About the role

  • Group General Counsel advising the Executive Leadership Team at Doctor Care Anywhere on legal and regulatory matters. Overseeing compliance and providing legal leadership in a fast-paced growth environment.

Responsibilities

  • Act as principal legal adviser to the Executive Leadership Team and Board, providing clear, practical, and commercially focused legal advice.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including healthcare regulation, competition law, anti-bribery and corruption, modern slavery, sanctions, and data protection.
  • Identify, assess, and help mitigate legal and regulatory risks in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including technology, procurement, distribution, sales, and services agreements.
  • Lead and oversee the Group’s corporate governance framework, policies, and compliance obligations.
  • Support strategic initiatives, corporate transactions, and structural changes, including acquisitions, disposals, and group reorganisations.
  • Manage and oversee external legal advisers, ensuring effective instruction, quality control, and cost discipline.
  • Support and advise on Company Secretarial matters as required, working with outsourced and/or in-house providers.
  • Support compliance with ASX listing requirements and relevant corporate governance standards.
  • Act as a visible and collaborative senior leader, building strong relationships across the business.
  • Provide constructive challenge and independent judgment in support of sound decision-making.
  • Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Qualified solicitor or barrister with a current practising certificate; minimum 8 years’ PQE; substantial senior in-house commercial legal experience.
  • Proven in-house legal experience, ideally (but not essential) within a regulated industry such as healthcare, Finance or insurance.
  • Strong ability to provide strategic and practical legal advice, translating complex legal issues into clear business guidance.
  • Knowledge of data protection law and experience managing compliance frameworks; ability to fulfil the DPO function in a healthcare setting.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ethical and independent thinker, capable of providing objective advice and constructive challenge to senior leadership.
  • Strong commercial contracting track record; experience supporting a scaling business and comfortable operating at pace with a lean team.
  • Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.
  • Hands-on leadership approach, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Doctor Care Anywhere subscription: For you and 5 of your loved ones, Get ready to enjoy health consultations on the go!
  • Company Bonus: We love rewarding our team for their dedication and achievements.
  • 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays: You've earned it! Enjoy time off to recharge, explore, and make incredible memories.
  • Birthday Day Off: Go and celebrate however you like!
  • Buy up to 5 days of additional annual leave (FTE) as part of our focus on health and wellbeing
  • Charity Days: Join us in giving back to the community! We're all about making a difference together.
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay: We've got your back with extra support during this special time.
  • Bike2Work Scheme: We love an eco-friendly commute!
  • Cross-Team Collaboration Opportunities: Join the fun in our autonomous work environment with plenty of chances to collaborate and shine.
  • Hybrid Working: An agile and autonomous hybrid work environment.
  • Development Opportunities: Get ready to grow, learn, and make strides in your career!

Job title

Group General Counsel

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

£160,000 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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