In-House Solicitor

Focus Resourcing Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal organization in the City of London is seeking a fully qualified In-House Solicitor to provide expert legal advice across various domains, including charity law and employment law. The ideal candidate will have a track record in managing legal risks, overseeing property transactions, and drafting contracts. This position offers competitive benefits, including a robust pension scheme and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

27 days holiday, rising to 33

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Enhanced sick pay

Staff discount of 10%

Structured induction and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in charity law, property law, and employment law.
• Data Protection Certifications like CIPP/E or equivalent required.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on legal issues including public law and commercial law.
• Identify and manage legal and regulatory risks.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory frameworks.
• Oversee property transactions and draft contracts.
• Advise on employment contracts and workplace policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpreting complex legal issues

Education

Qualified solicitor with relevant experience

Data Protection Certifications (CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT)

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join a dedicated legal team as a fully qualified In-House Solicitor. This role will provide expert legal advice across the organisation on employment, commercial, property and contract matters.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• 27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, and Women and Non-Binary Individuals
• Staff discount of 10%
• Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Providing advice on broad legal issues, including public law, commercial law, intellectual property, and charity-specific regulations to support organisational strategy.
• Provide strategic advice to senior management and stakeholders
• Identifying, assessing, and managing legal and regulatory risks for the charity and managing the Legal Risk Registers
• Ensuring the organisation complies with its statutory and regulatory framework.
• Overseeing property transactions, leases, and drafting commercial contracts.
• Advising on employment contracts, workplace policies, and handling any related disputes.
• Protecting the charity's intellectual property, such as trademarks and copyrights.
• Using initiative to analyse legal challenges, identify solutions, and make informed decisions in complex and ambiguous situations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, legal team members, and external partners to develop strategies, set priorities, and achieve legal objectives aligned with the charity's mission and goals.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in charity law, probate law, property law, conveyancing, employment law and tribunals, contract law, and data protection legislation.
• Data Protection Certifications such as CIPP / E, CIPM, CIPT or their equivalents from other certification bodies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex legal issues.