Description
The role will report to, and work closely with, the General Counsel and Head of HR to provide support across each of their respective areas. The role will require managing detailed document files, handling contract and HR matters, and carrying out administrative tasks.
Key duties and responsibilities
Legal
- To assist the General Counsel in the management of: theatre agreements with show producers, supplier agreements, ticketing arrangements, confidentiality agreements, standard terms and conditions and other contractual and/or legal matters
- To co-ordinate and provide administrative support in respect of all "business as usual" contracts including record keeping (hard copy and electronically), and following up internally with stakeholders, and externally with third parties, in respect of outstanding matters
- To provide support and administrative assistance on ad-hoc legal and commercial issues including in respect of disputes and litigation matters
- To undertake research and generate know-how on a broad range of legal and regulatory matters
HR
- To support recruitment processes, reviewing job descriptions and person specifications, placing advertisements, scheduling interviews, taking up references, and preparing offer letters and contracts working to standard Company templates
- To support the Head of HR with the running of the HR & Payroll system; particularly the administration of the areas such as new starter processes, leave management and recruitment functions and supporting and advising managers in these areas
- To assist the Head of HR with employee starter and leaver processes; providing reference letters for leavers, collecting personal information and contracts, and establishing proof of right to work in the UK.
- To support the Head of HR with internal HR processes including the keeping of accurate records, and taking notes in disciplinary and grievance meetings
- To support the Head of HR in overseeing HR record-keeping processes, ensuring that the HR system is appropriately maintained, in line with Company policy
- To assist in the development and administration of HR, management and leadership training programmes
Person specification
- Legal background - practical or academic legal experience to include some or all of the following - experience in a legal or business affairs department, a law degree and/ or a vocational qualification (e.g. CPE, LPC, GDL or equivalent)
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Demonstrable ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Positive, proactive and supportive attitude
- Resilient with an ability to work under pressure
- Excellent computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office packages
- Ability to maintain absolute discretion;
- Works well within a team;
- Ability to multi-task and manage several matters simultaneously and to prioritise workload as appropriate
Legal
- To assist the General Counsel in the management of: theatre agreements with show producers, supplier agreements, ticketing arrangements, confidentiality agreements, standard terms and conditions and other contractual and/or legal matters
- To co-ordinate and provide administrative support in respect of all "business as usual" contracts including record keeping (hard copy and electronically), and following up internally with stakeholders, and externally with third parties, in respect of outstanding matters
- To provide support and administrative assistance on ad-hoc legal and commercial issues including in respect of disputes and litigation matters
- To undertake research and generate know-how on a broad range of legal and regulatory matters
HR
- To support the Head of HR with researching upcoming law changes and updating policies, taking notes in grievance and disciplinary meetings, and HR processes and systems administration.
Please apply via the link below