Job Introduction
This is an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to work within the Commercial legal team. The role shall involve supporting the team in the drafting and negotiation of the Bank’s third party supply and services agreements.
Main Responsibilities
- Drafting, preparing and proof reading legal documents
- Undertaking legal research
- With the assistance of legal counsel, drafting and negotiating terms of agreement with suppliers and service providers
- With the assistance of legal counsel, ensuring that contractual and commercial risk is within Bank’s risk appetite
- With the assistance of legal counsel, working with Procurement and relevant UK department in assessing business requirements and commercial and legal risk
- With the assistance of legal counsel, advising UK departments and (where appropriate) branches on contractual and commercial issues
- With the assistance of legal counsel, maintaining process for reporting and managing pipeline work
- Performing general legal administration and administrative duties
- Drafting contract summaries for principal contracts
- Keeping up to date with relevant changes in law
Ideal Candidate
Research (by Harvard University) shows that women are particularly likely to second guess themselves and not apply - so if you are worried you don't meet all the criteria, get in touch anyhow and let us do the worrying…
- A foundation of legal knowledge
- Good commercial acumen and awareness
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate at all levels
- Multitasking, organisational and time management skills
- Willingness to learn (especially as regards procurement)
Company Information
Handelsbanken is a relationship bank with a decentralised way of working, a strong local presence thanks to a nationwide network of branches, and a long-term approach to customer relations. Each Handelsbanken branch operates as a local business enabling it to make decisions at a local level and provide a bespoke service. The focus is always on the need of the individual customer and not on the sale of specific products.
The Bank is deeply committed to embedding good equality and diversity practice into all of our activities. This is so that we are an inclusive, welcoming and inspiring place to work that encourages everyone to apply, regardless of socio-economic background, age, disability, pregnancy and/or parental status, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), veteran status, marital and civil partnership status, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.
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Handelsbanken website for further information
At Handelsbanken, we deeply value our unique culture and values including trust in and respect for each individual. We take pride in nurturing a work environment where people flourish, and where they are empowered to take decisions in their areas of expertise. We take a long term perspective in everything we do and want each employee who joins us to build a long terms successful career with the Bank.
What is in it for you?
- We have a wide range of learning and development available, empowering and enabling our colleagues to take ownership of their own development.
- Competitive Salary and an extensive range of benefits is provided, including private medical insurance, income protection and life assurance
- A market-leading pension contribution of 15% paid by the bank, which can be invested in a wide range of funds (including ESG and Shariah funds)
Application next steps
Your journey with us begins once you have submitted your application. One of our Handelsbanken recruiters will be reviewing your details and will later organise a phone conversation if you match the role requirements. If there is a mutual fit, we will extend an invitation for you to participate in an interview.
How can we support you to be your best self? Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to provide support e.g. if you need additional time to prepare for an interview or you have any requirements for any part of the interview/hiring process – just let us know by email
[email protected] .
This advert will be live for a minimum of two weeks. However, please note that after the two weeks, the closing date could change at any time depending on the number of responses received.
