Legal Counsel
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LHH Recruitment
Salary: £96,000 per year
LHH are currently recruiting an experienced Legal Counsel to join the growing legal team in a medical technology startup. The primary focus of this role is commercial contracts with some data protection and corporate support where needed. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Legal Counsel and get involved in all aspects of legal advice and support to the business. With particular focus towards commercial matters.
Key Responsibilities:
* Draft, review, negotiate and finalise agreements with academia, healthcare providers and pharmaceutical companies, such as NDAs, research and collaboration agreements, master service agreements, consultancy agreements
* Provide legal support as needed to all areas of the business including commercial/sales, research and development, quality and regulatory, finance, human resources
* Advise on data protection, risk and relevant regulatory matters in the healthcare, software, medical device space
* Assist with corporate governance and administration of share option scheme
* Liaise with external legal and other professional advisors on specific matters, negotiating fees and disseminating advice to various stakeholders
* Deliver guidance and training on diverse business and legal matters in plain language for internal use
* Promote legal, compliance, data privacy, information security and corporate governance best practice throughout the business
* Keep up to date with key changes to legislation, particularly those which directly affect our business and industry
* Follow good information governance practice throughout this job role and ensure compliance with the company’s information security and data protection policies in all applicable assigned tasks
Requirements:
* A qualified solicitor, with at least 5 years PQE
* Commercial background with excellent drafting and negotiation skills
* Strong analytical skills- able to apply 360-degree critical thinking
* Strong attention to detail
* Excellent problem-solving skills
* Good commercial awareness; remains focused on commercial objectives
* Integrity – does not cut corners ethically. Does what is right not just what is convenient
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to manage numerous and diverse tasks, prioritising effectively to meet deadlines
* Remains calm under pressure
* Evaluates risks and makes sound decisions with appropriate authority and mitigates risks where possible
* Works effectively with others, contributes strongly, recognises the value of differing contributions
* Excellent knowledge and understanding of UK corporate law, with a focus on technology and data protection
* Good understanding of data privacy and information security
* Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment
* Adaptability/flexibility – adjusts quickly to changing priorities and conditions
* Persistence – demonstrates tenacity and willingness to go the extra mile to get something done
* Proactive – acts without being told what to do and brings new ideas
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