Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel (including Line Management) – Home Counties – Permanent - Up to £112k Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently working with a reputable Public Sector Organisation in the Home Counties area who are recruiting for a Legal Counsel who is able to manage a team of up to ten fee earners. This assignment is offered on a full-time basis however candidates possessing relevant experience who can only offer part-time hours will also be considered. This role includes excellent benefits such as a generous annual leave package, managing your own diary and a hybrid working model. This opportunity is suitable for an experienced Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with ample experience managing a team. Daily Duties May Include: Providing expert legal advice across the Organisation, supporting a wide range of legal matters, including research funding, grants, procurement, and employment law. Establishing and leading a newly formed legal department, managing a team of up to 10. You will have the autonomy to shape the structure of the team to best meet the department's needs. Overseeing contracts related to funding bodies, property leasing, procurement, and employment tribunals. Provide strategic advice on the legal ramifications of decisions in these areas. Given the Organisation's operations across the four nations of the UK, ensure compliance with the specific legislation of each country, adapting strategies accordingly. Enhance the legal team's visibility within the Organisation and contribute to reputational management efforts across various legal issues. Role Benefits: Generous Annual Leave – 33 days of Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, plus 3 days over Christmas 3X Salary – Death in Service Private Healthcare Healthcare Cash Plan Study Leave for Professional Development Up to 5 days Paid Volunteering Leave Family Friendly Leave Policies Employer Pension Contributions Candidate Requirements: A credible, senior-level legal professional with broad qualifications, capable of providing robust, actionable advice rather than direct legal representation. Proven ability to advise on complex legal matters with clear communication of risks and consequences. Strong leadership skills to manage and structure a legal team effectively. Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite for handling legal documentation and team management tools. This role provides a unique opportunity for an experienced legal counsel to make a significant impact on the legal operations, shaping the new department and raising the profile of the legal team. The role is offering an attractive rate of up to £112k per annum dependent upon experience. If this role is of interest to you, please contact Felicity Woodbridge on 07441 916438. Alternatively, please email an up-to-date copy of your CV to [email protected] Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to all applications individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.