Senior Counsel

Senior Counsel focuses on partner with r&d, ip, business development, and commercial teams to provide strategic legal advice across product development and commercialization activities.

What the role involves

• Partner with R&D, IP, Business Development, and Commercial teams to provide strategic legal advice across product development and commercialization activities.
• Review, and negotiation of complex agreements, including development, licensing, distribution, supply, and collaboration agreements.
• Supporting global product development and launch initiatives, including new product committees and commercialization strategies.
• Contribute to compliance-by-design initiatives to ensure alignment with regulatory, trade, and customer requirements.
• Review promotional materials and digital content related to new product launches.
• Support broader team objectives and strategic initiatives.

Skills and requirements

• Law degree (LLB or equivalent) from a reputable institution.
• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales or another commonwealth jurisdiction.
• Approximately 7+ years’ post-qualification experience.
• Experience in commercial contracting and advising on complex agreements.

Confirmed role details

• Support legal operations through process optimization, contract templates, and training initiatives.
• Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options, and a car allowance.
• Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).
• Extra Perks: Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs, Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes and many other Employee discounts.

Additional role context

• At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
• Our Strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve.