Job Description
Legal Counsel (Contracts)
Tower 42, London
Hybrid working - 1-2 days per week in office
Full Time - 37.5 Hours
Are you looking to make the move from private practice to in-house? Perhaps you are already in an in-house role and looking to move to gain experience in a new industry?
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our close-knit legal team as Legal Counsel on a permanent basis. This role will suit an enthusiastic team player who is thoughtful and interested in having a varied and engaging workload with a main focus on contracts. The position is London based with incredible office views of the city skyline. We are currently hybrid working, going into the office one or two days a week, although the office is open all week if required.
As Legal Counsel you will provide advice and assistance to all areas of the business and report directly to the Head of Legal, with support from other members of the legal team.
The Type of Work You Will Be Doing:
Providing commercially focused legal advice in a timely manner
Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts (including goods and services agreements, NDAs, apprentice agreements, student placement agreements, and license agreements)
Providing legal support on ad-hoc projects, corporate governance, compliance and other business development opportunities
Assisting on Data Protection matters, including in respect of commercial arrangements
Assisting with patient complaints and other disputes that arise within the commercial, employment and regulatory aspects of the business
Legal Research - advising on legal developments and regulatory changes and updating the business on these through training
Maintaining Legal Team know-how, precedents and templates
Supporting senior lawyers within the team on more complex matters
Minute taking at various company meetings
Essential Skills and Experience:
1-3* year PQE with experience of corporate and commercial law (*guide only)
Training at a UK or international law firm or well-regarded in-house legal team
Ability to work autonomously and in a team
Good understanding of contract law
Ability to communicate effectively in group settings and before senior management
Ability to work under pressure where necessary
Well organised and able to work to deadlines managing a number of projects simultaneously
Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to learn and develop
Desired Skills and Experience:
A general understanding of risk management
Awareness of, or interest in, the healthcare sector
Why join us?
At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we’re people caring for people:
Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security
Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants
Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance
Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary
Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period
Employee Assistance Programme
Work–Life Balance
25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days
Flexible shift patterns, where possible
Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave
Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you
Career Development & Recognition
Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development
Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people
Lifestyle & Everyday Perks
Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts
Cycle2Work scheme
About Us:
Ramsay Health Care UK is one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. Our facilities provide a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, diagnostic services and physiotherapy.
The global Ramsay group of businesses operate hundreds of high-quality healthcare facilities and services across Australia, the UK and Europe. Ramsay is known for its excellent hospitals and clinics, providing a wide range of integrated services and outstanding patient care. We employ more than 88,000 staff globally, looking after millions of patients every year. Ramsay was founded by Paul Ramsay 60 years ago and the foundation in his name is a Ramsay shareholder, and dividends received by the foundation are used for charitable purposes.
Ramsay has established the “Ramsay Way” and those values, “caring, pride, valuing people, working together and sustainability”, are embedded in Ramsay’s working values and culture.
For more information before applying, please reach out to either Amy Green or Lucy Brenton
We care.
It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks