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We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Solicitor (NQ+) to join our dedicated in-house legal team as Legal Counsel reporting to our Senior Legal Counsel. In this role you will be based at our Head Office in Watford and will be responsible for providing commercial and pragmatic legal advice to support and mitigate the risks to our business.
Job Responsibility:
Providing commercial and pragmatic legal advice to support and mitigate the risks to the business
Advising all levels of management on legal issues and business challenges
Building strong relationships across the business
Mitigating contractual and legal risk whilst meeting commercial objectives
Providing support and advice on a wide variety of commercial legal matters including contract drafting and negotiation for both GFR and GNFR contracts, advertising and promotions, intellectual property and regulatory and compliance issues, including FCA regulatory issues
Supporting the business with its transformation plan, along with various other projects and new initiatives
Providing legal support to Wickes Solar across a broad range of commercial areas
Requirements:
Qualified Solicitor (NQ+)
Prior experience of carrying out commercial legal work, ideally in an in-house retail environment
Demonstrable desire to work in-house
Some experience of drafting and carrying out contract negotiations across different business functions, including IT, digital and marketing
Good understanding of data privacy and consumer laws
'Hands on' self-starter
Able to operate at all levels within a fast paced but rewarding environment
Able to work with a level of independence and autonomy
Excellent communication skills
Strong problem solver
Nice to have:
Experience in an in-house retail environment
What we offer:
Competitive bonus
Save-as-you-earn scheme
Private Medical and Life Assurance
Enhanced contributory pension scheme
Colleague discount
Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Financial education & loans
Access to parental, menopause and fertility support