Senior Commercial Counsel

Cantourage UK

Senior Commercial Counsel aiding Montu's growth through legal support in cannabis-based medicines. Negotiating agreements and providing practical legal advice across various operations.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £110,000 - £120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements while providing practical legal advice across various teams. Proficient in navigating UK legal and regulatory frameworks, with a focus on digital health and compliance.

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Solicitor Qualification In England And WalesCommercial Contracts ExperienceDrafting And Negotiation SkillsLegal Compliance And Regulatory KnowledgeTraining Development For Non-Legal Teams

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Hard Skills

Commercial AgreementsContract Law PrinciplesLegal AdviceRegulatory ConsiderationsLegal Systems ImprovementTemplate DevelopmentDigital Platform SupportInternational ContractingComplex Legal Issue CommunicationRisk Management

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementPragmatic ApproachCuriosity About Digital HealthClear CommunicationConfidence In Advising

Tools & Technologies

Legal TechnologyAI Utilization

Certifications & Qualifications

CILEX Qualification

Industry Keywords

Digital HealthOnline ServicesRegulated IndustriesCommercial Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements
Provide clear, practical and commercially focused legal advice to stakeholders across commercial, operations, governance, clinical, pharmacy, marketing and technology teams
Partner with teams from the earliest stages of new projects, identifying legal and regulatory considerations
Support compliance with the UK legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to our operations
Support digital platform developments, new products, service launches, commercial partnerships and international contracting
Translate complex legal requirements into straightforward, accessible advice
Develop and deliver practical training for non-legal teams
Help make legal support simpler and more scalable by developing templates
Lead improvements to legal systems and ways of working
Explore how technology and AI can be used responsibly

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales, or as a CILEX lawyer, with approximately 4 - 8 years’ PQE
Strong commercial contracts experience gained in private practice, in-house or through a combination of both
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, supported by a sound understanding of core contract law principles
Experience handling a varied commercial workload in a fast-paced environment
The confidence to advise and positively challenge stakeholders at different levels of seniority
A pragmatic and commercially aware approach to risk
The ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and without unnecessary jargon
Curiosity about digital health, online services and regulated industries

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days holiday (rising to 27 after year one and 30 after year three) + usual bank holidays
Up to 5% employer matching contributions
Work-from-home options, cycle-to-work scheme, private healthcare and more
Collaborate across teams and represent Montu at events, with support to grow your skills and impact
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave