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We are looking for a Company Lawyer to join our legal team. Care UK is an awarding winning private care company with over 160 care homes across the United Kingdom. We are seeking a company Solicitor to join our vibrant and dedicated team.
At Care UK, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our residents and our values of Caring, Passionate and Teamwork are at the heart of all we do. Our success is built on the strength of our people and with a vast network of re homes and a diverse range of support functions, we're on a mission to find exceptional talent to join us on our journey.
The role: will have trained and be working at a good regional, national or City law firm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Dealing with contentious matters.
- Advising on termination of resident contracts, both public and private, and managing eviction processes with external counsel.
- Advising on the interpretation and termination of occupation licences/tenancy agreements.
- Working with the Financial Operations Legal Administrator to advise care homes on local authority funding issues.
- Follow and develop the internal debt and local authority funding procedures.
- Being the key legal contact for queries on resident contracts, providing advice on their interpretation.
- Drafting and implementing updates to private resident contract templates
- Carrying out due diligence for acquisitions
- Implement Care UK’s private resident contract templates in acquired care homes
- Working one day per week assisting the Data Protection Officer with processing Subject Access Requests and other data requests.
- Providing advice to the Procurement and IT teams on various supplier opportunities
- Advising on ad hoc legal issues including competition, employment, data protection, powers of attorney, and interpretation of court orders.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of civil procedure, the Care Act 2014 and associated guidance, and the NHS CHC framework.
- Supervising the paralegal with the more straightforward debt recovery and eviction matters
What We're Looking For:
- Practicing lawyer between 1 and 4 years PQE.
- Litigation trained.
- Prior in-house experience desirable only
- Sector knowledge not essential but favourable.
Why Join Care UK?
- Be part of a dynamic and growing organisation dedicated to providing outstanding care.
- Collaborate with a diverse and talented team in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and contribute to the success of our care homes.
We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us fulfil yours. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and be a part of something extraordinary, we want to hear from you
