Knewin
The Bank of England is the UK's central bank. Our mission is to deliver monetary and financial stability for the British people. The Bank of England is a diverse organisation. Each of its 4,000 pluspeople are committed to public service and dedicated to promoting the good of the people of the United Kingdom by maintaining monetary and financial stability. Join our award-winning legal team and work at the frontier of financial services to help maintain monetary and financial stability in the UK! We are looking for new colleagues who are willing to learn quickly, engage openly and rise to the challenge. We share information and insights freely. The work we do here is challenging and sometimes demanding, but always rewarding! This - together with the commitment of our lawyers, paralegals and dedicated support staff - is what why The Lawyer and LexisNexis both named our Legal Directorate the In-House Legal Team of the Year 2022! For more information on our legal team, please follow this link on the Bank's legal career page . Department Overview Alongside the General Counsel's Office, the Legal Directorate is split into five main teams: Central Banking, which provides legal advice on the Bank's constitution and governance; Markets and Banking operations; commercial contracts, procurement and intellectual property; notes procurement, production and distribution; data and information management; employment policy and employee relations matters; and the Bank's financial and funding arrangements. International and Domestic Reform, which provides legal advice on a range of trade and financial regulatory matters affecting the Bank including in connection with the UK's withdrawal from the European Union. Practice areas include: Advising policymakerson the reform of the UK's financial regulatory framework. Contributing to the Bank's role in negotiating trade agreements with international partners. Providing advice on EU and Brexit legal issues. Enforcement & Litigation, which leads investigations and the imposition of any enforcement sanction within the PRA. It runs the investigative process from inception to recommendations concerning the appropriate sanction. It also runs any settlement process,and any litigation should a matter be contested. Financial Stability, which provides legal advice on the regulation and supervision of Financial Market Infrastructure (such as central counterparties, payment systems and securities settlement systems), on macro-prudential policy and regulation and associated legal framework for the Bank's Financial Policy Committee and on the Bank's role as the UK's resolution authority. Insurance and Deposit Takers, providing legal advice to supervisors in relation to supervisory decision-making, and to policymakersin the PRA on capital, liquidity and other prudential requirements of banks, insurers and investment firms. We are also supported by a Strategy and Operations team, who work with Champions across the Legal Directorate to organise a rich and regular programme of legal training and ensure that we share our knowhow through our bespoke inhouse legal wiki. Job Description We currently have a vacancy for a 6-12 month FTC Scale E commercial-focused Legal Counsel in CBL. CBL is made up of around 50 lawyers, plus trainees and support staff. It has a broad remit which covers the Bank's day-to-day operations as well as many of its unique functions as the UK's central bank. This role is to work primarily on commercial, procurement, IT, and outsourcing matters. We are seeking individuals with previous experience of working on some or all of these matters and a highly competent lawyer with good commercial awareness and excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. Within CBL, our commercial lawyers advise all areas of the Bank on the following: Public procurement, including EU Procurement Directives and UK Regulations and procurement requirements more generally when the Bank is choosing its suppliers. Contractual issues concerning the Bank's relationships with third party suppliers including standard terms for the supply of any goods and services, custom contracts for large projects (e.g. IT, infrastructure, banknotes), licence agreements and consultancy and outsourced contracts, along with protection of confidential information, including non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) Intellectual property (copyright, trademarks, patents and domain names, licensing), both when protecting the Bank's IP rights and where the Bank or staff members are using another's IP. Other areas of work in CBL include: Markets, Banking and Payments: this includes operations to implement monetary policy, provide liquidity insurance to the financial system, manage the UK's foreign exchange reserves, settle payments across the Bank's real-time gross settlement (RTGS) infrastructure, operate the CHAPS high-value payment system, and provide banking services to the government, market infrastructures and other central banks. This area includes innovative work to ready the Bank's monetary policy toolkit and balance sheet for the future. It also helps to craft and deliver the future of payments, including the potential development of a Central Bank Digital Currency and renewal of the RTGS system. Central Services: this includes support to business areas across the Bank on: (i) the Bank's constitution, governance, funding arrangements and reporting; (ii) information management, which includes freedom of information, data protection and matters relating to the Bank's use of data and information; and (iii) employment policies and employee relations matters. Banknotes: providing advice in respect of banknote distribution and banknote issuance. You will provide legal advice and support, often in close liaison with the Bank's in-house procurement function, Technology Directorate and Notes Directorate, on commercial contracts and tenders ranging from critical, complex large-scale projects at the heart of the Bank's functions through to more routine contracts and IP and IT licences - generally as the day-to-day lead on those workstreams. You will report to a Senior Legal Counsel & Manager within CBL. This role involves working closely with the Bank's suppliers and, as appropriate, our external legal advisers drafting, handling and advising on contractual relationships. You will advise at all levels of seniority within the Bank, writing notes for, and attending, project boards as well as advising staff members who are not used to working with lawyers. You will work openly and in multi-disciplinary teams to scope and deliver against agreed timescales, ensuring that legal risk is adequately identified, managed, and mitigated. You will mentor and coach more junior colleagues. You will routinely observe the Bank's document and record management protocols. You will invest time in developing your own technical knowledge to develop expertise in the relevant practice areas. You will contribute willingly to the implementation of central initiatives and demonstrate Our Bank Behaviours at all times. Role Requirements Minimum Criteria Legal qualification: Applicants will typically be qualified to practise as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales, or equivalent in Scotland or Northern Ireland. However, we will also accept applications from candidates qualified to practise as a lawyer overseas where the candidate can demonstrate that they have legal experience that is directly relevant to the legal work described in this job description. Approximately 4 years or more post-qualification experience working on commercial, procurement, IT and/or outsourcing matters. There is some flexibility where candidates can demonstrate the necessary experience in other ways (e.g., through pre-qualification or non-legal roles). Ability to carry out technically challenging legal analysis and to provide pragmatic advice which clearly identifies and manages legal risk. Good written communication skills, including the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely in writing. Ability to build effective working relationships internally and externally. Flexibility to work collaboratively or autonomously, with limited supervision and to lead projects with challenging deadlines across multiple matters. Essential Criteria An inclusive, ethical and professional approach to legal practice. Willingness to accept and learn from feedback and proactively identify areas for personal and professional development. Desirable Criteria A good understanding of and interest in the Bank's mission, responsibilities, priorities and wider public profile. Experience of advising on public law. Track record of contributing towards encouraging a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment. Ability to adapt communication style to achieve impact for different audiences Additional Information The Bank values diversity, equity and inclusion. We play a key role in maintaining monetary and financial stability, and to do that effectively, we believe we need a workforce that reflects the society we serve. At the Bank of England we want all colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're working hard to build an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We celebrate all forms of diversity . click apply for full job details
The Bank of England is the UK's central bank. Our mission is to deliver monetary and financial stability for the British people. The Bank of England is a diverse organisation. Each of its 4,000 pluspeople are committed to public service and dedicated to promoting the good of the people of the United Kingdom by maintaining monetary and financial stability. Join our award-winning legal team and work at the frontier of financial services to help maintain monetary and financial stability in the UK! We are looking for new colleagues who are willing to learn quickly, engage openly and rise to the challenge. We share information and insights freely. The work we do here is challenging and sometimes demanding, but always rewarding! This - together with the commitment of our lawyers, paralegals and dedicated support staff - is what why The Lawyer and LexisNexis both named our Legal Directorate the In-House Legal Team of the Year 2022! For more information on our legal team, please follow this link on the Bank's legal career page . Department Overview Alongside the General Counsel's Office, the Legal Directorate is split into five main teams: Central Banking, which provides legal advice on the Bank's constitution and governance; Markets and Banking operations; commercial contracts, procurement and intellectual property; notes procurement, production and distribution; data and information management; employment policy and employee relations matters; and the Bank's financial and funding arrangements. International and Domestic Reform, which provides legal advice on a range of trade and financial regulatory matters affecting the Bank including in connection with the UK's withdrawal from the European Union. Practice areas include: Advising policymakerson the reform of the UK's financial regulatory framework. Contributing to the Bank's role in negotiating trade agreements with international partners. Providing advice on EU and Brexit legal issues. Enforcement & Litigation, which leads investigations and the imposition of any enforcement sanction within the PRA. It runs the investigative process from inception to recommendations concerning the appropriate sanction. It also runs any settlement process,and any litigation should a matter be contested. Financial Stability, which provides legal advice on the regulation and supervision of Financial Market Infrastructure (such as central counterparties, payment systems and securities settlement systems), on macro-prudential policy and regulation and associated legal framework for the Bank's Financial Policy Committee and on the Bank's role as the UK's resolution authority. Insurance and Deposit Takers, providing legal advice to supervisors in relation to supervisory decision-making, and to policymakersin the PRA on capital, liquidity and other prudential requirements of banks, insurers and investment firms. We are also supported by a Strategy and Operations team, who work with Champions across the Legal Directorate to organise a rich and regular programme of legal training and ensure that we share our knowhow through our bespoke inhouse legal wiki. Job Description We currently have a vacancy for a 6-12 month FTC Scale E commercial-focused Legal Counsel in CBL. CBL is made up of around 50 lawyers, plus trainees and support staff. It has a broad remit which covers the Bank's day-to-day operations as well as many of its unique functions as the UK's central bank. This role is to work primarily on commercial, procurement, IT, and outsourcing matters. We are seeking individuals with previous experience of working on some or all of these matters and a highly competent lawyer with good commercial awareness and excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. Within CBL, our commercial lawyers advise all areas of the Bank on the following: Public procurement, including EU Procurement Directives and UK Regulations and procurement requirements more generally when the Bank is choosing its suppliers. Contractual issues concerning the Bank's relationships with third party suppliers including standard terms for the supply of any goods and services, custom contracts for large projects (e.g. IT, infrastructure, banknotes), licence agreements and consultancy and outsourced contracts, along with protection of confidential information, including non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) Intellectual property (copyright, trademarks, patents and domain names, licensing), both when protecting the Bank's IP rights and where the Bank or staff members are using another's IP. Other areas of work in CBL include: Markets, Banking and Payments: this includes operations to implement monetary policy, provide liquidity insurance to the financial system, manage the UK's foreign exchange reserves, settle payments across the Bank's real-time gross settlement (RTGS) infrastructure, operate the CHAPS high-value payment system, and provide banking services to the government, market infrastructures and other central banks. This area includes innovative work to ready the Bank's monetary policy toolkit and balance sheet for the future. It also helps to craft and deliver the future of payments, including the potential development of a Central Bank Digital Currency and renewal of the RTGS system. Central Services: this includes support to business areas across the Bank on: (i) the Bank's constitution, governance, funding arrangements and reporting; (ii) information management, which includes freedom of information, data protection and matters relating to the Bank's use of data and information; and (iii) employment policies and employee relations matters. Banknotes: providing advice in respect of banknote distribution and banknote issuance. You will provide legal advice and support, often in close liaison with the Bank's in-house procurement function, Technology Directorate and Notes Directorate, on commercial contracts and tenders ranging from critical, complex large-scale projects at the heart of the Bank's functions through to more routine contracts and IP and IT licences - generally as the day-to-day lead on those workstreams. You will report to a Senior Legal Counsel & Manager within CBL. This role involves working closely with the Bank's suppliers and, as appropriate, our external legal advisers drafting, handling and advising on contractual relationships. You will advise at all levels of seniority within the Bank, writing notes for, and attending, project boards as well as advising staff members who are not used to working with lawyers. You will work openly and in multi-disciplinary teams to scope and deliver against agreed timescales, ensuring that legal risk is adequately identified, managed, and mitigated. You will mentor and coach more junior colleagues. You will routinely observe the Bank's document and record management protocols. You will invest time in developing your own technical knowledge to develop expertise in the relevant practice areas. You will contribute willingly to the implementation of central initiatives and demonstrate Our Bank Behaviours at all times. Role Requirements Minimum Criteria Legal qualification: Applicants will typically be qualified to practise as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales, or equivalent in Scotland or Northern Ireland. However, we will also accept applications from candidates qualified to practise as a lawyer overseas where the candidate can demonstrate that they have legal experience that is directly relevant to the legal work described in this job description. Approximately 4 years or more post-qualification experience working on commercial, procurement, IT and/or outsourcing matters. There is some flexibility where candidates can demonstrate the necessary experience in other ways (e.g., through pre-qualification or non-legal roles). Ability to carry out technically challenging legal analysis and to provide pragmatic advice which clearly identifies and manages legal risk. Good written communication skills, including the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely in writing. Ability to build effective working relationships internally and externally. Flexibility to work collaboratively or autonomously, with limited supervision and to lead projects with challenging deadlines across multiple matters. Essential Criteria An inclusive, ethical and professional approach to legal practice. Willingness to accept and learn from feedback and proactively identify areas for personal and professional development. Desirable Criteria A good understanding of and interest in the Bank's mission, responsibilities, priorities and wider public profile. Experience of advising on public law. Track record of contributing towards encouraging a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment. Ability to adapt communication style to achieve impact for different audiences Additional Information The Bank values diversity, equity and inclusion. We play a key role in maintaining monetary and financial stability, and to do that effectively, we believe we need a workforce that reflects the society we serve. At the Bank of England we want all colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're working hard to build an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We celebrate all forms of diversity . click apply for full job details
Iproov Limited
If you'd like to make the online world a safer place, come and join us. About iProov iProov is the world leader in face biometric verification. We are on a mission to make the Internet a safer place for businesses and consumers and work with fantastic customers across a number of industry sectors - organisations using our technology include the US Department of Homeland Security, the UK Home Office, the NHS, Eurostar, the Australian government, the Singapore government, UBS and many more. Diversity at iProov is about reflecting the customers we serve, holding the principles of equality and inclusion at the heart of everything we do and all that we stand for, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together. We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our purpose. The Role Reports to : CFO Location : Hybrid - London As the first in-house Legal Counsel at iProov, you will work closely with external advisors on a variety of legal issues relating to a multi-market, multi jurisdiction business. You will be required to transform current operating processes including ensuring efficient management and mitigation of legal risks by designing and implementing company policies and procedures. You will be responsible for development of the legal function, providing oversight, direction, and assistance on a broad range of complex legal issues related to corporate and commercial legal contracts. This will Include finance, data protection, employment legal matters, commercial agreements, litigation, risk management, integration of mergers & acquisitions and compliance related matters. You will also work closely with the compliance and information security team to ensure that iProov complies with the applicable laws and regulations. Your ability to build relationships and influence internationally based as well as UK based teams will be highly important. Responsibilities Legal Strategy and Compliance Develop and implement comprehensive legal strategies to safeguard the company's interests in a rapidly evolving global regulatory landscape. Ensure compliance with international laws and regulations applicable to our industry, including data privacy, intellectual property, and cybersecurity. Contract Management and Negotiation: Oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide range of commercial agreements, ensuring that contracts align with business objectives and mitigate risks effectively. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline contract processes and enhance efficiency. Intellectual Property Protection: Manage and protect the company's intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights. Advise on strategies to enhance and enforce intellectual property rights globally. Lead and coordinate efforts to resolve disputes, both internally and externally, through negotiation, mediation, or litigation when necessary. Develop and maintain relationships with external legal counsel as needed. Regulatory Affairs: Stay abreast of legal and regulatory developments impacting the technology industry globally. Collaborate with regulatory affairs teams to ensure timely compliance with emerging requirements. Corporate Governance: Provide guidance on corporate governance matters, including board matters, policies, and procedures. Develop Work closely with internal stakeholders promoting legal, compliance and risk management to ensure adherence to corporate governance best practices. Training and Education: Conduct legal training sessions for employees to increase awareness of legal issues and foster a culture of compliance. Develop and implement training programs on legal and regulatory matters relevant to the technology and biometrics sector. Mergers and Acquisitions: Provide legal oversight and support for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships. Conduct due diligence and assess legal risks associated with potential transactions. Required skills and attributes The successful candidate should be an experienced commercial contracts/corporate lawyer. Experience in consumer protection, privacy, data protection and competition law will also be advantageous. Ability to provide robust, pragmatic advice and the ability to offer solutions in addition to identifying issues. Good relationship management and communication skills necessary for effective interaction with legally qualified and non-qualified colleagues, senior managers and internal & external stakeholders. Required experience At least 10 years' post qualification experience. Some in house experience is desirable. Qualified solicitor entitled to practise in England and Wales or equivalent jurisdiction. 25 days Annual Leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (more holiday with service - up to an extra 5 days off per year based on your continuous service) Share Options allocated after passing probation (6 months of service) Company Bonus Scheme Salary sacrifice schemes including: Pension, Cycle To Work and Electric Car Scheme Work Overseas Perk - Work globally for up to 2 weeks Life Assurance SmartHealth - Access to private GP, Psychologist, Nutritionist along with tailored fitness plans for both you and your family Award winning L&D platform with personal allocated training budgets Work From Home budget which goes towards helping make your home working set up more comfortable Enhanced paid family leave Flexible hybrid working environment Free Barista Coffee/Tea, biscuits with fruit in the office Free access to WeWork discounts and free online well-being sessions Vitality Health - a range of options available on this below The Vitality Programme includes a number of reward benefits that all employees have access to as part of the plan, for example: Private Health cover including Dental, Optical, and Audiology 50% off monthly gym memberships Apple watches significantly discounted based member vitality status Half price trainers with Runners Need Weekly rewards - Free coffee with Café Nero Monthly rewards - Free Cinema ticket Discounts on travel with Expedia (hotels) and Mr & Mrs Smith with discounts getting greater throughout the year based on a members vitality status Amazon prime free months based on activity Up to 25% cashback at Waitrose when buying healthy foods 75% off stays at Champneys Health Spas Allen Carr's £299 no smoking programme for free Access to Vitality Healthy Mind with 30% off Headspace subscriptions and the ability to earn Vitality points for using Buddhify, Calm and Headspace Discounts on Weight Watchers Awards iProov Is Recognized as One of the World's Most Innovative Companies in the CyberTech100 Due to the nature of our work, we may require our staff to pass a UK Security Clearance check. As such, any offer would also depend on your ability to adhere to the UK Security check criteria.
If you'd like to make the online world a safer place, come and join us. About iProov iProov is the world leader in face biometric verification. We are on a mission to make the Internet a safer place for businesses and consumers and work with fantastic customers across a number of industry sectors - organisations using our technology include the US Department of Homeland Security, the UK Home Office, the NHS, Eurostar, the Australian government, the Singapore government, UBS and many more. Diversity at iProov is about reflecting the customers we serve, holding the principles of equality and inclusion at the heart of everything we do and all that we stand for, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together. We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our purpose. The Role Reports to : CFO Location : Hybrid - London As the first in-house Legal Counsel at iProov, you will work closely with external advisors on a variety of legal issues relating to a multi-market, multi jurisdiction business. You will be required to transform current operating processes including ensuring efficient management and mitigation of legal risks by designing and implementing company policies and procedures. You will be responsible for development of the legal function, providing oversight, direction, and assistance on a broad range of complex legal issues related to corporate and commercial legal contracts. This will Include finance, data protection, employment legal matters, commercial agreements, litigation, risk management, integration of mergers & acquisitions and compliance related matters. You will also work closely with the compliance and information security team to ensure that iProov complies with the applicable laws and regulations. Your ability to build relationships and influence internationally based as well as UK based teams will be highly important. Responsibilities Legal Strategy and Compliance Develop and implement comprehensive legal strategies to safeguard the company's interests in a rapidly evolving global regulatory landscape. Ensure compliance with international laws and regulations applicable to our industry, including data privacy, intellectual property, and cybersecurity. Contract Management and Negotiation: Oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide range of commercial agreements, ensuring that contracts align with business objectives and mitigate risks effectively. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline contract processes and enhance efficiency. Intellectual Property Protection: Manage and protect the company's intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights. Advise on strategies to enhance and enforce intellectual property rights globally. Lead and coordinate efforts to resolve disputes, both internally and externally, through negotiation, mediation, or litigation when necessary. Develop and maintain relationships with external legal counsel as needed. Regulatory Affairs: Stay abreast of legal and regulatory developments impacting the technology industry globally. Collaborate with regulatory affairs teams to ensure timely compliance with emerging requirements. Corporate Governance: Provide guidance on corporate governance matters, including board matters, policies, and procedures. Develop Work closely with internal stakeholders promoting legal, compliance and risk management to ensure adherence to corporate governance best practices. Training and Education: Conduct legal training sessions for employees to increase awareness of legal issues and foster a culture of compliance. Develop and implement training programs on legal and regulatory matters relevant to the technology and biometrics sector. Mergers and Acquisitions: Provide legal oversight and support for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships. Conduct due diligence and assess legal risks associated with potential transactions. Required skills and attributes The successful candidate should be an experienced commercial contracts/corporate lawyer. Experience in consumer protection, privacy, data protection and competition law will also be advantageous. Ability to provide robust, pragmatic advice and the ability to offer solutions in addition to identifying issues. Good relationship management and communication skills necessary for effective interaction with legally qualified and non-qualified colleagues, senior managers and internal & external stakeholders. Required experience At least 10 years' post qualification experience. Some in house experience is desirable. Qualified solicitor entitled to practise in England and Wales or equivalent jurisdiction. 25 days Annual Leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (more holiday with service - up to an extra 5 days off per year based on your continuous service) Share Options allocated after passing probation (6 months of service) Company Bonus Scheme Salary sacrifice schemes including: Pension, Cycle To Work and Electric Car Scheme Work Overseas Perk - Work globally for up to 2 weeks Life Assurance SmartHealth - Access to private GP, Psychologist, Nutritionist along with tailored fitness plans for both you and your family Award winning L&D platform with personal allocated training budgets Work From Home budget which goes towards helping make your home working set up more comfortable Enhanced paid family leave Flexible hybrid working environment Free Barista Coffee/Tea, biscuits with fruit in the office Free access to WeWork discounts and free online well-being sessions Vitality Health - a range of options available on this below The Vitality Programme includes a number of reward benefits that all employees have access to as part of the plan, for example: Private Health cover including Dental, Optical, and Audiology 50% off monthly gym memberships Apple watches significantly discounted based member vitality status Half price trainers with Runners Need Weekly rewards - Free coffee with Café Nero Monthly rewards - Free Cinema ticket Discounts on travel with Expedia (hotels) and Mr & Mrs Smith with discounts getting greater throughout the year based on a members vitality status Amazon prime free months based on activity Up to 25% cashback at Waitrose when buying healthy foods 75% off stays at Champneys Health Spas Allen Carr's £299 no smoking programme for free Access to Vitality Healthy Mind with 30% off Headspace subscriptions and the ability to earn Vitality points for using Buddhify, Calm and Headspace Discounts on Weight Watchers Awards iProov Is Recognized as One of the World's Most Innovative Companies in the CyberTech100 Due to the nature of our work, we may require our staff to pass a UK Security Clearance check. As such, any offer would also depend on your ability to adhere to the UK Security check criteria.
Ashdown Group
Bishops Castle, Shropshire
A national charity is seeking a Head of Legal to be the legal expert for the Organisation and be responsible for providing comprehensive, strategic and sound legal advice and guidance in order to minimise and mitigate any risk to the organisation and its Board. Location of the role is flexible and can be predominantly home-based but you must be able to commute into the Organisation's HQ in Wakefield, West Yorkshire when required. Responsibilities: Responsibility for contracts management Partner with the Procurement team on new and existing supplier contracts and agreements, ensuring a robust process for the review of 'local' contracts Liaise with external counsel on legal/complaints actions and other legal issues as required and review their performance annually. Work with key stakeholders (e.g. Business Development team; Property team) to coordinate all property legal work, including property sales, purchases and property leases Keep abreast of the Constitutional, Legal and Regulatory Framework within which the Organisation operate Dealing with commercial and residential leases including grants, assignments, surrenders, renewals and extensions Advise the Board, the CEO and the Senior Leadership Team on all statutory and constitutional requirements Attend Board and Committee meetings as necessary and establish a good working relationship with the Organisation's non-executive directors Contribute to meeting discussions as and when required and advise stakeholders on the implications of proposed policies. Maintaining and updating the statutory records, ensuring the timely filing of annual returns, financial statements and statutory returns. File all necessary forms and documents at Companies House, as required by the Companies Act 2006 and complete any necessary filing with the Charity Commission. Partner with relevant stakeholders (internal e.g. service managers, finance etc. and external e.g. funders) to ensure timely investigation and resolution of all enquiries Operate at a senior level, with little direction, which will require intelligent decision-making and building strong relationships with key senior stakeholders To be suitable for this role you must be/have: Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with minimum of 5 years post qualification experience Proven experience in a similar role - minimum 6 years Solid understanding and experience of legislation, governance requirements and best practice, ideally within a Health & Social Care setting alongside the compliance needs of a charity. Demonstrated career record of being accountable for regulatory, governance and legal activities and reporting associated to role. Experience of presenting and providing full details of key options to stakeholders to enable them to make sound legal and financial decisions. Experience of a high standard of business writing with proven experience of documenting complex and confidential commercial meetings and proposals. Strong commercial acumen with good business skills, able to review and identify opportunities Experience of acquisitions, disposals, mergers, joint ventures Management of contracts and insurances Financial awareness with an understanding of the principles of managing financial assets Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
A national charity is seeking a Head of Legal to be the legal expert for the Organisation and be responsible for providing comprehensive, strategic and sound legal advice and guidance in order to minimise and mitigate any risk to the organisation and its Board. Location of the role is flexible and can be predominantly home-based but you must be able to commute into the Organisation's HQ in Wakefield, West Yorkshire when required. Responsibilities: Responsibility for contracts management Partner with the Procurement team on new and existing supplier contracts and agreements, ensuring a robust process for the review of 'local' contracts Liaise with external counsel on legal/complaints actions and other legal issues as required and review their performance annually. Work with key stakeholders (e.g. Business Development team; Property team) to coordinate all property legal work, including property sales, purchases and property leases Keep abreast of the Constitutional, Legal and Regulatory Framework within which the Organisation operate Dealing with commercial and residential leases including grants, assignments, surrenders, renewals and extensions Advise the Board, the CEO and the Senior Leadership Team on all statutory and constitutional requirements Attend Board and Committee meetings as necessary and establish a good working relationship with the Organisation's non-executive directors Contribute to meeting discussions as and when required and advise stakeholders on the implications of proposed policies. Maintaining and updating the statutory records, ensuring the timely filing of annual returns, financial statements and statutory returns. File all necessary forms and documents at Companies House, as required by the Companies Act 2006 and complete any necessary filing with the Charity Commission. Partner with relevant stakeholders (internal e.g. service managers, finance etc. and external e.g. funders) to ensure timely investigation and resolution of all enquiries Operate at a senior level, with little direction, which will require intelligent decision-making and building strong relationships with key senior stakeholders To be suitable for this role you must be/have: Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with minimum of 5 years post qualification experience Proven experience in a similar role - minimum 6 years Solid understanding and experience of legislation, governance requirements and best practice, ideally within a Health & Social Care setting alongside the compliance needs of a charity. Demonstrated career record of being accountable for regulatory, governance and legal activities and reporting associated to role. Experience of presenting and providing full details of key options to stakeholders to enable them to make sound legal and financial decisions. Experience of a high standard of business writing with proven experience of documenting complex and confidential commercial meetings and proposals. Strong commercial acumen with good business skills, able to review and identify opportunities Experience of acquisitions, disposals, mergers, joint ventures Management of contracts and insurances Financial awareness with an understanding of the principles of managing financial assets Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint