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Interim Group Legal Counsel (Corporate)

London, United Kingdom

Job title: Interim Group Legal Counsel (Corporate)

Employment type: Contract (contingent) or Fixed-Term Contract

Duration: 3 months initially

Reporting to: Group Company Secretary

Location: UK - flexible working arrangements in place - fully remote, onsite, hybrid

 

About Inizio

At Inizio, we're a global team driven by a shared purpose: to reimagine health. Formed in 2022 through the coming together of UDG and Huntsworth, both listed companies and taken private by the PE firm Clayton, Dubilier and Rice, we unite decades of experience with cutting-edge capabilities to deliver impactful solutions across the commercialization journey - from discovery to post-launch. Our global network of over 10,000 experts operates across 50 countries, supporting clients with strategic insight, medical excellence, creative engagement, and real-world delivery. We work with the world's leading health and life sciences businesses to solve complex challenges and drive meaningful outcomes for our clients and patients.

What sets Inizio apart is our people - and we believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive. Here, you're encouraged to reimagine your possibilities: to grow, to be curious and to make real change happen. It's a place where your individuality is valued, your development is supported, and your ambition is celebrated. If you're ready to push boundaries and accelerate your career, Inizio is the best place to be.

 

About the role

As Group Legal Counsel (Corporate) you will support the management of day-to-day legal risks at Inizio. You will report to the Company Secretary (who is based out of London), working alongside another Group Legal Counsel (Corporate) and the Assistant Company Secretary. More specifically, you will be:

 

  • Providing support in regard to the administration of the group's Management Incentive Plan (MIP).
  • Providing legal support, working alongside the business leads and tax department, with regard to the implementation of internal corporate reorganizations.
  • Supporting the Company Secretary in the drafting of papers for Main Board and Committee meetings, including inputting into aspects of Inizio's annual report.
  • Providing ad hoc legal and company secretarial advice and support for any legal entity changes.
  • Advising, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documentation relating to, and project management of, day-to-day legal risks, supporting on all relevant legal activities, liaising with internal and external specialists, including outside counsel and other professional advisors where necessary.
  • Working with Inizio's subsidiaries across the globe to ensure full alignment with business needs and policies.

 

About you

  • Qualified lawyer - with at least 3 years' post qualification experience, ideally including in-house corporate and/or company secretarial experience.
  • Stakeholder Engagement – Effective communicator with internal teams, external counsel, and global subsidiaries.
  • Project & Relationship Management – Capable of managing legal projects and maintaining productive partnerships.
  • Adaptability & Collaboration – Comfortable working across diverse legal areas and contributing to team cohesion, in a hybrid in office / remote manner.

Our Pledge

At Inizio, we value inclusivity, recognize the power of diversity and inspire the next generation of change-makers. We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion. We aim to recruit from a diverse slate of candidates and foster an environment that provides the right conditions for long-term success. We welcome all applications regardless of race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, military veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and physical or mental disability.

 

Artificial Intelligence

Inizio may use AI technologies to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, but all hiring decisions at Inizio are made by our human recruiting team. We are committed to fair, inclusive, and human-led hiring practices.

 

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Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.

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