Paddington, London (Hybrid: 2–3 days per week on ‑ site) £85,000–£93,000 (depending on experience) + 15% bonus + 10% pension + £5–8k CA + lunch paid

We are exclusively working with a global biopharmaceutical company, who are focused on creating a real impact every day for patients and society. They are now seeking a high ‑ performing, autonomous Legal & Privacy Counsel/Manager to join their UK & Ireland team. The team is a small, collaborative, and high ‑ impact function supporting a fast ‑ moving commercial organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior commercial lawyer with strong stakeholder presence, excellent judgement, and a passion for partnering closely with the business.

The Role

As Legal & Privacy Counsel/Manager, you will provide broad commercial legal support to their UK & Ireland Commercial Operations, working closely with brand teams, senior stakeholders, and cross ‑ functional partners. You will also act as a key advisor on UK data privacy matters, supporting the implementation of global privacy initiatives locally. You will report to the Senior Legal Director, UK & Ireland, and may deputise for them when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial & General Legal Support

• Draft, review, negotiate and approve a wide range of commercial agreements, including HCP/HCO contracts.

• Support brand teams on product ‑ related initiatives, ensuring compliant execution.

• Maintain and update legal templates, resources, and the Legal SharePoint site.

• Provide legal training to the business and proactively monitor changes in legislation.

• Manage contractual disputes/litigation with external counsel where needed.

• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, industry standards, and corporate policies.

• Review promotional materials in collaboration with Medical and Regulatory teams.

• Support Group Legal projects, including contract management initiatives.

Data Privacy

• Provide expert advice on UK data protection and data transfers.

• Deliver regular privacy training across the business.

• Support DPIAs, DSARs, and maintenance of data processing records.

• Implement privacy projects from Group Legal and Global Data Privacy teams.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 4+ PQE (will consider strong 3+ PQE with excellent product ‑ legal experience).

• You will be an England Wales or Commonwealth qualified lawyer

• Strong commercial contracts experience and ability to work autonomously.

• Solid working knowledge of GDPR and UK data privacy law.

• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.

• Highly organised, resilient, and comfortable working in a fast ‑ paced commercial environment.

• Experience advising senior stakeholders and sales teams.

• Must have ABPI Code of Practice experience.

• Experience in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, medical devices, or manufacturing pharma.

Why Join?

• £85,000-90,000k, flexibility upwards, depending on experience.

• 15% annual bonus.

• 10% pension contribution.

• £5-8k cash allowance (linked to green transport usage).

• Lunch paid for.

• High ‑ performing, supportive team with real autonomy.

• Hybrid working (2–3 days per week in Paddington).

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a purpose ‑ driven organisation.

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