Paralegal - 6 month FTC

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Job Description 6-month FTC

As a Paralegal, you’ll be involved in a variety of general commercial matters such as marketing, advertising, supply chain, retail, e-commerce, technology, procurement and consumer matters.

Experience in all of the above areas is a not a prerequisite, but we are looking for a team member who is keen to learn and operate across these areas. This role will support the Legal Counsel, Senior Counsel and Heads of Legal in the areas identified above.

We work in a highly collaborative environment, presenting numerous opportunities to enjoy a huge variety of often innovative legal and commercial challenges.

The role is critical in helping the wider ASOS Legal Team meet the needs and requirements of all elements of ASOS’ business across the globe, requiring the ability to give commercial as well as legal advice, often on cross-border matters, and to promptly identify risks and issues that need to be escalated within the company. 

The role requires someone who is hands-on and commercially minded, with a strong professional ethic and the energy, interest and training to pursue a broad array of corporate, commercial and legal matters.  ASOS is fast paced, so all employees also need to be adaptable, and be enthused and excited about what’s around the corner for us. Communication is key, as our team members continually build relationships at all levels across the business. 

The Details

Below are some examples of the diverse work you will have the opportunity to work on:

• Negotiating contracts and IP rights relating to marketing and customer-facing projects, including brand collaboration agreements and projects with social media influencers.
• Working closely with marketing and media teams across ASOS to ensure that ASOS’ global marketing campaigns and commercial partnerships are compliant with relevant advertising regulations across multiple territories.
• Assisting with the drafting and negotiation of contracts for ASOS selling models.
• Assisting with the drafting and negotiation of master service agreements and statements of work for logistics, freight and delivery services nationally and internationally.
• Assisting in the maintenance and development of agreement templates and contract playbooks.
• Organising and managing the legal team’s various email inboxes and being responsible for ensuring matters are picked up and distributed within the business and/or legal team in a timely manner.

Team & Management 

• We believe being together in person helps us move faster, connect more deeply, and achieve more as a team. That’s why our approach to working together includes spending at least 3 days a week in the office. It’s a rhythm that speeds up decision-making, helps ASOSers learn from each other more quickly, and builds the kind of culture where people can grow, create, and succeed.
• You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior members of our Legal Team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
• Manage and support on legal and commercial aspects of critical projects.
• Identify and help to prepare and deliver training to the Legal team and to the business on relevant legal issues.
• Be the key point of contact to drive projects forward with multiple stakeholders.
• Supporting our culture by championing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies.

About You

• An enthusiastic adopter of AI Technologies.
• General commercial legal experience assisting in negotiating and advising on commercial contracts (marketing and/or IP related experience would be a bonus, but not essential), gained from private practice or in-house positions.
• Will suit someone who loves job variety and ecommerce retail.
• Law degree or equivalent qualifications required.
• Adopts an approachable and adaptable manner to ensure excellent communication and interaction with the wide variety of different people and personalities within the unique environment of ASOS, across all levels and geographies.
• Has energy and drive to succeed.
• Has previous experience working in a fast-paced, growing, agile, adaptable in-house commercial environment.
• Is an excellent communicator, as our Legal team members continually build relationships at all levels across the business, at the same time as working together to deliver what’s needed by the business.  
• We’re also fast paced, so all team members also need to be adaptable and cope with change quickly and be enthused and excited about what’s around the corner for us.

BeneFITS’  

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!) 
• Employee sample sales 
• 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment 
• Private medical care scheme 
• Fixed Annual Payment in addition to your salary each year, it's just an extra thank you from us 
• Opportunity for personalised learning and in-the-moment experiences that enable you to thrive and excel in your role 

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