Legal Advisor/ Counsel

Job title:

Legal Advisor/ Counsel

Company

We Care Group

Job description

Legal Advisor/ CounselWe Care Group are dedicated in supporting older people. We aspire to a society where all older people are treated with respect and have the opportunity to live fulfilled lives. Our care homes provide high-quality residential, nursing and specialist dementia care. We believe no older person should be lonely and should have opportunities to engage with their community.Are you an experienced Legal Advisor/ Counsel looking for your next challenge?About the roleDue to continued growth we are looking for an experienced Legal Advisor/ Counsel to join our Head Office in Harrow, London. This role is office based with home working available one day per week.Responsibilities and Duties of the Job:Provide a wide range of professional, strategic and operational legal advice and counsel on corporate/ commercial law, grants and regulation.Provide legal advice on complex contract related matters, draft, review and negotiate various commercial contracts with customers, suppliers and third parties in general.Working alongside other members of the wider business to assess, evaluate and undertake potential business development activities e.g. strategic partnerships and transactions.Work with other departments to ensure contracts and advice accurately reflects business needs and group policies.Keeping up to date with external best practice and developments in the law in order to maintain up to date knowledge and ensure continuous improvement.Candidate Profile:English law qualified solicitor with 2 + years PQE as a legal counsel for a SME. Previous experience of the care industry would be an advantage.Extremely organised and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Experience developing strategic relationships and influencing stakeholders.Solution and outcomes oriented. Practical and pragmatic approach to combine the best legal and most commercially efficient way of dealing with issues and projects arising in each case.Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills including the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and simply.Flexibility to engage in occasional UK travel.Values:We want to be the first choice for those who are looking for a homely environment for a loved one, those who commission care for older people, and be the first choice for people looking for a rewarding career in health and social care.Our organisation is built upon three core values that weave through everything we do:Family – We want you to feel like you are part of our Family. We will be here to support you.Honesty – We will always be honest with you and you will always be informed about what is happening within the organisation.Respect – We want everyone to feel respected within the organisation.About the companyWe Care Group is an award-winning specialist care provider with a long-standing reputation for providing outstanding person-centred care to residents across the North and Northwest of England.Required Criteria

• Right to live and work in the UK

Desired Criteria

• Previous experience in the Care Sector an advantage but not essential

Skills you’ll need

Expected salary

Location

Harrow, Greater London

Job date

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 06:00:15 GMT

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