Senior Counsel, Global R&D Commercial

Smith+Nephew
📍 Watford, England, United Kingdom 💼 Full time 🕒 Posted June 28, 2026

Job Description

Senior Counsel, Global Commercial (R&D Commercialisation)

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

We are seeking an experienced legal professional to join our Global Commercial Legal team as Senior Counsel supporting R&D Commercialisation. This role acts as a strategic legal partner across R&D, Intellectual Property (IP), and Commercial teams, helping to enable the development, protection, and successful commercialization of innovative products, including digital technologies.

You will play a key role in managing legal risk, supporting global collaborations, and advising on complex commercial transactions across multiple business units.

What will you be doing?

  • Partner with R&D, IP, Business Development, and Commercial teams to provide strategic legal advice across product development and commercialization activities
  • Lead the draftin...
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    Job Details

    • Location Watford, England
    • Job Type Full time
    • Category Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers
    • Posted Date June 28, 2026
    • Application Deadline August 07, 2026