Job Title:
Junior Legal Counsel
Base:
InstaVolt Head Office – Hybrid working after probation period
Salary:
£45,000 – £50,000 depending on experience + 10% discretionary annual bonus
To support our growth, we are looking to recruit a Junior Legal Counsel with a great work ethic and the ability to work under their own initiative, to support our in-house legal team.
This is a great opportunity to get involved with one of the fastest growing companies in an industry that is set to see huge growth over the coming years, whether that would be making a move from private practice or working in-house previously.
Role Overview: The role will include, but is not limited to, the following tasks:
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating leases with the client’s solicitor
Carrying out title review and circulating this to the internal teams together with raising any necessary title enquiries with the Landlord’s solicitor
Supporting the development of standard legal documents and templates
Drafting and issuing Exclusivity Agreements
Working closely with external solicitors and internal teams to ensure processes are followed throughout the lifetime of the project
Conducting searches
Handling HMLR Applications
Reviewing Contracts (including HoTs, AFL, and general commercial contracts)
Exhibiting a high level of personal integrity and drive
Being team-oriented
Possessing excellent written and spoken English
Having experience of commercial leases
Able to work to deadlines, prioritize own workload effectively under pressure, and manage conflicting priorities
Being proactive and energetic with a tenacious approach to identifying issues and solving them
Able to progress tasks using own initiative, seeking guidance and input from others where necessary
Required Qualifications:
Experience of Contract and Land Law processes and procedures is essential
At least 12 months of previous legal experience in a similar position
Degree/CILEx educated
Other Benefits:
Competitive salary – dependent on experience & qualifications
10% discretionary annual bonus
Company sick pay (30 days full pay & 30 days half pay per annum)
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
1 Paid day per annum to complete charity commitments
Long-service additional annual leave days after 5 years
Life insurance at 3 x annual salary from day 1
Admission to pension scheme following successful completion of 3 months’ employment
Ongoing training in career-building avenues, health & safety, and any other area that will benefit the business and the employee
Opportunity to enroll onto our salary sacrifice EV scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Access to PerkPal platform
Quarterly company events
Free snacks & drinks in the office
Free office parking
We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equality and diversity, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.
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