Job overview

We are seeking a qualified legal professional, with extensive experience in information governance law. The successful candidate must have a strong understanding of data protection legislation and be capable of managing a high-volume caseload from the outset. Key responsibilities include reviewing and drafting agreements for complex data-sharing arrangements including those for research studies.

This role offers the flexibility to work part-time or full-time with remote working possibilities, ensuring the right candidate can achieve a healthy work life balance while delivering high quality legal support.

Please submit your CV and covering letter with a response to the following question:

Provide an example of a complex contract you have drafted or reviewed that involved significant data protection considerations. In your response, please address:

1.  
   1. The specific data protection and information governance challenges involved.
   2. How you navigated legal, commercial and operational risks.
   3. The outcome and any lessons learned.

Main duties of the job

1.1.    Assist the other Senior Legal Services Managers (Research) in all aspects of the research contracting function at the Trust, including review and negotiation of all associated research study agreements, working alongside and advising Research and Development (R&D) and the Finance Department.

1.2.    To lead and take responsibility for the proper review and negotiation of agreements with a data protection focus including ensuring compliance with data protection regulations such as a GDPR, UK Data Protection Act and other relevant legislation.

1.3.    To provide legal and contractual expertise in navigating complex data protection requirements, particularly in the context of internation data sharing agreements and compliance with global data privacy standards, ensuring the Trust maintains high standards in data handling, security, and ethical use of patient data in clinical research.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.