Seeking a Newly Qualified Solicitor.
Bristol based.
Background:
We are representing a truly International “Blue-Chip” consumer focused company who are going through transformational change which has created a huge opportunity for a NQ to join the global business to work across Compliance. They are looking for an exceptional NQ based in Bristol and surrounding area to join a growing dynamic team to support with various priority workstreams and work alongside the top tier legal team. This role is varied and with that exciting, allowing you the opportunity to become involved in a variety of projects.
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Day to day support to the Legal Team and business stakeholders on BAU items and core projects
- Drafting basic legal documentation – templates, short form NDAs, collaboration agreements
- Reviewing, commenting on and negotiating drafts of legal documentation
- Drafting contract summaries for the wider business on major contracts
- Undertaking legal research
- Support with policies and procedures
- Support with minute-taking
- Use of and support with legal technology
- Some legal admin
- Any other suitable tasks which the Legal Team require assistance with
Skills and experience required:
● Newly Qualified lawyer
● Strong academic background.
● Highly organised and able to manage concurrent projects and deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
● Strong communicator, skilled at advising and influencing on complex topics in a direct, commercial manner without jargon or sitting on the fence.
● Willing to work on a broad range of projects, to try new things, and to step outside your legal specialism to help the team.
Personal Attributes/ Behavioural Skills
· Positive, self‐driven and resourceful
· Excellent attention to detail, even whilst working under pressure
· A commercial and pragmatic approach to legal issues
· Resilient, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
· Excellent problem‐solving, analytical and organisational skills
· Sense of curiosity and creativity
· Sound interpersonal and communication skills
· An ambassador for the legal team
· Respectful and challenging - able to influence business stakeholders
· Excellent written and spoken English
· An ability to distil complex legal issues into concise and user-friendly advice or documents
· Able to adapt, change pace or direction and multi-task
· Ability to work independently
If you would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity, please contact Hannah Bush on hbush@kgglobal.co.uk