UCB

Legal Procurement Lead US

UCB$100K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in law and professional qualification to practice as a legal advisor
  • Experience in an in-house legal environment, particularly in procurement or commercial contexts
  • Proven track record in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreements
  • Capability to simplify legal jargon for non-legal stakeholders
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and analytical skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in an international setting

Responsibilities

  • Advise procurement teams on commercial agreements and risk management
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for consulting, technology, and data services
  • Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
  • Create templates and tools that enhance contracting efficiency
  • Provide training and guidance on legal matters related to procurement
  • Support dispute resolution and streamline contract management processes

Benefits

  • Hybrid-first work model with flexibility in location
  • Collaborative work environment focusing on knowledge sharing
  • Opportunities for continuous improvement and professional development
  • Engagement in meaningful projects impacting patient care
  • Access to a supportive, international team of professionals
Full Job Description
Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Legal Procurement Lead who is analytical, collaborative, and solution-oriented to join us in our Legal and Procurement team, based in our Brussels office in Belgium.

About the role

You will act as a trusted legal advisor supporting procurement activities across a global scope. You will contribute to business decision-making by providing clear, practical legal advice on commercial agreements and risk management. You will work on diverse topics, including external services and technology-related contracts, while helping improve processes and tools that support efficient and compliant sourcing.

Who you'll work with

You will be working in a team that partners closely with procurement professionals and legal colleagues across the organisation. The team focuses on enabling business success while ensuring compliance and sound risk management. You will collaborate with stakeholders across functions, contributing to a supportive and international environment that values knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

What you'll do
• Provide practical legal advice to procurement teams on commercial agreements and risk management across a wide range of services.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts related to consulting, technology, data services, and external workforce arrangements.
• Support risk assessment and propose mitigation strategies to enable informed and balanced business decisions.
• Contribute to the development of templates, guidelines, and tools that improve contracting efficiency and consistency.
• Deliver guidance and training to colleagues on legal topics relevant to procurement activities.
• Support dispute resolution and contribute to projects that enhance contract management processes and tools.

Interested? For this role we're looking for the following education, experience and skills
• Degree in law and relevant professional qualification to practise as a legal advisor.
• Experience working in an in-house legal environment, supporting procurement or commercial activities.
• Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, practical guidance for non-legal stakeholders.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills, with attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a dynamic and international environment.

Are you ready to 'go beyond' to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

At UCB, we've embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless explicitly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

About UCB

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating value for people living with severe diseases in immunology and neurology. UCB aims to be the patient-preferred biotech leader by delivering medicines and solutions that improve lives. The company is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, with approximately 7,500 employees in over 40 countries. UCB is listed on Euronext Brussels (symbol: UCB).
Learn more about UCB
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8,561 employees
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Founded
1928
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