Legal Counsel (EMEALA), Cambridge UK

Cambridge - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know Or all of humanity

At Illumina we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person in every role has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people inspiring leaders and world changing projects you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Legal Counsel (EMEALA) Cambridge UK

Hybrid working arrangement

As Legal Counsel here at Illumina supporting the EMEALA region you will provide comprehensive business-oriented legal advice across Europe the Middle East Africa and Latin America. This role acts 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. You will support a broad range of commercial transactional and operational matters while helping the business anticipate risk move with confidence and deliver on its line with our Win Together value you will collaborate across functions and geographies to support Illuminas mission to improve human health.

Illuminas employee benefits are industry-leading and include flexible time off private medical insurance compassion and care time off leisure travel insurance pension employee stock purchasing program volunteer time off and much more!

Why You:

You are a qualified lawyer with a current practicing certificate in a common-law jurisdiction and bring several years post-qualification experience from a law firm and/or an in-house environment. You have strong commercial judgment and a practical solution-oriented mindset enabling you to translate complex legal issues into clear actionable advice aligned with business priorities. Your background includes 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. You are highly organized proactive and comfortable managing multiple complex matters in a fast-paced international environment.

You communicate with clarity and confidence build trusted relationships and act with integrity reflecting Illuminas commitment to Be Accountable. Fluency in English is essential; additional languages are an advantage but are not required.

Key Responsibilities Include:

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 chainrelated 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 chainrelated 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 Innovate with Purpose to improve efficiency and effectiveness

INDEUR

We are a company deeply rooted in belonging promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation Illumina has always prioritized openness collaboration and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay regardless of gender ethnicity or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences increase cultural awareness and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex race creed color gender religion marital status domestic partner status age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation pregnancy military or veteran status citizenship status and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local state and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local state and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process please contact To learn more visit: The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.