We are looking for a Commercial Solicitor to join our Legal Services Department. This will be a 6 month fixed-term contract.
Purpose of Role:
To provide legal support to Iceland and its wider group, in particular reviewing and drafting commercial agreements in a variety of areas (from NDAs, standard terms and conditions, to framework agreements, IT agreements, and trade mark licences), liaising with internal clients, ensuring marketing materials comply with legislation and Iceland's internal policies, assisting with regulatory compliance, data protection, litigation and ad hoc queries. This is a fast-paced role, in an entrepreneurial company, with international reach, so candidates will require confidence, the ability to think on their feet, and strong communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for a junior to mid-level solicitor to work in a supportive team which values training very highly, with the variety and quality of work that you would expect in a large firm. Applications are welcome from candidates currently working in-house or those in private practice with a genuine desire to move in-house.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Contract drafting and negotiation;
- Ability to handle his/her own case load and good time management skills
- Ability to work as a team player in a strong team environment
- Advising the Marketing Department on compliance with legislation and codes and drafting associated terms and conditions
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Strong computer skills and experience in using MS Office tools (in particular Word and Outlook).
- Excellent attention to detail.
- The ability to complete work to tight deadlines, when required.
- The ability to build a rapport/communicate well with other departments within the business, and other affiliates of the business.
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE
Candidates must be qualified solicitors with at least 2 years' PQE in a commercial department or in-house department. Ideally, we are looking for candidates with 2-6+ years' PQE. Please note our advertisements use PQE levels purely as a guide to the minimum level of experience required. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil this kind of work.
Candidates must have good commercial awareness, be keen to learn, be competent at drafting and negotiating contracts and have strong communication skills. Experience in data protection, litigation, consumer law and corporate is desirable but not essential.