Legal Counsel - Data, Regulatory & Commercial

🌍 A Bit About Us

We’re Doccla , and we’re redefining where and how healthcare is delivered.

Our Virtual Ward and Remote Monitoring Solutions enable hospitals and health systems to care for patients at home. We support patients across the full care journey—from early discharge and acute recovery to long-term condition management and proactive care.

We provide everything clinicians need to deliver safe, effective Virtual Care: medical-grade devices, logistics, patient onboarding, EHR integration, and an end-to-end clinical platform built around real-world workflows.

We currently work with over 60% of NHS ICBs and supporting health systems across the including UK, Ireland, France, and the DACH region to reduce hospital pressure, improve outcomes, and create a more resilient model of care.

We’re backed by top European investors, having secured £35m in Series B funding led by Lakestar, with participation from Elaia, General Catalyst, Speedinvest, and Bertelsmann.

🚀 Why Join Us?

This is your chance to join Doccla at a key stage in our growth .

We’re building the category leader in Virtual Care and Remote Patient Monitoring. You’ll be part of a highly entrepreneurial, mission-driven team that combines expertise across clinical, technical, commercial, and operational domains.

We’re solving real problems for patients and health systems—and growing fast.

🧑‍⚕️ What You’ll Do as a Senior Legal Counsel – Data, Regulatory & Commercial

1. Data & Information Governance

• Advise on GDPR, UK Data Protection Act, and health data requirements.

• Support and deputise for the DPO, including DPIAs, data incidents, and vendor assessments.

• Draft and negotiate data processing and information governance agreements.

• Develop policies, training, and guidance to strengthen data governance and privacy compliance.

2. MDR & Regulatory Support

• Provide legal and regulatory support under EU and UK MDR frameworks.

• Work closely with the RAQA team on device classification, documentation, post-market surveillance, and incident reporting.

• Ensure contracts and business practices align with MDR and QMS requirements.

• Advise on SaMD, AI governance, and compliance in multi-jurisdictional contexts.

• Support regulatory submissions and interactions with notified bodies or authorities.

3. Commercial & Procurement Support

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial, supplier, and partnership agreements.

• Provide pragmatic, risk-based legal advice to enable business objectives.

• Support procurement and vendor onboarding to ensure compliance with data and MDR obligations.

4. Compliance & Governance

• Support the Head of Regulatory and Compliance in maintaining legal and regulatory frameworks.

• Contribute to internal compliance training and audit readiness.

• Embed proactive risk management and good governance across teams.

💡 What We’re Looking For

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) or equivalent.

• 6+ years PQE in healthtech, medtech, life sciences, or a similarly regulated environment.

• Expertise in data protection and MDR or medical device compliance.

• Knowledge of SaMD, AI in healthcare, or NHS procurement.

• Strong commercial contracting and negotiation skills.

• Excellent communicator, able to translate regulation into practical advice.

🧠 How We Work

We empower everyone at Doccla to take ownership of their work and the company's mission. We act ethically and always put patient safety and outcomes first.

To thrive here, you’ll need a can-do attitude and an action-oriented approach , along with a willingness to learn and grow through open feedback.

We’re a hybrid team , with offices in London, Denmark, Germany, and Stockholm . Most of our team is London-based and enjoys in-person time at our WeWork HQ 1–3 days per week, where you’ll find great lunch, barista coffee, and a pet-friendly space. Some roles are fully remote , depending on the team and responsibilities.

🎁 What You’ll Get

Annual Leave & Holidays
🌴 25 days annual leave + up to 8 UK bank holidays
🔄 Option to buy or sell holidays

Remote Working
🏡 Flexible remote options
💻 £200 remote working stipend

Financial Benefits
📈 Employee stock options
💸 4% pension on full basic pay
🛡️ 4x salary life insurance

Health & Wellness
🩺 Private health insurance
🫄 4 months full pay for birthing parent*
👶🏽 4 weeks full pay for non-birthing parent*
🤒 Sick pay

In-Office Perks (London HQ)
🍝 Free daily lunch
🐶 Pet-friendly office

Other Benefits
📚 £500 L&D budget per person
🚲 Cycle to work scheme

Via Smart Health:
🧑‍⚕️ 24/7 GP appointments
🧠 Mental health support
🥗 Nutrition & fitness advice
🧪 Second opinions & health checks

🏆 In Return for Your Hard Work

• A competitive compensation package (base + stock options), with half-year and annual performance reviews

• The chance to work on patient-first, system-level healthcare challenges in one of Europe’s leading healthtech companies

• Opportunities for growth and leadership —we want you to challenge the status quo, own your impact, and continue developing, with our full support

🤝 Diversity at Doccla

We embrace diversity. To build a great product, we need a team with a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.

We’re committed to equal opportunity hiring—regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or background. If you're excited about the role, we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every point.

🔐 Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safer recruitment practices. If the role involves access to children or vulnerable adults, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required.

It is an offence to apply for such work if you are barred from working with children or vulnerable adults.