Paralegal/Legal Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic international consumer brand as a paralegal in a flexible part-time role. This position involves a diverse workload supporting the legal team, ensuring compliance, and managing contracts. Ideal for those looking to make an impact in a fast-paced environment while working mostly remotely.

Benefits

Employee Purchase Scheme with 50% off

Friend and Family Purchase Scheme with 20% off

Access to Bupa Health care after 2 years

Qualifications

• Proven track record in diverse commercial matters for global brands.
• Ability to provide strategic legal advice and understand risk levels.
• Knowledge of UK company law and data privacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support legal compliance and manage legal risks across the business.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts timely while balancing commercial needs.
• Monitor changes in relevant legislations and action accordingly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good drafting skills

Negotiation

Excellent communication

Education

Experience in legal sector

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Legal function at Varley.

We are accepting applications from all levels of qualification, but this role is likely to be best suited to a paralegal.

This role will be reporting to the General Counsel and working closely with them as well as the senior leadership team, and those working in other areas of the business.

We are looking for a hardworking and motivated individual who is happy to have a varied workload and is keen to be part of a fast-growing international consumer brand.

The role is a part time (2-3 day per week), hybrid position for a fixed term of six (6) months. You will be working remotely most of the time with occasional working from our London office as required (approx. one day every other week).

Responsibilities

• Support the Legal Team function generally at Varley to ensure legal compliance and effective management of legal risk across the business.
• Ensuring contracts are drafted, negotiated and managed in a timely manner, mitigating legal risk whilst balancing commercial need.
• Setting reminders for contract renewals.
• Assist with managing the systems that ensure that Varley complies with all applicable policies and procedures, in addition to its legal, and statutory requirements and guidance (data protection DSAR, retail, consumer, health and safety, rules on advertising, promotions, social media activity).
• Updating policies and handbooks from time to time
• Managing the legal inbox
• Liaising with external counsel as necessary
• Support with drafting and preparing filings and other documentation requirements (NB Varley team has access to PLC) and developing precedents where necessary.
• Supporting HR on ad hoc employment matters, such as health and safety, visas, seasonal workers and the Employee Handbook.
• Monitoring changes in relevant legislations (including data protection, intellectual property, corporate governance and GDPR) and industry regulations (advertising standards, packaging and labelling laws) and action accordingly.
• Assist on data protection and privacy legal matters throughout UK, US, EMEA region and beyond.
• Assisting with matters related to intellectual property ownership, protection and assisting in trademark matters (new registrations, territories, product lines), web domain registration and management and leading on all infringement work (external counsel used for day-to-day management of TM registrations).
• Supporting teams in rolling out ecommerce platform changes, updating T&Cs, advising on legal elements of consumer journey.
• Supporting and advising on real estate leases and property matters, including construction aspects connected to retail store roll out and new office locations.
• Supporting and advising on regulatory obligations such as Modern Slavery, Gender Pay Gap as well as matters related to sustainability.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience working within the legal sector.
• Proven track record of providing effective advice across a diverse range of commercial matters connected to global consumer brands.
• Ability to use legal advice and skills to give strategic legal advice, understand appropriate risk levels and spot opportunities.
• Good drafting skills and attention to detail including when operating under pressure.
• Ability to successfully negotiate to achieve desired outcomes.
• Excellent ability to establish, develop and maintain good relationships with a wide variety of individuals at all levels.
• An in-depth understanding of relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication skills; both verbally and written.
• Ability to interpret agreements and understand both their commercial, economic and operational implications.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the UK company law, data privacy, consumer and advertising regulation if possible.
• Good interpersonal skills with high degree of discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to research, digest, analyse and present materials clearly and concisely.
• Experience of developing governance policies and procedures.
• Employee Purchase Scheme with 50% off for employees.
• Friend and Family Purchase Scheme with 20% off.
• Access to Bupa Health care after 2 years

Our People

We think of ourselves as an international family-run business that embodies our founders’ commitment to creating timeless collections for the modern woman. What started as a company of two, has grown into a close-knit team of thinkers, creators, and innovators, taking care of our clothes, each other, and our community.

Split across the UK and USA, our team is 85% female, making us proud to be a brand for women, by women.

We are guided by two core beliefs: the pursuit of quality in everything we do and the importance of looking after one another. Everything else should take care of itself.

Company Values

We are the sum of many parts.

We may have two founders but we are the sum of many parts. The journey is just as important as the destination. We look after one another. We promote diversity and inclusivity as central parts of the culture we are building. We are less when we don’t include everyone. Our successes and our failures we make as a team not as individuals.

We pursue quality in everything we do.

We should chase perfection in everything we do. Growth is a result of improvements to every aspects of what we do, not just reliant on an individual or department. We grow together.

We embrace possibility and push boundaries.

We believe that there are no limits to what we can achieve. We encourage innovative thinking, pushing boundaries, and embracing new possibilities. We constantly challenge ourselves to think beyond the ordinary and create extraordinary outcomes.

Data-driven decisions and purposeful actions.

We base our decisions and actions on data and reason, not on hope. We prioritize and justify our choices through thoughtful analysis. We think before we act, understanding the impact of our actions.

Our brand is timeless and valuable.

Our brand is our most valuable asset, and we treat it with the utmost respect. We recognize that our brand will outlive us and strive to enhance its value through everything we do. We prioritize long-term growth over short-term gains, ensuring the longevity of our brand's reputation.

We believer the best form of marketing is to make better product. Let word of mouth be the most powerful marketing channel. Constantly improve, however marginal a gain. Our product is defined by the quality not price.

We respect and exceed customer expectations.

We deeply appreciate and value those who choose to consume our brand. We consistently strive to surpass their expectations in every interaction. Our goal is to transform customers into passionate advocates who enthusiastically share their positive experiences with others.

We choose partners who reflect our values.

We view our suppliers, service providers, and stockists as partners, not mere business relationships. We carefully select partners who align with our values and standards. We understand that the company we keep reflects our brand's integrity and reputation.

We grow our brand by empowering others.

We understand that the way we present information is just as crucial as the information itself. We focus not only on what we do but also on how our actions positively impact others. We aim to empower and support those around us, fostering growth and creating meaningful connections.

Responsibility is at the core of everything we do.

We believe that responsibility is as fundamental as the fit of a garment. We prioritize ethical practices and sustainability in all aspects of our business. We are accountable for our actions and strive to make a positive impact on our environment and communities.

Kindness is our guiding principle.

We prioritize treating others with respect, empathy, and understanding. We believe that kindness creates a positive work environment and fosters strong relationships with our team members, partners, and customers.