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Asda

Feb 7, 2025

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Leeds

Requirements

  • Ideally 2-5 years PQE
  • Experience of Commercial Contracts
  • Highly motivated curious self starter
  • Able to work collaboratively with senior colleagues and stakeholders across the business
  • Able to manage you own workload and performance of external advisers
  • Experience of working with MI would be beneficial
  • Strong skills in both Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
  • Strong communication, organisation and time management skills with the ability to be able to prioritise multiple and conflicting workloads
  • Attention to detail, accuracy and ability to thrive under pressure are absolute requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Providing robust, concise and commercially sound legal advice;
  • Advising on how to best structure arrangements with external suppliers;
  • Drafting and negotiating legal documentation to support those arrangements;
  • Reviewing and updating precedent documents;
  • Managing external legal advisers on specific outsourced projects;
  • Engaging with stakeholders (e.g. Cyber Security, Privacy, Finance, Data Protection);
  • Maintaining MI and one version of the truth contracts repository;
  • Supporting corporate governance;
  • Attending project meetings;
  • Providing input to legal processes;

FAQs

What is the location of the Contract Lawyer position?

The position is located at Asda House in central Leeds.

What is the employment type for the Contract Lawyer role?

The employment type is full time.

What is the contract type for this position?

The contract type is permanent.

What are the working hours for this role?

The working hours are 37.5 hours per week.

What salary range can be expected for this role?

The position offers a competitive salary plus benefits.

What is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 19 February 2025.

What kind of advice will the Contract Lawyer be providing?

The Contract Lawyer will provide robust, concise, and commercially sound legal advice.

What type of experience is required for this position?

Ideally, candidates should have 2-5 years of post-qualified experience (PQE) and experience with Commercial Contracts.

Is there a focus on career development within Asda?

Yes, Asda offers career development opportunities, including apprenticeship and graduate schemes.

What benefits are included with the Contract Lawyer role?

Benefits include a discretionary bonus, company pension scheme, minimum 24 days annual leave, digital GP sessions, shopping discounts, and free city centre parking.

Will I be working collaboratively in this role?

Yes, the Contract Lawyer will work collaboratively with senior colleagues and stakeholders across the business.

Is previous experience working with Management Information (MI) beneficial?

Yes, experience of working with Management Information (MI) would be beneficial for this role.

What is Asda's approach to workplace culture?

Asda fosters a values-led, open, and collaborative culture, valuing everyone's input and empowerment.

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we support remote work in a hybrid format.

Are there any incentives for hard work?

Yes, there is a discretionary bonus that rewards hard work and efforts.

What is the company’s position on diversity and inclusion?

Asda is passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities they serve.

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Asda

Reimagine Retail

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

ASDA is a British supermarket retailer that operates a chain of hypermarkets, supermarkets, and grocery stores in the United Kingdom. The company's primary focus is on providing a wide range of products, including groceries, clothing, electronics, and home goods, to customers at affordable prices. ASDA's ultimate mission revolves around offering value for money, quality products, and convenience to shoppers. As one of the leading retail chains in the UK, ASDA aims to make shopping more accessible and budget-friendly for diverse customer needs. Their purpose is deeply rooted in serving communities by supplying essential goods and fostering a positive shopping experience for customers across the country.