78 Legal General jobs in the United Kingdom

Special Projects General Counsel - Latent Defects Claims
Based in North London
Permanent Role
50-60K per annum

Litigation/Latent Defects Claims Lead will be responsible for carrying out a range of duties mainly overseeing and managing cases pertaining to latent defect claims and also providing vital services in connection with formation/reviewing and providing legal advice on complex construction contracts, license agreements and other legal matters. A requirement of the role also may be to provide backup cover for other administrator posts in the team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Role:

• Responsible for providing support and monitoring of day-to-day running of case files;
• Capable of drafting 'plain English' advice for internal distribution.
• Advising on every aspect of construction contracts (e.g. payments, extensions of time, loss and expenses, defects, procurement and insurance issues);
• Reviewing and inputting into submissions for adjudication and arbitration proceedings.
• Oversee proceedings in the Technology & Construction Court

Experience:

• Minimum of three-years PQE contentious construction lawyer with experience of working within the property arena but with some non-contentious experience.
• You will have ideally worked, since qualification, as a full-time construction solicitor or similar role

• You will have a strong academic background, gaining a minimum of a 2:1 at degree level in Law is essential or hold an equivalent postgraduate qualification in construction law;
• Education - Strong academic background - Law degree and LPC is essential.

Special Projects General Counsel - Latent Defects Claims
Based in North London
Permanent Role
50-60K per annum

Litigation/Latent Defects Claims Lead will be responsible for carrying out a range of duties mainly overseeing and managing cases pertaining to latent defect claims and also providing vital services in connection with formation/reviewing and providing legal advice on complex construction contracts, license agreements and other legal matters. A requirement of the role also may be to provide backup cover for other administrator posts in the team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Role:

• Responsible for providing support and monitoring of day-to-day running of case files;
• Capable of drafting 'plain English' advice for internal distribution.
• Advising on every aspect of construction contracts (e.g. payments, extensions of time, loss and expenses, defects, procurement and insurance issues);
• Reviewing and inputting into submissions for adjudication and arbitration proceedings.
• Oversee proceedings in the Technology & Construction Court

Experience:

• Minimum of three-years PQE contentious construction lawyer with experience of working within the property arena but with some non-contentious experience.
• You will have ideally worked, since qualification, as a full-time construction solicitor or similar role

• You will have a strong academic background, gaining a minimum of a 2:1 at degree level in Law is essential or hold an equivalent postgraduate qualification in construction law;
• Education - Strong academic background - Law degree and LPC is essential.

• Provide comprehensive legal analysis across high volumes of documentary evidence
• Identify and recover relevant evidence and potential witnesses
• Read into materials to develop lines of inquiry
• Take witness statements or direct statement takers
• Assist in the drafting and implementation of Inquiry procedures and protocols
• Support the management of Inquiry hearings and the final report process
• Conduct redactions and disclosures in accordance with GDPR and Inquiry policies

• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Team-oriented, flexible, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment
• A degree in Scots law is desirable , although applications from other jurisdictions are welcome

• Provide comprehensive legal analysis across high volumes of documentary evidence
• Identify and recover relevant evidence and potential witnesses
• Read into materials to develop lines of inquiry
• Take witness statements or direct statement takers
• Assist in the drafting and implementation of Inquiry procedures and protocols
• Support the management of Inquiry hearings and the final report process
• Conduct redactions and disclosures in accordance with GDPR and Inquiry policies

• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Team-oriented, flexible, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment
• A degree in Scots law is desirable , although applications from other jurisdictions are welcome

Job Title:Legal Onboarding Advisor
Salary:£23,000 Full-Time, Permanent, 35 hours
Location:Liverpool City Centre (Office based)
Shifts:Mon-Fri, Flexibility to work between the hours of 9am and 8pm
Weekly set shifts of either 9-5pm / 10-6pm / 12-8pm on a rotational basis
1x Saturday per month (mid-week rest day)

We are currently recruiting for a Legal Onboarding Advisor to join a successful and fast.

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THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEERING ROLE.

Role Title: Principal / Senior / Legal Advisors (UK-based candidates only)

Role Nature: Volunteer

Location: Home-based

The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteers-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change.

We are looking to recruit highly motivated and enthusiastic Legal Advisor VOLUNTEERS to join our Director-General’s Office (Legal Advisory Section) . The ideal candidate is driven and experienced, and looking to make a difference in international climate change governance. The successful candidate will provide expert and strategic legal advice to the Director-General, Chief of Staff, Company Secretary, and all BCI divisions, concerning the legal obligations and operations of BCI and assist in the minimization of any legal risk exposure, including employment law, contract law, privacy law, and competition law, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Managing the Legal Advisory Section and supervising legal advisors;
• Providing advice on legal matters;
• Evaluating and weighing multiple inputs and impacts of any decision or course of action;
• Supporting the formulation or review of internal governance policies and managing the impact of external factors;
• Drafting legal opinions, memoranda, and briefing documents;
• Formulating formalities regarding settlements of disputes;
• Monitoring the implementation of the legal clauses;
• Advise members on legal issues and risks, including corporate and charity governance, fundraising, marketing, competition, data protection, trademarks, copyright, defamation, and litigation matters, etc.

Core competencies

• Strong analytical and research skills including critical thinking, organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work well within a team and individually;
• Seeking a complementary range of specialisms (charity, commercial, corporate, contract, employment, litigation, and others).

Requirements

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent English writing skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;
• Proven ability to effectively multitask and prioritize work;
• Excellent problem-solving skills;
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive attitude is an indispensable skills required for this role
• Excellent problem-solving skills;
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive attitude are indispensable skills required for this role

General & Specialist Knowledge

• Excellent use of Microsoft Office 365 suite (including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) is essential to perform in this role; and
• Excellent English writing skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Proven ability to effectively multitask and prioritize work;
• Some knowledge on topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance, and blockchain technology preferred.

Education & Training

• Formal/Professional Education (e.g. LLB or GDL);

• Qualified solicitor/barrister in the UK with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in either private practice or in-house (at least some in-house experience is highly preferable)

Relevant Experience

• Proven general counsel experience in a not-for-profit environment;

• Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate law, contract law, employment law, or litigations, etc.);

• In-depth understanding of how legal issues affect organizations;

• Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives;

• Experience in building constructive relationships with stakeholders; and

• Experience in working independently and with teams to drive forward blockchain-related projects using your own initiative.

Benefits

Blockchain and other emerging technologies. Climate change and sustainability. These are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organizations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying, and analyzing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network.

Benefits you will get from volunteering with BCI are enormous and some include:

• You will hone or learn new skills including research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette,
• Your mind will be mentally stimulated, hence providing you with a sense of purpose;
• You will advance and boost your professional career by helping you to make professional connections and giving you real-world experience at the intersection between climate and emerging technologies; and
• Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connection.

Selection Process

As a voluntary organization, we are pleased to open the door for candidates who may not have the prior experience they need to start, progress, or switch their careers. To recruit the most suitable, talented, or potential new members out of the volume of applications received, it is the BCI’s policy to also consider inexperienced candidates to fill our voluntary unpaid roles as long as they can demonstrate the skills required in the written assessment. In the selection process, most candidates will be invited to complete the following assessment.

Section A: Verbal and Numerical Reasoning (20 multiple-choice questions)

Section B: Situation Judgement Test (20 multiple-choice questions)

Section C: In-Tray Exercise (An open-ended assessment relevant to the duties of the role)

Candidates who pass all three sections will be invited to attend a phone screening, first interview, and final interview online.

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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• 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.

• 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