Legal PA Holborn £35-38k DOE + benefits + progression Flexible, hybrid working opportunities My client is a leading legal firm within their niche field. This company, who cultivate a 'family feel' are expanding due to success and require an intelligent, career minded PA to join the team on a permanent basis supporting an experienced, established professional by providing comprehensive administrative support. This will be a fast-paced role where attention to detail and a proactive approach are critical. No two days will be the same, and you will have the opportunity to develop your experience within a niche, complex area of law and develop your career as a Legal Secretary. Duties will include: Providing comprehensive administrative support to a specialist attorney Document, data and record management All round typing and administrative tasks Preparation of invoices Dealing with client requirements, taking instruction over the telephone where authorised Diary and email management Ad-hoc duties as required To be in the running, you will have: Some solid experience as a Legal PA/Secretary in the City A good level of education, to at least A Level standard An excellent grasp of the English language, both written and verbal A meticulous attention to detail Advanced IT skills including proficiency using MS Office The ability to prioritise a busy workload A calm and professional outlook To be a stand-out candidate, you will also have An ILEX qualification A Law degree Some knowledge/experience in Trademark Law Why work here?! Leading firm in their field Fabulous offices based in buzzy Holborn! Competitive salary with generous benefits Flexible working hours Hybrid working offered after training period Progression / development opportunities Genuinely LOVELY colleagues! This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company who really value and invest in their staff. You will have the chance to become a real expert in this niche field. Secretarial and support staff are absolutely pivotal to the success of this organisation who place importance on a good work-life balance. Salary is negotiable and depends on experience. If you feel you have what it takes, apply online today! This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Associate Director, Pearson Whiffin Recruitment. Not quite the right role but still looking? Whether you are entry or Executive level, our team of experienced Recruitment specialists can help you with your career. We are Kent s leading independent consultancy and pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional service to both candidates and clients. Find us on and By working with us, you will be helping support charities across Kent; we have raised over £60,000 so far!
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
Legal PA Holborn £35-38k DOE + benefits + progression Flexible, hybrid working opportunities My client is a leading legal firm within their niche field. This company, who cultivate a 'family feel' are expanding due to success and require an intelligent, career minded PA to join the team on a permanent basis supporting an experienced, established professional by providing comprehensive administrative support. This will be a fast-paced role where attention to detail and a proactive approach are critical. No two days will be the same, and you will have the opportunity to develop your experience within a niche, complex area of law and develop your career as a Legal Secretary. Duties will include: Providing comprehensive administrative support to a specialist attorney Document, data and record management All round typing and administrative tasks Preparation of invoices Dealing with client requirements, taking instruction over the telephone where authorised Diary and email management Ad-hoc duties as required To be in the running, you will have: Some solid experience as a Legal PA/Secretary in the City A good level of education, to at least A Level standard An excellent grasp of the English language, both written and verbal A meticulous attention to detail Advanced IT skills including proficiency using MS Office The ability to prioritise a busy workload A calm and professional outlook To be a stand-out candidate, you will also have An ILEX qualification A Law degree Some knowledge/experience in Trademark Law Why work here?! Leading firm in their field Fabulous offices based in buzzy Holborn! Competitive salary with generous benefits Flexible working hours Hybrid working offered after training period Progression / development opportunities Genuinely LOVELY colleagues! This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company who really value and invest in their staff. You will have the chance to become a real expert in this niche field. Secretarial and support staff are absolutely pivotal to the success of this organisation who place importance on a good work-life balance. Salary is negotiable and depends on experience. If you feel you have what it takes, apply online today! This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Associate Director, Pearson Whiffin Recruitment. Not quite the right role but still looking? Whether you are entry or Executive level, our team of experienced Recruitment specialists can help you with your career. We are Kent s leading independent consultancy and pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional service to both candidates and clients. Find us on and By working with us, you will be helping support charities across Kent; we have raised over £60,000 so far!
Absolute Law Recruitment are seeking a Conveyancing Legal Secretary for a well respected Firm close to Ilford, East London. You will provide support to the fee earner and provide legal services to clients so it essential that you are a confident communicator with the ability to deal with clients (sensitively and with discretion) and other staff proactively and professionally. Duties to include, but are not limited to: - Audio typing, sending out letters, emails, faxes etc. Preparing and drafting documents (from audio dictation). Photocopying, printing, scanning & organising couriers. Opening & closing files. Taking internal and external telephone queries, responding as appropriate and/or ensuring that all messages are passed on in a timely manner. Monitoring post and/or emails and dealing with as appropriate. Dealing with basic queries and general administration. Preparing bills and assisting with the billing process by liaising with the fee earner and accounts department as required. Requesting cheques, bank transfers and paying in money received, as appropriate. Providing reception cover from time to time. Preparing and amending documents such as lease extensions, deeds, completion statements and Land Registry forms, using the Land Registry portal. The salary on offer is very competitive depending on experience. For further information, please contact us. Absolute Law Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this role.
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
Absolute Law Recruitment are seeking a Conveyancing Legal Secretary for a well respected Firm close to Ilford, East London. You will provide support to the fee earner and provide legal services to clients so it essential that you are a confident communicator with the ability to deal with clients (sensitively and with discretion) and other staff proactively and professionally. Duties to include, but are not limited to: - Audio typing, sending out letters, emails, faxes etc. Preparing and drafting documents (from audio dictation). Photocopying, printing, scanning & organising couriers. Opening & closing files. Taking internal and external telephone queries, responding as appropriate and/or ensuring that all messages are passed on in a timely manner. Monitoring post and/or emails and dealing with as appropriate. Dealing with basic queries and general administration. Preparing bills and assisting with the billing process by liaising with the fee earner and accounts department as required. Requesting cheques, bank transfers and paying in money received, as appropriate. Providing reception cover from time to time. Preparing and amending documents such as lease extensions, deeds, completion statements and Land Registry forms, using the Land Registry portal. The salary on offer is very competitive depending on experience. For further information, please contact us. Absolute Law Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this role.
Temporary Family Legal Secretary - Chatham 30,000 pro rata 1-Month Contract (Potential to Extend) We are currently recruiting for a Family Legal Secretary to join a reputable law firm based in Chatham on a temporary basis . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal secretary to support a busy family law team for an initial period of 1 month , with the potential for extension. Key Responsibilities: Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence Diary management and court appointments Preparing and filing legal paperwork, including court bundles Client liaison via phone, email, and in-person General administrative duties to support fee earners Requirements: Previous experience as a legal secretary within Family Law Fast, accurate typing skills Strong organisational and communication abilities Available to start immediately or on short notice This is a great short-term opportunity for someone looking to step into a well-established legal team with a welcoming and professional culture. Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
Temporary Family Legal Secretary - Chatham 30,000 pro rata 1-Month Contract (Potential to Extend) We are currently recruiting for a Family Legal Secretary to join a reputable law firm based in Chatham on a temporary basis . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal secretary to support a busy family law team for an initial period of 1 month , with the potential for extension. Key Responsibilities: Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence Diary management and court appointments Preparing and filing legal paperwork, including court bundles Client liaison via phone, email, and in-person General administrative duties to support fee earners Requirements: Previous experience as a legal secretary within Family Law Fast, accurate typing skills Strong organisational and communication abilities Available to start immediately or on short notice This is a great short-term opportunity for someone looking to step into a well-established legal team with a welcoming and professional culture. Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Full-time OR Part-time ( 4 days a week) About Realty Income Realty Income (NYSE: O), an S&P 500 company, is a real estate partner to the world's leading companies. Founded in 1969, we invest in diversified commercial real estate and have a portfolio of 15,600 properties in all 50 U.S. states, the UK and six other countries in Europe , with a gross book value $58bn . We are known as "The Monthly Dividend Company " and have a mission to deliver stockholders dependable monthly dividends that grow over time. Since our founding, we have declared 656 consecutive monthly dividends and are a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats index, having increased our dividend for the last 30 consecutive years. The European portfolio, including the UK, has grown significantly since our first international acquisition, a £429m 12-property portfolio from Sainsbury's in 2019. In just five years the portfolio now includes investments of over €11bn, and 483 distinct properties. A great in-house opportunity within one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trust s in the world as we rapidly expand into the European markets . In t his challenging role you will gain a wide expos ure to the company and the senior management , whilst facing unique challenges and new countries. Position Overview: The Director, Governance & Corporate Secretariat, Europe will build and lead our Governance and Corporate Secretariat function for the region as we continue to grow internationally. The role has the following key areas of focus: • Manage internal secretariat team and manage and oversee the external secretariat team including identifying, managing and overseeing service providers for new jurisdictions as needed . • Maintain governance best practices to support sustainable business expansion including the development of desktop procedures . • Ensure alignment with Global Group Governance and Corporate Secretariat . • Serve as a director of the statutory boards of directors of the European subsidiaries, as needed . • Oversee Netherlands office management and manage Netherlands team assistant . • Collaborate with global teams for the establishment of new EU offices and/or new country entry for investments . As part of European leadership based in the Netherlands, the Director, Governance & Corporate Secretariat will help maintain and shape the overall strategy and capabilities to grow the business in Continental Europe and the United Kingdom. The Director, Governance & Corporate Secretariat will report into the Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary managing global corporate governance matters who is based out of the U.S. The position will work closely with the U.S. and European legal team s , U.S. and European leadership team s , and global Finance and tax team s . Key Responsibilities: Leadership Instils the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. Builds relationships across functional groups and geographies; works as "One Team." Cultivates an inclusive, collegial, and high-performing culture. Pushes to decisions/conclusions amidst ambiguity. Corporate Secretariat and Governance M anage internal secretariat team (including m anag ing U.K. - based company secretary and legal analysts and Netherlands-based legal analysts) . M anage and oversee the external secretariat team including identifying, managing and overseeing service providers for new jurisdictions as needed . M anage a corporate secretariat function for the Group's European companies (including the United Kingdom) including internalising, as possible, the external corporate secretariat services . Maintain a secretariat that is cost-effective and scalable including the development of policies and procedures that can scale with the company and oversee the maintenance of the company's global entity management database . Create and Maintain the budget for cosec related costs . Review and approve corporate invoices in Yardi . Develop further international corporate secretary function for new geographies in Europe . Governance thought leadership internally and externally . Assist in adopting and developing governance practices, policies , and procedures for the European region (including of the UK region) . Internal and external stakeholder management, including advisers, auditors, board members, notaries, lawyers, regulatory authorities . Advancing and managing corporate business including transaction planning and execution, document review, board and shareholder meetings, resolutions, reports, filings , etc Monitor regulatory developments and manage regulatory relations . Organise and maintain (as well as oversee the organisation and maintenance) of corporate records. Perform other duties as assigned . As needed, international travel (inclusive of overnight stays) will be required (up to 25%), including to the company's London office, to attend board meetings and to visit new jurisdictions the company enters or considers entering . Candidate R equire ments Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities M ust hav e for the role : Suitable corporate legal and company secretariat experience gained in either a Corporate Service Provider OR an International Law firm. International company secretariat experience working as a minimum within the Netherlands and UK jurisdictions , with the ability to cover new international market s , understanding their difference and nuances . Experience managing and coaching a team. University degree in law (civil, notary , or fiscal) (or equivalent work experience) . Ability to effectively present information to Executive Management . Accurate, strong organisational skills, able to work independently and as a team . Fluent (spoken and written) in English . Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint , and Word . Desirable but not essential: Fluent in Dutch (spoken and written) . R eal estate industry experience . Our Mission & Values For more than 50 years, Realty Income has been guided by our mission to invest in people and places to deliver dependable monthly dividends that increase over time. We do this by nurturing long-term, meaningful relationships that enable people to achieve a better financial outlook. We understand that when individuals succeed financially, they are able to provide for their families, support local businesses and pursue their greatest ambitions , creating a lasting positive impact on communities. Realty Income is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background. What we offer: Competitive compensation and benefits package. The opportunity to join a stable, successful organi s ation, AND make your mark on our European expansion currently in more of a "start-up" mode. The working hours and effort of our role will vary. We support work-life balance, with an understanding that the work of this role does not conform to a steady pace - there will be peaks and valleys to the amount of effort required for this role. What to expect after you apply: First call: If your application matches the role, then it's time to put a voice to the name! We'll call you to set up a phone conversation with one of our Talent Partners Manager Screen: You will have the opportunity to discuss the role and your qualifications with the direct hiring manager. In this interview, we want to know more about you - what excites you about joining Realty Income, and how can you help us solve global challenges. Second interview: You'll meet with several of our team members at various levels. We'll dive into your potential role, showing you how you will fit into your team and contribute to our vision. The final decision: If you are the selected candidate, we will present you with an employment contract for your review and signature. Pre-Employment Screening: If you choose to sign the employment contract, this contract may be contingent upon successful completion of a VOG and other pre-employment screening checks by a third party as permitted by applicable law.
Jul 29, 2025
Full time
Full-time OR Part-time ( 4 days a week) About Realty Income Realty Income (NYSE: O), an S&P 500 company, is a real estate partner to the world's leading companies. Founded in 1969, we invest in diversified commercial real estate and have a portfolio of 15,600 properties in all 50 U.S. states, the UK and six other countries in Europe , with a gross book value $58bn . We are known as "The Monthly Dividend Company " and have a mission to deliver stockholders dependable monthly dividends that grow over time. Since our founding, we have declared 656 consecutive monthly dividends and are a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats index, having increased our dividend for the last 30 consecutive years. The European portfolio, including the UK, has grown significantly since our first international acquisition, a £429m 12-property portfolio from Sainsbury's in 2019. In just five years the portfolio now includes investments of over €11bn, and 483 distinct properties. A great in-house opportunity within one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trust s in the world as we rapidly expand into the European markets . In t his challenging role you will gain a wide expos ure to the company and the senior management , whilst facing unique challenges and new countries. Position Overview: The Director, Governance & Corporate Secretariat, Europe will build and lead our Governance and Corporate Secretariat function for the region as we continue to grow internationally. The role has the following key areas of focus: • Manage internal secretariat team and manage and oversee the external secretariat team including identifying, managing and overseeing service providers for new jurisdictions as needed . • Maintain governance best practices to support sustainable business expansion including the development of desktop procedures . • Ensure alignment with Global Group Governance and Corporate Secretariat . • Serve as a director of the statutory boards of directors of the European subsidiaries, as needed . • Oversee Netherlands office management and manage Netherlands team assistant . • Collaborate with global teams for the establishment of new EU offices and/or new country entry for investments . As part of European leadership based in the Netherlands, the Director, Governance & Corporate Secretariat will help maintain and shape the overall strategy and capabilities to grow the business in Continental Europe and the United Kingdom. The Director, Governance & Corporate Secretariat will report into the Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary managing global corporate governance matters who is based out of the U.S. The position will work closely with the U.S. and European legal team s , U.S. and European leadership team s , and global Finance and tax team s . Key Responsibilities: Leadership Instils the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. Builds relationships across functional groups and geographies; works as "One Team." Cultivates an inclusive, collegial, and high-performing culture. Pushes to decisions/conclusions amidst ambiguity. Corporate Secretariat and Governance M anage internal secretariat team (including m anag ing U.K. - based company secretary and legal analysts and Netherlands-based legal analysts) . M anage and oversee the external secretariat team including identifying, managing and overseeing service providers for new jurisdictions as needed . M anage a corporate secretariat function for the Group's European companies (including the United Kingdom) including internalising, as possible, the external corporate secretariat services . Maintain a secretariat that is cost-effective and scalable including the development of policies and procedures that can scale with the company and oversee the maintenance of the company's global entity management database . Create and Maintain the budget for cosec related costs . Review and approve corporate invoices in Yardi . Develop further international corporate secretary function for new geographies in Europe . Governance thought leadership internally and externally . Assist in adopting and developing governance practices, policies , and procedures for the European region (including of the UK region) . Internal and external stakeholder management, including advisers, auditors, board members, notaries, lawyers, regulatory authorities . Advancing and managing corporate business including transaction planning and execution, document review, board and shareholder meetings, resolutions, reports, filings , etc Monitor regulatory developments and manage regulatory relations . Organise and maintain (as well as oversee the organisation and maintenance) of corporate records. Perform other duties as assigned . As needed, international travel (inclusive of overnight stays) will be required (up to 25%), including to the company's London office, to attend board meetings and to visit new jurisdictions the company enters or considers entering . Candidate R equire ments Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities M ust hav e for the role : Suitable corporate legal and company secretariat experience gained in either a Corporate Service Provider OR an International Law firm. International company secretariat experience working as a minimum within the Netherlands and UK jurisdictions , with the ability to cover new international market s , understanding their difference and nuances . Experience managing and coaching a team. University degree in law (civil, notary , or fiscal) (or equivalent work experience) . Ability to effectively present information to Executive Management . Accurate, strong organisational skills, able to work independently and as a team . Fluent (spoken and written) in English . Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint , and Word . Desirable but not essential: Fluent in Dutch (spoken and written) . R eal estate industry experience . Our Mission & Values For more than 50 years, Realty Income has been guided by our mission to invest in people and places to deliver dependable monthly dividends that increase over time. We do this by nurturing long-term, meaningful relationships that enable people to achieve a better financial outlook. We understand that when individuals succeed financially, they are able to provide for their families, support local businesses and pursue their greatest ambitions , creating a lasting positive impact on communities. Realty Income is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background. What we offer: Competitive compensation and benefits package. The opportunity to join a stable, successful organi s ation, AND make your mark on our European expansion currently in more of a "start-up" mode. The working hours and effort of our role will vary. We support work-life balance, with an understanding that the work of this role does not conform to a steady pace - there will be peaks and valleys to the amount of effort required for this role. What to expect after you apply: First call: If your application matches the role, then it's time to put a voice to the name! We'll call you to set up a phone conversation with one of our Talent Partners Manager Screen: You will have the opportunity to discuss the role and your qualifications with the direct hiring manager. In this interview, we want to know more about you - what excites you about joining Realty Income, and how can you help us solve global challenges. Second interview: You'll meet with several of our team members at various levels. We'll dive into your potential role, showing you how you will fit into your team and contribute to our vision. The final decision: If you are the selected candidate, we will present you with an employment contract for your review and signature. Pre-Employment Screening: If you choose to sign the employment contract, this contract may be contingent upon successful completion of a VOG and other pre-employment screening checks by a third party as permitted by applicable law.
Legal PA - International Law Firm Central London 40,000- 45,000 1 Day WFH Full-Time, Permanent August Start Are you a calm and highly organised Personal Assistant with experience supporting senior leaders in legal or private capacities? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and pride yourself on your discretion, calm approach, and cultural awareness? If so, this could be the perfect next step for you. We're working with a prestigious international law firm in the heart of Central London to find an exceptional Legal PA to support their Senior and Managing Partners . This is a rare opportunity to join a tight-knit, professional team where your contribution will be genuinely valued. Salary: 40,000- 45,000 (flexible for the right candidate) Location: Central London Working Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Monday-Friday) Hybrid Working: 1 day WFH Start Date: August The Role: As a trusted Legal PA, you will be the right-hand support to senior leadership-balancing a mix of legal, business, and private support duties. Responsibilities will include: Complex diary and inbox management Coordinating meetings and handling confidential correspondence Supporting private matters (e.g., travel, medical appointments, property admin) Maintaining client records and compliance documentation Liaising with internal teams including Accounts and Office Coordination Assisting with gatekeeping and prioritising partner requests What We're Looking For: Previous Legal PA or Legal Secretary experience (ideally with a mix of private support) Well-spoken, well-presented , and calm under pressure Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to work with different personalities with grace International outlook or background with high cultural awareness A self-starter who can confidently juggle competing priorities Strong interpersonal skills - you genuinely enjoy people and building relationships Tech-savvy and fully proficient in Microsoft Office Bonus: Experience with legal documents and any additional language skills This role is ideal for someone who values professionalism, discretion, and a calm, people-focused working environment. If you're looking for a long-term position where you can grow and be part of a close, respectful team- we want to hear from you. APPLY NOW! Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Jul 29, 2025
Full time
Legal PA - International Law Firm Central London 40,000- 45,000 1 Day WFH Full-Time, Permanent August Start Are you a calm and highly organised Personal Assistant with experience supporting senior leaders in legal or private capacities? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and pride yourself on your discretion, calm approach, and cultural awareness? If so, this could be the perfect next step for you. We're working with a prestigious international law firm in the heart of Central London to find an exceptional Legal PA to support their Senior and Managing Partners . This is a rare opportunity to join a tight-knit, professional team where your contribution will be genuinely valued. Salary: 40,000- 45,000 (flexible for the right candidate) Location: Central London Working Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Monday-Friday) Hybrid Working: 1 day WFH Start Date: August The Role: As a trusted Legal PA, you will be the right-hand support to senior leadership-balancing a mix of legal, business, and private support duties. Responsibilities will include: Complex diary and inbox management Coordinating meetings and handling confidential correspondence Supporting private matters (e.g., travel, medical appointments, property admin) Maintaining client records and compliance documentation Liaising with internal teams including Accounts and Office Coordination Assisting with gatekeeping and prioritising partner requests What We're Looking For: Previous Legal PA or Legal Secretary experience (ideally with a mix of private support) Well-spoken, well-presented , and calm under pressure Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to work with different personalities with grace International outlook or background with high cultural awareness A self-starter who can confidently juggle competing priorities Strong interpersonal skills - you genuinely enjoy people and building relationships Tech-savvy and fully proficient in Microsoft Office Bonus: Experience with legal documents and any additional language skills This role is ideal for someone who values professionalism, discretion, and a calm, people-focused working environment. If you're looking for a long-term position where you can grow and be part of a close, respectful team- we want to hear from you. APPLY NOW! Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
The Vauxhall Band is looking for an individual with accounting and bookkeeping experience to join the Board of Trusteesas Treasurer. We'd also be interested in hearing from those interested in just volunteering as a Treasurer, and not becoming a trustee. The Vauxhall Band (registered charity no.) is a period instrument orchestra based in London.Our recent performances include our 'Garden Folk' concert at the London Handel Festival, Mozart's Requiem with the Choir of St Philip's Church, which includes Libera as the treble section, the Sir Nicholas Shackleton Concert at St Cecilia's Hall as part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival (two years running), concerts at Lewes Baroquefest and the Tea House Theatre, Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, and a modern-day pleasure garden performance at Crossrail Place Roof Garden, Canary Wharf. In addition, The Vauxhall Band has given masterclasses at the Royal College of Music and the Royal Academy of Music, and historic dance workshops at the Classical Vauxhall Festival and at Graveney School, Tooting. Plans for 2025-26 include a CD recording. We're looking for a Treasurer to work alongside the Chair and Company Secretary carrying out the following: Principal Responsibilities Oversee the financial affairs of the organisation and ensure they are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice. Liaise with the Chair/Artistic Director, Company Secretary and other members of the Board of Trustees on financial matters. Ensure proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures are in place. Oversee the production of necessary financial reports/returns, accounts and independent examinations. Monitor the financial health of the organisation. Present budgets, accounts and financial statements to the board in a format that helps the board understand the charity's financial position. Advise on the fundraising strategy of the organisation. Take the lead in interpreting financial data and appraise the financial viability of plans, proposals and feasibility studies. Ensure that there is no conflict between any investment held and the aims and objects of the charity. We would very much like to work with someone who has the following personal skills and experience: Interest in and passion for the arts, with a specific interest in music, concerts, research, music education and historical performance. An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship (if applicable). An ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to take decisions for the good of the organisation. Strong administrative skills. Commercial awareness. Meticulous attention to detail. Excellent organisation and time management. The ability to take the initiative. A flexible and practical approach to work. Discretion and diplomacy. Integrity. Strategic vision. Good, independent judgement. The ability to think creatively. General Trustee Duties Give support and advice on the development of concert, connected research and education projects. Assist with and advise on forging creative and financially supportive partnerships with individuals, businesses, and institutions which will assist with raising the profile of the ensemble, and enable further concert, research and education project opportunities. Identify key issues, provide advice and guidance on new initiatives, and evaluate or offer advice. Make sure that organisation complies with its Governing Document. Comply with charity law requirements and other laws that apply to the charity. Use any specific skills, knowledge or experience to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. Attend quarterly board meetings (via Zoom, if appropriate/necessary). Safeguard the good name and values of the organisation. Avoid putting oneself in a position where duty to the charity conflicts with one's personal interests or loyalty to any other person or body. To not receive any benefit from the charity unless it is properly authorised and is clearly in the charity's interests; this also includes anyone who is financially connected to an individual, such as a partner, dependent child or business partner.
Jul 29, 2025
Full time
The Vauxhall Band is looking for an individual with accounting and bookkeeping experience to join the Board of Trusteesas Treasurer. We'd also be interested in hearing from those interested in just volunteering as a Treasurer, and not becoming a trustee. The Vauxhall Band (registered charity no.) is a period instrument orchestra based in London.Our recent performances include our 'Garden Folk' concert at the London Handel Festival, Mozart's Requiem with the Choir of St Philip's Church, which includes Libera as the treble section, the Sir Nicholas Shackleton Concert at St Cecilia's Hall as part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival (two years running), concerts at Lewes Baroquefest and the Tea House Theatre, Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, and a modern-day pleasure garden performance at Crossrail Place Roof Garden, Canary Wharf. In addition, The Vauxhall Band has given masterclasses at the Royal College of Music and the Royal Academy of Music, and historic dance workshops at the Classical Vauxhall Festival and at Graveney School, Tooting. Plans for 2025-26 include a CD recording. We're looking for a Treasurer to work alongside the Chair and Company Secretary carrying out the following: Principal Responsibilities Oversee the financial affairs of the organisation and ensure they are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice. Liaise with the Chair/Artistic Director, Company Secretary and other members of the Board of Trustees on financial matters. Ensure proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures are in place. Oversee the production of necessary financial reports/returns, accounts and independent examinations. Monitor the financial health of the organisation. Present budgets, accounts and financial statements to the board in a format that helps the board understand the charity's financial position. Advise on the fundraising strategy of the organisation. Take the lead in interpreting financial data and appraise the financial viability of plans, proposals and feasibility studies. Ensure that there is no conflict between any investment held and the aims and objects of the charity. We would very much like to work with someone who has the following personal skills and experience: Interest in and passion for the arts, with a specific interest in music, concerts, research, music education and historical performance. An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship (if applicable). An ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to take decisions for the good of the organisation. Strong administrative skills. Commercial awareness. Meticulous attention to detail. Excellent organisation and time management. The ability to take the initiative. A flexible and practical approach to work. Discretion and diplomacy. Integrity. Strategic vision. Good, independent judgement. The ability to think creatively. General Trustee Duties Give support and advice on the development of concert, connected research and education projects. Assist with and advise on forging creative and financially supportive partnerships with individuals, businesses, and institutions which will assist with raising the profile of the ensemble, and enable further concert, research and education project opportunities. Identify key issues, provide advice and guidance on new initiatives, and evaluate or offer advice. Make sure that organisation complies with its Governing Document. Comply with charity law requirements and other laws that apply to the charity. Use any specific skills, knowledge or experience to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. Attend quarterly board meetings (via Zoom, if appropriate/necessary). Safeguard the good name and values of the organisation. Avoid putting oneself in a position where duty to the charity conflicts with one's personal interests or loyalty to any other person or body. To not receive any benefit from the charity unless it is properly authorised and is clearly in the charity's interests; this also includes anyone who is financially connected to an individual, such as a partner, dependent child or business partner.
Legal Secretary Location: Liverpool City Centre Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm (35 hours per week) Salary: 23,000 - 26,000 Search is partnering with a well-established legal business in Liverpool City Centre to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in the legal industry as an audio typist / secretary and preferably will have used digital dictation & Proclaim but not essential as this will be part of the training. As a Legal Secretary, you will provide vital support to ensure their clients and colleagues receive a high-quality experience. Key responsibilities include: Working in a pool of legal secretaries assisting a number of Fee Earners. Preparing correspondence and documents. Photocopying and scanning documents. Using Proclaim case management system Supporting other secretaries and the administration team as required. Benefits of this role include: A competitive salary ( 23,000- 26,000 dependant on experience) Generous holiday entitlement (23 + 8 bank holidays) Free onsite Gym, weekly classes and wellbeing programmes. Discounted onsite Restaurant, Coffee Shop / Caf . Secure bike storage. Discounted local parking Pension scheme Progressive career opportunities Easily accessible location with public transport links 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.
Jul 29, 2025
Full time
Legal Secretary Location: Liverpool City Centre Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm (35 hours per week) Salary: 23,000 - 26,000 Search is partnering with a well-established legal business in Liverpool City Centre to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in the legal industry as an audio typist / secretary and preferably will have used digital dictation & Proclaim but not essential as this will be part of the training. As a Legal Secretary, you will provide vital support to ensure their clients and colleagues receive a high-quality experience. Key responsibilities include: Working in a pool of legal secretaries assisting a number of Fee Earners. Preparing correspondence and documents. Photocopying and scanning documents. Using Proclaim case management system Supporting other secretaries and the administration team as required. Benefits of this role include: A competitive salary ( 23,000- 26,000 dependant on experience) Generous holiday entitlement (23 + 8 bank holidays) Free onsite Gym, weekly classes and wellbeing programmes. Discounted onsite Restaurant, Coffee Shop / Caf . Secure bike storage. Discounted local parking Pension scheme Progressive career opportunities Easily accessible location with public transport links 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.
Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build asustainableeconomy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactionssecure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title and Summary Company Secretary - Vice President Overview Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we help build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships, and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses, and governments realize their greatest potential. Leveraging Mastercard's global payments network, our account-to-account business provides domestic and cross-border solutions to enable a frictionless future of payments. We help our customers leverage rich messaging functionality and applications to capture business and consumer payment flows both domestically and cross-border; offer solutions to connect, enable, and safeguard the Open Banking ecosystem, and protect banks and their customers from financial crime. All this is supported by account-based data insights and consulting to help our clients optimise their payment strategies across the world. Additionally, Vocalink Limited, our UK business, runs the critical national infrastructures (CNI) that power the UK's real-time and file-based payments and Direct Debit systems, as well as the country's network of ATMs. Globally, our real-time payments infrastructure fuels the digital agenda and payments innovation in Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Peru and the United States. The role will primarily be as the Company Secretary to Vocalink Limited, a provider of (CNI), regulated by the Bank of England and have overall responsibility for the Vocalink Group entities. In addition, the role will provide advice and support to the company secretary functions for several of Mastercard's directly regulated entities. These include, but are not limited to, the Mastercard Payment Services (MPS) entities, the Mastercard Open Banking Services (MCOBS) entities and the Mastercard Transaction Services (MTS) entities (collectively, the "DRE Businesses"). This newly created role offers a unique and exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to shape and define the position from the ground up. The role will be to work with a team of corporate governance professionals, with extensive experience in designing, maintaining and operating Board and corporate governance structures in some of Mastercard's most regulated subsidiaries. Role We are searching for a Company Secretary/Corporate Governance Professional to lead the provision of company secretarial services to the Vocalink business and advise the DRE Businesses. This person will lead a team of two Assistant Company Secretaries who oversee the Corporate Secretary function for Vocalink and also have a dual reporting line into them from the other Company Secretaries of the DRE Businesses. This person will report to the Assistant General Counsel for Real Time Payments and dual report to the Deputy Corporate Secretary for the overall Mastercard Group within the Global Legal Entity Management Team ("MC GLE Team"). Role Accountabilities: • Company Secretarial support for the Vocalink entities. • Lead and manage a team of company secretaries/corporate governance professionals to ensure effective governance across Vocalink. • Statutory & Regulatory corporate governance compliance for Vocalink and advise the DRE businesses. • Governance Framework and best practices for Vocalink and the DRE Businesses Key Activities: • Team Management: Lead a team of corporate governance professionals to ensure effective governance practices across Vocalink and advise and offer support via a dual reporting line from the other Company Secretaries of the DRE Businesses. • Collaboration: Work with the Global Legal Entity Management Team to implement best practices for Mastercard's regulated entities. • Policy Development: Develop and standardize governance policies and procedures across Vocalink and all DRE Businesses. • Resource Optimization: Ensure efficient use of resources within the governance team and leverage synergies across entities. • Mentoring: Provide advice, mentoring, and development opportunities for all the company secretariat teams. • Board Support: Ensure ongoing Company Secretarial support for the Vocalink Limited Board, including planning, agenda setting, and follow-up actions. • Board Interaction: Encourage effective interaction between each Board and its Accountable Executives across Vocalink and the DRE Businesses. • Compliance Monitoring: Monitor Vocalink compliance with governance, legal, and regulatory requirements, and advise the DRE Businesses where required. • Director Management: Overall responsibility for Vocalink Director appointments, inductions, resignations, training, and applicable regulatory applications. • Board Reviews: Coordinate External Board Effectiveness Reviews and deliver action plans for the Vocalink Limited Board. • Governance Documents: Oversee annual Board and Committee Schedule of Matters, Terms of Reference, and key governance documents for the Vocalink Limited Board and its Committees. • Statutory Disclosures: Overall responsibility for statutory disclosures, including Annual Report & Accounts and Modern Slavery Statement for the Vocalink entities. • Legal Entity Management: Overall responsibility for statutory filings and maintenance of statutory registers and records for the Vocalink entities. • Team Development and Thought Leadership: Develop the capabilities of the Vocalink Company Secretarial Team to ensure quality support and growth opportunities and act as a mentor and advisor to the company secretaries of the DRE Businesses. • Relationship Building: Foster relationships with MC GLE Team, Company Secretarial teams, assigned attorneys, and related functions within the Mastercard Group. • Reporting: Provide regular updates to Mastercard group executives on corporate governance in the DRE Businesses. All About You The successful candidate will possess the following experience: • Proven experience working in a senior company secretary / corporate governance professional role in listed entities and/or entities facing significant direct regulation by e.g. financial regulators or central banks. • Experience working in political environments, building strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, corporate executives and other functions necessary for the performance of the role. • Ability to influence, anticipate and proactively address issues that may arise. • Highly organized and detailed oriented: proficient in managing competing priorities and multi-tasking in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to build relationships and interact effectively with individuals at all levels. • Strategic thinking and thought leadership; ability to provide strategic advice and support to senior leaders, ensuring alignment with team and organizational goals. • Collaborative leadership style: ability to foster collaboration and resolve conflicts within the corporate governance structure of the DRE Businesses as well as other parts of the global Mastercard organization. Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.
Jul 29, 2025
Full time
Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build asustainableeconomy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactionssecure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title and Summary Company Secretary - Vice President Overview Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we help build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships, and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses, and governments realize their greatest potential. Leveraging Mastercard's global payments network, our account-to-account business provides domestic and cross-border solutions to enable a frictionless future of payments. We help our customers leverage rich messaging functionality and applications to capture business and consumer payment flows both domestically and cross-border; offer solutions to connect, enable, and safeguard the Open Banking ecosystem, and protect banks and their customers from financial crime. All this is supported by account-based data insights and consulting to help our clients optimise their payment strategies across the world. Additionally, Vocalink Limited, our UK business, runs the critical national infrastructures (CNI) that power the UK's real-time and file-based payments and Direct Debit systems, as well as the country's network of ATMs. Globally, our real-time payments infrastructure fuels the digital agenda and payments innovation in Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Peru and the United States. The role will primarily be as the Company Secretary to Vocalink Limited, a provider of (CNI), regulated by the Bank of England and have overall responsibility for the Vocalink Group entities. In addition, the role will provide advice and support to the company secretary functions for several of Mastercard's directly regulated entities. These include, but are not limited to, the Mastercard Payment Services (MPS) entities, the Mastercard Open Banking Services (MCOBS) entities and the Mastercard Transaction Services (MTS) entities (collectively, the "DRE Businesses"). This newly created role offers a unique and exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to shape and define the position from the ground up. The role will be to work with a team of corporate governance professionals, with extensive experience in designing, maintaining and operating Board and corporate governance structures in some of Mastercard's most regulated subsidiaries. Role We are searching for a Company Secretary/Corporate Governance Professional to lead the provision of company secretarial services to the Vocalink business and advise the DRE Businesses. This person will lead a team of two Assistant Company Secretaries who oversee the Corporate Secretary function for Vocalink and also have a dual reporting line into them from the other Company Secretaries of the DRE Businesses. This person will report to the Assistant General Counsel for Real Time Payments and dual report to the Deputy Corporate Secretary for the overall Mastercard Group within the Global Legal Entity Management Team ("MC GLE Team"). Role Accountabilities: • Company Secretarial support for the Vocalink entities. • Lead and manage a team of company secretaries/corporate governance professionals to ensure effective governance across Vocalink. • Statutory & Regulatory corporate governance compliance for Vocalink and advise the DRE businesses. • Governance Framework and best practices for Vocalink and the DRE Businesses Key Activities: • Team Management: Lead a team of corporate governance professionals to ensure effective governance practices across Vocalink and advise and offer support via a dual reporting line from the other Company Secretaries of the DRE Businesses. • Collaboration: Work with the Global Legal Entity Management Team to implement best practices for Mastercard's regulated entities. • Policy Development: Develop and standardize governance policies and procedures across Vocalink and all DRE Businesses. • Resource Optimization: Ensure efficient use of resources within the governance team and leverage synergies across entities. • Mentoring: Provide advice, mentoring, and development opportunities for all the company secretariat teams. • Board Support: Ensure ongoing Company Secretarial support for the Vocalink Limited Board, including planning, agenda setting, and follow-up actions. • Board Interaction: Encourage effective interaction between each Board and its Accountable Executives across Vocalink and the DRE Businesses. • Compliance Monitoring: Monitor Vocalink compliance with governance, legal, and regulatory requirements, and advise the DRE Businesses where required. • Director Management: Overall responsibility for Vocalink Director appointments, inductions, resignations, training, and applicable regulatory applications. • Board Reviews: Coordinate External Board Effectiveness Reviews and deliver action plans for the Vocalink Limited Board. • Governance Documents: Oversee annual Board and Committee Schedule of Matters, Terms of Reference, and key governance documents for the Vocalink Limited Board and its Committees. • Statutory Disclosures: Overall responsibility for statutory disclosures, including Annual Report & Accounts and Modern Slavery Statement for the Vocalink entities. • Legal Entity Management: Overall responsibility for statutory filings and maintenance of statutory registers and records for the Vocalink entities. • Team Development and Thought Leadership: Develop the capabilities of the Vocalink Company Secretarial Team to ensure quality support and growth opportunities and act as a mentor and advisor to the company secretaries of the DRE Businesses. • Relationship Building: Foster relationships with MC GLE Team, Company Secretarial teams, assigned attorneys, and related functions within the Mastercard Group. • Reporting: Provide regular updates to Mastercard group executives on corporate governance in the DRE Businesses. All About You The successful candidate will possess the following experience: • Proven experience working in a senior company secretary / corporate governance professional role in listed entities and/or entities facing significant direct regulation by e.g. financial regulators or central banks. • Experience working in political environments, building strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, corporate executives and other functions necessary for the performance of the role. • Ability to influence, anticipate and proactively address issues that may arise. • Highly organized and detailed oriented: proficient in managing competing priorities and multi-tasking in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to build relationships and interact effectively with individuals at all levels. • Strategic thinking and thought leadership; ability to provide strategic advice and support to senior leaders, ensuring alignment with team and organizational goals. • Collaborative leadership style: ability to foster collaboration and resolve conflicts within the corporate governance structure of the DRE Businesses as well as other parts of the global Mastercard organization. Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.
Senior Legal Secretary Birmingham (city centre) 28,000 - 32,000 p/a DoE Bell Cornwall Recruitment are delighted to be working with a top 150 national law firm who continue to grow. They are looking for a Senior Legal Secretary with litigation experience to support to head ot their Birmingham city centre office. Duties and responsibilities of the Senior Legal Secretary include (but are not limited to): Provide the team with typing, secretarial and administrative support. Work responsibly to support the needs of the fee earners and the priorities given delivering a quality service. Assist with digital dictation and administrative support across the company in line with the Company's workflow ethic. Transcribe and prepare all correspondence and documents through audiotyping and word processing, using Company precedents where appropriate. Operate case management system including storing documents electronically - organising and attaching to relevant matters. The person: Extensive legal secretary experience Experience with dictation tools and audiotyping (65 wpm/90% accuracy) Experience within a litigious area of law Excellent IT skills and attention to detail Happy in the office 5 days a week A fantastic opportunity for an experienced legal secretarial professional looking for a new challenge. Interested? Please click the 'APPLY' button now! BCR aim to get back to all successful applicants within 24 hours however if you have not received a response within this period then it may be that your application has been unsuccessful. BELL CORNWALL RECRUITMENT We want to make finding a job that you will love as effortless as possible and can offer evening appointments to fit around your working life. Love Work Be Happy Follow BCR on to view all of the latest jobs. (For the purposes of recruiting for this vacancy Bell Cornwall Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency. Bell Cornwall Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from all age groups) PA/Executive Assistants, Secretarial, Reception, Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Law, Finance, Customer Services, Sales
Jul 29, 2025
Full time
Senior Legal Secretary Birmingham (city centre) 28,000 - 32,000 p/a DoE Bell Cornwall Recruitment are delighted to be working with a top 150 national law firm who continue to grow. They are looking for a Senior Legal Secretary with litigation experience to support to head ot their Birmingham city centre office. Duties and responsibilities of the Senior Legal Secretary include (but are not limited to): Provide the team with typing, secretarial and administrative support. Work responsibly to support the needs of the fee earners and the priorities given delivering a quality service. Assist with digital dictation and administrative support across the company in line with the Company's workflow ethic. Transcribe and prepare all correspondence and documents through audiotyping and word processing, using Company precedents where appropriate. Operate case management system including storing documents electronically - organising and attaching to relevant matters. The person: Extensive legal secretary experience Experience with dictation tools and audiotyping (65 wpm/90% accuracy) Experience within a litigious area of law Excellent IT skills and attention to detail Happy in the office 5 days a week A fantastic opportunity for an experienced legal secretarial professional looking for a new challenge. Interested? Please click the 'APPLY' button now! BCR aim to get back to all successful applicants within 24 hours however if you have not received a response within this period then it may be that your application has been unsuccessful. BELL CORNWALL RECRUITMENT We want to make finding a job that you will love as effortless as possible and can offer evening appointments to fit around your working life. Love Work Be Happy Follow BCR on to view all of the latest jobs. (For the purposes of recruiting for this vacancy Bell Cornwall Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency. Bell Cornwall Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from all age groups) PA/Executive Assistants, Secretarial, Reception, Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Law, Finance, Customer Services, Sales
Legal Secretary - Private Client Edinburgh Circa 30,000 DOE Pertemps are supporting a well-established law firm in Edinburgh, looking to recruit an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to join their friendly and professional team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a respected practice that offers a supportive working environment and a varied workload within private client law. Key Responsibilities: Providing high-quality secretarial support to fee earners within the Private Client team Preparing and formatting legal documents including wills, powers of attorney and executry papers Diary management, arranging appointments, and handling client correspondence File opening, management, and closure in line with compliance procedures Assisting with general administrative tasks to ensure smooth day-to-day operations Requirements: Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Private Client law Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills Professional communication skills, both written and verbal Competence in using legal case management systems and Microsoft Office A discreet and client-focused approach
Jul 29, 2025
Full time
Legal Secretary - Private Client Edinburgh Circa 30,000 DOE Pertemps are supporting a well-established law firm in Edinburgh, looking to recruit an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to join their friendly and professional team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a respected practice that offers a supportive working environment and a varied workload within private client law. Key Responsibilities: Providing high-quality secretarial support to fee earners within the Private Client team Preparing and formatting legal documents including wills, powers of attorney and executry papers Diary management, arranging appointments, and handling client correspondence File opening, management, and closure in line with compliance procedures Assisting with general administrative tasks to ensure smooth day-to-day operations Requirements: Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Private Client law Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills Professional communication skills, both written and verbal Competence in using legal case management systems and Microsoft Office A discreet and client-focused approach
Are you an organised and proactive Legal Secretary looking for your next opportunity? Do you have experience in commercial conveyancing and the skills to support a busy Fee Earner? Would you thrive in a professional, client-focused environment with plenty of variety in your role? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! We are working with a well-established law firm based in Kent to find a Legal Secretary to join their Commercial Property Team. This role offers the chance to work closely with a the Fee Earner, providing vital secretarial and administrative support while being part of a collaborative team. What will you be doing? Providing full secretarial support, including arranging appointments, managing client queries, and preparing correspondence via audio typing (digital dictation). Managing complexed lease documentation Tracking multi-party correspondence, including landlord, tenant, managing agents etc Handling filing, photocopying, and opening/closing client files efficiently. Maintaining and coordinating diaries, ensuring deadlines and actions are met. Regularly reviewing client files and advising fee earners on required actions. Covering for team members during sickness or holiday absences and assisting with reception duties during busy periods. What are we looking for? Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Commercial Property. Proficiency in audio typing and a confident user of digital dictation systems. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage diaries and prioritise tasks effectively. A team player with excellent communication skills and a professional approach to client service. Why apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected firm that values its team and provides a supportive working environment. You will have the chance to develop your skills while making a real impact in a busy, client-focused department. Apply today for a confidential discussion
Jul 29, 2025
Full time
Are you an organised and proactive Legal Secretary looking for your next opportunity? Do you have experience in commercial conveyancing and the skills to support a busy Fee Earner? Would you thrive in a professional, client-focused environment with plenty of variety in your role? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! We are working with a well-established law firm based in Kent to find a Legal Secretary to join their Commercial Property Team. This role offers the chance to work closely with a the Fee Earner, providing vital secretarial and administrative support while being part of a collaborative team. What will you be doing? Providing full secretarial support, including arranging appointments, managing client queries, and preparing correspondence via audio typing (digital dictation). Managing complexed lease documentation Tracking multi-party correspondence, including landlord, tenant, managing agents etc Handling filing, photocopying, and opening/closing client files efficiently. Maintaining and coordinating diaries, ensuring deadlines and actions are met. Regularly reviewing client files and advising fee earners on required actions. Covering for team members during sickness or holiday absences and assisting with reception duties during busy periods. What are we looking for? Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Commercial Property. Proficiency in audio typing and a confident user of digital dictation systems. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage diaries and prioritise tasks effectively. A team player with excellent communication skills and a professional approach to client service. Why apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected firm that values its team and provides a supportive working environment. You will have the chance to develop your skills while making a real impact in a busy, client-focused department. Apply today for a confidential discussion
The Firm A leading, Legal 500 recognised law firm are seeking a Legal Secretary to support their highly successful Dispute Resolution team in their London office. The Opportunity The successful Legal Secretary will provide efficient, proactive and professional secretarial and administrative support to a range of Fee Earners. You will need to be confident in managing a full workload, working to tight deadlines and be able to work well under pressure. Duties to include: Deliver high-quality secretarial support to a fast-paced legal team within a professional services environment Build strong working relationships across lawyers, secretaries, and internal support teams Confidently manage inboxes and calendars on behalf of fee earners, including meeting scheduling and logistics Draft, amend, and proofread legal documents and correspondence with strong attention to detail and formatting standards Support billing and compliance processes, including preparing draft invoices and liaising with finance as needed Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling communications professionally Use MS Office efficiently, with strong typing skills (60+ wpm ideal) Collaborate with colleagues across the business to provide cover and ensure consistent support during absences Prioritise tasks effectively, meet deadlines, and use initiative to solve problems independently Always handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism This Legal Secretary opportunity is a full-time, permanent role, working Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 5:30pm. The Requirements Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within a law firm Previous experience supporting a Dispute Resolution (essential) Vacancy Highlights Hybrid working Excellent benefits package To be considered for this opportunity please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion. Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Jul 29, 2025
Full time
The Firm A leading, Legal 500 recognised law firm are seeking a Legal Secretary to support their highly successful Dispute Resolution team in their London office. The Opportunity The successful Legal Secretary will provide efficient, proactive and professional secretarial and administrative support to a range of Fee Earners. You will need to be confident in managing a full workload, working to tight deadlines and be able to work well under pressure. Duties to include: Deliver high-quality secretarial support to a fast-paced legal team within a professional services environment Build strong working relationships across lawyers, secretaries, and internal support teams Confidently manage inboxes and calendars on behalf of fee earners, including meeting scheduling and logistics Draft, amend, and proofread legal documents and correspondence with strong attention to detail and formatting standards Support billing and compliance processes, including preparing draft invoices and liaising with finance as needed Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling communications professionally Use MS Office efficiently, with strong typing skills (60+ wpm ideal) Collaborate with colleagues across the business to provide cover and ensure consistent support during absences Prioritise tasks effectively, meet deadlines, and use initiative to solve problems independently Always handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism This Legal Secretary opportunity is a full-time, permanent role, working Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 5:30pm. The Requirements Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within a law firm Previous experience supporting a Dispute Resolution (essential) Vacancy Highlights Hybrid working Excellent benefits package To be considered for this opportunity please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion. Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Well established and reputable law firm in Portsmouth are seeking a Legal Secretary/ Legal Assistant to work within their busy Residential Conveyancing department. This role will be to assist the busy Fee Earner s in their day to day work by providing support and an efficient secretarial and administrative service. Duties will include: Providing full secretarial support including using a digital dictation system to produce correspondence and other documentation related to property transactions with PA duties including diary management. Maintenance of comprehensive and accurate client admin files. Undertaking online Land Registry searches and responding to enquiries on behalf of lawyers. Assistance in general team administration including meeting and greeting clients, taking calls and directing accordingly and arranging meeting room bookings. Managing post completions procedures including SDLT returns and title registrations. Desired skills: Legal Secretary/Assistant experience with at least 1 year of solid property expertise. Strong and efficient secretarial and admin skills. High level of attention to detail. Fast, accurate typing ability, ideally using digital audio systems. Experience of using case management system. What they off: Full time in the office Monday Friday. Standard holiday plus bank holidays. Salary depending on experience £25,000 - £26,000.
Jul 28, 2025
Full time
Well established and reputable law firm in Portsmouth are seeking a Legal Secretary/ Legal Assistant to work within their busy Residential Conveyancing department. This role will be to assist the busy Fee Earner s in their day to day work by providing support and an efficient secretarial and administrative service. Duties will include: Providing full secretarial support including using a digital dictation system to produce correspondence and other documentation related to property transactions with PA duties including diary management. Maintenance of comprehensive and accurate client admin files. Undertaking online Land Registry searches and responding to enquiries on behalf of lawyers. Assistance in general team administration including meeting and greeting clients, taking calls and directing accordingly and arranging meeting room bookings. Managing post completions procedures including SDLT returns and title registrations. Desired skills: Legal Secretary/Assistant experience with at least 1 year of solid property expertise. Strong and efficient secretarial and admin skills. High level of attention to detail. Fast, accurate typing ability, ideally using digital audio systems. Experience of using case management system. What they off: Full time in the office Monday Friday. Standard holiday plus bank holidays. Salary depending on experience £25,000 - £26,000.
Commercial Litigation Lawyer 3 to 5 years PQE Posted On 4th Jan 2025 Location Birmingham Type Full Time Competitive RLK Solicitors is a forward-thinking law firm with a relentless pursuit of justice. We are seeking a talented Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join our dynamic team in offices across Birmingham.We value our employees and offer a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and have a strong emphasis on work-life balance. As a member of our team, you will be at the forefront of delivering exceptional legal services to our clients. You will work closely with experienced colleagues to develop innovative solutions and achieve optimal outcomes. Due to the significant growth of our Dispute Resolution department, We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Litigation Solicitor to join our dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to play a key role in shaping and expanding this area of our practice. About the role: The successful candidate needs to have experience in a variety of litigation matters, including contractual issues such as claims made under personal guarantees, professional negligence, company and partnership disputes, shareholder disputes, high-value personal disputes, and insolvency litigation. This includes experience with applications to set aside statutory demands and winding up petitions, as well as bringing and defending claims made by insolvency practitioners on behalf of companies in administration and liquidation. The successful candidate will be expected to work with limited supervision but with the benefit of full administrative support from Paralegals and a Legal Secretary. Your skills and experience: 3 to 5 PQE Solicitor or Legal Executive with at 3 to 5 years' post qualification experience in litigation. An excellent work ethic with a positive 'can do' attitude; Ability to work on their own and in a team; Ability to manage cases and to ensure deadlines are met; Strong organisational and time management skills; Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail; Team player with strong communication skills; Possess strong commercial acumen; Ability to foster trusted relationships with our clients; A willingness to participate in business development initiatives; The role will be based in our Edgbaston office. If you are interested in joining us please send your CV and a covering letter . We look forward to hearing from you. Any questions get in touch. RLK Solicitors are a niche law firm offering a personal and quality service. They specialise in Commercial Litigation but also have Private Client, Family / Divorce, Property and Insurance departments. They are a multi-office law firm based in Birmingham who are expanding both organically and through acquisition. This is the perfect opportunity to join an already growing firm with clients across the UK. Their clients include large companies, professionals and SMEs. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the legal profession, from document review to d As the pandemic forced thousands of small businesses to shut their doors, many turned to their insur Commercial construction projects, by their nature, involve multiple parties, complex contracts, and Contract disputes are an unfortunate reality in business life. Whether with suppliers, customers, em "Just confirming by email what we agreed " How many times have you sent or receive When business relationships become strained and disputes arise, traditional litigation isn't a Has your business received a letter claiming you've breached a contract? Perhaps you're Contracts form the backbone of business and commercial relationships, but not everything agreed upon Receiving a cease and desist letter can be alarming. The formal legal language, potential threats of On 3 April, RLK Solicitors brought colleagues, clients, and friends together for a night to remember Your business took the hit. You had insurance. Now it's time to get what you're owed - before the cl When purchasingcommercial propertyor land in the UK, you may encounter the term "overage clause." We combine creative thinking with an unshakable commitment to your success. We focus our efforts on you. Stay up to date with all our latest news. 26 Calthorpe Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 1RP RLK Solicitors Ltd is registered in England and Wales under company number and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors. Regulation Authority under SRA number 522998.
Jul 28, 2025
Full time
Commercial Litigation Lawyer 3 to 5 years PQE Posted On 4th Jan 2025 Location Birmingham Type Full Time Competitive RLK Solicitors is a forward-thinking law firm with a relentless pursuit of justice. We are seeking a talented Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join our dynamic team in offices across Birmingham.We value our employees and offer a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and have a strong emphasis on work-life balance. As a member of our team, you will be at the forefront of delivering exceptional legal services to our clients. You will work closely with experienced colleagues to develop innovative solutions and achieve optimal outcomes. Due to the significant growth of our Dispute Resolution department, We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Litigation Solicitor to join our dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to play a key role in shaping and expanding this area of our practice. About the role: The successful candidate needs to have experience in a variety of litigation matters, including contractual issues such as claims made under personal guarantees, professional negligence, company and partnership disputes, shareholder disputes, high-value personal disputes, and insolvency litigation. This includes experience with applications to set aside statutory demands and winding up petitions, as well as bringing and defending claims made by insolvency practitioners on behalf of companies in administration and liquidation. The successful candidate will be expected to work with limited supervision but with the benefit of full administrative support from Paralegals and a Legal Secretary. Your skills and experience: 3 to 5 PQE Solicitor or Legal Executive with at 3 to 5 years' post qualification experience in litigation. An excellent work ethic with a positive 'can do' attitude; Ability to work on their own and in a team; Ability to manage cases and to ensure deadlines are met; Strong organisational and time management skills; Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail; Team player with strong communication skills; Possess strong commercial acumen; Ability to foster trusted relationships with our clients; A willingness to participate in business development initiatives; The role will be based in our Edgbaston office. If you are interested in joining us please send your CV and a covering letter . We look forward to hearing from you. Any questions get in touch. RLK Solicitors are a niche law firm offering a personal and quality service. They specialise in Commercial Litigation but also have Private Client, Family / Divorce, Property and Insurance departments. They are a multi-office law firm based in Birmingham who are expanding both organically and through acquisition. This is the perfect opportunity to join an already growing firm with clients across the UK. Their clients include large companies, professionals and SMEs. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the legal profession, from document review to d As the pandemic forced thousands of small businesses to shut their doors, many turned to their insur Commercial construction projects, by their nature, involve multiple parties, complex contracts, and Contract disputes are an unfortunate reality in business life. Whether with suppliers, customers, em "Just confirming by email what we agreed " How many times have you sent or receive When business relationships become strained and disputes arise, traditional litigation isn't a Has your business received a letter claiming you've breached a contract? Perhaps you're Contracts form the backbone of business and commercial relationships, but not everything agreed upon Receiving a cease and desist letter can be alarming. The formal legal language, potential threats of On 3 April, RLK Solicitors brought colleagues, clients, and friends together for a night to remember Your business took the hit. You had insurance. Now it's time to get what you're owed - before the cl When purchasingcommercial propertyor land in the UK, you may encounter the term "overage clause." We combine creative thinking with an unshakable commitment to your success. We focus our efforts on you. Stay up to date with all our latest news. 26 Calthorpe Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 1RP RLK Solicitors Ltd is registered in England and Wales under company number and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors. Regulation Authority under SRA number 522998.
Country Manager, Public Sector, New Zealand Job ID: Amazon Web Services New Zealand Limited As AWS rapidly grows its public sector business in ANZ, we are looking for a Country Manager to focus on the public sector market to build, shape, and grow this strategic segment. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-growing organization, bringing innovation and driving the adoption of cloud computing across government agencies, education institutions, healthcare organizations, and non-profit entities. The AWS Public Sector Country Manager will have the opportunity to influence and deliver on a strategy to build mindshare and broad use of Amazon's cloud services across Federal, State, and Local Government agencies, as well as education and healthcare institutions. You will serve as a market-focused and customer-obsessed senior leader, responsible for driving the overall organization of public sector account managers, solution architects, and partner development managers, while partnering effectively with the wider AWS teams in ANZ and APJ. As the strategic arrowhead of the public sector organization, this role will help set an overall market roadmap and work with other AWS managers to develop opportunity pipelines in key government departments and regulated industries. It will involve evangelizing cloud computing in the public sector, driving growth and user adoption, and engaging at the Secretary/Agency Head/CIO level as well as with government technology leaders and architects. The Country Manager will also be responsible for working with the AWS Public Policy team to help shape emerging public policies around the use of cloud computing in government, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and working with the AWS partner team to develop a robust public sector partner ecosystem. This role requires deep understanding of government procurement processes, security requirements, and the unique challenges and opportunities within the public sector landscape. Key job responsibilities • Lead and execute the overall AWS business strategy in New Zealand, developing and implementing comprehensive country plans across short, medium, and long-term horizons. • Drive go-to-market strategies by coordinating marketing, solutions, product, and engineering teams to deliver compelling propositions across all customer segments. • As a key member of the ANZ Leadership Team, you will define market growth strategies while serving as AWS's senior leader in New Zealand. • Build and maintain C-level relationships across strategic accounts, acting as a trusted advisor to influence direction and drive customer success through AWS adoption. • Work collaboratively with AWS sales teams and partners to develop pipeline and targeted campaigns. • Understand and translate complex customer requirements to deliver solutions that address New Zealand's specific market needs and challenges. • Lead public relations and community engagement activities to enhance AWS's presence in New Zealand, including speaking at industry events and engaging with local media. • Partner with sales engineering and marketing teams to develop locally relevant programs while building a robust partner ecosystem to accelerate market growth and customer success. About the team Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship and Career Growth We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 12+ years of technology related sales, business development or equivalent experience - 10+ years of sales management experience - Experience in management of large, complex enterprise accounts or equivalent - Experience working with and presenting to C-level executives, IT, and lines of businesses across organizations or equivalent PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience negotiating complex deals with customers and partners or equivalent - Experience in technology related sales, business development or equivalent Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Jul 28, 2025
Full time
Country Manager, Public Sector, New Zealand Job ID: Amazon Web Services New Zealand Limited As AWS rapidly grows its public sector business in ANZ, we are looking for a Country Manager to focus on the public sector market to build, shape, and grow this strategic segment. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-growing organization, bringing innovation and driving the adoption of cloud computing across government agencies, education institutions, healthcare organizations, and non-profit entities. The AWS Public Sector Country Manager will have the opportunity to influence and deliver on a strategy to build mindshare and broad use of Amazon's cloud services across Federal, State, and Local Government agencies, as well as education and healthcare institutions. You will serve as a market-focused and customer-obsessed senior leader, responsible for driving the overall organization of public sector account managers, solution architects, and partner development managers, while partnering effectively with the wider AWS teams in ANZ and APJ. As the strategic arrowhead of the public sector organization, this role will help set an overall market roadmap and work with other AWS managers to develop opportunity pipelines in key government departments and regulated industries. It will involve evangelizing cloud computing in the public sector, driving growth and user adoption, and engaging at the Secretary/Agency Head/CIO level as well as with government technology leaders and architects. The Country Manager will also be responsible for working with the AWS Public Policy team to help shape emerging public policies around the use of cloud computing in government, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and working with the AWS partner team to develop a robust public sector partner ecosystem. This role requires deep understanding of government procurement processes, security requirements, and the unique challenges and opportunities within the public sector landscape. Key job responsibilities • Lead and execute the overall AWS business strategy in New Zealand, developing and implementing comprehensive country plans across short, medium, and long-term horizons. • Drive go-to-market strategies by coordinating marketing, solutions, product, and engineering teams to deliver compelling propositions across all customer segments. • As a key member of the ANZ Leadership Team, you will define market growth strategies while serving as AWS's senior leader in New Zealand. • Build and maintain C-level relationships across strategic accounts, acting as a trusted advisor to influence direction and drive customer success through AWS adoption. • Work collaboratively with AWS sales teams and partners to develop pipeline and targeted campaigns. • Understand and translate complex customer requirements to deliver solutions that address New Zealand's specific market needs and challenges. • Lead public relations and community engagement activities to enhance AWS's presence in New Zealand, including speaking at industry events and engaging with local media. • Partner with sales engineering and marketing teams to develop locally relevant programs while building a robust partner ecosystem to accelerate market growth and customer success. About the team Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship and Career Growth We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 12+ years of technology related sales, business development or equivalent experience - 10+ years of sales management experience - Experience in management of large, complex enterprise accounts or equivalent - Experience working with and presenting to C-level executives, IT, and lines of businesses across organizations or equivalent PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience negotiating complex deals with customers and partners or equivalent - Experience in technology related sales, business development or equivalent Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
We're on a mission to make money work for everyone. We're waving goodbye to the complicated and confusing ways of traditional banking. With our hot coral cards and get-paid-early feature, combined with financial education on social media and our award winning customer service, we have a long history of creating magical moments for our customers! We're not about selling products - we want to solve problems and change lives through Monzo ️ We're looking for a Principal Legal Counsel - Corporate Legal, to join our team at Monzo and help us build one of the best, most innovative banks in the world. At Monzo, our legal and company secretarial teams work as one united function - the Legal and Board Governance collective. In your role as Principal Legal Counsel - Corporate, you will report directly to Monzo's Group Head of Corporate Legal and work alongside other lawyers and the board governance team to provide first rate corporate legal advice and support in connection with a variety of corporate transactions and in preparation for Monzo's future as it scales globally. You'll work closely and collaboratively with Monzo's Group Head of Corporate Legal, Monzo's Group General Counsel and Company Secretary, and the other members of the Group Corporate Legal team to provide strategic corporate law advice and commercial insights and solutions to the Monzo Group as a whole and its subsidiary entities in the following areas: General corporate law and corporate governance compliance to support and meet Group private entity and future public entity requirements Capital markets and Group disclosure related advice. Capital Raising including primary and secondary raising advice working closely with the Investor Relations and Group finance function Group M&A and corporate development legal advice working closely with Monzo's group strategy and corporate development team Advice to the Reward and Remuneration functions on the corporate and governance implications associated with stock option issuance and other corporate governance aspects of reward. Advice to the Group Finance function to support the preparation of Monzo Group Consolidated Annual Report & Accounts. You'll work proactively with Monzo's Group Head of Corporate Legal to scale a high performing corporate legal advisory function, deliver a range of exciting and high-profile enterprise-wide corporate transactions, and drive impact and achieve our collective goals. You'll work closely in collaboration with Monzo's Group Head of Corporate Legal and other members of the Group Corporate Legal team to prepare, review and negotiate a broad range of corporate agreements and documents in connection with a variety of corporate activities for the Monzo Group as a whole and its subsidiary entities. You'll be a trusted advisor and will work proactively and collaboratively with other relevant stakeholders and teams across the Monzo Group, including the Board Governance, Finance, Tax, Investor Relations, Risk & Compliance, People, Reward, and Operations teams. You'll work with Monzo's Group Head of Corporate Legal, other members of the Group Corporate Legal team and, where relevant, the Risk & Compliance function to lead, evolve and adapt suitable corporate legal processes and procedures, as well as legal and governance risk management policies and frameworks relevant to private and public company status within the enterprise risk framework of the Monzo Group as a whole. You'll work with the Legal and Board Governance collective to improve the commercial management of the activities of the Group Corporate legal team, including through identifying suitable technology solutions to streamline workflows, optimise processes and work efficiencies, and increase scalability. You'll proactively manage relationships with external suppliers and law firms to enhance processes around budget and cost management to ensure we are optimising our spend and extracting best value while delivering top-quality legal support. You are a technically excellent and experienced corporate lawyer as well as being a strong communicator and collaborator (min 7 years of post-qualification experience (PQE . You have a strong background advising on corporate and corporate governance rules and regulations, and you are skilled at coordinating a broad range of corporate transactions and complex corporate legal matters in the UK, EU, and/or US, within both private and listed company environments. You are a good communicator who can provide clear, precise, and practical legal advice, effectively articulating what is relevant and important in a concise manner. You can take a position on key issues, present persuasive recommendations, and constructively drive consensus among stakeholders. You have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise and work effectively and independently under tight deadlines across multiple projects. You have excellent interpersonal and team player skills and are experienced in working across a network of cross-functional stakeholders to collaboratively solve problems. You are a strategic thinker and a keen problem solver, skilled at assessing risk and recommending solutions that balance commercial and risk considerations. You think ahead, anticipate relevant challenges and questions, set clear objectives, and find effective solutions. You bring energy and presence and excel at building open, trusting relationships across all levels of the organisation, including the Board and C-suite levels, in global or international settings. You have a dynamic and entrepreneurial approach and are comfortable with the ambiguity of a fast-paced and rapidly-evolving environment. You are proactive, take initiative to broaden your knowledge, and are passionate about the intersection of banking and technology and the transformation unfolding in consumer finance. You are excited to join us for the next stage of our journey at Monzo! The interview process: Our interview process involves 3 main stages: Full loop: Technical, Behavioural and Leadership Interviews Our average process takes around 3-4 weeks but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process but if you do have any specific questions ahead of this please contact us on What's in it for you: ️ We can help you relocate to the UK We can sponsor visas We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, at times that suit you and your team. Learning budget of £1,000 a year for books, training courses and conferences And much more, see our full list of benefits here Equal opportunities for everyone Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we're making sure we have lots of support for all of our people to grow at Monzo. At Monzo, we're embracing diversity by fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. This is integral to our mission of making money work for everyone. You can read more in our blog , 2024 Diversity and Inclusion Report and 2024 Gender Pay Gap Report. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. If you have a preferred name, please use it to apply. We don't need full or birth names at application stage Apply for this job indicates a required field First Name Last Name Email Phone Resume/CV Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Select A US Person is defined as someone who: was born in the United States (US) has at least 1 parent who was born in the US is a naturalised citizen of the US is a green card holder is a US tax resident Keeping your data safe is really important to us. Select Please confirm your UK Right to Work status. Select We legally have to verify your Right to Work in the UK before you can start working for us. We're asking for this information now so we know later what type of right to work check we need to do. Your answer to this question won't affect the outcome of your application, unless you'd need visa sponsorship but are applying to a role we can't sponsor. If you'd like to, please share your preferred pronouns (eg. they/them/theirs, she/her/hers). If you'd like to, please spell out your name how it's pronounced so we know how to say it. Identity survey Our goal at Monzo is to make money work for everyone. To do that, working at Monzo must work for everyone. We want to create an equitable, engaged and innovative workplace which gives people from all backgrounds the support they need to thrive and grow. Making Monzo work for everyone starts right at the beginning of every Monzonaut's journey: when they apply to work here. This demographic survey will help us better understand the people who apply to work at Monzo. It'll help us see how different groups progress through our hiring process, and where we need to make improvements to be more inclusive. If you choose to fill it out, all of the information you give us is: . click apply for full job details
Jul 28, 2025
Full time
We're on a mission to make money work for everyone. We're waving goodbye to the complicated and confusing ways of traditional banking. With our hot coral cards and get-paid-early feature, combined with financial education on social media and our award winning customer service, we have a long history of creating magical moments for our customers! We're not about selling products - we want to solve problems and change lives through Monzo ️ We're looking for a Principal Legal Counsel - Corporate Legal, to join our team at Monzo and help us build one of the best, most innovative banks in the world. At Monzo, our legal and company secretarial teams work as one united function - the Legal and Board Governance collective. In your role as Principal Legal Counsel - Corporate, you will report directly to Monzo's Group Head of Corporate Legal and work alongside other lawyers and the board governance team to provide first rate corporate legal advice and support in connection with a variety of corporate transactions and in preparation for Monzo's future as it scales globally. You'll work closely and collaboratively with Monzo's Group Head of Corporate Legal, Monzo's Group General Counsel and Company Secretary, and the other members of the Group Corporate Legal team to provide strategic corporate law advice and commercial insights and solutions to the Monzo Group as a whole and its subsidiary entities in the following areas: General corporate law and corporate governance compliance to support and meet Group private entity and future public entity requirements Capital markets and Group disclosure related advice. Capital Raising including primary and secondary raising advice working closely with the Investor Relations and Group finance function Group M&A and corporate development legal advice working closely with Monzo's group strategy and corporate development team Advice to the Reward and Remuneration functions on the corporate and governance implications associated with stock option issuance and other corporate governance aspects of reward. Advice to the Group Finance function to support the preparation of Monzo Group Consolidated Annual Report & Accounts. You'll work proactively with Monzo's Group Head of Corporate Legal to scale a high performing corporate legal advisory function, deliver a range of exciting and high-profile enterprise-wide corporate transactions, and drive impact and achieve our collective goals. You'll work closely in collaboration with Monzo's Group Head of Corporate Legal and other members of the Group Corporate Legal team to prepare, review and negotiate a broad range of corporate agreements and documents in connection with a variety of corporate activities for the Monzo Group as a whole and its subsidiary entities. You'll be a trusted advisor and will work proactively and collaboratively with other relevant stakeholders and teams across the Monzo Group, including the Board Governance, Finance, Tax, Investor Relations, Risk & Compliance, People, Reward, and Operations teams. You'll work with Monzo's Group Head of Corporate Legal, other members of the Group Corporate Legal team and, where relevant, the Risk & Compliance function to lead, evolve and adapt suitable corporate legal processes and procedures, as well as legal and governance risk management policies and frameworks relevant to private and public company status within the enterprise risk framework of the Monzo Group as a whole. You'll work with the Legal and Board Governance collective to improve the commercial management of the activities of the Group Corporate legal team, including through identifying suitable technology solutions to streamline workflows, optimise processes and work efficiencies, and increase scalability. You'll proactively manage relationships with external suppliers and law firms to enhance processes around budget and cost management to ensure we are optimising our spend and extracting best value while delivering top-quality legal support. You are a technically excellent and experienced corporate lawyer as well as being a strong communicator and collaborator (min 7 years of post-qualification experience (PQE . You have a strong background advising on corporate and corporate governance rules and regulations, and you are skilled at coordinating a broad range of corporate transactions and complex corporate legal matters in the UK, EU, and/or US, within both private and listed company environments. You are a good communicator who can provide clear, precise, and practical legal advice, effectively articulating what is relevant and important in a concise manner. You can take a position on key issues, present persuasive recommendations, and constructively drive consensus among stakeholders. You have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise and work effectively and independently under tight deadlines across multiple projects. You have excellent interpersonal and team player skills and are experienced in working across a network of cross-functional stakeholders to collaboratively solve problems. You are a strategic thinker and a keen problem solver, skilled at assessing risk and recommending solutions that balance commercial and risk considerations. You think ahead, anticipate relevant challenges and questions, set clear objectives, and find effective solutions. You bring energy and presence and excel at building open, trusting relationships across all levels of the organisation, including the Board and C-suite levels, in global or international settings. You have a dynamic and entrepreneurial approach and are comfortable with the ambiguity of a fast-paced and rapidly-evolving environment. You are proactive, take initiative to broaden your knowledge, and are passionate about the intersection of banking and technology and the transformation unfolding in consumer finance. You are excited to join us for the next stage of our journey at Monzo! The interview process: Our interview process involves 3 main stages: Full loop: Technical, Behavioural and Leadership Interviews Our average process takes around 3-4 weeks but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process but if you do have any specific questions ahead of this please contact us on What's in it for you: ️ We can help you relocate to the UK We can sponsor visas We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, at times that suit you and your team. Learning budget of £1,000 a year for books, training courses and conferences And much more, see our full list of benefits here Equal opportunities for everyone Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we're making sure we have lots of support for all of our people to grow at Monzo. At Monzo, we're embracing diversity by fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. This is integral to our mission of making money work for everyone. You can read more in our blog , 2024 Diversity and Inclusion Report and 2024 Gender Pay Gap Report. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. If you have a preferred name, please use it to apply. 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Quix Recruitment is supporting a prestigious offshore legal and professional services firm in hiring a Vice President - Company Secretary, based in the Cayman Islands. This is a senior client-facing governance role, responsible for overseeing a diverse portfolio of entities, managing board and shareholder meetings, and delivering best-in-class company secretarial services across multiple jurisdictions. Please note this role is based in the Cayman Islands and is open to candidates willing to relocate. A comprehensive relocation package will be provided to support a smooth transition. This opportunity will suit an experienced governance professional with a strong background in offshore financial or legal services, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment. Key Responsibilities Governance & Company Secretarial Support Deliver full company secretarial services to a broad client base including hedge funds and private equity firms. Manage board, advisory, and shareholder meetings - including setting agendas, collating and distributing meeting packs, and acting as company secretary for minute-taking purposes. Draft, finalise, and circulate detailed minutes and manage all post-meeting actions and filings Client Relationship Management Act as the main point of contact for a varied portfolio of clients. Liaise with attorneys, directors, clients, and third-party service providers on all governance and administrative matters. Ensure consistently high standards of client service delivery. Corporate Governance Oversight Oversee governance and regulatory administration for multiple entities across jurisdictions. Stay informed of evolving corporate governance best practices and apply them within the client base. Support internal corporate governance projects, including documenting procedures and protocols. Operational & Financial Manage invoicing and Accounts Receivable (AR) for your client portfolio. Carry out additional responsibilities and ad hoc governance tasks as required by the business. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, or a related discipline, with a strong academic background. Experience Minimum of 5 years' experience in a relevant company secretarial or corporate governance role, ideally within offshore legal or financial services. Previous experience with corporate governance requirements in the Cayman Islands or a comparable offshore jurisdiction. Proven ability to manage, attend, and coordinate board and shareholder meetings, with accurate and timely minute-taking. Strong project management capabilities, with experience handling multiple deliverables to deadline. Skills & Attributes Excellent written and verbal communication skills. High level of organisation, with strong multitasking and prioritisation skills. Client-focused, proactive, and confident managing senior-level relationships. Ability to work independently and as part of a wider governance team. Willingness to work flexible hours and travel as required. Remuneration & Benefits This organisation offers a dynamic and collaborative working culture with clear progression pathways and a competitive benefits package, including: Competitive salary commensurate with experience Discretionary annual performance bonus Pension scheme Fully covered private health insurance 5 weeks' annual leave Confidentiality Statement At Quix Recruitment, we prioritise confidentiality throughout the recruitment process. We understand the sensitivity of exploring new career opportunities while currently employed. Rest assured that when you apply through Quix Recruitment, your application is kept completely confidential from both your current employer and the hiring company. If we determine that you might be a good fit for the position, we will arrange a confidential call with you to discuss the opportunity in more depth. Only after obtaining your permission will we share your CV with the hiring company. Disclaimer: Please note that all personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruitment-related purposes only. We are committed to protecting your privacy and will not disclose your information to any third parties without your consent.
Jul 28, 2025
Full time
Quix Recruitment is supporting a prestigious offshore legal and professional services firm in hiring a Vice President - Company Secretary, based in the Cayman Islands. This is a senior client-facing governance role, responsible for overseeing a diverse portfolio of entities, managing board and shareholder meetings, and delivering best-in-class company secretarial services across multiple jurisdictions. Please note this role is based in the Cayman Islands and is open to candidates willing to relocate. A comprehensive relocation package will be provided to support a smooth transition. This opportunity will suit an experienced governance professional with a strong background in offshore financial or legal services, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment. Key Responsibilities Governance & Company Secretarial Support Deliver full company secretarial services to a broad client base including hedge funds and private equity firms. Manage board, advisory, and shareholder meetings - including setting agendas, collating and distributing meeting packs, and acting as company secretary for minute-taking purposes. Draft, finalise, and circulate detailed minutes and manage all post-meeting actions and filings Client Relationship Management Act as the main point of contact for a varied portfolio of clients. Liaise with attorneys, directors, clients, and third-party service providers on all governance and administrative matters. Ensure consistently high standards of client service delivery. Corporate Governance Oversight Oversee governance and regulatory administration for multiple entities across jurisdictions. Stay informed of evolving corporate governance best practices and apply them within the client base. Support internal corporate governance projects, including documenting procedures and protocols. Operational & Financial Manage invoicing and Accounts Receivable (AR) for your client portfolio. Carry out additional responsibilities and ad hoc governance tasks as required by the business. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, or a related discipline, with a strong academic background. Experience Minimum of 5 years' experience in a relevant company secretarial or corporate governance role, ideally within offshore legal or financial services. Previous experience with corporate governance requirements in the Cayman Islands or a comparable offshore jurisdiction. Proven ability to manage, attend, and coordinate board and shareholder meetings, with accurate and timely minute-taking. Strong project management capabilities, with experience handling multiple deliverables to deadline. Skills & Attributes Excellent written and verbal communication skills. High level of organisation, with strong multitasking and prioritisation skills. Client-focused, proactive, and confident managing senior-level relationships. Ability to work independently and as part of a wider governance team. Willingness to work flexible hours and travel as required. Remuneration & Benefits This organisation offers a dynamic and collaborative working culture with clear progression pathways and a competitive benefits package, including: Competitive salary commensurate with experience Discretionary annual performance bonus Pension scheme Fully covered private health insurance 5 weeks' annual leave Confidentiality Statement At Quix Recruitment, we prioritise confidentiality throughout the recruitment process. We understand the sensitivity of exploring new career opportunities while currently employed. Rest assured that when you apply through Quix Recruitment, your application is kept completely confidential from both your current employer and the hiring company. If we determine that you might be a good fit for the position, we will arrange a confidential call with you to discuss the opportunity in more depth. Only after obtaining your permission will we share your CV with the hiring company. Disclaimer: Please note that all personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruitment-related purposes only. We are committed to protecting your privacy and will not disclose your information to any third parties without your consent.
Specsavers is here to change lives through better sight and hearing by delivering outstanding value, being loved by every customer and creating the place where all colleagues are proud to belong. We are proud of how far we've come as a business, now we want to see you grow with us. Role Summary: We are currently looking for an experienced qualified lawyer with a strong background in corporate and contractual law. This person will work as part of a small team within Specsavers UK & ROI Legal department, providing detailed legal advice and guidance on a broad range of commercial and legal issues arising from the Group's UK & Ireland operations and Joint Venture businesses in the UK and Ireland. Key Responsibilities: Corporate and Contractual Law:Provide detailed legal advice on commercial contracts, including drafting, negotiating, and completing such contracts. Ensure all agreements align with company policies and legal requirements. Tender management and associated contractual processes may be involved. Joint Ventures:Provide legal support for joint venture arrangements, including drafting and reviewing associated documents and business transfer paperwork. Shareholder Litigation: Providing legal advice, and/or effective management of external solicitors, relating to a shareholder litigation (e.g. 'unfair prejudice'/s.994 Companies Act litigation) Company Secretarial:Possesses a good working knowledge and understanding of company procedures and the responsibilities of a Company Secretary and Company Director. This includes expertise in dividend declarations, managing internal restructures involving legal entities, and overseeing Joint Venture Agreements (JVA). Demonstrates proficiency in ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, maintaining corporate records, and facilitating effective communication between the board of directors and shareholders. Risk Management:Identify and mitigate legal risks within existing processes and new initiatives. Develop and implement effective processes and systems to manage these risks with an ability and level of comfort at running risk managed decisions and ownership of said decisions. Industry-specific Regulatory Compliance:Advise on industry-specific legislation (optics, ophthalmology, and audiology) as it relates to the Group's UK and ROI retail activities. Ensure compliance with relevant UK and ROI statutory and regulatory requirements. Stakeholder Relationships:Build strong relationships and trust with stakeholders across the organisation, from Board Director level down, offering clear and practical legal advice. Supporting the Legal Director - UK & ROI with any delegation of authority to attend and participate in OLT/ ALT meeting for general operational and commercial decision making. Project Support:Work as part of cross-functional project teams on new commercial initiatives, providing legal insights and support across a variety of potentially complex legal issues with minimal supervision. This may include leading or assisting with matters that are or could develop into highly visible / potentially brand sensitive issues. Strategic Corporate Projects:Provide specialist advice on and support the implementation of strategic corporate projects, as requested by the Legal Director - UK & ROI, particularly in relation to optics, audiology, and domiciliary sectors. Leadership and Communication: Provide leadership and work closely with the wider legal team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Act as a key advisor on corporate, compliance, and legal governance matters to senior management. Training and Policy Development:Assist in drafting and rolling out new policies and procedures, and provide training on legal and practical issues to improve business standards and reduce risk. Essential Skills and Experience: Admitted to practice as a lawyer in the UK or Guernsey. Previous in-house legal team experience. Significant post-qualification experience in corporate and contractual law. Experience of shareholder litigation (e.g. 'unfair prejudice'/s.994 Companies Act litigation) Experience in drafting and advising on joint venture contracts and structures. Experience of advising on commercial and trading issues arising from joint venture rights and obligations. Good working knowledge of UK and/or ROI employment law as it impacts joint venture commercial relationships. Experience and understanding of company secretarial law and procedure. Experience of team leadership and development of colleagues. Desirable Skills: Experience in the optics, ophthalmology, or audiology sectors. Experience in retail, healthcare, or FMCG businesses. Why Join Us?At Specsavers, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. You will be part of a supportive and dynamic team, working in a fast-paced environment where your contributions make a real difference. If you are a proactive and experienced legal professional looking to take the next step in your career, apply now and we look forward to connecting with you.
Jul 28, 2025
Full time
Specsavers is here to change lives through better sight and hearing by delivering outstanding value, being loved by every customer and creating the place where all colleagues are proud to belong. We are proud of how far we've come as a business, now we want to see you grow with us. Role Summary: We are currently looking for an experienced qualified lawyer with a strong background in corporate and contractual law. This person will work as part of a small team within Specsavers UK & ROI Legal department, providing detailed legal advice and guidance on a broad range of commercial and legal issues arising from the Group's UK & Ireland operations and Joint Venture businesses in the UK and Ireland. Key Responsibilities: Corporate and Contractual Law:Provide detailed legal advice on commercial contracts, including drafting, negotiating, and completing such contracts. Ensure all agreements align with company policies and legal requirements. Tender management and associated contractual processes may be involved. Joint Ventures:Provide legal support for joint venture arrangements, including drafting and reviewing associated documents and business transfer paperwork. Shareholder Litigation: Providing legal advice, and/or effective management of external solicitors, relating to a shareholder litigation (e.g. 'unfair prejudice'/s.994 Companies Act litigation) Company Secretarial:Possesses a good working knowledge and understanding of company procedures and the responsibilities of a Company Secretary and Company Director. This includes expertise in dividend declarations, managing internal restructures involving legal entities, and overseeing Joint Venture Agreements (JVA). Demonstrates proficiency in ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, maintaining corporate records, and facilitating effective communication between the board of directors and shareholders. Risk Management:Identify and mitigate legal risks within existing processes and new initiatives. Develop and implement effective processes and systems to manage these risks with an ability and level of comfort at running risk managed decisions and ownership of said decisions. Industry-specific Regulatory Compliance:Advise on industry-specific legislation (optics, ophthalmology, and audiology) as it relates to the Group's UK and ROI retail activities. Ensure compliance with relevant UK and ROI statutory and regulatory requirements. Stakeholder Relationships:Build strong relationships and trust with stakeholders across the organisation, from Board Director level down, offering clear and practical legal advice. Supporting the Legal Director - UK & ROI with any delegation of authority to attend and participate in OLT/ ALT meeting for general operational and commercial decision making. Project Support:Work as part of cross-functional project teams on new commercial initiatives, providing legal insights and support across a variety of potentially complex legal issues with minimal supervision. This may include leading or assisting with matters that are or could develop into highly visible / potentially brand sensitive issues. Strategic Corporate Projects:Provide specialist advice on and support the implementation of strategic corporate projects, as requested by the Legal Director - UK & ROI, particularly in relation to optics, audiology, and domiciliary sectors. Leadership and Communication: Provide leadership and work closely with the wider legal team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Act as a key advisor on corporate, compliance, and legal governance matters to senior management. Training and Policy Development:Assist in drafting and rolling out new policies and procedures, and provide training on legal and practical issues to improve business standards and reduce risk. Essential Skills and Experience: Admitted to practice as a lawyer in the UK or Guernsey. Previous in-house legal team experience. Significant post-qualification experience in corporate and contractual law. Experience of shareholder litigation (e.g. 'unfair prejudice'/s.994 Companies Act litigation) Experience in drafting and advising on joint venture contracts and structures. Experience of advising on commercial and trading issues arising from joint venture rights and obligations. Good working knowledge of UK and/or ROI employment law as it impacts joint venture commercial relationships. Experience and understanding of company secretarial law and procedure. Experience of team leadership and development of colleagues. Desirable Skills: Experience in the optics, ophthalmology, or audiology sectors. Experience in retail, healthcare, or FMCG businesses. Why Join Us?At Specsavers, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. You will be part of a supportive and dynamic team, working in a fast-paced environment where your contributions make a real difference. If you are a proactive and experienced legal professional looking to take the next step in your career, apply now and we look forward to connecting with you.
Specsavers is here to change lives through better sight and hearing by delivering outstanding value, being loved by every customer and creating the place where all colleagues are proud to belong. We are proud of how far we've come as a business, now we want to see you grow with us. Role Summary: We are currently looking for an experienced qualified lawyer with a strong background in corporate and contractual law. This person will work as part of a small team within Specsavers UK & ROI Legal department, providing detailed legal advice and guidance on a broad range of commercial and legal issues arising from the Group's UK & Ireland operations and Joint Venture businesses in the UK and Ireland. Key Responsibilities: Corporate and Contractual Law:Provide detailed legal advice on commercial contracts, including drafting, negotiating, and completing such contracts. Ensure all agreements align with company policies and legal requirements. Tender management and associated contractual processes may be involved. Joint Ventures:Provide legal support for joint venture arrangements, including drafting and reviewing associated documents and business transfer paperwork. Shareholder Litigation: Providing legal advice, and/or effective management of external solicitors, relating to a shareholder litigation (e.g. 'unfair prejudice'/s.994 Companies Act litigation) Company Secretarial:Possesses a good working knowledge and understanding of company procedures and the responsibilities of a Company Secretary and Company Director. This includes expertise in dividend declarations, managing internal restructures involving legal entities, and overseeing Joint Venture Agreements (JVA). Demonstrates proficiency in ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, maintaining corporate records, and facilitating effective communication between the board of directors and shareholders. Risk Management:Identify and mitigate legal risks within existing processes and new initiatives. Develop and implement effective processes and systems to manage these risks with an ability and level of comfort at running risk managed decisions and ownership of said decisions. Industry-specific Regulatory Compliance:Advise on industry-specific legislation (optics, ophthalmology, and audiology) as it relates to the Group's UK and ROI retail activities. Ensure compliance with relevant UK and ROI statutory and regulatory requirements. Stakeholder Relationships:Build strong relationships and trust with stakeholders across the organisation, from Board Director level down, offering clear and practical legal advice. Supporting the Legal Director - UK & ROI with any delegation of authority to attend and participate in OLT/ ALT meeting for general operational and commercial decision making. Project Support:Work as part of cross-functional project teams on new commercial initiatives, providing legal insights and support across a variety of potentially complex legal issues with minimal supervision. This may include leading or assisting with matters that are or could develop into highly visible / potentially brand sensitive issues. Strategic Corporate Projects:Provide specialist advice on and support the implementation of strategic corporate projects, as requested by the Legal Director - UK & ROI, particularly in relation to optics, audiology, and domiciliary sectors. Leadership and Communication: Provide leadership and work closely with the wider legal team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Act as a key advisor on corporate, compliance, and legal governance matters to senior management. Training and Policy Development:Assist in drafting and rolling out new policies and procedures, and provide training on legal and practical issues to improve business standards and reduce risk. Essential Skills and Experience: Admitted to practice as a lawyer in the UK or Guernsey. Previous in-house legal team experience. Significant post-qualification experience in corporate and contractual law. Experience of shareholder litigation (e.g. 'unfair prejudice'/s.994 Companies Act litigation) Experience in drafting and advising on joint venture contracts and structures. Experience of advising on commercial and trading issues arising from joint venture rights and obligations. Good working knowledge of UK and/or ROI employment law as it impacts joint venture commercial relationships. Experience and understanding of company secretarial law and procedure. Experience of team leadership and development of colleagues. Desirable Skills: Experience in the optics, ophthalmology, or audiology sectors. Experience in retail, healthcare, or FMCG businesses. Why Join Us?At Specsavers, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. You will be part of a supportive and dynamic team, working in a fast-paced environment where your contributions make a real difference. If you are a proactive and experienced legal professional looking to take the next step in your career, apply now and we look forward to connecting with you.
Jul 27, 2025
Full time
Specsavers is here to change lives through better sight and hearing by delivering outstanding value, being loved by every customer and creating the place where all colleagues are proud to belong. We are proud of how far we've come as a business, now we want to see you grow with us. Role Summary: We are currently looking for an experienced qualified lawyer with a strong background in corporate and contractual law. This person will work as part of a small team within Specsavers UK & ROI Legal department, providing detailed legal advice and guidance on a broad range of commercial and legal issues arising from the Group's UK & Ireland operations and Joint Venture businesses in the UK and Ireland. Key Responsibilities: Corporate and Contractual Law:Provide detailed legal advice on commercial contracts, including drafting, negotiating, and completing such contracts. Ensure all agreements align with company policies and legal requirements. Tender management and associated contractual processes may be involved. Joint Ventures:Provide legal support for joint venture arrangements, including drafting and reviewing associated documents and business transfer paperwork. Shareholder Litigation: Providing legal advice, and/or effective management of external solicitors, relating to a shareholder litigation (e.g. 'unfair prejudice'/s.994 Companies Act litigation) Company Secretarial:Possesses a good working knowledge and understanding of company procedures and the responsibilities of a Company Secretary and Company Director. This includes expertise in dividend declarations, managing internal restructures involving legal entities, and overseeing Joint Venture Agreements (JVA). Demonstrates proficiency in ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, maintaining corporate records, and facilitating effective communication between the board of directors and shareholders. Risk Management:Identify and mitigate legal risks within existing processes and new initiatives. Develop and implement effective processes and systems to manage these risks with an ability and level of comfort at running risk managed decisions and ownership of said decisions. Industry-specific Regulatory Compliance:Advise on industry-specific legislation (optics, ophthalmology, and audiology) as it relates to the Group's UK and ROI retail activities. Ensure compliance with relevant UK and ROI statutory and regulatory requirements. Stakeholder Relationships:Build strong relationships and trust with stakeholders across the organisation, from Board Director level down, offering clear and practical legal advice. Supporting the Legal Director - UK & ROI with any delegation of authority to attend and participate in OLT/ ALT meeting for general operational and commercial decision making. Project Support:Work as part of cross-functional project teams on new commercial initiatives, providing legal insights and support across a variety of potentially complex legal issues with minimal supervision. This may include leading or assisting with matters that are or could develop into highly visible / potentially brand sensitive issues. Strategic Corporate Projects:Provide specialist advice on and support the implementation of strategic corporate projects, as requested by the Legal Director - UK & ROI, particularly in relation to optics, audiology, and domiciliary sectors. Leadership and Communication: Provide leadership and work closely with the wider legal team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Act as a key advisor on corporate, compliance, and legal governance matters to senior management. Training and Policy Development:Assist in drafting and rolling out new policies and procedures, and provide training on legal and practical issues to improve business standards and reduce risk. Essential Skills and Experience: Admitted to practice as a lawyer in the UK or Guernsey. Previous in-house legal team experience. Significant post-qualification experience in corporate and contractual law. Experience of shareholder litigation (e.g. 'unfair prejudice'/s.994 Companies Act litigation) Experience in drafting and advising on joint venture contracts and structures. Experience of advising on commercial and trading issues arising from joint venture rights and obligations. Good working knowledge of UK and/or ROI employment law as it impacts joint venture commercial relationships. Experience and understanding of company secretarial law and procedure. Experience of team leadership and development of colleagues. Desirable Skills: Experience in the optics, ophthalmology, or audiology sectors. Experience in retail, healthcare, or FMCG businesses. Why Join Us?At Specsavers, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. You will be part of a supportive and dynamic team, working in a fast-paced environment where your contributions make a real difference. If you are a proactive and experienced legal professional looking to take the next step in your career, apply now and we look forward to connecting with you.
Specsavers is here to change lives through better sight and hearing by delivering outstanding value, being loved by every customer and creating the place where all colleagues are proud to belong. We are proud of how far we've come as a business, now we want to see you grow with us. Role Summary: We are currently looking for an experienced qualified lawyer with a strong background in corporate and contractual law. This person will work as part of a small team within Specsavers UK & ROI Legal department, providing detailed legal advice and guidance on a broad range of commercial and legal issues arising from the Group's UK & Ireland operations and Joint Venture businesses in the UK and Ireland. Key Responsibilities: Corporate and Contractual Law:Provide detailed legal advice on commercial contracts, including drafting, negotiating, and completing such contracts. Ensure all agreements align with company policies and legal requirements. Tender management and associated contractual processes may be involved. Joint Ventures:Provide legal support for joint venture arrangements, including drafting and reviewing associated documents and business transfer paperwork. Shareholder Litigation: Providing legal advice, and/or effective management of external solicitors, relating to a shareholder litigation (e.g. 'unfair prejudice'/s.994 Companies Act litigation) Company Secretarial:Possesses a good working knowledge and understanding of company procedures and the responsibilities of a Company Secretary and Company Director. This includes expertise in dividend declarations, managing internal restructures involving legal entities, and overseeing Joint Venture Agreements (JVA). Demonstrates proficiency in ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, maintaining corporate records, and facilitating effective communication between the board of directors and shareholders. Risk Management:Identify and mitigate legal risks within existing processes and new initiatives. Develop and implement effective processes and systems to manage these risks with an ability and level of comfort at running risk managed decisions and ownership of said decisions. Industry-specific Regulatory Compliance:Advise on industry-specific legislation (optics, ophthalmology, and audiology) as it relates to the Group's UK and ROI retail activities. Ensure compliance with relevant UK and ROI statutory and regulatory requirements. Stakeholder Relationships:Build strong relationships and trust with stakeholders across the organisation, from Board Director level down, offering clear and practical legal advice. Supporting the Legal Director - UK & ROI with any delegation of authority to attend and participate in OLT/ ALT meeting for general operational and commercial decision making. Project Support:Work as part of cross-functional project teams on new commercial initiatives, providing legal insights and support across a variety of potentially complex legal issues with minimal supervision. This may include leading or assisting with matters that are or could develop into highly visible / potentially brand sensitive issues. Strategic Corporate Projects:Provide specialist advice on and support the implementation of strategic corporate projects, as requested by the Legal Director - UK & ROI, particularly in relation to optics, audiology, and domiciliary sectors. Leadership and Communication: Provide leadership and work closely with the wider legal team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Act as a key advisor on corporate, compliance, and legal governance matters to senior management. Training and Policy Development:Assist in drafting and rolling out new policies and procedures, and provide training on legal and practical issues to improve business standards and reduce risk. Essential Skills and Experience: Admitted to practice as a lawyer in the UK or Guernsey. Previous in-house legal team experience. Significant post-qualification experience in corporate and contractual law. Experience of shareholder litigation (e.g. 'unfair prejudice'/s.994 Companies Act litigation) Experience in drafting and advising on joint venture contracts and structures. Experience of advising on commercial and trading issues arising from joint venture rights and obligations. Good working knowledge of UK and/or ROI employment law as it impacts joint venture commercial relationships. Experience and understanding of company secretarial law and procedure. Experience of team leadership and development of colleagues. Desirable Skills: Experience in the optics, ophthalmology, or audiology sectors. Experience in retail, healthcare, or FMCG businesses. Why Join Us?At Specsavers, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. You will be part of a supportive and dynamic team, working in a fast-paced environment where your contributions make a real difference. If you are a proactive and experienced legal professional looking to take the next step in your career, apply now and we look forward to connecting with you.
Jul 27, 2025
Full time
Specsavers is here to change lives through better sight and hearing by delivering outstanding value, being loved by every customer and creating the place where all colleagues are proud to belong. We are proud of how far we've come as a business, now we want to see you grow with us. Role Summary: We are currently looking for an experienced qualified lawyer with a strong background in corporate and contractual law. This person will work as part of a small team within Specsavers UK & ROI Legal department, providing detailed legal advice and guidance on a broad range of commercial and legal issues arising from the Group's UK & Ireland operations and Joint Venture businesses in the UK and Ireland. Key Responsibilities: Corporate and Contractual Law:Provide detailed legal advice on commercial contracts, including drafting, negotiating, and completing such contracts. Ensure all agreements align with company policies and legal requirements. Tender management and associated contractual processes may be involved. Joint Ventures:Provide legal support for joint venture arrangements, including drafting and reviewing associated documents and business transfer paperwork. Shareholder Litigation: Providing legal advice, and/or effective management of external solicitors, relating to a shareholder litigation (e.g. 'unfair prejudice'/s.994 Companies Act litigation) Company Secretarial:Possesses a good working knowledge and understanding of company procedures and the responsibilities of a Company Secretary and Company Director. This includes expertise in dividend declarations, managing internal restructures involving legal entities, and overseeing Joint Venture Agreements (JVA). Demonstrates proficiency in ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, maintaining corporate records, and facilitating effective communication between the board of directors and shareholders. Risk Management:Identify and mitigate legal risks within existing processes and new initiatives. Develop and implement effective processes and systems to manage these risks with an ability and level of comfort at running risk managed decisions and ownership of said decisions. Industry-specific Regulatory Compliance:Advise on industry-specific legislation (optics, ophthalmology, and audiology) as it relates to the Group's UK and ROI retail activities. Ensure compliance with relevant UK and ROI statutory and regulatory requirements. Stakeholder Relationships:Build strong relationships and trust with stakeholders across the organisation, from Board Director level down, offering clear and practical legal advice. Supporting the Legal Director - UK & ROI with any delegation of authority to attend and participate in OLT/ ALT meeting for general operational and commercial decision making. Project Support:Work as part of cross-functional project teams on new commercial initiatives, providing legal insights and support across a variety of potentially complex legal issues with minimal supervision. This may include leading or assisting with matters that are or could develop into highly visible / potentially brand sensitive issues. Strategic Corporate Projects:Provide specialist advice on and support the implementation of strategic corporate projects, as requested by the Legal Director - UK & ROI, particularly in relation to optics, audiology, and domiciliary sectors. Leadership and Communication: Provide leadership and work closely with the wider legal team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Act as a key advisor on corporate, compliance, and legal governance matters to senior management. Training and Policy Development:Assist in drafting and rolling out new policies and procedures, and provide training on legal and practical issues to improve business standards and reduce risk. Essential Skills and Experience: Admitted to practice as a lawyer in the UK or Guernsey. Previous in-house legal team experience. Significant post-qualification experience in corporate and contractual law. Experience of shareholder litigation (e.g. 'unfair prejudice'/s.994 Companies Act litigation) Experience in drafting and advising on joint venture contracts and structures. Experience of advising on commercial and trading issues arising from joint venture rights and obligations. Good working knowledge of UK and/or ROI employment law as it impacts joint venture commercial relationships. Experience and understanding of company secretarial law and procedure. Experience of team leadership and development of colleagues. Desirable Skills: Experience in the optics, ophthalmology, or audiology sectors. Experience in retail, healthcare, or FMCG businesses. Why Join Us?At Specsavers, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. You will be part of a supportive and dynamic team, working in a fast-paced environment where your contributions make a real difference. If you are a proactive and experienced legal professional looking to take the next step in your career, apply now and we look forward to connecting with you.
