Commercial Lawyer - 6 month FTC

About the role

We're looking for a commercial lawyer to support the company on commercial and contract matters, assist the legal team with compliance, and handle a variety of ad hoc day-to-day legal issues. This is a new role reporting to our Head of Legal. While the focus will be on drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements, the fast-paced, dynamic nature of our business means you'll gain exposure to a broad spectrum of challenging legal topics. This role is also ideal for an experienced paralegal looking to take the next step into a commercial in-house role.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement processes: Drafting and reviewing contracts with third parties.
• Support partnerships: Drafting and assisting with the negotiation of contracts with partners (e.g., charities, employers, IFAs).
• Identify potential legal and business risks in proposed operations and advise stakeholders on how to successfully navigate or mitigate them.
• Contract management: Oversee contracts throughout their lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation through to variations, change orders, innovations and renewal.
• Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders across the business on contract, commercial and corporate law matters (with the support of the Head of Legal), handling ad hoc queries.
• Advise on and maintain our suite of contract templates and assist with bespoke drafting.
• Conduct legal research on issues relevant to the business.
• Assist the legal and compliance function in ensuring the company complies with applicable laws and regulations.
• Our Mission
• Who Are You?
• At least 1 year of in-house experience, ideally in a fast-paced or startup environment
• 2 yrs PQE (desirable but not essential)
• Experience with commercial contracts and general in-house advisory work
• Interest in compliance (legal, regulatory, or operational)
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and a pragmatic approach to risk
• Comfortable working in a lean team and wearing multiple hats
• Clear communicator who can break down legal concepts for non-lawyers

Benefits

Additional Information

The Company We're Octopus Legacy: one of the fastest growing tech companies in the country, part of the UK's most exciting and best-trusted group (you may have heard of some of our sister companies...) and we have a mission. We're on a path to scale, aiming to become a household name while transforming an outdated industry and helping our customers prepare for, and find support after, death. But we can't do it alone, and that's why we're assembling a team of top performers to build with us. Ready to be part of something big?

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