About INCOPRO: INCOPRO is an emerging technology business, with market leading technology, delivering innovative solutions to enable brand protection online for some of the largest and most valuable brands in the world. Continued growth in use of the web has led to an explosion in brand abuse. The global market for counterfeit products is estimated at nearly one trillion dollars annually. At INCOPRO, we are constantly striving to deliver products and associated services that enable businesses to protect themselves online our mission is to make the internet better for business. INCOPROs primary customer base is in-house intellectual property (IP) lawyers who are focused on enforcing against brand abuse and counterfeiting across the Internet. Our clients come from a wide range of industries including luxury brands, sports, entertainment, technology, consumer goods and more. Reporting to the Brand Protection Sub-Team Leader, the purpose of the role is to collect, collate, research and analyse data from a diverse range of sources, including Incopros own systems, to produce high-quality, timely, relevant and actionable intelligence, information and research products. You will also provide enforcement services to protect client intellectual property rights in a professional and courteous manner. You will be self-motivated with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities in a dynamic environment. You will also have a proven ability to be flexible and work hard, both independently and in a team. Good analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail are important as is a collaborative approach and willingness to compromise to find solutions. As some of the role involves interaction with customers, you will need good interpersonal, facilitative and negotiation skills. Your responsibilities will be: Analyse data from a range of sources to determine the nature and scale of the customers issues; Enforce the rights of Incopros clients in a timely, efficient and courteous manner, including responding queries from platforms and third parties; Respond to client queries regarding the customers IP infringement issues and develop a good working relationship with customers to ensure they are getting what they need from the team; Develop relationships third party platforms (e.g. online marketplaces and social media platforms) to improve efficiency in dealing with take down requests and find new and innovative ways to better protect client interests; Suggest ideas for how we can improve our technology; Maintain accurate records of research and analysis undertaken and document any associated processes as standard operating procedures; Provide statistics and other management information to customers and other parts of the company; Keep knowledge current by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications and online resources and maintaining personal networks. You will also have the following skills: Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject or relevant work experience for the role; Fluent Mandarin Speaker Good English language communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences; Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products; Ability to demonstrate objectivity, sound reasoning, and delivery of solutions; Ability to conduct research online across a wide range of subjects; Ability to assess, aggregate and analyse data from a variety of sources and present findings in a clear and understandable way; Ability to deliver reports and presentations to a high standard. If you also have any of the following, that would be great: 1+ years professional experience in an analytical or research role; Anti-piracy or brand protection experience; Knowledge of internet technologies and networks; Multi-lingual. Mandarin Salary: Competitive and appropriate for the relevant experience of the applicant. Notification: This Job Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and required skills. This Job Description does not constitute an offer of employment. INCOPRO is an Equal Opportunity Employer Powered by JazzHR
31 Mar, 2020
About INCOPRO: INCOPRO is an emerging technology business, with market leading technology, delivering innovative solutions to enable brand protection online for some of the largest and most valuable brands in the world. Continued growth in use of the web has led to an explosion in brand abuse. The global market for counterfeit products is estimated at nearly one trillion dollars annually. At INCOPRO, we are constantly striving to deliver products and associated services that enable businesses to protect themselves online our mission is to make the internet better for business. INCOPROs primary customer base is in-house intellectual property (IP) lawyers who are focused on enforcing against brand abuse and counterfeiting across the Internet. Our clients come from a wide range of industries including luxury brands, sports, entertainment, technology, consumer goods and more. Reporting to the Brand Protection Sub-Team Leader, the purpose of the role is to collect, collate, research and analyse data from a diverse range of sources, including Incopros own systems, to produce high-quality, timely, relevant and actionable intelligence, information and research products. You will also provide enforcement services to protect client intellectual property rights in a professional and courteous manner. You will be self-motivated with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities in a dynamic environment. You will also have a proven ability to be flexible and work hard, both independently and in a team. Good analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail are important as is a collaborative approach and willingness to compromise to find solutions. As some of the role involves interaction with customers, you will need good interpersonal, facilitative and negotiation skills. Your responsibilities will be: Analyse data from a range of sources to determine the nature and scale of the customers issues; Enforce the rights of Incopros clients in a timely, efficient and courteous manner, including responding queries from platforms and third parties; Respond to client queries regarding the customers IP infringement issues and develop a good working relationship with customers to ensure they are getting what they need from the team; Develop relationships third party platforms (e.g. online marketplaces and social media platforms) to improve efficiency in dealing with take down requests and find new and innovative ways to better protect client interests; Suggest ideas for how we can improve our technology; Maintain accurate records of research and analysis undertaken and document any associated processes as standard operating procedures; Provide statistics and other management information to customers and other parts of the company; Keep knowledge current by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications and online resources and maintaining personal networks. You will also have the following skills: Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject or relevant work experience for the role; Fluent Mandarin Speaker Good English language communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences; Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products; Ability to demonstrate objectivity, sound reasoning, and delivery of solutions; Ability to conduct research online across a wide range of subjects; Ability to assess, aggregate and analyse data from a variety of sources and present findings in a clear and understandable way; Ability to deliver reports and presentations to a high standard. If you also have any of the following, that would be great: 1+ years professional experience in an analytical or research role; Anti-piracy or brand protection experience; Knowledge of internet technologies and networks; Multi-lingual. Mandarin Salary: Competitive and appropriate for the relevant experience of the applicant. Notification: This Job Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and required skills. This Job Description does not constitute an offer of employment. INCOPRO is an Equal Opportunity Employer Powered by JazzHR
We are looking for a Commercial Litigation/Construction Lawyer (a Solicitor/FILEX (ideally 2-6 years PQE) to join our Complex Litigation team based in Bristol on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. From the outset you can expect to handle a varied caseload of complex litigation matters in a team that encourages early responsibility, whilst ensuring appropriate supervision, mentoring and training. The main tasks will include: Taking control of a range of construction disputes, together with some general commercial litigation (depending on experience); assessing prospects of success quickly and accurately in new cases that might be factually dense and/or legally complex; providing confident and clear advice to a diverse range of clients (including individuals, SMEs and large companies); drafting and preparing all necessary pleadings (with Counsel’s assistance where appropriate) and litigating cases, where necessary, through to trial or an Adjudicator’s decision; resolving claims via a range of ADR methods including mediation and negotiation; becoming involved in business development alongside the team leader to win new mandates in the insurance and wider market; and demonstrating a commercial awareness in the resolution of cases and working with the wider team to streamline processes and procedures in order to maximise revenue and profitability;
30 Mar, 2020
We are looking for a Commercial Litigation/Construction Lawyer (a Solicitor/FILEX (ideally 2-6 years PQE) to join our Complex Litigation team based in Bristol on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. From the outset you can expect to handle a varied caseload of complex litigation matters in a team that encourages early responsibility, whilst ensuring appropriate supervision, mentoring and training. The main tasks will include: Taking control of a range of construction disputes, together with some general commercial litigation (depending on experience); assessing prospects of success quickly and accurately in new cases that might be factually dense and/or legally complex; providing confident and clear advice to a diverse range of clients (including individuals, SMEs and large companies); drafting and preparing all necessary pleadings (with Counsel’s assistance where appropriate) and litigating cases, where necessary, through to trial or an Adjudicator’s decision; resolving claims via a range of ADR methods including mediation and negotiation; becoming involved in business development alongside the team leader to win new mandates in the insurance and wider market; and demonstrating a commercial awareness in the resolution of cases and working with the wider team to streamline processes and procedures in order to maximise revenue and profitability;
We have an opportunity for an Associate (0-5 years PQE) to join our Litigation and Dispute Management Team in central Bristol on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract covering maternity leave, 28 hours per week. The Litigation & Dispute Management Team is led by a Legal 500 and Chambers-rate partner and deals with a wide range of contract, tort and property cases from large multi-track disputes to small claims cases. The team are dedicated and hardworking and work in a collaborative and friendly environment. As an Associate in the Property Litigation Team you will proactively handle a caseload of complex and varied property cases predominately on the Fast/Multi Track. You will review and evaluate property claims consisting mainly of damage, nuisance and trespass for prospects of success. The team operates in a busy, thriving and friendly environment and with ambitious growth projected in the coming years there are real opportunities for long term career advancement. As an Associate you can expect to: Manage a caseload of property litigation files from start to finish; Assess prospects of success of property claims initially and on an ongoing basis; Negotiate claims to a successful outcome through the most efficient and economic means; Take responsibility for all aspects of file administration with the help and support of the Legal Assistant function; Take ownership of customer problems until resolved, ensuring that a high standard of service is provided to the client at all times; Undertake reasonable tasks as instructed by the Senior Associate and assist the Head of Department and leadership team as required; Foster and grow lasting client relationships through the delivery of consistent client service excellence; and Have an opportunity to take on wider roles such as internal training, client presentations and other forms of business development.
30 Mar, 2020
We have an opportunity for an Associate (0-5 years PQE) to join our Litigation and Dispute Management Team in central Bristol on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract covering maternity leave, 28 hours per week. The Litigation & Dispute Management Team is led by a Legal 500 and Chambers-rate partner and deals with a wide range of contract, tort and property cases from large multi-track disputes to small claims cases. The team are dedicated and hardworking and work in a collaborative and friendly environment. As an Associate in the Property Litigation Team you will proactively handle a caseload of complex and varied property cases predominately on the Fast/Multi Track. You will review and evaluate property claims consisting mainly of damage, nuisance and trespass for prospects of success. The team operates in a busy, thriving and friendly environment and with ambitious growth projected in the coming years there are real opportunities for long term career advancement. As an Associate you can expect to: Manage a caseload of property litigation files from start to finish; Assess prospects of success of property claims initially and on an ongoing basis; Negotiate claims to a successful outcome through the most efficient and economic means; Take responsibility for all aspects of file administration with the help and support of the Legal Assistant function; Take ownership of customer problems until resolved, ensuring that a high standard of service is provided to the client at all times; Undertake reasonable tasks as instructed by the Senior Associate and assist the Head of Department and leadership team as required; Foster and grow lasting client relationships through the delivery of consistent client service excellence; and Have an opportunity to take on wider roles such as internal training, client presentations and other forms of business development.
We are recruiting for a Paralegal to join DAS UK Group as part of the Personal Injury team. Based in the heart of central Bristol, just a short walk from Bristol Temple Meads Station, this is a permanent position for 17.5 hours per week. As part of a wider team that predominately focuses on litigating cases where it has not been possible to reach a settlement with the Third Party insurer, you will have the opportunity to run small claims, fast track and multi-track litigation files in relation to uninsured losses, insurer subrogated loss and hire charges arising from road traffic accidents
30 Mar, 2020
We are recruiting for a Paralegal to join DAS UK Group as part of the Personal Injury team. Based in the heart of central Bristol, just a short walk from Bristol Temple Meads Station, this is a permanent position for 17.5 hours per week. As part of a wider team that predominately focuses on litigating cases where it has not been possible to reach a settlement with the Third Party insurer, you will have the opportunity to run small claims, fast track and multi-track litigation files in relation to uninsured losses, insurer subrogated loss and hire charges arising from road traffic accidents
Vacancy Name Legal Counsel (12 month fixed term contract) Work Location London Description The Legal Counsel will advise on a broad range of legal matters. He or she will have a commercial focus supporting business growth and will partner with all teams across the business on day-to-day legal matters and strategic projects. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver timely and quality legal services to internal clients with minimal supervision. Key Responsibilities •Work closely with internal teams and management in structuring and implementing strategic projects. •Draft, negotiate and review a broad range of commercial contracts, typically with an IT, IP, software or marketing focus. •Draft, negotiate and review corporate development related agreements such as Confidentiality Agreements, Letters of Intent, Indications of Interest and other associated documents. •Advise on corporate governance issues and review associated minutes, resolutions and filings. •Conduct legal research and prepare briefing papers for internal teams. •Develop and administer internal processes to assist the business. •Prepare business policies and provide training on legal matters. •Advise on miscellaneous employment and HR issues and work closely with the HR team. •Manage disputes with clients and other third parties. Skills, Knowledge & Experience Required •Current practicing certificate in England and Wales, in good standing. •2 + years of post-qualification experience. •Previous in-house experience (preferably at a global organization) is an advantage. •Strong commercial contracts experience is essential, together with a genuine interest to expand knowledge and experience in employment, IP, regulatory, litigation and data protection matters. •Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of the business. •Solid negotiation and drafting skills. •High degree of business acumen and ability to think creatively to achieve the commercial needs of the business. •Excellent time management skills and ability to manage a varied workload to tight deadlines. •Problem-solving mindset, with confidence to use outside counsel sparingly. •Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. •Excellent oral and written communication skills. •Team player with ability to work effectively in a small team. Desired Skills
29 Mar, 2020
Vacancy Name Legal Counsel (12 month fixed term contract) Work Location London Description The Legal Counsel will advise on a broad range of legal matters. He or she will have a commercial focus supporting business growth and will partner with all teams across the business on day-to-day legal matters and strategic projects. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver timely and quality legal services to internal clients with minimal supervision. Key Responsibilities •Work closely with internal teams and management in structuring and implementing strategic projects. •Draft, negotiate and review a broad range of commercial contracts, typically with an IT, IP, software or marketing focus. •Draft, negotiate and review corporate development related agreements such as Confidentiality Agreements, Letters of Intent, Indications of Interest and other associated documents. •Advise on corporate governance issues and review associated minutes, resolutions and filings. •Conduct legal research and prepare briefing papers for internal teams. •Develop and administer internal processes to assist the business. •Prepare business policies and provide training on legal matters. •Advise on miscellaneous employment and HR issues and work closely with the HR team. •Manage disputes with clients and other third parties. Skills, Knowledge & Experience Required •Current practicing certificate in England and Wales, in good standing. •2 + years of post-qualification experience. •Previous in-house experience (preferably at a global organization) is an advantage. •Strong commercial contracts experience is essential, together with a genuine interest to expand knowledge and experience in employment, IP, regulatory, litigation and data protection matters. •Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of the business. •Solid negotiation and drafting skills. •High degree of business acumen and ability to think creatively to achieve the commercial needs of the business. •Excellent time management skills and ability to manage a varied workload to tight deadlines. •Problem-solving mindset, with confidence to use outside counsel sparingly. •Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. •Excellent oral and written communication skills. •Team player with ability to work effectively in a small team. Desired Skills
Company: Nominet WHAT DRIVES US... Maybe you know us, maybe you don't. Even though you probably use our services every day. So we'd like to share more about what we do at Nominet, and why we do it, so that you can help us to build the right team. We're proudly at the heart of the UK's critical internet infrastructure. Leading the charge in cyber security, as we explore and pioneer new tech. We do this to enable connectivity, inclusivity and security for our world - and create a vibrant digital future. That's what drives us - and the kind of people we want to work with. PERKS Competitive salary depending on experience, plus excellent benefits including a 10% bonus, 28 days holidays, Healthcare, Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, Wellbeing allowance, Flex benefits and onsite fitness classes and studio. The Legal Counsel role at Nominet is very varied but will have a predominantly contract focus. You will report to the General Counsel & Head of Stakeholder Relations and be the legal Business Partner to support Nominet’s Registry and Cyber sales and product teams on sales/license transactions, commercial deals and partnership opportunities globally. The role's substantive legal focus will be on technology and software as well as privacy/data regulations. Specific day-to-day responsibilities of the Legal Counsel will include: Supporting Registry and Cyber sales and product teams on sales/license transactions, commercial deals and partnership opportunities globally. Providing timely, proactive, and thoughtful advice on legal issues to ensure closing commercial deals each quarter. Undertaking the day-to-day yet constantly changing transactional work including drafting and negotiating inbound and outbound licensing agreements, consulting agreements, master services agreements, strategic alliance agreements, data processing addendums, reseller agreements, and other commercial agreements. Helping streamline business practices by addressing opportunities for contract and policy related process improvements across multi-functional teams. Contributing to the contract management process by regularly updating and maintaining standard template agreements across multiple jurisdictions. Monitoring changes to and ensuring compliance with local regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and related documentation and serving as a subject matter expert with respect to these regulations. Managing and contributing to understanding legal requirements to operate in various regions globally. Providing practical legal advice and support on a variety business matters in a fast-paced environment. Legal Qualification Post qualified experience in a legal firm or company dealing with commercial, IT & IP issues Excellent stakeholder management at all levels Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written Positive and proactive attitude Able to manage time and priorties effectively Attention to detail Commercially astute APPLICATION PROCESS ONLINE APPLICATION>>VIDEO INTERVIEW>>FACE TO FACE INTERVIEW>>JOB OFFER Please note: As part of the job application, you will be asked to complete a brief online application form and profile. Job Segment: Consulting, Technology
29 Mar, 2020
Company: Nominet WHAT DRIVES US... Maybe you know us, maybe you don't. Even though you probably use our services every day. So we'd like to share more about what we do at Nominet, and why we do it, so that you can help us to build the right team. We're proudly at the heart of the UK's critical internet infrastructure. Leading the charge in cyber security, as we explore and pioneer new tech. We do this to enable connectivity, inclusivity and security for our world - and create a vibrant digital future. That's what drives us - and the kind of people we want to work with. PERKS Competitive salary depending on experience, plus excellent benefits including a 10% bonus, 28 days holidays, Healthcare, Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, Wellbeing allowance, Flex benefits and onsite fitness classes and studio. The Legal Counsel role at Nominet is very varied but will have a predominantly contract focus. You will report to the General Counsel & Head of Stakeholder Relations and be the legal Business Partner to support Nominet’s Registry and Cyber sales and product teams on sales/license transactions, commercial deals and partnership opportunities globally. The role's substantive legal focus will be on technology and software as well as privacy/data regulations. Specific day-to-day responsibilities of the Legal Counsel will include: Supporting Registry and Cyber sales and product teams on sales/license transactions, commercial deals and partnership opportunities globally. Providing timely, proactive, and thoughtful advice on legal issues to ensure closing commercial deals each quarter. Undertaking the day-to-day yet constantly changing transactional work including drafting and negotiating inbound and outbound licensing agreements, consulting agreements, master services agreements, strategic alliance agreements, data processing addendums, reseller agreements, and other commercial agreements. Helping streamline business practices by addressing opportunities for contract and policy related process improvements across multi-functional teams. Contributing to the contract management process by regularly updating and maintaining standard template agreements across multiple jurisdictions. Monitoring changes to and ensuring compliance with local regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and related documentation and serving as a subject matter expert with respect to these regulations. Managing and contributing to understanding legal requirements to operate in various regions globally. Providing practical legal advice and support on a variety business matters in a fast-paced environment. Legal Qualification Post qualified experience in a legal firm or company dealing with commercial, IT & IP issues Excellent stakeholder management at all levels Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written Positive and proactive attitude Able to manage time and priorties effectively Attention to detail Commercially astute APPLICATION PROCESS ONLINE APPLICATION>>VIDEO INTERVIEW>>FACE TO FACE INTERVIEW>>JOB OFFER Please note: As part of the job application, you will be asked to complete a brief online application form and profile. Job Segment: Consulting, Technology
About Clearmatics Clearmatics is a B2B fintech startup that designs, develops and operates member-owned and member-governed digital cash settlement systems. Founded in 2015 as a London-based Ethereum R&D company, our mission is to reform market infrastructure by disrupting the common denominator across almost every market: cash settlement in fiat currency. We are committed advocates of Open Source development and are active participants in the Web3 community. We have close ties to Ethereum Foundation and the Company is a founding member of the Ethereum Enterprise Alliance. We are now looking to hire a LEGAL COUNSEL to help drive the next stage of the company's growth. About You As Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for Clearmatics' internal legal operations. This is an exciting opportunity to help take a disruptive blockchain company to the next level. We're looking for someone who will thrive in a dynamic, growing startup, who is comfortable with the ambiguity of a new, green-field role and who can provide commercial insight alongside driving the day-to-day legal operations of the business. In this role, you will: Develop an internal legal framework, including the related processes and documentation for the on-going legal operations of the business; Support the operational legal requirements of the business Identify and lead improvement projects, often outside your current area of expertise; and Serve as a trusted advisor and business partner across the company by providing counsel and guidance for accomplishing Clearmatics' overall business objectives. Keep up with current changes on all relevant areas of laws and contributing to the enhancement of the knowledge base of the company's legal function CONTRACTS Lead a review of existing contracts, entity arrangements and other legal documents, refreshing and drafting new contracts as required; produce 'boiler-plates' for our standard agreements and consultancy contracts, NDAs, outsourcing and SLAs. Working with external counsel to deliver final versions in a timely manner; Provide input and insight into company commercial decision making, acting as an internal subject matter expert; Support and coach go-to-market teams on deal structure and contract negotiations; Coordinate with external counsels to execute deals; Be the central point of contact for any new and updated agreements. IP Actively engage and input on IP issues throughout the product development processes; Develop and support the internal company intellectual property ("IP") management process ensuring that, assisting with the identification and internal recognition of Clearmatics IP, working with senior management to develop company strategy and working with external counsel on trademarking and patenting where required; reviewing licensing files in our internal repositories; and COMPLIANCE Have full responsibility for in-house compliance (company policies and processes). Ensure compliance with the internal controls, statutory regulations and other formalities Support the company's compliance with statutory obligations, everything from the 'Companies Act' through to 'GDPR'. REQUIREMENTS MUST-HAVES UK recognised legal qualification (LLB / LLM / GDL etc) At least 5 years of professional experience in a reputable law firm with experience at senior associate level; ideally your most recent experience will be in-house with a Fintech or SAAS start-up or SME Practical experience in commercial negotiations, transactional side of financing and M&A deals, with a solid knowledge of commercial and contract law; You will have a strategic mindset and must be capable handling complex topics such as entity structuring, commercial contracts, and licensing agreements; Experience with fundraising, structuring deals and JVs Ability to thrive despite ambiguity, both internally (working in a start-up environment) and externally (working in a nascent legal landscape); Ability to work on your own and prioritise multiple, often competing for deliverables while managing expectations meeting deadlines Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate effectively and gain trust and confidence with partners at many different levels. Good organisational and time-management skills Excellent communication skills SHOULD-HAVES Genuine, demonstrable interest in our work and on the disruptive potential of blockchain technology; Knowledge of, and practical professional experience of, the management of intellectual property, ideally in a software development environment; Excellent interpersonal, communications, public speaking, and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to a broad set of audiences from varied professional, cultural, and technical backgrounds; and Technological savvy with a broad understanding of business models and product use cases. NICE-TO-HAVES Previous experience working in a start-up environment, ideally in the fintech or blockchain space; Previous experience using the tools used day to day by the company, including git version control, Markdown markup language, Kanban and the Agile methodology. If you'd like to make significant contributions to the blockchain ecosystem and think you are a match then we'd like to hear from you. PERKS AND BENEFITS Central London location in bright, spacious offices. Competitive salary. Flexible working and possibility to work remotely. Relocation assistance. Company pension. Professional development - annual individual Learning & Development budget. Monthly Friday company meeting with pizza and beers. "Show and Tell" sessions - knowledge sharing across teams. Great kitchen filled with your favorite British specialties. Join a fast-growing, game-changing, FinTech company ;)
28 Mar, 2020
About Clearmatics Clearmatics is a B2B fintech startup that designs, develops and operates member-owned and member-governed digital cash settlement systems. Founded in 2015 as a London-based Ethereum R&D company, our mission is to reform market infrastructure by disrupting the common denominator across almost every market: cash settlement in fiat currency. We are committed advocates of Open Source development and are active participants in the Web3 community. We have close ties to Ethereum Foundation and the Company is a founding member of the Ethereum Enterprise Alliance. We are now looking to hire a LEGAL COUNSEL to help drive the next stage of the company's growth. About You As Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for Clearmatics' internal legal operations. This is an exciting opportunity to help take a disruptive blockchain company to the next level. We're looking for someone who will thrive in a dynamic, growing startup, who is comfortable with the ambiguity of a new, green-field role and who can provide commercial insight alongside driving the day-to-day legal operations of the business. In this role, you will: Develop an internal legal framework, including the related processes and documentation for the on-going legal operations of the business; Support the operational legal requirements of the business Identify and lead improvement projects, often outside your current area of expertise; and Serve as a trusted advisor and business partner across the company by providing counsel and guidance for accomplishing Clearmatics' overall business objectives. Keep up with current changes on all relevant areas of laws and contributing to the enhancement of the knowledge base of the company's legal function CONTRACTS Lead a review of existing contracts, entity arrangements and other legal documents, refreshing and drafting new contracts as required; produce 'boiler-plates' for our standard agreements and consultancy contracts, NDAs, outsourcing and SLAs. Working with external counsel to deliver final versions in a timely manner; Provide input and insight into company commercial decision making, acting as an internal subject matter expert; Support and coach go-to-market teams on deal structure and contract negotiations; Coordinate with external counsels to execute deals; Be the central point of contact for any new and updated agreements. IP Actively engage and input on IP issues throughout the product development processes; Develop and support the internal company intellectual property ("IP") management process ensuring that, assisting with the identification and internal recognition of Clearmatics IP, working with senior management to develop company strategy and working with external counsel on trademarking and patenting where required; reviewing licensing files in our internal repositories; and COMPLIANCE Have full responsibility for in-house compliance (company policies and processes). Ensure compliance with the internal controls, statutory regulations and other formalities Support the company's compliance with statutory obligations, everything from the 'Companies Act' through to 'GDPR'. REQUIREMENTS MUST-HAVES UK recognised legal qualification (LLB / LLM / GDL etc) At least 5 years of professional experience in a reputable law firm with experience at senior associate level; ideally your most recent experience will be in-house with a Fintech or SAAS start-up or SME Practical experience in commercial negotiations, transactional side of financing and M&A deals, with a solid knowledge of commercial and contract law; You will have a strategic mindset and must be capable handling complex topics such as entity structuring, commercial contracts, and licensing agreements; Experience with fundraising, structuring deals and JVs Ability to thrive despite ambiguity, both internally (working in a start-up environment) and externally (working in a nascent legal landscape); Ability to work on your own and prioritise multiple, often competing for deliverables while managing expectations meeting deadlines Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate effectively and gain trust and confidence with partners at many different levels. Good organisational and time-management skills Excellent communication skills SHOULD-HAVES Genuine, demonstrable interest in our work and on the disruptive potential of blockchain technology; Knowledge of, and practical professional experience of, the management of intellectual property, ideally in a software development environment; Excellent interpersonal, communications, public speaking, and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to a broad set of audiences from varied professional, cultural, and technical backgrounds; and Technological savvy with a broad understanding of business models and product use cases. NICE-TO-HAVES Previous experience working in a start-up environment, ideally in the fintech or blockchain space; Previous experience using the tools used day to day by the company, including git version control, Markdown markup language, Kanban and the Agile methodology. If you'd like to make significant contributions to the blockchain ecosystem and think you are a match then we'd like to hear from you. PERKS AND BENEFITS Central London location in bright, spacious offices. Competitive salary. Flexible working and possibility to work remotely. Relocation assistance. Company pension. Professional development - annual individual Learning & Development budget. Monthly Friday company meeting with pizza and beers. "Show and Tell" sessions - knowledge sharing across teams. Great kitchen filled with your favorite British specialties. Join a fast-growing, game-changing, FinTech company ;)
About Limejump Limejump is an award-winning energy tech company, connecting customers to our in-house trading and data centres as we work to revolutionise the UK energy industry. We are supported by investment by one of the largest energy companies in the world, Shell New Energies and are super-charged to revolutionise the energy industry. By joining our team, you will be instrumental in our vision – to harness data and technology in order to deliver a world powered by 100% renewable electricity . We are on a mission to revolutionise the energy industry by delivering sustainable solutions that maximise customer values . Watch this video to find out more: https://youtu.be/j1lrg9Lo-Zw The Role We are looking for an ambitious solicitor to join our legal team to contribute in establishment of an exceptional in-house legal function, in a fast growing energy / technology business. You would be reporting to the Head of Legal and will work closely with the commercial and risk teams in support of gatekeeping our business against legal exposure and policy making in the legal area. What you will do Assist the legal counsel and where appropriate take ownership of drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of multiple forms of our in-house commercial contracts. These contracts include power purchase agreements, flexible dispatch contracts and a number of ancillary services agreements (including capacity market contracts, frequency response), energy supply contracts and a variety of commercial contracts that include confidentiality agreements, services terms & conditions, MoUs, LoIs, HoTs, etc. Undertake a variety of legal research in energy law, technology law, IP, energy regulation as well as issues in respect of the general operation of the business. Provide strategic support to the legal counsel and Head of Legal, sharing know-how within the company by arranging legal training for the teams in need. Helping to deliver change in a new and constantly evolving regulatory and compliance environment. Provide administrative support as may be necessary to carry out the role and assist in creation of a top end quality in-house legal function In addition to the duties you will be able to pick up on from day one, you will be able to pick up more responsibility as you digest the mechanics of the business and develop your knowledge of specific products and contract types. We aim to build a practice to encourage you to go deeper and wider, all at your will. What we need from you - Essential Skills Legal qualification and practicing certificate in the England and Wales. NQ+ experience with good training/paralegal experience at a recognised law firm or in-house legal practice. Previous experience in one or more of the following industries: energy & utilities, infrastructure, technology. The ability to work in a fast paced environment, good time management skills and excellent attention to detail. Dedication and willingness to work in a fast-growing dynamic tech environment and adaptable to change. Commitment to a permanent role in business expending at an intense growth rate. Note: All applicants must have a current right to work in the UK, we do not provide a work permit. Desirable Skills Experience in IP law, Experience in corporate law including a basic level of corporate secretarial practice Our Benefits In addition to a through product and industry onboarding programme, we offer: Flexible working options and 25 days annual leave (+ a day off for your birthday!) A pre-loaded MasterCard for you to spend on your own development, complemented by 10% Innovation time during your work week A plant-filled office with regular fruit delivery and fresh roasted local coffee A subsidised onsite gym membership and Cycle to Work scheme Regular team social events, summer and Christmas parties Fortnightly catered Lunch n’ Learns and skill sharing opportunities A holistic Employee Assistance programme, offering free phone and/or face-to-face counselling and an excellent discount programme A company performance bonus and development-driven appraisal programme About your Application By clicking the "Submit Application" button you expressly make the following representations and warranties and give your consents as described below: Limejump Ltd. collects your personal data for the purposes of managing Limejump Ltd.'s recruitment related activities as well as for organizational planning purposes. Consequently, Limejump Ltd. may use your personal data in relation to the evaluation and selection of applicants including for example setting up and conducting interviews and tests, evaluating and assessing the results thereto and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment processes including the final recruitment. Limejump Ltd. does not disclose your personal data to unauthorized third parties. Limejump Ltd. may from time to time also use third parties to act on Limejump Ltd.’s behalf. You agree to the fact that to the extent necessary your personal data may be transferred and/or disclosed to any company within Limejump Ltd. as well as to third parties acting on Limejump Ltd.'s behalf, including also transfers to servers and databases outside the country where you provided Limejump Ltd with your personal data. Such transfers may include for example transfers and/or disclosures outside the European Economic Area and in the United States of America.
28 Mar, 2020
About Limejump Limejump is an award-winning energy tech company, connecting customers to our in-house trading and data centres as we work to revolutionise the UK energy industry. We are supported by investment by one of the largest energy companies in the world, Shell New Energies and are super-charged to revolutionise the energy industry. By joining our team, you will be instrumental in our vision – to harness data and technology in order to deliver a world powered by 100% renewable electricity . We are on a mission to revolutionise the energy industry by delivering sustainable solutions that maximise customer values . Watch this video to find out more: https://youtu.be/j1lrg9Lo-Zw The Role We are looking for an ambitious solicitor to join our legal team to contribute in establishment of an exceptional in-house legal function, in a fast growing energy / technology business. You would be reporting to the Head of Legal and will work closely with the commercial and risk teams in support of gatekeeping our business against legal exposure and policy making in the legal area. What you will do Assist the legal counsel and where appropriate take ownership of drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of multiple forms of our in-house commercial contracts. These contracts include power purchase agreements, flexible dispatch contracts and a number of ancillary services agreements (including capacity market contracts, frequency response), energy supply contracts and a variety of commercial contracts that include confidentiality agreements, services terms & conditions, MoUs, LoIs, HoTs, etc. Undertake a variety of legal research in energy law, technology law, IP, energy regulation as well as issues in respect of the general operation of the business. Provide strategic support to the legal counsel and Head of Legal, sharing know-how within the company by arranging legal training for the teams in need. Helping to deliver change in a new and constantly evolving regulatory and compliance environment. Provide administrative support as may be necessary to carry out the role and assist in creation of a top end quality in-house legal function In addition to the duties you will be able to pick up on from day one, you will be able to pick up more responsibility as you digest the mechanics of the business and develop your knowledge of specific products and contract types. We aim to build a practice to encourage you to go deeper and wider, all at your will. What we need from you - Essential Skills Legal qualification and practicing certificate in the England and Wales. NQ+ experience with good training/paralegal experience at a recognised law firm or in-house legal practice. Previous experience in one or more of the following industries: energy & utilities, infrastructure, technology. The ability to work in a fast paced environment, good time management skills and excellent attention to detail. Dedication and willingness to work in a fast-growing dynamic tech environment and adaptable to change. Commitment to a permanent role in business expending at an intense growth rate. Note: All applicants must have a current right to work in the UK, we do not provide a work permit. Desirable Skills Experience in IP law, Experience in corporate law including a basic level of corporate secretarial practice Our Benefits In addition to a through product and industry onboarding programme, we offer: Flexible working options and 25 days annual leave (+ a day off for your birthday!) A pre-loaded MasterCard for you to spend on your own development, complemented by 10% Innovation time during your work week A plant-filled office with regular fruit delivery and fresh roasted local coffee A subsidised onsite gym membership and Cycle to Work scheme Regular team social events, summer and Christmas parties Fortnightly catered Lunch n’ Learns and skill sharing opportunities A holistic Employee Assistance programme, offering free phone and/or face-to-face counselling and an excellent discount programme A company performance bonus and development-driven appraisal programme About your Application By clicking the "Submit Application" button you expressly make the following representations and warranties and give your consents as described below: Limejump Ltd. collects your personal data for the purposes of managing Limejump Ltd.'s recruitment related activities as well as for organizational planning purposes. Consequently, Limejump Ltd. may use your personal data in relation to the evaluation and selection of applicants including for example setting up and conducting interviews and tests, evaluating and assessing the results thereto and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment processes including the final recruitment. Limejump Ltd. does not disclose your personal data to unauthorized third parties. Limejump Ltd. may from time to time also use third parties to act on Limejump Ltd.’s behalf. You agree to the fact that to the extent necessary your personal data may be transferred and/or disclosed to any company within Limejump Ltd. as well as to third parties acting on Limejump Ltd.'s behalf, including also transfers to servers and databases outside the country where you provided Limejump Ltd with your personal data. Such transfers may include for example transfers and/or disclosures outside the European Economic Area and in the United States of America.
The New Tech for Restaurant and Hospitality Fourth is the first global cloud-based intelligent back office platform in the restaurant and hospitality. We’re no ordinary software company! We pride ourselves on the culture we have created and work hard to ensure this is never compromised. This is a place where our people want to work; where they enjoy and develop in their roles; where our people pull together to work as a team and ultimately be a company we are all proud to be a part of. By developing innovative products, building relationships with our customers and enabling great careers; we are focused on building lifetime loyalty with our customers and each other. The vast majority of us have worked within the industry; we believe we need to be passionate about and have experienced the industry in order to help our customers grow their businesses successfully. When recruiting, we look for those who want to join our journey; those who want to be a part of our personality and culture; those who are professional; have energy, enthusiasm, and ambition, are entrepreneurial and those who can show they can live by our company values each day. Working at Fourth + HotSchedules provides an opportunity to build a successful career where our people develop and grow in a dynamic, fast paced environment. We’re looking for an energetic and collaborative Legal Counsel to join our team based in the UK (London or Macclesfield). This will be a generalist role primarily supporting our high-growth, enterprise SaaS business in the European and Middle East regions. It’s a unique opportunity to work across the entire business, with a focus on supporting privacy issues, commercial contracts, product development, compliance policies, employments matters, corporate filings, and legal operations in the regions. You will be the “go to” person for all aspects of Fourth’s legal affairs in EMEA. This role reports to our General Counsel. Our ideal candidate will have knowledge and demonstrable experience as part of a SaaS company, with a background in UK and EU law and some working knowledge of US law. Some exposure to HCM or other HR offerings will be a distinct advantage. Responsibilities • Provide strong leadership and legal support to the business unit leaders and the executive teams based in EMEA on all business and commercial activities, using a solution-focused and risk-based approach• Protect the company against legal risks arising under existing and evolving laws and regulations, including data privacy and security, employment, and other relevant laws• Negotiate commercial agreements, including master subscription agreements and related ordering documents, data processing agreements, and other technology agreements with a diverse and expanding base of customers, vendors, and partners• Help shape EMEA business practices by addressing opportunities for contract and process improvements – both on a global and local basis• Assist in all regulatory filings in the region, including corporate, insurance, and intellectual property registrations, and in M&A matters• Provide legal support to the HR team on EMEA employment matters• Manage and implement all policies, processes, and procedures of the Legal Department which are pertinent to the EMEA organisations, and provide the corresponding education and training to EMEA staffEducation and Experience• Law degree from an accredited law school and admitted to practice law in the UK• Minimum of 6 years’ legal experience relevant to the responsibilities listed above• Experience advising on technology transactions and development, including cloud services and SaaS offerings, especially within the human capital management sector• Experience in operating in an international environment, with the ability to negotiate and draft in legal English and, ideally, with proficiency in another EMEA languagePersonal Qualities• Strong ethics and integrity, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills• Excellent business judgment, strategic thinker, and well organized, with the ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure• Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters, with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and take on any sized task• Quickly identifies issues, communicates clearly and concisely to management, recommends practical solutions, and executes with high standards of accuracy and attention to detail• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to work constructively with internal business teams and counterparties to find mutually agreeable solutions • The ability to function as part of an EMEA business team and global legal team, as well as autonomously when required Our StoryIn July 2019 Fourth joined forces with HotSchedules to become the global leader in end-to-end restaurant and hospitality management technology solutions. Together, the merged company now represents the world’s largest and only provider of end-to-end restaurant and hospitality management solutions for customers across the globe and of all sizes—from a single location or franchisee restaurant to a global restaurant or hotel chain. The combined company’s complete software-as-service (SaaS) solution suite including: scheduling, time & attendance, applicant tracking, training, inventory management / procurement, HR / benefits and payroll services now serves customers in 120,000 locations worldwide and is supported by a dedicated, unified team across offices in the US, UK, Bulgaria, China, Australia and UAE." We are an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, age, national origin, military status, religion, or disability or any other legally protected status.
28 Mar, 2020
The New Tech for Restaurant and Hospitality Fourth is the first global cloud-based intelligent back office platform in the restaurant and hospitality. We’re no ordinary software company! We pride ourselves on the culture we have created and work hard to ensure this is never compromised. This is a place where our people want to work; where they enjoy and develop in their roles; where our people pull together to work as a team and ultimately be a company we are all proud to be a part of. By developing innovative products, building relationships with our customers and enabling great careers; we are focused on building lifetime loyalty with our customers and each other. The vast majority of us have worked within the industry; we believe we need to be passionate about and have experienced the industry in order to help our customers grow their businesses successfully. When recruiting, we look for those who want to join our journey; those who want to be a part of our personality and culture; those who are professional; have energy, enthusiasm, and ambition, are entrepreneurial and those who can show they can live by our company values each day. Working at Fourth + HotSchedules provides an opportunity to build a successful career where our people develop and grow in a dynamic, fast paced environment. We’re looking for an energetic and collaborative Legal Counsel to join our team based in the UK (London or Macclesfield). This will be a generalist role primarily supporting our high-growth, enterprise SaaS business in the European and Middle East regions. It’s a unique opportunity to work across the entire business, with a focus on supporting privacy issues, commercial contracts, product development, compliance policies, employments matters, corporate filings, and legal operations in the regions. You will be the “go to” person for all aspects of Fourth’s legal affairs in EMEA. This role reports to our General Counsel. Our ideal candidate will have knowledge and demonstrable experience as part of a SaaS company, with a background in UK and EU law and some working knowledge of US law. Some exposure to HCM or other HR offerings will be a distinct advantage. Responsibilities • Provide strong leadership and legal support to the business unit leaders and the executive teams based in EMEA on all business and commercial activities, using a solution-focused and risk-based approach• Protect the company against legal risks arising under existing and evolving laws and regulations, including data privacy and security, employment, and other relevant laws• Negotiate commercial agreements, including master subscription agreements and related ordering documents, data processing agreements, and other technology agreements with a diverse and expanding base of customers, vendors, and partners• Help shape EMEA business practices by addressing opportunities for contract and process improvements – both on a global and local basis• Assist in all regulatory filings in the region, including corporate, insurance, and intellectual property registrations, and in M&A matters• Provide legal support to the HR team on EMEA employment matters• Manage and implement all policies, processes, and procedures of the Legal Department which are pertinent to the EMEA organisations, and provide the corresponding education and training to EMEA staffEducation and Experience• Law degree from an accredited law school and admitted to practice law in the UK• Minimum of 6 years’ legal experience relevant to the responsibilities listed above• Experience advising on technology transactions and development, including cloud services and SaaS offerings, especially within the human capital management sector• Experience in operating in an international environment, with the ability to negotiate and draft in legal English and, ideally, with proficiency in another EMEA languagePersonal Qualities• Strong ethics and integrity, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills• Excellent business judgment, strategic thinker, and well organized, with the ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure• Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters, with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and take on any sized task• Quickly identifies issues, communicates clearly and concisely to management, recommends practical solutions, and executes with high standards of accuracy and attention to detail• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to work constructively with internal business teams and counterparties to find mutually agreeable solutions • The ability to function as part of an EMEA business team and global legal team, as well as autonomously when required Our StoryIn July 2019 Fourth joined forces with HotSchedules to become the global leader in end-to-end restaurant and hospitality management technology solutions. Together, the merged company now represents the world’s largest and only provider of end-to-end restaurant and hospitality management solutions for customers across the globe and of all sizes—from a single location or franchisee restaurant to a global restaurant or hotel chain. The combined company’s complete software-as-service (SaaS) solution suite including: scheduling, time & attendance, applicant tracking, training, inventory management / procurement, HR / benefits and payroll services now serves customers in 120,000 locations worldwide and is supported by a dedicated, unified team across offices in the US, UK, Bulgaria, China, Australia and UAE." We are an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, age, national origin, military status, religion, or disability or any other legally protected status.
The Company Kambi Group plc is a leading B2B provider of premium sports betting services to licensed gaming operators. Our services provide an end-to-end solution for operators wanting to launch a standalone Sportsbook or bolster their existing offering with an innovative sports betting product. From front-end user interface to customer intelligence, risk management and odds compiling, all built on our in-house developed software, we strive to deliver the ultimate service and solution to our partners. Our vision is to create the world’s leading sports betting experiences, together with our partners. With offices in Malta (HQ), Bucharest, London, Manila, Sydney, Uppsala and Stockholm and together with over 700 passionate and highly skilled people; Kambi live and breathe sports betting. It is in everything we do. From delivering a premium service to our operators, to creating an entertaining experience for the end user; we are unwavering in our mission to create the worlds’ leading sports betting experience. The Role Working within Kambi’s Legal department, the Regulatory Counsel will be responsible for various daily duties including: • provide expert advice on specific and complex gaming matters in countries of interest; • drafting of legal and regulatory analyses and risk assessments; • facilitate compliance with applicable laws and regulations; • preparing regulatory, licensing and compliance documents; • develop and maintain relationships with national regulatory authorities; • produce simple and actionable interpretations of the rules applicable for each business unit; • take the lead as Project Manager for regulatory projects from beginning to end, and implement a compliance project; • prepare, produce, write, review, keep track of, and ensure consistency of regular reporting submitted by/to gaming authorities; • carry out projects related to the regulatory scope (Sports Ethics, Responsible Gaming, Anti-Money-Laundering, data protection). • Draft, negotiate and review contractual agreements relating to commercial matters, insurance, corporate and other company business activities. Qualifications and skills required: • qualified solicitor (NQ); • ability to work on various projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment; • excellent written and verbal communication skills; • high levels of initiative, pragmatism and common sense; • curiosity with a keenness to innovate, improve processes and drive efficiencies; • ability to work both independently and in a team; • inspire respect and confidence with internal and external contacts; • attention to detail; • literate and fluent in English; other European languages also useful. Our Values It’s essential that everyone at Kambi not only understands our values and what we stand for, but conducts themselves in a way that reflects those values. We Act - because we’re brave and curious, brave enough to ask questions and curious enough to search for the answers. We Care – because we genuinely love what we do, we’re enthusiastic and always take the time to listen to our colleagues and customers. We Deliver – because people depend on us, to generate that better idea, that higher level of quality or that added value they really need.
28 Mar, 2020
The Company Kambi Group plc is a leading B2B provider of premium sports betting services to licensed gaming operators. Our services provide an end-to-end solution for operators wanting to launch a standalone Sportsbook or bolster their existing offering with an innovative sports betting product. From front-end user interface to customer intelligence, risk management and odds compiling, all built on our in-house developed software, we strive to deliver the ultimate service and solution to our partners. Our vision is to create the world’s leading sports betting experiences, together with our partners. With offices in Malta (HQ), Bucharest, London, Manila, Sydney, Uppsala and Stockholm and together with over 700 passionate and highly skilled people; Kambi live and breathe sports betting. It is in everything we do. From delivering a premium service to our operators, to creating an entertaining experience for the end user; we are unwavering in our mission to create the worlds’ leading sports betting experience. The Role Working within Kambi’s Legal department, the Regulatory Counsel will be responsible for various daily duties including: • provide expert advice on specific and complex gaming matters in countries of interest; • drafting of legal and regulatory analyses and risk assessments; • facilitate compliance with applicable laws and regulations; • preparing regulatory, licensing and compliance documents; • develop and maintain relationships with national regulatory authorities; • produce simple and actionable interpretations of the rules applicable for each business unit; • take the lead as Project Manager for regulatory projects from beginning to end, and implement a compliance project; • prepare, produce, write, review, keep track of, and ensure consistency of regular reporting submitted by/to gaming authorities; • carry out projects related to the regulatory scope (Sports Ethics, Responsible Gaming, Anti-Money-Laundering, data protection). • Draft, negotiate and review contractual agreements relating to commercial matters, insurance, corporate and other company business activities. Qualifications and skills required: • qualified solicitor (NQ); • ability to work on various projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment; • excellent written and verbal communication skills; • high levels of initiative, pragmatism and common sense; • curiosity with a keenness to innovate, improve processes and drive efficiencies; • ability to work both independently and in a team; • inspire respect and confidence with internal and external contacts; • attention to detail; • literate and fluent in English; other European languages also useful. Our Values It’s essential that everyone at Kambi not only understands our values and what we stand for, but conducts themselves in a way that reflects those values. We Act - because we’re brave and curious, brave enough to ask questions and curious enough to search for the answers. We Care – because we genuinely love what we do, we’re enthusiastic and always take the time to listen to our colleagues and customers. We Deliver – because people depend on us, to generate that better idea, that higher level of quality or that added value they really need.
An award-winning firm in the East Midlands has an opening for an Employment Solicitor to join the team in its Derby office. Our client is an innovative and growing Legal 500 practice and the employment team is well-known for providing high-quality advice to a range of businesses and individuals across the Midlands and further afield. As part of the successful and supportive team, you will be handling a variety of contentious and non-contentious work such as recruitment, contracts, policies, discrimination, TUPE and employment tribunal claims. You will be given the opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills and experience whilst assisting in the growth of the department. Ideally the firm is looking for an employment solicitor with a minimum of 2 years' PQE, however this is given purely as a guideline and our client will accept applications from candidates who fall outside this PQE range but who possess the relevant knowledge and skill to carry out this role. The role would suit someone with strong client care skills with a passion for helping clients through their legal issues. How to apply If you are interested in the role or would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Jonny Weare at Sacco Mann or another member of our Private Practice team. Alternatively, if you know of anyone who would be suitable for this role then please let them or use know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. For full terms please see our website.
28 Mar, 2020
An award-winning firm in the East Midlands has an opening for an Employment Solicitor to join the team in its Derby office. Our client is an innovative and growing Legal 500 practice and the employment team is well-known for providing high-quality advice to a range of businesses and individuals across the Midlands and further afield. As part of the successful and supportive team, you will be handling a variety of contentious and non-contentious work such as recruitment, contracts, policies, discrimination, TUPE and employment tribunal claims. You will be given the opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills and experience whilst assisting in the growth of the department. Ideally the firm is looking for an employment solicitor with a minimum of 2 years' PQE, however this is given purely as a guideline and our client will accept applications from candidates who fall outside this PQE range but who possess the relevant knowledge and skill to carry out this role. The role would suit someone with strong client care skills with a passion for helping clients through their legal issues. How to apply If you are interested in the role or would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Jonny Weare at Sacco Mann or another member of our Private Practice team. Alternatively, if you know of anyone who would be suitable for this role then please let them or use know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. For full terms please see our website.
We have been instructed on a Commercial Contracts Fee Earner in central Leeds, with an international law firm, as a result of urgent and necessary expansion. This commercial contracts role sits within our clients commercial health department. This commercial health team are extremely busy and even more so now as a result of the current situation with COVID-19 and this is therefore a key role that our client is looking to urgently fill! So if you are a paralegal, non-qualified fee earner or are a qualified Chartered Legal Executive and have strong and recent commercial contracts experience you are in demand for this role! In this role you would be reporting to a highly experienced and well regarded Partner who specialises health sector organisations on commercial and contracting issues. What would make you a stand-out candidate? * The ideal candidate would need to have strong previous Commercial Contracts experience working as a Paralegal or Chartered Legal Executive within private practice or in-house. * It is essential that you have good attention to detail as well as excellent proof-reading skills. * The firm are looking for a candidate who can work independently and assess contracts in order to identify errors and areas of concern and then report any findings with clarity. * You will be required to really support the team with the volume of commercial contracts work within the health sector at the moment and therefore anyone with medical contracts experience would be ideal but not essential. This is a fantastic time to join this international law firm as there is a surplus amount of work to get involved with. Our client is seeking applications immediately and therefore if you are interested in this position apply straight away as this is an urgent need in the current climate. How to Apply If you would like to apply for this role then contact Fiona Hill at Sacco Mann or ask to speak to another member of the Chartered Legal Executive and Paralegal team. Alternatively, if you know of anyone who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. For full terms please see our website.
28 Mar, 2020
We have been instructed on a Commercial Contracts Fee Earner in central Leeds, with an international law firm, as a result of urgent and necessary expansion. This commercial contracts role sits within our clients commercial health department. This commercial health team are extremely busy and even more so now as a result of the current situation with COVID-19 and this is therefore a key role that our client is looking to urgently fill! So if you are a paralegal, non-qualified fee earner or are a qualified Chartered Legal Executive and have strong and recent commercial contracts experience you are in demand for this role! In this role you would be reporting to a highly experienced and well regarded Partner who specialises health sector organisations on commercial and contracting issues. What would make you a stand-out candidate? * The ideal candidate would need to have strong previous Commercial Contracts experience working as a Paralegal or Chartered Legal Executive within private practice or in-house. * It is essential that you have good attention to detail as well as excellent proof-reading skills. * The firm are looking for a candidate who can work independently and assess contracts in order to identify errors and areas of concern and then report any findings with clarity. * You will be required to really support the team with the volume of commercial contracts work within the health sector at the moment and therefore anyone with medical contracts experience would be ideal but not essential. This is a fantastic time to join this international law firm as there is a surplus amount of work to get involved with. Our client is seeking applications immediately and therefore if you are interested in this position apply straight away as this is an urgent need in the current climate. How to Apply If you would like to apply for this role then contact Fiona Hill at Sacco Mann or ask to speak to another member of the Chartered Legal Executive and Paralegal team. Alternatively, if you know of anyone who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. For full terms please see our website.
Are you a specialist Child Care Solicitor looking to join a very successful law firm in Yorkshire? Are you looking for a firm that is as passionate about this area of law as you are? If so, read on… Our Legal 500 client is well known and highly established due to the quality of work they produce and as a result also has an excellent reputation for the services they provide. The firm is extremely innovative and forward thinking helping them stand out in the market and the are truly dedicated to making a difference to people's lives. They are continuously growing and they are now looking for a passionate Child Care Solicitor to join their Family department in Leeds. A full and varied caseload awaits the successful candidate, including adoption, care proceedings, special guardianship, child arrangement orders and some child abduction work. There will also be great opportunities to get involved in care proceedings representing parents and children The firm also works with a range of clients, including both private and legal aid work, making this a really great opportunity for an individual who can handle a full range of Child Care matters and is committed to providing the best service to clients of all backgrounds. Children Panel Membership would be beneficial for this role. The department has a great working environment and the team is close-knit, meaning you will be joining a strong and supportive team. A like-minded and hardworking individual, who has the necessary empathy and emotional intelligence, would be a well-suited match for this role. Our client envisages the successful solicitor to have 3+ years PQE including substantial experience in Child Care work. While not essential, being a Children Panel Member would also be beneficial for this role and a working knowledge of CCMS would be highly favourable. However, more important than exact PQE levels is a willingness to demonstrate technical ability and the enthusiasm to deliver a high-quality service to all clients. Therefore, our client would be happy to consider applications from candidates who fall outside of this bracket, but can show the relevant skill set and passion necessary for the role. So if you are a passionate and dedicated Child Care solicitor, looking for the opportunity to join a top regional firm, why not apply? How to Apply: If you are interested in this role, or would like to find out more, please contact Rachel Birkinshaw at Sacco Mann or another member of our Private Practice team. Alternatively, if you know of anyone who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. For full terms please see our website.
28 Mar, 2020
Are you a specialist Child Care Solicitor looking to join a very successful law firm in Yorkshire? Are you looking for a firm that is as passionate about this area of law as you are? If so, read on… Our Legal 500 client is well known and highly established due to the quality of work they produce and as a result also has an excellent reputation for the services they provide. The firm is extremely innovative and forward thinking helping them stand out in the market and the are truly dedicated to making a difference to people's lives. They are continuously growing and they are now looking for a passionate Child Care Solicitor to join their Family department in Leeds. A full and varied caseload awaits the successful candidate, including adoption, care proceedings, special guardianship, child arrangement orders and some child abduction work. There will also be great opportunities to get involved in care proceedings representing parents and children The firm also works with a range of clients, including both private and legal aid work, making this a really great opportunity for an individual who can handle a full range of Child Care matters and is committed to providing the best service to clients of all backgrounds. Children Panel Membership would be beneficial for this role. The department has a great working environment and the team is close-knit, meaning you will be joining a strong and supportive team. A like-minded and hardworking individual, who has the necessary empathy and emotional intelligence, would be a well-suited match for this role. Our client envisages the successful solicitor to have 3+ years PQE including substantial experience in Child Care work. While not essential, being a Children Panel Member would also be beneficial for this role and a working knowledge of CCMS would be highly favourable. However, more important than exact PQE levels is a willingness to demonstrate technical ability and the enthusiasm to deliver a high-quality service to all clients. Therefore, our client would be happy to consider applications from candidates who fall outside of this bracket, but can show the relevant skill set and passion necessary for the role. So if you are a passionate and dedicated Child Care solicitor, looking for the opportunity to join a top regional firm, why not apply? How to Apply: If you are interested in this role, or would like to find out more, please contact Rachel Birkinshaw at Sacco Mann or another member of our Private Practice team. Alternatively, if you know of anyone who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. For full terms please see our website.
Are you a Senior Litigation Solicitor looking for a role with long term career opportunities? Do you want to be part of an innovative and growing law firm? If so, this role could be for you! Our client is a progressive law firm based in the centre of York that has been expanding over recent years, successfully taking the step up from a high-street practice to a commercially-focused, full-service law firm. The firm also boasts a fantastic working environment and supportive team culture. Joining the close-knit litigation team, you will be handling a range of matters from start to finish, including leasehold and landlord and tenant matters, shareholder disputers and more on behalf of commercial clients and OMBs. The successful Senior Litigation Solicitor should ideally have a 3+ years' PQE, however this has been given as an approximate guideline and our client is happy to consider the applications of candidates who are perhaps slightly more junior but who have the relevant knowledge/experience, together with the enthusiasm for this particular role. How to Apply Having been established in the sector for over two decades, we have become an authority on all aspects of legal recruitment, allowing us be the first line of the process for our clients. To hear more about this Senior Litigation Solicitor role please contact Rachel Birkinshaw or another member of our private practice team.
28 Mar, 2020
Are you a Senior Litigation Solicitor looking for a role with long term career opportunities? Do you want to be part of an innovative and growing law firm? If so, this role could be for you! Our client is a progressive law firm based in the centre of York that has been expanding over recent years, successfully taking the step up from a high-street practice to a commercially-focused, full-service law firm. The firm also boasts a fantastic working environment and supportive team culture. Joining the close-knit litigation team, you will be handling a range of matters from start to finish, including leasehold and landlord and tenant matters, shareholder disputers and more on behalf of commercial clients and OMBs. The successful Senior Litigation Solicitor should ideally have a 3+ years' PQE, however this has been given as an approximate guideline and our client is happy to consider the applications of candidates who are perhaps slightly more junior but who have the relevant knowledge/experience, together with the enthusiasm for this particular role. How to Apply Having been established in the sector for over two decades, we have become an authority on all aspects of legal recruitment, allowing us be the first line of the process for our clients. To hear more about this Senior Litigation Solicitor role please contact Rachel Birkinshaw or another member of our private practice team.
Brand Advocacy Project Manager Contract 12 months £230 daily London We are looking for a brand advocacy project manager to work to join the worlds most recognisable company who provide a wide variety of services from direct retail to innovative technology solutions and all from very humble beginnings with direct to home book sales. We need an experience and multi-lin... To view the full job details please click apply.
28 Mar, 2020
Brand Advocacy Project Manager Contract 12 months £230 daily London We are looking for a brand advocacy project manager to work to join the worlds most recognisable company who provide a wide variety of services from direct retail to innovative technology solutions and all from very humble beginnings with direct to home book sales. We need an experience and multi-lin... To view the full job details please click apply.
Experienced Fee Earner with Litigation experience within the motor claims industry, as a Paralegal or Litigation Executive within the Motor or Personal Injury industry. About the Role To deliver a robust quality claims support service with key focus on our customers and claim quality. You will provide legal support and advice to our customers during their personal injury and/or uninsured losses claim, with management and support through the claims process. Your will complete a variety of technical, legal activities on a number of claims throughout their lifecycle in the business and will be responsible for ensuring that each activity is completed to the highest level of quality and follows all of the required process steps to ensure the progression of the customers claim. You will be expected to complete customer contact on inbound and outbound calls within Minster Claims. This is inclusive of providing our customers advice, information and support through the Minster Claims process. Your role will be inclusive of detailed, quality completion of key legal technical activities within customers claims, including the review of medical reports, the application of quantum and litigation, where required. About our Benefits In addition to the salary of GBP 17,000 - GBP 22,000 and all of the usual benefits (pension, life assurance, PMI, 25-30 days holiday), we understand that it's the small things that make people feel appreciated so our benefits package also includes: Up to 15% bonus based on individual contribution Health Care Cash plan covering health and wellbeing costs Quarterly Megadraw where you can win some fantastic prizes Free fruit and Perkbox (online shopping discounts) Competitive colleague referral schemes Your main duties will include: Contact customers within agreed service levels and provide advice and information on the claims procedure and that of Minster Claims Services. Accurately complete all legal activities required within agreed service levels. Provide an excellent level of customer care, ensuring that the right customer and business outcome is optimised and achieved. Deal with personal injury compensation and uninsured loss claims and be competent of procedures and timescales. Ability to deal with cases of complexity, causation arguments and disputed liability with minimal supervision. Assess liability and quantum to include the review of medical reports. About You You'll have previous experience of the personal injury and uninsured losses claims processes. You will have the ability to perform to a high level, will be target driven and thrive in a fast paced environment whilst maintaining a high level of customer care. You'll have a customer centric approach and be focused on delivering the right outcome for each of our clients. You'll bring passion, positivity and enthusiasm to the role, and be committed to developing your career within Personal Injury. You will enjoy working as part of a team, supporting each other to achieve individual and business objectives. About Us Minster Law are personal injury specialists with specific expertise in accidents involving a vehicle or on a motorcycle. We continually strive to deliver the best support and results for our clients and partners by taking learnings from inside and outside of the legal industry and implementing them in creative and innovative ways. Our people are united in their ambition to do the best for every client regardless of severity of injury and level of support needed. The service we provide builds trust with our clients who know they can rely on us when they need us most. What next? The closing date for this role is 30th October 2019. Please note that interviews may be undertaken prior to the closing date, so if you think you have the skills and experience for this role, don't delay and apply now! If you would like more information about this role please contact our Career Team at Follow us on Twitter @minsterlawuk or on LinkedIn @Minster Law Please note that we are not accepting CVS from recruitmen agencies .
27 Mar, 2020
Experienced Fee Earner with Litigation experience within the motor claims industry, as a Paralegal or Litigation Executive within the Motor or Personal Injury industry. About the Role To deliver a robust quality claims support service with key focus on our customers and claim quality. You will provide legal support and advice to our customers during their personal injury and/or uninsured losses claim, with management and support through the claims process. Your will complete a variety of technical, legal activities on a number of claims throughout their lifecycle in the business and will be responsible for ensuring that each activity is completed to the highest level of quality and follows all of the required process steps to ensure the progression of the customers claim. You will be expected to complete customer contact on inbound and outbound calls within Minster Claims. This is inclusive of providing our customers advice, information and support through the Minster Claims process. Your role will be inclusive of detailed, quality completion of key legal technical activities within customers claims, including the review of medical reports, the application of quantum and litigation, where required. About our Benefits In addition to the salary of GBP 17,000 - GBP 22,000 and all of the usual benefits (pension, life assurance, PMI, 25-30 days holiday), we understand that it's the small things that make people feel appreciated so our benefits package also includes: Up to 15% bonus based on individual contribution Health Care Cash plan covering health and wellbeing costs Quarterly Megadraw where you can win some fantastic prizes Free fruit and Perkbox (online shopping discounts) Competitive colleague referral schemes Your main duties will include: Contact customers within agreed service levels and provide advice and information on the claims procedure and that of Minster Claims Services. Accurately complete all legal activities required within agreed service levels. Provide an excellent level of customer care, ensuring that the right customer and business outcome is optimised and achieved. Deal with personal injury compensation and uninsured loss claims and be competent of procedures and timescales. Ability to deal with cases of complexity, causation arguments and disputed liability with minimal supervision. Assess liability and quantum to include the review of medical reports. About You You'll have previous experience of the personal injury and uninsured losses claims processes. You will have the ability to perform to a high level, will be target driven and thrive in a fast paced environment whilst maintaining a high level of customer care. You'll have a customer centric approach and be focused on delivering the right outcome for each of our clients. You'll bring passion, positivity and enthusiasm to the role, and be committed to developing your career within Personal Injury. You will enjoy working as part of a team, supporting each other to achieve individual and business objectives. About Us Minster Law are personal injury specialists with specific expertise in accidents involving a vehicle or on a motorcycle. We continually strive to deliver the best support and results for our clients and partners by taking learnings from inside and outside of the legal industry and implementing them in creative and innovative ways. Our people are united in their ambition to do the best for every client regardless of severity of injury and level of support needed. The service we provide builds trust with our clients who know they can rely on us when they need us most. What next? The closing date for this role is 30th October 2019. Please note that interviews may be undertaken prior to the closing date, so if you think you have the skills and experience for this role, don't delay and apply now! If you would like more information about this role please contact our Career Team at Follow us on Twitter @minsterlawuk or on LinkedIn @Minster Law Please note that we are not accepting CVS from recruitmen agencies .
Do you have experience in Multi Track Personal Injury? Is client care at the heart of all you do? If so, this could be your next role! About the Role In this role, you will be responsible for delivering excellent client care to our clients who have suffered from a traumatic and life changing event, handling a portfolio of Serious Injury files with complex technical issues and quantum, ensuring that case plans are progressed and adhered to. You will be an experienced litigator with strong technical ability and practical knowledge of the court procedures. With experience in a similar personal injury role, you'll be competent managing a caseload of multi track cases valued up to around GBP150,000. You will be a qualified solicitor or CILEx with at least 4 years post qualification experience. Your main duties will include: Regular communication and face to face meetings with your client. Instructions and meetings with a multi-disciplinary team of experts for example, medical experts, case managers, care experts, architects,forensic accountants, counsel. Analysis of evidence and research of legal issues on liability, causation and quantum. Drafting documents including statements, pleadings and schedules of loss. Securing early interim payments and appropriate rehabilitation. Ability to work with a task based case management system to ensure regular contact is maintained with all clients, providing exceptional customer service and managing their expectations. About You It is essential in this role that you are organised with good time management skills, you'll be proactive and work well in a fast paced environment. You'll be positive and enthusiastic, whilst keeping the client and-the heart of everything you do. To succeed in this role, you will have a customer centric approach to your work and be committed to achieving the right outcome for each of our clients. You'll be passionate about working in personal injury and looking to continue to develop your career in this area. As a more experience Fee Earner you will share your knowledge with more junior members of the team,providing informal coaching and support as required. About Us Minster Law are personal injury specialists with specific expertise in accidents involving a vehicle or on a motorcycle. We continually strive to deliver the best support and results for our clients and partners by taking learnings from inside and outside of the legal industry and implementing them in creative and innovative ways. Our people are united in their ambition to do the best for every client regardless of severity of injury and level of support needed. The service we provide builds trust with our clients who know they can rely on us when they need us most. About our Benefits In addition to the salary of GBP 38,000 - GBP 50,500 per annum and all of the usual benefits (pension, life assurance, PMI, 25-30 days holiday), we understand that it's the small things that make people feel appreciated. So our benefits package also includes: * Up to 20% bonus based on individual contribution * Health Care Cash plan covering health and well-being costs * Quarterly Mega draw where you can win some fantastic prizes * Free fruit and Perkbox * Competitive colleague referral schemes Plus many more! What next? The closing date for this role is 30th October 2019. Please note that interviews may be undertaken prior to the closing date, so if you think you have the skills and experience for this role, don't delay and apply now!
27 Mar, 2020
Do you have experience in Multi Track Personal Injury? Is client care at the heart of all you do? If so, this could be your next role! About the Role In this role, you will be responsible for delivering excellent client care to our clients who have suffered from a traumatic and life changing event, handling a portfolio of Serious Injury files with complex technical issues and quantum, ensuring that case plans are progressed and adhered to. You will be an experienced litigator with strong technical ability and practical knowledge of the court procedures. With experience in a similar personal injury role, you'll be competent managing a caseload of multi track cases valued up to around GBP150,000. You will be a qualified solicitor or CILEx with at least 4 years post qualification experience. Your main duties will include: Regular communication and face to face meetings with your client. Instructions and meetings with a multi-disciplinary team of experts for example, medical experts, case managers, care experts, architects,forensic accountants, counsel. Analysis of evidence and research of legal issues on liability, causation and quantum. Drafting documents including statements, pleadings and schedules of loss. Securing early interim payments and appropriate rehabilitation. Ability to work with a task based case management system to ensure regular contact is maintained with all clients, providing exceptional customer service and managing their expectations. About You It is essential in this role that you are organised with good time management skills, you'll be proactive and work well in a fast paced environment. You'll be positive and enthusiastic, whilst keeping the client and-the heart of everything you do. To succeed in this role, you will have a customer centric approach to your work and be committed to achieving the right outcome for each of our clients. You'll be passionate about working in personal injury and looking to continue to develop your career in this area. As a more experience Fee Earner you will share your knowledge with more junior members of the team,providing informal coaching and support as required. About Us Minster Law are personal injury specialists with specific expertise in accidents involving a vehicle or on a motorcycle. We continually strive to deliver the best support and results for our clients and partners by taking learnings from inside and outside of the legal industry and implementing them in creative and innovative ways. Our people are united in their ambition to do the best for every client regardless of severity of injury and level of support needed. The service we provide builds trust with our clients who know they can rely on us when they need us most. About our Benefits In addition to the salary of GBP 38,000 - GBP 50,500 per annum and all of the usual benefits (pension, life assurance, PMI, 25-30 days holiday), we understand that it's the small things that make people feel appreciated. So our benefits package also includes: * Up to 20% bonus based on individual contribution * Health Care Cash plan covering health and well-being costs * Quarterly Mega draw where you can win some fantastic prizes * Free fruit and Perkbox * Competitive colleague referral schemes Plus many more! What next? The closing date for this role is 30th October 2019. Please note that interviews may be undertaken prior to the closing date, so if you think you have the skills and experience for this role, don't delay and apply now!
Great opportunity for Fee Earners or Legal Advisors with experience of managing a caseload of Litigated RTA cases. Are you committed to delivering excellent client care? If so, this could be your next role. About the Role In this role you will be taking over an existing litigated caseload and as such it is essential that you have experience managing your own caseload of litigated RTA claims from inception through to settlement. Daily duties will include: Dealing with a high volume caseload of RTA Fast Track Litigated claims, following Minster Law best practise, in order to progress your claims through to settlement. Assess liability and quantum to include reviewing medical reports and researching and obtaining relevant case law. Negotiate with third parties to ensure we receive the best settlement figures for our clients in a proactive and timely manner, identify litigation opportunities where appropriate. Drafting schedules of special damages and assessing suitable awards for compensation for pain, suffering and loss of amenity, and other general damages. Drafting Court proceedings, dealing with allocation questionnaires, adhering to court directions and timescales, preparing relevant documents for disclosure, submitting evidence and instructing Counsel/other appropriate experts as required. About You It is essential you have experience managing your own caseload of Litigated RTA claims and good understanding of the CPR and litigation processes. You must also be an excellent negotiator with strong communication skills. To succeed in this role you will have a customer centric approach to your work and be committed to achieving the right outcome for each of our clients. Ideally you'll be a qualified solicitor or CILEx but consideration will be given to those who have experience handling a ligated caseload. You will be a team player who acts as a role model to your colleagues, working together to achieve business and team goals maintaining a positive attitude, a self-motivator and someone who can use their initiative. About Us Minster Law are personal injury specialists with specific expertise in accidents involving a vehicle or on a motorcycle. We continually strive to deliver the best support and results for our clients and partners by taking learning's from inside and outside of the legal industry and implementing them in creative and innovative ways. Our people are united in their ambition to do the best for every client regardless of severity of injury and level of support needed. The service we provide builds trust with our clients who know they can rely on us when they need us most. About our Benefits In addition to the salary of GBP 26,500 - GBP 33,500 and all of the usual benefits (pension, life assurance, PMI, 25-30 days holiday), we understand that it's the small things that make people feel appreciated. So our benefits package also includes: * Up to 20% bonus based on individual contribution * Health Care Cash plan covering health and well-being costs * Quarterly Megadraw where you can win some fantastic prizes * Free fruit and Perkbox * Competitive colleague referral schemes Plus much more! What next? The closing date for this role is 30th October 2019. Please note that interviews may be undertaken prior to the closing date, so if you think you have the skills and experience for this role, don't delay and apply now! If you would like more information about this role please contact our Career Team at Follow us on Twitter @minsterlawuk or on LinkedIn @Minster Law Please note that we are not accepting CVs from recruitment agencies for this role.
27 Mar, 2020
Great opportunity for Fee Earners or Legal Advisors with experience of managing a caseload of Litigated RTA cases. Are you committed to delivering excellent client care? If so, this could be your next role. About the Role In this role you will be taking over an existing litigated caseload and as such it is essential that you have experience managing your own caseload of litigated RTA claims from inception through to settlement. Daily duties will include: Dealing with a high volume caseload of RTA Fast Track Litigated claims, following Minster Law best practise, in order to progress your claims through to settlement. Assess liability and quantum to include reviewing medical reports and researching and obtaining relevant case law. Negotiate with third parties to ensure we receive the best settlement figures for our clients in a proactive and timely manner, identify litigation opportunities where appropriate. Drafting schedules of special damages and assessing suitable awards for compensation for pain, suffering and loss of amenity, and other general damages. Drafting Court proceedings, dealing with allocation questionnaires, adhering to court directions and timescales, preparing relevant documents for disclosure, submitting evidence and instructing Counsel/other appropriate experts as required. About You It is essential you have experience managing your own caseload of Litigated RTA claims and good understanding of the CPR and litigation processes. You must also be an excellent negotiator with strong communication skills. To succeed in this role you will have a customer centric approach to your work and be committed to achieving the right outcome for each of our clients. Ideally you'll be a qualified solicitor or CILEx but consideration will be given to those who have experience handling a ligated caseload. You will be a team player who acts as a role model to your colleagues, working together to achieve business and team goals maintaining a positive attitude, a self-motivator and someone who can use their initiative. About Us Minster Law are personal injury specialists with specific expertise in accidents involving a vehicle or on a motorcycle. We continually strive to deliver the best support and results for our clients and partners by taking learning's from inside and outside of the legal industry and implementing them in creative and innovative ways. Our people are united in their ambition to do the best for every client regardless of severity of injury and level of support needed. The service we provide builds trust with our clients who know they can rely on us when they need us most. About our Benefits In addition to the salary of GBP 26,500 - GBP 33,500 and all of the usual benefits (pension, life assurance, PMI, 25-30 days holiday), we understand that it's the small things that make people feel appreciated. So our benefits package also includes: * Up to 20% bonus based on individual contribution * Health Care Cash plan covering health and well-being costs * Quarterly Megadraw where you can win some fantastic prizes * Free fruit and Perkbox * Competitive colleague referral schemes Plus much more! What next? The closing date for this role is 30th October 2019. Please note that interviews may be undertaken prior to the closing date, so if you think you have the skills and experience for this role, don't delay and apply now! If you would like more information about this role please contact our Career Team at Follow us on Twitter @minsterlawuk or on LinkedIn @Minster Law Please note that we are not accepting CVs from recruitment agencies for this role.
We are looking for a Legal Secretary to join our team on a permanent basis working within the Leveraged Finance group. We are a friendly team committed to delivering consistent, high-quality client service to the Firm’s London office. In this role, you will collaborate with colleagues not only in the London office but throughout the Firm. In particular you will report on a daily basis to the Secretarial Services Manager. Job Description The Legal Secretary will provide secretarial and administrative support to lawyers and other principals and ad hoc support to other fee earners within the team. Main duties will include preparing documents and correspondence as well as performing a wide variety of other routine administrative tasks. Additional responsibilities include external client contact and assistance with the billing process. Answer phones, transfer calls, take messages, establish conference calls and use voice mail Handle written and electronic correspondence, including organising and sending materials to clients Prepare client bills and associated cover letters Prepare new matter reports and update list of client/matter codes Liaise with clients, investigating and responding to requests where appropriate Manage lawyers’ Outlook calendars Maintain lawyers’ time entries in Carpe Diem Monitor professional development requirements for principals Create and update comprehensive contact information using Dechert CRM best practices Make travel arrangements and complete travel and expense reports in Concur Manage workflow and coordinate projects with office services Schedule meetings, reserve rooms, coordinate video or audio equipment, and order food Use MS Office in preparation of documents, spreadsheets and presentations Maintain electronic and hard copy filing to Firm standards Utilise iManage document management system for all documents Review and process administrative and personal charges via BillBack Maintain up to date notes to ensure consistent quality of service in case of absence Any other ad hoc requests or project work as reasonably requested. Knowledge, skills and abilities Secondary level education required; university studies preferred Previous secretarial experience in a law firm Leveraged Finance practice English fluency at native or bilingual level Typing 65wpm and proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills High attention to detail and ability to multi-task Ability to prioritise and coordinate work Ability to maintain confidential information Ability to complete assignments within agreed deadlines by prioritising workload Ability to maintain confidential information Ability and willingness to learn new skills as they become necessary Practice and foster an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation Additional Job Description Location(s) London, England Time Type Full time Dechert LLP is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. The Firm prohibits unlawful discrimination in any term or condition of employment against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, membership or service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law.
27 Mar, 2020
We are looking for a Legal Secretary to join our team on a permanent basis working within the Leveraged Finance group. We are a friendly team committed to delivering consistent, high-quality client service to the Firm’s London office. In this role, you will collaborate with colleagues not only in the London office but throughout the Firm. In particular you will report on a daily basis to the Secretarial Services Manager. Job Description The Legal Secretary will provide secretarial and administrative support to lawyers and other principals and ad hoc support to other fee earners within the team. Main duties will include preparing documents and correspondence as well as performing a wide variety of other routine administrative tasks. Additional responsibilities include external client contact and assistance with the billing process. Answer phones, transfer calls, take messages, establish conference calls and use voice mail Handle written and electronic correspondence, including organising and sending materials to clients Prepare client bills and associated cover letters Prepare new matter reports and update list of client/matter codes Liaise with clients, investigating and responding to requests where appropriate Manage lawyers’ Outlook calendars Maintain lawyers’ time entries in Carpe Diem Monitor professional development requirements for principals Create and update comprehensive contact information using Dechert CRM best practices Make travel arrangements and complete travel and expense reports in Concur Manage workflow and coordinate projects with office services Schedule meetings, reserve rooms, coordinate video or audio equipment, and order food Use MS Office in preparation of documents, spreadsheets and presentations Maintain electronic and hard copy filing to Firm standards Utilise iManage document management system for all documents Review and process administrative and personal charges via BillBack Maintain up to date notes to ensure consistent quality of service in case of absence Any other ad hoc requests or project work as reasonably requested. Knowledge, skills and abilities Secondary level education required; university studies preferred Previous secretarial experience in a law firm Leveraged Finance practice English fluency at native or bilingual level Typing 65wpm and proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills High attention to detail and ability to multi-task Ability to prioritise and coordinate work Ability to maintain confidential information Ability to complete assignments within agreed deadlines by prioritising workload Ability to maintain confidential information Ability and willingness to learn new skills as they become necessary Practice and foster an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation Additional Job Description Location(s) London, England Time Type Full time Dechert LLP is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. The Firm prohibits unlawful discrimination in any term or condition of employment against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, membership or service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Are you a Commercial Property Solicitor looking to join a fantastic regional law firm? Do you want to work on a broad-ranging caseload from a variety of clients whilst still retaining a work/life balance? If so, this role in Newcastle upon Tyne could be the one for you! Our client is a full-service law firm, servicing clients across the North East and beyond. The firm is dedicated to providing honest, straightforward advice, and is looking for a like-minded individual to join the friendly and approachable team. You will be working on a broad ranging commercial property caseload including grant of lease, tenants taking lease, sale of commercial lease, freehold purchase, Landlord & Tenant Act 1954, real estate finance for both the lender and borrower and corporate support. You will be running your caseload autonomously, however supervision will always be there should you need it. There is also opportunity to get involved in the teams business development through marketing and networking so experience of this would be an advantage. The firm envisages the successful commercial property solicitor to be between 3-5 years' PQE, however this is given purely as a guideline and should you fall closely outside this bracket, you are still encouraged to apply. This role would suit someone with excellent technical skills and strong client care skills who is a good team player. So, if you are looking to take that next step in your career and handle a broad-ranging caseload, why not apply today? If you would like to find out more, please contact Sarah Murray or another member of the Private Practice team at Sacco Mann. If this role is not for you, but you know someone who may be interested then please let them or us know, as we offer a reward scheme for all successful referrals. For full terms please see our website.
27 Mar, 2020
Are you a Commercial Property Solicitor looking to join a fantastic regional law firm? Do you want to work on a broad-ranging caseload from a variety of clients whilst still retaining a work/life balance? If so, this role in Newcastle upon Tyne could be the one for you! Our client is a full-service law firm, servicing clients across the North East and beyond. The firm is dedicated to providing honest, straightforward advice, and is looking for a like-minded individual to join the friendly and approachable team. You will be working on a broad ranging commercial property caseload including grant of lease, tenants taking lease, sale of commercial lease, freehold purchase, Landlord & Tenant Act 1954, real estate finance for both the lender and borrower and corporate support. You will be running your caseload autonomously, however supervision will always be there should you need it. There is also opportunity to get involved in the teams business development through marketing and networking so experience of this would be an advantage. The firm envisages the successful commercial property solicitor to be between 3-5 years' PQE, however this is given purely as a guideline and should you fall closely outside this bracket, you are still encouraged to apply. This role would suit someone with excellent technical skills and strong client care skills who is a good team player. So, if you are looking to take that next step in your career and handle a broad-ranging caseload, why not apply today? If you would like to find out more, please contact Sarah Murray or another member of the Private Practice team at Sacco Mann. If this role is not for you, but you know someone who may be interested then please let them or us know, as we offer a reward scheme for all successful referrals. For full terms please see our website.
