P Are you ready to make a difference in peoples lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. /p p Were dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, were committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. /p p Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If youre passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you! /p p b Duration: /b Permanent /p p b Location: /b This role is based in The Quadrant:MK or London Waterloo. This role is a full-time opportunity; flexible working patterns will be considered. For Quadrant:MK, you must live within 90 minutes of The Quadrant. /p p b Band & Salary: /b Band 2C £85,395 - £97,991 /p p b Closing date: /b 12th March. On occasions, we may need to close the advert early based upon application volumes. Late applications may not be accepted. /p p b Next Steps: /b Interviews will be held on 19th and 20th March 2025. /p h3 Brief Description /h3 p b Who are we looking for? /b The role is a rare and exciting senior leadership position in Network Rail's National Legal Team. We are looking for someone who is comfortable advising across different legal specialisms providing strategic business-focused legal advice. You will enjoy having a varied caseload across different customers while also leading the Legal Counsels in your team and providing support to the General Counsel in setting the team's strategic direction. /p h3 About the role (External) /h3 p b About the team: br/ /b You will take on a pivotal role in managing the varied legal work undertaken by the National Legal Team. The National team supports Network Rail's national functions such as Technical Authority, Route Services, Finance, HR for national functions, Procurement as well as supporting Regional colleagues on matters that affect Network Rail's business as a whole. The team is small for the scale of advice it delivers to its customers and is highly valued for its strategic outlook and business-focused advice. The team is passionate about delivering for passengers and freight operators and working collaboratively across the legal community within Network Rail. /p p b What does the average day look like? /b /p ol li You will have a varied case load of complex, high-value legal matters, which may be safety critical or reputationally sensitive such as material litigation, procurement, commercial contracts, reorganisations and regulatory enforcement action. /li li You will deliver legal advice that is business-focused and reduces the company's exposure to risk while also achieving its commercial and business objectives. /li li You will act as the primary legal contact for designated business functions, attending key business meetings to provide strategic legal guidance and collaborate with business customers to meet strategic aims, advise on policies and deliver training. /li li You will assist the General Counsel in setting the National Team's strategic direction. /li li You will lead and develop the Legal Counsel in your team. /li li You will contribute to multi-functional projects. /li li You will manage and oversee external legal support. /li /ol p b Minimum Requirements: /b /p ol li Qualified solicitor or barrister with post qualification experience, preferably gained all or most in-house. /li li Legal background to be gained across a number of legal areas whether commercial, corporate, competition, litigation, property or otherwise - but must have significant commercial or litigation experience. /li li Some experience of managing other legal professionals or demonstrates the necessary attributes for doing so successfully. /li li Ability to identify and minimise corporate legal risk and influence at senior management level. /li li Strong communication and interpersonal skills both verbally and in writing. /li li Proactive and commercially minded. /li li Works well under pressure, with the ability to prioritise and handle competing demands. /li /ol p Were an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! /p p Were also a u Disability Confident Leader /u employer and well try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. /p p Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our u Safety Vision /u. /p p You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if youre unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application. /p p b Some of our great benefits: /b /p ol li Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered. /li li Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days. /li li Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass. /li li Defined benefit pension scheme. /li li 75% subsidy on train tickets. /li li Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets. /li li Volunteer leave to make a positive impact. /li /ol
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