Legal Associate

Posted on behalf of

Tevva

A leader in electrified HGV technology is currently seeking a Legal Associate. Responsible for assisting the Head of Legal Services in providing guidance on corporate governance, negotiating and drafting contracts, risk management and the development of plans and policies

Legal Associate Duties:

• Support on all legal communications as requested.
• Meticulous review of contracts with clients, suppliers and other businesses.
• Assess contracts, outlining and drafting key risk and opportunities to pass on to relevant internal stakeholder within Tevva.
• Manage, issue and track all external NDA requirements.
• Hold and maintain the PSL for external legal consultants or retained legal counsel across different specialisms.
• Assist the legal counsel with the provision of a risk & opportunities register to the Board.
• Assist FD/CFO with insurance management, due diligence, renewals and third-party claim handling with insurance broker/underwriter.
• Be first point of contact for insurance broker.
• Sit in on the business continuity group.
• Review and assist with lease contracts and all real estate requirements.
• Provide administrative support relating to Legal matters.
• Type up and file basic legal documents, correspondence and handle legal communications.

The Successful Legal Associate Will Have:

• A degree in Law or a related field

• Relevant experience in law, preferably within a well-regarded law firm or within a financial services firm’s legal department
• Solid track record in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
• Knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office.
• Working experience of case management.

• Strong communicator (verbal and written) who can engage with people at all levels
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to build collaborative relationships
• Strong communicator (verbal and written) who can engage with people at all levels