An outstanding opportunity for an experienced qualified solicitor to join Heriot-Watt University as our new General Counsel. Please find full brochure here . Reporting to the University Secretary, this new role of General Counsel at Heriot-Watt will provide legal support across the full range of the University's activities globally, including its subsidiary companies. These include Heriot-Watt University Malaysia; Oriam, the National Performance Centre for Sport; and Heriot-Watt Trading. In addition, the Dubai Campus is a 'branch entity' of Heriot-Watt. This is a key appointment for the University, providing legal support, advice and challenge to the University Executive members and the Court and its committees as required. The post is required to help the University drive performance and effectiveness through its contractual arrangements securing value for money and positive outcomes. The General Counsel will work closely with the Director of Governance and Legal Services within the University Secretary's office, drawing on their professional support and engaging widely across the University to provide legal advice, including but not limited to contracts (commercial, research, educational and partnerships) intellectual property, employment issues and procurement. This role provides an exciting opportunity to make a difference. Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and leading-edge, relevant research, which has made it one of the top UK universities for innovation, business, and industry. The University's mission to create and exchange knowledge that benefits society, combined with its global presence and partnerships with business and industry, mean that the Heriot-Watt Group has a diverse and interesting portfolio, and the Executive is keen to secure the benefits of experienced, commercial legal acumen and governance expertise through this appointment. The postholder will embrace the Heriot-Watt University values and will look to develop key relationships across the University, adding value and benefits across the academic and professional community that makes up the University. Candidates will need to demonstrate their interest and aptitude to enjoy the culture and context of our diverse University and be able to influence and provide leadership, bringing both challenge and solutions. Heriot-Watt University has five campuses: three in the UK (Edinburgh, Scottish Borders, and Orkney), one in Dubai and one in Malaysia. The University offers a highly distinctive range of degree programmes in the specialist areas of science, engineering, design, business, and languages. Heriot-Watt is also Scotland's most international university, with a large and diverse community of students and staff. The post is based in Edinburgh and is an on-campus role. Key Responsibilities Lead on the provision of timely and effective legal advice, working in particular with the University Executive members to ensure that we optimize the commercial value add from contracts delivering value for money and compliance with university or other requirements. Attend meetings of the Executive, Court and its Committees as required, providing information and advice. Advise on the legal implications and risks on major strategic projects and provide solutions and options to mitigate risks, securing protections for the University. Build relationships across the University and a comprehensive understanding of the University's mission, strategy, constitutional frameworks, and legal/governance contexts globally in order to engage effectively with a wide range of individuals in relation to academic, enterprise, research, people, and student matters, as well as equality, regulatory, governance, constitutional and corporate issues. Procure, manage and review regularly the external legal services secured for the University, ensuring that the internal legal services are optimized and seeking value for money and an appropriate range of external legal support as required to meet the University's needs. Lead and manage the processes in support of the drafting, negotiating, and scrutinizing the terms and conditions of commercial, student and academic contracts and project and staff related contracts. Examples of some contracts include, but are not limited to, Student Terms and Conditions and related Policies; commercial and academic collaborations (national and international); research agreements; student sponsored projects; donation/ scholarship agreements; IP assignments; and licenses; spin out divestment; non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements; partnership and franchise agreements both commercial and with other educational/public bodies; Staff employment contracts. Lead on legal implications and risks which arise from complaints or claims, ensuring risk mitigation and management. Working with the University Secretary, manage the overall legal costs incurred, with a focus on value for money, working closely with Procurement. Work closely with the Director of Governance and Legal Services and team, also within the University Secretary's office, and engage with other professional service directors as required, particularly the Global Director of HR, Director of Estates and Facilities, Director of Finance (who manages the Procurement Function) and others. Provide leadership in raising awareness of legal, regulatory and risk issues, and helping in the provision of training or briefings as required to create stronger awareness and capability in the organization. Manage and keep under review Heriot-Watt University Intellectual Property Policy ensuring it is up to date and in line with Heriot-Watt University operations and strategy. Lead on the provision of advice on the protection of Heriot-Watt University brand and manage Heriot-Watt University trademark portfolio. Manage and oversee the maintenance of Heriot-Watt University contracts database. Horizon scan all changes in the law and court or tribunal decisions that may impact Heriot-Watt University and ensure that senior management and the University Executive are briefed in advance on any changes that will impact any Heriot-Watt University operations and strategy and advise on all options for response. To make full use of all information and communication technologies in adherence to data protection policies to meet the requirements of the role and to promote organisational effectiveness. To conduct all financial matters associated with the role in accordance with Heriot-Watt University policies and procedures, as laid down in the Financial Regulations. Person Specification As an experienced solicitor you will be comfortable navigating a complex global organisation under a matrix reporting structure, dealing with multiple stakeholders. Your experiences to date will showcase a clear and persuasive style of communication whilst explaining complex matters simply and tailoring to suit the audience needs and understanding. An understanding and interest in the Higher Education sector and the societal needs and values the sector can provide will help you settle into this role. Your post qualification experience (PQE) should also provide evidence of setting high standards to achieve organisational objectives, continually monitoring levels/standards of service, and identifying areas for improvement. Essential Criteria A qualified Solicitor in Scotland or Dual qualified (in the region of 15 years PQE). Recognised as an authority in their field or specialism within their institution or amongst external peers based demonstrated expertise. Experience of working effectively with senior management and using sound judgement in the provision of expert and strategic legal advice. Experience in legal research, writing, analysis, and reasoning. Ability to shape and influence developments across the University through own contribution to area of expertise. Experience of supervising the legal work of other solicitors, paralegals, and outside counsel; consulting on difficult or sensitive issues. Ability to carry out investigations into complex or sensitive issues, producing reports that identify key issues and findings. Ability to present compelling arguments to influence and negotiate satisfactory outcomes. Ability to keep abreast of external factors that may impact the service and takes opportunities to maximise any opportunities. Ability to plan and generate training and development opportunities to meet team members' current and future learning needs, evaluating outcomes and putting learning into practice. Experience in leading a network to pursue a shared interest, developing approaches and ideas to benefit own and others' work, actively promoting the work and image of own team and/or the University, internally and or externally. Desirable Criteria A good understanding of and/or previous experience of working within the Higher Education Sector. Experience of managing a team; encouraging contribution and involvement from staff at all levels, undertaking effective staff appraisals, evaluating performance, learning and development activities. How to apply This post is based in Edinburgh and is an on-campus role. If the position is of interest please submit a covering letter and CV by closing date of 24th of May. Interviews are anticipated w/c 17th June. Salary for this post will be based on experience and suitability up to maximum £100K. . click apply for full job details
May 03, 2024
Full time
An outstanding opportunity for an experienced qualified solicitor to join Heriot-Watt University as our new General Counsel. Please find full brochure here . Reporting to the University Secretary, this new role of General Counsel at Heriot-Watt will provide legal support across the full range of the University's activities globally, including its subsidiary companies. These include Heriot-Watt University Malaysia; Oriam, the National Performance Centre for Sport; and Heriot-Watt Trading. In addition, the Dubai Campus is a 'branch entity' of Heriot-Watt. This is a key appointment for the University, providing legal support, advice and challenge to the University Executive members and the Court and its committees as required. The post is required to help the University drive performance and effectiveness through its contractual arrangements securing value for money and positive outcomes. The General Counsel will work closely with the Director of Governance and Legal Services within the University Secretary's office, drawing on their professional support and engaging widely across the University to provide legal advice, including but not limited to contracts (commercial, research, educational and partnerships) intellectual property, employment issues and procurement. This role provides an exciting opportunity to make a difference. Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and leading-edge, relevant research, which has made it one of the top UK universities for innovation, business, and industry. The University's mission to create and exchange knowledge that benefits society, combined with its global presence and partnerships with business and industry, mean that the Heriot-Watt Group has a diverse and interesting portfolio, and the Executive is keen to secure the benefits of experienced, commercial legal acumen and governance expertise through this appointment. The postholder will embrace the Heriot-Watt University values and will look to develop key relationships across the University, adding value and benefits across the academic and professional community that makes up the University. Candidates will need to demonstrate their interest and aptitude to enjoy the culture and context of our diverse University and be able to influence and provide leadership, bringing both challenge and solutions. Heriot-Watt University has five campuses: three in the UK (Edinburgh, Scottish Borders, and Orkney), one in Dubai and one in Malaysia. The University offers a highly distinctive range of degree programmes in the specialist areas of science, engineering, design, business, and languages. Heriot-Watt is also Scotland's most international university, with a large and diverse community of students and staff. The post is based in Edinburgh and is an on-campus role. Key Responsibilities Lead on the provision of timely and effective legal advice, working in particular with the University Executive members to ensure that we optimize the commercial value add from contracts delivering value for money and compliance with university or other requirements. Attend meetings of the Executive, Court and its Committees as required, providing information and advice. Advise on the legal implications and risks on major strategic projects and provide solutions and options to mitigate risks, securing protections for the University. Build relationships across the University and a comprehensive understanding of the University's mission, strategy, constitutional frameworks, and legal/governance contexts globally in order to engage effectively with a wide range of individuals in relation to academic, enterprise, research, people, and student matters, as well as equality, regulatory, governance, constitutional and corporate issues. Procure, manage and review regularly the external legal services secured for the University, ensuring that the internal legal services are optimized and seeking value for money and an appropriate range of external legal support as required to meet the University's needs. Lead and manage the processes in support of the drafting, negotiating, and scrutinizing the terms and conditions of commercial, student and academic contracts and project and staff related contracts. Examples of some contracts include, but are not limited to, Student Terms and Conditions and related Policies; commercial and academic collaborations (national and international); research agreements; student sponsored projects; donation/ scholarship agreements; IP assignments; and licenses; spin out divestment; non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements; partnership and franchise agreements both commercial and with other educational/public bodies; Staff employment contracts. Lead on legal implications and risks which arise from complaints or claims, ensuring risk mitigation and management. Working with the University Secretary, manage the overall legal costs incurred, with a focus on value for money, working closely with Procurement. Work closely with the Director of Governance and Legal Services and team, also within the University Secretary's office, and engage with other professional service directors as required, particularly the Global Director of HR, Director of Estates and Facilities, Director of Finance (who manages the Procurement Function) and others. Provide leadership in raising awareness of legal, regulatory and risk issues, and helping in the provision of training or briefings as required to create stronger awareness and capability in the organization. Manage and keep under review Heriot-Watt University Intellectual Property Policy ensuring it is up to date and in line with Heriot-Watt University operations and strategy. Lead on the provision of advice on the protection of Heriot-Watt University brand and manage Heriot-Watt University trademark portfolio. Manage and oversee the maintenance of Heriot-Watt University contracts database. Horizon scan all changes in the law and court or tribunal decisions that may impact Heriot-Watt University and ensure that senior management and the University Executive are briefed in advance on any changes that will impact any Heriot-Watt University operations and strategy and advise on all options for response. To make full use of all information and communication technologies in adherence to data protection policies to meet the requirements of the role and to promote organisational effectiveness. To conduct all financial matters associated with the role in accordance with Heriot-Watt University policies and procedures, as laid down in the Financial Regulations. Person Specification As an experienced solicitor you will be comfortable navigating a complex global organisation under a matrix reporting structure, dealing with multiple stakeholders. Your experiences to date will showcase a clear and persuasive style of communication whilst explaining complex matters simply and tailoring to suit the audience needs and understanding. An understanding and interest in the Higher Education sector and the societal needs and values the sector can provide will help you settle into this role. Your post qualification experience (PQE) should also provide evidence of setting high standards to achieve organisational objectives, continually monitoring levels/standards of service, and identifying areas for improvement. Essential Criteria A qualified Solicitor in Scotland or Dual qualified (in the region of 15 years PQE). Recognised as an authority in their field or specialism within their institution or amongst external peers based demonstrated expertise. Experience of working effectively with senior management and using sound judgement in the provision of expert and strategic legal advice. Experience in legal research, writing, analysis, and reasoning. Ability to shape and influence developments across the University through own contribution to area of expertise. Experience of supervising the legal work of other solicitors, paralegals, and outside counsel; consulting on difficult or sensitive issues. Ability to carry out investigations into complex or sensitive issues, producing reports that identify key issues and findings. Ability to present compelling arguments to influence and negotiate satisfactory outcomes. Ability to keep abreast of external factors that may impact the service and takes opportunities to maximise any opportunities. Ability to plan and generate training and development opportunities to meet team members' current and future learning needs, evaluating outcomes and putting learning into practice. Experience in leading a network to pursue a shared interest, developing approaches and ideas to benefit own and others' work, actively promoting the work and image of own team and/or the University, internally and or externally. Desirable Criteria A good understanding of and/or previous experience of working within the Higher Education Sector. Experience of managing a team; encouraging contribution and involvement from staff at all levels, undertaking effective staff appraisals, evaluating performance, learning and development activities. How to apply This post is based in Edinburgh and is an on-campus role. If the position is of interest please submit a covering letter and CV by closing date of 24th of May. Interviews are anticipated w/c 17th June. Salary for this post will be based on experience and suitability up to maximum £100K. . click apply for full job details
JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally. Senior Counsel Location: London, UK We are seeking an experienced Senior Lawyer to join our team in London and provide legal support to our Work Dynamics business. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real estate and extensive experience in negotiating and drafting complex agreements on a global or regional scale. Responsibilities: Provide expert legal advice and support to the Work Dynamics business in all legal matters related to outsourcing services (including of major corporations' real estate and facility management functions) or other types of real estate transactions. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, especially service agreements. Conduct legal research and analysis to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. Advise on legal risks and provide strategic guidance to business leaders to mitigate risks effectively. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including operations, HR, finance, and risk management teams, to address legal issues and support business objectives. Develop and deliver training programs on legal topics relevant to the business and legal team. Stay informed about legal developments and industry trends affecting facility management and real estate and provide proactive guidance to the business unit. Assist in the development and implementation of improvements in the legal services, training procedures, and best practices to enhance compliance and mitigate legal risks. Requirements: Qualified solicitor or barrister with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience (this is indicative and other levels of experience may be considered if requirements are met). Demonstrated experience in negotiating and drafting complex agreements, preferably within the facility management, real estate industry or other strategic outsourcing sector. Strong understanding of global or regional legal frameworks related to real estate transactions and facility management services. Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail. Adaptable and proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Native English speaker or fluent in English Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in an international or multi-national organization. Experience working with cross-functional teams Location: On-site -London, GBR If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table! If you require any changes to the application process, please email or call + 44 ( 0 ) to contact one of our team members to discuss how to best support you throughout the process. Please note, the contact details provided are to discuss or request for adjustments to be made to the hiring process. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL. JLL Privacy Notice Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely. For additional details please see our career site pages for each country. For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policy here . Activate your Personal JLL Job Alerts Activate your Personal Job Alerts now and receive opportunities as soon as they are advertised. At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world. For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit .
May 03, 2024
Full time
JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally. Senior Counsel Location: London, UK We are seeking an experienced Senior Lawyer to join our team in London and provide legal support to our Work Dynamics business. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real estate and extensive experience in negotiating and drafting complex agreements on a global or regional scale. Responsibilities: Provide expert legal advice and support to the Work Dynamics business in all legal matters related to outsourcing services (including of major corporations' real estate and facility management functions) or other types of real estate transactions. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, especially service agreements. Conduct legal research and analysis to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. Advise on legal risks and provide strategic guidance to business leaders to mitigate risks effectively. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including operations, HR, finance, and risk management teams, to address legal issues and support business objectives. Develop and deliver training programs on legal topics relevant to the business and legal team. Stay informed about legal developments and industry trends affecting facility management and real estate and provide proactive guidance to the business unit. Assist in the development and implementation of improvements in the legal services, training procedures, and best practices to enhance compliance and mitigate legal risks. Requirements: Qualified solicitor or barrister with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience (this is indicative and other levels of experience may be considered if requirements are met). Demonstrated experience in negotiating and drafting complex agreements, preferably within the facility management, real estate industry or other strategic outsourcing sector. Strong understanding of global or regional legal frameworks related to real estate transactions and facility management services. Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail. Adaptable and proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Native English speaker or fluent in English Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in an international or multi-national organization. Experience working with cross-functional teams Location: On-site -London, GBR If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table! If you require any changes to the application process, please email or call + 44 ( 0 ) to contact one of our team members to discuss how to best support you throughout the process. Please note, the contact details provided are to discuss or request for adjustments to be made to the hiring process. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL. JLL Privacy Notice Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely. For additional details please see our career site pages for each country. For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policy here . Activate your Personal JLL Job Alerts Activate your Personal Job Alerts now and receive opportunities as soon as they are advertised. At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world. For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit .
Vacancy: Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial Location: UK Flexible Job Family: Legal The role of (Senior) Legal Counsel, Commercial is to provide high quality legal services throughout JM's Group functions. Being a business partner to the organisation and being welcomed into conversations and decision-making click apply for full job details
May 03, 2024
Full time
Vacancy: Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial Location: UK Flexible Job Family: Legal The role of (Senior) Legal Counsel, Commercial is to provide high quality legal services throughout JM's Group functions. Being a business partner to the organisation and being welcomed into conversations and decision-making click apply for full job details
An exciting opportunity for a qualified professional who is able to practice law in England and Wales. You will need to have experience in company and commercial law. Previous in-house experience is an advantage but not essential for committed candidates who are willing to learn. You will also ideally have experience in working across a variety of jurisdictions and practice areas. Negotiating and advising on a wide range of commercial transactions. Reviewing and/or preparing a wide range of contractual documentation, including sale and purchase agreements, IP licenses, marketing agreements, confidentiality agreements and similar. Support to other functional departments (human resources, finance, marketing, service etc) on legal issues affecting these areas. Managing external advisers where appropriate, ensuring service levels and value for money Advising on changes in relevant law and regulation and providing training to support business activities. Supporting compliance activities Having an awareness of the Company s policy framework and how it is implemented (in some cases, it will be the responsibility of the Legal Counsel to monitor and uphold that framework) This role will support the Head of Legal and General affairs in an EMEA operation on a Part-tme basis. Which will either be 3 or 4 days per week dependant upon the ability and seniority of the applicant.
May 03, 2024
Full time
An exciting opportunity for a qualified professional who is able to practice law in England and Wales. You will need to have experience in company and commercial law. Previous in-house experience is an advantage but not essential for committed candidates who are willing to learn. You will also ideally have experience in working across a variety of jurisdictions and practice areas. Negotiating and advising on a wide range of commercial transactions. Reviewing and/or preparing a wide range of contractual documentation, including sale and purchase agreements, IP licenses, marketing agreements, confidentiality agreements and similar. Support to other functional departments (human resources, finance, marketing, service etc) on legal issues affecting these areas. Managing external advisers where appropriate, ensuring service levels and value for money Advising on changes in relevant law and regulation and providing training to support business activities. Supporting compliance activities Having an awareness of the Company s policy framework and how it is implemented (in some cases, it will be the responsibility of the Legal Counsel to monitor and uphold that framework) This role will support the Head of Legal and General affairs in an EMEA operation on a Part-tme basis. Which will either be 3 or 4 days per week dependant upon the ability and seniority of the applicant.
One of the UK's largest and foremost law firms is currently recruiting for a Legal Regulatory & Change Officer within the General Counsel team. Offering a salary of up to 31,000 plus excellent benefits including pension scheme, health insurance, critical illness cover, childcare vouchers, plus discounted gym membership. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your experience and build your career within compliance as part of one of the most respected law firms in the UK, recently ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations 2023. Please note: This is a permanent full-time role. You would work from home or the office, or a combination of the two, as part of the company's flexible working policy. Applications from across the UK will be considered. The Role This is a hands-on role as part of a General Counsel team tasked with providing compliance advice and resolution to the business and its senior employees, ensuring that it is able to meet its regulatory and legal obligations. As Legal & Regulatory Change Officer you'll be responsible for delivering legal and regulatory change projects, supporting the team to identify and prioritise legal and regulatory change, and opportunities for business improvement. A key part of your role will be to build strong stakeholder relationships to drive and embed a culture of compliance and effective change across the business. The Candidate - Experience in a compliance or in-house legal function, working in a pressurised environment and to tight deadlines - Excellent academic background and a thorough understanding of the regulatory environment - Knowledge of legal procedures and understanding of case management systems - Able to work on your own initiative, working to resolve straightforward matters as well as collaborating with more senior colleagues to handle more complex queries - Able to network and proactively build relationships across a range of departments with key stakeholders - Practical skills in presenting and reporting to senior managers, both in writing and face to face The Package An excellent salary of up to 31,000 is on offer. You'll also receive Westfield Health membership, offering discounted leisure and travel and refunds on medical services plus childcare vouchers, discounted gym membership, flexible working options as well as a huge number of well-being initiatives. The Company The business you'll be working for is the 11th largest law firm in the UK, founded in 1912 and operating out of 14 UK offices with over 2,500 members of staff. They offer a huge number of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace. Interested? If you think you're right for this Legal & Regulatory Change Officer role, then click the 'Apply Now' button, send us your CV and we'll consider you for the first round of interviews. Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
May 03, 2024
Full time
One of the UK's largest and foremost law firms is currently recruiting for a Legal Regulatory & Change Officer within the General Counsel team. Offering a salary of up to 31,000 plus excellent benefits including pension scheme, health insurance, critical illness cover, childcare vouchers, plus discounted gym membership. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your experience and build your career within compliance as part of one of the most respected law firms in the UK, recently ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations 2023. Please note: This is a permanent full-time role. You would work from home or the office, or a combination of the two, as part of the company's flexible working policy. Applications from across the UK will be considered. The Role This is a hands-on role as part of a General Counsel team tasked with providing compliance advice and resolution to the business and its senior employees, ensuring that it is able to meet its regulatory and legal obligations. As Legal & Regulatory Change Officer you'll be responsible for delivering legal and regulatory change projects, supporting the team to identify and prioritise legal and regulatory change, and opportunities for business improvement. A key part of your role will be to build strong stakeholder relationships to drive and embed a culture of compliance and effective change across the business. The Candidate - Experience in a compliance or in-house legal function, working in a pressurised environment and to tight deadlines - Excellent academic background and a thorough understanding of the regulatory environment - Knowledge of legal procedures and understanding of case management systems - Able to work on your own initiative, working to resolve straightforward matters as well as collaborating with more senior colleagues to handle more complex queries - Able to network and proactively build relationships across a range of departments with key stakeholders - Practical skills in presenting and reporting to senior managers, both in writing and face to face The Package An excellent salary of up to 31,000 is on offer. You'll also receive Westfield Health membership, offering discounted leisure and travel and refunds on medical services plus childcare vouchers, discounted gym membership, flexible working options as well as a huge number of well-being initiatives. The Company The business you'll be working for is the 11th largest law firm in the UK, founded in 1912 and operating out of 14 UK offices with over 2,500 members of staff. They offer a huge number of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace. Interested? If you think you're right for this Legal & Regulatory Change Officer role, then click the 'Apply Now' button, send us your CV and we'll consider you for the first round of interviews. Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? This role is a newly created, and prominent, role in the Enterprise Risk Management ('ERM') Team supporting the UK/EU Chief Risk Officers ('CRO') and ERM Senior Actuary. Under general supervision, this role supports the Travelers Europe ERM programme by working with Risk and Control Owners (aka subject matter experts) in the business units (or the first line of risk management) to develop and embed the Travelers Europe Risk Management Framework ('RMF') in view of business plans. This role works across all principal risks (Insurance, Market, Operational, Credit, Liquidity and Strategic) through working with other experts including but not limited to, Actuarial, Catastrophe Aggregation, Compliance/Legal and Corporate Audit teams to develop risk mitigation and resilience. This role also works with the ERM Senior Actuary to develop and deliver value adding model validation and review of the capital modelling capabilities that support business financial decision making. This role assists with fulfilling regulatory requirements and consistently applying the RMF including the Capital Model and its uses and limitations. The Risk Manager provides advice, guidance and challenge, and drives engagement of ERM with key internal stakeholders and produces reports suitable for external parties. This role does not have direct line management responsibility. Learn more about Travelers Europe Enterprise Risk Management by watching these insightful videos, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of our functions and the exciting opportunities that await you: Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. What Will You Do? Is a relationship manager for the business units ('BU'), through ad hoc and regular Risk and Control Self-Assessment ('RCSA') meetings, to ensure full and consistent understanding of risk assessments, and to communicate the expectations Risk and Control Owners need to meet. Ensures there is strong collaboration across other lines of risk management. Works with business owners to identify and assess the internal control environment leading the reporting of risk events and challenging business actions to remediate deficiencies; and reports findings, recommendations and updates to the Boards and Committees. Reviews and challenges quarterly risk rating updates and risk exposure reports, using experience and external benchmarking. Escalates priority items, unresolved or unexplainable issues to the CROs and Risk Owners. Collaborates with BU to identify and mitigate emerging risks often through working on transformation / strategic projects as the ERM subject matter expert. Collates and aggregates financial and non-financial risk exposure data, preparing risk reports for Boards and Committees e.g., risk appetite performance and risk register summaries. Assists with verifying the effectiveness and functioning of remediation activities as they progress and/or complete. Develops and maintains ERM documentation (frameworks, policies and process definitions) and updates/produces risk reports owned by the Travelers Europe Boards e.g., ORSA, Risk Book (aka ORSA Record), Operational Resilience Self-Assessment and others. Assists with preparing the Validation Report to Prudential Regulation Authority ('PRA') and Lloyd's requirements and other documents that may be required, including the Validation Policy and Validation Standards and supporting documentation. Assists with monitoring compliance of validation processes in line with regulatory requirements reporting to the Model Oversight Committee. Assists with the design and implementation of stress tests to be carried out on risk types modelled in the Travelers Europe Capital Models in order to provide sufficient objective review and challenge on the functioning of the model and accuracy and appropriateness of its outputs for all model uses. In partnership with model parameter owners, assist with the design and implementation of appropriate tests to provide. objective review and challenge of model inputs and the expert judgement involved in preparing those inputs. Assists with carrying out any specific validation tests required by regulations and guidance from the Central Bank of Ireland, Prudential Regulation Authority and Lloyd's, including Profit & Loss Attribution and Stress & Scenario testing. Assists with communicating the outcomes of all tests carried out to Model Oversight Committee, the ERC and the Boards; assists with communicating the impact and consequences of any failed tests and working with stakeholders to develop timescales and priorities for resolution. Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Project management - experience of working with functional management and building good relationships required, including the ability to manage and make significant contributions to risk projects and report/present to stakeholders using Microsoft tools. Bachelors degree or higher in a numerate subject - Studying towards, or holds, MBA, Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS), Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (FIA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Financial Risk Manager (FRM) or similar. Insurance - Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), Lloyd's Market Association (LMA) or others that are similar. Risk Management - Institute of Risk Management (IRM) or Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) or others that are similar. What is a Must Have? Qualifications and/or experience of quantitative (or financial) and non-quantitative (or non-financial) risk management methods and tools in the UK/EU insurance industry. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit 0
May 03, 2024
Full time
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? This role is a newly created, and prominent, role in the Enterprise Risk Management ('ERM') Team supporting the UK/EU Chief Risk Officers ('CRO') and ERM Senior Actuary. Under general supervision, this role supports the Travelers Europe ERM programme by working with Risk and Control Owners (aka subject matter experts) in the business units (or the first line of risk management) to develop and embed the Travelers Europe Risk Management Framework ('RMF') in view of business plans. This role works across all principal risks (Insurance, Market, Operational, Credit, Liquidity and Strategic) through working with other experts including but not limited to, Actuarial, Catastrophe Aggregation, Compliance/Legal and Corporate Audit teams to develop risk mitigation and resilience. This role also works with the ERM Senior Actuary to develop and deliver value adding model validation and review of the capital modelling capabilities that support business financial decision making. This role assists with fulfilling regulatory requirements and consistently applying the RMF including the Capital Model and its uses and limitations. The Risk Manager provides advice, guidance and challenge, and drives engagement of ERM with key internal stakeholders and produces reports suitable for external parties. This role does not have direct line management responsibility. Learn more about Travelers Europe Enterprise Risk Management by watching these insightful videos, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of our functions and the exciting opportunities that await you: Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. What Will You Do? Is a relationship manager for the business units ('BU'), through ad hoc and regular Risk and Control Self-Assessment ('RCSA') meetings, to ensure full and consistent understanding of risk assessments, and to communicate the expectations Risk and Control Owners need to meet. Ensures there is strong collaboration across other lines of risk management. Works with business owners to identify and assess the internal control environment leading the reporting of risk events and challenging business actions to remediate deficiencies; and reports findings, recommendations and updates to the Boards and Committees. Reviews and challenges quarterly risk rating updates and risk exposure reports, using experience and external benchmarking. Escalates priority items, unresolved or unexplainable issues to the CROs and Risk Owners. Collaborates with BU to identify and mitigate emerging risks often through working on transformation / strategic projects as the ERM subject matter expert. Collates and aggregates financial and non-financial risk exposure data, preparing risk reports for Boards and Committees e.g., risk appetite performance and risk register summaries. Assists with verifying the effectiveness and functioning of remediation activities as they progress and/or complete. Develops and maintains ERM documentation (frameworks, policies and process definitions) and updates/produces risk reports owned by the Travelers Europe Boards e.g., ORSA, Risk Book (aka ORSA Record), Operational Resilience Self-Assessment and others. Assists with preparing the Validation Report to Prudential Regulation Authority ('PRA') and Lloyd's requirements and other documents that may be required, including the Validation Policy and Validation Standards and supporting documentation. Assists with monitoring compliance of validation processes in line with regulatory requirements reporting to the Model Oversight Committee. Assists with the design and implementation of stress tests to be carried out on risk types modelled in the Travelers Europe Capital Models in order to provide sufficient objective review and challenge on the functioning of the model and accuracy and appropriateness of its outputs for all model uses. In partnership with model parameter owners, assist with the design and implementation of appropriate tests to provide. objective review and challenge of model inputs and the expert judgement involved in preparing those inputs. Assists with carrying out any specific validation tests required by regulations and guidance from the Central Bank of Ireland, Prudential Regulation Authority and Lloyd's, including Profit & Loss Attribution and Stress & Scenario testing. Assists with communicating the outcomes of all tests carried out to Model Oversight Committee, the ERC and the Boards; assists with communicating the impact and consequences of any failed tests and working with stakeholders to develop timescales and priorities for resolution. Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Project management - experience of working with functional management and building good relationships required, including the ability to manage and make significant contributions to risk projects and report/present to stakeholders using Microsoft tools. Bachelors degree or higher in a numerate subject - Studying towards, or holds, MBA, Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS), Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (FIA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Financial Risk Manager (FRM) or similar. Insurance - Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), Lloyd's Market Association (LMA) or others that are similar. Risk Management - Institute of Risk Management (IRM) or Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) or others that are similar. What is a Must Have? Qualifications and/or experience of quantitative (or financial) and non-quantitative (or non-financial) risk management methods and tools in the UK/EU insurance industry. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit 0
Job ID: AWS EMEA SARL (UK Branch) Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented commercial real estate lawyer to fill the position of Senior Corporate Counsel - Real Estate supporting Amazon Web Services (AWS), a dynamic and rapidly growing business within AWS is at the forefront of the "cloud" computing and service industry, providing IT infrastructure services such as on-demand compute capacity, storage, content delivery, database services, and more. As part of the AWS real estate legal team, you will be responsible for supporting AWS's worldwide data center expansion through land acquisitions and leasing. You will have transactional drafting and negotiating responsibilities on deals, and will provide legal counsel and contract interpretation to business team members on a daily basis. Transactions range from standard contracts to complex, bespoke, high value agreements. You will structure, draft and negotiate agreements and leases, help support AWS real estate's existing portfolio, manage outside counsel, and advise internal business clients. In addition, you will help develop, implement, and manage process improvements across the team, resolve legal issues that arise in existing commercial relationships, and handle pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries. The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, enjoy working hard and being challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. Competitive salary based on experience and includes equity compensation. This position is located in London. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: London, GBR BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • A qualified lawyer with at least ten years of post-qualification legal experience (with at least three years at a law firm) as a real estate lawyer • Experience of drafting and negotiating contracts in English • Strong written and oral communication skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at once • Enthusiastic, enjoy working hard, being challenged, and working in a fun, team-oriented environment • Demonstrates sound judgment even in ambiguous situations • Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team • Strong analytical, written and oral communication, and client interaction skills Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT), Monday through Friday from 7:00 am GMT - 4:00 pm GMT. If calling directly from the United Kingdom, please dial (tel:). If calling from Ireland, please dial (tel:). Posted: November 13, 2023 (Updated about 3 hours ago) Posted: February 8, 2024 (Updated about 7 hours ago) Posted: November 1, 2023 (Updated about 11 hours ago) Posted: March 4, 2024 (Updated 1 day ago) Posted: February 20, 2024 (Updated 7 days ago) Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Job ID: AWS EMEA SARL (UK Branch) Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented commercial real estate lawyer to fill the position of Senior Corporate Counsel - Real Estate supporting Amazon Web Services (AWS), a dynamic and rapidly growing business within AWS is at the forefront of the "cloud" computing and service industry, providing IT infrastructure services such as on-demand compute capacity, storage, content delivery, database services, and more. As part of the AWS real estate legal team, you will be responsible for supporting AWS's worldwide data center expansion through land acquisitions and leasing. You will have transactional drafting and negotiating responsibilities on deals, and will provide legal counsel and contract interpretation to business team members on a daily basis. Transactions range from standard contracts to complex, bespoke, high value agreements. You will structure, draft and negotiate agreements and leases, help support AWS real estate's existing portfolio, manage outside counsel, and advise internal business clients. In addition, you will help develop, implement, and manage process improvements across the team, resolve legal issues that arise in existing commercial relationships, and handle pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries. The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, enjoy working hard and being challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. Competitive salary based on experience and includes equity compensation. This position is located in London. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: London, GBR BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • A qualified lawyer with at least ten years of post-qualification legal experience (with at least three years at a law firm) as a real estate lawyer • Experience of drafting and negotiating contracts in English • Strong written and oral communication skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at once • Enthusiastic, enjoy working hard, being challenged, and working in a fun, team-oriented environment • Demonstrates sound judgment even in ambiguous situations • Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team • Strong analytical, written and oral communication, and client interaction skills Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT), Monday through Friday from 7:00 am GMT - 4:00 pm GMT. If calling directly from the United Kingdom, please dial (tel:). If calling from Ireland, please dial (tel:). Posted: November 13, 2023 (Updated about 3 hours ago) Posted: February 8, 2024 (Updated about 7 hours ago) Posted: November 1, 2023 (Updated about 11 hours ago) Posted: March 4, 2024 (Updated 1 day ago) Posted: February 20, 2024 (Updated 7 days ago) Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? Travelers Insurance Europe are looking to hire a Senior Solicitor! As a Qualified Lawyer working in-house at Travelers, you will provide (under limited supervision) a broad range of cost-effective, high quality legal services. Legal services may include: general legal advice, contract drafting and negotiation, management of litigation, resolution of disputes with or on behalf of insureds, management of regulatory relationships, support for a broad range of business initiatives, and recognition, analysis and response to emerging issues and trends. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro-rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. What Will You Do? Working with all parts of the Travelers Europe businesses, with emphasis on support for the underwriting teams both at Lloyd's and in the UK-based insurance company, in connection with insurance and reinsurance matters;. Providing legal services to various functional areas within Travelers Europe, including but not limited to Compliance, Risk, Facilities management, Distribution, Finance, Marketing, Claims, IT, Operations and HR Identifying and mitigating legal risk in various parts of the business; advising on, implementing and where appropriate, managing various internal controls;. Ensuring that legal services are provided to the businesses in an efficient and professional manner (including supervising junior lawyers and other non-legal staff); instructing and supervising external law firms as appropriate;. Assisting where necessary with the resolution of legal issues, corporate initiatives, draft and comment on contracts / agreements and any other legal work related to Travelers Europe; Providing general support to the Travelers enterprise working collaboratively with other members of the Travelers legal teams worldwide. Managing specific projects and tasks in collaboration with team members and others within Travelers Europe and the Enterprise Be Committed, Be Connected, Be Creative and Be Energised - these are the values we are passionate about. Understanding and embracing our values will shape your success and contribute to making Travelers Europe a great place to work. Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Thorough knowledge of managing lawyers is preferred. What is a Must Have? Qualified lawyer. Experience of working with a major City law firm. Recent in-house experience in insurance company or other financial services organisation. Thorough knowledge of Prudential Regulation Authority /Financial Conduct Authority and other regulatory authorities Admitted to Practice in England and Wales. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit 0
May 03, 2024
Full time
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? Travelers Insurance Europe are looking to hire a Senior Solicitor! As a Qualified Lawyer working in-house at Travelers, you will provide (under limited supervision) a broad range of cost-effective, high quality legal services. Legal services may include: general legal advice, contract drafting and negotiation, management of litigation, resolution of disputes with or on behalf of insureds, management of regulatory relationships, support for a broad range of business initiatives, and recognition, analysis and response to emerging issues and trends. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro-rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. What Will You Do? Working with all parts of the Travelers Europe businesses, with emphasis on support for the underwriting teams both at Lloyd's and in the UK-based insurance company, in connection with insurance and reinsurance matters;. Providing legal services to various functional areas within Travelers Europe, including but not limited to Compliance, Risk, Facilities management, Distribution, Finance, Marketing, Claims, IT, Operations and HR Identifying and mitigating legal risk in various parts of the business; advising on, implementing and where appropriate, managing various internal controls;. Ensuring that legal services are provided to the businesses in an efficient and professional manner (including supervising junior lawyers and other non-legal staff); instructing and supervising external law firms as appropriate;. Assisting where necessary with the resolution of legal issues, corporate initiatives, draft and comment on contracts / agreements and any other legal work related to Travelers Europe; Providing general support to the Travelers enterprise working collaboratively with other members of the Travelers legal teams worldwide. Managing specific projects and tasks in collaboration with team members and others within Travelers Europe and the Enterprise Be Committed, Be Connected, Be Creative and Be Energised - these are the values we are passionate about. Understanding and embracing our values will shape your success and contribute to making Travelers Europe a great place to work. Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Thorough knowledge of managing lawyers is preferred. What is a Must Have? Qualified lawyer. Experience of working with a major City law firm. Recent in-house experience in insurance company or other financial services organisation. Thorough knowledge of Prudential Regulation Authority /Financial Conduct Authority and other regulatory authorities Admitted to Practice in England and Wales. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit 0
Mission Creating an environment where all hxers can thrive and perform to the limit of their potential has always been incredibly important to our Founders; our success is built on our market- defining product instinct and vision, but also the outsize achievements of our incredible people. In addition to building a world-leading enterprise product, we want to build a world-leading company. The shared mission of our central functions team is to be the backbone enablinghxand it's people to deliver greatness'. hyperexponential is an innovative, high-growth, data-driven company and it needs enablement functions to match. The Central Functions at hyperexponential are: 1. Employee centric: Our policies, processes and practices empower hxers with the tools and skills they need to do their best work and support a high-performance culture of self-motivated success. 2. Commercially astute: We collaborate with all business functions ensuring our work is deeply informed by the customer & commercial implications, and contribute directly to the company's strategic goals. 3. Technology & Data driven: We adopt the latest cloud technologies and automation to ensure all our work is scalable, efficient and well controlled. We use data and insights to inform decision making and support a culture of continuous improvement. 4. Forward-Looking: We proactively anticipate future business needs, strategically preparing the groundwork on which the company can build sustainable growth. 5. Growth-Minded: We value feedback and learning and embrace challenges as opportunities for personal and organizational development, fostering a culture of resilience and curiosity. Mission of the Legal Function: This new function will drive growth for the company by strategically partnering with senior leaders across all functions to provide business savvy legal advice. Our work goes deeper than traditional legal, risk and compliance departments as we empower decision-makers with customer and employee centric, practical support that illuminates the path to sustainable value creation, ensuring they can navigate the future with confidence. The Head of Legal will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our strategy, ensuring the alignment of our policies, processes and practices with the company's mission, values, and growth aims. This position requires an experienced legal professional with a proven track record in building and scaling operations in fast-paced, high-growth environments Your Mission as Head of Legal In this newly created role your mission will be: Partnering with business leaders: Engage directly with our leaders in the business and provide specialist support across the business to promote efficient and sound business processes and practices, risk-informed decision-making, effective risk mitigation, accountability and compliance with relevant regulations and policies; Strategically managing risk to protect the business's key assets: Develop a maturity framework for the effective management of business, technology and information risks, issues and opportunities and own the roadmap to deliver results; and Creating scalable operations that align to our culture and values : Design and build the policies, processes and practices to manage commercial contracts (customer, partner, vendor, employee etc) and cross functional programmes in your remit. This role offers a unique chance for professional growth, providing high levels of ownership, flexibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact. You will gain a deep understanding of all aspects of a rapidly growing international technology business and work collaboratively with senior leaders across the company. This is a new speciality within Central Functions and you will work directly for our Chief Operating Officer, Emma Kelly. This is a rare opportunity to assume responsibility for a function that is still nascent, yet generate impact across the whole company. For the right person, this is an exceptional path for personal professional development, within a business with an exceptional track-record and trajectory to becoming a world-leading business with a multi-billion dollar enterprise value. Key Responsibilities This is an outstanding opportunity for a strong, business-orientated legal practitioner to play a significant role as the first legal appointment at the company. Given this is a new department, the ideal candidate will be instrumental in defining and shaping the role's responsibilities, aligning them with our evolving business needs and strategic vision. We anticipate the following areas of responsibility to be key: Legal, risk and compliance: Develop and implement a comprehensive program of work that aligns with our overall business goals and risk tolerance As sole legal counsel, you will oversee all legal matters, provide strategic legal advice, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure the company's compliance with applicable laws and regulations across all markets we operate in Partner closely with teams across the business to ensure that legal and risk considerations are integrated into all aspects of the business Manage contract review for all commercial contracts (Customer, supplier, partner, employment etc) IT and Informational Security: Oversight of Information Security, including management of the Information Security Manager and our outsourced Managed Services Provider for IT Programme management: Manage expectations of key internal stakeholders and provide employee education for key programmes for which you are responsible Oversee management of vendor lifecycle; from due diligence to ongoing compliance monitoring, ensuring all partners meet our requirements on compliance, data privacy, and cost-effectiveness. Working with other stakeholders, support the development and roll out of ESG related programmes, with a focus on governance, including policies, procedures, KPIs and reporting frameworks, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations Company secretarial: Establish internal company secretarial support and/or manage outsource provider Administer employee incentive schemes Process Improvement and System Implementation: Be an advocate of the broader Function's goal for continuous improvement using data and system automation, including the adoption of new tools to support risk and compliance. Key Requirements: Legal Background: 6-10 years post qualification with a mix of law firm and in house experience Experience as a legal professional in technology or related industries, ideally in a company experiencing significant rapid growth Experience in information security, intellectual property, data protection and privacy Leadership and Management: Proven ability to provide strategic legal advice to senior executives and C-Suite Ability to develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on legal and compliance matters, fostering a culture of awareness and adherence. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) for effective team collaboration, capable of building strong relationships at all levels and conveying complex topics to diverse audiences within the organisation and proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, IT, operations, and human resources. Experience managing outside counsel or outside consultants Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance: Ability to develop and implement risk management frameworks. In-depth knowledge of relevant laws and regulations in the technology sector. Proven track record of ensuring company compliance with industry standards and managing major certification or assessment efforts Familiarity with conducting internal reviews and implementing corrective actions. Contract Negotiation and Drafting: Extensive experience in negotiating and drafting various contracts, including technology agreements, licensing agreements, and data privacy contracts. Ability to balance legal requirements with business aims. Interview Process Initial call with our Talent team Interview with Hiring Manager Case Study interview Values interview Offer
May 03, 2024
Full time
Mission Creating an environment where all hxers can thrive and perform to the limit of their potential has always been incredibly important to our Founders; our success is built on our market- defining product instinct and vision, but also the outsize achievements of our incredible people. In addition to building a world-leading enterprise product, we want to build a world-leading company. The shared mission of our central functions team is to be the backbone enablinghxand it's people to deliver greatness'. hyperexponential is an innovative, high-growth, data-driven company and it needs enablement functions to match. The Central Functions at hyperexponential are: 1. Employee centric: Our policies, processes and practices empower hxers with the tools and skills they need to do their best work and support a high-performance culture of self-motivated success. 2. Commercially astute: We collaborate with all business functions ensuring our work is deeply informed by the customer & commercial implications, and contribute directly to the company's strategic goals. 3. Technology & Data driven: We adopt the latest cloud technologies and automation to ensure all our work is scalable, efficient and well controlled. We use data and insights to inform decision making and support a culture of continuous improvement. 4. Forward-Looking: We proactively anticipate future business needs, strategically preparing the groundwork on which the company can build sustainable growth. 5. Growth-Minded: We value feedback and learning and embrace challenges as opportunities for personal and organizational development, fostering a culture of resilience and curiosity. Mission of the Legal Function: This new function will drive growth for the company by strategically partnering with senior leaders across all functions to provide business savvy legal advice. Our work goes deeper than traditional legal, risk and compliance departments as we empower decision-makers with customer and employee centric, practical support that illuminates the path to sustainable value creation, ensuring they can navigate the future with confidence. The Head of Legal will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our strategy, ensuring the alignment of our policies, processes and practices with the company's mission, values, and growth aims. This position requires an experienced legal professional with a proven track record in building and scaling operations in fast-paced, high-growth environments Your Mission as Head of Legal In this newly created role your mission will be: Partnering with business leaders: Engage directly with our leaders in the business and provide specialist support across the business to promote efficient and sound business processes and practices, risk-informed decision-making, effective risk mitigation, accountability and compliance with relevant regulations and policies; Strategically managing risk to protect the business's key assets: Develop a maturity framework for the effective management of business, technology and information risks, issues and opportunities and own the roadmap to deliver results; and Creating scalable operations that align to our culture and values : Design and build the policies, processes and practices to manage commercial contracts (customer, partner, vendor, employee etc) and cross functional programmes in your remit. This role offers a unique chance for professional growth, providing high levels of ownership, flexibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact. You will gain a deep understanding of all aspects of a rapidly growing international technology business and work collaboratively with senior leaders across the company. This is a new speciality within Central Functions and you will work directly for our Chief Operating Officer, Emma Kelly. This is a rare opportunity to assume responsibility for a function that is still nascent, yet generate impact across the whole company. For the right person, this is an exceptional path for personal professional development, within a business with an exceptional track-record and trajectory to becoming a world-leading business with a multi-billion dollar enterprise value. Key Responsibilities This is an outstanding opportunity for a strong, business-orientated legal practitioner to play a significant role as the first legal appointment at the company. Given this is a new department, the ideal candidate will be instrumental in defining and shaping the role's responsibilities, aligning them with our evolving business needs and strategic vision. We anticipate the following areas of responsibility to be key: Legal, risk and compliance: Develop and implement a comprehensive program of work that aligns with our overall business goals and risk tolerance As sole legal counsel, you will oversee all legal matters, provide strategic legal advice, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure the company's compliance with applicable laws and regulations across all markets we operate in Partner closely with teams across the business to ensure that legal and risk considerations are integrated into all aspects of the business Manage contract review for all commercial contracts (Customer, supplier, partner, employment etc) IT and Informational Security: Oversight of Information Security, including management of the Information Security Manager and our outsourced Managed Services Provider for IT Programme management: Manage expectations of key internal stakeholders and provide employee education for key programmes for which you are responsible Oversee management of vendor lifecycle; from due diligence to ongoing compliance monitoring, ensuring all partners meet our requirements on compliance, data privacy, and cost-effectiveness. Working with other stakeholders, support the development and roll out of ESG related programmes, with a focus on governance, including policies, procedures, KPIs and reporting frameworks, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations Company secretarial: Establish internal company secretarial support and/or manage outsource provider Administer employee incentive schemes Process Improvement and System Implementation: Be an advocate of the broader Function's goal for continuous improvement using data and system automation, including the adoption of new tools to support risk and compliance. Key Requirements: Legal Background: 6-10 years post qualification with a mix of law firm and in house experience Experience as a legal professional in technology or related industries, ideally in a company experiencing significant rapid growth Experience in information security, intellectual property, data protection and privacy Leadership and Management: Proven ability to provide strategic legal advice to senior executives and C-Suite Ability to develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on legal and compliance matters, fostering a culture of awareness and adherence. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) for effective team collaboration, capable of building strong relationships at all levels and conveying complex topics to diverse audiences within the organisation and proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, IT, operations, and human resources. Experience managing outside counsel or outside consultants Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance: Ability to develop and implement risk management frameworks. In-depth knowledge of relevant laws and regulations in the technology sector. Proven track record of ensuring company compliance with industry standards and managing major certification or assessment efforts Familiarity with conducting internal reviews and implementing corrective actions. Contract Negotiation and Drafting: Extensive experience in negotiating and drafting various contracts, including technology agreements, licensing agreements, and data privacy contracts. Ability to balance legal requirements with business aims. Interview Process Initial call with our Talent team Interview with Hiring Manager Case Study interview Values interview Offer
Position Overview: We are looking for a (Senior) Legal Counsel with a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience (PQE) at a top UK/EU law firm who will work as a generalist across the capital, real estate and corporate workstreams of a VC-funded technology startup. You will be working in London and reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer. You will also work closely with the UK, Germany and Spanish market teams. Key Responsibilities: 1. Capital Transactions: Have a leadership role in negotiating capital transactions with institutional real estate investors and respective debt transactions with banks.Assist the capital team in tax and structuring questions across various jurisdictions.You will also oversee and work closely with external counsel. 2. Commercial Contracts: Review and draft various commercial contracts, such as vendor, service, licensing, and supplier agreements. Ensure that contracts comply with legal requirements and company policies while minimising risks and maximising opportunities for the company. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to negotiate favourable terms and resolve contractual disputes. 3. Corporate Matters: Assist with VC funding rounds and all corporate matters of a VC-funded startup. Assist with corporate governance matters of IMMO's subsidiaries and SPVs. Provide legal support for corporate transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. 4. Risk Management and Compliance: Identify legal risks and provide proactive advice to mitigate potential liabilities. Develop and implement compliance programs to ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. 5. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments, including finance, operations, and human resources, to address legal issues and achieve business objectives. Provide legal training and guidance to internal stakeholders on legal matters affecting their areas of responsibility. Qualifications: - Qualified solicitor with at least 2 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in the fields of real estate finance, commercial, and corporate law. - Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. - Capacity to work diligently and multitask with great attention to detail, organisational skills, and a sense of urgency. - Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build strong working relationships. - Impeccable integrity with sound judgement and a self-starter mentality Nice to have: - Experience with UK residential real estate transactions and due diligence
May 03, 2024
Full time
Position Overview: We are looking for a (Senior) Legal Counsel with a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience (PQE) at a top UK/EU law firm who will work as a generalist across the capital, real estate and corporate workstreams of a VC-funded technology startup. You will be working in London and reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer. You will also work closely with the UK, Germany and Spanish market teams. Key Responsibilities: 1. Capital Transactions: Have a leadership role in negotiating capital transactions with institutional real estate investors and respective debt transactions with banks.Assist the capital team in tax and structuring questions across various jurisdictions.You will also oversee and work closely with external counsel. 2. Commercial Contracts: Review and draft various commercial contracts, such as vendor, service, licensing, and supplier agreements. Ensure that contracts comply with legal requirements and company policies while minimising risks and maximising opportunities for the company. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to negotiate favourable terms and resolve contractual disputes. 3. Corporate Matters: Assist with VC funding rounds and all corporate matters of a VC-funded startup. Assist with corporate governance matters of IMMO's subsidiaries and SPVs. Provide legal support for corporate transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. 4. Risk Management and Compliance: Identify legal risks and provide proactive advice to mitigate potential liabilities. Develop and implement compliance programs to ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. 5. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments, including finance, operations, and human resources, to address legal issues and achieve business objectives. Provide legal training and guidance to internal stakeholders on legal matters affecting their areas of responsibility. Qualifications: - Qualified solicitor with at least 2 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in the fields of real estate finance, commercial, and corporate law. - Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. - Capacity to work diligently and multitask with great attention to detail, organisational skills, and a sense of urgency. - Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build strong working relationships. - Impeccable integrity with sound judgement and a self-starter mentality Nice to have: - Experience with UK residential real estate transactions and due diligence
Lead Counsel - London/hybrid - Very competitive salary, car allowance, bonus and benefits My client, a global healthcare company based in Central London, is looking to recruit a Managing Lead Counsel. You will lead the local legal team and advise the compliance team to ensure governance and controls are in place to mitigate risk. Drafts, reviews, analyses and negotiates contracts and provides guidance on contract provisions and attendant risks in accordance with applicable law, operational practices and internal policies. Key responsibilities: Provide day-to-day legal support to the partnership's business team in London, including advising on compliance with U.K. laws. Serves as the key legal advisor to senior leadership on an array of topics relating to operations and business activities. Draft and prepare various contracts, amendments and standard terms and conditions for generics procurement, and provide guidance on contract standards. Participate in contract negotiations and communicate with generic pharmaceutical suppliers on contract issues, proposals and disputes. Identify and analyse legal and business risk and appropriately identifying required escalations. Partner with Compliance organisation to monitor compliance with internal business and legal processes and policies, working with the others to operationalize internal policies and standard operating procedures. Key skills: Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a minimum of 10 years post qualification experience. Legal experience in a corporate legal department or law firm reviewing and revising complex commercial contracts. Experience working in a healthcare regulatory environment, with pharmaceutical experience preferred. Excellent contract drafting and strong attention to detail and process. Aptitude to manage simultaneous projects in an efficient and timely manner and an ability to adapt quickly to business needs and changing timelines. Broadstone Resourcing Ltd acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business and all appointments will be made on merit alone.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Lead Counsel - London/hybrid - Very competitive salary, car allowance, bonus and benefits My client, a global healthcare company based in Central London, is looking to recruit a Managing Lead Counsel. You will lead the local legal team and advise the compliance team to ensure governance and controls are in place to mitigate risk. Drafts, reviews, analyses and negotiates contracts and provides guidance on contract provisions and attendant risks in accordance with applicable law, operational practices and internal policies. Key responsibilities: Provide day-to-day legal support to the partnership's business team in London, including advising on compliance with U.K. laws. Serves as the key legal advisor to senior leadership on an array of topics relating to operations and business activities. Draft and prepare various contracts, amendments and standard terms and conditions for generics procurement, and provide guidance on contract standards. Participate in contract negotiations and communicate with generic pharmaceutical suppliers on contract issues, proposals and disputes. Identify and analyse legal and business risk and appropriately identifying required escalations. Partner with Compliance organisation to monitor compliance with internal business and legal processes and policies, working with the others to operationalize internal policies and standard operating procedures. Key skills: Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a minimum of 10 years post qualification experience. Legal experience in a corporate legal department or law firm reviewing and revising complex commercial contracts. Experience working in a healthcare regulatory environment, with pharmaceutical experience preferred. Excellent contract drafting and strong attention to detail and process. Aptitude to manage simultaneous projects in an efficient and timely manner and an ability to adapt quickly to business needs and changing timelines. Broadstone Resourcing Ltd acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business and all appointments will be made on merit alone.
Ever wondered what it takes to get an advert onto a big billboard? Then join us. We are hiring an associate legal counsel to support Talon UK's business across a broad range of commercial, technology, regulatory and compliance issues. Reporting to the Global General Counsel you will work closely with senior management in the UK and have an appetite for developing knowledge and skills in a fast-paced and collaborative working environment. Sounds exciting? We are looking forward to hearing from you. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR_ At least one years' experience in-house/private practice is preferred and experience in media and/or advertising is desirable. Experience of drafting and advising on commercial contracts in a practical and commercial manner with strong research and analytical skills Knowledge of advertising and marketing law, and/or intellectual property law desirable Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organisation. Enthusiasm for working collaboratively across functions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity. Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities with a desire to find creative legal solutions. Excellent presentation skills with strong attention to detail Strong organisational, prioritisation and time management skills. OUR TEAM_ Joining a small but growing team where you have the opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of projects. We work as one team, together and directly with the business. WHY US_ "Talon is a successful people focused organisation that is a the leading edge of its industry and the culture is hard-working and fun." OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER_ WE ARE BOLD_ As industry provocateurs and pioneers, we respectfully challenge the status quo, take pride in our people, big ideas and partnerships. We challenge respectfully We lead the way WE ARE HUMAN_ We are a diverse collective of changemakers who value respect, fairness, and integrity and expect the same in return. We value collaboration and togetherness We are empathetic WE ARE SMART_ Our trailblazing spirit and learning centric culture ensures our knowledge provides maximum value to each other and our clients. We grow and learn We are trusted We are mission possible Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Ever wondered what it takes to get an advert onto a big billboard? Then join us. We are hiring an associate legal counsel to support Talon UK's business across a broad range of commercial, technology, regulatory and compliance issues. Reporting to the Global General Counsel you will work closely with senior management in the UK and have an appetite for developing knowledge and skills in a fast-paced and collaborative working environment. Sounds exciting? We are looking forward to hearing from you. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR_ At least one years' experience in-house/private practice is preferred and experience in media and/or advertising is desirable. Experience of drafting and advising on commercial contracts in a practical and commercial manner with strong research and analytical skills Knowledge of advertising and marketing law, and/or intellectual property law desirable Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organisation. Enthusiasm for working collaboratively across functions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity. Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities with a desire to find creative legal solutions. Excellent presentation skills with strong attention to detail Strong organisational, prioritisation and time management skills. OUR TEAM_ Joining a small but growing team where you have the opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of projects. We work as one team, together and directly with the business. WHY US_ "Talon is a successful people focused organisation that is a the leading edge of its industry and the culture is hard-working and fun." OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER_ WE ARE BOLD_ As industry provocateurs and pioneers, we respectfully challenge the status quo, take pride in our people, big ideas and partnerships. We challenge respectfully We lead the way WE ARE HUMAN_ We are a diverse collective of changemakers who value respect, fairness, and integrity and expect the same in return. We value collaboration and togetherness We are empathetic WE ARE SMART_ Our trailblazing spirit and learning centric culture ensures our knowledge provides maximum value to each other and our clients. We grow and learn We are trusted We are mission possible Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.
We're making the world of digital assets accessible and secure for everyone.Join the mission. Founded in 2014, Ledger is the global platform for digital assets and Web3. Over 20% of the world's crypto assets are secured through our Ledger Nanos. Headquartered in Paris and Vierzon, with offices in the UK, US, Switzerland and Singapore, Ledger has a team of more than 900 professionals developing a variety of products and services to enable individuals and companies to securely buy, store, swap, grow and manage crypto assets - including the Ledger hardware wallets line with more than 6 millions units already sold in 200 countries. At Ledger, we embody the values that make us unique: Pragmatism, Audacity, Commitment, Trust and Transparency. Hear from our employees how they shape the work we do here . In the context of growth, Ledger is seeking a Commercial Legal Counsel to join its Commercial Legal Team (which is part of our legal team), to help support our growing Ledger Enterprise Services (LES) business. This is a strategic role and as a Commercial Legal Counsel, you will report to the Senior Legal Director for the Commercial Legal Team and be part of a team composed of dynamic and talented lawyers from different backgrounds and various industries. You will be exposed to cutting edge legal and commercial topics in the rapidly evolving blockchain and crypto industry, where the story is yet to be written. Missions : Be first point of contact for LES and lead the legal support for commercial engagements and assist in the drafting and review of a wide variety of commercial agreements to meet business and legal requirements, including LES Agreements, sales and distribution agreements, IT agreements, marketing agreements, general terms & conditions, direct and indirect procurement agreements, confidentiality agreements and requests for proposals. Help the business develop new go-to-market strategies and products and services, and advise on the same. Improve existing contract templates and create new ones, working closely with other functions and legal team members. Research and advise on relevant laws which could apply to Ledger directly or could otherwise impact LES. Define and drive improvements in the management of legal processes and contract documentation flows, approvals, reporting and archiving consistent with internal processes. Work closely with other functions to contribute to the development of internal tools and to the improvement of existing processes, guidelines and policies. Ensure that KYB and other processes are followed and progress efficiently. Advise on disputes and help the broader legal team in improving and creating compliant solutions to resolve complicated business challenges. As a general note, Ledger being a scale-up, we also expect the Commercial Legal Counsel, as part of the legal team, to be flexible and jump in on other topics and help other team members in other areas as the need may arise from time to time. What we're looking for ? Bachelor's degree in Law or non-law degree with GDL/Diploma. Current Practicing Certificate (English Qualification). At least 5 years commercial legal experience dealing with Platform as a Service (PaaS) or similar businesses at a global law firm and/or in-house legal department. Excellent experience with contract drafting and negotiation in English. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Very rigorous, pragmatic and business oriented. Ability to be autonomous and meet deadlines, and organize, prioritize and multitask. Creative and practical thinker who can communicate information accurately and completely, while being concise and digestible for non-lawyers. Collaborative team player standing ready to help colleagues. At ease in a high growth, fast paced and innovative environment. Knowledge of the crypto industry is a plus but not required. What's in it for you ? Equity: Employees are the foundation of our success, and we award stock options so you can share in that success as we grow Flexibility: A hybrid work policy Social: Frequent social events, snacks and drinks in our Holborn office Medical: Comprehensive health insurance policy offering extensive medical, dental and vision care coverage Well-being: Personal development, coaching & fitness with our dedicated partners Vacation: 28 days of paid leave per year, in addition to national holidays High tech: Access to high performance office equipment and gadgets, including Apple products Transport: Ledger reimburses part of your preferred means of transportation Discounts: Employee discount on all our products. We are an equal opportunity employer for all without any distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability or age.
May 03, 2024
Full time
We're making the world of digital assets accessible and secure for everyone.Join the mission. Founded in 2014, Ledger is the global platform for digital assets and Web3. Over 20% of the world's crypto assets are secured through our Ledger Nanos. Headquartered in Paris and Vierzon, with offices in the UK, US, Switzerland and Singapore, Ledger has a team of more than 900 professionals developing a variety of products and services to enable individuals and companies to securely buy, store, swap, grow and manage crypto assets - including the Ledger hardware wallets line with more than 6 millions units already sold in 200 countries. At Ledger, we embody the values that make us unique: Pragmatism, Audacity, Commitment, Trust and Transparency. Hear from our employees how they shape the work we do here . In the context of growth, Ledger is seeking a Commercial Legal Counsel to join its Commercial Legal Team (which is part of our legal team), to help support our growing Ledger Enterprise Services (LES) business. This is a strategic role and as a Commercial Legal Counsel, you will report to the Senior Legal Director for the Commercial Legal Team and be part of a team composed of dynamic and talented lawyers from different backgrounds and various industries. You will be exposed to cutting edge legal and commercial topics in the rapidly evolving blockchain and crypto industry, where the story is yet to be written. Missions : Be first point of contact for LES and lead the legal support for commercial engagements and assist in the drafting and review of a wide variety of commercial agreements to meet business and legal requirements, including LES Agreements, sales and distribution agreements, IT agreements, marketing agreements, general terms & conditions, direct and indirect procurement agreements, confidentiality agreements and requests for proposals. Help the business develop new go-to-market strategies and products and services, and advise on the same. Improve existing contract templates and create new ones, working closely with other functions and legal team members. Research and advise on relevant laws which could apply to Ledger directly or could otherwise impact LES. Define and drive improvements in the management of legal processes and contract documentation flows, approvals, reporting and archiving consistent with internal processes. Work closely with other functions to contribute to the development of internal tools and to the improvement of existing processes, guidelines and policies. Ensure that KYB and other processes are followed and progress efficiently. Advise on disputes and help the broader legal team in improving and creating compliant solutions to resolve complicated business challenges. As a general note, Ledger being a scale-up, we also expect the Commercial Legal Counsel, as part of the legal team, to be flexible and jump in on other topics and help other team members in other areas as the need may arise from time to time. What we're looking for ? Bachelor's degree in Law or non-law degree with GDL/Diploma. Current Practicing Certificate (English Qualification). At least 5 years commercial legal experience dealing with Platform as a Service (PaaS) or similar businesses at a global law firm and/or in-house legal department. Excellent experience with contract drafting and negotiation in English. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Very rigorous, pragmatic and business oriented. Ability to be autonomous and meet deadlines, and organize, prioritize and multitask. Creative and practical thinker who can communicate information accurately and completely, while being concise and digestible for non-lawyers. Collaborative team player standing ready to help colleagues. At ease in a high growth, fast paced and innovative environment. Knowledge of the crypto industry is a plus but not required. What's in it for you ? Equity: Employees are the foundation of our success, and we award stock options so you can share in that success as we grow Flexibility: A hybrid work policy Social: Frequent social events, snacks and drinks in our Holborn office Medical: Comprehensive health insurance policy offering extensive medical, dental and vision care coverage Well-being: Personal development, coaching & fitness with our dedicated partners Vacation: 28 days of paid leave per year, in addition to national holidays High tech: Access to high performance office equipment and gadgets, including Apple products Transport: Ledger reimburses part of your preferred means of transportation Discounts: Employee discount on all our products. We are an equal opportunity employer for all without any distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability or age.
Vacancy: Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial Location: UK Flexible Job Family: Legal The role of (Senior) Legal Counsel, Commercial is to provide high quality legal services throughout JM's Group functions. Being a business partner to the organisation and being welcomed into conversations and decision-making click apply for full job details Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Vacancy: Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial Location: UK Flexible Job Family: Legal The role of (Senior) Legal Counsel, Commercial is to provide high quality legal services throughout JM's Group functions. Being a business partner to the organisation and being welcomed into conversations and decision-making click apply for full job details Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
WHAT YOU'LL DO BCG is partnering with our clients to tackle some of the world's biggest and most pressing challenges. Grounded by our values and guided by our purpose, we are unlocking the potential of those who advance the world. Our Global Legal Team is a key enabler of our firm's success, helping to drive impact and progress across a number of important dimensions. As a Legal team member, you will work across BCG teams and functions to support our business growth strategy, provide counsel and expertise, drive legal innovation, and leverage the power of new ways of working. The Legal Counsel - Tech Regulatory position requires broad experience in technology and particular AI specific regulatory, policy and compliance legal matters. The Legal Counsel should have interest to develop deep expertise in current and evolving regulatory matters with a strong link to digital, AI and data analytic applications. Among other things, you will: Help identify and drive regulatory compliance and compliance projects impacting BCG's use, development and deployment technologies both in its client projects and for its internal use. Develop and support roll out of relevant policies and procedures. Serve as a critical member of BCG's Responsible AI and AI risk team supporting the team across regulatory and policy topics with a focus on regulation in EU, USA and other major jurisdictions (prior experience in all areas not required, but substantive experience in some areas preferred). Serve as a central point of contact for resources and materials on current and upcoming AI regulation, knowledge aggregation, horizon scanning, regulatory trends/developments and risk mitigation Identify risks and issues, suggest alternative solutions and risk management options both as part of discrete project escalations but also on larger projects Understand, manage and drive compliance with a number of BCG internal policies and governance, external reporting and risk management processes, and counsel members of legal team and other functions. Support training and continued development of knowledge and skills across both the global legal team and the business around compliance and regulatory issues Take ownership of discrete legal initiatives as they arise based upon changing business priorities Collaborate with BCG product development teams to integrate compliance requirements into the product design and development process Partner with commercial and partnership legal teams with contractual negotiations regarding regulatory subjects Perform other duties as assigned or required YOU'RE GOOD AT An individual successful in this position will excel at: Keen interest and understand to AI and data analytic tools, following latest tech trends. Superior analytical skills and creative problem-solving ability, with an appreciation for striking a practical balance between business and legal objectives Quickly and independently spotting issues, managing complex legal matters with a diverse and global set of stakeholders Building new skill sets and areas of expertise quickly and comfortably, with the ability to quickly comprehend complex sets of international laws and regulations and interpret those laws within the context of BCG's existing or new global policies Deploying and driving large scale legal change efforts in partnership with BCG's Compliance function Performing successfully and producing results in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, client-oriented environment Being a pragmatic, high-energy professional, with personal and professional self-confidence Being proactive, hardworking, and a team player who leads by being persuasive and credible Having the interpersonal skills necessary to build relationships throughout a loosely structured, matrixed organization Interest in helping others grow and leaning into team oversight as needed Being comfortable working in a high autonomy culture and balancing competing stakeholders and priorities YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS) Graduate degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school and admitted to practice 5-8 years experience with a top tier law firm or in a sophisticated in-house legal department Prior employment with a regulatory agency, congressional office, or professional services firm where you analysed policy impacts, developed strategic communications and advised on regulatory compliance is preferred, but not required Proven ability to manage and track ongoing compliance with existing US Federal, US state, EU, UK, and other global regulations and internal policies Flexibility and a willingness to work on a variety of topics and issues, both within and outside your defined mandate Excellent written and oral communication skills and English fluency YOU'LL WORK WITH A variety of cohorts and functions across the firm, including senior consulting and business services team leadership. You will report into the corporate group within the Legal Team.
May 03, 2024
Full time
WHAT YOU'LL DO BCG is partnering with our clients to tackle some of the world's biggest and most pressing challenges. Grounded by our values and guided by our purpose, we are unlocking the potential of those who advance the world. Our Global Legal Team is a key enabler of our firm's success, helping to drive impact and progress across a number of important dimensions. As a Legal team member, you will work across BCG teams and functions to support our business growth strategy, provide counsel and expertise, drive legal innovation, and leverage the power of new ways of working. The Legal Counsel - Tech Regulatory position requires broad experience in technology and particular AI specific regulatory, policy and compliance legal matters. The Legal Counsel should have interest to develop deep expertise in current and evolving regulatory matters with a strong link to digital, AI and data analytic applications. Among other things, you will: Help identify and drive regulatory compliance and compliance projects impacting BCG's use, development and deployment technologies both in its client projects and for its internal use. Develop and support roll out of relevant policies and procedures. Serve as a critical member of BCG's Responsible AI and AI risk team supporting the team across regulatory and policy topics with a focus on regulation in EU, USA and other major jurisdictions (prior experience in all areas not required, but substantive experience in some areas preferred). Serve as a central point of contact for resources and materials on current and upcoming AI regulation, knowledge aggregation, horizon scanning, regulatory trends/developments and risk mitigation Identify risks and issues, suggest alternative solutions and risk management options both as part of discrete project escalations but also on larger projects Understand, manage and drive compliance with a number of BCG internal policies and governance, external reporting and risk management processes, and counsel members of legal team and other functions. Support training and continued development of knowledge and skills across both the global legal team and the business around compliance and regulatory issues Take ownership of discrete legal initiatives as they arise based upon changing business priorities Collaborate with BCG product development teams to integrate compliance requirements into the product design and development process Partner with commercial and partnership legal teams with contractual negotiations regarding regulatory subjects Perform other duties as assigned or required YOU'RE GOOD AT An individual successful in this position will excel at: Keen interest and understand to AI and data analytic tools, following latest tech trends. Superior analytical skills and creative problem-solving ability, with an appreciation for striking a practical balance between business and legal objectives Quickly and independently spotting issues, managing complex legal matters with a diverse and global set of stakeholders Building new skill sets and areas of expertise quickly and comfortably, with the ability to quickly comprehend complex sets of international laws and regulations and interpret those laws within the context of BCG's existing or new global policies Deploying and driving large scale legal change efforts in partnership with BCG's Compliance function Performing successfully and producing results in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, client-oriented environment Being a pragmatic, high-energy professional, with personal and professional self-confidence Being proactive, hardworking, and a team player who leads by being persuasive and credible Having the interpersonal skills necessary to build relationships throughout a loosely structured, matrixed organization Interest in helping others grow and leaning into team oversight as needed Being comfortable working in a high autonomy culture and balancing competing stakeholders and priorities YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS) Graduate degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school and admitted to practice 5-8 years experience with a top tier law firm or in a sophisticated in-house legal department Prior employment with a regulatory agency, congressional office, or professional services firm where you analysed policy impacts, developed strategic communications and advised on regulatory compliance is preferred, but not required Proven ability to manage and track ongoing compliance with existing US Federal, US state, EU, UK, and other global regulations and internal policies Flexibility and a willingness to work on a variety of topics and issues, both within and outside your defined mandate Excellent written and oral communication skills and English fluency YOU'LL WORK WITH A variety of cohorts and functions across the firm, including senior consulting and business services team leadership. You will report into the corporate group within the Legal Team.
About Our Client Our client is a well-established, international company with an excellent reputation within the built environment globally - well known for working on prestigious exciting development projects. Job Description The responsibilities with this role include to: Prepare, review, lead and in the negotiation of various contracts, RFPs, RFQs, NDAs, Sub-consultancy agreements, joint venture agreements and other commercial matters as required. Identify clauses that present legal, insurance and commercial risks. Propose alternative wording, and liaise with project leaders, other in-house counsel, and/or clients to facilitate changes in a timely manner. Contribute to best practices regarding standard contract management, tools and precedents. Assist with the preparation of insurance applications for annual renewals and the global insurance program. Provide support, and management as directed by EMEA leadership and the CLO, of claims involving the company. Provide in-house training on contract risks and any significant changes in laws. Develop and maintain standard terms and conditions for the business. Assist in due diligence, registration and maintenance of new company registrations across EMEA. Assist with general risk management and corporate governance. The Successful Applicant The successful candidate will: be a Qualified Lawyer with demonstrable experience of working for or with Clients in the built environment/infrastructure sectors. be likely to have at least 6-years' post qualification experience, with previous in-house experience (either directly or through secondment). have knowledge of architectural or engineering contract requirements and implementation, including familiarity with standard industry forms (this is highly valued). have experience across multiple jurisdictions, especially the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, the UAE and Saudi Arabia is highly valued. This organisation is open to offering sponsorship for the right candidate. What's on Offer For further information about this role and the package on offer, please contact the instructed agent, David Taylor of Michael Page Legal for a conversation in confidence, or, apply directly to this advertisment.
May 03, 2024
Full time
About Our Client Our client is a well-established, international company with an excellent reputation within the built environment globally - well known for working on prestigious exciting development projects. Job Description The responsibilities with this role include to: Prepare, review, lead and in the negotiation of various contracts, RFPs, RFQs, NDAs, Sub-consultancy agreements, joint venture agreements and other commercial matters as required. Identify clauses that present legal, insurance and commercial risks. Propose alternative wording, and liaise with project leaders, other in-house counsel, and/or clients to facilitate changes in a timely manner. Contribute to best practices regarding standard contract management, tools and precedents. Assist with the preparation of insurance applications for annual renewals and the global insurance program. Provide support, and management as directed by EMEA leadership and the CLO, of claims involving the company. Provide in-house training on contract risks and any significant changes in laws. Develop and maintain standard terms and conditions for the business. Assist in due diligence, registration and maintenance of new company registrations across EMEA. Assist with general risk management and corporate governance. The Successful Applicant The successful candidate will: be a Qualified Lawyer with demonstrable experience of working for or with Clients in the built environment/infrastructure sectors. be likely to have at least 6-years' post qualification experience, with previous in-house experience (either directly or through secondment). have knowledge of architectural or engineering contract requirements and implementation, including familiarity with standard industry forms (this is highly valued). have experience across multiple jurisdictions, especially the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, the UAE and Saudi Arabia is highly valued. This organisation is open to offering sponsorship for the right candidate. What's on Offer For further information about this role and the package on offer, please contact the instructed agent, David Taylor of Michael Page Legal for a conversation in confidence, or, apply directly to this advertisment.
Perhaps you're looking for international experience? Or perhaps you simply want to join a business with ambitious growth plans? This is a great time to join this international specialist insurer as it seeks to expand into new jurisdictions and new markets. Managing a small team, this is a very hands-on role that will see you provide key advice and insight across existing international operations (UK, US and Europe) and also with regards to further growth. You'll be responsible for the ongoing development of the firm's Compliance framework, policies and procedures and also take ownership for the planning and execution of the Compliance Monitoring Plan. In addition, you'll undertake horizon scanning of the regulatory landscape across all relevant jurisdictions and provide advice, training and management updates as appropriate. You'll also have responsibility as MLRO within one of the operating companies. You'll also provide legal support to the business, especially on partner and contract agreements, intellectual property, legal ramifications of international expansion etc. You will have the support of the Group General Counsel and external legal assistance. You'll be a qualified solicitor and experienced senior Legal & Compliance specialist familiar with operating at 'Head of' level or equivalent within the general insurance arena. A strong understanding of relevant regulatory compliance (ICOBS, SYSC, DISP etc.) and financial crime compliance (AML, JMLSG etc.) regulations is essential. You must also be happy working in a hands-on manner - you'll never be far from the coalface. Does this sound like you? Are you up for the challenge? If so, click apply and send over your CV. Not got an up to date CV? Don't worry, you can always give me (Mark) a call on for a confidential discussion or email me at letting me know that you're interested. We'll pick it up from there. Location: London Workplace: Hybrid Working Reference: 415140a To apply for this position, please click on 'Apply Now' button or email your CV together with details of your current remuneration to quoting reference 415140a . Willow Resourcing, 2nd Floor, 3 Brindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2JB.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Perhaps you're looking for international experience? Or perhaps you simply want to join a business with ambitious growth plans? This is a great time to join this international specialist insurer as it seeks to expand into new jurisdictions and new markets. Managing a small team, this is a very hands-on role that will see you provide key advice and insight across existing international operations (UK, US and Europe) and also with regards to further growth. You'll be responsible for the ongoing development of the firm's Compliance framework, policies and procedures and also take ownership for the planning and execution of the Compliance Monitoring Plan. In addition, you'll undertake horizon scanning of the regulatory landscape across all relevant jurisdictions and provide advice, training and management updates as appropriate. You'll also have responsibility as MLRO within one of the operating companies. You'll also provide legal support to the business, especially on partner and contract agreements, intellectual property, legal ramifications of international expansion etc. You will have the support of the Group General Counsel and external legal assistance. You'll be a qualified solicitor and experienced senior Legal & Compliance specialist familiar with operating at 'Head of' level or equivalent within the general insurance arena. A strong understanding of relevant regulatory compliance (ICOBS, SYSC, DISP etc.) and financial crime compliance (AML, JMLSG etc.) regulations is essential. You must also be happy working in a hands-on manner - you'll never be far from the coalface. Does this sound like you? Are you up for the challenge? If so, click apply and send over your CV. Not got an up to date CV? Don't worry, you can always give me (Mark) a call on for a confidential discussion or email me at letting me know that you're interested. We'll pick it up from there. Location: London Workplace: Hybrid Working Reference: 415140a To apply for this position, please click on 'Apply Now' button or email your CV together with details of your current remuneration to quoting reference 415140a . Willow Resourcing, 2nd Floor, 3 Brindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2JB.
Senior Legal Services Officer Croydon/Farringdon - LONDON HYBRID ROLE - Full time hours Salary: £18.19 per hour (weekly pay) The Role: Office based role during first 4 weeks . based either from Farringdon or Croydon offices or a mix of the two. Hybrid potentially available once operational in post. Managing the dedicated coordinators responsible for providing administrative support to the transactions and the litigation sides of the team and the support coordinators delivering administrative support across the team. Including monitoring work and ensuring service delivery by the co-ordinators and cover in their absence. Dealing with a wide range of supporting tasks of clerical and administrative nature for the Director of Legal Services and the legal services team generally and the external legal service providers. The location. You ll be based at one of our Client's London offices in either Farringdon or Croydon with the option for working in a hybrid way when appropriate and as agreed with your manager. What you ll be doing: • To manage and provide strong and clear guidance to the team of coordinators reporting into the role. Ensuring that the team are motivated, supported and driven to develop and provide excellent customer service second to none in the sector. • To lead the team of co-ordinators providing a variety both front line and back office services to team members making sure that they deliver a responsive high level of service in line with satisfaction targets. • To continually improve the teams internal processes to ensure that the team deliver essential support services to the transactions and litigation sides of the team including: o dealing with all internal and external allocations, monitoring of inboxes, preparation of court bundles. • To make sure that all incoming work is monitored and allocated promptly. To ensure that all systems are promptly and accurately set up and is updated as may be needed from time to time. • To ensure that systems are maintained and up to date information is available to ensure that timely and accurate information is provided to the team. • To provide a responsive point of contact for residents, internal stakeholders, external legal service providers courts counsel and solicitors at all times. • To effectively deal with enquires and complaints and promote high customer service standards. Learning from complaints to help alter working practice as needed. • To contribute to the development and delivery of effective office practices providing a professional service and meeting agreed targets. • To support the Legal Services Director in the collation and preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual management information, including providing performance reports for the team as required. • To administer the Director s internal Team Meetings and external networking group meetings including liaising with guest speaker and other contributors and circulating minutes and action lists. • To be the team lead for working with the case management system including support and improvement. As a People Manager • Manage and support the team, leading by example to ensure excellent services are provided in line with organisational policies • To manage, on a day to day basis, individual team members and be responsible for staff development within the team including training, 1 to 1s, annual appraisals and addressing performance issues in conjunction with the Head of Legal Services (Litigation) and Head of Legal Services (Transactions). Knowledge & Experience • City & Guilds/CILEx Level 3 Diploma for Legal Secretaries • Knowledge and/or experience of Leasehold/shared ownership and home owners property sales and transactions as well as statutory or similar sales is desirable. • An understanding of the legal aspects of leasehold law and regulations is desirable. • Knowledge and/or experience of litigation processes and landlord & tenant legal relationships would be desirable. • Proven experience within a legal or related environment. • Experience of leading teams, as well as service improvement would be desirable. Skills & Abilities • Effective communications skills, both oral and written. • Effective IT skills. • Excellent organisational skills including the ability to manage time & tasks effectively, work well under pressure both individually and in a team to deadlines, delegating appropriately. • Good verbal and numerical reasoning skills including evaluating, judgement and decision making. • Ability to deal with conflicting priorities. • Ability to help prepare reports. • Meticulous attention to detail and quality. • Self-motivated with a flexible approach to work. • A can do , proactive approach to problem solving. Important Notice: Noble Recruiting Limited, located in Billericay, Essex, is an equal opportunities employer. With over 15 years of experience, we specialise in both permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this role, your details will be processed by Noble Recruiting Limited. For details on how we handle your information, please refer to our Privacy Policy on our website. Application Status: Due to the high volume of applications, if you haven't heard from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.
May 03, 2024
Contractor
Senior Legal Services Officer Croydon/Farringdon - LONDON HYBRID ROLE - Full time hours Salary: £18.19 per hour (weekly pay) The Role: Office based role during first 4 weeks . based either from Farringdon or Croydon offices or a mix of the two. Hybrid potentially available once operational in post. Managing the dedicated coordinators responsible for providing administrative support to the transactions and the litigation sides of the team and the support coordinators delivering administrative support across the team. Including monitoring work and ensuring service delivery by the co-ordinators and cover in their absence. Dealing with a wide range of supporting tasks of clerical and administrative nature for the Director of Legal Services and the legal services team generally and the external legal service providers. The location. You ll be based at one of our Client's London offices in either Farringdon or Croydon with the option for working in a hybrid way when appropriate and as agreed with your manager. What you ll be doing: • To manage and provide strong and clear guidance to the team of coordinators reporting into the role. Ensuring that the team are motivated, supported and driven to develop and provide excellent customer service second to none in the sector. • To lead the team of co-ordinators providing a variety both front line and back office services to team members making sure that they deliver a responsive high level of service in line with satisfaction targets. • To continually improve the teams internal processes to ensure that the team deliver essential support services to the transactions and litigation sides of the team including: o dealing with all internal and external allocations, monitoring of inboxes, preparation of court bundles. • To make sure that all incoming work is monitored and allocated promptly. To ensure that all systems are promptly and accurately set up and is updated as may be needed from time to time. • To ensure that systems are maintained and up to date information is available to ensure that timely and accurate information is provided to the team. • To provide a responsive point of contact for residents, internal stakeholders, external legal service providers courts counsel and solicitors at all times. • To effectively deal with enquires and complaints and promote high customer service standards. Learning from complaints to help alter working practice as needed. • To contribute to the development and delivery of effective office practices providing a professional service and meeting agreed targets. • To support the Legal Services Director in the collation and preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual management information, including providing performance reports for the team as required. • To administer the Director s internal Team Meetings and external networking group meetings including liaising with guest speaker and other contributors and circulating minutes and action lists. • To be the team lead for working with the case management system including support and improvement. As a People Manager • Manage and support the team, leading by example to ensure excellent services are provided in line with organisational policies • To manage, on a day to day basis, individual team members and be responsible for staff development within the team including training, 1 to 1s, annual appraisals and addressing performance issues in conjunction with the Head of Legal Services (Litigation) and Head of Legal Services (Transactions). Knowledge & Experience • City & Guilds/CILEx Level 3 Diploma for Legal Secretaries • Knowledge and/or experience of Leasehold/shared ownership and home owners property sales and transactions as well as statutory or similar sales is desirable. • An understanding of the legal aspects of leasehold law and regulations is desirable. • Knowledge and/or experience of litigation processes and landlord & tenant legal relationships would be desirable. • Proven experience within a legal or related environment. • Experience of leading teams, as well as service improvement would be desirable. Skills & Abilities • Effective communications skills, both oral and written. • Effective IT skills. • Excellent organisational skills including the ability to manage time & tasks effectively, work well under pressure both individually and in a team to deadlines, delegating appropriately. • Good verbal and numerical reasoning skills including evaluating, judgement and decision making. • Ability to deal with conflicting priorities. • Ability to help prepare reports. • Meticulous attention to detail and quality. • Self-motivated with a flexible approach to work. • A can do , proactive approach to problem solving. Important Notice: Noble Recruiting Limited, located in Billericay, Essex, is an equal opportunities employer. With over 15 years of experience, we specialise in both permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this role, your details will be processed by Noble Recruiting Limited. For details on how we handle your information, please refer to our Privacy Policy on our website. Application Status: Due to the high volume of applications, if you haven't heard from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.
Solicitor Location: Surrey Salary: 60k - 65k Join our client's dynamic team a leading engineering consultancy based in the vibrant county of Surrey. they specialise in providing innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges, delivering excellence in every project they undertake. Position Overview Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Solicitor to join their legal team. As a Solicitor, you will play a crucial role in providing legal guidance and support to the organisation, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations while facilitating the successful execution of projects. The Role The Legal Team's objective is to be a trusted advisor to the business. They are looking for a collaborative team player who can demonstrate an ability to provide strong legal advice in a pragmatic and timely way, considering the commercial considerations of the organisation. The role involves reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements. Due to the varied nature of work, there is a requirement for general advisory work on matters including intellectual property and data protection. The successful candidate will also be involved in the preparation of precedent documents, providing legal support for internal projects, and engaging with the wider teams. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert legal advice and support to internal teams on a wide range of legal matters related to engineering projects. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents. Conduct legal research and analysis to stay abreast of relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends. Manage and mitigate legal risks associated with project execution, including dispute resolution and litigation if necessary. Collaborate with external legal counsel and other stakeholders as needed. Essential Requirements: A qualified solicitor with at least 4 years PQE either in private practice or in-house. Experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements, including supply terms, framework agreements, memorandums of understanding and subcontracts. Ability to provide training and guidance to team members and the business on relevant legal developments. Excellent written and oral communication and the ability to confidently interact with project teams, senior management, and external parties. Strong ability to work to challenging timeframes and under pressure. Ability to work well independently, coupled with strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to participate in a collaborative team environment. If you are a proactive and skilled Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience . Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Solicitor Location: Surrey Salary: 60k - 65k Join our client's dynamic team a leading engineering consultancy based in the vibrant county of Surrey. they specialise in providing innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges, delivering excellence in every project they undertake. Position Overview Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Solicitor to join their legal team. As a Solicitor, you will play a crucial role in providing legal guidance and support to the organisation, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations while facilitating the successful execution of projects. The Role The Legal Team's objective is to be a trusted advisor to the business. They are looking for a collaborative team player who can demonstrate an ability to provide strong legal advice in a pragmatic and timely way, considering the commercial considerations of the organisation. The role involves reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements. Due to the varied nature of work, there is a requirement for general advisory work on matters including intellectual property and data protection. The successful candidate will also be involved in the preparation of precedent documents, providing legal support for internal projects, and engaging with the wider teams. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert legal advice and support to internal teams on a wide range of legal matters related to engineering projects. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents. Conduct legal research and analysis to stay abreast of relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends. Manage and mitigate legal risks associated with project execution, including dispute resolution and litigation if necessary. Collaborate with external legal counsel and other stakeholders as needed. Essential Requirements: A qualified solicitor with at least 4 years PQE either in private practice or in-house. Experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements, including supply terms, framework agreements, memorandums of understanding and subcontracts. Ability to provide training and guidance to team members and the business on relevant legal developments. Excellent written and oral communication and the ability to confidently interact with project teams, senior management, and external parties. Strong ability to work to challenging timeframes and under pressure. Ability to work well independently, coupled with strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to participate in a collaborative team environment. If you are a proactive and skilled Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience . Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
With over 30 years experience, and more than 250 care homes and hospitals, Barchester healthcare is one of the largest care home providers in the UK. Our mission is to provide the best possible person-centred care to elderly and vulnerable people, and were continually growing and improving our services. We have a rare opportunity for a Leadership Development Facilitator to join us on a permanent basis. In this key role, you will design and deliver leadership workshops and bespoke interventions, building the people management and commercial capabilities of all in managerial positions. This is a remote position, with regular travel across the UK, particularly across the North West of England. Rewards and benefits: Competitive salary, which is reviewed annually Car allowance of 6,500 per annum 10% discretionary annual bonus Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to 500 per referral Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidence Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services Required qualifications and experience Appropriate Learning & Development qualification, EAT level 3, 4, or 5, Cert Ed, or equivalent Qualified in either MBTI or 16PF assessment Excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for providing excellent customer service Ability to facilitate masterclasses/workshops, both face to face and online Strong organisational skills and ability to multi-task 2 years experience in a teaching and learning role, with a proven track record of effective coaching and development Experience of training analysis, design, delivery, and evaluation Ability to work under own initiative and under pressure Full UK driving license Role and responsibilities: Develop a leadership and development framework for all managers across the business Deliver inspiring presentations, which will motivate and develop the entire care home team Design initiatives that are creative, relevant and bespoke, where managers will be able to immediately transfer skills gained back into the workplace Provide robust solutions to learning and development needs, which build managers capability across the organisation Create innovative solutions that support the delivery of the business plan, promotes a performance culture, increases enquiry conversion rates, and drives continuous improvement To build positive working relationships with senior managers across the business Provide monthly reports on the effectiveness of current learning programmes As the only healthcare provider to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in the UK, Barchester are dedicated to ensuring that our team are respected and their contribution valued. If you are looking to develop a career with an employer that is supportive and offers progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to be. 4400 JBRP1_UKTJ
May 02, 2024
Full time
With over 30 years experience, and more than 250 care homes and hospitals, Barchester healthcare is one of the largest care home providers in the UK. Our mission is to provide the best possible person-centred care to elderly and vulnerable people, and were continually growing and improving our services. We have a rare opportunity for a Leadership Development Facilitator to join us on a permanent basis. In this key role, you will design and deliver leadership workshops and bespoke interventions, building the people management and commercial capabilities of all in managerial positions. This is a remote position, with regular travel across the UK, particularly across the North West of England. Rewards and benefits: Competitive salary, which is reviewed annually Car allowance of 6,500 per annum 10% discretionary annual bonus Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to 500 per referral Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidence Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services Required qualifications and experience Appropriate Learning & Development qualification, EAT level 3, 4, or 5, Cert Ed, or equivalent Qualified in either MBTI or 16PF assessment Excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for providing excellent customer service Ability to facilitate masterclasses/workshops, both face to face and online Strong organisational skills and ability to multi-task 2 years experience in a teaching and learning role, with a proven track record of effective coaching and development Experience of training analysis, design, delivery, and evaluation Ability to work under own initiative and under pressure Full UK driving license Role and responsibilities: Develop a leadership and development framework for all managers across the business Deliver inspiring presentations, which will motivate and develop the entire care home team Design initiatives that are creative, relevant and bespoke, where managers will be able to immediately transfer skills gained back into the workplace Provide robust solutions to learning and development needs, which build managers capability across the organisation Create innovative solutions that support the delivery of the business plan, promotes a performance culture, increases enquiry conversion rates, and drives continuous improvement To build positive working relationships with senior managers across the business Provide monthly reports on the effectiveness of current learning programmes As the only healthcare provider to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in the UK, Barchester are dedicated to ensuring that our team are respected and their contribution valued. If you are looking to develop a career with an employer that is supportive and offers progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to be. 4400 JBRP1_UKTJ