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Lead the Legal Affairs team at UCL Business, a leading technology commercialisation company revolutionising science research
Overview
Salary No salary declared 😔
Location London, UK
Expires Expires at anytime
UCL Business (UCLB), renowned for its contribution to the real-world impact of UCL’s research, is seeking a seasoned General Counsel & Company Secretary who will steer its Legal Affairs team. With a legacy of 30+ years, UCLB is acclaimed for licensing state-of-the-art technologies and launching startups that attracted millions in investments.
Role Summary:
- High-impact leadership role for shaping the strategic direction of UCLB’s legal and governance functions
- Reporting directly to the CEO
- Being a part of the company’s senior leadership team
- Leading the Legal Affairs team and advising on commercial, IP, and corporate legal matters
- Aligning UCLB’s legal function with the company’s innovative and commercialisation goals
- Overseeing governance and compliance as Company Secretary
Role Requirements:
- Significant experience in corporate, IP, and commercial law, ideally within research, tech transfer, or innovation-led sectors
- Strategic and commercially pragmatic leader who balances risk with opportunity
- Power to engage with senior stakeholders & external partners, managing complex stakeholder relationships
- Robust governance expertise, with experience as a Company Secretary
Application Process Details:
- The recruitment firm Marsden has been exclusively retained for this role, and thus, all applications, both direct and internal, will be considered by Marsden
- Applications should be made online on the UCLB homepage
UCL Business Ltd (UCLB), a leading technology commercialisation company that supports the translation of UCL’s research into real-world impact, is seeking an experienced General Counsel & Company Secretary to lead its Legal Affairs team. With over 30 years of success, UCLB has licensed cutting-edge technologies and established spinouts that have attracted over £2.85bn in external investment.
The Role: This is a high-impact leadership role that will shape the strategic direction of UCLB’s legal and governance functions. You will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and work as a core part of the company’s senior leadership team. Key responsibilities include leading and managing the Legal Affairs team, providing expert advice on commercial, IP, and corporate legal matters, shaping the strategic direction of UCLB’s legal function, aligning it with the organisation’s innovation and commercialisation goals, and overseeing governance and compliance as Company Secretary.
Job Requirements: Significant experience in corporate, IP, and commercial law, ideally within research, technology transfer, or innovation-led sectors. A strategic and commercially pragmatic leader who balances risk with opportunity. Gravitas and credibility to engage with senior stakeholders and external partners. Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships in a high-impact environment. Strong governance expertise, with experience as a Company Secretary.
Benefits: This role offers the opportunity to work in a high-impact environment, fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture, and driving innovation in the legal and governance functions of UCLB.
Application Details: Marsden has been exclusively retained for this mandate. Therefore, all direct and internal applications will be forwarded to Marsden for consideration as part of this process. Apply online on the UCLB homepage.
