Senior Legal Counsel

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

Job description

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 Senior Legal Counsel. In this role, you will be tasked with providing proactive, business-focused legal support to key stakeholders, including 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, and the preparation, review, and negotiation of different contract types; no day will look the same.

You will also represent the UK & Ireland to our EMEA HQ, which includes presenting emerging issues and interests and providing support and coaching to the junior members of our Legal and Compliance team.

Who are we looking for?

• You will have a LLB or equivalent law degree.
• Demonstrable post-qualification experience in the Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or Life Science industry is preferred.
• Knowledge in commercial contract law and corporate matters.
• You have confidence and a willingness to take decisions.
• You are service and team-oriented.
• 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!

Valuing diverse perspectives and lifestyles is closely aligned with our core values. We would therefore like to encourage all candidates to apply - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, identity or conditions and restrictions which cannot be shown.