Job Description

About The Role

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Purpose

Reporting to a General Counsel, the role's primary purpose is to contribute to the effective operation of the Group Legal function in line with business objectives.

Responsibilities

Provide general administrative support to General Counsel, including company secretarial matters, co-ordinating meetings within business and liaising with external stakeholders. Maintenance and management of the Group contracts register and repository. Management of contract data related databases and information flows. Review, drafting and negotiation of agreements based on standard templates; assisting with otheragreements as required, including standard form novation agreements and termination notices. Assisting in the review, updating and proofing of Group standard terms and client-facing materials,including pre-release into a live environment. Day to day support for the Legal team on internal queries and liaison with other business areas. Assisting in the management of the Group's intellectual property portfolio and brand protection measures. Assisting in team management of external counsel costs. Team support in relation to legal deliverables and management information as required. Contributing to team know-how, including research, procedures and templates as required. Other, as reasonably required by line manager and 7IM. While not directly interacting with customers, your actions should align with upholding the FCA's Consumer Duty principles, thereby contributing to fair and beneficial outcomes for our clients.

About You

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Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills: clear, concise, conveys relevant information tailored for audience and requirements. Highly organised. Good planning and issue identification and management skills to achieve progress in line with timelines and objectives. Adaptable with strong teamwork skills, willing and able to help team achieve objectives. Pragmatic and solution focused. Works effectively under pressure and in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical and verification skills. Appetite for taking responsibility and seeing things through to completion. A keen interest in working both in financial services and an in-house commercial environment. Consistently demonstrates process adherence, accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail. Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel) features.

Knowledge

Knowledge of contract and commercial law. Experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts preferred. Knowledge of intellectual property law, data protection and financial services regulation desirable.

Qualifications

Law degree, GDL or similar; alternatively, 5 years + relevant paralegal experience. Strong academic record.

Skills/Other relevant information

Self-motivated, pro-active member of Group Legal team, including flexible attitude to duties and getting involved as required. Enthusiastic and professional team player. * Embraces and espouses 7IM vision, purpose, values and personality.