Junior Lawyer - Maternity Cover - up to 15 months FTC
| Posting date: | 16 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2024 |
| Location: | Equity House Irthlingborough Road Wellingborough, NN8 1LT |
| Company: | Booker Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 21857 |
Summary
Reporting into the Senior Counsel, we are looking for a Junior Lawyer to work across the Booker Group to cover a period of maternity leave as the business continues to grow and develop. Whilst this is envisaged as a full-time role, part-time would be considered and can be discussed at interview.
This role is based at our Head Office in Wellingborough with hybrid working available.
Providing general in-house counsel to all parts of the business as necessary
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts directly with stakeholders, third parties and liaising with the specialist contract team that is part of the wider Booker/Tesco group
Drafting and amending internal precedent documents, policies and procedures
Advising on civil and commercial litigation matters as and when required
Effectively and efficiently dealing with claims, complaints and other issues
Advising on GDPR and other compliance, governance and regulatory matters, such as Health and Safety, ESG legislation, Anti Bribery, HFSS, GSCOP, MHRA and legislation. Advising on interpretation of new requirements and devising processes and procedures to ensure compliance.
Assisting with legal administration
Helping the business to remain compliant with its policies to maintain \\'health, safe and legal\\'
To be a qualified lawyer with 2 years + PQE or equivalent Legal Executive/Paralegal experience ideally gained in the commercial sector; experience of working in a FMCG organisation would be an advantage but is not essential
To enjoy and thrive in a fast-paced, supportive team environment where how you do things is as important as what you do
The ability to quickly identify issues and communicate across all areas and at all levels of the business; you will be someone who can tailor your advice to fit the needs of the business and apply common sense to achieve practical solutions at pace
To be passionate, committed, hard-working and commercially minded
Excellent organisational skills which allow you to manage priorities with conflicting deadlines
Strong legal administrative and technology skills, willing to manage all aspects of the role