Paralegal

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Ayvens UK Credit Operations Team is responsible for evaluating credit applications and making decisions on whether to approve a request for finance. The department is key in protecting the company from undue risk whilst also ensuring we provide great customer service.

Due to increased workload we are currently seeking a Paralegal to join the team, initially on a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract to support what is already a busy department. Offering a salary up to £30,000 (DOE) we are seeking someone with experience of preparing and processing legal contractual documentation.

Key Purpose

• Manage the end to end process for novation of vehicle contracts
• Ensure that all legal novation documentation is compliant and completed accurately
• Ensure that all credit applications are approved in line with business risk appetite and company policy and procedures
• Protect the company from undue credit and regulatory risk
• Summary of responsibilities
• Respond promptly to stakeholder verbal and written enquiries ensuring that all relevant information is communicated clearly in line with credit policy.
• Obtain relevant approvals before issuing documentation
• Raise legal novation documents and ensure these are correctly completed by customers
• Prompt escalation of any issues on policy, procedures or decision process to the management team.
• Ensure internal databases are maintained accurately
• Achieve defined quality and efficiency standards within the novation process
  
  

Skills, Experience & Background

• Experience in preparing and processing legal contractual documentation
• Excellent communication skills i.e., face to face, telephone, e-mail, report writing
• Proactive time management & organisation skills
• Research and analytical skills - Ability to analyse financial accounts
• Good standard in IT literacy in particular Microsoft Office applications
• Able to work autonomously
  
  

What We Can Offer

• Generous contributory pension scheme 
• 25 days holiday, in addition to bank holidays 
• Volunteering days to assist in charity work
• Sustainability Initiatives 
• Holiday buy / sell (subject to conditions)
• Travel Insurance (cost associated)
• Dental Insurance (cost associated)
• Flexible working options available
• Study support (where applicable)
• Enhanced parental leave
• Generous Employee Referral Scheme (£1000)
• Cycle2work Scheme 
• Free breakfast / fruit in the Bristol office
• EV charging points, bike storage, shower & changing facilities, car parking
  
  

Why Ayvens?

With over 3.4 million vehicles managed across more than 42 countries, we provide full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management services and multi-mobility solutions to customers of all sizes, including large corporates, SMEs, professionals, and private individuals. By leveraging our unique position to lead the way to net zero and further shape the digital transformation of the industry, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving mobility needs of our clients and provide them with the solutions they need to thrive.

At Ayvens, we believe that our success is driven by our commitment to customer satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and technology-enabled services that help our customers focus on their everyday business. We’re committed to sustainable mobility and have made it a core part of our strategy. In everything we do, we’re guided by the principles of authenticity, curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We aim to foster an organisation that's diverse in people and ideas, where everyone can thrive and be themselves, no matter who they are.

Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to enable the transformation towards large scale adoption of sustainable mobility and provide our customers with the solutions they need to succeed. Follow our page for the latest updates, news, and insights.

• ALD Automotive | LeasePlan are rebranding to Ayvens across all 42 countries by 2025.