Average Finance Lawyer salary in the UK

About us: St Andrew Healthcare is the UK’s largest mental health charity and a unique provider of specialist care in mental health and learning disability. We aspire to deliver quality, recovery-focussed and holistic provision for and with those who require our services. Our independence as a charity means we can strive to put patients’ interests at the heart of our decision-making. We are currently transforming the charity to deliver ‘Value Based Healthcare’ with the aim of delivering high quality patient outcomes and working collaborative with all our stakeholders. The role: The Commercial Lawyer will be a key member of a small, friendly team and will be expected to hit the ground running and work with a high level of independence on a range of corporate commercial matters ranging from customer & supplier contracts, research & education matters, banking & finance and property acquisitions, leases and sales, as well as general legal compliance. Key Responsibilities: Reviewing and advising on commercial contracts, including procurement contracts, customer contracts, IT contracts and other services contractsAssisting the business development team with the legal requirements of tenders and the bidding processAdvising and assisting on the legal aspects of property sales, purchases, leases and general corporate transactions, including corporate finance and banking law.Working alongside the clinical, business development & estates team to deliver their commercial strategiesIdentifying risks and working with the Charity to mitigate/minimise those risksAssisting the HR teams generally on employment issues including policies, procedures and tribunalsAssisting the research team with advice on research contracts and intellectual property matters.Undertaking ad hoc activities and legal research tasks as assigned by members of the legal team and any other duties commensurate with the roleKeeping up to date with changing legislation and producing legal updates or policy amendments as appropriateAssisting with insurance issues and claims management.Advising on issues of regulatory compliance, risk management, charity law and data protection mattersDevelop knowledge to be able to assist in advising on all aspects of healthcare law including mental health law issues, Court of Protection, Public Law, Administrative Court and inquest matters What we are looking for: An experienced commercial solicitor with 2+ years of commercial legal experience, with a good knowledge of commercial contracts.Qualified solicitor (minimum PQE 2 years)Confident in decision makingA proactive approach to engaging with diverse and multi-skilled teamsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal, written and presentational.Able to communicate accurately and succinctly with stakeholders at all levels within the organisation.Good time management skills, including working to tight deadlinesHigh degree of accuracy and attention to detail.Enthusiastic and approachable.An ability and willingness to undertake research and provide advice on areas of law new to the post-holder.Personal resilience to deal with stressful situations and support staff at distressing times.Able to travel between St Andrew’s sites in Northampton, Birmingham and Essex. In return: We offer an excellent benefits package including: Pension, Sickness policy on par with the NHS, Access to the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts schemes, 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 41 after 10 years' service, Life cover, Electric Car lease scheme, Cycle to work scheme, Healthcare cash plan, Free parking, Paid DBS application, Access to free vocational qualifications. On-site facilities such as gym and swimming pool access and cafés all set within beautiful grounds. Interested? Please apply or get in touch with Samantha Pendry

Finance - Energy Lawyer (7+ years') This firm’s market-leading Structured and Project Finance Team specialises in high-value energy and infrastructure projects. The team works on impactful initiatives across the UK and internationally, offering a dynamic and supportive environment for its members. The Role:The firm is seeking an experienced finance lawyer with at least 7 years' PQE to join its Edinburgh team. The successful candidate will work on key projects, including energy and infrastructure development, M&A activities, and refinancing, while engaging in significant client interaction. Key Responsibilities: Provide legal advice on complex financing transactionsCollaborate with clients and the firm’s global network on cross-border mattersManage projects from inception to completion, ensuring high-quality outcomes Candidate Requirements: A minimum of 7 years' PQE in finance law, preferably from a commercial firmStrong communication, organisational, and project management skillsAbility to work effectively in a collaborative, flexible environment What the Firm Offers: A supportive team with comprehensive training and career development opportunitiesEarly responsibility and the chance to build and maintain client relationships If you are a finance lawyer currently considering a new opportunity in Edinburgh, please contact Melissa Tang at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion or please apply with an up to date CV.

Job title: Lawyer Directorate: Devolution, Governance, and Law Contract: Permanent, Full Time or Part Time Salary: London Salary: £62,906 / Outside London: £60,711 Location: London, Cardiff, Belfast or Edinburgh About Us: The Electoral Commission is the independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. We work to promote public confidence in the democratic process and ensure its integrity. The Commission is directly accountable to the UK Parliament, Scottish Parliament and the Senedd. We are currently seeking at least one full time or part time Lawyer to join the Commission’s Legal Team. Lawyer – Job Description: As a statutory body, the Commission relies on its Legal Team for high quality legal advice to advance its objectives and ensure it exercises its functions lawfully. The team is led by the Commission’s General Counsel, who is currently supported by the Head of Legal, two Senior Lawyers, five Lawyers and a Legal Officer. Lawyer – Key Responsibilities: - Advising on electoral law including during major political events such as UK Parliamentary General Elections, local elections, PCC elections, mayoral elections, referendums, and elections for the devolved parliaments. - Advising on regulatory decisions and enforcement action affecting political parties and campaigners working on proposed legislation and the implementation of new legislation. - Advising on the Commission’s wider legal obligations as a public body, including in relation to information law, procurement, contracts and employment matters. Lawyer – Key Skills: - Since the Commission operates in a niche area, we do not require or expect candidates to have experience of electoral law. - General experience of advisory work, statutory interpretation and public and administrative law will all be essential. You will be supported by one of the Senior Lawyers and receive training in role. Lawyer – What We Offer: The Commission operates a system of flexible and hybrid working and has offices in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast. While most of the team are based in London, it would be possible for the successful candidate to carry out this role from any of the Commission’s offices and we would welcome applications from dual qualified lawyers who are able to practice in Scotland as well as England & Wales. This is an exciting time to be joining the Commission. Our work is high-profile and varied with electoral reform, the regulation of parties and candidates, and devolution all being hot topics across the whole of the UK. The work is interesting, intellectually challenging and varied. The Commission is committed to increasing the diversity of its staff and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of open and fair competition, merit and business need. Submission Guidelines: Anonymous CV: To adhere to our commitment to anonymous recruitment, ensure all references to educational institutions (years of attendance for primary and secondary education) and personal information are removed. This allows us to assess candidates based solely on their knowledge and skills, free from bias related to background, gender, or ethnicity. Supporting Statement: Your statement should highlight your relevant skills, experience, in relation to the job criteria and person specification. Closing Date: 11:59pm on Sunday 15 September 2024. Interviews will be held shortly thereafter. Shortlisted candidates will also be asked to undertake a written assessment. For the Welsh translation of this advert please visit The Electoral Commission website. To apply for this exciting opportunity please click “Apply” now!