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General Counsel & Company Secretary – UCL Business Ltd (UCLB) – Permanent
Application deadline: 28 February 2025
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.
This is a high-impact leadership role that will shape the strategic direction of UCLB’s legal and governance functions. The successful candidate will be purpose-driven, commercially pragmatic, and passionate about empowering their team to drive innovation and maximise UCLB’s impact. You will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and work as a core part of the company’s senior leadership team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the Legal Affairs team, providing expert advice on commercial, IP, and corporate legal matters.
- Shape the strategic direction of UCLB’s legal function, aligning it with the organisation’s innovation and commercialisation goals.
- Ensure high-quality contracts that maximise returns while balancing legal risk.
- Manage complex stakeholder relationships across UCL, external investors, and spinout companies.
- Oversee governance and compliance as Company Secretary, ensuring board effectiveness and regulatory adherence.
- Advise on high-profile transactions, including licensing, spinouts, and investments.
- Foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, supporting and developing the Legal Affairs team.
About You:
- 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.
- Passionate about empowering teams and fostering an inclusive culture.
- Strong governance expertise, with experience as a Company Secretary.
- Excited by the change this role can drive in the innovation space.
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.