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Junior Legal Counsel Legal and Compliance Leeds

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Mileway

7d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Legal
  • Leeds

AI generated summary

  • You need a law or business degree, 2+ years in-house or at a law firm, MS Office proficiency, strong organization, detail orientation, and fluency in English.
  • You will assist the legal team with contracts, policies, GDPR, maintain legal records, circulate documentation for execution, and manage the filing of legal documents.

Requirements

  • A university law or business degree.
  • Previous experience working in-house or at a law firm for at least 2 years.
  • You’re a proactive, hands-on person. You’re committed to continuous learning and improving your knowledge and skillset.
  • Total proficiency with MS Office standard applications.
  • Ability to work independently as well as demonstrate team spirit.
  • Able to take direction and ask questions.
  • Strong organizational skills and eye for detail.
  • Fluent English, any other language will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the legal team on the day-to-day business.
  • Work on commercial contracts, confidentiality agreements, terms and conditions, internal policies and procedures, data processing agreements and GDPR matters.
  • Develop, maintain and update Mileway’s legal systems and records (such as the litigation tracker, investment committee minutes and trackers regarding our assets).
  • Review, collate and circulate legal documentation to the companies’ directors for execution.
  • Assist with the upload and categorisation of legal and corporate documents on the company database and with the filing of legal and corporate documents.

FAQs

What is the location of the Junior Legal Counsel position?

The position is based at our office in Leeds.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A university law or business degree is required for this role.

How many years of experience do I need to apply?

You need at least 2 years of experience working in-house or at a law firm to apply.

What type of tasks will I be responsible for in this role?

You will assist the legal team with day-to-day business, work on commercial contracts, confidentiality agreements, and GDPR matters, as well as maintain legal systems and records.

Is there an opportunity for career growth in this position?

Yes, the role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and development within the company.

What language proficiency is required for this job?

Fluency in English is required, and any additional languages will be an advantage.

What software skills are necessary for this role?

Total proficiency with MS Office standard applications is necessary.

Is there a particular work culture at Mileway?

Yes, Mileway has a fast-paced and highly international culture, with a focus on diversity and a "can-do" attitude.

How does Mileway approach employee development?

Mileway offers an in-house learning and development program that supports personal, professional, and business growth.

How often do employees need to work from the office?

Employees are required to work from the office three days a week.

Logistics real estate urbanised

Real Estate
Industry
201-500
Employees
2019
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Mileway is the largest owner of last mile logistics real estate assets in Europe. It has a pan-European footprint, with over 1,600 assets across 10 major European countries. Mileway’s largest markets include the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and France, and it has a significant presence in Denmark, Italy, Spain, Finland and Ireland. Mileway has a dedicated team of over 360 employees across 26 offices.