General Counsel

Robert Walters UK; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization combating racism in the UK is seeking a dedicated General Counsel in London. This role includes engaging in litigation activities and collaborating with top legal experts. Ideal candidates should possess substantial legal experience and strong interpersonal skills, making a significant impact in a critical area.

Benefits

Bonus and benefits

Qualifications

• At least four years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience in fields like crime, regulatory law, administrative law, defamation.
• Experience with senior legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Bringing private prosecutions and challenging CPS decisions.
• Drafting legal documents and supervising compliance.
• Assisting with employment and contract questions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to prioritize

Response under pressure

Education

Solicitor or Barrister qualification

Job description

Our client is at the forefront of combating racism in the UK, breaking new ground through their litigation. They are seeking a dedicated and experienced General Counsel to join their team based in London. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to collaborate with some of the UK's most renowned lawyers, gain litigation experience across a broad range of disciplines, and work with major law firms and leading counsel to devise legal strategy.

What you'll do:

As the General Counsel, you will be involved in a wide range of legal activities, including:

• Bringing private prosecutions
• Challenging the Crown Prosecution Service when it fails to prosecute hate crimes
• Subjecting inadequate decisions by public bodies to judicial review
• Submitting regulatory complaints and advising regulatory bodies
• Bringing and defending defamation cases
• Working with pro-bono legal experts and external counsel
• Drafting legal documents such as correspondence, internal policies, particulars of claim, and witness statements
• Supervising compliance with charity and data protection laws
• Assisting with employment and contract questions

What you bring:

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least four years' post-qualification experience as a solicitor or barrister
• Experience in fields such as crime (communications or public order), regulatory law (professional conduct or charity law), administrative law (judicial review), defamation, or equality and human rights
• Experience working with senior legal teams
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize effectively and respond quickly under pressure
• Meticulous organizational skills

What's next:

If you're ready to make a significant impact, apply now!

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 per annum + bonus and benefits