We are working with an established supply chain organisation in the Gravesend area who are looking to employ an In-House Legal Counsel permanently.You must live within a commutable distance and possess strong public law and dispute resolution knowledge.The package includes a salary of circa 84,000/annum, a car allowance, private healthcare, a great annual leave and pension package as well as other benefits.The role:Deliver excellent legal solutions according to deadline and to budget.Handle general litigations, including property, landlord/tenant and commercial dispute work.Advise upon and manage judicial review proceedings, and conduct/represent the business at dispute resolution proceedings, including advocacy, arbitrations and mediationsCo-ordinating/drafting data protection impact assessments.Drafting and amending internal and external policies and guidance.Preparing and providing training on legal matters.Updating relevant changes in legislation and policy for audit purposes.Managing external Lawyers to include providing instructions for the conduct of claims, approving documentation and ensuring that the external Lawyers deliver: to agreed standards; within defined timescales; to budget; and with added value.Advise on Data protection legislation and best practiceInformation law, including responses to Environmental Information RequestsGovernance mattersStatutes/statutory instrumentsByelaws and directions under the Port of London Act 1968 About you:A qualified Solicitor ..... full job details .....