in-House Legal Advisor

REGATTA; Urmston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in outdoor clothing as a Legal Advisor in Urmston for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves handling a variety of legal matters including property and commercial contracts, while providing support and guidance to internal stakeholders. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package as part of a supportive and inclusive team committed to sustainability.

Benefits

Profit Share Bonus

Future-Proof Pension

Exclusive Discounts

24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity schemes after 2 years

Paid volunteer days

On-site parking and subsidized meals

Gym discounts and on-site facilities

Qualifications

• 1 year's experience in a Legal Assistant role.
• Experience in property law and knowledge of commercial contracts & IP law.
• Understanding of GDPR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with queries in a timely manner with high attention to detail.
• Maintaining legal files and databases accurately and ensuring compliance.
• Managing Legal Administrators to ensure timely completion of requests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Data analysis

Self-motivated

Organization

Job description

Looking for your next legal role and have at least 1 year's experience within a legal assistant position (this can be from a placement)?

Do you have experience in property law and knowledge of commercial contracts & IP law?

Do you want a role where you gain exposure and experience across a wide range of areas within the business including agreements/contracts/leases, relating to property, commercial, logistics, technical, PR & social media, influencers, and trademark queries?

If so, we have an opportunity for an in-house Legal Advisor to join our Legal team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave here at the Regatta Group in Urmston, Manchester.

The Impact you will have in this role includes:

• Dealing with queries in a timely manner with high attention to detail.
• Maintaining legal files and databases accurately, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Handling legal documentation and correspondence confidentially.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders, including senior management, to provide legal input on strategic initiatives and operations.
• Adopting efficient processes and reviewing workflows for improvements.
• Implementing and developing Group legal processes.
• Managing Legal Administrators to ensure timely completion of requests.
• Providing a transparent and reliable service to internal customers.
• Being a trusted point of contact for legal queries and advising on various legal matters.
• Maintaining accurate legal documentation and records.
• Identifying legal risks and recommending mitigation strategies.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Ideally 1 year's experience in a Legal Assistant role, including university placement.
• Experience in property law and knowledge of commercial contracts & IP law.
• Office administration experience.
• Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with all levels of the business.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and present insights clearly.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Highly organized with a positive attitude.
• Understanding of GDPR regulations.
• Knowledge of Company Secretarial procedures.

What We Offer:

• Profit Share Bonus
• Future-Proof Pension
• Exclusive Discounts
• Benefits via our company website
• 24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Additional days off for long service
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity schemes after 2 years
• Birthday hours and wellness walks
• State-of-the-art workspace in Urmston
• Paid volunteer days
• On-site parking, subsidized meals, cycle scheme, gym discounts, and on-site facilities

About Us:

The Regatta Group supplies outdoor clothing and accessories through brands like Regatta, Craghoppers, and Dare2b. We are a friendly, supportive family business committed to sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. Join us in making a positive impact on our team and the environment!