Legal Counsel

Location: Beaconsfield, Rochdale or London (Hybrid Working)

Join one of the UK’s leading independent providers of diagnostic and healthcare solutions and play a key role in helping us make healthcare better.

We’re looking for a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join our high-performing Legal team on a permanent basis. You’ll work closely with colleagues across operations, finance, clinical and IT functions to deliver practical, solution-focused legal advice across the business.

This is a varied, hands-on role in a busy and highly valued team where a positive, pragmatic and “can-do” attitude is key.

 This is a hybrid role, working in the office 3 days per week. The successful applicant can be based from Beaconsfield, Rochdale or London. 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing clear, practical and commercial legal advice across a wide range of business areas
• Supporting the business to meet its contractual, corporate, statutory and regulatory requirements
• Advising on contracts for the delivery of healthcare services to NHS and private sector clients
• Drafting and negotiating supplier contracts for goods, services and technology
• Supporting procurement and tender processes
• Advising on commercial property matters including leases and licences
• Assisting with complaints, claims, insurance matters and liaising with external counsel on disputes
• Supporting regulatory compliance, including data protection
• Contributing to corporate projects and wider business initiatives
• Delivering training and guidance to stakeholders on legal and regulatory matters

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with current SRA registration
• Experience gained in private practice or an in-house legal team
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to provide pragmatic, business-focused advice
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain legal issues clearly to non-legal audiences
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines effectively
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset

What Sets You Apart

• A collaborative and approachable team player who builds strong relationships
• Calm and resilient under pressure, with strong problem-solving skills
• Able to influence and communicate effectively at all levels
• Down-to-earth, practical and able to “get stuck in”
• High integrity and professional standards