Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and support development of an in‑house Legal Affairs Team – this role specialises in Employment and Contracts Law.
You will need to have a recognised legal qualification and current professional registration, combined with recent experience in the field of employment and contracts law.
You should be self‑motivated and enthusiastic, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, an eye for accuracy and detail, and a desire to ensure high quality care and services to patients, staff and the public.
Responsibilities
* Provide legal advice and services to Trust staff across employment, contracts and estate matters, supporting the HR Department, Contracts & Procurement Teams and Estate Teams.
* Provide professional legal advice and representation to clients regarding employment, contracts and risk management issues.
* Represent clients in formal negotiations, legal proceedings, courts, tribunals and other venues.
* Take and maintain detailed and accurate notes of meetings, including court hearings, witness meetings, tribunals and key activities.
* Draft advice and formal legal documentation such as correspondence, witness statements, instructions to counsel, agreements, contractual documentation, court documents and policies.
* Work autonomously with responsibility for day‑to‑day management of your own case load.
* Line manage and supervise junior qualified lawyers, pre‑qualified lawyers, paralegals, trainee solicitors and support staff as required.
* Use legal case and document management systems, securely create, store, share documents, maintain key information, dates and accurate records of time spent.
Qualifications
* Solicitor/Barrister with current practising certificate.
* Minimum 3 years post‑qualification experience as a Solicitor/Barrister/Legal Executive.
* Experience of working within a legal team.
* Experience of working within this area of employment law, on behalf of local authorities/NHS Trust or in private practice.
* Experience of providing effective legal support for operational activity undergoing change and challenge.
* Ability to demonstrate knowledge and expertise in one or more practice areas relevant to the team, such as Contracts Law, Corporate Governance or Public Procurement.
* Advocacy experience in a variety of settings.
* Teaching/training experience.
* Knowledge of the principles and processes of litigation within the UK Courts and Tribunal service.
Benefits
We offer a best‑in‑class pension scheme, flexible working patterns and work locations, a salary sacrifice car scheme and a range of discounts and incentives to support staff and their families.
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