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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise with a focus on commercial contracts, data protection, and corporate governance, while leading and developing high-performing legal teams. Proven ability to advise on legal risks and compliance across multiple jurisdictions, supporting international expansion and strategic initiatives.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, Or Chartered Legal Executive10 Years’ Post-Qualification ExperienceExperience Advising On Complex Commercial ContractsLeadership Experience In Developing Legal TeamsBroad Grounding In Data Protection And Corporate Governance
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Hard Skills
Drafting And Negotiating ContractsLegal Risk ManagementCompliance With Data Protection RegulationsIntellectual Property ProtectionHealthcare Regulation KnowledgeAI-Related Regulation ExpertiseStrategic Legal Service DesignPerformance Measurement And OptimisationBudget ManagementDispute Resolution
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborative ApproachStrong Commercial AcumenAnalytical SkillsHigh Integrity And Professionalism
Certifications & Qualifications
Qualified Solicitor In England & Wales Or Equivalent
Industry Keywords
Pharmaceutical IndustryHealthcare IndustryMedical CommunicationsLife SciencesMultinational Organisation Experience
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead Costello Medical’s global Legal Team
- Hold overall responsibility for the Legal Team’s performance and development
- Design, measure and optimise the Legal service
- Lead, develop and motivate a high-performing Legal Team
- Oversee review, drafting, negotiation and lifecycle management of client, supplier and other commercial agreements
- Develop and embed contract playbooks, templates, workflows and escalation routes
- Advise senior leaders and the Board on legal risks, regulatory obligations and corporate governance
- Ensure global compliance across data protection, privacy, healthcare communications, pharmacovigilance, anti-bribery, competition, employment and emerging AI regulation
- Protect intellectual property and oversee disputes, litigation, regulatory enquiries, insurance matters and other material legal risks
- Support international expansion, new entities, partnerships, innovations and service offerings
- Manage external counsel and the Legal Team budget
- Build legal capability through guidance, training and self-service tools
- Support management of employee incentive schemes
- Build and deliver the Legal Team’s strategy, priorities and service model with Operations, Finance and External Engagement Directors
Requirements
What you’ll need- Qualified solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England & Wales, or equivalent qualification in another common law jurisdiction with substantial experience working with English law
- Around 10 years’ post-qualification experience
- Substantial experience advising on, drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts
- Demonstrable leadership experience, including developing people, managing competing priorities and improving legal function performance
- Strong commercial acumen and pragmatic, solution-focused approach
- Broad grounding in data protection, intellectual property, employment law, corporate governance, healthcare regulation and AI-related regulation
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Collaborative approach to processes spanning Legal and other teams
- Strong strategic, analytical and organisational skills
- Experience designing, measuring and optimising a legal service, including policies, processes, reporting and risk-based escalation mechanisms
- High integrity, tact, discretion and professionalism when handling confidential or sensitive information
- Resilience, adaptability and curiosity to remain abreast of legal, regulatory and industry developments
- In-house legal experience within a multinational organisation or professional services environment desired
- Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical communications or life sciences industries desired
- Experience across multiple jurisdictions desired
- Experience supporting international expansion, new entities, partnerships, technology products or new commercial service offerings desired
- CV and cover letter required
- Must provide details of right to work in the UK
Benefits
Comp & perks- Discretionary profit share bonus paid twice per year
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank and public holidays
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- Flexible working hours
- Work from home for up to half of working time after passing probation
- Flexible benefits scheme with cash payments and additional pension contributions
- Private Medical Insurance
- Paid study leave and funding for external qualifications
- Critical Illness Cover
- Income Protection
- Life Assurance
- Paid sabbaticals based on length of service
- Employee-owned company culture
- Reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process