In-house Solicitor

For more than 25 years, Vitaflo has developed innovative specialised clinical nutritional products for inherited metabolic disorders, paediatric kidney disease, and specialised diets such as the ketogenic diet. Vitaflo products offer patients choice, flexibility, and convenience. 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. Behind our products is a dedicated and collaborative team, united by a shared passion to make a meaningful difference to patients' lives. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commercial Contracts: Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including distribution agreements, supply and manufacturing agreements, logistics and warehousing contracts, confidentiality agreements, consultancy and service agreements, software and technology contracts. Advise stakeholders on contractual risks and appropriate mitigation strategies. Support the development and maintenance of contract templates.
• Intellectual Property: Assist with the management and protection of the Vitaflo intellectual property portfolio. Support trademark, patent and copyright matters in conjunction with external advisers. Advise on IPR-related risks and mitigation in marketing materials, product launches, etc. Assist with the investigation of potential IP infringements.
• Data Protection and Digital/AI: Provide advice on UK GDPR, EU GDPR and wider privacy requirements. Support data processing assessments, supplier reviews and data sharing arrangements. Assist with privacy incident management and related investigations. 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. Coordinate with external counsel in the UK and internationally. Support on strategic legal matters and cross-functional projects.

Skills and Experience:

Essential: Qualified Solicitor in England.