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Shape the Future of Cultural Heritage as a Legal Counsel at the Prestigious British Museum
Overview
Salary £46742
Location Bloomsbury
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation summary: Join the team at the British Museum, a world-renowned institution dedicated to human history, art, and culture. With a vast and unique collection that spans over two million years of history, the Museum is a leader in the preservation and education of world cultures. As a Legal Counsel, you'll be at the heart of supporting the Museum's mission, contributing to a sector-leading legal function and ensuring the protection and advancement of global heritage.
- Provide high-quality legal advice across the institution.
- Engage in a varied workload within a supportive team environment.
- Collaborate with the Governance Department to drive strategic legal initiatives.
- In-depth legal knowledge in commercial, contract, IP, and charities law.
- Must be a practicing solicitor or barrister in England and Wales.
- Adaptable, responsive, and commercially savvy with an interest in the Museum and Cultural sectors.
- Deadline for applications: 12pm on Tuesday 4 June 2024.
- Provide any additional needs for application support to bmrecruit@britishmuseum.org.
The British Museum is seeking an experienced lawyer to join the Legal Services team as a Legal Counsel. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to implementing the Museum’s Legal Strategy and delivering a sector-leading advisory function.
The Role: You will provide colleagues around the Museum with accurate, timely and effective advice. You will be part of a small and collegial team with a busy and varied workload. You will work closely with the rest of the Legal Services team and Governance Department to deliver high-quality and strategic legal support to colleagues around the institution.
Job Requirements: Applicants will have in-depth technical knowledge across a range of key legal areas, including commercial, contract, intellectual property and charities law. They will be adaptable, responsive, and actively engaged in commercial and legal issues relevant to the Museum and Cultural sectors. The successful candidate must already be admitted as a practicing solicitor or barrister in England and Wales.
Benefits: The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including: Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays, Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme, Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions, Participation in private and public Museum activities, Interest-free travel, bicycle and rental deposit loans, Professional and personal development opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme, Discounts on food and gift shop purchases.
Application Details: Application Deadline: 12pm (midday) on Tuesday 4 June 2024. If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details to [email removed - click apply for more details].
The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture.
