Legal and Data Privacy Manager

Paddington,

London (Hybrid

2-3 days per week on‑site) £85,000-£93,000 (depending on experience) + 15% bonus + 10% pension +£5-8k CA + lunch paid

We areexclusively working with a global biopharmaceutical company, who are focused oncreating a real impact every day for patients and society. They are now seeking ahigh‑performing, autonomous Legal & PrivacyCounsel/Manager to join their UK & Ireland team. The team is a small,collaborative, and high‑impact function supporting a fast‑movingcommercial organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seniorcommercial lawyer with strong stakeholder presence, excellent judgement, and apassion for partnering closely with the business.

The Role

As Legal& Privacy Counsel/Manager, you will provide broad commercial legal supportto their UK & Ireland Commercial Operations, working closely with brandteams, senior stakeholders, and cross‑functional partners. You will also act as a keyadvisor on UK data privacy matters, supporting the implementation of globalprivacy initiatives locally. You will report to the Senior Legal Director, UK& Ireland, and may deputise for them when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial &General Legal Support
• Draft, review,negotiate and approve a wide range of commercial agreements, including HCP/HCOcontracts.
• Supportbrand teams on product‑related initiatives, ensuring compliant execution.
• Maintain and updatelegal templates, resources, and the Legal SharePoint site.
• Provide legal trainingto the business and proactively monitor changes in legislation.
• Manage contractualdisputes/litigation with external counsel where needed.
• Ensure compliance withlaws, regulations, industry standards, and corporate policies.
• Review promotionalmaterials in collaboration with Medical and Regulatory teams.
• Support Group Legalprojects, including contract management initiatives.

Data Privacy

• Provide expert adviceon UK data protection and data transfers.
• Deliver regularprivacy training across the business.
• Support DPIAs, DSARs,and maintenance of data processing records.
• Implement privacyprojects from Group Legal and Global Data Privacy teams.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum4+ PQE (will consider strong 3+ PQE with excellent product‑legalexperience).
• You will be an EnglandWales or Commonwealth qualified lawyer
• Strong commercialcontracts experience and ability to work autonomously.
• Solid workingknowledge of GDPR and UK data privacy law.
• Confident communicatorwith strong stakeholder management skills.
• Highlyorganised, resilient, and comfortable working in a fast‑pacedcommercial environment.
• Experience advisingsenior stakeholders and sales teams.
• Must have ABPI Code ofPractice experience.
• Experience inpharmaceuticals, life sciences, medical devices, or manufacturing pharma.

Why Join?

• £85,000-90,000k,flexibility upwards, depending on experience.
• 15% annual bonus.
• 10% pensioncontribution.
• £5-8k cash allowance(linked to green transport usage).
• Lunch paid for.
• High‑performing,supportive team with real autonomy.
• Hybrid working (2-3days per week in Paddington).
• Opportunityto make a meaningful impact in a purpose‑driven organisation.

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