Legal Counsel

Your New CompanyThis is an exciting opportunity to join a global organisation operating within the healthcare and life sciences sector. The business is committed to improving outcomes for patients through cutting-edge digital solutions and plays a key role in delivering products and services that support healthcare professionals worldwide.Joining a highly regarded in-house legal team, you will work closely with a broad range of commercial and operational stakeholders, providing strategic legal advice across a complex and evolving business environment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative digital and data-driven initiatives while supporting the organisation's wider commercial objectives.Your New RoleAs Legal Counsel, you will provide legal support across a broad range of commercial matters, with a particular focus on digital products, technology, data protection and privacy. Working as part of a collaborative international legal network, you will partner with business stakeholders to ensure legal compliance, manage risk and support the successful delivery of key strategic projects.You'll be responsible for:Providing commercially focused legal advice on a wide range of business matters, particularly digital and technology-related initiativesDrafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements and legal documentationAdvising on data protection, privacy and digital regulatory requirementsSupporting business teams in the development and implementation of innovative products and solutionsMonitoring legal and regulatory developments across the UK and EU and advising on associated risks and opportunitiesActing as a key legal contact within wider international digital, data and privacy networksManaging disputes and litigation matters where requiredSupporting major business projects and cross-functional initiativesAdvising stakeholders on legal risk management and compliance mattersMaintaining legal know-how resources and monitoring emerging legal developmentsWhat You'll Need to SucceedQualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in England & Wales, with experience advising on commercial contracts, technology, digital and/or data privacy mattersStrong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skillsAbility to provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice within a commercial environmentExperience handling complex legal issues independently and confidentlyStrong communication and relationship-building skills across a variety of stakeholder groupsAbility to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environmentExperience within a regulated sector, healthcare, life sciences, technology or similar industry would be advantageous but is not essentialWhat You'll Get in ReturnOpportunity to join a globally recognised organisation with a strong reputation for innovation and purpose-driven workExposure to a broad range of commercial, digital, technology and privacy mattersHigh levels of stakeholder engagement across a complex international businessThe chance to work on projects that directly support advancements in healthcare and patient outcomesA collaborative, inclusive and supportive working cultureOngoing professional development and career progression opportunitiesCompetitive remuneration package and wider benefits packageWhat You Need to Do NowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Leila Manson at Hays Legal for a confidential discussion about this opportunity on 01173746300If this role isn't quite right for you, but you're considering a move, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about your career and the wider legal market.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk