Solicitor - Commercial Healthcare - Cambridge

This opportunity is within the Cambridge Health Team of market leading firm. Their work includes cutting edge law; for example, advising the Department of Health and other bodies on the legal implications of reforms and changes in legislation. As this team is the first point of contact for a variety of NHS Bodies in the Eastern Region, for national health bodies and some private sector providers, the role will include advising a variety of clients on a wide range of matters including, but not limited to:
· Advising on tendering procedures and interpreting public procurement legislation
· Drafting and negotiating a range of commercial contracts including multi party contracts involving NHS bodies
· Advising on international contracting
· Advising on corporate governance issues such as appropriate use of powers and public law duties
· Acting on co-operative developments between NHS bodies, local authorities and other partners
· Advising on primary care contracts and their operation
· Advising on confidentiality issues and information management
· Advising on legal structures for undertaking activities
· Advising on the implementation of policy, such as exceptional treatment, PCT commission/provider split
· Advising on the application of the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act
· Other health and related public law matters

There will be a significant amount of client contact.

The successful candidate will have;
· Good academics to include a 2.1 degree and good A Levels
· Experience of commercial work and in particular of working on large procurements
· Excellent written English for drafting purposes
· Experience of providing advice on non contentious matters to public sector bodies, preferably health bodies.
· Enthusiasm and an interest in the NHS
· Excellent research skills

In return a competitive salary and benefits package will be offered to include a contributory pension, 25 days basic holiday + extras, bonus scheme, permanent health insurance, life assurance, childcare vouchers, private medical insurance, interest free season ticket loan and many more.

Should you have an interest in this opportunity, please contact Jennifer Bull on 02392 314677 or email a CV to jbull@strgroup.co.uk.

STR Health Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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