Senior Legal Counsel in the Legal and Procurement Division focusing on rail fares and ticketing reform. Collaborating with stakeholders and providing legal advice on complex issues.
Responsibilities
Working closely with the Commercial Director and wider team on the FTR programme.
Acting as the key legal resource for the FTR programme, you’ll work collaboratively across multiple organisations as part of the programme.
Building strong relationships with in-house teams as well as cross industry stakeholders, including DfT, DfTO, FTR and Network Rail.
Advising RDG on matters pertaining to the FTR programme, which will include considering complex strategic and commercial issues that are likely to shape the future of industry.
Considering and balancing the interests of multiple interested parties and helping to facilitate and move towards a cohesive and successful approach to FTR, enabling change and providing a solid platform for GBR.
Contribute to policy development and strategic decision making with clear, timely and well-reasoned legal input.
Providing accurate legal advice to colleagues across the organisation (and on behalf of industry) on a variety of legal issues, including commercial contracts, data protection (including GDPR and PECR), competition law, consumer protection legislation and dispute resolution.
Act as the strategic bridge for the General Counsel, becoming a subject matter expert in FTR, developing proposed solutions for matters and understanding the complex technical frameworks in the FTR space.
Supporting RDG transition, specifically in regard to fares, ticketing and retail matters, in light of broader industry changes.
Supporting the organisation on a wide range of legal matters such as contracts, regulatory compliance, litigation, intellectual property, and corporate governance.
Ad hoc training of RDG colleagues to raise legal awareness and understanding throughout the organisation.
Requirements
demonstrable strong interpersonal skills in order that they can motivate, negotiate, influence and build strong relationships with all levels of staff within the organisation.
the right to practice law in England and Wales.
the ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders, including government departments, regulators and commercial partners.
the ability to communicate effectively and clearly with those who understand the law and those who do not.
proven analytical and problem-solving skills, demonstrating your ability to assess and understand complex legal issues and provide strategic advice.
Sound judgement, resilience and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, high profile environment.
Qualified to practice as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales, with good (8+ years) post qualification experience.
Experience in complex commercial arrangements/contracts, including disputes arising from such.
Experience of working on major projects, public sector reform or large scale commercial arrangements.
Experience of advising clients within the rail / transport industry (either public or private sector).
Experience in data protection and freedom of information legislation.
Competition law knowledge (highly desirable).
Benefits
75% off rail travel for personal and family use, plus international rail discounts.
30 Days annual leave (plus buy/sell options and additional leave for key life events)
Season ticket loan for commuting costs.
Enhanced family leave – 30 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave.
Pension scheme – up to 11.58% employer contribution.
Private medical insurance including mental health and specialist care.
Discounted gym membership and access to wellbeing programmes.
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