Charlotte Butler
Warfield,Berkshire
Summary
Trainee solicitor qualifying in April 2026, with nearly five years of diverse commercial in-house experience, enhanced by specialist exposure to regulatory law and compliance through a secondment. I provide pragmatic, solution-oriented legal advice when guiding business stakeholders with varying levels of legal knowledge. Tenacious and highly motivated, I thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments that encourage continuous growth and adaptability, all while managing day-to-day matters with diligence and precision. Possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills, I collaborate confidently and discreetly with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve effective outcomes.
I am now seeking a role that challenges my experience and supports my continued development and knowledge into a rounded and trusted in-house legal counsel.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Trainee Solicitor
FUJIFILM UK Limited & FUJIFILM Healthcare UK Limited
Bedford, Central Bedfordshire
2024.04 - Current
- Provide primary front-line legal advice and act as the go-to contact for complex or unclear issues within the business.
- Serve as the key interface between the legal team and business, translating complex legal concepts into clear, actionable advice that builds trust.
- Draft, review, and amend a wide range of commercial agreements and templates, including NHS Framework agreements, private hospital service agreements, reseller contracts and distribution agreements.
- Provide proactive legal support to sales, clinical, and regional teams on product launches, installations of equipment (e.g., MRI, X-ray rooms), and various national Healthcare events, ensuring compliance and facilitating smooth commercial operations and limiting risk.
- Manage high-pressure, fast-turnaround projects with a versatile, collaborative approach to meet business needs efficiently, align with business objectives and the Fujifilm Brand.
- Lead and support corporate governance tasks, including board meetings and resolutions, compliance policy drafting and contribute to sustainability initiatives like the Modern Slavery report its new requirements under s.54.
- Adapt communication style to align with Japanese management and parent company culture, ensuring effective cross-cultural collaboration.
- Oversee all NDA management and support front line legal and compliance matters in partnership with Regional Counsel.
- Supported the business through acquisition by managing notation agreements, assignment letters and being part of the team conducting due diligence in the data room.
- Proactively drive improvements in the legal team's workflows by streamlining request management, enhancing communication, and setting clear expectations to increase efficiency and deliver timely, business-focused legal support.
Trainee Solicitor- Regulatory Secondment
Clarion Law LLP
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2024.09 - 2025.02
- Supported the team on various HSE prosecutions strategies, working closely with barristers on complex technical legal issues.
- Advised clients on marketing compliance, including ASA and CAP regulations related to food marketing.
- Provided guidance on Extended Producer Responsibility obligations.
- Supported clients through Coroners' inquests and Post-Incident Reviews.
- Supported an internal investigation and report into a potential breach of COSHH regulations.
- Successfully defended clients against Trading Standards enforcement actions and decreased penalties imposed on clients.
- Delivered comprehensive advice on UK labelling requirements for products manufactured abroad and sold domestically, ensuring compliance with food agency standards.
- Drafted anti-bribery policies tailored to commercial clients' needs.
Trainee Solicitor - Secondment
FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies UK Limited
Billingham, Durham
2025.03 - 2025.08
- Supported the in-house legal team on vendor management and contract-related matters, including day-to-day contract review and risk assessment.
- Assisted in mediation processes involving contract and construction law dispute.
- Supported and managed compliance issues, including drafting compliance policies and collaborating with the legal team, compliance officer and finance director.
- Prepared and drafted an Invitation to Tender for third-party bids on behalf of the business.
- Managed NDAs and collaborated with global legal and contracts teams on contract management and governance.
- Reviewed contracts and prepared briefing notes for legal directors and senior associates' approval.
- Worked closely with internal teams and external counsel on property matters.
- Drafted consultancy agreements compliant with UK, US, and Danish law.
Contract and Compliance Paralegal
FUJIFILM Healthcare UK Limited
Bedford, Central Bedfordshire
2023.01 - 2024.03
- Manage and coordinate contract administration.
- Acting as the sole link between the business and the Regional Counsel UK on legal issues and assist where required.
- Supporting the business during tender responses and ensuring timescales are achieved at each step of the bid process.
- Managing the standard Non-Disclosure and Subcontractor Agreements process.
- Supported the business during an acquisition, particularly managing notation agreements and assignment letters,
Acting as 'Contract and Bid Manager'
FUJIFILM Healthcare UK Limited
Bedford, Central Bedfordshire
2022.07 - 2022.12
- Independently coordinating and managing high-value tenders for the business.
- Work with the sales and technical teams to develop a clear win strategy for each bid.
- First point of contact for legal opinion in the department and elevates areas of risk to the Regional Counsel.
- Reviewing commercial contracts under guidance from the Regional Counsel.
Regulatory and Compliance Associate
FUJIFILM Healthcare UK Limited
Bedford, Central Bedfordshire
2021.05 - 2022.07
- Preparation and submission of medical device registrations on the MHRA portal following exit of the European Union.
- Supporting and conducting internal audits to remain compliant with the ISO standards the business holds.
- Supporting external audits with BSI.
In-House Legal Intern
ASK4 LIMITED
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2020.10 - 2021.05
- Drafting and proofreading contracts ensuring they abide with post Brexit terms.
- Researching specific areas to resolve disputes.
- Advising HR and IT on policy and legal enquiries.
- Integrating information from excel into Companies' House and contracts.
- Creating advisory notes for HR, the legal and marketing departments of the business.
Education
Law LLB (Hons) - Law
Sheffield Hallam University
Online & Part time 2022.01 - 2021.05
Law LLB (Hons) - Law
Sheffield Hallam University
2018.09 - 2021.05
A-Levels - English Literature, Psychology, English Language
Harlington Upper School
Harlington, Central Bedfordshire 2016.09 - 2018.07
GCSE's -
St Georges Academy
Sleaford, Lincolnshire 2014.09 - 2016.07
Skills
Interpersonal skills
Contract analysis
Risk radar
Problem solving
Solutions orientated
Attention to detail
Project management
Adaptability
Calm under pressure
Collaboration and teamwork
Independent work
Research proficiency
Integrity and commitment
Affiliations
- Trail running and half-marathon training
- Dog walking and Horse riding
References
Upon Request
Legal Experience
Student caseworker supporting the Clinical Appeals Clinic - SHU Law Limited
September 2020- 2021
- Reading judges summaries to gauge potential grounds of appeal.
- Request further documents from barristers and the police to allow further investigation.
- Researching case law and legislation to encourage the strength of the case.
Law student aiding Commercial/ Employment Pro-Bono work - SHU Law Limited
September 2019-May 2020
- Reading client files and finding matters the barristers may have missed.
- Researching potential settlement avenues.
- Working as a team to complete targets to allow for the case to be ever moving.
Achievements
- I won the 'Employee of the Year' award in 2023, for stepping into the 'Contract and Bid Manager' role.
- I was elected to be on the 'Aspiration and Leadership' programme in 2025, which focuses on skills needed to lead a business, outside of being a manager.
- I was asked to write an article in Fujifilm's European Magazine called 'Women4Women' for the February 2026 issue.
- I am proudly sponsoring Trekstock Cancer Support charity by running the Bath Half Marathon on 15th March 2026.
Timeline
Trainee Solicitor - Secondment
FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies UK Limited
2025.03 - 2025.08
Trainee Solicitor- Regulatory Secondment
Clarion Law LLP
2024.09 - 2025.02
Trainee Solicitor
FUJIFILM UK Limited & FUJIFILM Healthcare UK Limited
2024.04 - Current
Contract and Compliance Paralegal
FUJIFILM Healthcare UK Limited
2023.01 - 2024.03
Acting as 'Contract and Bid Manager'
FUJIFILM Healthcare UK Limited
2022.07 - 2022.12
Law LLB (Hons) - Law
Sheffield Hallam University
2022.01 - 2021.05
Regulatory and Compliance Associate
FUJIFILM Healthcare UK Limited
2021.05 - 2022.07
In-House Legal Intern
ASK4 LIMITED
2020.10 - 2021.05
Law LLB (Hons) - Law
Sheffield Hallam University
2018.09 - 2021.05
A-Levels - English Literature, Psychology, English Language
Harlington Upper School
2016.09 - 2018.07
GCSE's -
St Georges Academy
2014.09 - 2016.07