Solicitor Consultant

We are seeking a UK qualified solicitor to join the R&D legal team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and ensure robust legal compliance. The post-holder will focus primarily on oncology matters, supporting research at a pivotal time with the forthcoming new Cancer Research Hospital.

The Research and Development (R&D) Department manages numerous research applications each month for the set-up of research studies, the majority of which require contractual arrangements. The R&D legal team employs currently 2.5 WTE Solicitor Consultants and 2 Contracts Managers, working alongside 17 governance team members, including data governance specialists.

Qualifications
UK qualified solicitor with post graduate diploma in legal practice, SQE or equivalent.

Experience
A practising solicitor with significant post qualification experience
Background of studying or working in life sciences
Experience of working with external research partners and commercial organisations
Experience drafting standardised legal templates and guidance

Knowledge
Excellent knowledge of contract law
Excellent knowledge of Data Protection legislation and ICO guidance

Project management
An understanding of the healthcare system or a willingness to learn about the healthcare system and clinical research within the NHS
Awareness of emerging legal issues in AI and digital technologies in research
Knowledge of intellectual property law and commercialisation in research

Skills

-Negotiating skills
-Interpretation of complex legal documents
-Excellent interpersonal skills & ability to communicate effectively with different stakeholders
-Ability to work under pressure balancing conflicting workloads, including a range of tasks, to tight deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
-Ability to use Microsoft Office suite
-Highly motivated, committed and effective team member able to take lead on areas responsible for analytical and problem-solving skills
-Proven ability to influence at the highest level

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.