78 Legal Director jobs in the United Kingdom
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Ascent is one of the UK's largest specialist debt recovery law firms with an excellent reputation in the market dealing with debt recovery, mediation, litigation, field services, enforcement, and mortgage lender services.
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Director to join the team in our Manchester office. We are looking for a dynamic legal professional who i.
Regulatory Legal Director
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Location: South West / London
PQE: 10+ years
Sector: Regulatory Defence (Health & Safety, Environment, Fire, Food, Product Safety, Inquests)
We're working on behalf of a top-tier international law firm with a standout regulatory team, looking to welcome a talented senior lawyer into their expanding Safety, Health an.
Employment Senior Associate / Legal Director
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TSR Legal are thrilled to present an outstanding opportunity with one of the UKs Top 50 law firms, renowned for its innovation, commitment to excellence, and strategic growth.
Role Overview:
- Position: Employment Department Senior Associate / Legal Director
- Location: CardiffOffice
- £105,000 - £120,000, commensurate with experience and achievements
The Opportunity:
If you, as an Employment Solicitor, are .
Director, Legal Compliance
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_Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential._
**Title and Summary**
Director, Legal Compliance
Please note : This role is based in our Peterborough office ( PE7 8FJ) , candidates must be comfortable working from our office 3 days per week .
The Mastercard Prepaid Management Services (MPMS) Compliance Team is responsible for ensuring the MPMS business adheres to all regulatory requirements, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies and legislation.
The Director, Legal Compliance, reports to the VP Compliance, Risk & Fraud and provides direction and support for the implementation and oversight of the business compliance program, including AML, Sanctions, Treating Customers Fairly and Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) globally.
Key Accountabilities
-Deputize for the VP Global Compliance, as required.
-Manage a team of Analysts within EMEAA region.
-Produce, implement and maintain compliance risk assessments, policies and procedures for the following, to ensure they align with relevant legislation, industry guidance and (where applicable) issuer requirements:
o Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
o Customer Due Diligence (CDD) / oversight and review of customer on-boarding processes
o Treating Customers Fairly (TCF)
o Identity theft
o Vulnerable customers
o Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) and Sanctions screening
o Distributor / agent oversight
o Program risk assessments
o Risk control matrix (Harvey Ball risk assessments).
-Understand issuer compliance and AML requirements and develop appropriate program frameworks, to include the identification of system development requirements, operational process changes and resource requirements.
-Manage ongoing compliance relationships with issuers, to include new product initiatives, AML monitoring, Subject Access Request (SAR) reporting, TCF policy review, monthly service calls and other such requests.
-Manage, maintain and develop AML monitoring programs, in line with relevant regulations, industry guidance and issuer requirements, to include the submission of compulsory transaction reports (where required) and suspicious activity reports.
-Ensure continuous oversight of AML transaction monitoring and PEP & Sanctions screening systems, including configuration and ongoing testing.
-Manage and overview Sanction screening programs for cardholders, in line with relevant regulations, industry guidance and issuer requirements.
-Overview Sanction screening for distributors and corporates in all regions, in line with relevant regulations, industry guidance and issuer requirements.
-Review and assess new business projects and the design of compliance controls, to ensure adherence to company policy and procedures, and deliver appropriate solutions, so that robust and appropriate compliance controls are implemented to satisfy regulatory and issuer needs.
-Sign-off new market / product launches (as applicable).
-Represent MPMS Compliance, in respect of technical change and delivery at PI Planning events.
-Review and sign off collaterals and marketing material (including financial promotions), in line with industry guidance and issuer requirements.
-Manage and overview appropriate training to relevant staff, in line with regulatory and issuer requirements covering:
o AML and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF)
o Anti-Bribery & Corruption
o TCF
-Review and update training material, track training completion and escalate non-completion.
-Continually review departmental processes, procedures and systems, to ensure the most efficient use of resources and the elimination of unnecessary cost.
-Support internal business owners and stakeholders in process improvements related to KYC and compliance requirements.
-Act as escalation point for compliance queries from other business areas.
-Provide regular reporting and MI to VP Global Compliance and escalate issues, as appropriate.
-Manage internal and issuer audits and external independent reviews, to include the provision of documentation (as per agreed scope), responding to queries and implementing improvements.
-Assist with maintaining:
o HMRC Money Service Business (MSB) registration
-Remain up-to-date with industry and regulatory developments, maintain a close relationship with the Global Compliance Team, Regional Compliance Working Groups, MPMS Legal and issuers, and proactively scan the regulatory landscape to ensure an effective and timely response to regulatory changes.
-Assess the impact of regulatory changes and industry guidance on existing AML/CTF, Sanctions, anti-bribery and TCF policies and procedures, and design controls to ensure necessary changes are implemented within MPMS Compliance and across other business areas (as appropriate).
-Maintain necessary records, in compliance with applicable regulations and issuer requirements, thereby ensuring complete and accurate data is readily available to internal and external parties.
Core Skills
-Significant experience in a Senior Compliance role, within Financial Services.
-ACAMS/ICA Certified.
-Educated to Bachelor's Degree level (minimum)
-Subject matter expert in AML regulations, including Sanctions in all regions of operation
-Able to interpret regulations and guidance, in order to assess impact and develop practical operational procedures, to ensure ongoing compliance.
-Able to deal with sensitive and confidential information.
-Strong communication skills (verbal & written) with the ability to engage key stakeholders at all levels.
-Able to build internal and external relationships.
-Analytical and detail focused, with the ability to identify anomalies, trends and make necessary recommendations.
-Able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks to completion and on time.
-Knowledge and understanding of prepaid card / electronic money products.
**Corporate Security Responsibility**
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
+ Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
+ Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
+ Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
+ Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.
Senior Director, Legal (Lead International Employment Law Counsel)
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Every member of Gilead's team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we're looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
**Job Description**
**Senior Director, Legal (Lead International Employment Law Counsel)**
We have the following exciting opportunity for a Senior Director, Legal on our global employment law team. This role directly reports to our Senior Associate General Counsel, Global Head of Employment Law.
**Gilead Sciences**
Gilead's mission is to innovate and deliver transformative therapies to create a healthier world for all people. This mission drives our litigation, investigation, and risk assessment strategies. This lawyer will help direct, manage, and execute our complex, high-profile and sophisticated portfolio of matters toward optimum results while leveraging innovation, incorporating a keen understanding of Gilead and industry dynamics, and applying a sophisticated knowledge of the law and external dynamics.
Gilead is a very collaborative and people- focused environment. Therefore, this lawyer will need a high level of emotional intelligence. The role requires excellent judgment and experience demonstrating the ability to understand and adapt to highly complex and evolving legal issues and external dynamics in a way that furthers effective communication, advice, decision-making and execution in both independent and collaborative workstreams. This lawyer will also be expected to effectively manage outside counsel and other legal service providers in a manner that brings out the highest calibre of legal advice, work product, advocacy, and results with maximum efficiency. There will be opportunities to counsel and present to our business leaders including executive management across the company and serve as a representative in external forums.
**The Position**
Employment Counsel at Gilead are responsible for providing legal advice and guidance on a wide range of employment matters in a fast-paced environment, including day-to-day management of employment litigation, key internal investigations and employee disputes, as well as work closely with Human Resources, Total Rewards, Employee Resources, country/affiliate counsel, and other functions to assist with employment issues that arise from the Company's operations of 18,000+ employees worldwide.
This position is the lead attorney for the International team of Gilead's Employment Law Group (ELG), which is part of the Litigation & Investigations (L&I) function in Gilead's Legal Department. This role is located in Gilead's Stockley Park office in Uxbridge, UK and will report to the Senior Associate General Counsel, Global Head of Employment Law located in the U.S. The International ELG team consists of one other employment law counsel (Associate Director, Legal) that this position works in tandem with and has a dotted line reporting relationship.
This position should enjoy working collaboratively and closely with colleagues; align with L&I's culture of respect, support, high standards, and affability; and demonstrate Gilead's Core Values of Integrity, Inclusion, Teamwork, Excellence, and Accountability.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Serve as the lead lawyer for the employment law function outside of the U.S., with a focus on Gilead's ACE Region (Australia, Canada, & Europe) as well as support for LatAm, Middle East, APAC, and any of Gilead's other 30+ global sites or affiliates.
+ Provide advice and counsel on a broad range of employment issues, including recruitment, hiring, high risk disciplinary actions and terminations, re-organizations, complex leaves of absence and accommodations issues, compensation, contingent workers, HR policies and practices, and performance management, among others.
+ Partner and coordinate on matters as needed with country/affiliate counsel, HR Business Partners, Employee Relations, and local external counsel.
+ Provide employment law advice related to Works Council matters in France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, and Austria.
+ Manager or support on employment-related litigation and internal investigations, engaging external counsel as needed.
+ Support on corporate initiatives with global impact, such as reorganizations, M&A, commercial, and compliance matters.
+ Manage and support HR compliance, employee escalations, and employee disputes.
+ In coordination with HR and Employee Relations, assist with the creation of policies, standards and business procedures designed to foster compliance with various employment laws and regulations.
+ Enhance and develop organizational knowledge of employment law matters through training and other internal resources.
+ Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders such as GMs or business executives, other members of the legal team, the Human Resources and Employee Relations team, and other internal clients to support employment law compliance and manage employment law risk.
**Knowledge, Experience & Skills**
+ Qualified lawyer with UK market experience and significant experience practicing employment law at a reputable law firm and/or in-house in the UK. In-house experience highly preferred.
+ The position will require substantive expertise in UK/European employment law and regulations combined with excellent management skills and sound judgment in delivering legal opinions, managing matters, and interacting with internal business clients and stakeholders.
+ Must have experience and expertise in advising on and coordinating advice on matters across multiple jurisdictions, including across European region.
+ Understanding of multinational corporations headquartered in the U.S. with a global presence.
+ Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a variety of different personalities.
+ High influencing and persuasion skills; ability to drive alignment with internal cross-functional stakeholders and also negotiate with opposing counsel.
+ Demonstrated client service orientation; able to recognize and respond quickly and pragmatically to urgent situations.
+ Exceptional and demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
+ Ability to competently carry-out and follow through on directives, learn quickly, apply practical legal analysis in a business context, and work independently to identify issues and goals.
+ Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment is critical. The position requires appropriate triaging of a heavy workflow, setting appropriate priorities with clients, and delivering results within the reasonable agreed timelines.
+ Ability to manage or coordinate the work of others, including the Associate Director, Legal on the International ELG team, external counsel and working groups or project teams.
+ Ability to communicate legal opinions and risk assessments in a practical, business oriented manner to senior leaders, members of the legal and HR teams, and other internal clients to help reach alignment and solutions.
+ The candidate must demonstrate ability to learn, think creatively, and devise solutions to challenging problems and must exercise mature and reliable judgment.
**Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)**
It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Gilead" or the "Company") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual's gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
**For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:**
Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.
IT Director - Legal Sector - £95k - Leeds (Must be Local)
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Location: Leeds
Salary: £95k
An Award winning Legal Firm based in Leeds are seeking to appoint an experienced IT Director to lead and shape their technology function.
This senior role will take full ownership of a growing IT team, overseeing the strategic direction, planning, implementation and management of the systems and infrastructure that support legal operations. This includes networks, server and cloud environments as well as legal technology platforms such as case management, document management and time recording systems.
Working closely with senior leadership, the IT Director will align technology initiatives with business needs and lead the firm's digital transformation within a highly regulated environment.
Key requirements:
- Proven Leadership experience in IT infrastructure and operations, preferably within a Microsoft environment.
- Experience within the legal or professional services sector.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience leading, mentoring and developing IT teams.
- Ability to manage third party suppliers and technology partnerships.
To be considered, please apply!
IT Director - Legal Sector - £95k - Leeds (Must be Local)
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Location: Leeds
Salary: £95k
An Award winning Legal Firm based in Leeds are seeking to appoint an experienced IT Director to lead and shape their technology function.
This senior role will take full ownership of a growing IT team, overseeing the strategic direction, planning, implementation and management of the systems and infrastructure that support legal operations. This includes networks, server and cloud environments as well as legal technology platforms such as case management, document management and time recording systems.
Working closely with senior leadership, the IT Director will align technology initiatives with business needs and lead the firm's digital transformation within a highly regulated environment.
Key requirements:
- Proven Leadership experience in IT infrastructure and operations, preferably within a Microsoft environment.
- Experience within the legal or professional services sector.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience leading, mentoring and developing IT teams.
- Ability to manage third party suppliers and technology partnerships.
To be considered, please apply!
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Who we are…
GlobalData is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we deliver intelligence on the world’s largest industries for companies, government organisations and industry professionals.
We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we operate as a single company and one fully integrated platform, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers.
Why join GlobalData?
GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world’s trusted source of strategic industry intelligence.
Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people, and it’s the collaboration of our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future.
The role and what you will be doing…
As Legal Counsel, you will report into head of legal and take on a generalist in-house role, with a heavy focus on client commercial contracting. You will support the Group on all domestic and international legal matters. You will partner with key stakeholders in the business to provide legal support and advice to achieve resolution of legal issues in the group’s best interests.
You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with head of legal and the Group’s wider corporate governance team and develop and maintain global legal policies, templates and training materials to ensure awareness of legal processes and compliance across the Group.
What we’re looking for…
Most importantly, you will have a can-do attitude, be able to utilise the majority of your time by working self-autonomously, have the ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholders in the business and “fit in” with the culture of the Group which we pride ourselves on. You will also have strong academics and training from a law firm or in house. You will have experience working in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines, and aligning legal strategy with business objectives in accordance with the Group’s risk appetite while mitigating risk.
The role is ideal for a qualified UK lawyer wanting to join a growing team and taking ownership of legal matters at an early stage.
Required skills:
- Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with a valid practicing certificate. li>Strong background in commercial law, intellectual property and data protection. Experience in litigation is ideal but not essential.
- Demonstrable commercial acumen.
- Understanding of legal risk and how to manage it within a business.
- Ability to assess legal risk in a commercial context and offer pragmatic solutions.
- Confident communicator with the gravitas to advise senior stakeholders and liaise with external lawyers.
- Ability to translate complex legal issues into easily comprehensible information for the benefit of key internal stakeholders and to provide advice and suitable recommendations.
- Ability to manage competing priorities across time zones and working collaboratively in a fast-moving, sales driven, organisation.
- Strong drafting ability, eye for detail and negotiating skills.
- Ability to build and sustain relationships and influence at all levels across the Group.
- Strong emphasis on working to deadlines and to maintain stable performance under pressure.
- Ability to establish creditability throughout the whole organisation.
Desirable skills:
- A positive attitude, a willingness to meet deadlines and fit in with the culture of the group. We are a fast-paced organisation but very supportive of one another and would very much like to maintain this culture.
- Background in commercial contracts, intellectual property and data protection in various jurisdictions (although this is not necessary).
- Experience in a well-regarded private practice or in-house team.
- Up to date knowledge of legal issues most likely to impact on the Group.
- Strong academic record.
- Experience in a multinational company or working with overseas subsidiaries.
In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. To find out more about the roles and benefits on offer in your region, visit (url removed)
GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
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Legal Counsel
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CBRE requires a business focussed Legal Counsel to support its Global Workplace Solutions ("GWS") Enterprise Accounts Division in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa ("EMEA") region.
The role entails a full range of legal, risk and governance issues which affect and are integral to facilities management and project services contracts. More specifically, the role will support the Data Centre Services (DCS) division in GWS.
What You'll Do
- As a member of the legal team, is responsible for all aspects of legal work, including contract reviews, drafting, and governance, this role requires high attention to detail, organisation, commercial insight, communication skills, determination and flexibility to support the different business needs.
- Duties will be to assist other Legal Counsels in the team, and members of the business with the contractual aspects involved in the sales and bidding processes - e.g., carrying out contract reviews and summaries, negotiating, assisting with internal approvals, and drafting mark-ups or commentary on client contracts at all stages of the contract lifecycle.
- Put in place Local Country Agreements (LCAs) that sit under our global Master Services Agreements (MSAs). The LCAs are made between the CBRE local entity or affiliate and the client's local entity. This entails reviewing the MSA to determine whether there are any local jurisdictional or legal issues that need to be covered off or addressed in the LCA. For example, signing/execution formalities, pricing/payment terms, employee issues and insurance provisions all potentially have a local law nuance that needs to be captures in the LCA.
- The role also requires extensive stakeholder management in multiple jurisdictions, liaising with other regional Legal teams, Transition teams and in-country ops, pricing and commercial teams to ensure the LCAs reflect the local pricing and scope.
- Supports all aspects of deal negotiation, terms, and conditions of complex outsourcing and project management contracts, also providing input with regard to the commercial elements of the deals where they impact the legal provisions (e.g., pricing, service levels, governance, audit, exit, etc.).
- Keeps abreast of trends and changes in the laws in EMEA affecting the business and proactively communicate them to the business.
- Provides legal advice on an "ad hoc" basis in response to steady-state or business as usual contract queries and disputes and other legal issues as they arise.
- Has the ability to isolate complex legal issues and to provide prompt, concise and commercially focused legal advice, while balancing risks and benefits and being able to communicate these issues effectively.
What You'll Need
- Qualified in England and Wales, registered and currently practising lawyer with a minimum of 3 years PQE.
- A demonstrable track record of broad based commercial and contractual law experience and good knowledge of contract and commercial law.
- Knowledge of Data Protection regulations.
- Commercial law experience across multiple jurisdictions working with multinational companies.
- Knowledge of Facilities Management services and Projects is desirable but not essential
- In addition to English, fluency in 1 or more European language is desirable but not essential
Why CBRE
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realise your full potential.
Our Values in Hiring
At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.
Legal Counsel
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Who we are…
GlobalData is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we deliver intelligence on the world’s largest industries for companies, government organisations and industry professionals.
We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we operate as a single company and one fully integrated platform, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers.
Why join GlobalData?
GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world’s trusted source of strategic industry intelligence.
Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people, and it’s the collaboration of our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future.
The role and what you will be doing…
As Legal Counsel, you will report into head of legal and take on a generalist in-house role, with a heavy focus on client commercial contracting. You will support the Group on all domestic and international legal matters. You will partner with key stakeholders in the business to provide legal support and advice to achieve resolution of legal issues in the group’s best interests.
You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with head of legal and the Group’s wider corporate governance team and develop and maintain global legal policies, templates and training materials to ensure awareness of legal processes and compliance across the Group.
What we’re looking for…
Most importantly, you will have a can-do attitude, be able to utilise the majority of your time by working self-autonomously, have the ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholders in the business and “fit in” with the culture of the Group which we pride ourselves on. You will also have strong academics and training from a law firm or in house. You will have experience working in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines, and aligning legal strategy with business objectives in accordance with the Group’s risk appetite while mitigating risk.
The role is ideal for a qualified UK lawyer wanting to join a growing team and taking ownership of legal matters at an early stage.
Required skills:
- Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with a valid practicing certificate. li>Strong background in commercial law, intellectual property and data protection. Experience in litigation is ideal but not essential.
- Demonstrable commercial acumen.
- Understanding of legal risk and how to manage it within a business.
- Ability to assess legal risk in a commercial context and offer pragmatic solutions.
- Confident communicator with the gravitas to advise senior stakeholders and liaise with external lawyers.
- Ability to translate complex legal issues into easily comprehensible information for the benefit of key internal stakeholders and to provide advice and suitable recommendations.
- Ability to manage competing priorities across time zones and working collaboratively in a fast-moving, sales driven, organisation.
- Strong drafting ability, eye for detail and negotiating skills.
- Ability to build and sustain relationships and influence at all levels across the Group.
- Strong emphasis on working to deadlines and to maintain stable performance under pressure.
- Ability to establish creditability throughout the whole organisation.
Desirable skills:
- A positive attitude, a willingness to meet deadlines and fit in with the culture of the group. We are a fast-paced organisation but very supportive of one another and would very much like to maintain this culture.
- Background in commercial contracts, intellectual property and data protection in various jurisdictions (although this is not necessary).
- Experience in a well-regarded private practice or in-house team.
- Up to date knowledge of legal issues most likely to impact on the Group.
- Strong academic record.
- Experience in a multinational company or working with overseas subsidiaries.
In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. To find out more about the roles and benefits on offer in your region, visit (url removed)
GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
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