You'll provide in-house legal and commercial support to the NFU and its subsidiary companies, including contract drafting and negotiation, data protection compliance, and the development of proportionate procurement practices to support value for money, effective risk management and good governance.
You'll be a qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with a current UK practising certificate, bringing strong experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial contracts. With a solid understanding of GDPR and data protection compliance, you'll be confident advising stakeholders in a practical, business-focused way. Highly commercially aware, you'll balance legal risk with organisational objectives, applying sound procurement principles and contributing to effective governance. You'll also be an excellent communicator, able to simplify complex legal concepts, influence at all levels, and build strong working relationships across the business while delivering clear, pragmatic guidance.
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., Every day, we're the voice of around 43,000 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 we work with and support local members through a network of regional and county offices across England and Wales.
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Kenilworth
You'll provide in-house legal and commercial support to the NFU and its subsidiary companies, including contract drafting and negotiation, data…
Royal Leamington Spa
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) is the biggest farming organisation in the UK.
Kenilworth
You'll play a key role in supporting and shaping policy across the horticulture and potatoes sectors.
West Midlands
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) is the biggest farming organisation in the UK.
Royal Leamington Spa
Join the team at the heart of shaping the future of the British Horticulture and potato sector.
Kenilworth
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