Commercial Solicitor in New England, England at Cera Care

Reporting to: Head of Legal

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Hybrid working with some office presence in London

About Cera

Ceras mission is to transform health and social care, enabling people to live longer, healthier lives in the comfort of their own homes.

As we continue to grow rapidly, we offer our team members unparalleled opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Cera is a digital-first healthcare-at-home company delivering care, nursing, telehealth and repeat prescription services in peoples homes via technology. In under five years, Cera has expanded to 10,000+ staff across the UK and Germany, delivering 40,000+ healthcare visits a day, and has grown from zero to nearly 250m revenues.

Every day, Cera delivers healthcare services equivalent to 40 hospitals or 1,000 care homes, and has grown 100-fold over the past two years making it one of the fastest growing businesses in Europe.

Cera currently holds more than 160+ partnerships with the NHS and local authorities, and the companys technology is used by 2,000+ businesses nationwide. Its technology predicts health deteriorations in patients 30-fold faster than traditional care companies, with its Professional Carers and Nurses responding to over 5,000 high risk alerts each day.

Since the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cera has delivered 10 million healthcare visits in peoples homes, created 10,000 jobs, and licensed its recruitment technology to the UK Government Department of Health to recruit 50,000+ people into healthcare careers.

What were looking for:

We seek a commercial solicitor, approximately 13 years PQE (though we will consider all levels of PQE). You will work closely with the Head of Legal on a variety of matters, with support from our experienced General Counsel, and work on a diverse range of matters, including M&A, fundraising, commercial contracts, compliance with the procurement act, data protection, intellectual property, regulatory and general commercial law advisory work.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a variety of commercial agreements, including:

• Service agreements with local authorities (e.g. block and spot contracts)

• Supplier and subcontractor agreements

• Framework agreements and tender documentation

• Employment agency contracts for temporary staff

• Client care contracts for private service users

1. Advise on data protection and privacy in collaboration with the Cera DPO, including:

• Ensuring compliance with GDPR and UK data protection laws when handling sensitive personal data (e.g. client health records)

• Drafting and reviewing privacy policies, data processing agreements, and data-sharing arrangements

• Responding to Data Subject Access Requests

1. Protect the companys intellectual property assets, including:

• Reviewing and advising on trademarks, copyrights, and branding materials

• Drafting IP clauses in contracts to secure ownership of work created by third parties

• Reviewing and advising on IT services contracts, SaaS, and IP licensing agreements

1. Ensure compliance with industry regulations, including:

• Working with the Quality Team to meet Care Quality Commission standards and safeguarding obligations

• Addressing Procurement Act 2023 requirements

1. Assist with dispute resolution, including:

• Managing disputes with suppliers or customers by providing litigation advice

• Liaising with external counsel when necessary

Key Skills & Experience Required

Essential:

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 1-3 years PQE in commercial law or a related field (this is a junior role; however, strong candidates with other levels of experience will be considered).

• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts across various types.

• General understanding of TUPE.

• Knowledge of GDPR/data protection regulations and their practical application in a business setting.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels of the business.

• Ability to manage and liaise with external counsel.

• Proactive, detail-oriented approach to work.

• A team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

Desirable, though not essential:

• Previous experience in health or social care.

• Understanding of employment law or regulatory frameworks affecting domiciliary care businesses.

• Familiarity with intellectual property law and best practices.

What we offer:

• 25 days holiday + your birthday off as well as bank holidays

• Company pension scheme

• Training and development for your role and future career, including ongoing legal training, mentoring and guidance from the Head of Legal and General Counsel, and support for your professional growth

• Service and Recognition awards

• Access to our 'We Care employee benefits platform (discounts and cashback at 800+ retailers)

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Eye care vouchers

Life at Cera:

We champion diversity, inclusion and well-being to create a workplace where you value yourself and feel proud of who you are. We believe in a world where you have the freedom to explore and express yourself without judgement, no matter who you are or where youre from. Where individuality is a source of confidence, because difference makes the world a better place. People from cultural or gender diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Our team is made up of academics, innovators, start-up accelerators and care experts, all connected by a vision to build a better future for care through the combination of best-in-class carers, empowered by technology.