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Contract Lawyer

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Asda

Jan 15

Applications are closed

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Leeds

Requirements

  • Ideally 2-5 years PQE
  • Experience of Commercial Contracts
  • Highly motivated curious self starter
  • Able to work collaboratively with senior colleagues and stakeholders across the business
  • Able to manage you own workload and performance of external advisers
  • Experience of working with MI would be beneficial
  • Strong skills in both Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
  • Strong communication, organisation and time management skills with the ability to be able to prioritise multiple and conflicting workloads
  • Attention to detail, accuracy and ability to thrive under pressure are absolute requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Providing robust, concise and commercially sound legal advice;
  • Advising on how to best structure arrangements with external suppliers;
  • Drafting and negotiating legal documentation to support those arrangements;
  • Reviewing and updating precedent documents;
  • Managing external legal advisers on specific outsourced projects;
  • Engaging with stakeholders (e.g. Cyber Security, Privacy, Finance, Data Protection);
  • Maintaining MI and one version of the truth contracts repository;
  • Supporting corporate governance;
  • Attending project meetings;
  • Providing input to legal processes;

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Contract Lawyer.

Where is the job located?

The job is located at Asda House in central Leeds.

What type of employment is this position?

This is a full-time permanent position.

How many hours per week is the job?

The job requires 37.5 hours per week.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary is competitive and includes additional benefits.

What is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 20 January 2025.

What type of legal team will the successful candidate be part of?

The successful candidate will be part of Asda's Corporate Services Legal Team.

What kind of experience is required for this role?

Ideally, candidates should have 2-5 years of post-qualifying experience (PQE) and experience in Commercial Contracts.

What are the working arrangements for this role?

The role supports a hybrid working model.

What benefits are offered with this position?

Benefits include a discretionary bonus, a company pension scheme, minimum 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a digital GP service, discounts on shopping, career development opportunities, and free city centre parking.

What kind of tasks will the Contract Lawyer be responsible for?

Responsibilities include providing legal advice, drafting and negotiating legal documentation, managing external legal advisers, engaging with stakeholders, and supporting corporate governance.

Is there support for professional development?

Yes, there are career development opportunities, including apprenticeship and graduate schemes.

How does Asda promote diversity and inclusion?

Asda is passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities they serve, and is actively finding ways to inspire diverse talent to join.

Will the role require collaboration with other teams?

Yes, the role requires collaboration with senior colleagues and various stakeholders across the business.

Reimagine Retail

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

ASDA is a British supermarket retailer that operates a chain of hypermarkets, supermarkets, and grocery stores in the United Kingdom. The company's primary focus is on providing a wide range of products, including groceries, clothing, electronics, and home goods, to customers at affordable prices. ASDA's ultimate mission revolves around offering value for money, quality products, and convenience to shoppers. As one of the leading retail chains in the UK, ASDA aims to make shopping more accessible and budget-friendly for diverse customer needs. Their purpose is deeply rooted in serving communities by supplying essential goods and fostering a positive shopping experience for customers across the country.

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