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Level 2 jobs · 11
- Associate Counsel The Associate Counsel is here to provide essential support to our in-house legal team, handling the day-to-day legal tasks that keep the business compliant and protected. You'll be diving into legal research, helping with contract reviews, and generally making sure our legal operations hum along. This role sits right at the heart of our Legal department, acting as a crucial cog in the machine that translates complex legal requirements into practical advice for the wider business. When you do this job well, the rest of the legal team can focus on the really strategic, high-stakes stuff, knowing that the foundational work is solid. If things aren't done properly, we risk missing deadlines, making errors in contracts, or even facing compliance issues – which, frankly, nobody wants. The real challenge here is learning to navigate the sheer volume of information and understanding how theoretical law applies in a fast-moving commercial setting. The reward, though? You'll gain invaluable practical experience, build a rock-solid legal foundation, and genuinely feel like you're contributing to the company's defence and growth. View
- Associate, Regulatory Affairs The Associate, Regulatory Affairs, is here to give our senior team a solid foundation of research and analysis, making sure they're always working with the most up-to-date information. You'll spend your days tracking new laws, summarising what they mean, and generally helping us stay on the right side of the rules. Honestly, it's about being really organised and having a sharp eye for detail. This role sits right at the start of our regulatory process. You're the first line of defence, spotting potential issues before they become big problems. You'll be taking raw, often dense, legal information and turning it into something digestible for the team. When you do this well, our senior strategists can make quicker, smarter decisions, which ultimately keeps the business safe from fines or reputational damage. If you miss something important, well, that can cause a real headache for everyone further down the line. The challenge? There's a lot to learn, and the sheer volume of information can be overwhelming at first. You'll also need to get comfortable with the idea that not every piece of your research will lead to a massive strategic shift—sometimes, it's just about confirming that nothing's changed. The reward, though, is building a really strong foundation in regulatory law and seeing how your work directly contributes to keeping a complex business compliant. View
- Contracts Assistant The Contracts Assistant is here to make sure our contracts get from 'request' to 'signed and filed' smoothly. You'll be doing a lot of the heavy lifting behind the scenes, getting documents ready, tracking their journey, and making sure our records are spot-on. This directly impacts how quickly our sales team can close deals and how well we manage our legal risks. You'll work closely with the Contracts Administrator, learning the ropes and making sure the legal team isn't bogged down by admin. When you do this well, the business moves faster, and our legal team can focus on the trickier stuff. If you don't, things get stuck, deals slow down, and we might even miss important dates. The challenge is keeping everything organised and chasing people without annoying them too much. The reward? Knowing you're a vital cog in the machine, helping the whole company run efficiently. View
- Contracts Coordinator As our Contracts Coordinator, you'll be the backbone of our contract management process, handling the day-to-day administration and making sure everything runs like clockwork. Your main job is to keep our contract records accurate, help with getting documents signed, and generally make life easier for the more senior contracts folks. Honestly, you're the first line of defence against lost documents and missed deadlines. You'll sit right within the Legal department, working closely with Commercial Contracts Specialists and Managers. Your work directly impacts how quickly we can get deals done and how well we keep track of our legal commitments. When you do your job well, our sales teams can close deals faster, and we avoid embarrassing administrative slip-ups that can cost us money or reputation. If things go wrong, we're looking at delays, misplaced documents, or even compliance issues. The tricky part is keeping everything organised when multiple teams are pushing for speed. The reward, though? You'll learn the ins and outs of commercial law in a practical setting and become an indispensable part of a busy legal team. View
- IP Administrative Assistant The IP Administrative Assistant is here to make sure our IP team runs like a well-oiled machine, handling the daily administrative grind that’s absolutely critical for protecting our company's patents and trademarks. You'll be the person who gets important documents filed on time, keeps our systems up-to-date, and generally helps the more senior folks focus on the tricky legal bits. You're essentially at the start of the IP lifecycle, making sure all the initial paperwork and data entry are spot on. When you do this job well, it means we don't miss any crucial deadlines, our records are accurate, and our attorneys can work efficiently without worrying about administrative errors. Get it wrong, and frankly, we could lose valuable IP rights, which can cost the company millions. The challenge is learning a complex, detail-heavy area of law quickly, often under tight deadlines. The reward, though, is knowing you're a vital part of protecting the company's future innovations and brand reputation. View
- IP Administrator The IP Administrator is responsible for independently managing the administrative lifecycle of our patent and trademark portfolio. This means you'll be the one making sure all the official paperwork, deadlines, and communications with patent offices and foreign agents are handled perfectly. You'll work closely with our IP attorneys and inventors, translating their legal strategies into concrete administrative actions. When you do this well, our valuable inventions and brands are protected globally without a hitch. If things go wrong, however, we could lose critical rights, which, frankly, is a disaster. The tricky part is juggling multiple urgent requests while maintaining absolute precision. The reward? Knowing you're directly protecting millions of pounds worth of innovation and brand value. View
- Junior Data Protection and Privacy Associate The Junior Data Protection and Privacy Associate is here to help the Legal team manage our day-to-day privacy obligations. You'll be doing a lot of the foundational work, like handling data subject access requests (DSARs) and keeping our records of processing activities (RoPAs) up to date. This role sits right at the heart of our compliance efforts, supporting the more senior privacy folks to make sure we're always playing by the rules. When you do your job well, we avoid fines, keep customer trust, and generally sleep better at night. If things go wrong, well, that's when regulators come knocking, and nobody wants that. The tricky part is learning a lot of complex legal stuff quickly and applying it to messy real-world data. But the reward? You'll become an absolute expert in a field that's only getting bigger and more important, and you'll genuinely protect people's privacy. View
- Junior Legal Advisor The Junior Legal Advisor is here to support the wider Legal team with essential research, document preparation, and administrative tasks, which directly impacts the efficiency and accuracy of our legal advice. You'll work closely with more experienced Legal Advisors, translating their requests for information into actionable research, and making sure our contracts and policies are correctly filed and updated. When this role is done well, our senior lawyers have more time to focus on complex strategic matters, and our legal advice is built on solid, well-researched foundations. When it's not, things can get messy quickly—missed deadlines, incorrect advice, or even regulatory headaches. The challenge is learning to navigate complex legal concepts and internal processes quickly, often with tight deadlines. The reward is gaining invaluable hands-on experience, seeing how legal advice shapes business decisions, and building a strong foundation for your legal career. View
- Legal Administrator The Legal Administrator is responsible for independently managing crucial administrative and operational workflows within our legal practice. You'll take ownership of specific processes, ensuring they run efficiently and accurately, which directly impacts our ability to serve clients and meet court deadlines. You'll work at the intersection of our fee-earners (solicitors, barristers) and our clients, translating legal needs into organised administrative actions that help everyone stay on track. When this role is done well, our legal team can focus on complex legal strategy, knowing the administrative side is handled, and clients get a seamless, professional experience. When it's not, we risk missed deadlines, frustrated clients, and inefficient use of our lawyers' time – which costs us all money. The challenge is balancing multiple urgent requests and maintaining precision under pressure. The reward, honestly, is being the person everyone trusts to get things done, and seeing your organised efforts contribute to successful legal outcomes. View
- Legal Associate The Legal Associate is here to provide crucial support across a range of legal tasks, making sure our senior lawyers can focus on the bigger, more complex stuff. You'll be the one who gets the initial research done, helps to draft those first versions of documents, and keeps our legal records in perfect order. This role sits right at the heart of our day-to-day legal operations, essentially translating requests from the business into actionable legal tasks for the team. You're the person who ensures the groundwork is laid properly, giving the rest of the team a solid foundation to build upon. When you do this job well, the legal team runs smoothly; documents are ready on time, research is accurate, and no small but critical detail gets missed. If things go wrong, it means delays for the business, potential compliance issues, or even errors creeping into our legal advice. The challenge, honestly, is learning to juggle multiple small tasks while making sure each one is done with precision. The reward, though, is seeing how your meticulous work directly contributes to the business's success and knowing you're building a really strong foundation for your own legal career. View
- Regulatory Affairs Coordinator The Regulatory Affairs Coordinator is here to keep our legal and regulatory documentation in perfect order. Day-to-day, you'll be gathering, formatting, and tracking all the paperwork that goes into our regulatory submissions. You'll sit right at the heart of our Legal team, making sure that the complex legal advice from our solicitors gets translated into properly filed, compliant documents that external regulators will actually accept. When you do this job well, our submissions sail through, and we avoid costly delays or, worse, regulatory fines. If it's not done properly, we could be looking at significant business disruption and reputational damage. The tricky part is the sheer volume and the tiny, often frustrating, details that can trip you up. The reward, though, is knowing you're the silent hero preventing major headaches for the entire organisation. View
Level 3 jobs · 24
- Assistant Company Secretary The Assistant Company Secretary is here to own and manage the full meeting cycle for one or two of our key board committees or subsidiary boards. This means you'll be drafting resolutions, making sure all the routine compliance bits are handled, and generally keeping everything ticking over. You're essentially the operational glue for those specific governance functions. When you do this well, our committees run like clockwork, decisions are properly recorded, and we avoid any embarrassing (and costly) compliance blips. If things go wrong, we could miss crucial filing deadlines, or worse, have decisions challenged because the process wasn't followed properly. The tricky part is juggling multiple deadlines and often chasing busy people for information. But the reward? You get to see how high-level decisions are made and play a direct part in protecting the company's reputation and legal standing. View
- Chief IP Officer The Chief IP Officer (at this level, we're talking about an IP Counsel or Patent Agent) is responsible for independently managing a chunk of our intellectual property portfolio. This means you'll be handling patent and trademark prosecution, making sure our applications move through the system, and doing the initial legwork on whether a new product might infringe on someone else's IP. You'll be working closely with our R&D teams and the wider Legal department, translating complex technical stuff into legal documents and advice. When you do this well, our innovations are protected, and we avoid costly legal battles. If things go sideways, we could lose market advantage or face expensive lawsuits. Frankly, it's a role that demands a sharp legal mind and a bit of a detective's instinct. The challenge? Balancing legal risk with commercial reality. The reward? Seeing our groundbreaking products launch, knowing you helped secure their future. View
- Employment Counsel The Employment Counsel is here to keep our company legally sound when it comes to our people. Day-to-day, you'll be giving advice on everything from performance issues and workplace investigations to managing tricky employee leaves and agency complaints. This role sits right at the heart of our Legal and HR teams, making sure our people practices are fair, compliant, and support our business goals. You'll be the first line of defence on many employment matters, meaning you're often the one spotting potential problems before they blow up. When you do this job well, our HR team feels confident, our managers make better decisions, and we avoid costly legal battles. Get it wrong, and we could face significant fines, reputational damage, or expensive litigation. The challenge, honestly, is balancing strict legal compliance with the practical realities of running a business—sometimes the 'perfect' legal answer just isn't feasible. But the reward? You'll be directly protecting the company and helping to create a better, fairer workplace for everyone. View
- Global Privacy Director The Global Privacy Director, at this level, independently manages key privacy processes, making sure our day-to-day operations are compliant with data protection laws worldwide. You'll be the go-to person for specific privacy tasks, taking ownership of things like Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and initial data protection impact assessments (DPIAs). You'll work closely with product teams, marketing, and IT, translating legal requirements into clear, actionable steps for them. When you do this well, we avoid regulatory headaches, build customer trust, and keep our reputation solid. If you get it wrong, we could face investigations, fines, and a lot of bad press. The tricky part is keeping up with ever-changing global laws while still enabling the business to innovate. The reward? You'll be a central figure in protecting people's privacy and helping the company grow responsibly. View
- Global Regulatory Affairs Specialist The Global Regulatory Affairs Specialist manages the day-to-day compliance process for specific regulations, making sure we're always on the right side of the law. You'll be drafting initial assessments of how new rules might affect us and handling routine queries from the business. Essentially, you're a crucial part of our defence against legal risks. This role sits right at the intersection of legal interpretation and business operations, translating complex regulatory requirements into practical steps for teams like Product, Sales, and Marketing. When you do this well, we avoid costly fines, launch products smoothly, and keep our reputation solid. If you get it wrong, well, the consequences can be pretty significant – think financial penalties or even market access issues. The tricky part is that regulations are always changing, and often, they're not written in plain English, so you'll need to be a bit of a detective. The reward? You'll be directly contributing to the company's ability to operate and grow globally, knowing your work genuinely protects us. View
- Head of Legal The Head of Legal at this level is all about owning routine legal matters, providing practical advice to our business teams, and generally making sure we're not inadvertently stepping on any legal landmines. You'll be the first port of call for questions around commercial contracts, marketing claims, and basic HR legal bits, which directly impacts our ability to close deals and operate smoothly. You'll sit squarely between our commercial teams—like Sales and Product—and the broader legal strategy, translating complex legal stuff into plain English that everyone can act on. When you do this well, our sales team closes deals faster because contracts are reviewed quickly and fairly. Our product launches happen without a hitch because you've spotted the privacy implications early. When it's not done well, we risk signing bad deals, facing regulatory fines, or getting into tricky disputes. The challenge, honestly, is balancing the need for speed from the business with the need for thoroughness from Legal. Sometimes you'll feel like you're trying to stop a speeding train with a feather. But the reward? Seeing your advice directly enable the business to succeed, knowing you've protected the company, and becoming a trusted advisor to your colleagues. It's genuinely satisfying to help someone navigate a tricky situation and come out on top. View
- Healthcare Regulatory Specialist The Healthcare Regulatory Specialist is here to make sure we're always playing by the rules when it comes to healthcare. Day-to-day, you'll be digging into new regulations, helping us understand what they mean for our business, and making sure our internal processes actually meet those standards. You'll be the point person for managing routine regulatory submissions, which, let's be honest, can be a bit of a slog but is absolutely critical. This role sits right at the heart of our Legal team, working closely with our product development and operations folks. You're effectively translating the dry, complex language of laws and guidance documents into clear, actionable steps for the teams who are building and delivering our healthcare solutions. If you do this well, we avoid hefty fines and keep our reputation squeaky clean. If you don't, well, the consequences can be pretty severe – think investigations, penalties, and a lot of headaches for everyone. The challenge? Regulations change constantly, and often they're maddeningly vague. You'll need to be comfortable making judgment calls in those grey areas. The reward, though, is knowing you're protecting the company and helping us deliver vital healthcare services responsibly. It's about being the quiet hero who keeps us out of trouble. View
- Industry Regulation Specialist The Industry Regulation Specialist is here to keep us compliant in a specific regulatory domain. You'll be the go-to person for understanding new rules, figuring out how they affect us, and then helping the business adapt. This means you'll spend your days interpreting complex legal documents and then translating that into practical advice for our teams. You're essentially our internal watchdog for a particular area, making sure we don't accidentally step on any regulatory landmines. Day-to-day, you'll work at the intersection of external legal requirements and our internal operations, translating dense regulatory language into clear, actionable steps that our product, sales, or finance teams can actually use. When you do this well, we avoid fines, keep our reputation intact, and can launch new products without a hitch. If it's not done properly, we could face significant penalties, reputational damage, or even have to pull products from the market. The challenge, honestly, is the sheer volume of information and the constant need to be precise. Regulations are rarely straightforward, and the business always wants quick answers. The reward, though, is seeing your work directly protect the company and enable us to operate safely and successfully. View
- International Compliance Coordinator The International Compliance Coordinator is responsible for independently managing routine compliance tasks, especially around third-party due diligence and regulatory filings across various countries. You'll be the one who actually gets the work done, making sure we're following the rules day in, day out. You'll sit right at the intersection of our legal obligations and our business operations, translating complex international laws into practical steps that our teams can follow. When you do this well, we avoid fines, keep our reputation intact, and the business can grow confidently. If it's not done properly, we're looking at regulatory penalties, client losses, and a lot of headaches for senior leadership. The challenge, honestly, is keeping up with ever-changing global regulations while making sure the business still moves at pace. The reward? Knowing you're a critical defence line for the firm, keeping us out of trouble and enabling legitimate growth. View
- Legal Advisor The Legal Advisor is here to give practical, clear legal advice on the everyday stuff that keeps our business ticking over. You'll be drafting and reviewing contracts, helping out with compliance questions, and generally making sure we're not accidentally stepping into any legal potholes. You'll work closely with teams like Sales, Product, and Marketing, translating their commercial goals into legally sound agreements and processes. When you do this well, the business moves faster, our contracts are solid, and we avoid unnecessary risks (and costly mistakes). If things aren't done properly, we could end up with unenforceable agreements, regulatory fines, or even a messy dispute. The tricky part is balancing legal protection with the need for speed and commercial reality. Frankly, sometimes the business just wants a 'yes,' and your job is to find a safe 'yes' or explain the 'why not' in a way they actually understand. The reward? Seeing a deal close smoothly because your advice made it happen, or knowing you've protected the company from a potential headache. View
- Legal Counsel The Legal Counsel is responsible for independently handling discrete legal matters, which directly impacts our commercial operations and risk profile. You'll work closely with specific business lines, like Sales or Product, translating their commercial goals into legally sound agreements and advice that helps them achieve their targets. Think of yourself as a legal enabler, not a blocker. When this role is done well, our deals close faster, our contracts are solid, and we avoid costly disputes. When it's not, we could face regulatory fines, lose out on revenue, or end up in messy litigation. The challenge is often balancing speed with thoroughness, especially when the business is pushing hard for a quick turnaround. The reward? Seeing your advice directly contribute to successful product launches or major commercial wins. View
- Legal Executive The Legal Executive is responsible for independently managing assigned cases or significant portions of larger legal matters, ensuring all procedural and administrative requirements are met. You'll work closely with solicitors, acting as their right-hand person, translating their legal strategy into actionable tasks and making sure nothing falls through the cracks. This role sits right at the heart of our client service delivery, directly impacting how efficiently and effectively we handle cases from start to finish. When you do this well, cases progress smoothly, clients feel supported, and our solicitors can focus on the complex legal strategy. If it's not done properly, we risk missing deadlines, procedural errors, and unhappy clients. The challenge here is juggling multiple cases, each with its own quirks and deadlines, while maintaining absolute precision. The reward, honestly, is seeing your cases move forward, knowing you've kept everything on track, and being a trusted expert for both clients and colleagues. View
- Legal Manager The Legal Manager is here to own and manage our routine legal matters, providing practical, commercial advice to the business. You'll be the first point of contact for a lot of our internal teams, helping them navigate standard contracts, regulatory questions, and smaller disputes. Honestly, you're the backbone of our day-to-day legal operations, making sure we don't trip over any common legal hurdles. You'll sit right between our business teams – Sales, Marketing, Operations – and the more senior legal folk. Your job is to translate their commercial needs into legally sound solutions, turning complex legal jargon into advice that anyone can understand and act on. It's about making legal accessible, not scary. When you do this well, the business moves faster, risks are caught early, and we avoid those annoying, costly legal snags. If it's not done well, we could end up with unenforceable contracts, regulatory fines, or even unnecessary litigation. The challenge, frankly, is balancing the need for speed from the business with the absolute necessity of getting things legally right. The reward? Seeing your advice directly enable a deal, protect the company, or solve a tricky problem for a colleague. View
- Legal Secretary The Legal Secretary is responsible for independently managing the administrative workflow for a small group of fee-earners, typically 1-2 solicitors or partners. This directly impacts their productivity and, frankly, how much work they can actually get done in a day. You'll sit right at the heart of the legal team, translating their complex legal instructions into perfectly formatted documents and ensuring all the procedural boxes are ticked. When this role is done well, our solicitors can focus on client strategy and court appearances, knowing all the background admin is handled flawlessly. When it's not, deadlines get missed, bills are delayed, and the whole firm feels the crunch. The challenge is juggling multiple 'urgent' demands from different people while maintaining absolute accuracy. The reward is being the indispensable person who keeps the legal machine running, seeing your organisational skills directly contribute to successful client outcomes. View
- Legal Support Coordinator The Legal Support Coordinator is responsible for independently managing the day-to-day administrative and logistical tasks that keep our legal cases moving forward. This means you'll be handling everything from preparing document productions to managing case calendars and making sure our legal filings are spot on. You sit right at the heart of our litigation and transactional teams, translating attorney instructions into practical, organised actions that directly support our clients' objectives. Frankly, you're the one making sure the legal machine has all its cogs turning properly. When this role is done well, our legal team operates like a well-oiled machine: deadlines are met, documents are impeccable, and attorneys can focus on strategy rather than admin. If things go wrong here, we're talking missed deadlines, potential sanctions, or even losing a case because of a procedural error – the stakes are genuinely high. The challenge, honestly, is the sheer volume and the need for absolute precision, often with very little warning. The reward, though, is knowing you're an indispensable part of winning cases and delivering top-notch legal services. View
- Logistics Legal Specialist The Logistics Legal Specialist is responsible for managing the routine legal aspects of our global shipments and supply chain. That means you'll be handling cargo claims, reviewing standard freight agreements, and generally making sure we're playing by the rules when moving stuff around. You'll work right at the intersection of our Operations, Commercial, and Finance teams, translating complex legal jargon into practical advice they can actually use. When you do this job well, our shipments sail through customs, claims get resolved quickly, and we avoid costly delays or fines. If things go wrong, though, we could be looking at seized cargo, massive demurrage charges, or even losing a client because of a preventable legal snag. The tricky part is balancing legal thoroughness with the sheer speed the business needs. The reward? You'll get to see your legal work directly impact the movement of real goods, and you'll become incredibly knowledgeable about how global trade actually works, not just how it looks in a textbook. View
- Music Rights Lawyer As a Music Rights Lawyer, you'll be independently drafting and negotiating standard music agreements, which means getting deals over the line for our clients. You'll also spend a fair bit of time digging into copyright ownership, making sure everything's above board. This role sits right at the heart of our Legal team, working closely with our business development folks and directly with artists or their managers. You're the one who translates complex legal jargon into practical advice, helping everyone understand the risks and rewards of a deal. When you do this well, deals get signed faster, our clients' rights are rock-solid, and we avoid costly disputes. If things go wrong, we could face big financial penalties or even lose valuable relationships. The tricky part is balancing legal perfection with commercial speed – sometimes you just need to get the deal done. But the reward? You get to play a crucial part in bringing music to the world and ensuring creators are fairly compensated for their art. It's pretty satisfying, actually. View
- Paralegal The Paralegal is responsible for independently managing and delivering key procedural aspects of legal cases or transactions, which directly impacts our ability to meet court deadlines and client expectations. You'll work closely with attorneys and other paralegals, translating legal strategy into actionable tasks and ensuring all documentation is spot on. When this role is done well, our cases move forward without a hitch, filings are accepted first time, and attorneys can focus on the legal arguments, not the admin. When it's not, we risk missed deadlines, rejected filings, and unhappy clients—frankly, it can cost us money and reputation. The challenge is juggling multiple matters, often with conflicting 'urgent' requests, while maintaining absolute precision. The reward is knowing you're a critical part of winning cases and helping clients navigate complex legal landscapes. View
- Patent Attorney The Patent Attorney is responsible for independently managing a docket of patent applications, guiding them through the complex prosecution process. You'll be the bridge between our clients' technical teams and the patent office, translating intricate inventions into precise legal claims. This directly impacts our clients' ability to protect their market share and secure future revenue streams. When you do this job well, clients see their innovations protected, giving them a real competitive edge. When it's not done well, they could lose crucial intellectual property, opening them up to costly infringement. The challenge is balancing the technical detail with the legal strategy, all whilst hitting tight deadlines. The reward? Seeing a 'Notice of Allowance' come through for a complex invention you've championed, knowing you've genuinely helped a client succeed. View
- Patent Coordinator The Patent Coordinator is responsible for independently managing the day-to-day administration of a portfolio of patent cases, ensuring statutory and non-statutory deadlines are met without fail. You'll sit right at the heart of our Legal team, making sure our patent attorneys have everything they need to protect our innovations, from initial filing right through to grant and maintenance. When you do this job well, our patents stay alive, our inventors' work is secure, and the company's competitive edge is maintained. Get it wrong, and we could lose valuable intellectual property, which would cost us millions and seriously damage our future. The challenge here is balancing a high volume of routine tasks with the absolute, non-negotiable precision required for every single action. The reward? Knowing you're directly contributing to the protection of genuinely groundbreaking technology. View
- Privacy Coordinator The Privacy Coordinator is here to handle the day-to-day privacy stuff, mostly processing requests from people wanting to know what data we hold on them (we call these DSARs) and checking new projects to make sure they're privacy-friendly from the start. This directly impacts our reputation and helps us avoid hefty regulatory fines – honestly, getting this wrong can cost us a lot of money and trust. You'll sit right between our legal advice and the actual business teams, translating complex privacy rules into practical steps for everyone else. When you do this job well, our privacy operations run like clockwork, data subjects feel respected, and we stay on the right side of the law. If it's not done well, we risk fines, bad press, and a lot of headaches for the legal team. The tricky part is often chasing people for information or explaining why 'just quickly launching this' isn't always possible. The reward, though, is knowing you're protecting individual rights and helping the company grow responsibly. View
- Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Specialist As a Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Specialist, you're the person who makes sure our business actually follows the rules. You'll independently handle specific compliance processes, like managing our anti-money laundering (AML) alert queue or making sure our marketing materials are legally sound. This directly impacts our reputation and, frankly, keeps us from getting hit with hefty fines. You'll sit squarely in the Legal department, working closely with the business units to translate complex legal jargon into practical steps they can follow. When you do this well, we avoid regulatory headaches and keep our licence to operate. If it goes wrong? Well, that means fines, reputational damage, and a lot of very uncomfortable conversations with senior leadership. The tricky part is balancing strict compliance with the commercial realities of the business. The reward? Knowing you've protected the company and helped build a culture of integrity. View
- Regulatory Submissions Coordinator As a Regulatory Submissions Coordinator, you'll independently manage the end-to-end process for a range of our routine regulatory filings. This means you're the one making sure all the pieces of a submission—from clinical data to manufacturing details—are collected, formatted correctly, and technically ready to go. You'll work at the intersection of our Legal, Clinical, and R&D teams, translating their scientific and legal content into the precise, structured format that regulatory bodies demand. When you do this well, our products move through the approval process smoothly, avoiding costly delays and keeping us compliant. If it's not done right, a technical rejection can set us back months, costing us a fortune and delaying patient access. The tricky part is juggling multiple deadlines and chasing busy experts for their input, all while maintaining absolute precision. The reward, though? Seeing a product you helped submit get approved and knowing you played a critical part in making that happen. View
- Senior Assistant Company Secretary As a Senior Assistant Company Secretary, you'll be leading some pretty important workstreams within our Legal team, making sure our governance is top-notch. Day-to-day, this means you'll be running specific board committee meetings, from planning the agenda to making sure the minutes are spot on and actions are followed up. You'll also be the go-to person for initial advice on tricky governance questions, helping guide the business on what's right and proper. This role sits right at the heart of our corporate structure, translating complex legal and regulatory stuff into practical advice for our senior leadership. When you do this well, our board meetings run like clockwork, our compliance is solid, and we avoid any nasty surprises from regulators or shareholders. Get it wrong, and we could face fines, reputational damage, or even a loss of investor confidence – so, no pressure, eh? The tricky part is balancing the strict rules with the commercial realities, often having to gently push back on busy executives. The reward, though? You get to see your work directly impact how the company operates at the highest level, knowing you're protecting its long-term future. It's genuinely satisfying to bring order to what can sometimes feel like chaos. View
Level 4 jobs · 5
- Senior Chief Contract Officer The Senior Chief Contract Officer is responsible for leading the negotiation and drafting of significant commercial agreements, making sure they align with our business strategy and legal policies. You'll typically own entire workstreams, from initial request right through to execution and ongoing management. This role sits squarely at the heart of our commercial operations, translating complex business needs into clear, enforceable legal terms. When you do this well, deals get signed faster, our risks are properly managed, and the business can operate with confidence. Get it wrong, and we're looking at potential litigation, financial losses, or missed commercial opportunities. The tricky part is balancing speed with thoroughness, especially when everyone wants things done 'yesterday'. The reward? Seeing your work directly enable major business growth and knowing you've protected the company from real threats. View
- Senior Compliance Coordinator The Senior Compliance Coordinator is responsible for owning specific compliance workstreams, making sure our policies and procedures actually reflect what the law says and how we operate. You'll work closely with various business units, translating complex legal requirements into practical advice and helping them put controls in place. When you do this well, we avoid regulatory headaches, fines, and look good to our customers and the public. If it's not done right, we could face significant legal and financial risks, which frankly, nobody wants. The challenge here is balancing the need for strict adherence to rules with the commercial realities of the business. The reward, though, is knowing you're a vital shield for the company, helping us grow safely and ethically. View
- Senior Data Protection and Privacy Advisor As a Senior Data Protection and Privacy Advisor, you'll be leading key privacy projects and advising our business on a whole host of data protection matters. This means you'll spend your days making sure our new products, marketing campaigns, and vendor relationships are all above board when it comes to personal data. You'll work closely with product teams, marketing, and sales, translating tricky legal stuff into advice they can actually use. When you do this job well, we launch new initiatives quickly and confidently, knowing we're protecting our customers' data and avoiding hefty fines. Get it wrong, and we're looking at regulatory investigations, reputational damage, and potentially millions in penalties. The tricky part is balancing commercial ambition with legal compliance, often with tight deadlines and incomplete information. The reward, though? You get to be the person who enables innovation safely, seeing your advice directly shape how the company operates and grows. View
- Senior Head of Employment Law Honestly, the Senior Head of Employment Law is here to tackle the really knotty people problems that land on our desk. You'll be the one leading the charge on significant employee relations issues, managing complex litigation, and making sure our internal policies are actually fit for purpose. This role sits right at the heart of our Legal department, working closely with HR and various business units to translate legal risks into practical, sensible advice. When you do this job well, we avoid costly lawsuits, keep our reputation intact, and make sure our managers feel confident in their decisions. Get it wrong, and we're looking at potentially huge legal bills, bad press, and a very unhappy workforce. The tricky part is balancing strict legal compliance with the commercial realities of running a business; sometimes, the 'right' legal answer isn't the 'best' business answer, and you'll need to navigate that. The reward, though? You'll genuinely protect the company and its people, and you'll see your advice directly shape how we operate. View
- Senior Social Impact Lawyer The Senior Social Impact Lawyer leads complex legal workstreams, often as a second chair in significant impact litigation or as the primary lawyer on high-stakes direct service cases. You'll be responsible for designing legal strategies and carrying them through, which directly impacts our ability to challenge unjust systems and secure justice for our clients. You'll sit right at the intersection of legal strategy and community advocacy, translating complex legal theories into practical actions that our clients and partners can understand and use. When this role is done well, we see meaningful wins in court, policy changes that improve lives, and a stronger, more capable junior legal team. When it's not, we risk losing critical cases, missing opportunities for systemic change, and leaving our junior colleagues without the guidance they need. The challenge is balancing the urgent needs of individual clients with the long-term goals of systemic reform, all whilst navigating a legal system that often feels stacked against you. The reward, honestly, is seeing your work directly improve someone's life or contribute to a fairer society – that's what keeps most of us going. View
Level 5 jobs · 19
- Data Protection and Privacy Manager The Data Protection and Privacy Manager is here to lead our privacy programme, making sure we're not just ticking boxes, but actually embedding data protection into everything we do. You'll manage a team of privacy specialists and counsel, guiding them through complex legal challenges and helping them grow. This role sits right at the heart of our Legal department, but you'll be working with pretty much every part of the business, from marketing to product development, making sure our data practices are sound. When you do this well, we avoid hefty fines, keep our customers' trust, and frankly, sleep better at night. If it's not done properly, we risk regulatory investigations, reputational damage, and losing that all-important customer confidence. The tricky part is balancing strict legal requirements with the business's need to innovate and move fast. The reward? You'll be building a privacy-first culture, seeing your strategic decisions protect real people and drive responsible growth for the company. View
- Intellectual Property Manager The Intellectual Property Manager is here to lead and shape a key part of our IP function. You'll be the person making sure our IP strategy, which usually comes from the Director, actually gets put into practice by a team of dedicated IP professionals. This role isn't just about giving legal advice; it's about building and running a high-performing team that protects our innovations and brand. You'll translate high-level business goals into clear IP objectives, then guide your team to hit them. When you do this job well, our IP portfolio will be strong, well-managed, and genuinely supporting our commercial goals. We'll be filing the right patents, protecting the right trademarks, and avoiding costly mistakes. If it's not done well, we risk losing critical IP rights, facing expensive litigation, or simply not getting the value we should from our R&D spend. The tricky part is balancing the legal intricacies with business urgency and managing a diverse team of experts. The reward? You get to build something truly impactful, seeing your team grow and our company's future secured by the IP assets you help protect. View
- IP Operations Manager The IP Operations Manager is here to make sure our intellectual property portfolio is managed like a well-oiled machine. You'll be setting the direction for how we handle everything from patent filings to trademark renewals, making sure our team has the right tools and processes to get it all done. This directly impacts our ability to protect our innovations and brands, which, let's be real, is crucial for the company's future. You'll work at the intersection of legal strategy and operational excellence, translating high-level IP goals into practical, day-to-day workflows that our IP administrators and paralegals can follow. View
- Lead / Principal Counsel, Employment The Lead / Principal Counsel, Employment, is here to design and put into practice our company-wide employment law compliance programmes, which directly impacts our legal risk exposure and reputation. You'll sit at the intersection of complex legal requirements and practical business operations, translating tricky statutes into clear, actionable policies and training that our HR and business leaders use to make sound decisions. When you get this right, we avoid costly litigation, maintain a great workplace culture, and protect our bottom line. If it goes wrong, we're looking at significant fines, damaged employee trust, and potentially public legal battles. The real challenge is finding practical, commercially sensible solutions that still tick all the legal boxes, especially when the law feels a bit grey. The reward, honestly, is seeing your programmes actually work, knowing you've built something robust that genuinely protects the company and its people. View
- Lead Corporate Counsel The Lead Corporate Counsel is responsible for running a significant legal function, like all our commercial contracts or our litigation portfolio. You'll be setting the legal strategy for your area, building the processes, and leading a small team to get the work done. This role directly impacts our ability to close deals quickly, avoid costly lawsuits, and protect our intellectual property – basically, it helps the business run without tripping over legal hurdles. When you do this job well, commercial teams get clear, actionable advice fast, and we avoid those 'bet-the-company' legal surprises. If it's not done right, we could see deals stall, face hefty fines, or even lose critical IP. The tricky part is balancing commercial urgency with legal prudence, often with incomplete information. The reward? You get to build something, see your team grow, and genuinely influence the company's direction by making sure we take smart, calculated risks. View
- Lead Counsel, Employment Law The Lead Counsel, Employment Law, is responsible for designing, building, and running our organisation's employment law programmes. This means moving beyond just handling individual cases to creating systems and policies that protect us from risk at scale. You'll sit right at the heart of our Legal and HR functions, translating complex, ever-changing employment legislation into practical, company-wide guidance that actually works for our managers and employees. When you do this well, we avoid costly litigation, maintain a great workplace culture, and our HR team can operate with confidence. Get it wrong, and we're looking at significant fines, reputational damage, and a very unhappy workforce. The real challenge here is influencing senior leaders to invest in preventative measures, even when the immediate 'fire' isn't burning. The reward? You'll build something truly impactful, shaping how thousands of people experience their work, and you'll see your strategic programmes genuinely reduce risk and foster a better environment. View
- Lead Data Protection and Privacy Counsel As our Lead Data Protection and Privacy Counsel, you'll be the driving force behind how we manage personal data across the entire organisation. You'll move beyond just giving advice; you'll actually design and implement the programmes that keep us compliant and build customer trust. This means everything from shaping our privacy-by-design approach for new products to overseeing how we handle data subject requests at scale. Frankly, you're the person who ensures our privacy promises aren't just words on a policy, but tangible, operational realities. Your work sits right at the intersection of legal strategy, business operations, and technology. You'll translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, understandable processes that product teams, marketing, and sales can actually follow. When you do this well, we launch new initiatives faster, avoid hefty fines, and our customers feel genuinely secure. If you don't, we risk reputational damage, regulatory scrutiny, and potentially significant financial penalties. The tricky part is balancing strict legal requirements with commercial realities, often having to say 'no' in a way that still offers a viable path forward. The reward, though, is seeing your programmes genuinely protect millions of data subjects and enable the business to innovate responsibly. View
- Lead Debt Recovery Specialist The Lead Debt Recovery Specialist is there to make sure our legal debt recovery processes run like a well-oiled machine, and that our team knows exactly what they're doing. You'll be spending your days designing workflows, training the team, and stepping in as the first port of call for any tricky questions. This role directly impacts our overall recovery rates and, frankly, keeps us out of trouble with regulators. You're the bridge between the high-level strategy from the managers and the day-to-day grind of the specialists. View
- Lead Employment Counsel The Lead Employment Counsel designs and implements enterprise-wide employment law compliance programmes, which directly impacts our ability to operate smoothly and avoid costly litigation. You'll sit right at the intersection of our business operations, HR strategy, and legal risk, translating complex regulations into actionable plans that our business leaders can actually use. When this role is done well, we see a significant drop in legal claims, better employee relations, and a workforce that feels fairly treated. When it's not, we're looking at potentially huge fines, damaged reputation, and a lot of time spent in court. The challenge is balancing the commercial needs of a fast-moving business with the often-rigid demands of employment law. The reward? Seeing your proactive work genuinely protect the company and its people, shaping a fairer, more compliant workplace. View
- Lead Global Employment Law Counsel The Lead Global Employment Law Counsel is here to architect our global employment law strategy for a significant part of the business. You'll move beyond just reacting to issues, instead building proactive programmes and advising senior leaders on how to navigate the trickiest people-related legal challenges across multiple countries. Day-to-day, this means you're the primary legal advisor for a specific business unit, say, our EMEA Sales team or our Global Tech & Product organisation. You'll translate complex, multi-jurisdictional legal requirements into practical, actionable advice that helps them grow without stepping on any legal landmines. When this role is done well, we're not just compliant; we're ahead of the curve, avoiding costly litigation and ensuring our global employment practices are fair and consistent, where possible. Truth is, the challenge here is immense. You're dealing with novel problems, ambiguous situations, and often conflicting legal requirements across dozens of countries. You'll need to balance legal purity with commercial reality, which isn't always easy. The reward, though? You'll genuinely shape how a global company treats its people, making a tangible difference to our culture and bottom line. Plus, you'll get to build and lead a small team, seeing them grow under your guidance. View
- Lead Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Counsel The Lead Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Counsel is here to make sure we're not just following the rules, but that we're building a business that's inherently compliant. You'll lead significant compliance programmes, like rolling out a new data protection framework or overseeing our anti-money laundering efforts across the business. This role sits right at the heart of our operations, bridging the gap between legal theory and how things actually get done day-to-day. You'll translate those dense regulatory texts into clear, actionable policies and procedures that our teams can actually follow. When you do this well, we avoid hefty fines, protect our reputation, and keep our licence to operate. Get it wrong, and we're looking at regulatory investigations, public scrutiny, and potentially losing millions. The tricky part is often getting different business units to agree on how to implement something, especially when it impacts their targets. The reward, though, is seeing your work directly protect the company and allow us to innovate safely, knowing you've built a robust defence. View
- Litigation Manager As a Litigation Manager Manager, you'll be directing the strategy and operations for a specific litigation area within our Legal department. This means you're not just overseeing individual cases, but shaping how we approach and manage all disputes in your domain. You'll lead a team of Lead Litigation Managers and their teams, making sure they're equipped, supported, and aligned with the company's overall legal strategy. Your work directly impacts our company's financial health and reputation. Get it right, and we're avoiding costly legal battles, settling smartly, and protecting our assets. Get it wrong, and we could be facing significant financial penalties, reputational damage, and a distracted business. The tricky part is balancing aggressive defence with pragmatic commercial reality, often with incomplete information and under immense pressure. The reward? You'll be a key player in safeguarding the company, shaping our legal future, and developing the next generation of legal talent. View
- Manager, Regulatory Affairs The Manager, Regulatory Affairs, leads a dedicated team responsible for all regulatory activities within a specific therapeutic area or product portfolio. Day-to-day, you'll be overseeing complex submission strategies, guiding your team through challenging health authority interactions, and making sure our internal processes are robust enough to handle constant regulatory change. You're not just managing documents; you're managing people and programmes that directly impact our ability to launch and maintain products in the market. This role sits right at the heart of our product lifecycle, translating the ever-evolving regulatory landscape into clear, actionable plans for our R&D, Commercial, and Quality teams. You'll be the expert voice, providing strategic direction from early development right through to post-market surveillance. When this role is done well, we see faster product approvals, fewer queries from health authorities, and a clear, defensible position for our products. If it's done poorly, we face significant delays, costly penalties, and a damaged reputation. The challenge is balancing aggressive business goals with uncompromising regulatory standards, all while developing your team. The reward? Seeing innovative products reach patients because your team successfully navigated the maze of global regulations. View
- Recovery Operations Manager The Recovery Operations Manager is here to make sure our debt recovery team runs like a well-oiled machine, hitting our collection goals and keeping clients happy. You'll be setting the pace, managing the team, and making sure we're always playing by the rules. This role directly impacts the profitability of our creditor rights practice, so it's a big one. You'll sit right between the front-line specialists and the firm's partners, translating high-level strategy into actionable plans for your team. You'll also be the main point of contact for our key clients on operational matters, making sure their expectations are met and exceeded. When this role is done well, our team is productive, compliant, and our clients see consistent, strong recovery rates. We're talking about a healthy P&L for the practice group and a reputation for excellence. When it's not, we risk compliance breaches, unhappy clients, and a dip in our financial performance—which, frankly, no one wants. The challenge is keeping morale high in a tough job, navigating complex legal requirements, and adapting to ever-changing market conditions. The reward? Seeing your team grow, celebrating significant collection wins, and knowing you're a key part of the firm's success. View
- Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Manager The Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing a significant part of our compliance function, which directly impacts our ability to operate legally, avoid hefty fines, and protect our reputation. You'll be working at the intersection of regulatory requirements and our business operations, translating complex legal obligations into clear, actionable processes that your team and the wider business can follow. When this role is done well, we'll navigate regulatory changes smoothly, reduce our risk exposure significantly, and maintain a squeaky-clean reputation with regulators and customers alike. When it's not, well, expect enforcement actions, massive financial penalties, and a very public headache. The challenge is balancing strict regulatory adherence with the need for the business to move quickly and innovate, often with limited resources. The reward? Knowing you're protecting the company from serious harm and building a robust, ethical operation. View
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist / Lead The Regulatory Affairs Specialist / Lead is responsible for defining and executing the regulatory strategy for specific projects or product lines, which directly impacts our ability to launch new offerings and maintain market access. You'll sit at the intersection of our Legal department and various business units like Product Development or Marketing, translating complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance that these teams use to make critical decisions. When this role is done well, we launch products smoothly, avoid costly delays, and maintain our reputation for robust compliance. If it's not, we face significant fines, product recalls, or even market exclusion. The challenge here is balancing strict regulatory adherence with commercial ambition, often under tight deadlines. The reward is seeing your strategic input directly enable business growth and protect the company from substantial risk. View
- Senior Chief Employment Counsel The Senior Chief Employment Counsel is here to tackle the really knotty employment law issues that crop up, making sure our business decisions are sound and legally defensible. You'll be the one leading the charge on sensitive internal investigations, handling those class action threats, and generally being the expert for specific, complex areas of employment law. Frankly, you're the person we call when things get serious, and we need someone who can navigate the legal minefield with a steady hand. This role sits right at the heart of our people operations, working closely with HR and various business unit leaders. You're translating complex legal jargon into practical, actionable advice that helps our managers make good choices and keeps us compliant. If you do this well, we avoid costly lawsuits, maintain a fair workplace, and our reputation stays solid. If not, well, we're looking at significant financial penalties, reputational damage, and a whole lot of headaches. The challenge? You're often dealing with highly emotional situations, incomplete information, and business leaders who want quick answers to complex problems. The reward, though, is knowing you've protected the company, ensured fairness for our employees, and shaped our employment practices for the better. View
- Senior IP Counsel As a Senior IP Counsel, you'll be the primary legal contact for one of our key product lines or technology groups, which directly impacts our ability to bring new, protected products to market. You'll work at the intersection of innovation and legal risk, translating complex technical details into robust legal strategies that our R&D and Product teams use to make critical launch decisions. When this role is done well, our product launches go smoothly, our innovations are legally protected, and we avoid costly disputes. When it's not, we could face infringement claims, lose market share, or even see our own valuable IP copied. The challenge, honestly, is balancing aggressive business goals with sound legal advice, especially when the clock is ticking. The reward, though, is seeing products you've helped protect succeed in the market and knowing you've built a strong defence for our future. View
- Senior Nuclear Counsel The Senior Nuclear Counsel is responsible for leading the legal strategy and execution for specific, often tricky, nuclear projects or significant regulatory matters. You'll be the primary legal brain on these files, making sure we're compliant, protected, and pushing our objectives forward. This role sits right at the intersection of our operational teams, engineering, and external regulators like the NRC, translating complex technical realities into clear, actionable legal advice. When you do this job well, major projects like new SMR deployments or plant life extensions move ahead smoothly, regulatory hurdles are navigated with precision, and commercial agreements are watertight. Get it wrong, and we're looking at significant project delays, hefty fines, or even reputational damage that could cripple us. The challenge is balancing the absolute rigidity of nuclear law with the commercial realities of running a massive energy business. The reward? Honestly, it's seeing a multi-billion-pound project come to fruition because your legal guidance made it possible, or successfully defending a complex regulatory position that protects our licence to operate. View
Level 6 jobs · 2
- Company Secretary As our Company Secretary, you'll lead and manage the entire Company Secretarial function for a specific division or a major legal entity within the group. This means you're ultimately responsible for ensuring we meet all our statutory and regulatory obligations, while also providing top-notch support and advice to our board and executive teams. You'll be the go-to person for all things governance, making sure our internal processes are robust and our external reputation is protected. Truth is, you'll sit right at the heart of our corporate decision-making. You're the crucial link between the main board's strategic vision and the nitty-gritty operational reality. You'll translate complex legal requirements into practical, understandable governance frameworks that everyone can work with. When this role is done well, our boards make informed, timely decisions, we avoid costly fines, and our directors feel completely supported. If it's not, we risk reputational damage, regulatory penalties, and frankly, ineffective leadership. The tricky part is balancing strict legal precision with commercial pragmatism, all while managing demanding senior stakeholders who often need things yesterday. The reward, though? You'll have a direct impact on how our company operates at the highest levels, shaping our governance best practices and developing a high-performing team around you. It's a chance to truly own a critical function. View
- Industry Regulation Specialist Manager The Industry Regulation Specialist Manager sets the strategic direction and manages the execution of regulatory compliance for a major business area or product line. You'll lead a team of dedicated specialists, ensuring our operations not only meet but anticipate evolving legal and regulatory demands. Essentially, you're the person who ensures we stay on the right side of the law, even when the law itself is a moving target. This role sits right at the intersection of legal expertise and business strategy. You'll translate dense regulatory texts into clear, practical guidance that commercial teams can actually use, helping them launch new products or enter new markets without stumbling into compliance pitfalls. When this role is done well, we avoid significant fines, maintain our licence to operate, and build trust with regulators and customers. When it's not, well, the consequences can be severe – think multi-million-pound penalties, public scrutiny, and a major hit to our reputation. The challenge is balancing rigorous compliance with commercial agility, often with incomplete information and tight deadlines. The reward is seeing your team's work directly protect and enable the business, making a tangible impact on our long-term success. View
Level 7 jobs · 9
- Chief Intellectual Property Counsel The Chief Intellectual Property Counsel is here to define and execute our entire IP strategy, making sure our patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets are rock-solid globally. You'll work right at the top, bridging legal strategy with our core business goals, from R&D to marketing and M&A. When you get this right, our innovations are safe, our brands are protected, and our market position is strengthened, potentially adding millions to our valuation. Get it wrong, and we could face massive infringement lawsuits, lose key market differentiators, or see our brand equity erode. The tricky part is navigating complex global legal landscapes and anticipating future threats while balancing aggressive business growth. The reward, though? You'll directly contribute to the company's long-term success and innovation trajectory, leaving a lasting legacy. View
- Director of Intellectual Property The Director of Intellectual Property is here to define and execute the IP strategy for a major business unit, ensuring our innovations are protected, our market position is strong, and our IP assets are actively monetised. You'll be the strategic brain behind our IP defence and offence, making sure we're always a step ahead. This role sits right at the intersection of legal strategy, business development, and R&D, translating complex technical advancements into robust legal protection and commercial advantage. When you do this well, we're not just avoiding lawsuits; we're creating new revenue streams and building formidable barriers to entry for competitors. If you don't, frankly, we risk losing our competitive edge, facing costly litigation, or missing out on significant commercial opportunities. The tricky part is balancing aggressive protection with commercial realities and often tight budgets. But the reward? Seeing your IP strategy directly contribute to the company's growth and market leadership, knowing you've built a truly defensible position. View
- Director of IP Operations The Director of IP Operations is here to drive the multi-year transformation of our Intellectual Property function. You'll be the architect behind how we manage our patents, trademarks, and designs globally, making sure we're not just compliant, but also smart and efficient with our resources. This role directly impacts our business strategy and market position, especially when it comes to protecting our innovations. Day-to-day, you'll be working at the intersection of legal strategy and operational execution, translating big-picture IP goals into concrete, actionable plans for your team. You'll ensure that our IP portfolio is managed expertly, keeping costs down and risks low, which ultimately helps our business grow and stay competitive. When this role is done well, our IP assets are secure, our processes are slick, and our legal spend is optimised. If it's not, we risk losing critical IP, facing costly litigation, or simply wasting money. The challenge? You'll be dealing with complex, enterprise-level problems, often across multiple jurisdictions, with high stakes. The reward, though, is seeing your strategic decisions directly influence the company's ability to innovate and protect its future. You'll build something lasting here. View
- Director of Regulatory Affairs The Director of Regulatory Affairs sets the strategic direction for how our firm or business unit handles all things administrative law. You'll be the one making sure our clients (or our own operations) don't trip over complex government rules. This role sits right at the intersection of legal strategy, business operations, and external policy engagement, turning dense regulations into clear, actionable advice that helps us win. When you do this well, we avoid hefty fines, win critical permits, and even influence future legislation. Get it wrong, and we're looking at reputational damage, significant financial penalties, and huge delays for our clients. The tricky part? The rules are always changing, and agencies aren't always clear. The reward, though, is seeing your strategic advice directly impact major business decisions and protect our clients' interests on a grand scale. View
- Director, Regulatory Affairs The Director, Regulatory Affairs, is responsible for setting and executing the regulatory strategy for a major product portfolio or business unit. You'll make sure our products not only meet the rules but also get approved efficiently, which directly impacts our market access and revenue. You'll work at the intersection of product development, commercial strategy, and legal compliance, translating complex regulations into clear pathways that our R&D, Marketing, and Sales teams can actually follow. If you do this well, we launch products faster and avoid costly delays or fines. If you don't, we could face significant market setbacks, reputational damage, or even product recalls. The challenge here is balancing business ambition with strict regulatory requirements, often under immense pressure. The reward, though, is seeing your strategic input directly enable the launch of successful, life-changing products. View
- General Counsel As our General Counsel, you'll lead the entire legal function, making sure the company stays on the right side of the law while still hitting its ambitious growth targets. You're the go-to person for the CEO and the Board on all major legal and regulatory matters, essentially acting as the company's chief legal strategist. You'll oversee everything from big commercial deals and M&A to managing our intellectual property and keeping us out of trouble with regulators. When this role is done well, we navigate complex legal landscapes smoothly, avoid costly disputes, and make smart, legally sound business decisions that drive growth. If it's not, well, the consequences could be pretty serious—think hefty fines, reputational damage, or even stalled M&A deals. The challenge here is balancing legal perfection with commercial pragmatism, often with incomplete information and tight deadlines. The reward, though, is seeing your legal advice directly shape the company's strategy and protect its future. View
- Global Director of Privacy The Global Director of Privacy is responsible for defining and driving our entire global privacy strategy for a significant business unit or the whole enterprise. You'll act as the primary privacy advisor to C-suite executives and the Board, helping them navigate a constantly shifting regulatory landscape and make smart, privacy-conscious business decisions. This directly impacts our ability to launch new products, enter new markets, and avoid eye-watering fines or reputational damage. When this role is done well, we're seen as a trusted partner by customers and regulators, our products are built with privacy baked in, and we can move fast with confidence. When it's not, we risk multi-million-pound penalties, public scrutiny, and losing customer trust—which, frankly, is harder to win back than money. The challenge is balancing aggressive business growth with complex, often conflicting, global privacy requirements. The reward? You'll be at the forefront of ethical innovation, protecting millions of individuals' data, and directly influencing the company's long-term success. View
- VP, Intellectual Property The VP, Intellectual Property, is responsible for setting and driving our global IP strategy, making sure it lines up perfectly with the company's overall business goals. Day-to-day, you'll be leading a significant team, making big calls on how we protect our innovations, and handling the most complex legal challenges that could genuinely make or break our business. You'll work at the intersection of legal strategy and commercial reality, translating complex legal risks into clear business opportunities and vice-versa. When this role is done well, we're not just avoiding lawsuits; we're actively building a competitive moat around our products and services, creating new revenue streams through smart licensing, and making sure our R&D investments actually pay off. When it's not, we could face crippling litigation, lose market share, or even see our core innovations copied by rivals. The challenge here is balancing aggressive protection with commercial pragmatism, all while managing a large, diverse team and significant budgets. The reward? Seeing your IP strategy directly contribute to multi-million-pound business growth and knowing you've safeguarded the company's future. View
- VP, Regulatory Compliance & Ethics As our VP, Regulatory Compliance & Ethics, you'll drive the overall compliance strategy for a major business unit, making sure we're not just adhering to the letter of the law but also living its spirit. You'll be the go-to person for complex regulatory challenges, translating dense legal speak into clear, actionable plans for your teams and the wider business. Frankly, you're the shield that protects our reputation and bottom line from significant regulatory fines and ethical missteps. This role sits right at the intersection of legal strategy, business operations, and risk management. You'll be working closely with senior leadership across your business unit, helping them navigate tricky regulatory waters and embedding a culture where doing the right thing is just how we operate. When you do this well, we avoid major fines, our reputation stays solid, and we can grow confidently. Get it wrong, and we're looking at public scandals, huge financial penalties, and a serious hit to our market position. The challenge? The regulatory landscape never stops changing, and the business always wants to move fast. You'll often be the one saying 'slow down, let's make sure this is right,' which isn't always popular. But the reward? You'll genuinely shape the ethical fabric of our organisation, protect hundreds of jobs, and ensure our long-term success. It's about building something truly sustainable. View
Level 8 jobs · 4
- Chief Contract Officer The Chief Contract Officer defines and executes our enterprise-wide contracting vision, ensuring every agreement we sign protects our interests, enables our growth, and aligns with our long-term strategic goals. You'll lead a global team, build world-class processes, and champion the technology that underpins all our commercial relationships. This role directly impacts our financial performance, regulatory standing, and market reputation. When done well, you'll see faster deal cycles, reduced legal spend, and a significantly de-risked contract portfolio. Get it wrong, and we're talking about major litigation, regulatory fines, or missed revenue targets. The tricky part is balancing aggressive commercial targets with robust legal protection, especially in a rapidly changing global landscape. The reward, though? You'll be a key player in shaping the company's future, directly contributing to our bottom line and making a tangible difference to how we operate at scale. View
- Chief IP Officer (CIPO) The Chief IP Officer (CIPO) is here to set the enterprise-wide intellectual property strategy, making sure it lines up perfectly with our overall business goals. You'll be the one who looks three to five years down the road, figuring out how our patents, trademarks, and other IP will drive growth, defend our market position, and generally make us more valuable. Honestly, you're not just managing a portfolio; you're using IP to shape our entire market presence and future direction. When you do this well, our company becomes a formidable force, protected from competitors and ready to capitalise on new opportunities. If it's not done right, we risk losing our competitive edge, facing costly litigation, or even seeing our valuation drop. The real challenge is translating complex legal IP concepts into clear business strategy that the board and investors can get behind. The reward, though? Seeing your IP vision directly contribute to massive company growth and market dominance. View
- Chief Regulatory & Compliance Officer The Chief Regulatory & Compliance Officer defines and executes our entire enterprise-wide regulatory strategy, which directly impacts our ability to innovate, enter new markets, and maintain our reputation. You'll sit at the intersection of global policy, business strategy, and risk management, translating geopolitical shifts and legislative intent into concrete actions that protect our company and enable growth. When this role is done well, we navigate complex global landscapes seamlessly, avoiding costly fines and maintaining investor confidence. When it's not, we face significant legal penalties, reputational damage, and even lose our ability to operate in key markets. The challenge is balancing aggressive business expansion with an ever-changing, often conflicting, global regulatory environment. The reward is shaping our company's future and ensuring its long-term viability in a highly scrutinised world. View
- Chief Regulatory Officer The Chief Regulatory Officer is here to define and drive our entire global regulatory strategy. Day-to-day, that means you're making the big calls on how we approach new markets, handle major regulatory challenges, and build a world-class regulatory organisation. You'll sit right at the executive table, shaping our corporate strategy and ensuring we're always compliant, but also agile enough to innovate. This role directly impacts our ability to get products approved, keep them on the market, and protect our licence to operate globally. When you get this right, we're launching products faster, expanding into new territories, and our reputation with regulators is rock solid. Mess it up, and we're facing product delays, market withdrawals, and potentially massive fines. The challenge? Navigating ever-changing global regulations while balancing commercial pressures and ethical responsibilities. The reward? You'll genuinely shape the future of our company and, honestly, make a real difference to patient access worldwide. View
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