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Vacancy details Team Assistant / Legal Administrator - Nottingham and Manchester Vacancy type Secretarial/administrative Level Junior Business area Support Duration Permanent Hours Full time Location Manchester, Nottingham Reference number JG2 Job title Team Assistant / Legal Administrator - Nottingham and Manchester Team Legal Support Vacancy owner Jonah Philpott At Browne Jacobson, we’ve always worked across business and society, and this expertise sets us apart. Social and environmental impact are at the top of our business agenda. We champion fairness, make the complex simple and forge connections between clients to find creative solutions. This is how we improve outcomes for every person, community and business we serve. With offices in Birmingham, Dublin, Exeter, London, Manchester and Nottingham, we’re a UK & I based law firm with an international reach. 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Relevant office-based administration experience Experience of document management/case management systems Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Who would be a good fit for this role? As part of the Legal Support team, you would be expected to have the following skills and experience: An effective communicator with the ability to liaise with internal and external clients in a professional manner; striving to provide exceptional service at all times Good organisational skills and ability to manage own time effectively within a fast-paced environment Conscientious, taking personal responsibility for own work and accountability for its delivery and quality Positive can-do attitude with the ability to adapt to change Excellent attention to detail Customer service focused Proactive, professional, and flexible approach to work Keen to develop over a period of time with a willingness and ability to learn
Manager, Legal Entity Management and Governance (“LEMG”), Deloitte Legal
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Basic information Location London Service line Tax & Legal Date published 20-Jul-2023 Req # 13360 Job description Connect to your Industry Deloitte’s legal practice in the UK is part of the global Deloitte Legal network, which has over 2,500 lawyers in more than 85 jurisdictions. This makes Deloitte Legal one of the largest legal businesses in the world with a global footprint that exceeds that of any traditional global law firm. We encourage consideration of flexible ways of working, both formal and informal arrangements that allow for the best outcomes for our people and our clients. If this opportunity is of interest to you, please do discuss with us. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, that covers audit, risk advisory, and consulting services across tax, legal, business, technology and corporate finance, we help our clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte? It’s how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most. Connect to your opportunity Come and join LEMG, a Legal Team that sees things a bit differently. We are looking to recruit a Manager to join our LEMG team to support the exciting growth of the business. LEMG helps clients to manage complex legal entity structures through all aspects of the legal entity lifecycle, combining deep technical knowledge with a market leading approach to innovation and technology. The team works with multinational groups spanning a variety of sectors and industries on a wide range of governance and advisory projects. This is an opportunity for someone with the right mix of attitude, vision, experience, skills and drive to work at Deloitte Legal. We particularly look for traits such as curiosity, resourcefulness, energy and enthusiasm as well as being a great team player. Main accountabilities and duties include: Complex compliance projects and group structure changes Producing documents in connection with UK share allotments, subdivisions, consolidations and dividend payments Supporting on capital reductions and share buy-backs and preparing related transactional documents, working closely with our Corporate legal team Governance requirements Staying up to date on other relevant legislation and advising clients on such matters Working closely alongside in-house company secretarial teams, including interim support solutions to support clients Assisting with business development initiatives and new client generation, including pitches and proposals Operational responsibility for finance and risk management of own matters Training and mentoring more junior members of the team Connect to your skills and professional experience The essential experience will include: ACG or Solicitor with experience of working as a company secretary and/or with legal entity compliance Demonstrates the ability to apply the requisite skills in a client-driven, commercially astute manner Experience of working in professional services and/or in a global organisation Enthusiasm for innovation and/or technology-aligned solutions An organised, pro-active individual who is driven by personal development Connect to your business - Deloitte Legal By connecting legal expertise and technological innovation, we’re creating a new future for law. At Deloitte Legal, you’ll work collaboratively to transform business outcomes, as you grow your own career. Join us and experience the future of law, today. Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints. This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm. The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process. Connect with your colleagues “At Deloitte I am encouraged to work from home whenever it’s convenient. My hours are flexible – if I want to start earlier or later I can, provided I work my weekly hours overall. There are loads of non-work-related initiatives going on that you can become involved in.” Becky, Deloitte Legal “Our ability to seamlessly integrate legal services into broader solutions offered by Deloitte is a differentiator as compared to traditional law firms. Deloitte also has some impressive proprietary technology which we can use to streamline/improve the delivery of legal services. We are ahead of the competition in this regard, including the other Big Four.” - Benjamin, Deloitte Legal Connect to your agile working options Location: London Your Work, Your Way: We call our hybrid working vision Deloitte Works. And it does. We trust you to make the right choices around where, when and how you work. You’ll be able to make decisions about how you work best, to be collaborative, learn from colleagues, share your experiences, build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Having great conversations with your team and your leadership paves the way for great collaborative ways of working. You’ll be joining one of our innovative virtual communities. Which means you’ll be part of the London team. You’ll have the flexibility to work from home or a client site as required. You’ll also have access to a number of local collaboration spaces where you can meet with colleagues when needed to support your role. Our hybrid-working model enables our people to collaborate, connect and innovate in both a virtual and physical capacity. You’ll have all the support you need to succeed, including robust tech and home workstation set-up guidance, as well as access to a variety of flexible working spaces and all sorts of social activities for you to join. We’re continually innovating our working practices too, so you can expect to see new and exciting technology developments coming soon. The future of work is evolving fast and we’re already leading the way, by enabling flexibility for our people, and making it easy for us all to connect and collaborate. Discover more about our locations. Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for. Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead. Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level. Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers WPFULL SLTAXC BALGTX
Assistant Company Secretary
British American Tobacco, London
BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organization. To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey! FUNCTION: Legal Affairs LOCATION: Globe House, London CONTRACT: Permanent ROLE PROFILE This role is part of the Company Secretarial Department. A key member of the Company Secretarial Department assuming secretarial and administrative responsibility for a portfolio of active UK subsidiary companies and tax resident entities. This role will ensure UK and Group-level compliance with all UK Companies Act and other regulatory formalities applicable to the corporate group of a FTSE top 10 listed company. This role will report to the Head of Group Corporate Governance and is a member of the Company Secretarial & Corporate Department within the Legal Affairs Function. The role holder is expected to deal effectively with colleagues at all levels, including directors and senior managers, both in the UK and Group-wide. Reports to: Head of Group Corporate Governance Reporting Level: Standalone position Geographic Scope: Global WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR Providing an efficient and effective secretarial and administrative service to an active portfolio of UK subsidiaries and tax resident entities, preparing agendas, attending meetings and drafting minutes. Dealing with all secretarial matters relating to the portfolio companies’ share capital and shareholding structures. This includes documenting the dividend flows from the UK subsidiary companies to British American Tobacco p.l.c. (approx. £1bn per annum), providing secretarial input to the Tax department with regard to appropriate corporate restructurings, advising on the correct corporate law procedures for reductions of capital etc. including reductions of share premium and arranging board approval in respect of each type of transaction. Liaising with and advising the Regions regarding the administration of branch and representative offices of UK subsidiary companies operating overseas, including reviewing legal powers of attorney and proxies, and dealing directly with the external notaries to arrange specific notarisations and legalisations to meet overseas corporate law requirements as necessary. Reviewing the corporate governance arrangements with regard to branch offices to ensure alignment with the Group Corporate Governance Framework and best practice principles. Assisting the Company Secretarial team with significant corporate projects, conducting due diligence with reference to corporate records and liaising with end market lawyers, appointing liquidators and assisting with liquidations and balance sheet simplification. Sole responsibility for dealing with external advisors/service providers, including lawyers, accountants and registrars as required with regard to the portfolio. Assisting with the yearend accounting processes, including Relevant Audit Information, reviewing statutory accounts and arranging for their approval and filing, liaising with BASS Europe Accounting, auditors, and the Group Chief Accountant on the UK Group company financials. Keeping abreast of company secretarial best practice in company law and governance, proposing, implementing and communicating change as necessary within the Company Secretarial team. ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE ICSA Qualified with a middle level company secretarial experience, gained in the UK. Good technical knowledge of company secretarial practice. Strong written and oral communication skills and a high level of IT literacy are important in the company secretarial component of the role. High attention to detail with excellent organisational skills. High level of integrity and personal standards of behaviour in keeping with the professional environment of the Group Head Office. Self-motivated, pro-active and always looking to contribute to the department’s overall objectives. Flexible attitude, able to cope with unexpected and varied demands. WE ARE BAT At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT. Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!
Corporate Receptionist VA1254
Anabas, London
Anabas Welcome is specialised in high-end reception and concierge services, the premium front of house division of Anabas. Our focus lies in supporting corporate office occupiers looking for a great workplace experience for their staff and customers. We are currently looking for an experienced office receptionist to join our fantastic front of house team based in a law firm in the City of London, Bank area. The successful candidate is someone who takes pride in their role and enjoys both covering the front of house and completing administrative duties. A high standard of service delivery is expected, and you will have the ability to understand what is needed to ensure our client requirements are met. This is a full time, permanent position working Monday to Friday 40 working hours a week, rotating shift patterns between 08:00 to 17:00 and 09:00 to 18:00. Benefits include:- Salary - £30,000pa 28days holiday per year inc Bank Holidays, Employee Assistance Programme. Eyecare Vouchers. Perkbox. Recommend a friend scheme. Training & development opportunity. The closing date for new applications will be the 20th of October 2023. Your responsibilities will include: Greet clients and manage front desk with dependability and reliability in a stable and professional environment. Manage all conference rooms and make sure the space is utilised in the best possible way. Receive and distribute messages from telephone/email as appropriate, taking clear messages and pass them on to the relevant Lawyer/Staff using judgment of urgency. Assist in booking cars/ flights and any other ad hoc duties including invoices and conferencing systems. Assisting with large corporate events for different practice groups. You will have: Experience working as a receptionist in a corporate office environment. Have exceptional organisation and communication skills. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment in which you can maintain an exceptional level of service whilst managing multiple tasks. Sound like the job for you? We look forward to receiving your application soon!
Practice Assistant/ Legal Secretary
Browne Jacobson, Manchester
Vacancy details Practice Assistant/ Legal Secretary - Health Advisory and Litigation - 12 month FTC - Manchester Vacancy type Secretarial/administrative Level Mid Business area Support Duration Temporary Hours Full time Location Manchester Reference number GL02345 Duration details 12 Months FTC Job title Practice Assistant/ Legal Secretary - Health Advisory and Litigation - 12 Month FTC - Manchester Team Legal Support Vacancy owner Jen Foster At Browne Jacobson, we’ve always worked across business and society, and this expertise sets us apart. Social and environmental impact are at the top of our business agenda. We champion fairness, make the complex simple and forge connections between clients to find creative solutions. This is how we improve outcomes for every person, community and business we serve. With offices in Birmingham, Dublin, Exeter, London, Manchester and Nottingham, we’re a UK & I based law firm with an international reach. Our sectors include: health; real estate and construction; education; energy and infrastructure; financial services; government; insurance; manufacturing and industrials; and retail, consumer and logistics. We nurture talent at all levels and from every background and celebrate what makes people individuals. Law needs all voices to reflect the society it serves and we’re working towards social mobility, diversity and inclusion in our firm - and our profession. We strive to create meaningful personal and professional development opportunities and offer flexible working in support of a good work-life balance. We focus on wellbeing and individuality, so that all our people can thrive. What is the working practice for this role? The firm operates a set of core principles that guides our working practice. It’s called ‘One Firm, Wherever You Are’. You might have enjoyed working from home and would like to split your time between there and the office/ other work locations. Others may be eager to return to the office on a more regular basis. We believe that a regular level of in-person contact is an important way to build connections with your colleagues, enhancing knowledge and idea sharing and enabling all of us to benefit from the vibrant office culture Browne Jacobson has to offer. Our expectation is that, on average, you’ll work from home for no more than three days per week, with the remainder of your time either spent with your colleagues in the office or working from other locations as work demands dictate, e.g. courts, client offices, conferences etc. This is an average expectation over time and we know that there will be variations from week to week. Equally, there will be individual circumstances in which a different pattern of work is needed, for example as an agreed reasonable adjustment for colleagues with a disability or long-term medical condition. We believe this approach: fits with our values and personality; will enhance our performance through greater flexibility; advances our ambitions as an inclusive employer – helping you better balance work and family/life commitments; offers opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint (travel, office services etc.), a key ambition underpinning our corporate sustainability plan. Why is this role important and how does it fit into the team, department & wider firm? As the single point of contact for fee earners and the completion of their work, the role with undertake all aspects of the Practice Assistant role, or where appropriate, manage the workflow by utilising Team Assistants and Shared Services, retaining ownership and accountability of all tasks through to completion. Provide a high quality, comprehensive workflow management and organisational service to fee earners in the group and exceptional client service. What does the role actually involve? Client relationship management Become an active part in the care of clients and be wholly familiar with contacts/clients and dealing with basic client queries as appropriate Manage the production of documents and check returned work produced by the Shared Services team/speech recognition for accuracy/formatting, before it is passed to the relevant lawyer Taking and making client related calls, dealing with and handling message taking as appropriate. Liaise with Client & Marketing and provide support for scheduling tender meetings, directory interviews, client training etc. Manage Interaction and ensure new prospects, clients and contacts, activities and business development information are added Responsible for keeping up to date with client specific protocols and processes, implementing, providing guidance and training to others where necessary and ongoing monitoring Administrative Responsible for files being opened and closed. Supervise general filing requirements and record- keeping and production of engagement letters, ensuring compliance at all times Monitor and manage key dates for clients and ensure compliance procedures are up to date on all files and matters Support fee earners in business development activities including the involvement in preparation of pitches and presentations, scheduling meetings e.g. tenders, directories, internal client Work with business development managers on the maintenance of CRM to ensure key client contacts are in Interaction and ‘bounce-backs’ e.g. contacts with rejected email addresses are reviewed, updated or archived from system Assisting in the organisation of internal and external events, seminars and conferences (vulture) Manage diaries, ensuring they are up-to date, anticipating requirements e.g. associated travel/accommodation bookings, meeting rooms, drafting itineraries, preparing agendas, preparing and circulating papers Produce and maintain Excel spreadsheets as required First point of contact for the team, dealing with queries and acting on initiative to provide exceptional client service, promoting and developing ownership within the teams Assisting in the tender process – liaising with Business Development, collating outstanding information, assisting with draft/final submissions Arrange for the preparation and collation of internal sector newsletters and briefings Arrange photocopying, printing, organising couriers, sending out letters, faxes etc. Receiving instructions via digital dictation for tasks and acting upon the same Maintaining LinkedIn profile, updating connections and adding new activity Checks Mytenders for CVs, copies of old tenders, policies, insurance details etc. Manages enquiry inboxes, and website queries Communication Key point of contact for Fee Earners and Clients to maintain relationships and ensure a high level of support is always provided by the team Monitor post and/or emails and dealing with as appropriate ensuring all client related correspondence is passed on to an appropriate fee earner and actioned as necessary; proactively responding to and drafting responses on behalf of others, prioritising emails, collating necessary paperwork and e-filing Provide support to their immediate colleagues in the department, and where practical, other legal and support departments as requested by the Team Manager. Assisting others where there is spare capacity or it evident that a colleague needs assistance with their workload Answering phone calls for other members of the team when they are away from their desk and participating in a lunch time telephone rota within the Practice Assistant team Minute taking, following up designated actions to ensure completion ahead of the next meeting Liaise with the [Team Manager] over any planned absences, arranging cover as necessary and communicating this to the relevant fee earners Financial Assist fee earners and business development for client and event billing and credit control process Responsible for the completion of complex billing; ensuring bills are prepared to the highest standards of accuracy and it’s undertaken within the team in accordance with the contractual requirement Request cheques, bank transfers, and paying in money received, as appropriate Reviewing and updating time allocation and disbursements ensuring appropriate matter allocation Supporting the co-ordination of the WIP certification process Anticipating and dealing with matter related finance administration to include APRs, BACs, TTs Managing Expenses Processing Responsible for managing priorities and workloads to ensure deadlines are met. Liaising with PSM where challenges arise Responsible for managing the creation and maintenance of client data rooms in accordance with case milestones Proactively promote the use of data rooms with clients and lawyers Responsible for ensuring client and matter data is maintained within our case management and practice management systems, raising requests with the CMI team as appropriate Online applications e.g. Companies House, Land Registry, Searchflow, CRU forms Undertaking searches and completion of Stamp Duty Land Tax Ensuring compliance with firm wide/department policies and procedures including Lexcel and Information Security Customer service Arranging and attending team meetings Liaising with fee earners and PSM's to take instruction and liaise on work requirements Consistently and appropriately update service users on progress where appropriate Regularly offer assistance wherever possible Person specification What technical skills are required for someone to be successful and enjoy the role? Experience of working in a legal or professional services environment Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office An aptitude for producing documents and client communications of the highest standard Advanced knowledge of document management/case management systems Who would be a good fit for this role? As part of the legal support team, you would be expected to have the following skills and experience: An effective communicator with the ability to establish and build client relationships; striving to provide exceptional service at all times Customer service focused Proven experience of managing administration services and resources, with a hands-on, practical approach Effective at investigating issues and seeing a problem through to conclusion Conscientious, taking personal responsibility for own work and accountability for its delivery and quality Excellent team player, sharing in team goals to provide excellent quality and efficiency of service, with a willingness to take on new responsibilities and challenges Positive can-do attitude with the ability to adapt to change Confidential and discreet but able to redirect information when appropriate to ensure areas of concern are resolved effectively Well organised and methodical with excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all client communications and deliverables
Manager, Legal Entity Management and Governance (“LEMG”), Deloitte Legal
Deloitte, Manchester
Basic information Location Manchester Service line Tax & Legal Date published 09-Jun-2023 Req # 13071 Job description Connect to your Industry Deloitte’s legal practice in the UK is part of the global Deloitte Legal network, which has over 2,500 lawyers in more than 85 jurisdictions. This makes Deloitte Legal one of the largest legal businesses in the world with a global footprint that exceeds that of any traditional global law firm. We encourage consideration of flexible ways of working, both formal and informal arrangements that allow for the best outcomes for our people and our clients. If this opportunity is of interest to you, please do discuss with us. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, that covers audit, risk advisory, and consulting services across tax, legal, business, technology and corporate finance, we help our clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte? It’s how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most. Connect to your opportunity Come and join LEMG, a Legal Team that sees things a bit differently. We are looking to recruit a Manager to join our LEMG team to support the exciting growth of the business. LEMG helps clients to manage complex legal entity structures through all aspects of the legal entity lifecycle, combining deep technical knowledge with a market leading approach to innovation and technology. The team works with multinational groups spanning a variety of sectors and industries on a wide range of governance and advisory projects. Connect to your skills and professional experience This is an opportunity for someone with the right mix of attitude, vision, experience, skills and drive to work at Deloitte Legal. We particularly look for traits such as curiosity, resourcefulness, energy and enthusiasm as well as being a great team player. Main accountabilities and duties include: Complex compliance projects and group structure changes Producing documents in connection with UK share allotments, subdivisions, consolidations and dividend payments Supporting on capital reductions and share buy-backs and preparing related transactional documents, working closely with our Corporate legal team Governance requirements Staying up to date on other relevant legislation and advising clients on such matters Working closely alongside in-house company secretarial teams, including interim support solutions to support clients Assisting with business development initiatives and new client generation, including pitches and proposals Operational responsibility for finance and risk management of own matters Training and mentoring more junior members of the team The desired experience will include: ACG or Solicitor with experience of working as a company secretary and/or with legal entity compliance Demonstrates the ability to apply the requisite skills in a client-driven, commercially astute manner Experience of working in professional services and/or in a global organisation Enthusiasm for innovation and/or technology-aligned solutions An organised, pro-active individual who is driven by personal development Connect to your business - Deloitte Legal By connecting legal expertise and technological innovation, we’re creating a new future for law. At Deloitte Legal, you’ll work collaboratively to transform business outcomes, as you grow your own career. Join us and experience the future of law, today. Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints. This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm. The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process. Connect with your colleagues “At Deloitte I am encouraged to work from home whenever it’s convenient. My hours are flexible – if I want to start earlier or later I can, provided I work my weekly hours overall. There are loads of non-work-related initiatives going on that you can become involved in.” Becky, Deloitte Legal “Our ability to seamlessly integrate legal services into broader solutions offered by Deloitte is a differentiator as compared to traditional law firms. Deloitte also has some impressive proprietary technology which we can use to streamline/improve the delivery of legal services. We are ahead of the competition in this regard, including the other Big Four.” - Benjamin, Deloitte Legal Connect to your agile working options Location: Manchester Your Work, Your Way: We call our hybrid working vision Deloitte Works. And it does. We trust you to make the right choices around where, when and how you work. You’ll be able to make decisions about how you work best, to be collaborative, learn from colleagues, share your experiences, build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Having great conversations with your team and your leadership paves the way for great collaborative ways of working. You’ll be joining one of our innovative virtual communities. Which means you’ll be part of the Manchester team. You’ll have the flexibility to work from home or a client site as required. You’ll also have access to a number of local collaboration spaces where you can meet with colleagues when needed to support your role. Our hybrid-working model enables our people to collaborate, connect and innovate in both a virtual and physical capacity. You’ll have all the support you need to succeed, including robust tech and home workstation set-up guidance, as well as access to a variety of flexible working spaces and all sorts of social activities for you to join. We’re continually innovating our working practices too, so you can expect to see new and exciting technology developments coming soon. The future of work is evolving fast and we’re already leading the way, by enabling flexibility for our people, and making it easy for us all to connect and collaborate. Discover more about our locations. Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for. Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead. Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level. Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers WPFULL SLTAXC BALGTX LOCMAN
In-house Lawyer - Professional Services Firm (London / Hybrid)
Michael Page, London
The role holder will be a member of the Legal Department reporting directly to the Regional Legal Director (covering the Americas and EMEA).Contract Review and Drafting- reviewing, drafting, and negotiating Preferred Supplier Agreements and other contracts with clients and suppliers in line with business requirements and company policies.Drafting and reviewing standard terms of business for use with clients, candidates and suppliers.GDPR & Data Protection implementation - provide generalist legal advice on GDPR, specific issues, assisting with clients' questionnaires and variations. Assisting with the oversee implementation of compliance with data protection legislation in North America, South Africa and the Middle East.Assisting other internal departments with their legal queries: Accounts and Debt Litigation, Payroll, Compliance, DPO, Company Secretary, Marketing, InfoTech, Procurement, HR.Pro-actively handling incoming queries from the business on legal and contract issues and disputes.Researching legal and regulatory issues which arise from time to time and participate in training provided to staff on legal and regulatory issues.Draft, co-ordinate and negotiate multi-jurisdiction perm and temp recruitment contracts, liaising locally as required, and with other legal teams across the Group.Helping to maintain the company's preferred supplier agreements database to be able to accurately report to the business.The successful candidate will be a Lawyer, qualified in the UK or equivalent jurisdiction.They will have excellent knowledge of contract, commercial law, with demonstrable experience of contract negotiation and business judgment as well as broad practical experience in commercial and corporate matters, solid knowledge of contracts and tenders.have excellent written and oral communication skills - in particular being able to articulate legal/contract issues in plain English.Be fluent in another European language (French, Spanish, or German a plus).Desirable:Experience of claims Management - carrying out claims' investigations, preparing responses, liaise with external counsel and participating in litigation process
Secretary
TLT, Hardman Square, Manchester
We are recruiting for a Legal Secretary to join our Employment team in Manchester. Your Role As a Legal Secretary your day to day remit includes: Support the team by carrying out all secretarial tasks and help, when necessary, with all administrative tasks. Assisting the fee earners with financial management e.g. disbursements, client balances, dealing with a range of client specific billing requirements. Create the monthly invoices to be issued to the clients. Diary management for all fee earners; arranging internal and external appointments and, making arrangements for meetings; booking meetings rooms or external venues as required. Proof reading, amending and house styling legal reports and non TLT documents. Your Skills and Experience Previous Legal Secretary experienced Extensive experience in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel are required. Experience in case management systems Exceptional prioritising/organisational skills. Strong ability to self-manage a large workload in a busy team. Confident in delegation of work when necessary. Your Team TLT’s Employment team is recognised as a ‘National Leader’ (Band 1) by the leading directory of law firms, Chambers and Partners 2022 Our team of more than 30 specialists advises clients across the three UK legal jurisdictions of England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on all aspects of employment law. Our services include business reorganisations and redundancies, tactical advice on sensitive/ reputational issues, practical support on business as usual issues such as grievance, boardroom support on reputational or corporate governance issues, employment tribunal representation, internal investigations, advice on employee consultation and engagement, business immigration, employment law training and specialist expertise on TUPE and outsourcing. About TLT Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people. We work with high profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,200 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. In 2021 we were named The Lawyer’s Law Firm of the Year, recognising our incredible success story. Our purpose is to protect, prepare and progress our clients for what comes next and it’s essential that we do the same for our people, our planet and our communities too. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute. Our Benefits We value our employees highly and we want you to feel valued. You’ll receive a competitive salary with an annual pay review. You will also have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme including 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service) and private medical insurance. At TLT we have a progressive fully flexible working approach. We empower our people to work in a place and at a time that meets their needs, those of their clients and of the wider team and firm. Part of this agile approach is a focus on hybrid working and supporting the work/life balance of our people. TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of any of the characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, require any reasonable adjustments or an application to Access to work please contact the recruitment team on [email protected] INDTLT
Legal Counsel - Rail Sector (London / Hybrid)
Michael Page, London
Responsibilities will include:Structuring, drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of commercial agreements with, amongst others, train operating companies, manufacturers, heavy maintenance suppliers and engineering consultancies;Providing pro-active and re-active legal advice to all business areas in connection with projects relating to, amongst others, the procurement, maintenance, operation, refurbishment, insurance, leasing, sale and disposal of rolling stock;Providing legal support on diversification and growth opportunities for the business;Advising on a wide range of legal issues including, amongst others, commercial contracts, regulatory, public procurement, IPR, health and safety, corporate and competition law issues;The successful candidate should be a qualified lawyer with expertise and experience in general commercial law / Engineering / IT / IP and should ideally have spent time in-house. They will be likely to be qualified in the UK or another common law jurisdiction and to have between 2 and 6 years PQE. Sponsorship is not available for this position. In addition, you will be a pragmatic individual with exceptional communication skills and the confidence to work with clients and colleagues at all levels, both lawyers and non-lawyers. You will possess a "can-do" attitude and will be keen to integrate fully into the business.
PRACTICE TEAM ASSISTANT (12 MONTH FTC)
Herbert Smith Freehills, London
LONDON - EXCHANGE HOUSE/SQUARE, PRIMROSE STREET, EC2A 2EG THE OPPORTUNITY The opportunity: Primary Responsibilities: To provide support to the relevant PA team and fee earning colleagues by assisting them in the following areas: Deliver high quality, accurate work whilst managing and responding to changing and competing priorities Meet required deadlines and negotiate alternate timeframes when necessary utilising other in-house services as appropriate (e.g. Reprographics, Document Production and General Office) Implement effective telephone call management and other communication work practices. Ensure callers and other parties receive a consistent, high quality service and their expectations are managed Print, photocopy and scan relevant documents as and when required. This includes assisting with the preparation of Court/Counsel bundles, Deeds and fee earner working papers File relevant documents in electronic or hard copy files as and when required Assist with fee earner expense claims, cheque requisitions and other banking related admin in a timely manner Manage own email including timely response, filing of emails (including hard copy filing where necessary) Manage the entry of timesheets for partners (where relevant) promptly with accurate use of phase and task codes (if required) Assist with the billing administration process which may include the creation of pre-bills, editing of bills and narratives, producing bill cover letters, ebilling set-up/submission and posting onto the system as per firm policy and process Assist with making client/matter changes such as adding/amending client addresses, third party payers and making changes to agreed rates at the final billing stage Support the team with meeting the required WIP, billing and debtor's day's targets by generating client matter reports and rectifying errors and omissions when required Assist with the new business intake administration process which may include, conflict checks, file opening forms, anti-money laundering/agreed rates forms and preparing engagement letters including checking for retainers Assist with quick turnaround document work that cannot be sent to DP Assist with the organisation of event/meeting logistics such as booking conference rooms, arranging refreshments, equipment, arranging dial-in details and VC set-up and making restaurant reservations for client lunches/dinners. Assist with point to point travel bookings which may include single/return train/flight tickets, hotel and taxi bookings Assist with updating client information and relevant databases, following PA or lawyer instructions (eg, InterAction) Prepare files for archiving and manage return/retrieval of files following firm guidelines Provide ad hoc support to the group or division such as assisting with incoming mail, answering the telephones, booking couriers, organising repro/DP submissions, assisting with room moves and any other general administrative duties Adhere to firm, office and practice group policies and procedures, including those that are formal, informal, documented or verbal Take all necessary steps to ensure you are aware of correct procedures. Maintaining inquisitive, collaborative and vigilant work habits, keeping abreast of changes and developing more efficient work processes. Demonstrate this in your interactions with others Demonstrate enthusiasm and proactivity in the workplace, including participating in and contributing to secretarial group meetings, firm initiatives, focus groups, pilot groups, team building activities, learning and development sessions and other relevant activities Take responsibility for your own learning, undertake recommended training, keep up to date and comply with firm policies, adopt new or improved firm and practice group recommended work practices, and share information with others about better ways of working SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Skills, experience and qualifications: External candidates to have at least 18 months experience in an administrative role Typing speed minimum of 45 wpm with 98% accuracy Good knowledge of the Microsoft suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Good written and verbal communication skills A demonstrated ability to build effective and trusting relationships with people internally and external to the firm Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to think ahead Ability to multi-task and prioritise competing demands from multiple stakeholders Ability to respond to changing circumstances and work to meet deadlines Good attention to detail Good proof-reading skills Good problem-solving ability Strong teamwork skills Demonstrates proactivity and ability to act on own initiative GROUP / TEAM Real Estate GROUP / TEAM DESCRIPTION Group /Team description: Main areas covered | investment | development | disposals | mergers and acquisitions | leasing | joint ventures | large-scale regeneration | infrastructure and energy development projects | real estate financings and restructurings | pre-letting Key clients includes | Aberdeen Standard Investments | Almacantar | Ballymore | Blackstone | British Land | Brookfield | Canary Wharf Group | CPPIB | Goldman Sachs | GPL | Hammerson | TFL Directory rankings include | Top band for Chambers 2021 (Real Estate: Big-Ticket) | Legal 500 Real Estate Tier 1 for Investment, Development and Corporate Occupiers Our core real estate practice in London comprises 11 Partners, 5 Of Counsel and 42 Associates, and is led by Jeremy Walden. Our award winning international real estate practice has a reputation for executing the largest and most complex real estate deals with accuracy and at speed. We provide advice on all aspects of general commercial property including investment, restructuring, development, acquisitions, disposals, corporate occupiers, PPP, corporate support work and real estate finance. The group also has first-class standalone planning, dispute resolution and construction practices. Dedicated real estate group widely recognised as a market leader. Experienced in all aspects of property work for a diverse range of clients, including institutional investors, leading developers and public sector bodies. Instructed on many high-value and high-profile deals in the market, as well as handling major urban regeneration work. Widely respected for its ability to complete structured transactions that feature a blend of corporate, finance and land issues. "Rolls-Royce service," adding: "We know we're going to get well looked after there." Chambers UK 2021 The strength, reputation and diversity of our practice is demonstrated by the following current and recent highlights, advising: Aberdeen Standard Investments on numerous sales, acquisitions and financings in the UK. Allianz Real Estate on the creation of a student accommodation real estate joint venture with Greystar Real Estate Partners. Chapter Student Housing business comprises nine investment and development properties in key Central London locations. Argent Related on its major regeneration scheme for Tottenham Hale in London. British Land on their Canada Water development, on the management of Broadgate Estate and together with their joint venture partner on the sale of 5 Broadgate to CK Asset Holdings for £1billion. Brookfield on numerous UK investments and financing transactions including on the acquisition of CityPoint Tower, London and the pre-letting of 100 Bishopsgate, London. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) on their investment into three UK development projects at Paradise Circus, Birmingham, Wellington Place, Leeds and Milton Park, Didcot, with joint venture partner Hermes Real Estate. Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP) on the creation of a £500 million 'build-to-rent' (BTR) residential property joint venture with Long Harbour. ROLE TYPE Legal PA/Secretarial CONTRACT TYPE Fixed Term Contract WORKING PATTERN Full Time Herbert Smith Freehills
Senior Company Secretarial Assistant
Inmarsat, City Road, London
Company Description On May 31, 2023, Viasat completed its acquisition of Inmarsat, combining the teams, technologies and resources of the two companies to create a new global communications partner. About Viasat Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. With offices in 24 countries around the world, our mission shapes how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate and connect. Viasat is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, reliable, secure, affordable, fast connections to positively impact people's lives anywhere they are—on the ground, in the air or at sea, while building a sustainable future in space. Chief Corporate Affairs Office The Chief Corporate Affairs Office (CAO) oversees several key areas – Company Secretarial, Enterprise Risk Management, Governance and Compliance, alongside marketing communications and managing the activities in India, China, Russian/the Stans and Turkey. Job Description Role Introduction: This important and varied role will involve a broad range of general company secretarial duties with regular exposure to senior stakeholders in the business, ownership of projects and participation in transactions. An excellent understanding of corporate governance and company law is required. This is a standalone role and calls for a confident and energetic self-starter. Qualifications ***This is a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract*** You will have responsibility for a variety of matters across the areas below. Your responsibilities may include: Communicate directly with the Boards of the subsidiary group and its professional advisors Work in collaboration with cross-functional teams and external auditors to implement the end-to-end annual subsidiary accounts process including drafting the Directors’ and Strategic repots where appropriate Maintain the regulatory sections of the website Support the group’s Modern Slavery and ESG framework, including assisting with collection of data, drafting and publication of the Modern Slavery and ESG statements Manage the portfolio of UK and international companies to ensure activities are carried out in accordance with the best standards in governance and local laws and undertake overseas filings Coordinate the issuance of PoA’s or other legal documentation and coordinate Notary requests Maintain statutory records on the online entity management system Work with senior stakeholders in the finance, tax and wider teams to execute restructure and legal entity rationalisation tasks, including drafting documentation for the transfer of shares, share issuances, capital reductions, intercompany financing arrangements and due diligence Advise the business on the application of the Group’s Delegation of Authority and signing policies Plan, organise and attend subsidiary board meetings, prepare minutes and other ancillary documents Liaise with overseas corporate secretarial services providers, lawyers and notaries Oversee general team administration Responding to ad hoc queries from international businesses and third-party service providers Maintaining UBO registers and responding to KYC requests Responding to routine investor enquiries and assist with queries from around the business You will need: Attention to detail and the ability to work well as a team player will be key strengths. The ability to adapt quickly in a fast-changing environment. The role will encourage you to think outside the box and proactively offer both ideas and solutions to support the evolving needs of the team and the wider business. The ability to work autonomously on tasks and manage your own workload to ensure that all relevant deadlines are met. In addition, you must: Must have good working knowledge of company law and governance requirements, in particular the Wates Corporate Governance principles for large companies. Have good written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail is essential Be able to work cross-functionally and form strong working relationships internally with senior managers and Directors. Have good project management, planning and organisational skills; must be able to manage own time, prioritise and meet deadlines without compromising on quality. Be able to adapt well to change in a fast-changing environment. Have strong PC skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and Diligent (or similar entity management system). Additional Information You must be eligible to work in this location advertised. Our culture and ways of working Our values define our culture and represent what we believe in. Viasat employees aspire to behaviours that support our values, which create a stronger working environment and lie at the heart of our continued success as an organisation. Customer – we provide a unique value to our customers Accountability – we take ownership, we deliver results, and we keep our promises Respect – we collaborate, we embrace and celebrate diversity and we value difference Excellence – we create bold solutions for our customers and put quality at the heart of everything we do We also value and encourage a healthy work-life balance, so we offer flexible working wherever possible. Depending on the operational requirements of your job and your team, we can offer compressed hours (nine-day fortnight), hybrid office-remote working, and flexibility during your working day to take care of personal commitments. Diversity We want the best people for the job, and we warmly welcome applications from you if you’re suitably qualified and eligible, regardless of your sex, gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, gender identity, neurodiverse qualities, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, or maternity status. We are signed up to the Halo Hair Code, which aims to protect employees who come to work with natural hair and protective hairstyles associated with their racial, ethnic, and cultural identities. To give you the best experience possible during your application process and interview, we can make adjustments. For example, if you’re visually impaired we’ll happily meet you locally and help you find your way to our office, or if you have neurodiverse qualities, we can provide you with additional support to help you prepare for your interview. Please let our Resourcing Team know if there are any ways in which we can support you.
Legal PA Corporate
Law Choice Recruitment, London
A wonderful opportunity has arisen at this top US Law Firm for an experienced Legal PA to join one of its strongest teams in a Part Time capacity. In this job share role you can expect an involved and rewarding role working for some of the best Lawyers in London. Ideally you will have legal secretarial or legal PA experience and have amazing communication skills – especially with the person you will be sharing the job with to ensure smooth transition of work. This award-winning law firm is renowned for looking after its staff. The role itself is working Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays (in the office) Part Time roles have been rare recently so apply now for more information and to avoid disappointment! Salary for full time is £45-50k, pro rata will be between 27 and 30k per annum.