About the role
We are a market leader in our industry, committed to growth, compliance, and strategic expansion. We are looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to join our team and to provide comprehensive legal support to the business.
As our Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for providing legal support to AML and its associated companies. This role requires you to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, mitigate risks, and facilitate informed commercial decisions.
The position requires a deep understanding of corporate law, exceptional negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple legal projects simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities:
* Legal Advice and Guidance:
o Provide timely, accurate, and commercial legal advice to all Commercial and Operational parts of the UK business, including the management team, on various legal topics, including corporate law, commercial contracts, employment law, and regulatory compliance.
o Advise on legal risks, business strategies, and other issues related to the company’s activities.
* Contract Management:
o Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including but not limited to supply of services agreements, SAAS agreements, research contracts, partnership agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
o Ensure all contracts comply with legal requirements and company policies.
o Keep appropriate records and maintain the company’s Legal database.
o Develop templates and precedents.
* Regulatory Compliance:
o Monitor and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations applicable to the company’s operations.
o Keep abreast of legal and regulatory developments affecting the industry and provide updates to management.
* Dispute Resolution:
o Manage and resolve legal disputes and litigation, working with external legal counsel as necessary.
o Represent the company in negotiations, mediations, and other dispute resolution processes.
* Corporate Governance:
o Support corporate governance matters, including board meetings, corporate records, and company policies.
o Assist in the preparation of documentation for board and committee meetings.
* Risk Management:
o Identify and assess legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
o Develop and implement legal policies and procedures to protect the company’s interests.
* Training and Development:
o Conduct training sessions for employees on legal topics such as compliance, procurement, data protection, and contract management.
o Develop and update internal policies and procedures to reflect current legal standards and best practices.
Please note that we will be interviewing throughout the duration of this advert. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application is advised as we may close the advert prior to the advertised date.
Required Skills and Experience
* LLB and admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales with in-house experience.
* Minimum of 5 years PQE.
* Real estate/construction law experience is preferred/desirable.
* Company secretarial experience.
* Strong commercial contract drafting skills, with experience of complex service agreements.
* Experience of providing legal advice to a commercial business.
* Experience of litigation and disputes.
* Strong knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
* Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively under pressure.
* High ethical standards and professional integrity.
* Healthcare/Public procurement experience is preferred/desirable.
About Alliance Medical
Alliance Medical is Europe’s leading independent provider of imaging services.
We combine service excellence and innovative imaging technologies to improve patient care and support NHS and independent organizations with their ongoing imaging requirements. Our approach has delivered consistent company growth for more than 30 years.
We operate a robust pre-employment screening process for all roles which includes proof of professional registration and qualifications, DBS checking, and occupational health assessments.
We live by our company values to ensure the highest level of patient care:
Our Values
Collaboration: We work together and in partnership for all our patients. We respect expertise and combine it to achieve more.
Excellence: We never compromise. We strive to deliver the very best in everything we do to ensure the highest quality of care. We treat our patients and each other with compassion, dignity, and respect.
Learning: Knowledge and understanding come from learning. At Alliance Medical, we are committed to ensuring that each and every one of us keeps on learning and that we continuously look for improved ways of working.
Efficiency: Efficiency in healthcare means more patients get better care. We constantly seek new ways to use the scarce resource of healthcare more intelligently so that more people can live longer, fuller lives.
Openness: We act with transparency and honesty in everything we do, where staff are encouraged to speak up to ensure a safe and secure environment for our patients.
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