At Intrum, you will grow by making a difference. You will do it in a highly international environment and in a supportive culture where effort counts.
The change of job that makes all the difference.
We have an exciting opportunity at Intrum UK for a junior In-house Legal Assistant to join our growing Legal Team. Reporting directly to the UK Legal Director, you’ll play a key role in providing legal advice under English law across a wide range of corporate matters. You’ll support the resolution of complex defended actions and claims, while delivering practical, business-focused legal support to teams across the UK.
As you grow in the role, you’ll take on additional responsibilities that broaden your expertise and support your career progression, alongside opportunities to collaborate with colleagues globally and gain valuable exposure beyond the UK.
You can be based from our Reigate, Manchester or Glasgow offices, with the flexibility of hybrid working.
What you will do:
* Support corporate housekeeping and day-to-day legal operations, working closely with UK and Group stakeholders
* Review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including NDAs, data processing agreements, supplier agreements, and client sale, purchase or servicing contracts
* Draft and review legal documentation, and actively participate in internal and external meetings and negotiations, including arranging and minuting meetings where required
* Ensure all UK legal activity is compliant with English law, regulatory requirements, and Group policies and guidelines
* Act as a key point of contact with external bodies such as Companies House, the Land Registry and the courts
* Assist with complex defended actions and claims against the company, liaising with external counsel and supporting the drafting of pleadings
* Devoted to the FCA principle of Consumer Duty, by ensuring we are driving good customer outcomes across all aspects of services that have potential to impact our customers.
Additional responsibilities (growing over time)
* Support the UK Legal Director, Group Legal and the Intrum Investment team on new portfolio acquisitions and a broad range of transactions led by the UK investment function
* Support the UK Legal Director, Group Legal and the Intrum Client Services team on new servicing contracts, as well as the ongoing monitoring and management of existing agreements
What we’re looking for:
* A law degree and/or LPC/BVC qualification
* Experience gained in a fast-paced law firm or in-house legal environment would be advantageous
* Demonstrable experience across general corporate matters, including contract review, data protection and dispute resolution
* Strong ability to build effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, with excellent stakeholder management skills
* A genuine interest in financial topics, including regulated consumer debt
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with good research capability and a high level of attention to detail
What we offer: At Intrum we offer not only a challenging and rewarding career but also:
* Lifestyle: A competitive salary and attractive benefits package including 33 days holidays including bank holidays upon commencement, with the ability to buy more or sell back. You can participate in gadget schemes and give as you earn charity donation schemes. Interactive subsides events. Contributory workplace pension scheme. Additionally, you’ll get an extra day to celebrate your birthday.
* Opportunities to grow: You’ll receive training and coaching for your personal development/progression, and employee recognition programmes to help you grow in your career.
* Health: You’ll have access to private medical insurance, life assurance, and more.
* Wellbeing: You’ll enjoy discounts on gym memberships, cycle to work schemes, and a 24/7 employee assistance programme. You’ll also have sociable working hours and breakfast snacks provided in the office.
* Supportive, open, and value-driven culture: Ethics. Dedication. Solutions. Empathy. Our values aren’t just words hanging in the reception. They guide us all daily. It’s what makes our culture inclusively open, inspiringly supportive and rich in diverse perspectives. It’s why Intrum is a natural home for people ready to make a difference. And it’s why people like you recognise this is the place to do just that.
How to apply:
If you are interested in this position and believe you have the right experience, please send your English CV via the “apply button”. Are you curious and have some questions? You’re welcome to contact “our recruitment team for more information.
Intrum we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
About Intrum:
Enabling financial health for people, businesses, and society.
Intrum is Europe’s leading credit management services provider, helping businesses secure payments while supporting consumers in regaining financial stability across 20 European countries.
With 9,000 dedicated employees, we work every day to create sustainable financial solutions.
At Intrum we consider everybody to be a leader. We lead ourselves when collaborate to meet the needs of our clients and customers. We are all accountable to our actions as well as trust and care for each other. This makes us all leaders, independent of role or responsibility, and this is reflected in our 3 leadership principles: Deliver Impact, Inspire Trust and Embrace Growth.
We are an equal opportunities employer and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We will conduct credit, fraud, criminal record, right to work and reference checks as part of our pre-employment screening. You should not be bankrupt, have any outstanding county court judgments on your credit file. You must not have excessive default balances and any outstanding debt will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Do you feel that you might be the right person? Great! Apply now. Looking forward to hearing from you!