Who we are GlobalData is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we deliver intelligence on the world s largest industries for companies, government organisations and industry professionals. We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we operate as a single company and one fully integrated platform, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers. Why join GlobalData? GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world s trusted source of strategic industry intelligence. Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people, and it s the collaboration of our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future. The role GlobalData Healthcare is seeking a commercially minded and experienced Company Secretary & In-House Legal Counsel to lead the legal and governance functions of our ambitious, high-growth company. This critical role provides legal and governance oversight across our UK and international operations, ensuring compliance, managing legal risk, and upholding corporate integrity across multiple global entities. Key responsibilities include advising the executive leadership team, overseeing corporate governance, and reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts to support international growth. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor, aligning legal strategy with business objectives and investor expectations while safeguarding the organisation s values and risk appetite. The opportunity is ideally positioned for an ambitious legal professional to grow within our organisation and build a legal function to fit the requirements of a larger scale business. What you ll be doing Legal Counsel Duties: Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide variety of commercial agreements including licensing agreements, SAAS, consulting and partnership arrangements, supply and procurement contracts, service agreements and NDAs across multiple jurisdictions in the healthcare space. Serve as the lead in-house legal advisor across all business units, advising on legal issues related to contract performance, regulatory compliance, employment, data protection (e.g., GDPR), intellectual property, and cross-border transactions. Ensure compliance with all relevant corporate, commercial, and regulatory laws. Oversee and manage all legal risk, litigation and disputes across global operations, and support regulatory filings and internal audits as required. Collaborate with and manage external counsel across different countries, ensuring efficient and cost-effective legal services. Develop and roll out global legal policies, templates, and training materials to ensure legal awareness and compliance across regions. Provide strategic legal advice to support business objectives and risk appetite. Company Secretarial Duties: Work with stakeholders including private equity investors, auditors, and regulators. Act as Company Secretary for the UK entity and provide oversight/governance support for overseas subsidiaries. Ensure ongoing compliance with the UK Companies Act 2006 and equivalent corporate regulations internationally. Manage the governance framework for all group entities, including maintaining statutory registers, coordinating board and shareholder resolutions, preparing and filing statutory and regulatory documents, and handling director appointments. Organise and minute board committee meetings for the UK and provide secretariat support to global subsidiaries as needed. Assist with group restructuring, intercompany transactions, and international expansions from a legal and governance perspective. Work closely with tax, finance, and compliance teams to support global entity management and corporate reporting. What we re looking for Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent jurisdiction), with a valid practising certificate. ICSA/CGI-qualified Company Secretary or strong demonstrable experience in company secretarial functions. Minimum 10 years PQE, ideally with experience supporting international businesses, ideally including in-house experience. Strong background in commercial law, contract negotiation, and corporate governance across multiple jurisdictions. Experience with private equity environments and the legal nuances of listed companies. Good understanding of global legal entity management and cross-border legal compliance. Proven ability to assess legal risk in a commercial context and offer practical solutions. Confident communicator with the gravitas to advise senior stakeholders and board members. Desirable Attributes: Experience in a multinational company or working with overseas subsidiaries. Knowledge of corporate law in key jurisdictions such as the US, EU and Asia-Pacific. Ability to manage competing priorities across time zones and work collaboratively in a fast-moving sale driven organisation In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. To find out more about the roles and benefits on offer in your region, visit (url removed) GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
Jul 17, 2025
Full time
Who we are GlobalData is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we deliver intelligence on the world s largest industries for companies, government organisations and industry professionals. We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we operate as a single company and one fully integrated platform, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers. Why join GlobalData? GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world s trusted source of strategic industry intelligence. Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people, and it s the collaboration of our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future. The role GlobalData Healthcare is seeking a commercially minded and experienced Company Secretary & In-House Legal Counsel to lead the legal and governance functions of our ambitious, high-growth company. This critical role provides legal and governance oversight across our UK and international operations, ensuring compliance, managing legal risk, and upholding corporate integrity across multiple global entities. Key responsibilities include advising the executive leadership team, overseeing corporate governance, and reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts to support international growth. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor, aligning legal strategy with business objectives and investor expectations while safeguarding the organisation s values and risk appetite. The opportunity is ideally positioned for an ambitious legal professional to grow within our organisation and build a legal function to fit the requirements of a larger scale business. What you ll be doing Legal Counsel Duties: Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide variety of commercial agreements including licensing agreements, SAAS, consulting and partnership arrangements, supply and procurement contracts, service agreements and NDAs across multiple jurisdictions in the healthcare space. Serve as the lead in-house legal advisor across all business units, advising on legal issues related to contract performance, regulatory compliance, employment, data protection (e.g., GDPR), intellectual property, and cross-border transactions. Ensure compliance with all relevant corporate, commercial, and regulatory laws. Oversee and manage all legal risk, litigation and disputes across global operations, and support regulatory filings and internal audits as required. Collaborate with and manage external counsel across different countries, ensuring efficient and cost-effective legal services. Develop and roll out global legal policies, templates, and training materials to ensure legal awareness and compliance across regions. Provide strategic legal advice to support business objectives and risk appetite. Company Secretarial Duties: Work with stakeholders including private equity investors, auditors, and regulators. Act as Company Secretary for the UK entity and provide oversight/governance support for overseas subsidiaries. Ensure ongoing compliance with the UK Companies Act 2006 and equivalent corporate regulations internationally. Manage the governance framework for all group entities, including maintaining statutory registers, coordinating board and shareholder resolutions, preparing and filing statutory and regulatory documents, and handling director appointments. Organise and minute board committee meetings for the UK and provide secretariat support to global subsidiaries as needed. Assist with group restructuring, intercompany transactions, and international expansions from a legal and governance perspective. Work closely with tax, finance, and compliance teams to support global entity management and corporate reporting. What we re looking for Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent jurisdiction), with a valid practising certificate. ICSA/CGI-qualified Company Secretary or strong demonstrable experience in company secretarial functions. Minimum 10 years PQE, ideally with experience supporting international businesses, ideally including in-house experience. Strong background in commercial law, contract negotiation, and corporate governance across multiple jurisdictions. Experience with private equity environments and the legal nuances of listed companies. Good understanding of global legal entity management and cross-border legal compliance. Proven ability to assess legal risk in a commercial context and offer practical solutions. Confident communicator with the gravitas to advise senior stakeholders and board members. Desirable Attributes: Experience in a multinational company or working with overseas subsidiaries. Knowledge of corporate law in key jurisdictions such as the US, EU and Asia-Pacific. Ability to manage competing priorities across time zones and work collaboratively in a fast-moving sale driven organisation In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. To find out more about the roles and benefits on offer in your region, visit (url removed) GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
Job Category: Corporate Services (including Legal, Safety and Governance) Posting Date: 02/07/2025, 08:00 AM Locations: Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, London, Greater London, EC1N 2HT, GB; Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 3AL, GB; Sainsbury's Store Support Centre, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 9RD, GB Closing Date: 02/14/2025, 07:13 PM Full Time or Part Time: Full time Contract Type: Permanent Advertised Salary: Competitive Plus Benefits We'd all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That's waiting for you at Sainsbury's. Corporate Services is made up of specialist teams, namely Legal, Information Security, Safety & Insurance, and Company Secretary & Share Management. While they're distinct areas, we all deal with risk. This covers how we identify risk to the business, people, stakeholders, and shareholders; assess and evaluate the impact of risks; and mitigate or accept them. What makes us different is that we have real exposure to other specialisms; we don't operate in a silo and can move laterally into other opportunities. We also have an amazing leadership team - which is 50% women - and a genuine passion for Sainsbury's as a brand and as a place to be. Flexible location (London, Manchester or Coventry) and Home with occasional travel As the Group Risk and Claims Strategy Manager, you'll become an integral part of a forward-thinking organisation that values proactive risk management and innovative insurance solutions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to drive impactful projects aligned with business strategy, reduce harm and losses, and protect the brand's reputation. With a focus on continuous improvement, collaboration with key stakeholders, and the authority to make decisions that shape the risk and claims landscape, you will play a crucial role in driving the company's success and ensuring a safe and secure environment for both customers and colleagues. What you'll do As the Group Risk and Claims Strategy Manager, you will manage a full range of insurance-based projects and claims while assessing and addressing the risks faced by the business and the necessary insurances to mitigate them. You will lead the development and implementation of an integrated insurance risk function, working closely with internal teams to ensure a coordinated and proactive response to potential risks. Additionally, you will provide technical advice and guidance to various business areas, support the development and analysis of trends and data related to risk, and oversee the renewal of the insurance programme and miscellaneous insurance, risk, and claims processes. Your responsibilities will contribute to reducing harm, frequency, and severity of losses, ensuring alignment between the insurance programme and business risk appetite, and fostering effective communication and relationships with key stakeholders to drive accountability and continuous improvement in risk management practices. Who you are As the Group Risk and Claims Strategy Manager at Sainsbury's, you are a seasoned professional with a strong background in insurance and risk management, encompassing experience in claims handling and insurance portfolio management. Your expertise in developing and implementing integrated insurance risk functions, along with your ability to drive proactive programmes aimed at reducing harm and minimising business risks, enables you to effectively protect the brand and reputation of the organisation. With strong negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills, you excel in collaborating with internal teams, auditors, and service providers to ensure compliance, reduce risks, and optimise the insurance programme for maximum return on capital. We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, so you'll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there's always the chance to try something new - whether that's as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we'll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them: Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to get 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU, and Habitat after 4 weeks. This increases to 15% off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every payday. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 20% of salary, depending on how we perform. Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance, and you can buy additional holiday. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, interest-free car loan of up to £10k, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, pay advance (where you can access some of your pay before payday) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it, there is also an Employee Assistance Programme, and you will also be eligible for private healthcare too. Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks' pay for paternity leave. Please see for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply). About Us Sainsbury's company vision Our vision is to be the most trusted retailer, where people love to work and shop. That means harnessing the talent, creativity, and diversity of our colleagues to ensure that customers receive great service every time they shop with us. If you would like to hear more about our vision and values, be sure to visit our corporate page. We invest in training, development, and multiple initiatives to ensure our teams feel enabled to offer the best shopping experience to our customers and that Sainsbury's is truly a 'Great Place to Work'.
Feb 14, 2025
Full time
Job Category: Corporate Services (including Legal, Safety and Governance) Posting Date: 02/07/2025, 08:00 AM Locations: Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, London, Greater London, EC1N 2HT, GB; Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 3AL, GB; Sainsbury's Store Support Centre, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 9RD, GB Closing Date: 02/14/2025, 07:13 PM Full Time or Part Time: Full time Contract Type: Permanent Advertised Salary: Competitive Plus Benefits We'd all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That's waiting for you at Sainsbury's. Corporate Services is made up of specialist teams, namely Legal, Information Security, Safety & Insurance, and Company Secretary & Share Management. While they're distinct areas, we all deal with risk. This covers how we identify risk to the business, people, stakeholders, and shareholders; assess and evaluate the impact of risks; and mitigate or accept them. What makes us different is that we have real exposure to other specialisms; we don't operate in a silo and can move laterally into other opportunities. We also have an amazing leadership team - which is 50% women - and a genuine passion for Sainsbury's as a brand and as a place to be. Flexible location (London, Manchester or Coventry) and Home with occasional travel As the Group Risk and Claims Strategy Manager, you'll become an integral part of a forward-thinking organisation that values proactive risk management and innovative insurance solutions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to drive impactful projects aligned with business strategy, reduce harm and losses, and protect the brand's reputation. With a focus on continuous improvement, collaboration with key stakeholders, and the authority to make decisions that shape the risk and claims landscape, you will play a crucial role in driving the company's success and ensuring a safe and secure environment for both customers and colleagues. What you'll do As the Group Risk and Claims Strategy Manager, you will manage a full range of insurance-based projects and claims while assessing and addressing the risks faced by the business and the necessary insurances to mitigate them. You will lead the development and implementation of an integrated insurance risk function, working closely with internal teams to ensure a coordinated and proactive response to potential risks. Additionally, you will provide technical advice and guidance to various business areas, support the development and analysis of trends and data related to risk, and oversee the renewal of the insurance programme and miscellaneous insurance, risk, and claims processes. Your responsibilities will contribute to reducing harm, frequency, and severity of losses, ensuring alignment between the insurance programme and business risk appetite, and fostering effective communication and relationships with key stakeholders to drive accountability and continuous improvement in risk management practices. Who you are As the Group Risk and Claims Strategy Manager at Sainsbury's, you are a seasoned professional with a strong background in insurance and risk management, encompassing experience in claims handling and insurance portfolio management. Your expertise in developing and implementing integrated insurance risk functions, along with your ability to drive proactive programmes aimed at reducing harm and minimising business risks, enables you to effectively protect the brand and reputation of the organisation. With strong negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills, you excel in collaborating with internal teams, auditors, and service providers to ensure compliance, reduce risks, and optimise the insurance programme for maximum return on capital. We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, so you'll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there's always the chance to try something new - whether that's as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we'll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them: Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to get 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU, and Habitat after 4 weeks. This increases to 15% off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every payday. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 20% of salary, depending on how we perform. Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance, and you can buy additional holiday. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, interest-free car loan of up to £10k, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, pay advance (where you can access some of your pay before payday) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it, there is also an Employee Assistance Programme, and you will also be eligible for private healthcare too. Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks' pay for paternity leave. Please see for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply). About Us Sainsbury's company vision Our vision is to be the most trusted retailer, where people love to work and shop. That means harnessing the talent, creativity, and diversity of our colleagues to ensure that customers receive great service every time they shop with us. If you would like to hear more about our vision and values, be sure to visit our corporate page. We invest in training, development, and multiple initiatives to ensure our teams feel enabled to offer the best shopping experience to our customers and that Sainsbury's is truly a 'Great Place to Work'.
You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Corporate Secretary (12 months fixed-term contract) Sector: Banking and Financial Services Role: Administrator Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time As one of the world's leading asset managers, Invesco is dedicated to helping investors worldwide achieve their financial objectives. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If you're looking for challenging work, smart colleagues, and a global employer with a social conscience, come explore your potential at Invesco. Make a difference every day! Job Description We have an outstanding benefits package which includes: Company-provided healthcare A competitive annual leave allowance Flexible working options, including hybrid working arrangements Generous pension provisions Income protection Health and wellness benefits Volunteering days Enhanced parental leave Life insurance Your role We are looking for our next Company Secretary on a 12-month fixed-term contract to join our Corporate Governance and Company Secretarial team based in London! In this role you'll be responsible for providing Company Secretarial services for a portfolio of investment company clients, including sophisticated ones. What we are looking for: Governance and Technical work: - To keep under review legislative, regulatory and corporate governance developments that might affect the investment companies operations, and ensure that boards are fully briefed on these. This includes the writing and presentation of board papers. Rules/regulation include the Companies Act 2006, the AIC Code and Guidance, the UK Corporate Governance Code and the UK Listing Rules. Client/Director relationship: - Providing a primary point of contact for any of the investment trusts, and source of advice and guidance for the Chairman and Directors as required; - Inducting new Directors and outlining their roles and responsibilities; - Drafting Agendas and attending Board and Board Committee meetings; Preparation of draft and final Board packs in accordance with procedures and deadlines; - Writing and circulating (after review) minutes to agreed time-scales; Adhering to Client Service Standards. Corporate Records and Announcements: - Preparation and publication of announcements within requirements and deadlines in the Listing Rules and liaising with Companies House as required; including notification of share dealings of Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities. Annual and Half Year Reports/General Meetings: - To handle the AGM and other meetings administration and to establish, with the Chairmen's agreement, the items to be considered at these meetings. Collaboration and Relationship Management: - To support and assist another member of Specialist Funds Company Secretariat, as required; - To collaborate closely with the Head of EMEA Corporate Governance & Company Secretarial and other members of the EMEA Company Secretariat team. What you can bring: In depth experience of company secretarial procedures Proven previous experience in the Financial Services Industry, preferably in the investment trust sector Knowledge of Companies Law, Listing Rules and Corporate Governance Must have a detailed understanding of Corporate Objectives and Client Requirement Chartered Secretary and at least 4 years post CGI/ ACA (or equivalent) qualified Good self management and organisational skills, with the ability to multitask, plan, prioritise and be flexible enough to cope with change Good communication skills, both written and verbal Attention to detail and good presentation skills Strong problem solving ability Disability Confident Scheme Applicants who opt in to the Disability Confident Scheme and meet the 'minimum criteria' for the role will be offered an interview. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process for all candidates who make an application. Full Time / Part Time Full time Worker Type Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term) Workplace Model At Invesco, our workplace model supports our culture and meets the needs of our clients while providing flexibility our employees value. As a full-time employee, compliance with the workplace policy means working with your direct manager to create a schedule where you will work in your designated office at least three days a week, with two days working outside an Invesco office. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! We want all of our candidates to shine during the application and selection process. If you need any adjustments to be made, please send an e-mail to . Our commitment to the community and environmental, social and governance investing: We partner with charitable organisations globally to make an impact in the communities where we live and work. Our people are encouraged to support the charities they feel most passionate about. Recruitment Agencies: Invesco has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. Invesco will not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. Regulatory: This position may fall in-scope of one or multiple regimes/directives.
Feb 07, 2025
Full time
You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Corporate Secretary (12 months fixed-term contract) Sector: Banking and Financial Services Role: Administrator Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time As one of the world's leading asset managers, Invesco is dedicated to helping investors worldwide achieve their financial objectives. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If you're looking for challenging work, smart colleagues, and a global employer with a social conscience, come explore your potential at Invesco. Make a difference every day! Job Description We have an outstanding benefits package which includes: Company-provided healthcare A competitive annual leave allowance Flexible working options, including hybrid working arrangements Generous pension provisions Income protection Health and wellness benefits Volunteering days Enhanced parental leave Life insurance Your role We are looking for our next Company Secretary on a 12-month fixed-term contract to join our Corporate Governance and Company Secretarial team based in London! In this role you'll be responsible for providing Company Secretarial services for a portfolio of investment company clients, including sophisticated ones. What we are looking for: Governance and Technical work: - To keep under review legislative, regulatory and corporate governance developments that might affect the investment companies operations, and ensure that boards are fully briefed on these. This includes the writing and presentation of board papers. Rules/regulation include the Companies Act 2006, the AIC Code and Guidance, the UK Corporate Governance Code and the UK Listing Rules. Client/Director relationship: - Providing a primary point of contact for any of the investment trusts, and source of advice and guidance for the Chairman and Directors as required; - Inducting new Directors and outlining their roles and responsibilities; - Drafting Agendas and attending Board and Board Committee meetings; Preparation of draft and final Board packs in accordance with procedures and deadlines; - Writing and circulating (after review) minutes to agreed time-scales; Adhering to Client Service Standards. Corporate Records and Announcements: - Preparation and publication of announcements within requirements and deadlines in the Listing Rules and liaising with Companies House as required; including notification of share dealings of Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities. Annual and Half Year Reports/General Meetings: - To handle the AGM and other meetings administration and to establish, with the Chairmen's agreement, the items to be considered at these meetings. Collaboration and Relationship Management: - To support and assist another member of Specialist Funds Company Secretariat, as required; - To collaborate closely with the Head of EMEA Corporate Governance & Company Secretarial and other members of the EMEA Company Secretariat team. What you can bring: In depth experience of company secretarial procedures Proven previous experience in the Financial Services Industry, preferably in the investment trust sector Knowledge of Companies Law, Listing Rules and Corporate Governance Must have a detailed understanding of Corporate Objectives and Client Requirement Chartered Secretary and at least 4 years post CGI/ ACA (or equivalent) qualified Good self management and organisational skills, with the ability to multitask, plan, prioritise and be flexible enough to cope with change Good communication skills, both written and verbal Attention to detail and good presentation skills Strong problem solving ability Disability Confident Scheme Applicants who opt in to the Disability Confident Scheme and meet the 'minimum criteria' for the role will be offered an interview. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process for all candidates who make an application. Full Time / Part Time Full time Worker Type Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term) Workplace Model At Invesco, our workplace model supports our culture and meets the needs of our clients while providing flexibility our employees value. As a full-time employee, compliance with the workplace policy means working with your direct manager to create a schedule where you will work in your designated office at least three days a week, with two days working outside an Invesco office. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! We want all of our candidates to shine during the application and selection process. If you need any adjustments to be made, please send an e-mail to . Our commitment to the community and environmental, social and governance investing: We partner with charitable organisations globally to make an impact in the communities where we live and work. Our people are encouraged to support the charities they feel most passionate about. Recruitment Agencies: Invesco has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. Invesco will not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. Regulatory: This position may fall in-scope of one or multiple regimes/directives.
Legal Director, Global Payroll and Employment Build Your Career Have Fun Make a Difference Payoneer's mission is to empower businesses to go beyond - beyond borders, limits and expectations. In today's digital world, Payoneer enables any business of any size from anywhere to access new economic opportunities by making it possible to transact as easily globally as they do locally. If you're the kind of person that loves to get stuff done, collaborate with colleagues all over the world and is interested in joining a fast-growing global company that is trusted by the world's top digital brands and truly cares for its customers, join us at Payoneer! We're looking for a highly talented Lawyer with proven commercial, employment and managerial skills to be part of our global legal team and act as the legal lead of Payoneer's payroll and employment team. The Senior Legal Manager, Global Payroll and Employment should be a legal generalist with proven professional and leadership skills who will lead a global team of employment lawyers and legal operations specialists who provide employment and corporate secretarial support in relation to Payoneer's global services. This role will report to Payoneer's VP, Legal Affairs. What's the Job? The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a global team of employment lawyers and legal operations specialists who provide legal advice and support to Payoneer's various stakeholders globally in connection with payroll and employment matters, with a particular focus on corporate, regulatory and labor laws in various jurisdictions. The primary responsibilities are: Oversee and lead a global team of employment lawyers and legal operations specialists. Provide professional direction and oversight in the areas of labor laws, employment regulations, corporate secretary services, entity management and global expansion. Provide guidance on employment law matters, including overall compliance requirements, drafting and ongoing review of employment and similar agreements, employee administration, HR policies and related dispute resolution. Advise on corporate governance matters, including corporate secretarial tasks and policies. Ensure compliance with data protection laws in relation to employee data under applicable laws globally. Identify potential legal risks in employment practices and provide strategic mitigation advice. Work closely with stakeholders from various departments and external service providers to effectively support Payoneer's global business. Oversee and ensure compliance with global employment laws and regulations, as well as any regulatory requirement applicable to global payroll, employment and corporate matters. What are we looking for? Qualified lawyer/solicitor with excellent academic credentials from an accredited law school. At least 10 years of post-admission experienceas a lawyer at a reputable law firm or as in-house counsel. At least 3+ years' experience in a leadership/management in a global company. Strong knowledge of global employment regulations, specifically related to remote workers and global payroll services. Strong leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a diverse, global team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders. Innovative thinker with the ability to make decisions independently. Collaborative team player experienced at working with cross-functional teams across multiple jurisdictions and with flexibility to align with colleagues in different time zones. Excellent English professional language skills. Ability to proactively identify relevant business and legal issues, evaluate the risks and suggest creative solutions. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple assignments simultaneously, and take ownership of projects and tasks. Experience in the workforce management/Payroll industry - an advantage . Who We Are Payoneer (NASDAQ: PAYO) is the world's go-to partner for digital commerce, everywhere. From borderless payments to boundless growth, Payoneer promises any business, in any market, the technology, connections and confidence to participate and flourish in the new global economy. Powering growth for customers ranging from aspiring entrepreneurs in emerging markets to the world's leading brands, Payoneer offers a universe of opportunities, open to you. Apply for this Job By submitting an application to Payoneer for this position you agree to Payoneer's Privacy Policy .
Feb 07, 2025
Full time
Legal Director, Global Payroll and Employment Build Your Career Have Fun Make a Difference Payoneer's mission is to empower businesses to go beyond - beyond borders, limits and expectations. In today's digital world, Payoneer enables any business of any size from anywhere to access new economic opportunities by making it possible to transact as easily globally as they do locally. If you're the kind of person that loves to get stuff done, collaborate with colleagues all over the world and is interested in joining a fast-growing global company that is trusted by the world's top digital brands and truly cares for its customers, join us at Payoneer! We're looking for a highly talented Lawyer with proven commercial, employment and managerial skills to be part of our global legal team and act as the legal lead of Payoneer's payroll and employment team. The Senior Legal Manager, Global Payroll and Employment should be a legal generalist with proven professional and leadership skills who will lead a global team of employment lawyers and legal operations specialists who provide employment and corporate secretarial support in relation to Payoneer's global services. This role will report to Payoneer's VP, Legal Affairs. What's the Job? The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a global team of employment lawyers and legal operations specialists who provide legal advice and support to Payoneer's various stakeholders globally in connection with payroll and employment matters, with a particular focus on corporate, regulatory and labor laws in various jurisdictions. The primary responsibilities are: Oversee and lead a global team of employment lawyers and legal operations specialists. Provide professional direction and oversight in the areas of labor laws, employment regulations, corporate secretary services, entity management and global expansion. Provide guidance on employment law matters, including overall compliance requirements, drafting and ongoing review of employment and similar agreements, employee administration, HR policies and related dispute resolution. Advise on corporate governance matters, including corporate secretarial tasks and policies. Ensure compliance with data protection laws in relation to employee data under applicable laws globally. Identify potential legal risks in employment practices and provide strategic mitigation advice. Work closely with stakeholders from various departments and external service providers to effectively support Payoneer's global business. Oversee and ensure compliance with global employment laws and regulations, as well as any regulatory requirement applicable to global payroll, employment and corporate matters. What are we looking for? Qualified lawyer/solicitor with excellent academic credentials from an accredited law school. At least 10 years of post-admission experienceas a lawyer at a reputable law firm or as in-house counsel. At least 3+ years' experience in a leadership/management in a global company. Strong knowledge of global employment regulations, specifically related to remote workers and global payroll services. Strong leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a diverse, global team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders. Innovative thinker with the ability to make decisions independently. Collaborative team player experienced at working with cross-functional teams across multiple jurisdictions and with flexibility to align with colleagues in different time zones. Excellent English professional language skills. Ability to proactively identify relevant business and legal issues, evaluate the risks and suggest creative solutions. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple assignments simultaneously, and take ownership of projects and tasks. Experience in the workforce management/Payroll industry - an advantage . Who We Are Payoneer (NASDAQ: PAYO) is the world's go-to partner for digital commerce, everywhere. From borderless payments to boundless growth, Payoneer promises any business, in any market, the technology, connections and confidence to participate and flourish in the new global economy. Powering growth for customers ranging from aspiring entrepreneurs in emerging markets to the world's leading brands, Payoneer offers a universe of opportunities, open to you. Apply for this Job By submitting an application to Payoneer for this position you agree to Payoneer's Privacy Policy .
Company team.blue is an ecosystem of 60+ successful brands working together across 22 European countries to provide its 3.3 million SMB customers with everything they need to succeed online by offering best-in-class expertise and services. team.blue's brands are a mix of traditional hosting businesses that offer services from domain names, email, shared hosting, e-commerce and server hosting solutions and, as specialist SaaS providers, adjacent products such as compliance, marketing tools, and team collaboration products. This broad product offering makes it a one-stop partner for online businesses and entrepreneurs across Europe. Position We are looking for a proactive and solutions-oriented SaaS Legal Counsel (DACH) to support our legal operations across multiple SaaS and PaaS brands in the EU. In this role, you will work closely with group legal experts, leading strategic legal projects and providing first-line legal support for a cluster of SaaS and PaaS brands. You will be responsible for overseeing legal integration post-acquisitions, managing corporate housekeeping, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. You will also collaborate with external counsel and drive continuous improvement in legal processes within our team. Responsibilities Together with group legal experts, implement defined legal standards in a harmonized and coherent way across a cluster of SaaS and PaaS brands in different EU countries; Be the legal SPOC for a cluster of SaaS and PaaS brands in the DACH region and support them on strategic legal projects; Provide first-line legal support and legal advice to a cluster of SaaS brands; Liaise and coordinate with group legal experts or outside counsel for second-line legal support and legal advice; Drive the post-closing legal integration of new SaaS acquisitions; Lead corporate housekeeping activities for SaaS and act as corporate secretary during board meetings; Implement relevant upcoming regulations within relevant SaaS brands; Support cross-sell activities involving relevant SaaS brands; Improve legal processes by sharing best practices within the team.blue legal team. Profile At least 5 years of experience as a Lawyer and one in-house experience; Experience working with SaaS or other high-growth tech companies in fast-paced environments and different jurisdictions (particularly in Germany and other EU jurisdictions); Experience with commercial contracts and working in a sales environment; Knowledge in Privacy-related areas and Intellectual Property is a plus; Proficiency in both English and German, both verbal and written; Problem solver; Keen to develop your project management skills, dealing with multiple stakeholders; Analytical and pragmatic; Well-organised and self-starter; Open-minded and broad interests; Smoothly consults with your colleagues, asks questions and takes initiative. Right to work At any stage please be prepared to provide proof of eligibility to work in the European country you are applying for. Unfortunately, we are unable to support Sponsorship Visas. ESG "At team.blue, our commitment to caring for the environment and each other is at the heart of everything we do. Our latest impact report showcases our ongoing ESG efforts and ambitious sustainability goals. Interested in learning more about our dedication to making a positive impact? Check it out here . Come as you are Everyone is welcome here. Diversity & Inclusion are at our core. Far above any technical competence, we value respect, openness, and trusted collaboration. We do not tolerate intolerance.
Feb 06, 2025
Full time
Company team.blue is an ecosystem of 60+ successful brands working together across 22 European countries to provide its 3.3 million SMB customers with everything they need to succeed online by offering best-in-class expertise and services. team.blue's brands are a mix of traditional hosting businesses that offer services from domain names, email, shared hosting, e-commerce and server hosting solutions and, as specialist SaaS providers, adjacent products such as compliance, marketing tools, and team collaboration products. This broad product offering makes it a one-stop partner for online businesses and entrepreneurs across Europe. Position We are looking for a proactive and solutions-oriented SaaS Legal Counsel (DACH) to support our legal operations across multiple SaaS and PaaS brands in the EU. In this role, you will work closely with group legal experts, leading strategic legal projects and providing first-line legal support for a cluster of SaaS and PaaS brands. You will be responsible for overseeing legal integration post-acquisitions, managing corporate housekeeping, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. You will also collaborate with external counsel and drive continuous improvement in legal processes within our team. Responsibilities Together with group legal experts, implement defined legal standards in a harmonized and coherent way across a cluster of SaaS and PaaS brands in different EU countries; Be the legal SPOC for a cluster of SaaS and PaaS brands in the DACH region and support them on strategic legal projects; Provide first-line legal support and legal advice to a cluster of SaaS brands; Liaise and coordinate with group legal experts or outside counsel for second-line legal support and legal advice; Drive the post-closing legal integration of new SaaS acquisitions; Lead corporate housekeeping activities for SaaS and act as corporate secretary during board meetings; Implement relevant upcoming regulations within relevant SaaS brands; Support cross-sell activities involving relevant SaaS brands; Improve legal processes by sharing best practices within the team.blue legal team. Profile At least 5 years of experience as a Lawyer and one in-house experience; Experience working with SaaS or other high-growth tech companies in fast-paced environments and different jurisdictions (particularly in Germany and other EU jurisdictions); Experience with commercial contracts and working in a sales environment; Knowledge in Privacy-related areas and Intellectual Property is a plus; Proficiency in both English and German, both verbal and written; Problem solver; Keen to develop your project management skills, dealing with multiple stakeholders; Analytical and pragmatic; Well-organised and self-starter; Open-minded and broad interests; Smoothly consults with your colleagues, asks questions and takes initiative. Right to work At any stage please be prepared to provide proof of eligibility to work in the European country you are applying for. Unfortunately, we are unable to support Sponsorship Visas. ESG "At team.blue, our commitment to caring for the environment and each other is at the heart of everything we do. Our latest impact report showcases our ongoing ESG efforts and ambitious sustainability goals. Interested in learning more about our dedication to making a positive impact? Check it out here . Come as you are Everyone is welcome here. Diversity & Inclusion are at our core. Far above any technical competence, we value respect, openness, and trusted collaboration. We do not tolerate intolerance.
VennGroup The specialists in professional recruitment New Opportunity - Head of Corporate Governance Venn Group have a new opportunity for an interim Head of Corporate Governance to join a large NHS Trust in London, please see below: Job: Head of Group Corporate Governance Location: Southwest London Salary: Band 8C / 8D £331.88 - £393.24 PAYE including holiday pay or £372.85 - £442.68 via an umbrella company ( negotiable / dependant on experience ) Hours: 37.5 hours Duration: 4 months (potential to extend) WFH: Hybrid, 3 days onsite / 2 from home The successful candidate will be responsible for: - Managing the Corporate Governance teams of Trust - monitoring performance of team members and ensuring delivery - Providing support to the Boards of the two Trusts (agendas, minutes, planning, Board development) (from April the two Boards will meet jointly as a Group Board - Oversee delivery by the team of support to the Committees of the Boards, which meet as Committees-in-Common (Quality, People, Remuneration) and Audit Committees which meet separately. - Oversee the management of the Council of Governors and its Committees - Work with the Governance team and the Communications team to develop a new Trust membership strategy - Oversee delivery of FOI function across the Group and undertake internal reviews and oversee reporting on compliance - Oversee performance and reporting on declarations of interest - Assist in the development of a new Group-wide framework for policies across the Group - Assist the Group Chief Corporate Affairs Officer in developing the governance arrangements for the hospital group (governance manual, SOs and SFIs, compliance reporting) - Assist Group Chief Corporate Affairs Officer in undertaking and implementing consultation on restructuring the two corporate governance teams into a single Group-wide function. It is essential that the successful candidate has: - Extensive experience as a corporate governance professional, ideally in the NHS - Ideal candidate would be a senior Trust Secretary To discuss this role, or to enquire how Venn Group can assist your recruitment needs, please contact Lizzie Connors directly on the details below. E: T:
Dec 18, 2022
Full time
VennGroup The specialists in professional recruitment New Opportunity - Head of Corporate Governance Venn Group have a new opportunity for an interim Head of Corporate Governance to join a large NHS Trust in London, please see below: Job: Head of Group Corporate Governance Location: Southwest London Salary: Band 8C / 8D £331.88 - £393.24 PAYE including holiday pay or £372.85 - £442.68 via an umbrella company ( negotiable / dependant on experience ) Hours: 37.5 hours Duration: 4 months (potential to extend) WFH: Hybrid, 3 days onsite / 2 from home The successful candidate will be responsible for: - Managing the Corporate Governance teams of Trust - monitoring performance of team members and ensuring delivery - Providing support to the Boards of the two Trusts (agendas, minutes, planning, Board development) (from April the two Boards will meet jointly as a Group Board - Oversee delivery by the team of support to the Committees of the Boards, which meet as Committees-in-Common (Quality, People, Remuneration) and Audit Committees which meet separately. - Oversee the management of the Council of Governors and its Committees - Work with the Governance team and the Communications team to develop a new Trust membership strategy - Oversee delivery of FOI function across the Group and undertake internal reviews and oversee reporting on compliance - Oversee performance and reporting on declarations of interest - Assist in the development of a new Group-wide framework for policies across the Group - Assist the Group Chief Corporate Affairs Officer in developing the governance arrangements for the hospital group (governance manual, SOs and SFIs, compliance reporting) - Assist Group Chief Corporate Affairs Officer in undertaking and implementing consultation on restructuring the two corporate governance teams into a single Group-wide function. It is essential that the successful candidate has: - Extensive experience as a corporate governance professional, ideally in the NHS - Ideal candidate would be a senior Trust Secretary To discuss this role, or to enquire how Venn Group can assist your recruitment needs, please contact Lizzie Connors directly on the details below. E: T:
Legal Secretary Location: Bradford, BD1 Salary: £21,000-£24,000 per annum Job Type: Full time / Part time An excellent opportunity for a Legal Secretary with a competitive salary of £21,000 - £24,000 per annum is now available to join a specialist law firm. Providing expert legal advice to families and individuals. Responsibilities: You will provide secretarial and clerical support to all fee earners and to assist them with delegated fee earning tasks. As a Legal Secretary you will be accountable to the Directors and Practice Manager and will be picking up dictations, speaking with clients, taking payments, booking in new clients and diary management. Skills, Experience, and Qualifications: Secretarial duties including the provision of audio typing, ensuring case management system maintained, dealing with client's queries, filing, ensuring post signed, taking payments as required. Assisting fee earners with tasks e.g., speaking to clients, completing forms etc. Managing fee earner diaries - making appointments, court updates etc. Helping with other office duties including answering the telephone, clerical duties and assisting other secretaries. Undertaking general office responsibilities as agreed Occasionally covering reception on rota basis with other secretaries Participation in "New Client Team" taking new enquiries from prospective clients and assessing whether the firm can assist them and including assessment for legal aid, advising on private client charges etc. Ensure compliance with Non-Discrimination, Equality and Diversity Policy Other duties as required by the Directors and practice manager commensurate with the role of Legal Secretary The company will offer the Legal Secretary a busy working environment and the opportunity to join a well-established team. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. Additional Resources are an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
Dec 01, 2022
Full time
Legal Secretary Location: Bradford, BD1 Salary: £21,000-£24,000 per annum Job Type: Full time / Part time An excellent opportunity for a Legal Secretary with a competitive salary of £21,000 - £24,000 per annum is now available to join a specialist law firm. Providing expert legal advice to families and individuals. Responsibilities: You will provide secretarial and clerical support to all fee earners and to assist them with delegated fee earning tasks. As a Legal Secretary you will be accountable to the Directors and Practice Manager and will be picking up dictations, speaking with clients, taking payments, booking in new clients and diary management. Skills, Experience, and Qualifications: Secretarial duties including the provision of audio typing, ensuring case management system maintained, dealing with client's queries, filing, ensuring post signed, taking payments as required. Assisting fee earners with tasks e.g., speaking to clients, completing forms etc. Managing fee earner diaries - making appointments, court updates etc. Helping with other office duties including answering the telephone, clerical duties and assisting other secretaries. Undertaking general office responsibilities as agreed Occasionally covering reception on rota basis with other secretaries Participation in "New Client Team" taking new enquiries from prospective clients and assessing whether the firm can assist them and including assessment for legal aid, advising on private client charges etc. Ensure compliance with Non-Discrimination, Equality and Diversity Policy Other duties as required by the Directors and practice manager commensurate with the role of Legal Secretary The company will offer the Legal Secretary a busy working environment and the opportunity to join a well-established team. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. Additional Resources are an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
Conveyancing Assistant Salary: £competitive Location: Oxford The Vacancy We are currently recruiting for up to 3 x Conveyancing Assistants to join our Oxford office. The main aspect of this role is to provide an efficient and effective administrative support to the team in which you work, enabling the conveyancing team to function effectively and achieve its objectives. Key responsibilities Personalised Client Service * Manage an administrative workload under the guidance of fee earners * Provide administrative support to fee earners including file-opening, telephone management, document production (incl. audio-typing, managing voice recognition procedures and outsourcing providers), filing/ archiving, photocopying, email management, online portal management and dealing with post * Draft documents and bills, under supervision, using appropriate precedents and templates to accurately reflect fee earner instructions * Undertake basic legal processes, under supervision, such as assisting to process cases through portals, obtaining relevant documentation, arranging case meetings, arranging funding, liaising with the court, completing relevant forms and processing monies. * Manage the post-completion process. * Correspond with clients as required through telephone, email, letter and face to face * Providing excellent client service at all times and adhere to the firms Client Experience (CX) principles * Learn firm policies and business processes, ensuring compliance particularly with regards to confidentiality, security data protection and file retention and destruction requirements * Ensure adherence to all affiliations and standards connected to the department (Legal Aid, Land Registry etc.) * Check to ensure all work complies with risk management policies and procedures, in particular concerning file opening processes and anti-money laundering. Audit files with the department to ensure files comply with risk management policies and procedures * Deal with new enquiries for the department Sustainable Growth * Provide administrative support for business development and marketing activities including booking facilities and refreshments, booking specialist, preparing presentation materials and associated marketing documentation * Update the CRM system to input data and manage the client information through the system including adding contact details, referrals and new clients. Act as a super user for the system * Support fee-earners by acting as a point of contact for 3rd parties (such as agents, referrers, experts and other solicitors), responding to enquiries and building a good rapport Knowledge & Skills Previous experience within a Legal Assistant or Administrative role -Desirable Excellent organisation capability with the ability to effectively prioritise -Essential Solid understanding of Microsoft Office suite and other relevant IT platforms -Essential Strong written communication skills -Essential Demonstrate a good understanding of client relationship management -Essential The Company We are a progressive UK Top 100 law firm known for our commercial, private client, clinical negligence and personal injury work. Our firm has 450 people with offices in Bath, Oxford, London, Swindon and Marlborough. At Royds Withy King, people come first. Our brand is built around being 'Ahead of the Curve'. By this we mean always trying to put ourselves in our clients' shoes, looking ahead to the future, anticipating their needs and coming up with solutions. We also pride ourselves on providing a brilliant place to work. We recognise that investing in our people and their career is the only way we can succeed in achieving what is best for our clients. Our friendly, accessible and supportive culture is incredibly important to us and we are continually looking at new ways to nurture and enhance it. Our people tell us that this is a firm with a flat structure, where everyone has a voice and everyone's opinions matter. Working at Royds Withy King Career Development Over a number of years, we have developed a robust and transparent framework which shows you exactly what you need to achieve in order to grow your career at the firm. This isn't just about hitting KPIs. The framework helps you to understand how your contribution and behaviours are woven together to create the basis for your progression in the firm. From Secretary to Partner, you can see exactly what is expected of you along the way
Dec 08, 2021
Full time
Conveyancing Assistant Salary: £competitive Location: Oxford The Vacancy We are currently recruiting for up to 3 x Conveyancing Assistants to join our Oxford office. The main aspect of this role is to provide an efficient and effective administrative support to the team in which you work, enabling the conveyancing team to function effectively and achieve its objectives. Key responsibilities Personalised Client Service * Manage an administrative workload under the guidance of fee earners * Provide administrative support to fee earners including file-opening, telephone management, document production (incl. audio-typing, managing voice recognition procedures and outsourcing providers), filing/ archiving, photocopying, email management, online portal management and dealing with post * Draft documents and bills, under supervision, using appropriate precedents and templates to accurately reflect fee earner instructions * Undertake basic legal processes, under supervision, such as assisting to process cases through portals, obtaining relevant documentation, arranging case meetings, arranging funding, liaising with the court, completing relevant forms and processing monies. * Manage the post-completion process. * Correspond with clients as required through telephone, email, letter and face to face * Providing excellent client service at all times and adhere to the firms Client Experience (CX) principles * Learn firm policies and business processes, ensuring compliance particularly with regards to confidentiality, security data protection and file retention and destruction requirements * Ensure adherence to all affiliations and standards connected to the department (Legal Aid, Land Registry etc.) * Check to ensure all work complies with risk management policies and procedures, in particular concerning file opening processes and anti-money laundering. Audit files with the department to ensure files comply with risk management policies and procedures * Deal with new enquiries for the department Sustainable Growth * Provide administrative support for business development and marketing activities including booking facilities and refreshments, booking specialist, preparing presentation materials and associated marketing documentation * Update the CRM system to input data and manage the client information through the system including adding contact details, referrals and new clients. Act as a super user for the system * Support fee-earners by acting as a point of contact for 3rd parties (such as agents, referrers, experts and other solicitors), responding to enquiries and building a good rapport Knowledge & Skills Previous experience within a Legal Assistant or Administrative role -Desirable Excellent organisation capability with the ability to effectively prioritise -Essential Solid understanding of Microsoft Office suite and other relevant IT platforms -Essential Strong written communication skills -Essential Demonstrate a good understanding of client relationship management -Essential The Company We are a progressive UK Top 100 law firm known for our commercial, private client, clinical negligence and personal injury work. Our firm has 450 people with offices in Bath, Oxford, London, Swindon and Marlborough. At Royds Withy King, people come first. Our brand is built around being 'Ahead of the Curve'. By this we mean always trying to put ourselves in our clients' shoes, looking ahead to the future, anticipating their needs and coming up with solutions. We also pride ourselves on providing a brilliant place to work. We recognise that investing in our people and their career is the only way we can succeed in achieving what is best for our clients. Our friendly, accessible and supportive culture is incredibly important to us and we are continually looking at new ways to nurture and enhance it. Our people tell us that this is a firm with a flat structure, where everyone has a voice and everyone's opinions matter. Working at Royds Withy King Career Development Over a number of years, we have developed a robust and transparent framework which shows you exactly what you need to achieve in order to grow your career at the firm. This isn't just about hitting KPIs. The framework helps you to understand how your contribution and behaviours are woven together to create the basis for your progression in the firm. From Secretary to Partner, you can see exactly what is expected of you along the way
Sellick Partnership are delighted to be recruiting for a Legal Counsel position, to join a fantastic and growing in-house organisation. The newly created Legal Counsel post provides and exciting opportunity to join a growing business. The role will mainly focus on commercial contracts and the successful candidate will be handling matters, not limited to: Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements such as NDAs, supply agreements, purchasing agreements, distribution agreements, agency agreements Advising on compliance and Data Protections Dealing with consumer law and advertising standards Providing legal training to wider business Assisting the Legal Director with company secretary and corporate governance matters This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is a contracts manager or up to 4 years PQE and is looking to expand on their experience. An ability to draft, negotiate and understand commercial agreement is necessary, but training can be provided in the other areas. If you have recently qualified, are looking to expand on your experience or perhaps you have some contracts experience but are keen to retrain in a different area - we are keen to hear from you! This business is growing at a fast pace and it's an exciting time to join them! This role offers two days a week working from home and the chance to join a friendly, family feel team. We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Sara Robinson in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
Sellick Partnership are delighted to be recruiting for a Legal Counsel position, to join a fantastic and growing in-house organisation. The newly created Legal Counsel post provides and exciting opportunity to join a growing business. The role will mainly focus on commercial contracts and the successful candidate will be handling matters, not limited to: Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements such as NDAs, supply agreements, purchasing agreements, distribution agreements, agency agreements Advising on compliance and Data Protections Dealing with consumer law and advertising standards Providing legal training to wider business Assisting the Legal Director with company secretary and corporate governance matters This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is a contracts manager or up to 4 years PQE and is looking to expand on their experience. An ability to draft, negotiate and understand commercial agreement is necessary, but training can be provided in the other areas. If you have recently qualified, are looking to expand on your experience or perhaps you have some contracts experience but are keen to retrain in a different area - we are keen to hear from you! This business is growing at a fast pace and it's an exciting time to join them! This role offers two days a week working from home and the chance to join a friendly, family feel team. We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Sara Robinson in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.
Do you have a passion for procurement; an appreciation for audit; and revel in risk management? Can you tell a good compliance programme from a great one? Would you like to work across a wide remit with the opportunity to influence and add value in a fast-paced environment in one of the country's leading children's charities? Then this is the role for you. As Corporate Services Manager, you will be responsible for the performance management and delivery of a range of corporate services within the Charity's regulatory and governance framework. You will work closely with the Company Secretary to lead, develop, and embed a culture of good governance and compliance, collaborating closely with colleagues across the Charity. You will be a team player who is genuinely passionate about applying the principles of good quality governance and compliance in a pragmatic manner, and inspiring others to do the same. You will be able to demonstrate specialist expertise in risk management, internal audit, policies, and performance monitoring. This role is a permanent, full-time position based in London with some hybrid/remote working. About the Team The Corporate Services Manager sits within the Charity's Corporate Services Department. The Department leads on a programme of compliance which spans across secretariat, data protection, legal, and corporate governance. With operational responsibility for all aspects of legislative, regulatory, and monitoring requirements including those set out by the Charity Commission, Companies Act, Information Commissioner, and Gambling Commission the Department's workload is varied and far-reaching. Reporting directly to the Company Secretary, Corporate Services, you will work in a small but close-knit team of subject matter experts. In addition, you will routinely collaborate with colleagues across both Fundraising and Cross Charity Teams. About You You will be a team player who has previous experience of working within corporate services, including areas such as risk, internal audit, insurance, and who is genuinely passionate about applying the principles of good quality compliance in a pragmatic manner and inspiring others to do the same. You'll: have experience of maintaining key documents, such as frameworks, policies, and procedures; have an understanding and working knowledge of health and safety, risk management and internal audit; be flexible and responsible with a proactive approach to problem solving; be able to inspire, influence, and enthuse others - making compliance engaging; and be confident in dealing with complex situations and communicating issues clearly and succinctly to a range of audiences. About the Charity Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, over 600 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children - and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity can't help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Our staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill children starts with you. Recently awarded with a 'Best Companies 2-star accreditation' and placed number 17 on the 2019 Sunday Times Best 100 Not-for-Profit Companies list - we offer a range of attractive benefits including; a flexible approach to working, 30 days holiday, life assurance, enhanced employer pension contributions, and a discounted season ticket loan. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We recognise that people from some backgrounds are under-represented in our workforce and across the wider Charity sector. In April 2021 we launched our ambitious three-year EDI strategy committing to becoming a more inclusive workforce, reflecting the diverse communities that we work with and for and demonstrating this through all our areas of work. A more diverse workforce will enable us to deliver even more impact and we particularly encourage applications from communities which are under-represented in the charity. This includes people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds, people with a disability, people who are LGBT+ or who are from less advantaged socioeconomic groups. Further information on our EDI strategy can be found on our website. Our approach to hybrid working This role is based in our Central London office (WC1N, opposite Russell Square underground) with the option to work remotely up to three days a week. Please refer to the full job description below for more information. How to Apply Please click on the apply button in the top right-hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete. You are encouraged to include a cover letter with your application, and should refer to the 'GOSH Charity Information Pack' on the Careers page of our website before you apply. Closing date: 13th December. Ref: (Apply online only)
Nov 30, 2021
Full time
Do you have a passion for procurement; an appreciation for audit; and revel in risk management? Can you tell a good compliance programme from a great one? Would you like to work across a wide remit with the opportunity to influence and add value in a fast-paced environment in one of the country's leading children's charities? Then this is the role for you. As Corporate Services Manager, you will be responsible for the performance management and delivery of a range of corporate services within the Charity's regulatory and governance framework. You will work closely with the Company Secretary to lead, develop, and embed a culture of good governance and compliance, collaborating closely with colleagues across the Charity. You will be a team player who is genuinely passionate about applying the principles of good quality governance and compliance in a pragmatic manner, and inspiring others to do the same. You will be able to demonstrate specialist expertise in risk management, internal audit, policies, and performance monitoring. This role is a permanent, full-time position based in London with some hybrid/remote working. About the Team The Corporate Services Manager sits within the Charity's Corporate Services Department. The Department leads on a programme of compliance which spans across secretariat, data protection, legal, and corporate governance. With operational responsibility for all aspects of legislative, regulatory, and monitoring requirements including those set out by the Charity Commission, Companies Act, Information Commissioner, and Gambling Commission the Department's workload is varied and far-reaching. Reporting directly to the Company Secretary, Corporate Services, you will work in a small but close-knit team of subject matter experts. In addition, you will routinely collaborate with colleagues across both Fundraising and Cross Charity Teams. About You You will be a team player who has previous experience of working within corporate services, including areas such as risk, internal audit, insurance, and who is genuinely passionate about applying the principles of good quality compliance in a pragmatic manner and inspiring others to do the same. You'll: have experience of maintaining key documents, such as frameworks, policies, and procedures; have an understanding and working knowledge of health and safety, risk management and internal audit; be flexible and responsible with a proactive approach to problem solving; be able to inspire, influence, and enthuse others - making compliance engaging; and be confident in dealing with complex situations and communicating issues clearly and succinctly to a range of audiences. About the Charity Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, over 600 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children - and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity can't help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Our staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill children starts with you. Recently awarded with a 'Best Companies 2-star accreditation' and placed number 17 on the 2019 Sunday Times Best 100 Not-for-Profit Companies list - we offer a range of attractive benefits including; a flexible approach to working, 30 days holiday, life assurance, enhanced employer pension contributions, and a discounted season ticket loan. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We recognise that people from some backgrounds are under-represented in our workforce and across the wider Charity sector. In April 2021 we launched our ambitious three-year EDI strategy committing to becoming a more inclusive workforce, reflecting the diverse communities that we work with and for and demonstrating this through all our areas of work. A more diverse workforce will enable us to deliver even more impact and we particularly encourage applications from communities which are under-represented in the charity. This includes people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds, people with a disability, people who are LGBT+ or who are from less advantaged socioeconomic groups. Further information on our EDI strategy can be found on our website. Our approach to hybrid working This role is based in our Central London office (WC1N, opposite Russell Square underground) with the option to work remotely up to three days a week. Please refer to the full job description below for more information. How to Apply Please click on the apply button in the top right-hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete. You are encouraged to include a cover letter with your application, and should refer to the 'GOSH Charity Information Pack' on the Careers page of our website before you apply. Closing date: 13th December. Ref: (Apply online only)