In-House Counsel

Location

Watford, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom

Job description

In-House Counsel

We’re thrilled that you’re interested in joining the British Board of Agrément.

The BBA is looking to hire an In-House Counsel to join our legal department. This role will be based from our Watford Office, located at Croxley Park.

About Us

The British Board of Agrément (BBA) provides services that help clients create accountability and mitigate risk. Through extensive research, auditing, inspection, testing and certification, we help to instill confidence in the entire Construction product supply chain. With a 50-year legacy as a trusted certification body, the BBA develops long-term partnerships with clients, assisting in the innovation and development of products and services, enabling continued commercial growth in both the UK and Global marketplaces, while remaining reassuringly impartial. As a for-profit organisation Limited by Guarantee, the BBA looks to reinvest in the industry for the benefit of all stakeholders.

About You

We’re looking for a candidate that is excited about excellence and playing a critical part in the business’ focus on serving our customers better. You are comfortable working in a structured environment, with the agility to adapt when necessary. You can work independently, and as part of a team and confident to suggest improvements to work more efficiently.

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the In-House Counsel will be responsible for establishing and recruiting the first legal function in the Company.

The In-House Counsel will ensure the Company has correct legal protection in all aspects of its business, establish and develop appropriate policies and procedures covering the legal demands of the Company and advise on a wide range of legal matters to the Senior Leadership Team and the Board including contracts, regulatory compliance, litigation, employment law, intellectual property and corporate governance.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on matters relevant to the organisation in order to minimise any current legal exposure and liability, advising and directing the company to ensure it is compliant with the applicable legislation and regulations taking into account any forthcoming known strategies for the future. Provide advice and support to the business in negotiating contracts and contractual issues – establish and maintain corporate templates for such documents (but not limited to) as standard contracts and NDA’s to be used by the business. Provide advice on different legal issues and assist in drafting legal opinions, memoranda, and other briefing documents.

• Manage and resolve third party legal disputes and suggest ways to improve existing processes. Undertake a review of existing contracts and suggest and enact ways to mitigate any risk. Provide support for insurance renewals, interpretations and claims – own and manage the insurance carrier relationships.

• Select, manage and liaise with external legal advisers and stakeholders on behalf of the company. Provide legal assistance in all matters of litigations, dispute resolution, and guide the business on taking appropriate decisions/actions. Undertake a review of the various contractual documents and suggest and enact ways to consolidate and simplify the contract templates.

• To oversee the company secretariat duties of the BBA – note the company secretary will be a member of the legal team. Manage and oversee the BBA property footprint. Assist with any ad hoc projects where required.

What we offer:

We believe that our strength lies in our people; that’s why we invest heavily in them through providing training to maintain and develop the skills of all our teams, enabling us to serve our clients better. Because of this we offer a total reward package of a competitive salary and employee benefits, including:

• Employer Contributory Pension Scheme of 6%

• Life assurance

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 25 days and increasing to 30 after five years of service

• Health care cash plan scheme

• An Employee Assistance Programme – with up to 6 counselling sessions • Flexible working hours to fit in with individual lifestyles • Opportunity to work from home (Most roles eligible to apply for the Hybrid Homeworking Scheme for up to 3 days a week following completion of induction)

• Free Car Parking and an onsite restaurant at our Watford site.

We’re a social group and when we’re not working, we love to get together socially, and support local community initiatives whenever possible.

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