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.
Engineering, Procurement, & ConstructionLondon,United Kingdom e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar and a leading company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications. The Company offers its own proprietary LFP battery solution, comprehensive EPC services, and innovative solutions aimed at improving grid operations, integrating clean energy, and contributing to a sustainable future. e-STORAGE has successfully implemented over 3.3 GWh DC of battery energy storage solutions in various locations, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and China. This significant accomplishment solidifies e-STORAGE's position as a key player in the global energy storage integration industry. Currently, the Company operates two fully automated, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with an annual production capacity of approaching 20 GWh. e-STORAGE is fully equipped to continue providing high-quality, scalable energy storage solutions and contribute to the widespread adoption of clean energy. Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and has been listed on NASDAQ since 2006. It is now one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, provider of solar energy and battery storage solutions, and developer of utility-scale solar power and battery storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 22 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 102 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Likewise, since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected over 9 GWp of solar power projects and over 3 GWh of battery storage projects across the world. Currently, the Company has approximately 700 MWp of solar power projects in operation, 8 GWp of projects under construction or in backlog (late-stage), and an additional 17 GWp of projects in advanced and early-stage pipelines. In addition, the Company has a total battery storage project development pipeline of 52 GWh, including approximately 2 GWh under construction or in backlog, and an additional 50 GWh at advanced and early-stage development. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry. Reports To: Director & Associate General Counsel, Energy Storage Location: London, UK Position Summary: Canadian Solar is seeking an experienced lawyer to join its legal team to support its rapidly growing utility-scale energy storage business unit. The Sr. Legal Counsel's role will focus on project contracts - including EPC contracts, equipment supply contracts, BESS Integrator contracts, long-term service contracts, warranties, and performance guarantees - but will also include a variety of other matters. Ideal candidate will be a confident self-starter with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively provide sound legal advice, exercise good business judgment, and work with senior management, outside counsel, and customers. Responsibilities: Provide legal advice on construction, regulatory, general corporate, and commercial law matters in the UK and other jurisdictions globally (through engagement with local legal counsel). Negotiate and draft EPC agreements, equipment supply agreements, subcontractor agreements, long-term services agreements, operation and maintenance agreements, product warranties, performance guarantees, and various other contracts. Assist with all aspects of project management and project execution, including drafting legal notices, change orders, interpreting contract language, and providing strategic and business-oriented advice. Manage litigation and dispute resolution. Coordinate and supervise outside counsel with a view to balancing legal costs with business goals. Required Qualifications and Skills: Strong academic credentials and licensed to practice law in the UK. Minimum of 5-7 years' experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating EPC/Construction contracts at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department. Preferred experience working in the energy industry, ideally in renewable energy and/or energy storage. Experience and willingness to lead negotiation of complex commercial contracts. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively within a dynamic team of motivated individuals. Strong project management, organizational, research, and analytical skills. Strong drafting and negotiating experience. Estimated travel requirements: 5-15% Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, vacation, and sick days. Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
May 05, 2024
Full time
Engineering, Procurement, & ConstructionLondon,United Kingdom e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar and a leading company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications. The Company offers its own proprietary LFP battery solution, comprehensive EPC services, and innovative solutions aimed at improving grid operations, integrating clean energy, and contributing to a sustainable future. e-STORAGE has successfully implemented over 3.3 GWh DC of battery energy storage solutions in various locations, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and China. This significant accomplishment solidifies e-STORAGE's position as a key player in the global energy storage integration industry. Currently, the Company operates two fully automated, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with an annual production capacity of approaching 20 GWh. e-STORAGE is fully equipped to continue providing high-quality, scalable energy storage solutions and contribute to the widespread adoption of clean energy. Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and has been listed on NASDAQ since 2006. It is now one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, provider of solar energy and battery storage solutions, and developer of utility-scale solar power and battery storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 22 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 102 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Likewise, since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected over 9 GWp of solar power projects and over 3 GWh of battery storage projects across the world. Currently, the Company has approximately 700 MWp of solar power projects in operation, 8 GWp of projects under construction or in backlog (late-stage), and an additional 17 GWp of projects in advanced and early-stage pipelines. In addition, the Company has a total battery storage project development pipeline of 52 GWh, including approximately 2 GWh under construction or in backlog, and an additional 50 GWh at advanced and early-stage development. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry. Reports To: Director & Associate General Counsel, Energy Storage Location: London, UK Position Summary: Canadian Solar is seeking an experienced lawyer to join its legal team to support its rapidly growing utility-scale energy storage business unit. The Sr. Legal Counsel's role will focus on project contracts - including EPC contracts, equipment supply contracts, BESS Integrator contracts, long-term service contracts, warranties, and performance guarantees - but will also include a variety of other matters. Ideal candidate will be a confident self-starter with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively provide sound legal advice, exercise good business judgment, and work with senior management, outside counsel, and customers. Responsibilities: Provide legal advice on construction, regulatory, general corporate, and commercial law matters in the UK and other jurisdictions globally (through engagement with local legal counsel). Negotiate and draft EPC agreements, equipment supply agreements, subcontractor agreements, long-term services agreements, operation and maintenance agreements, product warranties, performance guarantees, and various other contracts. Assist with all aspects of project management and project execution, including drafting legal notices, change orders, interpreting contract language, and providing strategic and business-oriented advice. Manage litigation and dispute resolution. Coordinate and supervise outside counsel with a view to balancing legal costs with business goals. Required Qualifications and Skills: Strong academic credentials and licensed to practice law in the UK. Minimum of 5-7 years' experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating EPC/Construction contracts at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department. Preferred experience working in the energy industry, ideally in renewable energy and/or energy storage. Experience and willingness to lead negotiation of complex commercial contracts. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively within a dynamic team of motivated individuals. Strong project management, organizational, research, and analytical skills. Strong drafting and negotiating experience. Estimated travel requirements: 5-15% Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, vacation, and sick days. Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
Nillion is a secure computation network that is fundamentally changing the way high-value data is stored and used throughout the world. Processing transactions via blockchain was the tip of the iceberg of what information and industries, decentralized technology and privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) can impact. The Nillion network expands these technologies into new use cases and verticals like AI, biometric data, health data, voting, consumer data and more. As reported by TechCrunch, Nillion in the midst of the bear market of 2022 raised the highest valuation for a Seed Round reported in Q4-2022. The project has attracted some of the top talent in tech, including the Founder of Indiegogo (Slava Rubin), Associate General Counsel of Coinbase (Lindsay Danas Cohen), Co-Founder of Hedera Hashgraph (Andrew Masanto) and several other high profile team members . The ideal General Counsel will be a leader who is adaptable, innovative, and capable of navigating the complexities of an evolving technological and regulatory landscape, with experience in all aspects of corporate, commercial, tax, and labor law, with excellent blockchain, crypto, or Web3 track record. Serving as the initial point of contact for internal legal operations inquiries. Managing and overseeing all contractual agreements involving employees, advisors, and vendors, including handling advisor and consultant contractual renewals. Providing comprehensive support to the General Counsel and the executive team to ensure a cohesive legal strategy. Conducting the first review of critical information about the company, including external communications. Broadening and maintaining the legal policy framework, ensuring compliance and keeping practices current. Managing KYC/KYB initiatives and processes, both internal and external Managing legal overheads and contracts. Managing contracts, employment/consulting documents, and bespoke arrangements. Maintaining and overseeing privacy and security policies. Manage corporate matters, including recording and managing board minutes and resolutions. Overseeing vendor contracts, including monitoring renewals, expirations, and costs. Overseeing employees' and contractors' contracts, including monitoring renewals, expirations, and costs. Essential Skills and Qualifications Qualified EU Lawyer with a minimum of 6+ years of experience in European jurisdictions. Experience or knowledge with blockchain, crypto, or Web3 is a must (with based in the EU) European National from any country of the member states. Expertise in commercial, labor, and corporate law Proven international experience in startups and scale-ups multi-jurisdiction in Europe Proven ability to operate effectively in an international business environment. Strong understanding of diverse legal frameworks and international experience. Excellent English communication; additional European languages are beneficial. Exceptional communication skills and ability to manage relationships at all levels. Exceptional attention to detail in written contracts and external communications Strategic thinker with a proactive and innovative approach to legal challenges. Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment. Ability to work cross-functionally with a globally distributed team. Demonstrated experience working in Startups or hyper-growth organizations. Proven experience in international operations and environments. Nice to have Experience with U.S. legal practices is a significant advantage. Other European languages rather than English Competitive compensation package. Make a big impact as an early contributor to an incredible founding team. Work closely with our top thought leader in the industry. Work on new problems in an incredibly emerging and dynamic field. Learn from experts in a mentorship-oriented work culture. You don't need to be in an office or at a desk to have an impact anymore! We are fully remote but value regular meet-ups. Our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters.
May 05, 2024
Full time
Nillion is a secure computation network that is fundamentally changing the way high-value data is stored and used throughout the world. Processing transactions via blockchain was the tip of the iceberg of what information and industries, decentralized technology and privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) can impact. The Nillion network expands these technologies into new use cases and verticals like AI, biometric data, health data, voting, consumer data and more. As reported by TechCrunch, Nillion in the midst of the bear market of 2022 raised the highest valuation for a Seed Round reported in Q4-2022. The project has attracted some of the top talent in tech, including the Founder of Indiegogo (Slava Rubin), Associate General Counsel of Coinbase (Lindsay Danas Cohen), Co-Founder of Hedera Hashgraph (Andrew Masanto) and several other high profile team members . The ideal General Counsel will be a leader who is adaptable, innovative, and capable of navigating the complexities of an evolving technological and regulatory landscape, with experience in all aspects of corporate, commercial, tax, and labor law, with excellent blockchain, crypto, or Web3 track record. Serving as the initial point of contact for internal legal operations inquiries. Managing and overseeing all contractual agreements involving employees, advisors, and vendors, including handling advisor and consultant contractual renewals. Providing comprehensive support to the General Counsel and the executive team to ensure a cohesive legal strategy. Conducting the first review of critical information about the company, including external communications. Broadening and maintaining the legal policy framework, ensuring compliance and keeping practices current. Managing KYC/KYB initiatives and processes, both internal and external Managing legal overheads and contracts. Managing contracts, employment/consulting documents, and bespoke arrangements. Maintaining and overseeing privacy and security policies. Manage corporate matters, including recording and managing board minutes and resolutions. Overseeing vendor contracts, including monitoring renewals, expirations, and costs. Overseeing employees' and contractors' contracts, including monitoring renewals, expirations, and costs. Essential Skills and Qualifications Qualified EU Lawyer with a minimum of 6+ years of experience in European jurisdictions. Experience or knowledge with blockchain, crypto, or Web3 is a must (with based in the EU) European National from any country of the member states. Expertise in commercial, labor, and corporate law Proven international experience in startups and scale-ups multi-jurisdiction in Europe Proven ability to operate effectively in an international business environment. Strong understanding of diverse legal frameworks and international experience. Excellent English communication; additional European languages are beneficial. Exceptional communication skills and ability to manage relationships at all levels. Exceptional attention to detail in written contracts and external communications Strategic thinker with a proactive and innovative approach to legal challenges. Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment. Ability to work cross-functionally with a globally distributed team. Demonstrated experience working in Startups or hyper-growth organizations. Proven experience in international operations and environments. Nice to have Experience with U.S. legal practices is a significant advantage. Other European languages rather than English Competitive compensation package. Make a big impact as an early contributor to an incredible founding team. Work closely with our top thought leader in the industry. Work on new problems in an incredibly emerging and dynamic field. Learn from experts in a mentorship-oriented work culture. You don't need to be in an office or at a desk to have an impact anymore! We are fully remote but value regular meet-ups. Our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters.
Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Law We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Law (UK)to join our team in London, UK. The Senior Legal Counsel (Employment Law) functions as a contact point and discussion partner for the business units for all employment related legal affairs, including matters of substantial operational and/or commercial importance. Key Accountabilities Advises and takes a leading role in the preparation and determination of resolving amongst others disputes and settlement agreements in relation to employees, and thereby helps to bring about a result which is in the best possible interests of the Company. Will liaise with external lawyers in the event of legal proceedings being taken. Gatekeeper in minimising Legal risk in relation to the matter addressed. Provides legal advice to HR and the Business, including reviewing policies and procedures. Keeps track of new legislation and advices the Company of such and assists with the implementation of required legal amendments to policies and procedures. Maintains contacts with business/company lawyers, takes part in study groups on various legal subjects. Provides expertise in works council matters. Drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of legal employment matters (such as but not limited: restructures (team and organisational), individual (complex) issues, TUPE, large framework agreements for outsourcing), as well as negotiating, drafting and reviewing commercial contracts. Working with HR and Business Services procurement team on Contingent Labour Contracts. More general commercial legal support depending on capacity (e.g. contracts for the purchase of business and customer services). Advises in other legal areas where necessary. Knowledge & Experience Preferred education/ qualifications: Relevant years of working experience in the employment area with a University Master of law degree. Good knowledge of the law and of other specialist areas within it (e.g. contract and commercial law), and practical legal experience in a (international) business context or a law firm. Experience in providing (detailed and) solid legal support on general policy issues. Good organizational skills. Negotiating skills and social skills in representing interests and providing advisory work. Ability to interact professionally with all levels and cultural backgrounds in the organization; Writing skills, for expressing matters, contracts, reports, etc., in legal terms accurately and inventively. Needs to be a team player. Hands on mentality; Experience or ability to with work in a dynamic, high-paced organization. Good level of spoken and written English needed. What's in it for you? Competitive salary + Bonus 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance Matched pension contribution up to 10% Access to our car benefit scheme Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Company pension Work Location: In person
May 05, 2024
Full time
Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Law We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Law (UK)to join our team in London, UK. The Senior Legal Counsel (Employment Law) functions as a contact point and discussion partner for the business units for all employment related legal affairs, including matters of substantial operational and/or commercial importance. Key Accountabilities Advises and takes a leading role in the preparation and determination of resolving amongst others disputes and settlement agreements in relation to employees, and thereby helps to bring about a result which is in the best possible interests of the Company. Will liaise with external lawyers in the event of legal proceedings being taken. Gatekeeper in minimising Legal risk in relation to the matter addressed. Provides legal advice to HR and the Business, including reviewing policies and procedures. Keeps track of new legislation and advices the Company of such and assists with the implementation of required legal amendments to policies and procedures. Maintains contacts with business/company lawyers, takes part in study groups on various legal subjects. Provides expertise in works council matters. Drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of legal employment matters (such as but not limited: restructures (team and organisational), individual (complex) issues, TUPE, large framework agreements for outsourcing), as well as negotiating, drafting and reviewing commercial contracts. Working with HR and Business Services procurement team on Contingent Labour Contracts. More general commercial legal support depending on capacity (e.g. contracts for the purchase of business and customer services). Advises in other legal areas where necessary. Knowledge & Experience Preferred education/ qualifications: Relevant years of working experience in the employment area with a University Master of law degree. Good knowledge of the law and of other specialist areas within it (e.g. contract and commercial law), and practical legal experience in a (international) business context or a law firm. Experience in providing (detailed and) solid legal support on general policy issues. Good organizational skills. Negotiating skills and social skills in representing interests and providing advisory work. Ability to interact professionally with all levels and cultural backgrounds in the organization; Writing skills, for expressing matters, contracts, reports, etc., in legal terms accurately and inventively. Needs to be a team player. Hands on mentality; Experience or ability to with work in a dynamic, high-paced organization. Good level of spoken and written English needed. What's in it for you? Competitive salary + Bonus 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance Matched pension contribution up to 10% Access to our car benefit scheme Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Company pension Work Location: In person
Are you curious, excited by experimentation and always looking for a better way of doing things? Do you want to keep learning and developing whilst getting hands-on experience working in the embedded payments space? Do you want to have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing legal team, where you can make a significant impact and contribute to the success of the overall business? If so, we would love to hear from you! We are looking to hire ambitious, and value-adding talent to join Modulr, the fastest growing payments business in the UK and Europe. As a dynamic and commercially minded lawyer, you will have the opportunity to join our in-house legal team, playing a pivotal role in supporting the rapid growth of our business across various legal aspects. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a thriving organisation and become an instrumental member of our legal team. About us At Modulr our mission is to move money efficiently to power business productivity. We are building a new digital payments service to make money flow more efficiently through businesses and the economy. This is a new type of payments account that is built for businesses that need faster, easier, and more reliable ways to move money. Our flexible platform and innovate approach allow our customers to utilise our payments account instead of a traditional bank account. Our accounts come with a sort code and account number, access to payment systems (eg Faster Payments and Visa) and everything our customers need from a payments account. They can instantly open as many accounts as they need, automate how they make and receive payments as well as the reconciliation processes these create. All in real time, 24/7 through their own systems utilising our API that integrates into any platform. Our founding team has a wealth of experience in the payments industry and growing successful businesses. Modulr is backed by payments giants PayPal Ventures and FIS Ventures, as well as startup and scale up specialists Blenheim Chalcot, General Atlantic, Frog and Highland Europe which enables us to leverage their resources and expertise to drive our growth initiatives. These partnerships provide us with the necessary provisions to propel our business to new heights. Modulr values Building the extraordinary and going that extra mile Owning the opportunity, be passionate and proud of the time you invest Move at pace, reach your goals faster with us supporting you each step of the way Achieve it together, working as a team and being Modulite The role We're looking for a Legal Counsel , who has in-house experience . You w ill join a team of 4, including a Senior Legal Counsel, two other Legal Counse ls and a Paralegal , work alongside the wider legal team who are responsible for all legal matters affecting Modulr. This includes negotiating and agreeing client contracts, dealing with a wide range of supplier contracts including key banking relationships but also in technology, employment, marketing and property. You will also deal with a wide range of issues and projects on which to give advice and contribute to which provide a significant amount of variety to your day-to-day activities. Within the legal team you will have a key role to play within the business to ensure that Modulr contracts with counterparties efficiently and continues to grow while assessing and managing risk appropriately. The legal team is also responsible for continuing to build the legal function, making it scalable for the future, including the use of technology and tools, proper and adequate governance, templates, and processes ensuring that they're implemented and embedded in the organisation. Giving strategic and regulatory advice is also a requirement of the legal team. All legal advice and work is required to be given with particular regard to the commercial context, therefore the legal team works very closely with each business function. Each member of the legal team shares responsibility for work across the business, meaning that there is a wide variety of work with plenty of opportunity to focus on what particularly interests you. As Modulr continues to grow, there will be greater possibilities to get involved across the business on many projects, initiatives, and geographies, and you will have the opportunity to be a key influence on the wider business. Specific duties The successful Legal Counsel will be comfortable in making decisions, driving progress and change within the function . You will be a good fit if: You enjoy giving legal advice and applying your legal knowledge in a highly practical and commercial context. Have strong and effective communication and inter-personal skills. Be highly adaptable and open to a varied role. Comfortable discussing the commercial and practical aspects of business decisions as well as purely legal. Confident, dynamic, and approachable in order, for example, to sometimes give initial steers and advice on the spot. You care about protecting the business, whilst also supporting rapid growth. You are structured and organised, able to handle the competing pressures of immediate legal tasks and work alongside longer-term projects. You are comfortable working in a high paced environment, where time is critical, and things change frequently. About yo u The successful Legal Counsel will have a track-record in delivering results in a fast-moving business and hence be comfortable with change and ambiguity. You will have: Excellent stakeholder management experience, as it is essential to being a success in this role. Record of accomplishment in a sim ilar role eager to push and contribute to a scaling business. Sufficient post-qualification experience, circa 6 yrs. An optimistic outlook, can-do attitude and open personality that likes to have fun at work as well as getting the job done. Desire to work in the world of FinTech and be excited to being part of a fast-scaling business. In-house experience (within the payments industry is a huge plus ). What can Modulr offer you You'll be part of a cross disciplinary team(s), with co-workers located in Edinburgh, London, Amsterdam and/or India. We are friendly and sociable, challenging but rewarding. We want you to push yourself and for us to support you in your future as we scale up and grow. Our culture and values are putting you first and are about investing in your future. Share Options Incentive Scheme Company Bonus - the more successful we are together, the more company bonus we offer Flexible benefits - £1000 to spend on a variety of benefits for you to choose from which suit your lifestyle and needs Perkbox - enjoy freebies and discounts on many other products and services 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + your birthday off - choose which days you take off to relax and/or spend time with loved ones Learning Opportunities - on joining Modulr you will embark on our 3-day onboarding programme, called ModStart, to be equipped with the Modulr know-how and arm you with the tools you need to be successful from day 1! But we don't want your learning to stop there so we will continue to provide you with the tools and capabilities through our learning channels, platforms and Buddy allocation to allow you to grow and develop in Modulr. Modulr All hands - join your colleagues for our company wide events throughout the year Great workspace - Modulr thrives on innovation which is best done through in-person collaboration. This approach enables us to work together closely, exchange ideas, and create innovative solutions that drive our success. We have state of the art offices located in WeWork in Edinburgh, ScaleSpace in London, and WeWork in Amsterdam. Bike to work scheme ModInclusion Webelieve that by seeing Modulr, and the world, from all sorts of angles, we can make life better for all. We want you to know that the things that make you, you - like your identity, age, ability, and background -are things that we will always celebrate and support with open arms. As such, we are keen to maximise the diversity of our workforce and actively encourage applications from anyone and everyone.
May 05, 2024
Full time
Are you curious, excited by experimentation and always looking for a better way of doing things? Do you want to keep learning and developing whilst getting hands-on experience working in the embedded payments space? Do you want to have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing legal team, where you can make a significant impact and contribute to the success of the overall business? If so, we would love to hear from you! We are looking to hire ambitious, and value-adding talent to join Modulr, the fastest growing payments business in the UK and Europe. As a dynamic and commercially minded lawyer, you will have the opportunity to join our in-house legal team, playing a pivotal role in supporting the rapid growth of our business across various legal aspects. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a thriving organisation and become an instrumental member of our legal team. About us At Modulr our mission is to move money efficiently to power business productivity. We are building a new digital payments service to make money flow more efficiently through businesses and the economy. This is a new type of payments account that is built for businesses that need faster, easier, and more reliable ways to move money. Our flexible platform and innovate approach allow our customers to utilise our payments account instead of a traditional bank account. Our accounts come with a sort code and account number, access to payment systems (eg Faster Payments and Visa) and everything our customers need from a payments account. They can instantly open as many accounts as they need, automate how they make and receive payments as well as the reconciliation processes these create. All in real time, 24/7 through their own systems utilising our API that integrates into any platform. Our founding team has a wealth of experience in the payments industry and growing successful businesses. Modulr is backed by payments giants PayPal Ventures and FIS Ventures, as well as startup and scale up specialists Blenheim Chalcot, General Atlantic, Frog and Highland Europe which enables us to leverage their resources and expertise to drive our growth initiatives. These partnerships provide us with the necessary provisions to propel our business to new heights. Modulr values Building the extraordinary and going that extra mile Owning the opportunity, be passionate and proud of the time you invest Move at pace, reach your goals faster with us supporting you each step of the way Achieve it together, working as a team and being Modulite The role We're looking for a Legal Counsel , who has in-house experience . You w ill join a team of 4, including a Senior Legal Counsel, two other Legal Counse ls and a Paralegal , work alongside the wider legal team who are responsible for all legal matters affecting Modulr. This includes negotiating and agreeing client contracts, dealing with a wide range of supplier contracts including key banking relationships but also in technology, employment, marketing and property. You will also deal with a wide range of issues and projects on which to give advice and contribute to which provide a significant amount of variety to your day-to-day activities. Within the legal team you will have a key role to play within the business to ensure that Modulr contracts with counterparties efficiently and continues to grow while assessing and managing risk appropriately. The legal team is also responsible for continuing to build the legal function, making it scalable for the future, including the use of technology and tools, proper and adequate governance, templates, and processes ensuring that they're implemented and embedded in the organisation. Giving strategic and regulatory advice is also a requirement of the legal team. All legal advice and work is required to be given with particular regard to the commercial context, therefore the legal team works very closely with each business function. Each member of the legal team shares responsibility for work across the business, meaning that there is a wide variety of work with plenty of opportunity to focus on what particularly interests you. As Modulr continues to grow, there will be greater possibilities to get involved across the business on many projects, initiatives, and geographies, and you will have the opportunity to be a key influence on the wider business. Specific duties The successful Legal Counsel will be comfortable in making decisions, driving progress and change within the function . You will be a good fit if: You enjoy giving legal advice and applying your legal knowledge in a highly practical and commercial context. Have strong and effective communication and inter-personal skills. Be highly adaptable and open to a varied role. Comfortable discussing the commercial and practical aspects of business decisions as well as purely legal. Confident, dynamic, and approachable in order, for example, to sometimes give initial steers and advice on the spot. You care about protecting the business, whilst also supporting rapid growth. You are structured and organised, able to handle the competing pressures of immediate legal tasks and work alongside longer-term projects. You are comfortable working in a high paced environment, where time is critical, and things change frequently. About yo u The successful Legal Counsel will have a track-record in delivering results in a fast-moving business and hence be comfortable with change and ambiguity. You will have: Excellent stakeholder management experience, as it is essential to being a success in this role. Record of accomplishment in a sim ilar role eager to push and contribute to a scaling business. Sufficient post-qualification experience, circa 6 yrs. An optimistic outlook, can-do attitude and open personality that likes to have fun at work as well as getting the job done. Desire to work in the world of FinTech and be excited to being part of a fast-scaling business. In-house experience (within the payments industry is a huge plus ). What can Modulr offer you You'll be part of a cross disciplinary team(s), with co-workers located in Edinburgh, London, Amsterdam and/or India. We are friendly and sociable, challenging but rewarding. We want you to push yourself and for us to support you in your future as we scale up and grow. Our culture and values are putting you first and are about investing in your future. Share Options Incentive Scheme Company Bonus - the more successful we are together, the more company bonus we offer Flexible benefits - £1000 to spend on a variety of benefits for you to choose from which suit your lifestyle and needs Perkbox - enjoy freebies and discounts on many other products and services 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + your birthday off - choose which days you take off to relax and/or spend time with loved ones Learning Opportunities - on joining Modulr you will embark on our 3-day onboarding programme, called ModStart, to be equipped with the Modulr know-how and arm you with the tools you need to be successful from day 1! But we don't want your learning to stop there so we will continue to provide you with the tools and capabilities through our learning channels, platforms and Buddy allocation to allow you to grow and develop in Modulr. Modulr All hands - join your colleagues for our company wide events throughout the year Great workspace - Modulr thrives on innovation which is best done through in-person collaboration. This approach enables us to work together closely, exchange ideas, and create innovative solutions that drive our success. We have state of the art offices located in WeWork in Edinburgh, ScaleSpace in London, and WeWork in Amsterdam. Bike to work scheme ModInclusion Webelieve that by seeing Modulr, and the world, from all sorts of angles, we can make life better for all. We want you to know that the things that make you, you - like your identity, age, ability, and background -are things that we will always celebrate and support with open arms. As such, we are keen to maximise the diversity of our workforce and actively encourage applications from anyone and everyone.
Company Overview At Jensen Hughes, we lead with our Purpose + Principles and value our people. Across our global partnership of experts, clients, and communities, we are recognized worldwide for our leadership in fire protection engineering, a legacy of responsibility we have advanced with pride since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related risk management fields - from accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety and forensic investigations to security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation. As we champion best practices, set industry standards and support communities with innovative solutions, we are making the world a better place. We believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth fundamentally includes a sustained commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. At Jensen Hughes, diversity is ingrained in our culture we accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background. Our differences and uniqueness are celebrated and reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks. Job Overview Jensen Hughes is seeking an ambitious, results-oriented, self-starter with a positive attitude and a collaborative mentality to join our legal team as a Assistant Corporate Counsel . The role reports to our US General Counsel and is a highly visible position with the opportunity to grow and develop global business strategies while providing high-quality legal support to our engineers, consultants and analysts that serve our clients in making our world safe, secure and resilient. This position is located in the UK - hybrid working available. The post holder will be responsible for corporate legal matters for Europe and Middle East regions. Responsibilities Draft, review and negotiate various commercial contracts with clients, vendors, and business partners, including master services agreements, RFP responses, commercial leases and vendor agreements. Assist with general transaction work involving intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, compliance, and privacy matters. Support the development and implementation of strategies, policies, and procedures within the Legal department infrastructure. Support corporate governance matters including drafting board meeting minutes and resolutions for Jensen Hughes subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. Support human resource business partners and operations leaders by providing general legal advice on various employment law matters and immigration, including assessing legal risks and opportunities. Support global claims management matters. Research and provide legal updates on industry-related legislation in all applicable jurisdictions. Manage outside counsel on matters as needed. Other duties as assigned by the General Counsel. Requirements and Qualifications 5 years of general practice experience as an attorney with a law firm or in-house counsel generalist role. Employment, immigration and/or corporate transactional experience preferred. Experience of Europe and Middle East regions Ideally the candidate will speak additional European language and/or Arabic Excellent legal research and writing skills Ability to communicate complex legal concepts to nonlegal partners up and down the corporate chain Strong problem solving skills, project management and business acumen Ability to work well under pressure Ability to work with minimal supervision, function autonomously and take initiative. Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work across domestic and global time zones. Experience in a Building Construction or Professional Services Industry highly regarded.
May 04, 2024
Full time
Company Overview At Jensen Hughes, we lead with our Purpose + Principles and value our people. Across our global partnership of experts, clients, and communities, we are recognized worldwide for our leadership in fire protection engineering, a legacy of responsibility we have advanced with pride since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related risk management fields - from accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety and forensic investigations to security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation. As we champion best practices, set industry standards and support communities with innovative solutions, we are making the world a better place. We believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth fundamentally includes a sustained commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. At Jensen Hughes, diversity is ingrained in our culture we accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background. Our differences and uniqueness are celebrated and reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks. Job Overview Jensen Hughes is seeking an ambitious, results-oriented, self-starter with a positive attitude and a collaborative mentality to join our legal team as a Assistant Corporate Counsel . The role reports to our US General Counsel and is a highly visible position with the opportunity to grow and develop global business strategies while providing high-quality legal support to our engineers, consultants and analysts that serve our clients in making our world safe, secure and resilient. This position is located in the UK - hybrid working available. The post holder will be responsible for corporate legal matters for Europe and Middle East regions. Responsibilities Draft, review and negotiate various commercial contracts with clients, vendors, and business partners, including master services agreements, RFP responses, commercial leases and vendor agreements. Assist with general transaction work involving intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, compliance, and privacy matters. Support the development and implementation of strategies, policies, and procedures within the Legal department infrastructure. Support corporate governance matters including drafting board meeting minutes and resolutions for Jensen Hughes subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. Support human resource business partners and operations leaders by providing general legal advice on various employment law matters and immigration, including assessing legal risks and opportunities. Support global claims management matters. Research and provide legal updates on industry-related legislation in all applicable jurisdictions. Manage outside counsel on matters as needed. Other duties as assigned by the General Counsel. Requirements and Qualifications 5 years of general practice experience as an attorney with a law firm or in-house counsel generalist role. Employment, immigration and/or corporate transactional experience preferred. Experience of Europe and Middle East regions Ideally the candidate will speak additional European language and/or Arabic Excellent legal research and writing skills Ability to communicate complex legal concepts to nonlegal partners up and down the corporate chain Strong problem solving skills, project management and business acumen Ability to work well under pressure Ability to work with minimal supervision, function autonomously and take initiative. Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work across domestic and global time zones. Experience in a Building Construction or Professional Services Industry highly regarded.
Shawbrook provides finance to a wide range of customer segments that value the premium experience, flexibility and certainly we deliver. We are a purpose-led organisation, with a focus on delivering long-term sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We have a diversified offering, with our innovative lending propositions tailored to meet specific customer needs in carefully selected markets across SME, Real Estate and Personal. Our products range from complex structured credit facilities for growth-focused businesses to mortgages for professional landlords and property investors, as well as simple loans for consumers delivered digitally. We fuel our lending through customer deposits, which we attract by delivering a premium experience, choice and consistently great value to smart savers. The business model we have created is unique and difficult to replicate, with our 'best of both' approach combining deep human expertise with advanced digital, tech and data capabilities. This combination not only allows us to deliver excellent customer experiences, but to do so efficiently and at scale. We are proud of our innovative and agile culture, which drives consistently high employee engagement scores and makes Shawbrook an attractive destination for the best talent.If you're willing to roll up your sleeves, contribute new ideas and believe anything is possible, you're our kind of person Work with us because you: Want to be part of a bank built for the dynamics of the modern world Relish a challenge and enjoy a fast-paced, innovative and hardworking culture Enjoy finding new and better ways to solve complexity and make things happen Want to belong to a diverse culture that stands shoulder to shoulder with minority and underrepresented groups Care about society and the environment and want to be part of a business that cares too Want to continue to grow professionally and be the best version of yourself The Role & Responsibilities To proactively support the Bank's business initiatives and projects by providing high quality legal support and advice. In particular, focusing on supporting and managing legal risk within the Bank's Real Estate and Development Finance lending teams which sitwithin the Bank's Enterprise franchise. Products include real estate finance and development lending. Responsible forthe development and maintenance of the Bank's standard form customer-facing documentation suite within Real Estate and Development Finance, working closely with other members of the legal team andother Bank stakeholders. Develop strong working relationships (and manage those relationships) with internal stakeholders in the Bank and, where necessary, supporting engagement with the Bank's risk and product governance committees. Engage, liaise with and oversee external counsel as necessary to deliver appropriate and timely legal advice on transactions and to assist in managing the Bank's Real Estate and Development Finance legal panels.This will include undertaking audits of these firms and reporting the findings to relevant stakeholders. Work collaboratively with other teams within the legal function to ensure effective and fully aligned end-to-end legal support to the wider business in a transactional context. Support the Bank's wider Legal function in other areas as and when needed (e.g., commercial contracts, strategy and approach to issues which may involve litigation/dispute resolution, general corporate and commercial support). Develop and maintain good legal risk governance structures and mechanisms that reflect best practice and meet the needs of the business within the Bank's regulatory environment. To develop an awareness of and competency in the wider legal and regulatory framework in which the Bank operates and to support the Group Legal function. To spend a minimum of two to three days each week working in the office. The Person Qualified solicitor (England and Wales). Qualified lawyers in other legal jurisdictions (e.g., Australia, New Zealand) who can demonstrate sufficient UK law experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis The candidate will have received wide ranging training and experience within a medium to large city law firm (ideally in areal estate finance transactional team) and be able to demonstrate a solid knowledge of real estate law as well as banking law Experience in drafting, advising on and negotiating real estate / development financing documentation Understanding of complex transaction and corporate structures, including trusts and offshore ownership Familiarity with Loan Market Association suite of real estate finance / development finance documentation a plus Familiarity with intercreditor / multiple lender structures Awareness of regulatory environments and requirements, e.g. FCA/MCOB regulated activity, 'treating customers fairly' would be beneficial (but not necessary) Experience in the financial services/banking sector preferred Experience in being the direct point of contact for your client(s)/stakeholders and providing pragmatic, solutions-based commercial advice and decision making In-house experience (permanent or secondment) would be an added benefit Excellent skills in synthesising and summarising complex information and communicating key points to the wider team/stakeholders Reward Your Wellbeing - We take your health and well-being very seriously by providing a range of benefits to give you and your family peace of mind. These include: Market leading family friendly policies such as access to our Maternity, Adoption and Paternity policies from Day 1 of your employment Free access to Headspace, a mindfulness & meditation digital health app Free access to Peppy digital health app that offers personalised support through fertility treatment becoming a parent or menopause EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) - Offering you support on a wide range of subjects including financial concerns, mental wellbeing and more general queries around family, work, housing, and health Cycle to work scheme Discounts on gym membership Your Lifestyle - It's important you strike the right balance between your work and personal life. We provide benefits to support you when at work and when you're enjoying your leisure time. Minimum of 27 days holiday per year Option to buy or sell holiday days through our flexi-holiday scheme Discounts on gym membership nationwide Access to discounts on a range of high street and online brands Community support and charitable giving Your Contribution - We're focused on rewarding those that go the extra mile in helping us achieve our goals. Participation in our annual discretionary bonus scheme designed to reward your contribution to our success Proudly Shawbrook recognition scheme focused on recognising our role models and thanking our colleagues for a job well done
May 04, 2024
Full time
Shawbrook provides finance to a wide range of customer segments that value the premium experience, flexibility and certainly we deliver. We are a purpose-led organisation, with a focus on delivering long-term sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We have a diversified offering, with our innovative lending propositions tailored to meet specific customer needs in carefully selected markets across SME, Real Estate and Personal. Our products range from complex structured credit facilities for growth-focused businesses to mortgages for professional landlords and property investors, as well as simple loans for consumers delivered digitally. We fuel our lending through customer deposits, which we attract by delivering a premium experience, choice and consistently great value to smart savers. The business model we have created is unique and difficult to replicate, with our 'best of both' approach combining deep human expertise with advanced digital, tech and data capabilities. This combination not only allows us to deliver excellent customer experiences, but to do so efficiently and at scale. We are proud of our innovative and agile culture, which drives consistently high employee engagement scores and makes Shawbrook an attractive destination for the best talent.If you're willing to roll up your sleeves, contribute new ideas and believe anything is possible, you're our kind of person Work with us because you: Want to be part of a bank built for the dynamics of the modern world Relish a challenge and enjoy a fast-paced, innovative and hardworking culture Enjoy finding new and better ways to solve complexity and make things happen Want to belong to a diverse culture that stands shoulder to shoulder with minority and underrepresented groups Care about society and the environment and want to be part of a business that cares too Want to continue to grow professionally and be the best version of yourself The Role & Responsibilities To proactively support the Bank's business initiatives and projects by providing high quality legal support and advice. In particular, focusing on supporting and managing legal risk within the Bank's Real Estate and Development Finance lending teams which sitwithin the Bank's Enterprise franchise. Products include real estate finance and development lending. Responsible forthe development and maintenance of the Bank's standard form customer-facing documentation suite within Real Estate and Development Finance, working closely with other members of the legal team andother Bank stakeholders. Develop strong working relationships (and manage those relationships) with internal stakeholders in the Bank and, where necessary, supporting engagement with the Bank's risk and product governance committees. Engage, liaise with and oversee external counsel as necessary to deliver appropriate and timely legal advice on transactions and to assist in managing the Bank's Real Estate and Development Finance legal panels.This will include undertaking audits of these firms and reporting the findings to relevant stakeholders. Work collaboratively with other teams within the legal function to ensure effective and fully aligned end-to-end legal support to the wider business in a transactional context. Support the Bank's wider Legal function in other areas as and when needed (e.g., commercial contracts, strategy and approach to issues which may involve litigation/dispute resolution, general corporate and commercial support). Develop and maintain good legal risk governance structures and mechanisms that reflect best practice and meet the needs of the business within the Bank's regulatory environment. To develop an awareness of and competency in the wider legal and regulatory framework in which the Bank operates and to support the Group Legal function. To spend a minimum of two to three days each week working in the office. The Person Qualified solicitor (England and Wales). Qualified lawyers in other legal jurisdictions (e.g., Australia, New Zealand) who can demonstrate sufficient UK law experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis The candidate will have received wide ranging training and experience within a medium to large city law firm (ideally in areal estate finance transactional team) and be able to demonstrate a solid knowledge of real estate law as well as banking law Experience in drafting, advising on and negotiating real estate / development financing documentation Understanding of complex transaction and corporate structures, including trusts and offshore ownership Familiarity with Loan Market Association suite of real estate finance / development finance documentation a plus Familiarity with intercreditor / multiple lender structures Awareness of regulatory environments and requirements, e.g. FCA/MCOB regulated activity, 'treating customers fairly' would be beneficial (but not necessary) Experience in the financial services/banking sector preferred Experience in being the direct point of contact for your client(s)/stakeholders and providing pragmatic, solutions-based commercial advice and decision making In-house experience (permanent or secondment) would be an added benefit Excellent skills in synthesising and summarising complex information and communicating key points to the wider team/stakeholders Reward Your Wellbeing - We take your health and well-being very seriously by providing a range of benefits to give you and your family peace of mind. These include: Market leading family friendly policies such as access to our Maternity, Adoption and Paternity policies from Day 1 of your employment Free access to Headspace, a mindfulness & meditation digital health app Free access to Peppy digital health app that offers personalised support through fertility treatment becoming a parent or menopause EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) - Offering you support on a wide range of subjects including financial concerns, mental wellbeing and more general queries around family, work, housing, and health Cycle to work scheme Discounts on gym membership Your Lifestyle - It's important you strike the right balance between your work and personal life. We provide benefits to support you when at work and when you're enjoying your leisure time. Minimum of 27 days holiday per year Option to buy or sell holiday days through our flexi-holiday scheme Discounts on gym membership nationwide Access to discounts on a range of high street and online brands Community support and charitable giving Your Contribution - We're focused on rewarding those that go the extra mile in helping us achieve our goals. Participation in our annual discretionary bonus scheme designed to reward your contribution to our success Proudly Shawbrook recognition scheme focused on recognising our role models and thanking our colleagues for a job well done
LHH Recruitment
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
Position: Legal Counsel - Commercial & Data Office Location: Hertfordshire (Hybrid working model with office presence flexible) Salary Guide: 80,000.00 - (phone number removed) per annum plus car allowance, bonus, and benefits New Legal Counsel opportunity handling a broad range of commercial agreements and data protection. The role offers a competitive salary and flexible hybrid working arrangements (with days office based open to discussion). Responsibilities: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of general commercial agreements with a focus on supply contracts, IT, and SaaS agreements. Provide legal advice and support on data protection matters, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Provide advice and support in relation to the identification and protection of intellectual property rights. Support and provide legal input to group M&A activities. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify legal risks and opportunities in business initiatives. Stay updated on legal developments and regulatory requirements impacting the business and implement necessary changes to ensure compliance. Candidate Requirements : UK Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years PQE In-House or Private Practice background. Broad experience in handling general commercial agreements including supply contracts, IT, and SaaS agreements. Experience advising on data protection and GDPR policies. Exposure within intellectual property. Ideally have handled corporate M&A work previously, would be advantageous. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Salary/Package: Competitive salary up to 100,000 per annum (depending on experience) Car allowance, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package. How to Apply: If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please submit your CV via the job advert or for further information please contact Chris Ewles on (phone number removed) or at removed) LHH Recruitment Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. LHH Recruitment Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. To note, the PQE indicated in this advertisement is intended as a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
May 04, 2024
Full time
Position: Legal Counsel - Commercial & Data Office Location: Hertfordshire (Hybrid working model with office presence flexible) Salary Guide: 80,000.00 - (phone number removed) per annum plus car allowance, bonus, and benefits New Legal Counsel opportunity handling a broad range of commercial agreements and data protection. The role offers a competitive salary and flexible hybrid working arrangements (with days office based open to discussion). Responsibilities: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of general commercial agreements with a focus on supply contracts, IT, and SaaS agreements. Provide legal advice and support on data protection matters, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Provide advice and support in relation to the identification and protection of intellectual property rights. Support and provide legal input to group M&A activities. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify legal risks and opportunities in business initiatives. Stay updated on legal developments and regulatory requirements impacting the business and implement necessary changes to ensure compliance. Candidate Requirements : UK Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years PQE In-House or Private Practice background. Broad experience in handling general commercial agreements including supply contracts, IT, and SaaS agreements. Experience advising on data protection and GDPR policies. Exposure within intellectual property. Ideally have handled corporate M&A work previously, would be advantageous. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Salary/Package: Competitive salary up to 100,000 per annum (depending on experience) Car allowance, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package. How to Apply: If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please submit your CV via the job advert or for further information please contact Chris Ewles on (phone number removed) or at removed) LHH Recruitment Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. LHH Recruitment Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. To note, the PQE indicated in this advertisement is intended as a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
About SeedLegals We're the leading provider of automated legal solutions for startups in the UK, with offices in London and Paris, and a team in Ireland. We believe entrepreneurship should be accessible to everyone. Since we launched in 2016, we've served more than 50,000 startups who have collectively raised more than £2 billion on our platform. We've changed how early-stage companies fundraise, reward their teams and scale their businesses, forever. Our values are key to our success; here at SeedLegals, we: Invest and trust in each other; Are committed to a growth mindset; Embrace diversity and cultivate inclusion; And are driven by customer success. About the Legal Team We are an international team of around 17 people, with team members in each of our key locations. Unlike other in-house roles, at SeedLegals, our lawyers are right in the middle of our products - helping to shape (at scale) the way in which companies raise money. In London we are split into three teams: GC, Legal Product and Advisory (including VC Advisory and our GCaaS team). Whilst each team has a clear remit, we work collaboratively to continuously improve our products, deliver value to our customers and insulate the business from all the typical risks that high-growth tech companies face. SeedLegals offers its lawyers the chance to work in a variety of roles, all of which have a genuine and realisable impact on our revenue and growth - whilst we sell automated solutions, it is our outstanding team behind the scenes that create, maintain and support our platform products. We are committed to continuous learning and development as a business and as a legal team: we have arrangements in place with leading tech law firms to place our team members on secondment so that they can keep current with market trends and continue building their network, a variety of on-line learning tools, a partnership with the BARBRI, who deliver ongoing training and support to our team at all levels from SQE through to practical and management skills and, most importantly, we learn from each other in a psychologically safe space in which no idea is too outrageous to be given air time. Our global team all contribute to this learning environment, sharing ideas and best practice. About the Role In 2023 SeedLegals launched a new service to augment our platform offering for our customers: General Counsel as a Service (GCaaS). We recognised that, as our customers grow their businesses, they start to generate recurring legal needs which go beyond the bounds of our platform - this could be commercial contract negotiations, employment matters, IP or data protection issues. The concept is simple: the customer pays for an annual subscription and gains access to one of our fantastic lawyers who will be on hand for a defined number of hours throughout the year. Our lawyers embed within the customer's business and deliver support and advice to help them scale. You will work in the Advisory Team, alongside some truly talented lawyers, providing direct advice and support to our GCaaS customers as though you were their very own GC. You'll work with many of the UK's most innovative companies and, perhaps most excitingly, you will help us shape the strategy for this new service and be at the forefront of an exciting and successful business line. When you're not working with clients or on strategy, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to our knowledge bank, product roadmap and our own internal legal needs and much more (you can even learn to code). Throughout 2023 we have acquired 45+ GCaaS customers, with more in the pipeline. So it's safe to say we have big plans for 2024 and beyond! Some of our most loyal customers include: Doccla Legal OS Skyral The Big Ideas Group The role offers a truly unique opportunity to work in an in-house environment at a thriving global scale-up, whilst building a portfolio of tech and high growth customers that you help to nurture and scale. You'll accelerate your in-house experience faster than you ever thought possible and have fun doing so. We aren't fussy about PQE; all you need is an entrepreneurial mindset, enough in-house experience to support early-stage companies' legal needs and a strong team spirit. Application Process Rather than submit a traditional cover letter, we ask that you instead reflect on our company values and explain how you have exhibited values of the same or a similar nature in your previous roles. Your cover letter will be part of the conversation in your first interview, as our team dives deeper into your response and formulates their initial interview questions around it. There is no right or wrong format to your cover letter, feel free to interpret as you see fit and same goes for our values! 30 minutes culture discussion with our Chief Legal Officer 90 minutes technical assessment with two members of our GCaaS team 30 minutes with our CEO As part of the SeedLegals team you'll receive: Share options: the option to buy shares in SeedLegals in the future, via our share option scheme Pension 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off 3 volunteer days per year: time off to support a charity or not-for-profit organisation you care about. Private healthcare Life insurance and critical illness cover Classpass: discounted access to studios, gyms, salons and spas near you Cycle-to-work scheme Weekly allowance for a free lunch in the office once a week £250 WFH allowance to set up or enhance your home workstation Annual learning budget for training courses, conferences and books
May 03, 2024
Full time
About SeedLegals We're the leading provider of automated legal solutions for startups in the UK, with offices in London and Paris, and a team in Ireland. We believe entrepreneurship should be accessible to everyone. Since we launched in 2016, we've served more than 50,000 startups who have collectively raised more than £2 billion on our platform. We've changed how early-stage companies fundraise, reward their teams and scale their businesses, forever. Our values are key to our success; here at SeedLegals, we: Invest and trust in each other; Are committed to a growth mindset; Embrace diversity and cultivate inclusion; And are driven by customer success. About the Legal Team We are an international team of around 17 people, with team members in each of our key locations. Unlike other in-house roles, at SeedLegals, our lawyers are right in the middle of our products - helping to shape (at scale) the way in which companies raise money. In London we are split into three teams: GC, Legal Product and Advisory (including VC Advisory and our GCaaS team). Whilst each team has a clear remit, we work collaboratively to continuously improve our products, deliver value to our customers and insulate the business from all the typical risks that high-growth tech companies face. SeedLegals offers its lawyers the chance to work in a variety of roles, all of which have a genuine and realisable impact on our revenue and growth - whilst we sell automated solutions, it is our outstanding team behind the scenes that create, maintain and support our platform products. We are committed to continuous learning and development as a business and as a legal team: we have arrangements in place with leading tech law firms to place our team members on secondment so that they can keep current with market trends and continue building their network, a variety of on-line learning tools, a partnership with the BARBRI, who deliver ongoing training and support to our team at all levels from SQE through to practical and management skills and, most importantly, we learn from each other in a psychologically safe space in which no idea is too outrageous to be given air time. Our global team all contribute to this learning environment, sharing ideas and best practice. About the Role In 2023 SeedLegals launched a new service to augment our platform offering for our customers: General Counsel as a Service (GCaaS). We recognised that, as our customers grow their businesses, they start to generate recurring legal needs which go beyond the bounds of our platform - this could be commercial contract negotiations, employment matters, IP or data protection issues. The concept is simple: the customer pays for an annual subscription and gains access to one of our fantastic lawyers who will be on hand for a defined number of hours throughout the year. Our lawyers embed within the customer's business and deliver support and advice to help them scale. You will work in the Advisory Team, alongside some truly talented lawyers, providing direct advice and support to our GCaaS customers as though you were their very own GC. You'll work with many of the UK's most innovative companies and, perhaps most excitingly, you will help us shape the strategy for this new service and be at the forefront of an exciting and successful business line. When you're not working with clients or on strategy, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to our knowledge bank, product roadmap and our own internal legal needs and much more (you can even learn to code). Throughout 2023 we have acquired 45+ GCaaS customers, with more in the pipeline. So it's safe to say we have big plans for 2024 and beyond! Some of our most loyal customers include: Doccla Legal OS Skyral The Big Ideas Group The role offers a truly unique opportunity to work in an in-house environment at a thriving global scale-up, whilst building a portfolio of tech and high growth customers that you help to nurture and scale. You'll accelerate your in-house experience faster than you ever thought possible and have fun doing so. We aren't fussy about PQE; all you need is an entrepreneurial mindset, enough in-house experience to support early-stage companies' legal needs and a strong team spirit. Application Process Rather than submit a traditional cover letter, we ask that you instead reflect on our company values and explain how you have exhibited values of the same or a similar nature in your previous roles. Your cover letter will be part of the conversation in your first interview, as our team dives deeper into your response and formulates their initial interview questions around it. There is no right or wrong format to your cover letter, feel free to interpret as you see fit and same goes for our values! 30 minutes culture discussion with our Chief Legal Officer 90 minutes technical assessment with two members of our GCaaS team 30 minutes with our CEO As part of the SeedLegals team you'll receive: Share options: the option to buy shares in SeedLegals in the future, via our share option scheme Pension 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off 3 volunteer days per year: time off to support a charity or not-for-profit organisation you care about. Private healthcare Life insurance and critical illness cover Classpass: discounted access to studios, gyms, salons and spas near you Cycle-to-work scheme Weekly allowance for a free lunch in the office once a week £250 WFH allowance to set up or enhance your home workstation Annual learning budget for training courses, conferences and books
Head of Legal - General Commercial, Regulatory & Intellectual Property Our Legal teams are right at the heart of what we do. Surrounded by some of the best legal professionals in the industry, you'll bring your own ideas to the business - helping to shape the experience of our customers as part of a forward-thinking team. As the Head of Legal, you will be a key member of the legal leadership team, responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to the legal department. Reporting directly to the Legal Director, you will play a critical role in shaping and implementing the legal strategy for the General Commercial, Regulatory & Intellectual Property pillar. You will also lead a team of solicitors and effectively manage legal and regulatory risks across the Primark business. As part of the Primark Global Legal Team, you will work closely with senior leaders both within our business and in our parent company ABF plc. You will provide commercially pragmatic advice on a broad spectrum of issues and will influence strategic and operational decision making across the business. What You'll Get The work you do shapes the impact we have. We're focused on providing you with the culture to reach your potential. Your welfare is our top priority. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Flexible Working, opportunity for an early Friday finish, and a subsidised cafeteria. Competitive Bonus, Pension, and Healthcare package What You'll Do: In your role, you'll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here's a flavour of your day-to-day: Lead and develop a high performing team that provides support to the Primark business. Create and build an agile strategy that champions functional excellence whilst improving the operational effectiveness of the team. Provide rigorous and robust legal advice, guidance and counsel to senior leaders in Primark and ABF regarding General Commercial, Regulatory & Intellectual Property matters. Collaborate and influence strategic and operational decision making of senior stakeholders within the Primark and ABF business. Stay abreast of changes in relevant laws and regulations and ensure the company's compliance, proactively identifying legal risks and opportunities. Oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of a variety of agreements, contracts, and legal documents, ensuring they protect the business, maximise value and mage legal risk. What You'll Bring Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued - so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular: Qualified Solicitor with at least 12 + years PQE. Must have experience of private practice in Ireland or any part of the UK. Broad general commercial experience preferably with a volume retailer with international presence. Must be capable of applying a rigorous legal interpretation without compromising the business. Excellent leader and trusted advisor with extensive experience of developing senior business relationships and shaping and underpinning business strategies. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, capable of using their initiative and relish working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You will be a true partner to the business on General Commercial, Regulatory & Intellectual Property matters and have a strong ability to influence these senior stakeholders in a fluid environment. Ready? Good - because we can't wait to see what you can offer. You'll be joining a team of diverse, passionate, and talented individuals where you'll truly belong, collaborating on projects that will shape the future of our industry. If you're excited about this role but don't meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or another one, and our recruitment team can assist you in determining how your skills fit in, our way. Apply to be part of our future and we'll help you develop yours. If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist. All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Head of Legal - General Commercial, Regulatory & Intellectual Property Our Legal teams are right at the heart of what we do. Surrounded by some of the best legal professionals in the industry, you'll bring your own ideas to the business - helping to shape the experience of our customers as part of a forward-thinking team. As the Head of Legal, you will be a key member of the legal leadership team, responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to the legal department. Reporting directly to the Legal Director, you will play a critical role in shaping and implementing the legal strategy for the General Commercial, Regulatory & Intellectual Property pillar. You will also lead a team of solicitors and effectively manage legal and regulatory risks across the Primark business. As part of the Primark Global Legal Team, you will work closely with senior leaders both within our business and in our parent company ABF plc. You will provide commercially pragmatic advice on a broad spectrum of issues and will influence strategic and operational decision making across the business. What You'll Get The work you do shapes the impact we have. We're focused on providing you with the culture to reach your potential. Your welfare is our top priority. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Flexible Working, opportunity for an early Friday finish, and a subsidised cafeteria. Competitive Bonus, Pension, and Healthcare package What You'll Do: In your role, you'll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here's a flavour of your day-to-day: Lead and develop a high performing team that provides support to the Primark business. Create and build an agile strategy that champions functional excellence whilst improving the operational effectiveness of the team. Provide rigorous and robust legal advice, guidance and counsel to senior leaders in Primark and ABF regarding General Commercial, Regulatory & Intellectual Property matters. Collaborate and influence strategic and operational decision making of senior stakeholders within the Primark and ABF business. Stay abreast of changes in relevant laws and regulations and ensure the company's compliance, proactively identifying legal risks and opportunities. Oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of a variety of agreements, contracts, and legal documents, ensuring they protect the business, maximise value and mage legal risk. What You'll Bring Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued - so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular: Qualified Solicitor with at least 12 + years PQE. Must have experience of private practice in Ireland or any part of the UK. Broad general commercial experience preferably with a volume retailer with international presence. Must be capable of applying a rigorous legal interpretation without compromising the business. Excellent leader and trusted advisor with extensive experience of developing senior business relationships and shaping and underpinning business strategies. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, capable of using their initiative and relish working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You will be a true partner to the business on General Commercial, Regulatory & Intellectual Property matters and have a strong ability to influence these senior stakeholders in a fluid environment. Ready? Good - because we can't wait to see what you can offer. You'll be joining a team of diverse, passionate, and talented individuals where you'll truly belong, collaborating on projects that will shape the future of our industry. If you're excited about this role but don't meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or another one, and our recruitment team can assist you in determining how your skills fit in, our way. Apply to be part of our future and we'll help you develop yours. If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist. All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.
Job Description - Associate: Technology Litigation () Firm Summary White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be. With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world's key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work. It's not just about our global network of offices; it's the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It's one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people. Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages. Position Summary We are currently seeking a skilled and highly qualified associate with 2 to 4 years of experience to join our Commercial Litigation team dedicated to the representation of technology companies facing disputes internationally. As a member of the team, you will have the opportunity to help provide full-service support to technology companies on regulatory, litigation, compliance, and criminal matters throughout the world as well as serve in a product advisory role. Combining a keen eye for detail with an ability to see the bigger picture, you should be adept at distilling complex information into clear, insightful analyses that inform and strengthen your client's position. Strong organisational and time management skills will also be significant assets, enabling you to manage multiple workstreams and produce exceptional work to tight deadlines. In addition to outstanding academic credentials, you should demonstrate excellent legal knowledge, with a strong intellectual curiosity to keep learning and the drive to tackle challenges that come with working in a global law firm. Personable and co-operative, you should enjoy working as part of a team, and be adept at building strong professional relationships. Good communication skills and a client-service mindset will be a significant asset. Ready for the challenges of joining a global law firm, you should be excited by our work, a competitive salary and benefits package, passionate about service delivery, and driven by a desire to maximize your talent. Our Practice Area We represent clients in all stages of domestic and international litigation, before trial, appellate, regulatory and alternative dispute resolution tribunals across the world. Renowned for the global breadth and local depth of our experience in this field, we are trusted advisors to the world's leading technology companies. As well as guiding clients through their most complex and significant litigation challenges, we also help them steer clear of disputes, by developing and implementing risk management and compliance measures. Uniquely positioned with our eyes and ears on the ground throughout the world, we act as a global partnership with the client, providing strategic legal and policy advice, with a keen ability to anticipate and solve future issues in the quickly evolving technology space. In this capacity, we have successfully handled cutting-edge issues involving: online safety, hosting provider and intermediary liability and data protection, e-commerce, digital media, as well as issues involving the challenges to terms of service, foreign and domestic contracts, privacy, defamation, free speech, safety of minors on the internet, global law enforcement and security, trademark, copyright infringement, and anti-spamming laws. The work can be demanding, but is always rewarding - offering excellent opportunities for learning and development. We foster a collegial working environment where partners are friendly and accessible, and colleagues always supportive and open to questions. Your professional development will also be enhanced by regular interaction with colleagues across the Firm's global network, with specialist knowledge of such practice areas as Antitrust/Competition, International Arbitration, Intellectual Property and ESG. Tasks and Responsibilities Develop litigation strategy for matters in the UK and throughout the globe - ranging from data protection, defamation, IP infringement, consumer protection, contract and other disputes - and oversee on-the-ground counsel, where required, to implement strategy Guide clients through regulatory engagement with, and investigations by, OFCOM, the European Commission, and consumer protection and other international agencies Advise clients on risk assessments associated with newly developed products, policies and business structures Research and present global analysis of laws impacting social media and other technology companies, including intermediary liability, hate speech, defamation, etc. Review and advise on proposed legislation and regulations across the world Qualifications 2-4 years' experience of Commercial Litigation and/or regulatory experience, gained wholly or in part in private practice. Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative thinker Demonstrable interest in internet and tech law Commercial and business awareness Outstanding communication and negotiation skills Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects. Client service focus Team player Strong judgement Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative. Location and Reporting This is a London-based role. White & Case is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. If you require assistance and/or accommodation to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email the recruiting contact listed for the relevant position. We will be happy to work with you. Note to recruitment agencies: Our internal Recruitment team are responsible for all end-to-end lateral recruitment processes. All agencies must sign White & Case terms of business, which are office specific. Candidates submitted by an agency without terms of business agreed with the appropriate office, and/or outside of our online application tracking system, will not be considered a formal introduction. Any applications and CVs sent directly to White & Case Partners and employees will not be accepted as formal introductions. If you have any questions, please contact the London Recruitment team. When engaging with agencies, we are supported by our preferred suppliers. The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment. The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties. Primary Location Primary Location : United Kingdom-London Expected Workplace : Hybrid Job Posting Job Posting : Apr 19, 2024, 11:30:09 AM Refer a friend for this job Refer a friend for this job Tell us about a friend who might be interested in this job. All privacy rights will be protected. Refer a friend Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Job Description - Associate: Technology Litigation () Firm Summary White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be. With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world's key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work. It's not just about our global network of offices; it's the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It's one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people. Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages. Position Summary We are currently seeking a skilled and highly qualified associate with 2 to 4 years of experience to join our Commercial Litigation team dedicated to the representation of technology companies facing disputes internationally. As a member of the team, you will have the opportunity to help provide full-service support to technology companies on regulatory, litigation, compliance, and criminal matters throughout the world as well as serve in a product advisory role. Combining a keen eye for detail with an ability to see the bigger picture, you should be adept at distilling complex information into clear, insightful analyses that inform and strengthen your client's position. Strong organisational and time management skills will also be significant assets, enabling you to manage multiple workstreams and produce exceptional work to tight deadlines. In addition to outstanding academic credentials, you should demonstrate excellent legal knowledge, with a strong intellectual curiosity to keep learning and the drive to tackle challenges that come with working in a global law firm. Personable and co-operative, you should enjoy working as part of a team, and be adept at building strong professional relationships. Good communication skills and a client-service mindset will be a significant asset. Ready for the challenges of joining a global law firm, you should be excited by our work, a competitive salary and benefits package, passionate about service delivery, and driven by a desire to maximize your talent. Our Practice Area We represent clients in all stages of domestic and international litigation, before trial, appellate, regulatory and alternative dispute resolution tribunals across the world. Renowned for the global breadth and local depth of our experience in this field, we are trusted advisors to the world's leading technology companies. As well as guiding clients through their most complex and significant litigation challenges, we also help them steer clear of disputes, by developing and implementing risk management and compliance measures. Uniquely positioned with our eyes and ears on the ground throughout the world, we act as a global partnership with the client, providing strategic legal and policy advice, with a keen ability to anticipate and solve future issues in the quickly evolving technology space. In this capacity, we have successfully handled cutting-edge issues involving: online safety, hosting provider and intermediary liability and data protection, e-commerce, digital media, as well as issues involving the challenges to terms of service, foreign and domestic contracts, privacy, defamation, free speech, safety of minors on the internet, global law enforcement and security, trademark, copyright infringement, and anti-spamming laws. The work can be demanding, but is always rewarding - offering excellent opportunities for learning and development. We foster a collegial working environment where partners are friendly and accessible, and colleagues always supportive and open to questions. Your professional development will also be enhanced by regular interaction with colleagues across the Firm's global network, with specialist knowledge of such practice areas as Antitrust/Competition, International Arbitration, Intellectual Property and ESG. Tasks and Responsibilities Develop litigation strategy for matters in the UK and throughout the globe - ranging from data protection, defamation, IP infringement, consumer protection, contract and other disputes - and oversee on-the-ground counsel, where required, to implement strategy Guide clients through regulatory engagement with, and investigations by, OFCOM, the European Commission, and consumer protection and other international agencies Advise clients on risk assessments associated with newly developed products, policies and business structures Research and present global analysis of laws impacting social media and other technology companies, including intermediary liability, hate speech, defamation, etc. Review and advise on proposed legislation and regulations across the world Qualifications 2-4 years' experience of Commercial Litigation and/or regulatory experience, gained wholly or in part in private practice. Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative thinker Demonstrable interest in internet and tech law Commercial and business awareness Outstanding communication and negotiation skills Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects. Client service focus Team player Strong judgement Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative. Location and Reporting This is a London-based role. White & Case is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. If you require assistance and/or accommodation to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email the recruiting contact listed for the relevant position. We will be happy to work with you. Note to recruitment agencies: Our internal Recruitment team are responsible for all end-to-end lateral recruitment processes. All agencies must sign White & Case terms of business, which are office specific. Candidates submitted by an agency without terms of business agreed with the appropriate office, and/or outside of our online application tracking system, will not be considered a formal introduction. Any applications and CVs sent directly to White & Case Partners and employees will not be accepted as formal introductions. If you have any questions, please contact the London Recruitment team. When engaging with agencies, we are supported by our preferred suppliers. The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment. The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties. Primary Location Primary Location : United Kingdom-London Expected Workplace : Hybrid Job Posting Job Posting : Apr 19, 2024, 11:30:09 AM Refer a friend for this job Refer a friend for this job Tell us about a friend who might be interested in this job. All privacy rights will be protected. Refer a friend Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
An outstanding opportunity for an experienced qualified solicitor to join Heriot-Watt University as our new General Counsel. Please find full brochure here . Reporting to the University Secretary, this new role of General Counsel at Heriot-Watt will provide legal support across the full range of the University's activities globally, including its subsidiary companies. These include Heriot-Watt University Malaysia; Oriam, the National Performance Centre for Sport; and Heriot-Watt Trading. In addition, the Dubai Campus is a 'branch entity' of Heriot-Watt. This is a key appointment for the University, providing legal support, advice and challenge to the University Executive members and the Court and its committees as required. The post is required to help the University drive performance and effectiveness through its contractual arrangements securing value for money and positive outcomes. The General Counsel will work closely with the Director of Governance and Legal Services within the University Secretary's office, drawing on their professional support and engaging widely across the University to provide legal advice, including but not limited to contracts (commercial, research, educational and partnerships) intellectual property, employment issues and procurement. This role provides an exciting opportunity to make a difference. Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and leading-edge, relevant research, which has made it one of the top UK universities for innovation, business, and industry. The University's mission to create and exchange knowledge that benefits society, combined with its global presence and partnerships with business and industry, mean that the Heriot-Watt Group has a diverse and interesting portfolio, and the Executive is keen to secure the benefits of experienced, commercial legal acumen and governance expertise through this appointment. The postholder will embrace the Heriot-Watt University values and will look to develop key relationships across the University, adding value and benefits across the academic and professional community that makes up the University. Candidates will need to demonstrate their interest and aptitude to enjoy the culture and context of our diverse University and be able to influence and provide leadership, bringing both challenge and solutions. Heriot-Watt University has five campuses: three in the UK (Edinburgh, Scottish Borders, and Orkney), one in Dubai and one in Malaysia. The University offers a highly distinctive range of degree programmes in the specialist areas of science, engineering, design, business, and languages. Heriot-Watt is also Scotland's most international university, with a large and diverse community of students and staff. The post is based in Edinburgh and is an on-campus role. Key Responsibilities Lead on the provision of timely and effective legal advice, working in particular with the University Executive members to ensure that we optimize the commercial value add from contracts delivering value for money and compliance with university or other requirements. Attend meetings of the Executive, Court and its Committees as required, providing information and advice. Advise on the legal implications and risks on major strategic projects and provide solutions and options to mitigate risks, securing protections for the University. Build relationships across the University and a comprehensive understanding of the University's mission, strategy, constitutional frameworks, and legal/governance contexts globally in order to engage effectively with a wide range of individuals in relation to academic, enterprise, research, people, and student matters, as well as equality, regulatory, governance, constitutional and corporate issues. Procure, manage and review regularly the external legal services secured for the University, ensuring that the internal legal services are optimized and seeking value for money and an appropriate range of external legal support as required to meet the University's needs. Lead and manage the processes in support of the drafting, negotiating, and scrutinizing the terms and conditions of commercial, student and academic contracts and project and staff related contracts. Examples of some contracts include, but are not limited to, Student Terms and Conditions and related Policies; commercial and academic collaborations (national and international); research agreements; student sponsored projects; donation/ scholarship agreements; IP assignments; and licenses; spin out divestment; non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements; partnership and franchise agreements both commercial and with other educational/public bodies; Staff employment contracts. Lead on legal implications and risks which arise from complaints or claims, ensuring risk mitigation and management. Working with the University Secretary, manage the overall legal costs incurred, with a focus on value for money, working closely with Procurement. Work closely with the Director of Governance and Legal Services and team, also within the University Secretary's office, and engage with other professional service directors as required, particularly the Global Director of HR, Director of Estates and Facilities, Director of Finance (who manages the Procurement Function) and others. Provide leadership in raising awareness of legal, regulatory and risk issues, and helping in the provision of training or briefings as required to create stronger awareness and capability in the organization. Manage and keep under review Heriot-Watt University Intellectual Property Policy ensuring it is up to date and in line with Heriot-Watt University operations and strategy. Lead on the provision of advice on the protection of Heriot-Watt University brand and manage Heriot-Watt University trademark portfolio. Manage and oversee the maintenance of Heriot-Watt University contracts database. Horizon scan all changes in the law and court or tribunal decisions that may impact Heriot-Watt University and ensure that senior management and the University Executive are briefed in advance on any changes that will impact any Heriot-Watt University operations and strategy and advise on all options for response. To make full use of all information and communication technologies in adherence to data protection policies to meet the requirements of the role and to promote organisational effectiveness. To conduct all financial matters associated with the role in accordance with Heriot-Watt University policies and procedures, as laid down in the Financial Regulations. Person Specification As an experienced solicitor you will be comfortable navigating a complex global organisation under a matrix reporting structure, dealing with multiple stakeholders. Your experiences to date will showcase a clear and persuasive style of communication whilst explaining complex matters simply and tailoring to suit the audience needs and understanding. An understanding and interest in the Higher Education sector and the societal needs and values the sector can provide will help you settle into this role. Your post qualification experience (PQE) should also provide evidence of setting high standards to achieve organisational objectives, continually monitoring levels/standards of service, and identifying areas for improvement. Essential Criteria A qualified Solicitor in Scotland or Dual qualified (in the region of 15 years PQE). Recognised as an authority in their field or specialism within their institution or amongst external peers based demonstrated expertise. Experience of working effectively with senior management and using sound judgement in the provision of expert and strategic legal advice. Experience in legal research, writing, analysis, and reasoning. Ability to shape and influence developments across the University through own contribution to area of expertise. Experience of supervising the legal work of other solicitors, paralegals, and outside counsel; consulting on difficult or sensitive issues. Ability to carry out investigations into complex or sensitive issues, producing reports that identify key issues and findings. Ability to present compelling arguments to influence and negotiate satisfactory outcomes. Ability to keep abreast of external factors that may impact the service and takes opportunities to maximise any opportunities. Ability to plan and generate training and development opportunities to meet team members' current and future learning needs, evaluating outcomes and putting learning into practice. Experience in leading a network to pursue a shared interest, developing approaches and ideas to benefit own and others' work, actively promoting the work and image of own team and/or the University, internally and or externally. Desirable Criteria A good understanding of and/or previous experience of working within the Higher Education Sector. Experience of managing a team; encouraging contribution and involvement from staff at all levels, undertaking effective staff appraisals, evaluating performance, learning and development activities. How to apply This post is based in Edinburgh and is an on-campus role. If the position is of interest please submit a covering letter and CV by closing date of 24th of May. Interviews are anticipated w/c 17th June. Salary for this post will be based on experience and suitability up to maximum £100K. . click apply for full job details
May 03, 2024
Full time
An outstanding opportunity for an experienced qualified solicitor to join Heriot-Watt University as our new General Counsel. Please find full brochure here . Reporting to the University Secretary, this new role of General Counsel at Heriot-Watt will provide legal support across the full range of the University's activities globally, including its subsidiary companies. These include Heriot-Watt University Malaysia; Oriam, the National Performance Centre for Sport; and Heriot-Watt Trading. In addition, the Dubai Campus is a 'branch entity' of Heriot-Watt. This is a key appointment for the University, providing legal support, advice and challenge to the University Executive members and the Court and its committees as required. The post is required to help the University drive performance and effectiveness through its contractual arrangements securing value for money and positive outcomes. The General Counsel will work closely with the Director of Governance and Legal Services within the University Secretary's office, drawing on their professional support and engaging widely across the University to provide legal advice, including but not limited to contracts (commercial, research, educational and partnerships) intellectual property, employment issues and procurement. This role provides an exciting opportunity to make a difference. Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and leading-edge, relevant research, which has made it one of the top UK universities for innovation, business, and industry. The University's mission to create and exchange knowledge that benefits society, combined with its global presence and partnerships with business and industry, mean that the Heriot-Watt Group has a diverse and interesting portfolio, and the Executive is keen to secure the benefits of experienced, commercial legal acumen and governance expertise through this appointment. The postholder will embrace the Heriot-Watt University values and will look to develop key relationships across the University, adding value and benefits across the academic and professional community that makes up the University. Candidates will need to demonstrate their interest and aptitude to enjoy the culture and context of our diverse University and be able to influence and provide leadership, bringing both challenge and solutions. Heriot-Watt University has five campuses: three in the UK (Edinburgh, Scottish Borders, and Orkney), one in Dubai and one in Malaysia. The University offers a highly distinctive range of degree programmes in the specialist areas of science, engineering, design, business, and languages. Heriot-Watt is also Scotland's most international university, with a large and diverse community of students and staff. The post is based in Edinburgh and is an on-campus role. Key Responsibilities Lead on the provision of timely and effective legal advice, working in particular with the University Executive members to ensure that we optimize the commercial value add from contracts delivering value for money and compliance with university or other requirements. Attend meetings of the Executive, Court and its Committees as required, providing information and advice. Advise on the legal implications and risks on major strategic projects and provide solutions and options to mitigate risks, securing protections for the University. Build relationships across the University and a comprehensive understanding of the University's mission, strategy, constitutional frameworks, and legal/governance contexts globally in order to engage effectively with a wide range of individuals in relation to academic, enterprise, research, people, and student matters, as well as equality, regulatory, governance, constitutional and corporate issues. Procure, manage and review regularly the external legal services secured for the University, ensuring that the internal legal services are optimized and seeking value for money and an appropriate range of external legal support as required to meet the University's needs. Lead and manage the processes in support of the drafting, negotiating, and scrutinizing the terms and conditions of commercial, student and academic contracts and project and staff related contracts. Examples of some contracts include, but are not limited to, Student Terms and Conditions and related Policies; commercial and academic collaborations (national and international); research agreements; student sponsored projects; donation/ scholarship agreements; IP assignments; and licenses; spin out divestment; non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements; partnership and franchise agreements both commercial and with other educational/public bodies; Staff employment contracts. Lead on legal implications and risks which arise from complaints or claims, ensuring risk mitigation and management. Working with the University Secretary, manage the overall legal costs incurred, with a focus on value for money, working closely with Procurement. Work closely with the Director of Governance and Legal Services and team, also within the University Secretary's office, and engage with other professional service directors as required, particularly the Global Director of HR, Director of Estates and Facilities, Director of Finance (who manages the Procurement Function) and others. Provide leadership in raising awareness of legal, regulatory and risk issues, and helping in the provision of training or briefings as required to create stronger awareness and capability in the organization. Manage and keep under review Heriot-Watt University Intellectual Property Policy ensuring it is up to date and in line with Heriot-Watt University operations and strategy. Lead on the provision of advice on the protection of Heriot-Watt University brand and manage Heriot-Watt University trademark portfolio. Manage and oversee the maintenance of Heriot-Watt University contracts database. Horizon scan all changes in the law and court or tribunal decisions that may impact Heriot-Watt University and ensure that senior management and the University Executive are briefed in advance on any changes that will impact any Heriot-Watt University operations and strategy and advise on all options for response. To make full use of all information and communication technologies in adherence to data protection policies to meet the requirements of the role and to promote organisational effectiveness. To conduct all financial matters associated with the role in accordance with Heriot-Watt University policies and procedures, as laid down in the Financial Regulations. Person Specification As an experienced solicitor you will be comfortable navigating a complex global organisation under a matrix reporting structure, dealing with multiple stakeholders. Your experiences to date will showcase a clear and persuasive style of communication whilst explaining complex matters simply and tailoring to suit the audience needs and understanding. An understanding and interest in the Higher Education sector and the societal needs and values the sector can provide will help you settle into this role. Your post qualification experience (PQE) should also provide evidence of setting high standards to achieve organisational objectives, continually monitoring levels/standards of service, and identifying areas for improvement. Essential Criteria A qualified Solicitor in Scotland or Dual qualified (in the region of 15 years PQE). Recognised as an authority in their field or specialism within their institution or amongst external peers based demonstrated expertise. Experience of working effectively with senior management and using sound judgement in the provision of expert and strategic legal advice. Experience in legal research, writing, analysis, and reasoning. Ability to shape and influence developments across the University through own contribution to area of expertise. Experience of supervising the legal work of other solicitors, paralegals, and outside counsel; consulting on difficult or sensitive issues. Ability to carry out investigations into complex or sensitive issues, producing reports that identify key issues and findings. Ability to present compelling arguments to influence and negotiate satisfactory outcomes. Ability to keep abreast of external factors that may impact the service and takes opportunities to maximise any opportunities. Ability to plan and generate training and development opportunities to meet team members' current and future learning needs, evaluating outcomes and putting learning into practice. Experience in leading a network to pursue a shared interest, developing approaches and ideas to benefit own and others' work, actively promoting the work and image of own team and/or the University, internally and or externally. Desirable Criteria A good understanding of and/or previous experience of working within the Higher Education Sector. Experience of managing a team; encouraging contribution and involvement from staff at all levels, undertaking effective staff appraisals, evaluating performance, learning and development activities. How to apply This post is based in Edinburgh and is an on-campus role. If the position is of interest please submit a covering letter and CV by closing date of 24th of May. Interviews are anticipated w/c 17th June. Salary for this post will be based on experience and suitability up to maximum £100K. . click apply for full job details
JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally. Senior Counsel Location: London, UK We are seeking an experienced Senior Lawyer to join our team in London and provide legal support to our Work Dynamics business. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real estate and extensive experience in negotiating and drafting complex agreements on a global or regional scale. Responsibilities: Provide expert legal advice and support to the Work Dynamics business in all legal matters related to outsourcing services (including of major corporations' real estate and facility management functions) or other types of real estate transactions. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, especially service agreements. Conduct legal research and analysis to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. Advise on legal risks and provide strategic guidance to business leaders to mitigate risks effectively. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including operations, HR, finance, and risk management teams, to address legal issues and support business objectives. Develop and deliver training programs on legal topics relevant to the business and legal team. Stay informed about legal developments and industry trends affecting facility management and real estate and provide proactive guidance to the business unit. Assist in the development and implementation of improvements in the legal services, training procedures, and best practices to enhance compliance and mitigate legal risks. Requirements: Qualified solicitor or barrister with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience (this is indicative and other levels of experience may be considered if requirements are met). Demonstrated experience in negotiating and drafting complex agreements, preferably within the facility management, real estate industry or other strategic outsourcing sector. Strong understanding of global or regional legal frameworks related to real estate transactions and facility management services. Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail. Adaptable and proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Native English speaker or fluent in English Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in an international or multi-national organization. Experience working with cross-functional teams Location: On-site -London, GBR If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table! If you require any changes to the application process, please email or call + 44 ( 0 ) to contact one of our team members to discuss how to best support you throughout the process. Please note, the contact details provided are to discuss or request for adjustments to be made to the hiring process. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL. JLL Privacy Notice Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely. For additional details please see our career site pages for each country. For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policy here . Activate your Personal JLL Job Alerts Activate your Personal Job Alerts now and receive opportunities as soon as they are advertised. At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world. For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit .
May 03, 2024
Full time
JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally. Senior Counsel Location: London, UK We are seeking an experienced Senior Lawyer to join our team in London and provide legal support to our Work Dynamics business. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real estate and extensive experience in negotiating and drafting complex agreements on a global or regional scale. Responsibilities: Provide expert legal advice and support to the Work Dynamics business in all legal matters related to outsourcing services (including of major corporations' real estate and facility management functions) or other types of real estate transactions. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, especially service agreements. Conduct legal research and analysis to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. Advise on legal risks and provide strategic guidance to business leaders to mitigate risks effectively. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including operations, HR, finance, and risk management teams, to address legal issues and support business objectives. Develop and deliver training programs on legal topics relevant to the business and legal team. Stay informed about legal developments and industry trends affecting facility management and real estate and provide proactive guidance to the business unit. Assist in the development and implementation of improvements in the legal services, training procedures, and best practices to enhance compliance and mitigate legal risks. Requirements: Qualified solicitor or barrister with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience (this is indicative and other levels of experience may be considered if requirements are met). Demonstrated experience in negotiating and drafting complex agreements, preferably within the facility management, real estate industry or other strategic outsourcing sector. Strong understanding of global or regional legal frameworks related to real estate transactions and facility management services. Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail. Adaptable and proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Native English speaker or fluent in English Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in an international or multi-national organization. Experience working with cross-functional teams Location: On-site -London, GBR If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table! If you require any changes to the application process, please email or call + 44 ( 0 ) to contact one of our team members to discuss how to best support you throughout the process. Please note, the contact details provided are to discuss or request for adjustments to be made to the hiring process. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL. JLL Privacy Notice Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely. For additional details please see our career site pages for each country. For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policy here . Activate your Personal JLL Job Alerts Activate your Personal Job Alerts now and receive opportunities as soon as they are advertised. At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world. For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit .
Solicitor Location: Surrey Salary: 60k - 65k Join our client's dynamic team a leading engineering consultancy based in the vibrant county of Surrey. they specialise in providing innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges, delivering excellence in every project they undertake. Position Overview Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Solicitor to join their legal team. As a Solicitor, you will play a crucial role in providing legal guidance and support to the organisation, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations while facilitating the successful execution of projects. The Role The Legal Team's objective is to be a trusted advisor to the business. They are looking for a collaborative team player who can demonstrate an ability to provide strong legal advice in a pragmatic and timely way, considering the commercial considerations of the organisation. The role involves reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements. Due to the varied nature of work, there is a requirement for general advisory work on matters including intellectual property and data protection. The successful candidate will also be involved in the preparation of precedent documents, providing legal support for internal projects, and engaging with the wider teams. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert legal advice and support to internal teams on a wide range of legal matters related to engineering projects. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents. Conduct legal research and analysis to stay abreast of relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends. Manage and mitigate legal risks associated with project execution, including dispute resolution and litigation if necessary. Collaborate with external legal counsel and other stakeholders as needed. Essential Requirements: A qualified solicitor with at least 4 years PQE either in private practice or in-house. Experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements, including supply terms, framework agreements, memorandums of understanding and subcontracts. Ability to provide training and guidance to team members and the business on relevant legal developments. Excellent written and oral communication and the ability to confidently interact with project teams, senior management, and external parties. Strong ability to work to challenging timeframes and under pressure. Ability to work well independently, coupled with strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to participate in a collaborative team environment. If you are a proactive and skilled Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience . Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Solicitor Location: Surrey Salary: 60k - 65k Join our client's dynamic team a leading engineering consultancy based in the vibrant county of Surrey. they specialise in providing innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges, delivering excellence in every project they undertake. Position Overview Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Solicitor to join their legal team. As a Solicitor, you will play a crucial role in providing legal guidance and support to the organisation, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations while facilitating the successful execution of projects. The Role The Legal Team's objective is to be a trusted advisor to the business. They are looking for a collaborative team player who can demonstrate an ability to provide strong legal advice in a pragmatic and timely way, considering the commercial considerations of the organisation. The role involves reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements. Due to the varied nature of work, there is a requirement for general advisory work on matters including intellectual property and data protection. The successful candidate will also be involved in the preparation of precedent documents, providing legal support for internal projects, and engaging with the wider teams. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert legal advice and support to internal teams on a wide range of legal matters related to engineering projects. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents. Conduct legal research and analysis to stay abreast of relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends. Manage and mitigate legal risks associated with project execution, including dispute resolution and litigation if necessary. Collaborate with external legal counsel and other stakeholders as needed. Essential Requirements: A qualified solicitor with at least 4 years PQE either in private practice or in-house. Experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements, including supply terms, framework agreements, memorandums of understanding and subcontracts. Ability to provide training and guidance to team members and the business on relevant legal developments. Excellent written and oral communication and the ability to confidently interact with project teams, senior management, and external parties. Strong ability to work to challenging timeframes and under pressure. Ability to work well independently, coupled with strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to participate in a collaborative team environment. If you are a proactive and skilled Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience . Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
We have an opening within Envoy's growing Legal team for a Legal Counsel to join us on a full-time basis. Our Legal Counsel will provide strategic legal advice and support to Envoy's growing operations within the EMEA region and other locations globally. While reporting directly to the general counsel, our Legal Counsel will advise on a broad range of areas, including contracts, employment, data privacy and M&A. As Legal Counsel, you will assist in managing legal matters related to our global subsidiary entities as we continue to grow organically and through M&A, including: Facilitate subsidiary integration into the overall corporate structure Assist on regulatory and compliance matters Establish company policies and related materials and trainings Attend to corporate governance matters Draft, review and negotiate contracts Advise on employment matters Provide legal support on M&A activity Other assistance as needed To apply for this role, you should possess the following skills, experience and qualifications: Law degree from a reputable university Admitted to practice law in the UK 6+ years of experience working at a law firm or inhouse Familiarity with data privacy and other relevant regulatory frameworks in the EMEA region Problem solving mindset, with the confidence to use outside counsel sparingly Business acumen and a sensitivity to commercial needs Experience across multiple jurisdictions, in particular France and/or the UAE a plus Ability to interact and communicate clearly and effectively Keen attention to detail Ability to work independently and take ownership of relevant tasks Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines Excellent time management and organizational skills In return, you will work for a supportive, employee-focused organization that encourages staff to achieve a work-life balance, teamwork, and communication on a global scale with other offices. This role is 100% remote, working from home within the United Kingdom. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please ensure that you submit an updated resume If you feel that you meet our requirements, we look forward to hearing from you asap!
May 03, 2024
Full time
We have an opening within Envoy's growing Legal team for a Legal Counsel to join us on a full-time basis. Our Legal Counsel will provide strategic legal advice and support to Envoy's growing operations within the EMEA region and other locations globally. While reporting directly to the general counsel, our Legal Counsel will advise on a broad range of areas, including contracts, employment, data privacy and M&A. As Legal Counsel, you will assist in managing legal matters related to our global subsidiary entities as we continue to grow organically and through M&A, including: Facilitate subsidiary integration into the overall corporate structure Assist on regulatory and compliance matters Establish company policies and related materials and trainings Attend to corporate governance matters Draft, review and negotiate contracts Advise on employment matters Provide legal support on M&A activity Other assistance as needed To apply for this role, you should possess the following skills, experience and qualifications: Law degree from a reputable university Admitted to practice law in the UK 6+ years of experience working at a law firm or inhouse Familiarity with data privacy and other relevant regulatory frameworks in the EMEA region Problem solving mindset, with the confidence to use outside counsel sparingly Business acumen and a sensitivity to commercial needs Experience across multiple jurisdictions, in particular France and/or the UAE a plus Ability to interact and communicate clearly and effectively Keen attention to detail Ability to work independently and take ownership of relevant tasks Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines Excellent time management and organizational skills In return, you will work for a supportive, employee-focused organization that encourages staff to achieve a work-life balance, teamwork, and communication on a global scale with other offices. This role is 100% remote, working from home within the United Kingdom. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please ensure that you submit an updated resume If you feel that you meet our requirements, we look forward to hearing from you asap!
AWE Legal is seeking an Employment Law & General Commercial Counsel to join its dynamic team of lawyers supporting the Company on a wide range of legal matters. Location: Hybrid and flexible working, with our offices based in Berkshire between Reading, Basingstoke and Newbury with onsite parking and public transport services. Salary: Starting at Pay range 57,540 up to 90,00 depending on experience. A typical day for an Employment Law & General Commercial Counsel could look like this: Key Accountabilities: Informing the Company on the legal effects of its relationships with others, including staff where applicable, and advising the Company on the most effective legal structures and contracts to achieve its aims. Advising the Company on the resolution of disputes with others. Briefing the Company on its legal and regulatory requirements, and with relevant internal processes and governance. Managing the provision by others (including other staff and external advisers) of such advice. Key Responsibilities: Drafting standard and bespoke contracts and other documentation for use by the Company. Negotiating contracts and other engagements with third parties, directly or with other functions. Conducting the resolution of disputes including through litigation and arbitration. Analysing legislative and case law developments and considering their effect on the Company. Assessing and implementing improvements in legal and related processes in the Company. We would like you to demonstrate or have experience of: Currently admitted as a solicitor or barrister to practise in at least one jurisdiction of the United Kingdom. Working knowledge of English law especially in relation to contract law. Applying legal oversight at appropriate levels to complex situations. Experience of advising on one or more areas of law relevant to the Company. Why work for us? AWE has been voted one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK again this year. So, when you work with us, you can take advantage of a great package of benefits and development opportunities on top of your salary including: 25 days annual leave Every other Friday off (AWE works a 9-day fortnight) Generous pension contributions of between 9% and 13% (defined contribution on your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Flexible working arrangements can be considered so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle Excellent personal development opportunities including annual membership to relevant professional bodies, training and mentoring Everyday spending discounts - access to savings on a wide range of shops and services exclusive to AWE employees Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family You can find out more about our benefits HERE To apply: Please log into AWE Careers to submit your CV and a covering letter. Make sure that you highlight all relevant skills and experience for this job. Give us a clear view of what you can bring to the role and also why you want to work with the team here at AWE. You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain Security/ Developed Vetting Clearance (funded by the AWE) in order to start with us in this role. It can take several months for clearance to come through. DVSubjectsInformationLeaflet.pdf url removed This job role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post. The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time. Important things you need to know: Interviews will be scheduled during working hours Interviews will be 90 minutes on TEAMS If we receive an exceptionally high level of applications, this vacancy may close early. For more information about the role or the recruitment process, get in touch with me (Sunflower) at: (Sorry agencies - all recruitment for this role is being managed by our internal resourcing team here at AWE)
May 02, 2024
Full time
AWE Legal is seeking an Employment Law & General Commercial Counsel to join its dynamic team of lawyers supporting the Company on a wide range of legal matters. Location: Hybrid and flexible working, with our offices based in Berkshire between Reading, Basingstoke and Newbury with onsite parking and public transport services. Salary: Starting at Pay range 57,540 up to 90,00 depending on experience. A typical day for an Employment Law & General Commercial Counsel could look like this: Key Accountabilities: Informing the Company on the legal effects of its relationships with others, including staff where applicable, and advising the Company on the most effective legal structures and contracts to achieve its aims. Advising the Company on the resolution of disputes with others. Briefing the Company on its legal and regulatory requirements, and with relevant internal processes and governance. Managing the provision by others (including other staff and external advisers) of such advice. Key Responsibilities: Drafting standard and bespoke contracts and other documentation for use by the Company. Negotiating contracts and other engagements with third parties, directly or with other functions. Conducting the resolution of disputes including through litigation and arbitration. Analysing legislative and case law developments and considering their effect on the Company. Assessing and implementing improvements in legal and related processes in the Company. We would like you to demonstrate or have experience of: Currently admitted as a solicitor or barrister to practise in at least one jurisdiction of the United Kingdom. Working knowledge of English law especially in relation to contract law. Applying legal oversight at appropriate levels to complex situations. Experience of advising on one or more areas of law relevant to the Company. Why work for us? AWE has been voted one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK again this year. So, when you work with us, you can take advantage of a great package of benefits and development opportunities on top of your salary including: 25 days annual leave Every other Friday off (AWE works a 9-day fortnight) Generous pension contributions of between 9% and 13% (defined contribution on your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Flexible working arrangements can be considered so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle Excellent personal development opportunities including annual membership to relevant professional bodies, training and mentoring Everyday spending discounts - access to savings on a wide range of shops and services exclusive to AWE employees Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family You can find out more about our benefits HERE To apply: Please log into AWE Careers to submit your CV and a covering letter. Make sure that you highlight all relevant skills and experience for this job. Give us a clear view of what you can bring to the role and also why you want to work with the team here at AWE. You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain Security/ Developed Vetting Clearance (funded by the AWE) in order to start with us in this role. It can take several months for clearance to come through. DVSubjectsInformationLeaflet.pdf url removed This job role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post. The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time. Important things you need to know: Interviews will be scheduled during working hours Interviews will be 90 minutes on TEAMS If we receive an exceptionally high level of applications, this vacancy may close early. For more information about the role or the recruitment process, get in touch with me (Sunflower) at: (Sorry agencies - all recruitment for this role is being managed by our internal resourcing team here at AWE)
Are you a talented and experienced Legal Counsel looking for an exciting opportunity? We are currently seeking a skilled individual to join our client's dynamic team as a Legal Counsel based in Oxfordshire with both hybrid and remote workers being fully considered. With their global reach, our client is a world-leading formulator, manufacturer, and marketer of chemical products. Join their team and contribute to creating a sustainable future through innovative chemistry. As a Legal Counsel, you will play a crucial role in providing professional, pro-active advice and support to our client's entities across the UK, Germany, Italy, and France on a wide range of international commercial and strategic legal issues. Collaborating with the global general law team, you will also support the legal counsel in the Americas and APAC regions when required. Your responsibilities will include contract review and negotiation, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies. To excel in this role, you should be an English qualified solicitor, barrister, or continental European equivalent with a current practising certificate. Fluency in written and spoken English and German is required, and knowledge of French or Italian is an added bonus. You should have proven experience as a legal counsel in a business environment, with a combination of in-house and private practise experience preferred. Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills are essential, as well as the ability to manage a heavy workload with conflicting priorities. By joining our client's organisation, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow, contributing to the development of the next generation of fuel and lubricant additives that will power the transportation of the future. You will enjoy high levels of project management responsibilities and exposure to various global groups. Our client values inclusivity and encourages an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. In return for your contributions, our client offers a competitive salary, medical and retirement benefits, and a range of community outreach activities and social clubs. With an onsite subsidised restaurant and secure parking, you will enjoy a stimulating work environment in Oxfordshire (remote applicants fully encouraged to apply). If you are a motivated, self-driven Legal Counsel with a passion for making a difference and a desire to work in a global business, then we invite you to join our client's dynamic team. Apply now to become a valuable member of their organisation and take your legal career to new heights. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity - apply today. LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
May 02, 2024
Full time
Are you a talented and experienced Legal Counsel looking for an exciting opportunity? We are currently seeking a skilled individual to join our client's dynamic team as a Legal Counsel based in Oxfordshire with both hybrid and remote workers being fully considered. With their global reach, our client is a world-leading formulator, manufacturer, and marketer of chemical products. Join their team and contribute to creating a sustainable future through innovative chemistry. As a Legal Counsel, you will play a crucial role in providing professional, pro-active advice and support to our client's entities across the UK, Germany, Italy, and France on a wide range of international commercial and strategic legal issues. Collaborating with the global general law team, you will also support the legal counsel in the Americas and APAC regions when required. Your responsibilities will include contract review and negotiation, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies. To excel in this role, you should be an English qualified solicitor, barrister, or continental European equivalent with a current practising certificate. Fluency in written and spoken English and German is required, and knowledge of French or Italian is an added bonus. You should have proven experience as a legal counsel in a business environment, with a combination of in-house and private practise experience preferred. Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills are essential, as well as the ability to manage a heavy workload with conflicting priorities. By joining our client's organisation, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow, contributing to the development of the next generation of fuel and lubricant additives that will power the transportation of the future. You will enjoy high levels of project management responsibilities and exposure to various global groups. Our client values inclusivity and encourages an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. In return for your contributions, our client offers a competitive salary, medical and retirement benefits, and a range of community outreach activities and social clubs. With an onsite subsidised restaurant and secure parking, you will enjoy a stimulating work environment in Oxfordshire (remote applicants fully encouraged to apply). If you are a motivated, self-driven Legal Counsel with a passion for making a difference and a desire to work in a global business, then we invite you to join our client's dynamic team. Apply now to become a valuable member of their organisation and take your legal career to new heights. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity - apply today. LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Site Name: UK - London - Brentford Posted Date: May 1 2024 We're excited to be moving to our vibrant new home on New Oxford Street in central London from the end of June 2024. At GSK HQ, we're building an energising space where we can connect, collaborate and get ahead of disease together. Designed especially for us, it'll be one of the healthiest workplaces in the world, with best-in-class tech and bright, light spaces to help us thrive. Role: Counsel, PV & Quality, Legal Global Medical Ops Job Purpose This role is accountable for quality, autonomous, legal support in areas of pharmacovigilance and quality assurance (both R&D and PV) for projects of a lower complexity, using a developing, working knowledge of relevant law and the relevant science. The role can work on matters of higher complexity with the direction and supervision of their line manager. The role works with supervision from more senior attorneys and will report to a grade 4 team leader. Key Responsibilities: This role will provide YOU with the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following: Responsible for producing quality legal work on a range of projects or platforms (with supervision from line manager). Aware of departmental guidance on best practices, works with line manager to ensure this is followed. Provide legal advice and influence clients to avert legal risks, by proposing creative, strategic advice on projects to Line Manager, then communicating with clients. Builds relationships with legal team members (direct and matrix teams) and clients across several projects. Provides client advice that is strategic, thoughtful, and clear on matters of lower complexity and impact, has clear and concise written and oral communication skills and the ability to translate complex matters into simple terms digestible by a wide variety of audiences. With supervision of line manager makes connections between different client groups and within the legal and compliance department as needed due to awareness of key roles and people within the business as well as broad GSK business structure and needs. Responsible for developing expertise in the areas of pharmacovigilance, quality, contracting, and PV technology platforms. Supports other medical projects for the CMO or CPO organizations, as needed. Why you? We are looking for professionals with the following skills to help us achieve our goals: Basic qualifications: Qualified as an attorney in the UK Good communication skills Pharma/healthcare industry experience Preferred experience Experience in Pharmacovigilance Experience in Quality assurance Experience working with regulators. Job Application end date : 10th May 2024 Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology). Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves - feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. In the US, we also adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class ( US only). We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on or . Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a UK Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the link and scroll to the Careers Section where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it.Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially. Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK's compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit GSK's Transparency Reporting For the Record site.
May 02, 2024
Full time
Site Name: UK - London - Brentford Posted Date: May 1 2024 We're excited to be moving to our vibrant new home on New Oxford Street in central London from the end of June 2024. At GSK HQ, we're building an energising space where we can connect, collaborate and get ahead of disease together. Designed especially for us, it'll be one of the healthiest workplaces in the world, with best-in-class tech and bright, light spaces to help us thrive. Role: Counsel, PV & Quality, Legal Global Medical Ops Job Purpose This role is accountable for quality, autonomous, legal support in areas of pharmacovigilance and quality assurance (both R&D and PV) for projects of a lower complexity, using a developing, working knowledge of relevant law and the relevant science. The role can work on matters of higher complexity with the direction and supervision of their line manager. The role works with supervision from more senior attorneys and will report to a grade 4 team leader. Key Responsibilities: This role will provide YOU with the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following: Responsible for producing quality legal work on a range of projects or platforms (with supervision from line manager). Aware of departmental guidance on best practices, works with line manager to ensure this is followed. Provide legal advice and influence clients to avert legal risks, by proposing creative, strategic advice on projects to Line Manager, then communicating with clients. Builds relationships with legal team members (direct and matrix teams) and clients across several projects. Provides client advice that is strategic, thoughtful, and clear on matters of lower complexity and impact, has clear and concise written and oral communication skills and the ability to translate complex matters into simple terms digestible by a wide variety of audiences. With supervision of line manager makes connections between different client groups and within the legal and compliance department as needed due to awareness of key roles and people within the business as well as broad GSK business structure and needs. Responsible for developing expertise in the areas of pharmacovigilance, quality, contracting, and PV technology platforms. Supports other medical projects for the CMO or CPO organizations, as needed. Why you? We are looking for professionals with the following skills to help us achieve our goals: Basic qualifications: Qualified as an attorney in the UK Good communication skills Pharma/healthcare industry experience Preferred experience Experience in Pharmacovigilance Experience in Quality assurance Experience working with regulators. Job Application end date : 10th May 2024 Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology). Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves - feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. In the US, we also adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class ( US only). We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on or . Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a UK Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the link and scroll to the Careers Section where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it.Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially. Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK's compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit GSK's Transparency Reporting For the Record site.
Position: Legal Counsel, Commercial (NQ - 2 Years) Location: Milton Keynes, UK (Hybrid - 2 to 3 days office-based) Salary: Up to 60,000 per annum, plus bonus and benefits New Legal Counsel opportunity for an NQ to 2 year Commercial Tech Solicitor to join an existing In-House team, this role offers hybrid working, with 2 to 3 days office based in Milton Keynes. Key Responsibilities: Draft, review, and negotiate general commercial agreements with a focus on IT and/or Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) contracts. Provide legal advice and support on data protection matters, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders. Manage stakeholder expectations and effectively communicate legal requirements and implications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and mitigate legal risks. Requirements: UK qualified Solicitor, NQ to 2 years PQE. Background in general commercial agreements with experience in IT and/or SaaS contracts. Some experience in data protection is preferred. In-house background would be advantageous, but we also welcome candidates from private practice (or who have done an In-House secondment). Confident and proactive approach with excellent stakeholder management skills. Strong communication and relationship-building abilities. Benefits: Salary up to 60,000 per annum, plus bonus and benefits. Hybrid working model offering flexibility between office-based and remote work. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Dynamic and collaborative work environment. How to Apply: If you are interested in this Senior Legal Counsel opportunity, please submit your CV via the job advert or for further information please contact Chris Ewles on (phone number removed) or at removed) LHH Recruitment Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. LHH Recruitment Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. To note, the PQE indicated in this advertisement is intended as a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Position: Legal Counsel, Commercial (NQ - 2 Years) Location: Milton Keynes, UK (Hybrid - 2 to 3 days office-based) Salary: Up to 60,000 per annum, plus bonus and benefits New Legal Counsel opportunity for an NQ to 2 year Commercial Tech Solicitor to join an existing In-House team, this role offers hybrid working, with 2 to 3 days office based in Milton Keynes. Key Responsibilities: Draft, review, and negotiate general commercial agreements with a focus on IT and/or Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) contracts. Provide legal advice and support on data protection matters, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders. Manage stakeholder expectations and effectively communicate legal requirements and implications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and mitigate legal risks. Requirements: UK qualified Solicitor, NQ to 2 years PQE. Background in general commercial agreements with experience in IT and/or SaaS contracts. Some experience in data protection is preferred. In-house background would be advantageous, but we also welcome candidates from private practice (or who have done an In-House secondment). Confident and proactive approach with excellent stakeholder management skills. Strong communication and relationship-building abilities. Benefits: Salary up to 60,000 per annum, plus bonus and benefits. Hybrid working model offering flexibility between office-based and remote work. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Dynamic and collaborative work environment. How to Apply: If you are interested in this Senior Legal Counsel opportunity, please submit your CV via the job advert or for further information please contact Chris Ewles on (phone number removed) or at removed) LHH Recruitment Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. LHH Recruitment Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. To note, the PQE indicated in this advertisement is intended as a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
BerryWorld Varieties Head of Legal Hybrid Competitive plus benefits. Robert Walters is excited to be partnered with BerryWorld in search for the Head of Legal. BerryWorld Group ("BWG") is a leading soft fruit marketing company, supplying fresh berries on a global scale to supermarkets and food service businesses. BerryWorld Varieties ("BWV") are a division of BWG are responsible for the development and management of the group's proprietary genetic resources, as well as plant supply to their global stakeholders. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Legal for BWV. This is a unique chance to lead and shape the legal function in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. About the role As Head of Legal, you will be at the forefront of our organisation's legal function. You will lead a dedicated team, providing strategic direction and ensuring that all legal matters are handled effectively. You will have the opportunity to head the legal department and advise the Senior Leadership team. Some of the main responsibilities for the Head of Legal will be: Advising and supporting the BWG and BWV Senior Leadership teams. Responsibility for delivery of legal outputs and services to the business, through leadership of the legal division within BWV. Delivering support for all legal and commercial matters including general contractual matters, marketing, internal and external communications, contractual and IP dispute management and IP management Engaging with a network of legal counsel domestic and international on IP and contract management. Registering and maintaining and enforcing BWG IP worldwide. Assessing and managing risks, claims and conflicts, including litigation, to achieve outcomes aligned with the company's values. Responsibility for legal spend. Providing commercially focused and practical legal guidance on compliance with various laws and regulations. Coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure ensuring legal compliance Managing a small Legal team Providing strategic and commercial legal advice to the business. About you The ideal candidate will be a U.K qualified Solicitor or Barrister with minimum of 7 years PQE gained In House or Private Practice. With expertise in Intellectual Property and Contract law. Experience with matters relating to produce, agriculture, horticulture supply chain, with an understanding of industry specific intellectual property and commercial matters is desirable but not essential to the role. Intellectual property protection and licensing expertise specific to plants, breeder and variety rights would be beneficial. You will also have: Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills Good internal and external stakeholder management perspective Strong management experience Strong organisation skills Experience in a similar leadership role About the organisation BerryWorld is renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation. Based in Hertfordshire the role offers hybrid working with 2 days a week in the office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a positive, passionate and genuine team. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, then please apply or contact Nisha Jassi at for more information. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
May 01, 2024
Full time
BerryWorld Varieties Head of Legal Hybrid Competitive plus benefits. Robert Walters is excited to be partnered with BerryWorld in search for the Head of Legal. BerryWorld Group ("BWG") is a leading soft fruit marketing company, supplying fresh berries on a global scale to supermarkets and food service businesses. BerryWorld Varieties ("BWV") are a division of BWG are responsible for the development and management of the group's proprietary genetic resources, as well as plant supply to their global stakeholders. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Legal for BWV. This is a unique chance to lead and shape the legal function in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. About the role As Head of Legal, you will be at the forefront of our organisation's legal function. You will lead a dedicated team, providing strategic direction and ensuring that all legal matters are handled effectively. You will have the opportunity to head the legal department and advise the Senior Leadership team. Some of the main responsibilities for the Head of Legal will be: Advising and supporting the BWG and BWV Senior Leadership teams. Responsibility for delivery of legal outputs and services to the business, through leadership of the legal division within BWV. Delivering support for all legal and commercial matters including general contractual matters, marketing, internal and external communications, contractual and IP dispute management and IP management Engaging with a network of legal counsel domestic and international on IP and contract management. Registering and maintaining and enforcing BWG IP worldwide. Assessing and managing risks, claims and conflicts, including litigation, to achieve outcomes aligned with the company's values. Responsibility for legal spend. Providing commercially focused and practical legal guidance on compliance with various laws and regulations. Coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure ensuring legal compliance Managing a small Legal team Providing strategic and commercial legal advice to the business. About you The ideal candidate will be a U.K qualified Solicitor or Barrister with minimum of 7 years PQE gained In House or Private Practice. With expertise in Intellectual Property and Contract law. Experience with matters relating to produce, agriculture, horticulture supply chain, with an understanding of industry specific intellectual property and commercial matters is desirable but not essential to the role. Intellectual property protection and licensing expertise specific to plants, breeder and variety rights would be beneficial. You will also have: Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills Good internal and external stakeholder management perspective Strong management experience Strong organisation skills Experience in a similar leadership role About the organisation BerryWorld is renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation. Based in Hertfordshire the role offers hybrid working with 2 days a week in the office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a positive, passionate and genuine team. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, then please apply or contact Nisha Jassi at for more information. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates