Paralegal

As a trusted legal partner to the business, building strong relationships with teams is important, with this in mind we'd ideally like the person in this role to visit the office a couple of times a week. Therefore, the successful applicant should be in or within a reasonable commute to London, so you can really get plugged into the Pod Point experience.
Join the EVolution:
You'll be a first point of contact for legal queries alongside our awesome team of legal counsel, offering invaluable support and advice. You'll also know when it's appropriate to escalate or cross-refer within the function to ensure a high-quality legal support service is provided.
Accountabilities:

• Coordinate our contract review and execution process, advising business teams on third-party contract terms and facilitating communication with external counsel.


• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts, ensuring legal compliance.


• Organise legal documents and records, including contracts and corporate filings, using document management systems.


• Support our Company Secretary with corporate governance activities, including drafting resolutions and ensuring statutory compliance.


• Assist our Data Protection Officer (DPO) in maintaining data privacy artifacts and ensuring compliance with data protection laws.


Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research on regulations, case law and industry standards.


• Support our legal team in managing and protecting intellectual property assets.


• Assist our legal counsel in litigation support, including evidence gathering and document preparation.


• Identify legal risks, supporting the General Counsel with our risk management process and providing advice to mitigate risks.


• Assist in internal investigations concerning regulatory and legal matters.


• Provide support in corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.


• Offer training and guidance to business teams on legal matters.


• Assist in managing and tracking legal costs and external legal spend.


• Undertake additional responsibilities or tasks as required by the legal team.
  
  We think the role would be great for somebody who has hands-on experience working within the legal department of a corporate entity, ideally a Public Limited Company. As well as someone with:


• Strong understanding of contract law, corporate governance principles and data privacy laws.


• Experience working within robust corporate governance, regulatory compliance frameworks, navigating complex legal issues and providing timely practical solutions.


• Proven ability to collaborate within legal and cross-functional teams, including internal stakeholders and external counsel.


• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to identify legal risks and provide solutions.


• Exceptional communication skills, paired with strong organisation, meticulous attention to detail, and outstanding time management abilities.


• High professional and ethical standards.


• Bachelor's degree in law or legal studies; paralegal qualification; or related fields preferred.
  
  Hey! We're Pod Point, and we're on a mission to make living with an electric car easy and affordable for everyone. Because let's face it, driving shouldn't cost the Earth, right? As the leading provider of electric vehicle charging solutions across the UK, we're searching for a seriously talented Paralegal to join our incredible Legal team.

Pod Point isn't just evolving; it's Powering Up. This isn't your typical business shift - it's focused on boosting efficiencies, winning core markets, leveraging our skills, experience and leading position in the UK to expand into Europe. Want to come along for the ride?
Our ways of working:
At Pod Point, we're all about flexibility, innovation, and community. We support various ways of working, including predominantly remote, office-based, or a mix of both worlds., Pod Point is the UK's leading electric vehicle (EV) charging provider. Since 2009, we've provided over 220,000 chargepoints, leading the UK's transition to electric cars and making EV ownership easy and affordable for everyone.
We're partnering with automotive giants like Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Jaguar Land Rover and BMW, as well as energy leaders Centrica and EDF. Our focus includes innovative ventures like advanced smart charging solutions and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Additionally, we collaborate with Taylor Wimpey, Redrow and Barratt Developments to establish EV charging infrastructure in new homes.
Oh, and did we mention that we proudly hold the "Which? Trusted Trader" stamp, and in a recent "What Car?" survey we earned the title of the top-rated home charger provider? Quick service, high satisfaction - that's Pod Point for you!
Excited? So are we! Apply now. Superstars, we make room for you!


• Salary Sacrifice EV Scheme & free Pod Point


• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)


• Very generous parental leave


• Pension scheme with a 4.5% matched contribution


• Eyecare scheme


• Life insurance covering up to 4x your annual salary


• Virtual GP provided by HealthHero


• Employee Assistance Program


Bring all yourself to work:
There's no-one else like you. No-one with the exact same mix of strengths, skills and thoughts. We're all brilliant individuals, and we wholeheartedly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We're looking for the potential to grow and a passion for our mission, not perfection. So, if you're interested in the role but don't have every skill listed above, we'd encourage you to apply.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Level 1 employer. We understand that everyone has their own way of working, so if you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, just give our Talent Acquisition team a shout. They'll have your back and support you every step of the way.
Just a little heads-up, though - to join our team, you must have the legal right to work in the UK. And don't worry, we've got your privacy covered too. Any information you share with us will be stored and handled in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice.
Now, if you're ready to charge up your career and be part of our electrifying team, hit that apply button and let's make a difference together!