Job Description
Legal Counsel
Location: Hybrid/ Work from home with travel into London Head Office
Closing Date: 8th November 2024
Are you looking to make the move from private practice to in-house or 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. The position is London based with incredible office views of the city skyline. Coming out of the pandemic, we are currently hybrid working, going into the office one or two days a week, although the office is open all week if required.
The role
As Legal Counsel you will provide advice and assistance to all areas of the business and report directly to the General Counsel & Company Secretary, with support from other members of the legal team.
What you will be doing:
Providing commercially focused legal advice in a timely manner
Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts (ranging from NDAs to apprentice agreements, student placement agreements, license agreements and services agreements)
Providing legal support on ad-hoc projects, corporate governance, compliance and other business development opportunities
Assisting on Data Protection Act and UKGDPR matters
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
What you will bring:
PQE with experience of corporate and commercial law
Training at a leading UK or international law firm or well-regarded in-house legal team
Strong understanding of contract law
Ability to communicate effectively in group settings and before senior management
Well organised and able to work to deadlines managing a number of projects simultaneously
A general understanding of risk management
Awareness of, or interest in the healthcare sector
Benefits
25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
Flexible shift patterns available where possible
Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies (launched 2023)
Private Healthcare for you and dependents, includes online GP
Life Assurance (Death in Service)
Free Training and Development via the Academy
Over 8,000 discounts and special offers via benefits portal
Book discounted cinema tickets on the dedicated cinema portal
The Blue Light Card Scheme
Ramsay Health Care UK is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. Employing over 5,000 people, Ramsay UK has a network of 37 sites located around the UK providing a wide and comprehensive range of clinical specialties from cancer services and orthopaedics and general surgery, to neuro rehabilitation, outpatient and diagnostic services.
Ramsay UK is part of a global hospital group with listings on the Australian Stock Exchange (Ramsay Health Care Limited) and on the French Stock Exchange (Ramsay Generale De Sante). Ramsay operates over 480 hospitals and day surgery facilities across Australia, the United Kingdom, France, Sweden, Germany, Norway, Denmark and Indonesia.
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.
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.
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