Legal Counsel - Maternity Cover

Legal Counsel - Maternity Cover
Are you a qualified solicitor who is looking to gain valuable, commercial experience within a FTSE 100 organisation? Join Howden Joinery as a Legal Counsel based at our office in Raunds, Northamptonshire. This is a 12-month fixed term contract providing Maternity Cover. Working as part of a small team, you will be providing comprehensive commercial advice to various divisions within Howdens, ensuring all commercial contracts are efficiently and effectively managed.
As a Legal Counsel, you will help the business to maximise profit through effective contract management and the provision of practical legal advice, whilst minimising potential legal costs, fines, and brand devaluation. This would be a great opportunity for someone looking for their first in-house legal role.
What will I be doing as a Legal Counsel?
• Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Pro-actively managing commercial contracts and engaging with stakeholders.
• Managing the business’s intellectual property portfolio and advising the business aspects of brand management.
• Assisting with data protection queries and raising awareness of data protection matters within the business, particularly in relation to commercial contracts.
• Providing accurate and timely legal advice on a range of ad hoc queries.
• Maintaining current knowledge of relevant legislative changes and keeping the business up to date.
What do I need to qualify for this Legal Counsel role?
• Qualified solicitor with at least 1 - 2 years PQE, or equivalent relevant experience
• Self-starter able to identify and exploit creative solutions that demonstrably assist the business in delivering its business outcomes.
• Ability to build lasting and effective relationships, be seen as a trusted counsellor, and have integrity and a straight-forward approach.
• Experience of working in a fast paced, complex, multi-site business.
• Ability to work on own initiative, planning and monitoring progress of workloads and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and commercial acumen.
• Organised and able to adapt to an ever-changing environment with conflicting commercial needs.
• Strong influencing skills required in an autonomous and decentralised business.
What we can offer you as a Legal Counsel:
• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme
• Annual car allowance
• Private medical health insurance
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• Life cover of 4x salary
• Staff discount
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events
About Howdens:
Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe and employ more than 12,000 staff. In 2023, our sales reached over £2bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.
As well as the opportunity to develop within a high-profile company, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For.
How to apply:
We’re building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as a Legal Counsel, then we’re keen to hear from you.
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Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.
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