International Law Firm Trusts, Estate and Inheritance Disputes Associate (NQ-3PQE) London This ranked, international law firm, founded over 100 years ago, has 170+ partners worldwide across. They are one of the few international law firms focused on successful individuals and private wealth, working closely with founders, investors and family offices. They advise governments, charities, global brands and start-ups of all shapes and sizes. The firm's Trust, Estate and Inheritance Disputes team rank Tier 1 in the legal directories. The team undertakes work including but not limited to advising on all types of trust and probate disputes, removal of executors and trustees, contentious trust and estate administrations, construction and rectification of wills and trusts, variations of trust by court application, stress testing wills and trust structures, Inheritance Act Claims, professional negligence, charities, and Court of Protection matters both financial and health and welfare. A significant part of the team's work has an international element and can involve litigation elsewhere, in particular in the courts in the usual offshore trust jurisdictions. The team comprises 4 partners, a senior counsel, 4 senior associates, 4 junior associates, two part-time knowledge lawyers / PSLs, two trainee solicitors and a paralegal. The team are now seeking a junior-mid level associate (NQ-3PQE) to join the Trust, Estates and Inheritance Disputes team in London. Areas of focus and responsibilities: Responsibility will be offered at an early stage on all aspects of trust and probate disputes work, including initial case review and strategy, liaising with the client and counsel and other team members, drafting correspondence, preparing for and attending hearings and mediations. The client base will consist of a mix of individual clients, trustees and other professionals, some of whom will be based outside the UK, and a wide range of household name charities for whom the team acts on legacy disputes. The role will cover the full range of trust and probate disputes involving proceedings in the English court, the Court of Protection, and international trust or probate disputes involving cases in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Cayman Bermuda etc. and as well as hostile litigation can include administrative court proceedings, for example trustee directions/blessings or Variation of Trusts Act applications. A number of cases will involve cross-jurisdictional working with other offices in the US/Europe/Asia. The role will also involve contributing to the team's profile and undertaking business development activities for example writing articles/posts, attending events/conferences and building networks with private wealth contacts/intermediaries including offshore and peer firms and counsel. Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Aidan McAvinue at Search Legal for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working a variety of other Construction law opportunities with ranked teams in the City London so would be interested to talk to any Construction lawyer. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
May 18, 2024
Full time
International Law Firm Trusts, Estate and Inheritance Disputes Associate (NQ-3PQE) London This ranked, international law firm, founded over 100 years ago, has 170+ partners worldwide across. They are one of the few international law firms focused on successful individuals and private wealth, working closely with founders, investors and family offices. They advise governments, charities, global brands and start-ups of all shapes and sizes. The firm's Trust, Estate and Inheritance Disputes team rank Tier 1 in the legal directories. The team undertakes work including but not limited to advising on all types of trust and probate disputes, removal of executors and trustees, contentious trust and estate administrations, construction and rectification of wills and trusts, variations of trust by court application, stress testing wills and trust structures, Inheritance Act Claims, professional negligence, charities, and Court of Protection matters both financial and health and welfare. A significant part of the team's work has an international element and can involve litigation elsewhere, in particular in the courts in the usual offshore trust jurisdictions. The team comprises 4 partners, a senior counsel, 4 senior associates, 4 junior associates, two part-time knowledge lawyers / PSLs, two trainee solicitors and a paralegal. The team are now seeking a junior-mid level associate (NQ-3PQE) to join the Trust, Estates and Inheritance Disputes team in London. Areas of focus and responsibilities: Responsibility will be offered at an early stage on all aspects of trust and probate disputes work, including initial case review and strategy, liaising with the client and counsel and other team members, drafting correspondence, preparing for and attending hearings and mediations. The client base will consist of a mix of individual clients, trustees and other professionals, some of whom will be based outside the UK, and a wide range of household name charities for whom the team acts on legacy disputes. The role will cover the full range of trust and probate disputes involving proceedings in the English court, the Court of Protection, and international trust or probate disputes involving cases in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Cayman Bermuda etc. and as well as hostile litigation can include administrative court proceedings, for example trustee directions/blessings or Variation of Trusts Act applications. A number of cases will involve cross-jurisdictional working with other offices in the US/Europe/Asia. The role will also involve contributing to the team's profile and undertaking business development activities for example writing articles/posts, attending events/conferences and building networks with private wealth contacts/intermediaries including offshore and peer firms and counsel. Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Aidan McAvinue at Search Legal for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working a variety of other Construction law opportunities with ranked teams in the City London so would be interested to talk to any Construction lawyer. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
About Our Client Our client is a well-established, international company with an excellent reputation within the built environment globally - well known for working on prestigious exciting development projects. Job Description The responsibilities with this role include to: Prepare, review, lead and in the negotiation of various contracts, RFPs, RFQs, NDAs, Sub-consultancy agreements, joint venture agreements and other commercial matters as required. Identify clauses that present legal, insurance and commercial risks. Propose alternative wording, and liaise with project leaders, other in-house counsel, and/or clients to facilitate changes in a timely manner. Contribute to best practices regarding standard contract management, tools and precedents. Assist with the preparation of insurance applications for annual renewals and the global insurance program. Provide support, and management as directed by EMEA leadership and the CLO, of claims involving the company. Provide in-house training on contract risks and any significant changes in laws. Develop and maintain standard terms and conditions for the business. Assist in due diligence, registration and maintenance of new company registrations across EMEA. Assist with general risk management and corporate governance. The Successful Applicant The successful candidate will: be a Qualified Lawyer with demonstrable experience of working for or with Clients in the built environment/infrastructure sectors. be likely to have at least 6-years' post qualification experience, with previous in-house experience (either directly or through secondment). have knowledge of architectural or engineering contract requirements and implementation, including familiarity with standard industry forms (this is highly valued). have experience across multiple jurisdictions, especially the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, the UAE and Saudi Arabia is highly valued. This organisation is open to offering sponsorship for the right candidate. What's on Offer For further information about this role and the package on offer, please contact the instructed agent, David Taylor of Michael Page Legal for a conversation in confidence, or, apply directly to this advertisment.
May 17, 2024
Full time
About Our Client Our client is a well-established, international company with an excellent reputation within the built environment globally - well known for working on prestigious exciting development projects. Job Description The responsibilities with this role include to: Prepare, review, lead and in the negotiation of various contracts, RFPs, RFQs, NDAs, Sub-consultancy agreements, joint venture agreements and other commercial matters as required. Identify clauses that present legal, insurance and commercial risks. Propose alternative wording, and liaise with project leaders, other in-house counsel, and/or clients to facilitate changes in a timely manner. Contribute to best practices regarding standard contract management, tools and precedents. Assist with the preparation of insurance applications for annual renewals and the global insurance program. Provide support, and management as directed by EMEA leadership and the CLO, of claims involving the company. Provide in-house training on contract risks and any significant changes in laws. Develop and maintain standard terms and conditions for the business. Assist in due diligence, registration and maintenance of new company registrations across EMEA. Assist with general risk management and corporate governance. The Successful Applicant The successful candidate will: be a Qualified Lawyer with demonstrable experience of working for or with Clients in the built environment/infrastructure sectors. be likely to have at least 6-years' post qualification experience, with previous in-house experience (either directly or through secondment). have knowledge of architectural or engineering contract requirements and implementation, including familiarity with standard industry forms (this is highly valued). have experience across multiple jurisdictions, especially the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, the UAE and Saudi Arabia is highly valued. This organisation is open to offering sponsorship for the right candidate. What's on Offer For further information about this role and the package on offer, please contact the instructed agent, David Taylor of Michael Page Legal for a conversation in confidence, or, apply directly to this advertisment.
Senior Legal Counsel: Marketing Media & Intellectual Property Reading, United Kingdom 6 month FTC or Day Rate We are looking to recruit an experienced and Qualified Senior Legal Counsel for a leading telecom company to join the Marketing, Media and Brand legal team on a 6 months contract. Areas will include: Trading - Advising on retail, online and distance sales, promotions, competitions, special offers, advising on speed claims and unlimited claims, and on new plans and tariffs. Defending company from ASA complaints and taking action against competitors. Advising on regulatory requirements relating to mobile and fixed line telecoms services. Marketing, Brand and Partnerships - Advising on campaigns across media channels and on key marketing propositions and advertising strategies. Advising on brand management, protecting key intellectual property assets and managing trade mark portfolio. Working with other brands (such as Chelsea, GoggleBox, Live Nation, Paramount +) on creative collaborations. Media Buying and Targeted Advertising - Negotiating contracts with media buying agencies, advising on bringing elements of programmatic media buying in-house, bringing a new targeted advertising product to market, advising on cookie policies and data protection. Contractual support - Business partnering on a wide range of contracts including licensing, sponsorship, co-branding, app distribution, device sourcing, creative and media agencies, data monetisation and transfer, carrier billing contracts and more Devices and Accessories - Working with procurement, trading and Group to negotiate purchase, after sales and marketing terms with a range of devices and accessories providers. Digital Products - Supporting offers and rewards App + including on boarding a range of compelling offers to our customers, providing advice on data protection consents, data flows and customer journeys, management of third party offers. Advising on shopping, payments, carrier billing, content strategy and implementation. Big Data - Providing data protection advice on monetisation of big data, including advising on legal risks associated with processing personal data and associated customer journeys data processing terms, working closely with our DPO team. Negotiating terms for analytics, hosting and monetisation brokerage. Marketing Strategy - Collaborating on opportunities and risks associated with marketing 5G technology and the potential impact of Net Neutrality Regulations, lobbying Ofcom on customer benefits. Job Description Manage contractual negotiations, develop templates and use external counsel where appropriate Provide high quality legal advice across a wide range of technology and commercial matters Successfully manage strategic legal relationships Identify new ways to do things better Help to manage the ongoing success of the team and to promote its profile both internally and externally What we are looking for? Lawyer qualified in the UK or similar jurisdiction 8 years+ PQE Varied legal experience in technology and commercial contracting Ability to influence and persuade key stakeholders, shareholder representatives and senior counterparties Ability to manage workload and priorities as part of a team; to summarise and communicate effectively at all levels; In-house experience required Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 14, 2024
Senior Legal Counsel: Marketing Media & Intellectual Property Reading, United Kingdom 6 month FTC or Day Rate We are looking to recruit an experienced and Qualified Senior Legal Counsel for a leading telecom company to join the Marketing, Media and Brand legal team on a 6 months contract. Areas will include: Trading - Advising on retail, online and distance sales, promotions, competitions, special offers, advising on speed claims and unlimited claims, and on new plans and tariffs. Defending company from ASA complaints and taking action against competitors. Advising on regulatory requirements relating to mobile and fixed line telecoms services. Marketing, Brand and Partnerships - Advising on campaigns across media channels and on key marketing propositions and advertising strategies. Advising on brand management, protecting key intellectual property assets and managing trade mark portfolio. Working with other brands (such as Chelsea, GoggleBox, Live Nation, Paramount +) on creative collaborations. Media Buying and Targeted Advertising - Negotiating contracts with media buying agencies, advising on bringing elements of programmatic media buying in-house, bringing a new targeted advertising product to market, advising on cookie policies and data protection. Contractual support - Business partnering on a wide range of contracts including licensing, sponsorship, co-branding, app distribution, device sourcing, creative and media agencies, data monetisation and transfer, carrier billing contracts and more Devices and Accessories - Working with procurement, trading and Group to negotiate purchase, after sales and marketing terms with a range of devices and accessories providers. Digital Products - Supporting offers and rewards App + including on boarding a range of compelling offers to our customers, providing advice on data protection consents, data flows and customer journeys, management of third party offers. Advising on shopping, payments, carrier billing, content strategy and implementation. Big Data - Providing data protection advice on monetisation of big data, including advising on legal risks associated with processing personal data and associated customer journeys data processing terms, working closely with our DPO team. Negotiating terms for analytics, hosting and monetisation brokerage. Marketing Strategy - Collaborating on opportunities and risks associated with marketing 5G technology and the potential impact of Net Neutrality Regulations, lobbying Ofcom on customer benefits. Job Description Manage contractual negotiations, develop templates and use external counsel where appropriate Provide high quality legal advice across a wide range of technology and commercial matters Successfully manage strategic legal relationships Identify new ways to do things better Help to manage the ongoing success of the team and to promote its profile both internally and externally What we are looking for? Lawyer qualified in the UK or similar jurisdiction 8 years+ PQE Varied legal experience in technology and commercial contracting Ability to influence and persuade key stakeholders, shareholder representatives and senior counterparties Ability to manage workload and priorities as part of a team; to summarise and communicate effectively at all levels; In-house experience required Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Our client, a global leader in energy and construction are currently hiring for a Senior Legal Counsel to join their global legal team and be responsible for providing legal and compliance support to our UK and Ireland operations. In this role you will be responsible for delivery of legal, regulatory and compliance services. You will operate as a key business partner to provide strategic support and advice, working on a wide range of commercial and compliance matters. Requirements Preparing, reviewing and supporting negotiations of a number of contracts including industry standard energy and construction type contracts and distribution and channel terms and conditions Providing distribution and channel antitrust and competition regulatory advice Preparing templates Proactively identify, define, and mitigate risks by contributing to and implementing policies and procedures Managing claims and litigation Helping to ensure compliance with applicable laws and Group policies Providing training and facilitating our legal compliance programs Other local legal support as reasonably required by Legal Management Requirements A fully qualified lawyer authorised to practice in the UK or Ireland with a Master/Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent and at least 5 years' relevant PQE in commercial law. Fluent in English (written and verbal) with great technological skills Worked in an international company and has a proven track record operating in an inhouse environment Work proactively and closely with the business stakeholders, to identify and analyse critical commercial and legal issues Apply legal expertise to deliver solutions Confident with fantastic interpersonal skills, commercially minded, highly organized and able to work effectively in teams Excellent written and verbal communication skills Able to work independently and manage large volumes of work Location This role supports a flexible hybrid model with some working from home options available. You should expect regular travel within the UK&I zone and occasional travel to other locations in Europe as business need is determined. Travel may include some overnight stays. Our client offers an excellent remuneration package and excellent career progression prospects. Please apply online to be considered.
May 10, 2024
Full time
Our client, a global leader in energy and construction are currently hiring for a Senior Legal Counsel to join their global legal team and be responsible for providing legal and compliance support to our UK and Ireland operations. In this role you will be responsible for delivery of legal, regulatory and compliance services. You will operate as a key business partner to provide strategic support and advice, working on a wide range of commercial and compliance matters. Requirements Preparing, reviewing and supporting negotiations of a number of contracts including industry standard energy and construction type contracts and distribution and channel terms and conditions Providing distribution and channel antitrust and competition regulatory advice Preparing templates Proactively identify, define, and mitigate risks by contributing to and implementing policies and procedures Managing claims and litigation Helping to ensure compliance with applicable laws and Group policies Providing training and facilitating our legal compliance programs Other local legal support as reasonably required by Legal Management Requirements A fully qualified lawyer authorised to practice in the UK or Ireland with a Master/Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent and at least 5 years' relevant PQE in commercial law. Fluent in English (written and verbal) with great technological skills Worked in an international company and has a proven track record operating in an inhouse environment Work proactively and closely with the business stakeholders, to identify and analyse critical commercial and legal issues Apply legal expertise to deliver solutions Confident with fantastic interpersonal skills, commercially minded, highly organized and able to work effectively in teams Excellent written and verbal communication skills Able to work independently and manage large volumes of work Location This role supports a flexible hybrid model with some working from home options available. You should expect regular travel within the UK&I zone and occasional travel to other locations in Europe as business need is determined. Travel may include some overnight stays. Our client offers an excellent remuneration package and excellent career progression prospects. Please apply online to be considered.
Paralegal Competitive Salary + Employee Benefits 6 month Fixed-Term Contract Remote Working - Occasional travel for key meetings (Oxford or Solihull) Help drive our business forward A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join our Inchcape UK in-house Legal team on a 6-month FTC basis and provide support to senior lawyers. The purpose of this position is to enable the team to operate at optimum efficiency and provide high-quality legal support to the business in a busy and thriving environment. What we can offer you 33 days' annual leave , including bank holidays (pro rata) The opportunity to buy additional holiday Retail discounts that save you money every day Gym discounts, cash healthcare plans , and a cycle-to-work scheme Car discounts for new and used purchases and servicing Flexible pension scheme and Sharesave scheme to grow your savings Family-friendly policies that help you spend more time with the people that matter A wellbeing programme to support you and your family Ongoing recognition from your peers and leadership team A community volunteering day What you'll do day to day Working with the Legal team on a diverse range of legal areas, including commercial contracts, litigation, corporate, employment, and consumer law. Conducting legal research, reviewing, drafting and/ or amending simple legal documents (including NDA's, supplier contracts, and IT contracts), proof-reading contracts, responding to escalated customer complaints/ correspondence. Assisting with litigation matters, reviewing claims and preparing Defences, filing documents at Court, taking Witness Statements, compile litigation bundles. Liaise with Court prior to Trials to ensure necessary paperwork is sent and received. Liaising with stakeholders (internal and external) and other support functions daily. Support the Legal department with process improvements and maintaining online filing systems. Reviewing and monitoring any legislative changes/ updates that may impact the business. Such other duties as the team may require from time to time. Helpful skills and qualifications Don't worry about ticking off every single skill here - if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you. Previous experience as a Paralegal (and ideally relevant legal studies complete). Previous exposure to commercial contracts and litigation is advantageous. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good organisational skills, ability to efficiently manage own time and prioritise workload Attention to detail. Proficient in Word/ Outlook and working knowledge of Excel. Able to demonstrate agile and flexible working. High level of discretion with confidential matters. Who we are Inchcape is a global automotive group that sells, services, and repairs the world's best-known car brands, from Audi, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Lexus to BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, and Mercedes-Benz. But you don't need to love cars to work with us - you just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people. That's why we believe Inchcape is for everyone.
May 10, 2024
Full time
Paralegal Competitive Salary + Employee Benefits 6 month Fixed-Term Contract Remote Working - Occasional travel for key meetings (Oxford or Solihull) Help drive our business forward A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join our Inchcape UK in-house Legal team on a 6-month FTC basis and provide support to senior lawyers. The purpose of this position is to enable the team to operate at optimum efficiency and provide high-quality legal support to the business in a busy and thriving environment. What we can offer you 33 days' annual leave , including bank holidays (pro rata) The opportunity to buy additional holiday Retail discounts that save you money every day Gym discounts, cash healthcare plans , and a cycle-to-work scheme Car discounts for new and used purchases and servicing Flexible pension scheme and Sharesave scheme to grow your savings Family-friendly policies that help you spend more time with the people that matter A wellbeing programme to support you and your family Ongoing recognition from your peers and leadership team A community volunteering day What you'll do day to day Working with the Legal team on a diverse range of legal areas, including commercial contracts, litigation, corporate, employment, and consumer law. Conducting legal research, reviewing, drafting and/ or amending simple legal documents (including NDA's, supplier contracts, and IT contracts), proof-reading contracts, responding to escalated customer complaints/ correspondence. Assisting with litigation matters, reviewing claims and preparing Defences, filing documents at Court, taking Witness Statements, compile litigation bundles. Liaise with Court prior to Trials to ensure necessary paperwork is sent and received. Liaising with stakeholders (internal and external) and other support functions daily. Support the Legal department with process improvements and maintaining online filing systems. Reviewing and monitoring any legislative changes/ updates that may impact the business. Such other duties as the team may require from time to time. Helpful skills and qualifications Don't worry about ticking off every single skill here - if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you. Previous experience as a Paralegal (and ideally relevant legal studies complete). Previous exposure to commercial contracts and litigation is advantageous. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good organisational skills, ability to efficiently manage own time and prioritise workload Attention to detail. Proficient in Word/ Outlook and working knowledge of Excel. Able to demonstrate agile and flexible working. High level of discretion with confidential matters. Who we are Inchcape is a global automotive group that sells, services, and repairs the world's best-known car brands, from Audi, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Lexus to BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, and Mercedes-Benz. But you don't need to love cars to work with us - you just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people. That's why we believe Inchcape is for everyone.
An excellent opportunity to join a team of employment lawyers and paralegals supporting a well-known PLC organisation. You will have excellent employment law experience, particularly in tribunal litigation. The role is fully remote and working in an in-house environment. Responsibilities Partner with stakeholders in the business, making recommendations to reduce tribunal claims Cases are diverse and can include Appeals, TUPE and discrimination claims There may be some hearing advocacy required Support and coach junior paralegals Build strong relationships with key business stakeholders, particularly HR colleagues Candidate Requirements Excellent communication skills. Employment law and litigation expert Capable of managing a high volume of cases This is a fantastic opportunity to join the firm at an exciting time of growth, the business has performed very well over the past few years. A professional but friendly culture with a very strong employee retention rate. The role is fully remote (WFH) as are the wider team. Salary is up to circa 60,000. Please attach an MS Word version of your CV. Please note that if you do not hear back within one week, please assume you have been unsuccessful. Unfortunately due to the high volume of applications, we cannot provide individual feedback.
May 09, 2024
Full time
An excellent opportunity to join a team of employment lawyers and paralegals supporting a well-known PLC organisation. You will have excellent employment law experience, particularly in tribunal litigation. The role is fully remote and working in an in-house environment. Responsibilities Partner with stakeholders in the business, making recommendations to reduce tribunal claims Cases are diverse and can include Appeals, TUPE and discrimination claims There may be some hearing advocacy required Support and coach junior paralegals Build strong relationships with key business stakeholders, particularly HR colleagues Candidate Requirements Excellent communication skills. Employment law and litigation expert Capable of managing a high volume of cases This is a fantastic opportunity to join the firm at an exciting time of growth, the business has performed very well over the past few years. A professional but friendly culture with a very strong employee retention rate. The role is fully remote (WFH) as are the wider team. Salary is up to circa 60,000. Please attach an MS Word version of your CV. Please note that if you do not hear back within one week, please assume you have been unsuccessful. Unfortunately due to the high volume of applications, we cannot provide individual feedback.
Hybrid working with 2 days a week in Leeds. Clark James Insurance Recruitment are seeking a highly-motivated, persuasive professional with effective communication skills to join a successful Law Firm as a Litigation Handler. You will be responsible for proactively managing a portfolio of Litigated and non Litigated claimant RTA cases through to settlement. You will be the key link between Panel Lawyers and the business. Role and responsibilities Triage incoming cases for litigation, only instructing Lawyers on value added cases. Proactively managing a portfolio of litigated cases through to settlement. Operate with a progressive approach to take individual claims strategies and the business forward. Ensure indemnity spend is minimized by commercial decision making. Application of accurate reserves in line with company guidelines. Apply strategic knowledge weighed against commercial decision making to either instruct Lawyers, deal in house or attempt settlement. Manage a portfolio of litigated cases via virtual lawyer systems and prior to procedural junctures agreed by each business strategy. Prompt and thorough indemnity, liability, recoverability and fraud investigations on all matters Effective use of schedules to minimise hire duration and indemnity spend. You must have strong practical knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules relating to RTA/Motor Insurance claims. Previous OIC and Fast Track RTA claims handling experience with Personal injury, within an insurance company or law firm environment is preferred. In return this company can offer exciting potential for your future career as well as the sweetener of a really solid salary and benefits package! Apply today if you have the relevant Legal and Insurance experience in the Motor area.
May 09, 2024
Full time
Hybrid working with 2 days a week in Leeds. Clark James Insurance Recruitment are seeking a highly-motivated, persuasive professional with effective communication skills to join a successful Law Firm as a Litigation Handler. You will be responsible for proactively managing a portfolio of Litigated and non Litigated claimant RTA cases through to settlement. You will be the key link between Panel Lawyers and the business. Role and responsibilities Triage incoming cases for litigation, only instructing Lawyers on value added cases. Proactively managing a portfolio of litigated cases through to settlement. Operate with a progressive approach to take individual claims strategies and the business forward. Ensure indemnity spend is minimized by commercial decision making. Application of accurate reserves in line with company guidelines. Apply strategic knowledge weighed against commercial decision making to either instruct Lawyers, deal in house or attempt settlement. Manage a portfolio of litigated cases via virtual lawyer systems and prior to procedural junctures agreed by each business strategy. Prompt and thorough indemnity, liability, recoverability and fraud investigations on all matters Effective use of schedules to minimise hire duration and indemnity spend. You must have strong practical knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules relating to RTA/Motor Insurance claims. Previous OIC and Fast Track RTA claims handling experience with Personal injury, within an insurance company or law firm environment is preferred. In return this company can offer exciting potential for your future career as well as the sweetener of a really solid salary and benefits package! Apply today if you have the relevant Legal and Insurance experience in the Motor area.
Job title: Lead Legal Counsel Location: London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid) TGRC is looking for a Lead Legal Counsel with the ability to be independent, and strategic, communicate effectively and prioritise your workload efficiently. Company Overview: Our Client is a specialist Real Estate company that forms part of a wider established Real Estate Investment and Development Group. They are investing in the promotion, acquisition, and development of land, primarily for energy infrastructure use in the UK and Europe. Key Points: A qualified solicitor in England & Wales Proven professional experience from working in a prominent law firm and/or company, preferably in the energy/ property sector. The ideal candidate will hit the ground running in advising regulatory, planning, consenting, corporate, property and general legal support, in addition to managing the external legal advisors. Qualification in further jurisdiction(s) is beneficial but not essential The day-to-day of this role would suit an inquisitive mind and someone who has ambitions to remain in-house and become a strong all-rounder when it comes to delivering sound, pragmatic and commercially astute legal advice. What You Will Do: Regulatory: Act as the business's first point of contact for UK regulatory legal matters; Advising the business on auctions, including contributing to the preparation of bids Advising on other specific electricity legislation and regulation Evaluating the impact of green policies on the business; Advise on grid connection matters, review grid connection agreements and provide legal advice in case of disruption of the grid connection; Keeping up to date on grid and energy market issues and advising the business on material changes; Real Estate: Advising the business on land purchase and letting procedures; Advising the business on easement agreements, including drafting of options for easements; Review title plans, registries and checking records on the Land Registry; General Legal support: Provide general legal support in a timely pragmatic manner; Advise senior management about related legal risks, including claims and disputes; Manage organizational or coordination tasks including process optimization initiatives and standardization Establish and nurture working relationships with legal and wider business Provide support on some commercial transactions and regulatory advice on M&A, corporate transactions and joint ventures; Review of NDAs, T&Cs, Service Agreements and other legal documents; Provide support in sourcing and securing legal advisors in other jurisdictions. Drafting employment contracts and advising the company on employment regulations. Experience: 5+ years of experience as a fully qualified solicitor. Ideally some in-house experience (including as a secondee) but the business will also consider lawyers with relevant experience from private practice who are looking to move in-house for the first time. Experience in property law / reviewing contracts is essential. An interest in the energy sector is required. Excellent written communication skills are essential. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficient user of IT Software, Microsoft Office suite, and CRM/Project Management tools. Languages: English is a must, but other European languages would be an advantage. In conclusion, be part of an organisation to drive the renewable energy revolution and contribute to a sustainable future. How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the role to Sam Hadfield ( )
May 08, 2024
Full time
Job title: Lead Legal Counsel Location: London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid) TGRC is looking for a Lead Legal Counsel with the ability to be independent, and strategic, communicate effectively and prioritise your workload efficiently. Company Overview: Our Client is a specialist Real Estate company that forms part of a wider established Real Estate Investment and Development Group. They are investing in the promotion, acquisition, and development of land, primarily for energy infrastructure use in the UK and Europe. Key Points: A qualified solicitor in England & Wales Proven professional experience from working in a prominent law firm and/or company, preferably in the energy/ property sector. The ideal candidate will hit the ground running in advising regulatory, planning, consenting, corporate, property and general legal support, in addition to managing the external legal advisors. Qualification in further jurisdiction(s) is beneficial but not essential The day-to-day of this role would suit an inquisitive mind and someone who has ambitions to remain in-house and become a strong all-rounder when it comes to delivering sound, pragmatic and commercially astute legal advice. What You Will Do: Regulatory: Act as the business's first point of contact for UK regulatory legal matters; Advising the business on auctions, including contributing to the preparation of bids Advising on other specific electricity legislation and regulation Evaluating the impact of green policies on the business; Advise on grid connection matters, review grid connection agreements and provide legal advice in case of disruption of the grid connection; Keeping up to date on grid and energy market issues and advising the business on material changes; Real Estate: Advising the business on land purchase and letting procedures; Advising the business on easement agreements, including drafting of options for easements; Review title plans, registries and checking records on the Land Registry; General Legal support: Provide general legal support in a timely pragmatic manner; Advise senior management about related legal risks, including claims and disputes; Manage organizational or coordination tasks including process optimization initiatives and standardization Establish and nurture working relationships with legal and wider business Provide support on some commercial transactions and regulatory advice on M&A, corporate transactions and joint ventures; Review of NDAs, T&Cs, Service Agreements and other legal documents; Provide support in sourcing and securing legal advisors in other jurisdictions. Drafting employment contracts and advising the company on employment regulations. Experience: 5+ years of experience as a fully qualified solicitor. Ideally some in-house experience (including as a secondee) but the business will also consider lawyers with relevant experience from private practice who are looking to move in-house for the first time. Experience in property law / reviewing contracts is essential. An interest in the energy sector is required. Excellent written communication skills are essential. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficient user of IT Software, Microsoft Office suite, and CRM/Project Management tools. Languages: English is a must, but other European languages would be an advantage. In conclusion, be part of an organisation to drive the renewable energy revolution and contribute to a sustainable future. How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the role to Sam Hadfield ( )
Teamwork makes the stream work. Roku is changing how the world watches TV Roku is the TV streaming platform in the US, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers. From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines. About the role Roku, Inc. is seeking a Senior Counsel, Business and Legal Affairs (Employment and Labor Counsel) to join its growing legal team. You will work closely with Roku's Legal and cross-functional teams advising on employment, labor and benefits matters. The successful candidate must have a strong working knowledge of employment and labor laws and hands-on experience translating legal requirements into actionable advice for our People team and other teams regarding employment and labor advice. The role requires an entrepreneurial mindset that enables you to work independently. The position may be in London or Cambridge, In office attendance is required. What you'll be doing Provide advice and counsel to HR team on a broad range of employment issues including: hiring, performance management (including performance improvement plans where applicable), grievances and disciplinary matters, investigations, redundancies and reorganizations, wage and hour compliance, contingent worker/contractor issues; reasonable accommodations and adjustments, flexible work requests, leaves of absence, employee privacy and data security, benefits, TUPE, works councils, and other employment-related matters. Provide advice and counsel on global labor and employment framework, handbooks and practices. Review and provide guidance on the development of HR policies and procedures globally. Monitor employment-related legal developments and engage proactively to drive compliance and implement risk-mitigating strategies. Draft and negotiate employment agreements, settlement agreements and other employment-related agreements. Advise on complex/sensitive employment matters and help resolve matters through pre-dispute resolution and/or positioning Roku for potential employment litigation. Manage employment-related claims and litigation, including managing outside counsel and responding to complaints, lawyer letters, settlement demands and claims globally. Negotiate appropriate resolutions to claims and other pending matters. Assist with preparing, reviewing and implementing training programs. Assist with other projects as needed. We're excited if you have Qualified lawyer with at least 6 years of post-qualification experience handling employment and labor issues in a demanding and innovative business and legal environment at a law firm or in house position. Expertise in employment counseling with a strong understanding of UK employment and labor laws, some experience of other EMEA jurisdictions or India preferred Prior in-house experience strongly preferred Strong Microsoft Office skills including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, utilizing effective organizational skills to prioritize and manage deadlines for multiple simultaneous projects for multiple stakeholders Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-department and cross-functional role Willingness to actively suggest process improvements in the course of completing assignments Strong written and oral communication skills Experience advising on employment and labor issues unique to the technology and/or entertainment/content production industries preferred Benefits Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Our employees can take time off work for vacation and other personal reasons to balance their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter. The Roku Culture Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the company's success rather than their own. We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check. We appreciate a sense of humor. We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. We're independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku you'll be part of a company that's changing how the world watches TV. We have a unique culture that we are proud of. We think of ourselves primarily as problem-solvers, which itself is a two-part idea. We come up with the solution, but the solution isn't real until it is built and delivered to the customer. That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation, one that has served us well since 2002. To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit .
May 08, 2024
Full time
Teamwork makes the stream work. Roku is changing how the world watches TV Roku is the TV streaming platform in the US, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers. From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines. About the role Roku, Inc. is seeking a Senior Counsel, Business and Legal Affairs (Employment and Labor Counsel) to join its growing legal team. You will work closely with Roku's Legal and cross-functional teams advising on employment, labor and benefits matters. The successful candidate must have a strong working knowledge of employment and labor laws and hands-on experience translating legal requirements into actionable advice for our People team and other teams regarding employment and labor advice. The role requires an entrepreneurial mindset that enables you to work independently. The position may be in London or Cambridge, In office attendance is required. What you'll be doing Provide advice and counsel to HR team on a broad range of employment issues including: hiring, performance management (including performance improvement plans where applicable), grievances and disciplinary matters, investigations, redundancies and reorganizations, wage and hour compliance, contingent worker/contractor issues; reasonable accommodations and adjustments, flexible work requests, leaves of absence, employee privacy and data security, benefits, TUPE, works councils, and other employment-related matters. Provide advice and counsel on global labor and employment framework, handbooks and practices. Review and provide guidance on the development of HR policies and procedures globally. Monitor employment-related legal developments and engage proactively to drive compliance and implement risk-mitigating strategies. Draft and negotiate employment agreements, settlement agreements and other employment-related agreements. Advise on complex/sensitive employment matters and help resolve matters through pre-dispute resolution and/or positioning Roku for potential employment litigation. Manage employment-related claims and litigation, including managing outside counsel and responding to complaints, lawyer letters, settlement demands and claims globally. Negotiate appropriate resolutions to claims and other pending matters. Assist with preparing, reviewing and implementing training programs. Assist with other projects as needed. We're excited if you have Qualified lawyer with at least 6 years of post-qualification experience handling employment and labor issues in a demanding and innovative business and legal environment at a law firm or in house position. Expertise in employment counseling with a strong understanding of UK employment and labor laws, some experience of other EMEA jurisdictions or India preferred Prior in-house experience strongly preferred Strong Microsoft Office skills including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, utilizing effective organizational skills to prioritize and manage deadlines for multiple simultaneous projects for multiple stakeholders Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-department and cross-functional role Willingness to actively suggest process improvements in the course of completing assignments Strong written and oral communication skills Experience advising on employment and labor issues unique to the technology and/or entertainment/content production industries preferred Benefits Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Our employees can take time off work for vacation and other personal reasons to balance their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter. The Roku Culture Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the company's success rather than their own. We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check. We appreciate a sense of humor. We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. We're independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku you'll be part of a company that's changing how the world watches TV. We have a unique culture that we are proud of. We think of ourselves primarily as problem-solvers, which itself is a two-part idea. We come up with the solution, but the solution isn't real until it is built and delivered to the customer. That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation, one that has served us well since 2002. To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit .
THE FIRM A UK and international law firm. THE ROLE The Property & Casualty (P&C) team is looking to hire into its well-regarded insurance law team to be a core part of its vibrant, fast growing property insurance team in London. The P&C team acts for the vast majority of household and commercial property Insurers in the market. They offer unparalleled opportunities to work on high profile and high value claims both domestically and internationally in a friendly and dynamic environment. This role will appeal to lawyers who enjoy dealing with complicated points of law and innovative solutions, but have a strong sense of commerciality and enjoy working collaboratively with clients and other members of the team. The role will involve running a caseload of high value coverage and fraud claims providing coverage advice to a range of insurers. The successful candidate will also be expected to take responsibility for supervision of junior fee earners, participate in business development activities with clients and client relationship management activities. THE CANDIDATE With 10pqe plus you will have strong property insurance coverage experience paired with an ability to build and develop rapport with clients; good client relationship skills Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
May 08, 2024
Full time
THE FIRM A UK and international law firm. THE ROLE The Property & Casualty (P&C) team is looking to hire into its well-regarded insurance law team to be a core part of its vibrant, fast growing property insurance team in London. The P&C team acts for the vast majority of household and commercial property Insurers in the market. They offer unparalleled opportunities to work on high profile and high value claims both domestically and internationally in a friendly and dynamic environment. This role will appeal to lawyers who enjoy dealing with complicated points of law and innovative solutions, but have a strong sense of commerciality and enjoy working collaboratively with clients and other members of the team. The role will involve running a caseload of high value coverage and fraud claims providing coverage advice to a range of insurers. The successful candidate will also be expected to take responsibility for supervision of junior fee earners, participate in business development activities with clients and client relationship management activities. THE CANDIDATE With 10pqe plus you will have strong property insurance coverage experience paired with an ability to build and develop rapport with clients; good client relationship skills Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Solicitor - Insurance page is loaded Senior Solicitor - Insurance Apply remote type Hybrid locations LON - London time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id R-35322 Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Job Category Legal Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? Travelers Insurance Europe are looking to hire a Senior Solicitor! As a Qualified Lawyer working in-house at Travelers, you will provide (under limited supervision) a broad range of cost-effective, high quality legal services. Legal services may include: general legal advice, contract drafting and negotiation, management of litigation, resolution of disputes with or on behalf of insureds, management of regulatory relationships, support for a broad range of business initiatives, and recognition, analysis and response to emerging issues and trends. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro-rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. What Will You Do? Working with all parts of the Travelers Europe businesses, with emphasis on support for the underwriting teams both at Lloyd's and in the UK-based insurance company, in connection with insurance and reinsurance matters;. Providing legal services to various functional areas within Travelers Europe, including but not limited to Compliance, Risk, Facilities management, Distribution, Finance, Marketing, Claims, IT, Operations and HR Identifying and mitigating legal risk in various parts of the business; advising on, implementing and where appropriate, managing various internal controls;. Ensuring that legal services are provided to the businesses in an efficient and professional manner (including supervising junior lawyers and other non-legal staff); instructing and supervising external law firms as appropriate;. Assisting where necessary with the resolution of legal issues, corporate initiatives, draft and comment on contracts / agreements and any other legal work related to Travelers Europe; Providing general support to the Travelers enterprise working collaboratively with other members of the Travelers legal teams worldwide. Managing specific projects and tasks in collaboration with team members and others within Travelers Europe and the Enterprise Be Committed, Be Connected, Be Creative and Be Energised - these are the values we are passionate about. Understanding and embracing our values will shape your success and contribute to making Travelers Europe a great place to work. Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Thorough knowledge of managing lawyers is preferred. What is a Must Have? Qualified lawyer. Experience of working with a major City law firm. Recent in-house experience in insurance company or other financial services organisation. Thorough knowledge of Prudential Regulation Authority /Financial Conduct Authority and other regulatory authorities Admitted to Practice in England and Wales. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit . Travelers has more than 33,000 employees in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. Explore life at Travelers . We have 10 diversity networks, employee-led organizations dedicated to fostering the development and success of our employees. Discover diversity and inclusion . Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment. Explore benefits . Travelers has been recognized by organizations such as G.I. Jobs, Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and Military Times. Read more about recognition .
May 08, 2024
Full time
Senior Solicitor - Insurance page is loaded Senior Solicitor - Insurance Apply remote type Hybrid locations LON - London time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id R-35322 Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Job Category Legal Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? Travelers Insurance Europe are looking to hire a Senior Solicitor! As a Qualified Lawyer working in-house at Travelers, you will provide (under limited supervision) a broad range of cost-effective, high quality legal services. Legal services may include: general legal advice, contract drafting and negotiation, management of litigation, resolution of disputes with or on behalf of insureds, management of regulatory relationships, support for a broad range of business initiatives, and recognition, analysis and response to emerging issues and trends. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro-rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. What Will You Do? Working with all parts of the Travelers Europe businesses, with emphasis on support for the underwriting teams both at Lloyd's and in the UK-based insurance company, in connection with insurance and reinsurance matters;. Providing legal services to various functional areas within Travelers Europe, including but not limited to Compliance, Risk, Facilities management, Distribution, Finance, Marketing, Claims, IT, Operations and HR Identifying and mitigating legal risk in various parts of the business; advising on, implementing and where appropriate, managing various internal controls;. Ensuring that legal services are provided to the businesses in an efficient and professional manner (including supervising junior lawyers and other non-legal staff); instructing and supervising external law firms as appropriate;. Assisting where necessary with the resolution of legal issues, corporate initiatives, draft and comment on contracts / agreements and any other legal work related to Travelers Europe; Providing general support to the Travelers enterprise working collaboratively with other members of the Travelers legal teams worldwide. Managing specific projects and tasks in collaboration with team members and others within Travelers Europe and the Enterprise Be Committed, Be Connected, Be Creative and Be Energised - these are the values we are passionate about. Understanding and embracing our values will shape your success and contribute to making Travelers Europe a great place to work. Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Thorough knowledge of managing lawyers is preferred. What is a Must Have? Qualified lawyer. Experience of working with a major City law firm. Recent in-house experience in insurance company or other financial services organisation. Thorough knowledge of Prudential Regulation Authority /Financial Conduct Authority and other regulatory authorities Admitted to Practice in England and Wales. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit . Travelers has more than 33,000 employees in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. Explore life at Travelers . We have 10 diversity networks, employee-led organizations dedicated to fostering the development and success of our employees. Discover diversity and inclusion . Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment. Explore benefits . Travelers has been recognized by organizations such as G.I. Jobs, Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and Military Times. Read more about recognition .
Role: Senior Legal Counsel Salary: £80,000 Location: National Office Locations: London, Leeds, Telford or Coventry The Advocate Group have exclusively partnered with a world leading Energy Management business, boasting a global turnover of €35b! Due to internal progression, the business are looking to add a Senior Legal Counsel to the Global Legal Team and be responsible for providing commercial legal and compliance support to our UK and Ireland operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivery of legal, regulatory and compliance services. You will operate as a key business partner to provide strategic support and advice, working on a wide range of commercial and compliance matters. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world renowned market leader! What will you do? Preparing, reviewing and supporting negotiations of a number of contracts including industry standard construction type contracts and distribution and channel terms and conditions Providing distribution and channel antitrust and competition regulatory advice Preparing templates Proactively identify, define, and mitigate risks by contributing to and implementing policies and procedures Managing claims and litigation Helping to ensure compliance with applicable laws and Group policies Providing training and facilitating our legal compliance programs Other local legal support as reasonably required by Legal Management What will help you to be successful? A fully qualified lawyer authorized to practice in the UK or Ireland with a Master/Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent and at least 5 years' relevant PQE in commercial law Fluent in English (written and verbal) with great technological skills Worked in an international company and has a proven track record operating in an inhouse environment Work proactively and closely with the business stakeholders, to identify and analyse critical commercail and legal issues Apply legal expertise to deliver solutions Confident with fantastic interpersonal skills, commercially minded, highly organized and able to work effectively in teams Excellent written and verbal communication skills Able to work independently and manage large volumes of work We are offering an interesting job with a range of activities providing a high level of personal responsibility and broad prospects. This is an excellent opportunity to join a global company Competitive compensation and benefit Opportunity to develop based on clear career paths, to grow through experience and exposure Collaboration within cross-region and global teams If you are looking for the next step in your legal career, press 'APPLY NOW' or send your CV directly to
May 08, 2024
Full time
Role: Senior Legal Counsel Salary: £80,000 Location: National Office Locations: London, Leeds, Telford or Coventry The Advocate Group have exclusively partnered with a world leading Energy Management business, boasting a global turnover of €35b! Due to internal progression, the business are looking to add a Senior Legal Counsel to the Global Legal Team and be responsible for providing commercial legal and compliance support to our UK and Ireland operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivery of legal, regulatory and compliance services. You will operate as a key business partner to provide strategic support and advice, working on a wide range of commercial and compliance matters. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world renowned market leader! What will you do? Preparing, reviewing and supporting negotiations of a number of contracts including industry standard construction type contracts and distribution and channel terms and conditions Providing distribution and channel antitrust and competition regulatory advice Preparing templates Proactively identify, define, and mitigate risks by contributing to and implementing policies and procedures Managing claims and litigation Helping to ensure compliance with applicable laws and Group policies Providing training and facilitating our legal compliance programs Other local legal support as reasonably required by Legal Management What will help you to be successful? A fully qualified lawyer authorized to practice in the UK or Ireland with a Master/Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent and at least 5 years' relevant PQE in commercial law Fluent in English (written and verbal) with great technological skills Worked in an international company and has a proven track record operating in an inhouse environment Work proactively and closely with the business stakeholders, to identify and analyse critical commercail and legal issues Apply legal expertise to deliver solutions Confident with fantastic interpersonal skills, commercially minded, highly organized and able to work effectively in teams Excellent written and verbal communication skills Able to work independently and manage large volumes of work We are offering an interesting job with a range of activities providing a high level of personal responsibility and broad prospects. This is an excellent opportunity to join a global company Competitive compensation and benefit Opportunity to develop based on clear career paths, to grow through experience and exposure Collaboration within cross-region and global teams If you are looking for the next step in your legal career, press 'APPLY NOW' or send your CV directly to
OUR CLIENT A leading financial organisation THE ROLE We have a new instruction to recruit a Solicitor 1 - 6 PQE with a strong banking/finance background to join a well respected in house legal function. The team handles a varied international workload with a focus on finance work including project and trade finance, syndicated lending and asset finance. Other work will include insurance, regulatory and contentious matters You will be supporting clients at all stages of transactions, from structuring, negotiation, signing and completion through to transaction management, including amendments, claims and recoveries and litigation. The post holder will have responsibility for managing relationships with key clients THE CANDIDATE You will have relevant banking/finance experience, ideally gained from working in a leading law firm or similar. You will have an excellent academic background with sound technical and commercial skills This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual looking to make a career move to an exciting and interesting role with an excellent work/ life balance Candidates seeking flexible working arrangements/part time are welcome to apply Kind regards, Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
May 08, 2024
Full time
OUR CLIENT A leading financial organisation THE ROLE We have a new instruction to recruit a Solicitor 1 - 6 PQE with a strong banking/finance background to join a well respected in house legal function. The team handles a varied international workload with a focus on finance work including project and trade finance, syndicated lending and asset finance. Other work will include insurance, regulatory and contentious matters You will be supporting clients at all stages of transactions, from structuring, negotiation, signing and completion through to transaction management, including amendments, claims and recoveries and litigation. The post holder will have responsibility for managing relationships with key clients THE CANDIDATE You will have relevant banking/finance experience, ideally gained from working in a leading law firm or similar. You will have an excellent academic background with sound technical and commercial skills This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual looking to make a career move to an exciting and interesting role with an excellent work/ life balance Candidates seeking flexible working arrangements/part time are welcome to apply Kind regards, Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to continued growth, a top law firm is hiring for an In-house Claims Lawyer to report into the Head of Professional Indemnity. This team is part of the Office of General Counsel and would suit someone from a professional indemnity or contentious fee-earning background who is looking to develop their career in a well-established and collegiate team. The successful applicant will handle a wide range of queries and contribute to projects within the immediate team and the wider OGC. You should be 2-4 PQE and the role can be based out of their London/Leeds/Manchester/Glasgow office. Responsibilities: When issues arise, ask questions to establish what has happened, identify legal, reputational, and commercial issues, and advise on next steps. Draft pre-Action correspondence Liaise with the Head of PI, the Claims & Complaints Partner, other internal stakeholders and external brokers and advisers as needed. Handling claims against solicitors and the regulation of solicitors. Salary: 70-95k Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. Please note that your personal information will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy .
May 08, 2024
Full time
Due to continued growth, a top law firm is hiring for an In-house Claims Lawyer to report into the Head of Professional Indemnity. This team is part of the Office of General Counsel and would suit someone from a professional indemnity or contentious fee-earning background who is looking to develop their career in a well-established and collegiate team. The successful applicant will handle a wide range of queries and contribute to projects within the immediate team and the wider OGC. You should be 2-4 PQE and the role can be based out of their London/Leeds/Manchester/Glasgow office. Responsibilities: When issues arise, ask questions to establish what has happened, identify legal, reputational, and commercial issues, and advise on next steps. Draft pre-Action correspondence Liaise with the Head of PI, the Claims & Complaints Partner, other internal stakeholders and external brokers and advisers as needed. Handling claims against solicitors and the regulation of solicitors. Salary: 70-95k Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. Please note that your personal information will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy .
A bespoke, London based construction claims and disputes consultancy searching for a senior level Delay Consultant to join their growing team. This role would particularly suit candidates currently working for traditional contractors, consultancies, or client organisations in a role where they have had significant exposure to carrying out delay analysis and using planning software such as Primavera and Asta Powerproject and Microsoft Project. This construction Delay Analyst job is perfect for candidates with the above experience who want to specialise in a delay analysis role and pursue a long-term career in claims and disputes. The successful applicant will be required to work on a variety of commissions as part of a growing team of planners and delay analysis. The hiring company offers a range of specialist consultancy services to its clients who are experiencing problems in their projects and do not have the in-house expertise to resolve them favourably. Services can include: Advisory services in relation to dispute avoidance and dispute resolution Preparation of claims Negotiation and settlement of claims and disputes Support and representation in mediation and adjudication Due to the nature of the services this employer offers, appointed candidates will gain exposure to a unique issues relating to construction disputes, especially within the building construction and high value residential high rise construction market. Responsibilities and Duties The Delay Analysis Senior Consultant Job Duties comprise: Forensic investigation of project delays. The preparation of perspective and retrospective delay analyses across a wide variety of construction and engineering projects. This will include the assimilation of technical information along with evidence of delays and the presentation of information in both programmes and reports. Preparing programmes for new construction projects and the monitoring and resequencing of existing programmes to ensure live works are completed as quickly and efficiently as possible. The preparation of written reports for use in negotiation, as well as formal dispute resolution processes such as mediation, adjudication, and litigation; prepared as either advocate or assistant to an independent expert. Preparation or defence of extension of time claims on behalf of employers, main contractors, and sub-contractors. Desired Skills and Experience A minimum of 5 years of experience as a construction project planner, with significant exposure to and experience of delay analysis job duties & able to undertake basic tasks unassisted to a high standard The ability to use planning software such as Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject and Microsoft Project to extract key information and use to build an evidence based case regarding causes of delay. A good working knowledge of various standard forms of contract, including NEC and JCT. A degree of understanding of contract and law within the construction industry, with a particular understanding of matters in relation to planning and delay. Excellent team working skills along with the ability to work autonomously. Strong written and oral presentation skills. Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and circumstances. Qualifications/Educational Requirements Degree level education in a construction related field. Relevant MSc in engineering and/ or Construction Law and Disputes would be a strong advantage. Employing Company Overview and Profile This employer is London based, and is a bespoke claims and disputes consultancy offering both quantum and delay candidates They are a well-established, growing business with an expert team of staff which includes accredited mediators, qualified adjudicators and practicing expert witnesses. They have a strong network within the legal profession and are regularly approached by the lawyers and solicitors of domestic and international construction companies to provide support and guidance on problem projects. They enjoy doing a lot of work for residential developers and contractors undertaking high end residential and mixed-use medium and high rise projects. Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position (Office hours 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday) Senior Consultant - Delay Sheffield, South Yorkshire - Up to GBP£100k DOE and get a £500-£1000 cash reward for successful matches.
May 08, 2024
Full time
A bespoke, London based construction claims and disputes consultancy searching for a senior level Delay Consultant to join their growing team. This role would particularly suit candidates currently working for traditional contractors, consultancies, or client organisations in a role where they have had significant exposure to carrying out delay analysis and using planning software such as Primavera and Asta Powerproject and Microsoft Project. This construction Delay Analyst job is perfect for candidates with the above experience who want to specialise in a delay analysis role and pursue a long-term career in claims and disputes. The successful applicant will be required to work on a variety of commissions as part of a growing team of planners and delay analysis. The hiring company offers a range of specialist consultancy services to its clients who are experiencing problems in their projects and do not have the in-house expertise to resolve them favourably. Services can include: Advisory services in relation to dispute avoidance and dispute resolution Preparation of claims Negotiation and settlement of claims and disputes Support and representation in mediation and adjudication Due to the nature of the services this employer offers, appointed candidates will gain exposure to a unique issues relating to construction disputes, especially within the building construction and high value residential high rise construction market. Responsibilities and Duties The Delay Analysis Senior Consultant Job Duties comprise: Forensic investigation of project delays. The preparation of perspective and retrospective delay analyses across a wide variety of construction and engineering projects. This will include the assimilation of technical information along with evidence of delays and the presentation of information in both programmes and reports. Preparing programmes for new construction projects and the monitoring and resequencing of existing programmes to ensure live works are completed as quickly and efficiently as possible. The preparation of written reports for use in negotiation, as well as formal dispute resolution processes such as mediation, adjudication, and litigation; prepared as either advocate or assistant to an independent expert. Preparation or defence of extension of time claims on behalf of employers, main contractors, and sub-contractors. Desired Skills and Experience A minimum of 5 years of experience as a construction project planner, with significant exposure to and experience of delay analysis job duties & able to undertake basic tasks unassisted to a high standard The ability to use planning software such as Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject and Microsoft Project to extract key information and use to build an evidence based case regarding causes of delay. A good working knowledge of various standard forms of contract, including NEC and JCT. A degree of understanding of contract and law within the construction industry, with a particular understanding of matters in relation to planning and delay. Excellent team working skills along with the ability to work autonomously. Strong written and oral presentation skills. Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and circumstances. Qualifications/Educational Requirements Degree level education in a construction related field. Relevant MSc in engineering and/ or Construction Law and Disputes would be a strong advantage. Employing Company Overview and Profile This employer is London based, and is a bespoke claims and disputes consultancy offering both quantum and delay candidates They are a well-established, growing business with an expert team of staff which includes accredited mediators, qualified adjudicators and practicing expert witnesses. They have a strong network within the legal profession and are regularly approached by the lawyers and solicitors of domestic and international construction companies to provide support and guidance on problem projects. They enjoy doing a lot of work for residential developers and contractors undertaking high end residential and mixed-use medium and high rise projects. Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position (Office hours 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday) Senior Consultant - Delay Sheffield, South Yorkshire - Up to GBP£100k DOE and get a £500-£1000 cash reward for successful matches.
Keoghs LLP is one of the leading insurance law firms in the UK and can rightly claim to be amongst the most dynamic in its sector. We now have a number of exciting opportunities to join our Property Risks and Coverage Recoveries team. These roles are based out of our Bolton and Bristol offices. Flexible working is encouraged for the right candidates. Our cases require a collaborative approach and you will be part of a team which will typically handle property damage claims arising from fires, floods, product liability and other perils. This is not a file handling role. You will be part of a team and will be supporting more experienced lawyers who will be pursuing Household and Commercial recovery matters. The team acts on behalf of a number of the key insurer clients for the firm. Compensation package Hyrbrid working 1 day in the office, 4 days remote,Health Care Cash Plan, Holidays 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) increasing to 26 after 5 years service and to 27 after 10 years service, Death In Service - after 1 year, Employer Pension Contribution, Cycle to Work Scheme, Tech Scheme, Season Ticket Loan , Gym Flex Key Accountabilities The team has a particular focus Claimant recoveries and the work that the team does will involve advising a number of well-known insurers on issues of funding, prospects of success, evidential matters arising from fires, floors and other perils. This is an assisting role and you will not be required to handle a case load in your own right. You will be working on delegated tasks on files belonging to the wider team. Key accountabilities for role will include: Chasing documents Collating documents for lawyers needed to consider strategy Diarising Court orders and other critical dates Arranging conferences Arranging Counsel and other expert attendances Legal research & completing factual chronologies Ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations Working Hours 35 hours per week Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Bolton, Parklands Office. Essential Skills and Attributes: Degree level education and/or Post graduate An ability to prioritise workload Ability to pay attention to detail Ability to work with case management systems The personal skills to deal with competing demands of your team of lawyers Desirable Previous experience of working in a team which handles insurance claims Knowledge of the sorts of disputes dealt with by the PRC team Values Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do; Our Values We are connected We are Dynamic We are Innovative
Dec 06, 2023
Full time
Keoghs LLP is one of the leading insurance law firms in the UK and can rightly claim to be amongst the most dynamic in its sector. We now have a number of exciting opportunities to join our Property Risks and Coverage Recoveries team. These roles are based out of our Bolton and Bristol offices. Flexible working is encouraged for the right candidates. Our cases require a collaborative approach and you will be part of a team which will typically handle property damage claims arising from fires, floods, product liability and other perils. This is not a file handling role. You will be part of a team and will be supporting more experienced lawyers who will be pursuing Household and Commercial recovery matters. The team acts on behalf of a number of the key insurer clients for the firm. Compensation package Hyrbrid working 1 day in the office, 4 days remote,Health Care Cash Plan, Holidays 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) increasing to 26 after 5 years service and to 27 after 10 years service, Death In Service - after 1 year, Employer Pension Contribution, Cycle to Work Scheme, Tech Scheme, Season Ticket Loan , Gym Flex Key Accountabilities The team has a particular focus Claimant recoveries and the work that the team does will involve advising a number of well-known insurers on issues of funding, prospects of success, evidential matters arising from fires, floors and other perils. This is an assisting role and you will not be required to handle a case load in your own right. You will be working on delegated tasks on files belonging to the wider team. Key accountabilities for role will include: Chasing documents Collating documents for lawyers needed to consider strategy Diarising Court orders and other critical dates Arranging conferences Arranging Counsel and other expert attendances Legal research & completing factual chronologies Ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations Working Hours 35 hours per week Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Bolton, Parklands Office. Essential Skills and Attributes: Degree level education and/or Post graduate An ability to prioritise workload Ability to pay attention to detail Ability to work with case management systems The personal skills to deal with competing demands of your team of lawyers Desirable Previous experience of working in a team which handles insurance claims Knowledge of the sorts of disputes dealt with by the PRC team Values Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do; Our Values We are connected We are Dynamic We are Innovative
Forensic Accountant Top50 Law firm London -Remote Salary Negotiable - Experience Dependent An award winning, leading law firm are looking for an experienced forensic accountant to join their team. The team is seeking talented individuals to contribute their accounting and forensic expertise to a diverse array of intricate and challenging projects. This will include commercial disputes. quantum calculations, bribery and corruption inquiries, forensic intelligence gathering, M&A transactions, dataanalyticsassignments, business valuations, and more. The Role of Forensic Accountant: Offer guidance on the quantifiable and commercial aspects of disputes, both in high court proceedings and internationalarbitrations. This includes preparing detailed loss assessments, interest calculations, and business valuations. Provide insights into the accounting dimensions of fraud, financial and regulatory investigations, risk assessments, and compliance programs. Review and analyse financial data and accounts for various purposes Develop decision tree analyses to aid in presenting legal advice, client options, and settlement evaluations. Support lawyers and clients in preparing for negotiations andmediations. Address technical accounting matters Gather and organise information to support claims and investigations. Utilise dataanalyticstools to analyse extensivedatasets. Undertake financial due diligence assessments. Construct financial models for disputes and corporate transactions. Interview witnesses and sources related to disputes and investigations. Draft summaries of work performed and contribute to pleading documents. Collaborate with independent expert accountants and evaluate expert accountant reports. Participate in business development and marketing efforts both internally and externally. Any other necessary duties The Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a relevant accountancy qualification (e.g.,ACAorACCA) - 1 to 5 yearsPQEand also Forensic accounting experience from reputable firms (Big 4, forensic accounting boutiques.). The candidate should have experience including commercial litigation, expert witness services, business valuations, and investigations. The successful candidate will also be confident in using Microsoft , andVisioand also have a familiarity with document review platforms, especially Relativity. Joining this leading, dynamic, and expanding team, you'll find ample opportunities for growth and development. This firm invest in team members, supporting your transition into their unique in-house forensic accounting role. You'll gain early responsibilities, fostering client relationships and new revenue streams. Benefit from firm-wide training program, enhancing your expertise in specialised sectors and enabling you to deliver exceptional services. If you are an experienced Forensic accountant looking for a new challenge, please send your cv to forimmediateconsideration
Dec 06, 2023
Full time
Forensic Accountant Top50 Law firm London -Remote Salary Negotiable - Experience Dependent An award winning, leading law firm are looking for an experienced forensic accountant to join their team. The team is seeking talented individuals to contribute their accounting and forensic expertise to a diverse array of intricate and challenging projects. This will include commercial disputes. quantum calculations, bribery and corruption inquiries, forensic intelligence gathering, M&A transactions, dataanalyticsassignments, business valuations, and more. The Role of Forensic Accountant: Offer guidance on the quantifiable and commercial aspects of disputes, both in high court proceedings and internationalarbitrations. This includes preparing detailed loss assessments, interest calculations, and business valuations. Provide insights into the accounting dimensions of fraud, financial and regulatory investigations, risk assessments, and compliance programs. Review and analyse financial data and accounts for various purposes Develop decision tree analyses to aid in presenting legal advice, client options, and settlement evaluations. Support lawyers and clients in preparing for negotiations andmediations. Address technical accounting matters Gather and organise information to support claims and investigations. Utilise dataanalyticstools to analyse extensivedatasets. Undertake financial due diligence assessments. Construct financial models for disputes and corporate transactions. Interview witnesses and sources related to disputes and investigations. Draft summaries of work performed and contribute to pleading documents. Collaborate with independent expert accountants and evaluate expert accountant reports. Participate in business development and marketing efforts both internally and externally. Any other necessary duties The Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a relevant accountancy qualification (e.g.,ACAorACCA) - 1 to 5 yearsPQEand also Forensic accounting experience from reputable firms (Big 4, forensic accounting boutiques.). The candidate should have experience including commercial litigation, expert witness services, business valuations, and investigations. The successful candidate will also be confident in using Microsoft , andVisioand also have a familiarity with document review platforms, especially Relativity. Joining this leading, dynamic, and expanding team, you'll find ample opportunities for growth and development. This firm invest in team members, supporting your transition into their unique in-house forensic accounting role. You'll gain early responsibilities, fostering client relationships and new revenue streams. Benefit from firm-wide training program, enhancing your expertise in specialised sectors and enabling you to deliver exceptional services. If you are an experienced Forensic accountant looking for a new challenge, please send your cv to forimmediateconsideration
Sacco Mann have been instructed on an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Claims Handler to join the Complex Claims department of an international company based in their Leeds offices. This really is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced defendant lawyer, claims handler or fee earner with professional Indemnity, Cyber or EL/PL exposure to work In-house for NYSE global Fortune 500 company wi click apply for full job details
Dec 06, 2023
Full time
Sacco Mann have been instructed on an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Claims Handler to join the Complex Claims department of an international company based in their Leeds offices. This really is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced defendant lawyer, claims handler or fee earner with professional Indemnity, Cyber or EL/PL exposure to work In-house for NYSE global Fortune 500 company wi click apply for full job details
Job Title Construction Lawyer Closing Date 30-Jan-2023 Position Full Time Business Entity Gateley Legal Department Construction Location Manchester - United Kingdom Job Type Experienced Hire Description The Team Our nationally recognised construction team advises on all kinds of construction projects for contractors, developers and housebuilders and has experience in dealing with international construction projects. Our clients include many of the major housebuilders, local authorities, universities, major developers, landowners and employers not directly involved in construction. We also act for a wide range of those delivering construction projects including major national and regional contractors, subcontractors and professional consultants. The Roles Our business is ambitious for success and in order to manage a strong pipeline of existing work and take up many other opportunities, we have exciting plans to significantly grow our Construction offering. We are looking to appoint lawyers at all levels to grow our team and the roles are available across our network of Gateley Legal offices; including Belfast, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle. For roles in Northern Ireland, our team in Belfast work closely with the wider national construction team in England. You will have the opportunity to work across jurisdictions (England & Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland) and develop your practice in the local Belfast market. Examples of work across the Construction team include: Assisting clients with various construction disputes, relating to issues such as payment, delays and defects. Supporting clients with non-contentious construction work, procurement and project funding arrangements. Providing strategic support and advice to clients on fire and building safety issues in projects in England and Wales since the Grenfell Tragedy in 2017and related disputes. The Gateley group act in a multi-disciplinary capacity for most of the UK's top 20 Housebuilders, so we are well positioned to advise clients who are acutely exposed to the building safety issues affecting the construction and development industry since the Grenfell Tragedy. We are trusted advisors to the UK's largest residential developers; helping them navigate rapidly evolving government policies and legislation, including the significant expansion of liabilities brought about by the Building Safety Pledge and the Building Safety Act 2022. We support our clients with all aspects of their remediation procurement strategies and represent them in the defence and pursuit of formal legal claims, including £multi-million disputes in arbitrations and court proceedings. Successful candidates will play a leading role in this fast moving, technically challenging area of law and will benefit from working with industry leading clients, lawyers and experts across many disciplines including architectural, fire engineering, structural, project management and quantity surveying. Key Skills & Experience We have opportunities in a range of roles: Experienced solicitors, from 4PQE+ with construction litigation experience (including ideally professional negligence work). We will also consider candidates with a broad construction or general commercial litigation background (with a focus on construction disputes / professional negligence of such cases) but who also practise in other areas. A dedicated Professional Support Lawyer who is keen to play a key role with supporting the team on fire and building safety issues, assisting with regular training sessions and insight documents (for internal and external audiences), preparing precedent documents and implementing legal tech solutions that will drive efficiencies and improvements in service delivery for our clients. Candidates will also have the following skills / attributes: Interest and enthusiasm in the wider political issues and policies that affect our clients, so we demonstrate that we are more than simply legal advisors and are fully aware of the 'big pictures' issues that will impact upon our clients' businesses and their decision making. A forward thinking approach to innovation and legal technology, always eager identify ways of delivering improved processes for the benefit of our clients. Ambition to build and grow a network of clients within professional services Excellent inter-personal skills and a confident manner in engaging with clients and colleagues A strong team work ethic and the ability to work effectively under pressure and will thrive in a collaborative environment of working with clients and colleagues across multiple locations. Drive, commitment, self-motivation and a "can do" attitude The ability to exercise discretion and professionalism at all times Exceptional attention to detail. The Benefits With support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around our great development and progression opportunities will reward your commitment and loyalty. We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual performance with an opportunity to receive an annual bonus. In addition, we have a wide range of learning and development opportunities via our Learn platform to develop new skills and progress your career. Our My Flex comprehensive rewards package includes options covering annual leave (and the benefit of purchasing extra days), cycle to work, critical illness benefit, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, health care, season ticket loan and many more benefits (grade dependent). Finally, with Perks At Work/Home you can select a host of retail benefits that suit your needs alongside a Community Online Academy, free courses for all from fitness to coding to languages to hip hop dance. We are Gateley We are forward thinking and straight talking, our approach is to find solutions to the problems that our clients face. Gateley is a legal and professional services group, we are a group of formidable experts in all areas of law and business. Passionate problem solvers, we get our kicks from finding the right answers and getting our legal and business clients where they need to be. We support more than 5,700 active clients, ranging from FTSE 100 companies to private individuals, in the UK and beyond. Being part of Gateley is not just about the expertise that you bring; it's about attitude too. The 'Gateley Story' is the story of our people and our culture. It is what has got us to where we are today as a successful business and it's the driving force behind the Gateley Team Spirit and the values that have shaped it. We have a set of shared internal values that capture what the Gateley Team Spirit is and this includes five elements that bind us all together as one Gateley: Ambitious for Success, Forward Thinking, Room to Breathe, Trusted to Do and Working Together. Every year across the group, we recognise members of our team that have gone and above and beyond and have lived these shared values. They are recognised at our annual Gateley Team Spirit awards. Diversity, inclusion and well-being Diversity, inclusion and well-being is an important part of Gateley Tweed's culture and values. We recruit talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, providing equal opportunities for all to join our team regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability, or culture. We create an exciting and rewarding place to work that aims to fulfil everyone's potential and together to achieve personal and business goals. We offer flexible working patterns to help our staff achieve a good work/ life balance and we encourage candidates seeking flexibility in their next role to apply for any of our vacancies. Additional Information If you are successful in receiving an offer of a role with our company a variety of pre-employment screening checks will be completed. Our screening checks can include but are not limited to your eligibility to work, professional and academic qualifications, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers. The screening that takes place will be relevant to your role and will vary from role to role.
Dec 19, 2022
Full time
Job Title Construction Lawyer Closing Date 30-Jan-2023 Position Full Time Business Entity Gateley Legal Department Construction Location Manchester - United Kingdom Job Type Experienced Hire Description The Team Our nationally recognised construction team advises on all kinds of construction projects for contractors, developers and housebuilders and has experience in dealing with international construction projects. Our clients include many of the major housebuilders, local authorities, universities, major developers, landowners and employers not directly involved in construction. We also act for a wide range of those delivering construction projects including major national and regional contractors, subcontractors and professional consultants. The Roles Our business is ambitious for success and in order to manage a strong pipeline of existing work and take up many other opportunities, we have exciting plans to significantly grow our Construction offering. We are looking to appoint lawyers at all levels to grow our team and the roles are available across our network of Gateley Legal offices; including Belfast, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle. For roles in Northern Ireland, our team in Belfast work closely with the wider national construction team in England. You will have the opportunity to work across jurisdictions (England & Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland) and develop your practice in the local Belfast market. Examples of work across the Construction team include: Assisting clients with various construction disputes, relating to issues such as payment, delays and defects. Supporting clients with non-contentious construction work, procurement and project funding arrangements. Providing strategic support and advice to clients on fire and building safety issues in projects in England and Wales since the Grenfell Tragedy in 2017and related disputes. The Gateley group act in a multi-disciplinary capacity for most of the UK's top 20 Housebuilders, so we are well positioned to advise clients who are acutely exposed to the building safety issues affecting the construction and development industry since the Grenfell Tragedy. We are trusted advisors to the UK's largest residential developers; helping them navigate rapidly evolving government policies and legislation, including the significant expansion of liabilities brought about by the Building Safety Pledge and the Building Safety Act 2022. We support our clients with all aspects of their remediation procurement strategies and represent them in the defence and pursuit of formal legal claims, including £multi-million disputes in arbitrations and court proceedings. Successful candidates will play a leading role in this fast moving, technically challenging area of law and will benefit from working with industry leading clients, lawyers and experts across many disciplines including architectural, fire engineering, structural, project management and quantity surveying. Key Skills & Experience We have opportunities in a range of roles: Experienced solicitors, from 4PQE+ with construction litigation experience (including ideally professional negligence work). We will also consider candidates with a broad construction or general commercial litigation background (with a focus on construction disputes / professional negligence of such cases) but who also practise in other areas. A dedicated Professional Support Lawyer who is keen to play a key role with supporting the team on fire and building safety issues, assisting with regular training sessions and insight documents (for internal and external audiences), preparing precedent documents and implementing legal tech solutions that will drive efficiencies and improvements in service delivery for our clients. Candidates will also have the following skills / attributes: Interest and enthusiasm in the wider political issues and policies that affect our clients, so we demonstrate that we are more than simply legal advisors and are fully aware of the 'big pictures' issues that will impact upon our clients' businesses and their decision making. A forward thinking approach to innovation and legal technology, always eager identify ways of delivering improved processes for the benefit of our clients. Ambition to build and grow a network of clients within professional services Excellent inter-personal skills and a confident manner in engaging with clients and colleagues A strong team work ethic and the ability to work effectively under pressure and will thrive in a collaborative environment of working with clients and colleagues across multiple locations. Drive, commitment, self-motivation and a "can do" attitude The ability to exercise discretion and professionalism at all times Exceptional attention to detail. The Benefits With support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around our great development and progression opportunities will reward your commitment and loyalty. We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual performance with an opportunity to receive an annual bonus. In addition, we have a wide range of learning and development opportunities via our Learn platform to develop new skills and progress your career. Our My Flex comprehensive rewards package includes options covering annual leave (and the benefit of purchasing extra days), cycle to work, critical illness benefit, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, health care, season ticket loan and many more benefits (grade dependent). Finally, with Perks At Work/Home you can select a host of retail benefits that suit your needs alongside a Community Online Academy, free courses for all from fitness to coding to languages to hip hop dance. We are Gateley We are forward thinking and straight talking, our approach is to find solutions to the problems that our clients face. Gateley is a legal and professional services group, we are a group of formidable experts in all areas of law and business. Passionate problem solvers, we get our kicks from finding the right answers and getting our legal and business clients where they need to be. We support more than 5,700 active clients, ranging from FTSE 100 companies to private individuals, in the UK and beyond. Being part of Gateley is not just about the expertise that you bring; it's about attitude too. The 'Gateley Story' is the story of our people and our culture. It is what has got us to where we are today as a successful business and it's the driving force behind the Gateley Team Spirit and the values that have shaped it. We have a set of shared internal values that capture what the Gateley Team Spirit is and this includes five elements that bind us all together as one Gateley: Ambitious for Success, Forward Thinking, Room to Breathe, Trusted to Do and Working Together. Every year across the group, we recognise members of our team that have gone and above and beyond and have lived these shared values. They are recognised at our annual Gateley Team Spirit awards. Diversity, inclusion and well-being Diversity, inclusion and well-being is an important part of Gateley Tweed's culture and values. We recruit talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, providing equal opportunities for all to join our team regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability, or culture. We create an exciting and rewarding place to work that aims to fulfil everyone's potential and together to achieve personal and business goals. We offer flexible working patterns to help our staff achieve a good work/ life balance and we encourage candidates seeking flexibility in their next role to apply for any of our vacancies. Additional Information If you are successful in receiving an offer of a role with our company a variety of pre-employment screening checks will be completed. Our screening checks can include but are not limited to your eligibility to work, professional and academic qualifications, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers. The screening that takes place will be relevant to your role and will vary from role to role.
This is a wide ranging Head of Legal role managing a team of in house lawyers as well as external advisors. Client Details Out Client is a National NFP Brand based in Milton Keynes. Description The Head of Legal services will manage the in-house legal function, external lawyers & oversee Claims recovery activities. This is a senior role operating at all levels throughout the organisation, including liaison with ExCo & SLT.T. This role will ensure legal conformity, contain legal risks within appetite and safeguard the organisation's reputation by ensuring that the organisation follows legal guidelines. The jobholder is expected to: Maximise financial recoveries Deal with complex legal matters and multiple stakeholders, provide accurate, pragmatic and timely legal advice and communicate, create trust and negotiate with all parties (lawyers & suppliers etc.) Draft and solidify agreements, contracts, and other legal documents to protect the organisation Provide clarification on legal language or specifications, ensure business processes are compliant with any relevant legislation and enhance legal competence throughout the organisation Oversee Claims recoveries performance across the whole of the organisation as well as optimising recoveries processes & maximise financial recoveries Provide management information on recoveries performance and manage the legal budget Be part of the Senior Leadership Team share and create ideas for the benefit of the business Profile The successful candidate will be a Solicitor, qualified in England & Wales or an equivalent Common Law Jurisdiction. They will also have: significant post qualification experience (probably over 10 years) as well as in-house experience within commercial/corporate sector outstanding drafting skills with a highly pragmatic and commercial approach, sound understanding of GDPR and employment law fundamentals (NB: this is not an employment law role, but there is exposure to employment law within the subject matter of this position) the ability to manage complex stakeholders and partnering relationships experience of communicating and presenting complex information to internal and external stakeholders experience of managing a team of lawyers Job Offer Salary of £105-115,000 per annum plus benefits. For further information around the package, please apply directly to this advert or, contact the exclusively instructed agent, David Taylor of Michael Page Legal.
Dec 18, 2022
Full time
This is a wide ranging Head of Legal role managing a team of in house lawyers as well as external advisors. Client Details Out Client is a National NFP Brand based in Milton Keynes. Description The Head of Legal services will manage the in-house legal function, external lawyers & oversee Claims recovery activities. This is a senior role operating at all levels throughout the organisation, including liaison with ExCo & SLT.T. This role will ensure legal conformity, contain legal risks within appetite and safeguard the organisation's reputation by ensuring that the organisation follows legal guidelines. The jobholder is expected to: Maximise financial recoveries Deal with complex legal matters and multiple stakeholders, provide accurate, pragmatic and timely legal advice and communicate, create trust and negotiate with all parties (lawyers & suppliers etc.) Draft and solidify agreements, contracts, and other legal documents to protect the organisation Provide clarification on legal language or specifications, ensure business processes are compliant with any relevant legislation and enhance legal competence throughout the organisation Oversee Claims recoveries performance across the whole of the organisation as well as optimising recoveries processes & maximise financial recoveries Provide management information on recoveries performance and manage the legal budget Be part of the Senior Leadership Team share and create ideas for the benefit of the business Profile The successful candidate will be a Solicitor, qualified in England & Wales or an equivalent Common Law Jurisdiction. They will also have: significant post qualification experience (probably over 10 years) as well as in-house experience within commercial/corporate sector outstanding drafting skills with a highly pragmatic and commercial approach, sound understanding of GDPR and employment law fundamentals (NB: this is not an employment law role, but there is exposure to employment law within the subject matter of this position) the ability to manage complex stakeholders and partnering relationships experience of communicating and presenting complex information to internal and external stakeholders experience of managing a team of lawyers Job Offer Salary of £105-115,000 per annum plus benefits. For further information around the package, please apply directly to this advert or, contact the exclusively instructed agent, David Taylor of Michael Page Legal.