Legal Counsel

We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join our legal team at The London Clinic, based at our head office on Park Square West (NW1 4LJ). We are offering a competitive inclusive salary starting at £72,000 per annum, dependant on experience plus a fantastic array of benefits.

Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK’s largest private hospitals, with 8 state-of-the-art facilities, and circa 1350 employees dedicated to providing our patients with expert, individualised treatment and care. Our main hospital spans 8 floors comprising of 150+ patient beds and 10 operating theatres, including a Hybrid theatre and two minimally invasive/day surgery theatres. Speciality areas include General surgery, ENT, Gynaecology, Hepatobiliary, Neuro-spinal, Ophthalmic, Orthopaedic, Plastic and reconstructive, Robotic, Urology, Vascular & Weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery).

Job Profile

In this role, you will work within a small in-house legal team, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of clinical and non-clinical commercial agreements. The majority of your time will be spent advising on commercial contracts, but you will also be expected to provide guidance and legal advice on commercial matters to the wider business. You would ideally be a UK qualified solicitor with adequate PQE (although other candidates will be considered). Drafting skills are essential, as well as having in-house experience. Due to the busy and varied nature of the role, it is essential that you are experienced in a wide range of commercial contracts, as you will have a fair degree of autonomy in this role. The legal team works flexibly from home and in the office, so some flexible working will be available in this role.

• Job Type: This is a full-time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week.
• Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday 9am to 5.30pm (Hybrid Working)
• Job Location: 1 Park Square West, London, NW1 4LJ (Close to Regents Park/Baker St tube stations).
• Salary: The attractive inclusive salary for this role is starting at £72,000, dependant on experience.
• Benefits package: We offer a comprehensive package which includes a contribution pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%), Private Medical Healthcare, 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), season ticket travel loan, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers and services. We also offer excellent career development, with clear career pathways and access to further education.

Key Duties

• Handle a wide range of commercial contracts from drafting through to negotiation and finalisation. The types of contracts include but are not limited to general supply of goods and services agreements, consultancy services (clinical and non-clinical), IT agreements (including SaaS, IaaS, software licenses, maintenance and support services, consultancy services, network services), PMI agreements, international referral and partnership agreements, clinical trial agreements, material transfer agreements, framework agreements, NDAs, medical equipment purchase and maintenance contracts, marketing agreements, data sharing/transfer agreements, and NHS subcontracts.
• Work to minimise risk and manage any disputes that arise as a result of breach of contract.
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships within the Hospital to ensure we support our business colleagues and that legal advice is consistently given to colleagues when needed.
• Advise on changes in legislation that affect the Hospital, its patients, and industries.
• Assist, and deputise for, the Senior Legal Counsel or Head of Legal on other matters when required.
• Draft and maintain policies relating to compliance, regulation, and best practice. Ensure such policies are regularly reviewed annually or when changes are made to the law or internal procedures.

Skills & Experience

• Adequate PQE – although this is for guidance, all candidates will be considered on merit.
• In-house legal experience within a healthcare setting would be desirable.
• Solid experience of reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and advising on a range of commercial contracts.
• Strong interest in healthcare and the issues and business of an independent hospital.
• Ability to work with colleagues across different disciplines, adapting to changing work areas and priorities and demonstrating effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage conflicting and challenging deadlines.

The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology, and facilities that benefit our patients, staff, and the wider community.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children, and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy, please contact a member of our recruitment team.

The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply – we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.

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