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    Associate Counsel, Legal Contracts - England, United Kingdom - MP Training and Recruitment

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    locations Northampton Office, Northampton Northamptonshire NN4 7YB
    time type Full time
    Legal Counsel

    Location:
    Hybrid – with weekly travel to our HO in Northampton

    The work within the Legal department is highly varied and covers all legal issues arising from operating a business in the early years, wellbeing, and work/life sectors.

    We work in partnership with many departments covering a variety of legal areas such.

    This Associate Legal Counsel - Employment and Regulatory role will primarily work with the HR, Health, and Safety, Safeguarding, Operational and Work and Family Teams to provide advice on how relevant law applies to specific scenarios; risk mitigation; legal dispute resolution; Much of the legal work is at the cutting edge of business practice as Bright Horizons continues to grow and find innovative ways to help support its internal and external stakeholders.

    Flexible working and holiday entitlements
    Discounted childcare
    Fantastic range of discounts on high street retailers, grocery stores, cinema tickets, holidays and more
    Wide range of wellbeing resources, supporting our teams for the ups and downs of daily life

    We've been voted Great Place to Work for the last 17 consecutive years, as well as being awarded the newly created Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women 2023.

    Our support functions enable our nurseries to deliver the best possible care and education to over 10,000 children across the UK.

    Through this support, our nurseries can deliver excellence – with 98% of our 300+ portfolio being rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

    We're on a mission to change the future for children, families, and the people we work with, and are committed to progressive working values like flexibility, work-life balance, and wellbeing.

    Reviewing and advising on all aspects of Employment Law, including but not limited to advising HR Team on employee relations matters; policies and procedures; In conjunction with Senior Legal Counsel, developing in-house specialist training for HR Team on developing areas and legal updates.

    Horizons scanning and providing regular, documented updates on Employment Law to internal HR Team.

    Representing Bright Horizons in the Small Claims Court in relation to general litigation, for example, breach of contract disputes.

    Advising on risk mitigation and organisational learning following significant incidents relating to safeguarding and/or health and safety and determining root cause(s).

    At least 3 years' experience in dealing with a range of transactions within Employment Law area of specialism and an in-depth understanding of the law and its application.

    Ability to translate legal concepts and language to non-legal audience.
    Capability to understand business' general risk tolerance and apply it when performing legal role.
    Ability to plan and manage workloads and execute implementation to plan.

    Project management skills to manage multiple projects, with the focus and drive to see projects through from start to completion.

    Experience and understanding of commercial considerations and drive to obtain best outcome for the business.
    Credibility and influence as an ambassador for the Legal Department and the business externally and internally.
    Experience of working in Personal Injury law.
    com and we will be happy to help.

    At Bright Horizons, our culture is built on our commitment to Keeping Everyone Safe and providing world-class care and education, delivered by a world-class workforce.

    We care passionately about what we do, and our HEART values and principles help us support one another in the work that we do each day.

    These are quite literally at the HEART of our organisation's ethos and culture as it helps us to provide a working environment that supports professionalism, growth and diversity.

    We are passionate about our people's ongoing learning and development.

    Our learning and leading with HEART framework supports each Bright Horizons colleague on the first steps of their leadership journey, whether that includes our 'World-Class Welcome' induction or our extensive ongoing training programme.

    Whether it is a "thank you" placed on our website, a chocolate pizza, team lunch or an ice cream van visit, it is our way of showing each other we care and appreciate everything we do.

    Each year, we have our annual 'Awards of Excellence' events; By creating this account you acknowledge that Bright Horizons will collect, store and process any of your personal data provided in respect of your application and employment in accordance with our Employee Privacy Notice.

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