About Us
Magentus products and services have been at the forefront of delivering health technology for more than 30 years, offering deep expertise across clinical systems, health informatics and practice management.
Across pathology, radiology, oncology, maternity, and practice management, we are connecting the health ecosystem and transforming digital healthcare at scale. Driven by our dedicated teams across the globe, our success reflects our passionate commitment to improving healthcare outcomes.
People are at the heart of everything we do at Magentus — we work as one team to create a healthier society.
Position Overview
Step into a pivotal role, collaborating with senior leaders and customer focussed teams to provide pragmatic and solutions focussed legal and commercial advice. Reporting directly to the Head of Legal and Commercial Engagement EMEA, you will be at the heart of Magentus’ legal, commercial, and compliance functions, working alongside the EMEA business, our wider Legal Team, external advisors, and strategic partners. You will be a key player in strategic commercial negotiations and lead the charge in designing and rolling out innovative commercial frameworks, from supply chain governance to supplier management and process improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Legal Advice: provide legal and regulatory advice across the business, including managing internal/external counsel. Act as a strategic advisor to senior managers and a broad range of teams including Sales, Marketing and Finance. Provide support on dispute resolution/contentious matters. Identify and manage legal risks in contracts. Advise on AI governance, ethics, and regulatory safeguards.
- Commercial Negotiations: lead and support negotiations with customers, suppliers, and strategic partners. Improve contracting processes through simplification, automation, and consistency. Maintain legal, privacy, and contracting systems. Optimise commercial terms while ensuring compliance.
- Supplier & Process Management: help to design and implement scalable supply chain processes across EMEA. Establish onboarding, engagement, and performance review standards for key suppliers. Align supplier management with business goals and regulatory obligations.
- Data Protection & Privacy: support the development and implementation of a data protection framework. Promote compliance through training and knowledge sharing.
- Regulatory & Legislative Monitoring: monitor legal and regulatory developments. As required support on the drafting of board papers on key legislative changes/business initiatives in the region.
- Risk Management: support enterprise risk management activities, including framework alignment and register maintenance, under the guidance of the Head of Legal and Commercial Engagement.
- Legal Operations & Systems: support legal operations initiatives to improve workflow, efficiency, and compliance. Manage legal team projects and support global/regional training efforts.
- Training & Policies: support in the development and delivery of policies, procedures, and training programmes on legal and commercial matters.
- External Counsel: instruct and oversee external counsel, including monitoring legal and financial performance.
- Other: support local M&A transactions as required.
Qualifications, Educational Requirements and Experience:
- The ideal candidate will have approximately 5-8 years PQE in general commercial law (but we will consider all applications that meet our requirements).
- Significant time working in an in-house environment (preferably for a global company).
- Law degree with a focus on commercial law or other relevant disciplines.
- Current unrestricted solicitor’s practising certificate in England and Wales.
- Understanding of UK government procurement highly regarded.
- Working knowledge of UK employment law, including tribunal procedures.
- Exposure to M&A activities useful.
- Experience in the healthcare technology sector highly valued, particularly with exposure to artificial intelligence initiatives and data protection regulation.
General Attributes
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across the business in order to be a valued business partner.
- Proactive, pragmatic and creative problem-solving skills with resilience and commercial awareness.
- Clear and effective communication skills, including ability to convey complex legal matters in plain English.
- High-performing contributor who can drive positive change in behaviour throughout the business to achieve our purpose and values.
- Critical thinker and problem-solving skills with a growth, collaboration and innovation mindset.
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to apply legal expertise in a business-focused manner.
- Innovative and agile mindset with ability to anticipate opportunities and drive change.
- Excellent attention to detail and professional presentation.
- Legal project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Interview Information:
- Closing Date: 14 November 2025
- 1st Stage Interviews: W/C 24 November 2025
- 2nd Stage Interviews: W/C 8 December 2025
Please note that while we endeavour to adhere to these timescales, they are subject to change based on business requirements or candidate availability.
What’s in it for you:
Flexible Working Environment:
- Hybrid working environment from London office (Farringdon) – 3 days a week from the Office and 2 from home
Leave:
- 25 days (increases with length of service up to 4 days) plus 8 bank holiday
- Holiday purchase scheme via salary sacrifice
- An extra day annual leave for your birthday
- Enhanced Maternity Leave
- Enhanced Paternity Leave
- Religious holiday swap programme
- Up to two days paid Volunteering days
- Paid time off during the working day to donate blood
- Pawrental Leave
Leadership & Development:
- Litmos Training
- Product Training
Employee Recognition:
- Peer recognitions
- CEO awards
- Length of service awards
- Performance Annual Bonus Programme
Employee Benefits:
- Life Insurance (4x annual salary)
- Private health care (BUPA) plus discounted rates to add your loved ones
- Salary Sacrifice Pension
- Income Protection
- EAP (access to online Healthcare)
- Employee Referral scheme- £1,000 tax free
- Branded merchandise starter pack
- £250 working from home allowance
- Free Flu Jabs
- Enhanced Sick Pay
Our values say a lot about us:
- One Team
- Make a difference
- We Care
- Constant Evolution
- Trust
People are at the heart of everything we do at Magentus — we work as one team to create a healthier society. We hold monthly communication sessions with the Senior Leadership Team to provide company updates and strategic briefings.
Magentus Software Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and respected.
We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and believe in fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.
We are also a proud member of the Disability Confident Employer Scheme, demonstrating our commitment to supporting disabled individuals in the workplace.
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