Job overview
As part of its collaboration agreement, UCLH and Whittington Health (WH) have created an exciting new opportunity for an experienced senior legal professional to assist with can support 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
Key responsibilities and duties will be: • Support the broader legal function at UCLH and WH including but not limited to, 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 managing budgets for external legal counsel where appropriate.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
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This advert is for Legal Counsel (UCLH and Whittington Health) with University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 role. The advertised salary is £66,274 - £73,496 per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is 18 months (Specific fixed term project). The application deadline is 18 Jun 2026.
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