Legal Counsel -Public Inquiry

Summary

Salary: Competitive salary and package

Grade: 3A

Reporting Line: Head of Legal – Public Inquiry

Contact Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: London

Closing Date: 4th August 2023

What to expect

Here at the Post Office, we’re steeped in tradition, but we’re going places.

Like all other retailers, Post Office must continue to transform if it is to execute its forward-facing strategy. This, coupled with the well-publicised broader context that Post Office is navigating, requires the Legal Counsel to have a high performing and effective Remediation Unit to ensure Post Office can atone for its past and rebuild trust with Postmasters and customers.

The Remediation Unit has been formed within Post Office to resolve certain legacy issues facing Post Office in connection with its dealings with Postmasters.

As a Legal Counsel you will bring your legal dispute and claims assessment experience to this role and manage historical claims received from Postmasters. You will be working alongside key stakeholders in the remediation unit, the legal department, external legal team, and the wider business.

This is an opportunity to be part of a team that is changing the Post Office for the better and supporting our Postmasters. You will get hands on experience dealing with complex inquiry cases.

What we can do for you

Our people are the driving force behind our business, we are proud of the energy, commitment and customer focus we have in common. In addition to the competitive salary we offer, in return for your hard work, you will also receive:

27.5 days annual leave that increases with tenure

Up to 18% on target bonus opportunity

Car allowance

Generous pension contribution

Life assurance

Income protection after 12 months service

Full support from our employee assistance programme and access to our employee benefits platform

Ever-evolving learning and development opportunities

At Post Office our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words, we actively foster an inclusive workplace culture that values the unique perspectives and contributions from all colleagues. We believe that Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is not only important but essential to our success and growth; our priority is building a business that represents the communities we serve across the nation. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we embrace our employees’ differences; Post Office wants people from all walks of life working here and we welcome your application. That’s how we build Everybody’s Business.

What you’ll need to succeed

As a Qualified Solicitor or Barrister who is qualified to practice in England and Wales, with experience working in an in-house role in a private practice, you will have experience of document disclosure exercises, including competency using document management systems; In addition, you will:

• Understanding of public law and ideally, experience working on public inquiries / contentious matters;

• Excellent organisational skills and ability to balance competing priorities and work to tight deadlines;

• Proficient in legal research and providing clear advice on complex and novel issues;

• Strong experience of working collaboratively to deliver outcomes

About us

Post Office is a community staple. We’re trusted. We’re relatable. We’re reliable. We’re steeped in tradition. But we’re on a journey of transformation. We’re focused on the future and working at pace to compete in a digital world to provide the same, personalised experience we’ve always been proud of – and we need fresh talent to help make it possible.

We’re looking for people to come to Post office to re-imagine. Authentic people who rise to big challenges and make big changes. We all have a genuine duty of care for the people we serve – a purpose that guides us forward, no matter what. We’re looking for people who share in that purpose and show that now, and moving forwards, Post Office truly is Everybody’s Business.