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Morgan Hunt are currently working with a Healthcare Regulatory Body in their search for an interim Senior Counsel and Associate Director (Legal) to lead the in-house legal advisory function by ensuring that accurate and timely legal advice is provided across the organisation.
You will play an active role in the strategic leadership of the organisation, including providing strategic, risk based and pragmatic legal advice to the Executive Management team and Council.
You will lead on responses to legal challenges, including judicial reviews and appeals, as well as managing the external legal partner while quality assuring advice provided.
You will lead on legal compliance across the organisation and draft new statutory instruments, rules, regulations or standing orders, as well as ensuring that the legislative framework is fit for purpose. You will work with senior internal and external stakeholders to influence DHSC approach to legislative reform, review and provide critical comment on draft legislation.
The role would be perfect for a Qualified and practising Lawyer, with experience in Regulation and Public Law (as well as a range of other legal areas). You will have experience leading a team of Advisory Lawyers, as well as providing strong leadership and strategic direction. Ideally, you will have experience providing advice and support in relation to policy and government consultation.
This is an exciting opportunity to have a large impact in public protection. There is the potential for extension or permanency, and the organisation is also open to this role as a secondment.
Job Title: Senior Counsel and Associate Director (Legal)
Location: Hybrid (2 days per week in London)
Annual Salary: £82,000 - £97,000
Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract (until end of August, potential extension)
Hours: Full-time
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Please apply to find out more information regarding this fantastic opportunity for a Senior Counsel and Associate Director (Legal) based in London.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.