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Paralegal
Job Posted: 11 hours ago
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Paralegal (12 month FTC - maternity cover)
Contract: 12 month FTC - maternity cover
Hours: Full time
Location: Stoke-On-Trent
Salary: Competitive
About Portmeirion Group PLC
Portmeirion Group is a well-established business with one overall aim: to be the leading force in the global homewares sector by growing our six amazing brands. We have a culture whereby we work together as one team; we are respectful, think global, push boundaries, work hard and embrace tomorrow today.
Driven by the adoption of our global ESG initiative, Portmeirion Group is committed to developing the industry based upon three fundamental pillars; environment, social, & governance; within our global business units. Our colleagues are fundamental to our journey.
About the role – 12 month FTC Paralegal (maternity cover)
To contribute to the effective operation of the Legal and Company Secretarial department by supporting the Commercial Contracts Lawyer and Group Company Secretary with the review, drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts, providing high level contractual advice, dealing with general legal queries, conducting legal research and ensuring the Group’s overall compliance with statutory, governance and stock exchange requirements.
What sort of person are we looking for?
Law Degree OR First degree and postgraduate law qualification(s) (LPC/GDL) or CILEX qualification
Previous experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts in an equivalent role
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent written and oral communication skills
High level self-management skills
Excellent team working skills
Ability to operate at a variety of levels with internal and external clients/stakeholders
Ability to understand, communicate and work to deadlines by using high level prioritisation skills
Ability to work flexibly due to business needs
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Key Responsibilities
Negotiation / assessment of terms and conditions with suppliers, customers, licensors, licensees and landlords etc., including but not limited to ensuring protection of the Group’s intellectual property.
Data Protection compliance.
Group compliance with all relevant legislation especially, but not exclusively the Companies Acts and AIM Rules for Companies.
Reviewing, drafting and negotiating the Group’s contracts with suppliers, customers, licensors, licensees, landlords etc.
Managing and developing good working relationships with colleagues, advisors and external contacts to ensure provision of an effective and efficient corporate administration service for the Group.
Assisting the Group Company Secretary and Deputy Company Secretary to ensure compliance with Company Law, relevant legislation and Stock Exchange regulations.
Maintenance of statutory and regulatory records as may be required by the Group Company Secretary.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Health care cash plan
High Street discount scheme
Life insurance
Car parking
Reward & recognition schemes
Discounts in our retail outlets
Charity events
Employee wedding/retirement gifts
Birthday recognition
Achievement awards
Enhanced annual leave
Bereavement leave
Free access to Portmeirion Village
Company pension scheme along with access to pension clinics
Innovation scheme & green team
Mental health first aiders
You may also have experience in the following: Legal Assistant, Commercial Contracts Paralegal, Legal & Compliance Officer, Corporate Paralegal, In-House Legal Advisor, Legal Executive – Contracts & Compliance, Company Secretarial Assistant, Legal Counsel Support, Commercial Law Paralegal, Regulatory & Compliance Paralegal, Contracts Administrator (Legal), Legal & Governance Officer, Junior Legal Counsel, Intellectual Property & Contracts Paralegal, Data Protection & Legal Compliance Officer, etc.
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