Junior Lawyer - Maternity Cover - up to 15 months FTC

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About The Role

Reporting into the Senior Counsel, we are looking for a Junior Lawyer to work across the Booker Group to cover a period of maternity leave as the business continues to grow and develop. Whilst this is envisaged as a full-time role, part-time would be considered and can be discussed at interview.

This role is based at our Head Office in Wellingborough with hybrid working available.

Main Responsibilities

Providing general in-house counsel to all parts of the business as necessary

Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts directly with stakeholders, third parties and liaising with the specialist contract team that is part of the wider Booker/Tesco group

Drafting and amending internal precedent documents, policies and procedures

Advising on civil and commercial litigation matters as and when required

Effectively and efficiently dealing with claims, complaints and other issues

Advising on GDPR and other compliance, governance and regulatory matters, such as Health and Safety, ESG legislation, Anti Bribery, HFSS, GSCOP, MHRA and legislation. Advising on interpretation of new requirements and devising processes and procedures to ensure compliance.

Assisting with legal administration

Helping the business to remain compliant with its policies to maintain ’health, safe and legal’

You will need

To be a qualified lawyer with 2 years + PQE or equivalent Legal Executive/Paralegal experience ideally gained in the commercial sector; experience of working in a FMCG organisation would be an advantage but is not essential

To enjoy and thrive in a fast-paced, supportive team environment where how you do things is as important as what you do

The ability to quickly identify issues and communicate across all areas and at all levels of the business; you will be someone who can tailor your advice to fit the needs of the business and apply common sense to achieve practical solutions at pace

To be passionate, committed, hard-working and commercially minded

Excellent organisational skills which allow you to manage priorities with conflicting deadlines

Strong legal administrative and technology skills, willing to manage all aspects of the role

What’s in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
• A great holiday package