Senior Legal Advisor

2 weeks ago

Sale, Trafford, United Kingdom Verastar Limited Full time

As a key member of our legal team, you will play a vital role in minimizing legal and regulatory risk and aligning with our business objectives.

Responsibilities of the role

  • Support our legal and compliance teams in managing day-to-day legal and compliance workflow.
  • Assist in various CoSec, data protection, and litigation matters.
  • Work with the legal team on activities such as drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and bespoke customer contracts, handling property affairs, and providing employment guidance.
  • Assist the compliance team in monitoring, summarizing, and submitting responses to regulatory documents, ensuring awareness of regulatory obligations and compliance with regulatory changes.
  • Keep the team updated on legal developments and help share information/know-how with the business, delivering training where appropriate.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and business partner to key stakeholders, ensuring legal and regulatory risk is minimized throughout the group.
  • Help ensure the group complies with regulatory requirements of its regulators – Ofcom, Ofwat, Ofgem, WICS, and the FCA.

Experience/Qualifications

  • A qualified solicitor with a strong academic record and several years of post-qualification experience.
  • Relatable and positive experience of working in a fast-paced, constantly changing organization.
  • Some commercial experience, preferably in an in-house environment.
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to effectively manage a sizeable workload with organizational skills.

About Us

Verastar Limited is a leading provider of essential services to small businesses in the UK. We offer a distinctive service by providing all necessary services in one place, including phone, broadband, mobile, water, gas, electricity, payment services, and insurance.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and embracing our diversity. We are seeking skilled individuals who share our values to join our teams.

What We Offer

  • Pension contributions and life assurance coverage.
  • Generous discounts at numerous high street and online retailers.
  • 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 28 days based on tenure.
  • Ability to purchase up to 10 additional holidays and sell up to 5 days per year.
  • Cycle to work and travel loans for a greener commute.
  • Comprehensive well-being support, including round-the-clock access to a GP, mental health assistance, fitness programs, and complimentary legal and financial advice.

Our Culture

  • Hybrid working model: the choice to work remotely for three days.
  • Engage in charity fundraising and volunteering activities as part of our giving back initiative.
  • Enjoy fantastic on-site amenities, including a complimentary gym, free parking, a subsidized café, and an on-site bar for social gatherings.
  • Full-time/Permanent contract of 37.5 hours per week.
  • No weekends and every bank holiday off.

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