Senior Legal Counsel – Healthcare Regulatory & Compliance

Why Oviva?

To build a healthier future for all! Our mission is to provide the most accessible and effective care to people living with weight-related conditions.

By blending behaviour change therapy with our unique technology and an incredible team of passionate individuals, we are creating affordable and accessible app-based healthcare programmes to tackle diet-related health conditions such as obesity and Type 2 diabetes.

Our proven strategy has helped us become award-winning and the largest digital health provider treating diet-related conditions in Europe. We operate within healthcare systems to give people access to the medical care they need. We are rapidly expanding across Europe, including the UK, Switzerland, Germany, and now Poland. You will be joining an organisation that has treated over 600,000 people to date and is continuing to scale up.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Senior Legal Counsel – Healthcare Regulatory & Compliance to drive compliance, navigate complex regulatory landscapes, and support business expansion across multiple markets.

The Role

• Provide pragmatic and strategic legal advice on medical law, regulatory compliance, and digital health frameworks across our core markets.

• Stay ahead of regulatory shifts (MDR, IVDR, GDPR, MHRA, Swissmedic, BfArM) and implement compliance measures.

• Drive regulatory approval and market access strategies for digital medical devices.

• Draft, review, and negotiate high-impact contracts (clinical trial agreements, supplier partnerships, healthcare collaborations).

• Develop risk mitigation strategies and support cybersecurity and data protection laws (GDPR, healthcare-specific regulations).

• Act as a key representative in discussions with regulatory bodies (MHRA, Swissmedic, BfArM, Notified Bodies).

• Partner with commercial, compliance, and product teams to shape innovative, legally sound solutions.

• Lead internal training sessions, ensuring key stakeholders are informed on legal and regulatory obligations.

• Support market expansion efforts, advising on frameworks for new jurisdictions.

Requirements

About You

• At least 5 years of experience in legal and regulatory roles—ideally within the medical device or digital health industry.

• Strong expertise in medical device regulations (MDR, IVDR, MHRA, Swissmedic, BfArM).

•  In-depth knowledge of data protection and privacy laws, including GDPR and healthcare-specific frameworks.

•  Experience in market access strategies and regulatory approvals for medical devices.

•  Proven ability to draft and negotiate contracts within the life sciences or healthcare sector.

•  Fluency in English and German (spoken and written).

• Sharp analytical skills and the ability to navigate complex legal frameworks with confidence.

• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to make a meaningful impact in revolutionising digital healthcare.

• Exciting and rewarding role in a high-growth environment.

• Training and development opportunities, with a personal learning allowance.

• Flexible and remote working that enables you to work in a way that suits you.

• Home working allowance to personalise your workspace.

• Competitive salary & company pension.

• 30 days holiday.

At Oviva, having a culture that people want to work in is incredibly important to us. We do this by keeping our values at the forefront of everything we do:

We put the patient first. We empower our teams.  We make it happen.

Oviva is passionate about creating an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. We are a truly inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and everyone is welcome.

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, and socioeconomic status. We actively seek candidates with unique perspectives to help us build a stronger, more inclusive team.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now!