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Attorney - Global Markets
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**Job Title** : Attorney - Global Markets
**Location** : London or Frankfurt
**Corporate Title** : Assistant General Counsel & Director
**Company Overview:**
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities, and shareholders every day.
One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We're devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.
Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!
**The Team:**
The role will sit within the Global Fixed Income Legal team. The team works closely with colleagues in Equities, Credit and the Commodities globally on BAU issues and as well as large-scale global projects. Cumulatively the team has a vast amount of experience and are well placed to provide ongoing support and training and the role also offers opportunity to participate in several industry projects and initiatives. The BofA Legal Department offers comprehensive programs and opportunities related to career development and mentoring.
**Responsibilities:**
German-speaking and German-qualified lawyer to provide legal representation and support for the Global Markets business, including:
+ Supporting all aspects of the German derivatives, repo and stock lending businesses.
+ Supporting the documentation teams in negotiation of German law trading documentation (master agreements, credit support documentation, confirmations).
+ Drafting and negotiating structured derivatives documents under German law.
+ Reviewing netting and collateral opinions impacting German law trading documentation.
+ Negotiation of ancillary documentation such as confidentiality agreements/dealer mandates.
+ Supporting implementation of Swiss derivatives Master Agreement, with support from external counsel, advising on Swiss listing and regulatory matters.
+ Assisting the wider legal team with support for the non-German law aspects of the fixed income business.
+ Liaising directly with the front office, clients, external counsel, relevant industry bodies and all internal support and control groups
**Experience and Skills:**
+ German law qualification.
+ Excellent German and English language skills
+ Excellent knowledge of and experience working with the German master agreement (Deutsche Rahmenvertrag), derivatives, repo and stock lending
+ Experience with banking documents such as the Schuldschein is ideal.
+ Strong post qualification experience in either a financial institution or a law firm.
**Bank of America:**
Good conduct and sound judgment are crucial to our long-term success. It's important that all employees in the organisation understand the expected standards of conduct and how we manage conduct risk. Individual accountability and an ownership mind-set are the cornerstones of our Code of Conduct and are at the heart of managing risk well.
We are an equal opportunities employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, socio-economic background, responsibility for dependants or physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications, and experience.
We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.
Bank of America and its affiliates consider for employment and hire qualified candidates without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our teammates.
To view the "Know your Rights" poster, CLICK HERE ( .
View the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance ( .
Bank of America aims to create a workplace free from the dangers and resulting consequences of illegal and illicit drug use and alcohol abuse. Our Drug-Free Workplace and Alcohol Policy ("Policy") establishes requirements to prevent the presence or use of illegal or illicit drugs or unauthorized alcohol on Bank of America premises and to provide a safe work environment.
To view Bank of America's Drug-free Workplace and Alcohol Policy, CLICK HERE .
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations. Should you be offered a role with Bank of America, your hiring manager will provide you with information on the in-office expectations associated with your role. These expectations are subject to change at any time and at the sole discretion of the Company. To the extent you have a disability or sincerely held religious belief for which you believe you need a reasonable accommodation from this requirement, you must seek an accommodation through the Bank's required accommodation request process before your first day of work.
This communication provides information about certain Bank of America benefits. Receipt of this document does not automatically entitle you to benefits offered by Bank of America. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this communication. However, if there are discrepancies between this communication and the official plan documents, the plan documents will always govern. Bank of America retains the discretion to interpret the terms or language used in any of its communications according to the provisions contained in the plan documents. Bank of America also reserves the right to amend or terminate any benefit plan in its sole discretion at any time for any reason.
Patent Attorney - Engineering
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Sheffield, UK
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Withers & Rogers is one of Europes largest dedicated intellectual property law firms, with offices across the UK, Paris, and Munich. Established 140 years ago, we remain as passionate as ever about making intellectual property work to our clients best advantage. Today, our clients include many renowned, innovative organisations from across Europe, .
EMEA Corporate Governance Attorney
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**Job Title:** Attorney - EMEA Corporate Governance
**Location:** London
**Corporate Title:** Director & Associate General Counsel
**Company Overview:**
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities, and shareholders every day.
One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We're devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.
Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!
**Location Overview:**
Our London office is based just a stone's throw from the magnificent St. Paul's Cathedral on bustling King Edward Street. Here you'll find modern workspaces and a state-of-the-art auditorium space. In addition, we're proud to host an onsite restaurant that shares our commitment to sustainability by providing delicious seasonal menus which have been created with the planet in mind. Make sure to take time for yourself and head up to our rooftop terrace and take in the spectacular views across London. Finally, your physical wellness is well-catered for with our onsite gym facilities and medical centre.
**The Team:**
The EMEA corporate secretary team is a collegial, professional team comprised of experienced corporate secretaries and attorneys dedicated to providing world class service to management, directors, and the entities we support. We interact with our global Corporate Secretary team to pursue best practices in the industry and within Bank of America.
We are located in Paris, London and Dublin. The Bank of America Corporate Secretary team has approximately 19 team members in EMEA supporting global Corporate Secretary operations, regional legal entities and entity eliminations. We frequently interact with our Legal colleagues in the U.S. and APAC, and with Bank of America management in region and globally.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Lead a team of attorneys and corporate secretaries supporting the regulated UK, Irish and French financial service firms, and lending entities and several other regulated and unregulated EMEA legal entities.
+ Ensure entities conduct activities in accordance with applicable company law, local regulatory requirements in respect of corporate governance and Bank of America governance and subsidiary management policies and procedures relevant for the Company Secretarial team.
+ Working with management and directors, plan and organise general meetings, board meetings and committee meetings including preparing agendas, drafting resolutions, organising clear and appropriate papers, minute taking, answering director/officer and business line enquiries, and ensuring all board decisions are executed.
+ Interface with directors and senior management in region to execute proper governance activities; includes interface with global Bank of America management where necessary.
+ Corporate governance subject matter expertise for EU and UK regulated entities.
+ Organise and contribute to new director appointments and participate in new director identification process for both internal and external director appointees including guiding proposed appointees through regulatory interviews. Arrange ongoing training on director responsibilities.
+ Respond to/request information from risk management, finance, auditors, senior management, group company secretaries and regulators.
+ Oversee the following:
+ Maintenance of the statutory registers and internal corporate governance subsidiary record keeping system
+ Local and outside region filings
+ Operation of signing authorities and delegated authorities
+ Execution of legal documents including POA's, Certificates of Incumbency, Deeds etc. including notarisation / apostille / legalisation.
+ External company secretarial provider companies
+ Where necessary, work with business lines and staff areas to establish new legal entities or close inactive legal entities in line with legislative requirements and internal Bank of America procedures.
+ Participate in regional legal entity projects, including corporate restructures
**Experience and Skills:**
+ In-house corporate lawyer with company secretary experience and experience of corporate laws and regulations in the EU, England and across the EMEA region
+ Law degree required with strong post qualification experience
+ Large law firm training and/or in-house Legal department experience; financial institution experience preferred.
+ Ability to manage responsibilities across multiple jurisdictions and time zones and manage a high volume of work and clients in a fast-paced environment.
+ Ability to work well with teams and enterprise corporate secretaries globally.
+ Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing, and to adapt to a variety of audiences.
+ Ability to be successful in a global, matrixed organisation.
+ Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
+ Excellent organisational skills with dedication to extraordinary service
+ Highly motivated self-starter with ability to multi-task and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines
+ Proficiency in interacting with senior management.
+ Familiarity with Diligent Entities (or similar entity management system) desirable; familiarity with Diligent Boards (or similar board portal application for assembling and distributing meeting materials)
+ Financial sector experience is desirable, but not essential as training will be provided
**Benefits of working at Bank of America:**
**UK**
+ Private healthcare for you and your family plus an annual health screen to help you manage your physical wellness with the option to purchase a screen for your partner
+ Competitive pension plan, life assurance and group income protection cover if you become unable to work as a result of a disability or health reasons
+ 20 days of back-up childcare including access to school holiday clubs and 20 days of back-up adult care per annum
+ The ability to change your core benefits as well as the option of selecting a variety of flexible benefits to suit your personal circumstances including access to a wellbeing account, travel insurance, critical illness etc.
+ Access to an emotional wellbeing helpline, mental health first aiders and virtual GP services.
+ Access to an Employee Assistance Program for confidential support and help for everyday matters
+ Ability to donate to charities of your choice directly through payroll and the bank will match your contribution
+ Opportunity to access our Arts & Culture corporate membership program and receive discounted entry to some of the UK's most iconic cultural institutions and exhibitions.
+ Opportunity to give back to your community, develop new skills and work with new groups of people by volunteering in your local community.
**Bank of America:**
Good conduct and sound judgment are crucial to our long-term success. It's important that all employees in the organisation understand the expected standards of conduct and how we manage conduct risk. Individual accountability and an ownership mind-set are the cornerstones of our Code of Conduct and are at the heart of managing risk well.
We are an equal opportunities employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, socio-economic background, responsibility for dependants or physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications, and experience.
We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.
Bank of America and its affiliates consider for employment and hire qualified candidates without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our teammates.
To view the "Know your Rights" poster, CLICK HERE ( .
View the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance ( .
Bank of America aims to create a workplace free from the dangers and resulting consequences of illegal and illicit drug use and alcohol abuse. Our Drug-Free Workplace and Alcohol Policy ("Policy") establishes requirements to prevent the presence or use of illegal or illicit drugs or unauthorized alcohol on Bank of America premises and to provide a safe work environment.
To view Bank of America's Drug-free Workplace and Alcohol Policy, CLICK HERE .
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations. Should you be offered a role with Bank of America, your hiring manager will provide you with information on the in-office expectations associated with your role. These expectations are subject to change at any time and at the sole discretion of the Company. To the extent you have a disability or sincerely held religious belief for which you believe you need a reasonable accommodation from this requirement, you must seek an accommodation through the Bank's required accommodation request process before your first day of work.
This communication provides information about certain Bank of America benefits. Receipt of this document does not automatically entitle you to benefits offered by Bank of America. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this communication. However, if there are discrepancies between this communication and the official plan documents, the plan documents will always govern. Bank of America retains the discretion to interpret the terms or language used in any of its communications according to the provisions contained in the plan documents. Bank of America also reserves the right to amend or terminate any benefit plan in its sole discretion at any time for any reason.
Defense Litigation Attorney – Tort Law
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br>Location – Los Angeles, California < r>
Base Salary – $120,000 – $150,000
Our client, a respected Los Angeles-based law firm, is seeking a skilled Litigation Attorney with a focus on tort law to join its growing team. This role offers a strong compensation package, performance-based bonuses, and a clear path for professional growth.
Position Overview
The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of litigation experience, with a background in tort matters such as negligence, negligent hiring/supervision/retention, and premises liability.
*** Public entity experience is a plus, though not required. ***
Key Responsibilities
Handle a variety of tort litigation matters, including negligence and premises liability
raft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda; manage all phases of discovery
Conduct depositions and prepare cases for trial
Collaborate with internal legal teams while managing cases independently
Qualifications
3–5 years of litigation and tort law experience < r> S rong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Proven ability to manage multiple active matters
Public entity experience preferred, not required
Active California Bar license in good standing
This is a great opportunity to join a well-established team and build a rewarding litigation career.
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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Legal Counsel
Posted 9 days ago
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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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Leading industrial business based in Birmingham but with national/European operations is looking to recruit a legal counsel 3+ to join the small, nimble legal and compliance team.
Reporting to a hugely personable, supportive and pragmatic Head of Legal (I know this as I placed them), you will be given a platform to really develop your in-house career and profile, gaining exposure to a range of strategic and operational activities in a friendly environment.
Ideally with 3/4+ year PQE the legal counsel will advise the business and exec team on
- The full range of commercial contract matters
- regulatory and compliance
- M&A as it arises
- IP/Trademarks
- Deliver training
- Manage external counsel
- Drive process change, legal tech projects
You will need to have at least 3+ years experienced gained in-house or as a commercial lawyer, be able to work autonomously and be a strong communicator with a flexible, tactful approach to problem-solving
The team is very well regarded, pro-active and a true business partner. The Head of Legal an ideal mentor and coach helping you get to know the sector, complexities and industry.
Salary 65-80k plus benefits
Birmingham city centre 3 days pw
***NB the role can be PT at 4 days a week to suit a candidates needs.***
At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.
By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
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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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Legal Counsel
Posted 16 days ago
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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
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Legal Counsel
Posted 27 days ago
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Job Description
Leading industrial business based in Birmingham but with national/European operations is looking to recruit a legal counsel 3+ to join the small, nimble legal and compliance team.
Reporting to a hugely personable, supportive and pragmatic Head of Legal (I know this as I placed them), you will be given a platform to really develop your in-house career and profile, gaining exposure to a range of strategic and operational activities in a friendly environment.
Ideally with 3/4+ year PQE the legal counsel will advise the business and exec team on
- The full range of commercial contract matters
- regulatory and compliance
- M&A as it arises
- IP/Trademarks
- Deliver training
- Manage external counsel
- Drive process change, legal tech projects
You will need to have at least 3+ years experienced gained in-house or as a commercial lawyer, be able to work autonomously and be a strong communicator with a flexible, tactful approach to problem-solving
The team is very well regarded, pro-active and a true business partner. The Head of Legal an ideal mentor and coach helping you get to know the sector, complexities and industry.
Salary 65-80k plus benefits
Birmingham city centre 3 days pw
***NB the role can be PT at 4 days a week to suit a candidates needs.***
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