General Counsel
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
The General Counsel will work with the Company Secretary to provide expert legal advice and services to the Trust. The post holder will work in partnership with the Chief People Officer (CPO), who is the senior responsible officer for employee relations issues in the trust, to ensure effective management of employment claims and Employment Tribunals.
The Trust undertakes a significant amount of research and commercialisation, which will need legal input as appropriate. This is an excellent opportunity to develop within a dynamic team and play a role in improving eye care for people.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role include:
- Provide senior legal advice to the Trust.
- Manage the organisation's legal functions.
- Oversee and identify the legal issues in business areas and their interrelationships.
- Provide legal advice (directly or from external providers) and support to divisions and departments and the research team.
- Support the CPO and HR team in the provision of an effective employee relations service by giving advice and support to the team on request and maintaining an oversight of all Employment Tribunals
To deliver these key duties, the Trust is looking for a qualified solicitor preferably with a background in the health sector in the UK.
Experience of contractual and commercial agreement is essential, along with experience of working with internal and external stakeholders. Effective communication skills and relationship building will be important for the successful applicant.
About us
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
- Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
- Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
- Free 24/7 independent counselling service
- Learning and development opportunities
- Easy and quick transport links
- A range of attractive benefits and discounts
- Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
- Free Pilates classes
- Full support and training to develop your skills
- Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Date posted
09 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8d
Salary
£91,317 to £104,122 a year incl. HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
273-DC-8861
Job locations
City Road
Old Street
London
EC1V 2PD
Employer details
Employer name
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
City Road
Old Street
London
EC1V 2PD
Employer's website
https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
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