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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 Groups 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 Groups 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 Groups 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
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Legal
Industries
Law Practice
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