Legal Counsel, Regulatory Services

Legal Counsel, Regulatory Services

Legal Counsel, Regulatory Services

Apply locations: United Kingdom, London

Posted on: 2 Days Ago

Job Title: Legal Counsel, Regulatory Services

Location: London (Hybrid)

Purpose of the role:

To provide legal and commercial expertise to the BSI Group as a member of the Legal department, with a particular focus on the Regulatory Services division.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

1. Provide expert legal advice to the Regulatory Services division, particularly on regional regulation of medical devices (including under UK and European law), Product Certification, and associated services.

2. Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts for RS, the Healthcare sector, and Product Certification, ensuring excellence in all legal documents.

3. Advise and guide the Group on its obligations in conducting assurance and compliance activities following international laws and industry best practices.

4. Apply risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on potential legal issues to mitigate risks for the organisation.

Key Skills & Experience:

1. Qualified solicitor or barrister with a minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience.

2. Experience advising on UK and European legislation relating to medical devices, including MDR, IVDR, MDD.

3. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and contract management skills.

4. Strong knowledge of international laws, accreditation rules, and industry best practices.

5. Ability to apply risk management techniques and provide proactive legal advice.

Desirable Criteria:

1. Knowledge and experience of AI, particularly in a life sciences context.

2. Experience working with or for a notified body or a manufacturer of medical devices.

BSI offers a competitive total reward package, an independent and varied job in an international environment, flexible working hours, ongoing training and development with the inclusion of 27-days annual leave, paid sick leave, health insurance, life insurance, pension plan with company contribution, income protection, paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, paid parental leave, adoption leave, compassionate leave, paid bereavement leave, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

Do you believe the world deserves excellence?

We are proud to be the business improvement company for other organisations to become more sustainable and resilient and finally to inspire trust in their products, systems, services, and the world we live in.

Headquartered in London, BSI is the world's first national standards organisation with more than 100 years of experience. We are a global partner for 86,000 companies and organisations in over 193 countries, offering development, auditing, certification, and training services, including innovative software solutions and cyber security expertise for all industries: from aerospace and automotive to food, construction, energy, healthcare, IT and trade sectors. Incorporated by Royal Charter, we’re truly impartial, and home to the ultimate mark of trust, the Kitemark.

Through our unique combination of consulting, training, assurance and regulatory services we bring solid and broad knowledge to every company.

If you want to contribute to this inspiring challenge, bring your open and enthusiastic mindset to our dynamic team, apply now and become part of the BSI family!

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BSI is committed to ensuring the diversity of our workforce reflects that of our clients and the communities in which we operate. Our goal is to create a sense of belonging for all employees by providing opportunities to develop, grow, and engage with our global organisation all while having fun doing great work. BSI is a community where everyone can thrive.

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About Us

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.

Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments.

Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.

BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.