Junior Legal Counsel

CompanyB. Braun Group

LocationTemple Cloud, England, United Kingdom

Posted At3/6/2026

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Occupation Type

Legal professionals not elsewhere classified.

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

Standard minimum applies

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Description

B. Braun is one of the world’s leading providers of healthcare solutions, committed to improving patient outcomes and advancing medical innovation. With a strong presence in Western Europe, B. Braun combines global expertise with local excellence to deliver safe and sustainable healthcare products and services.

Role Overview

As Junior Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for providing legal advice and dealing with compliance matters for B. Braun in UK.

Based in Sheffield (UK) or St Cloud (France), this role will provide strategic legal guidance to senior management, ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and support business operations across multiple jurisdictions. The position requires a strong international outlook, leadership skills, and the ability to balance risk management with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic legal leadership and advice on risks and opportunities across Western Europe with a focus on UK.
Actively support strategic business projects and initiatives, providing legal guidance on innovation, restructuring, and new market entry.
Ensure compliance with UK and EU laws and oversee corporate governance, prepare and maintain board/shareholder resolutions, meeting minutes, and statutory filings.

Negotiate, draft, and review complex commercial contracts (distribution, supply, partnership, tenders with NHS).

Advise on cross-border transactions and international business arrangements.

Deliver high-quality, practical legal advice to business teams and management, including on M&A and strategic collaborations.

Lead digitalization of legal processes (Contract lifecycle management, e-signature, workflow automation, AI tools).

Manage litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations with external counsel, and develop strategies to minimize legal exposure

Manage relationships with external legal counsels and oversee the legal department budget.

Submit monthly reports to the Head of Legal Western Europe.

Develop, implement, and maintain effective compliance programs, policies, and procedures

Conduct regular assessments to identify areas of non-compliance and collaborate on strategies for improvement

Provide guidance and training to employees regarding compliance obligations and best practices

Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations and ensuring local compliance

Collaborate with relevant departments to address compliance concerns and implement corrective actions.

Qualifications & Experience

Law degree and admission to practice in the UK (additional EU qualifications are an advantage), qualified solicitor or barrister
Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience, ideally in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or medical devices.
Strong knowledge of UK and EU regulatory frameworks.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
Fluency in English; additional European languages are a plus.

What You Get In Return

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Discretionary annual bonus scheme
7% employer pension contribution
Private medical insurance
3x Salary life assurance
Group income protection scheme
Enhanced sick pay and family friendly payments
Health and wellbeing programme
Employee assistance programme
And much more…

Apply now! We look forward to receiving your application! #WeAreTeamBB

At B. Braun, we believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone - regardless of background, identity, or ability - feels valued, respected and empowered.

Our recruitment practices reflect this commitment, ensuring equal opportunities for all. Our Recruitment Advisors are happy to support you wit

h any questions or specific needs, you can find their contact details below. You can also request reasonable adjustments through our online form.

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