Hours:35 hours per week, hybrid working with an expectation of 3 days per week at our Head Office in Skipton.Closing Date:Fri, 29 Nov 2024Salary competitive dependent on experienceA fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Junior Solicitor (1 -3 years PQE) in our commercial contracts legal function as we expand to support the Society’s exciting programme of development and digital transformation.Who Are We?Not just another building society. Not just another job.We're the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we're a mutual organisation. We don't have shareholders; we're owned by our members.Our colleagues say Skipton's a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do.Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we'll help you take the next step towards a better future.What’s In It For You?Skipton values work/life balance and we are proud to support hybrid and flexible working, where possible. We have a newly refurbished head office which offers a vibrant and collaborative working space.We have a range of other benefits ava
ilable to you including;Annual discretionary bonus scheme25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 daysHoliday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave daysMatching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum)Colleague mortgage (conditions apply)Salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid & electric carA commitment to training and developmentPrivate medical insurance for all our colleagues3 paid volunteering days per annumDiverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groupsWe care about your health and wellbeing – we provide a range of benefits that support this including cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membershipWhat Will You Be Doing?Reporting to the Head of Legal, Commercial Contracts, you will work alongside senior colleagues to deliver a trusted, valued, and high-quality legal service for commercial contracts and outsourcing agreements.This is a wide-ranging opportunity to really feel part of our business and get involved in strategic contracts and partnerships delivering new services and technology to meet both our evolving business and customers’ needs. You will (under the supervision and with the support of senior colleagues):Provide accurate, timely and commercially pragmatic legal advice which balances the interests of the Society and the group against business objectives.Lead in a collaborative manner with various business units on the drafting, negotiation and completion of commercial contracts and regulated outsourcing agreements.Deal with other contract management issues and queries and in particular support and add value to the procurement function with any contract work connected with the management of suppliers for the Society and the gr
oup.Support the Head of Legal, Commercial Contracts and other team members in managing and collating contract know-how and creating contract precedents, templates and process documents as required by the Society and the group.What Do We Need From You?Experience of drafting and negotiating commercial contracts either in-house or in private practice.Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly on complex legal issues (both verbal and written) to direct/influence and persuade others.You will be a qualified solicitor in England & Wales with between 1 and 3 years post qualification experience.You will demonstrate the values of the Society and its behaviours: Be Accountable, Be Curious, Be Collaborative, Be Brave.
