Legal Executive - London, United Kingdom - L'Oreal

L'Oreal

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

L'Oréal UKI Legal Assistant/Executive

When you look at L'Oréal, what do you see? If all you see is lipstick, look again and experience the Freedom to go Beyond the ordinary.

That's the beauty of L'Oréal. We operate in 150 countries on 5 continents.

With 36 international brands and 86,000 employees worldwide, we're well on our way to fulfilling our common purpose:
to create beauty that moves the world.

By 2030 we want to capture over another 1 billion consumers around the world.

How? By creating cosmetic products which meet the infinite diversity of consumers beauty needs and desires, and always through digital innovation.

Not only that, but taking our sustainability goals seriously; moving us to a more inclusive and sustainable society, for every generation.

Our brands, dynamic culture, and always being our own challenger mean that we offer freedom and opportunity you won't get anywhere else.

If you want the Freedom to go Beyond, we'll see you at L'Oréal.
Our Corporate Division supports the 4000+ strong workforce in L'Oréal UK & Ireland.

It's a fast-paced and dynamic environment when you'll have visibility over our 4 Divisions and play an integral role in moving our business forward.

We embrace our entrepreneurial spirit in everything we do, always challenging ourselves to new ways of doing things. That means looking for innovative solutions, sustainable developments, and having the freedom to go beyond the ordinary.

Our founder Eugène Schueller once said that "a company is not walls and machines, it's people, people, people". Joining our corporate teams means joining the world leader in beauty, at the cutting edge of innovation. But above all, it means becoming part of a team of talented and inspiring people.

Key responsibilities:

Legal Support:

Become a valuable member of our legal team by assisting with daytoday activities. This includes preparing and drafting legal correspondence, conducting research on various legal topics, and helping with filing documents at Companies House.
Get handson experience in contract drafting and amending. You'll use standard templates, track changes, and compare and contrast techniques, ensuring we use the right terms, descriptions, signature blocks, and schedules.
Embrace our modern approach to contract signing by preparing contracts for esignature on DocuSign through our contract automation platform Ironclad.
Work closely with external solicitors and internal departments to gather evidence and progress personal injury litigation cases, create new case files, and maintain existing case filing with care.
Take ownership of our Legal SharePoint and Ironclad platforms, collaborating with the legal team to keep legal guidance and contract templates up to date.
Administrative Support:
Support our General Counsel by providing PA services, such as diary management, arranging travel bookings, and processing expenses.
Offer a helping hand to other members of the legal department, providing various administrative services as needed. You'll also keep track of team holidays and training sessions.
Be a friendly and knowledgeable point of contact for any queries from colleagues across the company, resolving them accurately and promptly.
Play a crucial role in organizing meetings, trainings, room bookings, and catering arrangements. You'll also ensure smooth IT and technical support during events, collaborating with other departments' PAs and team assistants for seamless coordination.
Take charge of setting up and keeping track of Legal Team meetings, making sure they run on schedule.
Be the expert in handling purchase orders for the legal department. Efficiently manage them and handle SAP web cycles to ensure timely payments to suppliers.
Be on top of things when it comes to dealing with internal and external mail, prioritizing incoming papers and requests in a timely manner.
Get creative Help in putting together engaging presentations for various events using PowerPoint.
Essential qualifications and skills:
Legal education: We're looking for someone with a Law degree or the Graduate Diploma in Law. Legal Practice Course or a Higher Professional Diploma in Law (CILEX) qualification are not essential but could be an advantage.
Previous legal experience: Whether you've worked as a legal executive, paralegal, legal secretary, or team assistant in a law firm or inhouse legal team, we need someone who has experience working in a fastpaced, peopleoriented environment.
Techsavvy: Advanced Microsoft Office skills are essential for this role, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Communication and organisation: Great communication and organizational skills are highly valued in the team. Attention to detail, accuracy, methodical approaches and strong record management are all vital to succeed in this role.
Initiative and efficiency: You should be proactive in resolving queries, abl