Privacy and Commercial Counsel & DPO (Maternity Cover)
eMed
| Company | eMed |
| Category | Legal & Compliance |
| Location | London |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
We are a cutting-edge digital health company revolutionising weight management by integrating GLP-1 medications with personalized, tech-driven support. Our mission is to empower individuals to achieve sustainable health outcomes through evidence-based interventions and a seamless digital experience.
We are seeking for a Privacy and Commercial Counsel & DPO to join our Legal Department as maternity cover. The role will report to the Head of Legal and HR, leading on all UK privacy compliance and work with colleagues in the US on data privacy matters.
Please note: This is an office based role, located in Euston London. We operate Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
Liaise with regulatory authorities, and serve as the Data Protection Officer.
Advise on a number of privacy initiatives including DPIAs, IDTAs, privacy by design for product development, incident management and activities using OneTrust technology, legal knowhow, templates, playbooks and policies.
Undertake horizon scanning by analysing upcoming legal and privacy risks to craft appropriate legal solutions.
Advising on general commercial matters, creating internal templates and negotiating with vendors and partners.
Train teams on privacy.
Line manage data privacy manager
Assist in developing and refining Legal team know-how including templates, playbooks, and policies to address the evolving needs of the business.
Negotiate and draft privacy terms in agreements with vendors and partners.
Demonstrate privacy experience and propose solutions to manage privacy issues including collaborative engagement with subject matter experts (including in Security and Clinical Operations).
Build trusting relationships with senior stakeholders.
Digesting rules quickly and determining the impact for the business and helping to set the risk tolerance for approach.
Working efficiently across many projects and issues effectively at the same time.
General contract management and oversight
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Qualified lawyer in the UK with in-house legal experience
At least 2-3 years’ post-qualification experience at a top tier City firm or in-house Legal team in a large organisation.
Demonstrates high degree of capability to balance pragmatism with technical legal advice.
Ability to influence stakeholders through a degree of commercial acumen that inspires trust and confidence. Supports others to "see the bigger picture".
Perceived as a trusted advisor and contributes in such a way that creates significant commercial value for the business.
Excellent communication and drafting skills
Desirable:
Prior legal experience in healthcare or technology industries.
Experience and willingness to undertake health regulatory and commercial work
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive salary
eMed flex-leave
5% employer pension contribution for 5% employee contribution
Life Insurance 4x annual base salary
Health cash plan
Employee Assistance Program
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay.
Health & Wellbeing resources
Eye care voucher reimbursement (up to £20)
Up to £80 towards noise cancelling headphones
We want to make sure our interview process is fully accessible to everyone. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or physical accommodations for your visit to our office.
Please note that offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a enhanced DBS check.
WORKING AT EMED
Whether you work in one of our amazing offices, clinics or part of our remote clinician workforce, eMed is highly collaborative and fun! You’ll have a chance to work in a fast-paced environment with experienced industry leaders. We have a learning environment where you can make an impact.
WHO WE ARE
At eMed our people aren’t just part of a team, they’re part of something bigger. W