In-house Counsel / Paralegal

We are recruiting an In-house Counsel / Paralegal to join our small, collaborative, Esher-based team at Healix. As a junior to mid-level lawyer, you will provide assistance to the Group Commercial Lawyer.

In this role you will be responsible for providing legal support on a wide range of legal matters, with a particular focus on commercial contracts across the Healix Group including multi-national agreements with global clients / prospects and suppliers.

As a in-house Counsel, you will play a crucial role in providing legal support and contributing to the success of the organisation

We are looking for a junior to mid-level lawyer or paralegal to sit within a small collaborative legal team, who will provide assistance to the Group Commercial Lawyer.

The role will carry a broad remit, with responsibility or advising on a wide range of legal issues across the Healix Group including multi-national agreements with global clients / prospects and providing support during the commercial process.

In addition to normal duties, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time for which you are considered capable and may reasonably be expected to perform.

• Junior Lawyer or Paralegal.
• Post-qualification experience in commercial contracts.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.
• Organised, methodical and thorough approach to work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in IP issues and dealing with IP infringements and some knowledge of insurance would be beneficial.

This is an office-based role, with scope for some hybrid working once fully settled into the role.

About The Role

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including NDAs, client agreements, supply and sourcing agreements, service agreements.
• Providing ad hoc advice on marketing, e-commerce, software/IT licensing, regulatory compliance and property matters.
• Managing relationships with internal stakeholders and where applicable, external counsel.
• Effectively liaising with and managing external law firms to obtain expert advice.
• Providing risk management advice to the company.
• Collaborating with other departments to provide legal support.
• Staying up to date with relevant legal developments in the industry.
• Ad hoc duties which are aligned to the Main Purpose and the Key activities / main duties.

In addition to normal duties you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time for which you are considered capable and may reasonably be expected to perform.

Required Criteria

• Law degree and 2 years' post-qualification experience in commercial contracts
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Commercial awareness

Desired Criteria

• Insurance / Financial Services experience
• Experience of working in a regulated environment
• Experience in IP issues and dealing with IP infringements

Skills Needed

Company Culture

Instead, we focus on ensuring our highly trained specialists have the space and time they need to be effective. We let them use their initiative to get the job done, because the situations they face often throw up unexpected challenges – and no protocol survives contact with the real world.

Our clients have thousands of employees and customers, at home and abroad, so they need a business big enough to handle any situation. But they chose Healix because they also need an organisation that’s personal enough to care.

Our people are driven to do things in the best way, not the way they have always been done. We work hard, and our efforts are rewarded with great development opportunities and a supportive team spirit.

We want to nurture this friendly and dynamic company culture so that we can continue to attract diverse talent with a breadth of knowledge and world-class skills. As a part of Healix, you can expect a range of excellent benefits and an environment where people really do care.

Company Benefits

Commitment to career development

We are committed to helping our people build and develop successful careers. Our employees are given direct responsibility and opportunity to develop and grow whilst working on challenging and worthwhile projects in a rewarding and supportive environment.

We invest in the continuous development of our team, offering on-going training and professional enhancement opportunities for those wishing to diversify or take additional responsibilities.

Health insurance, Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Office perks, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Gym membership or wellness programs, Opportunity to travel, Casual dress, Cycle to work, Free work laptop, Referral bonus, Open office, Competitive salary, Life insurance, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Social Opportunities, Hybrid Working

Salary

Not disclosed