Commercial Lawyer

Commercial Lawyer

Salary: £48,325 per annum(Band G, Level 3, Inclusive of Outer London Weighting)

Location:  Gilwell with Hybrid Working

Contract Type: Permanent 

Working Hours: 35

About The Role:

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role within a close-knit, yet diverse team that manages legal risk for the Scouts nationally? Our Legal Services Team partners with senior leadership and HQ teams on high-profile projects that directly impact the lives of young people across the country. We are seeking a proactive and dynamic Commercial Lawyer to lead on the Scout’s property work, including supporting the Scout Association Trust Corporation. 

In addition to property work, you’ll take on a variety of general legal and commercial responsibilities, including claims and litigation management, compliance, and regulatory support. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with the Head and Deputy of Legal on managing legal claims, commercial and fundraising projects, and partnership initiatives. 

Key Responsibilities:
•    Lead on property work for the Scouts, including support for the Scout Association Trust Corporation
•    Provide general legal and commercial support, including claims, litigation, compliance, and regulatory work
•    Improve processes and support for the Custodian Trustee service
•    Collaborate closely with the Head and Deputy of Legal on a variety of projects
•    Contribute to the growth and development of the legal function

What We’re Looking For:
•    A proactive, dynamic, and experienced lawyer with a strong background in commercial and property law
•    Someone who is committed to learning, developing processes, and building strong relationships
•    A team player who is excited about making a tangible difference in the lives of young people

Why Join Us?
•    Be part of a diverse and experienced team that values collaboration and a warm approach to solving complex legal issues
•    Make a real impact on the Scouts’ ability to utilise property assets effectively
•    Contribute to high-profile projects that support the Scouting Movement nationwide
•    Grow with us as we expand our legal function and take on exciting new challenges

Why work for us

Benefits

We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country. We prepare young people with skills for life, we believe that hard works pays off and always invest in our staff, becoming Investor in People Gold 2022.

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Closing date: 11.59pm 25 September 2024

Interviews will be held week commencing 14 October 2024

Successful candidates will be contacted within two weeks after the closing date. Due to a high volume of applications, we will not be able to contact applicants who were not successful. Therefore, if you don’t receive a response within seven days please assume that you were unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please note that we do not accept CV’s only for this role. All applications for this vacancy must include a CV and Supporting Statement. 

The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

About us

We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright. We have 108 acres available for fun and adventure for young people to experience the freedom of the outdoors.