- Relevant post qualification experience – UK (English/Scottish) qualified Solicitor c.3-5 PQE
- Strong academic credentials with subsequent experience either at a recognised regional law firm or within a substantial, in-house role. Some understanding of the sector is desirable but not essential.
- Evidence of achievement in broad commercial, rather than narrow, functional roles.
- Transactional experience desirable but not essential.
- A successful track record of working effectively with business stakeholders and a proven ability to understand and provide incisive and confidential counsel on complex business issues in a commercial context.
Commercial acumen: Able to understand how the business works and appreciates the role that the legal function can play in supporting business objectives. Keeps abreast of current, and aware of possible future, laws, regulations, policies, practices and trends affecting the business and wider industry; able to interact effectively with senior non-lawyers globally.
Influencing skills: Ability to influence decisions and create a positive atmosphere; ability to read the audience and build credibility and work well with others; approachable, straightforward, steadfast and persuasive personality. Good negotiation, communication and influencing skills. Thoughtful approach to problem solving.
Team skills: Respects and values people for what they do, not for their position and will seek, give and value feedback. Works positively and builds respect due to results not due to position. Has tact, diplomacy, knows when to compromise and applies good listening skills...
Intellectual flexibility and technical acumen: Ability to work for a range of business centres often at speed across a broad range of issues. Attention to detail, rigour, candour, accuracy and a willingness to learn are paramount. Must be a self-starter and organised, accustomed to managing own case load.
SPECIFIC SKILLS
Commercial, corporate and data protection/information management experience are essential for the role.
- TRAVEL: Some attendance at Reading HQ and national sites as business need requires.
- LOCATION: Remote
- REPORTS TO: Group General Counsel & Company Secretary with dotted lined to Head of Regulatory & Inquests Solicitor