Junior Legal Counsel - Business contract & Law

Welcome to Fisher & Paykel Healthcare. We are a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of products and systems for use in acute and chronic respiratory care, surgery and the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. Driven by a strong sense of purpose, we are working to improve patient care and outcomes through inspired and world-leading healthcare solutions. The needs of our customers and their patients drive everything we do. We call this commitment Care by Design.

Part of our growth strategy is centered around attracting top talent to help us nurture our ongoing success. We are now looking for our new Junior Legal Counsel.

Reporting to our Senior Legal Counsel/ Head of Legal, you will join the European Legal team.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Legal Counsel to join our European Legal & Compliance team within a fast-paced medical devices environment. The successful candidate will support contracts management, corporate legal activities and compliance initiatives, ensuring alignment with industry regulations and internal policies, while maintaining efficiency and a business-oriented mindset. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven company focused on improving patient outcomes through innovative medical technologies.

This job has been tailored for you if:

Contracts Management in different European countries:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of corporate contracts including sales contracts, distribution contracts, services agreements, supplier agreements and NDAs.
• Review and validate public procurement tenders and contracts.
• Ensure contracts comply with internal policies and applicable laws.
• Maintain and update contract templates and contribute to contract lifecycle management improvements.

Corporate Law & Governance:

• Assist in corporate legal matters including entity management, board documentation, and corporate filings.

Compliance & Regulatory Support:

• Provide a legal support for contracts with healthcare professionals in accordance with different European sunshine acts.
• Assist in monitoring and implementing compliance programs aligned with medical device regulations (e.g., MDR, FDA).
• Support GDPR and data protection compliance efforts.
• Help conduct internal audits and risk assessments related to legal and regulatory compliance.

Legal Research & Advisory:

• Conduct legal research on corporate, commercial, and regulatory issues.
• Provide timely and practical legal advice to internal stakeholders.

Collaboration & Training:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Procurement, and HR.
• Support legal training initiatives for employees on topics such as contract awareness and compliance.

You are our ideal candidate if:

• Master’s degree in business Law or equivalent legal qualification.
• 1–2 years of experience in a legal role, preferably in the healthcare or life sciences sector.
• Solid understanding of business and contract law, corporate law and compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with a business-oriented approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities (with a significant workload) and work autonomously.
• Fluent in French and proficient in English. Other European languages would be a nice to have.

You are in the right place if…

• You have a first experience within a European environment.
• You have strong expertise in contracts, corporate law, healthcare product laws and regulations, and disputes resolution.
• You adopt a pragmatic approach (with a constant concern for efficiency) and act as a true business partner.
• You have a strong ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously.
• You are resourceful and thrive in a fast-paced and metrics-driven environment.

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours
• Casual work attire
• Meal Vouchers
• Profit sharing
• RTT
• Healthcare insurance
• A collaborative and mission-driven work environment.
• An international and dynamic team with the opportunity to visit our different offices (UK, Germany, Scandinavia…)

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process