Legal Counsel (UCLH and Whittington Health)
Closing date: 18 June 2026
Band: 8a
Salary: £66,274 to £73,496 a year inclusive of HCAS
Contract: Fixed term (18 months)
Working pattern: Full-time
Location: University College London Hospitals, 250 Euston Road, London, NW1 2PG, United Kingdom
Job Summary
The role supports both University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) and Whittington Health (WH) by advising on a wide range of legal issues including research and commercial contracts, data protection, property, courts of protection, employment, and litigation. The incumbent will contribute to the development of the legal services team, drafting new business practices, templates, and standard operating procedures, and will work with external legal suppliers to ensure value for money.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the broader legal function at UCLH and WH, including employment matters, estates, courts of protection work and commercial contracts.
* Support the continued development of the legal services team at both trusts, including creating 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.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications (Essential)
* Law degree or equivalent.
* Qualified Solicitor.
* Continuous professional development.
Experience (Desirable)
* Background in the health, research or pharmaceutical sector.
Skills / Abilities (Essential)
* Excellent communication skills, including attention to detail and the 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.
Personal Qualities (Essential)
* Always put patients first.
* Customer service focus.
* Willing and able to take personal responsibility.
* Passion for excellence and achieving high standards.
* Takes pride in individual and team work.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, see the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Employer Details
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: University College London Hospitals, 250 Euston Road, London, NW1 2PG, United Kingdom
Website: uclh.nhs.uk
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