As a Legal and Contract Assistant you'll support the Legal and Contract Manager in carrying out legal and contract functions for The Southern Co-operative Limited (“Southern Co-op”) and subsidiary/associated organisations. What you'll get Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days in our Portsmouth Lakeside Head Office 31 days leave (incl bank holidays) rising to 36 with service 20% store discount Healthcare cash plan, pension & share incentive plan Life Insurance EAP (including 24/7 access to virtual GP and annual health check) Financial Wellbeing tools Cycle-to-work scheme Free onsite parking at our Lakeside Head Office Training & development opportunities What to expect Provide expert legal advice and support relating to contractual and procurement matters and in response to business needs. Review drafting and negotiating agreements and documents and research legal issues. Remain up to date on relevant legal developments and keep the business informed. Assist in operating statutory compliance programmes such as in relation to data protection. Own and support on all property and ELS (end of life services) contracts. Continually improve and enhance the Contract Management framework. Review and load all existing contracts, identifying legal and commercial risks and opportunities for efficiencies. Provide assistance to and/or cover to the Central Services department. What we're looking for Legal knowledge in relation to one or more areas of corporate and commercial law. Commercial awareness and understanding of key factors such as sustainability, co-operative values and principles, risk management and ethical issues and their relevance in relation to contractual arrangements. Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task. High level of literacy and attention to detail. Possess excellent communication skills. Paralegal qualification desirable. 5 GCSE's including Maths & English grade C/4 or equivalent or above. 3 A levels grade C/4 or equivalent or above. About Us We’re an independent Co-op, operating across the south of England running convenience food stores, funeral homes, crematoria, natural/woodland burial grounds and a Starbucks coffee franchise. We’re owned by our 300,000 members, have over 4,000 colleagues and a purpose of working together for the benefit of our communities. We have a commitment to sustainable business and a promise to provide a fair, fresh approach, for all. Become part of the family who are proud to serve local communities and put people first.