One of the UK's largest and foremost law firms is currently recruiting for a Legal Regulatory & Change Officer within the General Counsel team. Offering a salary of up to 31,000 plus excellent benefits including pension scheme, health insurance, critical illness cover, childcare vouchers, plus discounted gym membership. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your experience and build your career within compliance as part of one of the most respected law firms in the UK, recently ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations 2023. Please note: This is a permanent full-time role. You would work from home or the office, or a combination of the two, as part of the company's flexible working policy. Applications from across the UK will be considered. The Role This is a hands-on role as part of a General Counsel team tasked with providing compliance advice and resolution to the business and its senior employees, ensuring that it is able to meet its regulatory and legal obligations. As Legal & Regulatory Change Officer you'll be responsible for delivering legal and regulatory change projects, supporting the team to identify and prioritise legal and regulatory change, and opportunities for business improvement. A key part of your role will be to build strong stakeholder relationships to drive and embed a culture of compliance and effective change across the business. The Candidate - Experience in a compliance or in-house legal function, working in a pressurised environment and to tight deadlines - Excellent academic background and a thorough understanding of the regulatory environment - Knowledge of legal procedures and understanding of case management systems - Able to work on your own initiative, working to resolve straightforward matters as well as collaborating with more senior colleagues to handle more complex queries - Able to network and proactively build relationships across a range of departments with key stakeholders - Practical skills in presenting and reporting to senior managers, both in writing and face to face The Package An excellent salary of up to 31,000 is on offer. You'll also receive Westfield Health membership, offering discounted leisure and travel and refunds on medical services plus childcare vouchers, discounted gym membership, flexible working options as well as a huge number of well-being initiatives. The Company The business you'll be working for is the 11th largest law firm in the UK, founded in 1912 and operating out of 14 UK offices with over 2,500 members of staff. They offer a huge number of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace. Interested? If you think you're right for this Legal & Regulatory Change Officer role, then click the 'Apply Now' button, send us your CV and we'll consider you for the first round of interviews. Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
May 17, 2024
Full time
One of the UK's largest and foremost law firms is currently recruiting for a Legal Regulatory & Change Officer within the General Counsel team. Offering a salary of up to 31,000 plus excellent benefits including pension scheme, health insurance, critical illness cover, childcare vouchers, plus discounted gym membership. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your experience and build your career within compliance as part of one of the most respected law firms in the UK, recently ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations 2023. Please note: This is a permanent full-time role. You would work from home or the office, or a combination of the two, as part of the company's flexible working policy. Applications from across the UK will be considered. The Role This is a hands-on role as part of a General Counsel team tasked with providing compliance advice and resolution to the business and its senior employees, ensuring that it is able to meet its regulatory and legal obligations. As Legal & Regulatory Change Officer you'll be responsible for delivering legal and regulatory change projects, supporting the team to identify and prioritise legal and regulatory change, and opportunities for business improvement. A key part of your role will be to build strong stakeholder relationships to drive and embed a culture of compliance and effective change across the business. The Candidate - Experience in a compliance or in-house legal function, working in a pressurised environment and to tight deadlines - Excellent academic background and a thorough understanding of the regulatory environment - Knowledge of legal procedures and understanding of case management systems - Able to work on your own initiative, working to resolve straightforward matters as well as collaborating with more senior colleagues to handle more complex queries - Able to network and proactively build relationships across a range of departments with key stakeholders - Practical skills in presenting and reporting to senior managers, both in writing and face to face The Package An excellent salary of up to 31,000 is on offer. You'll also receive Westfield Health membership, offering discounted leisure and travel and refunds on medical services plus childcare vouchers, discounted gym membership, flexible working options as well as a huge number of well-being initiatives. The Company The business you'll be working for is the 11th largest law firm in the UK, founded in 1912 and operating out of 14 UK offices with over 2,500 members of staff. They offer a huge number of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace. Interested? If you think you're right for this Legal & Regulatory Change Officer role, then click the 'Apply Now' button, send us your CV and we'll consider you for the first round of interviews. Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Head of Intellectual Property (IP), London London Head of IP, London Isomorphic Labs is a new Alphabet company that is reimagining drug discovery through a computational- and AI-first approach. We are on a mission to accelerate the speed, increase the efficacy and lower the cost of drug discovery. You'll be working at the cutting edge of the new era of 'digital biology' to deliver a transformative social impact for the benefit of millions of people. Come and be part of a multi-disciplinary team driving groundbreaking innovation and play a meaningful role in contributing towards us achieving our ambitious goals, while being a part of an inspiring, collaborative and entrepreneurial culture. Your impact This position offers an amazing opportunity to formulate and execute a strategic vision to advance and protect the organisation's current and future intellectual property estate. Reporting to the General Counsel, as the Head of IP you will lead intellectual property strategy for Isomorphic Labs, balancing strategic planning with practical execution. You will collaborate with researchers and business leaders across the organisation, using your knowledge and influencing skills to shape how we build and develop the business from an IP perspective. You will also partner with other members of the Alphabet ecosystem as a representative of Isomorphic Labs. You will need to utilise your previous experience and show initiative in order to fully carve out your contribution. The Head of IP will work in partnership with the IsoLegal team and various researchers and senior leaders across business functions to design, develop and drive implementation of intellectual property strategy in alignment with the organisation's strategic directives. Key responsibilities of the position include identifying and pursuing strategies to protect innovation in IsoLabs' research and development activities (including AI/ML as well as small molecule and biologic therapeutic innovations), effectively educating on IP matters, communicating IP guidance, and managing the Company's intellectual property affairs (e.g., client counselling, licensing transactions, patent preparation and procurement, opinion work, IP disputes and litigation, due diligence and competitive intelligence, IP budgeting, copyright and trademark matters). What you will do Develop, implement and optimise comprehensive global IP strategy for the organisation Build, manage and expand patent portfolios that provide value and protect R&D innovations Establish IP governance and internal initiatives to support and drive innovation Protect and defend the organisation's IP, anticipate IP disputes, conduct landscaping and clearance assessments, execute on risk mitigation, and manage effective litigation when necessary Counsel science and business colleagues on patentability, freedom-to-operate, IP risks, and other IP matters Negotiate IP terms of licensing and other agreements Stay informed on legal trends and changes in laws and regulations; advise on emerging IP issues to ensure innovative and cutting-edge approaches Work closely with IsoLegal and Alphabet teams, outside counsel, consultants, and researchers to evaluate and support the development and advancement of new technologies and innovations Contribute to and maintain positive working relationships, foster a cohesive, committed team environment and drive effective partnership with cross-functional teams Skills and qualifications Either Qualified UK Solicitor specialising in IP; Qualified European Patent Attorney; OR US JD with active bar membership in at least one state and USPTO bar admission Advanced technical or scientific degree and 10+ years of proven IP legal experience Experience building and managing robust global patent estates for therapeutic drug candidates Experience in pharmaceutical industry and knowledge of the drug development process Outstanding verbal and written communication, and collaborative skills necessary to effectively partner with and advise researchers, scientists and other stakeholders in highly cross-functional teams Ability to work independently and in teams, prioritise workflow and work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced and evolving environment Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to excellence in legal research, work product and compliance Ability to align IP strategy with business objectives and utilise IP strategy to contribute to the organisation's growth and success Nice to have: PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, biology or related field strongly preferred Prior in-house experience at biotech or pharmaceutical company strongly preferred Experience negotiating and drafting IP provisions in marquee licences and other high-impact agreements Experience practising patent law in the area of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), deep learning, data sciences and/or AI-driven drug discovery Experience building or developing an early stage IP legal function Culture and values What does it take to be successful at IsoLabs? It's not about finding people who think and act in the same way, but we do have some shared values: Thoughtful Thoughtful at Iso is about curiosity, creativity and care. It is about good people doing good, rigorous and future-making science every single day. Brave Brave at Iso is about fearlessness, but it's also about initiative and integrity. The scale of the challenge demands nothing less. Determined Determined at Iso is the way we pursue our goal. It's a confidence in our hypothesis, as well as the urgency and agility needed to deliver on it. Because disease won't wait, so neither should we. In this together Together at Iso is about connection, collaboration across fields and catalytic relationships. It's knowing that transformation is a group project, and remembering that what we're doing will have a real impact on real people everywhere. Creating an inclusive company We realise that to be successful we need our teams to reflect and represent the populations we are striving to serve. We're working to build a supportive and inclusive environment where collaboration is encouraged and learning is shared. We value diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds and perspectives and harness these qualities to create extraordinary impact. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know. It's hugely important for us to be able to share knowledge and establish relationships with each other, and we find it easier to do this if we spend time together in person. This is why we've decided to follow a hybrid model, and for full time positions we would require you to be able to come into the office 3 days a week (currently Tue, Wed, and one other day depending on which team you're in). For part time positions this may vary. As an equal opportunities employer we are committed to building an equal and inclusive team. If you have additional needs that would prevent you from following this hybrid approach, we'd be happy to talk through these if you're selected for an initial screening call. Please note that when you submit an application, your data will be processed in line with our privacy policy . Required experience: Have you personally built and managed global patent estates and/or applications for therapeutic drug candidates? Please select Are you willing to be based in this location? Please select What are you ideally looking for in terms of salary expectations (base / total package)? Please note that this is NOT your current package. (Optional) What is your current notice period? What would your preferred working approach be in terms of coming into the office (assuming it is safe to do so)? (Optional) Please select Is there anything else you'd like us to know? Demographic Questions - UK & CH We value diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds and perspectives and harness these qualities to create extraordinary impact. We are working to build teams that reflect and represent the populations we are striving to serve. As part of this effort we would like to better understand our candidate audience, so that we can continue to improve. We need your help to do this, but filling in this form is entirely voluntary. You may choose not to provide the requested demographic information. Whether you choose to provide the information or not, this will be kept separate from your application and will have no bearing on any hiring decision. Any demographic information you provide will be anonymised and held separately from your application. No Isomorphic Labs hiring decision makers will have access to this information and the information will only be used for aggregated reporting and monitoring purposes, not for the purposes of your application or making any hiring decisions . click apply for full job details
May 17, 2024
Full time
Head of Intellectual Property (IP), London London Head of IP, London Isomorphic Labs is a new Alphabet company that is reimagining drug discovery through a computational- and AI-first approach. We are on a mission to accelerate the speed, increase the efficacy and lower the cost of drug discovery. You'll be working at the cutting edge of the new era of 'digital biology' to deliver a transformative social impact for the benefit of millions of people. Come and be part of a multi-disciplinary team driving groundbreaking innovation and play a meaningful role in contributing towards us achieving our ambitious goals, while being a part of an inspiring, collaborative and entrepreneurial culture. Your impact This position offers an amazing opportunity to formulate and execute a strategic vision to advance and protect the organisation's current and future intellectual property estate. Reporting to the General Counsel, as the Head of IP you will lead intellectual property strategy for Isomorphic Labs, balancing strategic planning with practical execution. You will collaborate with researchers and business leaders across the organisation, using your knowledge and influencing skills to shape how we build and develop the business from an IP perspective. You will also partner with other members of the Alphabet ecosystem as a representative of Isomorphic Labs. You will need to utilise your previous experience and show initiative in order to fully carve out your contribution. The Head of IP will work in partnership with the IsoLegal team and various researchers and senior leaders across business functions to design, develop and drive implementation of intellectual property strategy in alignment with the organisation's strategic directives. Key responsibilities of the position include identifying and pursuing strategies to protect innovation in IsoLabs' research and development activities (including AI/ML as well as small molecule and biologic therapeutic innovations), effectively educating on IP matters, communicating IP guidance, and managing the Company's intellectual property affairs (e.g., client counselling, licensing transactions, patent preparation and procurement, opinion work, IP disputes and litigation, due diligence and competitive intelligence, IP budgeting, copyright and trademark matters). What you will do Develop, implement and optimise comprehensive global IP strategy for the organisation Build, manage and expand patent portfolios that provide value and protect R&D innovations Establish IP governance and internal initiatives to support and drive innovation Protect and defend the organisation's IP, anticipate IP disputes, conduct landscaping and clearance assessments, execute on risk mitigation, and manage effective litigation when necessary Counsel science and business colleagues on patentability, freedom-to-operate, IP risks, and other IP matters Negotiate IP terms of licensing and other agreements Stay informed on legal trends and changes in laws and regulations; advise on emerging IP issues to ensure innovative and cutting-edge approaches Work closely with IsoLegal and Alphabet teams, outside counsel, consultants, and researchers to evaluate and support the development and advancement of new technologies and innovations Contribute to and maintain positive working relationships, foster a cohesive, committed team environment and drive effective partnership with cross-functional teams Skills and qualifications Either Qualified UK Solicitor specialising in IP; Qualified European Patent Attorney; OR US JD with active bar membership in at least one state and USPTO bar admission Advanced technical or scientific degree and 10+ years of proven IP legal experience Experience building and managing robust global patent estates for therapeutic drug candidates Experience in pharmaceutical industry and knowledge of the drug development process Outstanding verbal and written communication, and collaborative skills necessary to effectively partner with and advise researchers, scientists and other stakeholders in highly cross-functional teams Ability to work independently and in teams, prioritise workflow and work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced and evolving environment Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to excellence in legal research, work product and compliance Ability to align IP strategy with business objectives and utilise IP strategy to contribute to the organisation's growth and success Nice to have: PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, biology or related field strongly preferred Prior in-house experience at biotech or pharmaceutical company strongly preferred Experience negotiating and drafting IP provisions in marquee licences and other high-impact agreements Experience practising patent law in the area of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), deep learning, data sciences and/or AI-driven drug discovery Experience building or developing an early stage IP legal function Culture and values What does it take to be successful at IsoLabs? It's not about finding people who think and act in the same way, but we do have some shared values: Thoughtful Thoughtful at Iso is about curiosity, creativity and care. It is about good people doing good, rigorous and future-making science every single day. Brave Brave at Iso is about fearlessness, but it's also about initiative and integrity. The scale of the challenge demands nothing less. Determined Determined at Iso is the way we pursue our goal. It's a confidence in our hypothesis, as well as the urgency and agility needed to deliver on it. Because disease won't wait, so neither should we. In this together Together at Iso is about connection, collaboration across fields and catalytic relationships. It's knowing that transformation is a group project, and remembering that what we're doing will have a real impact on real people everywhere. Creating an inclusive company We realise that to be successful we need our teams to reflect and represent the populations we are striving to serve. We're working to build a supportive and inclusive environment where collaboration is encouraged and learning is shared. We value diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds and perspectives and harness these qualities to create extraordinary impact. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know. It's hugely important for us to be able to share knowledge and establish relationships with each other, and we find it easier to do this if we spend time together in person. This is why we've decided to follow a hybrid model, and for full time positions we would require you to be able to come into the office 3 days a week (currently Tue, Wed, and one other day depending on which team you're in). For part time positions this may vary. As an equal opportunities employer we are committed to building an equal and inclusive team. If you have additional needs that would prevent you from following this hybrid approach, we'd be happy to talk through these if you're selected for an initial screening call. Please note that when you submit an application, your data will be processed in line with our privacy policy . Required experience: Have you personally built and managed global patent estates and/or applications for therapeutic drug candidates? Please select Are you willing to be based in this location? Please select What are you ideally looking for in terms of salary expectations (base / total package)? Please note that this is NOT your current package. (Optional) What is your current notice period? What would your preferred working approach be in terms of coming into the office (assuming it is safe to do so)? (Optional) Please select Is there anything else you'd like us to know? Demographic Questions - UK & CH We value diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds and perspectives and harness these qualities to create extraordinary impact. We are working to build teams that reflect and represent the populations we are striving to serve. As part of this effort we would like to better understand our candidate audience, so that we can continue to improve. We need your help to do this, but filling in this form is entirely voluntary. You may choose not to provide the requested demographic information. Whether you choose to provide the information or not, this will be kept separate from your application and will have no bearing on any hiring decision. Any demographic information you provide will be anonymised and held separately from your application. No Isomorphic Labs hiring decision makers will have access to this information and the information will only be used for aggregated reporting and monitoring purposes, not for the purposes of your application or making any hiring decisions . click apply for full job details
Why Noventiq? Do you want to contribute directly to successful business outcomes by driving digital transformation for customers' businesses, connecting 75k organizations forward in a secure way? Are you motivated to evolve global best practices within all sectors with hundreds of best-in-class IT vendors, alongside its services and solutions? Noventiqis a leading global solutions and services provider: Founded in 1993 Headquartered in London, UK Revenue of $ 1.6 billion Headcount of 6K+ Partnering with Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, Google, AWS and up to 500 other vendors Operating in roughly 60 countries Preparing to be listed on the Nasdaq (being previously listed on London Stock Exchange until July 2023) What's in it for you? You will collaborate with multi-national teams, make a real and demonstrable difference to a bazillion of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continually learn and grow. You will play a key part in understanding and serving clients from different regions, expanding our presence in new markets, whilst protecting and enabling value for the business. We are looking for an experienced US qualifiedGeneral Counsel to be a part of our Executive team. Job Overview: The US General Counsel (US GC) provides strategic legal services of the highest possible standard for the Board, the CEO, and the Executive. The US GC will have the ability to command the confidence of senior stakeholders internally and externally. The US GC provides strategic legal advice on all aspects of the business and operational issues. The services provided by the US GC guide organizational priority-setting and decision-making. The US GC leads and ensures efficient and effective management of the Legal team, including its staff and financial resources. The US GC works closely with other senior executives to ensure effective communication and information flow that facilitates smooth and predictable decision-making and enables the business to deliver its mandate. This is a demanding and complex role that requires an experienced leader. It will be important to develop strong partnerships with other members of the executive. The work of the Legal team will require collaboration with the Ethics, Risk and Compliance (ERC) team in order to: •Advise the Board and the Executive on regulatory, commercial and other legal risks to enhance decision-making and delivery; •Develop and manage relationships with external law firms and ensure that any external legal resource is appropriate for the advice sought and cost-effective; •Advise on all legal aspects affecting the business operations globally; •Provide the necessary legal input on all transaction and contractual negotiations, responsible for protecting the business interests in the documentation and ensuring that a proper due diligence exercise is undertaken; •Develop the business legal knowledge management systems; •Advise upon procurement and employment matters; •Horizon-scan to define the regulatory landscape in which the business operates; •Together with the ERC team, establish effective and best practice governance processes for the Board and Committees, ensuring the efficient administration of the Executive meetings and such shadow committees or similar bodies as are appropriate; •Together with the ERC team, provide strategic support to the Chief Executive and Executive Committee in matters relating to governance and legal compliance and take a pro-active role in ensuring that policies and processes in this area are fit for purpose; •Together with the ERC team, consider and advise upon appropriate regulatory and legal best practice structures; •Ensure effective processes and systems for the execution of contracts and other legal documents by authorized signatories and that complete and accurate copies of contract documentation are kept and accessible. Your Impact on the Mission: Protect and enhance the business endeavours, objectives and reputation by providing timely and appropriate legal and governance services; Develop a corporate legal strategy that promotes and protects organizational interests; Develop the business legal knowledge management and horizon-scanning capabilities; Show visible and effective leadership to embed an open and inclusive culture that promotes the business's values of being collaborative, committed and creative; Drive a culture of professional excellence and agility, as well providing visible and effective leadership of the team through a period of significant change; Provide high-quality legal input to the deliberations of the Boards and the Executive; Coordinate the organization's response to litigation or any potential legal challenges; Oversight and management of external legal advisers ensuring delivery and value for money; and Act as an ambassador for the business. The business operates in a context that is complex given its multi-jurisdictional presence globally. Leading the legal team will therefore require a proactive and versatile approach to providing solutions and a keen appreciation of the legal constraints as well the commercial and geo-political realities. Consequently, excellent judgment is required as is the ability to navigate a complex stakeholder landscape. What You'll Bring to The Table - About You: An experienced legal leader who has experience in leading a complex legal function and managing change, with a track record in building a strong team; Being a US-qualified lawyer with experience working in US-listed companies, ideally with US regulatory experience (e.g. DoJ, SEC); An experienced lawyer with at least 15 PQE preferably in-house, with knowledge of the legal complexities of a global company, as well as the ability to work closely with ERC to ensure good corporate governance; A broad legal background, with experience of compliance, and a flexibility of mind to take on the challenges of new legal concepts and issues; Provides authoritative risk-based advice - including managing litigation and associated risks in a manner that commands the confidence of senior stakeholders; A good understanding of the complexities of global digital transformation and the main components of business activity envisaged for the business as well as the bigger picture such as geo-political pressures and the business's development objectives; The ability to work collaboratively with senior peers in leading an organization, initiating change and driving continuous improvement; Sophisticated and skilled approach to influencing senior stakeholders, both internal and external; Strong strategic, analytical and influencing skills; Accountability and Commitment: Encourages an external mindset that puts clients and market counterparties at the heart of everything we do; Supports commitments and decisions made collectively by management; Performance and Development: Sets and communicates contribution expectations, metrics and outcomes; Empowers and inspires team members to take stretch assignments; Delegates appropriately - monitors progress and provides support, resources and upward cover; Fosters an environment where colleagues are encouraged and supported to achieve more than they ever thought possible; Execution and Results: Reinforces the business purpose and how each person contributes to it; Focuses on identifying and championing integrated solutions for clients and stakeholders; Involves colleagues with the right expertise to optimize decision-making; Innovation: Thinks strategically to anticipate future trends and changing client needs; Engages across the business to learn from mistakes and find solutions; Systematises and continuously improves processes as we grow, whilst minimising bureaucracy. How to apply: If you would like to apply, please click on the button or send an email with your CV attached to the TA Team. If you would like an informal chat before applying, please feel free to contact TA directly on LinkedIn or the same email address.
May 16, 2024
Full time
Why Noventiq? Do you want to contribute directly to successful business outcomes by driving digital transformation for customers' businesses, connecting 75k organizations forward in a secure way? Are you motivated to evolve global best practices within all sectors with hundreds of best-in-class IT vendors, alongside its services and solutions? Noventiqis a leading global solutions and services provider: Founded in 1993 Headquartered in London, UK Revenue of $ 1.6 billion Headcount of 6K+ Partnering with Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, Google, AWS and up to 500 other vendors Operating in roughly 60 countries Preparing to be listed on the Nasdaq (being previously listed on London Stock Exchange until July 2023) What's in it for you? You will collaborate with multi-national teams, make a real and demonstrable difference to a bazillion of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continually learn and grow. You will play a key part in understanding and serving clients from different regions, expanding our presence in new markets, whilst protecting and enabling value for the business. We are looking for an experienced US qualifiedGeneral Counsel to be a part of our Executive team. Job Overview: The US General Counsel (US GC) provides strategic legal services of the highest possible standard for the Board, the CEO, and the Executive. The US GC will have the ability to command the confidence of senior stakeholders internally and externally. The US GC provides strategic legal advice on all aspects of the business and operational issues. The services provided by the US GC guide organizational priority-setting and decision-making. The US GC leads and ensures efficient and effective management of the Legal team, including its staff and financial resources. The US GC works closely with other senior executives to ensure effective communication and information flow that facilitates smooth and predictable decision-making and enables the business to deliver its mandate. This is a demanding and complex role that requires an experienced leader. It will be important to develop strong partnerships with other members of the executive. The work of the Legal team will require collaboration with the Ethics, Risk and Compliance (ERC) team in order to: •Advise the Board and the Executive on regulatory, commercial and other legal risks to enhance decision-making and delivery; •Develop and manage relationships with external law firms and ensure that any external legal resource is appropriate for the advice sought and cost-effective; •Advise on all legal aspects affecting the business operations globally; •Provide the necessary legal input on all transaction and contractual negotiations, responsible for protecting the business interests in the documentation and ensuring that a proper due diligence exercise is undertaken; •Develop the business legal knowledge management systems; •Advise upon procurement and employment matters; •Horizon-scan to define the regulatory landscape in which the business operates; •Together with the ERC team, establish effective and best practice governance processes for the Board and Committees, ensuring the efficient administration of the Executive meetings and such shadow committees or similar bodies as are appropriate; •Together with the ERC team, provide strategic support to the Chief Executive and Executive Committee in matters relating to governance and legal compliance and take a pro-active role in ensuring that policies and processes in this area are fit for purpose; •Together with the ERC team, consider and advise upon appropriate regulatory and legal best practice structures; •Ensure effective processes and systems for the execution of contracts and other legal documents by authorized signatories and that complete and accurate copies of contract documentation are kept and accessible. Your Impact on the Mission: Protect and enhance the business endeavours, objectives and reputation by providing timely and appropriate legal and governance services; Develop a corporate legal strategy that promotes and protects organizational interests; Develop the business legal knowledge management and horizon-scanning capabilities; Show visible and effective leadership to embed an open and inclusive culture that promotes the business's values of being collaborative, committed and creative; Drive a culture of professional excellence and agility, as well providing visible and effective leadership of the team through a period of significant change; Provide high-quality legal input to the deliberations of the Boards and the Executive; Coordinate the organization's response to litigation or any potential legal challenges; Oversight and management of external legal advisers ensuring delivery and value for money; and Act as an ambassador for the business. The business operates in a context that is complex given its multi-jurisdictional presence globally. Leading the legal team will therefore require a proactive and versatile approach to providing solutions and a keen appreciation of the legal constraints as well the commercial and geo-political realities. Consequently, excellent judgment is required as is the ability to navigate a complex stakeholder landscape. What You'll Bring to The Table - About You: An experienced legal leader who has experience in leading a complex legal function and managing change, with a track record in building a strong team; Being a US-qualified lawyer with experience working in US-listed companies, ideally with US regulatory experience (e.g. DoJ, SEC); An experienced lawyer with at least 15 PQE preferably in-house, with knowledge of the legal complexities of a global company, as well as the ability to work closely with ERC to ensure good corporate governance; A broad legal background, with experience of compliance, and a flexibility of mind to take on the challenges of new legal concepts and issues; Provides authoritative risk-based advice - including managing litigation and associated risks in a manner that commands the confidence of senior stakeholders; A good understanding of the complexities of global digital transformation and the main components of business activity envisaged for the business as well as the bigger picture such as geo-political pressures and the business's development objectives; The ability to work collaboratively with senior peers in leading an organization, initiating change and driving continuous improvement; Sophisticated and skilled approach to influencing senior stakeholders, both internal and external; Strong strategic, analytical and influencing skills; Accountability and Commitment: Encourages an external mindset that puts clients and market counterparties at the heart of everything we do; Supports commitments and decisions made collectively by management; Performance and Development: Sets and communicates contribution expectations, metrics and outcomes; Empowers and inspires team members to take stretch assignments; Delegates appropriately - monitors progress and provides support, resources and upward cover; Fosters an environment where colleagues are encouraged and supported to achieve more than they ever thought possible; Execution and Results: Reinforces the business purpose and how each person contributes to it; Focuses on identifying and championing integrated solutions for clients and stakeholders; Involves colleagues with the right expertise to optimize decision-making; Innovation: Thinks strategically to anticipate future trends and changing client needs; Engages across the business to learn from mistakes and find solutions; Systematises and continuously improves processes as we grow, whilst minimising bureaucracy. How to apply: If you would like to apply, please click on the button or send an email with your CV attached to the TA Team. If you would like an informal chat before applying, please feel free to contact TA directly on LinkedIn or the same email address.
Location: Remote/Old Street, London Salary: Competitive Hours: 40 hrs/week, 7am - 7pm core hours, you can work flexibly within these Department: Legal & Compliance Experience level: Mid-Senior Level About us: TotallyMoney is the free personal finance app that gives people the plans, products and help they need to unlock a life of more choices. It's all about creating a fairer financial world where people who've been left behind can make their financial data work for them. Put simply, we help them move closer towards their financial goals. We're a diverse bunch from different backgrounds, united by a company culture that promotes autonomy, collaboration and innovation. We've even been voted one of the UK's Best Companies to Work For! If you want to join our mission to help the UK's most under-served consumers - we want to hear from you! What's the job? Acting as first point of contact for most legal matters, the Senior Legal Counsel will provide legal support, advice and best practice across the business. Reporting into the Chief Legal Officer, you'll be taking on a broad role, working with colleagues at all levels, getting involved in work that is challenging and supportive of wider business goals. While the CLO oversees some legal areas directly (including corporate, funding, co sec and employment), you will have the opportunity to provide support on those, and also to develop your own areas of technical and business expertise. You will have external legal support (including from our external DPO) as well as working closely with the Compliance team, but there is no junior counsel at present so you should enjoy rolling your sleeves up and executing. You will work closely with the business and will have the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with key stakeholders. The role will give you the chance to gain a deep understanding of the business, in particular how data protection and the other regulatory requirements intersect and impact what we do. You will also have the chance to flex your legal ops muscles and improve on how we work. What will you do? Day to day, you will: Collaborate closely with the Product teams to support the evolution of the TotallyMoney service to customers. You'll work on new product features, new data sources, proof of concept and other special projects. Develop good working relationships with the business and be their first point of contact for legal matters Lead on the implementation of our ongoing programme of data protection compliance with support from our external Data Protection Officer Advise on or oversee legal work including: commercial contracts; data protection; intellectual property; marketing; consumer law; open banking; financial services; promotions etc. Identify opportunities for legal ops improvements and implement those ideas. Create and deliver legal training to the business Be responsible for key documents such as customer-facing terms and legal policies Support and guide the Customer Operations team on a range of topics Provide support to the Chief Legal Officer on complex or sensitive matters, as required Stay up to date with horizon scanning and CPD Be responsible for managing legal budget for external spend on matters within your domain Get hands-on experience of aligning legal priorities to overall business strategy and OKRs About You You'll be a good fit for this role if most of these sound like you! Autonomous: You are ready to take on a broad role with responsibility for the legal health of major areas of a regulated business. You enjoy getting involved in the detail of projects whilst still being able to stand back and consider what needs to be prioritised in order to best support overall company strategy. Delivering results / meeting client expectations: You set high standards for yourself. You are able to juggle competing demands and prioritise your work effectively. Analytical: You make decisions based on a rational assessment of the information available to you. You are not afraid to challenge or to ask questions to gain a greater understanding of a problem. You have a track record of providing workable solutions to legal problems. Relating and networking: You establish good relationships with colleagues and clients and you are comfortable leaning into business processes and ways of working. Creating and innovating: You create innovative solutions and look for opportunities to improve what we do. Positive and enthusiastic: You enjoy learning and developing your skills. You are positive and enthusiastic about the TotallyMoney mission and like working in a small but growing company. Must haves Qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales - we are open minded on exact PQE but we think that 5+ years PQE is probably the right level Experience of working in a fast-paced digital business Confidence in the area of data protection and enthusiasm for privacy law generally Experienced in commercial contract drafting and negotiation Nice to haves Experience of working with consumer-facing products Working knowledge of the regulatory landscape relevant to consumer credit Relevant specialist technical experience (e.g. data protection or consumer law) We know people, especially those from marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all the requirements. Please apply anyway. We don't expect you to be the complete package, just show us you have ambition and a willingness to learn. What you'll get from us: Working at TotallyMoney has its perks. When you join the team you'll get: Hybrid working - We operate a hybrid policy. 2 days of your choice in our office. Flexible hours - Our core hours are 7am to 7pm. Fit your hours within that however you like. ️ 25 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 2 additional free days off at Christmas time, and the option to purchase an extra week off 40 days to work abroad - make us jealous of your stunning view Enhanced parental leave so you can spend time with your new bundle of joy 2 days leave to volunteer for whatever causes you're passionate about! Unlimited sick leave so you can take the time you need to get better Vitality Health Insurance and reward scheme (inc. 50% off Virgin Active gyms), Perkbox membership, wellbeing budgets and Cycle to Work scheme Meeting rooms that also double as prayer/quiet rooms with blinds and prayer mats Auto-enrolment pension scheme with Scottish Widows Mental health and wellbeing perks including talking therapies with Self Space, monthly mindfulness and fortnightly yoga You'll find a pup or 2 around our dog-friendly office 2 annual company socials, plus regular team socials throughout the year Free breakfast on Thursdays at our company meeting Snack cupboard filled with goodies, coffee machine and drinks fridge - help yourself! Hobby clubs and activities like football, badminton, Catan and book club - you could even start your own! The hiring process: Once we've received your application, we'll take a good look before getting in touch with you to discuss the next steps of the process. This will include: A quick phone screen with our People team (15 mins) A first round interview with our Chief Legal Officer (45-60 mins) A take-home assessment to find out how you might approach something on the job (60 mins) A second round interview with our CLO plus other senior stakeholders to discuss your assessment (60 mins) A final round chat with our CEO, as well as an opportunity to meet with someone from the L&C team or wider business to get a feel for what life is like at TotallyMoney (60 mins) Our commitment to diversity and inclusion: At TotallyMoney, we're committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer, and welcome applications from all sections of society. We have an active DE&I (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) committee led by employees and continually work on our DE&I efforts. We believe everyone has potential, regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic origin, physical or mental ability, social background, age, nationality, marital, domestic, or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other differences that make you, you.
May 16, 2024
Full time
Location: Remote/Old Street, London Salary: Competitive Hours: 40 hrs/week, 7am - 7pm core hours, you can work flexibly within these Department: Legal & Compliance Experience level: Mid-Senior Level About us: TotallyMoney is the free personal finance app that gives people the plans, products and help they need to unlock a life of more choices. It's all about creating a fairer financial world where people who've been left behind can make their financial data work for them. Put simply, we help them move closer towards their financial goals. We're a diverse bunch from different backgrounds, united by a company culture that promotes autonomy, collaboration and innovation. We've even been voted one of the UK's Best Companies to Work For! If you want to join our mission to help the UK's most under-served consumers - we want to hear from you! What's the job? Acting as first point of contact for most legal matters, the Senior Legal Counsel will provide legal support, advice and best practice across the business. Reporting into the Chief Legal Officer, you'll be taking on a broad role, working with colleagues at all levels, getting involved in work that is challenging and supportive of wider business goals. While the CLO oversees some legal areas directly (including corporate, funding, co sec and employment), you will have the opportunity to provide support on those, and also to develop your own areas of technical and business expertise. You will have external legal support (including from our external DPO) as well as working closely with the Compliance team, but there is no junior counsel at present so you should enjoy rolling your sleeves up and executing. You will work closely with the business and will have the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with key stakeholders. The role will give you the chance to gain a deep understanding of the business, in particular how data protection and the other regulatory requirements intersect and impact what we do. You will also have the chance to flex your legal ops muscles and improve on how we work. What will you do? Day to day, you will: Collaborate closely with the Product teams to support the evolution of the TotallyMoney service to customers. You'll work on new product features, new data sources, proof of concept and other special projects. Develop good working relationships with the business and be their first point of contact for legal matters Lead on the implementation of our ongoing programme of data protection compliance with support from our external Data Protection Officer Advise on or oversee legal work including: commercial contracts; data protection; intellectual property; marketing; consumer law; open banking; financial services; promotions etc. Identify opportunities for legal ops improvements and implement those ideas. Create and deliver legal training to the business Be responsible for key documents such as customer-facing terms and legal policies Support and guide the Customer Operations team on a range of topics Provide support to the Chief Legal Officer on complex or sensitive matters, as required Stay up to date with horizon scanning and CPD Be responsible for managing legal budget for external spend on matters within your domain Get hands-on experience of aligning legal priorities to overall business strategy and OKRs About You You'll be a good fit for this role if most of these sound like you! Autonomous: You are ready to take on a broad role with responsibility for the legal health of major areas of a regulated business. You enjoy getting involved in the detail of projects whilst still being able to stand back and consider what needs to be prioritised in order to best support overall company strategy. Delivering results / meeting client expectations: You set high standards for yourself. You are able to juggle competing demands and prioritise your work effectively. Analytical: You make decisions based on a rational assessment of the information available to you. You are not afraid to challenge or to ask questions to gain a greater understanding of a problem. You have a track record of providing workable solutions to legal problems. Relating and networking: You establish good relationships with colleagues and clients and you are comfortable leaning into business processes and ways of working. Creating and innovating: You create innovative solutions and look for opportunities to improve what we do. Positive and enthusiastic: You enjoy learning and developing your skills. You are positive and enthusiastic about the TotallyMoney mission and like working in a small but growing company. Must haves Qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales - we are open minded on exact PQE but we think that 5+ years PQE is probably the right level Experience of working in a fast-paced digital business Confidence in the area of data protection and enthusiasm for privacy law generally Experienced in commercial contract drafting and negotiation Nice to haves Experience of working with consumer-facing products Working knowledge of the regulatory landscape relevant to consumer credit Relevant specialist technical experience (e.g. data protection or consumer law) We know people, especially those from marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all the requirements. Please apply anyway. We don't expect you to be the complete package, just show us you have ambition and a willingness to learn. What you'll get from us: Working at TotallyMoney has its perks. When you join the team you'll get: Hybrid working - We operate a hybrid policy. 2 days of your choice in our office. Flexible hours - Our core hours are 7am to 7pm. Fit your hours within that however you like. ️ 25 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 2 additional free days off at Christmas time, and the option to purchase an extra week off 40 days to work abroad - make us jealous of your stunning view Enhanced parental leave so you can spend time with your new bundle of joy 2 days leave to volunteer for whatever causes you're passionate about! Unlimited sick leave so you can take the time you need to get better Vitality Health Insurance and reward scheme (inc. 50% off Virgin Active gyms), Perkbox membership, wellbeing budgets and Cycle to Work scheme Meeting rooms that also double as prayer/quiet rooms with blinds and prayer mats Auto-enrolment pension scheme with Scottish Widows Mental health and wellbeing perks including talking therapies with Self Space, monthly mindfulness and fortnightly yoga You'll find a pup or 2 around our dog-friendly office 2 annual company socials, plus regular team socials throughout the year Free breakfast on Thursdays at our company meeting Snack cupboard filled with goodies, coffee machine and drinks fridge - help yourself! Hobby clubs and activities like football, badminton, Catan and book club - you could even start your own! The hiring process: Once we've received your application, we'll take a good look before getting in touch with you to discuss the next steps of the process. This will include: A quick phone screen with our People team (15 mins) A first round interview with our Chief Legal Officer (45-60 mins) A take-home assessment to find out how you might approach something on the job (60 mins) A second round interview with our CLO plus other senior stakeholders to discuss your assessment (60 mins) A final round chat with our CEO, as well as an opportunity to meet with someone from the L&C team or wider business to get a feel for what life is like at TotallyMoney (60 mins) Our commitment to diversity and inclusion: At TotallyMoney, we're committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer, and welcome applications from all sections of society. We have an active DE&I (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) committee led by employees and continually work on our DE&I efforts. We believe everyone has potential, regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic origin, physical or mental ability, social background, age, nationality, marital, domestic, or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other differences that make you, you.
We are currently seeking a Litigation Assistant for a mid-town law firm near the Royal Courts of Justice. Our client is a trusted London Law Firm, ranked in the Legal 500 for Commercial Litigation, offering both commercial and personal legal services. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract with the potential for extension or conversion to a permanent role. Additional Information: This position is based in Central London, conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from Chancery Lane train station. Currently, there is some flexibility to work from home two days a week, subject to review and selection by our client. The salary range for this role is between 30,000 to 35,000. Apply now to join our client's team in this challenging and rewarding Litigation Assistant role. Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the position. Responsibilities: As a Litigation Assistant, you will be responsible for managing a large workload and handling numerous IP litigation cases, including High Court and Intellectual Property Enterprise Court actions. Under the supervision of a senior member of staff, you will have day-to-day responsibility for files. You will also schedule tasks and communicate with clients, opponents, and other third parties. Additionally, you will work closely with Counsel on applications, making an interest in intellectual property valuable. While some experience in litigation and/or case work would be beneficial, this is a relatively junior role. Requirements: Previous litigation experience and/or exposure to case work is advantageous. Excellent workload management and task scheduling skills. Strong communication abilities with clients, opponents, and third parties. Ability to collaborate effectively with Counsel. Interest in intellectual property is a plus. Educated to a high standard. Office Angels is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
May 16, 2024
Contractor
We are currently seeking a Litigation Assistant for a mid-town law firm near the Royal Courts of Justice. Our client is a trusted London Law Firm, ranked in the Legal 500 for Commercial Litigation, offering both commercial and personal legal services. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract with the potential for extension or conversion to a permanent role. Additional Information: This position is based in Central London, conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from Chancery Lane train station. Currently, there is some flexibility to work from home two days a week, subject to review and selection by our client. The salary range for this role is between 30,000 to 35,000. Apply now to join our client's team in this challenging and rewarding Litigation Assistant role. Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the position. Responsibilities: As a Litigation Assistant, you will be responsible for managing a large workload and handling numerous IP litigation cases, including High Court and Intellectual Property Enterprise Court actions. Under the supervision of a senior member of staff, you will have day-to-day responsibility for files. You will also schedule tasks and communicate with clients, opponents, and other third parties. Additionally, you will work closely with Counsel on applications, making an interest in intellectual property valuable. While some experience in litigation and/or case work would be beneficial, this is a relatively junior role. Requirements: Previous litigation experience and/or exposure to case work is advantageous. Excellent workload management and task scheduling skills. Strong communication abilities with clients, opponents, and third parties. Ability to collaborate effectively with Counsel. Interest in intellectual property is a plus. Educated to a high standard. Office Angels is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
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 16, 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.
Position: Legal Counsel, Commercial, IP & Data (3 Years plus PQE) Location: Remote working with ad hoc travel to offices in Cambridge and/or London Salary: Up to 70,000 per annum, plus excellent benefits Are you a qualified Legal Counsel with a passion for making a positive impact? Our client is a charitable organisation seeking a dedicated Legal Counsel to join the team. This role offers remote working with occasional travel to the offices in Cambridge and/or London. Key Responsibilities: Handle general commercial agreements, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts. Provide legal advice and support on intellectual property (IP) matters. Advise on data protection issues and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Collaborate with internal teams to support the organisation's objectives while managing legal risks. Conduct legal research and provide guidance on various legal matters as needed. Requirements: Qualified UK Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years PQE. In-House background is essential. Experience handling general commercial agreements, IP, and data protection matters. Driven, organised, and passionate about making a difference. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Benefits: Competitive salary up to 70,000 per annum. Remote working with ad hoc travel to the office. Excellent benefits package. Opportunity to work for a charitable organisation dedicated to positive change. 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 15, 2024
Full time
Position: Legal Counsel, Commercial, IP & Data (3 Years plus PQE) Location: Remote working with ad hoc travel to offices in Cambridge and/or London Salary: Up to 70,000 per annum, plus excellent benefits Are you a qualified Legal Counsel with a passion for making a positive impact? Our client is a charitable organisation seeking a dedicated Legal Counsel to join the team. This role offers remote working with occasional travel to the offices in Cambridge and/or London. Key Responsibilities: Handle general commercial agreements, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts. Provide legal advice and support on intellectual property (IP) matters. Advise on data protection issues and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Collaborate with internal teams to support the organisation's objectives while managing legal risks. Conduct legal research and provide guidance on various legal matters as needed. Requirements: Qualified UK Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years PQE. In-House background is essential. Experience handling general commercial agreements, IP, and data protection matters. Driven, organised, and passionate about making a difference. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Benefits: Competitive salary up to 70,000 per annum. Remote working with ad hoc travel to the office. Excellent benefits package. Opportunity to work for a charitable organisation dedicated to positive change. 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.
Senior Solicitor - Insurance page is loaded Senior Solicitor - Insurance Apply remote type Hybrid locations LON - London time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id R-35322 Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Job Category Legal Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? Travelers Insurance Europe are looking to hire a Senior Solicitor! As a Qualified Lawyer working in-house at Travelers, you will provide (under limited supervision) a broad range of cost-effective, high quality legal services. Legal services may include: general legal advice, contract drafting and negotiation, management of litigation, resolution of disputes with or on behalf of insureds, management of regulatory relationships, support for a broad range of business initiatives, and recognition, analysis and response to emerging issues and trends. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro-rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. What Will You Do? Working with all parts of the Travelers Europe businesses, with emphasis on support for the underwriting teams both at Lloyd's and in the UK-based insurance company, in connection with insurance and reinsurance matters;. Providing legal services to various functional areas within Travelers Europe, including but not limited to Compliance, Risk, Facilities management, Distribution, Finance, Marketing, Claims, IT, Operations and HR Identifying and mitigating legal risk in various parts of the business; advising on, implementing and where appropriate, managing various internal controls;. Ensuring that legal services are provided to the businesses in an efficient and professional manner (including supervising junior lawyers and other non-legal staff); instructing and supervising external law firms as appropriate;. Assisting where necessary with the resolution of legal issues, corporate initiatives, draft and comment on contracts / agreements and any other legal work related to Travelers Europe; Providing general support to the Travelers enterprise working collaboratively with other members of the Travelers legal teams worldwide. Managing specific projects and tasks in collaboration with team members and others within Travelers Europe and the Enterprise Be Committed, Be Connected, Be Creative and Be Energised - these are the values we are passionate about. Understanding and embracing our values will shape your success and contribute to making Travelers Europe a great place to work. Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Thorough knowledge of managing lawyers is preferred. What is a Must Have? Qualified lawyer. Experience of working with a major City law firm. Recent in-house experience in insurance company or other financial services organisation. Thorough knowledge of Prudential Regulation Authority /Financial Conduct Authority and other regulatory authorities Admitted to Practice in England and Wales. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit . Travelers has more than 33,000 employees in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. Explore life at Travelers . We have 10 diversity networks, employee-led organizations dedicated to fostering the development and success of our employees. Discover diversity and inclusion . Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment. Explore benefits . Travelers has been recognized by organizations such as G.I. Jobs, Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and Military Times. Read more about recognition .
May 15, 2024
Full time
Senior Solicitor - Insurance page is loaded Senior Solicitor - Insurance Apply remote type Hybrid locations LON - London time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id R-35322 Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Job Category Legal Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? Travelers Insurance Europe are looking to hire a Senior Solicitor! As a Qualified Lawyer working in-house at Travelers, you will provide (under limited supervision) a broad range of cost-effective, high quality legal services. Legal services may include: general legal advice, contract drafting and negotiation, management of litigation, resolution of disputes with or on behalf of insureds, management of regulatory relationships, support for a broad range of business initiatives, and recognition, analysis and response to emerging issues and trends. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro-rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. What Will You Do? Working with all parts of the Travelers Europe businesses, with emphasis on support for the underwriting teams both at Lloyd's and in the UK-based insurance company, in connection with insurance and reinsurance matters;. Providing legal services to various functional areas within Travelers Europe, including but not limited to Compliance, Risk, Facilities management, Distribution, Finance, Marketing, Claims, IT, Operations and HR Identifying and mitigating legal risk in various parts of the business; advising on, implementing and where appropriate, managing various internal controls;. Ensuring that legal services are provided to the businesses in an efficient and professional manner (including supervising junior lawyers and other non-legal staff); instructing and supervising external law firms as appropriate;. Assisting where necessary with the resolution of legal issues, corporate initiatives, draft and comment on contracts / agreements and any other legal work related to Travelers Europe; Providing general support to the Travelers enterprise working collaboratively with other members of the Travelers legal teams worldwide. Managing specific projects and tasks in collaboration with team members and others within Travelers Europe and the Enterprise Be Committed, Be Connected, Be Creative and Be Energised - these are the values we are passionate about. Understanding and embracing our values will shape your success and contribute to making Travelers Europe a great place to work. Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Thorough knowledge of managing lawyers is preferred. What is a Must Have? Qualified lawyer. Experience of working with a major City law firm. Recent in-house experience in insurance company or other financial services organisation. Thorough knowledge of Prudential Regulation Authority /Financial Conduct Authority and other regulatory authorities Admitted to Practice in England and Wales. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit . Travelers has more than 33,000 employees in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. Explore life at Travelers . We have 10 diversity networks, employee-led organizations dedicated to fostering the development and success of our employees. Discover diversity and inclusion . Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment. Explore benefits . Travelers has been recognized by organizations such as G.I. Jobs, Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and Military Times. Read more about recognition .
Senior Legal Counsel: Marketing Media & Intellectual Property Reading, United Kingdom 6 month FTC or Day Rate We are looking to recruit an experienced and Qualified Senior Legal Counsel for a leading telecom company to join the Marketing, Media and Brand legal team on a 6 months contract. Areas will include: Trading - Advising on retail, online and distance sales, promotions, competitions, special offers, advising on speed claims and unlimited claims, and on new plans and tariffs. Defending company from ASA complaints and taking action against competitors. Advising on regulatory requirements relating to mobile and fixed line telecoms services. Marketing, Brand and Partnerships - Advising on campaigns across media channels and on key marketing propositions and advertising strategies. Advising on brand management, protecting key intellectual property assets and managing trade mark portfolio. Working with other brands (such as Chelsea, GoggleBox, Live Nation, Paramount +) on creative collaborations. Media Buying and Targeted Advertising - Negotiating contracts with media buying agencies, advising on bringing elements of programmatic media buying in-house, bringing a new targeted advertising product to market, advising on cookie policies and data protection. Contractual support - Business partnering on a wide range of contracts including licensing, sponsorship, co-branding, app distribution, device sourcing, creative and media agencies, data monetisation and transfer, carrier billing contracts and more Devices and Accessories - Working with procurement, trading and Group to negotiate purchase, after sales and marketing terms with a range of devices and accessories providers. Digital Products - Supporting offers and rewards App + including on boarding a range of compelling offers to our customers, providing advice on data protection consents, data flows and customer journeys, management of third party offers. Advising on shopping, payments, carrier billing, content strategy and implementation. Big Data - Providing data protection advice on monetisation of big data, including advising on legal risks associated with processing personal data and associated customer journeys data processing terms, working closely with our DPO team. Negotiating terms for analytics, hosting and monetisation brokerage. Marketing Strategy - Collaborating on opportunities and risks associated with marketing 5G technology and the potential impact of Net Neutrality Regulations, lobbying Ofcom on customer benefits. Job Description Manage contractual negotiations, develop templates and use external counsel where appropriate Provide high quality legal advice across a wide range of technology and commercial matters Successfully manage strategic legal relationships Identify new ways to do things better Help to manage the ongoing success of the team and to promote its profile both internally and externally What we are looking for? Lawyer qualified in the UK or similar jurisdiction 8 years+ PQE Varied legal experience in technology and commercial contracting Ability to influence and persuade key stakeholders, shareholder representatives and senior counterparties Ability to manage workload and priorities as part of a team; to summarise and communicate effectively at all levels; In-house experience required Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 14, 2024
Senior Legal Counsel: Marketing Media & Intellectual Property Reading, United Kingdom 6 month FTC or Day Rate We are looking to recruit an experienced and Qualified Senior Legal Counsel for a leading telecom company to join the Marketing, Media and Brand legal team on a 6 months contract. Areas will include: Trading - Advising on retail, online and distance sales, promotions, competitions, special offers, advising on speed claims and unlimited claims, and on new plans and tariffs. Defending company from ASA complaints and taking action against competitors. Advising on regulatory requirements relating to mobile and fixed line telecoms services. Marketing, Brand and Partnerships - Advising on campaigns across media channels and on key marketing propositions and advertising strategies. Advising on brand management, protecting key intellectual property assets and managing trade mark portfolio. Working with other brands (such as Chelsea, GoggleBox, Live Nation, Paramount +) on creative collaborations. Media Buying and Targeted Advertising - Negotiating contracts with media buying agencies, advising on bringing elements of programmatic media buying in-house, bringing a new targeted advertising product to market, advising on cookie policies and data protection. Contractual support - Business partnering on a wide range of contracts including licensing, sponsorship, co-branding, app distribution, device sourcing, creative and media agencies, data monetisation and transfer, carrier billing contracts and more Devices and Accessories - Working with procurement, trading and Group to negotiate purchase, after sales and marketing terms with a range of devices and accessories providers. Digital Products - Supporting offers and rewards App + including on boarding a range of compelling offers to our customers, providing advice on data protection consents, data flows and customer journeys, management of third party offers. Advising on shopping, payments, carrier billing, content strategy and implementation. Big Data - Providing data protection advice on monetisation of big data, including advising on legal risks associated with processing personal data and associated customer journeys data processing terms, working closely with our DPO team. Negotiating terms for analytics, hosting and monetisation brokerage. Marketing Strategy - Collaborating on opportunities and risks associated with marketing 5G technology and the potential impact of Net Neutrality Regulations, lobbying Ofcom on customer benefits. Job Description Manage contractual negotiations, develop templates and use external counsel where appropriate Provide high quality legal advice across a wide range of technology and commercial matters Successfully manage strategic legal relationships Identify new ways to do things better Help to manage the ongoing success of the team and to promote its profile both internally and externally What we are looking for? Lawyer qualified in the UK or similar jurisdiction 8 years+ PQE Varied legal experience in technology and commercial contracting Ability to influence and persuade key stakeholders, shareholder representatives and senior counterparties Ability to manage workload and priorities as part of a team; to summarise and communicate effectively at all levels; In-house experience required Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom around the world , and we couldn't do this without hiring the best people. We're a group of hard-working overachievers who are deeply focused on building the future of finance and Web3 for our users across the globe, whether they're trading, storing, staking or using crypto. Know those people who always lead the group project? That's us. There are a few things we look for across all hires we make at Coinbase, regardless of role or team. First, we look for candidates who will thrive in a culture like ours, where we default to trust, embrace feedback, and disrupt ourselves. Second, we expect all employees to commit to our mission-focused approach to our work. Finally, we seek people who are excited to learn about and live crypto, because those are the folks who enjoy the intense moments in our sprint and recharge work culture. We're a remote-first company looking to hire the absolute best talent all over the world. Ready to ? Who you are: You've got positive energy. You're optimistic about the future and determined to get there. You're never tired of learning. You want to be a pro in bleeding edge tech like DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and Web 3.0. You appreciate direct communication. You're both an active communicator and an eager listener - because let's face it, you can't have one without the other. You're cool with candid feedback and see every setback as an opportunity to grow. You can pivot on the fly. Crypto is constantly evolving, so our priorities do, too. What you worked on last month may not be what you work on today, and that excites you. You're not looking for a boring job. You have a "can do" attitude. Our teams create high-quality work on quick timelines. Owning a problem doesn't scare you, but rather empowers you to take 100% responsibility for achieving our mission. You want to be part of a winning team. We're stronger together, and you're a person who embraces being pushed out of your comfort zone. The role will be based in our London office. Working closely with our London and US-based executive teams, business stakeholders and colleagues in Legal and Compliance globally, you will play a key role in advising our UK operating entity on a broad range of legal matters, including compliance with applicable e-money / payment services and financial services law and regulation, consumer protection law, product roll-outs and strategic initiatives. You will also establish and manage legal policies and procedures and assist with the smooth running of legal operations to ensure that our business receives the highest quality legal advice as we continue to expand globally. What you'll be doing (ie. job duties): Work closely as legal advisor to business executives and the Compliance team to ensure compliance of EU and international operations with applicable e-money / payment services and financial services law and regulation and digital currency exchange best practices Provide legal guidance to international operating entities. Includes responsibility for ensuring legal and regulatory compliance of new products and services, inter-company operating arrangements, commercial relationships and banking partnerships, retail and institutional terms of business, assisting the business in rolling out products and services to new jurisdictions, and co-ordinating support and advice with the U.S. based legal team as appropriate Advise business leads and other key clients of new regulatory and policy trends and developments involving digital currency in Europe and other key international jurisdictions, and help enable Coinbase's advocacy for effective regulation Continuously assess operating risks and legal needs and ensure that the legal department is equipped to provide outstanding support as Coinbase's international business continues to grow Manage outside counsel effectively where they are engaged in connection with specific projects, while establishing your own strong domain expertise. What we look for in you (ie. job requirements): Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with approximately 5 -10 years experience working in a regulated e-money / payment services or financial services institution in the UK (e.g. e-money issuer, payment service firm, broker dealer / asset manager) or in a law firm supporting such clients (ideally with some previous in-house experience) Strong familiarity with financial services regulation Experience dealing with regulators such the Financial Conduct Authority, Prudential Regulation Authority and/or other key European regulators is preferred Ability to manage complex projects involving coordination across multiple time zones, challenging legal issues and tight deadlines Ability to work closely with Compliance to deliver coordinated input to the business and other stakeholders Ability to exercise initiative and drive effective internal decision making across complex workstreams to enable Coinbase to meet its long-term goals Ability to manage a large and varied workload and exercise excellent judgment, analytical rigour and commercial pragmatism. Must be able to provide crisp and practical legal advice to business executives across a broad range of matters with limited supervision Highly driven and proactive. Must be keen to create process and structure and strive for continuous improvement Must be flexible, able to multitask, detail-oriented, and enjoy fast paced and high-intensity work Exceptional legal writing abilities and skilled at synthesizing the perspectives of various stakeholders Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment, subject to regulatory scrutiny, operating excellence and Coinbase's demanding standards to operate the world's most trusted digital currency exchange Nice to haves: Enthusiasm for and a basic understanding of digital currencies/blockchain PID: P57323 Commitment to Equal Opportunity Coinbase is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view Pay Transparency , Employee Rights and Know Your Rights notices by clicking on their corresponding links. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Coinbase is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please complete this intake form to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. 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May 13, 2024
Full time
At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom around the world , and we couldn't do this without hiring the best people. We're a group of hard-working overachievers who are deeply focused on building the future of finance and Web3 for our users across the globe, whether they're trading, storing, staking or using crypto. Know those people who always lead the group project? That's us. There are a few things we look for across all hires we make at Coinbase, regardless of role or team. First, we look for candidates who will thrive in a culture like ours, where we default to trust, embrace feedback, and disrupt ourselves. Second, we expect all employees to commit to our mission-focused approach to our work. Finally, we seek people who are excited to learn about and live crypto, because those are the folks who enjoy the intense moments in our sprint and recharge work culture. We're a remote-first company looking to hire the absolute best talent all over the world. Ready to ? Who you are: You've got positive energy. You're optimistic about the future and determined to get there. You're never tired of learning. You want to be a pro in bleeding edge tech like DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and Web 3.0. You appreciate direct communication. You're both an active communicator and an eager listener - because let's face it, you can't have one without the other. You're cool with candid feedback and see every setback as an opportunity to grow. You can pivot on the fly. Crypto is constantly evolving, so our priorities do, too. What you worked on last month may not be what you work on today, and that excites you. You're not looking for a boring job. You have a "can do" attitude. Our teams create high-quality work on quick timelines. Owning a problem doesn't scare you, but rather empowers you to take 100% responsibility for achieving our mission. You want to be part of a winning team. We're stronger together, and you're a person who embraces being pushed out of your comfort zone. The role will be based in our London office. Working closely with our London and US-based executive teams, business stakeholders and colleagues in Legal and Compliance globally, you will play a key role in advising our UK operating entity on a broad range of legal matters, including compliance with applicable e-money / payment services and financial services law and regulation, consumer protection law, product roll-outs and strategic initiatives. You will also establish and manage legal policies and procedures and assist with the smooth running of legal operations to ensure that our business receives the highest quality legal advice as we continue to expand globally. What you'll be doing (ie. job duties): Work closely as legal advisor to business executives and the Compliance team to ensure compliance of EU and international operations with applicable e-money / payment services and financial services law and regulation and digital currency exchange best practices Provide legal guidance to international operating entities. Includes responsibility for ensuring legal and regulatory compliance of new products and services, inter-company operating arrangements, commercial relationships and banking partnerships, retail and institutional terms of business, assisting the business in rolling out products and services to new jurisdictions, and co-ordinating support and advice with the U.S. based legal team as appropriate Advise business leads and other key clients of new regulatory and policy trends and developments involving digital currency in Europe and other key international jurisdictions, and help enable Coinbase's advocacy for effective regulation Continuously assess operating risks and legal needs and ensure that the legal department is equipped to provide outstanding support as Coinbase's international business continues to grow Manage outside counsel effectively where they are engaged in connection with specific projects, while establishing your own strong domain expertise. What we look for in you (ie. job requirements): Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with approximately 5 -10 years experience working in a regulated e-money / payment services or financial services institution in the UK (e.g. e-money issuer, payment service firm, broker dealer / asset manager) or in a law firm supporting such clients (ideally with some previous in-house experience) Strong familiarity with financial services regulation Experience dealing with regulators such the Financial Conduct Authority, Prudential Regulation Authority and/or other key European regulators is preferred Ability to manage complex projects involving coordination across multiple time zones, challenging legal issues and tight deadlines Ability to work closely with Compliance to deliver coordinated input to the business and other stakeholders Ability to exercise initiative and drive effective internal decision making across complex workstreams to enable Coinbase to meet its long-term goals Ability to manage a large and varied workload and exercise excellent judgment, analytical rigour and commercial pragmatism. Must be able to provide crisp and practical legal advice to business executives across a broad range of matters with limited supervision Highly driven and proactive. Must be keen to create process and structure and strive for continuous improvement Must be flexible, able to multitask, detail-oriented, and enjoy fast paced and high-intensity work Exceptional legal writing abilities and skilled at synthesizing the perspectives of various stakeholders Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment, subject to regulatory scrutiny, operating excellence and Coinbase's demanding standards to operate the world's most trusted digital currency exchange Nice to haves: Enthusiasm for and a basic understanding of digital currencies/blockchain PID: P57323 Commitment to Equal Opportunity Coinbase is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view Pay Transparency , Employee Rights and Know Your Rights notices by clicking on their corresponding links. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Coinbase is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please complete this intake form to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here) . Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates and Applicants Depending on your location, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may regulate the way we manage the data of job applicants. Our full notice outlining how data will be processed as part of the application procedure for applicable locations is available here . By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data as required. For US applicants only, by submitting your application you are agreeing to arbitration of disputes as outlined here.
Legal Counsel Pembrokeshire Permanent Salary: depending on experience WHO ARE THEY: Our client is a major part of the UK's energy infrastructure. An established operation with a history of being an industry leading employer. This is a new and exciting opportunity for a self-motivated Legal Counsel to provide legal advice and guidance. THE ROLE Provide informed, preventative, and commercially relevant legal advice to senior management, the board of directors and any applicable project teams. You will advise on matters including key commercial projects, general advice on regulatory matters, organisational governance and compliance requirements and the avoidance and/or management of disputes and litigation. Draft, review or supervise the preparation of legal agreements and contracts relating to the Company and it s activities Monitor legislation and regulations, and laws of any other jurisdiction applicable to the Companies activities and provides advice related to the impact of new or amended legislation This role will work across both operational and project driven legal issues. ABOUT YOU Masters Degree or BSc qualifying Law Degree Qualified as a Solicitor of the Courts of England & Wales Extensive knowledge and a proven record of accomplishment in commercial law and employment law (4-5 years) Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures Experience of working within the Oil & Gas industry To apply, please forward your CV to (url removed) IND123
May 13, 2024
Full time
Legal Counsel Pembrokeshire Permanent Salary: depending on experience WHO ARE THEY: Our client is a major part of the UK's energy infrastructure. An established operation with a history of being an industry leading employer. This is a new and exciting opportunity for a self-motivated Legal Counsel to provide legal advice and guidance. THE ROLE Provide informed, preventative, and commercially relevant legal advice to senior management, the board of directors and any applicable project teams. You will advise on matters including key commercial projects, general advice on regulatory matters, organisational governance and compliance requirements and the avoidance and/or management of disputes and litigation. Draft, review or supervise the preparation of legal agreements and contracts relating to the Company and it s activities Monitor legislation and regulations, and laws of any other jurisdiction applicable to the Companies activities and provides advice related to the impact of new or amended legislation This role will work across both operational and project driven legal issues. ABOUT YOU Masters Degree or BSc qualifying Law Degree Qualified as a Solicitor of the Courts of England & Wales Extensive knowledge and a proven record of accomplishment in commercial law and employment law (4-5 years) Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures Experience of working within the Oil & Gas industry To apply, please forward your CV to (url removed) IND123
Teamwork makes the stream work. Roku is changing how the world watches TV Roku is the TV streaming platform in the US, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers. From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines. About the role Roku, Inc. is seeking a Senior Counsel, Business and Legal Affairs (Employment and Labor Counsel) to join its growing legal team. You will work closely with Roku's Legal and cross-functional teams advising on employment, labor and benefits matters. The successful candidate must have a strong working knowledge of employment and labor laws and hands-on experience translating legal requirements into actionable advice for our People team and other teams regarding employment and labor advice. The role requires an entrepreneurial mindset that enables you to work independently. The position may be in London or Cambridge, In office attendance is required. What you'll be doing Provide advice and counsel to HR team on a broad range of employment issues including: hiring, performance management (including performance improvement plans where applicable), grievances and disciplinary matters, investigations, redundancies and reorganizations, wage and hour compliance, contingent worker/contractor issues; reasonable accommodations and adjustments, flexible work requests, leaves of absence, employee privacy and data security, benefits, TUPE, works councils, and other employment-related matters. Provide advice and counsel on global labor and employment framework, handbooks and practices. Review and provide guidance on the development of HR policies and procedures globally. Monitor employment-related legal developments and engage proactively to drive compliance and implement risk-mitigating strategies. Draft and negotiate employment agreements, settlement agreements and other employment-related agreements. Advise on complex/sensitive employment matters and help resolve matters through pre-dispute resolution and/or positioning Roku for potential employment litigation. Manage employment-related claims and litigation, including managing outside counsel and responding to complaints, lawyer letters, settlement demands and claims globally. Negotiate appropriate resolutions to claims and other pending matters. Assist with preparing, reviewing and implementing training programs. Assist with other projects as needed. We're excited if you have Qualified lawyer with at least 6 years of post-qualification experience handling employment and labor issues in a demanding and innovative business and legal environment at a law firm or in house position. Expertise in employment counseling with a strong understanding of UK employment and labor laws, some experience of other EMEA jurisdictions or India preferred Prior in-house experience strongly preferred Strong Microsoft Office skills including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, utilizing effective organizational skills to prioritize and manage deadlines for multiple simultaneous projects for multiple stakeholders Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-department and cross-functional role Willingness to actively suggest process improvements in the course of completing assignments Strong written and oral communication skills Experience advising on employment and labor issues unique to the technology and/or entertainment/content production industries preferred Benefits Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Our employees can take time off work for vacation and other personal reasons to balance their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter. The Roku Culture Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the company's success rather than their own. We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check. We appreciate a sense of humor. We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. We're independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku you'll be part of a company that's changing how the world watches TV. We have a unique culture that we are proud of. We think of ourselves primarily as problem-solvers, which itself is a two-part idea. We come up with the solution, but the solution isn't real until it is built and delivered to the customer. That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation, one that has served us well since 2002. To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit .
May 13, 2024
Full time
Teamwork makes the stream work. Roku is changing how the world watches TV Roku is the TV streaming platform in the US, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers. From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines. About the role Roku, Inc. is seeking a Senior Counsel, Business and Legal Affairs (Employment and Labor Counsel) to join its growing legal team. You will work closely with Roku's Legal and cross-functional teams advising on employment, labor and benefits matters. The successful candidate must have a strong working knowledge of employment and labor laws and hands-on experience translating legal requirements into actionable advice for our People team and other teams regarding employment and labor advice. The role requires an entrepreneurial mindset that enables you to work independently. The position may be in London or Cambridge, In office attendance is required. What you'll be doing Provide advice and counsel to HR team on a broad range of employment issues including: hiring, performance management (including performance improvement plans where applicable), grievances and disciplinary matters, investigations, redundancies and reorganizations, wage and hour compliance, contingent worker/contractor issues; reasonable accommodations and adjustments, flexible work requests, leaves of absence, employee privacy and data security, benefits, TUPE, works councils, and other employment-related matters. Provide advice and counsel on global labor and employment framework, handbooks and practices. Review and provide guidance on the development of HR policies and procedures globally. Monitor employment-related legal developments and engage proactively to drive compliance and implement risk-mitigating strategies. Draft and negotiate employment agreements, settlement agreements and other employment-related agreements. Advise on complex/sensitive employment matters and help resolve matters through pre-dispute resolution and/or positioning Roku for potential employment litigation. Manage employment-related claims and litigation, including managing outside counsel and responding to complaints, lawyer letters, settlement demands and claims globally. Negotiate appropriate resolutions to claims and other pending matters. Assist with preparing, reviewing and implementing training programs. Assist with other projects as needed. We're excited if you have Qualified lawyer with at least 6 years of post-qualification experience handling employment and labor issues in a demanding and innovative business and legal environment at a law firm or in house position. Expertise in employment counseling with a strong understanding of UK employment and labor laws, some experience of other EMEA jurisdictions or India preferred Prior in-house experience strongly preferred Strong Microsoft Office skills including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, utilizing effective organizational skills to prioritize and manage deadlines for multiple simultaneous projects for multiple stakeholders Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-department and cross-functional role Willingness to actively suggest process improvements in the course of completing assignments Strong written and oral communication skills Experience advising on employment and labor issues unique to the technology and/or entertainment/content production industries preferred Benefits Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Our employees can take time off work for vacation and other personal reasons to balance their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter. The Roku Culture Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the company's success rather than their own. We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check. We appreciate a sense of humor. We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. We're independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku you'll be part of a company that's changing how the world watches TV. We have a unique culture that we are proud of. We think of ourselves primarily as problem-solvers, which itself is a two-part idea. We come up with the solution, but the solution isn't real until it is built and delivered to the customer. That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation, one that has served us well since 2002. To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit .
There is a place for you at T. Rowe Price to grow, contribute, learn, and make a difference. We are a premierassetmanagerfocused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on today and in the future. The work we do matters. We invite you to explore the opportunity to join us and grow your career with us. POSITION PURPOSE The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for matters relating to T. Rowe Price's business operations in EMEA and Latin America. The incumbent should expect a wide variety of predominantly asset management assignments and therefore should have good knowledge of the buy-side investment management industry. In particular, the incumbent should be familiar with institutional client legal work, for example drafting and negotiating investment management agreements and related documentation. The incumbent will support the Distribution and Client Account Management teams with the onboarding of separate account and strategic partner clients. The incumbent may also be required to support on regulatory change and other strategic business projects. Lead attorney supporting Distribution, Client Account Management and Product teams with the onboarding and ongoing servicing of institutional and strategic partner clients throughout the lifecycle of the client relationship. Reviews and negotiates investment management agreements and related documentation from start to finish, working closely with key stakeholders to identify and mitigate legal, regulatory and commercial risk. Crafts legal solutions, balancing internal and external stakeholder interests with the risks of adverse legal actions, revenue loss, or reputational damage to the relevant T. Rowe Price entity. Reviews and negotiates general contracts (not directly related to separate account clients or funds) as needed. Support internal business partners with ad hoc client and regulatory queries, including assisting the RFP, Investment Specialist and Distribution teams with client due diligence questions. Undertakes complex legal and regulatory projects. Working closely with Compliance colleagues, covering areas related to regulatory consultations, policy statements and other regulatory guidance. Undertaking impact analysis and advising on possible solutions aligned to firm risk tolerances. Legal research and provision of advice to business partners on a range on investment management-related matters. Liaising with external legal counsel on complex project issues or for bespoke jurisdictional guidance as needed; including budget management. Working closely with Legal colleagues in London, Luxembourg, the US and APAC as needed. Providing guidance and mentoring to junior legal counsels and paralegals. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES / SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS Required: Professional qualification as a solicitor of England and Wales, or an equivalent jurisdiction, with a demonstrable interest in the financial services industry. Strong commercial experience gained in private practice and/or relevant in-house Legal department. Demonstrable experience in drafting, review and negotiation of investment management agreements, asset management-related documentation and commercial contracts. Excellent written and oral skills. Attention to detail and ability to work on complex projects, under tight timeframes and meet deadlines. Ability to interact with a diverse group of internal and external contacts. A collaborative team player who can work independently as well. Preferred: Knowledge of UK/Luxembourg-domiciled funds and related regulatory frameworks. German or Danish language skills. Experience in ESG and European sustainable finance regulation. Commercially aware and attuned to the needs of a global business. Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day. T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, colour, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law. About Us T. Rowe Price is an asset management firm focused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on-now, and over the long term.
May 13, 2024
Full time
There is a place for you at T. Rowe Price to grow, contribute, learn, and make a difference. We are a premierassetmanagerfocused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on today and in the future. The work we do matters. We invite you to explore the opportunity to join us and grow your career with us. POSITION PURPOSE The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for matters relating to T. Rowe Price's business operations in EMEA and Latin America. The incumbent should expect a wide variety of predominantly asset management assignments and therefore should have good knowledge of the buy-side investment management industry. In particular, the incumbent should be familiar with institutional client legal work, for example drafting and negotiating investment management agreements and related documentation. The incumbent will support the Distribution and Client Account Management teams with the onboarding of separate account and strategic partner clients. The incumbent may also be required to support on regulatory change and other strategic business projects. Lead attorney supporting Distribution, Client Account Management and Product teams with the onboarding and ongoing servicing of institutional and strategic partner clients throughout the lifecycle of the client relationship. Reviews and negotiates investment management agreements and related documentation from start to finish, working closely with key stakeholders to identify and mitigate legal, regulatory and commercial risk. Crafts legal solutions, balancing internal and external stakeholder interests with the risks of adverse legal actions, revenue loss, or reputational damage to the relevant T. Rowe Price entity. Reviews and negotiates general contracts (not directly related to separate account clients or funds) as needed. Support internal business partners with ad hoc client and regulatory queries, including assisting the RFP, Investment Specialist and Distribution teams with client due diligence questions. Undertakes complex legal and regulatory projects. Working closely with Compliance colleagues, covering areas related to regulatory consultations, policy statements and other regulatory guidance. Undertaking impact analysis and advising on possible solutions aligned to firm risk tolerances. Legal research and provision of advice to business partners on a range on investment management-related matters. Liaising with external legal counsel on complex project issues or for bespoke jurisdictional guidance as needed; including budget management. Working closely with Legal colleagues in London, Luxembourg, the US and APAC as needed. Providing guidance and mentoring to junior legal counsels and paralegals. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES / SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS Required: Professional qualification as a solicitor of England and Wales, or an equivalent jurisdiction, with a demonstrable interest in the financial services industry. Strong commercial experience gained in private practice and/or relevant in-house Legal department. Demonstrable experience in drafting, review and negotiation of investment management agreements, asset management-related documentation and commercial contracts. Excellent written and oral skills. Attention to detail and ability to work on complex projects, under tight timeframes and meet deadlines. Ability to interact with a diverse group of internal and external contacts. A collaborative team player who can work independently as well. Preferred: Knowledge of UK/Luxembourg-domiciled funds and related regulatory frameworks. German or Danish language skills. Experience in ESG and European sustainable finance regulation. Commercially aware and attuned to the needs of a global business. Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day. T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, colour, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law. About Us T. Rowe Price is an asset management firm focused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on-now, and over the long term.
Job title: Lead Legal Counsel Location: London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid) TGRC is looking for a Lead Legal Counsel with the ability to be independent, and strategic, communicate effectively and prioritise your workload efficiently. Company Overview: Our Client is a specialist Real Estate company that forms part of a wider established Real Estate Investment and Development Group. They are investing in the promotion, acquisition, and development of land, primarily for energy infrastructure use in the UK and Europe. Key Points: A qualified solicitor in England & Wales Proven professional experience from working in a prominent law firm and/or company, preferably in the energy/ property sector. The ideal candidate will hit the ground running in advising regulatory, planning, consenting, corporate, property and general legal support, in addition to managing the external legal advisors. Qualification in further jurisdiction(s) is beneficial but not essential The day-to-day of this role would suit an inquisitive mind and someone who has ambitions to remain in-house and become a strong all-rounder when it comes to delivering sound, pragmatic and commercially astute legal advice. What You Will Do: Regulatory: Act as the business's first point of contact for UK regulatory legal matters; Advising the business on auctions, including contributing to the preparation of bids Advising on other specific electricity legislation and regulation Evaluating the impact of green policies on the business; Advise on grid connection matters, review grid connection agreements and provide legal advice in case of disruption of the grid connection; Keeping up to date on grid and energy market issues and advising the business on material changes; Real Estate: Advising the business on land purchase and letting procedures; Advising the business on easement agreements, including drafting of options for easements; Review title plans, registries and checking records on the Land Registry; General Legal support: Provide general legal support in a timely pragmatic manner; Advise senior management about related legal risks, including claims and disputes; Manage organizational or coordination tasks including process optimization initiatives and standardization Establish and nurture working relationships with legal and wider business Provide support on some commercial transactions and regulatory advice on M&A, corporate transactions and joint ventures; Review of NDAs, T&Cs, Service Agreements and other legal documents; Provide support in sourcing and securing legal advisors in other jurisdictions. Drafting employment contracts and advising the company on employment regulations. Experience: 5+ years of experience as a fully qualified solicitor. Ideally some in-house experience (including as a secondee) but the business will also consider lawyers with relevant experience from private practice who are looking to move in-house for the first time. Experience in property law / reviewing contracts is essential. An interest in the energy sector is required. Excellent written communication skills are essential. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficient user of IT Software, Microsoft Office suite, and CRM/Project Management tools. Languages: English is a must, but other European languages would be an advantage. In conclusion, be part of an organisation to drive the renewable energy revolution and contribute to a sustainable future. How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the role to Sam Hadfield ( )
May 12, 2024
Full time
Job title: Lead Legal Counsel Location: London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid) TGRC is looking for a Lead Legal Counsel with the ability to be independent, and strategic, communicate effectively and prioritise your workload efficiently. Company Overview: Our Client is a specialist Real Estate company that forms part of a wider established Real Estate Investment and Development Group. They are investing in the promotion, acquisition, and development of land, primarily for energy infrastructure use in the UK and Europe. Key Points: A qualified solicitor in England & Wales Proven professional experience from working in a prominent law firm and/or company, preferably in the energy/ property sector. The ideal candidate will hit the ground running in advising regulatory, planning, consenting, corporate, property and general legal support, in addition to managing the external legal advisors. Qualification in further jurisdiction(s) is beneficial but not essential The day-to-day of this role would suit an inquisitive mind and someone who has ambitions to remain in-house and become a strong all-rounder when it comes to delivering sound, pragmatic and commercially astute legal advice. What You Will Do: Regulatory: Act as the business's first point of contact for UK regulatory legal matters; Advising the business on auctions, including contributing to the preparation of bids Advising on other specific electricity legislation and regulation Evaluating the impact of green policies on the business; Advise on grid connection matters, review grid connection agreements and provide legal advice in case of disruption of the grid connection; Keeping up to date on grid and energy market issues and advising the business on material changes; Real Estate: Advising the business on land purchase and letting procedures; Advising the business on easement agreements, including drafting of options for easements; Review title plans, registries and checking records on the Land Registry; General Legal support: Provide general legal support in a timely pragmatic manner; Advise senior management about related legal risks, including claims and disputes; Manage organizational or coordination tasks including process optimization initiatives and standardization Establish and nurture working relationships with legal and wider business Provide support on some commercial transactions and regulatory advice on M&A, corporate transactions and joint ventures; Review of NDAs, T&Cs, Service Agreements and other legal documents; Provide support in sourcing and securing legal advisors in other jurisdictions. Drafting employment contracts and advising the company on employment regulations. Experience: 5+ years of experience as a fully qualified solicitor. Ideally some in-house experience (including as a secondee) but the business will also consider lawyers with relevant experience from private practice who are looking to move in-house for the first time. Experience in property law / reviewing contracts is essential. An interest in the energy sector is required. Excellent written communication skills are essential. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficient user of IT Software, Microsoft Office suite, and CRM/Project Management tools. Languages: English is a must, but other European languages would be an advantage. In conclusion, be part of an organisation to drive the renewable energy revolution and contribute to a sustainable future. How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the role to Sam Hadfield ( )
PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more. PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation. Role overview: This role provides transactional support and counselling to a broad range of SIE EMEA business functions, namely operations and corporate functions (including HR, Finance, Procurement and Facilities), reverse logistics, EMEA channel sales, peripheral and merchandise licensing, media and creative agencies, consumer insights, and Net Ads. What you'll be doing: Provide transactional support and counselling to a broad range of SIE EMEA business functions, including: Operations (warehousing and logistics, transportation services, reverse logistics); Corporate functions including HR, Finance, Procurement, Facilities (goods, software and services procurement); EMEA channels sales (terms of sale with retailers, distribution agreements); Peripheral and merchandise licensing (negotiating complex license agreements with peripheral and merchandise manufacturers for use of PS trademark or to make PlayStation compatible peripheral devices); media and creative agencies (purchasing and making advertising and digital activations); consumer insights; and Net Ads (insertion orders and targeted advertising). Support the above areas by managing and closing a wide variety of business-critical agreements in a high-volume environment. Identify opportunities and devise and implement solutions to improve and streamline PlayStation's internal processes to better scale high-volume contracting and in support of the above business areas. What we're looking for: A qualified lawyer with proven years' post-qualified legal experience. Experience with UK law is a requirement, experience with other European legal systems is a significant plus. Experience negotiating complex commercial contracts and licenses, particularly in the operations, sales, software, technology and/or marketing sectors. Experience supporting sales, operations and marketing and advertising related commercial transactions and related regulatory issues. Strong analytical ability and excellent judgment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail. The ability to identify and analyse legal issues quickly and accurately in ambiguous environments and to develop creative, scalable, and customer-friendly solutions by exercising excellent judgement. The desire to develop trusted relationships internally and to work in a diverse and inclusive team. Capability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines and prioritize in a fast-paced environment. In-house experience is a plus, particularly in a technology company or advertising or marketing agency. Able to establish relationships and consensus among cross-functional and cross-level groups and bring initiatives to conclusion. Organised self-starter, with drive and ambition who thrives under pressure, and is capable of confidently working alongside the most senior stakeholders across the wider business. Discretionary bonus opportunity Private Medical Insurance 25 days holiday per year Free soft drinks Access to cycle garage and showers Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. Equal Opportunity Statement: Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Depending upon where you are currently living, it may be necessary for you to relocate if you are appointed to this role. In order that we can ensure that we promptly provide any appropriate relocation support, please confirm the location at which you currently reside. Please select If Employee Referral, please provide the name of the employee who referred you. Do you wish to be considered for other roles? Do you hold the right to work in the UK? Please select If Other, please provide additional information regarding your right to work in the UK. UK Diversity & Inclusion - Voluntary Equal Opportunity Monitoring Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Limited (' SIEE ') is committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Collecting diversity data is intended to help SIEE maintain equal opportunities best practice and identify barriers to workforce equality and diversity. Please read this notification and consent before you decide whether to submit your diversity data in the survey below. SIEE will treat all survey responses in the strictest confidence, and our personnel with decision-making role in the recruitment process can only see aggregated reports on the results of the survey and cannot allocate these aggregated reports to individual applicants. There is no obligation on you to provide diversity data, SIEE will treat all applicants the same regardless of whether they provide diversity data or not, and any responses to the survey will not affect our decision on your application. You can withdraw your consent at any time. The withdrawal of your consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing of your diversity data based on your consent before its withdrawal. Please tick this box to confirm that you explicitly consent to providing the diversity data below, including the below sensitive information on your racial or ethnic origin, your sexual orientation and your gender identity, and to SIEE using this data as (Select one) Consent Do not consent How would you describe your gender identity? (Select one) Male Female Intersex Non-binary Prefer to self-describe Prefer not to say How would you describe your nationality and/or ethnicity? (Select one) Asian or Asian British - Indian Asian or Asian British - Chinese Asian or Asian British - Bangladeshi Asian or Asian British - Any other Asian background Asian or Asian British - Pakistani Asian or Asian British - Japanese White - English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British White - Irish White - Gypsy or Irish Traveller White - Any other White background Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups - White and Black Caribbean Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups - White and Black African Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups - White and Asian Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups - Any other Mixed or Multiple ethnic background Black, African, Caribbean or Black British - African Black, African, Caribbean or Black British - Caribbean Black, African, Caribbean or Black British - Any other Black, African or Caribbean background Other ethnic group - Arab Any other ethnic group Prefer not to say Do you identify as transgender? 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May 12, 2024
Full time
PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more. PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation. Role overview: This role provides transactional support and counselling to a broad range of SIE EMEA business functions, namely operations and corporate functions (including HR, Finance, Procurement and Facilities), reverse logistics, EMEA channel sales, peripheral and merchandise licensing, media and creative agencies, consumer insights, and Net Ads. What you'll be doing: Provide transactional support and counselling to a broad range of SIE EMEA business functions, including: Operations (warehousing and logistics, transportation services, reverse logistics); Corporate functions including HR, Finance, Procurement, Facilities (goods, software and services procurement); EMEA channels sales (terms of sale with retailers, distribution agreements); Peripheral and merchandise licensing (negotiating complex license agreements with peripheral and merchandise manufacturers for use of PS trademark or to make PlayStation compatible peripheral devices); media and creative agencies (purchasing and making advertising and digital activations); consumer insights; and Net Ads (insertion orders and targeted advertising). Support the above areas by managing and closing a wide variety of business-critical agreements in a high-volume environment. Identify opportunities and devise and implement solutions to improve and streamline PlayStation's internal processes to better scale high-volume contracting and in support of the above business areas. What we're looking for: A qualified lawyer with proven years' post-qualified legal experience. Experience with UK law is a requirement, experience with other European legal systems is a significant plus. Experience negotiating complex commercial contracts and licenses, particularly in the operations, sales, software, technology and/or marketing sectors. Experience supporting sales, operations and marketing and advertising related commercial transactions and related regulatory issues. Strong analytical ability and excellent judgment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail. The ability to identify and analyse legal issues quickly and accurately in ambiguous environments and to develop creative, scalable, and customer-friendly solutions by exercising excellent judgement. The desire to develop trusted relationships internally and to work in a diverse and inclusive team. Capability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines and prioritize in a fast-paced environment. In-house experience is a plus, particularly in a technology company or advertising or marketing agency. Able to establish relationships and consensus among cross-functional and cross-level groups and bring initiatives to conclusion. Organised self-starter, with drive and ambition who thrives under pressure, and is capable of confidently working alongside the most senior stakeholders across the wider business. Discretionary bonus opportunity Private Medical Insurance 25 days holiday per year Free soft drinks Access to cycle garage and showers Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. Equal Opportunity Statement: Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Depending upon where you are currently living, it may be necessary for you to relocate if you are appointed to this role. In order that we can ensure that we promptly provide any appropriate relocation support, please confirm the location at which you currently reside. Please select If Employee Referral, please provide the name of the employee who referred you. Do you wish to be considered for other roles? Do you hold the right to work in the UK? Please select If Other, please provide additional information regarding your right to work in the UK. UK Diversity & Inclusion - Voluntary Equal Opportunity Monitoring Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Limited (' SIEE ') is committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Collecting diversity data is intended to help SIEE maintain equal opportunities best practice and identify barriers to workforce equality and diversity. Please read this notification and consent before you decide whether to submit your diversity data in the survey below. SIEE will treat all survey responses in the strictest confidence, and our personnel with decision-making role in the recruitment process can only see aggregated reports on the results of the survey and cannot allocate these aggregated reports to individual applicants. There is no obligation on you to provide diversity data, SIEE will treat all applicants the same regardless of whether they provide diversity data or not, and any responses to the survey will not affect our decision on your application. You can withdraw your consent at any time. The withdrawal of your consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing of your diversity data based on your consent before its withdrawal. Please tick this box to confirm that you explicitly consent to providing the diversity data below, including the below sensitive information on your racial or ethnic origin, your sexual orientation and your gender identity, and to SIEE using this data as (Select one) Consent Do not consent How would you describe your gender identity? (Select one) Male Female Intersex Non-binary Prefer to self-describe Prefer not to say How would you describe your nationality and/or ethnicity? (Select one) Asian or Asian British - Indian Asian or Asian British - Chinese Asian or Asian British - Bangladeshi Asian or Asian British - Any other Asian background Asian or Asian British - Pakistani Asian or Asian British - Japanese White - English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British White - Irish White - Gypsy or Irish Traveller White - Any other White background Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups - White and Black Caribbean Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups - White and Black African Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups - White and Asian Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups - Any other Mixed or Multiple ethnic background Black, African, Caribbean or Black British - African Black, African, Caribbean or Black British - Caribbean Black, African, Caribbean or Black British - Any other Black, African or Caribbean background Other ethnic group - Arab Any other ethnic group Prefer not to say Do you identify as transgender? (Select one) Yes No Prefer not to say How would you describe your sexual orientation? (Select one) Heterosexual/ straight Gay Bisexual Lesbian Prefer to self-describe Prefer not to say
About Faculty Faculty transforms organisational performance through safe, impactful and human-led AI. We are Europe's leading applied AI company, and saw its potential a decade ago - long before the current hype cycle. We founded in 2014 with our Fellowship programme, training academics to become commercial data scientists. Today, we provide over 300 global customers with industry-leading software, and bespoke AI consultancy for retail, healthcare, energy, and governmental organisations, as well as our award winning Fellowship. Our expertise and safety credentials are such that OpenAI asked us to be their first technical partner, helping customers deploy cutting-edge generative AI safely. Our high-impact work has saved lives through forecasting NHS demand during covid, produced green energy by routing boats towards the wind, slashed marketing spend by predicting customer spending habits, and kept children safe online. AI is an epoch-defining technology. We want people to join us who can help our customers reap its enormous benefits safely. About the role Faculty's in-house legal team works to proactively address legal issues so that Faculty can drive positive impact in the world. In many cases, there will be no precedent. This is one of those rare in-house roles where your work will often be at the cutting edge. As Legal Counsel, you will be a key contributor to both the legal team and the company as a whole - working across every issue Faculty faces. You'll provide sage advice on a wide range of legal issues, with a centre of gravity around commercial & public sector contracts, IP & licensing and privacy. This position is ideal for an ambitious lawyer with experience in private practice at a leading law firm and looking for their first in-house role, or for someone seeking a new in-house role, having come from that background. As the third lawyer in the team, you will be reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, and working closely with our General Counsel, Contracts & Compliance Manager, Legal & Compliance Associate, legal and regulatory consultants and external lawyers, as well as other Faculty staff, and technical and commercial partners. What you'll be doing Commercial Contracting: Drafting and negotiating various technology and services contracts, including enterprise and public sector agreements and procurement processes. IP: Act as subject matter expert in IP matters related to AI services, including assignments, licensing, SaaS, sub-contracting, joint ventures, and IP-related to the Frontier product Privacy: Tailor GDPR principles to the unique contexts of NHS, government, and enterprise, including drafting DPAs, DSAs, DPIAs, and provide regular GDPR training to staff. Public Sector Procurement: application to frameworks, supporting bids, contracting on government and other large scale, complex frameworks, including GCloud, and Digital Outcomes amongst many. Product: experience in SaaS products and related considerations including contracting, service level agreements and typical risks. Generative AI & LLMs: Act as subject matter expert in IP, privacy, and regulatory issues surrounding LLMs, noting that Faculty is an official partner of OpenAI. Governance & Security: Support the rollout of the company's Governance, Risk, Compliance & Ethics functions, ensuring compliance with customer security and governance requirements, and drafting internal policies. Supporting the evolution of the Ethics Panel, helping Faculty support the right customers and build the right services & products. Regulatory: Understand forthcoming AI and UK privacy regulations, clinical risk regulations, US privacy requirements, and HIPAA and advising on the best course of action in innovative areas where there are no template answers. AI Safety: have an interest in and ability to support the leadership in interpreting and articulating our response to the challenges of delivering safe, fair and ethical AI. Employment: Support the People team with UK & international employment issues, including contract updates and exit matters. Who we're looking for: Qualifications: We expect the successful candidate to have 2+ years PQE depending on appropriate skill and experience, and we are open to candidates with substantially more experience than that. Trained and qualified with a leading international law firm and worked in commercial technology and IP teams with exposure to privacy compliance. Strong background in commercial technology law, capable of providing counsel, negotiation, and drafting for complex contracts involving IP, privacy, government frameworks, product design and compliance, subcontracting & multi party agreements, compliance, and governance and able to adapt to provide support on employment, property, disputes, and risk management Core competencies: Technical excellence in commercial law, IP, and privacy, capable of adapting to a wide range of contract-related demands and legal issues. Experience of procurement law and interacting with the government is a plus. Highly organised, able to help streamline our systems and processes as we scale into a large international company. Experience with Ironclad, DocuSign, Asana and Google Workplace are pluses Self-driven, efficient, and proactive in addressing business needs requiring rapid and proactive support. Collaborative, personable and a real team player. We are a small legal team and we work closely with each other on a daily basis - we would like someone who is ready to invest in that culture and make an effort to be a great team player. We would also like someone who is able to integrate across the business and work closely with our commercial and technical delivery teams. Comfortable with data science and AI concepts and the services and products that we are delivering and that our customers require, to be able to enter into discussion and contract drafting that properly encapsulates our work. Additional skills (Beneficial): Litigation: Experience in dispute management. Corporate: Knowledge of employee equity schemes, company equity, fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures. Ethics: Involvement in corporate ethics policies and processes, including customer selection and product design. International: Experience in establishing overseas entities and familiarity with US IP, licensing, and employment regulations. What we can offer you The Faculty team is diverse and distinctive, and we all come from different personal, professional and organisational backgrounds. We all have one thing in common: we are driven by a deep intellectual curiosity that powers us forward each day. This curiosity pushes us to seek truth and understanding in everything we do, to execute work in a nimble and pragmatic manner, to foster talent in one another and always to challenge assumptions. Faculty is the professional challenge of a lifetime. You'll be surrounded by an impressive group of brilliant minds working to achieve our collective goals. Our consultants, product developers, business development specialists, operations professionals and more all bring something unique to Faculty, and you'll learn something new from everyone you meet. You'll also have the opportunity to make your mark on a high-growth start-up now poised to expand internationally. Another unique aspect of this role is the exposure you will receive to a business offering both consultancy services and an AI product. From a legal perspective, this means your role will be especially diverse and no day will be the same. Fostering talent is one of our core values, it's built into our culture and what we offer. Faculty was founded by people who are passionate about continuous learning, and adding value to our people.
May 12, 2024
Full time
About Faculty Faculty transforms organisational performance through safe, impactful and human-led AI. We are Europe's leading applied AI company, and saw its potential a decade ago - long before the current hype cycle. We founded in 2014 with our Fellowship programme, training academics to become commercial data scientists. Today, we provide over 300 global customers with industry-leading software, and bespoke AI consultancy for retail, healthcare, energy, and governmental organisations, as well as our award winning Fellowship. Our expertise and safety credentials are such that OpenAI asked us to be their first technical partner, helping customers deploy cutting-edge generative AI safely. Our high-impact work has saved lives through forecasting NHS demand during covid, produced green energy by routing boats towards the wind, slashed marketing spend by predicting customer spending habits, and kept children safe online. AI is an epoch-defining technology. We want people to join us who can help our customers reap its enormous benefits safely. About the role Faculty's in-house legal team works to proactively address legal issues so that Faculty can drive positive impact in the world. In many cases, there will be no precedent. This is one of those rare in-house roles where your work will often be at the cutting edge. As Legal Counsel, you will be a key contributor to both the legal team and the company as a whole - working across every issue Faculty faces. You'll provide sage advice on a wide range of legal issues, with a centre of gravity around commercial & public sector contracts, IP & licensing and privacy. This position is ideal for an ambitious lawyer with experience in private practice at a leading law firm and looking for their first in-house role, or for someone seeking a new in-house role, having come from that background. As the third lawyer in the team, you will be reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, and working closely with our General Counsel, Contracts & Compliance Manager, Legal & Compliance Associate, legal and regulatory consultants and external lawyers, as well as other Faculty staff, and technical and commercial partners. What you'll be doing Commercial Contracting: Drafting and negotiating various technology and services contracts, including enterprise and public sector agreements and procurement processes. IP: Act as subject matter expert in IP matters related to AI services, including assignments, licensing, SaaS, sub-contracting, joint ventures, and IP-related to the Frontier product Privacy: Tailor GDPR principles to the unique contexts of NHS, government, and enterprise, including drafting DPAs, DSAs, DPIAs, and provide regular GDPR training to staff. Public Sector Procurement: application to frameworks, supporting bids, contracting on government and other large scale, complex frameworks, including GCloud, and Digital Outcomes amongst many. Product: experience in SaaS products and related considerations including contracting, service level agreements and typical risks. Generative AI & LLMs: Act as subject matter expert in IP, privacy, and regulatory issues surrounding LLMs, noting that Faculty is an official partner of OpenAI. Governance & Security: Support the rollout of the company's Governance, Risk, Compliance & Ethics functions, ensuring compliance with customer security and governance requirements, and drafting internal policies. Supporting the evolution of the Ethics Panel, helping Faculty support the right customers and build the right services & products. Regulatory: Understand forthcoming AI and UK privacy regulations, clinical risk regulations, US privacy requirements, and HIPAA and advising on the best course of action in innovative areas where there are no template answers. AI Safety: have an interest in and ability to support the leadership in interpreting and articulating our response to the challenges of delivering safe, fair and ethical AI. Employment: Support the People team with UK & international employment issues, including contract updates and exit matters. Who we're looking for: Qualifications: We expect the successful candidate to have 2+ years PQE depending on appropriate skill and experience, and we are open to candidates with substantially more experience than that. Trained and qualified with a leading international law firm and worked in commercial technology and IP teams with exposure to privacy compliance. Strong background in commercial technology law, capable of providing counsel, negotiation, and drafting for complex contracts involving IP, privacy, government frameworks, product design and compliance, subcontracting & multi party agreements, compliance, and governance and able to adapt to provide support on employment, property, disputes, and risk management Core competencies: Technical excellence in commercial law, IP, and privacy, capable of adapting to a wide range of contract-related demands and legal issues. Experience of procurement law and interacting with the government is a plus. Highly organised, able to help streamline our systems and processes as we scale into a large international company. Experience with Ironclad, DocuSign, Asana and Google Workplace are pluses Self-driven, efficient, and proactive in addressing business needs requiring rapid and proactive support. Collaborative, personable and a real team player. We are a small legal team and we work closely with each other on a daily basis - we would like someone who is ready to invest in that culture and make an effort to be a great team player. We would also like someone who is able to integrate across the business and work closely with our commercial and technical delivery teams. Comfortable with data science and AI concepts and the services and products that we are delivering and that our customers require, to be able to enter into discussion and contract drafting that properly encapsulates our work. Additional skills (Beneficial): Litigation: Experience in dispute management. Corporate: Knowledge of employee equity schemes, company equity, fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures. Ethics: Involvement in corporate ethics policies and processes, including customer selection and product design. International: Experience in establishing overseas entities and familiarity with US IP, licensing, and employment regulations. What we can offer you The Faculty team is diverse and distinctive, and we all come from different personal, professional and organisational backgrounds. We all have one thing in common: we are driven by a deep intellectual curiosity that powers us forward each day. This curiosity pushes us to seek truth and understanding in everything we do, to execute work in a nimble and pragmatic manner, to foster talent in one another and always to challenge assumptions. Faculty is the professional challenge of a lifetime. You'll be surrounded by an impressive group of brilliant minds working to achieve our collective goals. Our consultants, product developers, business development specialists, operations professionals and more all bring something unique to Faculty, and you'll learn something new from everyone you meet. You'll also have the opportunity to make your mark on a high-growth start-up now poised to expand internationally. Another unique aspect of this role is the exposure you will receive to a business offering both consultancy services and an AI product. From a legal perspective, this means your role will be especially diverse and no day will be the same. Fostering talent is one of our core values, it's built into our culture and what we offer. Faculty was founded by people who are passionate about continuous learning, and adding value to our people.
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 12, 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.
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 12, 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.
Education changes lives. It broadens horizons, breaks down barriers, and fires imaginations. As a department of the University of Oxford, we are committed to excellence in research and scholarship, and the enrichment of lives through education. This is our motivation, our purpose, and our mission. It is why all of our surplus is re-invested into education and research. It is why all 6,000 of us in 52 countries care deeply about reaching more people in more places, with world-class learning and research materials and educational services. About the Role As a Senior Legal Advisor reporting to the General Counsel for the Academic Division of OUP, the successful applicant will provide legal support for the Division to ensure minimisation of legal risk, compliance with the law, and advancement of the Division's business interests and OUP's mission. The role is based in Oxford but is part of a transatlantic team of lawyers who support the Division's global business, and is part of the larger Group Legal function based in Oxford. The role requires excellent business partnering skills to support and enable business growth initiatives by providing proactive, pragmatic and solutions-driven legal advice. Although the role supports a global business, travel is not expected. Key responsibilities include: providing advice on a wide range of publishing and general commercial matters, including contracts, copyright and trademarks, licensing and sales matters, and business models drafting and negotiating a variety of agreements, including author and editor, content acquisition, digital licensing, digital and print distribution, publishing services and operations agreements advising on pre-publication matters such as defamation and permissions queries creating standard templates, guidance, and training materials to support the Division's business models while minimising legal risk promptly and effectively addressing and resolving pre-litigation claims to ensure timely and cost-effective legal advice handling general legal queries and providing day to day legal advice to the Division in the US, UK, Canada and elsewhere as required, but not including employment law matters ensuring matters within the Division which affect OUP as a whole and/or affect the other publishing divisions (Education and English Language Teaching) are referred to the General Counsel, Academic for handling or escalation as appropriate We are currently thinking through how we use our offices in the future and are open to discussing flexibility within this such as a blend of office and home working. We expect this role to require a minimum of 2 days per week in the Oxford office. Please note: We may close the role early if we find the right candidate for the role so encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment. About You This is a great opportunity for an organized, pro-active individual who has the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively at all levels, and who can build strong relationships within a globally matrixed organization. You will also have: Essential: Current qualification as a UK solicitor. Significant and relevant post qualification experience, with a mix of in-house experience and foundational experience in private practice. Experience and know how in key areas (e.g. copyright and intellectual property, commercial). Experience identifying and mitigating legal, reputational, and compliance-related risks. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Excellent judgement and the ability to form a long-term view of matters taking into consideration multiple perspectives and future implications. Desirable: In-house experience at a publishing / media company. Benefits We care about work/life balance here at OUP. With this in mind we offer 25 days' holiday that rises with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (3-days) and a 35-hour working week. We are open to discussing flexibility in respect of working hours and the use of technology to support regular remote working, dependent on role. We also have a great variety of active employee networks and societies. We help make your money go further by contributing to your pension up to 12%, offering loans and savings schemes through our partnership with Salary Finance, in addition to travel to work schemes and access to a wide range of local discounts. This role comes with the added benefit of private medical insurance, a car/allowance, and a discretionary annual bonus or management bonus. Please see our Rewards and Recognition page for more information. Queries Please contact with any queries relating to this role. We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.
Sep 22, 2022
Full time
Education changes lives. It broadens horizons, breaks down barriers, and fires imaginations. As a department of the University of Oxford, we are committed to excellence in research and scholarship, and the enrichment of lives through education. This is our motivation, our purpose, and our mission. It is why all of our surplus is re-invested into education and research. It is why all 6,000 of us in 52 countries care deeply about reaching more people in more places, with world-class learning and research materials and educational services. About the Role As a Senior Legal Advisor reporting to the General Counsel for the Academic Division of OUP, the successful applicant will provide legal support for the Division to ensure minimisation of legal risk, compliance with the law, and advancement of the Division's business interests and OUP's mission. The role is based in Oxford but is part of a transatlantic team of lawyers who support the Division's global business, and is part of the larger Group Legal function based in Oxford. The role requires excellent business partnering skills to support and enable business growth initiatives by providing proactive, pragmatic and solutions-driven legal advice. Although the role supports a global business, travel is not expected. Key responsibilities include: providing advice on a wide range of publishing and general commercial matters, including contracts, copyright and trademarks, licensing and sales matters, and business models drafting and negotiating a variety of agreements, including author and editor, content acquisition, digital licensing, digital and print distribution, publishing services and operations agreements advising on pre-publication matters such as defamation and permissions queries creating standard templates, guidance, and training materials to support the Division's business models while minimising legal risk promptly and effectively addressing and resolving pre-litigation claims to ensure timely and cost-effective legal advice handling general legal queries and providing day to day legal advice to the Division in the US, UK, Canada and elsewhere as required, but not including employment law matters ensuring matters within the Division which affect OUP as a whole and/or affect the other publishing divisions (Education and English Language Teaching) are referred to the General Counsel, Academic for handling or escalation as appropriate We are currently thinking through how we use our offices in the future and are open to discussing flexibility within this such as a blend of office and home working. We expect this role to require a minimum of 2 days per week in the Oxford office. Please note: We may close the role early if we find the right candidate for the role so encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment. About You This is a great opportunity for an organized, pro-active individual who has the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively at all levels, and who can build strong relationships within a globally matrixed organization. You will also have: Essential: Current qualification as a UK solicitor. Significant and relevant post qualification experience, with a mix of in-house experience and foundational experience in private practice. Experience and know how in key areas (e.g. copyright and intellectual property, commercial). Experience identifying and mitigating legal, reputational, and compliance-related risks. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Excellent judgement and the ability to form a long-term view of matters taking into consideration multiple perspectives and future implications. Desirable: In-house experience at a publishing / media company. Benefits We care about work/life balance here at OUP. With this in mind we offer 25 days' holiday that rises with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (3-days) and a 35-hour working week. We are open to discussing flexibility in respect of working hours and the use of technology to support regular remote working, dependent on role. We also have a great variety of active employee networks and societies. We help make your money go further by contributing to your pension up to 12%, offering loans and savings schemes through our partnership with Salary Finance, in addition to travel to work schemes and access to a wide range of local discounts. This role comes with the added benefit of private medical insurance, a car/allowance, and a discretionary annual bonus or management bonus. Please see our Rewards and Recognition page for more information. Queries Please contact with any queries relating to this role. We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.
- Legal Counsel (Manchester / Hybrid, UK) We're hiring! Aon is recruiting a lawyer to join our team of commercial and regulatory lawyers in the UK as Legal Counsel. This team is primarily responsible for identifying, reviewing, and advising on key legal and risk matters in a domestic and cross-border context across each of Aon's solution lines. The role will principally be focused on supporting our Wealth business however, we operate as one team across our range of business and opportunities for wider engagement and development will be available. This role is for a UK-based lawyer with ability to access our Manchester office. About Aon Aon Plc is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. Our 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance. Aon is an equal opportunities employer. Aon's recruitment and selection policy ensures the best possible skill mix of colleagues and the highest quality candidates are appointed using objective job-related criteria. About the Role Your impact as Legal Counsel: When our business colleagues are looking to take on new clients, expand relationships with existing clients or launch a new product or service, they contact the Aon Law Department for advice on how to manage any associated legal risks effectively. As Legal Counsel on that team, your responsibilities and opportunities will include: Support to the business in respect of commercial transaction and strategic agreements Project work relating to the establishment new products and services, including advising the business, committees and the Board Drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts for the provision of financial services such as terms of business agreements, consulting agreements, master services agreements and bespoke documentation to facilitate the delivery of the new products and services Working with internal compliance, risk and data privacy functions and external legal counsel in order to ensure compliance with local laws, regulations and Aon policies Working with key business stakeholders at all levels of the Aon organisation Opportunities to join networks of Aon lawyers around the globe engaging with senior business stakeholders to deliver on common goals as one team About you Your knowledge and expertise: Degree-level qualification or equivalent Qualification to practise as a lawyer (whether in the UK or abroad) Strong commercial contracting experience (drafting, review, and negotiation), with emphasis on client-facing supply agreements Experience balancing corporate risk with commercial awareness and opportunity Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with an eye for detail Excellent communication skills and the ability to gain the confidence of seniors and peers in your team and within the businesses you work for, and you are comfortable communicating by email, telephone and videoconference The ability to manage your time effectively, juggle multiple tasks and clients and prioritise, and to be flexible when priorities need to change Enthusiasm for working as part of a team of lawyers and in collaboration with business colleagues towards a common goal Willingness to learn about new areas of work and a logical and enquiring approach to new challenges You might have: Experience working in a regulated investment environment, including asset management and/or investment advisory Experience working in-house Projects, transactional or execution management experience Formal management responsibility for other lawyers/legal professionals Aptitude for developing template contracts, knowhow and delivery of business-facing coaching/education Experience working on contracts for strategic partnerships/collaboration agreements Salary and Benefits This role offers a competitive salary and bonus, plus a comprehensive benefits package and 25 days holiday. Through our flexible benefits, you will also have the opportunity to choose additional benefits, including healthcare and additional holiday. We also offer tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organisation. How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Sep 22, 2022
Full time
- Legal Counsel (Manchester / Hybrid, UK) We're hiring! Aon is recruiting a lawyer to join our team of commercial and regulatory lawyers in the UK as Legal Counsel. This team is primarily responsible for identifying, reviewing, and advising on key legal and risk matters in a domestic and cross-border context across each of Aon's solution lines. The role will principally be focused on supporting our Wealth business however, we operate as one team across our range of business and opportunities for wider engagement and development will be available. This role is for a UK-based lawyer with ability to access our Manchester office. About Aon Aon Plc is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. Our 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance. Aon is an equal opportunities employer. Aon's recruitment and selection policy ensures the best possible skill mix of colleagues and the highest quality candidates are appointed using objective job-related criteria. About the Role Your impact as Legal Counsel: When our business colleagues are looking to take on new clients, expand relationships with existing clients or launch a new product or service, they contact the Aon Law Department for advice on how to manage any associated legal risks effectively. As Legal Counsel on that team, your responsibilities and opportunities will include: Support to the business in respect of commercial transaction and strategic agreements Project work relating to the establishment new products and services, including advising the business, committees and the Board Drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts for the provision of financial services such as terms of business agreements, consulting agreements, master services agreements and bespoke documentation to facilitate the delivery of the new products and services Working with internal compliance, risk and data privacy functions and external legal counsel in order to ensure compliance with local laws, regulations and Aon policies Working with key business stakeholders at all levels of the Aon organisation Opportunities to join networks of Aon lawyers around the globe engaging with senior business stakeholders to deliver on common goals as one team About you Your knowledge and expertise: Degree-level qualification or equivalent Qualification to practise as a lawyer (whether in the UK or abroad) Strong commercial contracting experience (drafting, review, and negotiation), with emphasis on client-facing supply agreements Experience balancing corporate risk with commercial awareness and opportunity Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with an eye for detail Excellent communication skills and the ability to gain the confidence of seniors and peers in your team and within the businesses you work for, and you are comfortable communicating by email, telephone and videoconference The ability to manage your time effectively, juggle multiple tasks and clients and prioritise, and to be flexible when priorities need to change Enthusiasm for working as part of a team of lawyers and in collaboration with business colleagues towards a common goal Willingness to learn about new areas of work and a logical and enquiring approach to new challenges You might have: Experience working in a regulated investment environment, including asset management and/or investment advisory Experience working in-house Projects, transactional or execution management experience Formal management responsibility for other lawyers/legal professionals Aptitude for developing template contracts, knowhow and delivery of business-facing coaching/education Experience working on contracts for strategic partnerships/collaboration agreements Salary and Benefits This role offers a competitive salary and bonus, plus a comprehensive benefits package and 25 days holiday. Through our flexible benefits, you will also have the opportunity to choose additional benefits, including healthcare and additional holiday. We also offer tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organisation. How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.