Junior Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the medical device industry seeks a Junior Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support and advice to key stakeholders. In this varied role, you will handle contract preparation, risk management, and employee training, contributing to a collaborative and inclusive team culture. The position is based in Essex, offering competitive benefits and a commitment to employee well-being.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare and dental

Employee Assistance Program

Enhanced parental leave

Hybrid remote working

Flexible working

Discounts with major UK retailers

Qualifications

• 3-5 years post-qualification experience preferred.
• Knowledge in commercial contract law and corporate matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide business-focused legal support to senior management.
• Review risks and provide commercially appropriate legal advice.
• Draft and review various contract types.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Decision-making

Service orientation

Education

LLB or equivalent law degree

Job description

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A global leader in the medical device and technology industry, for more than 100 years OLYMPUS has focused on making people's lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling. Our products and solutions help to diagnose, prevent, and treat illnesses, further scientific research and keep people safe.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated in-house Legal and Compliance team in the position of Junior Legal Counsel. In this role, you will be tasked with providing business-focused legal support to key stakeholders which includes senior management on a wide range of matters.

In this position, you can expect variety. Reviewing risks, providing commercially appropriate legal advice, designing and delivering training, identifying and remedying issues within company procedures and processes, the preparation, draft and review of different contract types; no day will look the same.

Who are we looking for?

• You will have a LLB or equivalent law degree
• Demonstrable post-qualification experience, in a Medical Device, Pharmaceutical or Life Science industry is preferred (3-5 years+)
• Knowledge in commercial contract law and corporate matters
• You have confidence, and a willingness to take decisions
• You are service and team-orientated
• Strong communication skills in all disciplines

This position is based at our UK HQ in Essex, England. To give your team, business and stakeholders the visibility and interaction they expect from this role; you are expected to be on-site no less than two days per week.

What can OLYMPUS offer you?

• You will receive a competitive annual salary
• Your annual leave entitlement will start at 26 days + bank holidays, increasing with service
• Access to private healthcare and private dental from day one as part of our benefits package, along with a company-funded annual health check with BUPA
• Employee Assistance Program to support your health, mental and emotional wellbeing

Other benefits include enhanced parental leave, hybrid remote working and flexible working, cashback and discounts with major UK retailers, discounted fitness and wellness memberships and so much more!

We value the diversity of individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles, and prioritize inclusion and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish. We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to OLYMPUS to apply.