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Legal Counsel | West Sussex | Up to 6 years’ PQE | 55-65k | Hybrid (3:2)

Do you have a hawk-eye for detail and experience providing practical legal advice with a penchant for process optimisation ? Are you interested in becoming part of a huge network of professionals contributing toward positive progress in healthcare?

If you’d like to gain a diverse and broad understanding of in-house work while improving your impact on the world through your job, then becoming a Legal Counsel for our Sussex-based client may be the ideal move for you.

In this hybrid position, you’ll use your technical legal prowess to find solutions that manage a variety of risks for a well-known healthcare company.

To work as a Legal Counsel in this dynamic environment, you will ideally:

• Be able to confidently engage and manage stakeholders of all levels, as this role requires a great deal of proactivity and collaboration with various teams within this company’s matrix structure.

• Be confident in your technical capabilities as a lawyer, as your work will include commercial contract drafting and reviewing, process optimisation, managing and resolving commercial disputes, ensuring compliance, and more.

• Have up to six years of post-qualification experience, with a solid foundation of legal training and the ability to utilise technical legal skills independently to make decisions whilst collaborating with others in the wider team to ensure all customers’ needs are met.

• Have a curiosity to learn, and be comfortable playing an instrumental supporting role in this team while receiving frequent feedback from various stakeholders. Your work will serve as the foundation for this team’s success!

If you’re a confident lawyer (Solicitor or CILEx) seeking the next step in your career, let us know.

Contact the Legal Team — Hayley Rose or Chloë — at Harvey John for more information about this Legal Counsel job in Sussex.

Harvey John is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The salary bracket advertised is FTE, for guidance only. We are committed to continued improvement in terms of diversity and inclusion practices. Please get in touch with any questions concerning reasonable adjustments, accommodations, or diversity practices.

This role represents an exciting opportunity to help develop and enhance the legal function at the heart of a rapidly growing, global business, and to work with the senior management to help accelerate the growth of the business and to position the Group for further success.

This is an interesting and varied role at the heart of a busy and successful Group Legal function, reporting to the Legal Director, Commercial & IP. It is a role dedicated to supporting the Marketing and Innovation Team, Group Procurement, Group IT and the Global Accounts Team, which supports negotiations with our largest global customers.

The successful candidate will work closely with other members of the legal team in the UK and elsewhere, key functions and management across the business to help create growth as well as ensuring that the Group’s businesses are compliant and that risk is effectively managed.

Major Responsibilities

● To be a trusted advisor and legal business partner to the Group.

● Managing and providing timely and competent legal advice to Group Marketing & Innovation by:

○ reviewing and negotiating customer contracts for the Global Accounts Team, working on high-value, multi-jurisdiction agreements with our largest global customers in UK and elsewhere, ensuring compliance with the Group contracting policy and acting as the point of contact for the Global Accounts team;

○ reviewing and negotiating third party agreements, NDAs, material transfers, regulatory applications, responses to regulators and investigations;

○ providing legal support throughout the new product development process and maintaining knowledge of new, existing and legacy brands, products and services;

○ providing marketing claims advice in accordance with advertising and product laws and regulations;

○ attending meetings in order to provide legal advice and maintain key awareness of marketing and innovation pipelines; ○ advising on domain registrations, transfers and infringements; and

○ providing expert legal advice on health and safety, privacy and other legal & regulatory requirements.

● Management of Group and Local IP Portfolio

● Support for the Group Procurement function through:

○ reviewing and negotiating general supplier/service provider terms and conditions for the direct, indirect, fleet and IT procurement teams;

○ advising on, implementing and updating the Group Procurement Policy and Procurement Contracts Minimum Standards;

○ advice on supplier on-boarding process; and

○ advice on ancillary matters such as data protection/privacy.

● Supporting Group IT function through:

○ provision of legal advice on AI regulation;

○ maintaining and developing GenAI &AI Policy;

○ Advising on AI use and AIaas contracting; and

○ Sharing knowledge with legal colleagues and drafting advisory notes/playbooks.

● Horizon scanning for new legislation / regulation / case law impacting the function and providing appropriate advice.

● Provision and management of new queries/legal help desk and Group Legal’s intake process and providing legal support as required.

● Managing external legal services provider(s) as require

Requirements

• Legal expertise: strong analytical skills, significant experience of dealing with complex legal issues, delivery of straightforward, pragmatic, action-oriented advice.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• Influencing skills: a strong ability to affect the behaviour of multiple stakeholders so that a good legal and fiscal position is maintained for the company.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively, to identify and resolve legal issues, comfortable working with less-than-perfect information and recommending courses of action.
• Interest in understanding the business in depth, and operating within a dynamic, international context.
• Willingness to work in areas of law that are new to the candidate with appropriate support and training.
• Able to work well as a team member and build strong relationships based on rapport and trust with both internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Hybrid working
• Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme
• 23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in service benefit
• Healthcare
• Free parking

At Rentokil Initial, our customers and colleagues represent diverse backgrounds and experiences. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, actively encouraging applications from individuals from all walks of life. Our belief is that everyone irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs, has the potential to thrive and contribute.

We embrace the differences that make each of our colleagues unique, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic selves and feel a sense of belonging. To ensure that your journey with us is accessible if you have any individual requirements we invite you to communicate any specific needs or preferences you may have during any stage of the recruitment process. Our team is available to support you; feel free to reach out to ( ) if you need anything

• Develop and maintain comprehensive corporate compliance programs and policies.
• Provide expert legal advice on corporate law, governance, and regulatory matters.
• Conduct legal research, risk assessments, and due diligence.
• Manage and resolve compliance investigations and disputes.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements.
• Liaise with external counsel and regulatory authorities.
• Advise on data protection and privacy matters.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions from a legal perspective.
• Train and guide internal teams on legal and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the legal department.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including SaaS, software licensing, and supplier agreements.
• Provide strategic legal advice to business stakeholders on contractual matters and risk mitigation.
• Manage and resolve contractual disputes and litigation as required.
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates and legal policies.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on relevant commercial law issues.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Train business teams on legal requirements and best practices in contract management.
• Collaborate with internal and external legal counsel on complex matters.
• Support business development and strategic initiatives with legal expertise.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes and operations.

• Law degree (LLB or equivalent) and admission to practice law in the UK.
• Minimum of 7 years of post-qualification experience in commercial contract law, preferably gained at a reputable law firm or in-house.
• Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating complex technology-related agreements.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property law, data protection, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Experience working in a hybrid work environment.

• Provide expert legal advice and strategic guidance on a wide array of corporate law matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate governance, and commercial contracts.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex legal agreements and documentation.
• Manage and oversee legal aspects of significant corporate transactions from initiation to completion.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on specific issues, providing clear and concise recommendations.
• Liaise with external counsel, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders as required.
• Support the General Counsel and other senior management on legal and compliance matters.
• Develop and implement internal policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks.
• Advise on corporate structuring, financing, and restructuring activities.
• Manage litigation and dispute resolution processes where necessary.
• Stay updated on changes in legislation and legal precedents affecting the business.

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England and Wales with a valid practicing certificate.
• Minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience in corporate law, gained either in private practice or in-house.
• Demonstrated expertise in M&A, corporate governance, and commercial contracts.
• Proven experience in managing complex transactions and providing strategic legal advice.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Commercially astute with a pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach.
• Proficiency in legal research databases.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with stakeholders at all levels.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Legal Counsel (Digital Products & Data Privacy) | West Sussex | 2+ PQE | 65-85k | Hybrid (3:2)

Do you have an eye for detail and experience with data and software laws? Are you interested in becoming part of a huge network of professionals contributing toward positive progress in healthcare?

Becoming a Legal Counsel for our Sussex-based client could be the perfect next step for you. You could improve your impact on the world through your work while showcasing your skills in the ever-developing sphere of technology-related laws.

In this innovative and dynamic position, you’ll use your in-depth legal knowledge and digital savvy to aid in the progress of this well-known healthcare company’s mission to digitise their healthcare solutions.

You will be responsible for digital data & data privacy within this team of highly skilled in-house lawyers. Utilising your stakeholder management skills and legal prowess, you’ll play an integral role in this team and become a high-profile individual within this company’s cross-functional matrix management system.

For this Legal Counsel (Digital Products & Data Privacy) role, you will ideally have:

• A curious and intellectual mindset: a willingness to remain abreast of changes in legislation, particularly relating to advances in Artificial Intelligence and technology more generally.

• Excellent communication skills: with the confidence to liaise with stakeholders and represent your company by advocating for your decisions in instances of litigation when necessary.

• Solid business acumen: possessing the savviness to identify potential risks whilst being pragmatic and flexible in your decision-making.

• Strong technical legal ability in terms of reviewing, drafting, amending and negotiating highly complex and high-value commercial contracts relating to digital products and solutions.

• Legal experience within the digital sphere, ideally within the realm of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology or medical devices. A working knowledge of data privacy laws is also desirable.

Whether you’re working in-house or in private practice, if you have a background in tech-related law and would like a diverse role in which you can really excel and demonstrate additional skills – get in touch!

Contact the Legal Team — Hayley Rose or Chloë — at Harvey John for more information about this Legal Counsel job in Sussex.

Harvey John is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The salary bracket advertised is FTE, for guidance only. We are committed to continued improvement in terms of diversity and inclusion practices. Please get in touch with any questions concerning reasonable adjustments, accommodations, or diversity practices.