We’ve been exclusively instructed on a Head of Legal role with a PE-backed healthcare technology business. It’s a passion with purpose business, operating internationally across clinical diagnostics and software-led services.
They work closely with regulated customers and public sector frameworks, and while mission-led, they are equally commercial in how they think and operate.
This is a senior, high-impact hire sitting on the EMEA leadership team — not a back-seat legal role. You’ll be right at the centre of the business.
The Role
* Go-to legal and commercial advisor to senior leadership
* Managing a very small team – hands-on, collaborative, sleeves rolled up
* Leading on complex commercial deals across customers, suppliers and partners
* Driving improvements in contracting, processes and overall ways of working
* Owning data protection and governance strategy (UK/EU GDPR)
* Influencing commercial decisions, pricing and supplier strategy
* Overseeing disputes, external counsel and key risk areas
* Playing a role in AI / tech risk and broader business initiatives
Skills Required
* 15+ years’ PQE
* Strong commercial / technology lawyer
* Significant in-house experience in an international / matrix environment
* Comfortable being hands-on as well as strategic
* Experience managing complex, messy contracting environments
* Strong stakeholder management – able to influence without authority
Desirable
* Exposure to regulated sectors / public procurement (e.g. NHS / frameworks)
* Experience in growing or improving legal functions
* Interest in AI, data or emerging tech
* M&A / integration exposure
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