The place to work in pathology We are looking for top talent to join the UK’s leading and fastest growing pathology company – a scientific organisation with a clinical purpose. Working in partnership with our service partners, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospitals, King’s College Hospital and Princess Royal University Hospital we aim to set the standard for the future of pathology. Job overview Are you an experienced employment lawyer ready for a new in-house challenge? As our business grows and we implement our ambitious plan to transform the delivery of diagnostic testing across South East London and beyond, we are looking for an experienced Post Qualified employment lawyer to join our in-house team to lead on all employment related matters. The is a newly created role for Synnovis, providing the successful candidate the opportunity to really make it their own. It will also involve providing some additional support on general commercial matters including contract drafting and day-to-day ad hoc advice. You will be part of the Legal, Risk & Compliance team reporting into the Director of Legal, Risk & Compliance, with excellent exposure to the Synnovis and UK & I leadership teams. Prior in-house experience would be preferable but is not essential. The role will be hybrid working based in our London office. Part-time working (4 days per week) will be considered. Main duties of the job Provide day-to-day ad hoc advice on all employee relations issues Management of Employment Tribunal Claims (using specialist external support if required) Development of training materials for the HR team and the wider business to improve understanding of ER issues, drive a culture of HR policy compliance and maximise leverage for the legal team in negotiating settlement agreements and/or defending ET claims Liaison and support as required with SYNLAB UK & I Legal/HR teams Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts including pathology testing, asset purchase, equipment leasing/reagent rental, logistics, software development and maintenance agreements, settlement agreements Provision of day-to-day legal advice across the business on a broad range of matters including contract, employment, data protection, regulatory compliance, procurement law Working for our organisation Synnovis’ Corporate HQ; housing our Finance, Procurement, HR, Service Improvement and Business Development teams. We have a relaxed, but professional atmosphere with monthly corporate updates to keep you informed on our progress. Situated 5 minutes from Southwark station you will have easy access to the vibrant South Bank and local amenities. Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. All applicants are welcome to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation. Equality of opportunity is our policy. For our Permanent workforce we offer a competitive benefits package. All employees are entitled to: Contributory pension scheme Generous annual leave entitlement Ground breaking personal development opportunities Detailed job description and main responsibilities Primary responsibility for all employment work to include: Day-to-day ad hoc advice on all employee relations issues Management of Employment Tribunal Claims (using specialist external support if required) Development of training materials for the HR team and the wider business to improve understanding of ER issues, drive a culture of HR policy compliance and maximise leverage for the legal team in negotiating settlement agreements and/or defending ET claims Liaison and support as required with SYNLAB UK & I Legal/HR teams Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts including pathology testing, asset purchase, equipment leasing/reagent rental, logistics, software development and maintenance agreements, settlement agreements Provision of day-to-day legal advice across the business on a broad range of matters including contract, employment, data protection, regulatory compliance, procurement law Provision of commercial legal support to new business opportunities including participation in tender dialogue and negotiations, contract drafting in collaboration with external legal advisors and legal oversight of operational and clinical proposals and responses Facilitate and influence negotiations to achieve best legal and commercial outcomes to maximise value and minimise risk Deputising as Company Secretary for the Group including attending and minuting Board meetings and Board committees, drafting resolutions and Companies House filings Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Solicitor or barrister qualified to practise in England & Wales or equivalent Degree educated to at least 2:1 standard or equivalent Experience Essential criteria Post qualified lawyer with demonstrable in-house employment law experience UK employment law knowledge & experience Desirable criteria Staff management experience Previous experience of working in healthcare or pathology Skills Essential criteria A good knowledge of general commercial contracts law with the ability to quickly identify key issues Understand when to seek additional specialist advice Sound commercial judgment Desirable criteria Project management skills Good administrative skills Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. All applicants are welcome to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation. Equality of opportunity is our policy. Our Bank workers enjoy competitive market rates and flexible contract assignments across all of our sites, dependent on your availability and location. For our Permanent workforce w e offer a competitive benefits package. All employees are entitled to: Contributory pension scheme Generous annual leave entitlement Ground breaking development opportunities Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role. Please apply for this post on-line. If you have problems with using the online process, or need any assistance, please email [email protected] Your e-mail address is important to us. We communicate to all job applicants via the e-mail address which has been provided on the application form. Please ensure that you check your e-mail on a regular basis. Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in Synnovis. Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. Further details / informal visits contact Name Anthony Hodgson Email address [email protected] If you have problems applying, contact Address Synnovis Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Telephone 01629 702340