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A global leader in the medical device and technology industry, for more than 100 years OLYMPUS has focused on making people's lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling. Our products and solutions help to diagnose, prevent, and treat illnesses, further scientific research and keep people safe.We have an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated in-house Legal and Compliance team in the position of Senior Legal Counsel. In this role, you will be tasked with providing proactive, business-focused legal support to key stakeholders which includes senior management on a wide range of matters. In this position, you can expect variety. Reviewing risks, providing commercially appropriate legal advice, designing and delivering training, identifying and remedying issues within company procedures and processes, the preparation, review and negotiation of different contract types; no day will look the same. You will also represent the UK & Ireland to our EMEA HQ, which includes presenting emerging issues and interests and provide support and coaching to the junior members of our Legal and Compliance team. Who are we looking for?You will have a LLB or equivalent law degreeDemonstrable post-qualification experience, in a Medical Device, Pharmaceutical or Life Science industry is preferredKnowledge in commercial contract law and corporate matters You have confidence, and a willingness to take decisions You are service and team-orientatedStrong communication skills in all disciplinesThis position is based at our UK HQ in Essex, England. To give your team, business and stakeholders the visibility and interaction they expect from this role; you are expected to be on-site no less than two days per week. What can OLYMPUS offer you? You will receive a competitive annual salary Your annual leave entitlement will start at 26 days + bank holidays, increasing with serviceAccess to private healthcare and private dental from day one as part of our benefits package, along with a company-funded annual health check with BUPAEmployee Assistance Program to support your health, mental and emotional wellbeingOther benefits include enhanced parental leave, hybrid remote working and flexible working, cashback and discounts with major UK retailers, discounted fitness and wellness memberships and so much more!Valuing diverse perspectives and lifestyles is closely aligned with our core values. We would therefore like to encourage all candidates to apply - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, identity or conditions and restrictions which cannot be shown.