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General Counsel Jobs in London, England, United Kingdom at Scottish Labour Party
Title: General Counsel
Company: Scottish Labour Party
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
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General Counsel
Salary: £78,187.65 (gross) per annum inclusive of London Weighting, with a fixed sum allowance of £2,668
Location: Head Office – London
Duration: Permanent
The Labour Party is looking to recruit a General Counsel. The post-holder will be responsible for managing the provision of legal advice and support to the Labour Party, working regularly with, and reporting to, the Executive Director, Governance and Legal. They will also be responsible for managing the Labour Party’s compliance with its regulatory responsibilities, with particular responsibility for the requirements of party finance, data protection and electoral law.
The Successful Candidate Will Have
Good knowledge of the Labour Party’s rules, constitutional structures and links with Government, the Parliamentary Labour Party and affiliated organisations
Private practice or in-house experience, with a demonstrable ability to be an effective in-house lawyer in a fast-paced and high-profile environment
Excellent working knowledge of the key legislation that affects the work of the Labour Party, including but not limited to the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, the Representation of the People Act 1983, Data Protection Act 2018, Equality Act 2010 and all relevant local government legislation.
Ability to provide high quality legal advice relevant to the core areas of work and ability to continually support the Executive Director, Governance and Legal in ensuring the Labour Party’s compliance with legal, statutory and regulatory requirements
To apply for this post, please complete an application form and equal opportunities form and send it to [email protected] by no later than
19 March 2025.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role.
We offer a variety of benefits for our employees that include;
25-day annual leave (increases to 30 days after 10 years’ service), pro-rated for part time staff
Additional 5 days of leave for the office closure period over Christmas and New Year
All UK bank holidays
Up to 10 days of annual leave can be carried over into 2025
Opportunity to join a CARE (Career Averaged Revalued Earnings) benefit scheme
Flexible working opportunities
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
Staff Equality Networks and support: Women’s, BAME, Disability & LGBTQ+
Employee assistance programme
Cycle to work scheme (now including electric bikes)
Season ticket loan
Free eye test and money towards VDU use glasses
The Labour Party values equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity.
Application Form Equal opportunities form Disability Confident Scheme form Link to Job Description
