Details of the Organization

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through their vertically-integrated supply chain they grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce - 365 days a year & across the globe.

Details of the Job/Internship

Westfalia Fruit is looking for a candidate for the position of Legal Assistant to work with them in Hybrid Mode.

Role and Responsibilities

• Conduct initial reviews of legal documents, including NDAs, POAs, and Supplier Agreements, ensuring compliance with applicable legal standards
• Draft and edit contracts and agreements, identifying risks and flagging issues for escalation to senior legal team members
• Perform in-depth legal research, summarizing findings and providing recommendations based on current legislation and regulations
• Maintain and update the legal workload tracker, ensuring accuracy and timely responses to internal legal requests
• Organize and manage legal documentation and filing systems for easy access and reference
• Coordinate with other departments to collect information required for legal matters and ensure smooth communication
• Support cross-jurisdictional projects involving the UK, EU, and South Africa, collaborating with stakeholders as needed
• Act as a liaison between the legal team and business units, facilitating effective communication and workflow
• Participate in team meetings, contributing to discussions on legal processes, strategies, and improvements
• Stay updated on relevant legislation and regulatory changes, ensuring compliance across applicable jurisdictions. 

Eligibility

• Law degree is essential.
• Outstanding attention to detail, with the ability to spot and address issues proactively.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A positive and professional demeanour with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Prior experience in a law firm or private in-house legal team is advantageous.
• Proven experience in contract drafting.
• LPC or CILEX in progress is highly advantageous.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

United Kingdom

State

England

City

Kings Hill

Address

Kings Hill, England, United Kingdom.

Application and Registration Details

After you apply, you will receive the next steps of the application process via email. 

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