Paralegal

Job DescriptionAfter more than 60 years away from Formula One, Aston Martin returned to the grid in 2021. Based in Northamptonshire, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team has more than 800 passionate people at its heart, making a team with both a rich heritage and a fresh perspective – bringing new energy to the sport with a determination to shake up the order and compete at the sharp end.The Aston Martin era represents a journey for us, but the racer’s attitude and can-do approach remain central pillars in the team’s philosophy. The focus is always on improving performance and delivering results. With fresh investment and energy, the stage is set to build on Aston Martin’s rich history in motorsport and establish Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team as a competitive force in the years ahead.To succeed on this mission, the team is looking for talented individuals who share our passion for racing and hunger for competition. It’s a stimulating and rewarding place to work, with pure racing at the core of everything we do. We are building for a strong future and every member of the team will play an important role in our success.We are a brave and united team who value authenticity, honesty, and are never afraid to question conventions. We embrace these values in ways that reflect our modern world. If you share our racer’s spirit and want to contribute to the next chapter in Aston Martin’s glorious history, please apply and join one of the most exciting projects in Formula One.PurposeThe Team has more than 800 employees involved in everything from car design and manufacture through to business services including Legal, Finance, Commercial and HR. The existing Legal department consists of four full time lawyers and the successful candidate would work as part of this small, close-knit team. The Legal department takes on a broad range of legal work that is fundamental to the operation of the F1 team, including corporate, property, construction, commercial and sports regulation. Day-to-day activities include sponsorship, licensing, NDAs, procurement, data protection and general supplier and internal stakeholder management.Primary ResponsibilitiesThe purpose of the role is to free up capacity within the existing Legal team so as to allow them to focus on core legal activities of the F1 team and broader group. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to support each member of the existing Legal team, including the Group General Counsel with core legal activities as they arise. Consequently, the successful candidate will need to be open-minded, have a positive “can-do” attitude and be ready to try their hand at any tasks assigned to them; such tasks to comprise both legal and administrative elements.Key responsibilities include:Acting as the first responder to general legal queries from the business – engaging further legal support as required.Supporting day-to-day business operations from a legal perspective – offering ad hoc advice and drafting support: a. relating to supplier contracts and conditions b. for the IT function c. for the procurement team d. for the commercial team e. in respect of data protectionOwnership of the drafting, execution and issuing of NDAs, cease & desist letters and HR recruitment terms.Administration of document execution and issuance to counterparties.Ownership of filing processes (hard and soft copies).Ownership and maintenance of a contracts database.Ownership and maintenance of a precedents database.Instruction of outsourced due diligence providers.Supporting with administrative tasks, including (but not limited to): a. Bundle/folder creation b. Posting and/or couriering documents c. Administration of Legal team and external meetings d. Assisting with document development (such as PowerPoint presentations) e. Taking minutes of meetingsAssisting the Group General Counsel, F1 Team Legal Director and other Legal department members with ad-hoc requests.Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to enhance the reputation of the Legal team and assist with its full integration into the wider business.Skills & Knowledge RequiredPrevious legal office experience is essential, and the successful candidate must have experience working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint and Excel are mandatory). Candidates must also have completed an undergraduate degree (1st or 2:1) or equivalent in law (or undergraduate degree already converted to law), and have completed further legal studies (LPC or SQE).Key skills include:Strong academics including minimum of a 2:1 degree classificationGood written and oral communication skillsExcellent organizational skillsOutstanding communication and interpersonal abilitiesNatural inclination to use problem-solving and decision-making skills to act autonomouslyAbility to work under pressure, prioritising own work and the work of the team in an organised and accurate manner within tight deadlines, keeping calm and focussedGood legal research skillsOffice administrative skillsBusiness acumen and understanding of the F1 Team and wider group’s needsThe role will be based at the Silverstone factory.This advert will close on 12th April 2024. An online test will be sent out via email following this time, so please ensure you check your junk mail.Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team is committed to making sure our selection methods are fair for all. If you would like to request that reasonable adjustments are made, please complete our Request for Reasonable Adjustments form here.Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team is committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation. We strive to be a Team that reflects all the communities with which we engage around the world through diversity in the workplace and promoting an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered and valued.
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