White & Case

Technical Advisor Firm Summary White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be. With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world's key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work. It's not just about our global network of offices; it's the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It's one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people. Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages. Position Summary Technical advisors are non-lawyers who work in the Global Intellectual Property Practice under the supervision of Intellectual Property attorneys in providing legal services to clients. Their responsibilities include assisting attorneys and IP senior legal assistants in the representation of clients involved in patent prosecution matters, contested patent proceedings, IP litigation and due diligence, and the responsibilities may vary depending upon the project to which they are assigned. Our Practice Area Many of the world's leading pharmaceutical, internet and technology companies, including major multinational corporations, turn to us for their most important intellectual property needs. From bet-the-company litigation to ground-breaking, cross-border transactions, the intellectual property lawyers in our global network offer our clients decades of experience, combined with in-depth legal expertise across a broad spectrum of technology sectors. As a technical advisor joining our practice, you will find yourself in a collegial working environment where partners are friendly and accessible and your colleagues always supportive and open to questions. A relatively non-hierarchical practice with a strong commitment to professional development, we believe in giving everyone a voice, and in giving team members significant responsibility at a relatively early stage of their careers. The work can be demanding, but is always rewarding-both in terms of the satisfaction of contributing to your team's success, and of supporting pioneering companies engaged in high-profile, high-stakes disputes that have a lasting impact on people's lives. Duties and Accountabilities1 Patent Prosecution and Counseling Responsibilities 1. Prepare, file and prosecute patent applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ("PTO") and in foreign jurisdictions in a diverse range of technology areas (e.g. pharma, business methods, computer chips and hardware, medical and personal care devices, heating systems, satellites, laminates, polymers). 2. Analyze invention disclosures and develop global patent strategies. 3. Handle all prosecution and filing correspondence with clients and global patent offices and local agents, and respond to all patent office communications regarding patent applications. This includes counseling clients and preparing prosecution papers, and instructing local agents in relevant foreign countries. It also includes conducting examiner interviews and appearing in oral proceedings at patent offices, where necessary to represent the client's interest in obtaining robust global patent protection. 4. Prepare analyses and submissions for contested patent proceedings, including petitions for Inter Partes Review and EPO oppositions. It may also include supporting IP litigation cases. Responsibilities would include preparing patentability analyses, including prior art assessments, and infringement and validity contentions. It may also include working with expert witnesses and developing declarations for use in infringement and validity disputes. 5. Assist in conducting IP clearance searches and freedom-to-operate analyses to support client product development efforts, licensing and acquisitions. Qualifications Knowledge of trade and legislative policy issues related to trade acquired through a combination of education and work experience. Approximately two to four years on the job experience / post-secondary education needed to provide clients with policy advice. Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints. Ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate in person, by e-mail and telephone and follow the instruction effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact. Work requires a high level of mental effort and strain while monitoring numerous policy issues and drafting reports and memoranda for clients. Ability to contact complex research projects using human and document sources. Work occasionally requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours. Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computer, photocopiers, fax machines, and typewriter. Ability to travel to private and public buildings, locally and statewide, via private or public conveyance to assist attorney in attending to client needs on legal matters. Location & Reporting This role may be based in Boston, New York, Washington D.C. or Silicon Valley. The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment. 1The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties of the individual holding such position. Primary Location : United States-Boston Other Locations : United States-Washington D.C., United States-New York, United States-Silicon Valley Expected Workplace: Hybrid Job Posting : Nov 1, 2022, 3:00:40 PM Salary range for New York market: 140,000 - 190,000 US Dollars (USD) Yearly Salary range in other markets will vary

Advisor, Global Mobility Firm Summary White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be. With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world's key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work. It's not just about our global network of offices; it's the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It's one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people. Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages. Position Summary As a member of the People Team, you are tasked with helping White & Case translate our business strategy into business imperatives that deliver on our 2020 vision of profitable growth, engaged people and outstanding client relationships. You primary responsible will be to provide internal Global Mobility services covering immigration and international assignment support to our partners, staff, cross barder hires and client secondees. In this role, you will work closely with your colleagues in the People Function to provide advice and support on all aspects of mobility. You will ensure policies, guidelines and best practice relating to the movement of employees are in line with statutory tax, social security and immigration requirements, and are competitive within the international market. Duties and Accountabilities The Responsibilities Coordination of inbound and outbound assignments for a dedicated business function in line with GM service level agreements and Global PoliciesInternational Assignments: Take the lead on UK and EU immigration monitoring, administration and advice. This also includes proactively staying up to date on restrictions, challenges and changes to existing processes, advising stakeholders of potential impact on project staffing and implementing alternative solutions as and where required. Provide advice to both assignees and business leaders on expatriate policy and the associated costs, understanding the business need and advising accordingly Be responsible for supporting the day-to-day administration related to assignments, including work permit applications, salary payment arrangements, changes to flexible benefits, processing of reimbursements, the allocation of costs to the relevant practice group/overseas office and year-end activities. Liaise and advise assignees on all aspects of their international assignment. Cross-border Tax: Monitoring employee location presence on international staffing assignments with respect to tax liabilities Advising project Partners, employees as well as HR on tax obligations including cost to the firm, guide them through the appropriate process and implement solutions as required Assisting employees through tax filing process with our corporate tax advisor Participate in the team's meetings to continue to updating and improve mobility tools and processes Ensure GM processes are followed, and develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of the technical aspects of the GM role, including tax, immigration and service provider provisions Be responsible for liaising with the Finance department to ensure relevant payments are made. Manage relationships with third parties who provide services to assignees, such as: relocation specialists, housing vendors/brokers, tax consultants, language tuition, etc. Liaise with vendors to coordinate and manage White & Case tenancies on behalf of assignees. Develop and manage relationships with HR colleagues, assignees and Partners Demonstrates experience and understanding of the requirement to alignment global mobility programs to the Strategy of the Firm Deliver training to new and incumbent mobility, HR and Finance staff in local offices and businesses Actively contribute to weekly Global Mobility operations team calls, bringing forward your cases as applicable for input, learning from others and proactively raising areas for improvement Keep abreast of market trends, cost of living data and best practice to ensure the Firm offers assignees competitive assignment packages. Client Secondments and Lateral Hires: Liaise with Recruitment and HR teams to advise on immigration and work permit issues Amend/review client secondee and lateral hire offer letters, in accordance with the Firm's relocation policies and guidelines Work with internal deparmtnets (Tax, Finance, Payroll, HR etc) to structure deals that are commercially viable, consistant and complaint. Qualifications, Experience, and Knowledge Education/Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree desirable Three or more years of experience in global mobility, ideally within a law firm or other professional services organization Experience and comprehensive knowledge of UK immigration Candidate profile: Have a global mindset with experience working in a global organization Discrete and able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Ability to manage difficult conversations Active interest of all aspects of immigration. Well-developed organizational and project management skills with the proven ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment Strong problem solving skills with the ability to develop creative solutions and approaches, initiate change and advocate for continuous improvement Client service oriented High level of confidentiality and integrity Self-motivated and achievement oriented Is a team player with a collaborative and consultative approach Committed to excellence Inclusive and culturally sensitive Resilient Location and Reporting This role is located in the London office This role reports to the Global Mobility Manager based in London Our standard hours are 09:30 - 18:00, however flexibility may be required Location and Reporting White & Case is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. If you require assistance and/or accommodation to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email the recruiting contact listed for the relevant position. We will be happy to work with you. The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment. 1The above is a general description of the essential duties aspsociated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties. Primary Location : United Kingdom-London Expected Workplace: Hybrid Job Posting : Sep 12, 2022, 12:03:05 PM

HR Advisor, EMEA Firm Summary White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be. With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world's key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work. It's not just about our global network of offices; it's the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It's one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people. Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages. Position Summary As a core member of the London People Team you are tasked with helping White & Case translate our business strategy into talent imperatives that deliver on our strategic vision of profitable growth, engaged people and outstanding client relationships. The role holder will be responsible for advising on and managing key human resources processes and supporting the EMEA HR Managers and HR Specialists in the successful delivery of human resources services at all stages of the employee lifecycle. Working together with a team of 3 Advisors across London, each with responsibility for a number of specific client groups and the PA population within each, the role holder will provide operational support on day to day people matters. The role holder will also be expected to work with the wider HR team to help drive forward the global and regional people agenda through participating in HR projects and programs. This role is located in the London office, reporting to the EMEA HR Managers and Head of HR, London. Our People Advisory Team Trusted advisor or career coach, project manager or strategist, recruitment administrator, talent expert or experienced generalist? As part of our global People (Advisory) team, you can expect to utilize and develop your skills across every aspect of human resources and talent management. Whilst traditional HR tasks are an important component of our work, we also apply this practical knowledge to high-level strategic initiatives that deliver on our employer value proposition to best enable and grow our business. We lead and manage significant projects to attract, retain and engage the best people, and we are recognized for our ability to get the job done. We're proud of our high performance work ethic, as well as the central role that we play in fosteringan inclusive and collaborative culture. Through extensive contact with partners and business services leaders, we are trusted to offer advice and implement changes that help our teams perform at the highest level and deliver outstanding client service. Working with us will enable you to become a great professional, and develop a uniquely broad range of experience to draw on throughout your career. Duties and Accountabilities Recruitment and Induction • Assist with drafting business cases for hiring requests across EMEA • Maintain the Recruitment System Taleo, ensuring roles are logged appropriately • Work with the Recruitment team on candidate offers and assist with the onboarding process • Organize and present the London induction, review materials regularly and ensure they are up to date • Meet and greet new joiners, conducting the necessary work permit checks • Conduct first stage probation reviews, escalating issues to the EMEA HR Managers and relevant Partners/Business Services Leaders • Analyze new joiner feedback, proposing process efficiencies where necessary • Oversee Work Experience placements in respective groups Employee Relations • Primary contact for all policy related queries, ensuring advice is applied in a commercial and practical way • Conduct investigations for disciplinary and grievance processes in London • Assist with the drafting of all correspondence relating to formal processes • Manage Maternity/Shared Parental Leave/ Paternity processes for respective groups • Manage long term absences and occupational health cases • Conduct exit interviews, synthesizing and recording key messages • Advise on London ER issues, escalating to the EMEA HR Managers as required Performance Management • Work collaboratively to support the EMEA HR Managers with the timely launch and successful delivery of the performance evaluation process • Main point of contact for evaluation queries and evaluation system training • Assist with departmental moderation meetings, including collation of relevant reference materials, utilizing support from Manila as required • Actively drive participation in the evaluation process • Manage communications with the relevant support teams in Manila in terms of process and outputs relating to the annual review processes • Manage London salary and bonus processes, drawing on support from the EMEA HR Manager as required • Provide support on the EMEA salary and bonus process, liaising with Regional office contacts where necessary Mobility • Work closely with the mobility team, assisting with joiner visa applications, including drafting of job descriptions and associated documents, • Manage client secondments for respective groups. • Develop processes with Business Development to ensure pre and post reviews take place to optimize the success of secondments. Operational • Maintain the relevant People data sources, including career trackers and headcount reports • Review monthly audit reports and take action where necessary • Monitor and review attrition data on a quarterly basis, reporting back to the leadership team on trends and insights • Build and develop relationships with other Business Services functions, identifying process improvements and efficiencies where necessary • Lead on the relationship with payroll, ensuring all relevant forms are processes each month as required • Lead on the relationship with Manila, monitoring quality of work and providing feedback where necessary • Contributing to projects as required • Keep up to date with external trends and best practice in HR, proactively sharing with the team Qualifications CIPD qualification ( full or part ) advantageous Professional services experience; experience in a global law firm preferred Skills/Experience • Highly client focused • Excellent attention to detail • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels with a strong client focus • Ability to question constructively existing procedures and consider alternatives • Team player, contributing to the success of the HR team • Excellent technical skills and ability to learn new systems (knowledge of PeopleSoft advantageous) • Effective delegation skills Location and Reporting • This is a role based on London. • Our standard office hours are 09:30-18:00 Equal Opportunities White & Case is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. If you require assistance and/or accommodation to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email the recruiting contact listed for the relevant position. We will be happy to work with you. The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. 1The above is a general description of the essential duties aspsociated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties. Primary Location : United Kingdom-London Expected Workplace: Hybrid Job Posting : Oct 5, 2022, 10:42:24 AM

Firm Summary White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be. With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have inve click apply for full job details