PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS BASED IN OUR OFFICES IN BLANTYRE. We have roles available in our Bradford and Blantyre offices - please state your preference when applying. The assessment day dates for both locations are listed below. We review applications on an ongoing basis until the closing date so please do apply as soon as is convenient. Bradford Assessment Day 1: 30th July Bradford Assessment Day 2: 3rd September Glasgow Assessment Day 1: 29th July Glasgow Assessment Day 2: 2nd September Whether you have worked in debt advice before or are looking for a new opportunity we can help you develop your skills and knowledge to join our debt help team. If you are confident with numbers, can deliver excellent customer service and are compassionate, but emotionally resilient then this is the perfect role for you. CAP celebrates the value of diversity and our aim is for our workforce to be as inclusive as possible as well as representing the communities we serve. With this in mind, we welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from black and ethnic minority backgrounds. We are committed to continue building an environment that embraces diversity and includes all. Salary and Progression Trainee Debt Advisor starting salary of £24,477.20 with the opportunity to progress to a Debt Advisor role with a salary of £26,664.75 usually within 12 months. Further progression is available to a Senior Debt Advisor with a salary of £28,957.27, usually after 2 years (based on meeting necessary performance and development criteria). After this there are manager and specialist roles that may become available to apply to for further career progression. Location Bradford or Blantyre office based initially during training, with a hybrid working split between home and the office after completion of initial training. There is also the option to work entirely from the office if preferred. Initial training will include one week in our Bradford Head Office. As a Trainee Debt Advisor you will complete a comprehensive programme of classroom training, online training, exams and on the job sign off to equip you to be able to bring expert advice and support our clients in their journey to becoming debt free. Once you step into one team, you will be working in a fast paced, but rewarding environment. As a debt advisor you will be creating bespoke advice, crafted to help each client gain greater control over their finances. Whether it is negotiating with creditors, or reassuring a distressed caller, as a debt advisor you ll be demonstrating the highest standard of service, demonstrating both expertise in knowledge but also genuine care for those we are working with. What a debt advisor does: Build budgets to support clients in managing their finances Create tailored advice plans to give suitable options to become debt free Negotiate with creditors to create a sustainable payment plan and stop further debt collection Resolve client queries over phone, email and SMS Working with partner churches in running their local debt centres Accountabilities: Complete the Debt Advisor classroom and online training course Create a client budget from information gathered by CAP centre staff, reviewing documentation, identifying further queries and applying guidance to expenditure To advise clients on their best options to deal with their financial difficulties. This includes formulating a strategy to become debt free, as well as broader advice relevant to their financial situation Identify potential enforcement action against clients, negotiating with creditors to establish sustainable plans for repaying debts (or holding further enforcement action) Complete Phone training and achieve sign off for call handling To deal with client and creditor queries as they arise through the various communication methods available; including phones, post, emails and SMSs Amend and update client budgets with changes to their circumstances and identify when a change of circumstance impacts a clients route option Pass sign off for advice creation To demonstrate patience and resilience whilst helping clients with multiple complex needs, ensuring that CAP continues to deliver the very best for the very least To proactively manage clients cases toward a debt free conclusion, completing workflow tasks as required and complying with CAP s Debt Help Policy and Procedures at all times To liaise with and work alongside other Debt Operations departments To communicate with the CAP debt coaches regarding the status of their client s cases Measurable Outputs: Achieve a Pass in the required exams to complete the Debt Advisor training course Achieve sign off within 12 months of starting the role Other responsibilities include: Being willing to pray with staff and fully engaged with our Christ-centered culture. Encouraging friends, family and other contacts to support the charity through the Life Changer programme and other fundraising initiatives. Attending annual CAP staff conferences. Completing all compulsory CAP training within given timescales. This role falls within the scope of the FCA s conduct rules, and you will be provided with training as to how these apply to the role. It is your responsibility to ensure that you follow these conduct rules. The above job profile is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment. It may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. Christian Commitment: The candidate must be able to give both verbal assent to and practical demonstration of Christians Against Poverty s Statement of Faith and Core Values Must be able to actively participate in prayer and worship, whether individual, small group or corporately, as an expression of their own personal faith and in line with CAP s Statement of Faith. All adults working in or on behalf of CAP have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. This includes: A responsibility to ensure a safe environment in which CAP services can be delivered. Identifying children and adults where there may be safeguarding concerns. Following the CAP Safeguarding policy in addressing any concerns appropriately. What skills you need: Excellent communication, both verbal and written Able to quickly analyse complex situations to find the best solution Confident computer user, able to quickly gather and accurately record information A confident, quick learner with a capacity for large workloads High emotional resilience. Able maintain wellbeing whilst dealing with sensitive and highly emotive client circumstances Strong numerical skills Confident working autonomously and within a team Measurable Outputs: Achieve a Pass in the required exams to complete the Debt Advisor training course Achieve sign off within 12 months of starting the role Culture Clearly live out and embrace the cultural values of CAP. Clearly demonstrate a heart and passion for the charity. Sincere acceptance, understanding and practice of the Christian ethos and purpose of the charity. Other responsibilities include: Being willing to pray with staff and fully engaged with our Christ-centered culture. Encouraging friends, family and other contacts to support the charity through the Life Changer programme and other fundraising initiatives. Attending annual CAP staff conferences. Completing all compulsory CAP training within given timescales. This role falls within the scope of the FCA s conduct rules, and you will be provided with training as to how these apply to the role. It is your responsibility to ensure that you follow these conduct rules. The above job profile is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment. It may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.
Jul 03, 2025
Full time
PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS BASED IN OUR OFFICES IN BLANTYRE. We have roles available in our Bradford and Blantyre offices - please state your preference when applying. The assessment day dates for both locations are listed below. We review applications on an ongoing basis until the closing date so please do apply as soon as is convenient. Bradford Assessment Day 1: 30th July Bradford Assessment Day 2: 3rd September Glasgow Assessment Day 1: 29th July Glasgow Assessment Day 2: 2nd September Whether you have worked in debt advice before or are looking for a new opportunity we can help you develop your skills and knowledge to join our debt help team. If you are confident with numbers, can deliver excellent customer service and are compassionate, but emotionally resilient then this is the perfect role for you. CAP celebrates the value of diversity and our aim is for our workforce to be as inclusive as possible as well as representing the communities we serve. With this in mind, we welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from black and ethnic minority backgrounds. We are committed to continue building an environment that embraces diversity and includes all. Salary and Progression Trainee Debt Advisor starting salary of £24,477.20 with the opportunity to progress to a Debt Advisor role with a salary of £26,664.75 usually within 12 months. Further progression is available to a Senior Debt Advisor with a salary of £28,957.27, usually after 2 years (based on meeting necessary performance and development criteria). After this there are manager and specialist roles that may become available to apply to for further career progression. Location Bradford or Blantyre office based initially during training, with a hybrid working split between home and the office after completion of initial training. There is also the option to work entirely from the office if preferred. Initial training will include one week in our Bradford Head Office. As a Trainee Debt Advisor you will complete a comprehensive programme of classroom training, online training, exams and on the job sign off to equip you to be able to bring expert advice and support our clients in their journey to becoming debt free. Once you step into one team, you will be working in a fast paced, but rewarding environment. As a debt advisor you will be creating bespoke advice, crafted to help each client gain greater control over their finances. Whether it is negotiating with creditors, or reassuring a distressed caller, as a debt advisor you ll be demonstrating the highest standard of service, demonstrating both expertise in knowledge but also genuine care for those we are working with. What a debt advisor does: Build budgets to support clients in managing their finances Create tailored advice plans to give suitable options to become debt free Negotiate with creditors to create a sustainable payment plan and stop further debt collection Resolve client queries over phone, email and SMS Working with partner churches in running their local debt centres Accountabilities: Complete the Debt Advisor classroom and online training course Create a client budget from information gathered by CAP centre staff, reviewing documentation, identifying further queries and applying guidance to expenditure To advise clients on their best options to deal with their financial difficulties. This includes formulating a strategy to become debt free, as well as broader advice relevant to their financial situation Identify potential enforcement action against clients, negotiating with creditors to establish sustainable plans for repaying debts (or holding further enforcement action) Complete Phone training and achieve sign off for call handling To deal with client and creditor queries as they arise through the various communication methods available; including phones, post, emails and SMSs Amend and update client budgets with changes to their circumstances and identify when a change of circumstance impacts a clients route option Pass sign off for advice creation To demonstrate patience and resilience whilst helping clients with multiple complex needs, ensuring that CAP continues to deliver the very best for the very least To proactively manage clients cases toward a debt free conclusion, completing workflow tasks as required and complying with CAP s Debt Help Policy and Procedures at all times To liaise with and work alongside other Debt Operations departments To communicate with the CAP debt coaches regarding the status of their client s cases Measurable Outputs: Achieve a Pass in the required exams to complete the Debt Advisor training course Achieve sign off within 12 months of starting the role Other responsibilities include: Being willing to pray with staff and fully engaged with our Christ-centered culture. Encouraging friends, family and other contacts to support the charity through the Life Changer programme and other fundraising initiatives. Attending annual CAP staff conferences. Completing all compulsory CAP training within given timescales. This role falls within the scope of the FCA s conduct rules, and you will be provided with training as to how these apply to the role. It is your responsibility to ensure that you follow these conduct rules. The above job profile is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment. It may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. Christian Commitment: The candidate must be able to give both verbal assent to and practical demonstration of Christians Against Poverty s Statement of Faith and Core Values Must be able to actively participate in prayer and worship, whether individual, small group or corporately, as an expression of their own personal faith and in line with CAP s Statement of Faith. All adults working in or on behalf of CAP have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. This includes: A responsibility to ensure a safe environment in which CAP services can be delivered. Identifying children and adults where there may be safeguarding concerns. Following the CAP Safeguarding policy in addressing any concerns appropriately. What skills you need: Excellent communication, both verbal and written Able to quickly analyse complex situations to find the best solution Confident computer user, able to quickly gather and accurately record information A confident, quick learner with a capacity for large workloads High emotional resilience. Able maintain wellbeing whilst dealing with sensitive and highly emotive client circumstances Strong numerical skills Confident working autonomously and within a team Measurable Outputs: Achieve a Pass in the required exams to complete the Debt Advisor training course Achieve sign off within 12 months of starting the role Culture Clearly live out and embrace the cultural values of CAP. Clearly demonstrate a heart and passion for the charity. Sincere acceptance, understanding and practice of the Christian ethos and purpose of the charity. Other responsibilities include: Being willing to pray with staff and fully engaged with our Christ-centered culture. Encouraging friends, family and other contacts to support the charity through the Life Changer programme and other fundraising initiatives. Attending annual CAP staff conferences. Completing all compulsory CAP training within given timescales. This role falls within the scope of the FCA s conduct rules, and you will be provided with training as to how these apply to the role. It is your responsibility to ensure that you follow these conduct rules. The above job profile is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment. It may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.
Social Housing Solicitor/Director - Salary £75K Per Annum - City of London Job Description: Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country and has a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for the work that we do. Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021 we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an 'outstanding firm' for diversity and inclusion. In previous years we have been awarded a number of awards, including the Law Society Excellence Award for Large Law Firm of the Year in 2020, Access to Justice at the UK Legal Diversity Awards in 2019 and the Family Law Firm of the Year at the 2015 Family Law Awards, to name just a few. Duncan Lewis is Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 Information Management accredited. We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. If you are passionate about our areas of law and eager to advance your career with us, please submit your CV and application online. Housing Department Background: Noted for its "sustained legal conviction combined with outstanding advocacy" our Housing team, is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK for its services in social housing UK-wide, providing assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. We handle both publicly funded (legal aid) and privately funded legal services in homelessness, disrepair, eviction, succession for tenants, neighborhood problems, debt issues and possession proceedings. Our solicitors are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. The department regularly represents clients at all court levels (including the Higher Courts) and is extensively experienced at handling all housing related judicial review claimant matters at the High Court. Main Responsibilities of the Role Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met Responsible for all aspects of Housing work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Significant experience in representing clients as Housing Court Duty Scheme over the last 2 years. Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Housing adaptations; Social Housing; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy Dealing with emergency cases and identifying and carrying out strategic litigation. Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company Key Skills Required: 3 Years+ PQE with proven experience of Housing and Litigation, including court representation essential Must have experience as Duty Advisor under Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme over the last 2 years Must meet the 2013 SQM Supervisor standard in Housing, or willing to work towards this Experience in welfare rights and community care issues Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying Strong management skills Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Housing issues Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Working knowledge of the publically funded Housing work including legal representation and legal help and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with all Housing related work Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and able to use HR systems Experience within the legal sector is preferable Ability to manage social media activity to promote the Company What we offer A fantastic supportive team Excellent progression opportunities Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY
Jun 27, 2025
Full time
Social Housing Solicitor/Director - Salary £75K Per Annum - City of London Job Description: Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country and has a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for the work that we do. Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021 we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an 'outstanding firm' for diversity and inclusion. In previous years we have been awarded a number of awards, including the Law Society Excellence Award for Large Law Firm of the Year in 2020, Access to Justice at the UK Legal Diversity Awards in 2019 and the Family Law Firm of the Year at the 2015 Family Law Awards, to name just a few. Duncan Lewis is Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 Information Management accredited. We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. If you are passionate about our areas of law and eager to advance your career with us, please submit your CV and application online. Housing Department Background: Noted for its "sustained legal conviction combined with outstanding advocacy" our Housing team, is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK for its services in social housing UK-wide, providing assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. We handle both publicly funded (legal aid) and privately funded legal services in homelessness, disrepair, eviction, succession for tenants, neighborhood problems, debt issues and possession proceedings. Our solicitors are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. The department regularly represents clients at all court levels (including the Higher Courts) and is extensively experienced at handling all housing related judicial review claimant matters at the High Court. Main Responsibilities of the Role Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met Responsible for all aspects of Housing work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Significant experience in representing clients as Housing Court Duty Scheme over the last 2 years. Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Housing adaptations; Social Housing; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy Dealing with emergency cases and identifying and carrying out strategic litigation. Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company Key Skills Required: 3 Years+ PQE with proven experience of Housing and Litigation, including court representation essential Must have experience as Duty Advisor under Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme over the last 2 years Must meet the 2013 SQM Supervisor standard in Housing, or willing to work towards this Experience in welfare rights and community care issues Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying Strong management skills Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Housing issues Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Working knowledge of the publically funded Housing work including legal representation and legal help and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with all Housing related work Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and able to use HR systems Experience within the legal sector is preferable Ability to manage social media activity to promote the Company What we offer A fantastic supportive team Excellent progression opportunities Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY
Overview of the Advisory & Consulting service line The Advisory & Consulting Service Line is a rapidly growing, award winning, global group of successful teams working together to present a go-to-market differentiator whilst delivering the highest quality of work for our clients. If you are successful in securing a role on our training programme you will join a team of 600+ innovative specialists across a variety of sectors including Financial Services, Industry & Services, and Public Services with consultative expertise in Risk & Management Consulting, Internal Audit, Actuarial and all aspects of the Tech & Digital space. Our Advisory teams are at the forefront of large international infrastructure projects, global M&A transactions, high-profile forensic investigations, business valuations, corporate restructuring and creditor advisory services; all with the aim of adding value to clients by finding solutions to a range of financial issues as one collaborative team. An introduction to our Advisory rotation programme: As part of our unique Advisory training programme, you will be offered the opportunity to be in one or two of our Advisory Services departments outlined below. If you are successful in your placement and decide to return to us after you complete your studies, you will get the opportunity to rotate into different departments. The Crisis & Disputes team includes our Forensics and Valuations (F&V) experts as well as specialist teams in Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy: The F&V team work on assignments with a variety of clients in different sectors including; oil & gas, shipping, mining, telecommunications, intellectual property and royalties, pharmaceuticals and financial services. The Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy teams work closely together to form a national team of over 100 professionals dedicated to helping businesses and their stakeholders, as well as personal clients, during times of difficulty. The Deals & Financing team includes our Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) team, who guide clients through a range of critical business transactions. The team focusses on originating transactions, structuring, negotiating, and managing deals for a variety of clients. They work closely with our Due Diligence (DD) team who support corporate clients, private equity providers and investment funds through M&As and disposals. Our clients' main objective is to maximise their return on the deal. We help them understand the opportunities and risks of the deal by thoroughly assessing the target company's finances. This Business Unit has recently been strengthened by our market leading Monitoring Trustee team who are a dynamic consultancy team renowned in the industry for delivering a high-quality service to companies and regulatory authorities with advice on monitoring the implementation of divestment and behavioural remedies in merger, antitrust and State aid cases globally. The team liaises daily with regulatory bodies in the UK and the US. The Energy Infrastructure team are a truly international team recognised as award-winning leaders in their field. The team provides financial advisory, modelling, infra-valuations, and training services to the global infrastructure market. The team combines market leading expertise with deep knowledge of our chosen sectors and deliver that capability globally as one team. As you rotate you will have the opportunity to work across a range of industries from large corporations to owner managed business to private clients. We also advise in many different sectors both in the UK and around the world. Job purpose Your time will usually be split between working with the team, our clients and studying for your professional exams. You will learn to provide high-quality investigations, draft accurate advice, prepare expert reports, models, and testimony on financial and accountancy matters. You will develop the capability to advise and help clients buy and sell businesses or raise debt / equity finance. Your involvement will include participation in pitches and proposals through to deal completion. You will have the opportunity to help businesses and their stakeholders by providing advice in respect of business underperformance, or at the early stages of distress, to help achieve the best outcome for creditors as part of an Administration or Liquidation process. These are just some examples of the interesting and varied work we will engage you in during your training with our team. We are moving to a new hybrid working model, so as a trainee you will split your time between working from home, visiting the office, client sites when required or studying for your professional exams. During your placement year you will: Undertake in-depth financial analysis and document reviews, working closely with managers and partners to support the preparation of reports. Prepare targeted analysis of data under supervision of project managers. Complete independent verification of expert reports to ensure that all facts and figures therein agree to supporting documents and effectively communicate any identified issues to the project team. Assist managers and partners by preparing tables, charts, exhibits and appendices for inclusion in reports. Develop an understanding of a variety of financial and accounting disputes in numerous sectors. Identify relevant information and critically analyse the information to support the project team. Produce high quality research / presentation packs for meetings with existing and prospective clients including market and deal research, valuation multiples and potential buyers / acquisition targets. Help support the team in the execution of transactions; including being able to obtain relevant information and assisting in drafting sales marketing documents / pitch documents. Assist on building financial models and undertaking financial analysis. Take ownership of administration tasks across all aspects of a deals, business development and marketing activities. Undertake in-depth financial analysis and document reviews, working closely with managers and partners to support the preparation of financial due diligence reports. Be able to obtain relevant information from targets whilst also building rapport with clients. Assist experienced colleagues with the management of their portfolio of cases, including matters of asset realisation, learning to apply statutory forms and meticulously comply with statutory procedures. If you are offered a permanent role to return at the end of your placement, you will re-join as a second year after completing your degree. The rest of your training is outlined below. During your second year you will: Take ownership of drafting sections of a report allocated to you. Self-review own work, ensuring it is client ready and consistent with the expected house styles and quality. Aid less experienced team members. Attend meetings with clients contributing on specific aspects of deals, such as buyers list and marketing document sections. Support project management by ensuring the set timetable is followed by all parties involved (including other financial/legal advisors). Perform detailed analysis of a client's business to fully understand its drivers, risks, and opportunities. Analyse financial performance of companies and perform draft valuation calculations. Be a point of contact for clients and parties throughout transactions. Prepare documents and research for business development meetings with key intermediaries. Support the team in its business development and marketing activities. Effectively balance multiple projects and responsibilities. In your final year you will take on more responsibility in the form of your own portfolio of cases reporting directly to experienced individuals within the team. You will be expected to take responsibility for larger sections of expert reports, or for the entirety of a smaller project, ensuring completion delivery within stated deadlines. This will include actively participating in both team and client meetings and taking responsibility for the budget of the project and active participation in some marketing and business development activities. The person Interpersonal skills: the ability to build client relationships with a foundation of trust and responsibility. Ability to communicate professionally both internally and externally orally and in writing. Analytical skills: the ability to think critically, research and solve problems. Attention to detail and strong time-management skills. Commitment to self-development & learning. Ability to work effectively in a team with a strong affinity with our values; in particular, respect for individuals, inclusion and diversity, and integrity. Ability to work under pressure whilst recognising the deadline or urgency to be dealt with. Ability to make confident and clear presentations. Strong academic performance is important, so we know that you're ready to take your professional exams. However, we understand things don't always go to plan - so if you don't meet our minimum requirements, please let us know if you have any exceptional achievements or extenuating circumstances which affected your results. We also consider your achievements in the context of your socio-economic background..... click apply for full job details
Dec 02, 2021
Full time
Overview of the Advisory & Consulting service line The Advisory & Consulting Service Line is a rapidly growing, award winning, global group of successful teams working together to present a go-to-market differentiator whilst delivering the highest quality of work for our clients. If you are successful in securing a role on our training programme you will join a team of 600+ innovative specialists across a variety of sectors including Financial Services, Industry & Services, and Public Services with consultative expertise in Risk & Management Consulting, Internal Audit, Actuarial and all aspects of the Tech & Digital space. Our Advisory teams are at the forefront of large international infrastructure projects, global M&A transactions, high-profile forensic investigations, business valuations, corporate restructuring and creditor advisory services; all with the aim of adding value to clients by finding solutions to a range of financial issues as one collaborative team. An introduction to our Advisory rotation programme: As part of our unique Advisory training programme, you will be offered the opportunity to be in one or two of our Advisory Services departments outlined below. If you are successful in your placement and decide to return to us after you complete your studies, you will get the opportunity to rotate into different departments. The Crisis & Disputes team includes our Forensics and Valuations (F&V) experts as well as specialist teams in Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy: The F&V team work on assignments with a variety of clients in different sectors including; oil & gas, shipping, mining, telecommunications, intellectual property and royalties, pharmaceuticals and financial services. The Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy teams work closely together to form a national team of over 100 professionals dedicated to helping businesses and their stakeholders, as well as personal clients, during times of difficulty. The Deals & Financing team includes our Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) team, who guide clients through a range of critical business transactions. The team focusses on originating transactions, structuring, negotiating, and managing deals for a variety of clients. They work closely with our Due Diligence (DD) team who support corporate clients, private equity providers and investment funds through M&As and disposals. Our clients' main objective is to maximise their return on the deal. We help them understand the opportunities and risks of the deal by thoroughly assessing the target company's finances. This Business Unit has recently been strengthened by our market leading Monitoring Trustee team who are a dynamic consultancy team renowned in the industry for delivering a high-quality service to companies and regulatory authorities with advice on monitoring the implementation of divestment and behavioural remedies in merger, antitrust and State aid cases globally. The team liaises daily with regulatory bodies in the UK and the US. The Energy Infrastructure team are a truly international team recognised as award-winning leaders in their field. The team provides financial advisory, modelling, infra-valuations, and training services to the global infrastructure market. The team combines market leading expertise with deep knowledge of our chosen sectors and deliver that capability globally as one team. As you rotate you will have the opportunity to work across a range of industries from large corporations to owner managed business to private clients. We also advise in many different sectors both in the UK and around the world. Job purpose Your time will usually be split between working with the team, our clients and studying for your professional exams. You will learn to provide high-quality investigations, draft accurate advice, prepare expert reports, models, and testimony on financial and accountancy matters. You will develop the capability to advise and help clients buy and sell businesses or raise debt / equity finance. Your involvement will include participation in pitches and proposals through to deal completion. You will have the opportunity to help businesses and their stakeholders by providing advice in respect of business underperformance, or at the early stages of distress, to help achieve the best outcome for creditors as part of an Administration or Liquidation process. These are just some examples of the interesting and varied work we will engage you in during your training with our team. We are moving to a new hybrid working model, so as a trainee you will split your time between working from home, visiting the office, client sites when required or studying for your professional exams. During your placement year you will: Undertake in-depth financial analysis and document reviews, working closely with managers and partners to support the preparation of reports. Prepare targeted analysis of data under supervision of project managers. Complete independent verification of expert reports to ensure that all facts and figures therein agree to supporting documents and effectively communicate any identified issues to the project team. Assist managers and partners by preparing tables, charts, exhibits and appendices for inclusion in reports. Develop an understanding of a variety of financial and accounting disputes in numerous sectors. Identify relevant information and critically analyse the information to support the project team. Produce high quality research / presentation packs for meetings with existing and prospective clients including market and deal research, valuation multiples and potential buyers / acquisition targets. Help support the team in the execution of transactions; including being able to obtain relevant information and assisting in drafting sales marketing documents / pitch documents. Assist on building financial models and undertaking financial analysis. Take ownership of administration tasks across all aspects of a deals, business development and marketing activities. Undertake in-depth financial analysis and document reviews, working closely with managers and partners to support the preparation of financial due diligence reports. Be able to obtain relevant information from targets whilst also building rapport with clients. Assist experienced colleagues with the management of their portfolio of cases, including matters of asset realisation, learning to apply statutory forms and meticulously comply with statutory procedures. If you are offered a permanent role to return at the end of your placement, you will re-join as a second year after completing your degree. The rest of your training is outlined below. During your second year you will: Take ownership of drafting sections of a report allocated to you. Self-review own work, ensuring it is client ready and consistent with the expected house styles and quality. Aid less experienced team members. Attend meetings with clients contributing on specific aspects of deals, such as buyers list and marketing document sections. Support project management by ensuring the set timetable is followed by all parties involved (including other financial/legal advisors). Perform detailed analysis of a client's business to fully understand its drivers, risks, and opportunities. Analyse financial performance of companies and perform draft valuation calculations. Be a point of contact for clients and parties throughout transactions. Prepare documents and research for business development meetings with key intermediaries. Support the team in its business development and marketing activities. Effectively balance multiple projects and responsibilities. In your final year you will take on more responsibility in the form of your own portfolio of cases reporting directly to experienced individuals within the team. You will be expected to take responsibility for larger sections of expert reports, or for the entirety of a smaller project, ensuring completion delivery within stated deadlines. This will include actively participating in both team and client meetings and taking responsibility for the budget of the project and active participation in some marketing and business development activities. The person Interpersonal skills: the ability to build client relationships with a foundation of trust and responsibility. Ability to communicate professionally both internally and externally orally and in writing. Analytical skills: the ability to think critically, research and solve problems. Attention to detail and strong time-management skills. Commitment to self-development & learning. Ability to work effectively in a team with a strong affinity with our values; in particular, respect for individuals, inclusion and diversity, and integrity. Ability to work under pressure whilst recognising the deadline or urgency to be dealt with. Ability to make confident and clear presentations. Strong academic performance is important, so we know that you're ready to take your professional exams. However, we understand things don't always go to plan - so if you don't meet our minimum requirements, please let us know if you have any exceptional achievements or extenuating circumstances which affected your results. We also consider your achievements in the context of your socio-economic background..... click apply for full job details
The Advisory & Consulting Service Line is a rapidly growing, award winning, global group of successful teams working together to present a go-to-market differentiator whilst delivering the highest quality of work for our clients. If you are successful in securing a role on our training programme you will join a team of 600+ innovative specialists across a variety of sectors including Financial Services, Industry & Services, and Public Services with consultative expertise in Risk & Management Consulting, Internal Audit, Actuarial and all aspects of the Tech & Digital space. Our Advisory teams are at the forefront of large international infrastructure projects, global M&A transactions, high-profile forensic investigations, business valuations, corporate restructuring and creditor advisory services; all with the aim of adding value to clients by finding solutions to a range of financial issues as one collaborative team. An introduction to our Advisory rotation programme: As part of our unique Advisory training programme, you will be offered the opportunity to rotate through various business areas within our market leading teams. The Crisis & Disputes team includes our Forensics and Valuations (F&V) experts as well as specialist teams in Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy: The F&V team work on assignments with a variety of clients in different sectors including; oil & gas, shipping, mining, telecommunications, intellectual property and royalties, pharmaceuticals and financial services. The Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy teams work closely together to form a national team of over 100 professionals dedicated to helping businesses and their stakeholders, as well as personal clients, during times of difficulty. The Deals & Financing team includes our Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) team, who guide clients through a range of critical business transactions. The team focusses on originating transactions, structuring, negotiating, and managing deals for a variety of clients. They work closely with our Due Diligence (DD) team who support corporate clients, private equity providers and investment funds through M&As and disposals. Our clients' main objective is to maximise their return on the deal. We help them understand the opportunities and risks of the deal by thoroughly assessing the target company's finances. This Business Unit has recently been strengthened by our market leading Monitoring Trustee team who are a dynamic consultancy team renowned in the industry for delivering a high-quality service to companies and regulatory authorities with advice on monitoring the implementation of divestment and behavioural remedies in merger, antitrust and State aid cases globally. The team liaises daily with regulatory bodies in the UK and the US. The Energy Infrastructure team are a truly international team recognised as award-winning leaders in their field. The team provides financial advisory, modelling, infra-valuations, and training services to the global infrastructure market. The team combines market leading expertise with deep knowledge of our chosen sectors and deliver that capability globally as one team. As you rotate you will have the opportunity to work across a range of industries from large corporations to owner managed business to private clients. We also advise in many different sectors both in the UK and around the world. Job purpose Your time will usually be split between working with the team, our clients and studying for your professional exams. You will learn to provide high-quality investigations, draft accurate advice, prepare expert reports, models, and testimony on financial and accountancy matters. You will develop the capability to advise and help clients buy and sell businesses or raise debt / equity finance. Your involvement will include participation in pitches and proposals through to deal completion. You will have the opportunity to help businesses and their stakeholders by providing advice in respect of business underperformance, or at the early stages of distress, to help achieve the best outcome for creditors as part of an Administration or Liquidation process. These are just some examples of the interesting and varied work we will engage you in during your training with our team. We are moving to a new hybrid working model, so as a trainee you will split your time between working from home, visiting the office, client sites when required or studying for your professional exams. During your first year you will: Undertake in-depth financial analysis and document reviews, working closely with managers and partners to support the preparation of reports. Prepare targeted analysis of data under supervision of project managers. Complete independent verification of expert reports to ensure that all facts and figures therein agree to supporting documents and effectively communicate any identified issues to the project team. Assist managers and partners by preparing tables, charts, exhibits and appendices for inclusion in reports. Develop an understanding of a variety of financial and accounting disputes in numerous sectors. Identify relevant information and critically analyse the information to support the project team. Produce high quality research / presentation packs for meetings with existing and prospective clients including market and deal research, valuation multiples and potential buyers / acquisition targets. Help support the team in the execution of transactions; including being able to obtain relevant information and assisting in drafting sales marketing documents / pitch documents. Assist on building financial models and undertaking financial analysis. Take ownership of administration tasks across all aspects of a deals, business development and marketing activities. Undertake in-depth financial analysis and document reviews, working closely with managers and partners to support the preparation of financial due diligence reports. Be able to obtain relevant information from targets whilst also building rapport with client Assist experienced colleagues with the management of their portfolio of cases, including matters of asset realisation, learning to apply statutory forms and meticulously comply with statutory procedures. During your second year you will: Take ownership of drafting sections of a report allocated to you. Self-review own work, ensuring it is client ready and consistent with the expected house styles and quality. Aid less experienced team members. Attend meetings with clients contributing on specific aspects of deals, such as buyers list and marketing document sections. Support project management by ensuring the set timetable is followed by all parties involved (including other financial/legal advisors). Perform detailed analysis of a client's business to fully understand its drivers, risks, and opportunities. Analyse financial performance of companies and perform draft valuation calculations. Be a point of contact for clients and parties throughout transactions. Prepare documents and research for business development meetings with key intermediaries. Support the team in its business development and marketing activities. Effectively balance multiple projects and responsibilities. In your final year you will take on more responsibility in the form of your own portfolio of cases reporting directly to experienced individuals within the team. You will be expected to take responsibility for larger sections of expert reports, or for the entirety of a smaller project, ensuring completion delivery within stated deadlines. This will include actively participating in both team and client meetings and taking responsibility for the budget of the project and active participation in some marketing and business development activities. The person Interpersonal skills: the ability to build client relationships with a foundation of trust and responsibility. Ability to communicate professionally both internally and externally orally and in writing. Analytical skills: the ability to think critically, research and solve problems. Attention to detail and strong time-management skills. Commitment to self-development & learning. Ability to work effectively in a team with a strong affinity with our values; in particular, respect for individuals, inclusion and diversity, and integrity. Ability to work under pressure whilst recognising the deadline or urgency to be dealt with. Ability to make confident and clear presentations. Strong academic performance is important, so we know that you're ready to take your professional exams. However, we understand things don't always go to plan - so if you don't meet our minimum requirements, please let us know if you have any exceptional achievements or extenuating circumstances which affected your results. We also consider your achievements in the context of your socio-economic background, so encourage you to submit your contextual information On track to achieve or have obtained a 2.1 or above in any degree discipline Minimum of 112 UCAS points. This is based on the new 2017 UCAS Tariff. You can calculate your UCAS points here . Grade B or above in GCSE English Language and Maths. Training We will fund your study towards the ACA qualification. ..... click apply for full job details
Dec 02, 2021
Full time
The Advisory & Consulting Service Line is a rapidly growing, award winning, global group of successful teams working together to present a go-to-market differentiator whilst delivering the highest quality of work for our clients. If you are successful in securing a role on our training programme you will join a team of 600+ innovative specialists across a variety of sectors including Financial Services, Industry & Services, and Public Services with consultative expertise in Risk & Management Consulting, Internal Audit, Actuarial and all aspects of the Tech & Digital space. Our Advisory teams are at the forefront of large international infrastructure projects, global M&A transactions, high-profile forensic investigations, business valuations, corporate restructuring and creditor advisory services; all with the aim of adding value to clients by finding solutions to a range of financial issues as one collaborative team. An introduction to our Advisory rotation programme: As part of our unique Advisory training programme, you will be offered the opportunity to rotate through various business areas within our market leading teams. The Crisis & Disputes team includes our Forensics and Valuations (F&V) experts as well as specialist teams in Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy: The F&V team work on assignments with a variety of clients in different sectors including; oil & gas, shipping, mining, telecommunications, intellectual property and royalties, pharmaceuticals and financial services. The Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy teams work closely together to form a national team of over 100 professionals dedicated to helping businesses and their stakeholders, as well as personal clients, during times of difficulty. The Deals & Financing team includes our Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) team, who guide clients through a range of critical business transactions. The team focusses on originating transactions, structuring, negotiating, and managing deals for a variety of clients. They work closely with our Due Diligence (DD) team who support corporate clients, private equity providers and investment funds through M&As and disposals. Our clients' main objective is to maximise their return on the deal. We help them understand the opportunities and risks of the deal by thoroughly assessing the target company's finances. This Business Unit has recently been strengthened by our market leading Monitoring Trustee team who are a dynamic consultancy team renowned in the industry for delivering a high-quality service to companies and regulatory authorities with advice on monitoring the implementation of divestment and behavioural remedies in merger, antitrust and State aid cases globally. The team liaises daily with regulatory bodies in the UK and the US. The Energy Infrastructure team are a truly international team recognised as award-winning leaders in their field. The team provides financial advisory, modelling, infra-valuations, and training services to the global infrastructure market. The team combines market leading expertise with deep knowledge of our chosen sectors and deliver that capability globally as one team. As you rotate you will have the opportunity to work across a range of industries from large corporations to owner managed business to private clients. We also advise in many different sectors both in the UK and around the world. Job purpose Your time will usually be split between working with the team, our clients and studying for your professional exams. You will learn to provide high-quality investigations, draft accurate advice, prepare expert reports, models, and testimony on financial and accountancy matters. You will develop the capability to advise and help clients buy and sell businesses or raise debt / equity finance. Your involvement will include participation in pitches and proposals through to deal completion. You will have the opportunity to help businesses and their stakeholders by providing advice in respect of business underperformance, or at the early stages of distress, to help achieve the best outcome for creditors as part of an Administration or Liquidation process. These are just some examples of the interesting and varied work we will engage you in during your training with our team. We are moving to a new hybrid working model, so as a trainee you will split your time between working from home, visiting the office, client sites when required or studying for your professional exams. During your first year you will: Undertake in-depth financial analysis and document reviews, working closely with managers and partners to support the preparation of reports. Prepare targeted analysis of data under supervision of project managers. Complete independent verification of expert reports to ensure that all facts and figures therein agree to supporting documents and effectively communicate any identified issues to the project team. Assist managers and partners by preparing tables, charts, exhibits and appendices for inclusion in reports. Develop an understanding of a variety of financial and accounting disputes in numerous sectors. Identify relevant information and critically analyse the information to support the project team. Produce high quality research / presentation packs for meetings with existing and prospective clients including market and deal research, valuation multiples and potential buyers / acquisition targets. Help support the team in the execution of transactions; including being able to obtain relevant information and assisting in drafting sales marketing documents / pitch documents. Assist on building financial models and undertaking financial analysis. Take ownership of administration tasks across all aspects of a deals, business development and marketing activities. Undertake in-depth financial analysis and document reviews, working closely with managers and partners to support the preparation of financial due diligence reports. Be able to obtain relevant information from targets whilst also building rapport with client Assist experienced colleagues with the management of their portfolio of cases, including matters of asset realisation, learning to apply statutory forms and meticulously comply with statutory procedures. During your second year you will: Take ownership of drafting sections of a report allocated to you. Self-review own work, ensuring it is client ready and consistent with the expected house styles and quality. Aid less experienced team members. Attend meetings with clients contributing on specific aspects of deals, such as buyers list and marketing document sections. Support project management by ensuring the set timetable is followed by all parties involved (including other financial/legal advisors). Perform detailed analysis of a client's business to fully understand its drivers, risks, and opportunities. Analyse financial performance of companies and perform draft valuation calculations. Be a point of contact for clients and parties throughout transactions. Prepare documents and research for business development meetings with key intermediaries. Support the team in its business development and marketing activities. Effectively balance multiple projects and responsibilities. In your final year you will take on more responsibility in the form of your own portfolio of cases reporting directly to experienced individuals within the team. You will be expected to take responsibility for larger sections of expert reports, or for the entirety of a smaller project, ensuring completion delivery within stated deadlines. This will include actively participating in both team and client meetings and taking responsibility for the budget of the project and active participation in some marketing and business development activities. The person Interpersonal skills: the ability to build client relationships with a foundation of trust and responsibility. Ability to communicate professionally both internally and externally orally and in writing. Analytical skills: the ability to think critically, research and solve problems. Attention to detail and strong time-management skills. Commitment to self-development & learning. Ability to work effectively in a team with a strong affinity with our values; in particular, respect for individuals, inclusion and diversity, and integrity. Ability to work under pressure whilst recognising the deadline or urgency to be dealt with. Ability to make confident and clear presentations. Strong academic performance is important, so we know that you're ready to take your professional exams. However, we understand things don't always go to plan - so if you don't meet our minimum requirements, please let us know if you have any exceptional achievements or extenuating circumstances which affected your results. We also consider your achievements in the context of your socio-economic background, so encourage you to submit your contextual information On track to achieve or have obtained a 2.1 or above in any degree discipline Minimum of 112 UCAS points. This is based on the new 2017 UCAS Tariff. You can calculate your UCAS points here . Grade B or above in GCSE English Language and Maths. Training We will fund your study towards the ACA qualification. ..... click apply for full job details
Tax We help our clients stay ahead of changes that impact their businesses, navigating complexity and risk. We deliver deep tax technical and legal expertise, while providing the critical context to make informed and compliant decisions. With clients ranging from multinational organisations and public sector bodies to entrepreneurs and family businesses, the work we do is diverse. Hear from Ed Stacey, Tax People Leader about what a career in Tax could mean for you - from development, to our culture, to what we value in our people when building our team. PwC is one of the largest professional services firms in the world. Since 1 Oct 2016 PwC's legal capabilities have been fully integrated into the rest of PwC's business as a multidisciplinary practice. Before that, PwC Legal was a PwC network firm for more than 20 years. The legal offerings provided by PwC's legal network match those provided by any traditional law firm but our operating model means that we offer a seamless multidisciplinary service combining our legal capabilities with the expertise which exists across PwC, including tax, consulting, transaction services, business recovery, sustainability & climate change, corporate finance, forensics and audit and assurance. No other law firm offers this integrated service. PwC's Legal network is the largest legal network by geography. PwC has over 3,700 lawyers in 98 countries and immigration service providers in 116 countries. PwC's Legal Banking and Finance team has been working with domestic and international borrower and lender clients for nearly 20 years. Our transactional banking lawyers are client facing, whilst also advising on matters connected to PwC's own bank facilities. Our lawyers advise clients on a large variety of real estate and development finance transactions as well as leveraged and acquisition finance deals and general, corporate and receivables finance transactions. The strength of the PwC brand as well as the size and scale of the PwC wider business means that there is a huge amount of variety in terms of the transactions our lawyers at all levels are involved in. The team work with a number of longstanding annuity clients but also have the benefit of being able to leverage the extensive client base of the wider PwC Tax, Consulting and Deals practices to give them access to an enviable number of other high profile clients. In the last 12 months, notwithstanding the Covid pandemic, the team advised on transactions with an aggregate debt size of around £4bn, showing PwC Legal's strong technical expertise and high-value deal capability. Despite the team's relatively small size currently, they regularly act on high profile, award winning transactions including on the largest lockdown private borrower new loan facility in 2020 for Lazari Investments. The team has a very strong borrower-focused practice which advises some of the largest privately-owned businesses in the UK, a number of international and domestic real estate funds, family offices, ultra-high net worth individuals, international investors and large multinationals. The team's lender-focused practice has grown year on year and they now act for a variety of credit funds and other private/alternative lenders. With the team being embedded within the wider FS Tax practice at PwC, this is an area of focus and development for the team. The team currently comprises 1 partner, 4 qualified lawyers, 3 trainees and a paralegal but has aspirations to grow substantially over the next 2-3 years to reflect their growing annuity client base and presence in the market acting for borrowers and, more recently, lenders. PwC has aspirations to continue growing its Legal offering and the growth of the Banking and Finance legal practice is a significant part of those plans, being a growth priority within PwC's tax/legal business. What we are looking for We are looking for commercial and entrepreneurial lawyers with a strong transactional banking background who are willing and able to turn their hand to a variety of transactions and who have solid real estate finance experience. The person in this role will enjoy an interesting, diverse and challenging workload. Many of our longstanding borrower and lender clients focus on real estate so a substantial amount of our lawyers' work comprises real estate finance transactions. However, with a growing focus on other transactions, previous experience of leverage and/or general finance would also be helpful as opportunities to work on those types of transactions also arise. On a day to day basis, the successful candidate(s) will; undertake the drafting and/or negotiation of the principal finance documents -including the term sheet, loan agreement, security agreements and intercreditor documentation. Depending on their seniority, they will have responsibility for the oversight of, or supporting on, transactions from term sheet phase to closing, working alongside other members of the team and liaising with clients, counterparties and other professional advisors. A large proportion of our work is carried out alongside non-lawyers in PwC such as tax and deals advisers. Not only does this give us access to projects that other law firms don't see, but it has helped our lawyers develop a deeper understanding of business issues and the commercial context for our advice. We believe that delivering projects as part of a multi-disciplinary PwC team means our lawyers have a better understanding of the wider commercial context of projects and that allows them to be general business advisors and to deliver more value to our clients. Being a small and busy team, there is a variety of work and there is the opportunity to get involved in technically challenging projects for high profile clients in a meaningful way. The successful candidate(s) will be energetic, enthusiastic and keen to embrace the challenge of turning their hand to many different types of banking transactions rather than doing similar deals time and time again. An entrepreneurial spirit and agility is a must! Each member of the team is encouraged to develop relationships with clients and with the professionals in PwC with whom we work on a daily basis. Client relationships are encouraged to be held and built at all levels so this helps individuals build their business cases for progression within the firm. Requirements Qualified solicitor in England & Wales or equivalent common law jurisdiction. 3+ years PQE (for the mid level lawyer role) and 6 years + PQE (for the senior lawyer role). A general finance banking background (or willingness to get involved in a variety of general banking matters). Strong borrower and lender side property finance experience, including development finance. Strong technical knowledge and drafting skills are essential. Familiarity with standard LMA loan documentation and principles. Ability to think outside the box and to draft bespoke documentation. Ideally the candidate will have gained experience in a city firm or large regional practice. Strong client service skills and a commercial, business focused mind-set. Commercially aware and enthusiastic about business development and driving their own career. Not the role for you? Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work (ie temporary or day rate contracting)? The skills we look for in future employees All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, 'The PwC Professional' and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships. Learn more here: The Deal We want all of our people to feel empowered to be the best that they can be, which is why we have 'The Deal'. Find out more about our firmwide Employee Value Proposition: Diversity Valuing Difference. Driving Inclusion. We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways of working offering flexible working arrangements. Learn more here about our work to support an inclusive culture.
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Tax We help our clients stay ahead of changes that impact their businesses, navigating complexity and risk. We deliver deep tax technical and legal expertise, while providing the critical context to make informed and compliant decisions. With clients ranging from multinational organisations and public sector bodies to entrepreneurs and family businesses, the work we do is diverse. Hear from Ed Stacey, Tax People Leader about what a career in Tax could mean for you - from development, to our culture, to what we value in our people when building our team. PwC is one of the largest professional services firms in the world. Since 1 Oct 2016 PwC's legal capabilities have been fully integrated into the rest of PwC's business as a multidisciplinary practice. Before that, PwC Legal was a PwC network firm for more than 20 years. The legal offerings provided by PwC's legal network match those provided by any traditional law firm but our operating model means that we offer a seamless multidisciplinary service combining our legal capabilities with the expertise which exists across PwC, including tax, consulting, transaction services, business recovery, sustainability & climate change, corporate finance, forensics and audit and assurance. No other law firm offers this integrated service. PwC's Legal network is the largest legal network by geography. PwC has over 3,700 lawyers in 98 countries and immigration service providers in 116 countries. PwC's Legal Banking and Finance team has been working with domestic and international borrower and lender clients for nearly 20 years. Our transactional banking lawyers are client facing, whilst also advising on matters connected to PwC's own bank facilities. Our lawyers advise clients on a large variety of real estate and development finance transactions as well as leveraged and acquisition finance deals and general, corporate and receivables finance transactions. The strength of the PwC brand as well as the size and scale of the PwC wider business means that there is a huge amount of variety in terms of the transactions our lawyers at all levels are involved in. The team work with a number of longstanding annuity clients but also have the benefit of being able to leverage the extensive client base of the wider PwC Tax, Consulting and Deals practices to give them access to an enviable number of other high profile clients. In the last 12 months, notwithstanding the Covid pandemic, the team advised on transactions with an aggregate debt size of around £4bn, showing PwC Legal's strong technical expertise and high-value deal capability. Despite the team's relatively small size currently, they regularly act on high profile, award winning transactions including on the largest lockdown private borrower new loan facility in 2020 for Lazari Investments. The team has a very strong borrower-focused practice which advises some of the largest privately-owned businesses in the UK, a number of international and domestic real estate funds, family offices, ultra-high net worth individuals, international investors and large multinationals. The team's lender-focused practice has grown year on year and they now act for a variety of credit funds and other private/alternative lenders. With the team being embedded within the wider FS Tax practice at PwC, this is an area of focus and development for the team. The team currently comprises 1 partner, 4 qualified lawyers, 3 trainees and a paralegal but has aspirations to grow substantially over the next 2-3 years to reflect their growing annuity client base and presence in the market acting for borrowers and, more recently, lenders. PwC has aspirations to continue growing its Legal offering and the growth of the Banking and Finance legal practice is a significant part of those plans, being a growth priority within PwC's tax/legal business. What we are looking for We are looking for commercial and entrepreneurial lawyers with a strong transactional banking background who are willing and able to turn their hand to a variety of transactions and who have solid real estate finance experience. The person in this role will enjoy an interesting, diverse and challenging workload. Many of our longstanding borrower and lender clients focus on real estate so a substantial amount of our lawyers' work comprises real estate finance transactions. However, with a growing focus on other transactions, previous experience of leverage and/or general finance would also be helpful as opportunities to work on those types of transactions also arise. On a day to day basis, the successful candidate(s) will; undertake the drafting and/or negotiation of the principal finance documents -including the term sheet, loan agreement, security agreements and intercreditor documentation. Depending on their seniority, they will have responsibility for the oversight of, or supporting on, transactions from term sheet phase to closing, working alongside other members of the team and liaising with clients, counterparties and other professional advisors. A large proportion of our work is carried out alongside non-lawyers in PwC such as tax and deals advisers. Not only does this give us access to projects that other law firms don't see, but it has helped our lawyers develop a deeper understanding of business issues and the commercial context for our advice. We believe that delivering projects as part of a multi-disciplinary PwC team means our lawyers have a better understanding of the wider commercial context of projects and that allows them to be general business advisors and to deliver more value to our clients. Being a small and busy team, there is a variety of work and there is the opportunity to get involved in technically challenging projects for high profile clients in a meaningful way. The successful candidate(s) will be energetic, enthusiastic and keen to embrace the challenge of turning their hand to many different types of banking transactions rather than doing similar deals time and time again. An entrepreneurial spirit and agility is a must! Each member of the team is encouraged to develop relationships with clients and with the professionals in PwC with whom we work on a daily basis. Client relationships are encouraged to be held and built at all levels so this helps individuals build their business cases for progression within the firm. Requirements Qualified solicitor in England & Wales or equivalent common law jurisdiction. 3+ years PQE (for the mid level lawyer role) and 6 years + PQE (for the senior lawyer role). A general finance banking background (or willingness to get involved in a variety of general banking matters). Strong borrower and lender side property finance experience, including development finance. Strong technical knowledge and drafting skills are essential. Familiarity with standard LMA loan documentation and principles. Ability to think outside the box and to draft bespoke documentation. Ideally the candidate will have gained experience in a city firm or large regional practice. Strong client service skills and a commercial, business focused mind-set. Commercially aware and enthusiastic about business development and driving their own career. Not the role for you? Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work (ie temporary or day rate contracting)? The skills we look for in future employees All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, 'The PwC Professional' and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships. Learn more here: The Deal We want all of our people to feel empowered to be the best that they can be, which is why we have 'The Deal'. Find out more about our firmwide Employee Value Proposition: Diversity Valuing Difference. Driving Inclusion. We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways of working offering flexible working arrangements. Learn more here about our work to support an inclusive culture.
