Interim Legal Counsel – Part‑time, Fixed Term (9 months)
Onebright is the largest provider of outpatient mental healthcare in the UK. We combine evidence‑based therapies and a world‑class clinical network to support more than 55,000 individuals per year and count more than 200 businesses as our clients.
We work with major referrers including AXA Health, Aviva, Bupa and other clients across the private medical insurance industry, as well as occupational health, statutory services, and direct‑to‑corporate work with many businesses that require mental health support for their employees. We also have a direct‑to‑consumer arm of the business with a raft of channel partners. More recently our group of companies expanded its neurodiversity expertise and capabilities with the acquisition of Psicon, a leading and rapidly growing provider of autism and ADHD assessments.
Are you a qualified lawyer seeking a part‑time, flexible in‑house opportunity? We have an amazing 9‑month fixed‑term contract (possibly leading to temp‑to‑perm) opportunity to join us as Interim Legal Counsel on a part‑time basis. We can offer flexible hours over 3‑4 days, and you can work remotely (but if you prefer to work from our head office in York, that is also an option).
Please note salary is based on full‑time.
Responsibilities
As Interim Legal Counsel you will support the Interim Head of Legal, as their first legal hire, with all legal matters across the Onebright Group, specifically Onebright and Psicon. You will provide practical legal guidance and advice across all areas including commercial (including IT/IP), data protection, compliance/risk, contentious matters, and group‑level or intra‑group agreements. You will help develop legal know‑how and tools to work with the business more efficiently, and play a key role in building the Legal Department at the Onebright Group.
What We Need From You
* Qualified lawyer, with prior experience of working in‑house
* 2+ years of experience in commercial contracts and data protection matters
* Able to work autonomously, be adaptable and prioritise effectively
* Excellent negotiating, drafting and organisational skills
* Strong communicator who can articulate legal concepts and risks to non‑legal colleagues in a clear and succinct way
* Able to build and maintain strong professional relationships across the organisation
* Experience of working in the healthcare sector desirable but not essential
How We Say Thank You
* 26 days holiday with an option to purchase more through our holiday purchase scheme (plus bank holidays on top)
* Employee assistance program to support your wellbeing
* Private company pension with Royal London
* Access to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) throughout your time with us
* Cash plan for unexpected health issues such as dentist, eyewear, or prescriptions
* Rewards gateway with endless perks and savings with retailers
* Hybrid working option with a technology package to keep you connected to your Onebright team
* Access to the Onebright L&D platform for ongoing skill development
* Referral scheme with cash reward when a referred colleague successfully joins us
Application Information
* Onebright is committed to delivering in line with ‘safer recruitment’ principals and therefore the successful candidate will be required to undertake a credit check and a DBS check (Enhanced or Standard). The cost of these checks will be met by Onebright.
* Onebright is committed to adhering to the Equality Act 2010 and provides equal opportunities to all applicants, staff and clients. If you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you might need in the application or interview process, please contact our Recruitment Team and we will organise appropriate support.
* All applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK. We will complete a Right‑to‑Work check for all candidates.
* For further information please email careers@onebright.com or call the Onebright Recruitment Team on 01904 933519.
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