Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain organization in Gravesend is seeking a qualified In-House Legal Counsel to handle various legal matters, including dispute resolution and public law. The role requires at least 5 years of experience along with strong analytical and communication skills, with a rewarding salary package of around £84,000 per year and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Annual leave package

Pension package

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in dispute resolution or public law.
• Experience advising on data protection and drafting commercial contracts.
• Ability to manage large workloads and adapt to new skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver legal solutions within deadlines and budgets.
• Advise and manage judicial review and dispute resolution proceedings.
• Draft and amend internal and external policies and guidance.

Skills

Public law

Dispute resolution

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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We are working with an established supply chain organisation in the Gravesend area who are looking to employ an In-House Legal Counsel permanently.

You must live within a commutable distance and possess strong public law and dispute resolution knowledge.

The package includes a salary of circa £84,000/annum, a car allowance, private healthcare, a great annual leave and pension package as well as other benefits.

The role:

• Deliver excellent legal solutions according to deadline and to budget.
• Handle general litigations, including property, landlord/tenant and commercial dispute work.
• Advise upon and manage judicial review proceedings, and conduct/represent the business at dispute resolution proceedings, including advocacy, arbitrations and mediations.
• Drafting and amending internal and external policies and guidance.
• Preparing and providing training on legal matters.
• Updating relevant changes in legislation and policy for audit purposes.
• Managing external Lawyers to include providing instructions for the conduct of claims, approving documentation and ensuring that the external Lawyers deliver: to agreed standards; within defined timescales; to budget; and with added value.
• Data protection legislation and best practice.
• Information law, including responses to Environmental Information Requests.
• Governance matters.
• Statutes/statutory instruments.
• Byelaws and directions under relevant laws.

About you:

• A qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ experience dealing with dispute resolution, public law or in-house legal teams.
• Hold experience in advising on data protection, information laws and drafting commercial contracts.
• Be able to handle large workloads and to adapt and learn new skills.
• Possess strong communication and analytical skills, with the ability to deliver to a high standard.
• Be commercially minded, proactive and regularly take the initiative.

Please note that only candidates who live locally, with a full right to work, will be considered.

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