Associate Legal Counsel - Commercial/Corporate
1 day ago
Wilmslow
Pets at Home is the UKs leading pet care business, providing pets and their owners with the very best advice, products and care. The Group also operates a leading small animal veterinary business, with over 440 veterinary general practices located both in our pet care centres and in standalone locations.Our business is fast-paced, innovative and fun and it's our people that make the real difference.This role represents a fantastic opportunity to come and work for an award-winning company, who put people at the very heart of everything they do.About the RoleJoining our team as an Associate Legal Counsel , you will provide legal support and advice to our Veterinary business, including key support to our internal stakeholders. You will work closely with the other members of our friendly and welcoming Legal team and report directly to the Head of Legal (Vets) & Deputy Company Secretary.This is a unique opportunity to undertake quality corporate work in a supportive in-house environment. We can offer hybrid working (two office days per week) from our Support Office in Handforth, Cheshire.About our Vet BusinessPartnership is at the heart of everything that we do. It's our greatest strength. Our partnership model allows Vets, Nurses and Practice Managers the opportunity to take the next step into being a business owner, by becoming a Practice Owner. Our vet network currently extends to over 400 separate practices; the opportunity to work with and support our clinical partners will be the core focus of your role.Your key responsibilities will include:Supporting the Head of Legal (Vets) & Deputy Company Secretary with a range of legal advice for key stakeholders across our vet businessCorporate joint venture work in establishing and selling our joint venture vet practices including transaction management, drafting and negotiation of transaction documents, and completion processesAdvising on the terms of existing and future joint venture and associated corporate documentationAdvising on the terms of financing documents connected to joint ventures and practice extensions, including review of banking documents prepared by existing group lendersProviding support and advice on queries impacting our joint venture vet practicesDrafting, reviewing, and evaluating internal policies and legal documents as necessaryOrganising, updating, and delivering legal and compliance training for colleagues, including monitoring legal and regulatory developmentsSupporting corporate governance matters, including board approvals, corporate filings and company secretarial requirementsProviding legal support on commercial contracts and supplier agreements as part of a wider in-house role, as requiredAbout YouA degree in law (UK qualification preferred) with 1-4 years PQE in a law firm or in-houseExperience of providing general commercial and corporate advice, including knowledge of M&A processes and competency drafting corporate documentationGood communication skills and confidence to engage with stakeholders across the businessProblem solving and analytical skillsProject management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneouslyAttention to detail and a commercially pragmatic attitudeThe ability to work independently (with appropriate supervision), with respect for reporting proceduresThe ability to draft legal documents/summaries/emails in a concise and thorough manner and in plain languageCapable of responding efficiently to routine legal questions or issuesThe ability to identify and analyse core legal issuesStays on top of regulatory changes and key case lawA desire to develop your legal and business skills and possess a proactive can do attitudeComfortable working both collaboratively and independently within a hybrid working environmentProficiency in MS Office and a good command of IT skillsBy joining our team, you will have the opportunity to take on an exciting and challenging role and grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.Pets just see people. They arent biased and they dont discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience dont perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!TPBN1_UKTJ