At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Global Legal team to support innovative medical technologies and manage legal risks.
- Company: Smith+Nephew, a leader in medical technology with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Generous bonuses, flexible vacation, health plans, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Join a community committed to inclusion and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare while collaborating with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with 8+ years of experience in commercial law.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 £ per year.
At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We're looking for an experienced commercial lawyer to join our Global Legal team as a Senior Counsel, Global Commercial (Operations & R&D Commercialisation). In this highly visible role, you'll partner with leaders across R&D, Intellectual Property, Procurement, Manufacturing Operations, Business Development, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Privacy, Information Security, and Commercial teams to support the development, commercialization, and supply of innovative medical technologies.
As a trusted legal advisor, you will play a critical role in supporting the full product lifecycle, helping bring innovative medical technologies from concept to market while managing legal risk and enabling strategic growth.
- Serve as a key legal business partner to R&D, Intellectual Property, Procurement, Manufacturing Operations, and Business Development teams.
- Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including:
- Development agreements
- Licensing agreements
- Manufacturing and supply agreements
- Distribution agreements
- Strategic collaboration agreements
- Support initiatives related to product development, launch excellence, compliance-by-design, and supply chain protection.
- Provide legal guidance on intellectual property, commercial strategy, and global operations projects.
- Contribute to the development of legal processes, contract templates, playbooks, and training programs.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across regions and functions to enable business objectives while ensuring effective risk management.
Qualifications:
- Law degree (LLB or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales or another common law jurisdiction.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
- Approximately 8+ years of post-qualification legal experience.
- Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
- Ability to operate independently and provide strategic legal advice to senior leaders.
- In-house legal experience.
- Experience supporting healthcare, life sciences, medical device, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or technology organizations.
- Knowledge of product development, intellectual property commercialization, supply chains, academic or clinical collaborations, and strategic partnerships.
You are a commercially minded legal professional who thrives in a collaborative environment. You bring sound judgment, strong business acumen, and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging.
Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension schemes, Save As You Earn share options, and a car allowance.
Work/Life Balance: Flexible vacation and time off, paid holidays and paid volunteering hours.
Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance and much more.
Hybrid working model (for most professional roles).
Training: Hands-on, team-customised, mentorship.
Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs, salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes and many other employee discounts.
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Summary Location: UK - Watford Type: Full time
Commercial Counsel / Senior Counsel in Northampton employer: Smith & Nephew
At Smith+Nephew, we are dedicated to fostering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. As a Senior Analytical Chemist, you will not only contribute to the safety and quality of life-changing medical products but also benefit from our generous bonus schemes, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive health plans. Join us in a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, and you can make a meaningful impact on patients' lives worldwide.
