About the Company

This specialist healthcare organisation is a leader in its field, providing the best possible facilities, programs and care to people needing help and support with specific health issues. With dedicated first class hospitals and services around the country, the organisation helps patients find the very best care.

About the Opportunity

The company now has a need to hire a General Counsel and Company Secretary. Reporting to the CEO and working directly with the business, the role requires a competent commercial lawyer to lead the legal team and advise on business activities, including M&A and commercial contracts. You will provide legal support on growth strategies and projects as well as advising a range of complex, often sensitive situations.

About You

To be most effective in this role, you will need a strong sense of commercial awareness as well as a high degree of care and thoughtfulness. Whilst healthcare industry experience is not essential, some experience in M&A as well as experience working for a private equity business would be useful. The ability to effectively manage and motivate a team is key, as is the ability to build and foster relationships with all stakeholders across the business.

This is a rare and unique opportunity to join a leading business in a high profile area of healthcare in a key role for the business and the opportunity to lead the legal function.

Please apply now or contact Maneesha Howard at Graff Search maneesha@graffsearch.co.uk.

Interested in this role? Please contact Maneesha for details.