Our client is looking for a Solicitor to join their Legal Department on a temporary basis for an initial period of 2-3 months. This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days per week working from the office.
This is a rare opportunity to apply your legal expertise in a role with real social impact - advising senior leaders, supporting front line services, and ensuring robust governance and compliance across a complex regulatory landscape.
You will provide high-quality, pragmatic legal advice and support across the business to meet legal obligations, including compliance with legislation and sector best practice. Working closely with the Senior Solicitor and wider Legal team, you will manage a broad portfolio of contentious and non-contentious matters, balancing legal risk with practical, solutions-focused advice that enables excellent patient care and service delivery.
The right candidate will be UK Government-approved person enable to certify copy documents with authorised signatory for contracts, deeds and other legal instruments.
Experience and skills required:
Good understanding of property law, healthcare law and regulation, including NHS frameworks and care standards would be advantageous
A broad understanding of English law affecting charities and healthcare providers
Experience of advising on commercial property matters and patient data including drafting of documents
Experience of managing a contract management database
Commercial acumen with a focus on the need to give pragmatic advice
Strong drafting skills with attention to detail
Prior in house experience is an advantage.
Able to undertake legal researchQualifications:
Qualified Solicitor with significant post-qualification experience
Significant experience in charity law, probate law, property law, conveyancing, employment law, tribunals, and contract law
Degree-level education or higher
Current practising certificate
