Paralegal
Enterprise House, Ashford Kent
Come and join the number one food service company in the country….
With a turnover of over £2.6bn, Brakes Group is a leading supplier to the foodservice industry in the UK, Ireland, France and Sweden. The group comprises a family of specialist businesses which are able to deliver everything the caterer needs, including their very successful own brand ranges developed specifically for chefs.
Job purpose
This role will be working within the corporate legal team. The Paralegal will be involved in all aspects of support within the legal team working with the qualified solicitors in day to day work which includes the preparation of contracts, NDA’a, Terms and Conditions
This role will sit within the legal team, working directly for, and with, the two solicitors within the team. The solicitors both report in to the General Counsel.
Role context

• Preparation of confidentiality agreements
• Reviewing and advising on customer and supplier contracts, ensuring the position of Brakes is protected to the fullest extent
• To assist on M&A activity
• Organise the prompt execution of legal contracts after they have been checked by a solicitor, and manage the execution process with solicitor supervision.
• Checking and proofreading documents
• To ensure best practice in corporate governance
• Perform legal research for the solicitors on a range of matters as required.

Knowledge, skills, experience and competencies

• Some commercial experience in-house (or private practice) at a comparable blue-chip organisation / firm would be desirable.
• A strong academic background and a law degree or similar is desirable.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with team, colleagues and consultants/suppliers and stakeholders in a professional, consistent manner
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Flexible and open to changing priorities and managing multiple tasks simultaneously within compressed timeframes
• Discretion with sensitive/confidential information

The Business
Employing over 10,000 people, the group supplies a diverse customer base, which includes, independent pubs, restaurants and hotels, schools, hospitals, contract caterers and well known national chains.
Brakes Group has developed a clear customer focus and a strong understanding of the needs of the foodservice sector providing innovative products and services and is committed to improving both the environment and the communities it serves.