Assistant Property Solicitor Reference PRI97390 Location Priory Group Head Office, 80 Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UD Priory Group Division Central Services Salary Competive Hours 37.5 Vacancy Type Permanent - Full Time Job Advert - Division Information * Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review * Priory is the leading independent provider of mental healthcare and adult social care in the UK.
Job Advert Location Description Reporting to the General Counsel to work as part of the Legal Team supporting and advising on a wide range of legal matters for Priory in the UK.
This is a hybrid role.
This is a commercial property role but with the opportunity to expand into other areas of practice including commercial contracts, data protection and regulatory matters.
You will be providing support and assistance to the Priory business on all matters dealt with by the London legal team.
Areas of practice: Primary: Commercial Property – assisting with leases, licences, sales and purchases and dealing with property disputes and litigation.
Secondary: Commercial Contracts including customer and supply agreements Data Protection – advising on DPA issues and liaising with the ICO Regulatory – reviewing CQC/regulator notices/correspondence and advising the business Claims and litigation – advising on insured and uninsured claims Mental Health Act/Mental Capacity Act – advising on mental health matters Corporate M&A – negotiating/drafting NDAs, MoUs and other related documents Other: Carrying out Legal research on all legal and regulatory matters applicable to the business What we are looking for: Qualified solicitor or barrister with 0-3 years PQE or equivalent experience Strong customer focused attitude and a "can-do" attitude Organised and diligent in their approach to dealing with a varied caseload Ability to work independently but a strong team player Recognises the 24/7 demands of the business (this is not a 9-5 role) Has the ability to influence and advise at all levels including with senior business colleagues Strong communication/interpersonal skills and commercial acumen Excellent drafting skills so as to make complex matters clear and simple for all stakeholders Experience 0-3 year's pqe in private practice with a good training record and varied caseload demonstrating the above qualities and skills.
Experience of the healthcare sector preferred.
Job Advert Role Description What we would like to give you: 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + additional day's leave for your Birthday!
Annual leave entitlement increase based on length of service: 27 days after 5 years' service and 30 days after 10 years' service Length of service recognition awards Employee Assistance Programme Competitive Pension Scheme Initial Disclosure Check Cost covered, if applicable to role 'My Possible Self' App and health-related benefits Online discounts and cashback rewards Technology scheme (qualifying period) Cycle to work scheme (qualifying period) 'Cash for Colleagues' – Employee referral scheme Career Pathways Programme – for development and further qualifications Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the full job description attached prior to making an application.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy ahead of the closing date, without notice.
Division DBS info Disclosure All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Priory will cover the cost of a DBS.
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