As an Associate Solicitor, you will help our General Counsel and the Head of Regulatory Affairs to minimize legal and regulatory risk and align with essential business objectives.
Responsibilities of the role
* Support our legal and compliance teams, specifically the General Counsel and Head of Regulatory Affairs, with the day-to-day legal and compliance workflow.
* Assist the General Counsel and Head of Regulatory Affairs with various CoSec, data protection, and litigation matters.
* Work with the legal team on activities such as drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and customer contracts, handling property and employment matters, drafting and maintaining standard T&Cs, reviewing marketing content, defending claims, and drafting correspondence.
* Assist the compliance team in monitoring, summarizing, and responding to regulatory documents, ensuring awareness of obligations and compliance with changes.
* Keep the team updated on legal developments and help share information within the business, including delivering training where appropriate.
* Serve as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders, ensuring legal and regulatory risks are minimized.
* Help ensure the group complies with regulatory requirements of bodies such as Ofcom, Ofwat, Ofgem, WICS, and the FCA.
Experience / Qualifications
* A qualified solicitor with a strong academic record and several years of post-qualification experience.
* Experience working in a fast-paced, changing organization.
* Some commercial experience, preferably in an in-house environment, with a wide range of prior experience.
* Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
* Ability to manage a sizeable workload effectively with good organizational skills.
Our Story
Verastar aims to simplify customers' lives and make employees' experiences rewarding. As a leading provider for small businesses in the UK, we offer essential services in one place: Phone, Broadband, Mobile, Water, Gas, Electricity, Payment Services, and Insurance.
Our growth has been recognized with awards such as Investors in People, The Northern Contact Centre Awards 2023, Learning at Work Week Awards 2023, and the 'One to Watch' award from Best Companies.
Why Choose Verastar?
We offer careers, not just jobs. We support your development with flexible working, rewards, a diverse environment, and opportunities to grow your career. Verastar is a great place to work, made better by you.
In return for your hard work, you’ll get
* Pension contributions and life assurance.
* Discounts at numerous retailers.
* 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure.
* Your birthday off annually.
* Options to purchase or sell holidays.
* Cycle to work and travel loans.
* Well-being support, including access to a GP, mental health aid, fitness programs, and legal/financial advice.
The important extras
* Hybrid working model: remote work for three days.
* Charity and volunteering activities.
* On-site amenities like a gym, parking, café, and bar.
* Full-time, permanent contract of 37.5 hours/week.
* No weekends or bank holidays off.
What happens next?
If you're seeking a new challenge with great benefits at an award-winning company, apply today to join Verastar. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment checks.
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