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Evri

Sep 14

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Legal
  • Leeds

AI generated summary

  • You need a law degree, be a qualified Solicitor with 2+ years in commercial law, have contract negotiation experience, and knowledge of data protection and IP law.
  • You will draft contracts, support procurement, advise on legal issues, provide training, and manage corporate documents while assessing legal risks.

Requirements

  • Educated to degree level in Law with good knowledge of contract and corporate law
  • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with at least two years’ experience of working with commercial organisations
  • Experience of assisting with negotiation, drafting and advising on complex, strategic, long term service contracts and IT contracts is essential
  • A grounding in contract law
  • A grounding in general business law such as data protection, intellectual property, TUPE, consumer protection law, advertising and promotions and competition law with a determination to develop that knowledge further.

Responsibilities

  • Drafting and negotiating strategic and commercially important contracts for our domestic and international business divisions (as the needs of the business dictate), seeking out and pulling together input from colleagues across various business functions such as Finance, HR, Client Development & Sales and Operations to meet the business’ preferred commercial and legal risk positions;
  • Providing legal support to the Procurement Department in procurement exercises so that terms and conditions work for the business in all respects;
  • Participating in business projects working with the Commercial Head of Legal (where appropriate) to provide guidance and solutions with the aim that legal issues don’t become barriers;
  • Providing legal support in a range of other legal matters including providing advice about the interpretation of contracts, commercial options available under contracts, keeping administrative records of completed and in progress contracts, updating precedent legal documents and providing training (formally and informally) to colleagues across the business about key legal issues;
  • Building relationships with commercial colleagues and embedding awareness of legal risk management and corporate policy issues by way of formal and informal training given to those commercial colleagues;
  • Participating in corporate support work, providing ad hoc company/commercial legal advice;
  • Preparing, reviewing and drafting corporate documents;
  • Identifying and researching various legal issues and assessing their potential impact on Evri.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Legal Counsel contract?

The Legal Counsel position is a 9-12 month contract.

What qualifications are required for this role?

You need to be educated to degree level in Law, qualified as a Solicitor in England & Wales, and have at least two years of experience working with commercial organizations.

What type of contracts will the Legal Counsel be responsible for?

The Legal Counsel will be responsible for drafting and negotiating complex, strategic, and commercially important contracts for both domestic and international business divisions.

Is experience with IT contracts required for this role?

Yes, experience in negotiating, drafting, and advising on complex, strategic, long-term service contracts and IT contracts is essential.

What areas of law should the candidate have knowledge in?

The candidate should have a grounding in contract law, as well as knowledge of general business law areas such as data protection, intellectual property, TUPE, consumer protection law, advertising and promotions, and competition law.

Will the Legal Counsel need to provide training to colleagues?

Yes, the Legal Counsel will provide both formal and informal training to colleagues on key legal issues.

Can I work from home in this position?

Yes, we encourage flexible working, which can include working from home or a mixture of both office and remote work.

What benefits does Evri offer?

Evri offers 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, an annual bonus if all criteria are met, a range of retailer discounts, and much more.

How does Evri promote inclusivity and diversity?

Evri is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and what they bring to the business.

Where is the Legal Counsel position located?

The Legal Counsel position is located in Morley, Leeds.

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Evri

Evri is the UK’s biggest dedicated parcel delivery company, leading the way in responsible delivery experiences.

Transportation
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1974
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Need some help? Get in touch with our friendly team at https://bit.ly/evriwebsite3 Every parcel, every person, every place. Evri is the UK’s biggest dedicated parcel delivery company, leading the way in creating responsible delivery experiences for everyone, everywhere. And we’re doing that by offering the most convenient way to send, receive and return parcels without costing the earth. From our roots as a mail order company nearly 50 years ago, we’ve grown considerably over the decades – and we’ve had a few name changes along the way. Now, with our friendly team of 30,000+ couriers, thousands of local one-stop ParcelShops and a growing network of state-of-the-art hubs and depots, Evri provides delivery solutions for everyone. Whether it’s someone sending a birthday present to a friend, a marketplace trader shipping in bulk or a major brand such as John Lewis, ASOS or Next, we work closely with diverse communities and more than 80% of the UK’s top retailers to safely get parcels from A to everywhere. A lot of parcels, in fact. More than 650 million a year. And it’s not just customers and retailers who trust us. We’ve won loads of industry awards over the years celebrating our achievements in IT, innovation, and our environmentally friendly green fleet. Evri is more than just a name. It’s a statement of intent, reflecting our commitment to customers and clients.