In-House Paralegal – Fixed Term Contract
CV-LibraryCambridge / Work from hometemporaryPosted: 6 May 2026
Apply NowWe’re working with an exciting, fast-growing Cambridge-based biotechnology company to recruit an In-House Paralegal on a fixed-term basis. This is a varied, hands-on role sitting at the heart of the business, supporting the legal function across commercial, operational and research activities. If you enjoy working with smart people on genuinely complex problems, and you’re looking for something more interesting than routine legal admin, this could be the one.
Location: Cambridge. Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 depending on experience. Working arrangement: hybrid, 2 to 3 days in the office per week. Contract type: 6 month fixed term.
What you’ll be doing
Drafting, reviewing and amending a broad range of commercial agreements including NDAs, MSAs, MTAs, licensing, distribution and services contracts
Overseeing contract lifecycle management, keeping records accurate and up to date
Providing legal and administrative support to the management team
Working closely with colleagues across BD, R&D, operations, sales, finance and HR
Translating complex legal questions into clear, practical advice for non-legal stakeholders
What you need to bring
Previous paralegal or legal administrative experience, whether in a law firm or in-house environment
Solid understanding of contract law and good commercial awareness
Strong drafting, proofreading and document management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly and concisely
High attention to detail, with the confidence to manage your own workload independently
A proven track record of handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Desirable: experience in biotechnology, or an engineering/life sciences/pharma environment
Why you’ll love this job
Join a pioneering biotech business working on genuinely cutting-edge science
No two days the same, with a wide remit that touches every part of the business
A collaborative, forward-thinking team that values clarity, autonomy and quality
If this sounds like the right move for you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with your CV and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail. Don’t wait, we’re moving quickly on this one
Location: Cambridge. Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 depending on experience. Working arrangement: hybrid, 2 to 3 days in the office per week. Contract type: 6 month fixed term.
What you’ll be doing
Drafting, reviewing and amending a broad range of commercial agreements including NDAs, MSAs, MTAs, licensing, distribution and services contracts
Overseeing contract lifecycle management, keeping records accurate and up to date
Providing legal and administrative support to the management team
Working closely with colleagues across BD, R&D, operations, sales, finance and HR
Translating complex legal questions into clear, practical advice for non-legal stakeholders
What you need to bring
Previous paralegal or legal administrative experience, whether in a law firm or in-house environment
Solid understanding of contract law and good commercial awareness
Strong drafting, proofreading and document management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly and concisely
High attention to detail, with the confidence to manage your own workload independently
A proven track record of handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Desirable: experience in biotechnology, or an engineering/life sciences/pharma environment
Why you’ll love this job
Join a pioneering biotech business working on genuinely cutting-edge science
No two days the same, with a wide remit that touches every part of the business
A collaborative, forward-thinking team that values clarity, autonomy and quality
If this sounds like the right move for you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with your CV and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail. Don’t wait, we’re moving quickly on this one