Solicitor - 4-7 Years PQE

at  RAC

A QUALIFIED SOLICITOR WITH 5 – 7 YEARS POST-QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE, THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WOULD BRING:

• commercial contracts experience, ideally in- house;
• strong commercial acumen and pragmatism;
• a solution focused approach;
• the ability to demonstrate innovative thinking;
• excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• a highly pro-active attitude – a self-starter;
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, take initiative and produce work to tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail;
• Strong relationship building skills;
• An understanding of the financial services industry would be beneficial, although this is not essential.

Key Accountabilities include:

• Drafting, negotiating and advising on a variety of commercial agreements.
• Providing legal advice on a range of issues, including but not limited to the cost-effective resolution of contentious matters.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and business partners.
• Identifying legal risks and communicating these to the Executive for risk acceptance in accordance with established procedures.
• Advising on operational and related issues and providing pragmatic advice on ongoing ad-hoc queries.
• Assisting in the management of other areas including disputes, employment, approving marketing materials, IP and ITLiaising with external advisors as appropriat

We now have a fantastic opportunity for a Solicitor to join our Corporate Legal Team to provide technical and legal advice and guidance to all business divisions of the RAC Group.
RAC is a well-known household brand and a business that is enjoying year on year consecutive growth – this is a really exciting time to join the business.
The work undertaken by the Corporate Legal Team at RAC is incredibly varied and you will have the opportunity to work both autonomously and as part of a dynamic and supportive team who have varying levels of qualification. This role will also offer the opportunity to supervise more junior lawyers and will allow you to develop your skills in dealing with all levels of seniority, right up to the Executive Board level.
This role can be full time, part-time, permanent or fixed term for the right candidate.
We operate a hybrid approach to working, working 2 days in the office (normally Tuesday and Wednesday but can be flexible) and the rest from home.

Key Accountabilities include:

• Drafting, negotiating and advising on a variety of commercial agreements.
• Providing legal advice on a range of issues, including but not limited to the cost-effective resolution of contentious matters.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and business partners.
• Identifying legal risks and communicating these to the Executive for risk acceptance in accordance with established procedures.
• Advising on operational and related issues and providing pragmatic advice on ongoing ad-hoc queries.
• Assisting in the management of other areas including disputes, employment, approving marketing materials, IP and ITLiaising with external advisors as appropriate