Legal Counsel
We are on the lookout for a bright enthusiastic lawyer to join a small legal team at the heart of Howdens a fastmoving FTSE 100 business.
Youll be entrusted with real responsibility from the start: both for delivering great practical legal advice and building your own relationships - whether that is with our exec team or our dynamic depot managers. The role is varied. Depending on previous experience and your own interests you will cover everything from commercial contracts and logistics to marketing data protection and IP. We want you to be an integrated part of our business.
This is an initial 12month FTC based at our Raunds office in Northamptonshire.
What youll be doing as a Legal Counsel at Howdens:
* Youll work alongside the Head of Legal Senior Legal Counsel and Solicitor Apprentice to proactively support and protect the business.
* Draft andnegotiate a wide range of commercial agreements across the business with marketing IT procurement logistics commercial including high value strategic contracts
* Advise on corporate governance regulatory compliance marketing IP and much more
* Manage Howdens intellectual property portfolio ensuring brand strategy is fit for purpose and protects Howdens future ambitions
* Work on cross-functional projects relating to innovation and new products
* Assist with data protection queries. Raise awareness of AI and data protection matters within the business particularly in relation to commercial contracts.
* Build on your knowledge of legal issues and share this with the legal team and the wider business. Provide training.
* Support and deputise for legal team members. Help keep the legal function efficient agile and fit for the future.
* Become part of the Howdens culture participate in and provide training social events and corporate initiatives. Be an advocate for the Howdens business and promote the Howdens values.
What we are looking for from you:
* UK (or equivalent) qualified solicitor. With at least 2 years PQE or equivalent and relevant commercial contracts drafting and negotiating experience this is essential as it will be at least 50% of the role.
* In-house experienced (or via secondment). You need to know how to work within a commercial business
* Relationship builder. Howdens is built on the strong relationships between its depots and its trade customers. This ethos is reflected throughout the business. You will need authenticity integrity and the ability to gain trust quickly.
* Comfortable with working at pace adapting to whatever the day brings and taking responsibility.
* We are a small team. We work closely together have each others back and communicate lots.
* Creative. You will need to ask questions provide practical/legally compliant solutions reassess priorities against competing deadlines regulatory changes and conflicting commercial needs.
About Howdens:
As the UKs leading trade kitchen supplier Howdens proudly supports over 460000 trade professionals through our network of 850 depots. As a constituent of the FTSE 100 and with sales of 2.3 billion in 2024 we continue to expand offering exciting opportunities for growth in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment.
What we can offer you:
* Competitive salary car allowance
* Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
* 25 days holiday bank holidays
* Staff Discount
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Exceptional Reward and Recognition events
How to apply:
If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career then were keen to hear from you.
When you apply you will need to attach a CV. Good luck with your application.
Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. Were working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process please email with the job title and location and we will be happy to help you.
Key Skills
* HR Development
* Delivery
* Flooring
* Irrigation
* ACCA
* Document Management
Employment Type : Contract
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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