Head of Legal in Greater London

Job description

Location: London Harley Street

On site

Part-Time: 3 days per week

About the Company:

J D Healthcare is a leading provider in the fertility sector, including the London Womens Clinic, London Egg Bank, London Sperm Bank and Kind IVF. With clinics across England and Wales, the group helps thousands of patients every year to pursue their dreams of starting a family.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced commercial lawyer to be our first in-house Legal Counsel hire. The role is being created to oversee our legal operations and manage legal risks effectively. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of experience in commercial law, including property and employment matters, and will play a critical role in safeguarding our organization's legal and ethical integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal guidance to the board and senior management
• Manage relationships with our external legal services providers
• Support our brands and clinics on all legal matters

Commercial:

• Draft contracts and terms and conditions for our services provided to our patients
• Review and negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers, partners, and service providers

Property:

• provide support to the Strategy director and property team re: leases and property purchases

Transactions:

• advising on any potential acquisition and co-ordinating any legal due diligence procedures

Employment law:

• provide legal support to the HR team including with employment contracts and for employment disputes

Insurance:

co-ordination with providers, ensuring adequate coverage for the business, and managing any claims processes

Medical:

supporting our Chief Medical Director and Director of Compliance to ensure compliance with UK fertility laws and regulations

Finance:

• support with any loan facilities and support with FCA regulations

Qualifications & Skills:

• Qualified solicitor in the UK with a valid practising certificate.
• Proven experience in commercial law, with significant expertise in property and employment law.
• Experience in the healthcare sector is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• High ethical standards and professionalism.

Benefits:

• 24 days’ Annual Leave plus public Bank Holidays (based on full time 40-hour week)
• Life Assurance
• Childcare vouchers
• Learning opportunities
• Pension plan

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We at London Women's Clinic are an Equal Opportunities employer and recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. London Women's Clinic appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role.

Additional Information

• As part of our standard recruitment process this role will require a disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
• We will request two professional references from candidates.
• All candidates who progress to the final stages of the recruitment process will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK. This may include but is not limited to passport, VISA or residency documentation.

Salary: £100,000-£125,000 pro-rota

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English