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SEI Investments Don't show me jobs from SEI Investments

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London Don't show me jobs in this location

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Overview * UK financial services firm seeks lawyer with asset management experience. * The lawyer will be part of a team of 4 lawyers within SEI's London office supervised by the UK Head of Legal and will have reporting obligations to senior attorney/s in SEI's US headquarters. Job Tasks * Supporting SEI's Irish-domiciled UCITS funds, which are operated as manager-of-managers funds. These responsibilities include assisting the investment and business teams in developing and launching new funds, board meeting preparation and participation, participation in the drafting and updating disclosure documents, negotiating portfolio management agreements with sub-advisers, assisting on regulatory issues associated with distribution of the funds in various jurisdictions, coordinating with outside counsel, and providing day-to-day guidance on legal issues that arise from the operation of the funds. * Advising, drafting and negotiating distribution arrangements and investment management agreements with SEI's clients and distribution partners; institutional investors and financial intermediaries. * May also assist in issues associated with the sale of SEI's hedge funds and other alternative investment products to clients in the UK and other countries. * Drafting and negotiating fund distribution agreements with third party fund managers and distributors for distribution of third party funds on SEI's Global Wealth Platform. * As part of the London legal team, the lawyer will be called on to assist in other matters impacting SEI's activities within the UK office, as needed. Experience and Skills * +4 years PQE in the asset management area, either with a law firm or in-house legal department. * UCITS experience preferred and Irish fund regulatory experience useful. * Knowledge of FSA regulations preferred. * Experience of drafting and negotiations of UK financial services contracts useful. * Organisational skills necessary. Individual will be required to carry own administrative tasks. undertakings in collective investment in transferable securities solicitor asset management financial services contracts irish fund regulatory

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Ashurst LLP Don't show me jobs from Ashurst LLP

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£0 to £0 per year

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London Don't show me jobs in this location

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Permanent

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Full time

You will require specialist working legal knowledge in dispute resolution and arbitration. Contribute to professional development and know-how including drafting or updating standard documents. You will take day to day responsibility for more straightforward matters and progress complex matters. Help to plan matter procedures and deadlines. You will be able to identify when a team member needs support and will be approachable for advice. You will have experience in drafting documents and submissions of a complex nature, instructing and interviewing witness and full document review and preparation. You will be effective in communicating with the client in order to understand their needs. Excellent attention to detail and ability to collate information from various sources.

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Ashurst LLP Don't show me jobs from Ashurst LLP

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You will require specialist working legal knowledge in Real Estate Planning. Contribute to professional development and know-how including drafting or updating standard documents. You will take day to day responsibility for more straightforward matters and progress complex matters. Help to plan matter procedures and deadlines. You will be able to identify when a team member needs support and will be approachable for advice. You will have experience in drafting documents and submissions of a complex nature, instructing and interviewing witness and full document review and preparation. You will be effective in communicating with the client in order to understand their needs. Excellent attention to detail and ability to collate information from various sources.

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Leigh Day & Co. Don't show me jobs from Leigh Day & Co.

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Leigh Day & Co is a leading Human Rights, Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury law firm with an international reputation. As a firm, we are committed to championing the rights of the individual in their legal struggle against commercial organisations. We are passionate about our work because what we do can make a difference to a person's life. Leigh Day & Co is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. A copy of the Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request. We are currently seeking a Marketing Manager to join our friendly Marketing Team in the Business Services Department to assist the Head of Marketing in delivering an exciting but ambitious marketing strategy. This is a varied and challenging role with specific responsibilities for marketing communications, event management and NGO relationship management. The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level and have at least five years broad marketing experience although all applications will be considered. The successful candidate will be highly motivated with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills. Strong project management abilities are a must-have due to high level of multi-tasking required. Good literacy and numeracy skills are essential together with a strong aptitude in using MS Office and other software packages. Knowledge of CRM systems (i.e. Interaction) would be advantageous. Start date: ASAP This is a permanent, full-time role Salary: Competitive Closing date: Monday 28th May 2012 by close of business Please have a look at our website to find out more about this opportunity. A copy of the application form can be downloaded from our website. To apply, please return the following documents to Helen McGregor, HR Administrator by close of business on Monday 28th May 2012:- - The application form (downloadable from our website) - The completed diversity monitoring questionnaire (a copy of which is attached to the application form) - A copy of your up-to-date CV - A covering letter stating your current salary details Please note that failure to return all the above requested documents will result in your application not being considered. marketing marketing manager manager leigh day co solicitor law firm legal permanent full time london event event management pr relationship management ngo law firm legal marketing strategy marketing communication

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Buro Happold Don't show me jobs from Buro Happold

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£0 to £0 per year

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Bath Don't show me jobs in this location

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Permanent

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Commercial Executive/Senior Commercial Executive Salary: 35,000 negotiable depending on experience Buro Happold is an independent international practice of consulting engineers in the construction industry. Since 1976 we have grown in size and reach to serve public and private clients across a full range of sectors through an international network of 27 offices. We draw on the multi-disciplinary skills, knowledge and experience of our local experts to design and deliver award winning building, infrastructure and environmental projects that excel for clients, engage with communities and enrich the lives of users. The Commercial Executive is responsible for reviewing and offering advice on our appointments with clients, contracts, bids and other documentation within the construction industry, with an emphasis on the commercial aspects. There is potential to develop the role into dealing with property leases and general corporate matters. Under the direction of the Head of Commercial your key responsibilities will be to * Prepare contracts, agreements, deeds, orders, notices, statements and other documentation. * Undertake appointment and contract reviews and advise on pre and post-contract issues and claims (entitlements) within your areas of responsibility. * Work closely with the Head of Commercial and assist in all areas as reasonably directed by them. * Assist with administrative tasks such as keeping standard documents up to date, keeping records and statistics, progress monitoring of casework. * Be responsible for the commercial assistants (if any). * Endeavour to develop staff for whom you are responsible (if any) to their full potential. * Conduct regular performance development reviews for all direct reports. We are looking for a candidate who is legally qualified with post qualification experience, coupled with extensive experience of reviewing, negotiating and agreeing contractual terms. Or you may have degree in a Quantity Surveying or Engineering discipline with a second degree/qualification or interest in Law and be professionally qualified in a construction discipline (CEng, RICS, RIBA, and CIOB), with experience in contractual terms and dispute resolution related areas. We are open to hearing from candidates with either background. Although not essential, candidates with experience of other jurisdictions, in particular the Middle and Far East, would be particularly welcome. To apply please click Apply Online. commercial executive senior commercial executive lawyer solicitor

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Guoman & Thistle Hotels Don't show me jobs from Guoman & Thistle Hotels

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London Don't show me jobs in this location

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UNIQUE IN-HOUSE OPPORTUNITY - COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS LAWYER - 4-8 PQE Guoman Hotel Management (UK) Limited operates 2 leading hotel brands - Guoman Hotels (5 deluxe hotels in Central London) and Thistle Hotels (32 hotels in key locations throughout the UK and 2 in Malaysia). At Guoman & Thistle, we are passionately committed to delivering the best possible service to our guests and career opportunities to our employees, as it is our people that make Guoman & Thistle Hotels truly special. This is an ideal opportunity if you enjoy the challenge of working in a small team in a fast-paced, business environment where no two days are the same. We are currently seeking an experienced commercial contracts lawyer to join the legal team. In a very hands-on and proactive role, you will be working closely with the business units (both at central and local level) and their key suppliers of services. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will be involved in advising on, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of contracts (including supply, purchase, agency, tour operator, booking and software agreements) and managing the conduct of claims and disputes. You should have data protection/privacy experience and a good understanding of IT, e-commerce and sales & marketing issues. Competition and Co Sec experience would be helpful. You will also be required to prepare, and deliver, legal awareness training for managers within the business. You should be able to work confidently and proactively, in a team and alone, lead negotiations and approach your work with diligence and attention to detail, as well as bring gravitas to the role. This is an excellent opportunity to be a vital part of the in-house legal team with exposure to all levels within the organisation and a broad, interesting, challenging and commercially-orientated range of work. Location: Office based in Stephenson House, near Warren Street Tube Station. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years PQE with a complex in-house background (this is simply a guide and all candidates with the requisite abilities will be considered). Required: * Experienced commercial lawyer. * Experience of working-in house, fully embedded with the business units (Sales & Marketing, Procurement, E-commerce), with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the business. * Background in commercial contracts with strong negotiation and drafting skills. * Ability to identify legal risks and propose solutions to mitigate them. * Setting up processes to develop optimised legal templates to minimise legal and contractual risks. * Assistance with compliance efforts (including the design and implementation of internal controls, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws). * A willingness to develop the skills required to assist in other areas of work, if and when required. * The ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure, when required. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Accustomed to using initiative and acting autonomously. * Strong academics. A background in leisure or hospitality would be an advantage but is not essential. Candidates from private practice, having worked in-house on secondment, will also be considered. in house commercial contracts solicitor leisure hospitality data protection e commerce competition it

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Guoman & Thistle Hotels Don't show me jobs from Guoman & Thistle Hotels

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UNIQUE IN-HOUSE OPPORTUNITY - COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LAWYER - 3-7 PQE Guoman Hotel Management (UK) Limited operates 2 leading hotel brands - Guoman Hotels (5 deluxe hotels in Central London) and Thistle Hotels (32 hotels in key locations throughout the UK and 2 in Malaysia). At Guoman & Thistle, we are passionately committed to delivering the best possible service to our guests and career opportunities to our employees, as it is our people that make Guoman & Thistle Hotels truly special. This is an ideal opportunity if you enjoy the challenge of working in a small team in a fast-paced, business environment where no two days are the same. We are currently seeking an experienced commercial property lawyer to act as our sole in-house commercial property resource, handle a large and varied workload and offer strategic advice in respect of our property portfolio. We are looking for a technically strong lawyer who is looking to adapt their skills to an in-house role that will represent a very different challenge. Reporting to the General Counsel, the role will focus primarily on (from both a landlord's and a tenant's perspective): commercial leases and sub-lettings (including rooftop telecoms installations); the provision of strategic advice in relation to often complex existing lease obligations; 1954 Act renewals; and licences covering alterations (including general planning related issues) and sub-lettings. There will also be some property litigation and occasional transactional work. As the sole in-house property lawyer, you will have to handle both basic and complex work and be able to manage any necessary external resources. You must have a 'can do' attitude and be comfortable working autonomously. In a very hands-on and proactive role, you will be working closely with the business units (both at central and local level). You may also be required to assist with some general commercial contract work and manage external resources in relation to premises licensing (in each case, as and when required). You should be able to work confidently and proactively, as part of an overall team and alone in connection with property-related matters, lead negotiations and approach your work with diligence and attention to detail, as well as bring gravitas to the role. This is an excellent opportunity to be a vital part of the in-house legal team with exposure to all levels within the organisation and a broad, interesting and challenging range of work. Location: Office based in Stephenson House, near Warren Street Tube Station. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years PQE (this is simply a guide and all candidates with the requisite abilities will be considered). Required: * Experienced commercial property lawyer. * Experience of handling commercial leases, sub-lettings, 1954 Act renewals, licenses covering alterations/sub-lettings and related issues. * The ability to provide clear strategic advice in respect of often complex existing leases and to identify legal risks and propose solutions to mitigate them. * A willingness to develop the skills required to assist in other areas of work, if and when required. * The ability to build and maintain good working relationships and a commercial outlook. * The ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure, when required. * Strong negotiation and drafting skills. * Setting up processes to develop optimised legal templates to minimise legal and contractual risks. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Accustomed to using initiative and acting autonomously. * Strong academics. This is an opportunity for an in-house Commercial Property lawyer looking for their next move or a private practice lawyer, working within a recognised practice, who is looking to leave the target driven environment of private practice. commercial property in house solicitor lawyer ligitation leases

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Leigh Day & Co. Don't show me jobs from Leigh Day & Co.

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Leigh Day & Co is a leading Human Rights, Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury law firm based in Clerkenwell. We are currently seeking an IT Trainer to join the IT Team in the Business Services department. Leigh Day & Co is committed to equality and diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. A copy of the Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request. The successful candidate will provide high quality IT Training to the Firm as a whole by means of workshops, the creation of high quality training materials and regular floor walking. The candidate will also be involved in design and delivery of high quality training courses for new software prior to roll out by the IT Department. The ideal candidate will possess at least 3 years' experience in an IT training role, preferably gained within the legal sector or other professional services firm, although all applications will be considered. A thorough knowledge of Windows XP and Microsoft Office 2010 will be expected. Together with being an excellent communicator, the successful applicant will be pro-active, approachable and reliable. Start date: ASAP This is a permanent, part-time role 3 days per week. Hours and days will be 9am to 6pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (with an hour for lunch) Salary: Competitive Closing date: Monday 28th May 2012 by close of business Please have a look at our website to find out more about this opportunity. A copy of the application form can be downloaded from our website. To apply, please return the following documents to Helen McGregor, HR Administrator by close of business on Monday 28th May 2012: - The application form (downloadable from our website) - The completed diversity monitoring questionnaire (a copy of which is attached to the application form) - A copy of your up-to-date CV - A covering letter stating your current salary details Please note that failure to return all the above requested documents will result in your application not being considered. it it trainer trainer training learning development workshops london part time 3 days permanent law firm legal leigh day leigh day co solicitors

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Shoosmiths Don't show me jobs from Shoosmiths

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Northampton Don't show me jobs in this location

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Trainee Case Handler to work in our Lender Services Practice Group in our Northampton office. An opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Case Handler to work within our Lender Services Practice Group, this department works with the debtors of our banking clients. After training, the successful candidate will be responsible for their own caseload including liaising with clients, debtors, courts, borrowers and solicitors. The successful candidate will have good communication skills and telephone manner. They will have the ability to organise their day and to prioritise their own workload. They will be a team player, have excellent letter writing skills and be able to remain calm under pressure. This vacancy will suit someone with a Law Degree, LPC, ILEX qualification or relevant experience in a legal background. Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted, should any adverse checks arise an offer may be withdrawn. Please send your CV with covering letter by clicking Apply Online. trainee case handler lender services banking lpc ilex

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Shoosmiths Don't show me jobs from Shoosmiths

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Conveyancing Executive to work in our Lender Services Practice Group in our Northampton office. The successful applicant will be expected to be competent in the technical elements necessary to provide a quality and comprehensive repossession sales service with a customer service focus. To deal competently with pre-contract enquiries recognising where more complex enquiries require referral. To verify legal titles to all freehold and leasehold properties and be able to deal with all elements of the transactions in respect of both private treaty and auction sales. Be responsible and accountable for files including meeting SLA requirements, ensuring payment of prior charges, dealing with registered interests and notices etc appropriately and referring those cases with a surplus to the appropriate team. The successful candidate will have good communication skills and telephone manner. They will have the ability to organise their day and to prioritise their own workload. They will be a team player, have excellent letter writing skills and be able to remain calm under pressure. This vacancy will suit someone with a Law Degree, LPC, ILEX qualification or relevant experience working within conveyancing. Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted, should any adverse checks arise an offer may be withdrawn. Please send your CV with covering letter by clicking Apply Online. conveyancing executive lender services lpc ilex repossession sla requirements