Your Company:
A well-established services business is partnering with the NET Recruit Team to appoint an experienced In-House Legal Counsel to support its ongoing growth and development. With a strong reputation for providing high-quality clinical and operational services across the UK, the organisation continues to invest in people, systems, and governance frameworks to ensure compliance, resilience, and excellence in all areas. This appointment offers an exciting opportunity for a proactive legal professional to join a progressive, mission-driven organization operating in a complex and highly regulated environment.


Your Role and Responsibilities
While in this position your duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Act as the primary point of contact for legal queries relating to customer contracts.
• Review and report on all NHS customer contracts.
• Oversee the review of property leases and associated documentation.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of standardised contract templates, clause libraries, and governance protocols.
• Conduct legal due diligence for contract renewals, novations, amendments, and acquisitions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure visibility of key contractual obligations, renewals, and termination dates.
• Manage and review property leases, licences to assign, lease renewals, and related agreements.
• Maintain a central schedule of property obligations, rent reviews, and renewal timelines.
• Liaise with external legal advisers, landlords, and property professionals to ensure smooth and compliant lease processes.
• Provide clear and practical legal advice on contractual risk, regulatory requirements, and compliance obligations.
• Support the development and implementation of internal governance frameworks and legal risk management procedures.
• Contribute to internal awareness of legal standards, policies, and expectations.
• Work closely with finance, operations, and senior management teams to ensure legal considerations align with business objectives.
• Support legal risk assessments for new initiatives, projects, and strategic decisions.
• Provide ad-hoc legal advice to departments across the organisation.
• Assist the Chief Financial Officer with preparing reports and legal summaries for senior management and Board-level review.

What You Will Need to Apply

• UK-qualified solicitor or legal executive with 1–3 years’ PQE.
• Demonstrable experience in NHS customer contracts, commercial agreements, and property lease management.
• Strong understanding of contract drafting, negotiation, and lifecycle management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a pragmatic and solution-focused approach.
• Strong organisational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Experience working in-house, particularly within the healthcare sector or related industries.
• Familiarity with SharePoint or contract management systems.
• High level of commercial awareness and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while supporting cross-functional teams.

What You Will Get in Return:
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary of up to £70,000, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including pension contributions, generous annual leave, and opportunities for ongoing professional development. You will join a supportive and forward-thinking organisation that values its employees and offers clear career progression paths. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of work and play a key role in supporting the organization’s continuous growth and commitment to high-quality service delivery.

To express interest in this role and have a confidential chat, please reach out to:

Suzi Kocovska - Recruitment Partner

M: 07743 971752
E: skocovska@netrecruit.com

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