Legal Counsel London, England
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Counsel to join us our dynamic team in London
Title: Legal Counsel
Salary: Up to £65,000.00
Hours/Contract: Full time 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Based: Head Office, London
Closing date: 4th September 2023
Interview date: TBC
About the Team:
Legal & Governance helps Marie Curie to effectively balance risk whilst enabling strategic objectives, focusing on providing pragmatic and high quality legal, compliance, regulatory and commercial advice and support and building relationships as trusted advisers and business partners.
Role Purpose:
To provide, with limited supervision, legal advice and support across the charity in respect of a wide range of commercial, legal and compliance matters, with specific responsibility for the delivery of strategic legal support for nominated business function(s) and to supervise and develop colleagues within Legal & Governance, as required.
What we are looking for:
- A suitably qualified legal professional
- In depth knowledge of commercial law with a particular focus on commercial contracts, with an awareness of regulatory and information law requirements. Some employment law knowledge would be desirable.
- Solid track record in private practice or as in-house counsel in a complex, commercial or regulated environment
- Strong analytical, judgement and problem-solving skills to interpret and evaluate complex issues, manage risks and devise appropriate solutions.
- Strong team player to support culture of continuous improvement.
- Excellent time management and prioritising skills, managing conflicting priorities and delivery of value.
What’s in it for you:
- Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Continuous development
- Industry leading training programmes
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible Working
For more information or an informal chat please contact our Head of Talent Acquisition, Anne Eden-Russell ([email protected])
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Standard DBS criminal record check.
Shortlisting and Interviews will happen on a rolling basis so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.
