Senior Legal Commercial Counsel

Montu

Senior Commercial Legal Counsel at Montu supporting growth in healthtech through commercial legal expertise. Drafting and negotiating agreements across multiple teams, ensuring regulatory compliance in cannabis-based medicines.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 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 compliance and risk management in digital health and regulated industries.

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Solicitor Qualification In England And WalesCommercial Contracts ExperienceDrafting And Negotiation SkillsRegulatory Compliance ExpertiseStakeholder Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Contract Law PrinciplesLegal ResearchContract Lifecycle ManagementDigital Health KnowledgeData Protection RegulationsHealthcare RegulationConsumer Protection LawMarketing Claims ComplianceContract DraftingNegotiation Techniques

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship BuildingPrioritizationProactive MindsetJudgment

Tools & Technologies

Contract RepositoriesElectronic SignaturesContract TemplatesApproval ProcessesSelf-Service Guidance

Certifications & Qualifications

CILEX Qualification

Industry Keywords

Commercial AgreementsSupplier ContractsVendor ContractsService AgreementsStrategic PartnershipsMarketing AgreementsTerms And ConditionsNon-Disclosure AgreementsAdvertising RegulationsPharmacy Regulation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including supplier and vendor contracts, service agreements, platform and licensing arrangements, strategic partnerships, marketing and sponsorship agreements, terms and conditions and NDAs.
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 and helping develop solutions that balance pace, opportunity and proportionate risk.
Support compliance with the UK legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to our operations, including contract and consumer law, advertising and marketing requirements, healthcare and pharmacy regulation, and data protection in collaboration with privacy specialists.
Support digital platform developments, new products, service launches, commercial partnerships and international contracting, particularly across Europe.
Translate complex legal requirements into straightforward, accessible advice that helps colleagues make confident decisions.
Develop and deliver practical training for non-legal teams on topics such as contracting fundamentals, confidentiality, marketing claims and relevant regulatory requirements.
Help make legal support simpler and more scalable by developing templates, playbooks, approval processes and self-service guidance.
Lead improvements to legal systems and ways of working, including contract repositories, contract lifecycle management, approvals and electronic signatures.
Explore how technology and AI can be used responsibly to improve legal research, drafting and contract management.
Manage multiple matters at once, exercising sound judgement over priorities and knowing when to escalate or seek input from senior legal colleagues.

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, with the ability to prioritise effectively and deliver high-quality work at pace
The confidence to advise and positively challenge stakeholders at different levels of seniority while building strong, trusted relationships
A pragmatic and commercially aware approach to risk—you’ll be comfortable explaining what matters, why it matters and how we can move forward
The ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and without unnecessary jargon
Curiosity about digital health, online services and regulated industries, with an interest in developing deeper expertise across consumer protection, advertising, data protection, information governance and healthcare or pharmacy regulation
A proactive, can-do mindset and a willingness to get stuck into whatever will help the team and wider business succeed.

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