*Brief Description*: Liaise with relevant project team, legal and other internal departments and sponsors to ensure contract management support throughout the life of the project. Plan, initiate, and negotiate contracts directly with study sites, physicians (as appropriate) and other ancillary agreements. Manage third-party vendors performing contract negotiations on behalf of UBC. Support and lead initiatives and processes in respect to Clinical Contracts Management and support the review of requests for proposals related to Clinical Contracts Management tasks. Identify legal risks in contracts and provide contractual language adaptations/revisions of contracts in line with UBC internal policies and as contractually agreed with Sponsors. Support clinical contracts managers in contracts reviews, legal risk assessment, escalating and problem solving as required. *Requirements*: * Extensive experience (minimum of 5 years) in Contracts Management (at least 3 years in/at CRO, Biotech or Pharmaceutical required) * Strong legal background: minimum 5 years experience in relevant legal reviews gained as a lawyer in law firms or as in-house lawyer in a legal department strongly preferred. * Experience negotiating clinical contracts with hospital/facility, physician * Working knowledge of GCP and functional components of clinical drug development * Excellent interpersonal, relationship management and leadership skills * Graduate Degree in Law (Master degree preferred) * Excellent written and verbal English communication skills * A high degree of competence in Word, Excel and other MS Office programs * Ability to manage effectively in a multi-cultural matrix environment * Ability to identify and manage legal risks in contracts * Must possess excellent organizational skills with the flexibility to manage multiple priorities and take on new initiatives to support rapid growth * Excellent leadership skills * Commercial awareness and excellent understanding of industry standards * Basic understanding of project management principles * Problem-solving * Pro-active, forward planning and strategic thinking * Independent working *Supervisory Responsibilities*: No Line Management. May be assigned with direct supervision of Clinical Contracts Managers, Senior Clinical Contracts Associates and Clinical Contracts Associates and indirect supervision of project and administrative staff in matters relating to the clinical contract negotiations process *Specific Job Duties*: * Serve as the primary operational contracts point person for assigned studies * Manage the preparation and contract negation process, including template development and documentation of contract template and revision approvals, signature process, status tracking and reporting * Directly interface with sponsor and legal to develop confidentiality and study agreement templates in line with UBC and as contractually agreed with sponsor * Identify and manage legal risks in contracts * Mitigate and avoid legal risks as required per UBC policies and as contractually agreed with Sponsor (i.e. through review resp. escalation if required) * Adapt clinical contracts to different types as required for the study (as contractually agreed with the Sponsor and in line with UBC policies). * Attend study team meetings, teleconferences, kick-off meetings, and investigator meetings, as necessary * Provide support in cooperation with legal in respect to the creation of Clinical Study Contract Templates/contract language impacting UBC, and liaison with UBC senior management on risks associated with clinical study agreements in relation to ongoing projects handled by the clinical contracts management team * Provide relevant input and lead the development of procedures (e.g. SOPs), policies, and standards for the development and negotiations of clinical study agreements * Support the enhancement of the clinical contracts processes (clinical contracts negotiation and communication with UBC Project management team/ CRAs/Sponsors/internal or external Legal) * Maintain repository of operational contract templates, as applicable and make available to project teams as needed and keep Clinical Contracts team updated. Monitor changes for potential template impact, as applicable * Maintain repository of approved fallback language (if applicable) and apply as appropriate in negotiation process to accelerate and train CCMs to apply as appropriate in contract negotiations * Contribute to and lead improvements to contract tracking tools, metrics reporting and operational effectiveness * Provide leadership and direction, including training, to project staff (internal and third-party vendor staff) in their communications with investigative site personnel regarding investigator agreements to ensure cooperative and effective communications between sites, UBC and Sponsor * Provide the necessary support to ensure successful onboarding of new team members of Clinical Contracts Management * Support and assist Project Management in preparing Requests for Information and Requests for Proposals in line with UBC policies * Review (or support and assist PDs in reviewing) MSAs/SoWs in relation to newly assigned studies in line with UBC policies * Support Bid Defense preparation and presentations and present (if appropriate) * Liaise with site management in respect to the CRA performance of CRA related clinical contracts tasks * Support and assist the review of Change Orders where requested by Project Directors * Support and provide effective guidance and quality control to junior team members in understanding legal and contractual risks * Approximately 10% travel required * Other duties as assigned by management *ABOUT UBC* United BioSource Corporation (UBC) is a leading provider of pharmaceutical support services, partnering with life science companies to make medicine and medical products safer and more accessible. Our services support the full lifecycle of medicine and medical products, including development, commercialization, and long-term value and safety. While UBC offers employment within Patient Support, Nursing, Pharmacy and Corporate, two main focus areas for the company are Clinical Development & Research and Safety & Risk Management. Members of the Clinical Development and Research teams help evaluate study protocol, target study population, recruit physicians and patients, and collect, clean, validate and report data. As a result, sponsors are able to submit findings to regulatory authorities or make a no-go decision in a timely and clear-cut manner. Additionally, our Safety and Risk Management teams develop, deliver, and report evidence to reinforce safe and appropriate product use. Through our Patient Access services, we help patients begin therapy quickly and remain on therapy, building strong relationships with patients to ensure optimal care. You can find out more by visiting []()
Jan 25, 2021
Full time
*Brief Description*: Liaise with relevant project team, legal and other internal departments and sponsors to ensure contract management support throughout the life of the project. Plan, initiate, and negotiate contracts directly with study sites, physicians (as appropriate) and other ancillary agreements. Manage third-party vendors performing contract negotiations on behalf of UBC. Support and lead initiatives and processes in respect to Clinical Contracts Management and support the review of requests for proposals related to Clinical Contracts Management tasks. Identify legal risks in contracts and provide contractual language adaptations/revisions of contracts in line with UBC internal policies and as contractually agreed with Sponsors. Support clinical contracts managers in contracts reviews, legal risk assessment, escalating and problem solving as required. *Requirements*: * Extensive experience (minimum of 5 years) in Contracts Management (at least 3 years in/at CRO, Biotech or Pharmaceutical required) * Strong legal background: minimum 5 years experience in relevant legal reviews gained as a lawyer in law firms or as in-house lawyer in a legal department strongly preferred. * Experience negotiating clinical contracts with hospital/facility, physician * Working knowledge of GCP and functional components of clinical drug development * Excellent interpersonal, relationship management and leadership skills * Graduate Degree in Law (Master degree preferred) * Excellent written and verbal English communication skills * A high degree of competence in Word, Excel and other MS Office programs * Ability to manage effectively in a multi-cultural matrix environment * Ability to identify and manage legal risks in contracts * Must possess excellent organizational skills with the flexibility to manage multiple priorities and take on new initiatives to support rapid growth * Excellent leadership skills * Commercial awareness and excellent understanding of industry standards * Basic understanding of project management principles * Problem-solving * Pro-active, forward planning and strategic thinking * Independent working *Supervisory Responsibilities*: No Line Management. May be assigned with direct supervision of Clinical Contracts Managers, Senior Clinical Contracts Associates and Clinical Contracts Associates and indirect supervision of project and administrative staff in matters relating to the clinical contract negotiations process *Specific Job Duties*: * Serve as the primary operational contracts point person for assigned studies * Manage the preparation and contract negation process, including template development and documentation of contract template and revision approvals, signature process, status tracking and reporting * Directly interface with sponsor and legal to develop confidentiality and study agreement templates in line with UBC and as contractually agreed with sponsor * Identify and manage legal risks in contracts * Mitigate and avoid legal risks as required per UBC policies and as contractually agreed with Sponsor (i.e. through review resp. escalation if required) * Adapt clinical contracts to different types as required for the study (as contractually agreed with the Sponsor and in line with UBC policies). * Attend study team meetings, teleconferences, kick-off meetings, and investigator meetings, as necessary * Provide support in cooperation with legal in respect to the creation of Clinical Study Contract Templates/contract language impacting UBC, and liaison with UBC senior management on risks associated with clinical study agreements in relation to ongoing projects handled by the clinical contracts management team * Provide relevant input and lead the development of procedures (e.g. SOPs), policies, and standards for the development and negotiations of clinical study agreements * Support the enhancement of the clinical contracts processes (clinical contracts negotiation and communication with UBC Project management team/ CRAs/Sponsors/internal or external Legal) * Maintain repository of operational contract templates, as applicable and make available to project teams as needed and keep Clinical Contracts team updated. Monitor changes for potential template impact, as applicable * Maintain repository of approved fallback language (if applicable) and apply as appropriate in negotiation process to accelerate and train CCMs to apply as appropriate in contract negotiations * Contribute to and lead improvements to contract tracking tools, metrics reporting and operational effectiveness * Provide leadership and direction, including training, to project staff (internal and third-party vendor staff) in their communications with investigative site personnel regarding investigator agreements to ensure cooperative and effective communications between sites, UBC and Sponsor * Provide the necessary support to ensure successful onboarding of new team members of Clinical Contracts Management * Support and assist Project Management in preparing Requests for Information and Requests for Proposals in line with UBC policies * Review (or support and assist PDs in reviewing) MSAs/SoWs in relation to newly assigned studies in line with UBC policies * Support Bid Defense preparation and presentations and present (if appropriate) * Liaise with site management in respect to the CRA performance of CRA related clinical contracts tasks * Support and assist the review of Change Orders where requested by Project Directors * Support and provide effective guidance and quality control to junior team members in understanding legal and contractual risks * Approximately 10% travel required * Other duties as assigned by management *ABOUT UBC* United BioSource Corporation (UBC) is a leading provider of pharmaceutical support services, partnering with life science companies to make medicine and medical products safer and more accessible. Our services support the full lifecycle of medicine and medical products, including development, commercialization, and long-term value and safety. While UBC offers employment within Patient Support, Nursing, Pharmacy and Corporate, two main focus areas for the company are Clinical Development & Research and Safety & Risk Management. Members of the Clinical Development and Research teams help evaluate study protocol, target study population, recruit physicians and patients, and collect, clean, validate and report data. As a result, sponsors are able to submit findings to regulatory authorities or make a no-go decision in a timely and clear-cut manner. Additionally, our Safety and Risk Management teams develop, deliver, and report evidence to reinforce safe and appropriate product use. Through our Patient Access services, we help patients begin therapy quickly and remain on therapy, building strong relationships with patients to ensure optimal care. You can find out more by visiting []()
In House Legal Associate/Lawyer, Up to £65,000 base + 10% Bonus + Benefits, ASAP Start, Lovely scale up company in London EC3 (3 Days Office based and 2 Days remote working) Overview of the Company: This company is a real one to watch and they have quadrupled their employee base in the last 3 years and there's no signs of them slowing down. This company sits within the Insurance/Reinsurance sector and they have one of the nicest of cultures so its a great time to join them plus the people and culture are super positive. About The Legal Team: The Legal Team is comprised of 4 people, reporting into the Director of Legal. The Legal Team are trusted advisors to the business, counselling business units on the day-to-day matters and advising management on key strategic initiatives Overview of the role: We are seeking an experienced qualified Legal Associate/Lawyer to join the Legal Team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Director of Legal, this role will be based in the company's London offices. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced, dynamic in-house Legal Team. Duties: Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts including: Member Agreements, Reinsurance Agreements, Retrocession Agreements, NDAs, MOUs, LOIs, SLAs, Third Party Service Agreement etc. Providing advice to stakeholders on key issues affecting the business/operations eg corporate governance, regulatory and licensing matters, data protection issues. Counselling business units on day-to-day legal issues and areas of risk. General legal support. Ideal Background: Solicitor admitted to practice in England & Wales with at least 3+ years PQE Understanding of insurance regulatory environment a strong advantage Experienced contract negotiator with commercial awareness Excellent legal drafting skills Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) Sound judgment with an ability to prioritise effectively Highly organised Team player
Jan 23, 2021
Full time
In House Legal Associate/Lawyer, Up to £65,000 base + 10% Bonus + Benefits, ASAP Start, Lovely scale up company in London EC3 (3 Days Office based and 2 Days remote working) Overview of the Company: This company is a real one to watch and they have quadrupled their employee base in the last 3 years and there's no signs of them slowing down. This company sits within the Insurance/Reinsurance sector and they have one of the nicest of cultures so its a great time to join them plus the people and culture are super positive. About The Legal Team: The Legal Team is comprised of 4 people, reporting into the Director of Legal. The Legal Team are trusted advisors to the business, counselling business units on the day-to-day matters and advising management on key strategic initiatives Overview of the role: We are seeking an experienced qualified Legal Associate/Lawyer to join the Legal Team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Director of Legal, this role will be based in the company's London offices. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced, dynamic in-house Legal Team. Duties: Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts including: Member Agreements, Reinsurance Agreements, Retrocession Agreements, NDAs, MOUs, LOIs, SLAs, Third Party Service Agreement etc. Providing advice to stakeholders on key issues affecting the business/operations eg corporate governance, regulatory and licensing matters, data protection issues. Counselling business units on day-to-day legal issues and areas of risk. General legal support. Ideal Background: Solicitor admitted to practice in England & Wales with at least 3+ years PQE Understanding of insurance regulatory environment a strong advantage Experienced contract negotiator with commercial awareness Excellent legal drafting skills Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) Sound judgment with an ability to prioritise effectively Highly organised Team player
About the Job Are you an experienced commercial contracts solicitor looking for a temporary role with an immediate start? We are looking for a temporary commercial contracts in house lawyer on a 9-12 month contract to deliver advice to Games Workshop in connection with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating all types of commercial contracts...... click apply for full job details
Jan 22, 2021
Seasonal
About the Job Are you an experienced commercial contracts solicitor looking for a temporary role with an immediate start? We are looking for a temporary commercial contracts in house lawyer on a 9-12 month contract to deliver advice to Games Workshop in connection with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating all types of commercial contracts...... click apply for full job details
My client is a leading technology focused organisation. Based in Milton Keynes they are currently seeking to recruit an experienced Commercial Lawyer to join their in house legal team. Initially working remotely, you will be responsible for advising, drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts. In addition, you will be required to provide advice in regards to general commercial law matters and work very closely with the business and key stakeholders. Although part of a larger team this is a standalone role so will need someone with the gravitas and confidence to work predominantly on their own. Initially a 6 month interim contract there is a strong possibility the role will be made permanent. You will be a qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years PQE with demonstrable experience in commercial law but with the ability to deal with a wide range of ad hoc legal matters. Experience in IP, Tech, Infrastructure, M&A and Consumer related matters would be an advantage. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high profile, innovative brand which would really enable you to launch your career further. Please contact David Cartwright at Chadwick Nott to discuss this role in more detail. Chadwick Nott Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Jan 20, 2021
Full time
My client is a leading technology focused organisation. Based in Milton Keynes they are currently seeking to recruit an experienced Commercial Lawyer to join their in house legal team. Initially working remotely, you will be responsible for advising, drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts. In addition, you will be required to provide advice in regards to general commercial law matters and work very closely with the business and key stakeholders. Although part of a larger team this is a standalone role so will need someone with the gravitas and confidence to work predominantly on their own. Initially a 6 month interim contract there is a strong possibility the role will be made permanent. You will be a qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years PQE with demonstrable experience in commercial law but with the ability to deal with a wide range of ad hoc legal matters. Experience in IP, Tech, Infrastructure, M&A and Consumer related matters would be an advantage. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high profile, innovative brand which would really enable you to launch your career further. Please contact David Cartwright at Chadwick Nott to discuss this role in more detail. Chadwick Nott Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
We're looking for a candidate to this position in an exciting company. Providing advice on legal matters for Dixons Carphone's Commercial and Operations business providing a commercial, efficient, effective and professional service including the following areas: review drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts ecommerce competition law IP/IT agreements, knowhow licensing and exploitation arrangements outsourcing corporate (unless handled by GC/CS or Chief Counsel - Corporate Services) disputes/litigation anticipating legal change, developing good practice and advising accordingly (in conjunction with Chief Counsel - Commercial and Operations) Working with the Chief Counsel - Corporate Services and the GC/CS as and when required to support wider Group legal issues Providing reports on issues as required by the Chief Counsel - Commercial and Operations Dealing with and influence a wide range of business colleagues ranging from junior colleagues to senior management Excellent commercial and/or corporate lawyer (anticipated NQ+ PQE) Good understanding of the retail and mobile phone industries To have worked in-house or at a major law firm
Sep 29, 2020
Full time
We're looking for a candidate to this position in an exciting company. Providing advice on legal matters for Dixons Carphone's Commercial and Operations business providing a commercial, efficient, effective and professional service including the following areas: review drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts ecommerce competition law IP/IT agreements, knowhow licensing and exploitation arrangements outsourcing corporate (unless handled by GC/CS or Chief Counsel - Corporate Services) disputes/litigation anticipating legal change, developing good practice and advising accordingly (in conjunction with Chief Counsel - Commercial and Operations) Working with the Chief Counsel - Corporate Services and the GC/CS as and when required to support wider Group legal issues Providing reports on issues as required by the Chief Counsel - Commercial and Operations Dealing with and influence a wide range of business colleagues ranging from junior colleagues to senior management Excellent commercial and/or corporate lawyer (anticipated NQ+ PQE) Good understanding of the retail and mobile phone industries To have worked in-house or at a major law firm
We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company. You will be a UK or commonwealth qualified lawyer with strong in-house experience. You must have both commercial contracts and company secretarial experience, though you need not be a qualified company secretary. You should have demonstrable experience of managing stakeholders at senior levels and the advisory skills to add commercial value to the business narrative. Specific industry experience in e-commerce is helpful but for interim role certainly not necessary. Experience working in international environments would be appreciated, given the global nature of the business' coverage. You will work with senior leadership on a daily basis, with a diverse workload split between involved legal and company secretarial matters. You will be able to work from home three days a week and be rewarded with a competitive daily rate.
Sep 28, 2020
Full time
We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company. You will be a UK or commonwealth qualified lawyer with strong in-house experience. You must have both commercial contracts and company secretarial experience, though you need not be a qualified company secretary. You should have demonstrable experience of managing stakeholders at senior levels and the advisory skills to add commercial value to the business narrative. Specific industry experience in e-commerce is helpful but for interim role certainly not necessary. Experience working in international environments would be appreciated, given the global nature of the business' coverage. You will work with senior leadership on a daily basis, with a diverse workload split between involved legal and company secretarial matters. You will be able to work from home three days a week and be rewarded with a competitive daily rate.
ABOUT USThe Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity. We want to see a UK rich in native woods and trees, for people and wildlife. The Trust aims to engage and inspire people about woods and trees to help us meet our vision of creating, restoring and protecting woodland. THE ROLEWoodland Trust Legal Services is an in-house legal office of solicitors and legal executives that form part of the Woodland Trust's Corporate Services team. We provide advice on a broad and diverse range of legal matters to a wide range of organisation stakeholders including our trustees, directors and officers of the Trust.Our work is interesting and rewarding offering experience in a broad range of legal areas and involvement in key and significant projects. We have a large estate which coves England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. We have the support of significant corporate sponsors.The Commercial Solicitor will manage a mixed caseload, providing strong legal support for the Trust and advising on matters relating to contractual, regulatory and commercial issues. This will include drafting, negotiating and advising on contractual documentation in relation to our funded projects and corporate sponsorship..THE CANDIDATEYou'll have experience gained in house or in private practice, ideally with experience of the charity sector. With an understanding of the aims of the Woodland Trust, you'll want to support us in achieving them through your role. With exceptional communication skills you'll be pragmatic and in your approach to problem solving and be able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You'll thrive when working as part of a team and be a strong committed team player.WHAT YOU CAN EXPECTThere's no other organisation like the Woodland Trust. Whatever you do here you will be supporting our work to protect and enhance woods and trees. In return, we recognise and value our people. You'll have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with contributory pension, life assurance and good holiday entitlement.The successful candidate will be given the opportunity for homebased work up to two days per week after successful completion of probation
Apr 01, 2020
Full time
ABOUT USThe Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity. We want to see a UK rich in native woods and trees, for people and wildlife. The Trust aims to engage and inspire people about woods and trees to help us meet our vision of creating, restoring and protecting woodland. THE ROLEWoodland Trust Legal Services is an in-house legal office of solicitors and legal executives that form part of the Woodland Trust's Corporate Services team. We provide advice on a broad and diverse range of legal matters to a wide range of organisation stakeholders including our trustees, directors and officers of the Trust.Our work is interesting and rewarding offering experience in a broad range of legal areas and involvement in key and significant projects. We have a large estate which coves England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. We have the support of significant corporate sponsors.The Commercial Solicitor will manage a mixed caseload, providing strong legal support for the Trust and advising on matters relating to contractual, regulatory and commercial issues. This will include drafting, negotiating and advising on contractual documentation in relation to our funded projects and corporate sponsorship..THE CANDIDATEYou'll have experience gained in house or in private practice, ideally with experience of the charity sector. With an understanding of the aims of the Woodland Trust, you'll want to support us in achieving them through your role. With exceptional communication skills you'll be pragmatic and in your approach to problem solving and be able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You'll thrive when working as part of a team and be a strong committed team player.WHAT YOU CAN EXPECTThere's no other organisation like the Woodland Trust. Whatever you do here you will be supporting our work to protect and enhance woods and trees. In return, we recognise and value our people. You'll have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with contributory pension, life assurance and good holiday entitlement.The successful candidate will be given the opportunity for homebased work up to two days per week after successful completion of probation
ABOUT US The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity. We want to see a UK rich in native woods and trees, for people and wildlife. The Trust aims to engage and inspire people about woods and trees to help us meet our vision of creating, restoring and protecting woodland. THE ROLE Woodland Trust Legal Services is an in-house legal office of solicitors and legal executives that form part of the Woodland Trust's Corporate Services team. We provide advice on a broad and diverse range of legal matters to a wide range of organisation stakeholders including our trustees, directors and officers of the Trust. Our work is interesting and rewarding offering experience in a broad range of legal areas and involvement in key and significant projects. We have a large estate which coves England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. We have the support of significant corporate sponsors. The Commercial Solicitor will manage a mixed caseload, providing strong legal support for the Trust and advising on matters relating to contractual, regulatory and commercial issues. This will include drafting, negotiating and advising on contractual documentation in relation to our funded projects and corporate sponsorship.. THE CANDIDATE You'll have experience gained in house or in private practice, ideally with experience of the charity sector. With an understanding of the aims of the Woodland Trust, you'll want to support us in achieving them through your role. With exceptional communication skills you'll be pragmatic and in your approach to problem solving and be able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You'll thrive when working as part of a team and be a strong committed team player. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT There's no other organisation like the Woodland Trust. Whatever you do here you will be supporting our work to protect and enhance woods and trees. In return, we recognise and value our people. You'll have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with contributory pension, life assurance and good holiday entitlement. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity for homebased work up to two days per week after successful completion of probation
Apr 01, 2020
Full time
ABOUT US The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity. We want to see a UK rich in native woods and trees, for people and wildlife. The Trust aims to engage and inspire people about woods and trees to help us meet our vision of creating, restoring and protecting woodland. THE ROLE Woodland Trust Legal Services is an in-house legal office of solicitors and legal executives that form part of the Woodland Trust's Corporate Services team. We provide advice on a broad and diverse range of legal matters to a wide range of organisation stakeholders including our trustees, directors and officers of the Trust. Our work is interesting and rewarding offering experience in a broad range of legal areas and involvement in key and significant projects. We have a large estate which coves England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. We have the support of significant corporate sponsors. The Commercial Solicitor will manage a mixed caseload, providing strong legal support for the Trust and advising on matters relating to contractual, regulatory and commercial issues. This will include drafting, negotiating and advising on contractual documentation in relation to our funded projects and corporate sponsorship.. THE CANDIDATE You'll have experience gained in house or in private practice, ideally with experience of the charity sector. With an understanding of the aims of the Woodland Trust, you'll want to support us in achieving them through your role. With exceptional communication skills you'll be pragmatic and in your approach to problem solving and be able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You'll thrive when working as part of a team and be a strong committed team player. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT There's no other organisation like the Woodland Trust. Whatever you do here you will be supporting our work to protect and enhance woods and trees. In return, we recognise and value our people. You'll have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with contributory pension, life assurance and good holiday entitlement. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity for homebased work up to two days per week after successful completion of probation
PROCUREMENT LEGAL SPECIALIST - LEEDS Level of role AG Level 3/4 (Depending on Level of Experience) Department Procurement Reporting Line Head of Procurement The Team The Procurement team within AG is centrally positioned, to support all of the firm's purchasing and strategic procurement needs, reaching across firm-wide spend, and therefore covering a wide range of goods and services. The role of the Legal Specialist is critical to ensuring that all Procurement activity has appropriate contractual terms, liaising with our wider internal legal network to ensure contractual arrangements are fully optimised. The role of Legal Specialist will report directly to the Head of Procurement and will have an opportunity to support and deliver changes to our current operating model, to ensure focus on value-adding services to the firm, and utilisation of legal support, particularly on AG's high value and high risk contracts. Duties The Procurement Legal Specialist acts as in-house legal counsel to Procurement and has responsibility for working with the firm to review, draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial supplier agreements from initiation to execution. The role necessitates a close working relationship with AG's General Counsel and Risk team, Information Security, business stakeholders and senior management. Key responsibilities include: Contracts / Supplier Management Management of new contracts and the renewal of existing contracts to execution / conclusion. Drafting of new contracts and developing the departmental precedent bank. Negotiation of contractual terms with suppliers, often at a senior level. Reviewing and negotiating supplier's own terms and conditions to ensure they meet AG's requirements. Amendment of existing supplier agreements to meet changing requirements. Support to the wider Procurement team and business owners in conducting Supplier Management activities in order to maintain and improve service levels, drive innovation and ensure compliance Providing general commercial / legal insight to supplier agreements, and advice to internal stakeholders on contractual matters Accurate recording of contract details within firms prescribed contracts database. Demonstrating a proactive approach, persistence and resilience, and an ability to organise workloads in order to meet deadlines Maintaining effective relationships with suppliers, leading commercial and contractual negotiations. Working with business owners, suppliers and the wider team in obtaining best value for the Firm. Focus will be on extracting value through negotiation of commercial terms but also in supporting the wider team in cost reduction activities. Proactively drive activities around ensuring AG's supplier base is compliant with internal risk management processes and supporting the Firm in risk management activities e.g. by working closely with Risk and Information Security teams. Support the Head of Procurement in driving changes and improvements within the team and for our stakeholders. Knowledge, skills and experience required Any successful applicant will need the following skills: Legal qualification is required, with a history of excellent academic achievement and advanced IT skills Excellent general understanding of commercial transactions and legal documentation, industry practices and regulations, and emerging market factors such as GDPR, IR35 etc., Experience working as a fee-earning lawyer at a large commercial law firm is preferred Experience of advising on complex technical law and regulatory issues; experience in a compliance or risk management role is an advantage Ability to influence and maintain a positive working relationship with internal clients (stakeholders, partners and snr management), and external 3rd party suppliers alongside promoting good practice, acting as an ambassador for the team within the wider Firm and beyond Excellent communication skills by telephone, in writing and in person Ability to analyse issues and draw conclusions clearly and succinctly, and to articulate the commercial implications of negotiated contractual terms to various audiences Strong customer service skills - an understanding of stakeholder / client expectations and an ability to deliver will be essential Resilience and ability to deal professionally with situations of conflict, to challenge assumptions and practices and to deliver difficult messages Excellent research and legal writing skills Excellent drafting skills for contracts and precedents, and for policies and training materials High standard of accuracy and attention to detail Commercially minded, with the ability to demonstrate commercial acumen in the course of their duties Proven team player with excellent organisational skills Ability to work on their own initiative to tight deadlines and co-ordinate competing activities whilst maintaining a calm and professional manner at all times
Mar 17, 2020
Full time
PROCUREMENT LEGAL SPECIALIST - LEEDS Level of role AG Level 3/4 (Depending on Level of Experience) Department Procurement Reporting Line Head of Procurement The Team The Procurement team within AG is centrally positioned, to support all of the firm's purchasing and strategic procurement needs, reaching across firm-wide spend, and therefore covering a wide range of goods and services. The role of the Legal Specialist is critical to ensuring that all Procurement activity has appropriate contractual terms, liaising with our wider internal legal network to ensure contractual arrangements are fully optimised. The role of Legal Specialist will report directly to the Head of Procurement and will have an opportunity to support and deliver changes to our current operating model, to ensure focus on value-adding services to the firm, and utilisation of legal support, particularly on AG's high value and high risk contracts. Duties The Procurement Legal Specialist acts as in-house legal counsel to Procurement and has responsibility for working with the firm to review, draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial supplier agreements from initiation to execution. The role necessitates a close working relationship with AG's General Counsel and Risk team, Information Security, business stakeholders and senior management. Key responsibilities include: Contracts / Supplier Management Management of new contracts and the renewal of existing contracts to execution / conclusion. Drafting of new contracts and developing the departmental precedent bank. Negotiation of contractual terms with suppliers, often at a senior level. Reviewing and negotiating supplier's own terms and conditions to ensure they meet AG's requirements. Amendment of existing supplier agreements to meet changing requirements. Support to the wider Procurement team and business owners in conducting Supplier Management activities in order to maintain and improve service levels, drive innovation and ensure compliance Providing general commercial / legal insight to supplier agreements, and advice to internal stakeholders on contractual matters Accurate recording of contract details within firms prescribed contracts database. Demonstrating a proactive approach, persistence and resilience, and an ability to organise workloads in order to meet deadlines Maintaining effective relationships with suppliers, leading commercial and contractual negotiations. Working with business owners, suppliers and the wider team in obtaining best value for the Firm. Focus will be on extracting value through negotiation of commercial terms but also in supporting the wider team in cost reduction activities. Proactively drive activities around ensuring AG's supplier base is compliant with internal risk management processes and supporting the Firm in risk management activities e.g. by working closely with Risk and Information Security teams. Support the Head of Procurement in driving changes and improvements within the team and for our stakeholders. Knowledge, skills and experience required Any successful applicant will need the following skills: Legal qualification is required, with a history of excellent academic achievement and advanced IT skills Excellent general understanding of commercial transactions and legal documentation, industry practices and regulations, and emerging market factors such as GDPR, IR35 etc., Experience working as a fee-earning lawyer at a large commercial law firm is preferred Experience of advising on complex technical law and regulatory issues; experience in a compliance or risk management role is an advantage Ability to influence and maintain a positive working relationship with internal clients (stakeholders, partners and snr management), and external 3rd party suppliers alongside promoting good practice, acting as an ambassador for the team within the wider Firm and beyond Excellent communication skills by telephone, in writing and in person Ability to analyse issues and draw conclusions clearly and succinctly, and to articulate the commercial implications of negotiated contractual terms to various audiences Strong customer service skills - an understanding of stakeholder / client expectations and an ability to deliver will be essential Resilience and ability to deal professionally with situations of conflict, to challenge assumptions and practices and to deliver difficult messages Excellent research and legal writing skills Excellent drafting skills for contracts and precedents, and for policies and training materials High standard of accuracy and attention to detail Commercially minded, with the ability to demonstrate commercial acumen in the course of their duties Proven team player with excellent organisational skills Ability to work on their own initiative to tight deadlines and co-ordinate competing activities whilst maintaining a calm and professional manner at all times
Senior Legal Counsel - Advisory - Financial Services - Project Management - Stakeholder Management - Payments - Regulatory - In-House - Negotiation - Banking iKas International are currently recruiting for a Legal Counsel on behalf of an industry renowned, market leading Financial Services client who are looking to grow their team in London. You will be required to provide legal support on a range of regulatory requirements and projects relating to the payments industry. This role will work in the Legal team, which is a part of the General Counsel Directorate. You will be required to liaise with a variety of Directorates and Department Heads. In collaboration with the Head of Legal and wider Legal Team, advising on regulatory matters and assist with the implementation and execution of legal processes and controls. Essential skills: Qualified lawyer in a major international jurisdiction with 8-12 years relevant experience gained at an in-house post, bank or financial services organization. Keep up to date with legal, market and regulatory developments, share know-how appropriately with relevant areas of the business, across the legal teams and with other functions. Project management experience across multiple work streams from concept through execution and implementation. Outsourcing experience Excellent Stakeholder management Drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts Ability working to timely deadlines Impeccable communication skills, written and verbal If this sounds in-line with your skills and experience, please apply to get in touch and find out more from one of our specialist consultants. Your International Talent Provider iKas International Limited is providing recruitment services for this role. By clicking 'APPLY NOW', you confirm that you understand that any personal data you submit through your application will be used to provide you with our recruitment services. For further detail on how iKas International Limited process your data, please read the iKas Privacy Statement.
Mar 10, 2020
Full time
Senior Legal Counsel - Advisory - Financial Services - Project Management - Stakeholder Management - Payments - Regulatory - In-House - Negotiation - Banking iKas International are currently recruiting for a Legal Counsel on behalf of an industry renowned, market leading Financial Services client who are looking to grow their team in London. You will be required to provide legal support on a range of regulatory requirements and projects relating to the payments industry. This role will work in the Legal team, which is a part of the General Counsel Directorate. You will be required to liaise with a variety of Directorates and Department Heads. In collaboration with the Head of Legal and wider Legal Team, advising on regulatory matters and assist with the implementation and execution of legal processes and controls. Essential skills: Qualified lawyer in a major international jurisdiction with 8-12 years relevant experience gained at an in-house post, bank or financial services organization. Keep up to date with legal, market and regulatory developments, share know-how appropriately with relevant areas of the business, across the legal teams and with other functions. Project management experience across multiple work streams from concept through execution and implementation. Outsourcing experience Excellent Stakeholder management Drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts Ability working to timely deadlines Impeccable communication skills, written and verbal If this sounds in-line with your skills and experience, please apply to get in touch and find out more from one of our specialist consultants. Your International Talent Provider iKas International Limited is providing recruitment services for this role. By clicking 'APPLY NOW', you confirm that you understand that any personal data you submit through your application will be used to provide you with our recruitment services. For further detail on how iKas International Limited process your data, please read the iKas Privacy Statement.
Job purpose To prosecute anti-doping rule violation matters, including acting as an advocate on behalf of UK Anti-Doping before the National Anti-Doping Panel and other tribunals. To ensure the highest quality legal advice is made available to the organisation in the most efficient way. Person specification Qualifications/experience/knowledge Barrister or Solicitor with a current practicing certificate and a minimum of three years' post-qualification experience in-house or within private practice Substantial experience of appearing as an advocate before a range of tribunals Substantial experience of handling litigation matters Proven experience of working with anti-doping rules and regulations, or similar professional regulations Proven experience of providing legal advice at Board/Senior Management level Demonstrable experience of drafting and reviewing commercial contracts Familiarity with Freedom of Information Act, Data Protection Act and GDPR matters Experience of communicating and presenting to a variety of levels of seniority and backgrounds both internally and externally Experience of managing sensitive and confidential information in an appropriate manner A passion for and knowledge of sport is desirable Skills Excellent oral, written and presentation skills Confident advocacy Ability to prioritise own workload and work under a tight schedule with competing deadlines Ability to pay close attention to detail Ability to build and sustain relationships with a network of key people internally and externally Self-aware and excellent interpersonal, influencing, negotiation and communication skills Ability to work proactively with external suppliers Ability to use Microsoft Office efficiently Staff Benefits 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and accrue one day of annual leave for every year of service, up to 30 days Two days paid Sports Leave and one day paid Volunteer Leave per annual leave year Christmas closure, between Christmas and New Year (not deducted from your holiday allowance) Cycle to Work Scheme Interest free Season Ticket Loan Healthy Lifestyle Benefit Flexible Start and Finish times (start between 08:00 - 10:00 finish between 16:15 - 18:15) One working from home day per week after successful completion of your first month Eye care Vouchers Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with four per cent pension allowance on top of your basic salary To apply please visit and complete a UKAD Application Form, Criminal Convictions Declaration Form, Conflicts of Interest Form and Equal Opportunities Form, outlining how you meet the person specification and submit via the button below by 12pm, Monday 20 January 2020 . CVs and/or cover letters will not be accepted.
Jan 20, 2020
Full time
Job purpose To prosecute anti-doping rule violation matters, including acting as an advocate on behalf of UK Anti-Doping before the National Anti-Doping Panel and other tribunals. To ensure the highest quality legal advice is made available to the organisation in the most efficient way. Person specification Qualifications/experience/knowledge Barrister or Solicitor with a current practicing certificate and a minimum of three years' post-qualification experience in-house or within private practice Substantial experience of appearing as an advocate before a range of tribunals Substantial experience of handling litigation matters Proven experience of working with anti-doping rules and regulations, or similar professional regulations Proven experience of providing legal advice at Board/Senior Management level Demonstrable experience of drafting and reviewing commercial contracts Familiarity with Freedom of Information Act, Data Protection Act and GDPR matters Experience of communicating and presenting to a variety of levels of seniority and backgrounds both internally and externally Experience of managing sensitive and confidential information in an appropriate manner A passion for and knowledge of sport is desirable Skills Excellent oral, written and presentation skills Confident advocacy Ability to prioritise own workload and work under a tight schedule with competing deadlines Ability to pay close attention to detail Ability to build and sustain relationships with a network of key people internally and externally Self-aware and excellent interpersonal, influencing, negotiation and communication skills Ability to work proactively with external suppliers Ability to use Microsoft Office efficiently Staff Benefits 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and accrue one day of annual leave for every year of service, up to 30 days Two days paid Sports Leave and one day paid Volunteer Leave per annual leave year Christmas closure, between Christmas and New Year (not deducted from your holiday allowance) Cycle to Work Scheme Interest free Season Ticket Loan Healthy Lifestyle Benefit Flexible Start and Finish times (start between 08:00 - 10:00 finish between 16:15 - 18:15) One working from home day per week after successful completion of your first month Eye care Vouchers Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with four per cent pension allowance on top of your basic salary To apply please visit and complete a UKAD Application Form, Criminal Convictions Declaration Form, Conflicts of Interest Form and Equal Opportunities Form, outlining how you meet the person specification and submit via the button below by 12pm, Monday 20 January 2020 . CVs and/or cover letters will not be accepted.
Description FINANCIAL BUSINESS ANALYST LONDON Role Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new member to join our Financial & Planning team in London to support the provision of commercial and financial analysis to the key stakeholders of the business, including Fee Earners, Business Managers, and the Senior Finance team. The role will require close collaboration with other members of the team as well as the wider finance community to ensure that all core deadlines are met. Experience Required: Previous experience of working within a Professional Services environment. Knowledge of legal practice management systems (Aderant, 3e). Previous experience of working with Adaptive Insights and/or Proclarity systems would be highly advantageous. Proven experience of working with varied and cross-functional teams, to include IT, HR, BD and Finance. Qualifications: University degree (2:1 or equivalent), ideally in a numerate discipline. Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW) with 0-3 years PQE. Our Benefits Join a global, innovative and forward thinking firm; Discounts on various purchases including hotel stays, mobile phone contracts, theatre tickets, sporting events, holidays and insurance; Competitive salary and benefits package, including 25 days holiday, private healthcare and contributory pension. About Us Pinsent Masons is an international law firm that ranks amongst the top 75 law firms globally, with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in its deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which its clients operate. We know that our culture sets us apart, and with over 1,500 lawyers operating from 24 locations throughout the UK, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, it is at the heart of our success as a leading international law firm. Our core values are Approachable, Bold and Connected and as a firm we hold these in high regard. Personally and collectively, we live them every day and our firm is a better place for it. Pinsent Masons stands out in particular for its innovative approach to service delivery and in 2016 we were ranked among the five most Innovative Law Firms in Europe. For any queries or for a copy of the full job description then please contact our in-house recruiter Helen Simpson. Please note we only accept CVs that are logged on the Recruitment portal.
Jan 14, 2020
Full time
Description FINANCIAL BUSINESS ANALYST LONDON Role Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new member to join our Financial & Planning team in London to support the provision of commercial and financial analysis to the key stakeholders of the business, including Fee Earners, Business Managers, and the Senior Finance team. The role will require close collaboration with other members of the team as well as the wider finance community to ensure that all core deadlines are met. Experience Required: Previous experience of working within a Professional Services environment. Knowledge of legal practice management systems (Aderant, 3e). Previous experience of working with Adaptive Insights and/or Proclarity systems would be highly advantageous. Proven experience of working with varied and cross-functional teams, to include IT, HR, BD and Finance. Qualifications: University degree (2:1 or equivalent), ideally in a numerate discipline. Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW) with 0-3 years PQE. Our Benefits Join a global, innovative and forward thinking firm; Discounts on various purchases including hotel stays, mobile phone contracts, theatre tickets, sporting events, holidays and insurance; Competitive salary and benefits package, including 25 days holiday, private healthcare and contributory pension. About Us Pinsent Masons is an international law firm that ranks amongst the top 75 law firms globally, with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in its deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which its clients operate. We know that our culture sets us apart, and with over 1,500 lawyers operating from 24 locations throughout the UK, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, it is at the heart of our success as a leading international law firm. Our core values are Approachable, Bold and Connected and as a firm we hold these in high regard. Personally and collectively, we live them every day and our firm is a better place for it. Pinsent Masons stands out in particular for its innovative approach to service delivery and in 2016 we were ranked among the five most Innovative Law Firms in Europe. For any queries or for a copy of the full job description then please contact our in-house recruiter Helen Simpson. Please note we only accept CVs that are logged on the Recruitment portal.
Job purpose To prosecute anti-doping rule violation matters, including acting as an advocate on behalf of UK Anti-Doping before the National Anti-Doping Panel and other tribunals. To ensure the highest quality legal advice is made available to the organisation in the most efficient way. Person specification Qualifications/experience/knowledge Barrister or Solicitor with a current practicing certificate and a minimum of three years' post-qualification experience in-house or within private practice Substantial experience of appearing as an advocate before a range of tribunals Substantial experience of handling litigation matters Proven experience of working with anti-doping rules and regulations, or similar professional regulations Proven experience of providing legal advice at Board/Senior Management level Demonstrable experience of drafting and reviewing commercial contracts Familiarity with Freedom of Information Act, Data Protection Act and GDPR matters Experience of communicating and presenting to a variety of levels of seniority and backgrounds both internally and externally Experience of managing sensitive and confidential information in an appropriate manner A passion for and knowledge of sport is desirable Skills Excellent oral, written and presentation skills Confident advocacy Ability to prioritise own workload and work under a tight schedule with competing deadlines Ability to pay close attention to detail Ability to build and sustain relationships with a network of key people internally and externally Self-aware and excellent interpersonal, influencing, negotiation and communication skills Ability to work proactively with external suppliers Ability to use Microsoft Office efficiently Staff Benefits 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and accrue one day of annual leave for every year of service, up to 30 days Two days paid Sports Leave and one day paid Volunteer Leave per annual leave year Christmas closure, between Christmas and New Year (not deducted from your holiday allowance) Cycle to Work Scheme Interest free Season Ticket Loan Healthy Lifestyle Benefit Flexible Start and Finish times (start between 08:00 - 10:00 finish between 16:15 - 18:15) One working from home day per week after successful completion of your first month Eye care Vouchers Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with four per cent pension allowance on top of your basic salary To apply please visit and complete a UKAD Application Form, Criminal Convictions Declaration Form, Conflicts of Interest Form and Equal Opportunities Form, outlining how you meet the person specification and submit via the button below by 12pm, Monday 20 January 2020 . CVs and/or cover letters will not be accepted.
Jan 12, 2020
Full time
Job purpose To prosecute anti-doping rule violation matters, including acting as an advocate on behalf of UK Anti-Doping before the National Anti-Doping Panel and other tribunals. To ensure the highest quality legal advice is made available to the organisation in the most efficient way. Person specification Qualifications/experience/knowledge Barrister or Solicitor with a current practicing certificate and a minimum of three years' post-qualification experience in-house or within private practice Substantial experience of appearing as an advocate before a range of tribunals Substantial experience of handling litigation matters Proven experience of working with anti-doping rules and regulations, or similar professional regulations Proven experience of providing legal advice at Board/Senior Management level Demonstrable experience of drafting and reviewing commercial contracts Familiarity with Freedom of Information Act, Data Protection Act and GDPR matters Experience of communicating and presenting to a variety of levels of seniority and backgrounds both internally and externally Experience of managing sensitive and confidential information in an appropriate manner A passion for and knowledge of sport is desirable Skills Excellent oral, written and presentation skills Confident advocacy Ability to prioritise own workload and work under a tight schedule with competing deadlines Ability to pay close attention to detail Ability to build and sustain relationships with a network of key people internally and externally Self-aware and excellent interpersonal, influencing, negotiation and communication skills Ability to work proactively with external suppliers Ability to use Microsoft Office efficiently Staff Benefits 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and accrue one day of annual leave for every year of service, up to 30 days Two days paid Sports Leave and one day paid Volunteer Leave per annual leave year Christmas closure, between Christmas and New Year (not deducted from your holiday allowance) Cycle to Work Scheme Interest free Season Ticket Loan Healthy Lifestyle Benefit Flexible Start and Finish times (start between 08:00 - 10:00 finish between 16:15 - 18:15) One working from home day per week after successful completion of your first month Eye care Vouchers Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with four per cent pension allowance on top of your basic salary To apply please visit and complete a UKAD Application Form, Criminal Convictions Declaration Form, Conflicts of Interest Form and Equal Opportunities Form, outlining how you meet the person specification and submit via the button below by 12pm, Monday 20 January 2020 . CVs and/or cover letters will not be accepted.
PwC is the world's premier professional services firm with 3,500 professionals in over 90 countries around the world. In the UK, our legal practice is fully integrated into the PwC partnership and our vision is to harness the expertise of the firm to provide end-to-end, technology-enabled services to meet our clients' needs. Our New Law services department is one of the most highly regarded and fastest growing practice areas within the network. We have a multi-disciplinary team across multiple regions including Belfast, London, Birmingham and Leeds which is dedicated to providing an exceptional high standard of service to our clients. We are supporting them in managing their legal operations, by assisting them in transforming their law departments to become more efficient and providing process and technology optimised managed legal services and contract review and remediation services. Our clients include numerous household names, MNCs and listed groups as well as privately owned companies across a range of sectors. The work we undertake is often high profile, high value and cross-border in nature and can involve other legal teams in the PwC international network. Our teams often work with Consulting, Deals, Tax and other professionals from within PwC to deliver a comprehensive and integrated service to our clients. About the role Managed Legal Services Lawyer (NewLaw Services Team) - Full Time/Permanent - Belfast 4- 7 years PQE An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the legal team based in our state of the art facility in Belfast, working closely with our London and other regional offices. We are looking for a talented and ambitious individual with a passion for client service. We are experiencing significant growth in both our private and public sector practices largely due to our ability to harness new technology to deliver better services, faster. This is the ideal environment for an individual who wants to be part of the future of legal services and solve real business problems. Specifically, the role is likely to include Reviewing, assessing, and drafting Financial Services, IT, IP and general commercial agreements; Advice on Financial Services, IT, IP, e-commerce and general commercial laws; Supporting clients in the negotiation of a range of transactions and developing contract negotiation playbooks for clients; Business development, including over time building a network of referrers within PwC as well as developing direct client relationships; and Some corporate support/due diligence work. Essential skills/Requirements Qualified solicitor in England & Wales or equivalent common law jurisdiction; Excellent academic background; Experience of advising on Financial Services matters and general commercial contracts with strong contract drafting and analytical skills; 4-7 years' PQE Ability to mentor and QC work of more junior team members; Ability to meet tight deadlines and to thrive in a fast-paced environment; Ability to use initiative and a willingness to embrace innovation and continuous improvement; Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team as and when required; and Ability to harness new technology to deliver better services, faster. The ideal candidate will be required to demonstrate the following: excellent communication skills and a positive "can do" attitude - ability to achieve goals through teamwork, direct and indirect influence and collaboration; good technical legal skills; and a keen ability to learn in a fast moving, innovative and technology enabled environment and a desire to be part of the movement to modernise the in-house delivery of legal services and advance the New Law Services practice. Knowledge of or previous experience in the Managed Legal Services industry or of working as an in-house legal counsel would be advantageous and looked on favourably, as will previous experience of advising on and drafting data protection clauses for commercial contracts (but these are not mandatory requirements). The successful candidate will be working with lawyers across the other UK offices and will be occasionally required to travel between the offices.
Jan 08, 2020
Full time
PwC is the world's premier professional services firm with 3,500 professionals in over 90 countries around the world. In the UK, our legal practice is fully integrated into the PwC partnership and our vision is to harness the expertise of the firm to provide end-to-end, technology-enabled services to meet our clients' needs. Our New Law services department is one of the most highly regarded and fastest growing practice areas within the network. We have a multi-disciplinary team across multiple regions including Belfast, London, Birmingham and Leeds which is dedicated to providing an exceptional high standard of service to our clients. We are supporting them in managing their legal operations, by assisting them in transforming their law departments to become more efficient and providing process and technology optimised managed legal services and contract review and remediation services. Our clients include numerous household names, MNCs and listed groups as well as privately owned companies across a range of sectors. The work we undertake is often high profile, high value and cross-border in nature and can involve other legal teams in the PwC international network. Our teams often work with Consulting, Deals, Tax and other professionals from within PwC to deliver a comprehensive and integrated service to our clients. About the role Managed Legal Services Lawyer (NewLaw Services Team) - Full Time/Permanent - Belfast 4- 7 years PQE An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the legal team based in our state of the art facility in Belfast, working closely with our London and other regional offices. We are looking for a talented and ambitious individual with a passion for client service. We are experiencing significant growth in both our private and public sector practices largely due to our ability to harness new technology to deliver better services, faster. This is the ideal environment for an individual who wants to be part of the future of legal services and solve real business problems. Specifically, the role is likely to include Reviewing, assessing, and drafting Financial Services, IT, IP and general commercial agreements; Advice on Financial Services, IT, IP, e-commerce and general commercial laws; Supporting clients in the negotiation of a range of transactions and developing contract negotiation playbooks for clients; Business development, including over time building a network of referrers within PwC as well as developing direct client relationships; and Some corporate support/due diligence work. Essential skills/Requirements Qualified solicitor in England & Wales or equivalent common law jurisdiction; Excellent academic background; Experience of advising on Financial Services matters and general commercial contracts with strong contract drafting and analytical skills; 4-7 years' PQE Ability to mentor and QC work of more junior team members; Ability to meet tight deadlines and to thrive in a fast-paced environment; Ability to use initiative and a willingness to embrace innovation and continuous improvement; Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team as and when required; and Ability to harness new technology to deliver better services, faster. The ideal candidate will be required to demonstrate the following: excellent communication skills and a positive "can do" attitude - ability to achieve goals through teamwork, direct and indirect influence and collaboration; good technical legal skills; and a keen ability to learn in a fast moving, innovative and technology enabled environment and a desire to be part of the movement to modernise the in-house delivery of legal services and advance the New Law Services practice. Knowledge of or previous experience in the Managed Legal Services industry or of working as an in-house legal counsel would be advantageous and looked on favourably, as will previous experience of advising on and drafting data protection clauses for commercial contracts (but these are not mandatory requirements). The successful candidate will be working with lawyers across the other UK offices and will be occasionally required to travel between the offices.
Description FINANCIAL BUSINESS ANALYST LONDON Role Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new member to join our Financial & Planning team in London to support the provision of commercial and financial analysis to the key stakeholders of the business, including Fee Earners, Business Managers, and the Senior Finance team. The role will require close collaboration with other members of the team as well as the wider finance community to ensure that all core deadlines are met. Experience Required: Previous experience of working within a Professional Services environment. Knowledge of legal practice management systems (Aderant, 3e). Previous experience of working with Adaptive Insights and/or Proclarity systems would be highly advantageous. Proven experience of working with varied and cross-functional teams, to include IT, HR, BD and Finance. Qualifications: University degree (2:1 or equivalent), ideally in a numerate discipline. Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW) with 0-3 years PQE. Our Benefits Join a global, innovative and forward thinking firm; Discounts on various purchases including hotel stays, mobile phone contracts, theatre tickets, sporting events, holidays and insurance; Competitive salary and benefits package, including 25 days holiday, private healthcare and contributory pension. About Us Pinsent Masons is an international law firm that ranks amongst the top 75 law firms globally, with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in its deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which its clients operate. We know that our culture sets us apart, and with over 1,500 lawyers operating from 24 locations throughout the UK, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, it is at the heart of our success as a leading international law firm. Our core values are Approachable, Bold and Connected and as a firm we hold these in high regard. Personally and collectively, we live them every day and our firm is a better place for it. Pinsent Masons stands out in particular for its innovative approach to service delivery and in 2016 we were ranked among the five most Innovative Law Firms in Europe. For any queries or for a copy of the full job description then please contact our in-house recruiter Helen Simpson. Please note we only accept CVs that are logged on the Recruitment portal.
Jan 07, 2020
Full time
Description FINANCIAL BUSINESS ANALYST LONDON Role Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new member to join our Financial & Planning team in London to support the provision of commercial and financial analysis to the key stakeholders of the business, including Fee Earners, Business Managers, and the Senior Finance team. The role will require close collaboration with other members of the team as well as the wider finance community to ensure that all core deadlines are met. Experience Required: Previous experience of working within a Professional Services environment. Knowledge of legal practice management systems (Aderant, 3e). Previous experience of working with Adaptive Insights and/or Proclarity systems would be highly advantageous. Proven experience of working with varied and cross-functional teams, to include IT, HR, BD and Finance. Qualifications: University degree (2:1 or equivalent), ideally in a numerate discipline. Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW) with 0-3 years PQE. Our Benefits Join a global, innovative and forward thinking firm; Discounts on various purchases including hotel stays, mobile phone contracts, theatre tickets, sporting events, holidays and insurance; Competitive salary and benefits package, including 25 days holiday, private healthcare and contributory pension. About Us Pinsent Masons is an international law firm that ranks amongst the top 75 law firms globally, with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in its deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which its clients operate. We know that our culture sets us apart, and with over 1,500 lawyers operating from 24 locations throughout the UK, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, it is at the heart of our success as a leading international law firm. Our core values are Approachable, Bold and Connected and as a firm we hold these in high regard. Personally and collectively, we live them every day and our firm is a better place for it. Pinsent Masons stands out in particular for its innovative approach to service delivery and in 2016 we were ranked among the five most Innovative Law Firms in Europe. For any queries or for a copy of the full job description then please contact our in-house recruiter Helen Simpson. Please note we only accept CVs that are logged on the Recruitment portal.
Job purpose To prosecute anti-doping rule violation matters, including acting as an advocate on behalf of UK Anti-Doping before the National Anti-Doping Panel and other tribunals. To ensure the highest quality legal advice is made available to the organisation in the most efficient way. Person specification Qualifications/experience/knowledge Barrister or Solicitor with a current practicing certificate and a minimum of three years' post-qualification experience in-house or within private practice Substantial experience of appearing as an advocate before a range of tribunals Substantial experience of handling litigation matters Proven experience of working with anti-doping rules and regulations, or similar professional regulations Proven experience of providing legal advice at Board/Senior Management level Demonstrable experience of drafting and reviewing commercial contracts Familiarity with Freedom of Information Act, Data Protection Act and GDPR matters Experience of communicating and presenting to a variety of levels of seniority and backgrounds both internally and externally Experience of managing sensitive and confidential information in an appropriate manner A passion for and knowledge of sport is desirable Skills Excellent oral, written and presentation skills Confident advocacy Ability to prioritise own workload and work under a tight schedule with competing deadlines Ability to pay close attention to detail Ability to build and sustain relationships with a network of key people internally and externally Self-aware and excellent interpersonal, influencing, negotiation and communication skills Ability to work proactively with external suppliers Ability to use Microsoft Office efficiently Staff Benefits 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and accrue one day of annual leave for every year of service, up to 30 days Two days paid Sports Leave and one day paid Volunteer Leave per annual leave year Christmas closure, between Christmas and New Year (not deducted from your holiday allowance) Cycle to Work Scheme Interest free Season Ticket Loan Healthy Lifestyle Benefit Flexible Start and Finish times (start between 08:00 - 10:00 finish between 16:15 - 18:15) One working from home day per week after successful completion of your first month Eye care Vouchers Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with four per cent pension allowance on top of your basic salary To apply please visit and complete a UKAD Application Form, Criminal Convictions Declaration Form, Conflicts of Interest Form and Equal Opportunities Form, outlining how you meet the person specification and submit via the button below by 12pm, Monday 20 January 2020 . CVs and/or cover letters will not be accepted.
Jan 01, 2020
Full time
Job purpose To prosecute anti-doping rule violation matters, including acting as an advocate on behalf of UK Anti-Doping before the National Anti-Doping Panel and other tribunals. To ensure the highest quality legal advice is made available to the organisation in the most efficient way. Person specification Qualifications/experience/knowledge Barrister or Solicitor with a current practicing certificate and a minimum of three years' post-qualification experience in-house or within private practice Substantial experience of appearing as an advocate before a range of tribunals Substantial experience of handling litigation matters Proven experience of working with anti-doping rules and regulations, or similar professional regulations Proven experience of providing legal advice at Board/Senior Management level Demonstrable experience of drafting and reviewing commercial contracts Familiarity with Freedom of Information Act, Data Protection Act and GDPR matters Experience of communicating and presenting to a variety of levels of seniority and backgrounds both internally and externally Experience of managing sensitive and confidential information in an appropriate manner A passion for and knowledge of sport is desirable Skills Excellent oral, written and presentation skills Confident advocacy Ability to prioritise own workload and work under a tight schedule with competing deadlines Ability to pay close attention to detail Ability to build and sustain relationships with a network of key people internally and externally Self-aware and excellent interpersonal, influencing, negotiation and communication skills Ability to work proactively with external suppliers Ability to use Microsoft Office efficiently Staff Benefits 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and accrue one day of annual leave for every year of service, up to 30 days Two days paid Sports Leave and one day paid Volunteer Leave per annual leave year Christmas closure, between Christmas and New Year (not deducted from your holiday allowance) Cycle to Work Scheme Interest free Season Ticket Loan Healthy Lifestyle Benefit Flexible Start and Finish times (start between 08:00 - 10:00 finish between 16:15 - 18:15) One working from home day per week after successful completion of your first month Eye care Vouchers Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with four per cent pension allowance on top of your basic salary To apply please visit and complete a UKAD Application Form, Criminal Convictions Declaration Form, Conflicts of Interest Form and Equal Opportunities Form, outlining how you meet the person specification and submit via the button below by 12pm, Monday 20 January 2020 . CVs and/or cover letters will not be accepted.
Description FINANCIAL BUSINESS ANALYST LONDON Role Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new member to join our Financial & Planning team in London to support the provision of commercial and financial analysis to the key stakeholders of the business, including Fee Earners, Business Managers, and the Senior Finance team. The role will require close collaboration with other members of the team as well as the wider finance community to ensure that all core deadlines are met. Experience Required: Previous experience of working within a Professional Services environment. Knowledge of legal practice management systems (Aderant, 3e). Previous experience of working with Adaptive Insights and/or Proclarity systems would be highly advantageous. Proven experience of working with varied and cross-functional teams, to include IT, HR, BD and Finance. Qualifications: University degree (2:1 or equivalent), ideally in a numerate discipline. Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW) with 0-3 years PQE. Our Benefits Join a global, innovative and forward thinking firm; Discounts on various purchases including hotel stays, mobile phone contracts, theatre tickets, sporting events, holidays and insurance; Competitive salary and benefits package, including 25 days holiday, private healthcare and contributory pension. About Us Pinsent Masons is an international law firm that ranks amongst the top 75 law firms globally, with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in its deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which its clients operate. We know that our culture sets us apart, and with over 1,500 lawyers operating from 24 locations throughout the UK, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, it is at the heart of our success as a leading international law firm. Our core values are Approachable, Bold and Connected and as a firm we hold these in high regard. Personally and collectively, we live them every day and our firm is a better place for it. Pinsent Masons stands out in particular for its innovative approach to service delivery and in 2016 we were ranked among the five most Innovative Law Firms in Europe. For any queries or for a copy of the full job description then please contact our in-house recruiter Helen Simpson. Please note we only accept CVs that are logged on the Recruitment portal.
Dec 29, 2019
Full time
Description FINANCIAL BUSINESS ANALYST LONDON Role Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new member to join our Financial & Planning team in London to support the provision of commercial and financial analysis to the key stakeholders of the business, including Fee Earners, Business Managers, and the Senior Finance team. The role will require close collaboration with other members of the team as well as the wider finance community to ensure that all core deadlines are met. Experience Required: Previous experience of working within a Professional Services environment. Knowledge of legal practice management systems (Aderant, 3e). Previous experience of working with Adaptive Insights and/or Proclarity systems would be highly advantageous. Proven experience of working with varied and cross-functional teams, to include IT, HR, BD and Finance. Qualifications: University degree (2:1 or equivalent), ideally in a numerate discipline. Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW) with 0-3 years PQE. Our Benefits Join a global, innovative and forward thinking firm; Discounts on various purchases including hotel stays, mobile phone contracts, theatre tickets, sporting events, holidays and insurance; Competitive salary and benefits package, including 25 days holiday, private healthcare and contributory pension. About Us Pinsent Masons is an international law firm that ranks amongst the top 75 law firms globally, with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in its deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which its clients operate. We know that our culture sets us apart, and with over 1,500 lawyers operating from 24 locations throughout the UK, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, it is at the heart of our success as a leading international law firm. Our core values are Approachable, Bold and Connected and as a firm we hold these in high regard. Personally and collectively, we live them every day and our firm is a better place for it. Pinsent Masons stands out in particular for its innovative approach to service delivery and in 2016 we were ranked among the five most Innovative Law Firms in Europe. For any queries or for a copy of the full job description then please contact our in-house recruiter Helen Simpson. Please note we only accept CVs that are logged on the Recruitment portal.
We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company. Enjoy high level commercial contracts work, including more niche procurement contracts, sponsorship agreements, IT contracts and IP You will also be involved in some GDPR advisory work Working in a high performing team with an excellent reputation Strong development opportunities, with clear route of progression as you will move in as number 2 in the team below the Partner and Head of Team 6+ PQE commercial lawyer - ideally with some exposure to IT contracts work Looking for a busy caseload acting for household name clients in the North West, across sector but with many in the retail sector An ability to work autonomously and eager to develop relationships directly with clients strong commercial emphasis to background, either working in a law firm or in-house previously
Dec 28, 2019
Full time
We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company. Enjoy high level commercial contracts work, including more niche procurement contracts, sponsorship agreements, IT contracts and IP You will also be involved in some GDPR advisory work Working in a high performing team with an excellent reputation Strong development opportunities, with clear route of progression as you will move in as number 2 in the team below the Partner and Head of Team 6+ PQE commercial lawyer - ideally with some exposure to IT contracts work Looking for a busy caseload acting for household name clients in the North West, across sector but with many in the retail sector An ability to work autonomously and eager to develop relationships directly with clients strong commercial emphasis to background, either working in a law firm or in-house previously
Why is this your next step? In this senior role you will, provide on the ground consistent legal advice, policy and direction to the eCommerce business in London. Critical to this will be interfacing effectively across time zones with the eCommerce General Counsel, to whom this role will report and seemless working with the rest of the Legal & Compliance team globally. Critical to the success of this role will be the ability to rapidly build personal credibility and ensure effective stakeholder management across the ecommerce business group. How you will contribute? Provide high quality, business focussed legal support directly to a growing and developing business. You will also work on large regulatory matters such as licensing applications, analysing complex business models, and liaising with regulators in the payments and financial services industry. Commercial contracts negotiation, liaising with customers, suppliers and senior management in respect of negotiations, transaction structuring and contributing to debates outside of the legal remit will be key factors in this role. Why you? To excel in this role you will have a strong understanding of payments, financial services and regulation as well as broad ranging corporate, commercial and IT experience. You will be able to demonstrate a solid understanding of core legal concepts, particularly in contract law, with strong drafting skills and an ability to supervise junior members of the team. You will also be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the legal issues affecting the payments industry, including - - Data Privacy including GDPR, PCI DSS - PSD2, IFR and FCA Regulation - Intellectual Property - Financial Crime and Anti Money Laundering Requirements - Taking Security We require you to have experience at recognised high quality commercial law firm (Magic/Silver Circle preferably) - solid training and some post qualification experience in private practice. Ideally, several years of experience in an in-house role (whether on secondment or after leaving private practice). Managing relationships with senior lawyers, customers and internal stakeholders. Join the Team. We lift economies and communities by advancing the way the world pays, banks and invests. Since our two companies came together, Worldpay has formed the Merchant Solutions division of FIS. We call it "Worldpay, from FIS". In the time you've taken to read this one sentence, our platforms have processed over 8,000 transactions and this number grows daily. Join us now to realise your own future growth and success. FIS stays ahead of how the world is evolving to power businesses, across merchants, banking and capital markets, to outpace today's fast-changing competitive landscape and help our clients run, grow and achieve more for their business. We want all our people to bring their very best self into work, and that means balancing priorities and passions, at work and at home. We create teams without barriers, fostering creativity and innovation - behaviours that we value in everything we do.
Dec 18, 2019
Full time
Why is this your next step? In this senior role you will, provide on the ground consistent legal advice, policy and direction to the eCommerce business in London. Critical to this will be interfacing effectively across time zones with the eCommerce General Counsel, to whom this role will report and seemless working with the rest of the Legal & Compliance team globally. Critical to the success of this role will be the ability to rapidly build personal credibility and ensure effective stakeholder management across the ecommerce business group. How you will contribute? Provide high quality, business focussed legal support directly to a growing and developing business. You will also work on large regulatory matters such as licensing applications, analysing complex business models, and liaising with regulators in the payments and financial services industry. Commercial contracts negotiation, liaising with customers, suppliers and senior management in respect of negotiations, transaction structuring and contributing to debates outside of the legal remit will be key factors in this role. Why you? To excel in this role you will have a strong understanding of payments, financial services and regulation as well as broad ranging corporate, commercial and IT experience. You will be able to demonstrate a solid understanding of core legal concepts, particularly in contract law, with strong drafting skills and an ability to supervise junior members of the team. You will also be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the legal issues affecting the payments industry, including - - Data Privacy including GDPR, PCI DSS - PSD2, IFR and FCA Regulation - Intellectual Property - Financial Crime and Anti Money Laundering Requirements - Taking Security We require you to have experience at recognised high quality commercial law firm (Magic/Silver Circle preferably) - solid training and some post qualification experience in private practice. Ideally, several years of experience in an in-house role (whether on secondment or after leaving private practice). Managing relationships with senior lawyers, customers and internal stakeholders. Join the Team. We lift economies and communities by advancing the way the world pays, banks and invests. Since our two companies came together, Worldpay has formed the Merchant Solutions division of FIS. We call it "Worldpay, from FIS". In the time you've taken to read this one sentence, our platforms have processed over 8,000 transactions and this number grows daily. Join us now to realise your own future growth and success. FIS stays ahead of how the world is evolving to power businesses, across merchants, banking and capital markets, to outpace today's fast-changing competitive landscape and help our clients run, grow and achieve more for their business. We want all our people to bring their very best self into work, and that means balancing priorities and passions, at work and at home. We create teams without barriers, fostering creativity and innovation - behaviours that we value in everything we do.
