Tech and Contracts Lawyer (Permanent) in Cheshire, Warrington

We combine the latest medical research, together with insights on changing modern lifestyles to best support patients in the compliance of restrictive therapeutic diets. Vitaflo continues its mission of Enhancing Lives Together with research and development at the heart of what we do. Founded in 1997, Vitaflo develops specialised clinical nutrition products for patients with inherited metabolic disorders, paediatric kidney disease and those requiring specialist diets, including the ketogenic diet. With a global presence, our research and innovation are driven by the needs of the patients we serve. This dedication is reflected in our people; 90% of employees said in our 2025 survey that they are proud to work at Vitaflo. Our mission, Enhancing Lives Together, sits at the centre of our business, guiding our decisions, our innovation, and our commitment to patients and their families.

As our business continues to grow globally, we are seeking a talented and commercially minded Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor with approximately 3 years' post-qualification experience to develop a broad and rewarding in-house career. This is a two-year fixed term contract, reporting to the Head of HR and Legal, and working with an experienced paralegal, you will provide practical, highly commercial legal support to stakeholders across Vitaflo's global operations. The role offers exposure to a wide range of legal matters including commercial contracts, intellectual property, data protection, compliance, advisory work and legal operations. You will work closely with colleagues across the business and with external legal advisers in multiple jurisdictions.

• Commercial Contracts
  • Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including software and technology contracts.
  • Advise stakeholders on contractual risks and appropriate mitigation strategies.
  • Advise on IPR-related risks and mitigation in marketing materials, product launches, etc.
• Data Protection and Digital/AI
  • Support data processing assessments, supplier reviews and data sharing arrangements.
  • Advise on digital and technology projects across the business, including championing the safe and responsible use of AI.
• Compliance
  • Support the business in understanding legal requirements relevant to specialised nutrition products.
  • Assist with compliance programmes, policies and training.
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the business.
  • Support investigations and compliance reviews where required.
• Legal Operations
  • Act as a first point of contact for routine legal queries from internal stakeholders.
  • Maintain legal databases and corporate governance documentation.
  • Support on strategic legal matters and cross-functional projects.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• Strong grounding in commercial contract drafting and negotiation.
• Ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
• Experience gained in a leading private practice firm and/or an in-house legal team.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part time) plus bank holidays and Christmas shut down.
• Discretionary bonus scheme (subject to qualifying period).
• Gym membership/allowance (subject to qualifying period).
• Employer pension contribution (3% rising to 5% subject to qualifying period then matched to a maximum of 10%).
• Private healthcare (subject to qualifying period).
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to qualifying period).

That's why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. We are committed to equal opportunity for all, and we may collect relevant anonymized data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process.