Corporate Legal Adviser

Job Title: Corporate Legal Adviser

Salary: c. 55000 (Dependant on Skills and Experience)

Location: Stoneleigh Warwickshire minimum 2 days onsite p/w

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract Type:Permanent

The National Farmers Union (NFU) is the biggest farming organisation in the UK. Were proud to make a difference for all our members by shaping attitudes towards British farming and leading the charge on a range of major issues from climate change and food standards to rural crime and broadband rollout.

Purpose of the role & how you will contribute:

Youll provide in-house legal and commercial support to the NFU and its subsidiary companies including contract drafting and negotiation data protection compliance and the development of proportionate procurement practices to support value for money effective risk management and good governance.

What youll bring:

Youll be a qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with a current UK practising certificate bringing strong experience in drafting reviewing and negotiating complex commercial contracts. With a solid understanding of GDPR and data protection compliance youll be confident advising stakeholders in a practical business-focused way. Highly commercially aware youll balance legal risk with organisational objectives applying sound procurement principles and contributing to effective governance. Youll also be an excellent communicator able to simplify complex legal concepts influence at all levels and build strong working relationships across the business while delivering clear pragmatic guidance.

Why choose us

Join us and youll find an organisation that encourages and enables you to achieve your full return you will be rewarded with a full range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance (starting at 25 days a year Bank Holidays rising to 30 days pro rata with length of service) plus 1 annual Christmas company day
• Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
• Company funded health Cashplan to help with everyday costs; dental optical physiotherapy etc.
• Enhanced maternity paternity and shared parental leave
• Performance-related pay
• Competitive Pension and Life assurance (4 x Salary)
• Access to interest-free loans for cars bikes season tickets and driving lessons
• Employee Assistance program to help you deal with lifes challenges
• Discounts on a range of new vehicles holiday rentals wellbeing and lifestyle and many more
• Attractive modern office with on-site restaurant and free parking

Who we are

Every day were the voice of around 43000 British farmers and growers who produce food making sure their concerns are heard at the heart of government both online and locally. This means developing strong relationships with everyone from NFU colleagues to government ministers. So as well as having a high profile in both the media and Westminster we work with and support local members through a network of regional and county offices across England and Wales.

Join us

Were committed to recruiting a diverse and highly-talented workforce. Well support you by providing you with extensive learning and development opportunities and build a career that balances your professional ambitions with your personal commitments including discussions around agile and flexible work options.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If we decide weve found the right person for the role we reserve the right to withdraw this advert and close applications before the closing date.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority