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Senior Legal Counsel
Permanent
Hybrid working
Skyways Hub, Liverpool
Excellent Salary + Benefits + Car allowance

Role overview

Here at Yodel we deliver more than just parcels we deliver a great experience when it comes to your career too. Yodel are looking to hire a commercially driven Solicitor on a permanent basis to come and join our fast-paced Legal team.

This is an exciting opportunity within a large organisation to partner with the wider business in providing legal advice and support on a range of topics including consumer law, data protection, intellectual property, anti-bribery and competition law.

The role requires a solicitor with circa 6-8 years' post qualification experience in commercial law. Excellent knowledge and understanding of commercial contracts is essential due to the high volume of commercial contracts work within the department.

What you'll be doing

You will provide general legal advice to the business as well as creating and improving processes to enhance the efficiency of the department. Reporting into the Director of Legal you will have the ability to pick up the medium to high value work within the team and provide support to other members of the team when workloads are high. In addition to these duties, you will be responsible for the following:

* Drafting, negotiating, and preparing all supporting documentation in relation to a broad range of large commercial contracts including client and supplier agreements.

* Advising on a broad range of contractual issues and disputes.

* Creating and carrying out training for the business on legal policy and relevant laws.

* Supporting special projects, including new product development.

* Keeping abreast of, and advising on, developments in law and regulation.

What you need to show us

The successful Commercial Solicitor will have circa 6-8 years' post qualification in commercial law and have an excellent knowledge and understanding of commercial contracts. Ideally you will have gained experience in a similar in-house environment or a leading law firm.

You will be comfortable communicating with external and internal stakeholders at all levels and be able to support and challenge colleagues if necessary. In addition to this you will also be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

* Solicitor qualified in English law.

* Strong academic record.

* Very commercially aware.

* Practical common-sense approach.

* Enthusiastic team player.

* Able to work effectively and multi-task in a fast-paced in-house environment.

* Excellent communicator with the confidence and credibility to support the commercial and operational teams.

* Communicates complex concepts with clarity.

* Effectively manages multiple stakeholders and builds strong internal relationships.

* Self-motivated.

* Strong attention to detail.

* Presents a case and responds to challenges effectively.

* Anticipates problems and plans for timely avoidance / limitation.

Why work with us

If you are a passionate and diligent Commercial Solicitor, then come and join Yodel's Legal team. The successful candidate will receive the following great benefits:

- Competitive remuneration package

- Car allowance

- Flexibility to work from home

- Business casual dress code

- Free personal & professional development courses

- Pension scheme

- Free parking

- Up to 25% discount on Very

- Private Medical Insurance

- 33 days holiday including bank holidays.

- Partner discounts, e.g., Nuffield Health, Leicester Tigers, Laithwaite's Wine

- Access to Aviva Digi Care (healthcare support)

- On-site modern gym facilities (includes many classes per week including HIIT and yoga)

- In the office you will have access to Costa, Juice bar, Starbucks, and restaurant.

- Dedicated wellness initiatives that support your wellbeing, ranging from our 24-hour employee assistance programme to subsidised gym membership.

What happens next?

After reviewing your application, our recruitment team will contact you if you are successful. We will arrange a brief call to further explore your background and qualifications, as well as address any questions you may have. If it appears that there is a good fit, we will share your application with the hiring manager for their review.

For this position, our interview process consists of two stages:

First stage: You will be invited to a formal interview lasting approximately one hour. During this interview, you can anticipate a combination of competency-based questions and asked to complete a task.

Second stage: During this interview, you can anticipate a combination of competency-based questions with a senior member of the team.

Yodel recognises that its people are fundamental to its success. We are committed to equal opportunities, we value differences between people, and we aim to build teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role, please contact the recruitment team who will be happy to discuss.

Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity