Head of Legal in London

Healthcare systems are struggling; our solution is communication. We have a bold vision: everyone involved in a patient’s care - including the patient - should be able to communicate easily with each other. And we believe every NHS staff member should be using our software to make that happen. We want to make healthcare genuinely better.

We are solving one of the biggest challenges of our generation, and to do this, we need the best talent possible to help us raise the bar. Our products are used daily by over 98% of GP practices and half of NHS hospitals, impacting millions of lives. Your role will be mission‑critical and you will be central to shaping the core communication infrastructure of the NHS. You'll directly enable faster, safer, and more accessible patient care.

The Unique Challenges You’ll Solve

You’ll set the legal strategy and operating model that lets Accurx scale safely across the NHS and beyond - enabling faster adoption of our products while protecting patient data, brand trust, and long‑term optionality. You’ll lead a team spanning legal ops, data protection, and service management oversight, and you’ll partner closely with the CEO, Exec team and Board on risk‑based decisions, governance, and growth (including fundraising readiness).

This isn’t just about reviewing contracts or “keeping us compliant.” You’ll be:

• Building a scalable legal + GRC machine for growth: designing the governance, risk and compliance framework that enables teams to move quickly while keeping our legal risk profile under control.
• Navigating privacy and AI in a clinical setting: championing privacy‑by‑design with Product/Tech, tackling complex data protection questions, and guiding the business through a fast‑moving regulatory landscape as we ship new capabilities responsibly.
• Being a strategic advisor in high‑stakes moments: partnering with the CEO/Board/Exec on commercial strategy, disputes or regulatory issues, reputational risk, and critical decisions—bringing calm judgement and pragmatic trade‑offs.
• Owning NHS/public sector contracting complexity at scale: leading on NHS/public sector procurement and contracting patterns, and building repeatable approaches that help Sales and Delivery move faster without compromising on risk or compliance.

What We’re Looking For

We need a Head of Legal who embodies our Principles and thrives on significant challenges. We’re seeking the core skills below, coupled with a mindset ready for real impact.

• Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with 8+ years PQE
• Broad in‑house experience across commercial, corporate, privacy, and GRC in a scaling tech or health‑tech business
• Strong judgment and comfort making pragmatic trade‑offs in high‑risk environments
• Proven experience advising boards, executives, and investors
• Hands‑on experience with fundraising, due diligence, and shareholder dynamics (Series C+ ideal)
• Strong company secretarial and equity experience
• Comfortable operating autonomously with executive‑level ownership
• Experience working with public sector or highly regulated customers preferred
• A collaborative people leader who raises the bar and builds strong teams
• Deep motivation to improve healthcare systems at scale

Our Principles in Action

• Fix healthcare communication: all of our efforts are centred here.
• Raise the bar: we hire for expertise and new ideas, maintaining high standards, giving honest feedback, and only delivering work we’re proud of.
• Be a driver, not a passenger: we make things happen, focus on the right problems, and bring the energy to deliver ambitious goals.
• Succeed together: our mission is too important for anything less, so company success always comes first.
• Move with urgency: we’re on a mission, and every day lost is a missed opportunity to improve lives.
• Be relentlessly resourceful: we embrace constraints as they force us to think differently, be creative, and focus.
• Embrace challenge: we value constructive conflict over harmony, having tough conversations for the best outcome.

What We Can Offer

We believe in supporting our team to do their best work, and thrive both professionally and personally.

• £120k - £140k + £80k shares
• Access to Happl — a flexible benefits provider with a given budget of £600 to spend on perks of your choice.
• Flexible Working: We are an office first culture and ask you are in at least 3 days a week.
• Enhanced parental leave policy
• Free healthy breakfasts, snacks and lunches will be provided, with the occasional sweet treat!

Accurx is a fast‑growing healthcare technology company which makes it easier for patients and healthcare teams to communicate. Our mission is simple: everything we do is to make patients healthier and healthcare staff happier. Today, Accurx is used in 98% of GP practices nationwide and every day more healthcare professionals are using our software in hospitals, pharmacies, care homes and the community.

Accurx is committed to being an inclusive employer. As part of this, we’re glad to accommodate candidates who need adjustments throughout the interview process.

All successful candidates are asked to complete a Basic DBS check along with other pre‑employment checks (referencing & right to work).