Salary: c. £45k (Dependant on Skills and Experience)
Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire with agile working
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: 6-month Fixed Term Contract

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is the biggest farming organisation in the UK. We're proud to make a difference for all our members, by shaping attitudes towards British farming and leading the charge on a range of major issues, from climate change and food standards to rural crime and broadband rollout.

Purpose of the role & how you will contribute

As a Legal Assistant Scheme Adviser, you will provide legal/technical advice and support to relevant Legal Board members, manage your own caseload and promote the scheme within your designated regions/counties. You will consider individual/group applications for assistance and make financial awards in line with the Rules of the Scheme. You will work as part of a team of 4 advisers and a manager to monitor and audit cases whilst working with NFU Legal Panel Firms.

What you’ll bring

You will have 3-5 years post-qualification experience within private practice or an in-house legal department. You’ll provide sound legal advice and have experience managing caseloads using a case management system. You will have the ability to prioritise your work in an environment with competing demands and have strong communication skills, with the ability to analyse complex legal and technical information. You will be a good listener, empathetic and have a good eye for detail and an understanding of the litigation procedure and SRA requirements.

Why choose us?

• Join us and you’ll find an organisation that encourages and enables you to achieve your full potential. In return you will be rewarded with a full range of benefits including:
• Generous holiday allowance (starting at 25 days a year+ Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days with length of service), plus 1 annual Christmas company day
• Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
• Company funded health Cashplan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Performance-related pay
• Competitive Pension and Life assurance
• Access to interest-free loans for cars, bikes, season tickets and driving lessons
• Employee Assistance program to help you deal with life’s challenges
• Discounts on new a range of vehicles, holiday rentals, wellbeing and lifestyle and many more
• Attractive, modern office, with on-site restaurant and free parking

Who we are

Every day, we're the voice of around 45,000 British farmers and growers who produce food, making sure their concerns are heard at the heart of government both online and locally. This means developing strong relationships with everyone from NFU colleagues to government ministers. So, as well as having a high profile in both the media and Westminster, we work with and support local members through a network of regional and county offices across England and Wales.

This role sits in the NFU’s Legal department, working with HQ colleagues, alongside regional and group office colleagues in the organisation to deliver a high-quality service for our members during their difficult times.

The team offers financial assistance towards legal and other professional fees incurred by members and provides professional guidance to them when they are experiencing legal problems. The team also plays a key role in developing and influencing the policies that benefit farming businesses across the UK.

The team cover different areas of farming and deal with a wide range of legal disputes on various legal topics such as contract, land, regulatory matters, rights of way, employment, partnerships, tenancies, planning, judicial reviews, diversification, etc. The sheer variety of our work means you can be involved in a wide range of legal disputes facing farming businesses and families. Our collaborative approach means you’ll find plenty of opportunities to build your knowledge.

Join us

We’re committed to recruiting a diverse and highly-talented workforce. We’ll support you by providing you with extensive learning and development opportunities and build a career that balances your professional ambitions with your personal commitments including discussions around agile and flexible work options.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If we decide we've found the right person for the role, we reserve the right to withdraw this advert and close applications before the closing date.

Closing date 15-09-2024

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