Job Opportunity: In-House Legal Counsel
We are working with an established supply chain organisation in the Gravesend area seeking to employ a permanent In-House Legal Counsel.
Requirements:
* Must reside within a commutable distance to Gravesend.
* Strong knowledge of public law and dispute resolution.
Package includes:
* Salary of circa £84,000 per annum
* Car allowance
* Private healthcare
* Generous annual leave and pension benefits
* Additional benefits
Role Responsibilities:
1. Deliver legal solutions efficiently, meeting deadlines and budget constraints.
2. Handle litigation related to property, landlord/tenant, and commercial disputes.
3. Manage judicial review proceedings and represent the business in dispute resolutions, including advocacy, arbitrations, and mediations.
4. Draft and amend internal and external policies and guidance.
5. Provide legal training and update the team on legislative and policy changes.
6. Manage external lawyers, including issuing instructions, reviewing documentation, and ensuring standards, timeliness, and budget adherence.
7. Ensure compliance with data protection legislation and best practices.
8. Handle information law matters, including Environmental Information Requests.
9. Address governance issues, statutes, byelaws, and directions under relevant laws.
Candidate Profile:
* Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ experience in dispute resolution, public law, or in-house legal teams.
* Experience advising on data protection, information law, and drafting commercial contracts.
* Ability to manage large workloads and adapt to new skills.
* Strong communication and analytical skills, with a commitment to high standards.
* Commercially minded, proactive, and initiative-taker.
Please note that only candidates residing locally with full right to work will be considered.
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