Legal Counsel (12-month FTC) — Roche
- Location
- Welwyn
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 16 days ago
Role overview
At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring.
Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally.
This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come.
- At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring.
- Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Data Protection Operations: Serve as the primary responsible person for operational data privacy matters across the affiliate.
- You are a qualified lawyer in England and Wales.
- Core Expertise: You possess a strong, practical knowledge of UK data protection laws (UK GDPR) and UK commercial pharmaceutical law.
Main responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities:
- Data Protection Operations: Serve as the primary responsible person for operational data privacy matters across the affiliate.
- This includes managing and resolving Data Subject Requests (DSRs) and investigating privacy incidents, while maintaining a direct reporting line to the Data Protection Officer (DPO) for escalation and strategic alignment.
- Comprehensive Legal Support: Act as a core business partner by advising on UK commercial pharmaceutical laws.
- Provide comprehensive legal support in the UK and Ireland with a view to ensuring Roche achieves its goals and appropriately manages legal risk (to take into account laws and regulations relating (but not limited) to, competition law, commercial, data protection, marketing and advertising, anti-bribery law, litigation and disputes).
- Ethical & Compliance Leadership: Ensuring that the company, employees and agencies operate ethically and in compliance with the Roche Group Code of Conduct.
- R&D and Clinical Trial Support: Provide proactive legal counsel to global and local R&D teams.
- This includes advising on clinical trial regulations, reviewing and negotiating clinical trial agreements (CTAs).
- Project & Commercial Execution: Supporting the business to ensure activities are both commercially sound and legally compliant.
- Horizon Scanning & Risk Mitigation: Identify risks and opportunities derived from changes in legislation and ensure that the key legal aspects are taken into account in both planning and decision processes.
Key requirements
- You are a qualified lawyer in England and Wales.
- Core Expertise: You possess a strong, practical knowledge of UK data protection laws (UK GDPR) and UK commercial pharmaceutical law.
- You are comfortable reviewing and negotiating agreements and providing daily support to diverse business units.
- Industry Experience (required qualifications): Prior experience within the life sciences or pharmaceutical industry, featuring a comprehensive understanding of UK and Irish legal frameworks, UK GDPR, and relevant healthcare compliance standards (e.g., ABPI Code guidelines).
- Desirable Competencies: Familiarity or experience with medical device regulations and digital health laws (such as UK Medical Devices Regulations, CE/UKCA marking frameworks, or software-as-a-medical-device guidance) is not mandatory but would be a plus.
- Inclusive Collaboration: Fosters a diverse, high-performing culture by bridging geographical and functional boundaries, resolving conflicts, and driving cross-team unity.
- Impactful Communication & Influence: Simplifies complex legal concepts clearly while inspiring the organi
Additional details
- Join Roche, where every voice matters.
- This is 12-month Fixed-Term Contract.
- Operational Excellence: Ensuring the legal tools, template documents and agreements are maintained and reflect any changes in business practice and relevant laws and regulations.
- Qualifications: You are a qualified lawyer in England and Wales.
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Questions about this listing
What salary does Roche offer for this role?
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