Legal Officer

Job Description

As a family-owned business our people are central to our success, and following years of organic, consecutive growth, were looking for people who share our core values of sustainability, trust, collaboration, and innovation to drive us forwards.Software never stays the same and neither do we. We want our people to be part of a progressive organisation, encouraged to embrace change and new ideas to shape our future development. Your input is vital, which is why were committed to personalised learningpaths for every employee to help you, and us, grow.Our goal is to make the world of work easier as a leader in the HR, payroll, finance, and integration solutions software and services industry. Were proud to design and develop some of the best business solutions like iTrent and People First to supportour customers people-related challenges across every vertical.Looking for the place where you can belong Join MHR and help us shape the world of work.Due to continued growth, and with plans to expand further, globally, MHR are recruiting for a Legal Officer to provide advice and guidance on a range of contractual and other legal issues.About the role:In the role of Legal Officer, you will be based at one of MHRs sites in Ruddington, Nottingham. You will report to MHRs Head of Commercial Contracts within MHRs Legal dept. which is overseen by MHRs Company Secretary and, ultimately, MHRs Chairman.You will be responsible for supporting the team around you and the wider business, interacting most frequently with MHRs Sales, Data Protection, Marketing and IT Security teams. You shall advise internal stakeholders at all levels of the business on a rangeof contractual and other issues.As a Legal Officer, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent collaboration with colleagues and peers;
• Ability to work independently, gather information independently and use ones own initiative;
• Drafting, persuasion and judgement skills;
• Reasonable knowledge of contract law;
• Detailed and clear written and verbal communication when communicating with MHRs customers, suppliers and partners;
• Excellent time management; and
• A desire to develop and learn.

The Candidate:

• Law degree with a degree classification of 2.1 or above;
• Desired, but not essential - demonstrable experience of working in an office (ideally within the legal industry - whether in private practice or in-house); and
• Able to thrive in a dynamic, intense, performance-driven culture.

Benefits to support you personally and professionallyIn addition to working with amazing people, with the freedom to be you, we provide a range of tailored benefits including:

• Access to over 60 internal training courses, plus the ability to study for professional qualifications as well as cross-departmental mentoring and coaching programmes

• Access to a GP 24/7, via SmartHealth - whole family access to GPs, confidential mental health support and the security of paid sick leave
• Option to buy and sell additional holiday days on top of your standard 25 days and bank holidays
• Discounts and cash back on leisure, travel, technology, fashion, gym memberships and food
• Monthly company employee recognition programme and departmental awards
• Referral bonus scheme up to £2,000

• Employee-led social events, including running clubs, football teams, book club and bake-offs
• Subsidised restaurants with a choice of fresh meals from our chefs each day
• Opt-in benefits schemes, ranging from private medical insurance to dental

We care about the health, wellbeing and financial stability of our people and want to ensure theyre working in an inclusive and supportive environment.

Keyskills :
Contract LawOffice AdministrationTime Management