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 17, 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.
Head of UK Legal Team Salary: £51,100 - 58,000 gross per annum at 1.0 FTE, or pro rata equivalent if part-time. Working pattern: 1.0 FTE (37.5 hrs per week), or 0.9 or 0.8 FTE. Flexible working requests will be considered. Contract: permanent with a 6 month probationary period Team: UK Legal Team Location: This role can be hybrid, or office based with the ability to attend ad hoc events and away days in person. Reporting to: CEO Management responsibilities: Currently 6 Immigration Lawyers/Immigration Casework Supervisors Safe Passage International (SPI) is recruiting a Head of UK Legal Team to lead our ground-breaking legal work in the UK. The UK Legal team works to ensure that safe routes exist for all people seeking asylum. The team specialises in providing free legal advice and representation to unaccompanied children and families seeking asylum in the UK. The Head of UK Legal Team will be a UK-based qualified solicitor or barrister or OISC Level 3 accredited caseworker or IAAS Supervising Senior caseworker with experience of working within the UK in a legal capacity, specifically in the area of asylum, immigration and refugee family reunion. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead a high performing team of immigration lawyers, casework supervisors, and caseworkers. You will drive the development and delivery of our legal strategy in the UK; supervise all UK legal casework; lead our litigation strategy; develop good practices of line management and regulatory compliance within the team; and lead legal policy work by collaborating closely with colleagues within the UK, France and Greece to create a cohesive, powerful, cross-border legal response and framework. You will also work closely with the Heads of SPI Greece and France, our International Safeguarding and Protection Manager, Experts by Experience Consultants, and Safe Passage Young Leaders to shape our legal function. This is a vital role within the senior leadership team of a young and dynamic organisation. We are looking for an experienced leader with a strong strategic vision, an ambitious outlook for our legal work, and a creative and initiative-taking approach to leading and managing our UK legal team. Experience in a similar role would be welcome, but this could also be your first paid position in the charity sector, or you could be returning to work after time out. We value equity and diversity in our organisation and are striving to build a workforce reflective of the communities we work with. We encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, working ages, genders, sex, sexual orientations, faiths (or non), marital status (or non) and pregnancy status. We also have full flexible working policies to support people with disabilities and caring responsibilities. People with refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds are experts by experience and are particularly encouraged to apply. As a refugee charity, we offer a guaranteed interview for people with lived experience of seeking asylum who meet most of the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification . If you have first-hand experience of applying for asylum in any country, please let us know in your application. We respect that people's identity is not defined by their past experiences and do not expect candidates to describe their lived experience during the interview process unless they wish to. If you are excited by this role and working at Safe Passage but do not have all the experience you think is needed, we would encourage you to apply anyway and contact us for an informal chat beforehand to discuss why you would like to apply for the role and what skills or experiences you think are relevant. If you would like to arrange this, please contact How do I apply? Please read the full Job Description & Person Specification and our 'How to Apply Guide' below. The 'How to Apply Guide' asks candidates to submit a CV and Cover Letter answering five specific questions linked to the Person Specification. Applications can be submitted via email in written form or as digital audio or video files. We also ask candidates to complete our ' Equal Opportunities Form ' to help us monitor and improve in our aims to become a truly diverse, representative and inclusive work force. We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network ( ), which aims to increase representation of people with lived experience in the charitable sector. Please feel free to use information and resources at which may help in preparing your job application. For information on further application guidance, FAQs and an insight into what it's like working at Safe Passage, please visit the ' Working at Safe Passage ' section of our website Closing date : Sunday 16th June 2024 at 11.59 pm.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Head of UK Legal Team Salary: £51,100 - 58,000 gross per annum at 1.0 FTE, or pro rata equivalent if part-time. Working pattern: 1.0 FTE (37.5 hrs per week), or 0.9 or 0.8 FTE. Flexible working requests will be considered. Contract: permanent with a 6 month probationary period Team: UK Legal Team Location: This role can be hybrid, or office based with the ability to attend ad hoc events and away days in person. Reporting to: CEO Management responsibilities: Currently 6 Immigration Lawyers/Immigration Casework Supervisors Safe Passage International (SPI) is recruiting a Head of UK Legal Team to lead our ground-breaking legal work in the UK. The UK Legal team works to ensure that safe routes exist for all people seeking asylum. The team specialises in providing free legal advice and representation to unaccompanied children and families seeking asylum in the UK. The Head of UK Legal Team will be a UK-based qualified solicitor or barrister or OISC Level 3 accredited caseworker or IAAS Supervising Senior caseworker with experience of working within the UK in a legal capacity, specifically in the area of asylum, immigration and refugee family reunion. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead a high performing team of immigration lawyers, casework supervisors, and caseworkers. You will drive the development and delivery of our legal strategy in the UK; supervise all UK legal casework; lead our litigation strategy; develop good practices of line management and regulatory compliance within the team; and lead legal policy work by collaborating closely with colleagues within the UK, France and Greece to create a cohesive, powerful, cross-border legal response and framework. You will also work closely with the Heads of SPI Greece and France, our International Safeguarding and Protection Manager, Experts by Experience Consultants, and Safe Passage Young Leaders to shape our legal function. This is a vital role within the senior leadership team of a young and dynamic organisation. We are looking for an experienced leader with a strong strategic vision, an ambitious outlook for our legal work, and a creative and initiative-taking approach to leading and managing our UK legal team. Experience in a similar role would be welcome, but this could also be your first paid position in the charity sector, or you could be returning to work after time out. We value equity and diversity in our organisation and are striving to build a workforce reflective of the communities we work with. We encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, working ages, genders, sex, sexual orientations, faiths (or non), marital status (or non) and pregnancy status. We also have full flexible working policies to support people with disabilities and caring responsibilities. People with refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds are experts by experience and are particularly encouraged to apply. As a refugee charity, we offer a guaranteed interview for people with lived experience of seeking asylum who meet most of the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification . If you have first-hand experience of applying for asylum in any country, please let us know in your application. We respect that people's identity is not defined by their past experiences and do not expect candidates to describe their lived experience during the interview process unless they wish to. If you are excited by this role and working at Safe Passage but do not have all the experience you think is needed, we would encourage you to apply anyway and contact us for an informal chat beforehand to discuss why you would like to apply for the role and what skills or experiences you think are relevant. If you would like to arrange this, please contact How do I apply? Please read the full Job Description & Person Specification and our 'How to Apply Guide' below. The 'How to Apply Guide' asks candidates to submit a CV and Cover Letter answering five specific questions linked to the Person Specification. Applications can be submitted via email in written form or as digital audio or video files. We also ask candidates to complete our ' Equal Opportunities Form ' to help us monitor and improve in our aims to become a truly diverse, representative and inclusive work force. We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network ( ), which aims to increase representation of people with lived experience in the charitable sector. Please feel free to use information and resources at which may help in preparing your job application. For information on further application guidance, FAQs and an insight into what it's like working at Safe Passage, please visit the ' Working at Safe Passage ' section of our website Closing date : Sunday 16th June 2024 at 11.59 pm.
Closing date for applications: 17/05/2024 Share this job to Facebook. This will open a link in a new tab Share this job to X/Twitter. This will open a link in a new tab Share this job to LinkedIn. This will open a link in a new tab This role is based in the United Kingdom and as such all normal working days must be carried out in the United Kingdom. This is an excellent opportunity to join our collaborative and supportive Treasury, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) & Disclosure Legal team as a Legal Counsel You'll deliver the legal strategy and provide expert legal advice on a wide range of legal issues relating to climate change and sustainability-related matters You'll come to be recognised as an expert in your field, and be exposed to stakeholders across the bank and externally We're offering this role for a period of 9 months What you'll do As a Legal Counsel, you'll be managing and coordinating the delivery of legal advice. You'll work closely with stakeholders and legal colleagues to ensure the timely, effective and efficient delivery of all issues, projects and initiatives, either directly or through a team. Additionally, you'll be: Making sure that legal advice is readily understandable to non-lawyers, delivered within relevant timescales, and manages and minimises legal risks Delivering continuous improvement in operating practices and processes, including identifying efficiencies, improvements and opportunities to reduce costs Providing the communication of internal and external legal advice and helping to deliver transactions and projects to stakeholders in a commercial, user friendly and efficient manner Managing legal costs through the use of e-billing, auctions and other tools, and driving a culture of disciplined cost management and controls The skills you'll need To join us in this role, you'll need to be a qualified solicitor with experience of providing legal and commercial advice. It's crucial that you have experience of engaging on legal and regulatory developments around climate change and sustainability, with a focus on the UK climate and sustainability-related disclosures, managing greenwashing risk for the bank and sustainable finance. As well as this, you'll need proven experience of providing legal and commercial advice in relation to capital markets transactions and projects in-house or in a leading UK law firm. It's also essential that you have in depth knowledge of general banking law and practice, and the financial services industry, coupled with the ability to establish and maintain strong relationships across the bank. We'll also be looking for you to demonstrate: An understanding of climate and sustainability-related disclosure legal frameworks and market practice in Europe and, ideally, the US An awareness of forms of sustainable finance and funding, especially green, sustainable or social funding An awareness of human rights related legal and regulatory expectations and voluntary guidelines Experience of working with leading law firms and other professional advisers and consultants The ability to keep up to date with and share relevant legal and market developments A commercial outlook with a collaborative and flexible working style, and the ability to deal with a range of stakeholders at all levels London: An exciting and unparalleled hub of opportunities Discover the magic and excitement of working in this extraordinary capital city. If you're not quite ready to put forward an application, or this isn't quite the right fit for you, why not join our Talent Community? Tell us what sort of roles you're interested in and we'll send you details about new roles, events and articles that match your preferences. What's it like to work at NatWest Group? Find out more about what it's like to work here, including Rewards and Benefits, and Learning and Development.
May 16, 2024
Full time
Closing date for applications: 17/05/2024 Share this job to Facebook. This will open a link in a new tab Share this job to X/Twitter. This will open a link in a new tab Share this job to LinkedIn. This will open a link in a new tab This role is based in the United Kingdom and as such all normal working days must be carried out in the United Kingdom. This is an excellent opportunity to join our collaborative and supportive Treasury, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) & Disclosure Legal team as a Legal Counsel You'll deliver the legal strategy and provide expert legal advice on a wide range of legal issues relating to climate change and sustainability-related matters You'll come to be recognised as an expert in your field, and be exposed to stakeholders across the bank and externally We're offering this role for a period of 9 months What you'll do As a Legal Counsel, you'll be managing and coordinating the delivery of legal advice. You'll work closely with stakeholders and legal colleagues to ensure the timely, effective and efficient delivery of all issues, projects and initiatives, either directly or through a team. Additionally, you'll be: Making sure that legal advice is readily understandable to non-lawyers, delivered within relevant timescales, and manages and minimises legal risks Delivering continuous improvement in operating practices and processes, including identifying efficiencies, improvements and opportunities to reduce costs Providing the communication of internal and external legal advice and helping to deliver transactions and projects to stakeholders in a commercial, user friendly and efficient manner Managing legal costs through the use of e-billing, auctions and other tools, and driving a culture of disciplined cost management and controls The skills you'll need To join us in this role, you'll need to be a qualified solicitor with experience of providing legal and commercial advice. It's crucial that you have experience of engaging on legal and regulatory developments around climate change and sustainability, with a focus on the UK climate and sustainability-related disclosures, managing greenwashing risk for the bank and sustainable finance. As well as this, you'll need proven experience of providing legal and commercial advice in relation to capital markets transactions and projects in-house or in a leading UK law firm. It's also essential that you have in depth knowledge of general banking law and practice, and the financial services industry, coupled with the ability to establish and maintain strong relationships across the bank. We'll also be looking for you to demonstrate: An understanding of climate and sustainability-related disclosure legal frameworks and market practice in Europe and, ideally, the US An awareness of forms of sustainable finance and funding, especially green, sustainable or social funding An awareness of human rights related legal and regulatory expectations and voluntary guidelines Experience of working with leading law firms and other professional advisers and consultants The ability to keep up to date with and share relevant legal and market developments A commercial outlook with a collaborative and flexible working style, and the ability to deal with a range of stakeholders at all levels London: An exciting and unparalleled hub of opportunities Discover the magic and excitement of working in this extraordinary capital city. If you're not quite ready to put forward an application, or this isn't quite the right fit for you, why not join our Talent Community? Tell us what sort of roles you're interested in and we'll send you details about new roles, events and articles that match your preferences. What's it like to work at NatWest Group? Find out more about what it's like to work here, including Rewards and Benefits, and Learning and Development.
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 15, 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.
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 12, 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. 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May 12, 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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Legal Counsel, Energy/Power, EMEA page is loaded Legal Counsel, Energy/Power, EMEA Apply locations London, England time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R14448 About Vantage Data Centers Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another's experience. Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. Position Description The Legal Counsel, Energy/Power, EMEA is responsible for legal and corporate governance in support of Vantage's power projects across EMEA. Vantage is frequently engaging with Transmission System Operators (TSOs), Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) and Independent Distribution Network Operators (IDNOs) and/or their equivalents across EMEA, in order to secure the required connection, import capacity and infrastructure needed to power Vantage's data centers. As part of these engagements the business is required to enter into connection offers, framework agreements (e.g. CUSC), bilateral connection agreements, construction agreements, metering agreements, energy supply agreements and various others. The role will require the candidate to manage all legal aspects of such power arrangements, utilizing external counsel where appropriate, in order to support the business in negotiating and agreeing such contracts, all the time managing and controlling risk whilst facilitating Vantage's developments being delivered at pace. In addition to providing excellent legal expertise and support, the candidate must bring a proactive, business and solution-oriented mindset to legal matters, an enterprise lens and a proven ability to work collaboratively across the organization and specifically within the Vantage EMEA power team. Ideal candidates for this role will have both in-house and law firm experience, strong business and power acumen, a desire to take ownership of their area of legal responsibility (i.e. Power and Infrastructure) and experience in continuous improvement and driving enhancements that benefit the Company. Duties Review (or where appropriate arrange for external review) of various power-related agreements and advise the business of material risks and items to be addressed in order to proceed with such agreements. Where external review has been instructed, manage the external lawyers to ensure appropriate level of review and then interpret and report to the business the material risks, if any, flowing from such external advice/review. Supporting the business in closing off/negotiating any legal/commercial items that need to be addressed prior to entering into power related agreements. Strategic advice on the corporate structuring of Vantage's power arrangements so as to ensure that such arrangements align with corporate governance and are as future-proofed as possible. Take ownership of all power-related legal matters and develop an efficient way of working with the business to support timely and effective conclusion of such matters. Support global legal strategy for commercial contracts with contractors, consultants, suppliers and customers, including contract management and governance. Work closely and coordinate with colleagues in the Legal team covering other areas, such as Site Acquisitions, Operations and Customers. Support the legal department in ongoing continuous improvement initiatives and standardisation of working practices across the region. Job Requirements Solicitor with UK legal qualification. Preferably 7+ years of relevant post qualification legal experience preferred, but more junior candidates with comprehensive experience may be considered. Experience within the energy sector and ideally experience of the process of obtaining a connection with the National Grid or other equivalent NETSO (National Electricity Transmission System Operator). Familiarity with electricity connection offers and agreements and novation of the same, as well as an understanding of contestable and non-contestable works. Experience of working in an in-house legal team preferred. Self-motivated with the ability to operate independently. Ability to navigate seamlessly between being highly strategic and hands-on approach. Proactive and solution oriented with the ability to identify opportunities for improvements within legal practices. Excellent organization and problem-solving skills that enable the successful candidate to juggle multiple responsibilities at once and consistently meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Experience of projects in other jurisdictions, particularly EMEA, would be beneficial. Proven ability to work with diverse, cross functional teams including global interactions. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Well-rounded corporate/commercial lawyer who is also practical and business-minded. Strong communication, negotiation and legal writing skills. Excellent interpersonal and management skills. Experience in supporting group compliance activities, including developing policies, providing training and monitoring. Experience within the data center or telecommunications industry would be of benefit, but not required. Impeccable integrity, credibility, character and ethics. We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations. Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community. Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values. Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.
May 12, 2024
Full time
Legal Counsel, Energy/Power, EMEA page is loaded Legal Counsel, Energy/Power, EMEA Apply locations London, England time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R14448 About Vantage Data Centers Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another's experience. Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. Position Description The Legal Counsel, Energy/Power, EMEA is responsible for legal and corporate governance in support of Vantage's power projects across EMEA. Vantage is frequently engaging with Transmission System Operators (TSOs), Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) and Independent Distribution Network Operators (IDNOs) and/or their equivalents across EMEA, in order to secure the required connection, import capacity and infrastructure needed to power Vantage's data centers. As part of these engagements the business is required to enter into connection offers, framework agreements (e.g. CUSC), bilateral connection agreements, construction agreements, metering agreements, energy supply agreements and various others. The role will require the candidate to manage all legal aspects of such power arrangements, utilizing external counsel where appropriate, in order to support the business in negotiating and agreeing such contracts, all the time managing and controlling risk whilst facilitating Vantage's developments being delivered at pace. In addition to providing excellent legal expertise and support, the candidate must bring a proactive, business and solution-oriented mindset to legal matters, an enterprise lens and a proven ability to work collaboratively across the organization and specifically within the Vantage EMEA power team. Ideal candidates for this role will have both in-house and law firm experience, strong business and power acumen, a desire to take ownership of their area of legal responsibility (i.e. Power and Infrastructure) and experience in continuous improvement and driving enhancements that benefit the Company. Duties Review (or where appropriate arrange for external review) of various power-related agreements and advise the business of material risks and items to be addressed in order to proceed with such agreements. Where external review has been instructed, manage the external lawyers to ensure appropriate level of review and then interpret and report to the business the material risks, if any, flowing from such external advice/review. Supporting the business in closing off/negotiating any legal/commercial items that need to be addressed prior to entering into power related agreements. Strategic advice on the corporate structuring of Vantage's power arrangements so as to ensure that such arrangements align with corporate governance and are as future-proofed as possible. Take ownership of all power-related legal matters and develop an efficient way of working with the business to support timely and effective conclusion of such matters. Support global legal strategy for commercial contracts with contractors, consultants, suppliers and customers, including contract management and governance. Work closely and coordinate with colleagues in the Legal team covering other areas, such as Site Acquisitions, Operations and Customers. Support the legal department in ongoing continuous improvement initiatives and standardisation of working practices across the region. Job Requirements Solicitor with UK legal qualification. Preferably 7+ years of relevant post qualification legal experience preferred, but more junior candidates with comprehensive experience may be considered. Experience within the energy sector and ideally experience of the process of obtaining a connection with the National Grid or other equivalent NETSO (National Electricity Transmission System Operator). Familiarity with electricity connection offers and agreements and novation of the same, as well as an understanding of contestable and non-contestable works. Experience of working in an in-house legal team preferred. Self-motivated with the ability to operate independently. Ability to navigate seamlessly between being highly strategic and hands-on approach. Proactive and solution oriented with the ability to identify opportunities for improvements within legal practices. Excellent organization and problem-solving skills that enable the successful candidate to juggle multiple responsibilities at once and consistently meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Experience of projects in other jurisdictions, particularly EMEA, would be beneficial. Proven ability to work with diverse, cross functional teams including global interactions. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Well-rounded corporate/commercial lawyer who is also practical and business-minded. Strong communication, negotiation and legal writing skills. Excellent interpersonal and management skills. Experience in supporting group compliance activities, including developing policies, providing training and monitoring. Experience within the data center or telecommunications industry would be of benefit, but not required. Impeccable integrity, credibility, character and ethics. We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations. Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community. Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values. Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.
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. 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