Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation TrustMoorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of eye health services in the UK.
We have a reputation, developed over two centuries, for providing the highest quality of ophthalmic care.
Moorfields' Clinical Research Facility is the largest ophthalmic experimental medicine and early phase facility in the world, with an international reputation of excellence for ophthalmic research.
We are seeking an accomplished Senior Legal Counsel to join our legal services team on a permanent basis.
To successfully carry our this broad and varied role, you will to be a UK qualified solicitor with extensive post-qualification experience in negotiating/ drafting complex commercial contracts.
You will also have a strong grasp of government framework contracts, public procurement law and experience, or a strong interest, in the healthcare sector.
Main duties of the jobFunction as a legal business partner with nominated business functions, providing commercial and strategic business advice.
Deputise for the General Counsel and support the General Counsel in the development of the legal services team.
Support the R&D department by reviewing and/ or drafting UK and international collaboration agreements, MoUs, HoTs and sub-award agreements.
Provide support to the Trust's Board on key areas, including commercial, IP, regulatory, and medical law.
Provide support to Trust colleagues on a wide range of legal matters, including employment relations and clinical negligence claims.
About usAt Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with.
We also offer:
Salary including High-Cost Area SupplementOpportunity to join the NHS Pension SchemeFree 24/7 independent counselling serviceLearning and development opportunitiesEasy and quick transport linksA range of attractive benefits and discountsAccess to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount SchemesFree Pilates classesFull support and training to develop your skillsFlexible working friendly organisationAnd so much more!
To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Job responsibilitiesProvide legal advice to the Trusts CEO and directors, on key areas, including commercial, intellectual property, regulatory, and medical law.Act as deputy for the General Counsel, including with the planning of legal budgets and approval of invoices.Support the development of the legal services team, including the drafting of key templates and development of new business practices.Support the development and review of the Trusts policies.As legal business partner, provide a central point of contact for key business areas, advising on legal and regulatory matters and providing advice and support where appropriate.Oversee and identify the legal issues in business partnering areas and their inter-relationships, ensuring close liaison with directors, managers and budget holders so that appropriate matters are escalated for review in a timely manner.Work with the Trusts third-party legal suppliers to ensure best value for money advice within budget.Provide support to the Research & Development department including contract review, liaising and advising on the implications relating to research governance, strategic partnering agreements with international partners, international collaboration agreements, understanding of intellectual property and drafting MOUs and HOTs.Provide legal advice in relation to the establishment of contracts for projects as required.Provide advice to clinical teams and staff as the need arises, for example relating to consent and the duty of candour.Provide appropriate training support to the Trust on legal and regulatory issues.
Support leads in specific areas and build knowledge and understanding of the legal implications of activity in the Trust.Keep up to date with new developments in the law as they may affect the activities of the Trust and to assist the Trust in the interpretation of legislation and regulations as they relate to the Trust.Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationsLaw degree or equivalentExperienceSubstantial post-qualification experience, ideally in the health, research or life sciences sectorExperience of contractual and commercial agreementsExperience of working with a range of internal and external stakeholders creating effective relationshipsExperience of working with Research & Development contracts and collaborationsProven work experience of healthcare lawKnowledgeSolid working knowledge of the health sectorSolid working knowledge of commercial, intellectual property and data protection lawSolid understanding of corporate governanceGood working knowledge of employment lawSkills/abilitiesExcellent communication skills including attention to detail and ability to communicate complex principles to wide-ranging audience within and outside the Trust (including speaking with patients)Capability to interact with senior members of the Trust with authority and provide appropriate advice and challengeProvide, initiative-taking, pragmatic, legally acceptable practical solutionsCalm logical approach with an ability to work and deliver under pressureGood problem solving and analytical skillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
£82,462 to £93,773 a yearinclusive of HCAS
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