Privacy and Commercial Counsel & DPO (Maternity Cover) in London

We are a cutting-edge digital health company revolutionising weight management by integrating GLP-1 medications with personalized, tech-driven support. Our mission is to empower individuals to achieve sustainable health outcomes through evidence-based interventions and a seamless digital experience. We are seeking a Privacy and Commercial Counsel & DPO to join our Legal Department as maternity cover. The role will report to the Head of Legal and HR, leading on all UK privacy compliance and working with colleagues in the US on data privacy matters. Please note: This is an office-based role, located in Euston London. We operate Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

• Liaise with regulatory authorities, and serve as the Data Protection Officer.
• Advise on a number of privacy initiatives including DPIAs, IDTAs, privacy by design for product development, incident management and activities using OneTrust technology, legal knowhow, templates, playbooks and policies.
• Undertake horizon scanning by analysing upcoming legal and privacy risks to craft appropriate legal solutions.
• Advising on general commercial matters, creating internal templates and negotiating with vendors and partners.
• Train teams on privacy.
• Line manage data privacy manager.
• Assist in developing and refining Legal team know-how including templates, playbooks, and policies to address the evolving needs of the business.
• Negotiate and draft privacy terms in agreements with vendors and partners.
• Demonstrate privacy experience and propose solutions to manage privacy issues including collaborative engagement with subject matter experts (including in Security and Clinical Operations).
• Build trusting relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Digesting rules quickly and determining the impact for the business and helping to set the risk tolerance for approach.
• Working efficiently across many projects and issues effectively at the same time.
• General contract management and oversight.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Qualified lawyer in the UK with in-house legal experience.
• At least 2-3 years’ post-qualification experience at a top tier City firm or in-house Legal team in a large organisation.
• Demonstrates high degree of capability to balance pragmatism with technical legal advice.
• Ability to influence stakeholders through a degree of commercial acumen that inspires trust and confidence.
• Supports others to 'see the bigger picture'.
• Perceived as a trusted advisor and contributes in such a way that creates significant commercial value for the business.
• Excellent communication and drafting skills.

Desirable:

• Prior legal experience in healthcare or technology industries.
• Experience and willingness to undertake health regulatory and commercial work.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary.
• eMed flex-leave.
• 5% employer pension contribution for 5% employee contribution.
• Life Insurance 4x annual base salary.
• Health cash plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay.
• Health & Wellbeing resources.
• Eye care voucher reimbursement (up to £20).
• Up to £80 towards noise cancelling headphones.

Please note that offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

WORKING AT EMED

Whether you work in one of our amazing offices, clinics or part of our remote clinician workforce, eMed is highly collaborative and fun! You’ll have a chance to work in a fast-paced environment with experienced industry leaders. We have a learning environment where you can make an impact.

WHO WE ARE

At eMed our people aren’t just part of a team, they’re part of something bigger. We’re a vibrant community of creative thinkers and doers, forging the way for a new generation of healthcare. We’re only as good as our people. So, finding the best people is everything to us. We serve millions, but we choose our people one at a time…

DIVERSITY

We believe that difference inspires a better, healthier world. That’s why it’s at the heart of everything we do. From our people to our products, difference enriches every part of our business and creates a culture based on equality of opportunity, and in which all employees can progress their careers. We’re committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, pregnancy status, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.