OUR IMPACT Our division prevents, detects and mitigates compliance, regulatory and reputational risk across the firm and helps to strengthen the firm's culture of compliance. Compliance accomplishes these through the firm's enterprise-wide compliance risk management program. As an independent control function and part of the firm's second line of defence, Compliance assesses the firm's compliance, regulatory and reputational risk; monitors for compliance with new or amended laws, rules and regulations; designs and implements controls, policies, procedures and training; conducts independent testing; investigates, surveils and monitors for compliance risks and breaches; and leads the firm's responses to regulatory examinations, audits and inquiries. You'll be part of a team with members from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, such as law, accounting, sales, and trading. We look for those who possess sound judgment, curiosity, and are able to adapt to a changing regulatory landscape. Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) has primary responsibility for the execution of the firm's enterprise-wide Anti-Money Laundering (AML), anti-bribery, and government sanctions compliance programs and, among other things, performs enhanced due diligence and government sanctions screening, as well as surveillance and investigations designed to identify potential terrorist financing, money laundering, bribery, market abuse, or other suspicious activity. YOUR IMPACT The Business Intelligence Group (BIG) in FCC covering Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), which is based in London, is seeking someone from either a legal or non-legal background with relevant skills and experience to work within the BIG team in connection with their review of transactions across a range of jurisdictions in EMEA. BIG is a transactional review and due diligence group dedicated to the identification and evaluation of legal, regulatory and reputational risk raised by transactions to support the firm's business lines and firmwide committees in their efforts to make fully informed commercial and reputational risk management decisions and to meet regulatory requirements. These business lines include banking, principal investments and certain asset management businesses. BIG works closely with deal teams and subject matter experts within Global Compliance, including broader FCC, and Legal. BIG is composed of lawyers and compliance professionals with extensive regulatory, government, audit and transactional experience. This is an opportunity to work in a global team on a diverse range of transactions across jurisdictions. RESPONSIBILITIES Due diligence and intelligence gathering, risk identification and mitigation to support the assessment of legal, regulatory and reputational risk in potential transactions, business relationships and other situations, covering issues such as bribery & corruption, compliance with economic sanctions, source of wealth, links to organized crime, financial irregularities, litigation risk, money laundering, and geo-political risk etc. Instruct and liaise with external investigative consultants, evaluate their reports and challenge findings where necessary. Drive the diligence and intelligence gathering process to address issues identified, coordinating with in-house lawyers, external counsel, compliance and business teams. Providing advice to business teams and other internal stakeholders on legal, regulatory and reputational risk (including in relation to money laundering, bribery and corruption and economic sanctions) and associated mitigants in a transactional context. Coordinate with teams in the Legal Department to ensure that for each transaction there is appropriate contractual protection against the risks identified, in particular in relation to bribery & corruption and economic sanctions. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR Minimum of four years of relevant experience at a due diligence or corporate investigations firm, in regulatory or compliance work in the financial sector, or at an international law firm advising on transactions and/or on financial crime-related issues. International transactional experience is desirable. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and government, regulatory and industry standards and guidelines related to anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, and economic sanctions desirable. Analytical and critical-thinking skills with ability to present conclusions confidently and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Able to assess and judge risks within the commercial context of often complex transactions and relationships, and suggest constructive solutions to navigate and mitigate reputational, legal and regulatory risk. Interest and experience in international relations. Willingness to deliver unwelcome messages to internal stakeholders, where necessary. Team player who enjoys a collaborative approach to work. Prepared to escalate relevant issues to seniors, and provide support where needed to juniors and peers. Highly organised and able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, taking a proactive approach to potential issues. Ability to conduct research in multiple languages would be helpful, but is not a prerequisite. Proficient in the use of IT systems and research databases. ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
OUR IMPACT Our division prevents, detects and mitigates compliance, regulatory and reputational risk across the firm and helps to strengthen the firm's culture of compliance. Compliance accomplishes these through the firm's enterprise-wide compliance risk management program. As an independent control function and part of the firm's second line of defence, Compliance assesses the firm's compliance, regulatory and reputational risk; monitors for compliance with new or amended laws, rules and regulations; designs and implements controls, policies, procedures and training; conducts independent testing; investigates, surveils and monitors for compliance risks and breaches; and leads the firm's responses to regulatory examinations, audits and inquiries. You'll be part of a team with members from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, such as law, accounting, sales, and trading. We look for those who possess sound judgment, curiosity, and are able to adapt to a changing regulatory landscape. Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) has primary responsibility for the execution of the firm's enterprise-wide Anti-Money Laundering (AML), anti-bribery, and government sanctions compliance programs and, among other things, performs enhanced due diligence and government sanctions screening, as well as surveillance and investigations designed to identify potential terrorist financing, money laundering, bribery, market abuse, or other suspicious activity. YOUR IMPACT The Business Intelligence Group (BIG) in FCC covering Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), which is based in London, is seeking someone from either a legal or non-legal background with relevant skills and experience to work within the BIG team in connection with their review of transactions across a range of jurisdictions in EMEA. BIG is a transactional review and due diligence group dedicated to the identification and evaluation of legal, regulatory and reputational risk raised by transactions to support the firm's business lines and firmwide committees in their efforts to make fully informed commercial and reputational risk management decisions and to meet regulatory requirements. These business lines include banking, principal investments and certain asset management businesses. BIG works closely with deal teams and subject matter experts within Global Compliance, including broader FCC, and Legal. BIG is composed of lawyers and compliance professionals with extensive regulatory, government, audit and transactional experience. This is an opportunity to work in a global team on a diverse range of transactions across jurisdictions. RESPONSIBILITIES Due diligence and intelligence gathering, risk identification and mitigation to support the assessment of legal, regulatory and reputational risk in potential transactions, business relationships and other situations, covering issues such as bribery & corruption, compliance with economic sanctions, source of wealth, links to organized crime, financial irregularities, litigation risk, money laundering, and geo-political risk etc. Instruct and liaise with external investigative consultants, evaluate their reports and challenge findings where necessary. Drive the diligence and intelligence gathering process to address issues identified, coordinating with in-house lawyers, external counsel, compliance and business teams. Providing advice to business teams and other internal stakeholders on legal, regulatory and reputational risk (including in relation to money laundering, bribery and corruption and economic sanctions) and associated mitigants in a transactional context. Coordinate with teams in the Legal Department to ensure that for each transaction there is appropriate contractual protection against the risks identified, in particular in relation to bribery & corruption and economic sanctions. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR Minimum of four years of relevant experience at a due diligence or corporate investigations firm, in regulatory or compliance work in the financial sector, or at an international law firm advising on transactions and/or on financial crime-related issues. International transactional experience is desirable. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and government, regulatory and industry standards and guidelines related to anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, and economic sanctions desirable. Analytical and critical-thinking skills with ability to present conclusions confidently and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Able to assess and judge risks within the commercial context of often complex transactions and relationships, and suggest constructive solutions to navigate and mitigate reputational, legal and regulatory risk. Interest and experience in international relations. Willingness to deliver unwelcome messages to internal stakeholders, where necessary. Team player who enjoys a collaborative approach to work. Prepared to escalate relevant issues to seniors, and provide support where needed to juniors and peers. Highly organised and able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, taking a proactive approach to potential issues. Ability to conduct research in multiple languages would be helpful, but is not a prerequisite. Proficient in the use of IT systems and research databases. ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Our client, a rapidly growing organisation in the engineering industry based in Derbyshire, is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their dynamic Legal & Compliance team. With an impressive track record of successful acquisitions and organic growth, you will have the opportunity to support on a number of energy and nuclear projects. Working collaboratively with the Head of Legal, you will play a pivotal role in drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, as well supporting other operational teams across various business areas such as HR, tech / IT, security and more. Key Responsibilities: Provide support and work in partnership with a number of business areas to provide pragmatic advice in regards to contractual risks in bids. Support on a variety of commercial contract matters such as: service contracts, NDAs, consortium agreements, public procurement, NEC contracts and more. Provide legal assistance to the business on wider matters to include compliance, advising on Anti-Bribery and Corruption and whistle blowing. Supporting on governance matters where required. Requirements: A minimum of 3 years PQE, with some exposure to working in-house Proven experience in advising and drafting various contracts. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative and open environment. Agile and solution-oriented mindset. This is a fantastic opportunity to join this team at a period of significant growth where you will also have the opportunity to collaborate with a larger international team of lawyers from across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. On offer is a competitive salary of up to 70k, along with a 6k + car allowance. The business also offer hybrid working arrangements, with the flexibility of working 2 - 3 days per week in the office. For more information please get in touch.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Our client, a rapidly growing organisation in the engineering industry based in Derbyshire, is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their dynamic Legal & Compliance team. With an impressive track record of successful acquisitions and organic growth, you will have the opportunity to support on a number of energy and nuclear projects. Working collaboratively with the Head of Legal, you will play a pivotal role in drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, as well supporting other operational teams across various business areas such as HR, tech / IT, security and more. Key Responsibilities: Provide support and work in partnership with a number of business areas to provide pragmatic advice in regards to contractual risks in bids. Support on a variety of commercial contract matters such as: service contracts, NDAs, consortium agreements, public procurement, NEC contracts and more. Provide legal assistance to the business on wider matters to include compliance, advising on Anti-Bribery and Corruption and whistle blowing. Supporting on governance matters where required. Requirements: A minimum of 3 years PQE, with some exposure to working in-house Proven experience in advising and drafting various contracts. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative and open environment. Agile and solution-oriented mindset. This is a fantastic opportunity to join this team at a period of significant growth where you will also have the opportunity to collaborate with a larger international team of lawyers from across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. On offer is a competitive salary of up to 70k, along with a 6k + car allowance. The business also offer hybrid working arrangements, with the flexibility of working 2 - 3 days per week in the office. For more information please get in touch.
People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, more freedom. And since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. With an arsenal of awesome products that span spending, saving, travel, transfers, investing, exchanging and more, we've helped 40+ million customers get more from their money. And we're not done yet. As we continue our lightning-fast growth, two things are essential to continuing our success: our people and our culture. We've been officially certified as a Great Place to Work in recognition of our outstanding employee experience! So far, we have 10,000+ people working around the world, from our great offices or remotely, on our mission. And we're looking for more. We want brilliant people that love building great products, love redefining success, and love turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution. About the role The Legal team sits at the heart of Revolut as one of the most important areas of our business. This focused bunch supports all other Revolut teams, helping us achieve our goals each and every day Are you a problem solver? This one's for you! We're looking for a Commercial Legal Counsel to help negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements. You'll help shape the strategy and approach to commercial negotiations to deliver the best outcome for Revolut. Our Commercial lawyers dig deep to understand both the technical requirements and commercial drivers behind the deal. We're not back-seat passengers - we help drive commercial deals through to completion. We're solutions-focused and we support all our Product and Services teams to Get it Done. You'll be part of a talented, ambitious, and social Legal team. Excited to join? We can't wait to have you on board. What you'll be doing Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts Providing time-sensitive legal, commercial, operational, and regulatory advice to internal stakeholders on all aspects of a commercial deal Serving as lead counsel and project manager on strategic deals and projects Resolving issues that arise in existing commercial relationships Developing and implementing efficient and streamlined contract negotiation and vendor management processes Developing and maintaining standard form agreements and building processes to reduce the legal support required for these agreements What you'll need 3-5 years of PQE Excellent academic credentials To excel at leadership while also undertaking executional work, handling significant and complex legal matters with short turnaround times Exceptional stakeholder management, project management, and communication skills Nice to have Experience working in-house Building a global financial super app isn't enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that's why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We're doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That's why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team. Refer to our Data Privacy Statement for Candidates for details on our data handling practices during your application. No ping pong tables or bean bag chairs, just benefits you actually want Get what you need to succeed Financial benefits that show we value your work Medical insurance for you and your close ones Flexibility to work from home, the office or abroad A free Revolut Metal subscription loaded with perks Exciting events year-round so you can get to know your team Revoluters always push through! We stopped listening to excuses a long time ago - we care about results. We believe that grit, determination, skill, smartness, and courage can break through almost any wall. Deliver WOW We love building great products, we love delighting our customers, we love turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution that truly solves customer needs. Dream Team We select, coach, and retain the top talent only and give them all the support to achieve greatness Never Settle Revolut is for those who always strive for excellence, for those who want to become the best in the world at what they do, for those who would never settle for less. Revolut is for 10x people. Think Deeper Logic, reason, and common sense prevail over everything else in decision making at Revolut. We are open-minded, we listen, and we are always in search of the truth.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, more freedom. And since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. With an arsenal of awesome products that span spending, saving, travel, transfers, investing, exchanging and more, we've helped 40+ million customers get more from their money. And we're not done yet. As we continue our lightning-fast growth, two things are essential to continuing our success: our people and our culture. We've been officially certified as a Great Place to Work in recognition of our outstanding employee experience! So far, we have 10,000+ people working around the world, from our great offices or remotely, on our mission. And we're looking for more. We want brilliant people that love building great products, love redefining success, and love turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution. About the role The Legal team sits at the heart of Revolut as one of the most important areas of our business. This focused bunch supports all other Revolut teams, helping us achieve our goals each and every day Are you a problem solver? This one's for you! We're looking for a Commercial Legal Counsel to help negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements. You'll help shape the strategy and approach to commercial negotiations to deliver the best outcome for Revolut. Our Commercial lawyers dig deep to understand both the technical requirements and commercial drivers behind the deal. We're not back-seat passengers - we help drive commercial deals through to completion. We're solutions-focused and we support all our Product and Services teams to Get it Done. You'll be part of a talented, ambitious, and social Legal team. Excited to join? We can't wait to have you on board. What you'll be doing Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts Providing time-sensitive legal, commercial, operational, and regulatory advice to internal stakeholders on all aspects of a commercial deal Serving as lead counsel and project manager on strategic deals and projects Resolving issues that arise in existing commercial relationships Developing and implementing efficient and streamlined contract negotiation and vendor management processes Developing and maintaining standard form agreements and building processes to reduce the legal support required for these agreements What you'll need 3-5 years of PQE Excellent academic credentials To excel at leadership while also undertaking executional work, handling significant and complex legal matters with short turnaround times Exceptional stakeholder management, project management, and communication skills Nice to have Experience working in-house Building a global financial super app isn't enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that's why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We're doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That's why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team. Refer to our Data Privacy Statement for Candidates for details on our data handling practices during your application. No ping pong tables or bean bag chairs, just benefits you actually want Get what you need to succeed Financial benefits that show we value your work Medical insurance for you and your close ones Flexibility to work from home, the office or abroad A free Revolut Metal subscription loaded with perks Exciting events year-round so you can get to know your team Revoluters always push through! We stopped listening to excuses a long time ago - we care about results. We believe that grit, determination, skill, smartness, and courage can break through almost any wall. Deliver WOW We love building great products, we love delighting our customers, we love turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution that truly solves customer needs. Dream Team We select, coach, and retain the top talent only and give them all the support to achieve greatness Never Settle Revolut is for those who always strive for excellence, for those who want to become the best in the world at what they do, for those who would never settle for less. Revolut is for 10x people. Think Deeper Logic, reason, and common sense prevail over everything else in decision making at Revolut. We are open-minded, we listen, and we are always in search of the truth.
Practice Group / Department: Risk & Compliance Legal Management - London Job Description We're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do. To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. We value difference and actively promote a culture of respect for each individual, encouraging and creating inclusion. Our new hybrid working model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people's health and overall wellbeing. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Risk and Compliance Lawyer in our London office, on a 12 month FTC. The Norton Rose Fulbright LLP (NRFLLP) Risk & Compliance Team is overseen by a Chief Compliance Officer, assisted by two regional Heads of Compliance (one for the Asia/ME time zones and the other for the European time zones). The Compliance Team covers EMEA's 26 offices and is constituted of approximately 50 people, who are a mix of lawyers, managers and officers, based in London, Newcastle, Dubai, Singapore and Hong Kong. The Role We are looking for a senior solicitor/lawyer with considerable conflicts and general compliance experience to join the Norton Rose Fulbright LLP (NRFLLP) Risk & Compliance Team, based in London. While the majority of the work will be internally focused, there is the possibility of being involved with client facing work. Some domestic or international travel may also be required in future when travel restrictions are eased. Our Risk & Compliance Officers work on a roster providing support to a later shift (2pm to 10pm shift) to cover time zones Monday to Friday and on weekends, and that is supervised (on an escalation basis) on a rota across all Risk & Compliance Lawyers/Managers/Counsel (including this role). Evaluate and advise on legal and regulatory risks presented by the firm's new and existing business; Provide senior level advice to partners and senior management on conflicts and regulatory issues; Assisting with complex risk decisions relating to conflicts issues , including in connection with different ethical rules that apply across the verein , and balancing the firm's regulatory obligations together with its strategic and commercial goals. Supervising and mentoring more junior members of the team and being responsible for their development. Stay abreast of SRA regulatory developments affecting Norton Rose Fulbright's business. Contributing to the promotion of a risk management culture throughout the firm, including facilitating training sessions for the Practice and other Business Services teams. Skills and Experience Required Qualified Solicitor, REL, RFL, or qualified Barrister or Solicitor in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa or the United States, with 5 to 8 years qualified experience in an international law firm or in-house in a regulatory/general counsel area. Strong relevant experience of advising on conflicts and regulatory issues. Fully conversant with English professional conduct requirements. Strong initiative. Anticipates needs of clients, partners, CCO and proactively looks at ways to deliver effectively and efficiently and adding value wherever possible. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people's health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Practice Group / Department: Risk & Compliance Legal Management - London Job Description We're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do. To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. We value difference and actively promote a culture of respect for each individual, encouraging and creating inclusion. Our new hybrid working model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people's health and overall wellbeing. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Risk and Compliance Lawyer in our London office, on a 12 month FTC. The Norton Rose Fulbright LLP (NRFLLP) Risk & Compliance Team is overseen by a Chief Compliance Officer, assisted by two regional Heads of Compliance (one for the Asia/ME time zones and the other for the European time zones). The Compliance Team covers EMEA's 26 offices and is constituted of approximately 50 people, who are a mix of lawyers, managers and officers, based in London, Newcastle, Dubai, Singapore and Hong Kong. The Role We are looking for a senior solicitor/lawyer with considerable conflicts and general compliance experience to join the Norton Rose Fulbright LLP (NRFLLP) Risk & Compliance Team, based in London. While the majority of the work will be internally focused, there is the possibility of being involved with client facing work. Some domestic or international travel may also be required in future when travel restrictions are eased. Our Risk & Compliance Officers work on a roster providing support to a later shift (2pm to 10pm shift) to cover time zones Monday to Friday and on weekends, and that is supervised (on an escalation basis) on a rota across all Risk & Compliance Lawyers/Managers/Counsel (including this role). Evaluate and advise on legal and regulatory risks presented by the firm's new and existing business; Provide senior level advice to partners and senior management on conflicts and regulatory issues; Assisting with complex risk decisions relating to conflicts issues , including in connection with different ethical rules that apply across the verein , and balancing the firm's regulatory obligations together with its strategic and commercial goals. Supervising and mentoring more junior members of the team and being responsible for their development. Stay abreast of SRA regulatory developments affecting Norton Rose Fulbright's business. Contributing to the promotion of a risk management culture throughout the firm, including facilitating training sessions for the Practice and other Business Services teams. Skills and Experience Required Qualified Solicitor, REL, RFL, or qualified Barrister or Solicitor in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa or the United States, with 5 to 8 years qualified experience in an international law firm or in-house in a regulatory/general counsel area. Strong relevant experience of advising on conflicts and regulatory issues. Fully conversant with English professional conduct requirements. Strong initiative. Anticipates needs of clients, partners, CCO and proactively looks at ways to deliver effectively and efficiently and adding value wherever possible. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people's health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here.
Company Description: McDonald's is the largest family restaurant in the world, serving approximately 69 million customers across 36,000 restaurants a day: in more than 100 countries. The UK & Ireland market is one of the most successful entities across the wider business, serving on average 4 million people a day. It has operated in UK since 1974 and the business is growing continuously with more than 1,400 restaurants and over 154,000 employees. McDonald's UK & Ireland has a proven track record of investing in the development of its employees and offering flexibility as part of its dedication to being a modern and progressive company. Every year, it invests over £40 million in developing people, giving every one of its employees the opportunity to take part in structured training. McDonald's buys ingredients from over 17,500 British and Irish farmers and spends over £1.1billion annually on its food and packaging requirements. McDonald's is committed to supporting British and Irish farmers to ensure it can continue to source many of its ingredients from the UK and Ireland. McDonald's is a market leader in its field, striving for the highest standard of quality, speed and restaurant experience. Re-generation of our restaurant infrastructure, covering digital ordering, re-imaging and dual-point service make working at McDonald's more exciting than ever! We are dedicated to using our scale for good: good for people, our industry and the planet. From bold recycling initiatives and sustainable sourcing efforts to our partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities, we see every day as a chance to have a genuine impact on our customers, our people and our partners. We're a people business just as much as we are a restaurant business. We strive to be the most inclusive brand in the world by building diverse teams who create delicious, feel-good moments that are easy for everyone to enjoy. Joining McDonald's means thinking big every day and preparing for a career that can have impact around the world. Company Vision and Culture Our Global vision is to build a better McDonald's and, in the UK, and Ireland we are working hard to be the UK & Irelands best-loved restaurant company. McDonald's is defined by its culture. Our culture shapes and informs everything we think and everything we do. Our culture influences the way we interact with each other, and how we interact with customers, franchisees and suppliers. Our culture motivates and inspires us to attract and retain great talent, creating positive, energising, exceptional working environment for us all. Our values drive our culture and shape our beliefs, our priorities and our actions. They influence the decisions we make, how we treat one another and how we show up as a brand to the world. Serve: We put our customers and our people first Inclusion : We open our doors to everyone Integrity: We do the right thing Community : We are good neighbours Family: We get better together Job Description: Fixed term contract until mid-January 2025 The Opportunity The Real Estate Legal Team is seeking a motivated, proactive and effective lawyer to join for a period of maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced real estate lawyer to join a large and highly regarded inhouse legal team, as well as a rare opportunity to work as part of an established inhouse team of real estate lawyers in a fun and friendly environment. What will my accountabilities be? Supervising and supporting external lawyers on acquisition transactions, and working closely with acquisition surveyors and other members of the Legal team Undertaking some acquisition transactional work, although the majority of this is undertaken by external counsel Helping the Legal and Development teams achieve targets for new store openings and transactional acquisition work Providing day to day advice to colleagues in the Acquisitions, Estates and Construction teams on all matters connected with new restaurant acquisitions, as well as the existing restaurant estate Monitoring and reviewing best practice, standard documents, policies and precedents used on acquisitions Compliance advice and support, applying McDonald's global legal policies Identifying and communicating risks consistent with the both the risk appetite of the business and the legal department and advising accordingly Helping to develop the legal skills of more junior members of the team Proactively identifying market trends and regulatory changes to improve company policies and procedures, develop communication and training programmes and ensure awareness and compliance across the business. What Team will I be a part? You will be a part of the Real Estate Legal Team, which is one of three sub-teams within the UK & Ireland Legal Team. Both the UK&I Legal Team and the Real Estate sub-team are highly regarded across the business as high-performing, friendly and dynamic teams with a great reputation for influencing, challenging and leading those at all levels, across all departments. You will report into the Head of the Real Estate Legal Practice Group, and work alongside a further four real estate lawyers and a legal assistant. The wider UK&I Legal Department consists of around 20 team members. Who are my customers? The McDonald's Development team, which comprises separate teams of Acquisitions Surveyors, Estates Surveyors and Construction Project Managers The rest of the Real Estate Legal team, as well as the wider UK&I Legal team The Global Legal Team, including Global Compliance, Global Litigation, and real estate lawyers in other markets. Qualifications: What background do I need to have? You will be a qualified solicitor with strong academic credentials and post-qualification commercial property experience gained with a respected law firm or within an established in-house real estate department. Experience should include complex acquisition, development and landlord and tenant work, with some knowledge of planning and construction law. In-house or secondment experience, whilst not essential, will be advantageous. You will have the following critical skills and qualities: be an effective communicator (including having strong drafting skills and the ability to clearly and concisely explain concepts to non-legal partners); a relationship builder; efficient; and able to see the big picture by providing commercially sound advice adaptability to audience and ability to clearly and concisely explain concepts and to influence internal clients an innovative solution-focused approach and strong problem-solving ability strong commercial awareness and understanding, business judgment and ability to evaluate legal risk be a team player, with an ability to mentor, develop and model skills for others be positive, self-motivated, enthusiastic, authentic, pragmatic, forward-thinking and curious Additional Information: At McDonald's we arePeople from allWalks ofLife People are at the heart of everything wedo ,and they make the McDonald's experience. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that means people can be their best authentic self in our restaurants and offices, which helps us to better serve our customers. Wehave a strong heritage of diversity and representation within our communities, which we are proud of. The diversity of our people, customers, Franchisees and suppliers gives us strength. We do not tolerate inequality, injustice or discrimination of any kind .These are hugely important issues and a brand with our reach and relevance means we have a very meaningful role to play. We also recognise our responsibility as a large employer to continue being active in our communities, helping to develop skills and drive aspirations that will help people to be more aware of the world of work and more successful within it, whether with McDonald's or elsewhere."
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Company Description: McDonald's is the largest family restaurant in the world, serving approximately 69 million customers across 36,000 restaurants a day: in more than 100 countries. The UK & Ireland market is one of the most successful entities across the wider business, serving on average 4 million people a day. It has operated in UK since 1974 and the business is growing continuously with more than 1,400 restaurants and over 154,000 employees. McDonald's UK & Ireland has a proven track record of investing in the development of its employees and offering flexibility as part of its dedication to being a modern and progressive company. Every year, it invests over £40 million in developing people, giving every one of its employees the opportunity to take part in structured training. McDonald's buys ingredients from over 17,500 British and Irish farmers and spends over £1.1billion annually on its food and packaging requirements. McDonald's is committed to supporting British and Irish farmers to ensure it can continue to source many of its ingredients from the UK and Ireland. McDonald's is a market leader in its field, striving for the highest standard of quality, speed and restaurant experience. Re-generation of our restaurant infrastructure, covering digital ordering, re-imaging and dual-point service make working at McDonald's more exciting than ever! We are dedicated to using our scale for good: good for people, our industry and the planet. From bold recycling initiatives and sustainable sourcing efforts to our partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities, we see every day as a chance to have a genuine impact on our customers, our people and our partners. We're a people business just as much as we are a restaurant business. We strive to be the most inclusive brand in the world by building diverse teams who create delicious, feel-good moments that are easy for everyone to enjoy. Joining McDonald's means thinking big every day and preparing for a career that can have impact around the world. Company Vision and Culture Our Global vision is to build a better McDonald's and, in the UK, and Ireland we are working hard to be the UK & Irelands best-loved restaurant company. McDonald's is defined by its culture. Our culture shapes and informs everything we think and everything we do. Our culture influences the way we interact with each other, and how we interact with customers, franchisees and suppliers. Our culture motivates and inspires us to attract and retain great talent, creating positive, energising, exceptional working environment for us all. Our values drive our culture and shape our beliefs, our priorities and our actions. They influence the decisions we make, how we treat one another and how we show up as a brand to the world. Serve: We put our customers and our people first Inclusion : We open our doors to everyone Integrity: We do the right thing Community : We are good neighbours Family: We get better together Job Description: Fixed term contract until mid-January 2025 The Opportunity The Real Estate Legal Team is seeking a motivated, proactive and effective lawyer to join for a period of maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced real estate lawyer to join a large and highly regarded inhouse legal team, as well as a rare opportunity to work as part of an established inhouse team of real estate lawyers in a fun and friendly environment. What will my accountabilities be? Supervising and supporting external lawyers on acquisition transactions, and working closely with acquisition surveyors and other members of the Legal team Undertaking some acquisition transactional work, although the majority of this is undertaken by external counsel Helping the Legal and Development teams achieve targets for new store openings and transactional acquisition work Providing day to day advice to colleagues in the Acquisitions, Estates and Construction teams on all matters connected with new restaurant acquisitions, as well as the existing restaurant estate Monitoring and reviewing best practice, standard documents, policies and precedents used on acquisitions Compliance advice and support, applying McDonald's global legal policies Identifying and communicating risks consistent with the both the risk appetite of the business and the legal department and advising accordingly Helping to develop the legal skills of more junior members of the team Proactively identifying market trends and regulatory changes to improve company policies and procedures, develop communication and training programmes and ensure awareness and compliance across the business. What Team will I be a part? You will be a part of the Real Estate Legal Team, which is one of three sub-teams within the UK & Ireland Legal Team. Both the UK&I Legal Team and the Real Estate sub-team are highly regarded across the business as high-performing, friendly and dynamic teams with a great reputation for influencing, challenging and leading those at all levels, across all departments. You will report into the Head of the Real Estate Legal Practice Group, and work alongside a further four real estate lawyers and a legal assistant. The wider UK&I Legal Department consists of around 20 team members. Who are my customers? The McDonald's Development team, which comprises separate teams of Acquisitions Surveyors, Estates Surveyors and Construction Project Managers The rest of the Real Estate Legal team, as well as the wider UK&I Legal team The Global Legal Team, including Global Compliance, Global Litigation, and real estate lawyers in other markets. Qualifications: What background do I need to have? You will be a qualified solicitor with strong academic credentials and post-qualification commercial property experience gained with a respected law firm or within an established in-house real estate department. Experience should include complex acquisition, development and landlord and tenant work, with some knowledge of planning and construction law. In-house or secondment experience, whilst not essential, will be advantageous. You will have the following critical skills and qualities: be an effective communicator (including having strong drafting skills and the ability to clearly and concisely explain concepts to non-legal partners); a relationship builder; efficient; and able to see the big picture by providing commercially sound advice adaptability to audience and ability to clearly and concisely explain concepts and to influence internal clients an innovative solution-focused approach and strong problem-solving ability strong commercial awareness and understanding, business judgment and ability to evaluate legal risk be a team player, with an ability to mentor, develop and model skills for others be positive, self-motivated, enthusiastic, authentic, pragmatic, forward-thinking and curious Additional Information: At McDonald's we arePeople from allWalks ofLife People are at the heart of everything wedo ,and they make the McDonald's experience. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that means people can be their best authentic self in our restaurants and offices, which helps us to better serve our customers. Wehave a strong heritage of diversity and representation within our communities, which we are proud of. The diversity of our people, customers, Franchisees and suppliers gives us strength. We do not tolerate inequality, injustice or discrimination of any kind .These are hugely important issues and a brand with our reach and relevance means we have a very meaningful role to play. We also recognise our responsibility as a large employer to continue being active in our communities, helping to develop skills and drive aspirations that will help people to be more aware of the world of work and more successful within it, whether with McDonald's or elsewhere."
Job title: Lead Legal Counsel Location: London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid) TGRC is looking for a Lead Legal Counsel with the ability to be independent, and strategic, communicate effectively and prioritise your workload efficiently. Company Overview: Our Client is a specialist Real Estate company that forms part of a wider established Real Estate Investment and Development Group. They are investing in the promotion, acquisition, and development of land, primarily for energy infrastructure use in the UK and Europe. Key Points: A qualified solicitor in England & Wales Proven professional experience from working in a prominent law firm and/or company, preferably in the energy/ property sector. The ideal candidate will hit the ground running in advising regulatory, planning, consenting, corporate, property and general legal support, in addition to managing the external legal advisors. Qualification in further jurisdiction(s) is beneficial but not essential The day-to-day of this role would suit an inquisitive mind and someone who has ambitions to remain in-house and become a strong all-rounder when it comes to delivering sound, pragmatic and commercially astute legal advice. What You Will Do: Regulatory: Act as the business's first point of contact for UK regulatory legal matters; Advising the business on auctions, including contributing to the preparation of bids Advising on other specific electricity legislation and regulation Evaluating the impact of green policies on the business; Advise on grid connection matters, review grid connection agreements and provide legal advice in case of disruption of the grid connection; Keeping up to date on grid and energy market issues and advising the business on material changes; Real Estate: Advising the business on land purchase and letting procedures; Advising the business on easement agreements, including drafting of options for easements; Review title plans, registries and checking records on the Land Registry; General Legal support: Provide general legal support in a timely pragmatic manner; Advise senior management about related legal risks, including claims and disputes; Manage organizational or coordination tasks including process optimization initiatives and standardization Establish and nurture working relationships with legal and wider business Provide support on some commercial transactions and regulatory advice on M&A, corporate transactions and joint ventures; Review of NDAs, T&Cs, Service Agreements and other legal documents; Provide support in sourcing and securing legal advisors in other jurisdictions. Drafting employment contracts and advising the company on employment regulations. Experience: 5+ years of experience as a fully qualified solicitor. Ideally some in-house experience (including as a secondee) but the business will also consider lawyers with relevant experience from private practice who are looking to move in-house for the first time. Experience in property law / reviewing contracts is essential. An interest in the energy sector is required. Excellent written communication skills are essential. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficient user of IT Software, Microsoft Office suite, and CRM/Project Management tools. Languages: English is a must, but other European languages would be an advantage. In conclusion, be part of an organisation to drive the renewable energy revolution and contribute to a sustainable future. How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the role to Sam Hadfield ( )
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Job title: Lead Legal Counsel Location: London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid) TGRC is looking for a Lead Legal Counsel with the ability to be independent, and strategic, communicate effectively and prioritise your workload efficiently. Company Overview: Our Client is a specialist Real Estate company that forms part of a wider established Real Estate Investment and Development Group. They are investing in the promotion, acquisition, and development of land, primarily for energy infrastructure use in the UK and Europe. Key Points: A qualified solicitor in England & Wales Proven professional experience from working in a prominent law firm and/or company, preferably in the energy/ property sector. The ideal candidate will hit the ground running in advising regulatory, planning, consenting, corporate, property and general legal support, in addition to managing the external legal advisors. Qualification in further jurisdiction(s) is beneficial but not essential The day-to-day of this role would suit an inquisitive mind and someone who has ambitions to remain in-house and become a strong all-rounder when it comes to delivering sound, pragmatic and commercially astute legal advice. What You Will Do: Regulatory: Act as the business's first point of contact for UK regulatory legal matters; Advising the business on auctions, including contributing to the preparation of bids Advising on other specific electricity legislation and regulation Evaluating the impact of green policies on the business; Advise on grid connection matters, review grid connection agreements and provide legal advice in case of disruption of the grid connection; Keeping up to date on grid and energy market issues and advising the business on material changes; Real Estate: Advising the business on land purchase and letting procedures; Advising the business on easement agreements, including drafting of options for easements; Review title plans, registries and checking records on the Land Registry; General Legal support: Provide general legal support in a timely pragmatic manner; Advise senior management about related legal risks, including claims and disputes; Manage organizational or coordination tasks including process optimization initiatives and standardization Establish and nurture working relationships with legal and wider business Provide support on some commercial transactions and regulatory advice on M&A, corporate transactions and joint ventures; Review of NDAs, T&Cs, Service Agreements and other legal documents; Provide support in sourcing and securing legal advisors in other jurisdictions. Drafting employment contracts and advising the company on employment regulations. Experience: 5+ years of experience as a fully qualified solicitor. Ideally some in-house experience (including as a secondee) but the business will also consider lawyers with relevant experience from private practice who are looking to move in-house for the first time. Experience in property law / reviewing contracts is essential. An interest in the energy sector is required. Excellent written communication skills are essential. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficient user of IT Software, Microsoft Office suite, and CRM/Project Management tools. Languages: English is a must, but other European languages would be an advantage. In conclusion, be part of an organisation to drive the renewable energy revolution and contribute to a sustainable future. How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the role to Sam Hadfield ( )
About Faculty Faculty transforms organisational performance through safe, impactful and human-led AI. We are Europe's leading applied AI company, and saw its potential a decade ago - long before the current hype cycle. We founded in 2014 with our Fellowship programme, training academics to become commercial data scientists. Today, we provide over 300 global customers with industry-leading software, and bespoke AI consultancy for retail, healthcare, energy, and governmental organisations, as well as our award winning Fellowship. Our expertise and safety credentials are such that OpenAI asked us to be their first technical partner, helping customers deploy cutting-edge generative AI safely. Our high-impact work has saved lives through forecasting NHS demand during covid, produced green energy by routing boats towards the wind, slashed marketing spend by predicting customer spending habits, and kept children safe online. AI is an epoch-defining technology. We want people to join us who can help our customers reap its enormous benefits safely. About the role Faculty's in-house legal team works to proactively address legal issues so that Faculty can drive positive impact in the world. In many cases, there will be no precedent. This is one of those rare in-house roles where your work will often be at the cutting edge. As Legal Counsel, you will be a key contributor to both the legal team and the company as a whole - working across every issue Faculty faces. You'll provide sage advice on a wide range of legal issues, with a centre of gravity around commercial & public sector contracts, IP & licensing and privacy. This position is ideal for an ambitious lawyer with experience in private practice at a leading law firm and looking for their first in-house role, or for someone seeking a new in-house role, having come from that background. As the third lawyer in the team, you will be reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, and working closely with our General Counsel, Contracts & Compliance Manager, Legal & Compliance Associate, legal and regulatory consultants and external lawyers, as well as other Faculty staff, and technical and commercial partners. What you'll be doing Commercial Contracting: Drafting and negotiating various technology and services contracts, including enterprise and public sector agreements and procurement processes. IP: Act as subject matter expert in IP matters related to AI services, including assignments, licensing, SaaS, sub-contracting, joint ventures, and IP-related to the Frontier product Privacy: Tailor GDPR principles to the unique contexts of NHS, government, and enterprise, including drafting DPAs, DSAs, DPIAs, and provide regular GDPR training to staff. Public Sector Procurement: application to frameworks, supporting bids, contracting on government and other large scale, complex frameworks, including GCloud, and Digital Outcomes amongst many. Product: experience in SaaS products and related considerations including contracting, service level agreements and typical risks. Generative AI & LLMs: Act as subject matter expert in IP, privacy, and regulatory issues surrounding LLMs, noting that Faculty is an official partner of OpenAI. Governance & Security: Support the rollout of the company's Governance, Risk, Compliance & Ethics functions, ensuring compliance with customer security and governance requirements, and drafting internal policies. Supporting the evolution of the Ethics Panel, helping Faculty support the right customers and build the right services & products. Regulatory: Understand forthcoming AI and UK privacy regulations, clinical risk regulations, US privacy requirements, and HIPAA and advising on the best course of action in innovative areas where there are no template answers. AI Safety: have an interest in and ability to support the leadership in interpreting and articulating our response to the challenges of delivering safe, fair and ethical AI. Employment: Support the People team with UK & international employment issues, including contract updates and exit matters. Who we're looking for: Qualifications: We expect the successful candidate to have 2+ years PQE depending on appropriate skill and experience, and we are open to candidates with substantially more experience than that. Trained and qualified with a leading international law firm and worked in commercial technology and IP teams with exposure to privacy compliance. Strong background in commercial technology law, capable of providing counsel, negotiation, and drafting for complex contracts involving IP, privacy, government frameworks, product design and compliance, subcontracting & multi party agreements, compliance, and governance and able to adapt to provide support on employment, property, disputes, and risk management Core competencies: Technical excellence in commercial law, IP, and privacy, capable of adapting to a wide range of contract-related demands and legal issues. Experience of procurement law and interacting with the government is a plus. Highly organised, able to help streamline our systems and processes as we scale into a large international company. Experience with Ironclad, DocuSign, Asana and Google Workplace are pluses Self-driven, efficient, and proactive in addressing business needs requiring rapid and proactive support. Collaborative, personable and a real team player. We are a small legal team and we work closely with each other on a daily basis - we would like someone who is ready to invest in that culture and make an effort to be a great team player. We would also like someone who is able to integrate across the business and work closely with our commercial and technical delivery teams. Comfortable with data science and AI concepts and the services and products that we are delivering and that our customers require, to be able to enter into discussion and contract drafting that properly encapsulates our work. Additional skills (Beneficial): Litigation: Experience in dispute management. Corporate: Knowledge of employee equity schemes, company equity, fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures. Ethics: Involvement in corporate ethics policies and processes, including customer selection and product design. International: Experience in establishing overseas entities and familiarity with US IP, licensing, and employment regulations. What we can offer you The Faculty team is diverse and distinctive, and we all come from different personal, professional and organisational backgrounds. We all have one thing in common: we are driven by a deep intellectual curiosity that powers us forward each day. This curiosity pushes us to seek truth and understanding in everything we do, to execute work in a nimble and pragmatic manner, to foster talent in one another and always to challenge assumptions. Faculty is the professional challenge of a lifetime. You'll be surrounded by an impressive group of brilliant minds working to achieve our collective goals. Our consultants, product developers, business development specialists, operations professionals and more all bring something unique to Faculty, and you'll learn something new from everyone you meet. You'll also have the opportunity to make your mark on a high-growth start-up now poised to expand internationally. Another unique aspect of this role is the exposure you will receive to a business offering both consultancy services and an AI product. From a legal perspective, this means your role will be especially diverse and no day will be the same. Fostering talent is one of our core values, it's built into our culture and what we offer. Faculty was founded by people who are passionate about continuous learning, and adding value to our people.
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
About Faculty Faculty transforms organisational performance through safe, impactful and human-led AI. We are Europe's leading applied AI company, and saw its potential a decade ago - long before the current hype cycle. We founded in 2014 with our Fellowship programme, training academics to become commercial data scientists. Today, we provide over 300 global customers with industry-leading software, and bespoke AI consultancy for retail, healthcare, energy, and governmental organisations, as well as our award winning Fellowship. Our expertise and safety credentials are such that OpenAI asked us to be their first technical partner, helping customers deploy cutting-edge generative AI safely. Our high-impact work has saved lives through forecasting NHS demand during covid, produced green energy by routing boats towards the wind, slashed marketing spend by predicting customer spending habits, and kept children safe online. AI is an epoch-defining technology. We want people to join us who can help our customers reap its enormous benefits safely. About the role Faculty's in-house legal team works to proactively address legal issues so that Faculty can drive positive impact in the world. In many cases, there will be no precedent. This is one of those rare in-house roles where your work will often be at the cutting edge. As Legal Counsel, you will be a key contributor to both the legal team and the company as a whole - working across every issue Faculty faces. You'll provide sage advice on a wide range of legal issues, with a centre of gravity around commercial & public sector contracts, IP & licensing and privacy. This position is ideal for an ambitious lawyer with experience in private practice at a leading law firm and looking for their first in-house role, or for someone seeking a new in-house role, having come from that background. As the third lawyer in the team, you will be reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, and working closely with our General Counsel, Contracts & Compliance Manager, Legal & Compliance Associate, legal and regulatory consultants and external lawyers, as well as other Faculty staff, and technical and commercial partners. What you'll be doing Commercial Contracting: Drafting and negotiating various technology and services contracts, including enterprise and public sector agreements and procurement processes. IP: Act as subject matter expert in IP matters related to AI services, including assignments, licensing, SaaS, sub-contracting, joint ventures, and IP-related to the Frontier product Privacy: Tailor GDPR principles to the unique contexts of NHS, government, and enterprise, including drafting DPAs, DSAs, DPIAs, and provide regular GDPR training to staff. Public Sector Procurement: application to frameworks, supporting bids, contracting on government and other large scale, complex frameworks, including GCloud, and Digital Outcomes amongst many. Product: experience in SaaS products and related considerations including contracting, service level agreements and typical risks. Generative AI & LLMs: Act as subject matter expert in IP, privacy, and regulatory issues surrounding LLMs, noting that Faculty is an official partner of OpenAI. Governance & Security: Support the rollout of the company's Governance, Risk, Compliance & Ethics functions, ensuring compliance with customer security and governance requirements, and drafting internal policies. Supporting the evolution of the Ethics Panel, helping Faculty support the right customers and build the right services & products. Regulatory: Understand forthcoming AI and UK privacy regulations, clinical risk regulations, US privacy requirements, and HIPAA and advising on the best course of action in innovative areas where there are no template answers. AI Safety: have an interest in and ability to support the leadership in interpreting and articulating our response to the challenges of delivering safe, fair and ethical AI. Employment: Support the People team with UK & international employment issues, including contract updates and exit matters. Who we're looking for: Qualifications: We expect the successful candidate to have 2+ years PQE depending on appropriate skill and experience, and we are open to candidates with substantially more experience than that. Trained and qualified with a leading international law firm and worked in commercial technology and IP teams with exposure to privacy compliance. Strong background in commercial technology law, capable of providing counsel, negotiation, and drafting for complex contracts involving IP, privacy, government frameworks, product design and compliance, subcontracting & multi party agreements, compliance, and governance and able to adapt to provide support on employment, property, disputes, and risk management Core competencies: Technical excellence in commercial law, IP, and privacy, capable of adapting to a wide range of contract-related demands and legal issues. Experience of procurement law and interacting with the government is a plus. Highly organised, able to help streamline our systems and processes as we scale into a large international company. Experience with Ironclad, DocuSign, Asana and Google Workplace are pluses Self-driven, efficient, and proactive in addressing business needs requiring rapid and proactive support. Collaborative, personable and a real team player. We are a small legal team and we work closely with each other on a daily basis - we would like someone who is ready to invest in that culture and make an effort to be a great team player. We would also like someone who is able to integrate across the business and work closely with our commercial and technical delivery teams. Comfortable with data science and AI concepts and the services and products that we are delivering and that our customers require, to be able to enter into discussion and contract drafting that properly encapsulates our work. Additional skills (Beneficial): Litigation: Experience in dispute management. Corporate: Knowledge of employee equity schemes, company equity, fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures. Ethics: Involvement in corporate ethics policies and processes, including customer selection and product design. International: Experience in establishing overseas entities and familiarity with US IP, licensing, and employment regulations. What we can offer you The Faculty team is diverse and distinctive, and we all come from different personal, professional and organisational backgrounds. We all have one thing in common: we are driven by a deep intellectual curiosity that powers us forward each day. This curiosity pushes us to seek truth and understanding in everything we do, to execute work in a nimble and pragmatic manner, to foster talent in one another and always to challenge assumptions. Faculty is the professional challenge of a lifetime. You'll be surrounded by an impressive group of brilliant minds working to achieve our collective goals. Our consultants, product developers, business development specialists, operations professionals and more all bring something unique to Faculty, and you'll learn something new from everyone you meet. You'll also have the opportunity to make your mark on a high-growth start-up now poised to expand internationally. Another unique aspect of this role is the exposure you will receive to a business offering both consultancy services and an AI product. From a legal perspective, this means your role will be especially diverse and no day will be the same. Fostering talent is one of our core values, it's built into our culture and what we offer. Faculty was founded by people who are passionate about continuous learning, and adding value to our people.
We are working with a US-headquartered firm which has an outstanding reputation for working with tech businesses at all stages of the development cycle, from seed stage to IPO and beyond. They have assisted several blue-chip high profile technology businesses with their first and subsequent IPOs. Their model in London is to offer "Silicon Valley-style" business and legal advice to UK and European businesses, with a particular focus on UK and European tech companies exploring US expansion, fundraising or exit. In recent years, the firm has attracted a great group of phenomenal Lawyers in London, and they are getting a lot of traction in the City - it is an exciting time to join. They are now looking for a Tax Lawyer to join the London office and help develop the existing tax practice. In this role, you'll advise on Tax aspects of M&A transactions and venture capital finance. You'll assist internationally mobile clients with tax-efficient business structuring, and in conjunction with the US tax practice, assist on UK/US advisory work. To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to work with a flexible mindset, enjoy resolving new and challenging tax issues and be solution-focused. You will also be able to explain tax issues at a number of levels - switching comfortably between explaining these in pure commercial terms to investors and founders and engaging in detailed technical discussion with in-house tax team members. Requirements: In order to be considered, you will: Be an England & Wales-qualified solicitor with probably between 2 and 6 years' post-qualification experience of corporate tax (including international tax issues), gained in a law firm, accounting firm or in-house. Have a very strong academic background. Be able to, in addition to transactional support, demonstrate a commitment to and relevant experience of tax advisory work. Be ambitious, self-motivated, hard-working, a strong communicator, and have the ability to work as part of a team or as an individual contributor. Enjoy working directly with clients and building relationships, alongside providing specialist support to colleagues in other teams. Have personality, energy, and initiative to take advantage of an exceptional opportunity. Knowledge of tax issues relevant to growth companies would be beneficial, as would knowledge of UK/US cross border tax issues (but neither is a requirement, provided you have a strong interest in and commitment to growing your knowledge in these areas). The firm pays top NY rates for Associates. This is a sensational opportunity to work with a firm right at the top end of its game.
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
We are working with a US-headquartered firm which has an outstanding reputation for working with tech businesses at all stages of the development cycle, from seed stage to IPO and beyond. They have assisted several blue-chip high profile technology businesses with their first and subsequent IPOs. Their model in London is to offer "Silicon Valley-style" business and legal advice to UK and European businesses, with a particular focus on UK and European tech companies exploring US expansion, fundraising or exit. In recent years, the firm has attracted a great group of phenomenal Lawyers in London, and they are getting a lot of traction in the City - it is an exciting time to join. They are now looking for a Tax Lawyer to join the London office and help develop the existing tax practice. In this role, you'll advise on Tax aspects of M&A transactions and venture capital finance. You'll assist internationally mobile clients with tax-efficient business structuring, and in conjunction with the US tax practice, assist on UK/US advisory work. To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to work with a flexible mindset, enjoy resolving new and challenging tax issues and be solution-focused. You will also be able to explain tax issues at a number of levels - switching comfortably between explaining these in pure commercial terms to investors and founders and engaging in detailed technical discussion with in-house tax team members. Requirements: In order to be considered, you will: Be an England & Wales-qualified solicitor with probably between 2 and 6 years' post-qualification experience of corporate tax (including international tax issues), gained in a law firm, accounting firm or in-house. Have a very strong academic background. Be able to, in addition to transactional support, demonstrate a commitment to and relevant experience of tax advisory work. Be ambitious, self-motivated, hard-working, a strong communicator, and have the ability to work as part of a team or as an individual contributor. Enjoy working directly with clients and building relationships, alongside providing specialist support to colleagues in other teams. Have personality, energy, and initiative to take advantage of an exceptional opportunity. Knowledge of tax issues relevant to growth companies would be beneficial, as would knowledge of UK/US cross border tax issues (but neither is a requirement, provided you have a strong interest in and commitment to growing your knowledge in these areas). The firm pays top NY rates for Associates. This is a sensational opportunity to work with a firm right at the top end of its game.
About Our Client Our client is the owner and operator of multiple power generation assets in the UK, Ireland and Globally. Job Description The organisation's team includes commercial, technical, financial and legal professionals; the role will be focused primarily on assisting the senior members of these teams and will require you to provide legal support across the business, but with a focus on providing regulatory advice in connection with: development and construction projects in the UK and Ireland acquisition of suitable assets / development opportunities on the secondary market the operation and optimisation of our existing fleet of assets. This will involve: advising the project and execute teams on regulatory issues and transactions arising through the whole lifecycle of renewable and conventional energy projects including licensing, consent and derogation applications and communications with stakeholders such as relevant regulatory bodies; advising on regulatory requirements and implications of commercial, planning and finance agreements with local and international counterparties; providing legal, regulatory, procurement and commercial support to our fleet of operational gas and biomass assets; advising on the regulatory requirements and implications in the acquisition of renewable and conventional energy assets, businesses and development opportunities; advising on the regulatory requirements and implications of other corporate, commercial and finance transactions within the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. You will have access to in-depth supervision and support from senior team members, but the expectation is that you will be able to independently manage your own workload, liaising with senior leaders and stakeholders across the business as required. You do not need litigation experience (outside of your training), but a good understanding of early-stage dispute management in a public law and regulatory context, court and arbitration processes (including Judicial Review) would be an advantage. Previous in-house experience would be an advantage The Successful Applicant The successful candidate will be a lawyer who is likely to have at least 4 plus years post qualification experience (this target PQE is based on level of work and remuneration on offer as well as the structure of the established legal as well as business needs) It is highly desirable that the successful candidate have experience in advising on regulatory aspects of power and infrastructure projects in a commercial context. The role may be open to lawyers with regulatory experience from other areas of the Energy Sector or even from other areas (eg: finance or another regulated sector) but it is ideal that the candidate have energy / power generation related experience. The candidate will be open to attending the office in Central London at least 3 days per week (with the rest of the week spent either in the office or at home at the candidate's discretion). What's on Offer In addition to the salary on offer for this role there are various benefits including health insurance, pension scheme, and performance bonuses. This is a role that offers a chance to make a significant impact in the ongoing development of a major actor within the UK and European energy and natural resources industries. We encourage all interested and candidates to seize this exciting opportunity. Apply today and contribute to a sustainable future!
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
About Our Client Our client is the owner and operator of multiple power generation assets in the UK, Ireland and Globally. Job Description The organisation's team includes commercial, technical, financial and legal professionals; the role will be focused primarily on assisting the senior members of these teams and will require you to provide legal support across the business, but with a focus on providing regulatory advice in connection with: development and construction projects in the UK and Ireland acquisition of suitable assets / development opportunities on the secondary market the operation and optimisation of our existing fleet of assets. This will involve: advising the project and execute teams on regulatory issues and transactions arising through the whole lifecycle of renewable and conventional energy projects including licensing, consent and derogation applications and communications with stakeholders such as relevant regulatory bodies; advising on regulatory requirements and implications of commercial, planning and finance agreements with local and international counterparties; providing legal, regulatory, procurement and commercial support to our fleet of operational gas and biomass assets; advising on the regulatory requirements and implications in the acquisition of renewable and conventional energy assets, businesses and development opportunities; advising on the regulatory requirements and implications of other corporate, commercial and finance transactions within the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. You will have access to in-depth supervision and support from senior team members, but the expectation is that you will be able to independently manage your own workload, liaising with senior leaders and stakeholders across the business as required. You do not need litigation experience (outside of your training), but a good understanding of early-stage dispute management in a public law and regulatory context, court and arbitration processes (including Judicial Review) would be an advantage. Previous in-house experience would be an advantage The Successful Applicant The successful candidate will be a lawyer who is likely to have at least 4 plus years post qualification experience (this target PQE is based on level of work and remuneration on offer as well as the structure of the established legal as well as business needs) It is highly desirable that the successful candidate have experience in advising on regulatory aspects of power and infrastructure projects in a commercial context. The role may be open to lawyers with regulatory experience from other areas of the Energy Sector or even from other areas (eg: finance or another regulated sector) but it is ideal that the candidate have energy / power generation related experience. The candidate will be open to attending the office in Central London at least 3 days per week (with the rest of the week spent either in the office or at home at the candidate's discretion). What's on Offer In addition to the salary on offer for this role there are various benefits including health insurance, pension scheme, and performance bonuses. This is a role that offers a chance to make a significant impact in the ongoing development of a major actor within the UK and European energy and natural resources industries. We encourage all interested and candidates to seize this exciting opportunity. Apply today and contribute to a sustainable future!
Trainee Solicitor - London & Regional Do you want to qualify as a Solicitor? Do you want excellent training and mentoring? Do you want varied and interesting work opportunities? With over 10 years experience helping legal professionals to qualify as Solicitors, it is easy to understand why Accutrainee is one of the first choices on any aspiring solicitor's shortlist. Whatever your circumstances or stage of your career, we are here to help as your essential partner to qualification. Whether you are you looking to qualify through the traditional Training Contract route or through the new Solicitor Qualifying Examination route, Accutrainee has got you covered. We have the flexibility to offer you opportunities at a wide range of in-house legal teams, large city law firms, boutiques, start-ups and everything in between. We DON'T stop there, joining Accutrainee means you will get access to a huge range of benefits: Personalised mentoring from a specially selected senior lawyer. Dedicated training and development through our Pathways platform. Varied and interesting work placements. A competitive salary. Our industry expertise in developing the very best lawyers of tomorrow. Your Pathway to Qualification Whichever path you choose to take, Accutrainee has the knowledge and expertise to ensure our trainees enter the profession with the necessary skills and competencies demanded of modern lawyers. Training Contract Pathway Our unique Training Contract is designed around you and we focus on tailoring your secondments around your preferences both in terms of practice areas and type of organisation. Accutrainee, as your training establishment, will continually monitor and assess both the work you are conducting, as well as your development throughout your training contract. Requirements A-Level (or equivalent) Qualifying law degree or GDL (please apply to us towards the end of your LLB/GDL) LPC (you can apply to us even if you haven't completed the LPC) QWE Pathway With the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) route, aspiring solicitors will need to complete two SQE assessments along with two years of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) to qualify as solicitors. We can offer you interesting and challenging placements as part of your QWE that offers high quality legal work and excellent levels of responsibility. Not only that but during the time you are with us you will be offered mentoring and support from our expert team of mentors and graduate team. Requirements A-Level (or equivalent) Degree (or equivalent) SQE Part 1 (our clients will want you to have some level of legal training and so if you haven't completed an LLB degree or GDL, we are more likely to be able to place you once you have passed SQE Part 1) Duties and Responsibilities Depending on your personalised plan you may complete a mix of contentious and non-contentious placements with us. Candidates will have opportunities to develop different practice skills and gain the valuable experience needed to prepare them for qualification. What we do know is that each and every one of our trainees receives high levels of responsibility as they are placed only when there is a genuine need for their help in the team. Our trainees need to be ready to hit the ground running and adapt quickly to become valuable members of the teams they work in knowing they can rely on an enhanced support system as well as mentoring to guide them every step of the way. Who Should Apply? We are looking for candidates with strong intellectual, analytical and problem-solving skills, good communication and organisational skills with the ability to demonstrate resilience, commercial awareness, teamwork, a passion for law and dedication to succeed. Any mitigating circumstances will be considered during the selection process. When to apply? We are continually recruiting and do not have deadlines. Our secondments can start at any time throughout the year.Most candidates apply either towards the end of their LLB degree or after completing the GDL, LPC or SQE Part 1. Note:Candidates may experience difficulties in applying when using Safari, we recommend using Chrome or Firefox instead
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
Trainee Solicitor - London & Regional Do you want to qualify as a Solicitor? Do you want excellent training and mentoring? Do you want varied and interesting work opportunities? With over 10 years experience helping legal professionals to qualify as Solicitors, it is easy to understand why Accutrainee is one of the first choices on any aspiring solicitor's shortlist. Whatever your circumstances or stage of your career, we are here to help as your essential partner to qualification. Whether you are you looking to qualify through the traditional Training Contract route or through the new Solicitor Qualifying Examination route, Accutrainee has got you covered. We have the flexibility to offer you opportunities at a wide range of in-house legal teams, large city law firms, boutiques, start-ups and everything in between. We DON'T stop there, joining Accutrainee means you will get access to a huge range of benefits: Personalised mentoring from a specially selected senior lawyer. Dedicated training and development through our Pathways platform. Varied and interesting work placements. A competitive salary. Our industry expertise in developing the very best lawyers of tomorrow. Your Pathway to Qualification Whichever path you choose to take, Accutrainee has the knowledge and expertise to ensure our trainees enter the profession with the necessary skills and competencies demanded of modern lawyers. Training Contract Pathway Our unique Training Contract is designed around you and we focus on tailoring your secondments around your preferences both in terms of practice areas and type of organisation. Accutrainee, as your training establishment, will continually monitor and assess both the work you are conducting, as well as your development throughout your training contract. Requirements A-Level (or equivalent) Qualifying law degree or GDL (please apply to us towards the end of your LLB/GDL) LPC (you can apply to us even if you haven't completed the LPC) QWE Pathway With the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) route, aspiring solicitors will need to complete two SQE assessments along with two years of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) to qualify as solicitors. We can offer you interesting and challenging placements as part of your QWE that offers high quality legal work and excellent levels of responsibility. Not only that but during the time you are with us you will be offered mentoring and support from our expert team of mentors and graduate team. Requirements A-Level (or equivalent) Degree (or equivalent) SQE Part 1 (our clients will want you to have some level of legal training and so if you haven't completed an LLB degree or GDL, we are more likely to be able to place you once you have passed SQE Part 1) Duties and Responsibilities Depending on your personalised plan you may complete a mix of contentious and non-contentious placements with us. Candidates will have opportunities to develop different practice skills and gain the valuable experience needed to prepare them for qualification. What we do know is that each and every one of our trainees receives high levels of responsibility as they are placed only when there is a genuine need for their help in the team. Our trainees need to be ready to hit the ground running and adapt quickly to become valuable members of the teams they work in knowing they can rely on an enhanced support system as well as mentoring to guide them every step of the way. Who Should Apply? We are looking for candidates with strong intellectual, analytical and problem-solving skills, good communication and organisational skills with the ability to demonstrate resilience, commercial awareness, teamwork, a passion for law and dedication to succeed. Any mitigating circumstances will be considered during the selection process. When to apply? We are continually recruiting and do not have deadlines. Our secondments can start at any time throughout the year.Most candidates apply either towards the end of their LLB degree or after completing the GDL, LPC or SQE Part 1. Note:Candidates may experience difficulties in applying when using Safari, we recommend using Chrome or Firefox instead
Join the London Elite: Calling all high-caliber UK LITIGATION LAWYERS Our client is titan of New York litigation, is setting its sights on London's brightest legal minds. Are you a UK-qualified lawyer with 1-6 years of PQE and a hunger for complex commercial litigation? This is your chance to join the top ranks. US Prestige, London Reach: Fuel your career at a globally recognised powerhouse, tackling high-stakes cases with international impact, right from the heart of London Sharpen Your Skills: Immerse yourself in intricate commercial litigation, working alongside luminaries of the legal world Thrive in the Spotlight: Embrace a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment where excellence is the standard Collaborative Excellence: Learn and grow alongside brilliant colleagues who are as dedicated to your success as they are to their own Rewarding Compensation: Top NY Cravath rate salary Qualifications: UK-qualified Solicitor with 1-6 years of PQE (post-qualification experience) Stellar academic record in law Proven track record in complex commercial litigation Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills Ability to thrive under pressure and manage demanding workloads Meticulous attention to detail and an unwavering work ethic If you would like to be considered please send your CV to Visit the IDEX Consulting Ltd website for further opportunities. Please note that the information supplied may be retained for up to 10 years for use in connection with future vacancies. For full information on how we use your data, please visit the IDEX Consulting website and view our Privacy Policy. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
Join the London Elite: Calling all high-caliber UK LITIGATION LAWYERS Our client is titan of New York litigation, is setting its sights on London's brightest legal minds. Are you a UK-qualified lawyer with 1-6 years of PQE and a hunger for complex commercial litigation? This is your chance to join the top ranks. US Prestige, London Reach: Fuel your career at a globally recognised powerhouse, tackling high-stakes cases with international impact, right from the heart of London Sharpen Your Skills: Immerse yourself in intricate commercial litigation, working alongside luminaries of the legal world Thrive in the Spotlight: Embrace a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment where excellence is the standard Collaborative Excellence: Learn and grow alongside brilliant colleagues who are as dedicated to your success as they are to their own Rewarding Compensation: Top NY Cravath rate salary Qualifications: UK-qualified Solicitor with 1-6 years of PQE (post-qualification experience) Stellar academic record in law Proven track record in complex commercial litigation Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills Ability to thrive under pressure and manage demanding workloads Meticulous attention to detail and an unwavering work ethic If you would like to be considered please send your CV to Visit the IDEX Consulting Ltd website for further opportunities. Please note that the information supplied may be retained for up to 10 years for use in connection with future vacancies. For full information on how we use your data, please visit the IDEX Consulting website and view our Privacy Policy. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.
This is a great opportunity to work as part of the in-house legal team of an international business based in central London. We are looking for a capable and genuinely commercial lawyer for our client. It's an opportunity to exercise your skills in an interesting business with a high quality and interesting workload. The assignment we need you for is likely to last for 6 months but could be extended. You will be advising on a broad range of commercial contracts and issues. To be successful you will need the following skills and attributes: You must be a qualified lawyer in the UK or another comparable jurisdiction. Lawyers with less than 6 years PQE are unlikely to have acquired the experience needed, but if you are exceptional, please convince us! A strong technical legal background is a given and this is likely to have been gained with a leading practice, ideally with some in-house experience as well. You will need to have a good understanding of and exposure to a wide range of complex commercial contracts. Importantly, you will need to be a good fit; so as well as being charismatic and personable, you will also be highly motivated, client focused and will have a demonstrably commercial approach with plenty of initiative. For this assignment you will be working as a member of our client's in-house legal team. You will also find yourself working closely with stakeholders at all levels across the business and their clients. You will be expected to deliver commercially successful outcomes which reflect the risk appetite of the business, while operating with a high degree of autonomy. This is a hybrid role and you will be expected to work at least 2 days per week in their central London offices. The position is open now and we are keen to identify the right person and get them in place as soon as possible. So if this resonates with you, please don't hesitate to get in touch. If you would like to know more, please send your CV in confidence to Nick Benson at . By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are acting as consultants for the hiring company. Ortolan People are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible. If you would like to know more about Ortolan People and how we can help you reduce your ongoing recruitment costs, get in touch! I have worked with Ortolan for over 6 years now and throughout that time they have been unfailingly professional, responsive and a real partner to our business. I would have no hesitation in recommending their services. I have worked with Ortolan for over 6 years now and throughout that time they have been unfailingly professional, responsive and a real partner to our business. I would have no hesitation in recommending their services. Sharon Eley, Shared Services Director National Car Parks Ltd Receive news & updates from Ortolan People
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
This is a great opportunity to work as part of the in-house legal team of an international business based in central London. We are looking for a capable and genuinely commercial lawyer for our client. It's an opportunity to exercise your skills in an interesting business with a high quality and interesting workload. The assignment we need you for is likely to last for 6 months but could be extended. You will be advising on a broad range of commercial contracts and issues. To be successful you will need the following skills and attributes: You must be a qualified lawyer in the UK or another comparable jurisdiction. Lawyers with less than 6 years PQE are unlikely to have acquired the experience needed, but if you are exceptional, please convince us! A strong technical legal background is a given and this is likely to have been gained with a leading practice, ideally with some in-house experience as well. You will need to have a good understanding of and exposure to a wide range of complex commercial contracts. Importantly, you will need to be a good fit; so as well as being charismatic and personable, you will also be highly motivated, client focused and will have a demonstrably commercial approach with plenty of initiative. For this assignment you will be working as a member of our client's in-house legal team. You will also find yourself working closely with stakeholders at all levels across the business and their clients. You will be expected to deliver commercially successful outcomes which reflect the risk appetite of the business, while operating with a high degree of autonomy. This is a hybrid role and you will be expected to work at least 2 days per week in their central London offices. The position is open now and we are keen to identify the right person and get them in place as soon as possible. So if this resonates with you, please don't hesitate to get in touch. If you would like to know more, please send your CV in confidence to Nick Benson at . By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are acting as consultants for the hiring company. Ortolan People are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible. If you would like to know more about Ortolan People and how we can help you reduce your ongoing recruitment costs, get in touch! I have worked with Ortolan for over 6 years now and throughout that time they have been unfailingly professional, responsive and a real partner to our business. I would have no hesitation in recommending their services. I have worked with Ortolan for over 6 years now and throughout that time they have been unfailingly professional, responsive and a real partner to our business. I would have no hesitation in recommending their services. Sharon Eley, Shared Services Director National Car Parks Ltd Receive news & updates from Ortolan People
Shawbrook provides finance to a wide range of customer segments that value the premium experience, flexibility and certainly we deliver. We are a purpose-led organisation, with a focus on delivering long-term sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We have a diversified offering, with our innovative lending propositions tailored to meet specific customer needs in carefully selected markets across SME, Real Estate and Personal. Our products range from complex structured credit facilities for growth-focused businesses to mortgages for professional landlords and property investors, as well as simple loans for consumers delivered digitally. We fuel our lending through customer deposits, which we attract by delivering a premium experience, choice and consistently great value to smart savers. The business model we have created is unique and difficult to replicate, with our 'best of both' approach combining deep human expertise with advanced digital, tech and data capabilities. This combination not only allows us to deliver excellent customer experiences, but to do so efficiently and at scale. We are proud of our innovative and agile culture, which drives consistently high employee engagement scores and makes Shawbrook an attractive destination for the best talent.If you're willing to roll up your sleeves, contribute new ideas and believe anything is possible, you're our kind of person Work with us because you: Want to be part of a bank built for the dynamics of the modern world Relish a challenge and enjoy a fast-paced, innovative and hardworking culture Enjoy finding new and better ways to solve complexity and make things happen Want to belong to a diverse culture that stands shoulder to shoulder with minority and underrepresented groups Care about society and the environment and want to be part of a business that cares too Want to continue to grow professionally and be the best version of yourself The Role & Responsibilities To proactively support the Bank's business initiatives and projects by providing high quality legal support and advice. In particular, focusing on supporting and managing legal risk within the Bank's Real Estate and Development Finance lending teams which sitwithin the Bank's Enterprise franchise. Products include real estate finance and development lending. Responsible forthe development and maintenance of the Bank's standard form customer-facing documentation suite within Real Estate and Development Finance, working closely with other members of the legal team andother Bank stakeholders. Develop strong working relationships (and manage those relationships) with internal stakeholders in the Bank and, where necessary, supporting engagement with the Bank's risk and product governance committees. Engage, liaise with and oversee external counsel as necessary to deliver appropriate and timely legal advice on transactions and to assist in managing the Bank's Real Estate and Development Finance legal panels.This will include undertaking audits of these firms and reporting the findings to relevant stakeholders. Work collaboratively with other teams within the legal function to ensure effective and fully aligned end-to-end legal support to the wider business in a transactional context. Support the Bank's wider Legal function in other areas as and when needed (e.g., commercial contracts, strategy and approach to issues which may involve litigation/dispute resolution, general corporate and commercial support). Develop and maintain good legal risk governance structures and mechanisms that reflect best practice and meet the needs of the business within the Bank's regulatory environment. To develop an awareness of and competency in the wider legal and regulatory framework in which the Bank operates and to support the Group Legal function. To spend a minimum of two to three days each week working in the office. The Person Qualified solicitor (England and Wales). Qualified lawyers in other legal jurisdictions (e.g., Australia, New Zealand) who can demonstrate sufficient UK law experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis The candidate will have received wide ranging training and experience within a medium to large city law firm (ideally in areal estate finance transactional team) and be able to demonstrate a solid knowledge of real estate law as well as banking law Experience in drafting, advising on and negotiating real estate / development financing documentation Understanding of complex transaction and corporate structures, including trusts and offshore ownership Familiarity with Loan Market Association suite of real estate finance / development finance documentation a plus Familiarity with intercreditor / multiple lender structures Awareness of regulatory environments and requirements, e.g. FCA/MCOB regulated activity, 'treating customers fairly' would be beneficial (but not necessary) Experience in the financial services/banking sector preferred Experience in being the direct point of contact for your client(s)/stakeholders and providing pragmatic, solutions-based commercial advice and decision making In-house experience (permanent or secondment) would be an added benefit Excellent skills in synthesising and summarising complex information and communicating key points to the wider team/stakeholders Reward Your Wellbeing - We take your health and well-being very seriously by providing a range of benefits to give you and your family peace of mind. These include: Market leading family friendly policies such as access to our Maternity, Adoption and Paternity policies from Day 1 of your employment Free access to Headspace, a mindfulness & meditation digital health app Free access to Peppy digital health app that offers personalised support through fertility treatment becoming a parent or menopause EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) - Offering you support on a wide range of subjects including financial concerns, mental wellbeing and more general queries around family, work, housing, and health Cycle to work scheme Discounts on gym membership Your Lifestyle - It's important you strike the right balance between your work and personal life. We provide benefits to support you when at work and when you're enjoying your leisure time. Minimum of 27 days holiday per year Option to buy or sell holiday days through our flexi-holiday scheme Discounts on gym membership nationwide Access to discounts on a range of high street and online brands Community support and charitable giving Your Contribution - We're focused on rewarding those that go the extra mile in helping us achieve our goals. Participation in our annual discretionary bonus scheme designed to reward your contribution to our success Proudly Shawbrook recognition scheme focused on recognising our role models and thanking our colleagues for a job well done
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
Shawbrook provides finance to a wide range of customer segments that value the premium experience, flexibility and certainly we deliver. We are a purpose-led organisation, with a focus on delivering long-term sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We have a diversified offering, with our innovative lending propositions tailored to meet specific customer needs in carefully selected markets across SME, Real Estate and Personal. Our products range from complex structured credit facilities for growth-focused businesses to mortgages for professional landlords and property investors, as well as simple loans for consumers delivered digitally. We fuel our lending through customer deposits, which we attract by delivering a premium experience, choice and consistently great value to smart savers. The business model we have created is unique and difficult to replicate, with our 'best of both' approach combining deep human expertise with advanced digital, tech and data capabilities. This combination not only allows us to deliver excellent customer experiences, but to do so efficiently and at scale. We are proud of our innovative and agile culture, which drives consistently high employee engagement scores and makes Shawbrook an attractive destination for the best talent.If you're willing to roll up your sleeves, contribute new ideas and believe anything is possible, you're our kind of person Work with us because you: Want to be part of a bank built for the dynamics of the modern world Relish a challenge and enjoy a fast-paced, innovative and hardworking culture Enjoy finding new and better ways to solve complexity and make things happen Want to belong to a diverse culture that stands shoulder to shoulder with minority and underrepresented groups Care about society and the environment and want to be part of a business that cares too Want to continue to grow professionally and be the best version of yourself The Role & Responsibilities To proactively support the Bank's business initiatives and projects by providing high quality legal support and advice. In particular, focusing on supporting and managing legal risk within the Bank's Real Estate and Development Finance lending teams which sitwithin the Bank's Enterprise franchise. Products include real estate finance and development lending. Responsible forthe development and maintenance of the Bank's standard form customer-facing documentation suite within Real Estate and Development Finance, working closely with other members of the legal team andother Bank stakeholders. Develop strong working relationships (and manage those relationships) with internal stakeholders in the Bank and, where necessary, supporting engagement with the Bank's risk and product governance committees. Engage, liaise with and oversee external counsel as necessary to deliver appropriate and timely legal advice on transactions and to assist in managing the Bank's Real Estate and Development Finance legal panels.This will include undertaking audits of these firms and reporting the findings to relevant stakeholders. Work collaboratively with other teams within the legal function to ensure effective and fully aligned end-to-end legal support to the wider business in a transactional context. Support the Bank's wider Legal function in other areas as and when needed (e.g., commercial contracts, strategy and approach to issues which may involve litigation/dispute resolution, general corporate and commercial support). Develop and maintain good legal risk governance structures and mechanisms that reflect best practice and meet the needs of the business within the Bank's regulatory environment. To develop an awareness of and competency in the wider legal and regulatory framework in which the Bank operates and to support the Group Legal function. To spend a minimum of two to three days each week working in the office. The Person Qualified solicitor (England and Wales). Qualified lawyers in other legal jurisdictions (e.g., Australia, New Zealand) who can demonstrate sufficient UK law experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis The candidate will have received wide ranging training and experience within a medium to large city law firm (ideally in areal estate finance transactional team) and be able to demonstrate a solid knowledge of real estate law as well as banking law Experience in drafting, advising on and negotiating real estate / development financing documentation Understanding of complex transaction and corporate structures, including trusts and offshore ownership Familiarity with Loan Market Association suite of real estate finance / development finance documentation a plus Familiarity with intercreditor / multiple lender structures Awareness of regulatory environments and requirements, e.g. FCA/MCOB regulated activity, 'treating customers fairly' would be beneficial (but not necessary) Experience in the financial services/banking sector preferred Experience in being the direct point of contact for your client(s)/stakeholders and providing pragmatic, solutions-based commercial advice and decision making In-house experience (permanent or secondment) would be an added benefit Excellent skills in synthesising and summarising complex information and communicating key points to the wider team/stakeholders Reward Your Wellbeing - We take your health and well-being very seriously by providing a range of benefits to give you and your family peace of mind. These include: Market leading family friendly policies such as access to our Maternity, Adoption and Paternity policies from Day 1 of your employment Free access to Headspace, a mindfulness & meditation digital health app Free access to Peppy digital health app that offers personalised support through fertility treatment becoming a parent or menopause EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) - Offering you support on a wide range of subjects including financial concerns, mental wellbeing and more general queries around family, work, housing, and health Cycle to work scheme Discounts on gym membership Your Lifestyle - It's important you strike the right balance between your work and personal life. We provide benefits to support you when at work and when you're enjoying your leisure time. Minimum of 27 days holiday per year Option to buy or sell holiday days through our flexi-holiday scheme Discounts on gym membership nationwide Access to discounts on a range of high street and online brands Community support and charitable giving Your Contribution - We're focused on rewarding those that go the extra mile in helping us achieve our goals. Participation in our annual discretionary bonus scheme designed to reward your contribution to our success Proudly Shawbrook recognition scheme focused on recognising our role models and thanking our colleagues for a job well done
About SeedLegals We're the leading provider of automated legal solutions for startups in the UK, with offices in London and Paris, and a team in Ireland. We believe entrepreneurship should be accessible to everyone. Since we launched in 2016, we've served more than 50,000 startups who have collectively raised more than £2 billion on our platform. We've changed how early-stage companies fundraise, reward their teams and scale their businesses, forever. Our values are key to our success; here at SeedLegals, we: Invest and trust in each other; Are committed to a growth mindset; Embrace diversity and cultivate inclusion; And are driven by customer success. About the Legal Team We are an international team of around 17 people, with team members in each of our key locations. Unlike other in-house roles, at SeedLegals, our lawyers are right in the middle of our products - helping to shape (at scale) the way in which companies raise money. In London we are split into three teams: GC, Legal Product and Advisory (including VC Advisory and our GCaaS team). Whilst each team has a clear remit, we work collaboratively to continuously improve our products, deliver value to our customers and insulate the business from all the typical risks that high-growth tech companies face. SeedLegals offers its lawyers the chance to work in a variety of roles, all of which have a genuine and realisable impact on our revenue and growth - whilst we sell automated solutions, it is our outstanding team behind the scenes that create, maintain and support our platform products. We are committed to continuous learning and development as a business and as a legal team: we have arrangements in place with leading tech law firms to place our team members on secondment so that they can keep current with market trends and continue building their network, a variety of on-line learning tools, a partnership with the BARBRI, who deliver ongoing training and support to our team at all levels from SQE through to practical and management skills and, most importantly, we learn from each other in a psychologically safe space in which no idea is too outrageous to be given air time. Our global team all contribute to this learning environment, sharing ideas and best practice. About the Role In 2023 SeedLegals launched a new service to augment our platform offering for our customers: General Counsel as a Service (GCaaS). We recognised that, as our customers grow their businesses, they start to generate recurring legal needs which go beyond the bounds of our platform - this could be commercial contract negotiations, employment matters, IP or data protection issues. The concept is simple: the customer pays for an annual subscription and gains access to one of our fantastic lawyers who will be on hand for a defined number of hours throughout the year. Our lawyers embed within the customer's business and deliver support and advice to help them scale. You will work in the Advisory Team, alongside some truly talented lawyers, providing direct advice and support to our GCaaS customers as though you were their very own GC. You'll work with many of the UK's most innovative companies and, perhaps most excitingly, you will help us shape the strategy for this new service and be at the forefront of an exciting and successful business line. When you're not working with clients or on strategy, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to our knowledge bank, product roadmap and our own internal legal needs and much more (you can even learn to code). Throughout 2023 we have acquired 45+ GCaaS customers, with more in the pipeline. So it's safe to say we have big plans for 2024 and beyond! Some of our most loyal customers include: Doccla Legal OS Skyral The Big Ideas Group The role offers a truly unique opportunity to work in an in-house environment at a thriving global scale-up, whilst building a portfolio of tech and high growth customers that you help to nurture and scale. You'll accelerate your in-house experience faster than you ever thought possible and have fun doing so. We aren't fussy about PQE; all you need is an entrepreneurial mindset, enough in-house experience to support early-stage companies' legal needs and a strong team spirit. Application Process Rather than submit a traditional cover letter, we ask that you instead reflect on our company values and explain how you have exhibited values of the same or a similar nature in your previous roles. Your cover letter will be part of the conversation in your first interview, as our team dives deeper into your response and formulates their initial interview questions around it. There is no right or wrong format to your cover letter, feel free to interpret as you see fit and same goes for our values! 30 minutes culture discussion with our Chief Legal Officer 90 minutes technical assessment with two members of our GCaaS team 30 minutes with our CEO As part of the SeedLegals team you'll receive: Share options: the option to buy shares in SeedLegals in the future, via our share option scheme Pension 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off 3 volunteer days per year: time off to support a charity or not-for-profit organisation you care about. Private healthcare Life insurance and critical illness cover Classpass: discounted access to studios, gyms, salons and spas near you Cycle-to-work scheme Weekly allowance for a free lunch in the office once a week £250 WFH allowance to set up or enhance your home workstation Annual learning budget for training courses, conferences and books
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
About SeedLegals We're the leading provider of automated legal solutions for startups in the UK, with offices in London and Paris, and a team in Ireland. We believe entrepreneurship should be accessible to everyone. Since we launched in 2016, we've served more than 50,000 startups who have collectively raised more than £2 billion on our platform. We've changed how early-stage companies fundraise, reward their teams and scale their businesses, forever. Our values are key to our success; here at SeedLegals, we: Invest and trust in each other; Are committed to a growth mindset; Embrace diversity and cultivate inclusion; And are driven by customer success. About the Legal Team We are an international team of around 17 people, with team members in each of our key locations. Unlike other in-house roles, at SeedLegals, our lawyers are right in the middle of our products - helping to shape (at scale) the way in which companies raise money. In London we are split into three teams: GC, Legal Product and Advisory (including VC Advisory and our GCaaS team). Whilst each team has a clear remit, we work collaboratively to continuously improve our products, deliver value to our customers and insulate the business from all the typical risks that high-growth tech companies face. SeedLegals offers its lawyers the chance to work in a variety of roles, all of which have a genuine and realisable impact on our revenue and growth - whilst we sell automated solutions, it is our outstanding team behind the scenes that create, maintain and support our platform products. We are committed to continuous learning and development as a business and as a legal team: we have arrangements in place with leading tech law firms to place our team members on secondment so that they can keep current with market trends and continue building their network, a variety of on-line learning tools, a partnership with the BARBRI, who deliver ongoing training and support to our team at all levels from SQE through to practical and management skills and, most importantly, we learn from each other in a psychologically safe space in which no idea is too outrageous to be given air time. Our global team all contribute to this learning environment, sharing ideas and best practice. About the Role In 2023 SeedLegals launched a new service to augment our platform offering for our customers: General Counsel as a Service (GCaaS). We recognised that, as our customers grow their businesses, they start to generate recurring legal needs which go beyond the bounds of our platform - this could be commercial contract negotiations, employment matters, IP or data protection issues. The concept is simple: the customer pays for an annual subscription and gains access to one of our fantastic lawyers who will be on hand for a defined number of hours throughout the year. Our lawyers embed within the customer's business and deliver support and advice to help them scale. You will work in the Advisory Team, alongside some truly talented lawyers, providing direct advice and support to our GCaaS customers as though you were their very own GC. You'll work with many of the UK's most innovative companies and, perhaps most excitingly, you will help us shape the strategy for this new service and be at the forefront of an exciting and successful business line. When you're not working with clients or on strategy, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to our knowledge bank, product roadmap and our own internal legal needs and much more (you can even learn to code). Throughout 2023 we have acquired 45+ GCaaS customers, with more in the pipeline. So it's safe to say we have big plans for 2024 and beyond! Some of our most loyal customers include: Doccla Legal OS Skyral The Big Ideas Group The role offers a truly unique opportunity to work in an in-house environment at a thriving global scale-up, whilst building a portfolio of tech and high growth customers that you help to nurture and scale. You'll accelerate your in-house experience faster than you ever thought possible and have fun doing so. We aren't fussy about PQE; all you need is an entrepreneurial mindset, enough in-house experience to support early-stage companies' legal needs and a strong team spirit. Application Process Rather than submit a traditional cover letter, we ask that you instead reflect on our company values and explain how you have exhibited values of the same or a similar nature in your previous roles. Your cover letter will be part of the conversation in your first interview, as our team dives deeper into your response and formulates their initial interview questions around it. There is no right or wrong format to your cover letter, feel free to interpret as you see fit and same goes for our values! 30 minutes culture discussion with our Chief Legal Officer 90 minutes technical assessment with two members of our GCaaS team 30 minutes with our CEO As part of the SeedLegals team you'll receive: Share options: the option to buy shares in SeedLegals in the future, via our share option scheme Pension 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off 3 volunteer days per year: time off to support a charity or not-for-profit organisation you care about. Private healthcare Life insurance and critical illness cover Classpass: discounted access to studios, gyms, salons and spas near you Cycle-to-work scheme Weekly allowance for a free lunch in the office once a week £250 WFH allowance to set up or enhance your home workstation Annual learning budget for training courses, conferences and books
The Courtauld is seeking to appoint a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Reader (equivalent to Assistant or Associate Professor) specialising in today's art market. Applications are welcomed from specialists in any aspect of the art market, but crucial to the role will be a knowledge of the workings of the art market more generally, both in the UK and internationally. This role requires strong networks within today's art markets, and an ability to mobilise the expertise of colleagues working in the sector. We are seeking candidates who will drive forward debate and scholarship, and who will critically engage with current issues and debates in the commercial art world. Working with a specialist in the histories of the art market, the post-holder will convene a new MA in Art and Business at The Courtauld, which will launch in September 2025. This MA will aim to be the leading postgraduate programme in the subject, equipping students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the contemporary art world. Students will have the chance to pursue advanced study and research on Art and Business from both a contemporary and an historical perspective, and with the benefit of an extraordinary range of experts. As well as being taught by The Courtauld's specialist faculty, they will benefit from The Courtauld's strategic partnership with King's College London and engage on a regular basis with some of the most dynamic and influential figures of today's art world, including gallerists, auction-house directors, art lawyers, art fair organisers, art advisors, curators, artists and critics. As co-convenor of the MA in Art and Business, the post-holder will work closely not only with colleagues from The Courtauld and King's, but with these numerous external participants. The post-holder will also teach one of the MA's core modules, entitled Understanding The Art Market . This module will give students an advanced understanding of the workings of today's art market, and investigate such topics as the gallery system, auction-houses, museums, art fairs, biennales, pricing, copyright, provenance, spoliation, art investment, insurance, marketing and media coverage. It will also explore the impact of digitisation on the buying and selling of art, and the ways in which the art market has been reshaped by globalizing imperatives. Students will also learn about the opportunities and challenges of working with living artists, artist's estates, collectors and public institutions. A crucial aspect of this module is that many of these subjects will be explored in conversation with relevant specialists from the art world itself, who will be invited to share their knowledge in in-person sessions with the students. The post-holder will both design and deliver this important element of the MA, which will feature a wide range of visiting contributors. The post-holder will also teach an elective module focusing on a specialist area of their research, and contribute to our BA programme. We welcome applications from scholars with developing or established records in research (including publication) and teaching. Applications are welcome from both early career and established scholars, and from those with professional experience in the art market. Applicants should articulate how their research and teaching would intersect with and take advantage of the world-famous collections of the Courtauld Gallery and other collections and resources in London. They should also describe how, in delivering the new MA, they would engage with the Courtauld's alumni, many of whom are dynamic and influential figures within today's art world. This is an excellent opportunity to establish a new field of excellence at The Courtauld and to take it in ambitious directions, with exciting potential relating to our new strategic relationship with King's College London. The Courtauld Institute of Art is the UK's leading institution for teaching and research in Art History and the conservation of paintings. It is also home to one of the greatest art collections in the UK, which reopened to the public in November 2021 following a major transformation. The History of Art department has an outstanding research and teaching record from Late Antiquity to the Contemporary with an increasingly global outlook, and embraces its diversity of theoretical approaches and methodologies. Teaching at The Courtauld takes a variety of forms, from small-group seminars, lectures, and tutorials, to teaching in front of works of art in galleries and museums both within the UK and internationally. The post-holder will contribute to our BA programme, undertake research, supervise research students, participate in our thriving research community, and engage in activity that increases public awareness of and access to Courtauld resources, including the gallery. Research-active faculty are entitled to regular sabbaticals from teaching. In addition, they are encouraged to apply for external grants and fellowships, supported by The Courtauld's dedicated Research Department. The Courtauld is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds as we have under-representation that we wish to address. The Courtauld warmly welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including those through the Skilled Workers Route to work in the UK. Applicants who are interested in discussing the role informally before submitting an application may contact Professor Alixe Bovey, Executive Dean and Deputy Director, on .
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
The Courtauld is seeking to appoint a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Reader (equivalent to Assistant or Associate Professor) specialising in today's art market. Applications are welcomed from specialists in any aspect of the art market, but crucial to the role will be a knowledge of the workings of the art market more generally, both in the UK and internationally. This role requires strong networks within today's art markets, and an ability to mobilise the expertise of colleagues working in the sector. We are seeking candidates who will drive forward debate and scholarship, and who will critically engage with current issues and debates in the commercial art world. Working with a specialist in the histories of the art market, the post-holder will convene a new MA in Art and Business at The Courtauld, which will launch in September 2025. This MA will aim to be the leading postgraduate programme in the subject, equipping students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the contemporary art world. Students will have the chance to pursue advanced study and research on Art and Business from both a contemporary and an historical perspective, and with the benefit of an extraordinary range of experts. As well as being taught by The Courtauld's specialist faculty, they will benefit from The Courtauld's strategic partnership with King's College London and engage on a regular basis with some of the most dynamic and influential figures of today's art world, including gallerists, auction-house directors, art lawyers, art fair organisers, art advisors, curators, artists and critics. As co-convenor of the MA in Art and Business, the post-holder will work closely not only with colleagues from The Courtauld and King's, but with these numerous external participants. The post-holder will also teach one of the MA's core modules, entitled Understanding The Art Market . This module will give students an advanced understanding of the workings of today's art market, and investigate such topics as the gallery system, auction-houses, museums, art fairs, biennales, pricing, copyright, provenance, spoliation, art investment, insurance, marketing and media coverage. It will also explore the impact of digitisation on the buying and selling of art, and the ways in which the art market has been reshaped by globalizing imperatives. Students will also learn about the opportunities and challenges of working with living artists, artist's estates, collectors and public institutions. A crucial aspect of this module is that many of these subjects will be explored in conversation with relevant specialists from the art world itself, who will be invited to share their knowledge in in-person sessions with the students. The post-holder will both design and deliver this important element of the MA, which will feature a wide range of visiting contributors. The post-holder will also teach an elective module focusing on a specialist area of their research, and contribute to our BA programme. We welcome applications from scholars with developing or established records in research (including publication) and teaching. Applications are welcome from both early career and established scholars, and from those with professional experience in the art market. Applicants should articulate how their research and teaching would intersect with and take advantage of the world-famous collections of the Courtauld Gallery and other collections and resources in London. They should also describe how, in delivering the new MA, they would engage with the Courtauld's alumni, many of whom are dynamic and influential figures within today's art world. This is an excellent opportunity to establish a new field of excellence at The Courtauld and to take it in ambitious directions, with exciting potential relating to our new strategic relationship with King's College London. The Courtauld Institute of Art is the UK's leading institution for teaching and research in Art History and the conservation of paintings. It is also home to one of the greatest art collections in the UK, which reopened to the public in November 2021 following a major transformation. The History of Art department has an outstanding research and teaching record from Late Antiquity to the Contemporary with an increasingly global outlook, and embraces its diversity of theoretical approaches and methodologies. Teaching at The Courtauld takes a variety of forms, from small-group seminars, lectures, and tutorials, to teaching in front of works of art in galleries and museums both within the UK and internationally. The post-holder will contribute to our BA programme, undertake research, supervise research students, participate in our thriving research community, and engage in activity that increases public awareness of and access to Courtauld resources, including the gallery. Research-active faculty are entitled to regular sabbaticals from teaching. In addition, they are encouraged to apply for external grants and fellowships, supported by The Courtauld's dedicated Research Department. The Courtauld is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds as we have under-representation that we wish to address. The Courtauld warmly welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including those through the Skilled Workers Route to work in the UK. Applicants who are interested in discussing the role informally before submitting an application may contact Professor Alixe Bovey, Executive Dean and Deputy Director, on .
A reputable Top 150 law firm are seeking an ambitious Banking & Finance lawyer to join their Southampton office as a Senior Associate or Partner. They are a full serviced firm with multiple offices across the South and have over 100 specialist lawyers across all offices. Renowned in the industry, they consistently earn high rankings in legal directories, The Legal 500 and Chambers UK, along with the High Net Worth 2023, demonstrating their commitment to delivering high quality work for valued clients. Additionally, they have also been listed as "Best Law Firms" in both 2022 and 2023. As a firm that values innovation, client satisfaction, and professional development, you will be part of a stimulating and collaborative environment for talented individuals to thrive. You will be surrounded by "Leading Lawyers" and part of an award-winning team that is highly respected in the industry. You will have exposure to high quality work right from the start, offering excellent prospects for advancing your career. You will be advising prominent financial institutions, including several well-known household names. To be successful in this role you will: Be a qualified solicitor or legal executive with experience in Banking & Finance law. Be commercially astute and pragmatic with the ability to focus on your clients' needs to provide practical and robust advice. Have a good understanding of the corporate market, its challenges and opportunities. A sense of initiative and enthusiasm. Able to work well within a team and provide support to other fee-earners as appropriate. Confidence and ability to communicate to a high standard. Competent IT skills. The firm offers excellent opportunities for career development and professional development. In addition, competitive salaries, a great working environment, and a whole host of benefits, including hybrid and flexible working. Please apply as direction or contact Stephanie Richardson at Search Legal for more information on (phone number removed). Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
A reputable Top 150 law firm are seeking an ambitious Banking & Finance lawyer to join their Southampton office as a Senior Associate or Partner. They are a full serviced firm with multiple offices across the South and have over 100 specialist lawyers across all offices. Renowned in the industry, they consistently earn high rankings in legal directories, The Legal 500 and Chambers UK, along with the High Net Worth 2023, demonstrating their commitment to delivering high quality work for valued clients. Additionally, they have also been listed as "Best Law Firms" in both 2022 and 2023. As a firm that values innovation, client satisfaction, and professional development, you will be part of a stimulating and collaborative environment for talented individuals to thrive. You will be surrounded by "Leading Lawyers" and part of an award-winning team that is highly respected in the industry. You will have exposure to high quality work right from the start, offering excellent prospects for advancing your career. You will be advising prominent financial institutions, including several well-known household names. To be successful in this role you will: Be a qualified solicitor or legal executive with experience in Banking & Finance law. Be commercially astute and pragmatic with the ability to focus on your clients' needs to provide practical and robust advice. Have a good understanding of the corporate market, its challenges and opportunities. A sense of initiative and enthusiasm. Able to work well within a team and provide support to other fee-earners as appropriate. Confidence and ability to communicate to a high standard. Competent IT skills. The firm offers excellent opportunities for career development and professional development. In addition, competitive salaries, a great working environment, and a whole host of benefits, including hybrid and flexible working. Please apply as direction or contact Stephanie Richardson at Search Legal for more information on (phone number removed). Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
One of the most esteemed law firms in the industry, a global legal powerhouse which is synonymous with excellence and innovation is looking to add to their highly respected technology transactions practice in London. This opportunity sits within a fully integrated, global team that lives and breathes the full range of transactions that affect their clients' digital and technology transactions, supporting them on their most complex and strategic cross-border projects. In this role, you will gain experience on the full spectrum of commercial matters; outsourcing, intellectual property, data protection, commercial contracts and information technology, as well as emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain. The incredible international reach of this client means that much of the work has a cross-border element for clients coming from a broad range of sectors from financial services and e-commerce to corporate and life sciences. What will the ideal candidate look like? 2-5 years post qualification experience Qualified/admitted legal practitioner in England & Wales Prior experience working on a broad range of TMT/commercial matters Strong academic background, excellent communication, and organisational skills Please apply as directed or confidentially contact for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working a variety of other TMT opportunities with ranked Technology teams in the City, so would be interested to talk to any Lawyers in this space. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
One of the most esteemed law firms in the industry, a global legal powerhouse which is synonymous with excellence and innovation is looking to add to their highly respected technology transactions practice in London. This opportunity sits within a fully integrated, global team that lives and breathes the full range of transactions that affect their clients' digital and technology transactions, supporting them on their most complex and strategic cross-border projects. In this role, you will gain experience on the full spectrum of commercial matters; outsourcing, intellectual property, data protection, commercial contracts and information technology, as well as emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain. The incredible international reach of this client means that much of the work has a cross-border element for clients coming from a broad range of sectors from financial services and e-commerce to corporate and life sciences. What will the ideal candidate look like? 2-5 years post qualification experience Qualified/admitted legal practitioner in England & Wales Prior experience working on a broad range of TMT/commercial matters Strong academic background, excellent communication, and organisational skills Please apply as directed or confidentially contact for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working a variety of other TMT opportunities with ranked Technology teams in the City, so would be interested to talk to any Lawyers in this space. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
The Role and Our Team Hays are delighted to be partnering with the Office for Product Safety Standards (OPSS) to recruit a key role within their highly regarded legal team Data lawyer. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced lawyer who is looking to work for a national regulator and join a friendly, inclusive and diverse in-house legal team. They have offices in Birmingham, London and Teddington and the role can be based at any of these locations. The opportunity: The Legal team are from a mixture of public sector and private practice backgrounds and from the Criminal Bar. The team provides legal advice across all of OPSS s functions. These are exciting opportunities for a highly motivated lawyers with strong interpersonal skills who is able to work well within a team. This post reports directly to the Head of Regulatory Legal Advice. You will work closely with teams across the OPSS to provide pragmatic, solution focussed and high-quality legal advice. The scope of the role, reflecting the breadth of OPSS s functions, is broad. We do not expect applicants to have existing expertise in all areas of OPSS s work but you must be willing to advise on a wide range of matters including our data transformation programme, development of policy, enforcement across a range of civil and criminal legislation, and statutory decision-making. In doing so, you will liaise with both Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and other government departments legal advisors (GLD) as well as other regulators and commercial entities as appropriate. Key Responsibilities: You will have responsibility for a stimulating, wide-ranging portfolio of work which includes: Advising on compliance with relevant laws in respect of data sharing, data handling and data security, advising on data protection and FOI issues. Providing timely and high-quality legal advice to colleagues on a wide range of issues, both in respect of discrete requests for legal assistance and on more significant matters. Managing, with appropriate supervision, your own caseload and working collaboratively with others on larger matters. Providing strategic legal advice when OPSS is considering, or has committed to, taking on new regulatory functions on behalf of other Government departments. Understanding policy perspectives and confidently presenting delivery solutions. Highlight to senior colleagues any significant legal risks, particularly in your practice areas, on a timely basis. Liaising with legal teams/advisers of stakeholders and other government departments/regulators as appropriate. Contributing to the learning and development of the OPSS Legal Advice and Practice team, as well as to the OPSS more broadly. What you will need to succeed: Skills & Experience We are interested in hearing from applicants who feel that they can demonstrate the following attributes: An ability to assimilate complex information and provide pragmatic, delivery-focused advice on the back of it, underpinned by well-reasoned analysis. An aptitude for problem solving in a way that takes account of the bigger picture , particularly where there are uncertainties at play. A trusted advisor and advocate, able to listen and understand needs through open, structured and productive conversations. Capable of exercising sound judgment, even when balancing conflicting pressures and interests. Excellent communication skills with the ability to express sophisticated concepts clearly and concisely and to influence colleagues. An ability to work at pace, recognising the need to prioritise or to adopt a flexible approach when appropriate. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with a range of colleagues at all levels across a number of organisations. What you'll get in return Alongside your salary of £53,560 you will also be entitled to the below benefits: Career development - Learning and development opportunities An environment with flexible working options 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30 A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with employer contributions of at least 20% of your salary Selection process A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Provide employment history that relates to the essential criteria. A Personal Statement of 500 words explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role in reference to the essential criteria below: Essential criteria: Applicants must be qualified to practice as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales. You must have completed a training contract/pupillage/qualifying employment or have been exempted from this by the Law Society, the Bar Council or CILEX. A sound knowledge of public law principles. Experience of advising on data protection and security, information law, FOI and / or data governance Desirable criteria: Experience of working within the Regulatory sector and advising on regulatory law Interviews for this vacancy will be conducted virtually and will include a written exercise. We will, consider in-person interviews with exception. Sift will take place week commencing 13th May 2024 Interviews will take place week commencing 27th May 2024 Hays have been retained by OPSS to manage the recruitment of this role.
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
The Role and Our Team Hays are delighted to be partnering with the Office for Product Safety Standards (OPSS) to recruit a key role within their highly regarded legal team Data lawyer. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced lawyer who is looking to work for a national regulator and join a friendly, inclusive and diverse in-house legal team. They have offices in Birmingham, London and Teddington and the role can be based at any of these locations. The opportunity: The Legal team are from a mixture of public sector and private practice backgrounds and from the Criminal Bar. The team provides legal advice across all of OPSS s functions. These are exciting opportunities for a highly motivated lawyers with strong interpersonal skills who is able to work well within a team. This post reports directly to the Head of Regulatory Legal Advice. You will work closely with teams across the OPSS to provide pragmatic, solution focussed and high-quality legal advice. The scope of the role, reflecting the breadth of OPSS s functions, is broad. We do not expect applicants to have existing expertise in all areas of OPSS s work but you must be willing to advise on a wide range of matters including our data transformation programme, development of policy, enforcement across a range of civil and criminal legislation, and statutory decision-making. In doing so, you will liaise with both Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and other government departments legal advisors (GLD) as well as other regulators and commercial entities as appropriate. Key Responsibilities: You will have responsibility for a stimulating, wide-ranging portfolio of work which includes: Advising on compliance with relevant laws in respect of data sharing, data handling and data security, advising on data protection and FOI issues. Providing timely and high-quality legal advice to colleagues on a wide range of issues, both in respect of discrete requests for legal assistance and on more significant matters. Managing, with appropriate supervision, your own caseload and working collaboratively with others on larger matters. Providing strategic legal advice when OPSS is considering, or has committed to, taking on new regulatory functions on behalf of other Government departments. Understanding policy perspectives and confidently presenting delivery solutions. Highlight to senior colleagues any significant legal risks, particularly in your practice areas, on a timely basis. Liaising with legal teams/advisers of stakeholders and other government departments/regulators as appropriate. Contributing to the learning and development of the OPSS Legal Advice and Practice team, as well as to the OPSS more broadly. What you will need to succeed: Skills & Experience We are interested in hearing from applicants who feel that they can demonstrate the following attributes: An ability to assimilate complex information and provide pragmatic, delivery-focused advice on the back of it, underpinned by well-reasoned analysis. An aptitude for problem solving in a way that takes account of the bigger picture , particularly where there are uncertainties at play. A trusted advisor and advocate, able to listen and understand needs through open, structured and productive conversations. Capable of exercising sound judgment, even when balancing conflicting pressures and interests. Excellent communication skills with the ability to express sophisticated concepts clearly and concisely and to influence colleagues. An ability to work at pace, recognising the need to prioritise or to adopt a flexible approach when appropriate. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with a range of colleagues at all levels across a number of organisations. What you'll get in return Alongside your salary of £53,560 you will also be entitled to the below benefits: Career development - Learning and development opportunities An environment with flexible working options 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30 A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with employer contributions of at least 20% of your salary Selection process A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Provide employment history that relates to the essential criteria. A Personal Statement of 500 words explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role in reference to the essential criteria below: Essential criteria: Applicants must be qualified to practice as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales. You must have completed a training contract/pupillage/qualifying employment or have been exempted from this by the Law Society, the Bar Council or CILEX. A sound knowledge of public law principles. Experience of advising on data protection and security, information law, FOI and / or data governance Desirable criteria: Experience of working within the Regulatory sector and advising on regulatory law Interviews for this vacancy will be conducted virtually and will include a written exercise. We will, consider in-person interviews with exception. Sift will take place week commencing 13th May 2024 Interviews will take place week commencing 27th May 2024 Hays have been retained by OPSS to manage the recruitment of this role.
The Role and Our Team Hays are delighted to be partnering with the Office for Product Safety Standards (OPSS) to recruit a key role within their highly regarded legal team Data lawyer. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced lawyer who is looking to work for a national regulator and join a friendly, inclusive and diverse in-house legal team. They have offices in Birmingham, London and Teddington and the role can be based at any of these locations. The opportunity: The Legal team are from a mixture of public sector and private practice backgrounds and from the Criminal Bar. The team provides legal advice across all of OPSS s functions. These are exciting opportunities for a highly motivated lawyers with strong interpersonal skills who is able to work well within a team. This post reports directly to the Head of Regulatory Legal Advice. You will work closely with teams across the OPSS to provide pragmatic, solution focussed and high-quality legal advice. The scope of the role, reflecting the breadth of OPSS s functions, is broad. We do not expect applicants to have existing expertise in all areas of OPSS s work but you must be willing to advise on a wide range of matters including our data transformation programme, development of policy, enforcement across a range of civil and criminal legislation, and statutory decision-making. In doing so, you will liaise with both Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and other government departments legal advisors (GLD) as well as other regulators and commercial entities as appropriate. Key Responsibilities: You will have responsibility for a stimulating, wide-ranging portfolio of work which includes: Advising on compliance with relevant laws in respect of data sharing, data handling and data security, advising on data protection and FOI issues. Providing timely and high-quality legal advice to colleagues on a wide range of issues, both in respect of discrete requests for legal assistance and on more significant matters. Managing, with appropriate supervision, your own caseload and working collaboratively with others on larger matters. Providing strategic legal advice when OPSS is considering, or has committed to, taking on new regulatory functions on behalf of other Government departments. Understanding policy perspectives and confidently presenting delivery solutions. Highlight to senior colleagues any significant legal risks, particularly in your practice areas, on a timely basis. Liaising with legal teams/advisers of stakeholders and other government departments/regulators as appropriate. Contributing to the learning and development of the OPSS Legal Advice and Practice team, as well as to the OPSS more broadly. What you will need to succeed: Skills & Experience We are interested in hearing from applicants who feel that they can demonstrate the following attributes: An ability to assimilate complex information and provide pragmatic, delivery-focused advice on the back of it, underpinned by well-reasoned analysis. An aptitude for problem solving in a way that takes account of the bigger picture , particularly where there are uncertainties at play. A trusted advisor and advocate, able to listen and understand needs through open, structured and productive conversations. Capable of exercising sound judgment, even when balancing conflicting pressures and interests. Excellent communication skills with the ability to express sophisticated concepts clearly and concisely and to influence colleagues. An ability to work at pace, recognising the need to prioritise or to adopt a flexible approach when appropriate. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with a range of colleagues at all levels across a number of organisations. What you'll get in return Alongside your salary of £57,026 (London), you will also be entitled to the below benefits: Career development - Learning and development opportunities An environment with flexible working options 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30 A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with employer contributions of at least 20% of your salary Selection process A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Provide employment history that relates to the essential criteria. A Personal Statement of 500 words explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role in reference to the essential criteria below: Essential criteria: Applicants must be qualified to practice as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales. You must have completed a training contract/pupillage/qualifying employment or have been exempted from this by the Law Society, the Bar Council or CILEX. A sound knowledge of public law principles. Experience of advising on data protection and security, information law, FOI and / or data governance Desirable criteria: Experience of working within the Regulatory sector and advising on regulatory law Interviews for this vacancy will be conducted virtually and will include a written exercise. We will, consider in-person interviews with exception. Sift will take place week commencing 13th May 2024 Interviews will take place week commencing 27th May 2024 Hays have been retained by OPSS to manage the recruitment of this role.
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
The Role and Our Team Hays are delighted to be partnering with the Office for Product Safety Standards (OPSS) to recruit a key role within their highly regarded legal team Data lawyer. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced lawyer who is looking to work for a national regulator and join a friendly, inclusive and diverse in-house legal team. They have offices in Birmingham, London and Teddington and the role can be based at any of these locations. The opportunity: The Legal team are from a mixture of public sector and private practice backgrounds and from the Criminal Bar. The team provides legal advice across all of OPSS s functions. These are exciting opportunities for a highly motivated lawyers with strong interpersonal skills who is able to work well within a team. This post reports directly to the Head of Regulatory Legal Advice. You will work closely with teams across the OPSS to provide pragmatic, solution focussed and high-quality legal advice. The scope of the role, reflecting the breadth of OPSS s functions, is broad. We do not expect applicants to have existing expertise in all areas of OPSS s work but you must be willing to advise on a wide range of matters including our data transformation programme, development of policy, enforcement across a range of civil and criminal legislation, and statutory decision-making. In doing so, you will liaise with both Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and other government departments legal advisors (GLD) as well as other regulators and commercial entities as appropriate. Key Responsibilities: You will have responsibility for a stimulating, wide-ranging portfolio of work which includes: Advising on compliance with relevant laws in respect of data sharing, data handling and data security, advising on data protection and FOI issues. Providing timely and high-quality legal advice to colleagues on a wide range of issues, both in respect of discrete requests for legal assistance and on more significant matters. Managing, with appropriate supervision, your own caseload and working collaboratively with others on larger matters. Providing strategic legal advice when OPSS is considering, or has committed to, taking on new regulatory functions on behalf of other Government departments. Understanding policy perspectives and confidently presenting delivery solutions. Highlight to senior colleagues any significant legal risks, particularly in your practice areas, on a timely basis. Liaising with legal teams/advisers of stakeholders and other government departments/regulators as appropriate. Contributing to the learning and development of the OPSS Legal Advice and Practice team, as well as to the OPSS more broadly. What you will need to succeed: Skills & Experience We are interested in hearing from applicants who feel that they can demonstrate the following attributes: An ability to assimilate complex information and provide pragmatic, delivery-focused advice on the back of it, underpinned by well-reasoned analysis. An aptitude for problem solving in a way that takes account of the bigger picture , particularly where there are uncertainties at play. A trusted advisor and advocate, able to listen and understand needs through open, structured and productive conversations. Capable of exercising sound judgment, even when balancing conflicting pressures and interests. Excellent communication skills with the ability to express sophisticated concepts clearly and concisely and to influence colleagues. An ability to work at pace, recognising the need to prioritise or to adopt a flexible approach when appropriate. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with a range of colleagues at all levels across a number of organisations. What you'll get in return Alongside your salary of £57,026 (London), you will also be entitled to the below benefits: Career development - Learning and development opportunities An environment with flexible working options 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30 A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with employer contributions of at least 20% of your salary Selection process A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Provide employment history that relates to the essential criteria. A Personal Statement of 500 words explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role in reference to the essential criteria below: Essential criteria: Applicants must be qualified to practice as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales. You must have completed a training contract/pupillage/qualifying employment or have been exempted from this by the Law Society, the Bar Council or CILEX. A sound knowledge of public law principles. Experience of advising on data protection and security, information law, FOI and / or data governance Desirable criteria: Experience of working within the Regulatory sector and advising on regulatory law Interviews for this vacancy will be conducted virtually and will include a written exercise. We will, consider in-person interviews with exception. Sift will take place week commencing 13th May 2024 Interviews will take place week commencing 27th May 2024 Hays have been retained by OPSS to manage the recruitment of this role.
Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills and experience to Citi's Legal team. By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. Team Overview The role is a senior legal counsel role within Citi's UK, Europe and MEA Equity Capital Markets (ECM) Legal team, which is part of the broader Banking Legal team. ECM Legal plays a prominent role in Citi's control architecture, working alongside Compliance, AML, the Control Group, Research Gatekeepers, Business Selection and other functions. The team helps to ensure compliance with Citi policies and procedures to protect, among other things, Citi's reputation and franchise. What you'll do Primarily responsible for providing legal advice to Citi's ECM business. This means having responsibility for delivering legally and commercially sound advice to the investment bank in relation to its work on ECM transactions in the region Review and advise on legal documentation and agreements ranging from simple engagement letters to more complex execution-oriented documents, in particular underwriting agreements (including all forms of such agreements, e.g., block trade agreements, equity-linked subscription agreements, etc.), auditor arrangement and comfort letters, legal opinions (covering all relevant UK, Europe and MEA jurisdictions as well as US opinions and disclosure letters), prospectuses, information memoranda and other agreements and documents associated with international capital markets transactions Highlight and explain potential UK, EEA and US legal issues/transactional risks to the business, and provide advice and proposed solutions relating to UK, Europe and MEA capital markets transactions on a day-to-day basis Ensure consistency with legal advice provided by other regional investment banking and equity capital markets lawyers as well as with internal Citi standards, liaise closely with other regional product specialists in financial centres outside London with a Citi Banking presence. Provide product counsel guidance to local (i.e., non-product) counsel in the UK, Europe and MEA cluster Prepare legal decisions and provide advice and guidance to ECM management and represent the ECM Legal team in internal and external decision-making processes, e.g., towards legal departments of institutional clients, such as financial institutions and listed corporations, after consulting with senior legal team members Work closely with the firm's Legal and Compliance staff in the UK, Europe, MEA, the United States and Asia, especially with the ECM legal teams in those regions to ensure that Citi's policies, practices, procedures and precedent documents are up to date and compliant with latest developments in case law and legislation; Liaise closely with product lawyers in the region and globally on projects and advice given Liaise and negotiate with joint advisors regarding confidentiality issues, underwriting and common process documents prepared for the client etc.; Liaise with external law firms on legal issues and drafting of transactional documentation; Qualify and assess legal issues on an independent basis and present legal assessments to the requesting business units Prepare and deliver in-house seminars and written briefings/mailings on ECM and regulatory topics; Attend law firm seminars and briefings of industry bodies (e.g., AFME) and report on information received in internal meetings on the level of the Legal Department and ECM What we'll need from you Suitable experience in Equity Capital Markets (ECM) and/or Debt Capital Markets (DCM) and investment banking advisory experience - prioritised experience in executing ECM transactions as well as in-house experience in international investment bank (preferred) with focus on the UK, Europe and MEA cluster Experience in executing ECM transactions, familiarity with ECM (including block trade) structuring and documentation (e.g., underwriting agreements, prospectuses, comfort letters and legal opinions) and market practice for these transactions Excellent knowledge of UK, EEA and US prospectus, market abuse, anti-fraud and other relevant regulations; Knowledge of and interest in UK, EEA, US and other cross-border regulatory developments Bar license in good standing to practice law; Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree Knowledge of US securities laws would be advantageous Excellent technical skills and analytical ability; Transaction Management skills; Ability to work under pressure Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and client and time management skills Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience. What we can offer you This is a role that will offer you the opportunity to build and develop an in-depth specialist knowledge and drive your career forward. Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities. Job Family Group: Legal Job Family: Legal - Product Time Type: Full time Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi") invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi . View the " EEO is the Law " poster. View the EEO is the Law Supplement . View the EEO Policy Statement . 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Apr 26, 2024
Full time
Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills and experience to Citi's Legal team. By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. Team Overview The role is a senior legal counsel role within Citi's UK, Europe and MEA Equity Capital Markets (ECM) Legal team, which is part of the broader Banking Legal team. ECM Legal plays a prominent role in Citi's control architecture, working alongside Compliance, AML, the Control Group, Research Gatekeepers, Business Selection and other functions. The team helps to ensure compliance with Citi policies and procedures to protect, among other things, Citi's reputation and franchise. What you'll do Primarily responsible for providing legal advice to Citi's ECM business. This means having responsibility for delivering legally and commercially sound advice to the investment bank in relation to its work on ECM transactions in the region Review and advise on legal documentation and agreements ranging from simple engagement letters to more complex execution-oriented documents, in particular underwriting agreements (including all forms of such agreements, e.g., block trade agreements, equity-linked subscription agreements, etc.), auditor arrangement and comfort letters, legal opinions (covering all relevant UK, Europe and MEA jurisdictions as well as US opinions and disclosure letters), prospectuses, information memoranda and other agreements and documents associated with international capital markets transactions Highlight and explain potential UK, EEA and US legal issues/transactional risks to the business, and provide advice and proposed solutions relating to UK, Europe and MEA capital markets transactions on a day-to-day basis Ensure consistency with legal advice provided by other regional investment banking and equity capital markets lawyers as well as with internal Citi standards, liaise closely with other regional product specialists in financial centres outside London with a Citi Banking presence. Provide product counsel guidance to local (i.e., non-product) counsel in the UK, Europe and MEA cluster Prepare legal decisions and provide advice and guidance to ECM management and represent the ECM Legal team in internal and external decision-making processes, e.g., towards legal departments of institutional clients, such as financial institutions and listed corporations, after consulting with senior legal team members Work closely with the firm's Legal and Compliance staff in the UK, Europe, MEA, the United States and Asia, especially with the ECM legal teams in those regions to ensure that Citi's policies, practices, procedures and precedent documents are up to date and compliant with latest developments in case law and legislation; Liaise closely with product lawyers in the region and globally on projects and advice given Liaise and negotiate with joint advisors regarding confidentiality issues, underwriting and common process documents prepared for the client etc.; Liaise with external law firms on legal issues and drafting of transactional documentation; Qualify and assess legal issues on an independent basis and present legal assessments to the requesting business units Prepare and deliver in-house seminars and written briefings/mailings on ECM and regulatory topics; Attend law firm seminars and briefings of industry bodies (e.g., AFME) and report on information received in internal meetings on the level of the Legal Department and ECM What we'll need from you Suitable experience in Equity Capital Markets (ECM) and/or Debt Capital Markets (DCM) and investment banking advisory experience - prioritised experience in executing ECM transactions as well as in-house experience in international investment bank (preferred) with focus on the UK, Europe and MEA cluster Experience in executing ECM transactions, familiarity with ECM (including block trade) structuring and documentation (e.g., underwriting agreements, prospectuses, comfort letters and legal opinions) and market practice for these transactions Excellent knowledge of UK, EEA and US prospectus, market abuse, anti-fraud and other relevant regulations; Knowledge of and interest in UK, EEA, US and other cross-border regulatory developments Bar license in good standing to practice law; Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree Knowledge of US securities laws would be advantageous Excellent technical skills and analytical ability; Transaction Management skills; Ability to work under pressure Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and client and time management skills Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience. What we can offer you This is a role that will offer you the opportunity to build and develop an in-depth specialist knowledge and drive your career forward. Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities. Job Family Group: Legal Job Family: Legal - Product Time Type: Full time Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi") invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi . View the " EEO is the Law " poster. View the EEO is the Law Supplement . View the EEO Policy Statement . 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