Company Solicitor

Reporting to: Managing Director

Location: Ilford, Essex

Hours: Full time 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday (Flexibility required to work weekends, bank holidays and additional hours)

Salary: Competitive and based on knowledge, skills & experience

Company: Veritas Consultancy (UK) Ltd

The Role:

We require an enthusiastic qualified Company Solicitor with a right to practice in England.

• Our busy in-house practice provides advice and gets involved in various areas of law including: Broadcast media / Ofcom, Programme Legal Advice contractual standards and standard terms and conditions, employment law, property & litigation, commercial and immigration law. We seek someone who is able to work on any of these areas of law at any given time.
• As required draft, review and update agreements and appendices /supplemental agreements made with/by customers, including (but not limited to) Frame Agreements, Terms of Business, Bonded Inventory Managements agreements, Consignment Agreements and other business contracts.
• Responsible for GDPR Compliance and continued implementation.
• Regularly undertake drafting of documents on a wide range of different topics including employment issue
• Carry out additional projects or duties as management may at times require
• The successful candidate will have enough confidence to be able to work independently as well as demonstrate excellent teamwork and communication skills: the culture is very collegiate and supportive. You will enjoy a wide range of interesting, high calibre work in a fast paced environment. As such, we are looking for energy, a pro-active attitude and a self-starter.
• The role carries a high level of responsibility and will have interface with senior personnel.
• An ability to communicate complex matters in a simplified way and to make decisions based on best available data is therefore essential.

Experience:

• The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with at least 3 years post-qualified experience

Qualifications & Key Skills:

• Degree Level or equivalent
• Must have completed the LPC
• Experience in contracts, litigation, property, commercial and employment law
• Previous media law experience is highly desirable
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Possessing good organisation, communication and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work without supervision
• Excellent time management skills
• Technical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Strong prioritisation and organisation skills
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to multi-task

Application process:

Submit an updated CV with a profile picture and cover letter to recruitment@veritasconsultancy.org.uk stating why you would be suitable for this role.

Please note:

• Applicants must have the right to work in the U.K
• Only successful applicants will be contacted.