Legal Counsel

McKinlay Law; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 93,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare company based in Central London is seeking a Legal Counsel to support their business objectives while managing legal risks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial contracts and regulatory compliance, with the ability to advise on healthcare law and corporate transactions. This hybrid role offers exceptional benefits and the chance to transition to an in-house position.

Benefits

Exceptional benefits

Employee-focused company culture

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with expertise in healthcare law.
• Experience in corporate transactions and commercial contracts.
• Strong background in regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate commercial and corporate contracts.
• Support Corporate Strategy and Development teams.
• Provide in-house legal training on compliance topics.
• Advising on UK legislative developments.

Skills

Commercial contracts knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Corporate transactional experience

Healthcare legal expertise

Strong negotiation skills

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Job Title: Legal Counsel

Location: Central London

Salary: £110,000+ (negotiable, depending on experience)

Hybrid: At least two days a week in the office

One of our clients, a major healthcare company, are looking for a Legal Counsel to play a key role in supporting the business to achieve its objectives and strategic goals whilst managing and reducing their risk profile.

The Role

• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide variety of commercial, corporate and clinical-related contracts;
• Reviewing and updating of contractual arrangements with hospital consultants;
• Working closely with and supporting the Corporate Strategy and Corporate Development teams on clinical-related corporate transactions (including acquisitions, disposals, and collaborations), including liaison closely with and managing relationships with any external legal advisors engaged on such transactions;
• Assisting the business to meet its strategic priorities, its regulatory and compliance obligations, and to minimise its risk, including reviewing and updating policies and ensuring good governance;
• Providing in-house training and know-how to the business and in particular Hospital and Clinical teams across the business on regulatory compliance and other relevant legal topics;
• Dealing with commercial and legal regulatory compliance and governance matters, including CMA compliance;
• Advising the business on new and proposed UK legislative developments;
• Instructing, engaging and managing relations with our external lawyers;

This role would suit a qualified lawyer with legal healthcare expertise, corporate transactional experience, and extensive commercial contracts knowledge. A strong regulatory and compliance background is essential. You must be motivated, pragmatic, and commercially astute.

Fantastic opportunity for a private practice lawyer to move in-house, or a legal counsel looking for a new challenge in a growing business. Exceptional benefits on offer with a company who puts employees first.