Legal Counselor
2 months ago
Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom
Pembrook Resourcing
Full time
Job DescriptionPembrook Resourcing is seeking a highly skilled Legal Advisor to join their team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise the business on all legal issues relating to agreements, litigation, consumer complaints, planning, and ad hoc property projects.
- Manage all aspects of civil litigation claims, including drafting substantive responses, Proceedings, and Particulars of Claim/Defence.
- Liaise and negotiate with lenders regarding rates, terms, operating agreements, and consumer complaints.
- Advise the business on applicable legal obligations, identifying and rationalizing legal risk, and ensuring legal input to internal governance and compliance processes.
- Contribute to the drafting of policy, process, and guidance on legal issues.
- Prepare and deliver in-house training on legal topics.
- Liaise with and manage the business's external legal services provider.
- Complete all internal and external reporting requirements, including assisting the compliance and accounts team with FCA returns.
Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of business law and litigation procedures.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.