Contracts Administrator
5th January 2021
ABM Executive
8th January 2021Junior Lawyer
Apogee is Europe’s largest multi-brand provider of managed print services, document and process technology and outsource services.
Our reputation as the first choice provider for multi-vendor print technology and service is built on the unique approach we have taken to Managed Services, pro-actively monitoring our clients to maximise uptime, and the innovation we employ to maintain a portfolio of services, which differentiate us.
We also provide Digital Document Services which includes an in-house team of fully qualified engineers who provide true 24/7 outsource print capabilities. We are the only UK Company specialising in the provision of both in-house and outsource complete document solutions.
Responsibilities
- Negotiating, drafting and advising on contracts, including bespoke customer agreements and agreements of variation to standard terms of business, supplier contracts, non-disclosure agreements, data processing agreements, sub-contract agreements, deeds of novation, powers of attorney, SaaS agreements, trading agreements and confidentiality letters
- Working directly with internal and external clients in the contract negotiation process, ensuring that the Company complies with laws, business processes and guidelines
- Advising the business any on important legal issues and developments it may face including privacy, intellectual property, employment and regulatory
- Managing external solicitors and counsel as appropriate
- Managing and supporting the internal debt recovery litigation lifecycle from the point it is passed from the credit control team
- Provide advice on high value customer disputes, including corresponding with customers and their lawyers, attending customer meetings, mediations and court hearings
- Providing support and advice to HR as required on specific legal queries associated with employees, TUPE etc. As required conducting any claims in the Employment Tribunal liaising internally and with any externally instructed lawyers. Additionally draft and negotiate when requested by HR, Employee Settlement Agreements.
Person Specification
- Qualification: LPC (commenced or completed) or recent qualification as a Solicitor
- Experience: Previous in-house experience, ideally in a busy commercial environment
- Experience over a wide range of legal disciplines to a proficient level
- Strong interpersonal, organisational, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex issues in a simple and commercial manner.
- Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and work to tight deadlines.
- Ability to work independently but know when to escalate matters to the Head of Legal
- Is able to work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders
Paige Capeling - Talent Acquisition Executive
Paige supports all recruitment activity across the organisation, helping to identify and recruit top talent for all business departments.
