A&O Shearman

We are currently recruiting for a Knowledge Paralegal to join our Global Financial Markets Group. Department purpose Our Global Financial Markets (GFM) team covers an exciting and broad area of finance. We work with colleagues across practice groups and jurisdictions on helping the world's most successful companies fund themselves and manage risk. Our work shapes market practice and our lawyers are involved in innovative, cutting edge and high-profile deals. We have advised on many industry 'firsts', including some of the most innovative transactions in sustainable finance and digital bonds. In recent years we have also advised clients on complex funding matters as they navigate difficult economic conditions and often act as a client's first port of call in times of market crisis. Role purpose An opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join the GFM Practice Group in London or Belfast on a full time, permanent contract. The role will consist of providing support to the GFM Head of Knowledge & Training and wider GFM Knowledge Lawyer team. Role & responsibilities Perform the administrative tasks involved in establishing, updating and maintaining our online services including the client facing Prospectus Spotlight website, Transparency Spotlight website, MTN selling restrictions website, Covered Bond website and Liquidity Spotlight website Check submissions to the eLibrary/aohub/website Assist with the production of publications and podcasts for external clients Undertake legal and precedent research tasks Process changes to know-how resources and ensure they are profiled for search purposes, maintain knowledge collections and assist with the updating of standard form precedents Assist with the preparation of internal and external legal training materials Compile transaction experience lists for internal use and marketing purposes Respond to queries from fee-earners across the GFM practice worldwide Assist partners/associates in other practice groups on occasional tasks General paralegal duties and support for all GFM Knowledge Lawyers Support GFM Knowledge Lawyers on development and implementation of new IT applications / legal tech solutions, including support on the curation of benches of documents to be used with AI/legal tech tools Key requirements Ability to multi-task and prioritise to meet deadlines as and when required Organised and methodical approach to work, with a high level of accuracy and excellent attention to detail Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with clients and colleagues at all levels. Good research and organisational skills Pro-active, solutions-oriented approach and ability to use initiative intelligently, including knowing when to seek advice Sound level of computer literacy (including Word and Excel) A team player, understanding of the need to adapt around others' workloads Previous experience in a paralegal/legal professional role within a commercial law firm is desirable but not essential LPC or SQE qualifications are desirable but not essential Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . A&O Shearman is a global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.

We are currently recruiting for a Knowledge Paralegal to join our Global Financial Markets Group. Department purpose Our Global Financial Markets (GFM) team covers an exciting and broad area of finance. We work with colleagues across practice groups and jurisdictions on helping the world's most successful companies fund themselves and manage risk. Our work shapes market practice and our lawyers are involved in innovative, cutting edge and high-profile deals. We have advised on many industry 'firsts', including some of the most innovative transactions in sustainable finance and digital bonds. In recent years we have also advised clients on complex funding matters as they navigate difficult economic conditions and often act as a client's first port of call in times of market crisis. Role purpose An opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join the GFM Practice Group in London or Belfast on a full time, permanent contract. The role will consist of providing support to the GFM Head of Knowledge & Training and wider GFM Knowledge Lawyer team. Role & responsibilities Perform the administrative tasks involved in establishing, updating and maintaining our online services including the client facing Prospectus Spotlight website, Transparency Spotlight website, MTN selling restrictions website, Covered Bond website and Liquidity Spotlight website Check submissions to the eLibrary/aohub/website Assist with the production of publications and podcasts for external clients Undertake legal and precedent research tasks Process changes to know-how resources and ensure they are profiled for search purposes, maintain knowledge collections and assist with the updating of standard form precedents Assist with the preparation of internal and external legal training materials Compile transaction experience lists for internal use and marketing purposes Respond to queries from fee-earners across the GFM practice worldwide Assist partners/associates in other practice groups on occasional tasks General paralegal duties and support for all GFM Knowledge Lawyers Support GFM Knowledge Lawyers on development and implementation of new IT applications / legal tech solutions, including support on the curation of benches of documents to be used with AI/legal tech tools Key requirements Ability to multi-task and prioritise to meet deadlines as and when required Organised and methodical approach to work, with a high level of accuracy and excellent attention to detail Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with clients and colleagues at all levels. Good research and organisational skills Pro-active, solutions-oriented approach and ability to use initiative intelligently, including knowing when to seek advice Sound level of computer literacy (including Word and Excel) A team player, understanding of the need to adapt around others' workloads Previous experience in a paralegal/legal professional role within a commercial law firm is desirable but not essential LPC or SQE qualifications are desirable but not essential Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . A&O Shearman is a global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Assistan t to join the Finance team , based in the A&O Shearman Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast Belfast finance is part of the A&O Shearman support services centre, which was founded in 2011 with the aim of offering support to the A&O Shearman network. Within the Belfast finance team, our services encompass managing financial accounting and reporting, revenue and e-billing, credit control, accounts payable, and tax. We provide support to offices located in London, the United States, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. Our approach is marked by a robust dedication to client service, and we diligently adhere to service level agreements, targets, and deadlines to ensure that our performance aligns with client expectations. What you will do As a Finance Assistant in the Accounts Payable team, you will ensure high quality services are provided to both internal and external clients on a timely basis. You will also work with the Team Lead to continually strive to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the reporting systems and transactional processes, in addition to working with and supporting the appropriate Accounts Payable team to ensure accuracy and timeliness of work in accordance with pre-determined metrics. Ensure high-quality services are delivered to internal and external clients in a timely manner Collaborate with the team lead to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of reporting systems and transactional processes Support the accounts payable team to maintain accuracy and timeliness of work in line with pre-determined metrics Perform data entry tasks accurately and efficiently Handle client enquiries and provide appropriate resolutions Deliver detailed financial information as required Offer general support and advice to internal stakeholders Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the accounts payable function What you will have Commitment to providing professional, responsive and effective relationships Excellent communicator and confident in interaction with others Delivers tasks in a professional and organised way with limited supervision Ability to work well under pressure and multitask to meet targets and tight deadlines, with a keen eye for accuracy Committed to the maintenance of established processes and systems Enthusiastic, proactive and flexible approach Ability to assimilate large amounts of information quickly & learn rapidly Experience of working within a busy accounts payable environment is advantageous What we can offer you To learn more about the culture and benefits available at A&O Shearman, please visit: Culture and benefits A&O Shearman careers Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our Finance team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office, on a 12 month fixed term basis . Financial Control team - Belfast The Belfast Financial Control Department provides services to the A&O Shearman network of offices covering management and financial accounting & reporting. Offices currently served are London, Belfast, Ireland, US, Middle East and Netherlands. There is a strong client service ethic, and we work to Service Level Agreements, targets and deadlines to deliver in line with client expectations. This role will primarily have a US focus and be based in Belfast. What you will do Support in the preparation of the monthly management accounting for the US and other offices, including preparation and review of the P&L and balance sheet to agreed timetables. Perform daily bank reconciliations, highlighting unreconciled items to other teams and escalating to senior team members when necessary. Produce accurate monthly results, posting journals, reviewing costs, and ensuring all balances are fully supported, understood, and explained. Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigate movements, resolve reconciling items, and ensure timely clearance of aged balances. Prepare monthly variance analysis versus budget and forecast, clearly explaining key drivers, ensuring a timely and high-quality P&L signoff. Support management team in the budgeting and forecasting cycles, by preparing high-quality budget assumptions built on measurable data Ensure strong financial control, maintaining accurate data in finance and forecasting systems and adhering to internal control and accounting policies. Contribute to the statutory and group audit process, preparing audit ready schedules, responding to queries, and supporting the year end close. Identify and implement process improvements, aiming to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and enhance the quality of management information. Work closely with the Senior Management Accountants, Team Lead and Financial Control team, supporting wider finance initiatives and contributing to value adding analysis and insight. Communicate financial information clearly and confidently to non finance stakeholders, adapting messages to suit the audience. Manage competing priorities across month end, forecasting, and BAU activity, escalating issues early where delivery or quality may be impacted. What you will have Member of, or working towards becoming a member of, a recognised professional accounting body (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), with 1-2 years experience in a professional services or comparable environment. Desirable - Ability to working partial US hours (12pm to 8.30pm GMT) several times per week (Monday to Thursday, with recognised Premium Hours Payment). Demonstrates strong time management skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and adopt a flexible approach to meet tight reporting deadlines. Proven ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks concurrently within a fast paced environment, responding effectively to shifting priorities and ad hoc management requests. Ability to deliver high quality client service through the development of strong, trusted advisor relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and senior management. Analytical and problem solving capabilities, with the ability to develop meaningful, well reasoned points of view and provide clear, actionable insight. Self motivated and solution driven, with the ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and consistently deliver work to a high standard. What we can offer you To learn more about the culture and benefits available at A&O Shearman, please visit: Culture and benefits A&O Shearman careers Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .

What you will do The Service Reliability Engineer is accountable for improving the reliability, observability and operational resilience of cloud-hosted services. The role focuses on monitoring, early issue identification, cloud engineering and automation, using tools and practices such as Bicep, Azure DevOps, GitHub and Ansible to support consistent, repeatable and well-governed service operation. The role involves: Monitoring, observability and alerting across cloud infrastructure, platform services and supported application environments; Cloud engineering and automation, including Infrastructure as Code, deployment pipelines, configuration management and standards-led delivery; and Promoting service resiliency through proactive issue identification, operational insight, automation and continuous improvement. Improve the reliability, resilience and performance of cloud-hosted services through monitoring, observability and automation. Design and enhance monitoring, alerting and operational dashboards to provide real-time insight into service health and performance. Support and develop Azure cloud platforms, working across infrastructure, networking, identity and platform services. Implement Infrastructure as Code and automation solutions using tools such as Bicep, Azure DevOps, GitHub and Ansible. Investigate incidents, identify root causes and drive continuous service improvements through automation and operational excellence. Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure and support teams to improve operational standards, service supportability and platform resilience. Provide technical expertise in cloud engineering, reliability engineering and observability best practices. Contribute to the delivery of scalable, secure and highly available cloud services across a global technology environment. Promote modern engineering practices, including source control, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code and automated configuration management. Create and maintain operational documentation, support guides and technical standards to enable effective service support. a text-decoration: none; color: ; tr th, tr td border: 1px solid ; tr th background-color: ; What you will have Business Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a logical approach to issue identification, diagnosis and service improvement. Technically curious, with an enthusiasm for understanding a broad set of systems, technologies and operational domains. Ability to interpret monitoring data, identify patterns and translate operational insight into meaningful improvement activity. Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and support effective incident response. Strong commitment to service reliability, operational resilience and excellent customer service. Commercial acumen, including an understanding of IT service costs, cloud consumption and how technology adds value to the business. Ability to promote technical standards, automation and reliability practices using clear, business-friendly language. Personal credibility; highly self-motivated self-starter who will undertake all activities to the highest professional standards. Excellent communication skills, both orally and written. Ability to operate within a wider team where there may be ambiguity and conflicting priorities. Ability to build effective working relationships across a diverse set of internal teams and influence the adoption of monitoring, automation and cloud engineering standards. Experience of working in a global environment across international locations with an appreciation of multiple cultures. Knowledge Practical knowledge of SRE principles, observability, incident response, problem management and operational resilience. Detailed practical knowledge of Microsoft Azure infrastructure and platform services, including monitoring, diagnostics, RBAC, networking and automation. Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, source control and pipeline-based delivery using tools such as Bicep, Azure DevOps and GitHub. Knowledge of configuration management and automation tooling such as Ansible. Expected to develop a broad understanding of the technologies, systems and business working practices used by A&O Shearman. Experience Minimum 4-5 years' IT experience with at least 2 years' experience in a cloud operations, infrastructure, platform engineering, SRE or 3rd line support role. Experience of monitoring, alerting, incident investigation and operational issue identification in a complex technology environment. Experience of using or implementing monitoring using Elastic is desirable. Experience using or supporting automation and delivery tooling such as Bicep, Azure DevOps, GitHub and Ansible. Experience working with diverse internal teams to improve service supportability, resilience and operational standards. Experience of working in an ITIL environment. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . Job Code - Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Assistan t to join the Finance team , based in the A&O Shearman Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast Belfast finance is part of the A&O Shearman support services centre, which was founded in 2011 with the aim of offering support to the A&O Shearman network. Within the Belfast finance team, our services encompass managing financial accounting and reporting, revenue and e-billing, credit control, accounts payable, and tax. We provide support to offices located in London, the United States, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. Our approach is marked by a robust dedication to client service, and we diligently adhere to service level agreements, targets, and deadlines to ensure that our performance aligns with client expectations. What you will do As a Finance Assistant in the Accounts Payable team, you will ensure high quality services are provided to both internal and external clients on a timely basis. You will also work with the Team Lead to continually strive to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the reporting systems and transactional processes, in addition to working with and supporting the appropriate Accounts Payable team to ensure accuracy and timeliness of work in accordance with pre-determined metrics. Ensure high-quality services are delivered to internal and external clients in a timely manner Collaborate with the team lead to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of reporting systems and transactional processes Support the accounts payable team to maintain accuracy and timeliness of work in line with pre-determined metrics Perform data entry tasks accurately and efficiently Handle client enquiries and provide appropriate resolutions Deliver detailed financial information as required Offer general support and advice to internal stakeholders Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the accounts payable function What you will have Commitment to providing professional, responsive and effective relationships Excellent communicator and confident in interaction with others Delivers tasks in a professional and organised way with limited supervision Ability to work well under pressure and multitask to meet targets and tight deadlines, with a keen eye for accuracy Committed to the maintenance of established processes and systems Enthusiastic, proactive and flexible approach Ability to assimilate large amounts of information quickly & learn rapidly Experience of working within a busy accounts payable environment is advantageous What we can offer you To learn more about the culture and benefits available at A&O Shearman, please visit: Culture and benefits A&O Shearman careers Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.

We have an exciting opportunity for an International Tax Consultant to join our Finance team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast Office. International Tax & Accounting team - Belfast The International Tax Team, which is part of the Partners' Affairs and Tax ("PAT") Team, is responsible for oversight of the firm's tax risk and policies and global tax compliance. What you will do As an International Tax and Accounting Consultant, you will be responsible for the management of the international tax compliance affairs of both A&O Shearman and its individual partners for around one third of the territories in which A&O Shearman operates on both an accurate and timely basis, including accounting for tax reserves and tax payments. This role involves: Liaising with international offices and external advisers to provide data for completion of tax returns for A&O Shearman and individual partners. Attending meetings with global finance managers and external advisers as necessary. Involvement in annual budgeting process. Handling internal and client withholding tax queries & liaising with global finance teams. Preparing Double Tax Relief (DTR) calculations for annual UK tax return filings for individual partners. Liaising with Allen & Overy finance teams globally to reconcile and ensure accurate posting of international tax payments. Involvement in year end work processes, including setup of international tax reserves, tax equalisation calculations, accounts disclosures and account reconciliations. Ongoing management of individual partner international tax reserves including foreign currency aspects, deferred tax calculations, reconciliation and subsequent clearout. Involvement in other ad hoc projects as necessary e.g. transfer pricing and financial modelling for business change initiatives. What you will have Accounting qualification or equivalent relevant experience in accounting. Personal or corporate tax compliance experience is desirable but not essential. Strong numeracy and IT skills, including knowledge of Windows, Word and good experience of Excel. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to liaise effectively with staff based in other offices and external advisers. Proven ability to provide a high level of 'client service'. Strong time management skills - ability to multi-task, prioritise, manage and critically review large volumes of data. Able to work effectively using own initiative and as part of a team. Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. What we can offer you To learn more about the culture and benefits available at A&O Shearman, please visit: Culture and benefits A&O Shearman careers Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .

We have an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our Finance team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office, on a 12 month fixed term basis . Financial Control team - Belfast The Belfast Financial Control Department provides services to the A&O Shearman network of offices covering management and financial accounting & reporting. Offices currently served are London, Belfast, Ireland, US, Middle East and Netherlands. There is a strong client service ethic, and we work to Service Level Agreements, targets and deadlines to deliver in line with client expectations. This role will primarily have a US focus and be based in Belfast. What you will do Support in the preparation of the monthly management accounting for the US and other offices, including preparation and review of the P&L and balance sheet to agreed timetables. Perform daily bank reconciliations, highlighting unreconciled items to other teams and escalating to senior team members when necessary. Produce accurate monthly results, posting journals, reviewing costs, and ensuring all balances are fully supported, understood, and explained. Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigate movements, resolve reconciling items, and ensure timely clearance of aged balances. Prepare monthly variance analysis versus budget and forecast, clearly explaining key drivers, ensuring a timely and high-quality P&L signoff. Support management team in the budgeting and forecasting cycles, by preparing high-quality budget assumptions built on measurable data Ensure strong financial control, maintaining accurate data in finance and forecasting systems and adhering to internal control and accounting policies. Contribute to the statutory and group audit process, preparing audit ready schedules, responding to queries, and supporting the year end close. Identify and implement process improvements, aiming to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and enhance the quality of management information. Work closely with the Senior Management Accountants, Team Lead and Financial Control team, supporting wider finance initiatives and contributing to value adding analysis and insight. Communicate financial information clearly and confidently to non finance stakeholders, adapting messages to suit the audience. Manage competing priorities across month end, forecasting, and BAU activity, escalating issues early where delivery or quality may be impacted. What you will have Member of, or working towards becoming a member of, a recognised professional accounting body (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), with 1-2 years experience in a professional services or comparable environment. Desirable - Ability to working partial US hours (12pm to 8.30pm GMT) several times per week (Monday to Thursday, with recognised Premium Hours Payment). Demonstrates strong time management skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and adopt a flexible approach to meet tight reporting deadlines. Proven ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks concurrently within a fast paced environment, responding effectively to shifting priorities and ad hoc management requests. Ability to deliver high quality client service through the development of strong, trusted advisor relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and senior management. Analytical and problem solving capabilities, with the ability to develop meaningful, well reasoned points of view and provide clear, actionable insight. Self motivated and solution driven, with the ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and consistently deliver work to a high standard. What we can offer you To learn more about the culture and benefits available at A&O Shearman, please visit: Culture and benefits A&O Shearman careers Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .

We are currently recruiting for a Knowledge Paralegal to join our Global Financial Markets Group. Department purpose Our Global Financial Markets (GFM) team covers an exciting and broad area of finance. We work with colleagues across practice groups and jurisdictions on helping the world's most successful companies fund themselves and manage risk. Our work shapes market practice and our lawyers are involved in innovative, cutting edge and high-profile deals. We have advised on many industry 'firsts', including some of the most innovative transactions in sustainable finance and digital bonds. In recent years we have also advised clients on complex funding matters as they navigate difficult economic conditions and often act as a client's first port of call in times of market crisis. Role purpose An opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join the GFM Practice Group in London or Belfast on a full time, permanent contract. The role will consist of providing support to the GFM Head of Knowledge & Training and wider GFM Knowledge Lawyer team. Role & responsibilities Perform the administrative tasks involved in establishing, updating and maintaining our online services including the client facing Prospectus Spotlight website, Transparency Spotlight website, MTN selling restrictions website, Covered Bond website and Liquidity Spotlight website Check submissions to the eLibrary/aohub/website Assist with the production of publications and podcasts for external clients Undertake legal and precedent research tasks Process changes to know-how resources and ensure they are profiled for search purposes, maintain knowledge collections and assist with the updating of standard form precedents Assist with the preparation of internal and external legal training materials Compile transaction experience lists for internal use and marketing purposes Respond to queries from fee-earners across the GFM practice worldwide Assist partners/associates in other practice groups on occasional tasks General paralegal duties and support for all GFM Knowledge Lawyers Support GFM Knowledge Lawyers on development and implementation of new IT applications / legal tech solutions, including support on the curation of benches of documents to be used with AI/legal tech tools Key requirements Ability to multi-task and prioritise to meet deadlines as and when required Organised and methodical approach to work, with a high level of accuracy and excellent attention to detail Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with clients and colleagues at all levels. Good research and organisational skills Pro-active, solutions-oriented approach and ability to use initiative intelligently, including knowing when to seek advice Sound level of computer literacy (including Word and Excel) A team player, understanding of the need to adapt around others' workloads Previous experience in a paralegal/legal professional role within a commercial law firm is desirable but not essential LPC or SQE qualifications are desirable but not essential Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . A&O Shearman is a global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our Finance team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office, on a 12 month fixed term basis . Financial Control team - Belfast The Belfast Financial Control Department provides services to the A&O Shearman network of offices covering management and financial accounting & reporting. Offices currently served are London, Belfast, Ireland, US, Middle East and Netherlands. There is a strong client service ethic, and we work to Service Level Agreements, targets and deadlines to deliver in line with client expectations. This role will primarily have a US focus and be based in Belfast. What you will do Support in the preparation of the monthly management accounting for the US and other offices, including preparation and review of the P&L and balance sheet to agreed timetables. Perform daily bank reconciliations, highlighting unreconciled items to other teams and escalating to senior team members when necessary. Produce accurate monthly results, posting journals, reviewing costs, and ensuring all balances are fully supported, understood, and explained. Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigate movements, resolve reconciling items, and ensure timely clearance of aged balances. Prepare monthly variance analysis versus budget and forecast, clearly explaining key drivers, ensuring a timely and high-quality P&L signoff. Support management team in the budgeting and forecasting cycles, by preparing high-quality budget assumptions built on measurable data Ensure strong financial control, maintaining accurate data in finance and forecasting systems and adhering to internal control and accounting policies. Contribute to the statutory and group audit process, preparing audit ready schedules, responding to queries, and supporting the year end close. Identify and implement process improvements, aiming to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and enhance the quality of management information. Work closely with the Senior Management Accountants, Team Lead and Financial Control team, supporting wider finance initiatives and contributing to value adding analysis and insight. Communicate financial information clearly and confidently to non finance stakeholders, adapting messages to suit the audience. Manage competing priorities across month end, forecasting, and BAU activity, escalating issues early where delivery or quality may be impacted. What you will have Member of, or working towards becoming a member of, a recognised professional accounting body (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), with 1-2 years experience in a professional services or comparable environment. Desirable - Ability to working partial US hours (12pm to 8.30pm GMT) several times per week (Monday to Thursday, with recognised Premium Hours Payment). Demonstrates strong time management skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and adopt a flexible approach to meet tight reporting deadlines. Proven ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks concurrently within a fast paced environment, responding effectively to shifting priorities and ad hoc management requests. Ability to deliver high quality client service through the development of strong, trusted advisor relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and senior management. Analytical and problem solving capabilities, with the ability to develop meaningful, well reasoned points of view and provide clear, actionable insight. Self motivated and solution driven, with the ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and consistently deliver work to a high standard. What we can offer you To learn more about the culture and benefits available at A&O Shearman, please visit: Culture and benefits A&O Shearman careers Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .

We are currently recruiting for a Knowledge Paralegal to join our Global Financial Markets Group. Department purpose Our Global Financial Markets (GFM) team covers an exciting and broad area of finance. We work with colleagues across practice groups and jurisdictions on helping the world's most successful companies fund themselves and manage risk. Our work shapes market practice and our lawyers are involved in innovative, cutting edge and high-profile deals. We have advised on many industry 'firsts', including some of the most innovative transactions in sustainable finance and digital bonds. In recent years we have also advised clients on complex funding matters as they navigate difficult economic conditions and often act as a client's first port of call in times of market crisis. Role purpose An opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join the GFM Practice Group in London or Belfast on a full time, permanent contract. The role will consist of providing support to the GFM Head of Knowledge & Training and wider GFM Knowledge Lawyer team. Role & responsibilities Perform the administrative tasks involved in establishing, updating and maintaining our online services including the client facing Prospectus Spotlight website, Transparency Spotlight website, MTN selling restrictions website, Covered Bond website and Liquidity Spotlight website Check submissions to the eLibrary/aohub/website Assist with the production of publications and podcasts for external clients Undertake legal and precedent research tasks Process changes to know-how resources and ensure they are profiled for search purposes, maintain knowledge collections and assist with the updating of standard form precedents Assist with the preparation of internal and external legal training materials Compile transaction experience lists for internal use and marketing purposes Respond to queries from fee-earners across the GFM practice worldwide Assist partners/associates in other practice groups on occasional tasks General paralegal duties and support for all GFM Knowledge Lawyers Support GFM Knowledge Lawyers on development and implementation of new IT applications / legal tech solutions, including support on the curation of benches of documents to be used with AI/legal tech tools Key requirements Ability to multi-task and prioritise to meet deadlines as and when required Organised and methodical approach to work, with a high level of accuracy and excellent attention to detail Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with clients and colleagues at all levels. Good research and organisational skills Pro-active, solutions-oriented approach and ability to use initiative intelligently, including knowing when to seek advice Sound level of computer literacy (including Word and Excel) A team player, understanding of the need to adapt around others' workloads Previous experience in a paralegal/legal professional role within a commercial law firm is desirable but not essential LPC or SQE qualifications are desirable but not essential Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . A&O Shearman is a global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Assistan t to join the Finance team , based in the A&O Shearman Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast Belfast finance is part of the A&O Shearman support services centre, which was founded in 2011 with the aim of offering support to the A&O Shearman network. Within the Belfast finance team, our services encompass managing financial accounting and reporting, revenue and e-billing, credit control, accounts payable, and tax. We provide support to offices located in London, the United States, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. Our approach is marked by a robust dedication to client service, and we diligently adhere to service level agreements, targets, and deadlines to ensure that our performance aligns with client expectations. What you will do As a Finance Assistant in the Accounts Payable team, you will ensure high quality services are provided to both internal and external clients on a timely basis. You will also work with the Team Lead to continually strive to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the reporting systems and transactional processes, in addition to working with and supporting the appropriate Accounts Payable team to ensure accuracy and timeliness of work in accordance with pre-determined metrics. Ensure high-quality services are delivered to internal and external clients in a timely manner Collaborate with the team lead to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of reporting systems and transactional processes Support the accounts payable team to maintain accuracy and timeliness of work in line with pre-determined metrics Perform data entry tasks accurately and efficiently Handle client enquiries and provide appropriate resolutions Deliver detailed financial information as required Offer general support and advice to internal stakeholders Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the accounts payable function What you will have Commitment to providing professional, responsive and effective relationships Excellent communicator and confident in interaction with others Delivers tasks in a professional and organised way with limited supervision Ability to work well under pressure and multitask to meet targets and tight deadlines, with a keen eye for accuracy Committed to the maintenance of established processes and systems Enthusiastic, proactive and flexible approach Ability to assimilate large amounts of information quickly & learn rapidly Experience of working within a busy accounts payable environment is advantageous What we can offer you To learn more about the culture and benefits available at A&O Shearman, please visit: Culture and benefits A&O Shearman careers Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.

We are currently recruiting for a Knowledge Paralegal to join our Global Financial Markets Group. Department purpose Our Global Financial Markets (GFM) team covers an exciting and broad area of finance. We work with colleagues across practice groups and jurisdictions on helping the world's most successful companies fund themselves and manage risk. Our work shapes market practice and our lawyers are involved in innovative, cutting edge and high-profile deals. We have advised on many industry 'firsts', including some of the most innovative transactions in sustainable finance and digital bonds. In recent years we have also advised clients on complex funding matters as they navigate difficult economic conditions and often act as a client's first port of call in times of market crisis. Role purpose An opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join the GFM Practice Group in London or Belfast on a full time, permanent contract. The role will consist of providing support to the GFM Head of Knowledge & Training and wider GFM Knowledge Lawyer team. Role & responsibilities Perform the administrative tasks involved in establishing, updating and maintaining our online services including the client facing Prospectus Spotlight website, Transparency Spotlight website, MTN selling restrictions website, Covered Bond website and Liquidity Spotlight website Check submissions to the eLibrary/aohub/website Assist with the production of publications and podcasts for external clients Undertake legal and precedent research tasks Process changes to know-how resources and ensure they are profiled for search purposes, maintain knowledge collections and assist with the updating of standard form precedents Assist with the preparation of internal and external legal training materials Compile transaction experience lists for internal use and marketing purposes Respond to queries from fee-earners across the GFM practice worldwide Assist partners/associates in other practice groups on occasional tasks General paralegal duties and support for all GFM Knowledge Lawyers Support GFM Knowledge Lawyers on development and implementation of new IT applications / legal tech solutions, including support on the curation of benches of documents to be used with AI/legal tech tools Key requirements Ability to multi-task and prioritise to meet deadlines as and when required Organised and methodical approach to work, with a high level of accuracy and excellent attention to detail Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with clients and colleagues at all levels. Good research and organisational skills Pro-active, solutions-oriented approach and ability to use initiative intelligently, including knowing when to seek advice Sound level of computer literacy (including Word and Excel) A team player, understanding of the need to adapt around others' workloads Previous experience in a paralegal/legal professional role within a commercial law firm is desirable but not essential LPC or SQE qualifications are desirable but not essential Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . A&O Shearman is a global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our Finance team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office, on a 12 month fixed term basis . Financial Control team - Belfast The Belfast Financial Control Department provides services to the A&O Shearman network of offices covering management and financial accounting & reporting. Offices currently served are London, Belfast, Ireland, US, Middle East and Netherlands. There is a strong client service ethic, and we work to Service Level Agreements, targets and deadlines to deliver in line with client expectations. This role will primarily have a US focus and be based in Belfast. What you will do Support in the preparation of the monthly management accounting for the US and other offices, including preparation and review of the P&L and balance sheet to agreed timetables. Perform daily bank reconciliations, highlighting unreconciled items to other teams and escalating to senior team members when necessary. Produce accurate monthly results, posting journals, reviewing costs, and ensuring all balances are fully supported, understood, and explained. Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigate movements, resolve reconciling items, and ensure timely clearance of aged balances. Prepare monthly variance analysis versus budget and forecast, clearly explaining key drivers, ensuring a timely and high-quality P&L signoff. Support management team in the budgeting and forecasting cycles, by preparing high-quality budget assumptions built on measurable data Ensure strong financial control, maintaining accurate data in finance and forecasting systems and adhering to internal control and accounting policies. Contribute to the statutory and group audit process, preparing audit ready schedules, responding to queries, and supporting the year end close. Identify and implement process improvements, aiming to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and enhance the quality of management information. Work closely with the Senior Management Accountants, Team Lead and Financial Control team, supporting wider finance initiatives and contributing to value adding analysis and insight. Communicate financial information clearly and confidently to non finance stakeholders, adapting messages to suit the audience. Manage competing priorities across month end, forecasting, and BAU activity, escalating issues early where delivery or quality may be impacted. What you will have Member of, or working towards becoming a member of, a recognised professional accounting body (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), with 1-2 years experience in a professional services or comparable environment. Desirable - Ability to working partial US hours (12pm to 8.30pm GMT) several times per week (Monday to Thursday, with recognised Premium Hours Payment). Demonstrates strong time management skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and adopt a flexible approach to meet tight reporting deadlines. Proven ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks concurrently within a fast paced environment, responding effectively to shifting priorities and ad hoc management requests. Ability to deliver high quality client service through the development of strong, trusted advisor relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and senior management. Analytical and problem solving capabilities, with the ability to develop meaningful, well reasoned points of view and provide clear, actionable insight. Self motivated and solution driven, with the ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and consistently deliver work to a high standard. What we can offer you To learn more about the culture and benefits available at A&O Shearman, please visit: Culture and benefits A&O Shearman careers Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .

We are currently recruiting for a Knowledge Paralegal to join our Global Financial Markets Group. Department purpose Our Global Financial Markets (GFM) team covers an exciting and broad area of finance. We work with colleagues across practice groups and jurisdictions on helping the world's most successful companies fund themselves and manage risk. Our work shapes market practice and our lawyers are involved in innovative, cutting edge and high-profile deals. We have advised on many industry 'firsts', including some of the most innovative transactions in sustainable finance and digital bonds. In recent years we have also advised clients on complex funding matters as they navigate difficult economic conditions and often act as a client's first port of call in times of market crisis. Role purpose An opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join the GFM Practice Group in London or Belfast on a full time, permanent contract. The role will consist of providing support to the GFM Head of Knowledge & Training and wider GFM Knowledge Lawyer team. Role & responsibilities Perform the administrative tasks involved in establishing, updating and maintaining our online services including the client facing Prospectus Spotlight website, Transparency Spotlight website, MTN selling restrictions website, Covered Bond website and Liquidity Spotlight website Check submissions to the eLibrary/aohub/website Assist with the production of publications and podcasts for external clients Undertake legal and precedent research tasks Process changes to know-how resources and ensure they are profiled for search purposes, maintain knowledge collections and assist with the updating of standard form precedents Assist with the preparation of internal and external legal training materials Compile transaction experience lists for internal use and marketing purposes Respond to queries from fee-earners across the GFM practice worldwide Assist partners/associates in other practice groups on occasional tasks General paralegal duties and support for all GFM Knowledge Lawyers Support GFM Knowledge Lawyers on development and implementation of new IT applications / legal tech solutions, including support on the curation of benches of documents to be used with AI/legal tech tools Key requirements Ability to multi-task and prioritise to meet deadlines as and when required Organised and methodical approach to work, with a high level of accuracy and excellent attention to detail Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with clients and colleagues at all levels. Good research and organisational skills Pro-active, solutions-oriented approach and ability to use initiative intelligently, including knowing when to seek advice Sound level of computer literacy (including Word and Excel) A team player, understanding of the need to adapt around others' workloads Previous experience in a paralegal/legal professional role within a commercial law firm is desirable but not essential LPC or SQE qualifications are desirable but not essential Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . A&O Shearman is a global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.

We have an exciting opportunity for an International Tax Consultant to join our Finance team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast Office. International Tax & Accounting team - Belfast The International Tax Team, which is part of the Partners' Affairs and Tax ("PAT") Team, is responsible for oversight of the firm's tax risk and policies and global tax compliance. What you will do As an International Tax and Accounting Consultant, you will be responsible for the management of the international tax compliance affairs of both A&O Shearman and its individual partners for around one third of the territories in which A&O Shearman operates on both an accurate and timely basis, including accounting for tax reserves and tax payments. This role involves: Liaising with international offices and external advisers to provide data for completion of tax returns for A&O Shearman and individual partners. Attending meetings with global finance managers and external advisers as necessary. Involvement in annual budgeting process. Handling internal and client withholding tax queries & liaising with global finance teams. Preparing Double Tax Relief (DTR) calculations for annual UK tax return filings for individual partners. Liaising with Allen & Overy finance teams globally to reconcile and ensure accurate posting of international tax payments. Involvement in year end work processes, including setup of international tax reserves, tax equalisation calculations, accounts disclosures and account reconciliations. Ongoing management of individual partner international tax reserves including foreign currency aspects, deferred tax calculations, reconciliation and subsequent clearout. Involvement in other ad hoc projects as necessary e.g. transfer pricing and financial modelling for business change initiatives. What you will have Accounting qualification or equivalent relevant experience in accounting. Personal or corporate tax compliance experience is desirable but not essential. Strong numeracy and IT skills, including knowledge of Windows, Word and good experience of Excel. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to liaise effectively with staff based in other offices and external advisers. Proven ability to provide a high level of 'client service'. Strong time management skills - ability to multi-task, prioritise, manage and critically review large volumes of data. Able to work effectively using own initiative and as part of a team. Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. What we can offer you To learn more about the culture and benefits available at A&O Shearman, please visit: Culture and benefits A&O Shearman careers Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .

We are currently recruiting for a Knowledge Paralegal to join our Global Financial Markets Group. Department purpose Our Global Financial Markets (GFM) team covers an exciting and broad area of finance. We work with colleagues across practice groups and jurisdictions on helping the world's most successful companies fund themselves and manage risk. Our work shapes market practice and our lawyers are involved in innovative, cutting edge and high-profile deals. We have advised on many industry 'firsts', including some of the most innovative transactions in sustainable finance and digital bonds. In recent years we have also advised clients on complex funding matters as they navigate difficult economic conditions and often act as a client's first port of call in times of market crisis. Role purpose An opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join the GFM Practice Group in London or Belfast on a full time, permanent contract. The role will consist of providing support to the GFM Head of Knowledge & Training and wider GFM Knowledge Lawyer team. Role & responsibilities Perform the administrative tasks involved in establishing, updating and maintaining our online services including the client facing Prospectus Spotlight website, Transparency Spotlight website, MTN selling restrictions website, Covered Bond website and Liquidity Spotlight website Check submissions to the eLibrary/aohub/website Assist with the production of publications and podcasts for external clients Undertake legal and precedent research tasks Process changes to know-how resources and ensure they are profiled for search purposes, maintain knowledge collections and assist with the updating of standard form precedents Assist with the preparation of internal and external legal training materials Compile transaction experience lists for internal use and marketing purposes Respond to queries from fee-earners across the GFM practice worldwide Assist partners/associates in other practice groups on occasional tasks General paralegal duties and support for all GFM Knowledge Lawyers Support GFM Knowledge Lawyers on development and implementation of new IT applications / legal tech solutions, including support on the curation of benches of documents to be used with AI/legal tech tools Key requirements Ability to multi-task and prioritise to meet deadlines as and when required Organised and methodical approach to work, with a high level of accuracy and excellent attention to detail Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with clients and colleagues at all levels. Good research and organisational skills Pro-active, solutions-oriented approach and ability to use initiative intelligently, including knowing when to seek advice Sound level of computer literacy (including Word and Excel) A team player, understanding of the need to adapt around others' workloads Previous experience in a paralegal/legal professional role within a commercial law firm is desirable but not essential LPC or SQE qualifications are desirable but not essential Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . A&O Shearman is a global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.

We have an exciting opportunity for an International Tax Consultant to join our Finance team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast Office. International Tax & Accounting team - Belfast The International Tax Team, which is part of the Partners' Affairs and Tax ("PAT") Team, is responsible for oversight of the firm's tax risk and policies and global tax compliance. What you will do As an International Tax and Accounting Consultant, you will be responsible for the management of the international tax compliance affairs of both A&O Shearman and its individual partners for around one third of the territories in which A&O Shearman operates on both an accurate and timely basis, including accounting for tax reserves and tax payments. This role involves: Liaising with international offices and external advisers to provide data for completion of tax returns for A&O Shearman and individual partners. Attending meetings with global finance managers and external advisers as necessary. Involvement in annual budgeting process. Handling internal and client withholding tax queries & liaising with global finance teams. Preparing Double Tax Relief (DTR) calculations for annual UK tax return filings for individual partners. Liaising with Allen & Overy finance teams globally to reconcile and ensure accurate posting of international tax payments. Involvement in year end work processes, including setup of international tax reserves, tax equalisation calculations, accounts disclosures and account reconciliations. Ongoing management of individual partner international tax reserves including foreign currency aspects, deferred tax calculations, reconciliation and subsequent clearout. Involvement in other ad hoc projects as necessary e.g. transfer pricing and financial modelling for business change initiatives. What you will have Accounting qualification or equivalent relevant experience in accounting. Personal or corporate tax compliance experience is desirable but not essential. Strong numeracy and IT skills, including knowledge of Windows, Word and good experience of Excel. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to liaise effectively with staff based in other offices and external advisers. Proven ability to provide a high level of 'client service'. Strong time management skills - ability to multi-task, prioritise, manage and critically review large volumes of data. Able to work effectively using own initiative and as part of a team. Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. What we can offer you To learn more about the culture and benefits available at A&O Shearman, please visit: Culture and benefits A&O Shearman careers Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .

We are currently recruiting for a Knowledge Paralegal to join our Global Financial Markets Group. Department purpose Our Global Financial Markets (GFM) team covers an exciting and broad area of finance. We work with colleagues across practice groups and jurisdictions on helping the world's most successful companies fund themselves and manage risk. Our work shapes market practice and our lawyers are involved in innovative, cutting edge and high-profile deals. We have advised on many industry 'firsts', including some of the most innovative transactions in sustainable finance and digital bonds. In recent years we have also advised clients on complex funding matters as they navigate difficult economic conditions and often act as a client's first port of call in times of market crisis. Role purpose An opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join the GFM Practice Group in London or Belfast on a full time, permanent contract. The role will consist of providing support to the GFM Head of Knowledge & Training and wider GFM Knowledge Lawyer team. Role & responsibilities Perform the administrative tasks involved in establishing, updating and maintaining our online services including the client facing Prospectus Spotlight website, Transparency Spotlight website, MTN selling restrictions website, Covered Bond website and Liquidity Spotlight website Check submissions to the eLibrary/aohub/website Assist with the production of publications and podcasts for external clients Undertake legal and precedent research tasks Process changes to know-how resources and ensure they are profiled for search purposes, maintain knowledge collections and assist with the updating of standard form precedents Assist with the preparation of internal and external legal training materials Compile transaction experience lists for internal use and marketing purposes Respond to queries from fee-earners across the GFM practice worldwide Assist partners/associates in other practice groups on occasional tasks General paralegal duties and support for all GFM Knowledge Lawyers Support GFM Knowledge Lawyers on development and implementation of new IT applications / legal tech solutions, including support on the curation of benches of documents to be used with AI/legal tech tools Key requirements Ability to multi-task and prioritise to meet deadlines as and when required Organised and methodical approach to work, with a high level of accuracy and excellent attention to detail Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with clients and colleagues at all levels. Good research and organisational skills Pro-active, solutions-oriented approach and ability to use initiative intelligently, including knowing when to seek advice Sound level of computer literacy (including Word and Excel) A team player, understanding of the need to adapt around others' workloads Previous experience in a paralegal/legal professional role within a commercial law firm is desirable but not essential LPC or SQE qualifications are desirable but not essential Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . A&O Shearman is a global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.

We have an exciting opportunity for an International Tax Consultant to join our Finance team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast Office. International Tax & Accounting team - Belfast The International Tax Team, which is part of the Partners' Affairs and Tax ("PAT") Team, is responsible for oversight of the firm's tax risk and policies and global tax compliance. What you will do As an International Tax and Accounting Consultant, you will be responsible for the management of the international tax compliance affairs of both A&O Shearman and its individual partners for around one third of the territories in which A&O Shearman operates on both an accurate and timely basis, including accounting for tax reserves and tax payments. This role involves: Liaising with international offices and external advisers to provide data for completion of tax returns for A&O Shearman and individual partners. Attending meetings with global finance managers and external advisers as necessary. Involvement in annual budgeting process. Handling internal and client withholding tax queries & liaising with global finance teams. Preparing Double Tax Relief (DTR) calculations for annual UK tax return filings for individual partners. Liaising with Allen & Overy finance teams globally to reconcile and ensure accurate posting of international tax payments. Involvement in year end work processes, including setup of international tax reserves, tax equalisation calculations, accounts disclosures and account reconciliations. Ongoing management of individual partner international tax reserves including foreign currency aspects, deferred tax calculations, reconciliation and subsequent clearout. Involvement in other ad hoc projects as necessary e.g. transfer pricing and financial modelling for business change initiatives. What you will have Accounting qualification or equivalent relevant experience in accounting. Personal or corporate tax compliance experience is desirable but not essential. Strong numeracy and IT skills, including knowledge of Windows, Word and good experience of Excel. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to liaise effectively with staff based in other offices and external advisers. Proven ability to provide a high level of 'client service'. Strong time management skills - ability to multi-task, prioritise, manage and critically review large volumes of data. Able to work effectively using own initiative and as part of a team. Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. What we can offer you To learn more about the culture and benefits available at A&O Shearman, please visit: Culture and benefits A&O Shearman careers Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .