Legal Counsel (General)

Job Description

Legal Counsel (General)

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. 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 (ranging from NDAs to apprentice agreements, student placement agreements, license agreements and goods and services agreements)
• Advising the business on employment law matters with support from external counsel (previous experience helpful but not essential)
• Providing support and advice to the business for inquests, advising on witness statements and investigation reports, liaising with coroner’s officers and external counsel for attendance at hearings. (previous experience helpful but not essential)
• 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

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 8 countries. 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

Amy.Green@ramsayhealth.co.uk

Lucy.Brenton@ramsayhealth.co.uk 

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.