Allen & Overy LLP

We are recruiting a Senior Business Development Manager to support the global and London Digital,Data,IPand Technology (DDIT) group. Department purpose Our Marketing, Business Development and Communications (MBD&C) team contributes to the setting and achievement of the firm's business objectives, which include supporting our partners and associates in their pursuit of becoming our clients' trusted advisers, building and maintaining long-lasting, deep institutional client relationships, winning new clients, increasing the visibility of the firm globally, and positioning the firm as the thought leader among the global elite law firms. The function works as one team across the globe with very close collaboration between the central groups and professionals supporting offices, practice groups, sectors, and clients. Role purpose DDIT advises on a broad range of complex commercial contracts, particularlyIP, technology anddatarich deals, and is one of the most dynamic and fast-growing parts of the firm's business. This role is responsible for providing strategic support and direction to the global group, in addition to servicing the day-to-day business development needs of the London practice. We have a clear long-term vision for the practice and the successful candidate will play a leading role in helping us to achieve our objectives. As competition for this sort of work intensifies, this role offers an opportunity for the successful candidate to enhance the sophistication and impact of business development within the practice at both a global and local level. You will work closely with senior members of our practice, sector BD teams and the leadership of the DDIT practice to ensure the successful delivery of the marketing and BD plans, improve collaboration, and drive the client strategy. Role and Responsibilities: Business development Lead on preparing proposals, pitch presentations, and credentials statements for London and global DDIT opportunities. Create and embed a global process and infrastructure for managing lower-value and/or regional/local pitches and credentials, including a self-service model for fee earners and training and guidance for regional teams for consistency of brand and content. Lead on relevant legal directory and award submissions. Use an understanding of the firm's international partner and BD network to develop new opportunities and leverage innovative ideas across practice groups and sectors. Share ideas with colleagues in order to enhance quality of work and develop best practice for BD as a whole. Coordinate cross-practice, multi-jurisdictional client-facing events (face-to-face and virtual), and other ad-hoc events. Strategic business planning and advice Work directly with the partners to define and drive a cohesive BD strategy with a focus on increasing collaboration and driving engagement with our priority clients at a global, regional and local level. Develop and manage global and regional budget(s) that are agreed with central management annually, monitoring spend, making decisions on allocation, measuring and reporting on ROI. Work proactively with the partners and actively contribute to their business plans. Act as an internal consultant and coach partners/lawyers on BD. Facilitate the integration and on-boarding of any partner lateral hires or partner promotions. Client relationship management Work with partners to develop an international co-ordinated client targeting / cross-selling / CRM programme for the DDIT group. Use market research and intelligence to identify new client or market targeting opportunities, recommend new business development ideas and actions and work with the relevant partners and BD / CRM colleagues to execute them. Track and monitor the work we do with our clients, spotting opportunities and developing strategies to target additional work and connecting with relevant stakeholders across the firm. Devise and implement a programme for client listening, pitch debriefs and matter reviews. Client communications, events and marketing Lead on the generation of innovative marketing communications for the group including (i) integrated, global thought leadership campaigns; (ii) client briefings; and (iii) content-led events such as conferences, seminars and client academies/universities. Advise on the relevant channels and tools (e.g. blogs, podcasts, social media) to raise the group's profile with these communications. Lead on the organisation of marketing events, a programme of effective client hospitality (overseeing junior team members, the central events team and PAs on the execution) and the production of related literature using the creative services team. Oversee marketing processes (e.g. CVs, reporting on deals worldwide, effective use of CRM database, intranet and internet sites) with junior team members and departmental PAs. Work with the media relations team to maintain effective press coverage on major deal and market developments; coordinate deal updates as appropriate. Devise an appropriate strategy for the global group's legal directory process and oversee delivery by junior / regional team members. Market knowledge and training Work with knowledge and research teams to keep up to date with trends affecting the respective products and clients. Use market data and intelligence to identify business opportunities and/or inform our strategy for going to market. Provide a structured and tailored programme of training on business development techniques to associates. Play a role in the training of business development team members across the marketing department, specifically those with an DDIT remit, on the group's strategy. Key requirements: Can challenge underlying issues with current strategic vision and delivery, questioning the rationale behind existing concepts, plans and ideas, persuading and influencing senior stakeholders on implementation of new ideas, playing an influencing role in partner meetings regarding business development, cross-selling and projects. Significant relevant business development, marketing and/or CRM experience (ideally within a professional services organisation or where the individual frequently worked with senior management) at Manager or Senior Manager level. Can lead on communication, coordination and strategic oversight of the international DDIT BD community. Strong client focus and a commercial understanding and approach. Strong, demonstrated experience of managing and developing the careers of team members at Manager, Executive and Assistant level both in the local office and remotely across the global network. Demonstrated experience of influencing and overseeing support teams (i.e. creative services, events) and PAs to support on projects and initiatives. Ability to motivate, develop and inspire both the BD team and fee earners to deliver business goals and change behaviour where required. Excellent communication skills both written and oral. A proactive approach, creativity and tenacity. High attention to detail. Professional in outlook and attitude. Politically astute - can make tough decisions and follow through, can anticipate future areas of risk for the practice and takes appropriate action to address these. Understands the complexities of the partnership structure and can navigate them to achieve commercial objectives. Ability to manage, drive and implement change. Ability to work to deadlines, juggle multiple projects and deliver under pressure. Ability to plan ahead, anticipate workload of the team and manage others' time efficiently, can assess and balance conflicting priorities and does not over commit themselves or the team - always manages expectations. 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.

We are recruiting for a Head of Pricing and Commercial for our office in London. Department purpose The Pricing & Commercial team provides oversight and strategic direction across the global business with the goal of enhancing commercial returns. The remit of the team is split between influencing results at a client level and driving self-started projects to leverage broader opportunities. Role purpose Lead the Pricing & Commercial team to support and drive the commercial success of the Firm. Lead commercial thinking and activities within the Firm to deliver advice, insight and challenge to senior stakeholders on pricing and commercial matters, polices and approaches. Role and responsibilities The role includes a broad range of activities which are directly linked to the success of the business through impacting income growth, profitability and executing the strategy. Lead the Pricing Team who are active participants in Bid teams as well subject matter expert in the global client pricing process for panel pitches, RFPs, large matters and new product offerings whilst considering the price sensitive market conditions. This will include developing commercial and pricing strategies that align client demands to our profitability targets, reasonable commercial terms, long term client commercial opportunities and improving our working capital cycle. Provide leadership in the development and evaluation of alternative fee arrangements, with appropriate consideration of quantitative and qualitative criteria whilst advising on the potential risks and reward of non-standard fee arrangements. On-going relationships with the Firms' external clients, follow up in terms of answering client queries, sign off and implementation of agreements and be able to facilitate the resolution of any issues that may arise. Act as financial relationship manager for a number of large global clients to ensure billing and collections cycles are proactively managed with the client (and our internal client relationship partners). Communicate agreed arrangements with finance staff globally and implement the agreed terms into downstream processes by working with other group finance functions and specialists. The role is based around excellent relationship management with senior internal stakeholders, acting in an advisory capacity on pricing and commercial maters from financial and pricing levers to associated risks and drafting financial terms used in client agreements. Making them aware of trends and other arrangements in place as well as relevant market data to assist in assessing the viability of rate proposals and reporting requirements. Preparation of advice and information for, and attendance at, internal relationship meetings ensuring that timely, high quality information with insight is delivered, including analysis work product profitability with the aim of offering recommendations/guidance that are consistent with the firm's strategic goals and appropriately capture value. The role involves the design and production of financial reporting, robust modelling and analysis used to recommend actions to partners/clients. Generating new ideas to increase revenue / profitably and keeping abreast of the changing market conditions and trends which impact our position to assist in setting the direction of our commercial arrangements. Review the performance of existing commercial agreements to identify improvements. Maintain benchmarking and market data. A solid understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles is required. Act as secretary and commercial expert to Commercial Committee. Responsible for agendas, content and meetings. Be able to gain support for new ideas, implement ideas and measure impact. Lead the annual rate review across all offices, determining the right strategies and helping partners to implement them. Development commercial toolkits, commercial know-how educational collateral and improvements to our commercial management strategy through a thought leadership and proactive approach. Work with colleagues in CRM/BD to deliver the best support for sector leads, client relationship partners and partners generally. Design, prepare and deliver such sessions which may take many forms and could include breakout sessions, documentation or workshops. Lead, manage and develop a team of professional pricing and commercial experts; set objectives and embed strong planning to achieve strategic goals whilst demonstrating a high level of emotional intelligence. Ownership of direction for pricing and commercial tools, reporting and data mining exercises by working with the Head of Finance Systems. Close relationship with the Group Head of FP&A and Group Financial Controller to ensure cross pollination of ideas and performance metrics throughout all that is delivered by the Group Team. Key requirements Deep understanding of the commercial and economic factors within a professional services business Quality and delivery driven whilst demonstrating a high level of analytical skills and a commercial mindset Able to set the agenda by defining and evaluating pricing strategies which may require looking outside the organisation for solutions contemporary content Strategic mindset; creative and curious; comfortable to challenge existing thinking, processes and practices Ability to influence at the highest level as a credible, fast-thinking, collaborative and solution focussed individual Capable leader of people and tasks, through both formal and informal reporting lines Excellent communicator and negotiator; able to explain complex issues to financial or non-financial stakeholders Comfortable in a world of ambiguous decision making and consultation, with influencing skills and confidence to advise and challenge senior stakeholders A strong team player who is able to adjust style as needed and demonstrate emotional intelligence A thought leader able to spot opportunities, develop innovative and pragmatic commercial solutions Must be highly numerate, methodical and meticulous with relevant finance background Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to develop and empower staff Able to influence, question, challenge and persuade effectively at all levels; excellent communication skills in all forms and able to make an impact through communication with a motivated & confident manner Hands on with the ability to delegate whilst ensuring continuation of excellent professional service Ability to adapt to, and implement change effectively and enthusiastically and excellent system skills Ability to produce high quality outputs - models, documents, opinions, advice papers etc and actively imparts own knowledge for the good of the firm Qualifications and work experience Qualified accountant preferred with a minimum of 10 years post qualification experience in a commercial role Experience in a senior pricing leadership role Professional services industry an advantage Previous business experience in a global organisation required, preferably in a group function This is a senior position on which the management are heavily reliant which requires highly professional approach The role involves regular contact with the partners, Finance Director, CFO as well as the Firm management team 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.

We are recruiting for an Artificial Intelligence Products Security Manager to join the A&O Shearman London office. Apply today via the link below or contact for more information. What you will do The Artificial Intelligence Products Security Manager will be responsible for ensuring the security of the firm's externally facing AI-powered products. They will establish and maintain a robust security posture, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our AI models, data, and infrastructure, with a specific focus on the unique security challenges presented by Contract Matrix and further inhouse built AI products. You will work closely with legal, compliance, IT, and innovation teams to establish policies, assess risks, and guide responsible AI development and deployment across jurisdictions. This will include: AI Product Security Manage the security for the firm's externally facing AI products, including ContractMatrix and other AI products currently in development by the firm. Establish and embed processes for secure model development, training, and deployment of AI products. Ensure that AI model behaviour in the firm's AI products is continuously monitored for any anomalies and/or potential security breaches. Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential security weaknesses in AI products and their environment. Define, develop, and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards specific to the firm's AI products, with a deep understanding of the product's architecture and functionality. Data Security & Privacy Ensure the secure storage, processing, and transmission of any sensitive data stored on the firm's AI products. Manage the data encryption and access control mechanisms implemented on the firm's AI products to ensure they are fit for purpose. Compliance & Governance Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2) and any emerging AI regulations (e.g., ISO 42001, EU AI Act, UK AI Code of Conduct, GDPR) and ethical guidelines. Standardise a control framework for any AI products produced by the firm, ensuring consistent security practices across all environments. Oversee the undertaking of any Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tasks or activities related to AI products, such as responding to queries or requests from external parties or auditors pertaining to AI products. Collaborate with legal teams to assess the impact of the AI product on client confidentiality, data protection, and professional responsibility. AI Risk Assessments and Review Establish repeatable processes for security risk assessments and security assessments for any new AI products or new use cases existing products before they go to market, including bias detection and accountability. Perform security risk assessments for new AI products before implementation, ensuring that all risks are recorded and tracked on an ongoing basis. Review security assessments for new use cases for existing AI products before going to market, ensuring alignment with security policies and standards. Collaboration & Communication Lead training and awareness initiatives on responsible AI use for lawyers, technologists, and business staff. Stay abreast of global AI regulatory developments and advise leadership on implications for the firm. What you will have Extensive experience in information security, with a significant focuson AI technologies. Or alternatively extensive experience in AI technologies, products or big data, with a significant focuson information security in this area. Strong knowledge of AI concepts, data models, and engineering, with the ability to understand complex AI models in order to give tailored security advice. Strong understanding of AI related data protection laws, and ethical frameworks. Familiarity with AI risk management tools, model validation, and regulatory reporting requirements. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to bridge technical, and business perspectives. Confident in discussing complex AI models with product teams. Strong knowledge of secure development lifecycle and/or product security. You will stand out if you bring Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Ethics, or a related field. Experience working in or with professional services or legal sector organisations. Certifications in AI ethics, data privacy (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM), or risk management (e.g., CRISC). Experience with AI auditing, algorithmic impact assessments, or model governance platforms. Knowledge of legal technology tools and platforms (e.g., legal research AI, contract analytics, generative AI). Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a complex, multinational environment. What we can offer you 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 GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. 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. : youtu.be/WLYCYtSfJoc ,300# #/video#

We are recruiting for aSecurity Architecture and Engineering Senior Managerto join the A&O Shearman London office. Apply today via the link below or contact for more information. About the team The firm's ability to keep our clients' data secure is a bedrock for our reputation as a trustworthy professional services partner to many of the world's large and prestigious organisations. Information security is not an afterthought; it is core to all that we do, to protect not only our data but that of our clients, and has the unwavering support of the Board. Led by our new CISO, the in-house Information Security team is a core part of our technology services structure with mature or evolving capability across all areas of digital security and cyber defence. We align our efforts to the NIST framework and other recognised certifications including ISO27001 and SOC2 and strive to keep pace with the continually evolving threat landscape, in support of A&O Shearman's strategy to lead where global complexity creates opportunity. In addition, you will have the opportunity to share and gain intel from the firm's cybersecurity lawyers. The global team have experience advising clients on hundreds of incidents. Leveraging this experience, they feedback practical lessons learned into clients' cyber risk management and incident response programmes. What you will do Security Architecture Strategy & Governance Orchestrate the Security Architecture team in the development and maintenance of a comprehensive security architecture strategy across the firm's platforms, including M365, legal and risk platforms, legal tech systems, data platforms, AI, infrastructure, and knowledge management. Ensure that platform-specific security standards, patterns, and design principles which suitably support secure business operations and digital transformation have been defined and are enforced. Platform Security Oversight Serve as the security lead for platform-specific architecture, ensuring consistent and scalable security practices across domains (e.g., M365, AI, knowledge, data, and legal tech). Collaborate with platform owners to embed security early in the lifecycle of new technologies and tools. Oversee assessments of the security posture of each platform and provide architectural recommendations to mitigate risks. Security Design and Architecture Assurance Review and approve security architecture designs for new services, platform upgrades, and major integrations, with a focus on data privacy, identity management, and access controls. Ensure alignment with firm-wide security policies, particularly in relation to cloud security, data loss prevention, AI governance, and information governance. Champion zero trust and defence-in-depth strategies across all applicable platforms, ensuring alignment with the strategy and architecture of the Digital Trust team. Risk Management and Legal Sector Compliance Drive the identification and remediation of platform-specific security risks by leading discussions with more senior stakeholders and acting as a point of escalations. Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations, including client confidentiality, data protection (e.g., GDPR), and audit requirements in architecture and engineering work. Act as a key liaison with Risk, Legal, and Compliance teams to align platform security with client contracts and industry expectations. Team Leadership and Cross-Platform Collaboration Mentor, guide, and manage the performance of a team of platform security architects and engineers. Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration to ensure platform security requirements are well understood and implemented. Coordinate with other engineering and technology colleagues to ensure cohesive and complementary controls. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Engage with senior leadership, IT, knowledge, and legal operations stakeholders to advocate for secure technology decisions. Present risk and architecture insights clearly to non-technical audiences, influencing platform-level security investments and priorities. What you will have Extensive experience in a relevant IT or information security role, with, with a strong focus on developing and implementing security architecture strategies across diverse platforms (e.g., M365, cloud, data, AI). Extensive experience in an information security-relevant leadership role, with a demonstrated track record of leading and mentoring a team of security architects. At least one relevant, industry-recognised professional certification, such as: CISSP CCSP SANS GIAC. Extensive experience in designing and implementing secure architectures across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. Proven experience working in a global organization. Experience supporting audit and compliance activities related to Security Architecture and Engineering. In-depth knowledge of security architecture and engineering principles, technologies, and best practices. Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate with colleagues across the business and with external parties. You will stand out if you bring Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. Additional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CCIE, CRISC, or other SANS credentials. Experience within the legal or professional services sector. What we can offer you 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 GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. 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. : youtu.be/WLYCYtSfJoc ,300# #/video#

We are currently recruiting for a Head of Matter Technology Platforms to join the A&O Shearman London office. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, this role proactively owns and manages the firm's core legal matter intake and workflow platforms. The role is a member of the Technology Platforms leadership team and is responsible for managing and motivating a team of skilled IT professionals and directing external third-party service providers. Apply today via the link below or contact for more information. About the team The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 500 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. What you will do The role has accountability for the platforms' design, capacity, performance and cost; and is empowered to take decisions to meet the required outcomes. The role also defines the strategy and roadmap for the platforms, managing the prioritisation of demand to ensure that the platforms are continually improved and meet business requirements. This will include the following: Define the strategic direction and roadmap for the matter platforms, forecasting demand and prioritising the backlog of changes. Act as a bridge between business requirements and technical solutions working with fee-earners to optimise the platforms to meet business needs. Work closely with Technology Services to own and oversee of the full operational lifecycle and performance of the platforms. Work as part of the Technology Platforms leadership team to collectively define, implement and operate the firm's core technology platforms. Maintain strong customer relationships with key partners and global business team leaders to understand the roadmap and key investments in our core client and matter workflow, define platform priorities and identify opportunities to deliver efficiencies and process improvements. Work with business delivery teams and external third parties to ensure that technology solutions are designed, built, released and operated in the most efficient and effective way. Provide the highest level of technical expertise for the platforms and work with others to resolve the most complex, critical, and challenging problems and escalations. Work with leadership from Information Security, Data Governance and others to ensure that platforms are compliant with data privacy, security and regulatory requirements. Performance management of the platform teams from principal centres in London and Belfast; ensuring alignment with HR standards and policies. Work with strategic service providers (including Intapp), conducting regular reviews of their performance against platform targets, driving innovation and ensuring any remediation activities are being delivered. Own the platforms' budget and benefits delivery, balancing priorities and clearly demonstrating the value that the platforms deliver whilst working with IT Business Operations to ensure alignment. Actively maintain awareness of industry trends and technical opportunities, whilst assessing the viability and business value for the firm. What you will have Extensive experience in IT operational leadership roles, preferably within the legal or professional services sector. Deep knowledge of a range of technologies, capabilities and legal concepts (including legal matter lifecycle, solution architecture, software engineering and information security) and the ability to optimise IT end-to-end service design, delivery and support. Broad knowledge of IT strategic planning, design, and operations processes. Experience of managing budgets, external consultants and third party technology providers. Maintains internal and external networks and a broad understanding of the latest of technologies and industry trends across legal technology and the wider professional services industry. Familiarity with modern IT delivery methodologies and their implementation within large organisations. Proven track record of managing through others and leading globally dispersed teams. Extensive experience within theIT industry, with significantexperience leading large scale technology teams and budgets. Experience of being a qualified lawyer (or previously qualified) with a top-tier international legal practice. Strong leadership and people management skills including aptitude for and experience of creating, managing, motivating and developing a technology team. Proven commercial and financial acumen with strong numerical reasoning skills. Excellent presentation, communication and inter-personal skills, with the ability to build and sustain strong relationships in a global matrix organisation. Successful track record of building partnerships with key vendors and shaping strong commercial relationships. What we can offer you 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 GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. 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. : youtu.be/WLYCYtSfJoc ,300# #/video#

We are currently recruiting for aHead of Global Information Security Transformation & EMEA Business Information Security Officer (BISO)to join the A&O Shearman London office. Apply today via the link below or contact for more information. What you will do The Head of Global Information Security Transformation & EMEA Business Information Security Officer (BISO) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the Information Security (InfoSec) function which is located across the United Kingdom, United States and Singapore. Working closely with our new CISO Yolande Young, the global InfoSec team, the wider IT organization, and other key stakeholders, the incumbent supports all aspects of the InfoSec function to amplify its efficacy, including: Driving communications and engagement on cyber topics across the organization globally. Implementing and maintaining effective management of the portfolio of InfoSec programs, projects and initiatives. Embedding a performance culture through effective team and stakeholder engagement and regular reporting. Overseeing a range of internal processes related to the running of the function. In their capacity as EMEA BISO, they act as a trusted liaison between the core global information security team and EMEA regional leadership, alongside regional Business, IT and information security teams, ensuring that the CISO's directives and initiatives are implemented at the regional level. They will support both the global information security teams and their regional equivalents where region-specific restraints block or prevent the delivery of initiatives or fulfilment of goals, identifying solutions that balance regional constraints with global security objectives. This will include: Operational Oversight Oversee, manage and support the portfolio of global information security transformation programs, projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Oversee financial planning and budget reporting of the global information security function working closely with the IT COO. Assist the CISO in managing dependencies in global information security transformation programs, projects and initiatives within the information security space and more widely. Bring focus, pace, and discipline to transformation projects, driving progress in a consistent and transparent way, identifying opportunities, risks and dependencies, and making interventions where appropriate. Establish and maintain project tracking and reporting, monitoring the status of global information security transformation projects and pipelines of work, including agreed KPIs and KRIs to the CISO, stakeholders and ExCo. Support the CISO with the preparation of business cases, proposals and assistance with high impact presentations. Deputise for the CISO during incident response activities, if they are unavailable to perform their duties in the event of a major live incident. Contribute to regional information security budgeting and resource planning to ensure adequate support for regional strategic initiatives and operational resilience, without undermining the plans and objectives of the global firm. EMEA Regional Advocacy and Strategic Alignment Liaise with the core global information security leadership and regional Partner leadership, IT and information security staff, ensuring that directives and initiatives are implemented at the regional level across all business units in the EMEA region. Build and maintain a strategic roadmap for the region which aligns with both business and client priorities, making use of an intimate understanding of the regional business. Ensure that the firm's overarching information security strategies, goals, and objectives are properly understood at a regional level, and that regional Business and IT stakeholders are aligned in realising these strategies, goals, and objectives. Advocate for the information security initiatives, strategies, and activities mandated by the CISO, ensuring a sufficient level of buy-in from regional Business and IT staff. Serve as a key point of contact and advisor for the firm's Partners and business units within the EMEA region around information security matters, including: The firm's global strategy Emerging threats in the law sector Security initiatives being carried out in other regions Any other developments relevant to information security. EMEA Regional Compliance and Policy Development Assist in the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring that any EMEA region-specific concerns, policies, or procedures are incorporated into global information security policies (e.g., as an appendix). Ensure compliance with any relevant local information security regulations (e.g., GDPR) and industry standards within the EMEA region, whilst aligning with standards followed by the global firm (to the highest extent possible) by staying up-to-date with changing and evolving regulatory requirements within the region. Ensure that regional business units, IT, and information security staff are compliant with global policies. Provide guidance and support to regional Partners and business units within the EMEA region on security-related compliance matters. Develop and maintain regional security performance metrics and dashboards to track compliance, risk, and awareness levels, and report regularly to global and regional leadership. EMEA Regional Support and Implementation Support both global and regional information security teams where region-specific restraints block or create tensions in the delivery of initiatives or fulfilment of goals by: Ensuring that relevant and legitimate regional concerns around initiatives are heard by global information security leadership in the firm. Finding compromises or solutions which satisfy all parties and keep the firm secure globally. Support the delivery of any region-specific information security initiatives or activities and ensure they are aligned with the firm's strategy, goals and objectives. Advise regional Partner, Business, and IT stakeholders across the EMEA region regarding information security threats, overall risk levels, and emerging threats relevant to the firm at both regional and global levels. Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of information security risks across business units within the EMEA region, maintaining a regional risk register and reporting key risks to the CISO and regional leadership. Improve information security awareness across the firm's business units within the EMEA region. Partner with HR and Learning & Development to deliver targeted security training and capability-building programmes across business units in the EMEA region. Act as the regional escalation point for security incidents, coordinating with global incident response teams to ensure timely and effective resolution and post-incident reviews. Support the assessment and monitoring of third-party vendors and partners of business units within the EMEA region to ensure compliance with the firm's information security standards and regulatory obligations. Communication and Engagement for Global security transformation Establish a stakeholder map and plan an appropriate cadence of engagement and proactively network and manage relationships supporting the CISO in building and maintaining trust and confidence amongst colleagues and stakeholders. Effectively communicate the CISO's information security vision and purpose with impact and credibility, both in person and in writing by exploring new and innovative communications methods that respond to feedback and drive engagement and achieve continuous improvement. Collaborate with the CISO and information security leadership to craft key security messages and develop a delivery plan tailored to target audiences and channels. Collaborate with the firm's internal and external comms teams where relevant to shape, align, implement, and execute the CISO comms plan and activities. Enable a high performing team for Global security transformation Manage a broad range of support responsibilities essential for the smooth running of the function, whilst improving operational effectiveness and driving continuous improvement in information security processes and tools. Set the cadence, direction, agenda and flow of Information security meetings, facilitating effective ways of working. Support the CISO in the design and implementation of transformation initiatives. Support the CISO to instantiate key result indicators and key performance indicators for the team for both team and wider business use. Support the onboarding of new joiners to information security team and co-own the people and talent strategy for the team together with the CISO and Leadership Team to enable a consistent approach to staff development plans and learning journeys. Work closely with the CISO and relevant people managers and HR colleagues to progress and respond to people matters including, workforce planning and recruitment. Collaborate with the firm's local recruitment teams to support recruitment activities directly led by the CISO . click apply for full job details

Experience a career without limits. We know it isn't always easy to find a place where you belong - a place that cares just as much about who you are as what you do. But join Allen & Overy's tightly connected international community and you'll discover a friendly, dynamic and fun culture in which to begin an exciting and fulfilling legal career. Throughout the two years of your Training Contract, we will work closely with you to ensure you have the support, challenge and structure to reach your full potential and become a successful commercial solicitor. Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) The route to qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales is changing. The SQE is a new compulsory assessment which takes effect from 1 September 2021 and ultimately replaces the current route to qualification. Trainees joining Allen & Overy from September 2024 onwards will train via the SQE route. Please see below for further information about our SQE transition plans. Further information about the SQE is available on the SRA website . What will you do? Our training programme is meticulously designed and continually evolving to provide the foundations you need to find your strengths, overcome challenges and bring out your best self. Your training will be based on four six-month rotations (known as 'seats'), through a number of departments or practice areas. Seats are available across our practice areas and will help you to discover the full range of work we do and the expertise we have in our teams. In each seat, you will sit with a partner or an associate who will supervise your professional and personal development, showing you how to excel as a successful commercial lawyer. Our dedicated HR for Trainees team will work with you to determine your seat choices. You will have the opportunity to express your preferences, so you can spend time in the areas that suit you best (subject to business need). Our core transactional areas of expertise are Banking, Corporate (which includes our Pensions team) and International Capital Markets; as a trainee, you can expect to spend at least two seats of your Training Contract gaining experience in these areas. You will also explore the possibility of spending a seat on an international or client secondment, which will give you the chance to grow and strengthen your network. You'll also gain contentious experience, either by spending a seat in our Litigation department (including Employment, Intellectual Property, Litigation & Investigations and Arbitration) or, for those who do not sit in a Litigation seat, by completing a Litigation course and obtaining contentious experience via legal advice clinics. The Litigation course is run by Nottingham Law School and consists of five days' tuition; regular visits to a legal advice centre take place throughout the Training Contract, to help you gain practical contentious experience and provide valuable pro bono help. Eligibility We're able to welcome final- or penultimate-year students or graduates from all universities with any degree. Application window 12 September 2022 - 16 December 2022 Training and support One of the things our trainees value most about being at Allen & Overy is the award-winning training they receive. Your development is one of our key priorities and you'll see that every day you are with us. In each seat, you will sit with a partner or associate who will provide you with support and guidance and you will immediately take an active and practical role in the department's work, with plenty of individual responsibility along the way. You can expect to take on real responsibility, with tailored support, whilst also enjoying a wider support network of fellow trainees to swap learnings and share the experience with. In addition to learning practical skills such as drafting, transaction management, research and legal and office procedures, the experience you gain as a trainee will develop your professional conduct, particularly with respect to negotiation and communication with clients and colleagues. Alongside your departmental work, you will have the opportunity to work side-by-side and learn from some of the world's top lawyers. As well as regular departmental training and updates (specific to your seat), you can attend client seminars delivered by our partners and associates on the most cutting-edge issues affecting our industry. You will also attend wider skills training and a range of seminars and talks on matters essential to Allen & Overy, which include mental health and wellbeing and diversity and inclusion. Training does not stop at qualification. We are proud of our position as pioneers in the legal industry and our commitment to continuous learning is a key part in maintaining it. At key points during your associate career, you will become eligible to attend the different stages of our bespoke global associate development programme, where you will be joined by colleagues from around the world. These sessions are run by internal and external experts, focusing on developing your strategic and commercial awareness and your ability to work effectively and with resilience. As you progress, the focus on managing client relationships and building a practice increases.

Experience a career without limits. We know it isn't always easy to find a place where you belong - a place that cares just as much about who you are as what you do. But join Allen & Overy's tightly connected international community and you'll discover a friendly, dynamic and fun culture in which to begin an exciting and fulfilling legal career. Throughout the two years of your Training Contract, we will work closely with you to ensure you have the support, challenge and structure to reach your full potential and become a successful commercial solicitor. Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) The route to qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales is changing. The SQE is a new compulsory assessment which takes effect from 1 September 2021 and ultimately replaces the current route to qualification. Trainees joining Allen & Overy from September 2024 onwards will train via the SQE route. Please see below for further information about our SQE transition plans. Further information about the SQE is available on the SRA website . What will you do? Our training programme is meticulously designed and continually evolving to provide the foundations you need to find your strengths, overcome challenges and bring out your best self. Your training will be based on four six-month rotations (known as 'seats'), through a number of departments or practice areas. Seats are available across our practice areas and will help you to discover the full range of work we do and the expertise we have in our teams. In each seat, you will sit with a partner or an associate who will supervise your professional and personal development, showing you how to excel as a successful commercial lawyer. Our dedicated HR for Trainees team will work with you to determine your seat choices. You will have the opportunity to express your preferences, so you can spend time in the areas that suit you best (subject to business need). Our core transactional areas of expertise are Banking, Corporate (which includes our Pensions team) and International Capital Markets; as a trainee, you can expect to spend at least two seats of your Training Contract gaining experience in these areas. You will also explore the possibility of spending a seat on an international or client secondment, which will give you the chance to grow and strengthen your network. You'll also gain contentious experience, either by spending a seat in our Litigation department (including Employment, Intellectual Property, Litigation & Investigations and Arbitration) or, for those who do not sit in a Litigation seat, by completing a Litigation course and obtaining contentious experience via legal advice clinics. The Litigation course is run by Nottingham Law School and consists of five days' tuition; regular visits to a legal advice centre take place throughout the Training Contract, to help you gain practical contentious experience and provide valuable pro bono help. Eligibility We're able to welcome final- or penultimate-year students or graduates from all universities with any degree. Application window 12 September 2022 - 16 December 2022 Training and support One of the things our trainees value most about being at Allen & Overy is the award-winning training they receive. Your development is one of our key priorities and you'll see that every day you are with us. In each seat, you will sit with a partner or associate who will provide you with support and guidance and you will immediately take an active and practical role in the department's work, with plenty of individual responsibility along the way. You can expect to take on real responsibility, with tailored support, whilst also enjoying a wider support network of fellow trainees to swap learnings and share the experience with. In addition to learning practical skills such as drafting, transaction management, research and legal and office procedures, the experience you gain as a trainee will develop your professional conduct, particularly with respect to negotiation and communication with clients and colleagues. Alongside your departmental work, you will have the opportunity to work side-by-side and learn from some of the world's top lawyers. As well as regular departmental training and updates (specific to your seat), you can attend client seminars delivered by our partners and associates on the most cutting-edge issues affecting our industry. You will also attend wider skills training and a range of seminars and talks on matters essential to Allen & Overy, which include mental health and wellbeing and diversity and inclusion. Training does not stop at qualification. We are proud of our position as pioneers in the legal industry and our commitment to continuous learning is a key part in maintaining it. At key points during your associate career, you will become eligible to attend the different stages of our bespoke global associate development programme, where you will be joined by colleagues from around the world. These sessions are run by internal and external experts, focusing on developing your strategic and commercial awareness and your ability to work effectively and with resilience. As you progress, the focus on managing client relationships and building a practice increases.