Assistant General Counsel

Our client is a leading player in the global medical tech sector committed to transforming surgery and improving patient care. They are seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel to join their expanding legal function. This role offers a unique platform for impactful leadership and professional growth, where your legal expertise can directly contribute to the company's goal to transform surgery. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the medical tech industry, ensuring that the company meets the highest legal and compliance standards in the UK and global markets.

What you'll do:

As an Assistant General Counsel, you will be instrumental in accelerating the growth of our client's business. You will assist the business in their movement into new locations globally, with a particular focus on the US.

• Partner with the business to review, negotiate, and close commercial agreements
• Provide legal advice and internal guidance on complex international employee relation matters and employment litigation issues
• Advise key stakeholders on a broad range of areas such as master supply agreements, disputes, data protection issues, employment and HR issues
• Educate internal colleagues on the latest legal developments which may impact our business
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
• Recommend ways to improve and scale processes to keep up with rapid business growth

What You Bring:

The ideal candidate for the Assistant General Counsel position possesses advanced communication skills, enabling them to translate complex legal and regulatory issues into clear, actionable advice. They demonstrate exceptional legal drafting capabilities, strong personal ethics, and the ability to rapidly process and analyse complex information.

• MedTech experience (preference) or strong experience in a closely related industry
• M&A and/or IPO experience
• US FDA/regulatory expertise, including market entrance strategies
• Experience supporting a business through a growth phase, from start-up to SME
• Exposure to corporate secretarial work
• Experience in a Private Equity-backed business operating on a global level, particularly one with a presence in the US market

What sets this company apart:

Our client is at the forefront of one of the fastest-growing areas of medical technology. They believe in providing patients with the highest quality of care through innovative solutions. Their commitment to transforming how surgery is performed across the world sets them apart from others in their field. Joining their team means being part of a mission-driven organisation that values impactful leadership, professional growth, and collaborative teamwork.

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📧Ciaran.ONeill@RobertWalters.com

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