Junior Legal Counsel

South West Community Chaplaincy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB) in London seeks a Junior Legal Counsel to support the Legal Services team across a broad range of matters. You will work with the Group General Counsel, legal colleagues, ministry leaders and operations teams to enable HTB's mission and strategic priorities.

You will conduct legal research, draft guidance and policies, review contracts, support compliance, and contribute to legal projects while developing expertise across subject areas.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with England & Wales eligibility.
• Strong experience in commercial contracts and commercial legal matters.
• Working knowledge of UK GDPR and data protection requirements.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to provide pragmatic, risk-based legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Conducting legal research on a variety of issues affecting the organisation.
• Drafting legal advice, guidance notes, briefings, policies and supporting documents.
• Reviewing and advising on contracts and commercial agreements.
• Supporting compliance and policy initiatives across the organisation.
• Assisting the Group General Counsel and Director of Legal Services on legal projects and workstreams.
• Managing routine and lower-risk legal matters with appropriate supervision.
• Providing practical legal guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Helping to develop legal knowledge and best practice across teams.
• Building effective relationships with external legal advisers where required.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical skills

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

Qualified as solicitor or barrister in England & Wales

Job description

About The Role

Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB) is a vibrant Church of England church in the heart of London, passionate about seeing lives changed in the name of Jesus. Currently with 11 Sunday services across 6 sites as well as many midweek activities, our vision is to play our part in the evangelisation of the nation, the revitalisation of the church and the transformation of society.

As Junior Legal Counsel, you will support the Legal Services team in providing advice, guidance and project support across the HTB Group. You'll work closely with the Group General Counsel, legal colleagues, ministry leaders and operational teams, gaining exposure to a wide range of legal matters while helping to enable the organisation's mission and strategic priorities.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Conducting legal research on a variety of issues affecting the organisation.
• Drafting legal advice, guidance notes, briefings, policies and supporting documents.
• Reviewing and advising on contracts and commercial agreements.
• Supporting compliance and policy initiatives across the organisation.
• Assisting the Group General Counsel and Director of Legal Services on legal projects and workstreams.
• Managing routine and lower-risk legal matters with appropriate supervision.
• Providing practical legal guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Helping to develop legal knowledge and best practice across teams.
• Building effective relationships with external legal advisers where required.
• Maintaining and developing your legal knowledge and professional competencies.

About You

You’ll be a qualified lawyer who enjoys working collaboratively, solving problems and translating complex legal issues into practical advice.

You will bring:

• Qualification as a solicitor, barrister or other authorised lawyer in England and Wales.
• Strong experience in commercial contracts and commercial legal matters.
• Working knowledge of UK GDPR and wider data protection requirements.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to provide pragmatic, risk-based legal advice.
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgement.
• A willingness to learn and apply legal skills across a broad range of subject areas.
• Confidence working with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.