Ville : Houghton Regis , GB

Catégorie : FullTime

Industrie : Consumer Products

Employeur : Coca-Cola Canada

Joining a dynamic, forward-thinking company with a global presence, owned by Coca-Cola, which is growing exponentially worldwide across multiple channels, including retail stores, Express vending, Ready To Drink and other FMCG goods. We are looking for a qualified solicitor to join our highly regarded legal team. Bringing experience gained from a leading law firm or in-house department, this role will work across the Costa businesses, where the successful candidate will be involved in a wide variety of great quality work.

A bit about us...

At the heart of Costa Coffee are our values: we believe in Passion, Warmth, Trust and Courage. We are the No 1 coffee shop brand in the UK and, as part of the Coca-Cola Company, we’re on a journey to be the world’s most loved coffee brand; we don’t settle for mediocre. We’ve come a long way from the Costa brothers’ first roastery in 1971: today, we are a total coffee company that delivers great coffee to our consumers all over the globe. Alongside our much-loved stores, this includes our Costa Express machines, At Home and Ready to Drink range, and partnerships with some of the world’s largest companies. Costa is proud of its collaborative and inclusive workforce, who continually unlock new growth potential.

A bit about the role...

Providing expert legal advice across a diverse range of issues and negotiating on a broad range of commercial agreements. Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and negotiating a range of agreements for Costa`s UK and international businesses, including store franchise agreements, revenue share agreements, sales of goods, distribution agreements and intellectual property licences.
• Working as an integral part of the international business units to implement new market entries in multiple countries.
• Supporting the procurement and supply chain functions on contract drafting and negotiation.
• Advising the global brand and marketing functions to ensure compliance with applicable laws and codes of practice.
• Supporting the business on M&A and other corporate activity as required.
• Standardisation of Costa’s legal contracts and governance processes.

A bit about you…

To succeed at Costa, it is important that you embrace our values and enjoy working with diverse and committed colleagues. In addition, you’ll need to have the following attributes and experience:

• Solicitor with post-qualification experience at a leading law firm or in-house department
• Demonstrable experience in drafting, negotiating advising on a broad range of commercial contracts.
• Experience of franchising would be beneficial.
• Experience of working on cross-border projects would also be beneficial.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
• Desire and drive to take on new challenges in a rapidly-expanding, fast-paced business.

What we can offer...

We’re on an exceptional adventure and can offer a truly purpose led career with good flexibility to suit your personal needs. In addition, you will benefit from the below:

• BUPA Healthcare
• Costa Pension Scheme
• Bonus Scheme
• 25% staff discount, including endless free coffee onsite at support office
• 25 days Holidays

Location / Travel: Based Dunstable (with some flexibility to work from home)

At Costa Coffee, we celebrate Inclusion and Equality; we believe everyone should bring their true self to work. We advocate collaboration and transparency and embrace differences in all that we do.

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