Junior Legal Counsel - Remote or Hybrid working

Michael Page (Recruiting for a Healthcare Technology SaaS Client); Bournemouth; Hybride; GBP 45 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Private medical insurance

Birthday leave

Pension

Cycle to Work

Career development

Résumé du poste

Michael Page is recruiting a Junior Legal Counsel for a healthcare technology SaaS client. The role offers remote or hybrid working with monthly visits to Bournemouth or Bristol. A developing legal professional will broaden experience in a fast-moving SaaS environment.

Applicants should have a UK law degree and 2–3 years’ experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, with solid knowledge of UK GDPR in commercial settings.

Qualifications

• Legal degree or qualification from the UK or another jurisdiction.
• 2–3 years of experience handling commercial contracts.
• Track record of drafting and negotiating agreements.
• Understanding of UK GDPR and data protection in contracts.

Responsabilités

• Draft, review, and negotiate customer, supplier, partnership, and NDA agreements.
• Manage contract renewals and terminations.
• Review DPAs, support DPIAs, and handle data subject requests.
• Support investigations into disputes and input into tenders.
• Maintain legal playbooks and improve workflows.

Connaissances

Contract drafting

Commercial contracts

Data protection

Formation

Law degree

Description du poste

Junior Legal Counsel - Remote or Hybrid working

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Organising Institution / Firm

Michael Page (Recruiting for a Healthcare Technology SaaS Client)

Rolling Basis (Official)

Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom (Remote or Hybrid)

£45,000.00 - £55,000.00 per year

Legal degree or qualification from UK or other jurisdiction; 2-3 years experience handling commercial contracts; Track record of personally drafting and negotiating agreements; Understanding of UK GDPR and data protection principles in a commercial context.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Junior Legal Counsel - Remote or Hybrid

Michael Page is recruiting for a Junior Legal Counsel position on behalf of a client operating in the healthcare technology sector. This full-time role offers a remote or hybrid working model, with an ideal expectation of visiting offices in Bournemouth or Bristol once a month. The position is designed for a developing legal professional to broaden their experience in a fast-moving SaaS environment.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Legal degree or qualification from the UK or another jurisdiction.
• 2 to 3 years of experience handling commercial contracts.
• Demonstrated track record of personally drafting and negotiating agreements (not just supporting transactions).
• Working knowledge of UK GDPR and data protection principles applied in a commercial/contracts context.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Commercial Contracting: Draft, review, and negotiate customer, supplier, partnership, and NDA agreements; manage contract renewals and terminations.
• Data Protection & Privacy: Review Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), support Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and handle data subject rights requests.
• Legal Support: Act as first point of contact for routine legal queries, support investigations into disputes, and provide input into public sector tenders.
• Information Security: Support responses to customer due diligence and security reviews.
• Legal Operations: Maintain legal playbooks, improve workflows, and contribute to the use of AI/technology within the legal function.
• Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per year (dependent on experience).
• Leave: 25 days basic annual leave + Bank Holidays + 1 paid birthday off. Additional service-related leave up to 5 days.
• Health: Private Medical Insurance, 24/7 GP access, EAP, and counselling support.
• Other: Pension, Cycle to Work Scheme, and career development opportunities.