Senior Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance across the UK, Ireland, and Nordics. This exciting role involves leading complex legal matters in the fast-paced sectors of medical devices and technology. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of PQE and a strong background in commercial contracts, regulatory frameworks, and multi-jurisdictional matters. You'll work closely with senior business leaders and cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance while balancing legal risks with business strategy. If you're a collaborative and confident lawyer looking for an impactful role, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE with strong in-house and/or law firm experience.
• Deep familiarity with UK and EU commercial law.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal advisor across the UKI and Nordics region.
• Advise on commercial contracts and regulatory matters.
• Support cross-functional teams with day-to-day legal guidance.

Skills

Commercial Contracts

Regulatory Matters

Data Protection

Brand Protection

Employment Law

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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Senior Legal Counsel – UKI & Nordics (Contract)

Location: Hybrid (UK-based)

Engagement: Full-Time via LawFlex

Sector: Technology / Life Sciences / Healthcare

Start Date: ASAP (Ideally immediate start)

Day Rate: Competitive

LawFlex is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Legal Counsel to support a fast-growing, international organisation operating at the intersection of medical devices, technology, and healthcare. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior, regional legal role providing strategic legal and business guidance across the UK, Ireland, and Nordics markets.

As part of the EMEA Legal Team and local leadership group, you'll work across high-impact projects with teams in commercial, regulatory, marketing, HR, and compliance functions. You'll take ownership of a diverse and stimulating portfolio of legal work in a high-growth, highly regulated industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as lead legal advisor across the UKI and Nordics region
• Advise on commercial contracts, regulatory matters, advertising, IP, competition, and interactions with healthcare professionals
• Support cross-functional teams with day-to-day legal guidance, balancing commerciality and compliance
• Lead or support on matters involving data protection, brand protection, anti-bribery, and employment law
• Engage in internal investigations and manage disputes where needed
• Provide legal training and risk-based education to internal teams (e.g., competition, HCP engagement)
• Partner with HR, Compliance, and Global Legal functions to support a robust governance framework
• Work closely with senior business leaders, contributing to strategic initiatives

Candidate Profile

• Qualified solicitor with 8+ years’ PQE
• Strong in-house and/or law firm experience, ideally within medical devices, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or tech sectors
• Deep familiarity with UK and EU commercial law, and regulatory frameworks governing healthcare and consumer-facing industries
• Comfortable leading complex legal matters independently, with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience handling multi-jurisdictional matters, and working within diverse, cross-functional teams
• Collaborative, commercial, and adept at balancing legal risk with business strategy

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident, senior lawyer who enjoys varied and international work, and who thrives in fast-paced, high-trust environments.

Apply now to join the LawFlex network and be considered for this outstanding interim position.