Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds,  and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

We are looking for a junior solicitor to join our small, highly-successful UK legal team.  We work in an open, collaborative style, offering the chance to develop alongside expert lawyers.  Our core work is the delivery of commercially-astute legal advice with a strong emphasis on privacy.  Broader work involves a host of other legal disciplines and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their career in other areas. 

What you’ll do

Give commercially-aware and pragmatic legal advice, most commonly in the area of commercial law and data privacy, ensuring that:proper account is taken of legal and regulatory risks to protect the Company’s position; and the Company’s commercial objectives are fully supportedDraft and negotiate commercial agreements Support the design, drafting, implementation and communication of enhancements and amendments to existing templates, policies and processesMonitor new laws and regulations relevant to the Company’s business, including seeking out strategic opportunities from forthcoming changing regulationDevise and deliver legal training for colleaguesContribute to the development of the in house legal function, ensuring the team continues to be regarded as a respected adviser, trusted partner and business enablerTake a share of the team’s functional and administrative tasks

What experience you need 

Qualified as a solicitor in the UKA solid working knowledge of data protection and commercial contractingExperience of drafting and negotiating commercial agreementsAs a guide, we are ideally looking for someone at the level of 1 - 4 years practice experience

What could set you apart

Meaningful data protection experienceFinancial Services Industry experience

Salary: £70,000 - £76,500 + 10% Bonus

The Perks of being a Equifax Employee?

We offer a wide range of company supported benefits including contributory pension, life cover, income protection, healthcare, enhanced maternity and sick pay, 26 days holiday and a day off for your birthday, with the ability to buy and sell and free credit checks. We also offer flexible benefits ranging from cycle to work, discounted travel options, gym membership, dining and leisure discounts, financial & savings plans, mobile discounts plus much more!

We also support personal development and have a range of learning options including our global online learning platform and allow you to bring your whole self to work supported by our Inclusion and Diversity, Wellbeing and Employee Engagement forums.

Are you ready to power your possible?  Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!
 

Primary Location:

GBR-Leeds-6-Wellington

GBR-Nottingham

Function:

Function - Legal

Schedule:

Full time