In-house Corporate Lawyer

We are seeking an experienced In-house Corporate Lawyer to join our dynamic legal team. As the In-house Corporate Lawyer for OCS, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our operations remain legally compliant, protecting our interests, and facilitating our continued growth. This position reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer., * Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements, including but not limited to client contracts, vendor agreements, and partnership agreements.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations, particularly those related to the facilities management industry.

• Identify legal risks and provide strategic advice to mitigate potential issues. Develop and implement risk management strategies and policies.

• Manage and coordinate legal actions, disputes, and litigation, working closely with external counsel when necessary.

• Assist in corporate governance matters, including board meetings, regulatory filings, and corporate recordkeeping.

• Develop and update company policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and alignment with best practices.

• Protect the company’s intellectual property rights and manage trademark and patent applications as needed.

• Provide legal guidance on employment matters, including employment contracts, terminations, and compliance with labor laws.

• Assist in due diligence and transactional matters related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

• Conduct legal training sessions and workshops for employees to raise awareness of legal issues and compliance.

• Preferably worked within a combination of law firm and in-house experience.

• Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate law, employment law, and regulatory compliance.

• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Detail-oriented and highly organized.

• Excellent time management and prioritization abilities.

• Experience in facilities management or a related industry is a plus.

• Cycle to work scheme

• Discounted gym membership

• Employee discount

• Referral programme, * Informal hybrid/flexible working arrangements.

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.

• Free fruit in our offices.

• Employee Referral Scheme (if you refer a successful candidate to one of our vacancies).

• Wide range of retail discounts.

• Regular social and charity events are held in our offices.

• Get involved in charity events in the local community.

Wellbeing

• Discounted gym membership.

• Eye test £25 voucher and up to £100 towards glasses.

• Join our Cycle to Work scheme via salary sacrifice.

• Access to "CHROMA", our internal colleague-led diversity and inclusion community – join a committee or take part in our D&I initiatives and events.

• Access to internal Mental Health First Aiders.

Career development and recognition

• Immediate access to "Opportunity" our internal Learning and Development platform.

• Required professional membership fees paid for.

• Opportunity to win monthly Superstar Awards.

• Long service awards.