Legal Counsel (UCLH and Whittington Health)

Legal Counsel (UCLH and Whittington Health) NHS AfC: Band 8a

Main area: Corporate Grade. Contract: 18 months. Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week. Job ref 309-UCLH-7998. Site: University College London Hospitals, Town: London. Salary: £66,274 - £73,496 per annum (inclusive of HCAS). Closing: 18/06/:59

Job overview: As part of its collaboration agreement, UCLH and Whittington Health have created an exciting new opportunity for an experienced senior legal professional to assist both UCLH and WH by advising on a wide range of issues, including but not limited to research and commercial contracts, data protection, property, court of protection, employment and litigation.

Main duties of the job

• Support the broader legal function at UCLH and WH including employment matters, estates, court of protection work and commercial contracts.
• Support the continued development of the legal services team at both trusts, including the development of new business practices and drafting templates and SOPs.
• Work with third party legal suppliers to ensure best value for money advice and manage budgets for external legal counsel where appropriate.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Person specification Education/Qualifications

• Law degree or equivalent.

Experience

• Background in the health, research or pharmaceutical sector.

Skills/abilities

• Excellent communication skills, including attention to detail and ability to communicate complex principles to a wide ranging audience within and outside the Trust (including speaking with patients).
• Good report drafting skills for senior level internal and external audiences.
• Willing and able to take personal responsibility.
• Passion for excellence and achieving high standards.
• Takes pride in individual and team work.

Benefits

UCLH offers an interest free season ticket loan, free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on site accommodation.

Flexible working is supported for staff from the beginning of employment.