Head of Legal

To qualify for the Head of Legal position at Simple, you should have a minimum of 10 years of post-qualified experience, particularly in corporate governance and legal strategy. A proven history of navigating legal challenges within a technology or startup environment is essential for excelling in this significant role.

As the Head of Legal at Simple, your key responsibilities will include establishing and leading the legal function, managing corporate transactions, addressing data privacy and intellectual property issues, and collaborating with both internal teams and external consultants to ensure compliance and risk management.

Yes! The Head of Legal role at Simple offers flexibility in terms of work location. You can choose to work remotely, in-office, or in a hybrid capacity, making it easier for you to maintain a work-life balance while contributing to our dynamic team.

The ideal candidate for the Head of Legal position should possess exceptional legal skills, including the ability to manage complex legal tasks efficiently and a knack for building and leading a legal team. Fluency in English, both spoken and written, is crucial for effective communication in this international business setting.

As the Head of Legal at Simple, you will enjoy numerous perks, such as a competitive salary package, stock options, flexible hours, 21 days of annual leave, a premium SIMPLE subscription, and the opportunity to work within an inclusive and supportive company culture.

Discuss how Simple's mission to improve health through technology resonates with your professional values and how you see your legal expertise contributing to this impactful journey.

Highlight specific examples of your past roles where you successfully navigated corporate governance challenges and implemented strategies that promoted growth and compliance in a technology-focused environment.

Talk about your strategy for establishing effective legal workflows, prioritizing tasks, and fostering open communication within the team to ensure alignment with the company's objectives.

Be sure to share a specific situation that showcases your problem-solving skills and how your intervention positively affected the outcome for the company.

Explain your understanding of data privacy regulations and share your methodologies for ongoing risk assessment and compliance training within the organization.

Outline your experience in managing corporate transactions and fundraising efforts, emphasizing the legal considerations that underpin successful capital-raising strategies.

Discuss your experience with IP strategy development and enforcement, illustrating the value of building a strong portfolio that aligns with the company's innovative goals.

Share insights into your leadership style and detail the steps you took to recruit, train, and mentor legal professionals in previous roles.

Describe the resources and networks you utilize to stay informed about international legal developments, and how you integrate this knowledge into your strategic planning.

Reflect on the unique regulatory landscape of the health technology sector and how you would develop proactive legal strategies to mitigate potential risks.