Legal Adviser

Are you a solutions-focused legal professional looking to use your expertise to make a meaningful impact? Age UK is looking for a skilled Legal Adviser to help ensure that we continue delivering trusted, compliant and effective services for older people across the UK. As a Legal Adviser at Age UK, you will provide advice, assistance and guidance to all parts of the Age UK Group that is timely, solutions focused and legally compliant. You will act as both an individual contributor and as part of a team - working closely with the Head of Legal and Governance and other members of the legal team to provide an effective and appropriate legal service to internal clients, identifying any areas for concern and potential improvement and making contributions to the development of the organisation. This is your opportunity to contribute to the development of a major national charity, supporting its mission through expert, business-focused legal guidance. You must be admitted and qualified to practice law in England and Wales, holding a current practising certificate to be considered for this opportunity. We operate a hybrid-working model, a blend of home and office working. This role will include regular days working from our London office (minimum once per week.) Your travel costs to the London office are not covered by the charity. Age UK Internal Grade 4L, Please note we're not responsible for the content of job ads, as they're posted by the recruiter. We'll aim to resolve the reported issue and we'll use your feedback to improve the quality of our ads.

• Considerable demonstrable experience in a commercial or similar in-house/private practice role. (A, I)
• Considerable demonstrable experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, grants, commercial participator and fundraising agreements. (A, P, I)
• Significant post qualification (see qualification requirement below) experience. (A, I)
Skills and knowledge
• Admitted and qualified (with excellent academic credentials) to practice law in England and Wales, holding a current practicing certificate.(A, I)
• Expertise in commercial law, including advising on fundraising and grant related contracts and dada protection law. (A,P,I)
• Excellent writing skills in English. (A)
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers.(A,I)
• Ability to build effective relationships across departments.(I)
• Considers commercial implications of decisions.(I)
• Uses advanced problem-solving capabilities.(I)
Personal attributes
• Ability to multitask and work flexibly. (I)
• Ability to work in a small team with minimal administrative assistance. (I)
• Ability to pick up and get to grips with new areas of law.(A, I)
• Ability to manager workflow in line with the organisations business needs whilst ensuring all stakeholders have an understanding of issues, deadlines, etc. (I)
• Attention to detail. (A,I)
• Supports the vision and values of Age UK. (I), Expertise in charity and fundraising law. (A, I)
  
  In-house or private practice exposure to charity, non-profit, public or heavily regulated sectors. (A, I)
What we offer in return
• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250
• Many additional benefits