Junior Legal Counsel

Junior Legal Counsel: (Company Name - Subscribers only)

Job Title: Junior Legal Counsel
Location: Basingstoke, Hybrid working after probation period
Base: (Company Name - Subscribers only) Head Office – Chineham Business Park, Basingstoke
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 Depending on experience.

(Company Name - Subscribers only) the largest owner operator of rapid electric vehicle charging stations across the UK and we pride ourselves on customer experience and satisfaction. Our teams provide a full range of support to our stations, as well as playing a crucial role in the expansion of the network and the continuation of our reputation as best in the industry.

To support our growth, we are looking to recruit a Junior Legal Counsel with a great work ethic and the ability to work under their own initiative, to support our in-house legal team.

This a great opportunity to get involved with one of the fastest growing companies in an industry that is going to see huge growth over the coming years, whether that would be making a move from private practice or working in-house previously.

Role Overview:

The role will include, but not limited to, the below tasks;

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating leases with the client’s solicitor
• Carrying out of title review and circulating this to the internal teams together with raising
• any necessary title enquiries with the Landlord’s solicitor;
• Supporting the development of standard legal documents and templates;
• Drafting and issuing of Exclusivity Agreements;
• Working closely with external solicitors and internal teams to ensure processes are followed throughout the lifetime of the project
• Searches
• HMLR Applications
• Review of Contracts (including HoTs, AFL and general commercial contracts)

Desirable Characteristics & Skills:

• High level of personal integrity and drive
• Attention to detail
• Team oriented
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Experience of commercial leases
• Able to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload effectively under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.
• Proactive and energetic with a tenacious approach to identifying issues and solving problems.
• Able to progress tasks using own initiative, seeking guidance and input from others where appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience of Contract and Land Law processes and procedures are essential
• At least 12 months of previous legal experience in a similar position
• Degree/CILEx educated

Other benefits to include:

• Competitive salary – dependant on experience & qualifications
• 10% discretionary annual bonus
• Company sick pay (30 days full pay & 30 days half pay per annum)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Life insurance at 3 x annual salary from day 1
• Admission to pension scheme following successful completion of 3 months employment
• Ongoing training in career building avenues, health & safety and any other area that will be of benefit to the business and the employee
• Opportunity to enrol onto our salary sacrifice EV scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to PerkPal platform
• Quarterly company events
• Free snacks & drinks in the office
• Free office parking

One last thing… We’re an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equality and diversity and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Referral programme
• Shuttle service provided
• Sick pay
• Transport links

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Basingstoke: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you require Visa Sponsorship now or in the future?

Experience:

• Qualified: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person