Legal Counsel
- Recruiter
- Hays Cheapside
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- £40000 - £45000 per annum
- Posted
- 26 Sep 2018
- Closes
- 24 Oct 2018
- Ref
- 3433987
- Contact
- Louise Fussell
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Charities
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Your new company
As one of the largest charities in the UK for people with hearing loss, they understand how hearing loss can affect everything in a persons life from education, relationships to job prospects. They are here to provide day to day support to those affected in order for the, to take back control of their lives. Due to growth within the in-house legal team, they are looking for a commercial, generalist Lawyer to join the team.
Your new role
In your new role, you will provide support to the Head of Legal Services and provide legal support and advice to the charity as a whole will be involved in strategy, planning and management as well as providing commercial contracts support to internal stakeholders and regular reporting into Head of Legal with updates. Finally you will help delegate and review the work of juniors in the team.
What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for the role, you should be a qualified Solicitor/Barrister and have demonstrable experience of a commercial, generalist role. Some experience of litigation is desirable but not essential. As is experience of working in Private Practice. Finally, it is desirable to have in house experience, working with internal stakeholders with a wide range of needs and demands and you must be motivated to work in third sector.
What you'll get in return
On offer is a competitive salary, benefits package and the chance to work for a charity that gives something back. You will work in a modern office, with a welcoming atmosphere as well as multiple adaptations to suit those with hearing loss. Finally, due to growth in the team, there will be opportunities to progress both your own career, and of those around you.
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