Legal Counsel, EMEA Health and Life Sciences (Oracle Health and Life Sciences, Legal)

At a time when global technological developments and healthcare regulations are occurring and changing at an unprecedented rate, the success of large, complex global organizations that engage deeply in this space requires a legal/business leader who is deeply steeped in the levers, both public and private that impact this industry. To remain competitive in this rapidly changing landscape, organizations require a skilled  legal counsel eager to build deeper expertise in healthcare and life sciences regulation, particularly at the EU level. In this context, we are seeking a German-qualified lawyer with expertise in software as a medical device and healthcare regulatory law, who will support the senior legal team in managing legal and regulatory requirements in the region, especially Germany and the European Union.. 

About the business

Oracle's Healthcare and Life Sciences business provides industry-specific software and solutions to healthcare providers, payers, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies, and clinical research organizations. It offers a range of products and services, including cloud-based healthcare platforms, data analytics, electronic health records (EHR), and patient engagement systems. The business aims to help organizations improve patient outcomes, lower costs, and accelerate innovation. By leveraging Oracle's technology and expertise, healthcare and life science organizations can streamline their operations, gain insights from data, and make more informed decisions. Oracle also enables secure and compliant handling of sensitive healthcare data, helping organizations meet regulatory requirements and protect patient privacy. With a focus on digital transformation, Oracle's Healthcare and Life Sciences business empowers the industry to embrace modern technologies and improve overall healthcare delivery.

What you’ll do

As Legal Counsel, EMEA Health and Life Sciences, you will support the senior legal team  in driving Oracle’s health and life sciences regulatory strategy and implementation in the region, working closely with senior lawyers in the team, the health and medical device regulatory teams and the health and compliance teams, along with product, sales, and consulting teams to provide succinct legal advise on  EU and local regulations related to healthcare tech and life sciences products, emphasizing patient safety as a priority. 

Specific Responsibilities include:

• Support in developing and implementing the health and life sciences legal regulatory strategy in the region, with a particular focus on Germany and the European Union, support the advise, and education of Oracle Life Sciences and Health  staff on legal and regulatory requirements and policy initiatives.

• Support the advise and provide legal drafting, including preparation of legal memoranda and position papers, on legal regulatory issues impacting our customers’ use of Oracle products with a focus on electronic health records technologies, artificial intelligence and machine learning, software as a medical device, and life sciences clinical research.. 

• Monitor, research, and summarize relevant legal and regulatory developments, especially at the EU and German national level, and assess their impact on Oracle Health and Life Sciences products and services. Provide legal opinions on regulatory questions as required..

• Draft and review legal correspondence with regulatory authorities and courts, and represent Oracle in administrative proceedings as needed, under supervision of senior counsel.

•  Assist in the preparation and submission of  legal filings with regulatory bodies and agencies in Germany and the European Union to support Oracle’s health policy initiatives.

• Support the implementation of regulatory strategies to help ensure compliance with software as a medical device regulations within Germany and the EU.

• Contribute to projects promoting patient safety and regulatory compliance with guidance from senior legal and product teams.

• Support the review and implementation of regulatory strategies for evolving AI/ML regulations relevant to health and life sciences within the EU, as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate  commercial agreements, with a focus on legal and regulatory requirements under EU and German law.

• Prepare legal research, detailed memoranda, legal opinions, and comprehensive case files for internal and external stakeholders.

• Support documentation and compliance initiatives related to GDPR, EHDS, and other EU health data regulations.

• Collaborate with internal teams, including product development and compliance, to advise on legal and regulatory implications and progress regulatory program goals.

What you’ll bring

• We are seeking a German qualified lawyer (First and Second State Bar Exam (Volljurist)) with 1–3 years of legal experience in healthcare or life sciences, with a demonstrated background in a law firm, the legal department of a company and/or a regulatory authority.

• Knowledge of healthcare tech and life sciences regulatory requirements in Germany and the EU, including administrative processes. 

• Proven experience and interest in Medical Devices / Medical Devices Software and AI Regulation. 

• Professional demeanor, confidence, and innovation with the ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and internal stakeholders.

• Excellent writing, analysis, negotiation, and research skills.

• Project management and interpersonal skills.

• Business orientation and ability to balance legal considerations with commercial priorities.

• Ability to perform in a fast-paced and continually evolving business environment.

• Fluency in German and English is required; knowledge of additional EU languages is a plus.

Competencies

• Performance, drive, and execution

•  You demonstrate initiative and take ownership of your work, consistently meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality results while supporting a culture of accountability.Collaboration
  You actively contribute to team efforts, value different perspectives, and work effectively with colleagues across departments to help achieve shared objectives.

• Communicating for impact

• You communicate clearly and professionally, ensuring transparency and understanding in your work and interactions, and effectively support the organization’s goals.Competitive edge

• You stay informed about industry trends and client needs, identifying opportunities to add value and proposing fresh solutions within your area of responsibility.Change agility

• You adapt quickly to new tasks, processes, and changing priorities, embracing continuous learning and demonstrating flexibility in a dynamic environment.Mastering complexity

You approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset, seeking guidance when needed, and contribute to practical solutions for complex issues in your daily tasks.

Education

First and second German State Bar Exam (or equivalent) is required for this role. Another advanced degree (e.g., Master of Laws or equivalent) is a plus, but not essential.

“At Oracle, we don’t just respect differences—we celebrate them. We believe that innovation starts with inclusion and to create the future we need people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. That’s why we’re committed to creating a workplace where all kinds of people can do their best work. It’s when everyone’s voice is heard and valued that we’re inspired to go beyond what’s been done before.

We expressly encourage disabled candidates to apply for this position. Please therefore feel free to voluntarily inform us in your application about any severe disability (degree of disability of at least 50%) or any equal status (degree of disability of at least 30% together with official decision on equality) in accordance with the German SGB IX.”

Responsible for providing legal advice to the organization. Close liaison to business in providing a variety of corporate and commercial legal services. May perform litigation on Oracle's behalf or coordinates litigation and other legal, administrative or investigative actions handled by outside counsel. May draft, review, and negotiate major and/or non-standard technology contracts with public and private sector customers, including licensing agreements, professional services agreements, and cloud services agreements. May advise on legal issues involving government and regulatory compliance. Responds to ad hoc queries to include identification, analysis, and evaluation of risks in order to provide appropriate legal solutions. Works closely with other lawyers throughout Oracle and coordinates legal matters handled by outside lawyers. Demonstrates deep general commercial or functional knowledge across a sub discipline within the individual's specialty area(s), (e.g., general corporate law, antitrust/competition law, securities compliance and regulatory, employment law, immigration law, cloud transactions, data privacy, risk management asset-backed financing, contract management, intellectual property, trade secrets, advertising law, registration and other resolutions specific to the computer and technology industry)

Career Level - IC3