Legal Assistant/Paralegal
| Posting date: | 16 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,000.00 to £27,000.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 October 2024 |
| Location: | West Yorkshire, LS15 8GB |
| Company: | Pharmacy2U |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG3988-RW1145851LeeLA |
Summary
Role: Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Location: Leeds (LS15), Leicester (LE67) or London (UB6) (with hybrid working after completion of training or will consider remote with monthly meeting attendance at our office required)
Salary: £25-27k DOE plus extensive benefits
Contract type: Permanent
Employment type: Full time
Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Do you want to work for the nation’s largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We’re a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years’ experience, helping over 1.4 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery. We are Great Place to Work certified as we consider colleague experience a top priority every day. Our people are fundamental to our success and ensuring we achieve our vision to be a world leading, patient-centric digital healthcare provider. We are committed to continuing to develop a positive, open, and honest working environment for all.
The Paralegal/Legal Assistant will support the Head of Privacy and Chief of Staff by managing the in-house legal portfolio, and co-ordinating with external legal advisors. The role is crucial in ensuring efficient contract management, safeguarding intellectual property, and maintaining compliance with legal and ethical standards. The successful candidate will contribute to strategic planning and governance, facilitating smooth legal operations and supporting the company’s growth and adherence to regulations.
What’s in it for you?
Occupational sick pay
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Contributory pension
Discounted insurance (Aviva)
Employee discount site
Discounted gyms (via our blue light card and benefits schemes)
Employee assistance programme
In-house mental health support
Free onsite parking
Health and wellbeing initiatives
Social events throughout the year
Cycle to work scheme
Green car scheme*(subject to minimum earnings)
Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc)
Long service bonus
Refer a friend bonus
Blue light card
Hybrid working
Commitment to CPD/training
25 days annual leave increasing with service
Annual leave buy and sell scheme
Discounts & Exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds
25% Discount & health & beauty purchases
What you’ll be doing?
Prepare and submit requests for specialised legal advice and co-ordinate communications with external legal advisors
Assist in the entire contract lifecycle including reviews, drafting standard terms, and managing NDAs
Support initiatives against Anti-Bribery and Anti-Modern Slavery practices and ensure adherence to the company’s Code of Conduct & Ethics
Assist in the development and management of intellectual property strategy, including the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights
Help develop governance policies, maintain legal risk registers, and manage legal reporting and compliance checks, and organise and review documents for due diligence processes and maintain an up-to-date database
Engage in strategic planning efforts to enhance legal preparedness and support organizational goals
Draft, review, and provide advice on contracts/legal documents to protect the company’s interests and provide general legal support
Work closely with various teams across the business including customer service, purchasing, operations, and pharmacists to ensure legal alignment with business operations
Contribute to maintaining a fun, relaxed, and friendly workplace environment, supporting a positive work culture and team spirit
Who are we looking for?
Bachelor’s degree in law, Business Administration, or a related field
Familiarity with compliance standards, governance policies, and regulatory frameworks
Previous experience in a legal coordinator, paralegal, or legal assistant role, ideally within a corporate setting
Demonstrable experience in contract management and intellectual property law
Ability to prioritise and organise tasks and workload coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient in legal research and document management
Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
What happens next?
Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.
Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.
Unsolicited agency applications will be treated as a gift.
#INDLP
Location: Leeds (LS15), Leicester (LE67) or London (UB6) (with hybrid working after completion of training or will consider remote with monthly meeting attendance at our office required)
Salary: £25-27k DOE plus extensive benefits
Contract type: Permanent
Employment type: Full time
Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Do you want to work for the nation’s largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We’re a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years’ experience, helping over 1.4 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery. We are Great Place to Work certified as we consider colleague experience a top priority every day. Our people are fundamental to our success and ensuring we achieve our vision to be a world leading, patient-centric digital healthcare provider. We are committed to continuing to develop a positive, open, and honest working environment for all.
The Paralegal/Legal Assistant will support the Head of Privacy and Chief of Staff by managing the in-house legal portfolio, and co-ordinating with external legal advisors. The role is crucial in ensuring efficient contract management, safeguarding intellectual property, and maintaining compliance with legal and ethical standards. The successful candidate will contribute to strategic planning and governance, facilitating smooth legal operations and supporting the company’s growth and adherence to regulations.
What’s in it for you?
Occupational sick pay
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Contributory pension
Discounted insurance (Aviva)
Employee discount site
Discounted gyms (via our blue light card and benefits schemes)
Employee assistance programme
In-house mental health support
Free onsite parking
Health and wellbeing initiatives
Social events throughout the year
Cycle to work scheme
Green car scheme*(subject to minimum earnings)
Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc)
Long service bonus
Refer a friend bonus
Blue light card
Hybrid working
Commitment to CPD/training
25 days annual leave increasing with service
Annual leave buy and sell scheme
Discounts & Exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds
25% Discount & health & beauty purchases
What you’ll be doing?
Prepare and submit requests for specialised legal advice and co-ordinate communications with external legal advisors
Assist in the entire contract lifecycle including reviews, drafting standard terms, and managing NDAs
Support initiatives against Anti-Bribery and Anti-Modern Slavery practices and ensure adherence to the company’s Code of Conduct & Ethics
Assist in the development and management of intellectual property strategy, including the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights
Help develop governance policies, maintain legal risk registers, and manage legal reporting and compliance checks, and organise and review documents for due diligence processes and maintain an up-to-date database
Engage in strategic planning efforts to enhance legal preparedness and support organizational goals
Draft, review, and provide advice on contracts/legal documents to protect the company’s interests and provide general legal support
Work closely with various teams across the business including customer service, purchasing, operations, and pharmacists to ensure legal alignment with business operations
Contribute to maintaining a fun, relaxed, and friendly workplace environment, supporting a positive work culture and team spirit
Who are we looking for?
Bachelor’s degree in law, Business Administration, or a related field
Familiarity with compliance standards, governance policies, and regulatory frameworks
Previous experience in a legal coordinator, paralegal, or legal assistant role, ideally within a corporate setting
Demonstrable experience in contract management and intellectual property law
Ability to prioritise and organise tasks and workload coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient in legal research and document management
Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
What happens next?
Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.
Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.
Unsolicited agency applications will be treated as a gift.
#INDLP
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