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Knowlhill, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Junior Commercial & Regulatory Counsel
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £50,000 per annum |
Overview
NHBC has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Commercial & Regulatory Counsel (PQE 1-4 years)to join their in-house legal function based in Milton Keynes. Our purpose is to work with the house building industry to raise the standards of new homes and provide protection for homeowners. Homes are at the heart of all our lives and our employees are proud to be making a difference to improving the standards of house building in the UK. Being an independent non-profit distributing company with no shareholders enables us to focus on our mission. NHBC is the home warranty provider of choice, we currently insure over 1.6m homes, with a market share of approximately 80%. About the Junior Commercial & Regulatory Counsel (PQE 1-4 years) role; The role will support the Senior Commercial & Regulatory Counsel in providing legal advice and assistance to internal clients on non-contentious legal matters. With your own caseload you will take responsibility for the planning and execution of your work, in consultation with your internal clients and will ensure work is delivered in a timely and cost-effective way. Where necessary and appropriate, you will instruct external legal firms and Counsel. Non-contentious areas for which you will provide legal advice and assistance include: Commercial contracts Company law Assisting the General Counsel on ad hoc matters Skills & Attributes Admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales with between 1 - 4 years PQE (experience outside this will also be considered) Able to advise on and negotiate as required in relation to commercial contracts Commercial contracts drafting experience Good stakeholder management and client relationship skills Possesses an eye for detail as well as a commercial, pragmatic attitude Team player Able to work under pressure to tight deadlines when required Salary & Benefits £50,000 - £64,000 per annum (depending on experience). Up to 6% performance related bonus. 26 days annual leave with an option to purchase one additional week per year. Pension scheme to Pension Mark Plus standards (up to 10.5% of salary employer contribution). Equalised Paternity, Maternity and Adoption Leave. Life assurance of 4 x salary. Subsidised private medical insurance. Cycle purchase scheme. High street discounts and preferential gym rates. Employee assistance programme. Flexible working. Why NHBC? Apart from working with great colleagues who are passionate about what they do, you will be joining a rapidly growing, market leading business. With Peakon accreditation and silver Investors in People status, we pride ourselves on developing individuals to achieve their full potential and offer exceptional personal development and career progression opportunities. We also support, sponsor and pay for training and membership to relevant professional organisations. All necessary equipment and other allowances associated with working from home will be provided. Always happy to talk flexible working We encourage employees to work flexibly in different ways including home working, field working and both formal and informal flexible working arrangements. We don’t promise we can offer you what you want, but we are always happy to talk flexible working. In the interview process we’ll discuss this more with you. Diversity and Inclusion NHBC is committed to equal opportunities for all . We are a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant and the Women in Finance Charter. Our inclusive culture helps us to maintain competitive advantage as we aim to attract people from diverse backgrounds to complement our team. Underlying our overall commitment to equality is the fundamental belief in the right of all employees and customers to be treated with dignity and respect and to be guaranteed freedom from discrimination. Our Values Excellent - Proud and professional in all that we do. Connected - Collaborating, sharing and achieving success as a team. Human - Challenging, supporting and respecting each other. Progressive - Inspired by possibilities, learning and adapting together.