About the role We're on a mission to make affordable loans available to more people. We have built award-winning technology to look beyond credit scores and offer fair credit to people ignored by traditional lenders. We have two parts of our business. On the consumer side, we have Abound. Abound has helped us prove that our approach works at scale. While other lenders only look at your credit score, we look at all of the full picture - what you earn, how you spend, and what's left at the end. We're able to do this thanks to Open Banking. On the B2B side, we have Render. Render is the platform that allows Abound to make better lending decisions. By better we mean less risky. And less risky decisions mean we can offer customers better rates than they can usually find elsewhere. We're taking Render global so that more companies can offer affordable credit to their customers. Key focus areas will include: Reviewing new contracts and contract revisions with clients and third parties. We are a dynamic fintech start-up and so there are always new initiatives needing contractual input. Supporting the management of our data protection approach and the considerations involved. As a lender, we process a significant amount of customer data and so data protection considerations are high on our list of priorities alongside financial regulation. Supporting our Embedded Lending business in product structuring Who you are: 2-4 years of Post-Qualification Experience Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills Good working knowledge of UK data protection legislation Excellent stakeholder management and communications skills Proven experience of the financial services industry, preferably in consumer credit Knowledge of the Consumer Credit Act and related legislation will be an advantage What you'll be doing: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various legal agreements, including contracts with third-party suppliers and Render SaaS clients. You'll communicate directly with third parties as part of new product teams Reviewing NDAs and negotiating with third parties as needed Liaising confidently and professionally with clients, vendors, senior lawyers and partners at law firms and internal senior management. You'll need to decide when we need to get advice external counsel Providing prompt and legal advice to senior management, bringing important risks and issues to their attention and proposing an appropriate course of action Liaising with external counsel to ensure customer loan documentation is compliant Why Abound We're a fast-paced and innovative fintech start up. We're developing new business lines and products. You'll be a key member of the teams developing and launching products, providing input on the legal aspects with a strong commercial focus. You'll develop your career through the range of exciting projects you'll be working on. You'll have access to senior management and be expected to learn and apply a mature business-focused approach to your work. We'll support your development to extend an deepen your professional knowledge and skills through courses and training. What we offer Everyone owns a piece of the company - equity 25 days' holiday a year, plus 8 bank holidays 2 paid volunteering days per year One month paid sabbatical after 4 years Free gym membership Save up to 60% on an electric vehicle through our salary sacrifice scheme with Loveelectric Team wellness budget to be active together - set up a yoga class, a tennis lesson or go bouldering
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
About the role We're on a mission to make affordable loans available to more people. We have built award-winning technology to look beyond credit scores and offer fair credit to people ignored by traditional lenders. We have two parts of our business. On the consumer side, we have Abound. Abound has helped us prove that our approach works at scale. While other lenders only look at your credit score, we look at all of the full picture - what you earn, how you spend, and what's left at the end. We're able to do this thanks to Open Banking. On the B2B side, we have Render. Render is the platform that allows Abound to make better lending decisions. By better we mean less risky. And less risky decisions mean we can offer customers better rates than they can usually find elsewhere. We're taking Render global so that more companies can offer affordable credit to their customers. Key focus areas will include: Reviewing new contracts and contract revisions with clients and third parties. We are a dynamic fintech start-up and so there are always new initiatives needing contractual input. Supporting the management of our data protection approach and the considerations involved. As a lender, we process a significant amount of customer data and so data protection considerations are high on our list of priorities alongside financial regulation. Supporting our Embedded Lending business in product structuring Who you are: 2-4 years of Post-Qualification Experience Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills Good working knowledge of UK data protection legislation Excellent stakeholder management and communications skills Proven experience of the financial services industry, preferably in consumer credit Knowledge of the Consumer Credit Act and related legislation will be an advantage What you'll be doing: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various legal agreements, including contracts with third-party suppliers and Render SaaS clients. You'll communicate directly with third parties as part of new product teams Reviewing NDAs and negotiating with third parties as needed Liaising confidently and professionally with clients, vendors, senior lawyers and partners at law firms and internal senior management. You'll need to decide when we need to get advice external counsel Providing prompt and legal advice to senior management, bringing important risks and issues to their attention and proposing an appropriate course of action Liaising with external counsel to ensure customer loan documentation is compliant Why Abound We're a fast-paced and innovative fintech start up. We're developing new business lines and products. You'll be a key member of the teams developing and launching products, providing input on the legal aspects with a strong commercial focus. You'll develop your career through the range of exciting projects you'll be working on. You'll have access to senior management and be expected to learn and apply a mature business-focused approach to your work. We'll support your development to extend an deepen your professional knowledge and skills through courses and training. What we offer Everyone owns a piece of the company - equity 25 days' holiday a year, plus 8 bank holidays 2 paid volunteering days per year One month paid sabbatical after 4 years Free gym membership Save up to 60% on an electric vehicle through our salary sacrifice scheme with Loveelectric Team wellness budget to be active together - set up a yoga class, a tennis lesson or go bouldering
An experienced Commercial Solicitor is sought to join a well-established Commercial team in Cardiff. As a trusted partner to public and private sector clients and individuals across England and Wales, our client specialises in a wide range of sectors, including education, healthcare, transport, defence and security, and local and national government. What can you expect from our client? A balanced mix of public and private sector work, covering commercial contracts, due diligence, and client support. Responsibility for delivering large-scale projects and commercial contracts, as well as handling your own caseload. Drafting and reviewing a range of commercial agreements, advising clients, delivering training and presentations, and assisting other teams with due diligence and ancillary commercial arrangements. An opportunity to work with household name clients from the private and public sectors, contribute to practise development in Wales, and become an integral part of a friendly and highly respected team. A flexible working environment that supports work-life balance and fosters a collegiate culture. About you: You are an experienced lawyer with 3+ years PQE and a strong background in good quality commercial work across the public and/or private sectors. You have experience in general commercial work, including services and supply contracts, manufacturing, distribution, and technology contracts. You may have previous in-house experience and are now looking for an opportunity to return to private practise. Additional experience or an interest in telecoms, data protection, public procurement, and subsidy control would be beneficial. Benefits: 26 days' annual holiday and option to purchase 1 week's leave. Birthday holiday and My Time off for community, faith-based festivals, volunteering, or wellbeing activities. Profit Share Scheme and performance-related bonus scheme. Private medical insurance and access to a health advice helpline. Auto-enrolment pension scheme and life assurance scheme. Critical illness cover and cash plan for flu jabs, health screenings, and more. Employee Assistance Programme and professional subscriptions. Free parking or travel season ticket loan, depending on your office location. Cycle to work scheme and discounts at leading retailers. Recruitment referral scheme and gifts at key lifestyle and career milestones. If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Senior Commercial Solicitor and join our client's highly respected team, apply today or email to arrange a confidential phone call. LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
An experienced Commercial Solicitor is sought to join a well-established Commercial team in Cardiff. As a trusted partner to public and private sector clients and individuals across England and Wales, our client specialises in a wide range of sectors, including education, healthcare, transport, defence and security, and local and national government. What can you expect from our client? A balanced mix of public and private sector work, covering commercial contracts, due diligence, and client support. Responsibility for delivering large-scale projects and commercial contracts, as well as handling your own caseload. Drafting and reviewing a range of commercial agreements, advising clients, delivering training and presentations, and assisting other teams with due diligence and ancillary commercial arrangements. An opportunity to work with household name clients from the private and public sectors, contribute to practise development in Wales, and become an integral part of a friendly and highly respected team. A flexible working environment that supports work-life balance and fosters a collegiate culture. About you: You are an experienced lawyer with 3+ years PQE and a strong background in good quality commercial work across the public and/or private sectors. You have experience in general commercial work, including services and supply contracts, manufacturing, distribution, and technology contracts. You may have previous in-house experience and are now looking for an opportunity to return to private practise. Additional experience or an interest in telecoms, data protection, public procurement, and subsidy control would be beneficial. Benefits: 26 days' annual holiday and option to purchase 1 week's leave. Birthday holiday and My Time off for community, faith-based festivals, volunteering, or wellbeing activities. Profit Share Scheme and performance-related bonus scheme. Private medical insurance and access to a health advice helpline. Auto-enrolment pension scheme and life assurance scheme. Critical illness cover and cash plan for flu jabs, health screenings, and more. Employee Assistance Programme and professional subscriptions. Free parking or travel season ticket loan, depending on your office location. Cycle to work scheme and discounts at leading retailers. Recruitment referral scheme and gifts at key lifestyle and career milestones. If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Senior Commercial Solicitor and join our client's highly respected team, apply today or email to arrange a confidential phone call. LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
International Law Firm Commercial Litigation Senior Associate London This international law firm boast 80 offices across 40+ countries in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa and South America. The firm is recognised for its sector excellence and focus in consumer products: energy; financial institutions; hotels & leisure; infrastructure & projects; life sciences & healthcare; real estate; and technology, media & telecommunications. This firm are looking for Commercial Disputes Senior Associate with an enthusiasm for the law, excellent communication skills and a well developed understanding of litigation, arbitration and ADR procedures with the ability to translate legal theory into practical commercial advice. You will be an excellent communicator. This London-based team advises on a wide variety of international and national disputes, across all the sectors that the Firm specialises in, including TMT, financial services, energy, life sciences and real estate. The work they do for clients is often high profile and at the cutting edge of dispute resolution. This team has a proven track record of providing practical and commercial advice to a wide range of clients at all stages of the dispute resolution process - from drafting dispute resolution clauses during pre-contractual negotiations, through to obtaining emergency injunctions in situations where assets may be at risk, to litigating and arbitrating complex multi-jurisdictional disputes and enforcing judgments and awards and recovering assets. The ideal candidate will be a commercial litigation solicitor with at least 4 years' experience in a range of commercial litigation matters gain from a similar practice at a international or city law firm in London. Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Aidan McAvinue at Search Legal for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working a variety of other litigation opportunities with ranked teams in the City of London so would be interested to talk to any litigation lawyer. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
International Law Firm Commercial Litigation Senior Associate London This international law firm boast 80 offices across 40+ countries in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa and South America. The firm is recognised for its sector excellence and focus in consumer products: energy; financial institutions; hotels & leisure; infrastructure & projects; life sciences & healthcare; real estate; and technology, media & telecommunications. This firm are looking for Commercial Disputes Senior Associate with an enthusiasm for the law, excellent communication skills and a well developed understanding of litigation, arbitration and ADR procedures with the ability to translate legal theory into practical commercial advice. You will be an excellent communicator. This London-based team advises on a wide variety of international and national disputes, across all the sectors that the Firm specialises in, including TMT, financial services, energy, life sciences and real estate. The work they do for clients is often high profile and at the cutting edge of dispute resolution. This team has a proven track record of providing practical and commercial advice to a wide range of clients at all stages of the dispute resolution process - from drafting dispute resolution clauses during pre-contractual negotiations, through to obtaining emergency injunctions in situations where assets may be at risk, to litigating and arbitrating complex multi-jurisdictional disputes and enforcing judgments and awards and recovering assets. The ideal candidate will be a commercial litigation solicitor with at least 4 years' experience in a range of commercial litigation matters gain from a similar practice at a international or city law firm in London. Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Aidan McAvinue at Search Legal for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working a variety of other litigation opportunities with ranked teams in the City of London so would be interested to talk to any litigation lawyer. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Braze is looking for a Corporate Counsel to join our dynamic and rapidly growing legal team to be based either in our Paris or London office. Reporting to the Associate Director - Legal, you will play a pivotal role in drafting and negotiating intricate commercial contracts, focusing on software-as-a-service ("SaaS") main subscription agreements and data processing addenda. You will have the opportunity to engage with diverse legal matters, including IP, dispute, marketing, partnerships, and more, however, the role is primarily focused on handling commercial transactions and interactions with sales, prospects and customers. While based in Paris or London, the scope of the role will require interacting with teams in all our offices globally. You will need to effectively collaborate with colleagues around the company to solve problems. This is a great opportunity for a lawyer to join a leading technology company that is growing quickly and scaling wisely. We're looking for an enthusiastic individual, team-player, quick thinker, ready to roll up his/her sleeves and get going! And finally, we are seeking someone who will care deeply about the employee experience and is able to enjoy and contribute to fostering a positive work culture. WHO YOU ARE The successful candidate will: Have a law degree Be qualified to work as a lawyer in France, the UK, the EU or relevant experience to the same extent Be fluent in both French and English, demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages. Proficiency in Spanish in addition would be ideal Have at least 3 years of Tech industry and/or in-house experience supporting sales teams and negotiating agreements with customers Be comfortable with topics such as data privacy (including GDPR) and information security Have or be willing to obtain a privacy certification, such as the CIPP/E Be detail-oriented Have excellent negotiation, drafting, analytical and communication skills Have sound judgement to interpret complicated matters and work with key stakeholders towards resolution, and the ability to translate complex legal issues in lay terms Be passionate about understanding the tech world Be motivated and hard working
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Braze is looking for a Corporate Counsel to join our dynamic and rapidly growing legal team to be based either in our Paris or London office. Reporting to the Associate Director - Legal, you will play a pivotal role in drafting and negotiating intricate commercial contracts, focusing on software-as-a-service ("SaaS") main subscription agreements and data processing addenda. You will have the opportunity to engage with diverse legal matters, including IP, dispute, marketing, partnerships, and more, however, the role is primarily focused on handling commercial transactions and interactions with sales, prospects and customers. While based in Paris or London, the scope of the role will require interacting with teams in all our offices globally. You will need to effectively collaborate with colleagues around the company to solve problems. This is a great opportunity for a lawyer to join a leading technology company that is growing quickly and scaling wisely. We're looking for an enthusiastic individual, team-player, quick thinker, ready to roll up his/her sleeves and get going! And finally, we are seeking someone who will care deeply about the employee experience and is able to enjoy and contribute to fostering a positive work culture. WHO YOU ARE The successful candidate will: Have a law degree Be qualified to work as a lawyer in France, the UK, the EU or relevant experience to the same extent Be fluent in both French and English, demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages. Proficiency in Spanish in addition would be ideal Have at least 3 years of Tech industry and/or in-house experience supporting sales teams and negotiating agreements with customers Be comfortable with topics such as data privacy (including GDPR) and information security Have or be willing to obtain a privacy certification, such as the CIPP/E Be detail-oriented Have excellent negotiation, drafting, analytical and communication skills Have sound judgement to interpret complicated matters and work with key stakeholders towards resolution, and the ability to translate complex legal issues in lay terms Be passionate about understanding the tech world Be motivated and hard working
Norton Rose Fulbright Llp
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Practice Group / Department: Legal Services Management - Newcastle Job Description We're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do. To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. We value difference and actively promote a culture of respect for each individual, encouraging and creating inclusion. Our new hybrid working model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people's health and overall wellbeing. Our Newcastle office is currently recruiting for an Associate (Corporate). As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view and believe diversity drives innovation, so we're building a culture where difference is valued. The Team: Our global corporate practice, including a team of US-qualified lawyers, delivers seamless, commercial advice to both market leading and growth corporations and financial institutions. With over 900 corporate lawyers globally, our technical expertise, deep industry knowledge and commercial acumen is relied on and valued by our clients. We advise on the full spectrum of corporate and commercial work, including a particular focus on highly complex domestic, cross border and multi-jurisdictional transactions. The Corporate department is divided into several teams and the focus for this particular team covers a broad range of corporate work involving public and private Mergers and Acquisitions ('M&A'), joint ventures, capital raising and ECM across the energy, infrastructure, mining and commodities, transport, and technology and innovation sectors. The Role: An opportunity has arisen for an associate to join our Corporate department in Newcastle. The work will include a broad mix of corporate work, focusing on capital raising, M&A, ECM and joint ventures. Skills and Experience Required: Qualified lawyer with excellent experience at a law firm Experience of working in M&A in the UK and International markets (desirable) Experience advising on a wide range of corporate, joint venture and commercial transactions (including exposure to private and public M&A) Proven transaction management ability Experience in developing client relationships and business development Excellent academic background Ability to develop and apply technical knowledge and professional skills Work effectively with and through people We offer a range of competitive benefits including: 25 days hols + Bank hols - Buy up to 5 days GP Service Bupa Healthcare Pension Hybrid working Diversity, Equity and Inclusion To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people's health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Practice Group / Department: Legal Services Management - Newcastle Job Description We're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do. To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. We value difference and actively promote a culture of respect for each individual, encouraging and creating inclusion. Our new hybrid working model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people's health and overall wellbeing. Our Newcastle office is currently recruiting for an Associate (Corporate). As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view and believe diversity drives innovation, so we're building a culture where difference is valued. The Team: Our global corporate practice, including a team of US-qualified lawyers, delivers seamless, commercial advice to both market leading and growth corporations and financial institutions. With over 900 corporate lawyers globally, our technical expertise, deep industry knowledge and commercial acumen is relied on and valued by our clients. We advise on the full spectrum of corporate and commercial work, including a particular focus on highly complex domestic, cross border and multi-jurisdictional transactions. The Corporate department is divided into several teams and the focus for this particular team covers a broad range of corporate work involving public and private Mergers and Acquisitions ('M&A'), joint ventures, capital raising and ECM across the energy, infrastructure, mining and commodities, transport, and technology and innovation sectors. The Role: An opportunity has arisen for an associate to join our Corporate department in Newcastle. The work will include a broad mix of corporate work, focusing on capital raising, M&A, ECM and joint ventures. Skills and Experience Required: Qualified lawyer with excellent experience at a law firm Experience of working in M&A in the UK and International markets (desirable) Experience advising on a wide range of corporate, joint venture and commercial transactions (including exposure to private and public M&A) Proven transaction management ability Experience in developing client relationships and business development Excellent academic background Ability to develop and apply technical knowledge and professional skills Work effectively with and through people We offer a range of competitive benefits including: 25 days hols + Bank hols - Buy up to 5 days GP Service Bupa Healthcare Pension Hybrid working Diversity, Equity and Inclusion To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people's health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here.
We are looking for a detail oriented, commercially minded lawyer to join a vibrant team within an exciting, high-growth global tech company. Previous in-house, general commercial contracts and GDPR expertise will be highly regarded. As the only In-house Legal Counsel in the UK, you will support the growth of the region by advising on legal matters and risks concerning general commercial law, regulation, consumer competition, data, privacy and other key areas as required. You will also work closely with the expanded global legal function and contribute to developing internal legal processes and documentation to assist operations and the growth of Prezzee. The role will primarily be based in our London West-end office, with some flexibility to work from home.This is a permanent part-time role with flexible hours equivalent to 3 days per week which can be worked across the week by agreement and may be perfect for someone looking to accommodate school hours. The Role Work collaboratively with the global legal team to provide accurate and timely counsel to leadership on a variety of legal topics including general commercial, regulatory and commercial legal matters, both locally and globally. Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. Partner and collaborate with the business to understand pressure points, strategy and objectives and effectively communicate risks and legal issues involved in any decision. Liaise with external parties: regulators, external counsel and others creating relationships of trust. Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations. Apply effective risk management techniques and offer practical advice on possible legal issues within the regulatory environment Prezzee operates in globally. Assist with the development of internal governance policies and compliance monitoring. Assist with policy development that serves the business both regionally and globally. Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders. Monitor and act upon legal and regulatory change. Draft legal advice, maintaining documentation, ensuring effective and efficient record keeping systems. Engage external counsel when necessary in supporting other legal requirements as required. Support other legal requirements as required. Requirements 5 PQE+ commercial lawyer with in-house experience. UK or Ireland qualified. Experience providing practical advice with regard to a wide variety of issues involved in outbound and inbound commercial transactions. Experience in drafting, negotiating, and maintaining a wide variety of commercial agreements such as sales agreements, NDAs, reseller and other channel partner agreements, and technology partnership agreements. Experienced with GDPR. Able to work with Sales, Finance and IT teams collaboratively to understand their needs. Enthusiasm for working in a high-volume environment while remaining analytical and detail-oriented. Proactive, with strong organisational and decision making skills. Can meet and own deliverables and drive your work to completion within specified timelines from start to finish independently. Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal, with strong attention to detail. Able to work independently and collaboratively, with an upbeat can-do work ethic where you can take ownership and have fun. Exceptional interpersonal skills to build relationships with key stakeholders. Able to manage ambiguity and complexity in a cross-functional hybrid global environment. Benefits There are generous benefits including pension, private medical healthcare, employee referral program and staff discounts. We run an incentive scheme based on both company-wide targets as well as individual performance. We have regular virtual and face-to-face events to help us bond and maintain our community vibe Self led online learning with Litmos and Linkedin Learnings, industry specific learning opportunities and Lunch & Learn sessions Be an advocate or ally and create connection and belonging in our employee Resource Groups such as EmpowHer and Pride Global Value Ambassador Program creating value inspired initiatives for our Prezzee People YuLife Wellbeing platform to support your mental, social, financial and physical wellbeing The Prezzee Story Prezzee is a global digital gifting platform that creates human connections through remarkable gifting moments. We create leading digital gift solutions for consumers, businesses and 1000+ brand partners across the world. Founded in 2014, Prezzee has evolved from a two person Australian start-up to a global business with teams and operations in North America, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. Oh, and if you're wondering about our culture? Whilst our growth is compelling, we know it's our people and culture that set us apart, and we're equally proud of being recognised in Australia & New Zealand and in the UK as a 2022 & 2023 Great Place to Work, as well named Foundry's Computerworld 2024 Best Places to Work in IT. At Prezzee, every team member plays an important role in the business, leaving a unique footprint on Prezzee's journey. Our team may be spread out across multiple time zones, but our core values remain the same no matter where you are in the world. As a future employee of Prezzee, you're signing up to give openness, give greatness, give magic, and most importantly, always give a damn Prezzee is an Equal Opportunity employer. We believe that diversity is the key to building the best products for our customers, team culture and growing our global business. Our diversity mission is for our people to be their most authentic selves, to inspire, innovate and celebrate within a culture of belonging. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. We are looking for people to help create human connections, make magic and shape the future of gifting so even if you don't think you quite tiick all the boxes, we'd still love to hear from you! Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application and recruitment process, We also encourage you to let us know of your pronouns at any point of the process. We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
We are looking for a detail oriented, commercially minded lawyer to join a vibrant team within an exciting, high-growth global tech company. Previous in-house, general commercial contracts and GDPR expertise will be highly regarded. As the only In-house Legal Counsel in the UK, you will support the growth of the region by advising on legal matters and risks concerning general commercial law, regulation, consumer competition, data, privacy and other key areas as required. You will also work closely with the expanded global legal function and contribute to developing internal legal processes and documentation to assist operations and the growth of Prezzee. The role will primarily be based in our London West-end office, with some flexibility to work from home.This is a permanent part-time role with flexible hours equivalent to 3 days per week which can be worked across the week by agreement and may be perfect for someone looking to accommodate school hours. The Role Work collaboratively with the global legal team to provide accurate and timely counsel to leadership on a variety of legal topics including general commercial, regulatory and commercial legal matters, both locally and globally. Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. Partner and collaborate with the business to understand pressure points, strategy and objectives and effectively communicate risks and legal issues involved in any decision. Liaise with external parties: regulators, external counsel and others creating relationships of trust. Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations. Apply effective risk management techniques and offer practical advice on possible legal issues within the regulatory environment Prezzee operates in globally. Assist with the development of internal governance policies and compliance monitoring. Assist with policy development that serves the business both regionally and globally. Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders. Monitor and act upon legal and regulatory change. Draft legal advice, maintaining documentation, ensuring effective and efficient record keeping systems. Engage external counsel when necessary in supporting other legal requirements as required. Support other legal requirements as required. Requirements 5 PQE+ commercial lawyer with in-house experience. UK or Ireland qualified. Experience providing practical advice with regard to a wide variety of issues involved in outbound and inbound commercial transactions. Experience in drafting, negotiating, and maintaining a wide variety of commercial agreements such as sales agreements, NDAs, reseller and other channel partner agreements, and technology partnership agreements. Experienced with GDPR. Able to work with Sales, Finance and IT teams collaboratively to understand their needs. Enthusiasm for working in a high-volume environment while remaining analytical and detail-oriented. Proactive, with strong organisational and decision making skills. Can meet and own deliverables and drive your work to completion within specified timelines from start to finish independently. Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal, with strong attention to detail. Able to work independently and collaboratively, with an upbeat can-do work ethic where you can take ownership and have fun. Exceptional interpersonal skills to build relationships with key stakeholders. Able to manage ambiguity and complexity in a cross-functional hybrid global environment. Benefits There are generous benefits including pension, private medical healthcare, employee referral program and staff discounts. We run an incentive scheme based on both company-wide targets as well as individual performance. We have regular virtual and face-to-face events to help us bond and maintain our community vibe Self led online learning with Litmos and Linkedin Learnings, industry specific learning opportunities and Lunch & Learn sessions Be an advocate or ally and create connection and belonging in our employee Resource Groups such as EmpowHer and Pride Global Value Ambassador Program creating value inspired initiatives for our Prezzee People YuLife Wellbeing platform to support your mental, social, financial and physical wellbeing The Prezzee Story Prezzee is a global digital gifting platform that creates human connections through remarkable gifting moments. We create leading digital gift solutions for consumers, businesses and 1000+ brand partners across the world. Founded in 2014, Prezzee has evolved from a two person Australian start-up to a global business with teams and operations in North America, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. Oh, and if you're wondering about our culture? Whilst our growth is compelling, we know it's our people and culture that set us apart, and we're equally proud of being recognised in Australia & New Zealand and in the UK as a 2022 & 2023 Great Place to Work, as well named Foundry's Computerworld 2024 Best Places to Work in IT. At Prezzee, every team member plays an important role in the business, leaving a unique footprint on Prezzee's journey. Our team may be spread out across multiple time zones, but our core values remain the same no matter where you are in the world. As a future employee of Prezzee, you're signing up to give openness, give greatness, give magic, and most importantly, always give a damn Prezzee is an Equal Opportunity employer. We believe that diversity is the key to building the best products for our customers, team culture and growing our global business. Our diversity mission is for our people to be their most authentic selves, to inspire, innovate and celebrate within a culture of belonging. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. We are looking for people to help create human connections, make magic and shape the future of gifting so even if you don't think you quite tiick all the boxes, we'd still love to hear from you! Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application and recruitment process, We also encourage you to let us know of your pronouns at any point of the process. We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
We're looking for a German Legal Counsel We are the leading and fastest growing Alternative Lender in the German market. A market that is still developing and we are there to shape it. Iwoca has established strong cooperations with the leading banks, financial advisors and platforms in Germany, like Commerzbank and eBay. However, we're still near the start of our journey - our aim is to finance a million small businesses within a decade and so we need more smart, hands-on people to help us reach this goal. We are recruiting a German qualified lawyer on a part-time basis to primarily work with our German business and report to iwoca's Head of Legal. About us Fast, flexible finance empowers small businesses to manage their cash flow better and seize opportunities - making their business and the economy stronger as a whole. At iwoca, we do just that. We help businesses get the funds they need, when they need it, often within minutes. We've already made several billion in funding available to over 100,000 businesses since we launched in 2012, and positioned ourselves as a leading Fintech in Europe. Our mission is to finance one million businesses. We'll get there by continuing to make our finance ever more relevant and accessible to more businesses by combining cutting-edge technology, data science and a 5-star customer service. Our culture We're expanding fast across our offices in London, Leeds and Frankfurt. With all this growth, we're looking for people who want to learn on the job and lead projects, knowing that your ideas will impact thousands of small businesses. Your mission Support and advise teams across the German business, including lending propositions (product development), customer acquisition, customer success, marketing and people ops (HR). Draft, review and negotiate partnership, customer and supplier contracts by providing pragmatic and commercial support identify and implement process improvements to make legal work more efficient, including building out and maintaining templates, playbooks and decision frameworks for our partnership and customer acquisition agreements Improve and maintain the business' policies and procedures relating to GDPR for our key stakeholders - customers, employees and partners Instruct and manage external legal counsel, and manage legal budget with the guidance of the Head of Legal and GM of Germany Support any regulatory matters relating to licensing to lend to and collect from customers in Germany, and ensure our product complies with all elements of German law. Support corporate housekeeping, management of constitutional documents and statutory books, and ongoing filing requirements across our German entities. There will be opportunities for you to: Advise and educate other members of the legal team on areas of your competence through formal and informal training Manage and mentor a German-speaking paralegal through tasks assigned to you Get involved more broadly with the Legal function, including in the UK and Luxembourg and any other jurisdiction in which we may operate Requirements You are an experienced lawyer, qualified in Germany You are fluent in German and English You have experience in: commercial contracts, partnership and broker agreements GDPR and data protection laws, and have been involved in implementing policies and procedures to ensure compliance working in an in-house environment, particularly a fintech or finance business You are smart, meaning you: use thoughtful legal analysis to quickly cut through legal and commercial complexity give concrete feedback in a way that facilitates decision-making You are motivated, meaning you: go above and beyond to deliver high quality legal work in line with deadlines curious about all parts of the business and the challenges they face You are humble: no ego, we're in it together you proactively reflect on individual and team performance on a task. understand where gaps exist in legal skills and knowledge and engage external counsel where appropriate. It would be also nice if you: have some knowledge and understanding of lending businesses, and the regulation applying to business lending in Germany have some experience with employment law issues have some experience of working with Luxembourg fund structures appreciate the importance of quantifying legal risk to inform decision-making are willing to work some of the time in one of our offices are interested in growing with our dynamic German business and, in the future, other countries in which we may operate We want to make iwoca a place where everyone feels welcome, where you can confidently be yourself. We understand that inclusivity, and diversity that comes through greater inclusivity, isn't an optional add-on; it's the core ingredient of what makes us great. We care about making iwoca a healthy and happy community for all of our team members to thrive in. Our benefits We put a lot of effort into making iwoca a brilliant place to work: Offices in London, Leeds and Frankfurt. Events and clubs, like bingo, comedy nights, yoga classes, football Two company retreats a year, we've been to France, Italy, Spain and further afield Plenty of drinks and snacks in our offices We offer a wide range of benefits: Medical insurance from Vitality, including discounted gym membership 25 days' holiday, an extra day off for your birthday and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days of annual leave Instant access to emotional and mental health support with our partner, Spill Share options Generous maternity and paternity leave A nursery tax benefit scheme to help you save money Paid volunteering day to support your chosen charity Extra leave if you want to travel or study One-month fully paid sabbatical after 4 years Cycle-to-work scheme Electric car scheme And to make sure we all keep learning, we offer: An L&D budget for everyone, including a book budget Company-wide talks with internal and external speakers Access to learning platforms like Treehouse if you want to learn to code For more information: iwoca benefits & policies: coda.io/d/iwoca-benefits-policies
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
We're looking for a German Legal Counsel We are the leading and fastest growing Alternative Lender in the German market. A market that is still developing and we are there to shape it. Iwoca has established strong cooperations with the leading banks, financial advisors and platforms in Germany, like Commerzbank and eBay. However, we're still near the start of our journey - our aim is to finance a million small businesses within a decade and so we need more smart, hands-on people to help us reach this goal. We are recruiting a German qualified lawyer on a part-time basis to primarily work with our German business and report to iwoca's Head of Legal. About us Fast, flexible finance empowers small businesses to manage their cash flow better and seize opportunities - making their business and the economy stronger as a whole. At iwoca, we do just that. We help businesses get the funds they need, when they need it, often within minutes. We've already made several billion in funding available to over 100,000 businesses since we launched in 2012, and positioned ourselves as a leading Fintech in Europe. Our mission is to finance one million businesses. We'll get there by continuing to make our finance ever more relevant and accessible to more businesses by combining cutting-edge technology, data science and a 5-star customer service. Our culture We're expanding fast across our offices in London, Leeds and Frankfurt. With all this growth, we're looking for people who want to learn on the job and lead projects, knowing that your ideas will impact thousands of small businesses. Your mission Support and advise teams across the German business, including lending propositions (product development), customer acquisition, customer success, marketing and people ops (HR). Draft, review and negotiate partnership, customer and supplier contracts by providing pragmatic and commercial support identify and implement process improvements to make legal work more efficient, including building out and maintaining templates, playbooks and decision frameworks for our partnership and customer acquisition agreements Improve and maintain the business' policies and procedures relating to GDPR for our key stakeholders - customers, employees and partners Instruct and manage external legal counsel, and manage legal budget with the guidance of the Head of Legal and GM of Germany Support any regulatory matters relating to licensing to lend to and collect from customers in Germany, and ensure our product complies with all elements of German law. Support corporate housekeeping, management of constitutional documents and statutory books, and ongoing filing requirements across our German entities. There will be opportunities for you to: Advise and educate other members of the legal team on areas of your competence through formal and informal training Manage and mentor a German-speaking paralegal through tasks assigned to you Get involved more broadly with the Legal function, including in the UK and Luxembourg and any other jurisdiction in which we may operate Requirements You are an experienced lawyer, qualified in Germany You are fluent in German and English You have experience in: commercial contracts, partnership and broker agreements GDPR and data protection laws, and have been involved in implementing policies and procedures to ensure compliance working in an in-house environment, particularly a fintech or finance business You are smart, meaning you: use thoughtful legal analysis to quickly cut through legal and commercial complexity give concrete feedback in a way that facilitates decision-making You are motivated, meaning you: go above and beyond to deliver high quality legal work in line with deadlines curious about all parts of the business and the challenges they face You are humble: no ego, we're in it together you proactively reflect on individual and team performance on a task. understand where gaps exist in legal skills and knowledge and engage external counsel where appropriate. It would be also nice if you: have some knowledge and understanding of lending businesses, and the regulation applying to business lending in Germany have some experience with employment law issues have some experience of working with Luxembourg fund structures appreciate the importance of quantifying legal risk to inform decision-making are willing to work some of the time in one of our offices are interested in growing with our dynamic German business and, in the future, other countries in which we may operate We want to make iwoca a place where everyone feels welcome, where you can confidently be yourself. We understand that inclusivity, and diversity that comes through greater inclusivity, isn't an optional add-on; it's the core ingredient of what makes us great. We care about making iwoca a healthy and happy community for all of our team members to thrive in. Our benefits We put a lot of effort into making iwoca a brilliant place to work: Offices in London, Leeds and Frankfurt. Events and clubs, like bingo, comedy nights, yoga classes, football Two company retreats a year, we've been to France, Italy, Spain and further afield Plenty of drinks and snacks in our offices We offer a wide range of benefits: Medical insurance from Vitality, including discounted gym membership 25 days' holiday, an extra day off for your birthday and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days of annual leave Instant access to emotional and mental health support with our partner, Spill Share options Generous maternity and paternity leave A nursery tax benefit scheme to help you save money Paid volunteering day to support your chosen charity Extra leave if you want to travel or study One-month fully paid sabbatical after 4 years Cycle-to-work scheme Electric car scheme And to make sure we all keep learning, we offer: An L&D budget for everyone, including a book budget Company-wide talks with internal and external speakers Access to learning platforms like Treehouse if you want to learn to code For more information: iwoca benefits & policies: coda.io/d/iwoca-benefits-policies
Our client is an international company, looking for a Legal Counsel / Commercial Technology Lawyer to join their busy in-house legal department. This is a broad and varied in-house position offering the potential for progression and development. Based in London this company has a hybrid working policy preferring employees to be in 2 - 3 days in the office per week. The successful candidate will: Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts includingsoftware-as-a-service (SaaS), licensing, hosting and cloud services as well as framework agreements Advise on data protection policies in the context of its contracting arrangements and processing of personal data Assist and advise onother legal matters such as intellectual property, disputes as well liaising and instructing external counsel Have good communication and interpersonal skills Have a commercial / business outlook to their work Our client envisages that candidates between 2 - 6 years PQE plus will have the relevant skills / knowledge for this position, however this has been given as an approximate guide for applicants and our client is happy to consider the applications of candidates who fall outside of this PQE range but who have the relevant experience. For more information on this great in-house opportunity please contact Simon Campbell at QED Legal. If this position isn't for you but you know someone who could be suitable then please let us know. We offer a reward fee for any successful referrals. For full details please see our website.
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Our client is an international company, looking for a Legal Counsel / Commercial Technology Lawyer to join their busy in-house legal department. This is a broad and varied in-house position offering the potential for progression and development. Based in London this company has a hybrid working policy preferring employees to be in 2 - 3 days in the office per week. The successful candidate will: Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts includingsoftware-as-a-service (SaaS), licensing, hosting and cloud services as well as framework agreements Advise on data protection policies in the context of its contracting arrangements and processing of personal data Assist and advise onother legal matters such as intellectual property, disputes as well liaising and instructing external counsel Have good communication and interpersonal skills Have a commercial / business outlook to their work Our client envisages that candidates between 2 - 6 years PQE plus will have the relevant skills / knowledge for this position, however this has been given as an approximate guide for applicants and our client is happy to consider the applications of candidates who fall outside of this PQE range but who have the relevant experience. For more information on this great in-house opportunity please contact Simon Campbell at QED Legal. If this position isn't for you but you know someone who could be suitable then please let us know. We offer a reward fee for any successful referrals. For full details please see our website.
Here at 10x Banking we believe banks are slowed down by their own legacy technology and we're here to change that. Our community brings together banking industry knowledge with market-leading, next gen, cloud native technology required to move banking into the 21st century. The biggest banks around the globe use our platform to power some of the world's most innovative financial propositions. And to do this we've built a team that has the breadth of knowledge and experience we need to push our product forward. We have headquarters in London and Sydney, but our 10x teams work around the globe with colleagues in Europe, Australia, Asia, Africa and all over the UK and Ireland. Join us in our mission to make banking 10x better for customers, banks and society! About the role: Reporting to the General Counsel, this role will be an integral part of 10x's Legal function 10x. You will provide general corporate and commercial legal support across the business, supporting the group's requirements here in the UK, as well as in Australia and elsewhere as the group expands into new territories. You will work closely with numerous business operations and technical teams across the business, including Sales, Product, Finance, Supplier Management and with our compliance and risk control functions. About You: You will be a commercial/corporate generalist that can build relationships with our internal clients. You will be focused on supporting the customer-facing team to win new business, and strengthening relationships with existing customers, through drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and overseeing adherence to the contractual obligations in those agreements. You will help with the operationalisation of the legal function as the business scales, liaise with outside counsel and support the General Counsel in managing the Group's legal requirements. This might include: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating various customer and supplier contracts Supporting the organisation with drafting and reviewing various other legal agreements, and corporate and regulatory documents and filings Providing practical legal advice and training to your colleagues Supporting the development and maintenance of 10x's corporate and regulatory compliance programs; and Monitoring legal and regulatory trends and analysing their impact on 10x, as well as our customers. We are looking for someone who is well-rounded, can work independently and is not afraid to "roll their sleeves up and get stuck in". 10x is at an inflexion point in its growth and we are looking for someone who wants to help in the organisation's growth and to make our business 10x better. Ideally you will have Experience as a qualified lawyer, preferably in England and Wales but we will consider other relevant jurisdictions Extensive relevant experience as in-house legal counsel and/or from a reputable law firm Excellent commercial contracts expertise, preferably within PaaS/SaaS Privacy law experience Strong business-orientation and ability to provide practical and actionable advice in a clear and friendly way Excellent communication skills and a cooperative mindset aimed at adding value to 10x's business Proficiency in written and spoken English (other languages would be considered a plus) Experience from tech and PaaS/SaaS providers is desirable. However A desire to get stuck in is more important than ticking every box on our checklist. So, if you're interested in what we're building and excited by our mission, get in touch anyway! At 10x Banking, we put our people first - we believe in empowering you to get the job done! 25 days of holiday in addition to Bank/Public Holidays (+ 1 day off on your birthday!) 4 wellbeing days (1 additional paid day off per quarter, aimed at supporting you to maintain your personal wellbeing) Remote enabled working: in person events twice per quarter, and agree your ways of working with your line manager outside of that! Regular social gatherings and affinity groups Work from anywhere outside your typical working location - up to 4 weeks a year! Career progression and learning pathways 1 paid volunteering day a year Enhanced parental policies, including time off for fertility treatment Sabbatical leave Options pool Private health insurance, with the option to add your family Pension scheme Public/Bank holiday swaps Enhanced company sick pay Life Assurance Income Protection Subscription to Headspace wellbeing app Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice More about 10x We are driven by the belief that whatever we do as a business has to be done in the right way. Our three core values of: Transformation, Integrity and Impact support this. Discover what life is like at 10x over on Instagram and find out what the company is up to on Linkedin . Equal opportunities for all At 10x we are passionate about our people and are committed to fostering a more diverse and inclusive culture. We are building a community where every 10xer can bring their authentic self to work and feel empowered to reach their full potential. Our many employee networks help amplify this vision. Alongside assessing technical capabilities to do the role, our assessment process will identify what you can uniquely bring to our 10x teams, and the potential you have to thrive here. Common to every role that 10xers perform, are 3 core competencies that we look for in our future 10xers - Business Impact , Change Driver & Delivery Excellence We are committed to ensuring all job applicants are treated equally and fairly and encourage applicants of all ethnicities, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, age, neurodiversity or disability status. Accommodations We recognize not everyone is the same. In fact, we embrace difference. If you require any form of accommodation during the interview process, please tell us so we can make arrangements to support. Any information that you provide will be recorded and maintained confidentially.
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Here at 10x Banking we believe banks are slowed down by their own legacy technology and we're here to change that. Our community brings together banking industry knowledge with market-leading, next gen, cloud native technology required to move banking into the 21st century. The biggest banks around the globe use our platform to power some of the world's most innovative financial propositions. And to do this we've built a team that has the breadth of knowledge and experience we need to push our product forward. We have headquarters in London and Sydney, but our 10x teams work around the globe with colleagues in Europe, Australia, Asia, Africa and all over the UK and Ireland. Join us in our mission to make banking 10x better for customers, banks and society! About the role: Reporting to the General Counsel, this role will be an integral part of 10x's Legal function 10x. You will provide general corporate and commercial legal support across the business, supporting the group's requirements here in the UK, as well as in Australia and elsewhere as the group expands into new territories. You will work closely with numerous business operations and technical teams across the business, including Sales, Product, Finance, Supplier Management and with our compliance and risk control functions. About You: You will be a commercial/corporate generalist that can build relationships with our internal clients. You will be focused on supporting the customer-facing team to win new business, and strengthening relationships with existing customers, through drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and overseeing adherence to the contractual obligations in those agreements. You will help with the operationalisation of the legal function as the business scales, liaise with outside counsel and support the General Counsel in managing the Group's legal requirements. This might include: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating various customer and supplier contracts Supporting the organisation with drafting and reviewing various other legal agreements, and corporate and regulatory documents and filings Providing practical legal advice and training to your colleagues Supporting the development and maintenance of 10x's corporate and regulatory compliance programs; and Monitoring legal and regulatory trends and analysing their impact on 10x, as well as our customers. We are looking for someone who is well-rounded, can work independently and is not afraid to "roll their sleeves up and get stuck in". 10x is at an inflexion point in its growth and we are looking for someone who wants to help in the organisation's growth and to make our business 10x better. Ideally you will have Experience as a qualified lawyer, preferably in England and Wales but we will consider other relevant jurisdictions Extensive relevant experience as in-house legal counsel and/or from a reputable law firm Excellent commercial contracts expertise, preferably within PaaS/SaaS Privacy law experience Strong business-orientation and ability to provide practical and actionable advice in a clear and friendly way Excellent communication skills and a cooperative mindset aimed at adding value to 10x's business Proficiency in written and spoken English (other languages would be considered a plus) Experience from tech and PaaS/SaaS providers is desirable. However A desire to get stuck in is more important than ticking every box on our checklist. So, if you're interested in what we're building and excited by our mission, get in touch anyway! At 10x Banking, we put our people first - we believe in empowering you to get the job done! 25 days of holiday in addition to Bank/Public Holidays (+ 1 day off on your birthday!) 4 wellbeing days (1 additional paid day off per quarter, aimed at supporting you to maintain your personal wellbeing) Remote enabled working: in person events twice per quarter, and agree your ways of working with your line manager outside of that! Regular social gatherings and affinity groups Work from anywhere outside your typical working location - up to 4 weeks a year! Career progression and learning pathways 1 paid volunteering day a year Enhanced parental policies, including time off for fertility treatment Sabbatical leave Options pool Private health insurance, with the option to add your family Pension scheme Public/Bank holiday swaps Enhanced company sick pay Life Assurance Income Protection Subscription to Headspace wellbeing app Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice More about 10x We are driven by the belief that whatever we do as a business has to be done in the right way. Our three core values of: Transformation, Integrity and Impact support this. Discover what life is like at 10x over on Instagram and find out what the company is up to on Linkedin . Equal opportunities for all At 10x we are passionate about our people and are committed to fostering a more diverse and inclusive culture. We are building a community where every 10xer can bring their authentic self to work and feel empowered to reach their full potential. Our many employee networks help amplify this vision. Alongside assessing technical capabilities to do the role, our assessment process will identify what you can uniquely bring to our 10x teams, and the potential you have to thrive here. Common to every role that 10xers perform, are 3 core competencies that we look for in our future 10xers - Business Impact , Change Driver & Delivery Excellence We are committed to ensuring all job applicants are treated equally and fairly and encourage applicants of all ethnicities, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, age, neurodiversity or disability status. Accommodations We recognize not everyone is the same. In fact, we embrace difference. If you require any form of accommodation during the interview process, please tell us so we can make arrangements to support. Any information that you provide will be recorded and maintained confidentially.
Our global client is looking for a Senior Commercial Lawyer / Senior Legal Counsel to join their busy in-house legal department. They are looking for acommercial lawyer withstrong experience of complex commercial contract drafting and negotiation. You will get full support to develop your technical & commercial skills, while having opportunities to progress within the team. Remote Working Opportunity - The head office is based in London and they would consider candidates who can come into the office two to three days a week. If candidates wanted to work in the office more that too is possible. The ideal candidate for this position will: Be a qualified solicitor with strong experience of complex commercial contract drafting and negotiation Ideally have experience of data, digital and technology matters Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a commercial / business outlook to their work Join a highly regarded and successful in-house legal team dealing with interesting, multi-jurisdictional work Be between 2 - 8 years PQE Our client envisages that candidates with between 2 to 8 years PQE will have the relevant skills / knowledge for this position, however this has been given as an approximate guide for applicants and our client is happy to consider the applications of candidates who fall outside of this PQE range but who have the relevant experience. For more information on this great in-house opportunity please contact Simon Campbell at QED Legal. If this position isn't for you but you know someone who could be suitable then please let us know. We offer a reward fee for any successful referrals. For full details please see our website.
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Our global client is looking for a Senior Commercial Lawyer / Senior Legal Counsel to join their busy in-house legal department. They are looking for acommercial lawyer withstrong experience of complex commercial contract drafting and negotiation. You will get full support to develop your technical & commercial skills, while having opportunities to progress within the team. Remote Working Opportunity - The head office is based in London and they would consider candidates who can come into the office two to three days a week. If candidates wanted to work in the office more that too is possible. The ideal candidate for this position will: Be a qualified solicitor with strong experience of complex commercial contract drafting and negotiation Ideally have experience of data, digital and technology matters Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a commercial / business outlook to their work Join a highly regarded and successful in-house legal team dealing with interesting, multi-jurisdictional work Be between 2 - 8 years PQE Our client envisages that candidates with between 2 to 8 years PQE will have the relevant skills / knowledge for this position, however this has been given as an approximate guide for applicants and our client is happy to consider the applications of candidates who fall outside of this PQE range but who have the relevant experience. For more information on this great in-house opportunity please contact Simon Campbell at QED Legal. If this position isn't for you but you know someone who could be suitable then please let us know. We offer a reward fee for any successful referrals. For full details please see our website.
About Faculty Faculty transforms organisational performance through safe, impactful and human-led AI. We are Europe's leading applied AI company, and saw its potential a decade ago - long before the current hype cycle. We founded in 2014 with our Fellowship programme, training academics to become commercial data scientists. Today, we provide over 300 global customers with industry-leading software, and bespoke AI consultancy for retail, healthcare, energy, and governmental organisations, as well as our award winning Fellowship. Our expertise and safety credentials are such that OpenAI asked us to be their first technical partner, helping customers deploy cutting-edge generative AI safely. Our high-impact work has saved lives through forecasting NHS demand during covid, produced green energy by routing boats towards the wind, slashed marketing spend by predicting customer spending habits, and kept children safe online. AI is an epoch-defining technology. We want people to join us who can help our customers reap its enormous benefits safely. About the role Faculty's in-house legal team works to proactively address legal issues so that Faculty can drive positive impact in the world. In many cases, there will be no precedent. This is one of those rare in-house roles where your work will often be at the cutting edge. As Legal Counsel, you will be a key contributor to both the legal team and the company as a whole - working across every issue Faculty faces. You'll provide sage advice on a wide range of legal issues, with a centre of gravity around commercial & public sector contracts, IP & licensing and privacy. This position is ideal for an ambitious lawyer with experience in private practice at a leading law firm and looking for their first in-house role, or for someone seeking a new in-house role, having come from that background. As the third lawyer in the team, you will be reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, and working closely with our General Counsel, Contracts & Compliance Manager, Legal & Compliance Associate, legal and regulatory consultants and external lawyers, as well as other Faculty staff, and technical and commercial partners. What you'll be doing Commercial Contracting: Drafting and negotiating various technology and services contracts, including enterprise and public sector agreements and procurement processes. IP: Act as subject matter expert in IP matters related to AI services, including assignments, licensing, SaaS, sub-contracting, joint ventures, and IP-related to the Frontier product Privacy: Tailor GDPR principles to the unique contexts of NHS, government, and enterprise, including drafting DPAs, DSAs, DPIAs, and provide regular GDPR training to staff. Public Sector Procurement: application to frameworks, supporting bids, contracting on government and other large scale, complex frameworks, including GCloud, and Digital Outcomes amongst many. Product: experience in SaaS products and related considerations including contracting, service level agreements and typical risks. Generative AI & LLMs: Act as subject matter expert in IP, privacy, and regulatory issues surrounding LLMs, noting that Faculty is an official partner of OpenAI. Governance & Security: Support the rollout of the company's Governance, Risk, Compliance & Ethics functions, ensuring compliance with customer security and governance requirements, and drafting internal policies. Supporting the evolution of the Ethics Panel, helping Faculty support the right customers and build the right services & products. Regulatory: Understand forthcoming AI and UK privacy regulations, clinical risk regulations, US privacy requirements, and HIPAA and advising on the best course of action in innovative areas where there are no template answers. AI Safety: have an interest in and ability to support the leadership in interpreting and articulating our response to the challenges of delivering safe, fair and ethical AI. Employment: Support the People team with UK & international employment issues, including contract updates and exit matters. Who we're looking for: Qualifications: We expect the successful candidate to have 2+ years PQE depending on appropriate skill and experience, and we are open to candidates with substantially more experience than that. Trained and qualified with a leading international law firm and worked in commercial technology and IP teams with exposure to privacy compliance. Strong background in commercial technology law, capable of providing counsel, negotiation, and drafting for complex contracts involving IP, privacy, government frameworks, product design and compliance, subcontracting & multi party agreements, compliance, and governance and able to adapt to provide support on employment, property, disputes, and risk management Core competencies: Technical excellence in commercial law, IP, and privacy, capable of adapting to a wide range of contract-related demands and legal issues. Experience of procurement law and interacting with the government is a plus. Highly organised, able to help streamline our systems and processes as we scale into a large international company. Experience with Ironclad, DocuSign, Asana and Google Workplace are pluses Self-driven, efficient, and proactive in addressing business needs requiring rapid and proactive support. Collaborative, personable and a real team player. We are a small legal team and we work closely with each other on a daily basis - we would like someone who is ready to invest in that culture and make an effort to be a great team player. We would also like someone who is able to integrate across the business and work closely with our commercial and technical delivery teams. Comfortable with data science and AI concepts and the services and products that we are delivering and that our customers require, to be able to enter into discussion and contract drafting that properly encapsulates our work. Additional skills (Beneficial): Litigation: Experience in dispute management. Corporate: Knowledge of employee equity schemes, company equity, fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures. Ethics: Involvement in corporate ethics policies and processes, including customer selection and product design. International: Experience in establishing overseas entities and familiarity with US IP, licensing, and employment regulations. What we can offer you The Faculty team is diverse and distinctive, and we all come from different personal, professional and organisational backgrounds. We all have one thing in common: we are driven by a deep intellectual curiosity that powers us forward each day. This curiosity pushes us to seek truth and understanding in everything we do, to execute work in a nimble and pragmatic manner, to foster talent in one another and always to challenge assumptions. Faculty is the professional challenge of a lifetime. You'll be surrounded by an impressive group of brilliant minds working to achieve our collective goals. Our consultants, product developers, business development specialists, operations professionals and more all bring something unique to Faculty, and you'll learn something new from everyone you meet. You'll also have the opportunity to make your mark on a high-growth start-up now poised to expand internationally. Another unique aspect of this role is the exposure you will receive to a business offering both consultancy services and an AI product. From a legal perspective, this means your role will be especially diverse and no day will be the same. Fostering talent is one of our core values, it's built into our culture and what we offer. Faculty was founded by people who are passionate about continuous learning, and adding value to our people.
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
About Faculty Faculty transforms organisational performance through safe, impactful and human-led AI. We are Europe's leading applied AI company, and saw its potential a decade ago - long before the current hype cycle. We founded in 2014 with our Fellowship programme, training academics to become commercial data scientists. Today, we provide over 300 global customers with industry-leading software, and bespoke AI consultancy for retail, healthcare, energy, and governmental organisations, as well as our award winning Fellowship. Our expertise and safety credentials are such that OpenAI asked us to be their first technical partner, helping customers deploy cutting-edge generative AI safely. Our high-impact work has saved lives through forecasting NHS demand during covid, produced green energy by routing boats towards the wind, slashed marketing spend by predicting customer spending habits, and kept children safe online. AI is an epoch-defining technology. We want people to join us who can help our customers reap its enormous benefits safely. About the role Faculty's in-house legal team works to proactively address legal issues so that Faculty can drive positive impact in the world. In many cases, there will be no precedent. This is one of those rare in-house roles where your work will often be at the cutting edge. As Legal Counsel, you will be a key contributor to both the legal team and the company as a whole - working across every issue Faculty faces. You'll provide sage advice on a wide range of legal issues, with a centre of gravity around commercial & public sector contracts, IP & licensing and privacy. This position is ideal for an ambitious lawyer with experience in private practice at a leading law firm and looking for their first in-house role, or for someone seeking a new in-house role, having come from that background. As the third lawyer in the team, you will be reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, and working closely with our General Counsel, Contracts & Compliance Manager, Legal & Compliance Associate, legal and regulatory consultants and external lawyers, as well as other Faculty staff, and technical and commercial partners. What you'll be doing Commercial Contracting: Drafting and negotiating various technology and services contracts, including enterprise and public sector agreements and procurement processes. IP: Act as subject matter expert in IP matters related to AI services, including assignments, licensing, SaaS, sub-contracting, joint ventures, and IP-related to the Frontier product Privacy: Tailor GDPR principles to the unique contexts of NHS, government, and enterprise, including drafting DPAs, DSAs, DPIAs, and provide regular GDPR training to staff. Public Sector Procurement: application to frameworks, supporting bids, contracting on government and other large scale, complex frameworks, including GCloud, and Digital Outcomes amongst many. Product: experience in SaaS products and related considerations including contracting, service level agreements and typical risks. Generative AI & LLMs: Act as subject matter expert in IP, privacy, and regulatory issues surrounding LLMs, noting that Faculty is an official partner of OpenAI. Governance & Security: Support the rollout of the company's Governance, Risk, Compliance & Ethics functions, ensuring compliance with customer security and governance requirements, and drafting internal policies. Supporting the evolution of the Ethics Panel, helping Faculty support the right customers and build the right services & products. Regulatory: Understand forthcoming AI and UK privacy regulations, clinical risk regulations, US privacy requirements, and HIPAA and advising on the best course of action in innovative areas where there are no template answers. AI Safety: have an interest in and ability to support the leadership in interpreting and articulating our response to the challenges of delivering safe, fair and ethical AI. Employment: Support the People team with UK & international employment issues, including contract updates and exit matters. Who we're looking for: Qualifications: We expect the successful candidate to have 2+ years PQE depending on appropriate skill and experience, and we are open to candidates with substantially more experience than that. Trained and qualified with a leading international law firm and worked in commercial technology and IP teams with exposure to privacy compliance. Strong background in commercial technology law, capable of providing counsel, negotiation, and drafting for complex contracts involving IP, privacy, government frameworks, product design and compliance, subcontracting & multi party agreements, compliance, and governance and able to adapt to provide support on employment, property, disputes, and risk management Core competencies: Technical excellence in commercial law, IP, and privacy, capable of adapting to a wide range of contract-related demands and legal issues. Experience of procurement law and interacting with the government is a plus. Highly organised, able to help streamline our systems and processes as we scale into a large international company. Experience with Ironclad, DocuSign, Asana and Google Workplace are pluses Self-driven, efficient, and proactive in addressing business needs requiring rapid and proactive support. Collaborative, personable and a real team player. We are a small legal team and we work closely with each other on a daily basis - we would like someone who is ready to invest in that culture and make an effort to be a great team player. We would also like someone who is able to integrate across the business and work closely with our commercial and technical delivery teams. Comfortable with data science and AI concepts and the services and products that we are delivering and that our customers require, to be able to enter into discussion and contract drafting that properly encapsulates our work. Additional skills (Beneficial): Litigation: Experience in dispute management. Corporate: Knowledge of employee equity schemes, company equity, fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures. Ethics: Involvement in corporate ethics policies and processes, including customer selection and product design. International: Experience in establishing overseas entities and familiarity with US IP, licensing, and employment regulations. What we can offer you The Faculty team is diverse and distinctive, and we all come from different personal, professional and organisational backgrounds. We all have one thing in common: we are driven by a deep intellectual curiosity that powers us forward each day. This curiosity pushes us to seek truth and understanding in everything we do, to execute work in a nimble and pragmatic manner, to foster talent in one another and always to challenge assumptions. Faculty is the professional challenge of a lifetime. You'll be surrounded by an impressive group of brilliant minds working to achieve our collective goals. Our consultants, product developers, business development specialists, operations professionals and more all bring something unique to Faculty, and you'll learn something new from everyone you meet. You'll also have the opportunity to make your mark on a high-growth start-up now poised to expand internationally. Another unique aspect of this role is the exposure you will receive to a business offering both consultancy services and an AI product. From a legal perspective, this means your role will be especially diverse and no day will be the same. Fostering talent is one of our core values, it's built into our culture and what we offer. Faculty was founded by people who are passionate about continuous learning, and adding value to our people.
Are you ready to power the World's connections? About Kong: Kong offers the leading API and service lifecycle management platform for modern software architectures. We power trillions of transactions daily for leading organizations through our end-to-end API platform. Our growing team of engineers and tech professionals work passionately to drive the future of API innovation and service control platforms to help our community and our customers stay at the forefront of technology and innovation. Kong is headquartered in San Francisco and backed by leading investors like Index Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Charles River Ventures and Tiger Global. About the role: We are looking for an experienced commercial and generalist lawyer to join as anearly member of Kong's legal team, responsible for helping support Kong's salesgrowth. In this role, you will be a trusted partner to the EMEA revenue teams. Youwill also have the opportunity to provide support to our APAC sales team until wehave a legal team member in that region. You will draft, structure and negotiatecustomer contracts with some of the world's biggest brands in financial services,technology, e-commerce and other industries. You will be called on to assess legaland business risks, make sound decisions, and provide advice on a broad range ofissues in areas such as SaaS, privacy, security, alliances, open-source softwareand intellectual property, and assist with other issues as they come up. You will also partner with the wider Kong Legal team to address other corporate,compliance and other legal issues, and help develop scalable, global processes. You will report to Kong's Senior Director, Legal, EMEA and APAC, based inLondon, UK. We can hire in London, Paris, Germany or UK Remote What you will be doing: Serve as a trusted advisor and business partner to Kong's EMEA sales team, Support our APAC sales team as needed Lead complex cross-border commercial transactions with sophisticated counterpartieslocated across Europe and APAC Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of other commercial agreements Help ensure compliance with a variety of laws and regulations impacting our enterprisesoftware and SaaS offerings, including intellectual property, privacy, security andgovernment contracting Partner with Finance, Sales Ops and Deal Ops to support the end-to-end contractnegotiation and close process Advise internal teams on legal matters and provide general commercial legal advice, aswell as providing training and enablement to our growing Go to Market organization And any additional challenges and tasks to help support Kong's growth What you'll bring: Law degree, and member in good standing in England and Wales, France or Sweden(international legal experience a huge plus) Minimum 4-6 years of experience practicing law both with a law firm and in-house(preferably with late-stage private and/or early-stage public technology companies) Demonstrated experience in negotiating and closing complex software and SaaScontracts with large, sophisticated customers Great judgment, and an ability to build and maintain strong professional relationshipswithin the company, with customers, and others Working knowledge of intellectual property, data governance and privacy matters High professional and personal standards, and a commitment to inclusiveness Attention to detail and an ability to view legal issues within the context of businessobjectives A passion for team work and customer success - at Kong we win together and work asone Team A sense of humour! What is a Konger? We are a group of makers, thinkers, and doers focused on helping today's developers build tomorrow's technology. Our teams work on the bleeding edge of API innovation to provide our users with a central nervous system for data and services. We put design at the heart of everything we do, and we're relentlessly focused on creating beautiful experiences for our customers. That's why technology companies, major banks, e-commerce innovators, and government agencies put Kong in front of their most important web applications. We believe in the power of Open Source and everything it stands for. That's why developers around the world enthusiastically contribute on top of our open-source platform. We are passionate about solving challenges that will fundamentally shape the future of technology, and we're looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you believe in taking ownership of your work, making an impact, and having fun along the way, we would love to talk to you.
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Are you ready to power the World's connections? About Kong: Kong offers the leading API and service lifecycle management platform for modern software architectures. We power trillions of transactions daily for leading organizations through our end-to-end API platform. Our growing team of engineers and tech professionals work passionately to drive the future of API innovation and service control platforms to help our community and our customers stay at the forefront of technology and innovation. Kong is headquartered in San Francisco and backed by leading investors like Index Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Charles River Ventures and Tiger Global. About the role: We are looking for an experienced commercial and generalist lawyer to join as anearly member of Kong's legal team, responsible for helping support Kong's salesgrowth. In this role, you will be a trusted partner to the EMEA revenue teams. Youwill also have the opportunity to provide support to our APAC sales team until wehave a legal team member in that region. You will draft, structure and negotiatecustomer contracts with some of the world's biggest brands in financial services,technology, e-commerce and other industries. You will be called on to assess legaland business risks, make sound decisions, and provide advice on a broad range ofissues in areas such as SaaS, privacy, security, alliances, open-source softwareand intellectual property, and assist with other issues as they come up. You will also partner with the wider Kong Legal team to address other corporate,compliance and other legal issues, and help develop scalable, global processes. You will report to Kong's Senior Director, Legal, EMEA and APAC, based inLondon, UK. We can hire in London, Paris, Germany or UK Remote What you will be doing: Serve as a trusted advisor and business partner to Kong's EMEA sales team, Support our APAC sales team as needed Lead complex cross-border commercial transactions with sophisticated counterpartieslocated across Europe and APAC Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of other commercial agreements Help ensure compliance with a variety of laws and regulations impacting our enterprisesoftware and SaaS offerings, including intellectual property, privacy, security andgovernment contracting Partner with Finance, Sales Ops and Deal Ops to support the end-to-end contractnegotiation and close process Advise internal teams on legal matters and provide general commercial legal advice, aswell as providing training and enablement to our growing Go to Market organization And any additional challenges and tasks to help support Kong's growth What you'll bring: Law degree, and member in good standing in England and Wales, France or Sweden(international legal experience a huge plus) Minimum 4-6 years of experience practicing law both with a law firm and in-house(preferably with late-stage private and/or early-stage public technology companies) Demonstrated experience in negotiating and closing complex software and SaaScontracts with large, sophisticated customers Great judgment, and an ability to build and maintain strong professional relationshipswithin the company, with customers, and others Working knowledge of intellectual property, data governance and privacy matters High professional and personal standards, and a commitment to inclusiveness Attention to detail and an ability to view legal issues within the context of businessobjectives A passion for team work and customer success - at Kong we win together and work asone Team A sense of humour! What is a Konger? We are a group of makers, thinkers, and doers focused on helping today's developers build tomorrow's technology. Our teams work on the bleeding edge of API innovation to provide our users with a central nervous system for data and services. We put design at the heart of everything we do, and we're relentlessly focused on creating beautiful experiences for our customers. That's why technology companies, major banks, e-commerce innovators, and government agencies put Kong in front of their most important web applications. We believe in the power of Open Source and everything it stands for. That's why developers around the world enthusiastically contribute on top of our open-source platform. We are passionate about solving challenges that will fundamentally shape the future of technology, and we're looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you believe in taking ownership of your work, making an impact, and having fun along the way, we would love to talk to you.
About Our Client Our client is a highly recognised and respected professional services firm. With a workforce in the thousands and operations worldwide, it offers a full range of services to a broad spectrum of clients. Job Description This is a fast-paced, dynamic role where the deals are varied and no day will be the same. Work closely with wider business stakeholders and external clients. Key responsibilities include: Review and negotiate technology-related contracts, including licensing agreements, SaaS contracts, and software development agreements. Provide legal guidance on data privacy and protection laws, ensuring compliance with regulations like GDPR. Advise on intellectual property matters, including patent, copyright, and trademark issues in technology transactions. Collaborate cross-functionally to assess and mitigate legal risks associated with new technology initiatives. Conduct legal research on emerging technology trends and their potential legal implications for the organisation. Draft and maintain standard contract templates and policies tailored to technology transactions. Assist in resolving disputes and negotiations related to technology contracts and intellectual property matters. Stay updated on industry-specific regulations and best practices to inform legal strategies and recommendations. Provide ad-hoc support in relation to various legal matters, leaning on your expertise in commercial technology law. The Successful Applicant The successful applicant will be an effective communicator, adept at building enduring relationships with a wide range of business stakeholders, including at Executive Board level. Key requirements are: Practising Solicitor in England and Wales with a minimum of 3 years PQE. A global mindset and solution-oriented approach. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences. Proven track record of managing multiple projects or teams effectively, prioritising tasks, and meeting deadlines. Collaborative mindset with a commitment to building consensus and fostering positive working relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Creative problem solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency. Adaptable and resilient in a fast paced, dynamic work environment, with a commitment to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. What's on Offer A competitive salary ranging between £100,000- £115,000 depending on experience. Generous holiday entitlement. A supportive and inclusive company culture. Opportunity to work with a diverse team in a global setting. Continuous professional development opportunities. We encourage all candidates who are interested in playing a key role in a global professional services firm in London to apply.
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
About Our Client Our client is a highly recognised and respected professional services firm. With a workforce in the thousands and operations worldwide, it offers a full range of services to a broad spectrum of clients. Job Description This is a fast-paced, dynamic role where the deals are varied and no day will be the same. Work closely with wider business stakeholders and external clients. Key responsibilities include: Review and negotiate technology-related contracts, including licensing agreements, SaaS contracts, and software development agreements. Provide legal guidance on data privacy and protection laws, ensuring compliance with regulations like GDPR. Advise on intellectual property matters, including patent, copyright, and trademark issues in technology transactions. Collaborate cross-functionally to assess and mitigate legal risks associated with new technology initiatives. Conduct legal research on emerging technology trends and their potential legal implications for the organisation. Draft and maintain standard contract templates and policies tailored to technology transactions. Assist in resolving disputes and negotiations related to technology contracts and intellectual property matters. Stay updated on industry-specific regulations and best practices to inform legal strategies and recommendations. Provide ad-hoc support in relation to various legal matters, leaning on your expertise in commercial technology law. The Successful Applicant The successful applicant will be an effective communicator, adept at building enduring relationships with a wide range of business stakeholders, including at Executive Board level. Key requirements are: Practising Solicitor in England and Wales with a minimum of 3 years PQE. A global mindset and solution-oriented approach. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences. Proven track record of managing multiple projects or teams effectively, prioritising tasks, and meeting deadlines. Collaborative mindset with a commitment to building consensus and fostering positive working relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Creative problem solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency. Adaptable and resilient in a fast paced, dynamic work environment, with a commitment to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. What's on Offer A competitive salary ranging between £100,000- £115,000 depending on experience. Generous holiday entitlement. A supportive and inclusive company culture. Opportunity to work with a diverse team in a global setting. Continuous professional development opportunities. We encourage all candidates who are interested in playing a key role in a global professional services firm in London to apply.
We are working with a US-headquartered firm which has an outstanding reputation for working with tech businesses at all stages of the development cycle, from seed stage to IPO and beyond. They have assisted several blue-chip high profile technology businesses with their first and subsequent IPOs. Their model in London is to offer "Silicon Valley-style" business and legal advice to UK and European businesses, with a particular focus on UK and European tech companies exploring US expansion, fundraising or exit. In recent years, the firm has attracted a great group of phenomenal Lawyers in London, and they are getting a lot of traction in the City - it is an exciting time to join. They are now looking for a Tax Lawyer to join the London office and help develop the existing tax practice. In this role, you'll advise on Tax aspects of M&A transactions and venture capital finance. You'll assist internationally mobile clients with tax-efficient business structuring, and in conjunction with the US tax practice, assist on UK/US advisory work. To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to work with a flexible mindset, enjoy resolving new and challenging tax issues and be solution-focused. You will also be able to explain tax issues at a number of levels - switching comfortably between explaining these in pure commercial terms to investors and founders and engaging in detailed technical discussion with in-house tax team members. Requirements: In order to be considered, you will: Be an England & Wales-qualified solicitor with probably between 2 and 6 years' post-qualification experience of corporate tax (including international tax issues), gained in a law firm, accounting firm or in-house. Have a very strong academic background. Be able to, in addition to transactional support, demonstrate a commitment to and relevant experience of tax advisory work. Be ambitious, self-motivated, hard-working, a strong communicator, and have the ability to work as part of a team or as an individual contributor. Enjoy working directly with clients and building relationships, alongside providing specialist support to colleagues in other teams. Have personality, energy, and initiative to take advantage of an exceptional opportunity. Knowledge of tax issues relevant to growth companies would be beneficial, as would knowledge of UK/US cross border tax issues (but neither is a requirement, provided you have a strong interest in and commitment to growing your knowledge in these areas). The firm pays top NY rates for Associates. This is a sensational opportunity to work with a firm right at the top end of its game.
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
We are working with a US-headquartered firm which has an outstanding reputation for working with tech businesses at all stages of the development cycle, from seed stage to IPO and beyond. They have assisted several blue-chip high profile technology businesses with their first and subsequent IPOs. Their model in London is to offer "Silicon Valley-style" business and legal advice to UK and European businesses, with a particular focus on UK and European tech companies exploring US expansion, fundraising or exit. In recent years, the firm has attracted a great group of phenomenal Lawyers in London, and they are getting a lot of traction in the City - it is an exciting time to join. They are now looking for a Tax Lawyer to join the London office and help develop the existing tax practice. In this role, you'll advise on Tax aspects of M&A transactions and venture capital finance. You'll assist internationally mobile clients with tax-efficient business structuring, and in conjunction with the US tax practice, assist on UK/US advisory work. To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to work with a flexible mindset, enjoy resolving new and challenging tax issues and be solution-focused. You will also be able to explain tax issues at a number of levels - switching comfortably between explaining these in pure commercial terms to investors and founders and engaging in detailed technical discussion with in-house tax team members. Requirements: In order to be considered, you will: Be an England & Wales-qualified solicitor with probably between 2 and 6 years' post-qualification experience of corporate tax (including international tax issues), gained in a law firm, accounting firm or in-house. Have a very strong academic background. Be able to, in addition to transactional support, demonstrate a commitment to and relevant experience of tax advisory work. Be ambitious, self-motivated, hard-working, a strong communicator, and have the ability to work as part of a team or as an individual contributor. Enjoy working directly with clients and building relationships, alongside providing specialist support to colleagues in other teams. Have personality, energy, and initiative to take advantage of an exceptional opportunity. Knowledge of tax issues relevant to growth companies would be beneficial, as would knowledge of UK/US cross border tax issues (but neither is a requirement, provided you have a strong interest in and commitment to growing your knowledge in these areas). The firm pays top NY rates for Associates. This is a sensational opportunity to work with a firm right at the top end of its game.
Are you curious, excited by experimentation and always looking for a better way of doing things? Do you want to keep learning and developing whilst getting hands-on experience working in the embedded payments space? Do you want to have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing legal team, where you can make a significant impact and contribute to the success of the overall business? If so, we would love to hear from you! We are looking to hire ambitious, and value-adding talent to join Modulr, the fastest growing payments business in the UK and Europe. As a dynamic and commercially minded lawyer, you will have the opportunity to join our in-house legal team, playing a pivotal role in supporting the rapid growth of our business across various legal aspects. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a thriving organisation and become an instrumental member of our legal team. About us At Modulr our mission is to move money efficiently to power business productivity. We are building a new digital payments service to make money flow more efficiently through businesses and the economy. This is a new type of payments account that is built for businesses that need faster, easier, and more reliable ways to move money. Our flexible platform and innovate approach allow our customers to utilise our payments account instead of a traditional bank account. Our accounts come with a sort code and account number, access to payment systems (eg Faster Payments and Visa) and everything our customers need from a payments account. They can instantly open as many accounts as they need, automate how they make and receive payments as well as the reconciliation processes these create. All in real time, 24/7 through their own systems utilising our API that integrates into any platform. Our founding team has a wealth of experience in the payments industry and growing successful businesses. Modulr is backed by payments giants PayPal Ventures and FIS Ventures, as well as startup and scale up specialists Blenheim Chalcot, General Atlantic, Frog and Highland Europe which enables us to leverage their resources and expertise to drive our growth initiatives. These partnerships provide us with the necessary provisions to propel our business to new heights. Modulr values Building the extraordinary and going that extra mile Owning the opportunity, be passionate and proud of the time you invest Move at pace, reach your goals faster with us supporting you each step of the way Achieve it together, working as a team and being Modulite The role We're looking for a Legal Counsel , who has in-house experience . You w ill join a team of 4, including a Senior Legal Counsel, two other Legal Counse ls and a Paralegal , work alongside the wider legal team who are responsible for all legal matters affecting Modulr. This includes negotiating and agreeing client contracts, dealing with a wide range of supplier contracts including key banking relationships but also in technology, employment, marketing and property. You will also deal with a wide range of issues and projects on which to give advice and contribute to which provide a significant amount of variety to your day-to-day activities. Within the legal team you will have a key role to play within the business to ensure that Modulr contracts with counterparties efficiently and continues to grow while assessing and managing risk appropriately. The legal team is also responsible for continuing to build the legal function, making it scalable for the future, including the use of technology and tools, proper and adequate governance, templates, and processes ensuring that they're implemented and embedded in the organisation. Giving strategic and regulatory advice is also a requirement of the legal team. All legal advice and work is required to be given with particular regard to the commercial context, therefore the legal team works very closely with each business function. Each member of the legal team shares responsibility for work across the business, meaning that there is a wide variety of work with plenty of opportunity to focus on what particularly interests you. As Modulr continues to grow, there will be greater possibilities to get involved across the business on many projects, initiatives, and geographies, and you will have the opportunity to be a key influence on the wider business. Specific duties The successful Legal Counsel will be comfortable in making decisions, driving progress and change within the function . You will be a good fit if: You enjoy giving legal advice and applying your legal knowledge in a highly practical and commercial context. Have strong and effective communication and inter-personal skills. Be highly adaptable and open to a varied role. Comfortable discussing the commercial and practical aspects of business decisions as well as purely legal. Confident, dynamic, and approachable in order, for example, to sometimes give initial steers and advice on the spot. You care about protecting the business, whilst also supporting rapid growth. You are structured and organised, able to handle the competing pressures of immediate legal tasks and work alongside longer-term projects. You are comfortable working in a high paced environment, where time is critical, and things change frequently. About yo u The successful Legal Counsel will have a track-record in delivering results in a fast-moving business and hence be comfortable with change and ambiguity. You will have: Excellent stakeholder management experience, as it is essential to being a success in this role. Record of accomplishment in a sim ilar role eager to push and contribute to a scaling business. Sufficient post-qualification experience, circa 6 yrs. An optimistic outlook, can-do attitude and open personality that likes to have fun at work as well as getting the job done. Desire to work in the world of FinTech and be excited to being part of a fast-scaling business. In-house experience (within the payments industry is a huge plus ). What can Modulr offer you You'll be part of a cross disciplinary team(s), with co-workers located in Edinburgh, London, Amsterdam and/or India. We are friendly and sociable, challenging but rewarding. We want you to push yourself and for us to support you in your future as we scale up and grow. Our culture and values are putting you first and are about investing in your future. Share Options Incentive Scheme Company Bonus - the more successful we are together, the more company bonus we offer Flexible benefits - £1000 to spend on a variety of benefits for you to choose from which suit your lifestyle and needs Perkbox - enjoy freebies and discounts on many other products and services 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + your birthday off - choose which days you take off to relax and/or spend time with loved ones Learning Opportunities - on joining Modulr you will embark on our 3-day onboarding programme, called ModStart, to be equipped with the Modulr know-how and arm you with the tools you need to be successful from day 1! But we don't want your learning to stop there so we will continue to provide you with the tools and capabilities through our learning channels, platforms and Buddy allocation to allow you to grow and develop in Modulr. Modulr All hands - join your colleagues for our company wide events throughout the year Great workspace - Modulr thrives on innovation which is best done through in-person collaboration. This approach enables us to work together closely, exchange ideas, and create innovative solutions that drive our success. We have state of the art offices located in WeWork in Edinburgh, ScaleSpace in London, and WeWork in Amsterdam. Bike to work scheme ModInclusion Webelieve that by seeing Modulr, and the world, from all sorts of angles, we can make life better for all. We want you to know that the things that make you, you - like your identity, age, ability, and background -are things that we will always celebrate and support with open arms. As such, we are keen to maximise the diversity of our workforce and actively encourage applications from anyone and everyone.
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Are you curious, excited by experimentation and always looking for a better way of doing things? Do you want to keep learning and developing whilst getting hands-on experience working in the embedded payments space? Do you want to have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing legal team, where you can make a significant impact and contribute to the success of the overall business? If so, we would love to hear from you! We are looking to hire ambitious, and value-adding talent to join Modulr, the fastest growing payments business in the UK and Europe. As a dynamic and commercially minded lawyer, you will have the opportunity to join our in-house legal team, playing a pivotal role in supporting the rapid growth of our business across various legal aspects. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a thriving organisation and become an instrumental member of our legal team. About us At Modulr our mission is to move money efficiently to power business productivity. We are building a new digital payments service to make money flow more efficiently through businesses and the economy. This is a new type of payments account that is built for businesses that need faster, easier, and more reliable ways to move money. Our flexible platform and innovate approach allow our customers to utilise our payments account instead of a traditional bank account. Our accounts come with a sort code and account number, access to payment systems (eg Faster Payments and Visa) and everything our customers need from a payments account. They can instantly open as many accounts as they need, automate how they make and receive payments as well as the reconciliation processes these create. All in real time, 24/7 through their own systems utilising our API that integrates into any platform. Our founding team has a wealth of experience in the payments industry and growing successful businesses. Modulr is backed by payments giants PayPal Ventures and FIS Ventures, as well as startup and scale up specialists Blenheim Chalcot, General Atlantic, Frog and Highland Europe which enables us to leverage their resources and expertise to drive our growth initiatives. These partnerships provide us with the necessary provisions to propel our business to new heights. Modulr values Building the extraordinary and going that extra mile Owning the opportunity, be passionate and proud of the time you invest Move at pace, reach your goals faster with us supporting you each step of the way Achieve it together, working as a team and being Modulite The role We're looking for a Legal Counsel , who has in-house experience . You w ill join a team of 4, including a Senior Legal Counsel, two other Legal Counse ls and a Paralegal , work alongside the wider legal team who are responsible for all legal matters affecting Modulr. This includes negotiating and agreeing client contracts, dealing with a wide range of supplier contracts including key banking relationships but also in technology, employment, marketing and property. You will also deal with a wide range of issues and projects on which to give advice and contribute to which provide a significant amount of variety to your day-to-day activities. Within the legal team you will have a key role to play within the business to ensure that Modulr contracts with counterparties efficiently and continues to grow while assessing and managing risk appropriately. The legal team is also responsible for continuing to build the legal function, making it scalable for the future, including the use of technology and tools, proper and adequate governance, templates, and processes ensuring that they're implemented and embedded in the organisation. Giving strategic and regulatory advice is also a requirement of the legal team. All legal advice and work is required to be given with particular regard to the commercial context, therefore the legal team works very closely with each business function. Each member of the legal team shares responsibility for work across the business, meaning that there is a wide variety of work with plenty of opportunity to focus on what particularly interests you. As Modulr continues to grow, there will be greater possibilities to get involved across the business on many projects, initiatives, and geographies, and you will have the opportunity to be a key influence on the wider business. Specific duties The successful Legal Counsel will be comfortable in making decisions, driving progress and change within the function . You will be a good fit if: You enjoy giving legal advice and applying your legal knowledge in a highly practical and commercial context. Have strong and effective communication and inter-personal skills. Be highly adaptable and open to a varied role. Comfortable discussing the commercial and practical aspects of business decisions as well as purely legal. Confident, dynamic, and approachable in order, for example, to sometimes give initial steers and advice on the spot. You care about protecting the business, whilst also supporting rapid growth. You are structured and organised, able to handle the competing pressures of immediate legal tasks and work alongside longer-term projects. You are comfortable working in a high paced environment, where time is critical, and things change frequently. About yo u The successful Legal Counsel will have a track-record in delivering results in a fast-moving business and hence be comfortable with change and ambiguity. You will have: Excellent stakeholder management experience, as it is essential to being a success in this role. Record of accomplishment in a sim ilar role eager to push and contribute to a scaling business. Sufficient post-qualification experience, circa 6 yrs. An optimistic outlook, can-do attitude and open personality that likes to have fun at work as well as getting the job done. Desire to work in the world of FinTech and be excited to being part of a fast-scaling business. In-house experience (within the payments industry is a huge plus ). What can Modulr offer you You'll be part of a cross disciplinary team(s), with co-workers located in Edinburgh, London, Amsterdam and/or India. We are friendly and sociable, challenging but rewarding. We want you to push yourself and for us to support you in your future as we scale up and grow. Our culture and values are putting you first and are about investing in your future. Share Options Incentive Scheme Company Bonus - the more successful we are together, the more company bonus we offer Flexible benefits - £1000 to spend on a variety of benefits for you to choose from which suit your lifestyle and needs Perkbox - enjoy freebies and discounts on many other products and services 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + your birthday off - choose which days you take off to relax and/or spend time with loved ones Learning Opportunities - on joining Modulr you will embark on our 3-day onboarding programme, called ModStart, to be equipped with the Modulr know-how and arm you with the tools you need to be successful from day 1! But we don't want your learning to stop there so we will continue to provide you with the tools and capabilities through our learning channels, platforms and Buddy allocation to allow you to grow and develop in Modulr. Modulr All hands - join your colleagues for our company wide events throughout the year Great workspace - Modulr thrives on innovation which is best done through in-person collaboration. This approach enables us to work together closely, exchange ideas, and create innovative solutions that drive our success. We have state of the art offices located in WeWork in Edinburgh, ScaleSpace in London, and WeWork in Amsterdam. Bike to work scheme ModInclusion Webelieve that by seeing Modulr, and the world, from all sorts of angles, we can make life better for all. We want you to know that the things that make you, you - like your identity, age, ability, and background -are things that we will always celebrate and support with open arms. As such, we are keen to maximise the diversity of our workforce and actively encourage applications from anyone and everyone.
THE FIRM A major UK and international law firm. THE ROLE An excellent opportunity for an ambitious Antitrust, Competition & Trade Associate or Senior Associate to join one of the largest Competition Teams in Europe. You will join them in handling a broad range of high-quality work including EU and UK mergers, competition investigations, competition litigation, behavioural advice and a wide range of regulatory and trade work, including sanctions. The team also advises extensively on public procurement matters, state aid and CMA consumer enforcement issues. THE CANDIDATE With a passion for competition and regulatory law and with an interest in working closely with the firm's highly rated Technology, Media, Life Sciences and Energy teams you will: have a solid background and experience/training in UK and EU competition law, a willingness to learn FDI, public procurement, state aid/subsidy and/or trade law and a general desire for a balanced practice across the different areas of transactional, contentious and advisory work, 2-6PQE have excellent communication and drafting skills - the ability to communicate succinctly is a must have strong commercial acumen and be able to provide clients with focused strategic advice Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
THE FIRM A major UK and international law firm. THE ROLE An excellent opportunity for an ambitious Antitrust, Competition & Trade Associate or Senior Associate to join one of the largest Competition Teams in Europe. You will join them in handling a broad range of high-quality work including EU and UK mergers, competition investigations, competition litigation, behavioural advice and a wide range of regulatory and trade work, including sanctions. The team also advises extensively on public procurement matters, state aid and CMA consumer enforcement issues. THE CANDIDATE With a passion for competition and regulatory law and with an interest in working closely with the firm's highly rated Technology, Media, Life Sciences and Energy teams you will: have a solid background and experience/training in UK and EU competition law, a willingness to learn FDI, public procurement, state aid/subsidy and/or trade law and a general desire for a balanced practice across the different areas of transactional, contentious and advisory work, 2-6PQE have excellent communication and drafting skills - the ability to communicate succinctly is a must have strong commercial acumen and be able to provide clients with focused strategic advice Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Our Client Rutherford have been mandated on an excellent opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our boutique investment bank client's legal team in London. Reporting into the General Counsel, the role will support the bank's European advisory business and will suit a candidate with previous experience within an investment bank although a private practice background will be considered. Main Duties Key responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to: Drafting and negotiating engagement letters with clients, NDAs and similar documents. Advising the business on transaction-related enquiries and other legal matters regarding the advisory services provided to the bank's clientele. Assisting on the review of board presentations and drafting opinion letters Providing support on company secretarial tasks. Supporting other departments when necessary to provide legal advice, including contracts, consultancy agreements, data transfer agreements, and real estate documentation Providing legal support on ad-hoc projects to ensure compliance with any upcoming regulations relevant to the business. Working alongside compliance when fulfilling regulatory requests Your Profile UK qualified corporate lawyer with at least 6+ PQE in the corporate/M&A team of a Tier 1 law practice or an investment bank. Previous experience gained in a similar role in an investment bank (via a secondment for example), would be advantageous if having a private practice background. Experience working on both public and private transactions Comprehensive legal judgment and an ability to provide practical advice to the wider business For more information about this position, please get in touch with Tevia Kretzmer. Email: Phone: Reference Code: 36169 About Rutherford Rutherford is a boutique search firm located in London. Our consultants are specialists in compliance recruitment, and also in financial crime and legal, all within the financial and professional services sectors in the United Kingdom and New York. We use our carefully curated relationships, networks and market knowledge to find the best fit for the clients in hand. We work with a wide range of clients, spanning from advisors, management consultants, corporate and commercial banks, brokers, exchanges, MTFs and financial tech, through to global investment managers, hedge funds, private equity firms, investment banks and technology firms. We began as a compliance recruitment firm in London and expanded to offer new resourcing services across legal and cyber recruitment. We have been a leading legal and compliance search agency in London for a decade and are excited about bringing our expanded offering into the technology area.
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
Our Client Rutherford have been mandated on an excellent opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our boutique investment bank client's legal team in London. Reporting into the General Counsel, the role will support the bank's European advisory business and will suit a candidate with previous experience within an investment bank although a private practice background will be considered. Main Duties Key responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to: Drafting and negotiating engagement letters with clients, NDAs and similar documents. Advising the business on transaction-related enquiries and other legal matters regarding the advisory services provided to the bank's clientele. Assisting on the review of board presentations and drafting opinion letters Providing support on company secretarial tasks. Supporting other departments when necessary to provide legal advice, including contracts, consultancy agreements, data transfer agreements, and real estate documentation Providing legal support on ad-hoc projects to ensure compliance with any upcoming regulations relevant to the business. Working alongside compliance when fulfilling regulatory requests Your Profile UK qualified corporate lawyer with at least 6+ PQE in the corporate/M&A team of a Tier 1 law practice or an investment bank. Previous experience gained in a similar role in an investment bank (via a secondment for example), would be advantageous if having a private practice background. Experience working on both public and private transactions Comprehensive legal judgment and an ability to provide practical advice to the wider business For more information about this position, please get in touch with Tevia Kretzmer. Email: Phone: Reference Code: 36169 About Rutherford Rutherford is a boutique search firm located in London. Our consultants are specialists in compliance recruitment, and also in financial crime and legal, all within the financial and professional services sectors in the United Kingdom and New York. We use our carefully curated relationships, networks and market knowledge to find the best fit for the clients in hand. We work with a wide range of clients, spanning from advisors, management consultants, corporate and commercial banks, brokers, exchanges, MTFs and financial tech, through to global investment managers, hedge funds, private equity firms, investment banks and technology firms. We began as a compliance recruitment firm in London and expanded to offer new resourcing services across legal and cyber recruitment. We have been a leading legal and compliance search agency in London for a decade and are excited about bringing our expanded offering into the technology area.
Are you considering a move to London? We have a number of law firm clients in London who are interested in speaking with talented Associates or Senior Associates from recognised law firms in the UK regions. Our clients include US, Magic Circle, Silver Shoe, City and West End firms, offering an exciting mix of cutting edge professional development opportunities, exposure to stimulating work of the utmost quality, as well as market leading salaries, remuneration and bonuses. We would welcome the opportunity to speak to you if you have at least 2 years PQE gained with a large regional, national or international law firm in the UK regions and you are contemplating a move to London. Whilst open on practice areas, lawyers in Corporate M&A, Private Equity, Banking & Finance, Funds, Construction, IP and Commercial Technology would be especially welcomed. For more details please contact Jon on or via email at Visit the IDEX Consulting Ltd website for further opportunities. Please note that the information supplied may be retained for up to 10 years for use in connection with future vacancies. For full information on how we use your data, please visit the IDEX Consulting website and view our Privacy Policy. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
Are you considering a move to London? We have a number of law firm clients in London who are interested in speaking with talented Associates or Senior Associates from recognised law firms in the UK regions. Our clients include US, Magic Circle, Silver Shoe, City and West End firms, offering an exciting mix of cutting edge professional development opportunities, exposure to stimulating work of the utmost quality, as well as market leading salaries, remuneration and bonuses. We would welcome the opportunity to speak to you if you have at least 2 years PQE gained with a large regional, national or international law firm in the UK regions and you are contemplating a move to London. Whilst open on practice areas, lawyers in Corporate M&A, Private Equity, Banking & Finance, Funds, Construction, IP and Commercial Technology would be especially welcomed. For more details please contact Jon on or via email at Visit the IDEX Consulting Ltd website for further opportunities. Please note that the information supplied may be retained for up to 10 years for use in connection with future vacancies. For full information on how we use your data, please visit the IDEX Consulting website and view our Privacy Policy. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.
Service Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of a London Borough Council who are seeking a Procurement Lawyer to join their team on a contract basis. Please find below further details regarding this position. ROLE: Procurement Lawyer LOCATION: South London RATE: 45.00 to 50.00 per hour CONTRACT: 3 months with possibility of extension, 36 hours per week Please note that this role would include 1 day per week office attendance. The Role To manage a full caseload of procurement law matters through to completion Dealing with Commercial contracts, procurement, Production and distribution, data and information management, IT, Technology, Construction, Intellectual Property, Public Law, Grants To supervise a small and junior team The Person A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a minimum of 12 months PQE Previous experienced of dealing with IT Procurement would be highly desirable Local authority working experience would be highly beneficial The Benefits Flexible working arrangements Weekly payroll If this Procurement Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on (phone number removed), or email (url removed). We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth 250.
Apr 27, 2024
Contractor
Service Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of a London Borough Council who are seeking a Procurement Lawyer to join their team on a contract basis. Please find below further details regarding this position. ROLE: Procurement Lawyer LOCATION: South London RATE: 45.00 to 50.00 per hour CONTRACT: 3 months with possibility of extension, 36 hours per week Please note that this role would include 1 day per week office attendance. The Role To manage a full caseload of procurement law matters through to completion Dealing with Commercial contracts, procurement, Production and distribution, data and information management, IT, Technology, Construction, Intellectual Property, Public Law, Grants To supervise a small and junior team The Person A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a minimum of 12 months PQE Previous experienced of dealing with IT Procurement would be highly desirable Local authority working experience would be highly beneficial The Benefits Flexible working arrangements Weekly payroll If this Procurement Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on (phone number removed), or email (url removed). We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth 250.
Associate - Patent Litigation page is loaded Associate - Patent Litigation Apply locations London posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R-03137 Our Patent Litigation team have an opening for a mid level associate in London. Overview of the team Our international patent litigation team takes a practical approach to helping clients defend their businesses and enforce their rights. We help our clients find commercial solutions, if possible, but we're ready to litigate whenever and wherever necessary. We have a wealth of experience in cross-border IP litigation, especially focusing on patents (with a light dusting of trade secrets and a sprinkle of SPCs). We act on some of the most high-profile pharmaceutical and technology cases and have well respected patent litigation teams in the main European jurisdictions and a growing UPC practice including from London. On international litigation involving other firms, we often devise and co-ordinate global case strategy, as well as acting as local advisers. Role summary/purpose of job The London patent litigation team has an opening for a mid-level associate to work primarily on patent litigation matters. The team, led by partners Christopher Stothers and Laura Whiting, looks to expand by hiring a lawyer with proven experience in patent litigation to complement the existing group. An ability to hit the ground running is a must! Our daily diet of work includes litigation in the English courts, opposition and appeal proceedings at the European Patent Office, and the co-ordination of multi-jurisdictional litigation. Our main clients sit across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and technology spaces. Key responsibilities and deliverables The successful candidate will work under one of the two Partners (plus, on more substantial matters, a Senior Associate) on the full range of IP litigation tasks, primarily focusing on patent litigation. Typical tasks include but are not limited to: Getting to grips with the technical aspects of a matter Analysing patents to identify validity and infringement arguments Drafting pre-action correspondence Meeting with fact witnesses and experts and preparing witness statements and expert reports Drafting applications and their supporting evidence Communicating with the client as to progress of matters and to take instructions Communicating with the Courts and other tribunals, and with foreign counsel Supporting the advocates prior to and at hearings Legal research The successful candidate will also be expected to supervise more junior solicitors / trainees / paralegals in the efficient completion of such tasks. Professional qualifications Candidates must be admitted as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales or have an equivalent qualification in another jurisdiction and familiarity with English Court procedures. Technical requirements Candidates must have: Strong experience in patent and/or technical trade secrets litigation A top-class academic record A strong technical and commercial background Demonstrable experience of team working and mentoring junior associates Good communication skills A desire to progress a career in patent litigation A scientific background may be advantageous but is not a requirement. However, the successful candidate must be enthusiastic and able to learn quickly about new, often unfamiliar, technologies. Competencies: Clear and concise written and oral communication skills The ability to build working relationships with a range of people at all levels Proactive approach with a 'can-do' attitude Identifies and communicates opportunities to improve the way that work is done Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage tasks to tight timelines Works successfully as part of a team, sharing knowledge, collaborating with and supporting colleagues Committed to providing an excellent service to our clients Strong technical and commercial abilities Proactive involvement in business development and knowledge management Flexible in approach and adaptable to change Resilient and calm under pressure Motivated self-starter and delivery focused with a commitment to quality of work Takes ownership and actively looks for personal learning and development opportunities Demonstrates sound judgement A commitment to the highest level of integrity Focuses on finding the right solutions and problem solving An understanding of working across cultural boundaries The above job description is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered by the firm on the basis of their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing. About Us Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a global law firm with a long-standing track record of successfully supporting the world's leading national and multinational corporations, financial institutions, and governments on ground-breaking and business critical mandates. At Freshfields we seek to create a better future for our clients, our people and the communities in which we live and work. We value diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feel they can belong, engage and excel.
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
Associate - Patent Litigation page is loaded Associate - Patent Litigation Apply locations London posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R-03137 Our Patent Litigation team have an opening for a mid level associate in London. Overview of the team Our international patent litigation team takes a practical approach to helping clients defend their businesses and enforce their rights. We help our clients find commercial solutions, if possible, but we're ready to litigate whenever and wherever necessary. We have a wealth of experience in cross-border IP litigation, especially focusing on patents (with a light dusting of trade secrets and a sprinkle of SPCs). We act on some of the most high-profile pharmaceutical and technology cases and have well respected patent litigation teams in the main European jurisdictions and a growing UPC practice including from London. On international litigation involving other firms, we often devise and co-ordinate global case strategy, as well as acting as local advisers. Role summary/purpose of job The London patent litigation team has an opening for a mid-level associate to work primarily on patent litigation matters. The team, led by partners Christopher Stothers and Laura Whiting, looks to expand by hiring a lawyer with proven experience in patent litigation to complement the existing group. An ability to hit the ground running is a must! Our daily diet of work includes litigation in the English courts, opposition and appeal proceedings at the European Patent Office, and the co-ordination of multi-jurisdictional litigation. Our main clients sit across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and technology spaces. Key responsibilities and deliverables The successful candidate will work under one of the two Partners (plus, on more substantial matters, a Senior Associate) on the full range of IP litigation tasks, primarily focusing on patent litigation. Typical tasks include but are not limited to: Getting to grips with the technical aspects of a matter Analysing patents to identify validity and infringement arguments Drafting pre-action correspondence Meeting with fact witnesses and experts and preparing witness statements and expert reports Drafting applications and their supporting evidence Communicating with the client as to progress of matters and to take instructions Communicating with the Courts and other tribunals, and with foreign counsel Supporting the advocates prior to and at hearings Legal research The successful candidate will also be expected to supervise more junior solicitors / trainees / paralegals in the efficient completion of such tasks. Professional qualifications Candidates must be admitted as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales or have an equivalent qualification in another jurisdiction and familiarity with English Court procedures. Technical requirements Candidates must have: Strong experience in patent and/or technical trade secrets litigation A top-class academic record A strong technical and commercial background Demonstrable experience of team working and mentoring junior associates Good communication skills A desire to progress a career in patent litigation A scientific background may be advantageous but is not a requirement. However, the successful candidate must be enthusiastic and able to learn quickly about new, often unfamiliar, technologies. Competencies: Clear and concise written and oral communication skills The ability to build working relationships with a range of people at all levels Proactive approach with a 'can-do' attitude Identifies and communicates opportunities to improve the way that work is done Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage tasks to tight timelines Works successfully as part of a team, sharing knowledge, collaborating with and supporting colleagues Committed to providing an excellent service to our clients Strong technical and commercial abilities Proactive involvement in business development and knowledge management Flexible in approach and adaptable to change Resilient and calm under pressure Motivated self-starter and delivery focused with a commitment to quality of work Takes ownership and actively looks for personal learning and development opportunities Demonstrates sound judgement A commitment to the highest level of integrity Focuses on finding the right solutions and problem solving An understanding of working across cultural boundaries The above job description is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered by the firm on the basis of their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing. About Us Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a global law firm with a long-standing track record of successfully supporting the world's leading national and multinational corporations, financial institutions, and governments on ground-breaking and business critical mandates. At Freshfields we seek to create a better future for our clients, our people and the communities in which we live and work. We value diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feel they can belong, engage and excel.