In-house Corporate Lawyer

at  OCS Group

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Job Title: In-House Corporate Lawyer
Location: Suffolk
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description:
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.

Benefits

• 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

• 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