Commercial Legal Specialist

The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade is the leading UK membership association for those working in exporting and importing. These are exciting times in international trade and we’re seeing sustained growth in the demand for our services and qualifications - as a result, our team needs to grow too.

We are now seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Commercial Legal Specialist to join our Legal and Compliance Team to manage our contracts.

This is primarily a remote role but will occasionally require visits to our Peterborough or London office.

JOB BRIEF

The successful candidate will work within the Legal & Compliance team and play a crucial role in creating and reviewing contractual documentation, managing documents, and ensuring compliance with organisational management systems and version control.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contractual Documentation:
  • Draft, review, and finalize contractual documents including supplier contracts and terms and conditions.
  • Ensure all contractual documentation complies with legal standards and organizational policies.
  • Assist in negotiations and provide support in contract discussions.
• Document Management:
  • Maintain accurate and organized records of all legal documents.
  • Implement and manage version control systems to ensure the latest documents are available and accessible.
  • Ensure all documents are stored securely and are easily retrievable.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance:
  • Ensure all legal documentation complies with relevant ISO standards, particularly ISO 9001 and ISO 27001.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to maintain compliance with quality assurance standards.
  • Conduct regular audits to ensure ongoing compliance with ISO standards.
• Organisational Support:
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of efficient organizational management systems.
  • Provide administrative support to the legal team as required.
  • Assist with special projects and legal research as needed.

DESIRED SKILLS SET AND EXPERIENCE:

• This role requires at least 3 years of experience with commercial contractual documents and familiarity with ISO and Quality Assurance standards, specifically ISO 9001 and 27001.
• Great attention to detail
• Confident in writing e-mails and letters with a professional telephone manner.
• Good at problem solving
• The ability to work with confidential and discreet matters/information
• Keenness to learn and develop
• Excellent organisational skills
• People Orientated with strong communication skills at all levels
• Being a team player
• Willing to show initiative
• A thorough and methodical approach to your work

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT ESSENTIAL:

• Paralegal or other legal qualification
• Lead Auditor qualification, or other qualifications in compliance auditing

HOW TO APPLY:

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