Commercial Solicitor

About the role

Cera Cera’s 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 people’s 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Advising 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
• Ensuring compliance with industry regulations, including:
• Working with the Quality Team to meet Care Quality Commission standards and safeguarding obligations
• Addressing Procurement Act 2023 requirements
• Aiding in dispute resolution, including:
• Managing disputes with suppliers or customers by providing litigation advice
• Liaising with external counsel when necessary

Requirements

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

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.