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As a Head of Cycling/Cycling Lawyer your responsibilities will include:running an existing, mixed caseload of road traffic accidents (RTA) and public liability cycling claims. raising the profile of the team by attending relevant events, liaising with local cycling clubs and engagement on social media.supervision of more junior fee earners may be required, depending on your level of experience.Represent the firm at cycling events and industry conferences.Contribute to business development and marketing initiatives.Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners in the cycling industry.A successful Head of Cycling/Cycling Lawyer should have at least 3 PQE with experience of cycling claims. Please note that the level of PQE identified in this advert is a guide only and does not preclude candidates with more or less PQE from applying.

As a Real Estate Knowledge Lawyer you will be responsible for:Keeping know-how legal documents up to date.Providing legal training and developing further training opportunities.Working on projects alongside the Business Development team.Collaborating on legal strategy planning.Spearheading new knowledge systems and technology.A successful Real Estate Knowledge Lawyer should have:Qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales.A keen interest for knowledge development and the ability to absorb information in relevant areas quickly and efficiently.Strong and up to date knowledge of real estate laws.A pragmatic approach with strong attention to detail and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

As an Employment Knowledge Lawyer you will be responsible for:Providing legal advice on a broad range of employment law matters.Developing and maintaining the firm's employment law knowledge base.Delivering training and presentations on employment law topics.Keeping abreast of changes in employment law and advising on the impact of these changes.Managing relationships with clients and stakeholders.A successful Employment Knowledge Lawyer should have:Qualified in England and Wales, with a specialisation in employment law.Strong legal research and analytical skills.Excellent presentation and communication skills.The ability to work effectively in a team and independently.

As a Competition Knowledge Lawyer you will be responsible for:Providing expert advice on competition law-related matters.Conducting legal research, keeping abreast of changes in competition law and drafting relevant documents.Delivering presentations and training to colleagues on competition law and its implications.Participating in business development activities to grow the firm's presence in the industry.A successful Competition Knowledge Lawyer should have:Qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales.Expertise in competition law.Strong communication and presentation skills.Excellent research and drafting skills.

Key responsibilities as a Private Equity Professional Support Lawyer will include:Developing and maintaining precedent standard forms and precedent documents.Identifying private equity-related training needs of the Group, organising, designing and delivering training.Monitoring and keeping the Group informed about important developments in the law or business environment.Establishing processes to capture matter description and categorisations in the Matter Profiling System.Identifying opportunities to develop business from new and existing clients through articles, briefing notes etc.A successful Private Equity Professional Support Lawyer should have:Qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales, having practices as a solicitor in private equity transactions.Competent with typical law firm technology tools.Commercial awareness and client orientated approach.Well-developed organisational and communication skills.

As a Pensions Professional Support Lawyer you will be responsible for:Formulating and implementing effective solutions to complex pensions issues.Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of pensions laws.Supporting the training and development of junior lawyers on matters pertaining to pensions law.Acting as a point of contact for pensions enquiries within the firm.A successful Pensions PSL should have:Qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales.A comprehensive understanding of pensions laws and regulations.Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to provide effective solutions.Strong written and oral communication skills.

Acting as in-house legal adviser and working with the Senior Legal Advisers and provide support to the Head of Legal Services as solicitor to the Organisation you will provide high quality specialist legal advice, assistance and representation in respect of corporate and commercial matters to both representative and regulatory functions. You will assist in identifying and minimising legal, corporate and commercial risks faced by the Organisation. In doing so you will:Provide accurate, well researched and clearly expressed written and oral legal advice in a wide range of corporate, commercial and strategic areas as well as accurate and concisely drafted legal advice and agreements, and internal reports.Manage and protect the Organisation's intellectual property portfolio.Draft correspondence on behalf of the Organisation's President, Chief Executive and senior managers on complex and sensitive matters.Actively demonstrate a solutions-focused awareness and an understanding of major issues affecting the legal profession, the Organisation's business objectives and priorities, as well as corporate compliance issues.Manage external lawyers on contentious matters where appropriate.Work with junior members of the team.Take on additional tasks as required by Head of Legal.The successful candidate will be a UK Qualified Solicitor with experience of working as a lawyer in the private, public or voluntary sectors, including strategic management of complex legal and commercial issues. They will be likely to have at least four years PQE and will have demonstrable knowledge of Corporate, Commercial and Contract law.Desirable but not pre-requisite - Good demonstrable knowledge of:Public LawIntellectual property lawCompetition lawLegal policyRegulatory law affecting the legal profession including the Legal Services Act 2007 and the Solicitors Act 1974 Public & administrative lawWorking in a membership organisation

As a Commercial Litigation PSL you will be responsible for:Assisting in the development and implementation of legal knowledge strategies firm-wide.Providing up to date knowledge on all commercial litigation laws to the firm's solicitors, clients and key stakeholders.Developing and delivering commercial litigation training to NQs.Keeping up to date with changes in commercial litigation law.Participating in business development activities.A successful Commercial Litigation PSL should have:Qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales.Specialist knowledge of up to date Commercial Litigation laws. Excellent communication and presentation skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Providing legal advice in relation to data protection and privacy matters.Assisting in the drafting, review and negotiation of data protection agreements.Creating and implementing data protection policies and procedures.Maintaining knowledge of current data protection laws and regulations.Conducting data protection audits and reporting on findings.Working closely with other team members to ensure compliance with data protection laws.Providing training to staff on data protection issues.A successful Corporate Data Protection Solicitor should have:A qualified lawyer.An excellent knowledge of data protection laws and regulations.A law degree from a recognised institution.Experience in a similar role within the professional services industry.Excellent communication and negotiation skills.The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

The role will require the successful candidate to provide legal support across the business including the commercial, development, procurement, and finance departments, with a focus on:development projects in the UK and Ireland;acquisition of suitable assets / development opportunities on the secondary market; andthe operation and optimisation of our existing fleet of operational gas and renewable assets.Your responsibilities will include:Providing comprehensive legal advice on various issues including corporate / finance (project finance, joint ventures, M&A), commercial (supply chain contracts, procurement and project development) within the energy and infrastructure sectors.This will include the drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements and contracts.Ensuring compliance with industry regulations and corporate policies.Collaborating with external legal counsel when necessary.Advising on potential legal risks and mitigation strategies.Supporting the development and implementation of corporate legal strategy.Training and mentoring junior legal staff.The successful candidate should be:a lawyer qualified in the UK (or another Common Law jurisdiction) with at least 5 years post qualification experience in a law firm or an established business working in the UK energy or infrastructure sectors.interested in, and experience of, working in the UK power / renewable energy / infrastructure sectors.Previous experience of working on corporate transactions (M&A) and/or construction contracts, in-house in the energy sector, would be an advantage but is not essential. The emphasis is on Corporate rather than construction which is an area which is already heavily supported in the rest of the existing Legal Team.

Assistant Company Secretary Location London Posted Posted 2 weeks ago Industry Financial Services (In-house) Salary £50000 - £65000 per annum Expiry Date 2024-01-11 The Role We are currently working with an exciting fully licensed bank speaclising in global fintech’s & SME lending solutions. They are looking for an Assistant Company Secretary to join their team in London. In this newly created role of Assistant Company Secretary, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient support of Bank’s Board and Committees. You will also support the Company Secretary in ensuring the Bank’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and its adherence to corporate governance best practice. You will provide critical support to the Board of Directors, Executive Management and various other stakeholders, while acting as the custodian of the Bank’s corporate records and policy documentation. Some of your responsibilities will include: Organising and maintaining the annual Board and Committee meetings calendar. Preparing and distributing meeting agendas, materials, minutes, and resolutions. Supporting the Company Secretary in ensuring compliance with corporate governance principles and relevant legal and regulatory requirements. Maintaining the Bank’s statutory registers and company books. Preparing and filing statutory documents. Requirements for the Role: Minimum 2 years’ company secretarial experience. Qualified / Part Qualified Company Secretary. Extensive knowledge of corporate governance principles, company law, and regulatory requirements applicable to banks. Taylor Root will use the personal information you provide to contact you with relevant content including our salary surveys and market reports, career advice, hiring advice, market insights and industry updates and events. Our Privacy Policy sets out full details of how Taylor Root may use your data. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time, by clicking on the link at the bottom of any email. RELATED JOBS View all jobs Banking (In-house) Financial Services (In-house) Information Technology Legal Counsel Leading global wealth manager and bank seeking a commercial, technology/ outsourcing lawyer to join their in-house commercial team in Scotland and the North West. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic global team to provide legal, transactional, commercial and UK & EU regulatory support to the organisation. The role involves vendor contract management […] SALARY Generous benefits package POSTED Posted 3 days ago Financial Services (In-house) Information Technology Management Consulting Technology (In-house) In-House Legal Counsel salary + share options A unique opportunity to join a recently listed company going through its next stage of international growth. The successful candidate will be joining a small legal team of high calibre lawyers from magic circle and leading international law firms. This is a well established organisation but with a start-up culture encouraging entrepreneurship and to think […] POSTED Posted 1 week ago Accountancy Financial Services (In-house) Management Consulting Senior Employment Counsel Leading professional services company seeking a new senior employment lawyer to join their highly skilled in-house legal team in London. This is a unique opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team, with an interesting and broad spread of contentious and non-contentious employment work on offer. They are looking for an adept and experienced employment […] POSTED Posted 1 week ago

Our client, a friendly, multi-site and full-service law firm, is looking for a family care / childcare solicitor to join its successful matrimonial team based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. The firm are very flexible in their approach and understand that not everyone wants to work a standard nine-to-five day. As a result, they are open to considering flexible working arrangements and are also happy for their team to work from home if they wish for up to 2 days per week. What’s more, they offer a wide range of benefits along with a competitive salary. In the role, you’ll be providing legal advice on a variety of care matters, including domestic violence and other childcare-related issues, making a real difference to the lives of those families you work with in the local Rochdale and Greater Manchester area. The firm are accredited by Resolution and members of the Law Society Family and Children Panels as well as being on the ICACU panel (international children work / child abduction). The firm prides itself on investing in its people, offering a clear career progression framework across its growing number of offices and supporting its team members to enjoy a happy work/life balance. The firm has a fantastic employee retention record, with the role only becoming available due to genuine organic growth. You will work with a modern Case Management System and there is plenty of admin and secretarial support for you to draw on. This role is easily commutable from Rochdale, Manchester, Bury, Bolton, Oldham and surrounds. If you’re looking for a family solicitor position with a firm close to home in Rochdale, with a great reputation in the community, get in touch today. How to apply for this Family Care Solicitor role If this sounds like the job for you, you can apply via this website by clicking ‘Apply’. Alternatively, to learn more about this opportunity or to register your interest, contact Michaela Baddeley at Realm Recruit. Michaela is a Consultant at Realm and specialises in the recruitment of family lawyers in the North West. Working with family teams across the region, she recruits for family law roles at all levels, from paralegal to partner. If you’re a family solicitor looking to make a move, Michaela can help you take your next step. Know someone else who might be suitable? If so, get in touch – if we find your referral a job, we’ll reward you with up to £500 in vouchers of your choice. Find out more here. Please note: any references to salary and/or experience in our adverts are intended as a guide only. Realm is committed to supporting disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. Applicants are invited to contact Realm to identify any additional support they might require to enable them to make an application. Key details Salary £47,000 - £47,000 Location Greater Manchester Role type Hybrid working Contract type Permanent Practice area Family Job ref V-33765

LONDON - EXCHANGE HOUSE/SQUARE, PRIMROSE STREET, EC2A 2EG THE OPPORTUNITY The Opportunity: Primary Responsibilities: Plan for and deliver high quality, accurate work whilst managing deadlines, responding to change and the competing priorities of all work. Coordinate and produce accurate Herbert Smith Freehills’ compliant documents and correspondence (including drafting engagement), reports and presentations. Utilise other services as appropriate (eg, Printroom, Document Production). Establish and maintain effective work practices with partners and lawyers to manage the matter life cycle from file opening to closure/archival. This includes adhering to the firm’s conflicts process, managing information barriers, contributing to the effective management of electronic and hard copy content and active legal project management. Proactively manage and understand partner and lawyers’ diaries using business knowledge to prioritise commitments. This will include organising appointments, conferences and meetings via multiple methods (videoconferencing, teleconferencing, client office software etc), considering lead and travel times, and coordinating meeting preparation and post-meeting actions. Coordinate detailed, multi-centred travel arrangements and provide detailed itineraries. This includes consideration of short/long term accommodation, visas, offsite meeting requirements and other business commitments. Ensure relevant global travel is included in the International BD visit report. Coordinate and assist with global visits/visitors. Diarise, manage and coordinate lunches and dinners and other events as required, including reviewing venues and menu planning and ensuring costs are maintained against budget. Proactively manage all communications both in and out of the partner and lawyers’ office and maintain responsibility for ensuring everything is dealt with in a timely fashion: Manage own email and partner and lawyers’ email as required. Respond to communications and draft correspondence as appropriate Filter, evaluate and prioritise incoming communications, proactively dealing with queries (including meeting invites) and raising with the partners/lawyers when necessary. Deal with mail/post in the same manner. Produce/draft outgoing communications and documents as instructed by the partners and lawyers Implement effective telephone call management. Take necessary steps to ensure that team members and business stakeholders are aware of the partner/lawyer/team’s and your own movements. Ensure calls and other parties receive a consistent, high quality service and their expectations are managed. Manage the coordination of the billing process including liaising with Revenue, the editing of bills, coordinating write-offs and discounts, collating bills and narratives in their final form as per firm policy and process. Manage alternative pricing arrangements and cross-border invoicing. Liaise with and delegate to the PTAs for their assistance with billing admin throughout. Work with the partners and lawyers to meet required WIP, billing and debtor day's targets. Assist partners and lawyers with their BD responsibilities. This includes producing pitches, proactively updating CVs and credentials, producing International BD visit reports and updating the necessary client information databases in consultation with the relevant BD representative. Help partners and lawyers to build, manage and maintain strong relationships with clients and their secretaries by demonstrating diligence, professionalism and a commitment to providing them with an exceptional experience including being a key point of contact for the them and the team. This includes proactively maintaining accurate client contact information and ensuring client related activities are recorded on the relevant databases, and keeping abreast of partner and lawyer BD objectives. Delegate administrative tasks to the PTAs and maintain overall responsibility for ensuring: SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Key Performance Indicators: Seen as a role model to PTAs, other secretaries/PAs in the practice group and office with both technical skills and adherence to the firm’s Business Services support competencies. Excellent organisational skills and management of competing priorities. Effectively delegates administrative tasks to the appropriate person or area of Business Services. Assigned partners and lawyers are satisfied with the level of support they receive, and agree that the quality of support you provide meets expectations. Documents produced and coordinated are accurate, comply with Herbert Smith Freehills’ standards and guidelines, and are completed within agreed timeframes. Task based work is consistently completed as requested, within agreed timeframes and is of a high standard. A reputation within the practice group for being an effective, helpful and supportive team member. Colleagues (including all partners, lawyers, PAs/secretaries and Business Services staff) are confident that they can approach you and will receive a level of assistance that is appropriate in the circumstances. A reputation amongst Business Services groups for being an excellent communicator and for working with them to achieve positive outcomes. Compliance with the firm’s and practice group’s policies, guidelines and recommended ways of working. Assigned partner and lawyer client contact and activity information is up to date and accurate. Support provided to partners and lawyers on matter management activities has assisted to meet client and firm obligations in an effective manner (eg, assisting in WIP and debt management, client communication). Partners and lawyers appointment schedules run smoothly, their travel itineraries support business requirements, preparatory support is provided and their needs are anticipated and managed whilst out of the office. Open to change and willing to accept new ways of working, processes and systems. Leads by example and builds the confidence of others. Actively participate in the firm’s annual performance review process, using knowledge of the Business Support Competency Framework to set professional goals . You take full ownership and responsibility for any absences from the office (including planned and unexpected absences). This includes leaving work in an appropriate state of order, leaving discoverable and up to date handover information, providing handover and full communication of the absence that is appropriate to the circumstances and in accordance with the process in place for the group. Qualifications, Skills & Experience Typing speed minimum of 55wpm with 98% accuracy Intermediate to Advanced skill level with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word). Basic skill level with Visio. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to building effective and trusting relationships with people internally and externally to the firm. Proven high level organisational and time management skills with the ability to think ahead, prioritise workload, respond to and manage changing circumstances and work under pressure to meet deadlines. Excellent attention to detail Excellent client and business focus Strong judgement and problem-solving ability Demonstrated high level experience as a Secretary/PA working in a professional services environment (legal experience is desired). Minimum of four years’ experience at this level. GROUP / TEAM Dispute resolution GROUP / TEAM DESCRIPTION Group/ Team description: The legal support team provides the practical support our lawyers need so they can deliver the best possible service to our clients. The role of our legal support team is critical in assisting our people to perform at the highest level. The team provides high-quality support to partners and throughout our practice areas. This ranges from providing administrative support and diary management to producing a wide range of complex documents. Our legal support team also plays a client-facing role as secretaries are typically in regular contact with our clients on behalf of lawyers. ROLE TYPE Legal PA/Secretarial CONTRACT TYPE Permanent WORKING PATTERN Part Time Herbert Smith Freehills

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. 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 and wider firm? The role provides administrative and file management support across the team. Work will come either directly from the fee earner or through the work allocated by the Practice Assistants. The role is accountable for establishing and maintaining an ongoing service-based relationship with the team they support recognising and translating the needs and expectations into a responsive service. What does the role actually involve? Liaise with PA to provide support to Client & Marketing for scheduling tender meetings, directory interviews, client training etc Liaise with PA to enter, maintain and update Interaction - adding new prospects, clients and contacts, activities and business development information Responsible for ensuring current knowledge of client specific protocols and processes, and building these into current practices File management – updating and maintaining all files, ensuring documents are filed correctly and named in line with the business wide naming convention and the correct folder structures are adopted (both electronic and paper) File opening and closing – matters are set up on the relevant document/case management system. Undertake all file closing/ archiving procedures ensuring we are compliant at all times Assisting the PA as directed in the organisation of internal and external events, seminars and conferences, (vulture) responsible for arranging registers delegates; booking travel; printing/sending materials; arranges give-aways Responsible for ordering all promotional goods and ensuring stock levels Make room and taxi bookings as requested, organising hand deliveries and courier requests, and other ad hoc requests Printing/ copying/ scanning of documents flowing to document solutions for support with high volume jobs, as appropriate Liaising with fellow team member on workloads and ensure deadlines are consistently met Answering internal calls for other members of the team Liaison with and taking direction from your PA and PSM Assisting the PA with billing as required Assisting with expenses Responsible for managing priorities and workloads to ensure deadlines are met. Liaising with PA and PSM where challenges arise Responsible for creating and uploading information to client data rooms, in line with instructions from Lawyer and PA Production of court bundles, ensuring the master bundle is correctly prepared in line with Lawyer instructions and court rules and instructions provided to document solutions to complete printing/copying of master bundles; suitable delivery methods pre-booked as needed Checking client and internal data for accuracy Ensuring compliance with firm wide/department policies and procedures including Lexcel and Information Security Responsible for checking post and/or emails and dealing with as appropriate ensuring all client related correspondence is appropriately filed in firms document management systems Attending team meetings Liaising with fee earners and practice assistants 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? 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

NOTE: We are only accepting applications from direct applicants and agencies with which we have current agreed terms. Vedder Price's London office is looking for a Temporary Legal Secretary to provide experienced and skilled support to the London lawyers and their clients in all aspects of the law practice. As a Temporary Legal Secretary your job duties will include but not be limited to: Assigned to multiple lawyers Diary management Dealing professionally with telephone calls, clients and other visitors Arrangement of lawyer travel Organization of meetings and events which include client interfacing Maintaining professional and efficient dialogue with clients when lawyers are away, ensuring close attention to client care Preparation of client correspondence Production and processing of documents to include typing and amending lengthy and substantial documents using Firm numbering and styles schemes Proofreading of documents to ensure accuracy Organization and maintenance of filing systems, both paper and electronic Assisting with client care, to include preparation of engagement letters and submitting conflict checks using the Firm’s client intake system (InTapp Open) Inputting of time onto the Firm’s system (InTapp Time) Inputting expenses onto the Firm’s system (Chrome River) Assisting with client billing preparation as required Experience and knowledge of applicable or relevant area of law in which they work Skills & Competencies: Type at or above 65 wpm Team player Strong communicator Highly organized with the ability to prioritize conflicting demands Discretion and diplomacy High level of attention to detail Professional attitude, committed, enthusiastic with a sense of urgency A "can-do" attitude Pride in quality of work, taking responsibility for getting the job done Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. Pro-active approach Problem-solver Flexibility in working hours and willingness to assist with overtime when required Qualifications & Required Experience: Fully proficient in working with Microsoft Office applications for word processing and document production with the knowledge to resolve complicated formatting issues Sound legal secretarial experience in a law firm within a Corporate department Familiarity with client care processes General education equivalent to grades A-B in GCSE Maths and English Legal Secretary Diploma a plus Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the following software: Fully proficient in working with Microsoft Office applications for word processing and document production with the knowledge to resolve complicated formatting issues Knowledge of iManage a plus

Job Introduction DACBeachcroft has an exciting opportunity for an experienced, knowledgeable and client-focused person to join our Real Estate (REG) team as a Legal Support Assistant (LSA) on a full-time, permanent basis in our Manchester office. Working as a team to act as a point of contact for lawyers and to ensure the effective completion of their work, as well as undertaking a variety of secretarial tasks (as listed below), and where appropriate, the LSA will manage the workflow by utilising Administrative Assistants (AA) and the Central Transcription Unit (CTU), retaining ownership and accountability of all tasks through to completion. Provide a high quality, comprehensive workflow management and organisational service to lawyers in the group and exceptional client service. We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee to interview anyone with a disability, long term health condition or neurodiversity whose application meets the essential criteria for the role. If this applies to you and you feel you meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy as set out in this advert then please contact [email protected] in confidence, quoting the reference number for this vacancy in the subject box of your email, and a member of the Recruitment team will be in touch. Main Responsibilities Client Relationship Management Manage the production of documents and check returned work produced by the CTU 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 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 to be opened and closed and supervise general filing requirements and record keeping and production of engagement letters ensuring compliant at all times Monitor and track key dates for clients and ensure compliance procedures are up to date on all files and matters Support lawyers in business development activities including the involvement in preparation of pitches and presentations, scheduling meetings e.g. tenders, internal client, etc. 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 their team, dealing with queries and acting on initiative to provide exceptional client service, promoting and developing ownership within the teams Arrange for the preparation and collation of internal sector newsletters and briefings Uploading documents to PDF docs and editing documents using the same Arrange photocopying, printing, organising couriers, sending out letters, faxes etc. Submitting documents for signature by clients via DocuSign Receiving instructions via digital dictation for tasks and acting upon the same Communication Key point of contact for lawyers 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 lawyer and actioned as necessary; proactively responding to and drafting responses on behalf of others, prioritising emails, collating necessary paperwork and e-filing Liaising with and providing support to their immediate colleagues in the department, and where practical, other legal and support departments as requested by HL. Assisting others where there is spare capacity or it is 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 Liaison with and taking direction from your HL Liaise with the HL over any planned absences, arranging cover as necessary and communicating this to the relevant lawyers Financial Assisting lawyers with billing related tasks Reviewing and updating time allocation and disbursements ensuring appropriate matter allocation Request cheques, bank transfers, and paying in money received, as appropriate Supporting the co-ordination of the WIP process Dealing with matter related finance administration to include BACs, TTs etc. Processing expenses Processing Responsible for managing priorities and workloads to ensure deadlines are met. Liaising with HL where challenges arise Responsible for ensuring the creation and maintenance of data rooms and client information in accordance with case milestones Responsible for ensuring client and matter data is maintained and updated within appropriate systems, raising requests as appropriate Online applications e.g. Companies House, Land Registry, Searchflow, forms Undertaking searches and completion of requisite forms and submissions Ensuring compliance with firm wide/department policies and procedures Customer Service Liaising with lawyers, PAs, HLs and Secretarial Managers (SM) to take instruction and liaise on work requirements Consistently and appropriately update service users on progress where appropriate The Ideal Candidate Experience of working in a legal or professional services environment An aptitude for managing multiple priorities, producing documents and client communications of the highest standard Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Advanced knowledge of document management/case management systems An effective communicator with an excellent customer and client service approach; striving to provide exceptional service at all times Customer/client service focused Proven experience of managing client facing tasks and priorities, 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 About The Company We are a leading international legal business with over 2,900 colleagues and a diverse range of capabilities. We have 11 offices in the UK as well as offices in Dublin, Madrid, Paris, Milan, Rome, Singapore, Argentina Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Miami. We also have associations/alliances with firms in Malaysia, Brazil, Peru, Central America, the USA, Australia and Germany. We are a broad-based commercial firm with a strong heritage in insurance, health and real estate. This is complemented by a fast-growing Business Advisory capability. We represent a wide range of clients, ranging from household names to government departments and NHS bodies. We act for all of the UK’s top-ten insurers, we are market leaders in the provision of strategic, commercial and regulatory advice to providers and commissioners in the health sector, and in real estate we advise all of the UK’s top-12 housebuilders. We have an impressive legal pedigree, with 142 Chambers UK 2021 practice area and individual lawyer rankings. In Legal 500 UK 2021, the firm received a top tier ranking for 37 of its practice areas, and 58 DACB lawyers were singled out in the ‘Leading Individual' rankings. Our successes have been recognised by the legal industry and the markets in which we operate. These accolades include two top prizes in the ‘Excellence in Business Development’ and ‘Excellence in Technology & Innovation’ categories of the 2020 Law Society Excellence Awards – the highest accolade for law firms in England & Wales. Our health sector team won the ‘Crisis Management Team of the Year’ award at the 2020 British Legal Awards for its support to the NHS at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and our Cyber & Data Risk team received the ‘Business Development Innovation Award’ at the 2020 Legal Innovation Awards, as well as ‘Cyber Law Firm of the Year’ at the prestigious Insurance Insider Cyber Rankings Awards, for its market-leading suite of digital tools to help our clients prepare for and respond to cyber and data risk crises. Our vision is to be leading business advisers, recognised for our insight and our outstanding commitment to clients, and for being the place where talented people want to work. For further details on our work and our culture, please visit www.dacbeachcroft.com. Application Details At DAC Beachcroft, we don’t just accept your differences we celebrate them. From bespoke solutions for our clients, to treating you like an individual. Our strength comes from your diverse ideas and bringing the whole you to work. So if you’re good at what you do, come as you are. We welcome direct applications and are happy to talk flexible working. We also want you to be at your very best. Please feel free to let us know of any changes we can make at any point in the recruitment process that will help support your application. If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV. Your application will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence. Note for Recruitment Agencies – the DAC Beachcroft recruitment team is responsible for managing all current vacancies through direct hiring and referrals wherever possible. We do work with recruitment agencies and where we require external support we will formally release those vacancies to the agencies on our Preferred Supplier List deemed best placed to assist us. Speculative CVs sent by any agency to any DAC Beachcroft employee without a specific request by the recruitment team will not be accepted and with no introduction fee applicable. Our recruitment team can be contacted at [email protected]

My client, a traditional and Well-established law firm with deep roots in the region are looking for a Property Lawyer to join there team for their offices near Accrington. This opportunity has come about due to retirement of a senior partner, so the opportunity comes with fantastic progression opportunities with connections and work readily available and handover of work, Salary on the role ranging from £45k-£60k depending on experience, 24 days annual leave + bank holidays, very friendly and welcoming office environment with on-site parking. The role will involve managing and dealing with a range of Residential and Commercial property matters through to completion with secretarial support. My client is ideally looking for someone with solid experience, ideally 3yrs+ PQE and will consider more senior PQE level. If you would like to discuss further on this opportunity and for further details can contact me on 0161 9147 357/07517949761, email [email protected] Look forward to hearing from you either way.

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 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 and wider firm? The role provides administrative and file management support across the team. Work will come either directly from the fee earner or through the work allocated by the Practice Assistants. The role is accountable for establishing and maintaining an ongoing service-based relationship with the team they support recognising and translating the needs and expectations into a responsive service. What does the role actually involve? Liaise with PA to provide support to Client & Marketing for scheduling tender meetings, directory interviews, client training etc Liaise with PA to enter, maintain and update Interaction - adding new prospects, clients and contacts, activities and business development information Responsible for ensuring current knowledge of client specific protocols and processes, and building these into current practices File management – updating and maintaining all files, ensuring documents are filed correctly and named in line with the business wide naming convention and the correct folder structures are adopted (both electronic and paper) File opening and closing – matters are set up on the relevant document/case management system. Undertake all file closing/ archiving procedures ensuring we are compliant at all times Assisting the PA as directed in the organisation of internal and external events, seminars and conferences, (vulture) responsible for arranging registers delegates; booking travel; printing/sending materials; arranges give-aways Responsible for ordering all promotional goods and ensuring stock levels Make room and taxi bookings as requested, organising hand deliveries and courier requests, and other ad hoc requests Printing/ copying/ scanning of documents flowing to document solutions for support with high volume jobs, as appropriate Liaising with fellow team member on workloads and ensure deadlines are consistently met Answering internal calls for other members of the team Liaison with and taking direction from your PA and PSM Assisting the PA with billing as required Assisting with expenses Responsible for managing priorities and workloads to ensure deadlines are met. Liaising with PA and PSM where challenges arise Responsible for creating and uploading information to client data rooms, in line with instructions from Lawyer and PA Production of court bundles, ensuring the master bundle is correctly prepared in line with Lawyer instructions and court rules and instructions provided to document solutions to complete printing/copying of master bundles; suitable delivery methods pre-booked as needed Checking client and internal data for accuracy Ensuring compliance with firm wide/department policies and procedures including Lexcel and Information Security Responsible for checking post and/or emails and dealing with as appropriate ensuring all client related correspondence is appropriately filed in firms document management systems Attending team meetings Liaising with fee earners and practice assistants 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? 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

As a Banking and Capital Markets Knowledge Lawyer you will be responsible for:Staying abreast of legal developments in banking and capital markets law.Ensuring compliance with all relevant banking and capital markets regulations and laws.Participating in professional development and training opportunities.Contributing to the firm's knowledge base by sharing expertise and insights.A successful Banking and Capital Markets Knowledge Lawyer should have:Qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales. A strong working knowledge of banking and capital market laws and regulations.The ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure.A commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

As a Regulatory Professional Support Lawyer you will be responsible for:Responding to queries from lawyers and tracking queries to identify knowhow and training needs.Reviewing, drafting and maintaining precedents and practice notes.Assisting with the development of new products and services for the regulatory practice area and its clients.Researching, monitoring, analysing and informing the Regulatory practice area of legal and industry developments and trends.A successful Regulatory Professional Support Lawyer should have:Qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales.Extensive and working knowledge of regulatory law. Excellent research and analytical skills.Strong communication and collaboration skills.