About Faculty Faculty transforms organisational performance through safe, impactful and human-led AI. We are Europe's leading applied AI company, and saw its potential a decade ago - long before the current hype cycle. We founded in 2014 with our Fellowship programme, training academics to become commercial data scientists. Today, we provide over 300 global customers with industry-leading software, and bespoke AI consultancy for retail, healthcare, energy, and governmental organisations, as well as our award winning Fellowship. Our expertise and safety credentials are such that OpenAI asked us to be their first technical partner, helping customers deploy cutting-edge generative AI safely. Our high-impact work has saved lives through forecasting NHS demand during covid, produced green energy by routing boats towards the wind, slashed marketing spend by predicting customer spending habits, and kept children safe online. AI is an epoch-defining technology. We want people to join us who can help our customers reap its enormous benefits safely. About the role Faculty's in-house legal team works to proactively address legal issues so that Faculty can drive positive impact in the world. In many cases, there will be no precedent. This is one of those rare in-house roles where your work will often be at the cutting edge. As Legal Counsel, you will be a key contributor to both the legal team and the company as a whole - working across every issue Faculty faces. You'll provide sage advice on a wide range of legal issues, with a centre of gravity around commercial & public sector contracts, IP & licensing and privacy. This position is ideal for an ambitious lawyer with experience in private practice at a leading law firm and looking for their first in-house role, or for someone seeking a new in-house role, having come from that background. As the third lawyer in the team, you will be reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, and working closely with our General Counsel, Contracts & Compliance Manager, Legal & Compliance Associate, legal and regulatory consultants and external lawyers, as well as other Faculty staff, and technical and commercial partners. What you'll be doing Commercial Contracting: Drafting and negotiating various technology and services contracts, including enterprise and public sector agreements and procurement processes. IP: Act as subject matter expert in IP matters related to AI services, including assignments, licensing, SaaS, sub-contracting, joint ventures, and IP-related to the Frontier product Privacy: Tailor GDPR principles to the unique contexts of NHS, government, and enterprise, including drafting DPAs, DSAs, DPIAs, and provide regular GDPR training to staff. Public Sector Procurement: application to frameworks, supporting bids, contracting on government and other large scale, complex frameworks, including GCloud, and Digital Outcomes amongst many. Product: experience in SaaS products and related considerations including contracting, service level agreements and typical risks. Generative AI & LLMs: Act as subject matter expert in IP, privacy, and regulatory issues surrounding LLMs, noting that Faculty is an official partner of OpenAI. Governance & Security: Support the rollout of the company's Governance, Risk, Compliance & Ethics functions, ensuring compliance with customer security and governance requirements, and drafting internal policies. Supporting the evolution of the Ethics Panel, helping Faculty support the right customers and build the right services & products. Regulatory: Understand forthcoming AI and UK privacy regulations, clinical risk regulations, US privacy requirements, and HIPAA and advising on the best course of action in innovative areas where there are no template answers. AI Safety: have an interest in and ability to support the leadership in interpreting and articulating our response to the challenges of delivering safe, fair and ethical AI. Employment: Support the People team with UK & international employment issues, including contract updates and exit matters. Who we're looking for: Qualifications: We expect the successful candidate to have 2+ years PQE depending on appropriate skill and experience, and we are open to candidates with substantially more experience than that. Trained and qualified with a leading international law firm and worked in commercial technology and IP teams with exposure to privacy compliance. Strong background in commercial technology law, capable of providing counsel, negotiation, and drafting for complex contracts involving IP, privacy, government frameworks, product design and compliance, subcontracting & multi party agreements, compliance, and governance and able to adapt to provide support on employment, property, disputes, and risk management Core competencies: Technical excellence in commercial law, IP, and privacy, capable of adapting to a wide range of contract-related demands and legal issues. Experience of procurement law and interacting with the government is a plus. Highly organised, able to help streamline our systems and processes as we scale into a large international company. Experience with Ironclad, DocuSign, Asana and Google Workplace are pluses Self-driven, efficient, and proactive in addressing business needs requiring rapid and proactive support. Collaborative, personable and a real team player. We are a small legal team and we work closely with each other on a daily basis - we would like someone who is ready to invest in that culture and make an effort to be a great team player. We would also like someone who is able to integrate across the business and work closely with our commercial and technical delivery teams. Comfortable with data science and AI concepts and the services and products that we are delivering and that our customers require, to be able to enter into discussion and contract drafting that properly encapsulates our work. Additional skills (Beneficial): Litigation: Experience in dispute management. Corporate: Knowledge of employee equity schemes, company equity, fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures. Ethics: Involvement in corporate ethics policies and processes, including customer selection and product design. International: Experience in establishing overseas entities and familiarity with US IP, licensing, and employment regulations. What we can offer you The Faculty team is diverse and distinctive, and we all come from different personal, professional and organisational backgrounds. We all have one thing in common: we are driven by a deep intellectual curiosity that powers us forward each day. This curiosity pushes us to seek truth and understanding in everything we do, to execute work in a nimble and pragmatic manner, to foster talent in one another and always to challenge assumptions. Faculty is the professional challenge of a lifetime. You'll be surrounded by an impressive group of brilliant minds working to achieve our collective goals. Our consultants, product developers, business development specialists, operations professionals and more all bring something unique to Faculty, and you'll learn something new from everyone you meet. You'll also have the opportunity to make your mark on a high-growth start-up now poised to expand internationally. Another unique aspect of this role is the exposure you will receive to a business offering both consultancy services and an AI product. From a legal perspective, this means your role will be especially diverse and no day will be the same. Fostering talent is one of our core values, it's built into our culture and what we offer. Faculty was founded by people who are passionate about continuous learning, and adding value to our people.
May 05, 2024
Full time
About Faculty Faculty transforms organisational performance through safe, impactful and human-led AI. We are Europe's leading applied AI company, and saw its potential a decade ago - long before the current hype cycle. We founded in 2014 with our Fellowship programme, training academics to become commercial data scientists. Today, we provide over 300 global customers with industry-leading software, and bespoke AI consultancy for retail, healthcare, energy, and governmental organisations, as well as our award winning Fellowship. Our expertise and safety credentials are such that OpenAI asked us to be their first technical partner, helping customers deploy cutting-edge generative AI safely. Our high-impact work has saved lives through forecasting NHS demand during covid, produced green energy by routing boats towards the wind, slashed marketing spend by predicting customer spending habits, and kept children safe online. AI is an epoch-defining technology. We want people to join us who can help our customers reap its enormous benefits safely. About the role Faculty's in-house legal team works to proactively address legal issues so that Faculty can drive positive impact in the world. In many cases, there will be no precedent. This is one of those rare in-house roles where your work will often be at the cutting edge. As Legal Counsel, you will be a key contributor to both the legal team and the company as a whole - working across every issue Faculty faces. You'll provide sage advice on a wide range of legal issues, with a centre of gravity around commercial & public sector contracts, IP & licensing and privacy. This position is ideal for an ambitious lawyer with experience in private practice at a leading law firm and looking for their first in-house role, or for someone seeking a new in-house role, having come from that background. As the third lawyer in the team, you will be reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, and working closely with our General Counsel, Contracts & Compliance Manager, Legal & Compliance Associate, legal and regulatory consultants and external lawyers, as well as other Faculty staff, and technical and commercial partners. What you'll be doing Commercial Contracting: Drafting and negotiating various technology and services contracts, including enterprise and public sector agreements and procurement processes. IP: Act as subject matter expert in IP matters related to AI services, including assignments, licensing, SaaS, sub-contracting, joint ventures, and IP-related to the Frontier product Privacy: Tailor GDPR principles to the unique contexts of NHS, government, and enterprise, including drafting DPAs, DSAs, DPIAs, and provide regular GDPR training to staff. Public Sector Procurement: application to frameworks, supporting bids, contracting on government and other large scale, complex frameworks, including GCloud, and Digital Outcomes amongst many. Product: experience in SaaS products and related considerations including contracting, service level agreements and typical risks. Generative AI & LLMs: Act as subject matter expert in IP, privacy, and regulatory issues surrounding LLMs, noting that Faculty is an official partner of OpenAI. Governance & Security: Support the rollout of the company's Governance, Risk, Compliance & Ethics functions, ensuring compliance with customer security and governance requirements, and drafting internal policies. Supporting the evolution of the Ethics Panel, helping Faculty support the right customers and build the right services & products. Regulatory: Understand forthcoming AI and UK privacy regulations, clinical risk regulations, US privacy requirements, and HIPAA and advising on the best course of action in innovative areas where there are no template answers. AI Safety: have an interest in and ability to support the leadership in interpreting and articulating our response to the challenges of delivering safe, fair and ethical AI. Employment: Support the People team with UK & international employment issues, including contract updates and exit matters. Who we're looking for: Qualifications: We expect the successful candidate to have 2+ years PQE depending on appropriate skill and experience, and we are open to candidates with substantially more experience than that. Trained and qualified with a leading international law firm and worked in commercial technology and IP teams with exposure to privacy compliance. Strong background in commercial technology law, capable of providing counsel, negotiation, and drafting for complex contracts involving IP, privacy, government frameworks, product design and compliance, subcontracting & multi party agreements, compliance, and governance and able to adapt to provide support on employment, property, disputes, and risk management Core competencies: Technical excellence in commercial law, IP, and privacy, capable of adapting to a wide range of contract-related demands and legal issues. Experience of procurement law and interacting with the government is a plus. Highly organised, able to help streamline our systems and processes as we scale into a large international company. Experience with Ironclad, DocuSign, Asana and Google Workplace are pluses Self-driven, efficient, and proactive in addressing business needs requiring rapid and proactive support. Collaborative, personable and a real team player. We are a small legal team and we work closely with each other on a daily basis - we would like someone who is ready to invest in that culture and make an effort to be a great team player. We would also like someone who is able to integrate across the business and work closely with our commercial and technical delivery teams. Comfortable with data science and AI concepts and the services and products that we are delivering and that our customers require, to be able to enter into discussion and contract drafting that properly encapsulates our work. Additional skills (Beneficial): Litigation: Experience in dispute management. Corporate: Knowledge of employee equity schemes, company equity, fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures. Ethics: Involvement in corporate ethics policies and processes, including customer selection and product design. International: Experience in establishing overseas entities and familiarity with US IP, licensing, and employment regulations. What we can offer you The Faculty team is diverse and distinctive, and we all come from different personal, professional and organisational backgrounds. We all have one thing in common: we are driven by a deep intellectual curiosity that powers us forward each day. This curiosity pushes us to seek truth and understanding in everything we do, to execute work in a nimble and pragmatic manner, to foster talent in one another and always to challenge assumptions. Faculty is the professional challenge of a lifetime. You'll be surrounded by an impressive group of brilliant minds working to achieve our collective goals. Our consultants, product developers, business development specialists, operations professionals and more all bring something unique to Faculty, and you'll learn something new from everyone you meet. You'll also have the opportunity to make your mark on a high-growth start-up now poised to expand internationally. Another unique aspect of this role is the exposure you will receive to a business offering both consultancy services and an AI product. From a legal perspective, this means your role will be especially diverse and no day will be the same. Fostering talent is one of our core values, it's built into our culture and what we offer. Faculty was founded by people who are passionate about continuous learning, and adding value to our people.
Simmons Adaptive - Commercial Contracts Lawyer page is loaded Simmons Adaptive - Commercial Contracts Lawyer Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR100795 About Us Simmons & Simmons Adaptive: Clients today need flexible resourcing solutions to meet the changing demands of the marketplace. Simmons & Simmons has always been willing to adapt and embrace new forms of service delivery to meet changing client demands. Simmons Adaptive is a flexible resourcing solution to meet client requirements at the same high quality you expect from Simmons & Simmons. We understand that our firm is equal only to the strengths of our people and place great emphasis on recruiting and retaining staff who meet our high standards. As an Adaptive consultant, you will be fully supported by the Simmons & Simmons team with a sponsoring Partner and a client team with whom we would encourage you to engage on a regular basis. You will have access to the firm's resources and Know-how and have the opportunity to be involved in training and development at the Firm. Simmons Adaptive is the flexible resourcing team for leading international law firm, Simmons & Simmons. For additional information on the firm, please visit . Main purpose of the role: Simmons Adaptive is currently searching for an experienced commercial contracts lawyer, immediately available to support for an assignment lasting 6 months. This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the firms leading clients within the media & television industry. The role will cover drafting and negotiating all standard television production agreements, contributor agreements for TV productions including writers, directors, cast, CANS, producer agreements and Pact/Equity agreements. It will also cover financing agreements for film and television such as IPAs, security and tax credit documentation along with negotiating commissioning, acquisition and licensing of television programmes. Understanding of music licensing and considerations is beneficial. Person specification: You are a qualified lawyer with training from a top tier practice. You have a strong commercial contracts experience within tv production working in-house. You have excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate complex analysis in a clear and concise manner. You can work autonomously but can also collaborate effectively as part of the wider team. You are a self-motivated team player, with a desire to develop strong relationships and excellent time management skills. You will be required to hold the relevant right to work for the UK, visa sponsorship is not available via Adaptive. Why you should join Simmons Adaptive: You will have access to high-quality roles and work within Simmons & Simmons' market-leading clients. You will have support from a Simmons & Simmons 'sponsor Partner' whilst on external assignment. You will be given access to the Firms' resources and Know-how when on assignment. We will invite you to our in-person and virtual networking events exclusively for Adaptive consultants, along with firmwide webinars and events. You will be given flexibility to work where and when you want. You will have the backing of a leading international law firm. Equal opportunities: We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in the firm and to equal opportunities in employment. We believe in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins), religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender re-assignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity, and paternity. This also includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment. At Simmons & Simmons we seek to attract and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, to create an exciting and rewarding place to work. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible, and we would encourage you to discuss this with us, should this be something you are interested in. Background screening: All recruits of Simmons & Simmons will be required to go through our background screening process. Depending on the position you apply for this may include a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) certificate. We undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a DBS certificate on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed. The firm's policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on request. If you are interested in finding out more about this position or wish to apply, please click on the link at the bottom of the page or visit the career pages on our website for the full job description. Similar Jobs (13) Simmons Adaptive - Interim Data Privacy Consultant locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Simmons Adaptive - Interim Prudential Regulatory Lawyer locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago Simmons Adaptive - Advertising Lawyer locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Every day, our expert teams across Europe, the Middle East and Asia come together to solve some of the world's most complex challenges. We're an international melting pot of perspectives and experiences, united in helping to shape a better future for our clients, our people and our communities. A place for ideas, skills, ambition and innovation. For personal growth and professional challenge. For powering success through trust, respect, integrity and an unwavering commitment to quality.
May 05, 2024
Full time
Simmons Adaptive - Commercial Contracts Lawyer page is loaded Simmons Adaptive - Commercial Contracts Lawyer Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR100795 About Us Simmons & Simmons Adaptive: Clients today need flexible resourcing solutions to meet the changing demands of the marketplace. Simmons & Simmons has always been willing to adapt and embrace new forms of service delivery to meet changing client demands. Simmons Adaptive is a flexible resourcing solution to meet client requirements at the same high quality you expect from Simmons & Simmons. We understand that our firm is equal only to the strengths of our people and place great emphasis on recruiting and retaining staff who meet our high standards. As an Adaptive consultant, you will be fully supported by the Simmons & Simmons team with a sponsoring Partner and a client team with whom we would encourage you to engage on a regular basis. You will have access to the firm's resources and Know-how and have the opportunity to be involved in training and development at the Firm. Simmons Adaptive is the flexible resourcing team for leading international law firm, Simmons & Simmons. For additional information on the firm, please visit . Main purpose of the role: Simmons Adaptive is currently searching for an experienced commercial contracts lawyer, immediately available to support for an assignment lasting 6 months. This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the firms leading clients within the media & television industry. The role will cover drafting and negotiating all standard television production agreements, contributor agreements for TV productions including writers, directors, cast, CANS, producer agreements and Pact/Equity agreements. It will also cover financing agreements for film and television such as IPAs, security and tax credit documentation along with negotiating commissioning, acquisition and licensing of television programmes. Understanding of music licensing and considerations is beneficial. Person specification: You are a qualified lawyer with training from a top tier practice. You have a strong commercial contracts experience within tv production working in-house. You have excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate complex analysis in a clear and concise manner. You can work autonomously but can also collaborate effectively as part of the wider team. You are a self-motivated team player, with a desire to develop strong relationships and excellent time management skills. You will be required to hold the relevant right to work for the UK, visa sponsorship is not available via Adaptive. Why you should join Simmons Adaptive: You will have access to high-quality roles and work within Simmons & Simmons' market-leading clients. You will have support from a Simmons & Simmons 'sponsor Partner' whilst on external assignment. You will be given access to the Firms' resources and Know-how when on assignment. We will invite you to our in-person and virtual networking events exclusively for Adaptive consultants, along with firmwide webinars and events. You will be given flexibility to work where and when you want. You will have the backing of a leading international law firm. Equal opportunities: We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in the firm and to equal opportunities in employment. We believe in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins), religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender re-assignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity, and paternity. This also includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment. At Simmons & Simmons we seek to attract and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, to create an exciting and rewarding place to work. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible, and we would encourage you to discuss this with us, should this be something you are interested in. Background screening: All recruits of Simmons & Simmons will be required to go through our background screening process. Depending on the position you apply for this may include a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) certificate. We undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a DBS certificate on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed. The firm's policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on request. If you are interested in finding out more about this position or wish to apply, please click on the link at the bottom of the page or visit the career pages on our website for the full job description. Similar Jobs (13) Simmons Adaptive - Interim Data Privacy Consultant locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Simmons Adaptive - Interim Prudential Regulatory Lawyer locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago Simmons Adaptive - Advertising Lawyer locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Every day, our expert teams across Europe, the Middle East and Asia come together to solve some of the world's most complex challenges. 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Our Client Rutherford have been mandated on an excellent opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our boutique investment bank client's legal team in London. Reporting into the General Counsel, the role will support the bank's European advisory business and will suit a candidate with previous experience within an investment bank although a private practice background will be considered. Main Duties Key responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to: Drafting and negotiating engagement letters with clients, NDAs and similar documents. Advising the business on transaction-related enquiries and other legal matters regarding the advisory services provided to the bank's clientele. Assisting on the review of board presentations and drafting opinion letters Providing support on company secretarial tasks. Supporting other departments when necessary to provide legal advice, including contracts, consultancy agreements, data transfer agreements, and real estate documentation Providing legal support on ad-hoc projects to ensure compliance with any upcoming regulations relevant to the business. Working alongside compliance when fulfilling regulatory requests Your Profile UK qualified corporate lawyer with at least 6+ PQE in the corporate/M&A team of a Tier 1 law practice or an investment bank. Previous experience gained in a similar role in an investment bank (via a secondment for example), would be advantageous if having a private practice background. Experience working on both public and private transactions Comprehensive legal judgment and an ability to provide practical advice to the wider business For more information about this position, please get in touch with Tevia Kretzmer. Email: Phone: Reference Code: 36169 About Rutherford Rutherford is a boutique search firm located in London. Our consultants are specialists in compliance recruitment, and also in financial crime and legal, all within the financial and professional services sectors in the United Kingdom and New York. We use our carefully curated relationships, networks and market knowledge to find the best fit for the clients in hand. We work with a wide range of clients, spanning from advisors, management consultants, corporate and commercial banks, brokers, exchanges, MTFs and financial tech, through to global investment managers, hedge funds, private equity firms, investment banks and technology firms. We began as a compliance recruitment firm in London and expanded to offer new resourcing services across legal and cyber recruitment. We have been a leading legal and compliance search agency in London for a decade and are excited about bringing our expanded offering into the technology area.
May 04, 2024
Full time
Our Client Rutherford have been mandated on an excellent opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our boutique investment bank client's legal team in London. Reporting into the General Counsel, the role will support the bank's European advisory business and will suit a candidate with previous experience within an investment bank although a private practice background will be considered. Main Duties Key responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to: Drafting and negotiating engagement letters with clients, NDAs and similar documents. Advising the business on transaction-related enquiries and other legal matters regarding the advisory services provided to the bank's clientele. Assisting on the review of board presentations and drafting opinion letters Providing support on company secretarial tasks. Supporting other departments when necessary to provide legal advice, including contracts, consultancy agreements, data transfer agreements, and real estate documentation Providing legal support on ad-hoc projects to ensure compliance with any upcoming regulations relevant to the business. Working alongside compliance when fulfilling regulatory requests Your Profile UK qualified corporate lawyer with at least 6+ PQE in the corporate/M&A team of a Tier 1 law practice or an investment bank. Previous experience gained in a similar role in an investment bank (via a secondment for example), would be advantageous if having a private practice background. Experience working on both public and private transactions Comprehensive legal judgment and an ability to provide practical advice to the wider business For more information about this position, please get in touch with Tevia Kretzmer. Email: Phone: Reference Code: 36169 About Rutherford Rutherford is a boutique search firm located in London. Our consultants are specialists in compliance recruitment, and also in financial crime and legal, all within the financial and professional services sectors in the United Kingdom and New York. We use our carefully curated relationships, networks and market knowledge to find the best fit for the clients in hand. We work with a wide range of clients, spanning from advisors, management consultants, corporate and commercial banks, brokers, exchanges, MTFs and financial tech, through to global investment managers, hedge funds, private equity firms, investment banks and technology firms. We began as a compliance recruitment firm in London and expanded to offer new resourcing services across legal and cyber recruitment. We have been a leading legal and compliance search agency in London for a decade and are excited about bringing our expanded offering into the technology area.
Simmons Adaptive - Interim Legal Counsel - ESG page is loaded Simmons Adaptive - Interim Legal Counsel - ESG Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR100745 About Us Simmons & Simmons Adaptive: Clients today need flexible resourcing solutions to meet the changing demands of the marketplace. Simmons & Simmons has always been willing to adapt and embrace new forms of service delivery to meet changing client demands. Simmons Adaptive is a flexible resourcing solution to meet client requirements at the same high quality you expect from Simmons & Simmons. We understand that our firm is equal only to the strengths of our people and place great emphasis on recruiting and retaining staff who meet our high standards. As an Adaptive consultant, you will be fully supported by the Simmons & Simmons team with a sponsoring Partner and a client team with whom we would encourage you to engage on a regular basis. You will have access to the firm's resources and Know-how and have the opportunity to be involved in training and development at the Firm. Simmons Adaptive is the flexible resourcing team for leading international law firm, Simmons & Simmons. For additional information on the firm, please visit . Main purpose of the role: Simmons Adaptive are currently working with a large investment manager who are seeking a lawyer with ESG experience. The client is looking to bring on board a consultant who has particular subject matter expertise on sustainable finance and other ESG measures and initiatives. The role entails delivering expert counsel and analytical insights on the legal and regulatory mandates stemming from European (EU and UK) directives, regulations, and guidelines related to sustainable finance and the wider Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) domains. Additionally the position involves advising on the pragmatic execution and assimilation of these regulatory obligations into practice. This role is to start in mid-April on a full-time basis for 6-months. Office presence is encouraged where possible at either their London or Leeds office. Person specification: You are a qualified solicitor, with training from a top tier practice. You will have a minimum of 3 years' PQE spent working in-house in financial services and/or in a private practice law firm, handling a variety of financial services legal and regulatory matters You are collaborative and have excellent communication skills with attention to detail. You can work autonomously but can also collaborate effectively as part of the wider team. Self-motivated team player, with a desire to develop strong relationships and excellent time management skills. You will be required to hold the relevant right to work for the UK, visa sponsorship is not available via Adaptive. Why you should join Simmons Adaptive: You will have access to high-quality roles and work within Simmons & Simmons' market-leading clients You'll have support from a Simmons & Simmons 'sponsor Partner' whilst on external assignment You will be given access to the Firms' resources and Know-how when on assignment We will invite you to our in-person and virtual networking events exclusively for Adaptive consultants, along with firmwide webinars and events You will have the backing of a leading international law firm. Equal opportunities: We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in the firm and to equal opportunities in employment. We believe in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins), religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender re-assignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity. This also includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment. At Simmons & Simmons we seek to attract and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, to create an exciting and rewarding place to work. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us, should this be something you are interested in. Background screening: All recruits of Simmons & Simmons will be required to go through our background screening process. Depending on the position you apply for this may include a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) certificate. We undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a DBS certificate on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed. The firm's policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on request. Similar Jobs (7) Simmons Adaptive - Interim Commercial Lawyer locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago Simmons Adaptive - Interim Employment Consultant - Part -Time locations London time type Full time posted on Posted Today Simmons Adaptive - Regulatory Competition Consultant locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago Every day, our expert teams across Europe, the Middle East and Asia come together to solve some of the world's most complex challenges. We're an international melting pot of perspectives and experiences, united in helping to shape a better future for our clients, our people and our communities. A place for ideas, skills, ambition and innovation. For personal growth and professional challenge. For powering success through trust, respect, integrity and an unwavering commitment to quality.
May 04, 2024
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Simmons Adaptive - Interim Legal Counsel - ESG page is loaded Simmons Adaptive - Interim Legal Counsel - ESG Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR100745 About Us Simmons & Simmons Adaptive: Clients today need flexible resourcing solutions to meet the changing demands of the marketplace. Simmons & Simmons has always been willing to adapt and embrace new forms of service delivery to meet changing client demands. Simmons Adaptive is a flexible resourcing solution to meet client requirements at the same high quality you expect from Simmons & Simmons. We understand that our firm is equal only to the strengths of our people and place great emphasis on recruiting and retaining staff who meet our high standards. As an Adaptive consultant, you will be fully supported by the Simmons & Simmons team with a sponsoring Partner and a client team with whom we would encourage you to engage on a regular basis. You will have access to the firm's resources and Know-how and have the opportunity to be involved in training and development at the Firm. Simmons Adaptive is the flexible resourcing team for leading international law firm, Simmons & Simmons. For additional information on the firm, please visit . Main purpose of the role: Simmons Adaptive are currently working with a large investment manager who are seeking a lawyer with ESG experience. The client is looking to bring on board a consultant who has particular subject matter expertise on sustainable finance and other ESG measures and initiatives. The role entails delivering expert counsel and analytical insights on the legal and regulatory mandates stemming from European (EU and UK) directives, regulations, and guidelines related to sustainable finance and the wider Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) domains. Additionally the position involves advising on the pragmatic execution and assimilation of these regulatory obligations into practice. This role is to start in mid-April on a full-time basis for 6-months. Office presence is encouraged where possible at either their London or Leeds office. Person specification: You are a qualified solicitor, with training from a top tier practice. You will have a minimum of 3 years' PQE spent working in-house in financial services and/or in a private practice law firm, handling a variety of financial services legal and regulatory matters You are collaborative and have excellent communication skills with attention to detail. You can work autonomously but can also collaborate effectively as part of the wider team. Self-motivated team player, with a desire to develop strong relationships and excellent time management skills. You will be required to hold the relevant right to work for the UK, visa sponsorship is not available via Adaptive. Why you should join Simmons Adaptive: You will have access to high-quality roles and work within Simmons & Simmons' market-leading clients You'll have support from a Simmons & Simmons 'sponsor Partner' whilst on external assignment You will be given access to the Firms' resources and Know-how when on assignment We will invite you to our in-person and virtual networking events exclusively for Adaptive consultants, along with firmwide webinars and events You will have the backing of a leading international law firm. Equal opportunities: We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in the firm and to equal opportunities in employment. We believe in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins), religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender re-assignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity. This also includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment. At Simmons & Simmons we seek to attract and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, to create an exciting and rewarding place to work. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us, should this be something you are interested in. Background screening: All recruits of Simmons & Simmons will be required to go through our background screening process. Depending on the position you apply for this may include a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) certificate. We undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a DBS certificate on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed. The firm's policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on request. 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Vacancy - Senior Corporate Lawyer Senior Corporate Lawyer - Drive the Future of Legal Excellence at our client's firm based in the Stratford Area. What You'll Do: - Provide expert legal guidance on complex corporate matters including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships. - Navigate corporate governance, compliance, and risk management issues with a strategic, proactive approach. - Lead negotiations, draft sophisticated legal documents, and ensure the legal integrity of a broad range of commercial transactions. - Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management, offering insightful, business-oriented legal advice on critical corporate strategies. - Mentor and develop junior legal talent, fostering a culture of excellence within the department. Who You Are: - A seasoned legal professional from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in relevant jurisdictions. - You bring at least 5+ years of corporate law PQE, preferably gained in a leading law firm or a high-paced corporate environment. - An articulate communicator skilled in negotiating and persuasive in boardrooms. - Detail-oriented yet strategic, with a proven track record of managing multiple complex projects under tight deadlines. - A collaborative leader, capable of inspiring others and building strong relationships across all levels of an organization. Why Join Us: - A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that is both flexible and adaptive to your potential. - Opportunities for professional growth and advancement. - A supportive, inclusive workplace where every voice is valued. Who are you applying to? The Solution Automotive Recruitment have been placing candidates into the UK Motor Trade since 1999. We have a fantastic relationship with all our clients and candidates across the country, many very long standing relationships. If you are skilled and experienced Automotive candidate, we want to hear from you and rest assured, you'll be dealing with a person, not just a consultant! Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we get, we can only respond to the candidates who match the criteria set for this vacancy. We will retain your CV on our database and make contact as and when suitable vacancies arise. We will NEVER send your CV anywhere without your permission.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Vacancy - Senior Corporate Lawyer Senior Corporate Lawyer - Drive the Future of Legal Excellence at our client's firm based in the Stratford Area. What You'll Do: - Provide expert legal guidance on complex corporate matters including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships. - Navigate corporate governance, compliance, and risk management issues with a strategic, proactive approach. - Lead negotiations, draft sophisticated legal documents, and ensure the legal integrity of a broad range of commercial transactions. - Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management, offering insightful, business-oriented legal advice on critical corporate strategies. - Mentor and develop junior legal talent, fostering a culture of excellence within the department. Who You Are: - A seasoned legal professional from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in relevant jurisdictions. - You bring at least 5+ years of corporate law PQE, preferably gained in a leading law firm or a high-paced corporate environment. - An articulate communicator skilled in negotiating and persuasive in boardrooms. - Detail-oriented yet strategic, with a proven track record of managing multiple complex projects under tight deadlines. - A collaborative leader, capable of inspiring others and building strong relationships across all levels of an organization. Why Join Us: - A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that is both flexible and adaptive to your potential. - Opportunities for professional growth and advancement. - A supportive, inclusive workplace where every voice is valued. Who are you applying to? The Solution Automotive Recruitment have been placing candidates into the UK Motor Trade since 1999. We have a fantastic relationship with all our clients and candidates across the country, many very long standing relationships. If you are skilled and experienced Automotive candidate, we want to hear from you and rest assured, you'll be dealing with a person, not just a consultant! Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we get, we can only respond to the candidates who match the criteria set for this vacancy. We will retain your CV on our database and make contact as and when suitable vacancies arise. We will NEVER send your CV anywhere without your permission.
Simmons Adaptive - Interim Commercial Contracts and Public Procurement Lawyer page is loaded Simmons Adaptive - Interim Commercial Contracts and Public Procurement Lawyer Apply locations London time type Part time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR100737 About Us Simmons & Simmons Adaptive: Clients today need flexible resourcing solutions to meet the changing demands of the marketplace. Simmons & Simmons has always been willing to adapt and embrace new forms of service delivery to meet changing client demands. Simmons Adaptive is a flexible resourcing solution to meet client requirements at the same high quality you expect from Simmons & Simmons. We understand that our firm is equal only to the strengths of our people and place great emphasis on recruiting and retaining staff who meet our high standards. As an Adaptive consultant, you will be fully supported by the Simmons & Simmons team with a sponsoring Partner and a client team with whom we would encourage you to engage on a regular basis. You will have access to the firm's resources and Know-how and have the opportunity to be involved in training and development at the Firm. Simmons Adaptive is the flexible resourcing team for leading international law firm, Simmons & Simmons. For additional information on the firm, please visit . Main purpose of the role: Simmons Adaptive are currently working with a public sector client to support their legal function. The client is looking to bring on board a Commercial Contracts Lawyer with experience in public procurement. The client is also open to considering consultants who have a strong technology background, due to the number of technology contracts that they are expecting. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a unique client with the prospect of working on some interesting projects. This role is to start in Quarter 2 on a part-time basis; 3-days p/w, for 6-12 months. Office presence is encouraged where possible at either their London or Leeds office. Person specification: You are a qualified solicitor, with training from a top tier practice. You will have previous experience either in-house or within private practice. We expect this assignment to suit a lawyer who is 3- 8 PQE. You are collaborative and have excellent communication skills with attention to detail. You can work autonomously but can also collaborate effectively as part of the wider team. Self-motivated team player, with a desire to develop strong relationships and excellent time management skills. You will be required to hold the relevant right to work for the UK, visa sponsorship is not available via Adaptive. Why you should join Simmons Adaptive: You will have access to high-quality roles and work within Simmons & Simmons' market-leading clients You'll have support from a Simmons & Simmons 'sponsor Partner' whilst on external assignment You will be given access to the Firms' resources and Know-how when on assignment We will invite you to our in-person and virtual networking events exclusively for Adaptive consultants, along with firmwide webinars and events You will have the backing of a leading international law firm. Equal opportunities: We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in the firm and to equal opportunities in employment. We believe in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins), religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender re-assignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity. This also includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment. At Simmons & Simmons we seek to attract and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, to create an exciting and rewarding place to work. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us, should this be something you are interested in. Background screening: All recruits of Simmons & Simmons will be required to go through our background screening process. Depending on the position you apply for this may include a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) certificate. We undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a DBS certificate on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed. The firm's policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on request. 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May 03, 2024
Full time
Simmons Adaptive - Interim Commercial Contracts and Public Procurement Lawyer page is loaded Simmons Adaptive - Interim Commercial Contracts and Public Procurement Lawyer Apply locations London time type Part time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR100737 About Us Simmons & Simmons Adaptive: Clients today need flexible resourcing solutions to meet the changing demands of the marketplace. Simmons & Simmons has always been willing to adapt and embrace new forms of service delivery to meet changing client demands. Simmons Adaptive is a flexible resourcing solution to meet client requirements at the same high quality you expect from Simmons & Simmons. We understand that our firm is equal only to the strengths of our people and place great emphasis on recruiting and retaining staff who meet our high standards. As an Adaptive consultant, you will be fully supported by the Simmons & Simmons team with a sponsoring Partner and a client team with whom we would encourage you to engage on a regular basis. You will have access to the firm's resources and Know-how and have the opportunity to be involved in training and development at the Firm. Simmons Adaptive is the flexible resourcing team for leading international law firm, Simmons & Simmons. For additional information on the firm, please visit . Main purpose of the role: Simmons Adaptive are currently working with a public sector client to support their legal function. The client is looking to bring on board a Commercial Contracts Lawyer with experience in public procurement. The client is also open to considering consultants who have a strong technology background, due to the number of technology contracts that they are expecting. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a unique client with the prospect of working on some interesting projects. This role is to start in Quarter 2 on a part-time basis; 3-days p/w, for 6-12 months. Office presence is encouraged where possible at either their London or Leeds office. Person specification: You are a qualified solicitor, with training from a top tier practice. You will have previous experience either in-house or within private practice. We expect this assignment to suit a lawyer who is 3- 8 PQE. You are collaborative and have excellent communication skills with attention to detail. You can work autonomously but can also collaborate effectively as part of the wider team. Self-motivated team player, with a desire to develop strong relationships and excellent time management skills. You will be required to hold the relevant right to work for the UK, visa sponsorship is not available via Adaptive. Why you should join Simmons Adaptive: You will have access to high-quality roles and work within Simmons & Simmons' market-leading clients You'll have support from a Simmons & Simmons 'sponsor Partner' whilst on external assignment You will be given access to the Firms' resources and Know-how when on assignment We will invite you to our in-person and virtual networking events exclusively for Adaptive consultants, along with firmwide webinars and events You will have the backing of a leading international law firm. Equal opportunities: We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in the firm and to equal opportunities in employment. We believe in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins), religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender re-assignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity. This also includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment. At Simmons & Simmons we seek to attract and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, to create an exciting and rewarding place to work. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us, should this be something you are interested in. Background screening: All recruits of Simmons & Simmons will be required to go through our background screening process. Depending on the position you apply for this may include a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) certificate. We undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a DBS certificate on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed. The firm's policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on request. 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4Recruitment Services are seeking a Social Care Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive) that specialises in Adult Social Care. The role is to join a busy team providing advice and representation to a large Local Authority. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Advise and representation on all aspects of adult social care including court of protection, deprivation of liberty safeguards, Care Act advice and Mental Health Act advice Conduct of legal proceedings before the courts and tribunals Advocacy, advice and legal drafting as required and as a necessary part of the conduct of legal proceedings before the courts and tribunals Representation at and advice to committees, boards, meetings, members and officers and outside bodies as required To prepare and deliver training to council personal as required To participate in the office hours duty advice rota and the out of hours duty rota. Provide legal advice and support to enable the local authority to fulfil its Statutory and strategic functions Work together with Legal Services management in the development of efficient and effective client/customer relationships Interpret and apply new and existing legislation and policies ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Recognised Legal qualification (solicitor, barrister or legal executive Extensive technical knowledge in a specialist area. Analytical abilities and high levels of literacy and numeracy. Project management or appropriate management experience in a complex technical environment. Legal systems and process knowledge, plus other relevant IT skills including word, excel, PowerPoint or equivalents and other systems. Evidence of continuing professional and managerial development. What we offer: 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer. To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies , please contact our Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
May 02, 2024
Contractor
4Recruitment Services are seeking a Social Care Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive) that specialises in Adult Social Care. The role is to join a busy team providing advice and representation to a large Local Authority. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Advise and representation on all aspects of adult social care including court of protection, deprivation of liberty safeguards, Care Act advice and Mental Health Act advice Conduct of legal proceedings before the courts and tribunals Advocacy, advice and legal drafting as required and as a necessary part of the conduct of legal proceedings before the courts and tribunals Representation at and advice to committees, boards, meetings, members and officers and outside bodies as required To prepare and deliver training to council personal as required To participate in the office hours duty advice rota and the out of hours duty rota. Provide legal advice and support to enable the local authority to fulfil its Statutory and strategic functions Work together with Legal Services management in the development of efficient and effective client/customer relationships Interpret and apply new and existing legislation and policies ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Recognised Legal qualification (solicitor, barrister or legal executive Extensive technical knowledge in a specialist area. Analytical abilities and high levels of literacy and numeracy. Project management or appropriate management experience in a complex technical environment. Legal systems and process knowledge, plus other relevant IT skills including word, excel, PowerPoint or equivalents and other systems. Evidence of continuing professional and managerial development. What we offer: 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer. To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies , please contact our Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
4Recruitment Services are seeking a Commercial Lawyer required for a Local Authority Commercial Law team. The role requires: Advising internal clients and liaising with other third parties in the giving of commercial advice and the drafting of commercial documents. Advising on the application of the Authority's constitution and any relevant procurement legislation. The client will allow hybrid/remote working. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Draft and Negotiate Contracts: Drafting commercial contracts and other commercial documents. Providing advice on existing and proposed commercial arrangements. Legal Representation: Represent the client in court, advocating for their interests in commercial disputes. Risk Management: Provide expert advice on legal risks and compliance, helping the client navigate complex legal landscapes. Commercial Property Matters: Handle property transactions, leases, and landlord-tenant issues. Strategic Projects: Contribute to high-value projects that impact the clients community. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Qualified Lawyer/Solicitor or Barrister with experience in commercial law. Analytical abilities and high levels of literacy and numeracy. Legal systems and process knowledge, plus other relevant IT skills including word, excel, PowerPoint or equivalents and other systems. Evidence of continuing professional and managerial development. What we offer: 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer. To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies , please contact our Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
May 02, 2024
Contractor
4Recruitment Services are seeking a Commercial Lawyer required for a Local Authority Commercial Law team. The role requires: Advising internal clients and liaising with other third parties in the giving of commercial advice and the drafting of commercial documents. Advising on the application of the Authority's constitution and any relevant procurement legislation. The client will allow hybrid/remote working. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Draft and Negotiate Contracts: Drafting commercial contracts and other commercial documents. Providing advice on existing and proposed commercial arrangements. Legal Representation: Represent the client in court, advocating for their interests in commercial disputes. Risk Management: Provide expert advice on legal risks and compliance, helping the client navigate complex legal landscapes. Commercial Property Matters: Handle property transactions, leases, and landlord-tenant issues. Strategic Projects: Contribute to high-value projects that impact the clients community. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Qualified Lawyer/Solicitor or Barrister with experience in commercial law. Analytical abilities and high levels of literacy and numeracy. Legal systems and process knowledge, plus other relevant IT skills including word, excel, PowerPoint or equivalents and other systems. Evidence of continuing professional and managerial development. What we offer: 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer. To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies , please contact our Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
Ranked Silver Circle Firm Contentious Construction Associate 2-4 PQE London This ranked firm is an international professional service business with law at its heart, employing over 1450 people with close to 670 lawyers. With offices in London and overseas, the firm undertakes a great deal of cross-border, multi-jurisdictional and complex work, across six core practice areas: Corporate; Dispute Resolution; Employment; Innovation; Private; and Real Estate. The Firm's Real Estate department's core practice areas include construction, development and urban regeneration, fashion and retail, investment, planning and environment, residential, dispute resolution, finance and taxation. Their services range from acquisition and planning, through to construction, disposal and asset management, encompassing both commercial and residential property. The Construction Dispute Resolution team offers a full dispute service for the Real Estate sector covering the full range of construction disputes including extensions of time, loss and expense, final and interim accounts, defective works, and professional negligence. As part of the team you can expect a varied and complex contentious construction caseload, including adjudication, arbitration, litigation, and mediation. The ideal candidate will have between 2 to 4 years PQE experience and have trained and qualified with a reputable City law firm or large national firm equivalent. Strong Academic record Experience of working for high-net-worth clients, including overseas clients would be beneficial. Exposure to working for developers, investors, lenders, contractors and consultants in the following sectors: housing (including prime/super prime central London and the branded private rental sector), retail, commercial, student accommodation, education and retirement homes. Good drafting and negotiating skills. Experience assisting in drafting and negotiating amendments to the standard building contracts and working on bespoke agreements, including assisting with preparation of precedent documents. Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Aidan McAvinue at Search Legal for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working a variety of other Contentious Construction opportunities with ranked teams in the City London so would be interested to talk to any Contentious Construction lawyer. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Ranked Silver Circle Firm Contentious Construction Associate 2-4 PQE London This ranked firm is an international professional service business with law at its heart, employing over 1450 people with close to 670 lawyers. With offices in London and overseas, the firm undertakes a great deal of cross-border, multi-jurisdictional and complex work, across six core practice areas: Corporate; Dispute Resolution; Employment; Innovation; Private; and Real Estate. The Firm's Real Estate department's core practice areas include construction, development and urban regeneration, fashion and retail, investment, planning and environment, residential, dispute resolution, finance and taxation. Their services range from acquisition and planning, through to construction, disposal and asset management, encompassing both commercial and residential property. The Construction Dispute Resolution team offers a full dispute service for the Real Estate sector covering the full range of construction disputes including extensions of time, loss and expense, final and interim accounts, defective works, and professional negligence. As part of the team you can expect a varied and complex contentious construction caseload, including adjudication, arbitration, litigation, and mediation. The ideal candidate will have between 2 to 4 years PQE experience and have trained and qualified with a reputable City law firm or large national firm equivalent. Strong Academic record Experience of working for high-net-worth clients, including overseas clients would be beneficial. Exposure to working for developers, investors, lenders, contractors and consultants in the following sectors: housing (including prime/super prime central London and the branded private rental sector), retail, commercial, student accommodation, education and retirement homes. Good drafting and negotiating skills. Experience assisting in drafting and negotiating amendments to the standard building contracts and working on bespoke agreements, including assisting with preparation of precedent documents. Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Aidan McAvinue at Search Legal for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working a variety of other Contentious Construction opportunities with ranked teams in the City London so would be interested to talk to any Contentious Construction lawyer. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee The opportunity Our rehabilitation team has a new exiting opportunity. The main purpose of the role will be to provide effective administration of Europe rehabilitation services ensuring they are in line with QBE policies and procedures and meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders. You will work with panel providers and partners to contribute to effective supplier management while assisting with delivery of all rehabilitation services to maximize customer satisfaction. Your new role Adhere to all relevant internal policies and procedures as well as the Clinical Governance process to provide a compliant rehabilitation service Undertake Internal and External Audit activities in line with requirements of the business Maintain accurate data collection on Claims Center in order to provide clear evidence of costs and savings Manage the audit plan for suppliers and partners and provide relevant and accurate information to the Rehabilitation Manager Liaise with Underwriters and Risk Managers to identify QBE policyholder's service requirements Meet with policy holders and attend stakeholder meetings as required to promote, embed and review QBE rehabilitation services Work closely with claims to deliver value added rehabilitation services via excellent communication, day to day case management and training Work with panel providers and partners to contribute to effective supplier management Manage a varied caseload working with claims staff, panel providers and defendant/claimant lawyers to ensure effective administration Monitor referrals to ensure the prompt, timely and effective handling of cases across a class of business Monitor fee structure to ensure cost effective service Ongoing involvement in and contribution to business projects and product development in order to improve the service offering of the team About you Must have a health qualification recognised by the HCPC (for example such as registered nurse, occupational therapist, physiotherapist) Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and strong interpersonal skills to establish a rapport with stakeholders and customers Solid organisation, administrative and teamwork skills to be able to collaborate with other team members and stakeholders. An ability to work under pressure and manage your time effectively to enable effective oversight of a clinical caseload along with other role duties Strong IT skills and a positive and flexible approach to work. Why QBE? At My Best At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce. At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation. Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include; Employer of the Year 2022 Winner - Insurance Insider British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers. About QBE QBE helps businesses build resilience through risk management and insurance. QBE European Operations is part of QBE Insurance Group, one of the world's leading international insurers and reinsurers and Standard & Poor's A+ rated. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, QBE's gross written premium for the year ended 31 December 2021 was US$18.5 billion. As a business insurance specialist, QBE European Operations offers a range of insurance products from the standard suite of property, casualty and motor to the specialist financial lines, marine and energy. All are tailored to the individual needs of our small, medium and large customer base. To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website . What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE's vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to APPLY NOW! Simply click the apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role. Please make the Talent Acquisition aware should there be any reasonable adjustments that may need to be made for the interview and the remainder of the recruitment process. How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee The opportunity Our rehabilitation team has a new exiting opportunity. The main purpose of the role will be to provide effective administration of Europe rehabilitation services ensuring they are in line with QBE policies and procedures and meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders. You will work with panel providers and partners to contribute to effective supplier management while assisting with delivery of all rehabilitation services to maximize customer satisfaction. Your new role Adhere to all relevant internal policies and procedures as well as the Clinical Governance process to provide a compliant rehabilitation service Undertake Internal and External Audit activities in line with requirements of the business Maintain accurate data collection on Claims Center in order to provide clear evidence of costs and savings Manage the audit plan for suppliers and partners and provide relevant and accurate information to the Rehabilitation Manager Liaise with Underwriters and Risk Managers to identify QBE policyholder's service requirements Meet with policy holders and attend stakeholder meetings as required to promote, embed and review QBE rehabilitation services Work closely with claims to deliver value added rehabilitation services via excellent communication, day to day case management and training Work with panel providers and partners to contribute to effective supplier management Manage a varied caseload working with claims staff, panel providers and defendant/claimant lawyers to ensure effective administration Monitor referrals to ensure the prompt, timely and effective handling of cases across a class of business Monitor fee structure to ensure cost effective service Ongoing involvement in and contribution to business projects and product development in order to improve the service offering of the team About you Must have a health qualification recognised by the HCPC (for example such as registered nurse, occupational therapist, physiotherapist) Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and strong interpersonal skills to establish a rapport with stakeholders and customers Solid organisation, administrative and teamwork skills to be able to collaborate with other team members and stakeholders. An ability to work under pressure and manage your time effectively to enable effective oversight of a clinical caseload along with other role duties Strong IT skills and a positive and flexible approach to work. Why QBE? At My Best At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce. At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation. Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include; Employer of the Year 2022 Winner - Insurance Insider British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers. About QBE QBE helps businesses build resilience through risk management and insurance. QBE European Operations is part of QBE Insurance Group, one of the world's leading international insurers and reinsurers and Standard & Poor's A+ rated. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, QBE's gross written premium for the year ended 31 December 2021 was US$18.5 billion. As a business insurance specialist, QBE European Operations offers a range of insurance products from the standard suite of property, casualty and motor to the specialist financial lines, marine and energy. All are tailored to the individual needs of our small, medium and large customer base. To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website . What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE's vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to APPLY NOW! Simply click the apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role. Please make the Talent Acquisition aware should there be any reasonable adjustments that may need to be made for the interview and the remainder of the recruitment process. How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
Practice Group / Department: Corporate Team FS - London Job Description We're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do. To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. We value difference and actively promote a culture of respect for each individual, encouraging and creating inclusion. Our new hybrid working model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people's health and overall wellbeing. The Team This is a permanent Risk Advisory role within our established practice. The practice is now in a renewed phase of growth. As a practice we specialise in a broad range of technical risk and compliance advisory services - focused on regulatory risk - with clients that sit alongside Norton Rose Fulbright's Global Financial Services Regulatory offering. The team is staffed with a mix of compliance and risk consultants and lawyers from across the industry including former regulators, industry practitioners and experienced consultants. Our strong relationship with our traditional in-house legal teams means we offer a fully integrated service. This integration is key to our success as a practice. The team specialises in providing operationally focused regulatory and risk advice, assurance and remediation solutions to clients. It covers a broad range of activities for a diverse mix of premium financial services clients. We are also increasingly supporting broader markets looking for risk-based advisory services. Work can include assisting businesses to achieve regulatory authorisation, building, evaluating and enhancing compliance, risk and governance frameworks, undertaking systems and controls assessments, conducting shadow regulatory reviews, designing and delivering training to Boards, management and staff on risk and regulatory matters to performing remediation services. We have also developed a strong footprint in AML/financial crime and ESG solutions. The team works across EMEA and with global colleagues in other key markets including North America and the Asia Pacific region. The Role Working with the Managing Director of Risk Advisory (EMEA), Team Leaders and the wider Financial Services Partnership to deliver the strategy for the Risk Advisory practice - including collaborating closely with colleagues from our other global offices. Supporting the delivery of a variety of regulatory authorisation, risk and compliance advisory, assurance and remediation engagements with clients in the UK and internationally. Contributing to and leading on business development activities designed to strengthen the overall client base of the Risk Advisory practice. Using industry/consulting experience to support the identification and execution of commercial opportunities, leveraging existing networks and knowledge. Supporting the process of winning regulatory and risk focused projects with clients. Working with other parts of Norton Rose Fulbright and support the identification of cross departmental opportunities. Maintaining, help servicing, and developing client relationships. Key Responsibilities This role requires an individual who has broad risk, regulatory and compliance experience working in either wholesale/asset management (buy and/or sell-side) or commercial/retail financial services and payments providers. The role holder will be able to support the development and management of client relationships, contribute to the winning and delivery of risk consulting projects and work collaboratively with other members of the Risk Consulting practice to deliver pragmatic and value-adding solutions to clients' challenges. This may include, but not be limited to, supporting clients that are seeking to achieve regulatory authorisation, assisting clients with the development, review and assessment of their risk and compliance frameworks, undertaking design and operating effectiveness reviews of clients' systems and controls arrangements and supporting the delivery of remediation projects. The individual will be expected to contribute to and lead on business development initiatives in order to develop and strengthen the Risk Consulting practice's client base and support the building of strong relationships across NRF. Key Skills and Experience Experience and knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk matters within a financial services environment (gained from a consulting business, financial institution or regulator). Strong knowledge of the UK/European financial services regulatory regime and its application in practice across either wholesale or retail financial services markets (gained from a consulting business, financial institution or regulator). Ability to apply technical knowledge and experience on regulatory compliance and risk matters in a clear and practical manner through clear and precise written and verbal communication to support the delivery of client engagements and business development activities. Ability to build and cultivate strong, trusted relationships through working collaboratively with colleagues and clients. Ability to influence senior stakeholders. Highly motivated, with a proven ability to work on own initiative (where required) within a fast- paced, high pressure work environment. Willingness to work outside of immediate areas of expertise (where required) with appropriate supervision. Ability to work flexibly and manage competing priorities. We welcome applications from experienced consultants, industry practitioners, regulators and legal professionals. Proven track record of supporting the delivery of projects, including managing to time and budget and in delivering robust and sustainable solutions. Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills. Excellent standard of written communication and drafting, including the ability to use software such as PowerPoint and Excel. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
May 01, 2024
Full time
Practice Group / Department: Corporate Team FS - London Job Description We're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do. To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. We value difference and actively promote a culture of respect for each individual, encouraging and creating inclusion. Our new hybrid working model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people's health and overall wellbeing. The Team This is a permanent Risk Advisory role within our established practice. The practice is now in a renewed phase of growth. As a practice we specialise in a broad range of technical risk and compliance advisory services - focused on regulatory risk - with clients that sit alongside Norton Rose Fulbright's Global Financial Services Regulatory offering. The team is staffed with a mix of compliance and risk consultants and lawyers from across the industry including former regulators, industry practitioners and experienced consultants. Our strong relationship with our traditional in-house legal teams means we offer a fully integrated service. This integration is key to our success as a practice. The team specialises in providing operationally focused regulatory and risk advice, assurance and remediation solutions to clients. It covers a broad range of activities for a diverse mix of premium financial services clients. We are also increasingly supporting broader markets looking for risk-based advisory services. Work can include assisting businesses to achieve regulatory authorisation, building, evaluating and enhancing compliance, risk and governance frameworks, undertaking systems and controls assessments, conducting shadow regulatory reviews, designing and delivering training to Boards, management and staff on risk and regulatory matters to performing remediation services. We have also developed a strong footprint in AML/financial crime and ESG solutions. The team works across EMEA and with global colleagues in other key markets including North America and the Asia Pacific region. The Role Working with the Managing Director of Risk Advisory (EMEA), Team Leaders and the wider Financial Services Partnership to deliver the strategy for the Risk Advisory practice - including collaborating closely with colleagues from our other global offices. Supporting the delivery of a variety of regulatory authorisation, risk and compliance advisory, assurance and remediation engagements with clients in the UK and internationally. Contributing to and leading on business development activities designed to strengthen the overall client base of the Risk Advisory practice. Using industry/consulting experience to support the identification and execution of commercial opportunities, leveraging existing networks and knowledge. Supporting the process of winning regulatory and risk focused projects with clients. Working with other parts of Norton Rose Fulbright and support the identification of cross departmental opportunities. Maintaining, help servicing, and developing client relationships. Key Responsibilities This role requires an individual who has broad risk, regulatory and compliance experience working in either wholesale/asset management (buy and/or sell-side) or commercial/retail financial services and payments providers. The role holder will be able to support the development and management of client relationships, contribute to the winning and delivery of risk consulting projects and work collaboratively with other members of the Risk Consulting practice to deliver pragmatic and value-adding solutions to clients' challenges. This may include, but not be limited to, supporting clients that are seeking to achieve regulatory authorisation, assisting clients with the development, review and assessment of their risk and compliance frameworks, undertaking design and operating effectiveness reviews of clients' systems and controls arrangements and supporting the delivery of remediation projects. The individual will be expected to contribute to and lead on business development initiatives in order to develop and strengthen the Risk Consulting practice's client base and support the building of strong relationships across NRF. Key Skills and Experience Experience and knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk matters within a financial services environment (gained from a consulting business, financial institution or regulator). Strong knowledge of the UK/European financial services regulatory regime and its application in practice across either wholesale or retail financial services markets (gained from a consulting business, financial institution or regulator). Ability to apply technical knowledge and experience on regulatory compliance and risk matters in a clear and practical manner through clear and precise written and verbal communication to support the delivery of client engagements and business development activities. Ability to build and cultivate strong, trusted relationships through working collaboratively with colleagues and clients. Ability to influence senior stakeholders. Highly motivated, with a proven ability to work on own initiative (where required) within a fast- paced, high pressure work environment. Willingness to work outside of immediate areas of expertise (where required) with appropriate supervision. Ability to work flexibly and manage competing priorities. We welcome applications from experienced consultants, industry practitioners, regulators and legal professionals. Proven track record of supporting the delivery of projects, including managing to time and budget and in delivering robust and sustainable solutions. Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills. Excellent standard of written communication and drafting, including the ability to use software such as PowerPoint and Excel. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
A well-established but dynamic multi-service law firm is looking for an experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join them as Head of Department. In this role, you'll head up a growing commercial litigation team and handle a varied litigation caseload of contract disputes, property litigation, commercial litigation and contentious insolvency work. You'll also be actively involved in business development in order to supplement the work enjoyed by the team as a result of the firm's solid client base. This is the perfect opportunity for a solicitor who is perhaps looking to take the next step up in their career, would like to work flexibly and avoid commuting into the city centre. Head of Commercial Litigation - South Manchester The company & rol e? A down-to-earth multi-service legal practice with a dedicated and friendly team Working as part of an experienced team, you'll be entrusted with a broad-ranging caseload including breaches of contract, commercial property litigation matters, professional negligence cases and financial litigation As Head of Department, you'll lead and supervise colleagues and will also be expected to generate work through business development The firm are looking to grow the litigation team over the next 12 months and are open to the possibility of a team move The firm are experts in commercial and residential property, litigation, employment and wills, trusts and are known for their excellent service The firm are based in the heart of Didsbury village, close to all major transport links and local amenities Commutable from Didsbury, Manchester, Altrincham, Wilmslow and Stockport Added extras and benefits Generous holiday allowance plus your birthday off and bank holidays Healthcare cover Dental cover Flexible and remote working The ideal candidate? A Commercial Litigation Solicitor with 10+ years' PQE and a broad range of experience in commercial and property litigation Will have a proven track record of generating your own work and you may have a client following Will be an excellent communicator and provide an exceptional level of client care Will be self-motivated, reliable and have good attention to detail Will be very well-organised and have good time management skills How to apply for this Head of Commercial Litigation role If this sounds like the job for you, you can apply via this website by clicking 'Apply' above. Alternatively, to learn more about this opportunity or to register your interest, contact Rebecca Blundell at Realm Recruit. Rebecca is an Associate Consultant at Realm and specialises in the recruitment of litigation lawyers. Working with departments across the North West and Yorkshire, she recruits for commercial litigation, property litigation and financial litigation roles at all levels. Rebecca's experience in the legal sector and expert market knowledge means that she is perfectly placed to help you take your next step. Know someone else who might be suitable? If so, get in touch - if we find your referral a job, we'll reward you with up to £500 in vouchers of your choice. Please note: any references to salary and/or experience in our adverts are intended as a guide only. Realm is committed to supporting disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. Applicants are invited to contact Realm to identify any additional support they might require to enable them to make an application.
Feb 25, 2022
Full time
A well-established but dynamic multi-service law firm is looking for an experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join them as Head of Department. In this role, you'll head up a growing commercial litigation team and handle a varied litigation caseload of contract disputes, property litigation, commercial litigation and contentious insolvency work. You'll also be actively involved in business development in order to supplement the work enjoyed by the team as a result of the firm's solid client base. This is the perfect opportunity for a solicitor who is perhaps looking to take the next step up in their career, would like to work flexibly and avoid commuting into the city centre. Head of Commercial Litigation - South Manchester The company & rol e? A down-to-earth multi-service legal practice with a dedicated and friendly team Working as part of an experienced team, you'll be entrusted with a broad-ranging caseload including breaches of contract, commercial property litigation matters, professional negligence cases and financial litigation As Head of Department, you'll lead and supervise colleagues and will also be expected to generate work through business development The firm are looking to grow the litigation team over the next 12 months and are open to the possibility of a team move The firm are experts in commercial and residential property, litigation, employment and wills, trusts and are known for their excellent service The firm are based in the heart of Didsbury village, close to all major transport links and local amenities Commutable from Didsbury, Manchester, Altrincham, Wilmslow and Stockport Added extras and benefits Generous holiday allowance plus your birthday off and bank holidays Healthcare cover Dental cover Flexible and remote working The ideal candidate? A Commercial Litigation Solicitor with 10+ years' PQE and a broad range of experience in commercial and property litigation Will have a proven track record of generating your own work and you may have a client following Will be an excellent communicator and provide an exceptional level of client care Will be self-motivated, reliable and have good attention to detail Will be very well-organised and have good time management skills How to apply for this Head of Commercial Litigation role If this sounds like the job for you, you can apply via this website by clicking 'Apply' above. Alternatively, to learn more about this opportunity or to register your interest, contact Rebecca Blundell at Realm Recruit. Rebecca is an Associate Consultant at Realm and specialises in the recruitment of litigation lawyers. Working with departments across the North West and Yorkshire, she recruits for commercial litigation, property litigation and financial litigation roles at all levels. Rebecca's experience in the legal sector and expert market knowledge means that she is perfectly placed to help you take your next step. Know someone else who might be suitable? If so, get in touch - if we find your referral a job, we'll reward you with up to £500 in vouchers of your choice. Please note: any references to salary and/or experience in our adverts are intended as a guide only. Realm is committed to supporting disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. Applicants are invited to contact Realm to identify any additional support they might require to enable them to make an application.
Norton Rose Fulbright Llp
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Role Title: FinOps Analyst (Azure) Reports to: Global DC&N Manager Organization: Global IT The Function Global IT are responsible for the design, build and operation of central IT services that are used across multiple regions within Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF). The team works closely with Global CTO and CISO and regional IT to develop and manage a central service portfolio, common standards, policies, tools and practices. Role Definition The FinOps Analyst is a key new role that support NRF's Technology team and customers as we transform our existing data center's through a cloud first approach, following proven industry and Microsoft Best Practices. This role will support and develop into leading the development of the FinOps practice, supported by the wider technology team, including the building, implementation, and operation of cloud cost management services. This is expected to include building/implementation of cost models, tools, processes, and governance. This role will provide FinOps leadership driving the adoption of cost management and optimisation working across multiple regions as part of a matrix-managed, multi-sourced organisation. The role is ideally suited to someone from a Technology, Finance, Procurement or IT Asset Management background who has exposure to cloud technologies and is keen to develop their knowledge and capability across a range of competencies and become a FinOps lead. Primary Responsibilities ProvideFinOpsexpertise, leadership, direction and assistance toIT leadership,project delivery, regional technical leads and engineering teams Identify and drive costoptimisationand savingopportunitiesacross theorganisation Work closely withRegional and CentralITStakeholdersonspend,budgeting,forecastingand ensuring efficientcloudconsumption and usage Work with the CTO and Regional IT to identify new optimisation and reporting requirements and establish plans to deliver relevant capabilities Define and lead implementation and adoption of FinOps including: cost models; tools; operational processes; governance & controls for cloud cost management Work with the Cloud Engineering team to develop automation for gathering, processing, andvisualisingcost data Work with the Cloud Engineering team to build, maintain, and improve real-time cloud cost and consumption dashboards tailored to audience Research emerging technologies,optimisation strategies and tools. Develop proposals and business casesthat deliver IT & business value Key Skills / Qualifications / Knowledge The successful candidate for this role will have the following experience and expertise: Hands on cost management experience drawn from a Finance, Technology, Procurement or Asset Management background Conceptual understanding of the Cloud FinOps Methodology Good analytical skills with the ability to gather,analyseand interpret significantamounts of informationaccurately Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively convey complex ideas tailed appropriately to the audience (from Management to technical teams) Good collaboration, and matrix-management skills to operate effectively in a globalorganisation Experience in establishing stakeholder requirements and working with technical teams to deliver solutions and insights Understanding of the key drivers, concepts and language that Finance, Procurement, Service Management and/or Technology teams use day-to-day Experience with using cost management tools and data analysis using excel or advanced analysis tools Good understanding of Azure SAAS, PAAS and IAASservices and concepts Proven experience of working in a fast-paced environment managing multiple initiatives in parallel Candidates should be willing to undergo FinOps Foundation Practitioner certification and have a minimum of Azure / AWS foundational certifications Formal Education: Bachelor's Degree in MIS, CS, business or related studies helpful, but experience will carry the most weight At Norton Rose Fulbright we welcome receiving direct candidate applications via our careers page. NO AGENCIES PLEASE Diversity and Inclusion At Norton Rose Fulbright we value difference and promote a culture of respect for each individual. We encourage workforce diversity in all aspects and at all levels and in doing so create an environment where everyone can realise their full potential and career ambitions on the basis of merit and skill. If you are unable to apply for a position online or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment team on The Norton Rose Fulbright office in London has been awarded the Disability Two Ticks Symbol by Jobcentre Plus. The symbol identifies those employers who have agreed to meet five commitments regarding the recruitment, employment, retention and career development of disabled people. We want to support your application as best we can. For that reason, we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). This means that applicants with a disability need only meet the minimum qualifying criteria for a role to qualify for an interview under the scheme. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at Norton Rose Fulbright please click on the following link http://about-us/diversity-and-inclusion/ Norton Rose Fulbright Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm. We provide the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers and other legal staff based in Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia. Recognized for our industry focus, we are strong across all the key industry sectors: financial institutions; energy; infrastructure, mining and commodities; transport; technology and innovation; and life sciences and healthcare. Through our global risk advisory group, we leverage our industry experience with our knowledge of legal, regulatory, compliance and governance issues to provide our clients with practical sol
Feb 22, 2022
Full time
Role Title: FinOps Analyst (Azure) Reports to: Global DC&N Manager Organization: Global IT The Function Global IT are responsible for the design, build and operation of central IT services that are used across multiple regions within Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF). The team works closely with Global CTO and CISO and regional IT to develop and manage a central service portfolio, common standards, policies, tools and practices. Role Definition The FinOps Analyst is a key new role that support NRF's Technology team and customers as we transform our existing data center's through a cloud first approach, following proven industry and Microsoft Best Practices. This role will support and develop into leading the development of the FinOps practice, supported by the wider technology team, including the building, implementation, and operation of cloud cost management services. This is expected to include building/implementation of cost models, tools, processes, and governance. This role will provide FinOps leadership driving the adoption of cost management and optimisation working across multiple regions as part of a matrix-managed, multi-sourced organisation. The role is ideally suited to someone from a Technology, Finance, Procurement or IT Asset Management background who has exposure to cloud technologies and is keen to develop their knowledge and capability across a range of competencies and become a FinOps lead. Primary Responsibilities ProvideFinOpsexpertise, leadership, direction and assistance toIT leadership,project delivery, regional technical leads and engineering teams Identify and drive costoptimisationand savingopportunitiesacross theorganisation Work closely withRegional and CentralITStakeholdersonspend,budgeting,forecastingand ensuring efficientcloudconsumption and usage Work with the CTO and Regional IT to identify new optimisation and reporting requirements and establish plans to deliver relevant capabilities Define and lead implementation and adoption of FinOps including: cost models; tools; operational processes; governance & controls for cloud cost management Work with the Cloud Engineering team to develop automation for gathering, processing, andvisualisingcost data Work with the Cloud Engineering team to build, maintain, and improve real-time cloud cost and consumption dashboards tailored to audience Research emerging technologies,optimisation strategies and tools. Develop proposals and business casesthat deliver IT & business value Key Skills / Qualifications / Knowledge The successful candidate for this role will have the following experience and expertise: Hands on cost management experience drawn from a Finance, Technology, Procurement or Asset Management background Conceptual understanding of the Cloud FinOps Methodology Good analytical skills with the ability to gather,analyseand interpret significantamounts of informationaccurately Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively convey complex ideas tailed appropriately to the audience (from Management to technical teams) Good collaboration, and matrix-management skills to operate effectively in a globalorganisation Experience in establishing stakeholder requirements and working with technical teams to deliver solutions and insights Understanding of the key drivers, concepts and language that Finance, Procurement, Service Management and/or Technology teams use day-to-day Experience with using cost management tools and data analysis using excel or advanced analysis tools Good understanding of Azure SAAS, PAAS and IAASservices and concepts Proven experience of working in a fast-paced environment managing multiple initiatives in parallel Candidates should be willing to undergo FinOps Foundation Practitioner certification and have a minimum of Azure / AWS foundational certifications Formal Education: Bachelor's Degree in MIS, CS, business or related studies helpful, but experience will carry the most weight At Norton Rose Fulbright we welcome receiving direct candidate applications via our careers page. NO AGENCIES PLEASE Diversity and Inclusion At Norton Rose Fulbright we value difference and promote a culture of respect for each individual. We encourage workforce diversity in all aspects and at all levels and in doing so create an environment where everyone can realise their full potential and career ambitions on the basis of merit and skill. If you are unable to apply for a position online or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment team on The Norton Rose Fulbright office in London has been awarded the Disability Two Ticks Symbol by Jobcentre Plus. The symbol identifies those employers who have agreed to meet five commitments regarding the recruitment, employment, retention and career development of disabled people. We want to support your application as best we can. For that reason, we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). This means that applicants with a disability need only meet the minimum qualifying criteria for a role to qualify for an interview under the scheme. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at Norton Rose Fulbright please click on the following link http://about-us/diversity-and-inclusion/ Norton Rose Fulbright Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm. We provide the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers and other legal staff based in Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia. Recognized for our industry focus, we are strong across all the key industry sectors: financial institutions; energy; infrastructure, mining and commodities; transport; technology and innovation; and life sciences and healthcare. Through our global risk advisory group, we leverage our industry experience with our knowledge of legal, regulatory, compliance and governance issues to provide our clients with practical sol