In-House Counsel Lead

2 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom NFU Full time
Legal Advice and Policy Expertise
The National Farmers Union (NFU) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced solicitor to join its Legal Affairs Team as a Corporate Solicitor - Policy Expert. This is an excellent opportunity to use your expertise in corporate law and policy to make a real difference for our members and the agricultural industry.

About the Role
This full-time or part-time position involves providing high-quality legal advice to colleagues across various legal areas, influencing and shaping the NFU's policy work, and contributing to the development of new law. You will work closely with the Chief Legal Adviser and the Legal Affairs Team, which consists of five lawyers and one support staff member. As a busy and high-performing team, you will have a varied workload, including non-contentious work, high-profile litigation, and legislative drafting. We welcome applications from experienced solicitors who are passionate about making a difference and willing to take on new areas of law as required.

Key Responsibilities
* Provide high-quality legal advice to colleagues across the NFU on a broad range of legal areas
* Influence and shape the NFU's policy work and provide guidance on risk and reputational considerations
* Develop and maintain relationships with internal clients, including senior officeholders and Boards

Salary and Benefits
£55,000 FTE (Negotiable dependant on skills and experience)
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous holiday allowance, option to buy and sell annual leave, company-funded health cash plan, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, and access to interest-free loans for cars and season tickets, among other benefits.

Why Choose Us?
The NFU is a dynamic and innovative organisation that encourages and enables its employees to achieve their full potential. We offer extensive learning and development opportunities and a supportive work environment that balances professional ambitions with personal commitments, including discussions around agile and flexible work options.
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