Legal Counsel Belfast, Northern Ireland
Job description
Job Description
Legal Counsel
Contract: Permanent
Package: In the range of £35k - £45k per annum (depending on experience)
Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Hybrid (mixture of office & home working)
Location: Weev Ltd. Buildings, 8 & 9 Edgewater Office Park,
Edgewater Road, Dargan, Belfast, BT3 9JQ
Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Company
Weev
We are an Electrical Vehicle Solutions company based in Belfast with investment in a public Electrical Vehicle (EV) charging network infrastructure throughout Northern
Ireland.
We aim to have in the region of 1500 charging stations installed across a vast array of over 300+ locations including a number of major ultra-rapid charging hub sites that will see drivers able to fully “top up” their vehicles in less than 20 minutes.
As experts in electric vehicle charging, we can assist with every step of sorting an
EV charging solution, whether it be for the domestic or commercial market. The company will also offer EV managed fleet solutions and leasing options.
In return we offer a flexible approach to working hours, autonomy so you manage your own workload and a friendly and supportive team to work along with. The company has ambitious plans for growth and is keen to build a team who can grow alongside the business.
General Purpose
We are ideally looking for a newly qualified/1-2years PQE solicitor ideally with experience in commercial and property law. The role handles a wide range of corporate, commercial, property and compliance work. To be successful, the candidate will need to be able to work well both independently and as part of a team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated newly qualified solicitor to gain experience working for a fast-paced start-up in the technology industry, with a high-level of responsibility from the outset.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake legal research and monitor different channels for any relevant legal changes
- Review, draft and amend a range of commercial contracts
- Review, draft and amend NDAs
- Review, draft and amend internal policies
- Manage our trademarks
- Support HR with employment matters
- Provide feedback to the senior managers and the wider team on legal queries
- Liaise with external counsel where necessary
- Compliance work, including handling subject access requests
- Commercial understanding allowing you to foresee upcoming needs and act proactively.
This list is not exhaustive but provides a good indication of the main duties of the post.
Essential Criteria
- A minimum of 12 months experience of working as a Paralegal / Legal Professional.
- Strong educational background and equivalent law degree
- Professional membership with Law society or equivalent legal professional body.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of working in a commercial environment highly desirable.
- Experience with different legal systems
About you
The successful candidate should have:
- High attention to detail
- Good commercial awareness
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrable ability to absorb complex information and present it to different audiences in a clear and accessible way
- Comfortable taking initiative and working autonomously
- Strong interpersonal skills, to work and build relationships with a range of people holding different views
- The ability to understand diverse perspectives and to be able to successfully influence and negotiate
- Good organisation skills, to track priorities, work to deadlines and manage projects
- A flexible and adaptable approach, to respond to shifting priorities and a rapidly evolving external environment
- Commitment and passion for improving the lives and experiences of citizens or for advancing a particular cause.
What we look for in a candidate
- We know that working collaboratively will help us reach our shared goals faster, so we always look for individuals who are willing to help others.
- We expect individuals to take responsibility for their actions and make decisions based on what is right for people, profit, and the planet.
- A personable, friendly, and positive approach to prospective clients.
- A self-starter with the hunger and drive to achieve excellent results.
- Well presented, confident and enthusiastic attitude.
- We seek out individuals who are always looking for new ways to improve or do things differently.
- This is a role for a confident people-person, who thrives on meeting new people and influencing them.
Welcome Statement:
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
All applications of employment are considered strictly based on merit.
Where an individual is subject to UK immigration control, they will require a visa to work in the UK.
The following individuals do not need a visa for the UK, but do still have to prove their right to work before employment can commence:
- British Citizens (but not a British Overseas Citizen, British National (Overseas) or British Protected Person)
- EU/EEA/Swiss nationals resident in the UK by or before 31 December 2020, holding status via the EU Settlement Scheme
- Non-EEA nationals with Indefinite Leave to Remain/Settlement in the UK
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
- post qualification: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Belfast, BT3 9JQ
