Position Summary
Senior Legal Counsel, report to the Legal Lead in the Directorate of Finance, Governance & Assurance. Office‑based with high flexibility (2 days per week in office). Salary £75,000 – £88,000 per annum. Full‑time, 35 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high‑quality, pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice on complex and strategically important matters, acting as a trusted adviser and strategic business partner.
- Shape the future of Legal at CRUK, contributing to strategic initiatives, service redesign, operational improvements and the development of a modern user‑centric Legal function.
- Champion innovation, legal technology, data, process improvement and generative AI to enhance legal service delivery, client experience and team effectiveness.
- Develop innovative, risk‑based solutions to complex challenges, combining excellent legal judgement with commercial awareness.
- Manage a diverse and complex portfolio of legal matters independently, maintaining high standards of legal excellence while operating with agility, pace and a client‑service mindset.
- Collaborate within the team, coaching colleagues, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Work closely with the Legal Lead to support delivery of legal services, identifying risks, resourcing pressures, opportunities for improvement and new approaches.
Qualifications & Experience
- Significant experience as Senior Legal Counsel or equivalent in a fast‑paced or complex legal services environment (private practice, commercial or charity).
- Dynamic and agile approach, confident navigating complexity, managing competing priorities and enabling decision‑making.
- Strong legal negotiation and advisory experience across a broad range of complex matters and commercial contracting.
- Proven ability to act as a trusted business partner, building stakeholder relationships and providing pragmatic, solutions‑focused advice.
- Experience driving improvements in legal service delivery, processes, ways of working or legal operations.
- Interest in innovation, legal technology and new approaches that enhance client experience and team effectiveness.
- Commitment to delivering an empowered, user‑centric legal service balancing risk with organisational objectives.
Benefits
- Substantial retirement plan.
- Generous and flexible leave allowance.
- Discounts on travel, technology, gym membership and more.
- Flexible working culture supporting work‑life balance.
- Career and personal development opportunities and high‑quality tools, policies and processes.
Application Process
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process. CVs are required but not reviewed until shortlisted. Complete the work history section of the online application form. For more information, visit our website or contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those under‑represented in the legal profession. Applicants must be 18 years or older.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and cultures.
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