Legal Counsel

Company: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
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Location: Burgess Hill
Job Description:

Job Description

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Your New Company

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This is an exciting opportunity to join a global organisation operating within the healthcare and life sciences sector. The business is committed to improving outcomes for patients through cutting-edge digital solutions and plays a key role in delivering products and services that support healthcare professionals worldwide.n Joining a highly regarded in-house legal team, you will work closely with a broad range of commercial and operational stakeholders, providing strategic legal advice across a complex and evolving business environment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative digital and data-driven initiatives while supporting the organisation's wider commercial objectives.

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Your New Role

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As Legal Counsel, you will provide legal support across a broad range of commercial matters, with a particular focus on digital products, technology, data protection and privacy. Working as part of a collaborative international legal network, you will partner with business stakeholders to ensure legal compliance, manage risk and support the successful delivery of key strategic projects.

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You'll be responsible for:

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  • Providing commercially focused legal advice on a wide range of business matters, particularly digital and technology-related initiatives
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  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements and legal documentation
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  • Advising on data protection, privacy and digital regulatory requirements
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  • Supporting business teams in the development and implementation of innovative products and solutions
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  • Monitoring legal and regulatory developments across the UK and EU and advising on associated risks and opportunities
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  • Acting as a key legal contact within wider international digital, data and privacy networks
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  • Managing disputes and litigation matters where required
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  • Supporting major business projects and cross-functional initiatives
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  • Advising stakeholders on legal risk management and compliance matters
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  • Maintaining legal know-how resources and monitoring emerging legal developments
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What You'll Need to Succeed

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  • Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in England & Wales, with experience advising on commercial contracts, technology, digital and/or data privacy matters
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  • Strong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
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  • Ability to provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice within a commercial environment
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  • Experience handling complex legal issues independently and confidently
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  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills across a variety of stakeholder groups
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  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
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  • Experience within a regulated sector, healthcare, life sciences, technology or similar industry would be advantageous but is not essential
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What You'll Get in Return

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  • Opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation with a strong reputation for innovation and purpose-driven work
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  • Exposure to a broad range of commercial, digital, technology and privacy matters
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  • High levels of stakeholder engagement across a complex international business
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  • The chance to work on projects that directly support advancements in healthcare and patient outcomes
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  • A collaborative, inclusive and supportive working culture
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  • Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
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  • Competitive remuneration package and wider benefits package
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What You Need to Do NowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV,

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Posted: October 6th, 2026