Job Description

Vacancy No
VN390

Job Type
Permanent

Location
Hatfield

Job Details


We\xe2\x80\x99re Ocado Retail. We\xe2\x80\x99re the people powering Ocado.com, the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest online grocer, and Zoom by Ocado, our almost-as-fast-growing, same-day grocery service. As the world\xe2\x80\x99s biggest and best online-only grocer, we work tirelessly to bring more of what matters to our customers: unbeatable range, fair value, and effortless convenience. We\xe2\x80\x99re an exceptional and mighty bunch of colleagues who are inspired by our three awesome values: Always be curious, Bring your best self, and Challenge what\'s possible. We have ambitious plans and vision to never-stop making our customers\' lives better, by delivering the supermarket of today, tomorrow. About the Team and Role Legal Counsel is a key member of the legal and compliance team at ORL. Reporting into the Head of Legal, this role provides commercial legal support across the business including: advising and supporting the business on commercial contracts, data protection, general regulatory matters, competition law, marketing guideline, intellectual property and litigation / disputes.

Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will support the legal and regulatory strategy and agenda for ORL. Examples of the work undertaken by the legal team include the following:

• Responsibility for providing day-to-day legal advice to the business.
• Reviewing, drafting, negotiating and advising on a range of commercial contracts, including data processing agreements, contracts for goods and services, IT and software contracts.
• Advising on consumer laws and advertising and marketing laws.
• Advising on GSCOP and competition law.
• Advising on escalated customer claims.
• Advising on litigation matters.
• Developing and providing training to the business.
• Develop strong working relationships with key business functions.
• Remaining current with the latest regulations, trends and leading practices and responding accordingly.

Key skills Minimum:

• Qualified solicitor with post qualification experience as a general commercial lawyer (circa 3 years PQE but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE).
• Sound commercial awareness and good communication skills.
• Pragmatic approach.
• Flexibility and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage competing demands from various stakeholders.

Preferred (not required):

• Experience working in a consumer facing business, preferably Retail
• Experience of any one or more of the following areas: Competition law, Employment law, Groceries Supply Code of Practice, Data Protection

What We Offer You
We want our colleagues to feel supported and secure here at Ocado Retail, which is why we have a great range of useful benefits for them to scoop up - and they\xe2\x80\x99re now available to easily learn about using our new platform \xe2\x80\x98Pick \xe2\x80\x98n\xe2\x80\x99 Mix\xe2\x80\x99. Our flexible benefits range from tasty lifestyle discounts to trusty private medical insurance.

These benefits can also be customised so you can pick and choose to best suit your lifestyle. Core Rewards

• Annual bonus scheme - maximum opportunity dependent on the role
• 26 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
• Up to 7% matched pension contributions (e.g. 7% from you, 7% from us)
• 50% income protection
• 4x salary life insurance
• 15% Ocado.com discount
• 20% Marks and Spencer discount
• Company-paid private medical insurance for colleagues with the opportunity to add partners/children at corporate rates and Digital GP service
• Hybrid Working (2-3 days a week connecting, collaborating, and learning together with our colleagues)

Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Critical Illness
• DigiCare+
• Healthcare Cashplan
• Health Assessment
• Dental Insurance
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Digital GP
• Mental Health

Flexible Benefits

• Tax-efficient electric vehicle leasing scheme
• Access to a retail discount platform, providing discounts and cashback

On-site at Apollo

• Free onsite parking and free shuttle service from Hatfield station
• Regular socials, including Town Halls and Mixers & our ORL Summer Party
• \xe2\x80\x98The Fig\xe2\x80\x99 (serving breakfast, snacks, and lunch), coffee cart, as well as small kitchens (with unlimited refreshments and fresh fruit available every day) and vending machines on each floor.
• As part of our inclusive nature, help make change within the business and join any of our Networks

Travel to Apollo We have free onsite parking at Apollo Court, as well as a free shuttle bus service that runs frequently from Hatfield Station - just remember to tell the driver \xe2\x80\x98Apollo Court\xe2\x80\x99 as the shuttle also drops at Ocado Groups Head Office! Driving: Apollo Court, 2 Bishop Square, Hatfield Business Park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9NE Train: Hatfield station is accessible from mainline routes from London Kings Cross, London St Pancras, or Moorgate. A little bit more about us Our business is a joint venture between Ocado Group and M&S. It\xe2\x80\x99s a successful combination of award-winning customer service and unrivaled customer data; world-leading technology and logistics from Ocado Group, and unrivaled product development from M&S. Equal Opportunity Employer Ocado Retail Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employers are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status Recruitment Privacy Notice Ocado Retail Limited will process and store your personal information in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice. By submitting your CV/resume and application information, you confirm that you have read and understood this privacy notice.