Legal Officer
Job Description
Job title: Legal Officer
Company: Airband
Job description: Airband are recruiting a legal Office as part of their Finance Division.You will offer first class Support the business in the development, implementation and maintenance of its regulatory and compliance strategy and activities, providing legal advice and guidance as required. The role offers variety allowing you to play a meaningful role in the delivery of key projects within the division.A Permanent position this role will be offered as a Hybrid working model, reporting into our Droitwich Head Office.More about Airband:Airband is an internet service provider bringing highspeed broadband to rural communities across the regions that we operate. Having built the network our strategic focus is to increase our customer connections and we are looking for talented individuals to join us at this crucial time in our journey.Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a trusted business partner to the SMT, providing actionable guidance and advice to cross-functional stakeholders on relevant regulatory aspects of the business.
- Provide legal assistance in resolving disputes and conflicts, data protection and privacy issues, and co-ordinate the involvement of external advisors in the event of legal proceedings.
- Contribute to the improvement in quality of legal services by providing information, leadership, defining policies and training the business on legal developments and legal issues.
- Oversee and ensure compliance with telecoms regulations and industry standards and certifications.
- Collaborate with other colleagues on our engagement strategy and contribute to the development of company policy on regulatory matters.
- Lead or support internal and external regulatory meetings.
- Manage responses to regulatory communications, government enquiries and consultations, particularly with respect to Ofcom, DSIT and BDUK, Wholesale Fixed Telecoms Market Review where relevant.
- Lead on creation of relevant compliance policies, overseeing the maintenance and management of such policies.
- Lead and/or contribute to improvement or development projects as necessary.
- Champion Airband’s Values and help to drive a culture of continuous improvement and problem-solving.
What are we looking for?Essential Experience: Law degree or part-qualified lawyer
- Deep understanding of UK telecoms law and regulation (including Communications Act and Telecoms Security Act).
- Inhouse or consultant or law firm experience advising in the telecoms industry.
- Proven knowledge of commercial law.
- Experience of managing regulatory compliance.
- Solutions orientated and able to simplify complex matters.
- Self-sufficient, comfortable with working autonomously as well as in cross-functional teams; acts as business adviser to management.
- Ability to multitask and to work calmly and quickly under pressure, high energy levels and strong work ethic.
- Solid writing and drafting skills, utilising legal terms accurately, pragmatically and inventively.
- Ability to manage upwards, keeping team informed about issues, able to present clearly to stakeholders, enabling others to understand the key facts and issues.
Salary will be dependent on professional experience.
- Highly Competitive Basic Salary dependant on professional experience.
- 25 days of paid leave a year rising to 30 plus bank holidays with service.
- 5% Airband pension plus a minimum 3% employee contribution.
- Customer referral bonus – a thank you for every customer you send our way.
- We offer hybrid working – a mix of working from home and in the office.
- Free Broadband – If you are in our coverage, you can benefit from free broadband with us!
- 20% off your monthly line rental on EE’s phone, tablet, SIM only or mobile broadband plans.
- Car financing scheme, Cycle to work, Tech scheme, Healthcare and medical insurance. Dental care, and Health cash fund (dependent on the length of service)
- Airshare (employee discount platform) – discounts on everyday shopping, weekly groceries, holidays, the list is endless – save up to £1,000 a year!
- Refer a friend reward scheme – a selection of great rewards to choose from!
Pre-employment checksPlease note that you are required to have the right to work in the UK and we request satisfactory references as part of our recruitment process. A DBS check may be required for a number of our roles, particularly those that are customer-facing. Also, a driving license may be required for positions that require you to be out in the field as part of the role.Agencies Please Note: Airband are not looking to engage in Recruitment support for this position.
Expected salary:
Location: Droitwich, Worcestershire
