Do you want to make a difference and be part of a vibrant and inclusive organisation that has been helping save lives for more than a century?  As one of the country’s best-loved charities, St John Ambulance played a pivotal role in responding to the pandemic as well as everyday health emergencies, training, supporting communities, and improving young people’s lives.

A fantastic opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join our busy Legal team! In this exciting, fast paced role reporting to the Head of Legal and working alongside our experienced Solicitors, the Legal Assistant is responsible for managing the workflow within the Legal Department.  The successful candidate will assist in the management of the day-to-day operation, by supporting the Head of Legal and Senior Solicitors with case management, together with the preparation of legal documents including, but not limited to Commercial Contracts, Bid Documents and Tender Contracts.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. The role benefits from a competitive salary, generous pension, hybrid, flexible working, 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years, options to buy and sell holiday, free first/mental aid first aider courses, Blue Light and NHS online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, flu jab, eye care, mental health and wellbeing tools and volunteering days. 

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

About You:

• Law degree/GDL and Legal Practice Course
• Proven work experience in a legal environment as a Legal Assistant or equivalent
• Demonstrate experience in drafting and reviewing Commercial Contracts
• Familiarity with essential law, legal procedures, protocols and court system
• Knowledge of Intellectual Property and Property Law
• Ability to work independently, manage large workloads and keep deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

About the Role:

• Prepare and assist with reviewing and identifying risks in a range of legal documentation under the guidance of the Head of Legal and Senior Solicitors, including Commercial Contracts, Bid Documents and Tender Contracts
• Prepare preliminary versions of and review the organisations Commercial Contracts, assuring that all Commercial related contracts are compliant with legislation, particularly Data Protection legislation
• Monitor and manage infringements of our Trademark Licence and Intellectual Property, issuing cease and desist letters to protect the SJA brand, when required, liaising with external organisations and lawyers
• Manage all aspects of the workflow, including providing initial legal advice and supporting stakeholders within the Estates & Facilities Department by undertaking and reporting on Land Registry Searches in a timely manner

About Us:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a charity of over 1,700 employees and over 30,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning.  As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response, Falls response, Night Time Economy and Homelessness outreach) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, NHS Cadets and Young Responders programmes).

Find out more about us, including our new Ask Me campaign, at www.sja.org.uk

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here

For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.   At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups.  We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.   

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.