Legal Counsel

We're partnering with an exciting, fast-scaling MedTech company using AI to transform how one of the deadliest diseases is diagnosed and treated. Their FDA-cleared and CE-marked products are already in clinical use and deployed across multiple hospitals and health systems.

This is a strong opportunity for a qualified solicitor ready to step into a senior, delivery-focused role , with clear ownership of the company's legal function.

LOCATION & WORKING MODEL

Hybrid working with 2 days in the company's Oxford office is preferred. Remote working is supported for exceptional candidates.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Commercial contracting & QMS

• Lead negotiation of & draft contracts for customer, partner, supplier, licensing, consultancy, R&D, and data agreements across the UK, US, and other jurisdictions.
• Own and improve contract templates, playbooks, approval processes, and QMS-controlled commercial legal documentation.
• Lead data protection contracting and compliance across UK GDPR, EU GDPR, HIPAA, DPAs, BAAs, PIAs, transfers, and incident readiness.

2. Regulatory, product, & quality compliance

• Partner with RAQA on legal risk across product development, clearance, deployment, post-market surveillance, and ISO 13485 QMS obligations.
• Review product claims, labelling, marketing materials, publications, and customer communications for regulatory and advertising compliance.
• Support IP strategy, including patent counsel coordination, freedom to operate, IP ownership, confidentiality, and trade secret protection.

3. Corporate, financing, and governance

• Support financings, shareholder matters, share option administration, M&A activity, and external corporate counsel management.
• Own practical company secretarial and governance support, including board materials, filings, entity management, and policy alignment.
• Advise on day-to-day UK and US employment matters, manage specialist counsel, and help bring external legal work in-house over time.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Qualified as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales, with 4-8 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Strong commercial contracting experience, ideally in software, life sciences, healthcare, or another regulated B2B environment.
• Experience working on cross-border matters, particularly across the UK and US.
• Practical data protection knowledge, including UK GDPR, with the ability to apply privacy principles in commercial technology contexts.
• Sufficient working knowledge of UK employment law to manage day-to-day in-house matters and know when specialist advice is needed.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, business-appropriate advice and contract language at pace.
• A commercially pragmatic approach to legal risk, balancing defensible judgement with the company’s strategic and commercial objectives.
• Confidence operating in a fast-moving, high-growth environment, making sound decisions with incomplete information and revisiting them as facts evolve.
• A collaborative, cross-functional working style, with the ability to work independently and partner effectively, especially with commercial teams.
• An interest in regulated MedTech, AI, and health technology, with the judgement and curiosity to understand the responsibilities of a regulated medical device manufacturer.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Competitive compensation
• Clear scope for rapid progression as ownership and impact grow
• Strong benefits package
• High-visibility role in a mission-led company where performance is recognised
• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that is having real, measurable patient impact

This role is for solicitors or barristers who are professionally qualified in England and Wales only. Applicants should have at least 4 years of post-qualification experience.