Pharmaceuticals Regulatory Lawyer

Alternaleaf; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital health company in the UK is seeking a mid-level healthcare regulatory lawyer to join their in-house legal team. This role involves providing specialist legal advice on UK medicines regulation, particularly focusing on cannabis-based products and telehealth services. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in healthcare law. The company offers generous leave and flexible working options, supporting professional growth while impacting patient care.

Benefits

Generous Leave

Pension Matching

Flexibility and Wellness

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 4–6 years PQE in healthcare, life sciences, or medicines regulation.
• Experience with regulatory frameworks for prescription medicines including cannabis.
• Ability to provide practical legal advice in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with MHRA, CQC, GPhC regulations.
• Advise on legal issues related to cannabis and telehealth.
• Conduct regulatory risk assessments.
• Draft and negotiate legal agreements.
• Deliver internal regulatory training.

Skills

In-depth understanding of medicines regulation

Strong drafting and negotiating skills

Ability to interpret regulatory risks

Commitment to patient safety

Experience with cannabis-based products

Education

UK qualified solicitor or barrister

Job description

Location: Winnersh, England, United Kingdom

Montu UK seeks a mid‑level (around 5 years PQE) healthcare regulatory lawyer to join the in‑house legal team. The successful candidate will provide specialist advice on UK medicines regulation, with a particular focus on prescription‑only medicines, digital health models, and regulatory frameworks relevant to medical cannabis and telehealth. The role directly supports Montu’s mission of trustworthy, compliant, and patient‑centred cannabis therapies.

Base pay range: This range is provided by Montu UK. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure Montu’s operations, medicines supply, and telehealth services remain fully compliant with MHRA, CQC, GPhC, and relevant healthcare regulations.
• Advise senior leaders, clinical and digital teams on legal and regulatory issues arising from medical cannabis, digital prescribing, pharmacy practice standards, and novel healthcare delivery models.
• Conduct and report on regulatory risk assessments for current and future products, especially where cannabis‑based medicines or remote prescribing are involved.
• Lead regulatory horizon scanning, monitoring developments in UK and (where relevant) EU medicines and pharmacy law to ensure proactive compliance and business readiness.
• Liaise with regulators (MHRA, CQC, GPhC) in connection with authorisations, registrations, audits, and inspections, supporting Montu’s relationship management and incident responses.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal agreements relevant to Montu’s ecosystem (e.g., supplier, clinical, technical, research, and digital health contracts), ensuring all regulatory obligations are met and reflected.
• Design and deliver internal regulatory training to non‑legal teams, fostering best practice, innovation, and regulatory compliance culture.
• Support Montu’s industry leadership by contributing to policy engagement, thought leadership, and advocacy for evidence‑based regulatory change in the medical cannabis field.

Minimum Qualifications

• UK qualified solicitor or barrister with 4–6 years PQE in healthcare, life sciences, or medicines regulation.
• Experience with UK regulatory frameworks for prescription medicines, ideally including cannabis‑based products for medicinal use in humans (CBPMs).
• Prior work with CQC and GPhC frameworks for remote clinical practice, online pharmacies, or digital health businesses.
• Proven ability to provide practical, business‑focused legal advice in a fast‑paced, purpose‑driven environment.

Knowledge & Skills

• In‑depth understanding of medicines regulation: pharmacysupply chains, healthcare and medicines advertising, controlled drugs regulations, inspections and enforcement.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of UK healthcare and pharmacy regulatory entities and legal standards (MHRA, CQC, GPhC).
• Ability to interpret clinical and digital healthcare regulatory risks and communicate clearly to non‑lawyer stakeholders.
• Strong drafting, negotiating, and project‑management skills, particularly in clinical, digital, and pharmaceutical contract settings.
• Commitment to patient safety, compliance, and Montu’s mission of accessible, innovative cannabis care.
• Experience supporting medical cannabis or other specialist medicines businesses in the UK market.
• Knowledge of patient consent, data protection, and privacy as they relate to digital health and medicine supply.
• Involvement in policy or regulatory reform initiatives in the health tech or life sciences sector.

What You’ll Get

• Generous Leave: 25 days holiday (rising to 27 after year one and 30 after year two) + 8 bank holidays
• Pension Matching: Up to 5% employer matching contributions.
• Flexibility and Wellness: Work‑from‑home options, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and more.
• Growth Opportunities: Collaborate across teams and represent Montu at events, with support to grow your skills and impact.

Ready to Help Shape the Future? At Montu, every role is key to our mission, and as a Regulatory Counsel, you’ll create experiences that inspire and set the foundation for our success. Join us on this journey to make a meaningful impact.

About Montu

Montu UK is a leading digital health company specialising in cannabis‑based medicines (CBPM). We are committed to transforming lives by improving access to safe, effective treatments and offering an exceptional standard of care. Our dynamic and supportive work environment is the perfect place for you to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Human Resources

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care