Solicitor Consultant

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 08 February 2026

We are seeking a UK qualified solicitor to join the R&D legal team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and ensure robust legal compliance. The post-holder will focus primarily on oncology matters, supporting research at a pivotal time with the forthcoming new Cancer Research Hospital.

The Research and Development (R&D) Department manages numerous research applications each month for the set-up of research studies, the majority of which require contractual arrangements. The R&D legal team employs currently 2.5 WTE Solicitor Consultants and 2 Contracts Managers, working alongside 17 governance team members, including data governance specialists.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide a dedicated professional legal service within R&D.