Junior Lawyer – Compliance & Legal AdvisoryOffice Based - Chelmsford£50kAn excellent opportunity has arisen for a Junior Lawyer to join the compliance function within an established international business. Reporting to the General Counsel for Digital Imaging (Europe, EMEA, and APAC), this role offers exposure to a broad range of legal matters, making it an ideal next step for a legally trained professional with commercial experience.Key Responsibilities:Compliance & Risk Management

• Support the implementation and monitoring of compliance programs, including ethics and data privacy initiatives.
• Assist in identifying and mitigating legal risks associated with business operations.

Corporate Governance

• Maintain corporate records and regulatory filings.
• Support the preparation of board resolutions and ensure adherence to corporate governance standards.

Legal Advisory

• Provide day-to-day legal advice on regulatory compliance and general corporate matters.
• Conduct legal research and draft memos, policies, and guidelines.

Dispute Resolution

• Assist in managing disputes and litigation, liaising with external counsel when required.
• Help resolve internal and external legal matters efficiently.

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Support due diligence processes for potential acquisitions.
• Assist with the integration of newly acquired businesses.

Contract Review & Negotiation

• Review and advise on NDAs and other commercial agreements.

Training & Education

• Contribute to internal training sessions on key legal topics such as data protection, intellectual property, and contract management.

Requirements:

• Legal experience (ideally 1 year minimum)
• Experience reviewing commercial contracts
• Strong commercial awareness

Interested? Does this sound like you? Please apply today!