Global Team of Life Sciences Legal, Compliance & Data Governance in-house Experts

A global team of in-house industry specialists delivering Legal, Compliance & Data Governance support to the pharmaceutical and bio-tech industry on a fractional, interim, project and subscription basis.

 

 
 
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Legal. Data. Compliance.

We are a niche consultancy firm providing legal, data privacy, and compliance expertise to the pharmaceutical, biotech and life science sector. Our consultants are industry experts with first-hand in-house experience . Our support can be ramped up or down to meet your needs.

 

How our services help your team

Designed by experienced in-house General Counsel, our compliance, legal support and data privacy services help pharmaceutical and biotech companies bring products to market, expand internationally and navigate complex regulatory requirements.

We support Pharmaceutical and Biotech companies at every stage

LS Law works with both established pharmaceutical organisations and growing biotech companies, providing flexible, in-house experienced legal, compliance and data privacy support. Whether extending well-established teams or building capability from the ground up, we adapt to the needs of each organisation. Our consultants bring deep industry expertise, integrate seamlessly and deliver practical, solutions-led guidance — helping businesses navigate complexity, manage risk and move forward with confidence in highly regulated environments.

 
 

Supporting Established pharmaceutical teams

 

We support pharmaceutical companies by providing experienced legal and compliance professionals who can integrate quickly into existing teams. Many organisations already have established legal functions and clear resourcing needs, but require additional expertise during periods of growth, change, or increased workload.

Life Science Law offers flexible interim and project-based support, ensuring teams have access to specialist legal and compliance expertise exactly when it’s needed, without disrupting internal operations. Our specialists work seamlessly within existing infrastructures, helping teams maintain momentum while ensuring high standards of legal and regulatory compliance.

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Guiding Fast Growing Biotech Companies

 

Biotechnology companies often operate in fast-moving and highly complex environments where legal and compliance structures are still evolving. In these situations, organisations may require more than additional resource, they need experienced guidance to help shape their legal and compliance approach.

Life Science Law provides ongoing advisory and subscription-based support, working closely with leadership teams to develop practical legal and compliance frameworks. We help biotech organisations navigate regulatory requirements, establish effective processes, and build the foundations needed to support growth and innovation.

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Guiding fast growing biotech companies

 

Biotechnology companies often operate in fast-moving and highly complex environments where legal and compliance structures are still evolving. In these situations, organisations may require more than additional resource, they need experienced guidance to help shape their legal and compliance approach.

Life Science Law provides ongoing advisory and subscription-based support, working closely with leadership teams to develop practical legal and compliance frameworks. We help biotech organisations navigate regulatory requirements, establish effective processes, and build the foundations needed to support growth and innovation.

We fill the gaps in pharmaceutical teams

LS Law supports established pharmaceutical companies by extending in-house legal, data privacy, and compliance teams with experienced, industry-specific expertise. Our consultants integrate seamlessly, providing flexible capacity, specialist knowledge and support across complex, multi-jurisdictional operations. With deep in-house backgrounds, we deliver practical, solutions-led advice that aligns with business objectives.

We help growing biotech companies create a legal and compliance department

LS Law helps biotech companies access the legal, compliance, and data privacy expertise they need to grow with confidence. We provide flexible, scalable support from experienced in-house professionals who understand the challenges of building frameworks from the ground up. Whether navigating regulatory complexity, supporting expansion or managing risk, we act as a trusted partner. We deliver practical guidance that aligns with your business stage, budget and ambitions.

”We were an under-resourced legal team struggling to meet the demands of the business and so when a team member resigned, I just did not know which way to turn. I had no idea where to go to find help, nor the time to work out how to locate it”
General Counsel
SME Biotech
“LS Law gave me the confidence to sleep at night, knowing there was a trusted compliance presence in every region, with industry experts actively identifying and mitigating risk.”
Chief Compliance Officer
Global Pharma Company
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LS Law helps life science legal, compliance, and data privacy teams, get stuff done.

We understand exactly what you're going through. All our consultants have experience of working in-house at major Pharma and Biotech companies. We understand the constraints and the challenges that in-house teams come up against because we've faced them ourselves. 

That's why we don't just provide legal expertise; we're problem solvers, mentors, and so much more...

Where we operate

LS Law operates globally, supporting pharmaceutical and biotech companies across multiple jurisdictions with consistent, high-quality legal and compliance expertise. Our network of experienced, in-house professionals enables us to provide local insight alongside global oversight, ensuring regulatory requirements are met while maintaining alignment across regions. Whether supporting a single market or coordinating across international operations, we help organisations navigate complexity with confidence.

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Why we make a difference

All of our consultants have experience working in-house, in a life science legal team.  We understand the challenges and the commercial pressures placed on legal teams. We also understand that each team has it's own culture, and complexity. That's why every project we work on is tailored to your exact needs.

Global Reach

We offer support from high calibre legal and compliance industry experts at all levels, across the globe. From General Counsel and Mid Level Lawyers to Paralegals, Data Privacy Officers, and Compliance Professionals, along with Regulatory Affairs experts.

Bespoke Service

We can operate as an extension to your legal/compliance team, as a fully fledged out-sourced legal and compliance function, or provide ad-hoc support for specific projects as required.

Practical Expertise

We are a team of in-house lawyers, regulatory and compliance professionals who have all worked in-house. Our support is dynamic, flexible and practical. We understand the legal landscape and how to apply it to find legal solutions to business challenges.

Flexible Support

Whether you are a pharmaceutical multinational or a SME operating in the biotech space without a legal function, we can provide dynamic support across the globe which can be ramped up or down as needed.

How we support your team

We listen to your challenges and identify the right solution, aligning on the type and level of support you need, before recommending consultants with the appropriate expertise to deliver.  Our range of flexible support offerings provides you with options that fit around your business requirements.

Ad-hoc/Hourly

We offer a traditional hourly rate service, against which we record our time and invoice accordingly.

Project-Based

For projects you do not have capacity to support, or the right level of expertise, we can provide support at a fixed rate.

Interim

For gaps within your team, we provide interim secondees for a defined number of hours per week.

Subscription

For those without an in-house team, we can provide that support for a defined number of hours or days per week for a set monthly fee.

When in-house legal teams are stretched, risk doesn’t wait.

Today's life science legal leaders are expected to be strategic business partners. When in-house legal teams have to wear multiple hats, it means there's less time to do the actual work that keeps organisations compliant.

 

 

The challenge facing life science legal teams

Legal leaders are now expected to shape business strategy as well as manage risk. But lean teams and high attrition mean capacity is tight. When someone leaves, the gap is immediate. Finding the right expertise quickly is rarely simple.

 
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That's where LS Law comes in...

Our consultants are experienced life science legal professionals who can step into a role quickly and effectively. The result: immediate expertise, less pressure on your internal team, and continuity for the legal work that matters most.

 
 

Leading Life Science Companies Trust LS Law

 

Our Values

At the core of LS Law are the values that guide how we work and support our clients. They shape our decisions, influence our approach, and reflect our commitment to fostering a responsible and ethical environment within the life sciences industry.

People-Focused

Our people matter to us. We provide a psychologically safe environment which fosters collaborative ways of working, career development, flexibility, community and good remuneration.

Client Driven

We are unwavering in our mission to provide back-pocket support which enables our clients to meet their business goals, and shine during workload and resourcing challenges.

Efficient

We embrace the ever changing world around us by experimenting with innovative technological solutions, trialing new ways of working, and education which facilities efficiencies. This empowers our team to deliver excellence and helps our clients to achieve their goals.

Compassionate

Both internally and externally, through our ESG program, putting people and respect first, we strive to provide an environment with great governance which facilitates health and wellbeing in our people, our clients and the world in which we live.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the things we often get asked when we are speaking to life science companies.  If you have a question that isn't listed here, please get in touch using the form below.

 

 
 

Awards & Recognition

Award of Excellence 2025 Award

Award of Excellence 2025

Influential Women in Business 2025

Top 15% Sustainability Rating Award

Top 15% Sustainability Rating

Excellence in Innovation

Best Life Science Sector Legal Advisory Firm 2024 - Southern England

Diamond Distinction Award

LS Law's Vision

Learn more about the vision and the values that underpin the way LS Law partners with life science professionals. Our goal is to provide a world-class service to enable you to get to market quicker, easier, and safer.

 

The vision for Life Science Law grew out of a desire to solve the seemingly impossible challenge I had faced whilst working within the industry – obtaining immediate, ad-hoc additional support from lawyers and compliance professionals with industry expertise. 

Wendy Lloyd-Goodwin, CEO

 

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Speak to us today!

Fill in the form and one of our life science legal experts will be in touch to discuss your requirements.