We are looking for a Deputy General Counsel to join the National Theatre Legal Team.
The Deputy General Counsel role will provide general legal advice to the National Theatre and be responsible for the day-to-day management of the legal team. The postholder will provide advice on a range of commercial, intellectual and data protection matters as well as disputes and litigation, insurance, property, corporate, fundraising, governance and compliance matters and any commercial issues faced by the National Theatre or its trading subsidiaries. The postholder will explain legal issues clearly in layman’s terms to non-legal colleagues. The ideal candidate will be comfortable advising on a range of issues but aware of when it is necessary to draw on external expertise.
The successful candidate will have the following:
* Degree in English law or a degree in another discipline plus a postgraduate conversion or equivalent. Applicants with relevant transferable skills and equivalent experience are encouraged to apply.
* Experience of working in a confidential environment, using communication skills with tact and discretion including in influencing at all levels, up to and including executive.
* Proven ability to explain complex issues clearly to legal and non-legal staff in writing, using Microsoft Office suite, and orally.
* Knowledge of and experience in intellectual property rights, general commercial work, charity law and data privacy advice.
* Experience of operating as an independent advisor at a senior level managing a workload with deadlines that may move depending upon organisational priority and able to work flexibly in a fast-paced, changing work environment.
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
Working with us will give you…
* Complimentary staff tickets for shows and backstage tours, subject to availability and policy.
* 25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
* Training and Development Programme via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role.
* Hybrid and flexible working, subject to agreement and policy.
* Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership.
* Generous sick pay.
* Family-friendly employer – we are a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA).
* Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST.
* Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy.
* On-site staff canteen and social facilities.
* On-site Occupational Health support.
* In-House Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisors providing workplace counselling and support.
* Wellbeing programme of events including mental health awareness, financial wellbeing, skills sharing and opportunities to get active.
* Exclusive staff talks to hear more about NT productions, past and present, from some of the world’s leading practitioners.
* Discounted access to NT at Home.
* Volunteer Leave – paid day a year to volunteer for your chosen charity.
* Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafes, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to gyms, on and around the South Bank).
* Access to retailer discounted gift cards and a cash-back-on-spending card.
Please note
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is 19th January at 23:59.
We support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.
If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions you can email recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements.
People Department 2024
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