business development, operations, finance and compliance teams to enable commercial opportunities while managing legal risk.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support business initiatives, identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Assist in developing and implementing legal policies, procedures and best practices to ensure consistent compliance with applicable laws.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve disputes, address legal issues and support strategic projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in law or equivalent qualification; qualified solicitor, attorney or legal professional in a relevant jurisdiction.
• Prior experience in a legal role focused on commercial contracts, preferably within pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO or life‑sciences environments.
• Strong understanding of contract law, regulatory requirements and industry standards for the pharma/biotech sector.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem‑solving abilities, with capacity to explain complex legal concepts to non‑legal stakeholders.
• Detail‑oriented, analytical, able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously; willingness to travel up to 10%.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to each country.
• Various annual leave entitlements and flexible health‑insurance options for you and your family.
• Retirement planning programmes, life assurance and access to a global employee assistance programme.
• Flexible, country‑specific perks such as childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships and subsidised travel passes.
• Commitment to an inclusive culture that values diversity, equality and a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.