Job Description

Legal & Compliance Associate - Legal & Compliance Team

Hybrid - 2 days in the office

Part-time / FTC

Our Company & Culture

SB Media Group is a leading performance marketing company which maintains and develops a portfolio of web and mobile applications. In developing these solutions, we offer our clients the complete service; marketing, tracking, creation and reporting of platforms and systems which are engineered to achieve success and deliver revenue, growth and stability, year on year.

We understand that work/life balance is important for everyone, that's why we promote a remote and hybrid approach to all of our roles! It's the backbone of our success - a group of people with an infectious passion and attitude for our work!

The growth of our employees is just as important as the growth of our business - that's why we invest in the development of our staff, providing a well-quantified opportunity selection. Put simply, investing in you is investing in our success.

The Role

Reporting to the Legal & Compliance Manager, this role will support the development and execution of group and global legal, compliance and risk management systems and processes across the business and the group's various companies.

Our Legal & Compliance Associate will help the Legal & Compliance Team to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, manage compliance audits, support corporate governance, oversee the maintenance of key policies and contractual obligations, as well as, support in the resolution of investigations, contractual disputes and other contentious matters - no two days will be the same!

Your Day-to-Day

Our Legal & Compliance Associate will:

Assist in the development and implementation of systems and processes both regulatory and data protection-centric to assure our compliance commitments Conduct legal research into new areas of business and geographical locations to identify legal and compliance threats or risks Manage periodic reviews of contractual and policy documentation including; service agreements, terms and conditions, privacy policies and compliance documents Assist in the creation and development of legal processes and procedures to streamline business operations and increase protections to service delivery Advise and collaborate with key internal stakeholders on the implementation of legal and compliance requirements per department and support on its delivery Continually research and present on relevant legal and compliance updates which will affect business operations
The role will support in focusing on our five core areas; Commercial/Contracts, Regulatory & Compliance, Employment, Contentious & Litigation and Data Protection and the Legal & Compliance Associate can expect to do the following:

Commercial/Contract

- Assist in the development of contractual playbooks and standardised contracts

- Assist and manage contract negotiations through redlines and comments

- Research legal updates/position in key and common contractual areas

Regulatory & Compliance

- Become well-versed on the regulatory environment for advertising, billing, consumer protection and data protection in various geographical locations

- Assist in development of global compliance framework by producing guides, checklists and processes to ensure compliance

Contentious & Litigation

- Assist in pre-legal work to progress claims or resolution of disputes, i.e. drafting formal notices, letters before action, etc

- Collating and documenting evidence to support the company's position in dealing with contentious matters

Data Protection

- Assist in the maintenance and development of the company's data privacy framework

- Support the data protection lead in developing policies and procedures around data protection compliance

Employment

- Advise the HR function on issues including employee relations and developments in employment law that may affect business operations

- Draft company policies to reflect changes to operations in the business

What We Look For

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that our Legal & Compliance Associate will have:

Determination - the drive and resilience to represent the team's position in the business and deliver excellent service both internally and externally Ambition - the desire to develop their existing experience and knowledge and make their mark in the growth of our business Maturity & Alignment - clarity on their career direction and how their role in the Legal & Compliance team at SB Media Group will fit with that journey Communication - we're a tight-knit team, so excellent communication skills counts for a lot and so does the ability to convey complex topics to our team in a clear and effective manner Critical Thinking - able to assess complex situations and offer nuanced solutions to important decisions Commercial Acumen - legal knowledge is key, but the ability to translate that knowledge into commercial solutions that will drive the company's growth is what we're looking for

What You Will Need

Our Legal & Compliance Associate must have:

Bachelor's Degree (2.1 or above)

3-5 years' experience in a legal and/or compliance setting

Experience in project management

Experience in compliance or regulatory environments

International regulatory or compliance experience would be desirable.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Salary (35-45k pro rata) Hybrid working 25 days' holiday (full time) Catered lunch once a week from an external chef as well as monthly 'street food' vendors. Employee Assistance Program ('EAP') Referral bonus if we hire who you've recommended to us Work from home set up allowance to put towards your home office Private secure parking right outside the office Beautiful countryside location, ideal for lunchtime walks Patio/garden area with BBQ for lunch and outdoor meetings in the spring/summer Opportunities for growth and development A supportive and collaborative work environment Social events at summer and Christmas Matched pension contribution on qualified earnings Onsite gym (fully equipped for cardio (Concept 2 Bike Erg and Rower) and weights (kettlebells, dumbbells, barbells and squat rack

Must hold a current UK drivers license and have access to a car as our office is in a remote location in Central Bedfordshire with no public transport links.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 35,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Milton Keynes MK17 9ED

Reference ID: Legal and Compliance Associate