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Junior Legal Counsel

Tower 42 London

Hybrid working - 1-2 days per week in office

Full Time - 37.5 Hours

The Opportunity

Are you recently qualified and 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 a Junior 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 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 Junior 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 (ranging from NDAs to apprentice agreements student placement agreements license agreements and goods and services agreements)
• Providing legal support on ad-hoc projects corporate governance compliance and other business development opportunities
• 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

Previous experience in some of the following would be helpful but not essential:

• Advising the business on employment law matters with support from external counsel
• Providing support and advice to the business for inquests advising on witness statements and investigation reports liaising with coroners officers and external counsel for attendance at hearings.
• 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

Essential Skills and Experience:

• 0-2* 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 were 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

WorkLife 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

• Subsidised staff restaurant where possible

• Free parking on site where possible

About Us:

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years experience. We are a global provider operating in 8 countries with 88000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive can do attitude who want to make a difference in their work. Our employees are Ramsay. The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

We know our people are our greatest asset our business is growing and we would like you to join us. The Ramsay Way culture recognises that people staff and doctors are Ramsay Health Cares most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud of our Speak Up for Safety programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more Time to Care.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all.

We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.

We care. Its more than what we do its who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And its a belief thats 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 committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

We are proud to support the UKs Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MODs 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 safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults children and young people at risk. We expect all employees to share this commitment and behave in a way that supports it. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role.

We care. Its more than what we do its who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And its a belief thats 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 committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

We are proud to support the UKs Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MODs 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 safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults children and young people at risk. We expect all employees to share this commitment and behave in a way that supports it. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role.