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When your groceries arrive at your door or you sign for your online parcel, one or more of our software, telematics or proof-of-purchase solutions has probably been used. Our solutions deliver value to many of the UK’s leading grocery retailers and food logistics providers as well as to household names including JCB, Eddie Stobart, Carlsberg, Waitrose, and Royal Mail.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Legal Assistant to support our Legal Team in daily administrative duties relating to contract management, revisions, and the contract termination process. Researching and developing reviews for legal and compliance requirements internally as well as designing legal training and delivering presentations for new starters and the Sales team. In addition, you will also be provided progressive training so that you are able to manage basic contract drafting.

Want to get a foothold in a growing organisation, have excellent attention to detail and keen to develop a career within the in-house legal sector? Then this is the golden opportunity for you… Don’t delay, apply now!

What you will be doing:

• Deal with the day-to-to contract management, overseeing the administrative handling of contractual documents and engaging with stakeholders to ensure there is sufficient information.
• Revise and update existing contract templates for compliancy and/or to adapt them according to the needs of the business.
• Handle the contract termination process from start to finish, establishing a clear proposed strategy, advising on the process and liaising with clients.
• Maintenance of contract archive records.
• Researching and developing reviews of legal and compliance requirements for internal business matters.
• Complete general offices duties such as filing, drafting documents, sending correspondence.
• Work with the Legal Counsel to design legal training and deliver presentations, specifically for new starters and Sales team.

What we’re looking for:

• Obtained a First or Upper Second-Class Hons Degree in Law
• A proactive self-starter with a drive to improve
• Meticulous attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Exceptional level of written and verbal communication
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the business

It would be desirable if you have:

• Experience in legal administration
• Familiarity with legal contracts and how they work

Why Microlise?

Proudly Midlands-based, Microlise has been operating for over thirty years, and recently became a Publicly Listed Company with shares trading on the London Stock Exchange. Our growing business is guided by our culture which drives the way we behave, the way we work, the way we connect with our customers, and the way we support and develop our people.

• Full support and training to ensure you are well equipped to succeed in your role
• Great Place to Work certified – We have been recognised by the global authority on workplace culture, so come be a part of our success!
• Private medical insurance with Vitality Health including rewards for members such as: Free Amazon Prime, Apple Watch, discounted gym membership and many more!
• 25 days holiday, excluding bank holidays, increasing with service
• Invested in employee health and well-being with over 20 mental health first aiders in the business
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Free Costco membership, 20% off EE mobile and line rental, and other local discounts
• Great staff extras: Easter eggs, yearly BBQ, Christmas gifts and annual staff awards
• Free Microlise Cresswell Racing Tickets, support British Superbikes
• Executive Box at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham

Recruitment Process

For successful candidates, interviews will take place whilst the advert is still live; so don’t delay getting your application in!

Recruitment Agencies

Whilst we make every effort to directly source candidates for our live roles, we do have a very small preferred supplier list on the occasion we may require additional support. We therefore do not accept speculative CVs and/or cold calls to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Managers. Any queries should be directed to [email protected] in the first instance.