Cochrane is a global, independent network of health practitioners, researchers, patient advocates and others, responding to the challenge of making vast amounts of research evidence useful for informing decisions about health. We do this by synthesizing research findings to produce the best available evidence on what can work, what might harm and where more research is needed.  Our work is recognized as the international gold standard for high quality, trusted information.  Though we are spread out across the globe, our shared passion for health evidence unites us and it is important that the role holder can work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse range of contacts across the world.

Our Central Executive Team supports this work and is divided into four directorates. This role reports to the Legal Counsel and sits within the Legal team in the Finance and Corporate Services (FCS) Directorate. 

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Manage the contracts and data protection mailboxes and support internal stakeholders by fielding contractual and data protection queries,    
• Prepare consultancy agreements and issue various amendments including term extensions and changes to commercial specifications,
• Prepare and send out collaboration agreements for signatures, implement various changes where required,
• Draft, review and negotiate a range of supplier contracts, including consultancy, services, SaaS/technology, venue and event agreements as well as data processing agreements,
• Collate and maintain the Record of Processing Activities and assist with Subject Access Request,
• Maintain up -to-date and accurate records on the contract management system including the signature process of contracts (including chasing) and any associated reporting,
• Support the Legal Counsel with reviewing and improving the Legal Team’s processes and ways of working, including any legal research where appropriate and as required,
• Create and maintain legal policies, processes and guidance.

The successful candidate is expected to have:

• Newly qualified solicitor, Contract Manager or paralegal/legal assistant with at least one year of experience in a comparable role,
• Experience of contracts law and ideally data protection,
• Ability to identify risks and issues and propose solutions,
• Ability to provide pragmatic advice to all levels of the organisation,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly, concisely and accurately,
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to integrate well into the team and the wider organisation,
• Ability to work methodically and accurately and prioritise workload effectively,
• Good understanding of when to escalate matters to the Legal Counsel and/or seek external expertise,
• Good IT skills and the ability to use a range of software effectively,
• Ability to successfully work remotely and be self-motivated and proactive,
• Enthusiasm for developing legal skills and knowledge.

Don’t have every single qualification? We know that some people are less likely to apply for a job unless they are a perfect match. At Cochrane, we’re not looking for “perfect matches.” We’re looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and passionate workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but don’t have every single qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. Whether it’s this role or another one, you may be just the right candidate.

Our organization is built on four core values: 

1. Collaboration: Underpins everting we do, locally and globally.
2. Relevant: The right evidence at the right time in the right format.
3. Integrity: Independent and transparent.
4. Quality: Reviewing and improving what we do, maintaining rigour and trust.

You can expect: 

• An opportunity to truly impact health globally
• A flexible work environment which includes remote-first working (although you will be required to attend in person meetings from time to time, depending on your location and the needs of the role)
• An environment where people feel welcome, heard, and included, regardless of their differences

Cochrane welcomes applications from a wide range of perspectives, experiences, locations and backgrounds; diversity, equity and inclusion are key to our values.  We are a Disability Confident Employer which means that applications from candidates who share they are disabled, and who meet the criteria for the role, will be guaranteed an interview.

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• The deadline to receive your application is 9 November 2025.
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