Lawyer In-house - Sidmouth, United Kingdom - NFP People Limited

NFP People Limited

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Sidmouth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Lawyer In-House

These are exciting times for the charity, and we now have an excellent opportunity for a solution oriented and highly pragmatic individual with outstanding diplomatic, collaborative and interpersonal skills to join the busy Legal and Governance Department, as an In-House Lawyer.

Position:
In-House Lawyer

Location:
Home-based

Hours:
Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible working available)

Salary:
£40 - £50k per annum

Contract:
Permanent

Closing Date:
Wednesday 9 August 2023

Interview Date:
Interviews will be held in Sidmouth during the week of Monday 21 August 2023.

The Role

As In-House Lawyer, you will play a key role in safeguarding the reputation of the Charity, and working closely with other members of the Charity's legal team, you will be responsible for providing a first-class legal service and high quality, strategic advice on legal issues across the Charity's group.

About You

This position would suit someone who is looking for a more agile role than is generally available in private practice.

The breadth of work will appeal to someone who is keen to expand their legal experience, perhaps with the longer-term aim of becoming a Head of Legal or GC.

A qualified solicitor, legal executive or barrister in England and Wales, you will have post qualification experience in commercial/contract law, either in-house or with a reputable law firm.

In return...

Based in Sidmouth, Devon - an area of outstanding natural beauty - this is a full-time, permanent contract starting as soon as possible, working 35 hours per week, , Monday-Friday.

Benefits include:
*Competitive pension
*Life Assurance

31 Days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 with each full year of service

*Wellbeing Team
*Recorded Pilates and yoga classes
*Long Service Awards
*Healthshield Plan
*Free Parking
*Subsidised restaurant and shop

About the Organisation

The Sanctuary is one of the UK's largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.

"The Sanctuary is a positive place to work with friendly staff and a wonderful charity. With amazing work throughout the world, once you join you never want to leave"

You may also have experience in areas such as Lawyer, Solicitor, Legal, Animal, In House Counsel, Charity Lawyer, Not for Profit Lawyer, Animal Lawyer, Senior Lawyer, Legal, Barrister, Lead Lawyer.

PLEASE NOTE:
This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.