Legal Counsel

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.
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
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
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