Senior Legal Counsel UK

This broad and varied role will provide legal support to the J&J Innovative Medicine UK & Ireland business in all legal matters, both strategic and reactive. It will be based at the company’s offices which are currently in High Wycombe but which will be moving to central Maidenhead in 2026.

The role will sit within pay grade 31 of the Global Compensation Framework (GCF31) and will report into the Senior Legal Director.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational day to day support for the sales & marketing organization of the Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine business.

• Draft and review a variety of agreements (for example in relation to joint and collaborative working projects, nursing and other homecare services, virtual sales force activities, distribution and supply chain and other commercial initiatives), and other general contractual matters, including the creation of templates.

• Draft and negotiate contracts to support the reimbursement of our products by NHSE or private healthcare providers or insurers, and advise on pricing policies and models (including discount and rebate structures).

• Advise on competition law questions, specifically in relation to pricing policy and commercial transactions, and engagement with Trade Associations, in collaboration with internal competition law experts as needed.

• Advise on public procurement law questions, including supporting the business and Patient Access team in responding to public tenders.

• Advise the business on relevant legal and regulatory developments impacting the pharmaceutical field.

• Support internal Healthcare Compliance and Business Compliance functions, including in relation to any complex issues arising when contracting with Health

Care Professionals, in fee-for-service and other engagements, and in relation to grants and donations.

• Support other functions (Quality, Finance, Regulatory, Procurement, Health Economics and Market Access etc.) with general legal advice.

• Assist with management of disputes and litigation (e.g. PMCPA code complaints, product liability claims) in collaboration with colleagues in the Global Legal Organization and outside counsel.

• Provide legal support in relation to the implementation of product divestitures.

• Assist the business in interpreting and applying the Association of British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) Code of Practice.

• Engage in training and education efforts including case study-based training to senior leadership, and teams across the organization.

• Drive ethical leadership in the organization.

• In general, function as a key point of contact for all legal matters impacting the Innovative Medicine businesses in UK&I.

• Solicitor or Barrister qualified in England & Wales.

• Relevant legal experience in a well-recognized law firm or international company.

• Experience or strong interest in the healthcare sector.

• Experienced in dealing with commercial law issues, including drafting and negotiating complex/innovative commercial contracts.

Highly Desirable:

• Good knowledge of competition law.

• Good knowledge of public procurement law and process, and experience of contracting with public bodies.

• Experience or good understanding of legal implications of the digital world, including big data.

• Experience in large and complex (e.g., matrix) organizations.

Candidates should also possess the following skills and capabilities:

• Can-do mindset and easy to approach.

• Self-starter with a strong drive for results and a strong sense of ownership, but also a willingness to take direction.

• Business-oriented with an ability to proactively engage with business colleagues to find practical solutions and partner with them to implement the desired action plans and contribute to compliant growth for the business.

• Sound judgment, business consultative skills and ability to think in a structured way.

• Ability to work independently and effectively across all levels of a matrix organization and knowing when to consult supervisor and experts and escalate.

• Good communication and influencing skills.

• Comfortable working as part of different teams and keen to interact with a diverse group of people and different businesses.

• Objective thinker able to advance ideas and influence others.

• Ability to manage conflicts in an open and constructive manner.

• Able to set an example and ensure high ethical, legal and compliance standards.

• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and ability to simplify complicated issues for clients.

• Excellent interpersonal and listening skills. Very comfortable to speaking up, presenting and actively participating in business and legal discussions.

• Good self-awareness, constructive mindset, eager to seek and receive feed-back.