We are seeking an experienced Commercial Solicitor to join our dynamic legal team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to protect our company's values, assets, and interests while providing expert legal advice to support our business activities.
This is a role based out of either our Nottingham (Ruddington) Head Office. Our working week is a mixture of 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely.
Who are we?
We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you!
Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands.
What does the role entail?
Draft, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of commercial contract arrangements to ensure compliance and protect company interests. Provide legal advice on consumer and advertising laws, specifically related to marketing activities. Utilize company law expertise to support paralegal tasks related to company secretary activities and liaise with external counsel as necessary. Liaise with other business areas to obtain and collate information relevant to legal activities. Maintain the contracts database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information on contract terms, costs, termination periods, and contact details.
Who is the right candidate?
Strong analytical thinking with sound legal reasoning and excellent legal writing skills. Organized with good administration skills. Ability to learn quickly and follow processes with initiative. Reliable in meeting deadlines and following instructions. Flexible and adaptable to meet team needs. Clear and effective communication skills. Approachable with a commitment to providing reliable service. Proficient in Microsoft Word, DocuSign, PowerPoint, and Adobe (Excel desirable but not essential). Willingness to learn and use initiative to complete tasks effectively.
Anything else you should know?
Pension scheme Life Assurance Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Free parking for all Vision Express colleagues Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts for friends and family Employee Assistant Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support to emotional support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as; Health Cash plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer to peer knowledge, sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as; Gymflex, Dining Cards, Discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days, and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!
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This is a role based out of either our Nottingham (Ruddington) Head Office. Our working week is a mixture of 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely.
Who are we?
We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you!
Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands.
What does the role entail?
Draft, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of commercial contract arrangements to ensure compliance and protect company interests. Provide legal advice on consumer and advertising laws, specifically related to marketing activities. Utilize company law expertise to support paralegal tasks related to company secretary activities and liaise with external counsel as necessary. Liaise with other business areas to obtain and collate information relevant to legal activities. Maintain the contracts database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information on contract terms, costs, termination periods, and contact details.
Who is the right candidate?
Strong analytical thinking with sound legal reasoning and excellent legal writing skills. Organized with good administration skills. Ability to learn quickly and follow processes with initiative. Reliable in meeting deadlines and following instructions. Flexible and adaptable to meet team needs. Clear and effective communication skills. Approachable with a commitment to providing reliable service. Proficient in Microsoft Word, DocuSign, PowerPoint, and Adobe (Excel desirable but not essential). Willingness to learn and use initiative to complete tasks effectively.
Anything else you should know?
Pension scheme Life Assurance Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Free parking for all Vision Express colleagues Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts for friends and family Employee Assistant Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support to emotional support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as; Health Cash plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer to peer knowledge, sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as; Gymflex, Dining Cards, Discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days, and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!
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