In House Legal Counsel

Company: Marsden International Legal Search Limited
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Location: Central London
Job Description:

Job Description

In House – Head of Legal – Healthcare Technology – 15+pqe – London – Hybrid 

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Marsden is exclusively instructed on a new Head of Legal role for our client ,a PE – backed Healthcare Technology business.

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This  passion with purpose business, operates 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.

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In this role you will be a senior, high-impact member of the EMEA leadership team.  You will be part of the decision making team at the centre of the business.

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The Role

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  • Go-to legal and commercial advisor to senior leadership
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  • Managing a very small team – hands-on, collaborative, sleeves rolled up
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  • Leading on complex commercial deals across customers, suppliers and partners
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  • Driving improvements in contracting, processes and overall ways of working
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  • Owning data protection and governance strategy (UK/EU GDPR)
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  • Influencing commercial decisions, pricing and supplier strategy
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  • Overseeing disputes, external counsel and key risk areas
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  • Playing a role in AI / tech risk and broader business initiatives
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Skills Required

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  • 15+ years’ PQE
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  • Strong commercial / technology lawyer
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  • Significant in-house experience in an international / matrix environment
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  • Comfortable being hands-on as well as strategic
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  • Experience managing complex, messy contracting environments
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  • Strong stakeholder management – able to influence without authority
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Desirable

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  • Exposure to regulated sectors / public procurement (e.g. NHS / frameworks)
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  • Experience in growing or improving legal functions
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  • Interest in AI, data or emerging tech
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  • M&A / integration exposure
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If this sounds of interest, apply or drop me, JAMES HERBERT  a message for more details.

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HOW TO CONTACT US nPlease APPLY and attach your CV and/or contact JAMES HERBERT of thenIn house team at Marsden Group for a confidential discussion about this role and any other in house roles.nMarsden is an experienced global recruitment consultancy with a personal touch, extensive industry experience and an understanding of the significance of managing your career.n  nAll applications will be reviewed and a consultant will be in touch if we can assist you. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. n 

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Posted: May 23rd, 2026