Head of Legal

Cleveland Clinic London; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Legal to provide comprehensive legal counsel in a dynamic healthcare environment. This role involves collaborating with executive teams, advising on regulatory compliance, and managing legal issues across various departments. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive workplace culture, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in healthcare law. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to delivering world-class care and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Double-matched pension scheme

Private Medical & Dental Insurance

Life Assurance

Season Ticket Loan

Workplace Nursery Scheme

Wellbeing Hub

Earned Wage Access

Discounts on food and retail

Qualifications

• Qualified UK lawyer with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in healthcare regulatory law and generalist legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely legal advice on strategic projects and regulatory compliance.
• Manage legal support requests from various departments.

Skills

Healthcare Regulatory Law

Drafting and Negotiation

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Qualified UK Lawyer

Strong Academic Record

Job description

Our vision is to be the best place for healthcare anywhere and the best place to work in healthcare.

We believe that every life deserves world class healthcare.

Job Summary

Salary: Competitive, Depending on Experience

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

Location: 40 Grosvenor Place, London, SW1X 7AW

Contract: Full-Time & Permanent

What are we looking for?

Reporting directly to the Director, Legal & Practice Group Chair, International, in the Cleveland Clinic Law Department based in the United States, the Head of Legal for Cleveland Clinic London (CCL) will act as the sole London-based legal counsel. The role involves providing legal advice and oversight across CCL activities, supported by enterprise-wide Cleveland Clinic Law and Compliance Departments and external legal counsel as needed. The position requires close collaboration with the CCL Executive Team and reports dually to the Director and the Chief Commercial Officer at CCL.

What makes us different?

Cleveland Clinic London offers a high-acuity environment equipped with the latest technology. Caregivers are encouraged to develop expertise across multiple specialties in collaboration with expert clinicians. Our Mission, 'Caring for life, researching for health, and educating those who serve,' reflects our commitment to professional development.

What will your duties include?

• Serve as the first point of contact for the CCL Executive and leadership teams, providing timely, business-focused legal advice on:
• Strategic projects and transactions
• Regulatory compliance (including CMA, CQC, and GMC)
• Healthcare legal matters
• Data protection
• Employment law
• Corporate and charity governance
• Dispute resolution, including patient complaints, inquests, and litigation
• Manage legal support requests from various departments, including clinical, commercial, compliance, finance, HR, information governance, cybersecurity, operations, and strategy.
• Ensure prompt legal advice responses
• Participate in internal committees, such as compliance and conflict of interest committees
• Supervise and mentor US-based Cleveland Clinic Law Department members working on CCL and UK law matters; delegate tasks appropriately.
• Contribute to budget planning for CCL and oversee outside counsel cost-effectively.
• Maintain expertise in relevant legal areas, advise and train department members on legal developments, and ensure ongoing compliance.

What we need from you?

• Qualified UK lawyer with a strong academic record
• License to practice law in England and Wales or a jurisdiction permitting practice in England and Wales, with at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience in healthcare regulatory law and broad generalist legal experience
• Minimum of 10 years' post-qualification experience
• Strong legal skills, including drafting, negotiation, communication, and project management
• Preferred: In-house UK healthcare experience
• Desirable: UK employment and charity law experience

What can we offer you?

As a private hospital reinvesting profits into our organization, we provide tailored support and benefits, including:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Double-matched pension scheme (contribute 5%, we contribute 10%)
• Private Medical & Dental Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Season Ticket Loan & Cycle to Work schemes
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Wellbeing Hub with mental health, coaching, and EAP support
• Earned Wage Access for early pay access
• Discounts on food, retail, and more

Who we are?

Cleveland Clinic is a leading global provider of specialized medical care, with over 6 million patient visits annually across 200+ locations, employing over 80,000 caregivers worldwide. With a history spanning over 100 years, our 'Patients First' philosophy guides all we do.

If interested, please email us. Note that shortlisting and interviews may occur while the advert is live, and applications may close early. Due to high volume, individual feedback cannot always be provided.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

This role may require a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order (as amended).

'Let's deliver World Class care together!'

As an equal opportunities employer, we promote diversity and inclusion. We ensure fair recruitment practices and reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants.