Lawyer – General Counsel

Role Overview

• Provide clear, practical and risk-based legal advice across a broad range of complex matters
• Support organisational projects and programmes by identifying legal risks and helping shape effective solutions
• Draft legal documents, guidance, contracts, presentations and training materials
• Contribute to litigation and external legal challenges, including supporting court and tribunal proceedings
• Build strong working relationships across the organisation and with external stakeholders
• Support organisational learning by sharing legal insight and contributing to legal knowledge management

Requirements

• Experience of providing high-quality legal advice in a regulatory, public law or similarly complex environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret legislation, case law and regulatory principles confidently
• The ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and practically to a range of audiences
• A collaborative and inclusive approach, with the ability to build effective relationships across teams and stakeholders
• Sound decision-making skills and the ability to balance legal risk, proportionality and organisational priorities
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Professional integrity, adaptability and a strong sense of accountability
• Experience in areas such as public law, equality and human rights, information law, procurement or professional regulation would be particularly valuable.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave
• Enhanced Pension Contributions via our attractive Pension Scheme – with a basic 8% employer contribution as standard which increases up to 14% with optional added Employee Contributions
• Life Insurance – 4 x current salary
• Hybrid working
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 24 Hours Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Perkbox membership
• Subsidised restaurant in our Portland Place office
• Season ticket loans