Legal Counsel (EMEALA) – Cambridge, UK
Provide comprehensive, business‑oriented legal advice across the EMEA, Africa, and Latin America region. Act as a trusted legal partner to the business, working closely with Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Corporate and Operations teams to enable compliant, efficient and customer‑focused outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide range of domestic and international commercial agreements with customers, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and partners.
- Provide timely, high‑quality and pragmatic legal support aligned with business objectives and legal department goals.
- Act as lead legal advisor for supply‑chain related agreements, including supplier, manufacturing, distribution, logistics, material transfer, confidentiality and other inbound supply or services contracts.
- Advise on procurement, sourcing, supplier management and operational matters from a legal, compliance and risk perspective.
- Support supply‑chain related regulatory requirements, trade compliance obligations and internal policies across multiple jurisdictions.
- Partner closely with internal stakeholders to address legal, compliance and process issues and contribute to policy development and legal initiatives.
- Direct and manage internal and external counsel on matters relevant to supported functions and regional entities.
- Support corporate governance and ongoing maintenance of corporate entities across the region.
- Deliver training and practical guidance to business teams to promote legal awareness and risk mitigation.
- Mentor and support junior legal team members, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Drive continuous improvement of legal processes, templates and systems, embracing innovation to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Qualifications
- Qualified lawyer with a current practising certificate in a common‑law jurisdiction and several years of post‑qualification experience from a law firm and/or an in‑house environment.
- Strong commercial judgement and a practical, solution‑oriented mindset, enabling translation of complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice aligned with business priorities.
- Demonstrable experience supporting Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Corporate and Operations teams with a solid understanding of supply‑chain operations and related commercial and regulatory considerations.
- Highly organised, proactive and capable of managing multiple complex matters in a fast‑paced, international environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and act with integrity.
- Fluency in English is essential; additional languages are an advantage but not required.
Compensation and Benefits
Estimated base salary range: GBP 84,300 – 126,500 (London region). The range reflects long‑term growth; most candidates are hired between the minimum and middle of the range. All employees are eligible for variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and may receive equity as part of the compensation package.
Benefits include flexible time off, private medical insurance, compassion and care time off, leisure travel insurance, pension contribution, employee stock purchasing programme, volunteer time off and a week‑long company‑wide summer shutdown. Additional flexible benefits are offered in the UK.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Illumina is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, colour, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status and genetic information. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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