Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity for ideally a newly qualified solicitor with experience in commercial contracts and ideally due diligence processes looking for their first move into an in-house legal role. This is a new role created due to growth. You will have an eye for detail, be very organized and able to work to tight deadlines. You will be working closely with the Directors on a variety of tasks. My client will also consider experienced Legal Executives and candidates looking at part time hours.

Key tasks will include:

• Due diligence
• Commercial contract drafting and reviews
• Dispute resolution matters
• General legal matters

THE CONSULTANCY

• Edwards & Pearce is a professional recruitment consultancy with 11 specialist divisions managed by experts in their own area of recruitment
• Established in 1998
• Employ approx 30 staff
• 2 offices in Doncaster & Hull
• Edwards & Pearce operates according to a strict ethical code and aims to offer both candidates and clients the highest levels of professionalism and customer service.
• Edwards & Pearce has an enviable client base including plc's, blue chip organizations and SME's , global FMCG manufacturing, the public sector, charities and the Big 4 accountancy firms achieving preferred supplier status with many clients
• From the 2 offices based in Yorkshire, Edwards & Pearce successfully recruit for not only local, regional and national clients but has also undertaken and filled international assignments.
• It is the policy of Edwards & Pearce to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, colour, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience of drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts in a commercial environment. You will be able to advise on areas of legal risk. Attention to detail and ability to review lengthy and detailed documents. High level of computer literacy, particularly in Excel and Word. Organized with an ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Ability to set up and maintain organized systems of records. Methodical and thorough. Commercial awareness. Enthusiastic with a positive attitude. Ability to communicate clearly.