Senior Counsel, UKINOR & Canada

Senior Counsel, UKINOR & Canada page is loaded Senior Counsel, UKINOR & Canadalocations: UK - Watford: UK - Fieldtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R89355 Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.As Senior Counsel for UKINOR and Canada, you will play a pivotal role at the heart of our business, partnering closely with senior leaders and functional teams to help drive confident, compliant and commercially sound decision making. This is a highly visible role offering breadth, autonomy and the opportunity to shape legal strategy across two key regions, while being part of a collaborative and forward thinking global legal team. The role is UK based with hybrid working model.In this role, you will act as a trusted legal partner to leadership teams across UKINOR and Canada, supporting the business as it grows and evolves. Your day to day work will span commercial contracting, operational legal advice and strategic projects, with exposure to a broad range of stakeholders and subject areas.You will proactively manage legal risk and opportunity, supporting everything from contract negotiations and distribution models through to investigations, litigation support and promotional review. Alongside this, you will collaborate closely with global colleagues, contribute to legal training initiatives and support the continuous improvement of legal operations, ensuring the business is well supported, informed and empowered.Success in this role comes from combining strong legal capability with commercial insight and the confidence to operate at senior level. You will thrive if you bring:• Qualification as a Solicitor in England and Wales or another commonwealth jurisdiction, with at least 6 years post qualification experience • Strong commercial and contract drafting experience, ideally within healthcare, pharma or medical devices • The ability to work autonomously while building trusted relationships with senior leaders and cross functional teams • A collaborative mindset, strong communication skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment You. Unlimited. We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our Strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve. Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about our on our website () Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options. Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities! Your Wellbeing: Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more. Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles). Attendance at our Global HQ, Croxley, Watford, U.K. Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship. Extra Perks: Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs, Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes and many other Employee discounts.Stay connected by joining our .We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check us out on for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited. , life, culture, and benefits at S+N.Explore our and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential.From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it's our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it's our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude we work together to win. We're a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.