Details:
- Salary: £30,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Chatham Kent
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Legal Risk Executive - £30,000 - £50,000 DOE
Chatham | Excellent Benefits | 7 Month FTC
The Role
As a Legal Risk Executive, you'll work closely with the Legal Risk Manager and wider Legal & Risk team, helping to protect the business through contract reviews, GDPR support, commercial risk assessments and compliance activities.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop specialist knowledge of commercial contracts, professional indemnity insurance and risk management whilst building relationships with stakeholders across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with reviewing and amending a wide range of commercial contracts
Support contract negotiations and learn how to identify legal and commercial risks
Help deliver GDPR and commercial awareness inductions to new starters
Assist with reviewing standard scopes, templates and contractual documents
Support colleagues with legal and compliance queries
Monitor and escalate contractual risks where appropriate
Assist with maintaining GDPR and data protection compliance
Work closely with stakeholders across the business including project teams and senior management
Support the development of commercial awareness throughout the organisation
Contribute to improving internal legal processes and proceduresWhat You'll Bring
LLB Law Degree
Minium 2 year's experience in a legal, compliance, contracts or commercial environment
Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
A genuine interest in commercial contracts and risk management
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
Positive attitude and willingness to learnWhat's in it for You?
✨ Structured training and mentoring from experienced legal professionals
✨ Exposure to high-value commercial contracts and negotiations
✨ Clear progression pathway to Legal Risk Executive
✨ Study support and professional development opportunities
✨ Modern office environment and technology
✨ Friendly, collaborative culture
✨ Regular company social events and recognition schemes
Why Apply?
This is an ideal opportunity for a Law graduate or junior legal professional who wants to move beyond traditional legal administration and gain exposure to commercial contracts, risk management, compliance and business operations. You'll develop highly sought-after in-house legal skills while working within a supportive and growing organisation.
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