Our internal law firm clients regularly require Corporate Receptionists to cover annual leave and staff shortages. These assignments can be short or long-term, duties can include: Answer all telephone calls in a professional manner Reserve meeting rooms on the computerised meeting room booking system Meet and greet clients and visitors in reception Assist visiting clients and lawyers with hotel bookings and airport transfers Assist in the coordination and preparation of meeting rooms, including setup and use of video conferencing equipment Book catering facilities - organise lunches and liaise with the catering team Have an eye for detail and ensure rooms are always perfect Allocation of security cards to staff and guests where necessary always using good judgment Work alongside the building reception team when organizing large events and seminars General administrative duties If you are a Receptionist who is available immediately and is interested in temporary vacancies, please apply now!
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Our internal law firm clients regularly require Corporate Receptionists to cover annual leave and staff shortages. These assignments can be short or long-term, duties can include: Answer all telephone calls in a professional manner Reserve meeting rooms on the computerised meeting room booking system Meet and greet clients and visitors in reception Assist visiting clients and lawyers with hotel bookings and airport transfers Assist in the coordination and preparation of meeting rooms, including setup and use of video conferencing equipment Book catering facilities - organise lunches and liaise with the catering team Have an eye for detail and ensure rooms are always perfect Allocation of security cards to staff and guests where necessary always using good judgment Work alongside the building reception team when organizing large events and seminars General administrative duties If you are a Receptionist who is available immediately and is interested in temporary vacancies, please apply now!
Manager, Corporate Strategy page is loaded Manager, Corporate Strategy Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R75597 Are you a strategy professional who wants to drive growth and generate actionable strategic insights for senior internal stakeholders? Are you interested in working for an organisation with a mission? About our Team RELX is a leading global FTSE 100 information and analytics company headquartered in London. We aim to advance science, health, law, and deter fraud and financial crime About the Role As a RELX strategist, your role is to drive growth and guide data and digital businesses strategically. You will deliver on group-wide and business unit specific strategic initiatives, supporting them throughout the process. Responsibilities Designing and managing strategy projects that deliver actionable recommendations Participating in project planning, leading project analysis, and supporting successful implementation. Managing annual strategic planning for RELX and facilitating knowledge sharing across internal and external stakeholders. Delivering presentations to senior stakeholders. Analyzing data both qualitatively and quantitatively. Requirements Have proven experience in strategic consulting with a top strategy firm. Have an advanced educational background. Be an exceptional qualitative and quantitative analytical thinker with outstanding communication and presentation skills Be able to manage varied projects simultaneously and work effectively with senior stakeholders Be able to think strategically and tactically while paying attention to detail Be a problem solver who can think creatively Be internally-motivated, positive, enthusiastic and self-starting Possess excellent interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence, and a cooperative working style. Be able to communicate and lead projects in multi-cultural, multi-national environments Work in a way that works for you We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals. Working for you We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer: Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits Wellbeing programs Life assurance Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme Save As You Earn share option scheme Travel Season ticket loan Electric Vehicle Scheme Optional Dental Insurance Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave Employee Assistance Programme Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer Access to extensive learning and development resources Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work About the Business RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. The group serves customers in more than 180 geographies and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs over 35,000 people, of whom almost half are in North America. The headquarters is in London. The market capitalization is about £54bn ($56bn), making it one of the 10 largest listed companies in the UK. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange, Euronext and NYSE. The company has four market segments. It develops information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers in the Risk, Scientific, Technical & Medical, Legal, and Exhibitions sectors. RELX is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: , or please contact 1-. Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy . RELX is a global provider of information and analytics for professional and business customers across industries. We help scientists make new discoveries, lawyers win cases, doctors save lives and insurance companies offer customers lower prices. We save taxpayers and consumers money by preventing fraud and help executives forge commercial relationships with their clients. In short, we enable our customers to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Manager, Corporate Strategy page is loaded Manager, Corporate Strategy Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R75597 Are you a strategy professional who wants to drive growth and generate actionable strategic insights for senior internal stakeholders? Are you interested in working for an organisation with a mission? About our Team RELX is a leading global FTSE 100 information and analytics company headquartered in London. We aim to advance science, health, law, and deter fraud and financial crime About the Role As a RELX strategist, your role is to drive growth and guide data and digital businesses strategically. You will deliver on group-wide and business unit specific strategic initiatives, supporting them throughout the process. Responsibilities Designing and managing strategy projects that deliver actionable recommendations Participating in project planning, leading project analysis, and supporting successful implementation. Managing annual strategic planning for RELX and facilitating knowledge sharing across internal and external stakeholders. Delivering presentations to senior stakeholders. Analyzing data both qualitatively and quantitatively. Requirements Have proven experience in strategic consulting with a top strategy firm. Have an advanced educational background. Be an exceptional qualitative and quantitative analytical thinker with outstanding communication and presentation skills Be able to manage varied projects simultaneously and work effectively with senior stakeholders Be able to think strategically and tactically while paying attention to detail Be a problem solver who can think creatively Be internally-motivated, positive, enthusiastic and self-starting Possess excellent interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence, and a cooperative working style. Be able to communicate and lead projects in multi-cultural, multi-national environments Work in a way that works for you We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals. Working for you We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer: Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits Wellbeing programs Life assurance Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme Save As You Earn share option scheme Travel Season ticket loan Electric Vehicle Scheme Optional Dental Insurance Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave Employee Assistance Programme Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer Access to extensive learning and development resources Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work About the Business RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. The group serves customers in more than 180 geographies and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs over 35,000 people, of whom almost half are in North America. The headquarters is in London. The market capitalization is about £54bn ($56bn), making it one of the 10 largest listed companies in the UK. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange, Euronext and NYSE. The company has four market segments. It develops information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers in the Risk, Scientific, Technical & Medical, Legal, and Exhibitions sectors. RELX is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: , or please contact 1-. Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy . RELX is a global provider of information and analytics for professional and business customers across industries. We help scientists make new discoveries, lawyers win cases, doctors save lives and insurance companies offer customers lower prices. We save taxpayers and consumers money by preventing fraud and help executives forge commercial relationships with their clients. In short, we enable our customers to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
Job Title: Cosmetic Claims Lawyer - Occupiers and Public Liability Location: Sharston Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum basic salary, depending on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears. Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is our core business. Express Solicitors are currently ranked 80 out of more than 10,000 law firms in the UK and ranked in the top ten for the best law firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies. We have a 5-star ranking with Trust Pilot from over 5,500 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us. No doubt at Express Solicitors we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. About The Role: We are currently looking for a 1 to 5 Year PQE lawyer/ Cilex or alternatively qualified by experience to join our OL/PL department. You will be handling a diverse caseload to include some pre and post litigation cosmetic claims from cradle to grave. Tenacity, ability, and enthusiasm are more important than qualification. We have high quality non-CMC sources for all our work, ensuring that our lawyers only deal with genuine cases. For candidates we offer strong supervision channels, excellent training including away days, chance to join a highly ambitious and growing firm. We offer a generous commission structure, where all our lawyer, get a percentage of every case they win. With no hurdles, and no caps, you are rewarded for the success of every case you bring to completion. Person Specification: Experience with complex cosmetic negligence cases including breast surgery, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, labiaplasty, liposuction, and laser treatments is desirable Previous exposure to providing client advice, instructing experts, analysing reports and valuations advantageous Experience with initial client inception (including risk assessments, setting up the file and relevant paperwork is required Ideally you will have drafted particulars for service, prepared quantum evidence, schedules of loss, instructed counsel, drafted witness statement and replies Proven billing track record of handling a litigated caseload A focus on advancing cases to and through litigation to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients Knowledge of the civil procedure rules, precedent, trends in litigation, and an ability and willingness to utilise the same to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients Demonstrable experience of dealing with litigated files from inception, through applications and challenges, to trial / disposal hearing Knowledge of Proclaim case management system Salary, Hours & Benefits: A basic salary up to £50,000 depending on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30am Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days 3 holiday buy backs per year after one year of service Extra day's holiday for your birthday after two years' service Private medical insurance available after two years' service Death in Service Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity & Inclusion Netball / Football team, 10km Manchester team and more Enhanced Maternity Leave payment if you have over 1 year tenure Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit & annual flu jab Recruitment Process: Please send a CV and covering letter by clicking APPLY. Our employees are our most important asset and it's our employees who have made Express Solicitors the success it is today. Our recruitment process consolidates that success. At Express Solicitors, we rate skill and ability above all else and therefore our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Solicitor, Legal Caseworker, Qualified Solicitor, Lawyer, PI Solicitor, Personal Injury Lawyer, Chartered Legal Executive, Cosmetic Lawyer, Cosmetic, Cosmetic Law, Medical Law, Cosmetic Negligence, PQE Lawyer, PQE may also be considered for this role.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Cosmetic Claims Lawyer - Occupiers and Public Liability Location: Sharston Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum basic salary, depending on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears. Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is our core business. Express Solicitors are currently ranked 80 out of more than 10,000 law firms in the UK and ranked in the top ten for the best law firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies. We have a 5-star ranking with Trust Pilot from over 5,500 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us. No doubt at Express Solicitors we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. About The Role: We are currently looking for a 1 to 5 Year PQE lawyer/ Cilex or alternatively qualified by experience to join our OL/PL department. You will be handling a diverse caseload to include some pre and post litigation cosmetic claims from cradle to grave. Tenacity, ability, and enthusiasm are more important than qualification. We have high quality non-CMC sources for all our work, ensuring that our lawyers only deal with genuine cases. For candidates we offer strong supervision channels, excellent training including away days, chance to join a highly ambitious and growing firm. We offer a generous commission structure, where all our lawyer, get a percentage of every case they win. With no hurdles, and no caps, you are rewarded for the success of every case you bring to completion. Person Specification: Experience with complex cosmetic negligence cases including breast surgery, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, labiaplasty, liposuction, and laser treatments is desirable Previous exposure to providing client advice, instructing experts, analysing reports and valuations advantageous Experience with initial client inception (including risk assessments, setting up the file and relevant paperwork is required Ideally you will have drafted particulars for service, prepared quantum evidence, schedules of loss, instructed counsel, drafted witness statement and replies Proven billing track record of handling a litigated caseload A focus on advancing cases to and through litigation to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients Knowledge of the civil procedure rules, precedent, trends in litigation, and an ability and willingness to utilise the same to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients Demonstrable experience of dealing with litigated files from inception, through applications and challenges, to trial / disposal hearing Knowledge of Proclaim case management system Salary, Hours & Benefits: A basic salary up to £50,000 depending on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30am Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days 3 holiday buy backs per year after one year of service Extra day's holiday for your birthday after two years' service Private medical insurance available after two years' service Death in Service Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity & Inclusion Netball / Football team, 10km Manchester team and more Enhanced Maternity Leave payment if you have over 1 year tenure Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit & annual flu jab Recruitment Process: Please send a CV and covering letter by clicking APPLY. Our employees are our most important asset and it's our employees who have made Express Solicitors the success it is today. Our recruitment process consolidates that success. At Express Solicitors, we rate skill and ability above all else and therefore our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Solicitor, Legal Caseworker, Qualified Solicitor, Lawyer, PI Solicitor, Personal Injury Lawyer, Chartered Legal Executive, Cosmetic Lawyer, Cosmetic, Cosmetic Law, Medical Law, Cosmetic Negligence, PQE Lawyer, PQE may also be considered for this role.
Astral Legal have partnered with a London based venture capital investor as they are looking to recruit a Commercial Solicitor to join their In-House Legal team. This role will report directly into the General Counsel and you will be joining a team of 3 experienced Lawyers. Astral Legal have partnered with a London based venture capital investor as they are looking to recruit a Commercial Solicitor to join their In-House Legal team. This role will report directly into the General Counsel and you will be joining a team of 3 experienced Lawyers. The duties of the Commercial Lawyer will be to support the Legal team with commercial contract drafting and negotiation including NDAs, service level agreements, intragroup agreements, secondment agreements, IT agreements and general procurement agreements for both and UK and US offices, US knowledge is not required. Reviewing third party agreements, including supplier agreements and software licenses', you will also support the legal team with the onboarding of new business units and new product development. You may be working on projects from time to time for which legal involvement is requested or required. Due to this being a small team you will also be involved in data protection, GDPR, contract and privacy law. This is a great opportunity for someone to work on some high quality work. This role would suit someone who was 3-4 years PQE either from an In-House or Private Practice who has been seconded into a Commercial role. Please apply now for immediate consideration.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Astral Legal have partnered with a London based venture capital investor as they are looking to recruit a Commercial Solicitor to join their In-House Legal team. This role will report directly into the General Counsel and you will be joining a team of 3 experienced Lawyers. Astral Legal have partnered with a London based venture capital investor as they are looking to recruit a Commercial Solicitor to join their In-House Legal team. This role will report directly into the General Counsel and you will be joining a team of 3 experienced Lawyers. The duties of the Commercial Lawyer will be to support the Legal team with commercial contract drafting and negotiation including NDAs, service level agreements, intragroup agreements, secondment agreements, IT agreements and general procurement agreements for both and UK and US offices, US knowledge is not required. Reviewing third party agreements, including supplier agreements and software licenses', you will also support the legal team with the onboarding of new business units and new product development. You may be working on projects from time to time for which legal involvement is requested or required. Due to this being a small team you will also be involved in data protection, GDPR, contract and privacy law. This is a great opportunity for someone to work on some high quality work. This role would suit someone who was 3-4 years PQE either from an In-House or Private Practice who has been seconded into a Commercial role. Please apply now for immediate consideration.
Avocet Legal Careers has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join the Private Client team at a renowned law firm in Bournemouth. This role presents an ideal chance for a skilled professional to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the firm's Private Client Lawyers, contributing to the efficient progression of a diverse caseload. Legal Secretary Responsibilities: Audio typing and word processing via digital dictation methods. Efficient management of databases, records, filing systems, and opening/closing of files. Sorting, scanning, and allocating post to matters, cross-referencing important details. Communicating with clients via telephone and email, answering queries, and providing information. Liaising with relevant third parties, such as providers, agents, and other solicitors. Fee Earner and Partner's diary management. Handling financial matters, such as completing posting slips, transferring monies, and adding disbursements to the ledger. Assisting in the training of staff, including new starters and trainees. Undertaking associated administrative tasks as required. Legal Secretary Requirements Legal secretarial experience within Private Client law, with a typing speed of approximately 60 WPM or above or a recent Law Graduate with relevant experience and transferable skills (may be considered). Previous experience in drafting documents, compliance administration, and document management. Experience with digital dictation systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office and appropriate computer skills. Working knowledge of Case Management and paperless Systems and processes. Ability to juggle conflicting priorities and work to deadlines. Effective organisational and communication skills. Benefits: Competitive salary from £24,000+ (pro-rated for part-time) based on skills, qualifications, and experience. Full-time hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, with a 1-hour lunch break (35 hours per week). Part-time hours: 21 hours per week over 3 days (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM with a 1-hour lunch break). 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time) and half a day for your birthday. Contributory pension scheme. Life Assurance. Health cash plan. Buy and Sell holiday scheme. Flexi-time scheme (after probation). If you are a dedicated and experienced Legal Secretary seeking a rewarding role in a prestigious Bournemouth-based law firm, please contact Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers to discuss this exciting opportunity further.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Avocet Legal Careers has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join the Private Client team at a renowned law firm in Bournemouth. This role presents an ideal chance for a skilled professional to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the firm's Private Client Lawyers, contributing to the efficient progression of a diverse caseload. Legal Secretary Responsibilities: Audio typing and word processing via digital dictation methods. Efficient management of databases, records, filing systems, and opening/closing of files. Sorting, scanning, and allocating post to matters, cross-referencing important details. Communicating with clients via telephone and email, answering queries, and providing information. Liaising with relevant third parties, such as providers, agents, and other solicitors. Fee Earner and Partner's diary management. Handling financial matters, such as completing posting slips, transferring monies, and adding disbursements to the ledger. Assisting in the training of staff, including new starters and trainees. Undertaking associated administrative tasks as required. Legal Secretary Requirements Legal secretarial experience within Private Client law, with a typing speed of approximately 60 WPM or above or a recent Law Graduate with relevant experience and transferable skills (may be considered). Previous experience in drafting documents, compliance administration, and document management. Experience with digital dictation systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office and appropriate computer skills. Working knowledge of Case Management and paperless Systems and processes. Ability to juggle conflicting priorities and work to deadlines. Effective organisational and communication skills. Benefits: Competitive salary from £24,000+ (pro-rated for part-time) based on skills, qualifications, and experience. Full-time hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, with a 1-hour lunch break (35 hours per week). Part-time hours: 21 hours per week over 3 days (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM with a 1-hour lunch break). 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time) and half a day for your birthday. Contributory pension scheme. Life Assurance. Health cash plan. Buy and Sell holiday scheme. Flexi-time scheme (after probation). If you are a dedicated and experienced Legal Secretary seeking a rewarding role in a prestigious Bournemouth-based law firm, please contact Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers to discuss this exciting opportunity further.
Job Title: PA / Legal Secretary Location: Sharston Salary: 24,000 - 30,000 per annum Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is our core business. Express Solicitors are currently ranked 80 out of more than 10,000 law firms in the UK and ranked in the top ten for the Best Law Firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies. We have a 5-star ranking with Trust Pilot from over 5,500 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us. About The Role: We are looking for an experienced legal secretary and a PA to join our Occupiers/Public Liability team. There are two roles, one will be working with a Partner, and one supporting a pool of secretaries, working together to support our fee earners with audio typing and the preparation of documents and correspondence. Your role as a legal secretary/PA will require excellent interpersonal skills in liaising directly with clients and third parties. Our legal secretaries also get involved with diary management and court documents. Key Aspects of the Role: You will be working in the occupiers & public liability team Preparing correspondence and documents including pleadings and court bundles Photocopying and scanning documents (with assistance from Administration team if needed) Inbound and outbound calls to clients and others in a professional and friendly manner Arrange appointments/meetings and liaise with lawyers, clients, Counsel and others Supporting other secretaries and the administration team as required Helping to update the Proclaim case management system where possible Person Specification: Prior experience working as a legal secretary/PA is essential, but we are happy to train you in the area of personal injury An excellent command of spelling, punctuation and grammar is required Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, if you have experience of the Proclaim case management system that would be advantageous Audio typing skills of 65+wpm, ideally with digital dictation experience Ability to prioritise daily workload Acute attention to detail Excellent customer service skills, including professional and friendly telephone manner Salary, Hours & Benefits: Salary: 24,000 - 30,000 Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30am Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days 3 holiday buy backs per year after 1 year of service Extra day's holiday for your birthday after 2 years' service Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service Death in Service - 2 x salary Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity & Inclusion Netball / Football team, 10km Manchester team and more Enhanced Maternity Leave payment if you have over 1 year tenure Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit & annual flu jab Recruitment Process: Please send a CV and covering letter by clicking APPLY. Our employees are our most important asset and it's our employees who have made Express Solicitors the success it is today. Our recruitment process consolidates that success. At Express Solicitors, we rate skill and ability above all else and therefore our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Legal Assistant, Family Secretary, PA, Legal Typist, Typist, Legal PA, Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Office Support, Legal Assistant, Legal Business Support, Fee Earner Support, Customer Service Administrator, Customer Service, Administrator may also be considered for this role.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Job Title: PA / Legal Secretary Location: Sharston Salary: 24,000 - 30,000 per annum Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is our core business. Express Solicitors are currently ranked 80 out of more than 10,000 law firms in the UK and ranked in the top ten for the Best Law Firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies. We have a 5-star ranking with Trust Pilot from over 5,500 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us. About The Role: We are looking for an experienced legal secretary and a PA to join our Occupiers/Public Liability team. There are two roles, one will be working with a Partner, and one supporting a pool of secretaries, working together to support our fee earners with audio typing and the preparation of documents and correspondence. Your role as a legal secretary/PA will require excellent interpersonal skills in liaising directly with clients and third parties. Our legal secretaries also get involved with diary management and court documents. Key Aspects of the Role: You will be working in the occupiers & public liability team Preparing correspondence and documents including pleadings and court bundles Photocopying and scanning documents (with assistance from Administration team if needed) Inbound and outbound calls to clients and others in a professional and friendly manner Arrange appointments/meetings and liaise with lawyers, clients, Counsel and others Supporting other secretaries and the administration team as required Helping to update the Proclaim case management system where possible Person Specification: Prior experience working as a legal secretary/PA is essential, but we are happy to train you in the area of personal injury An excellent command of spelling, punctuation and grammar is required Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, if you have experience of the Proclaim case management system that would be advantageous Audio typing skills of 65+wpm, ideally with digital dictation experience Ability to prioritise daily workload Acute attention to detail Excellent customer service skills, including professional and friendly telephone manner Salary, Hours & Benefits: Salary: 24,000 - 30,000 Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30am Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days 3 holiday buy backs per year after 1 year of service Extra day's holiday for your birthday after 2 years' service Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service Death in Service - 2 x salary Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity & Inclusion Netball / Football team, 10km Manchester team and more Enhanced Maternity Leave payment if you have over 1 year tenure Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit & annual flu jab Recruitment Process: Please send a CV and covering letter by clicking APPLY. Our employees are our most important asset and it's our employees who have made Express Solicitors the success it is today. Our recruitment process consolidates that success. At Express Solicitors, we rate skill and ability above all else and therefore our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Legal Assistant, Family Secretary, PA, Legal Typist, Typist, Legal PA, Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Office Support, Legal Assistant, Legal Business Support, Fee Earner Support, Customer Service Administrator, Customer Service, Administrator may also be considered for this role.
Job Title: Cosmetic Claims Lawyer - Occupiers and Public Liability Location: Sharston Salary: Up to 50,000 per annum basic salary, depending on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears. Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is our core business. Express Solicitors are currently ranked 80 out of more than 10,000 law firms in the UK and ranked in the top ten for the best law firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies. We have a 5-star ranking with Trust Pilot from over 5,500 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us. No doubt at Express Solicitors we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. About The Role: We are currently looking for a 1 to 5 Year PQE lawyer/ Cilex or alternatively qualified by experience to join our OL/PL department. You will be handling a diverse caseload to include some pre and post litigation cosmetic claims from cradle to grave. Tenacity, ability, and enthusiasm are more important than qualification. We have high quality non-CMC sources for all our work, ensuring that our lawyers only deal with genuine cases. For candidates we offer strong supervision channels, excellent training including away days, chance to join a highly ambitious and growing firm. We offer a generous commission structure, where all our lawyer, get a percentage of every case they win. With no hurdles, and no caps, you are rewarded for the success of every case you bring to completion. Person Specification: Experience with complex cosmetic negligence cases including breast surgery, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, labiaplasty, liposuction, and laser treatments is desirable Previous exposure to providing client advice, instructing experts, analysing reports and valuations advantageous Experience with initial client inception (including risk assessments, setting up the file and relevant paperwork is required Ideally you will have drafted particulars for service, prepared quantum evidence, schedules of loss, instructed counsel, drafted witness statement and replies Proven billing track record of handling a litigated caseload A focus on advancing cases to and through litigation to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients Knowledge of the civil procedure rules, precedent, trends in litigation, and an ability and willingness to utilise the same to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients Demonstrable experience of dealing with litigated files from inception, through applications and challenges, to trial / disposal hearing Knowledge of Proclaim case management system Salary, Hours & Benefits: A basic salary up to 50,000 depending on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30am Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days 3 holiday buy backs per year after one year of service Extra day's holiday for your birthday after two years' service Private medical insurance available after two years' service Death in Service Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity & Inclusion Netball / Football team, 10km Manchester team and more Enhanced Maternity Leave payment if you have over 1 year tenure Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit & annual flu jab Recruitment Process: Please send a CV and covering letter by clicking APPLY. Our employees are our most important asset and it's our employees who have made Express Solicitors the success it is today. Our recruitment process consolidates that success. At Express Solicitors, we rate skill and ability above all else and therefore our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Solicitor, Legal Caseworker, Qualified Solicitor, Lawyer, PI Solicitor, Personal Injury Lawyer, Chartered Legal Executive, Cosmetic Lawyer, Cosmetic, Cosmetic Law, Medical Law, Cosmetic Negligence, PQE Lawyer, PQE may also be considered for this role.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Cosmetic Claims Lawyer - Occupiers and Public Liability Location: Sharston Salary: Up to 50,000 per annum basic salary, depending on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears. Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is our core business. Express Solicitors are currently ranked 80 out of more than 10,000 law firms in the UK and ranked in the top ten for the best law firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies. We have a 5-star ranking with Trust Pilot from over 5,500 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us. No doubt at Express Solicitors we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. About The Role: We are currently looking for a 1 to 5 Year PQE lawyer/ Cilex or alternatively qualified by experience to join our OL/PL department. You will be handling a diverse caseload to include some pre and post litigation cosmetic claims from cradle to grave. Tenacity, ability, and enthusiasm are more important than qualification. We have high quality non-CMC sources for all our work, ensuring that our lawyers only deal with genuine cases. For candidates we offer strong supervision channels, excellent training including away days, chance to join a highly ambitious and growing firm. We offer a generous commission structure, where all our lawyer, get a percentage of every case they win. With no hurdles, and no caps, you are rewarded for the success of every case you bring to completion. Person Specification: Experience with complex cosmetic negligence cases including breast surgery, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, labiaplasty, liposuction, and laser treatments is desirable Previous exposure to providing client advice, instructing experts, analysing reports and valuations advantageous Experience with initial client inception (including risk assessments, setting up the file and relevant paperwork is required Ideally you will have drafted particulars for service, prepared quantum evidence, schedules of loss, instructed counsel, drafted witness statement and replies Proven billing track record of handling a litigated caseload A focus on advancing cases to and through litigation to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients Knowledge of the civil procedure rules, precedent, trends in litigation, and an ability and willingness to utilise the same to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients Demonstrable experience of dealing with litigated files from inception, through applications and challenges, to trial / disposal hearing Knowledge of Proclaim case management system Salary, Hours & Benefits: A basic salary up to 50,000 depending on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30am Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days 3 holiday buy backs per year after one year of service Extra day's holiday for your birthday after two years' service Private medical insurance available after two years' service Death in Service Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity & Inclusion Netball / Football team, 10km Manchester team and more Enhanced Maternity Leave payment if you have over 1 year tenure Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit & annual flu jab Recruitment Process: Please send a CV and covering letter by clicking APPLY. Our employees are our most important asset and it's our employees who have made Express Solicitors the success it is today. Our recruitment process consolidates that success. At Express Solicitors, we rate skill and ability above all else and therefore our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Solicitor, Legal Caseworker, Qualified Solicitor, Lawyer, PI Solicitor, Personal Injury Lawyer, Chartered Legal Executive, Cosmetic Lawyer, Cosmetic, Cosmetic Law, Medical Law, Cosmetic Negligence, PQE Lawyer, PQE may also be considered for this role.
About the NMC Our vision is safe, effective and kind nursing and midwifery practice that improves everyone's health and wellbeing. As the independent regulator of more than 808,000 nursing and midwifery professionals, we have an important role to play in making this a reality. About the team Case Preparation and Presentation (CPP) is a multidisciplinary team mainly responsible for preparing and presenting "case to answer" cases referred to the Fitness to Practise Committee for fair and timely conclusions. About the role This role is offered on an initial 9 month fixed term contract. The NMC's largest team of lawyers and paralegals prides itself on its collegiate and supportive environment. Lawyers are supported by a head and senior lawyers who provide technical supervision and support professional development Our lawyers review and prepare fitness to practise cases as well as conducting advocacy in substantive and non-substantive hearings before our practice committees. In addition, they prepare and present High Court interim order extension applications covering the UK's jurisdictions as well as having the opportunity to advise on PSA and registrant appeals filed in the High Court. About you You will be a lawyer who will already have substantial legal experience in professional regulation and who has already dealt with a range of high profile, complex cases. You will be an excellent advocate, a model of professionalism, and have experience of and a keen interest in supervising and supporting others. You will ideally have experience of PSA work as well as a wide perspective of other teams across the organisation and external stakeholders. Skills and experience required Subtantial experience as a qualified Solicitor or Barrister in the UK. Holder of a UK Practising Certificate/eligible to obtain a UK Practising Certificate as well as preferably higher rights of audience (civil). Substantial experience of professional regulatory work. Substantial experience of working in a politically sensitive environment and dealing with high profile, complex cases. Previous experience of supervising and/or leading projects. Strong commitment to quality assurance and development of Lawyers in the team. Excellent written and oral advocacy skills. Collaborative working with internal teams. Excellent organisational skills and ability to work on a range of different matters and cases simultaneously. Person-centred approach to daily work, including showing respect to all, listening and sensitively managing vulnerable individuals Calm under pressure and ability to work flexibly to meet changing demands and embrace/promote new strategic initiatives and changes. Strong commitment to high standards of service delivery and excellent internal and external customer care. Benefits 30 days annual leave - plus eight days paid bank holidays Enhanced Pension Contributions via our attractive Pension Scheme - with a basic 8% employer contribution as standard which increases up to 14% with optional added Employee Contributions Life Assurance - 4 x current salary Hybrid/Flexible working policies Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave 24 Hours Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Perkbox membership Subsidised restaurant in our Portland Place office Season ticket loans About Us Our core role is to regulate . First, we promote high education and professional standards for nurses and midwives across the UK, and nursing associates in England. Second, we maintain the register of professionals eligible to practise. Third, we investigate concerns about nurses, midwives and nursing associates - something that affects a tiny minority of professionals each year. We believe in giving professionals the chance to address concerns, but we'll always take action when needed. To regulate well, we support our professions and the public. We create resources and guidance that are useful throughout people's careers, helping them to deliver our standards in practice and address new challenges. We also support people involved in our investigations, and we're increasing our visibility so people feel engaged and empowered to shape our work. Regulating and supporting our professions allows us to influence health and social care. We share intelligence from our regulatory activities and work with our partners to support workforce planning and sector-wide decision making. We use our voice to speak up for a healthy and inclusive working environment for our professions. Check out our NMC LinkedIn page here for an insight into the NMC, our vacancies and the world of healthcare regulation. Additional Information Please note, if we receive a high level of applications, we may choose to close this advert early. We encourage you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Our Pay Policy It is expected that staff new to the NMC will ordinarily be appointed to the bottom of the relevant pay band. However in exceptional circumstances, it may be possible to offer a salary above the bottom of the relevant pay band but we may request proof of current earnings. Please note that we offer an annual review of salaries and adopt a generous progressive pay approach. Further details of which are available on request. For our internal colleagues, you will be paid in accordance to our internal pay policy. Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion The NMC is an exciting organisation with the ambition to be the leading healthcare regulator. To achieve this, we are working in an agile way that offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, disability, or gender identity and welcome applications from under-represented groups. Reasonable adjustments We will provide reasonable adjustments to support disabled candidates throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you need any additional support to enable you to make an application with us. Screening and vetting All of our roles are subject to pre-employment checks. We are in the process of introducing a vetting policy, and it is possible that this role may become subject to DBS and further vetting checks in future.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
About the NMC Our vision is safe, effective and kind nursing and midwifery practice that improves everyone's health and wellbeing. As the independent regulator of more than 808,000 nursing and midwifery professionals, we have an important role to play in making this a reality. About the team Case Preparation and Presentation (CPP) is a multidisciplinary team mainly responsible for preparing and presenting "case to answer" cases referred to the Fitness to Practise Committee for fair and timely conclusions. About the role This role is offered on an initial 9 month fixed term contract. The NMC's largest team of lawyers and paralegals prides itself on its collegiate and supportive environment. Lawyers are supported by a head and senior lawyers who provide technical supervision and support professional development Our lawyers review and prepare fitness to practise cases as well as conducting advocacy in substantive and non-substantive hearings before our practice committees. In addition, they prepare and present High Court interim order extension applications covering the UK's jurisdictions as well as having the opportunity to advise on PSA and registrant appeals filed in the High Court. About you You will be a lawyer who will already have substantial legal experience in professional regulation and who has already dealt with a range of high profile, complex cases. You will be an excellent advocate, a model of professionalism, and have experience of and a keen interest in supervising and supporting others. You will ideally have experience of PSA work as well as a wide perspective of other teams across the organisation and external stakeholders. Skills and experience required Subtantial experience as a qualified Solicitor or Barrister in the UK. Holder of a UK Practising Certificate/eligible to obtain a UK Practising Certificate as well as preferably higher rights of audience (civil). Substantial experience of professional regulatory work. Substantial experience of working in a politically sensitive environment and dealing with high profile, complex cases. Previous experience of supervising and/or leading projects. Strong commitment to quality assurance and development of Lawyers in the team. Excellent written and oral advocacy skills. Collaborative working with internal teams. Excellent organisational skills and ability to work on a range of different matters and cases simultaneously. Person-centred approach to daily work, including showing respect to all, listening and sensitively managing vulnerable individuals Calm under pressure and ability to work flexibly to meet changing demands and embrace/promote new strategic initiatives and changes. Strong commitment to high standards of service delivery and excellent internal and external customer care. Benefits 30 days annual leave - plus eight days paid bank holidays Enhanced Pension Contributions via our attractive Pension Scheme - with a basic 8% employer contribution as standard which increases up to 14% with optional added Employee Contributions Life Assurance - 4 x current salary Hybrid/Flexible working policies Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave 24 Hours Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Perkbox membership Subsidised restaurant in our Portland Place office Season ticket loans About Us Our core role is to regulate . First, we promote high education and professional standards for nurses and midwives across the UK, and nursing associates in England. Second, we maintain the register of professionals eligible to practise. Third, we investigate concerns about nurses, midwives and nursing associates - something that affects a tiny minority of professionals each year. We believe in giving professionals the chance to address concerns, but we'll always take action when needed. To regulate well, we support our professions and the public. We create resources and guidance that are useful throughout people's careers, helping them to deliver our standards in practice and address new challenges. We also support people involved in our investigations, and we're increasing our visibility so people feel engaged and empowered to shape our work. Regulating and supporting our professions allows us to influence health and social care. We share intelligence from our regulatory activities and work with our partners to support workforce planning and sector-wide decision making. We use our voice to speak up for a healthy and inclusive working environment for our professions. Check out our NMC LinkedIn page here for an insight into the NMC, our vacancies and the world of healthcare regulation. Additional Information Please note, if we receive a high level of applications, we may choose to close this advert early. We encourage you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Our Pay Policy It is expected that staff new to the NMC will ordinarily be appointed to the bottom of the relevant pay band. However in exceptional circumstances, it may be possible to offer a salary above the bottom of the relevant pay band but we may request proof of current earnings. Please note that we offer an annual review of salaries and adopt a generous progressive pay approach. Further details of which are available on request. For our internal colleagues, you will be paid in accordance to our internal pay policy. Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion The NMC is an exciting organisation with the ambition to be the leading healthcare regulator. To achieve this, we are working in an agile way that offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, disability, or gender identity and welcome applications from under-represented groups. Reasonable adjustments We will provide reasonable adjustments to support disabled candidates throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you need any additional support to enable you to make an application with us. Screening and vetting All of our roles are subject to pre-employment checks. We are in the process of introducing a vetting policy, and it is possible that this role may become subject to DBS and further vetting checks in future.
We are looking for 3 Commercial Lawyers in a variety of areas across the business.These positions are our Solihull, Coventry and Nottingham offices, offering a dynamic hybrid work environment. Commercial Lawyer Here's what you'll be doing We are E.ON and we're leading the energy transition providing smart, sustainable and personalised solutions for customers at home, in business and across entire towns and cities. The award winning E.ON UK Legal, Compliance and Data Protection Team (LCDP Team) provides invaluable support to its colleagues to achieve E.ON's business objectives with the purpose of leading the energy transition, closing several sustainable deals this year, the most significant being the unique strategic energy partnership with Coventry City Council. The LCDP Team is headed by General Counsel and Compliance Officer, Kirin Kalsi. Kirin currently manages a team of 36 lawyers and compliance experts with 9 Senior Legal Counsels acting as point of contact for their respective E.ON business areas, and a Senior Data Protection and Compliance Manager. Due to the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions, we are looking to expand our LCDP Team and are seeking 3 Commercial Lawyers to provide specialist in-house legal advice across the E.ON business. You will report into one of the Senior Legal Counsels primarily providing support to their respective E.ON business area but all members of the LCDP Team have the opportunity to support and collaborate across all E.ON activities. Industrial and Commercial (I&C) Role - Supporting E.ON's industrial and commercial supply business: advising on supply, metering and Power Purchase Agreements, developing new customer products, managing customer disputes and supporting regulatory changes. City Energy Solutions (CES) Commercial Role- Supporting E.ON's heat network and generation business: responsible for providing advice on all aspects of development, sales, construction and operation of energy infrastructure projects, including advising on any changes required as a result of upcoming regulation and decarbonisation of the UK heat market. You'll be drafting and negotiating a full spectrum of commercial contracts including heat network contracts such as ESCO, waste heat off-take and private wire agreements. E.ON Residential Solutions with a focus on E.ON Drive - providing day to day assistance to E.ON's Residential Solutions business (which includes solar PV and battery systems, Air Source Heat Pumps and boilers) with a focus on Electric Vehicle charging solutions for both residential and B2B customers. Support for Residential Solutions will include drafting and negotiating contracts, helping develop new propositions and providing advice on the impacts of new areas of law. What we need from you You are a UK qualified solicitor or barrister You have appropriate experience advising on complex commercial agreements. You have business acumen with a practical, commercial approach to problem solving You can work independently and pro-actively but are also a reliable team player You have a hardworking approach with flexibility to work to tight timescales in a fast-paced environment You have great interpersonal skills with the ability to deal confidently and build strong and trusting relationships with business colleagues You have excellent English written and verbal communication skills It would also be great if you had: Experience of the energy industry or working in a regulated environment Experience of working in-house. Here's what you need to know Based at our offices in Coventry, Solihull or Nottingham - to be agreed on a role-by-role basis. We are currently working flexibly with a blend of home working and office-based working. The closing date for this vacancy is 29 April 2024 however we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. E.ON reserves the right to remove this advert or close it for further applications at any point during the recruitment process. Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days holiday + bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus, and the chance to choose from 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and have a range of flexible working options to suit everyone.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
We are looking for 3 Commercial Lawyers in a variety of areas across the business.These positions are our Solihull, Coventry and Nottingham offices, offering a dynamic hybrid work environment. Commercial Lawyer Here's what you'll be doing We are E.ON and we're leading the energy transition providing smart, sustainable and personalised solutions for customers at home, in business and across entire towns and cities. The award winning E.ON UK Legal, Compliance and Data Protection Team (LCDP Team) provides invaluable support to its colleagues to achieve E.ON's business objectives with the purpose of leading the energy transition, closing several sustainable deals this year, the most significant being the unique strategic energy partnership with Coventry City Council. The LCDP Team is headed by General Counsel and Compliance Officer, Kirin Kalsi. Kirin currently manages a team of 36 lawyers and compliance experts with 9 Senior Legal Counsels acting as point of contact for their respective E.ON business areas, and a Senior Data Protection and Compliance Manager. Due to the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions, we are looking to expand our LCDP Team and are seeking 3 Commercial Lawyers to provide specialist in-house legal advice across the E.ON business. You will report into one of the Senior Legal Counsels primarily providing support to their respective E.ON business area but all members of the LCDP Team have the opportunity to support and collaborate across all E.ON activities. Industrial and Commercial (I&C) Role - Supporting E.ON's industrial and commercial supply business: advising on supply, metering and Power Purchase Agreements, developing new customer products, managing customer disputes and supporting regulatory changes. City Energy Solutions (CES) Commercial Role- Supporting E.ON's heat network and generation business: responsible for providing advice on all aspects of development, sales, construction and operation of energy infrastructure projects, including advising on any changes required as a result of upcoming regulation and decarbonisation of the UK heat market. You'll be drafting and negotiating a full spectrum of commercial contracts including heat network contracts such as ESCO, waste heat off-take and private wire agreements. E.ON Residential Solutions with a focus on E.ON Drive - providing day to day assistance to E.ON's Residential Solutions business (which includes solar PV and battery systems, Air Source Heat Pumps and boilers) with a focus on Electric Vehicle charging solutions for both residential and B2B customers. Support for Residential Solutions will include drafting and negotiating contracts, helping develop new propositions and providing advice on the impacts of new areas of law. What we need from you You are a UK qualified solicitor or barrister You have appropriate experience advising on complex commercial agreements. You have business acumen with a practical, commercial approach to problem solving You can work independently and pro-actively but are also a reliable team player You have a hardworking approach with flexibility to work to tight timescales in a fast-paced environment You have great interpersonal skills with the ability to deal confidently and build strong and trusting relationships with business colleagues You have excellent English written and verbal communication skills It would also be great if you had: Experience of the energy industry or working in a regulated environment Experience of working in-house. Here's what you need to know Based at our offices in Coventry, Solihull or Nottingham - to be agreed on a role-by-role basis. We are currently working flexibly with a blend of home working and office-based working. The closing date for this vacancy is 29 April 2024 however we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. E.ON reserves the right to remove this advert or close it for further applications at any point during the recruitment process. Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days holiday + bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus, and the chance to choose from 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and have a range of flexible working options to suit everyone.
About the NMC Our vision is safe, effective and kind nursing and midwifery practice that improves everyone's health and wellbeing. As the independent regulator of more than 808,000 nursing and midwifery professionals, we have an important role to play in making this a reality. About the role This role is offered on an initial 12 month fixed term contract. The NMC's largest team of lawyers and paralegals prides itself on its collegiate and supportive environment. Lawyers are supported by a head and senior lawyers who provide technical supervision and support with professional development. Our lawyers review and prepare fitness to practise cases as well as conducting advocacy in substantive and non-substantive hearings before our practice committees. In addition, they prepare and present High Court interim order (IO) extension applications covering the UK's jurisdictions as well as having the opportunity to manage PSA and registrant appeals. This role supports both the Senior Lawyers with oversight of the High Court work and the High Court Case Manager in the Case Preparation and Presentation (CPP) team in the management and delivery of the team's busy caseload of High Court IO extension applications across the UK's jurisdictions. The postholder assists the High Court Case Manager in ensuring CPP's High Court team is trained and motivated, and that the team works collaboratively with internal stakeholders so that there is a seamless service in this priority area for the organisation. The High Court Lawyer assists the Senior Lawyers with quality assurance of the applications. In addition, the High Court Lawyer is expected to hold a caseload of High Court IO applications, consisting of conducting Lawyer checks of applications and conducting advocacy at High Court hearings. While the High Court Lawyer's focus will be on ensuring an excellent standard of High Court IO applications, building up knowledge of the wider Fitness to Practise process is essential to understanding this work. About You UK Qualified Solicitor or Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive. Holder of a UK Practising Certificate/eligible to obtain a UK Practising certificate. Previous experience of working on High Court matters with good knowledge of the CPR. Proven experience of providing consistently accurate and appropriate legal advice. Experience of working in a politically sensitive environment and/or dealing with high profile issues. Excellent organisational skills and ability to work on a range of different matters and cases simultaneously. Experience of autonomous decision-making. Excellent oral, written and presentation skills. Collaborative working with other internal teams. Highly developed attention to detail and ability to quality assure own work with minimal supervision. Calm under pressure and ability to work flexibly to meet changing demands and embrace new strategic initiatives. Strong commitment to high standards of service delivery and excellent internal and external customer care. Strong commitment to and understanding of the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion within the environment that the NMC operates High level of personal integrity, professionalism and confidentiality. Recruitment Process Closing date for completed applications 21st April. Interviews date: w/c 29th April or w/c 6th May Interviews will be held on a virtual basis and this will include a video interview, and possible telephone interview and/or on-line assessments. Again, all details of this will be given to you if you are shortlisted for the role. Your health and wellbeing is our top priority, so if you become unwell during the process we would appreciate receiving an update as soon as possible. You will also have the opportunity to make us aware of any reasonable adjustments needed for your interview upon receiving your interview invite from a member of the resourcing team. Benefits 30 days annual leave - plus eight days paid bank holidays Enhanced Pension Contributions via our attractive Pension Scheme - with a basic 8% employer contribution as standard which increases up to 14% with optional added Employee Contributions Life Assurance - 4 x current salary Hybrid/Flexible working policies Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave 24 Hours Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Perkbox membership Subsidised restaurant in our Portland Place office Season ticket loans About Us Our core role is to regulate . First, we promote high education and professional standards for nurses and midwives across the UK, and nursing associates in England. Second, we maintain the register of professionals eligible to practise. Third, we investigate concerns about nurses, midwives and nursing associates - something that affects a tiny minority of professionals each year. We believe in giving professionals the chance to address concerns, but we'll always take action when needed. To regulate well, we support our professions and the public. We create resources and guidance that are useful throughout people's careers, helping them to deliver our standards in practice and address new challenges. We also support people involved in our investigations, and we're increasing our visibility so people feel engaged and empowered to shape our work. Regulating and supporting our professions allows us to influence health and social care. We share intelligence from our regulatory activities and work with our partners to support workforce planning and sector-wide decision making. We use our voice to speak up for a healthy and inclusive working environment for our professions. Check out our NMC LinkedIn page here for an insight into the NMC, our vacancies and the world of healthcare regulation. Additional Information Please note, if we receive a high level of applications, we may choose to close this advert early. We encourage you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Our Pay Policy It is expected that staff new to the NMC will ordinarily be appointed to the bottom of the relevant pay band. However in exceptional circumstances, it may be possible to offer a salary above the bottom of the relevant pay band but we may request proof of current earnings. Please note that we offer an annual review of salaries and adopt a generous progressive pay approach. Further details of which are available on request. For our internal colleagues, you will be paid in accordance to our internal pay policy. Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion The NMC is an exciting organisation with the ambition to be the leading healthcare regulator. To achieve this, we are working in an agile way that offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, disability, or gender identity and welcome applications from under-represented groups. Reasonable adjustments We will provide reasonable adjustments to support disabled candidates throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you need any additional support to enable you to make an application with us. Screening and vetting All of our roles are subject to pre-employment checks. We are in the process of introducing a vetting policy, and it is possible that this role may become subject to DBS and further vetting checks in future.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
About the NMC Our vision is safe, effective and kind nursing and midwifery practice that improves everyone's health and wellbeing. As the independent regulator of more than 808,000 nursing and midwifery professionals, we have an important role to play in making this a reality. About the role This role is offered on an initial 12 month fixed term contract. The NMC's largest team of lawyers and paralegals prides itself on its collegiate and supportive environment. Lawyers are supported by a head and senior lawyers who provide technical supervision and support with professional development. Our lawyers review and prepare fitness to practise cases as well as conducting advocacy in substantive and non-substantive hearings before our practice committees. In addition, they prepare and present High Court interim order (IO) extension applications covering the UK's jurisdictions as well as having the opportunity to manage PSA and registrant appeals. This role supports both the Senior Lawyers with oversight of the High Court work and the High Court Case Manager in the Case Preparation and Presentation (CPP) team in the management and delivery of the team's busy caseload of High Court IO extension applications across the UK's jurisdictions. The postholder assists the High Court Case Manager in ensuring CPP's High Court team is trained and motivated, and that the team works collaboratively with internal stakeholders so that there is a seamless service in this priority area for the organisation. The High Court Lawyer assists the Senior Lawyers with quality assurance of the applications. In addition, the High Court Lawyer is expected to hold a caseload of High Court IO applications, consisting of conducting Lawyer checks of applications and conducting advocacy at High Court hearings. While the High Court Lawyer's focus will be on ensuring an excellent standard of High Court IO applications, building up knowledge of the wider Fitness to Practise process is essential to understanding this work. About You UK Qualified Solicitor or Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive. Holder of a UK Practising Certificate/eligible to obtain a UK Practising certificate. Previous experience of working on High Court matters with good knowledge of the CPR. Proven experience of providing consistently accurate and appropriate legal advice. Experience of working in a politically sensitive environment and/or dealing with high profile issues. Excellent organisational skills and ability to work on a range of different matters and cases simultaneously. Experience of autonomous decision-making. Excellent oral, written and presentation skills. Collaborative working with other internal teams. Highly developed attention to detail and ability to quality assure own work with minimal supervision. Calm under pressure and ability to work flexibly to meet changing demands and embrace new strategic initiatives. Strong commitment to high standards of service delivery and excellent internal and external customer care. Strong commitment to and understanding of the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion within the environment that the NMC operates High level of personal integrity, professionalism and confidentiality. Recruitment Process Closing date for completed applications 21st April. Interviews date: w/c 29th April or w/c 6th May Interviews will be held on a virtual basis and this will include a video interview, and possible telephone interview and/or on-line assessments. Again, all details of this will be given to you if you are shortlisted for the role. Your health and wellbeing is our top priority, so if you become unwell during the process we would appreciate receiving an update as soon as possible. You will also have the opportunity to make us aware of any reasonable adjustments needed for your interview upon receiving your interview invite from a member of the resourcing team. Benefits 30 days annual leave - plus eight days paid bank holidays Enhanced Pension Contributions via our attractive Pension Scheme - with a basic 8% employer contribution as standard which increases up to 14% with optional added Employee Contributions Life Assurance - 4 x current salary Hybrid/Flexible working policies Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave 24 Hours Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Perkbox membership Subsidised restaurant in our Portland Place office Season ticket loans About Us Our core role is to regulate . First, we promote high education and professional standards for nurses and midwives across the UK, and nursing associates in England. Second, we maintain the register of professionals eligible to practise. Third, we investigate concerns about nurses, midwives and nursing associates - something that affects a tiny minority of professionals each year. We believe in giving professionals the chance to address concerns, but we'll always take action when needed. To regulate well, we support our professions and the public. We create resources and guidance that are useful throughout people's careers, helping them to deliver our standards in practice and address new challenges. We also support people involved in our investigations, and we're increasing our visibility so people feel engaged and empowered to shape our work. Regulating and supporting our professions allows us to influence health and social care. We share intelligence from our regulatory activities and work with our partners to support workforce planning and sector-wide decision making. We use our voice to speak up for a healthy and inclusive working environment for our professions. Check out our NMC LinkedIn page here for an insight into the NMC, our vacancies and the world of healthcare regulation. Additional Information Please note, if we receive a high level of applications, we may choose to close this advert early. We encourage you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Our Pay Policy It is expected that staff new to the NMC will ordinarily be appointed to the bottom of the relevant pay band. However in exceptional circumstances, it may be possible to offer a salary above the bottom of the relevant pay band but we may request proof of current earnings. Please note that we offer an annual review of salaries and adopt a generous progressive pay approach. Further details of which are available on request. For our internal colleagues, you will be paid in accordance to our internal pay policy. Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion The NMC is an exciting organisation with the ambition to be the leading healthcare regulator. To achieve this, we are working in an agile way that offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, disability, or gender identity and welcome applications from under-represented groups. Reasonable adjustments We will provide reasonable adjustments to support disabled candidates throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you need any additional support to enable you to make an application with us. Screening and vetting All of our roles are subject to pre-employment checks. We are in the process of introducing a vetting policy, and it is possible that this role may become subject to DBS and further vetting checks in future.
Great opportunity to join our Funds and Indirect Real Estate Team as a Senior Associate. About CMS CMS is a Future Facing firm with more than 70 offices in over 40 countries and 5,000+ lawyers worldwide. We combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. We are passionate about building strong relationships with our clients, our people, and the communities we work in. We take a bold, dynamic, and agile approach to ensure our clients are able to face the future with confidence. We are driven by technology and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of working. Our aim is to inspire, impact and support our clients and our people, helping them to maximize their potential and thrive. About the Role The Funds and Indirect Real Estate team is band 1 ranked and the funds practice covers manager and investor side work and secondaries. The funds team's clients range from new start up managers to established international financial institutions. The role offers:- a range of GP and LP side work and secondaries;- the opportunity to work closely with the CMS funds team, and the tax and regulatory teams in the UK, Europe and beyond;- opportunities to develop client relationships, for business development and to raise your and the firms' profile; and- the opportunity to be part of a growing funds team. About You You will have excellent drafting skills, the ability to translate legal theory into practical advice, sound judgement and good interpersonal and consultancy skills. To meet the needs of the role, you will have an appropriate level of post qualification experience (we anticipate a minimum of 5PQE) in a leading law firm and have focused on funds and investment management. Ideally, you will have broad experience of fund formation including some of private equity, credit, venture, infrastructure, some experience of LP-side advice on fund and co-investment investments, and some secondaries experience. Equal Opportunities At CMS, a next-generation mindset is woven into all we do. We're diverse, supportive and inclusive, embracing our corporate social responsibility and creating a culture of sustainability in which every one of our people, whatever their background, can maximise their potential and thrive. For further information about CMS' diversity initiatives and programmes, please click here to view the diversity pages on our website. Please apply online or contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions. For information regarding our competitive range of benefits please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website. Please note that CMS have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Great opportunity to join our Funds and Indirect Real Estate Team as a Senior Associate. About CMS CMS is a Future Facing firm with more than 70 offices in over 40 countries and 5,000+ lawyers worldwide. We combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. We are passionate about building strong relationships with our clients, our people, and the communities we work in. We take a bold, dynamic, and agile approach to ensure our clients are able to face the future with confidence. We are driven by technology and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of working. Our aim is to inspire, impact and support our clients and our people, helping them to maximize their potential and thrive. About the Role The Funds and Indirect Real Estate team is band 1 ranked and the funds practice covers manager and investor side work and secondaries. The funds team's clients range from new start up managers to established international financial institutions. The role offers:- a range of GP and LP side work and secondaries;- the opportunity to work closely with the CMS funds team, and the tax and regulatory teams in the UK, Europe and beyond;- opportunities to develop client relationships, for business development and to raise your and the firms' profile; and- the opportunity to be part of a growing funds team. About You You will have excellent drafting skills, the ability to translate legal theory into practical advice, sound judgement and good interpersonal and consultancy skills. To meet the needs of the role, you will have an appropriate level of post qualification experience (we anticipate a minimum of 5PQE) in a leading law firm and have focused on funds and investment management. Ideally, you will have broad experience of fund formation including some of private equity, credit, venture, infrastructure, some experience of LP-side advice on fund and co-investment investments, and some secondaries experience. Equal Opportunities At CMS, a next-generation mindset is woven into all we do. We're diverse, supportive and inclusive, embracing our corporate social responsibility and creating a culture of sustainability in which every one of our people, whatever their background, can maximise their potential and thrive. For further information about CMS' diversity initiatives and programmes, please click here to view the diversity pages on our website. Please apply online or contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions. For information regarding our competitive range of benefits please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website. Please note that CMS have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.
Senior Administrator Worsley - office based Salary: £33,000 - £37,000 per year Perks: 25 days holiday, Health insurance, Company pension Hours: 8.30am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated individual looking for a long-term position? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working as part of a dynamic team? Do you have administration experience working in a professional services environment? If so, our client, a leading management consultancy, is seeking a Senior Administrator to join their team in Worsley. About the position: As a Senior Administrator, you will play a vital role in supporting a team of consultants, directors, and employment lawyers. Your responsibilities will include preparing accurate letters, proposals, and reports, managing diaries, booking appointments and lunches, and organising travel arrangements. You will also be responsible for maintaining databases, ensuring high standards of written work and customer service, and providing general administrative support. Requirements: Senior administration experience, gained within professional services and working with senior figures A stable team is very important to our client so they are looking for longevity in previous roles Good attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality written work with experience of document production/editing A hands-on approach and willingness to assist with various tasks Excellent communication skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, with knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and InDesign being an advantage A valid driver's licence and access to your own vehicle Strong academic background The perks: Enjoy a competitive salary, ranging from £33,000 to £37,000 per year, commensurate with your experience. Benefit from a company pension, private medical insurance, and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays. If you are a motivated and organised individual looking for a challenging role as a Senior Administrator, then we want to hear from you. Apply now by emailing or call 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.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Senior Administrator Worsley - office based Salary: £33,000 - £37,000 per year Perks: 25 days holiday, Health insurance, Company pension Hours: 8.30am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated individual looking for a long-term position? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working as part of a dynamic team? Do you have administration experience working in a professional services environment? If so, our client, a leading management consultancy, is seeking a Senior Administrator to join their team in Worsley. About the position: As a Senior Administrator, you will play a vital role in supporting a team of consultants, directors, and employment lawyers. Your responsibilities will include preparing accurate letters, proposals, and reports, managing diaries, booking appointments and lunches, and organising travel arrangements. You will also be responsible for maintaining databases, ensuring high standards of written work and customer service, and providing general administrative support. Requirements: Senior administration experience, gained within professional services and working with senior figures A stable team is very important to our client so they are looking for longevity in previous roles Good attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality written work with experience of document production/editing A hands-on approach and willingness to assist with various tasks Excellent communication skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, with knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and InDesign being an advantage A valid driver's licence and access to your own vehicle Strong academic background The perks: Enjoy a competitive salary, ranging from £33,000 to £37,000 per year, commensurate with your experience. Benefit from a company pension, private medical insurance, and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays. If you are a motivated and organised individual looking for a challenging role as a Senior Administrator, then we want to hear from you. Apply now by emailing or call 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.
Kennedys is looking for a Change Team Administrator to join our team based in London. The successful candidate will work as part of the wider transformation team to support our newly formed Change Management Office and playing an exciting role in our people-facing team. The role will support various change initiatives and activities across the firm, ensuring they are effectively communicated and adopted by our people globally. Team Kennedys Change Team is responsible for the delivery of change initiatives across the global firm, working with all business services departments and all offices and legal teams. They take change initiatives from discovery through to benefits realisation, aligning with the Firm's strategic goals and offering expertise and experience to both Kennedys staff and clients The Change team is based in London. Key responsibilities Working with the Change Lead, support the establishment and development of the Kennedys change management capability in support of the Transformational agenda and strategic priorities. Support the development of a change approach and plan to manage interdependencies, change impact and resistance across designated transformation initiatives and support of inflight BAU change across the firm Help and support the change lead in the deployment of the change (such as Executive s, Change Agents, Project Leads/Executive s), and help enable them to fulfil their roles Support and help on the crafting and delivering of communications in collaboration with project team members, sponsors, change agents and internal stakeholders Help manage the change and business readiness assessments where required, reporting on and managing any risks or resistance that is identified Support and manage key stakeholder communications for staff and stakeholders/ customers, which may impact on ways or working to implement change Working with the Change Lead, help provide communications support for Townhalls, meetings and other events as they arise Assist with the maintenance and ongoing development of the CMO academy, self service app, framework, tools and templates Required experience A passion for helping lawyers/business services teams succeed Experience of working in a matrix environment with a variety of cultural backgrounds Good communication skills and a diplomatic approach to problem-solving, confident to develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders Highly organised with an ability to multi-task Enthusiastic team player with the ability to work as part of a delivery-focused and proactive team Teachable and comfortable with ambiguity Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support in order to submit your application to Kennedys. where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Kennedys is looking for a Change Team Administrator to join our team based in London. The successful candidate will work as part of the wider transformation team to support our newly formed Change Management Office and playing an exciting role in our people-facing team. The role will support various change initiatives and activities across the firm, ensuring they are effectively communicated and adopted by our people globally. Team Kennedys Change Team is responsible for the delivery of change initiatives across the global firm, working with all business services departments and all offices and legal teams. They take change initiatives from discovery through to benefits realisation, aligning with the Firm's strategic goals and offering expertise and experience to both Kennedys staff and clients The Change team is based in London. Key responsibilities Working with the Change Lead, support the establishment and development of the Kennedys change management capability in support of the Transformational agenda and strategic priorities. Support the development of a change approach and plan to manage interdependencies, change impact and resistance across designated transformation initiatives and support of inflight BAU change across the firm Help and support the change lead in the deployment of the change (such as Executive s, Change Agents, Project Leads/Executive s), and help enable them to fulfil their roles Support and help on the crafting and delivering of communications in collaboration with project team members, sponsors, change agents and internal stakeholders Help manage the change and business readiness assessments where required, reporting on and managing any risks or resistance that is identified Support and manage key stakeholder communications for staff and stakeholders/ customers, which may impact on ways or working to implement change Working with the Change Lead, help provide communications support for Townhalls, meetings and other events as they arise Assist with the maintenance and ongoing development of the CMO academy, self service app, framework, tools and templates Required experience A passion for helping lawyers/business services teams succeed Experience of working in a matrix environment with a variety of cultural backgrounds Good communication skills and a diplomatic approach to problem-solving, confident to develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders Highly organised with an ability to multi-task Enthusiastic team player with the ability to work as part of a delivery-focused and proactive team Teachable and comfortable with ambiguity Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support in order to submit your application to Kennedys. where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.
My client, an award winning law firm based in Birmingham is a seeking a Paralegal, paying up to 24,375 plus benefits, to join one of their biggest and most successful teams in the business. The role will be hybrid working, 3 days in the office 2 days from home after, this will be introduced after the training period. The role will sit within the Housing Management and Property Litigation team and will be supporting senior lawyers as well as building your own caseloads. The position will involve providing advice and assistance to Registered Providers of Social Housing and private landlords in a broad range of matters including possession proceedings based on rent arrears, breach of tenancy, anti-social behaviour and unauthorised occupiers, injunction proceedings, disrepair claims and claims against leaseholders including forfeiture. Duties will include the following: Assist solicitors and other fee earners in the day to day running of files Draft and prepare claim forms, pleadings and witness statements for the County Court Efficiently manage a large number of deadlines relating to a variety of cases at any one time Prepare trial bundles Liaise with Court prior to trials to ensure necessary paperwork is sent and received Attending Court to assist Barristers and other fee-earners Conduct advocacy in the County Court on routine matters Assist with enquiries made by clients, Barristers and other fee earners, chasing paperwork The ideal candidate will be LPC qualified and have a specific interest within the Housing sector. Ideally you will have housing management, leasehold management or property litigation experience, but this is not essential. If you do not come from a housing background then litigation would be great too. A real can do attitude, with the view to getting stuck into the role - potentially using this as a springboard for a training contract further down the line in a year or so. Over 80 percent of trainees are accepted internally within the firm, working in paralegal roles. If you are looking for your next paralegal role in a company that offers growth and development, then please do apply! Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
My client, an award winning law firm based in Birmingham is a seeking a Paralegal, paying up to 24,375 plus benefits, to join one of their biggest and most successful teams in the business. The role will be hybrid working, 3 days in the office 2 days from home after, this will be introduced after the training period. The role will sit within the Housing Management and Property Litigation team and will be supporting senior lawyers as well as building your own caseloads. The position will involve providing advice and assistance to Registered Providers of Social Housing and private landlords in a broad range of matters including possession proceedings based on rent arrears, breach of tenancy, anti-social behaviour and unauthorised occupiers, injunction proceedings, disrepair claims and claims against leaseholders including forfeiture. Duties will include the following: Assist solicitors and other fee earners in the day to day running of files Draft and prepare claim forms, pleadings and witness statements for the County Court Efficiently manage a large number of deadlines relating to a variety of cases at any one time Prepare trial bundles Liaise with Court prior to trials to ensure necessary paperwork is sent and received Attending Court to assist Barristers and other fee-earners Conduct advocacy in the County Court on routine matters Assist with enquiries made by clients, Barristers and other fee earners, chasing paperwork The ideal candidate will be LPC qualified and have a specific interest within the Housing sector. Ideally you will have housing management, leasehold management or property litigation experience, but this is not essential. If you do not come from a housing background then litigation would be great too. A real can do attitude, with the view to getting stuck into the role - potentially using this as a springboard for a training contract further down the line in a year or so. Over 80 percent of trainees are accepted internally within the firm, working in paralegal roles. If you are looking for your next paralegal role in a company that offers growth and development, then please do apply! Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.
Job Title: PA / Legal Secretary Location: Sharston Salary: 24,000 - 30,000 per annum Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is our core business. Express Solicitors are currently ranked 80 out of more than 10,000 law firms in the UK and ranked in the top ten for the Best Law Firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies. We have a 5-star ranking with Trust Pilot from over 5,500 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us. About The Role: We are looking for an experienced legal secretary and a PA to join our Occupiers/Public Liability team. There are two roles, one will be working with a Partner, and one supporting a pool of secretaries, working together to support our fee earners with audio typing and the preparation of documents and correspondence. Your role as a legal secretary/PA will require excellent interpersonal skills in liaising directly with clients and third parties. Our legal secretaries also get involved with diary management and court documents. Key Aspects of the Role: You will be working in the occupiers & public liability team Preparing correspondence and documents including pleadings and court bundles Photocopying and scanning documents (with assistance from Administration team if needed) Inbound and outbound calls to clients and others in a professional and friendly manner Arrange appointments/meetings and liaise with lawyers, clients, Counsel and others Supporting other secretaries and the administration team as required Helping to update the Proclaim case management system where possible Person Specification: Prior experience working as a legal secretary/PA is essential, but we are happy to train you in the area of personal injury An excellent command of spelling, punctuation and grammar is required Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, if you have experience of the Proclaim case management system that would be advantageous Audio typing skills of 65+wpm, ideally with digital dictation experience Ability to prioritise daily workload Acute attention to detail Excellent customer service skills, including professional and friendly telephone manner Salary, Hours & Benefits: Salary: 24,000 - 30,000 Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30am Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days 3 holiday buy backs per year after 1 year of service Extra day's holiday for your birthday after 2 years' service Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service Death in Service - 2 x salary Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity & Inclusion Netball / Football team, 10km Manchester team and more Enhanced Maternity Leave payment if you have over 1 year tenure Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit & annual flu jab Recruitment Process: Please send a CV and covering letter by clicking APPLY. Our employees are our most important asset and it's our employees who have made Express Solicitors the success it is today. Our recruitment process consolidates that success. At Express Solicitors, we rate skill and ability above all else and therefore our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Legal Assistant, Family Secretary, PA, Legal Typist, Typist, Legal PA, Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Office Support, Legal Assistant, Legal Business Support, Fee Earner Support, Customer Service Administrator, Customer Service, Administrator may also be considered for this role.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Job Title: PA / Legal Secretary Location: Sharston Salary: 24,000 - 30,000 per annum Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is our core business. Express Solicitors are currently ranked 80 out of more than 10,000 law firms in the UK and ranked in the top ten for the Best Law Firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies. We have a 5-star ranking with Trust Pilot from over 5,500 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us. About The Role: We are looking for an experienced legal secretary and a PA to join our Occupiers/Public Liability team. There are two roles, one will be working with a Partner, and one supporting a pool of secretaries, working together to support our fee earners with audio typing and the preparation of documents and correspondence. Your role as a legal secretary/PA will require excellent interpersonal skills in liaising directly with clients and third parties. Our legal secretaries also get involved with diary management and court documents. Key Aspects of the Role: You will be working in the occupiers & public liability team Preparing correspondence and documents including pleadings and court bundles Photocopying and scanning documents (with assistance from Administration team if needed) Inbound and outbound calls to clients and others in a professional and friendly manner Arrange appointments/meetings and liaise with lawyers, clients, Counsel and others Supporting other secretaries and the administration team as required Helping to update the Proclaim case management system where possible Person Specification: Prior experience working as a legal secretary/PA is essential, but we are happy to train you in the area of personal injury An excellent command of spelling, punctuation and grammar is required Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, if you have experience of the Proclaim case management system that would be advantageous Audio typing skills of 65+wpm, ideally with digital dictation experience Ability to prioritise daily workload Acute attention to detail Excellent customer service skills, including professional and friendly telephone manner Salary, Hours & Benefits: Salary: 24,000 - 30,000 Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30am Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days 3 holiday buy backs per year after 1 year of service Extra day's holiday for your birthday after 2 years' service Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service Death in Service - 2 x salary Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity & Inclusion Netball / Football team, 10km Manchester team and more Enhanced Maternity Leave payment if you have over 1 year tenure Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit & annual flu jab Recruitment Process: Please send a CV and covering letter by clicking APPLY. Our employees are our most important asset and it's our employees who have made Express Solicitors the success it is today. Our recruitment process consolidates that success. At Express Solicitors, we rate skill and ability above all else and therefore our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Legal Assistant, Family Secretary, PA, Legal Typist, Typist, Legal PA, Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Office Support, Legal Assistant, Legal Business Support, Fee Earner Support, Customer Service Administrator, Customer Service, Administrator may also be considered for this role.
Job Title: Cosmetic Claims Lawyer - Occupiers and Public Liability Location: Sharston Salary: Up to 50,000 per annum basic salary, depending on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears. Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is our core business. Express Solicitors are currently ranked 80 out of more than 10,000 law firms in the UK and ranked in the top ten for the best law firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies. We have a 5-star ranking with Trust Pilot from over 5,500 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us. No doubt at Express Solicitors we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. About The Role: We are currently looking for a 1 to 5 Year PQE lawyer/ Cilex or alternatively qualified by experience to join our OL/PL department. You will be handling a diverse caseload to include some pre and post litigation cosmetic claims from cradle to grave. Tenacity, ability, and enthusiasm are more important than qualification. We have high quality non-CMC sources for all our work, ensuring that our lawyers only deal with genuine cases. For candidates we offer strong supervision channels, excellent training including away days, chance to join a highly ambitious and growing firm. We offer a generous commission structure, where all our lawyer, get a percentage of every case they win. With no hurdles, and no caps, you are rewarded for the success of every case you bring to completion. Person Specification: Experience with complex cosmetic negligence cases including breast surgery, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, labiaplasty, liposuction, and laser treatments is desirable Previous exposure to providing client advice, instructing experts, analysing reports and valuations advantageous Experience with initial client inception (including risk assessments, setting up the file and relevant paperwork is required Ideally you will have drafted particulars for service, prepared quantum evidence, schedules of loss, instructed counsel, drafted witness statement and replies Proven billing track record of handling a litigated caseload A focus on advancing cases to and through litigation to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients Knowledge of the civil procedure rules, precedent, trends in litigation, and an ability and willingness to utilise the same to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients Demonstrable experience of dealing with litigated files from inception, through applications and challenges, to trial / disposal hearing Knowledge of Proclaim case management system Salary, Hours & Benefits: A basic salary up to 50,000 depending on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30am Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days 3 holiday buy backs per year after one year of service Extra day's holiday for your birthday after two years' service Private medical insurance available after two years' service Death in Service Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity & Inclusion Netball / Football team, 10km Manchester team and more Enhanced Maternity Leave payment if you have over 1 year tenure Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit & annual flu jab Recruitment Process: Please send a CV and covering letter by clicking APPLY. Our employees are our most important asset and it's our employees who have made Express Solicitors the success it is today. Our recruitment process consolidates that success. At Express Solicitors, we rate skill and ability above all else and therefore our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Solicitor, Legal Caseworker, Qualified Solicitor, Lawyer, PI Solicitor, Personal Injury Lawyer, Chartered Legal Executive, Cosmetic Lawyer, Cosmetic, Cosmetic Law, Medical Law, Cosmetic Negligence, PQE Lawyer, PQE may also be considered for this role.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Cosmetic Claims Lawyer - Occupiers and Public Liability Location: Sharston Salary: Up to 50,000 per annum basic salary, depending on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears. Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is our core business. Express Solicitors are currently ranked 80 out of more than 10,000 law firms in the UK and ranked in the top ten for the best law firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies. We have a 5-star ranking with Trust Pilot from over 5,500 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us. No doubt at Express Solicitors we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. About The Role: We are currently looking for a 1 to 5 Year PQE lawyer/ Cilex or alternatively qualified by experience to join our OL/PL department. You will be handling a diverse caseload to include some pre and post litigation cosmetic claims from cradle to grave. Tenacity, ability, and enthusiasm are more important than qualification. We have high quality non-CMC sources for all our work, ensuring that our lawyers only deal with genuine cases. For candidates we offer strong supervision channels, excellent training including away days, chance to join a highly ambitious and growing firm. We offer a generous commission structure, where all our lawyer, get a percentage of every case they win. With no hurdles, and no caps, you are rewarded for the success of every case you bring to completion. Person Specification: Experience with complex cosmetic negligence cases including breast surgery, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, labiaplasty, liposuction, and laser treatments is desirable Previous exposure to providing client advice, instructing experts, analysing reports and valuations advantageous Experience with initial client inception (including risk assessments, setting up the file and relevant paperwork is required Ideally you will have drafted particulars for service, prepared quantum evidence, schedules of loss, instructed counsel, drafted witness statement and replies Proven billing track record of handling a litigated caseload A focus on advancing cases to and through litigation to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients Knowledge of the civil procedure rules, precedent, trends in litigation, and an ability and willingness to utilise the same to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients Demonstrable experience of dealing with litigated files from inception, through applications and challenges, to trial / disposal hearing Knowledge of Proclaim case management system Salary, Hours & Benefits: A basic salary up to 50,000 depending on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30am Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days 3 holiday buy backs per year after one year of service Extra day's holiday for your birthday after two years' service Private medical insurance available after two years' service Death in Service Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity & Inclusion Netball / Football team, 10km Manchester team and more Enhanced Maternity Leave payment if you have over 1 year tenure Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit & annual flu jab Recruitment Process: Please send a CV and covering letter by clicking APPLY. Our employees are our most important asset and it's our employees who have made Express Solicitors the success it is today. Our recruitment process consolidates that success. At Express Solicitors, we rate skill and ability above all else and therefore our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Solicitor, Legal Caseworker, Qualified Solicitor, Lawyer, PI Solicitor, Personal Injury Lawyer, Chartered Legal Executive, Cosmetic Lawyer, Cosmetic, Cosmetic Law, Medical Law, Cosmetic Negligence, PQE Lawyer, PQE may also be considered for this role.
Job Specification: Administrative Officer/Project Administrator Location: Oxford, UK Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Role Overview: As an Administrative Officer/Project Administrator, you will be responsible for providing administrative and facilities services to our Oxford office. Reporting to the Facilities Manager and Executive Services Manager, you will ensure the smooth operation of facilities functions while also performing various administrative assistant tasks. This entry-level position requires excellent organisational skills and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities. Candidate Profile: We are seeking candidates with a diverse background, including experience in customer service, office-based work, and administrative assistance. While specific industry experience is not mandatory, candidates should possess the following qualifications and skills: Previous experience in a similar role, such as Administrative Assistant or Facilities Front-of-house experience, including reception duties or customer-facing roles Ability to provide support across multiple areas, including diary management, travel arrangements, and organising office events Proficiency in Microsoft Office systems, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Nitro, and Sharefile Experience with InterAction and finance systems is advantageous but not essential Main Responsibilities: Serve as the first point of contact for facilities and health & safety issues within the office. Welcome visitors to the firm professionally and manage daily building inspections, reporting maintenance issues promptly. Provide assistance to other business support functions not based in the office, such as Finance, HR, IT, or Marketing. Process incoming and outgoing mail, arrange couriers, and undertake reprographic duties. Maintain office equipment and furniture, arranging repairs or replacements as needed. Coordinate meeting room bookings and catering requirements for client meetings and seminars. Monitor and replenish kitchen and stationery supplies, ensuring stock levels are maintained. Assist with records management, including file audits and dealing with archive requests. Ensure compliance with security procedures regarding access to the premises. Conduct new joiners' facilities induction and assist the Health & Safety Manager in complying with regulations. Complete relevant Health & Safety training courses, including First Aider and Fire Warden training. Manage special deliveries, courier forms, and information saved in data rooms and Sharefiles. Additional Responsibilities as an Administrative Assistant: Handle filing, both physical and electronic, and manage contacts, referrals, and mailing lists. Assist with matter risks assessments, file audits, and opening and closing files. Support Executive Assistants, lawyers, and Business Services with tasks such as copying, printing, scanning documents, booking travel, and completing expense claims. Compile document bundles, assist with document management, and perform general administrative tasks as required. Pre-employment Screening: Candidates should note that pre-employment screening will be conducted, including checks on professional and academic qualifications, references, eligibility to work in the UK, Additionally, a satisfactory response from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions or cautions. The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we're committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Job Specification: Administrative Officer/Project Administrator Location: Oxford, UK Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Role Overview: As an Administrative Officer/Project Administrator, you will be responsible for providing administrative and facilities services to our Oxford office. Reporting to the Facilities Manager and Executive Services Manager, you will ensure the smooth operation of facilities functions while also performing various administrative assistant tasks. This entry-level position requires excellent organisational skills and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities. Candidate Profile: We are seeking candidates with a diverse background, including experience in customer service, office-based work, and administrative assistance. While specific industry experience is not mandatory, candidates should possess the following qualifications and skills: Previous experience in a similar role, such as Administrative Assistant or Facilities Front-of-house experience, including reception duties or customer-facing roles Ability to provide support across multiple areas, including diary management, travel arrangements, and organising office events Proficiency in Microsoft Office systems, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Nitro, and Sharefile Experience with InterAction and finance systems is advantageous but not essential Main Responsibilities: Serve as the first point of contact for facilities and health & safety issues within the office. Welcome visitors to the firm professionally and manage daily building inspections, reporting maintenance issues promptly. Provide assistance to other business support functions not based in the office, such as Finance, HR, IT, or Marketing. Process incoming and outgoing mail, arrange couriers, and undertake reprographic duties. Maintain office equipment and furniture, arranging repairs or replacements as needed. Coordinate meeting room bookings and catering requirements for client meetings and seminars. Monitor and replenish kitchen and stationery supplies, ensuring stock levels are maintained. Assist with records management, including file audits and dealing with archive requests. Ensure compliance with security procedures regarding access to the premises. Conduct new joiners' facilities induction and assist the Health & Safety Manager in complying with regulations. Complete relevant Health & Safety training courses, including First Aider and Fire Warden training. Manage special deliveries, courier forms, and information saved in data rooms and Sharefiles. Additional Responsibilities as an Administrative Assistant: Handle filing, both physical and electronic, and manage contacts, referrals, and mailing lists. Assist with matter risks assessments, file audits, and opening and closing files. Support Executive Assistants, lawyers, and Business Services with tasks such as copying, printing, scanning documents, booking travel, and completing expense claims. Compile document bundles, assist with document management, and perform general administrative tasks as required. Pre-employment Screening: Candidates should note that pre-employment screening will be conducted, including checks on professional and academic qualifications, references, eligibility to work in the UK, Additionally, a satisfactory response from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions or cautions. The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we're committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Shipping Litigation Associate - 4-7 PQE Top 20 International firm Legal 500 Shipping Litigation London £115,000 - £140,000 The firm / team: Successful candidates can look forward to joining one of the largest law firms in the world, based in London, looking to strengthen their Shipping litigation offering with the addition of a talented mid-level Associate. They are considered to be amongst the leading law firms in the world for Shipping Litigation law, specialising in dry shipping, and transactional work, ranked in the Legal 500 for their shipping disputes offering, in London. You will be joining a specialised team, who handle a broad range of shipping litigation matters, working with a range of clients, including shipyards, charterers, underwriters, and brokers. The London team consists of over 60 lawyers, and is widely considered to be the most established in the industry. This is a hardworking firm, offering a market-leading salary with a reasonable chargeable hours contribution. The role: As a Shipping Litigation Associate within the team, you can expect to undertake a broad range of work with a supportive collegiate department. The work involved will include advising on contentious matters, relating predominantly to contracts (sale and building), bills of lading, charterparties, and dry shipping. Depending on experience, you may be expected to deal with some advisory/transactional work, in addition to admiralty work. About you: Applications are sought from talented Associates with at least four years' post qualification experience, gained in England & Wales or a similar, leading common law jurisdiction. You will possess strong academics, and a confident understanding of commercial litigation law, ideally from a Top 50 background/leading Legal 500 background. Candidates should have strong organisation skills and a keen interest in joining one of the world's largest law firms. Benefits: Salary package of £115,000 - £140,000 25 days annual leave. Bonus scheme. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Cycle to work scheme. To apply for the job of Shipping Litigation Associate, or for more information please feel free to reach out to Andre Kacperski at BCL Legal.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Shipping Litigation Associate - 4-7 PQE Top 20 International firm Legal 500 Shipping Litigation London £115,000 - £140,000 The firm / team: Successful candidates can look forward to joining one of the largest law firms in the world, based in London, looking to strengthen their Shipping litigation offering with the addition of a talented mid-level Associate. They are considered to be amongst the leading law firms in the world for Shipping Litigation law, specialising in dry shipping, and transactional work, ranked in the Legal 500 for their shipping disputes offering, in London. You will be joining a specialised team, who handle a broad range of shipping litigation matters, working with a range of clients, including shipyards, charterers, underwriters, and brokers. The London team consists of over 60 lawyers, and is widely considered to be the most established in the industry. This is a hardworking firm, offering a market-leading salary with a reasonable chargeable hours contribution. The role: As a Shipping Litigation Associate within the team, you can expect to undertake a broad range of work with a supportive collegiate department. The work involved will include advising on contentious matters, relating predominantly to contracts (sale and building), bills of lading, charterparties, and dry shipping. Depending on experience, you may be expected to deal with some advisory/transactional work, in addition to admiralty work. About you: Applications are sought from talented Associates with at least four years' post qualification experience, gained in England & Wales or a similar, leading common law jurisdiction. You will possess strong academics, and a confident understanding of commercial litigation law, ideally from a Top 50 background/leading Legal 500 background. Candidates should have strong organisation skills and a keen interest in joining one of the world's largest law firms. Benefits: Salary package of £115,000 - £140,000 25 days annual leave. Bonus scheme. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Cycle to work scheme. To apply for the job of Shipping Litigation Associate, or for more information please feel free to reach out to Andre Kacperski at BCL Legal.
Law Graduate 22,000 - 23,000 Guildford Our client is seeking a professional candidate to join their team. If you are looking for a role after recently Graduating and want to work within a busy team this could be the position for you! The ideal candidate will: Be responsible for handling all aspects of the process after exchange of the property through to completion Liaising with clients, lenders and lawyers to ensure all processes and documentation is ready for completion of the property Working with Land Registry, mortgage lenders and management companies Ensure the client receive all documentation at the end of the process Be responsible to ensure the correct retentions are kept within the guidelines to continue working relationships with the mortgage lenders The Legal Admin Assistant will Be a graduate within Law Will have an understanding of Stamp Duty Land Tax Have had experience of dealing with mortgage lenders Have strong attention to detail and great organisation skills Be able to work under pressure and work to tight deadlines Have strong communication skills Have a good working knowledge with Microsoft office In return our client offers a fantastic working enviroment and career progression in time.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Law Graduate 22,000 - 23,000 Guildford Our client is seeking a professional candidate to join their team. If you are looking for a role after recently Graduating and want to work within a busy team this could be the position for you! The ideal candidate will: Be responsible for handling all aspects of the process after exchange of the property through to completion Liaising with clients, lenders and lawyers to ensure all processes and documentation is ready for completion of the property Working with Land Registry, mortgage lenders and management companies Ensure the client receive all documentation at the end of the process Be responsible to ensure the correct retentions are kept within the guidelines to continue working relationships with the mortgage lenders The Legal Admin Assistant will Be a graduate within Law Will have an understanding of Stamp Duty Land Tax Have had experience of dealing with mortgage lenders Have strong attention to detail and great organisation skills Be able to work under pressure and work to tight deadlines Have strong communication skills Have a good working knowledge with Microsoft office In return our client offers a fantastic working enviroment and career progression in time.
Job Description - Assistant General Counsel, New Business (12-month FTC) (V) Assistant General Counsel, New Business (12-month FTC) Firm Summary White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be. With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world's key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work. It's not just about our global network of offices; it's the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It's one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people. Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages. Position Summary The Assistant General Counsel will help our lawyers and our compliance and new business (CNB) intake team with complex conflicts clearances on new matters. This includes acting as an escalation point for the more difficult clearances and advising on ethical, reputational and regulatory issues. This role will also involve working closely with and training the CNB team and assisting in the development of the new matter intake system. Our General Counsel Team The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) team is based primarily in London and New York. It acts as the Firm's in-house legal counsel. A major strand of their work relates to, compliance, conflicts and ethical rules associated with and taking on new business matters and clients. Duties and Accountabilities Assist the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and the Compliance and New Business (CNB) team with analysing and resolving conflicts of interest, compliance, AML and other regulatory, reputational or ethical issues with new matters and new clients. Working with the OGC this role also involves training the CNB teams in London, Tampa and Manilla and assisting in the continuous development of the new matter intake system. Perform other duties necessary and essential to support the Firm's strategic goals. Capabilities Consultancy and diplomacy skills to help bridge the gap between the business and the CNB teams; excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to translate and explain complex conflicts matters to others (including partners and transactional lawyers), brokering discussions between Partners where necessary. A deep understanding of the conflicts rules in England and Wales and New York state coupled with strong working knowledge and awareness of the current conflicts and compliance landscape, of best practices and developments in this sector, and the ability to apply this knowledge to promote continuous improvement. Experience of developing and delivering training on compliance and conflicts issues. Project management skills to successfully complete multiple projects in a matrixed environment. A sound track record of experience and achievement in GC/ risk or matter opening teams of a major international law firm is essential. Demonstrable expertise in the Intapp Open conflicts system and other standard business software applications such as Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint required. Qualifications Strong academic qualifications Training contract and practicing Associate at a leading national or, preferably, international firm (2 - 4 years) Experience at a leading international firm in conflicts and risk with a focus on clearing new matters (2 years +) Location and Reporting This role is based in our London office, reporting to the Deputy General Counsel responsible for conflicts. Our standard office hours in London are 09:30-18:00, with a current requirement for 3 days in the office per week. Equal Opportunities White & Case is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. If you require assistance and/or accommodation to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email the recruiting contact listed for the relevant position. We will be happy to work with you. The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment. 1The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties. Primary Location Primary Location : United Kingdom-London Expected Workplace : Hybrid Job Posting Job Posting : Feb 21, 2024, 10:25:04 AM Refer a friend for this job Refer a friend for this job Tell us about a friend who might be interested in this job. All privacy rights will be protected. Refer a friend Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Job Description - Assistant General Counsel, New Business (12-month FTC) (V) Assistant General Counsel, New Business (12-month FTC) Firm Summary White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be. With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world's key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work. It's not just about our global network of offices; it's the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It's one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people. Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages. Position Summary The Assistant General Counsel will help our lawyers and our compliance and new business (CNB) intake team with complex conflicts clearances on new matters. This includes acting as an escalation point for the more difficult clearances and advising on ethical, reputational and regulatory issues. This role will also involve working closely with and training the CNB team and assisting in the development of the new matter intake system. Our General Counsel Team The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) team is based primarily in London and New York. It acts as the Firm's in-house legal counsel. A major strand of their work relates to, compliance, conflicts and ethical rules associated with and taking on new business matters and clients. Duties and Accountabilities Assist the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and the Compliance and New Business (CNB) team with analysing and resolving conflicts of interest, compliance, AML and other regulatory, reputational or ethical issues with new matters and new clients. Working with the OGC this role also involves training the CNB teams in London, Tampa and Manilla and assisting in the continuous development of the new matter intake system. Perform other duties necessary and essential to support the Firm's strategic goals. Capabilities Consultancy and diplomacy skills to help bridge the gap between the business and the CNB teams; excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to translate and explain complex conflicts matters to others (including partners and transactional lawyers), brokering discussions between Partners where necessary. A deep understanding of the conflicts rules in England and Wales and New York state coupled with strong working knowledge and awareness of the current conflicts and compliance landscape, of best practices and developments in this sector, and the ability to apply this knowledge to promote continuous improvement. Experience of developing and delivering training on compliance and conflicts issues. Project management skills to successfully complete multiple projects in a matrixed environment. A sound track record of experience and achievement in GC/ risk or matter opening teams of a major international law firm is essential. Demonstrable expertise in the Intapp Open conflicts system and other standard business software applications such as Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint required. Qualifications Strong academic qualifications Training contract and practicing Associate at a leading national or, preferably, international firm (2 - 4 years) Experience at a leading international firm in conflicts and risk with a focus on clearing new matters (2 years +) Location and Reporting This role is based in our London office, reporting to the Deputy General Counsel responsible for conflicts. Our standard office hours in London are 09:30-18:00, with a current requirement for 3 days in the office per week. Equal Opportunities White & Case is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. If you require assistance and/or accommodation to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email the recruiting contact listed for the relevant position. We will be happy to work with you. The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment. 1The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties. Primary Location Primary Location : United Kingdom-London Expected Workplace : Hybrid Job Posting Job Posting : Feb 21, 2024, 10:25:04 AM Refer a friend for this job Refer a friend for this job Tell us about a friend who might be interested in this job. All privacy rights will be protected. Refer a friend Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.