Paralegal - Conveyancing
My Law Matters
Wolverhampton, MIDParalegal - Conveyancing
Location: Primarily based in Wolverhampton but may have some requirements to travel to other locations as and when required.
Salary: Up to £20,000
About the Company:
Fentimans Legal Limited is an established practice who has been providing legal services since 1986, the business has recently been converted into an alternative business structure and launched its national consumer brand The Law Mind and My Law Matters.
My Law Matters are legal specialists within Conveyancing, Wills and Probate and Family Law, we have offices based in Solihull, Wolverhampton and Waltham Cross that have dedicated employees to work around the client’s needs.
The Law Mind are legal specialists in financial litigation and other consumer led claims and has a mutual shareholding with a larger group of companies specialising in B2C direct marketing solutions, claims management and Software development.
Away from the limitations of a traditional firm, our business is innovative, autonomous and on the cusp of an exciting new adventure focusing on people, process, and operations. With the support network of your team your role will be focusing on the end-to-end process of property and implementation of property law. You will work closely with our Licensed Conveyancers and Solicitors focusing on the legal matters, financial aspects and queries involved in the transactions of buying and selling residential properties.
If you are looking for a role with growth and opportunity, we can offer you a career with no limits and you can hit the ground running and shine!
We recognise our clients are the backbone of our business and we are looking for someone to work closely with our customers, focusing on their needs by being the driving force behind the process ensuring we achieve the best results possible...
Paralegal Responsibilities:
• Work in the best interest of the client
• Taking instructions from clients
• Draft, collate and send any supporting legal and financial documents
• Deal with any financial element of transactions
• Analysis of data when required
• Receive and review mortgage instructions form lenders
• Complete the registrations of deeds
• Act on any compliance requests
• Manage and running varied caseload with limited supervision
• Communicate necessary follow up information and action accordingly
• Resolve any issues using appropriate communication methods and update the team
Paralegal Requirements:
• Strong background within Conveyancing/ property law
• Minimum 1+ years’ experience of running a caseload within property and conveyancing
• Ability to use property case management systems such as Osprey
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confident drafting legal documents and statements
• Paralegal qualification preferred but not essential
• A strong understanding of property law
• Professional and self-motivated
• Able to take instruction, process, act and improve
• Strong customer service who put the customer at the forefront
• The ability to work alongside tight deadlines, show flexibility and prioritise workloads in a consistent manner
• Strong attention to detail and an investigating nature
• Excellent organisational skills
• A hunger to achieve and go above and beyond
• The ability to positively influence others
Why would I want to work here?
As a business we pride ourselves on our core values of being open, honest and hardworking. This is a huge potential to develop and grow within a fun and exciting environment, where your perspective matters, your development is at the forefront where endless opportunities are offered to support your personal growth and expansion of the business by having a voice and being part of making critical business decisions, you will no longer be viewed as a cog in a wheel!
• As a paralegal you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment
• Your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded
• Comprehensive training as well as development and career progression opportunities
• 28 days holiday
• Various lifestyle benefits
If you think that you are suitable for this Paralegal role, please apply now!
Paralegal
In-house Legal Executive - Part Time
Jobheron
Edinburgh, Scotland
One of the largest Microsoft Gold Partner IT Consultancy firms in Scotland as well as being a Microsoft Tier 1 Cloud Solutions Provider, working across private, public and enterprise sectors, is currently looking to add a part time Legal Executive to their Operations team where you will be responsible for supporting the Operations Team and wider business units.
About the Role:
- To provide an internal legal function for the business, working with the external lawyer where necessary
- To assist the Sales and Operations teams with creating client contracts for issue
- To review incoming contractual documents from clients and suppliers, identify risks and issues, and review these with Sales/Operations/Directors
- To assist the Sales and Operations teams with client and/or supplier negotiations
- To create summary documents to support the delivery of contractually-appropriate services to clients
- To create and maintain contract filing and management
- To proactively manage client contract renewal dates
- To maintain the company's GDPR documentation and regulatory requirements, and liaise with the external DPO
- To assist the Operations team with internal policies
- To provide information and guidance in a broad range of contractual, regulatory and compliance matters, to the Sales and Operations teams and to Directors
- To have strong knowledge of the company's business and commercial requirements
- To have strong knowledge of each client's contractual requirements
- To work collaboratively and with transparency as a flexible, adaptive, enthusiastic team who works in partnership with each other, their clients, third-parties and other stakeholders to deliver meaningful results
- Coaching, advising and supporting team members on legal, regulatory and compliance matters
- Strong awareness of the legal, regulatory and compliance requirements for the company's business
- Implementing internal projects on your own or as part of a team to provide continuous improvement in your area of the Operations team
- Provide legal advice and input into sales process and proposals being prepared for new work from time to time
- Creation of documentation to support contract processes
What they are looking for:
- Strong legal knowledge, skills and experience across a broad range of business and commercial areas
- A proven track record working within a similar role
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced environment
- Ability to multitask and prioritise against competing tasks and projects
- Ability to communicate effectively with both legal and non-legal individuals
- Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external individuals
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
The part time hours for this role will be discussed individually with each applicant to ensure they fit around their work and life commitments, however the company would prefer the part time hours be split over the 5 day working week
Why here?
They eat, breath and sleep technology - would you like to help them focus on this, secure in the knowledge that they have sound contracts in place and that they're meeting their compliance requirements? If so, then this is the role for you, where you will be working with all their business areas to provide information, support and guidance to assist them in driving our business.
As a company, you would be joining them at a very exciting time, they have become Employee Owned in 2019 so you will see first-hand how your hard work pays off for the benefit of the company and employees playing a key role in the future moving forwards.
You will be provided with ongoing support, training and development to allow you to develop your skills and shape the career you really want. Their team are talented, dynamic and committed professionals and they would love to hear from you if you are passionate about innovative technology solutions.
The company offers highly competitive salaries with an excellent benefits package including Private Health Care and Season Ticket Loans, training and conference opportunities.
Still not convinced? They have won awards for their Family Friendly Working and pride themselves on their ability to manage employees' individual needs to make work-life fit around personal life. And above all, they are a genuinely nice bunch of people.
Sounds interesting? Click APPLY to send your CV for immediate consideration.
Candidates with previous Job Titles or Experience including; Paralegal, Legal Secretary, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Legal Associate, Legal Assistant, Lawyer may also be considered for this role.
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Conveyancing Legal Assistant
Randstad Business Support
Rhondda Cynon Taff, WA
Conveyancing Legal Assistant.
Cardiff City Centre.
£16, 000 - £20,000 per annum DOE
Are you an engaging legal assistant who is looking to work within a vibrant and forward thinking company, and become a key player in the team? Do you have some experience, and are now looking to kick start your legal career, or take on a new challenge? Then I want to talk to you!
To be considered for the Legal Assistant Role:
- Previous experience is desirable, although full training will be provided
- Experience in conveyancing department
- Great communicator with a willing to learn and work alongside experienced members of the team
- Great sense of team work and takes pride in providing an excellent service
What will you be doing as a Legal Assistant?
- Dealing with various matters from instruction to completion, and providing excellent service throughout the process
- Providing ongoing support to the fee earners, such as dictations, drafting up contracts and dealing with various enquiries
To apply for the role of the legal assistant, please click on the link below and submit an up to date CV.
Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Senior Paralegal
My Law Matters
Waltham Cross, HCSenior Paralegal
Location: Waltham Cross (may have some requirements to travel to other locations as and when required)
Salary: £29,000- £35,000 per annum
About the Company:
Fentimans Legal Limited is an established new age innovative practice who has been providing legal services since 1986 with a proven track record for over 3 decades, the business has recently been converted into an alternative business structure (ABS) and launched its national consumer brand My Law Matters, which specialises in multi-disciplinary legal services.
With offices in Solihull, Wolverhampton, Manchester and Waltham Cross our every growing business has dedicated employees to work around the client’s wants and needs.
Our business is innovative, autonomous and on the cusp of an exciting new adventure focusing on people, process, and operations. With the support network of your team your role will be focusing on the end-to-end process of property and implementation of property law. You will work closely with our Legal Management team focusing on the legal matters, financial aspects and queries involved in the transactions of buying and selling residential properties.
About the Senior ParalegalRole:
In this role, you will specialise in property law and will work on behalf of clients buying or selling property (house, flats business premises or land) in England and Wales. You will deal with all legal matters, administration, finance, and queries involved in a property transaction.
Senior ParalegalResponsibilities:
• Work in the best interest of the client.
• Research information and communicate with clients and others in person, on the phone, by letter or by email.
• Use a computerised case management system, as conveyancing tasks are increasingly being completed online.
• Take instructions from clients.
• Seek to protect clients’ interests at all times while taking precautions against potential fraud and money laundering.
• Send terms of engagement and estimates of fees and disbursements.
• Obtain or check land registry documents or title deeds (if the land is unregistered).
• Draft or check sales contracts and agree terms with the conveyancer acting for the other party to the transaction.
• Collate and send or check supporting legal financial documents.
• Deal with all financial aspects of a transaction.
• Exchange contracts and complete the transaction.
• If the property is leasehold, obtain the landlords agreement to the sale or the change of mortgage and deal with appointments of rent and service charges.
• Carrying out and checking pre-contract searches by checking whether the property is affected by local authority proposals, leases, easements or covenants, mortgages, land tax, susceptibility to flooding or subsidence, or liability for unsound building structures, repairs and raising enquiries.
• Receive and check mortgages instructions from lenders and undertake specific tasks required.
• Prepare transfer and mortgage deeds.
• Pay stamp taxes and deal with the registration of client and lender with the land registry.
Senior ParalegalRequirements:
• Strong background within Conveyancing/Property Law
• The ideal candidate will be qualified Solicitor/ Legal Executive/ Conveyancer with at least 3 years PQE and should be confident in handling all aspects of transactions.
• Self-sufficient and have a good knowledge of a range of sale and purchase transactions with limited supervision provided.
• Solid experience in residential and commercial property matters is essential.
• Ability to use property case management systems such as Osprey.
• Excellent attention to detail and an investigating nature.
• The ability to work to tight timescales with a sense of urgency.
• The aptitude to work efficiently and effectively to progress your case load whilst maintaining the highest quality of work.
• A positive, enthusiastic, and proactive approach to your work
• A strong understanding of property law.
• Able to take instruction, process, act and improve.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating an ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels.
• Strong customer service who put the customer at the forefront.
• The ability to work alongside tight deadlines, show flexibility and prioritise workloads in a consistent manner.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• A hunger to achieve and go above and beyond.
• The ability to positively influence others.
Senior ParalegalBenefits:
As a business we pride ourselves on our core values of being open, honest, and hardworking. This is a huge potential to develop and grow within a fun and exciting environment, where your perspective matters, your development is at the forefront where endless opportunities are offered to support your personal growth and expansion of the business by having a voice and being part of making critical business decisions, you will no longer be viewed as a cog in a wheel!
• As a paralegal you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment.
• Your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.
• Comprehensive training as well as development and career progression opportunities.
• 28 days holiday.
• Various lifestyle benefits.
If you think that you are suitable for this Senior Paralegalrole, please apply now!
Paralegal / Legal Coordinator
National Health Service
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, LondonJob Reference: 199-2959214-SH-MT
- Employer:
- Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
- Department:
- *
- Location:
- Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, Croydon
- Salary:
- £28,691 - £35,207
About Croydon Health Services
Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow. Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.
As a Trust, we are striving to be at the forefront for how the NHS is trying change and working in partnership with others to join up services for everyone, from the very young to the elderly.
We offer many flexible and part-time working opportunities and all of our employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, including parking, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme. We value diversity and promote equality of opportunity.
We particularly welcome applications from black, asian and minority ethnic candidates as there is an under-representation at senior level within Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.
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Paralegal / Legal Coordinator - Band - 5
We are looking for a proactive enthusiastic paralegal/legal Coordinator who wants to help improve patient safety & quality at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. A good people person, who can support staff and the Trust through the legal arena, accurately reflect on circumstances and events, provide quality data and feedback through discussions and staff training. The candidate should anticipate being part of a busy small team where no day is ever the same.
Proposed Interview Date - 21st April 2021
For further details / informal visits contact:
NameAshley IrvingJob titleHead of LegalEmail addressashley.irving@nhs.netTelephone number020 8401 3029
Further Information
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- After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. By applying for this post you are agreeing to Croydon Health Services NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
- In submitting an application form, you authorise Croydon Health Services NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.
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Paralegal, Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Kennedys Law
Kennedys is looking for Paralegals with litigation experience to join our team. The successful candidates will support Lawyers working on dispute resolution matters. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience working in a fast-past law firm specialising in dispute resolution and advisory services across a number of industry sectors. Team Kennedys has operated in Australia since 2006.We handle contentious and non-contentious matters for many industries, and provide claim and coverage advice to insurers and insureds for all lines of business across the globe. With over 2,200 people worldwide and around 110 in Australia. Principle Duties
Required experience
About Kennedys Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 2,200 people worldwide across 42 offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and America we have some of the most respected legal minds in their field. Our lawyers handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, and provide a range of specialist legal services, for many industry sectors but we have particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims. We're a fresh-thinking firm, and we're not afraid to bring challenging new perspectives to the table way beyond the traditional realm of legal services. We empower our clients with a diverse range of ideas, tools and technology to make their lives easier, as well as delivering exceptional results, every time. What do we have to offer? We welcome high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm. Whatever your role at Kennedys, you'll be involved in exciting and stimulating work, where your input will make a difference. Our culture and values form a big part of who we are and we take them seriously. We make a difference by being approachable,straightforward, supportive and distinctive. Our values are at the core of who we are and what make us a great firm to work with and for. We develop careers in an innovative and collaborative global environment, with our values at the core. We believe that supporting individual growth and development puts us in the best position to attract and retain talented individuals. Regardless of role or level, everyone has access to virtual learning to help you develop your skills, wherever you are in the world. A variety of other exciting opportunities are available including secondments to clients and our global offices as well as a comprehensive benefits package (details are available upon request). We've created a culture based on client service, professional excellence, hard work and trust. We deeply value the relationships we build with our clients and we know that they value our warm, friendly human approach. We are here to provide answers, recommendations, strategy and tactics. Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. We expect all employees to be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures within their jurisdiction, including those relating to Information Security, Data Protection and Quality Management, refer any breach promptly to Risk & Compliance and to complete all mandatory training when requested. *Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience. |
Paralegal
Kennedys Law
Kennedys, an international law firm with offices throughout the United States, seeks a full-time Paralegal with two or more years of personal injury and general defense litigation experience to join its Center City Philadelphia office. Responsibilities
Required experience*
About Kennedys Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 2,000 people worldwide across 41 offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and America we have some of the most respected legal minds in their field. Our lawyers handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, and provide a range of specialist legal services, for many industry sectors but we have particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims. We're a fresh-thinking firm, and we're not afraid to bring challenging new perspectives to the table way beyond the traditional realm of legal services. We empower our clients with a diverse range of ideas, tools and technology to make their lives easier, as well as delivering exceptional results, every time. What do we have to offer? We welcome high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm. Whatever your role at Kennedys, you'll be involved in exciting and stimulating work, where your input will make a difference. Our culture and values form a big part of who we are and we take them seriously. We make a difference by being approachable,straightforward, supportive and distinctive. Our values are at the core of who we are and what make us a great firm to work with and for. We develop careers in an innovative and collaborative global environment, with our values at the core. We believe that supporting individual growth and development puts us in the best position to attract and retain talented individuals. Regardless of role or level, everyone has access to virtual learning to help you develop your skills, wherever you are in the world. A variety of other exciting opportunities are available including secondments to clients and our global offices as well as a comprehensive benefits package (details are available upon request). We've created a culture based on client service, professional excellence, hard work and trust. We deeply value the relationships we build with our clients and we know that they value our warm, friendly human approach. We are here to provide answers, recommendations, strategy and tactics. Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. We expect all employees to be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures within their jurisdiction, including those relating to Information Security, Data Protection and Quality Management, refer any breach promptly to Risk & Compliance and to complete all mandatory training when requested. *Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience. |
Legal and Compliance Analyst
Launchmetrics
Launchmetrics is the leading Brand Performance Cloud used by Fashion, Luxury and Beauty (FLB) executives to connect with modern consumers in a constantly changing landscape. With over a decade of industry expertise, Launchmetrics helps more than 1,000 customers create inspiring, impactful and measurable experiences.
Its Brand Performance Cloud provides companies with the tools and intelligence they need to optimize their creative assets, execute robust brand amplification programs and measure their brand performance. The company’s AI-driven and proprietary Media Impact ValueTM gives customers the ability to benchmark their performance against 2,000 competitors worldwide. Launchmetrics' intelligence empowers these companies to grow their businesses and streamline their processes, bringing a sharp focus to profitability, accountability, and efficiency while enabling quick decision-making required for agility.
Founded in New York and with operating headquarters in Paris, Launchmetrics has employees in eight markets worldwide. Launchmetrics has been the trusted brand performance technology to brands worldwide, such as Dior, Fendi, TopShop, Shiseido, NET-A-PORTER, Adidas, and partners like IMG, the Council of Fashion Designers of America, the British Fashion Council, and Camera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana.
ROLE:
The Legal & Compliance Analyst will be part of a growing legal and operations function key to helping scale up Launchmetrics’ global operations. You’ll undertake a varied workload reporting to the Legal Counsel but primarily will help with data privacy issues and provide stewardship on compliance, regulatory and risk matters for the organisation including facilitating commercial contracts. We’re looking for a passionate, pragmatic individual capable of operating across a multidisciplinary role, driving best practices and processes that enable our growth and success.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure our ongoing compliance with GDPR and wider data protection regulations in all territories, as well as scoping of future requirements
- Develop, implement, update and enforce day-to-day data and security related privacy policies, standards and procedures.
- Maintain knowledge of applicable data protection laws and accreditation standards.
- Assist on a broad variety of legal topics, including drafting, review, assessment, and editing of a variety of contracts, including service agreements, vendor agreements, NDAs, etc.
- Conduct regulatory and compliance scanning and work with Legal Counsel on subsequent reporting, developing new policies in and practices in light of changing legal requirements and best practices
- Work with the Legal Counsel to ensure upper management is informed of all compliance issues.
- Provide general support to Legal Counsel and assisting with special projects, as needed.
ABOUT YOU
- Master's degree or LLM in business law/data protection, with minimum 6 months experience within a compliance, legal, audit and/or risk function for a SaaS company or in a law firm.
- Understanding of complex global data privacy laws and principles, including the GDPR, ePrivacy, UK and EU member state privacy laws and guidelines, the CCPA etc.
- Ability to undertake large, long-term projects, develop alternative methods to complete them, and implement solutions.
- Detail-oriented approach needed to recommend and implement strategic improvements on a range of data privacy and data protection issues.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Adaptive and learning abilities.
- Understanding of business issues.
- Fluent in English as well as Italian or Spanish.
- Certification is a plus.
WHAT CAN WE OFFER?
- A fantastic opportunity to be part -even remotely!- of a fast-paced and rapidly growing team that has revolutionized the industry.
- A chance to work with a passionate, driven, and fun global team.
- Hands-on work after quick ramp up & openness to new solutions and improvements.
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Legal and Compliance Analyst
Launchmetrics
Launchmetrics is the leading Brand Performance Cloud used by Fashion, Luxury and Beauty (FLB) executives to connect with modern consumers in a constantly changing landscape. With over a decade of industry expertise, Launchmetrics helps more than 1,000 customers create inspiring, impactful and measurable experiences.
Its Brand Performance Cloud provides companies with the tools and intelligence they need to optimize their creative assets, execute robust brand amplification programs and measure their brand performance. The company’s AI-driven and proprietary Media Impact ValueTM gives customers the ability to benchmark their performance against 2,000 competitors worldwide. Launchmetrics' intelligence empowers these companies to grow their businesses and streamline their processes, bringing a sharp focus to profitability, accountability, and efficiency while enabling quick decision-making required for agility.
Founded in New York and with operating headquarters in Paris, Launchmetrics has employees in eight markets worldwide. Launchmetrics has been the trusted brand performance technology to brands worldwide, such as Dior, Fendi, TopShop, Shiseido, NET-A-PORTER, Adidas, and partners like IMG, the Council of Fashion Designers of America, the British Fashion Council, and Camera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana.
ROLE:
The Legal & Compliance Analyst will be part of a growing legal and operations function key to helping scale up Launchmetrics’ global operations. You’ll undertake a varied workload reporting to the Legal Counsel but primarily will help with data privacy issues and provide stewardship on compliance, regulatory and risk matters for the organisation including facilitating commercial contracts. We’re looking for a passionate, pragmatic individual capable of operating across a multidisciplinary role, driving best practices and processes that enable our growth and success.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure our ongoing compliance with GDPR and wider data protection regulations in all territories, as well as scoping of future requirements
- Develop, implement, update and enforce day-to-day data and security related privacy policies, standards and procedures.
- Maintain knowledge of applicable data protection laws and accreditation standards.
- Assist on a broad variety of legal topics, including drafting, review, assessment, and editing of a variety of contracts, including service agreements, vendor agreements, NDAs, etc.
- Conduct regulatory and compliance scanning and work with Legal Counsel on subsequent reporting, developing new policies in and practices in light of changing legal requirements and best practices
- Work with the Legal Counsel to ensure upper management is informed of all compliance issues.
- Provide general support to Legal Counsel and assisting with special projects, as needed.
ABOUT YOU
- Master's degree or LLM in business law/data protection, with minimum 6 months experience within a compliance, legal, audit and/or risk function for a SaaS company or in a law firm.
- Understanding of complex global data privacy laws and principles, including the GDPR, ePrivacy, UK and EU member state privacy laws and guidelines, the CCPA etc.
- Ability to undertake large, long-term projects, develop alternative methods to complete them, and implement solutions.
- Detail-oriented approach needed to recommend and implement strategic improvements on a range of data privacy and data protection issues.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Adaptive and learning abilities.
- Understanding of business issues.
- Fluent in English as well as Italian or Spanish.
- Certification is a plus.
WHAT CAN WE OFFER?
- A fantastic opportunity to be part -even remotely!- of a fast-paced and rapidly growing team that has revolutionized the industry.
- A chance to work with a passionate, driven, and fun global team.
- Hands-on work after quick ramp up & openness to new solutions and improvements.
Legal Operations Associate
Mackin
This will be a 12 month position with possibility of extension.
The Legal Operations ‘Process and Tooling’ pillar seeks a Legal Operations Associate to support the EMEA region. This role will service a variety of stakeholders throughout the region, and support/partner the London-based OC Management and Legal Ops resource.
This is a full-time position covering core London business hours, based in the UK. Flexibility required to liaise with California-based teams.
Responsibilities:
- Primary point of contact (internally and externally) for operational work in the EMEA region e.g. billing, matter management and other legal applications
- Efficiently produce reports or data sets for EMEA stakeholders (on an ad hoc and scheduled basis) to support senior leaders, department initiatives and field based operations
- Deal with day-to-day enquiries within the EMEA region to ensure excellent service levels and the momentum of key processes (e.g. matter opening, invoice enquiries, secondment requests etc.)
- Research and resolve enquiries/issues with vendor billing, vendor management and internal invoicing issues in a timely manner
- Liaise with key US-based teams (e.g. Contracts, Accounts Payable, Finance, Legal Operations team ) to ensure timely response to stakeholder enquiries
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting and analytics processes and work with various stakeholders to implement changes.
- Represent EMEA region perspective, contribute to process design efforts, special projects and continuous improvement initiatives to positively impact the Legal team and its clients.
- Manage process documentation and provide ongoing support for implemented processes.
- Act as local gatekeeper to regional Legal Operations templates and materials (e.g. RfP templates)
- Apply solid task management, time management and organisation skills to ensure the best possible service to our internal and external stakeholders
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree (ideally in Business, Finance, or Data management)
- 3+ years experience at a law firm or in-house legal department
- Experience supporting legal operations technology, specifically any e-billing system
- Advanced Proficiency with Microsoft and Google business applications
Experience communicating (written and oral) across different teams in an organization
- A passion for delivering excellent customer service
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to build and maintain strong business relationships within Legal and cross-functionally, across multiple geographies
- Self-starter, able to ruthlessly prioritize their work and clearly communicate intention
- Capability to work in a high pressure, globally focussed environment with many competing priorities
- Ability to take accountability for pursuing the closure of tasks/enquiries in a timely manner
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years working at a law firm or in-house legal department
- Accounting/Finance background or law firm billing experience
- Experience with contracts and document management systems
- Experience working with Legal teams in a fast-paced, large, complex, non-hierarchical environment
- Demonstrated training and auditing skills
- Competence in European languages (especially German)
Benefits:
- Competitive salary, with great onsite benefits including canteen with all meals, drinks and snacks included.
- Healthcare contribution and inclusion in company pension scheme
- Work laptop and phone
- State of the art modern offices
- 25 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus paid bank holidays
- Expanding workforce with potential for career progression for top performers
- Working with a company that will make your CV stand out.
Job Type
Full Time
Posted
1 day ago
Description
Paralegal - Conveyancing
Location: Primarily based in Wolverhampton but may have some requirements to travel to other locations as and when required.
Salary: Up to £20,000
About the Company:
Fentimans Legal Limited is an established practice who has been providing legal services since 1986, the business has recently been converted into an alternative business structure and launched its national consumer brand The Law Mind and My Law Matters.
My Law Matters are legal specialists within Conveyancing, Wills and Probate and Family Law, we have offices based in Solihull, Wolverhampton and Waltham Cross that have dedicated employees to work around the client’s needs.
The Law Mind are legal specialists in financial litigation and other consumer led claims and has a mutual shareholding with a larger group of companies specialising in B2C direct marketing solutions, claims management and Software development.
Away from the limitations of a traditional firm, our business is innovative, autonomous and on the cusp of an exciting new adventure focusing on people, process, and operations. With the support network of your team your role will be focusing on the end-to-end process of property and implementation of property law. You will work closely with our Licensed Conveyancers and Solicitors focusing on the legal matters, financial aspects and queries involved in the transactions of buying and selling residential properties.
If you are looking for a role with growth and opportunity, we can offer you a career with no limits and you can hit the ground running and shine!
We recognise our clients are the backbone of our business and we are looking for someone to work closely with our customers, focusing on their needs by being the driving force behind the process ensuring we achieve the best results possible...
Paralegal Responsibilities:
• Work in the best interest of the client
• Taking instructions from clients
• Draft, collate and send any supporting legal and financial documents
• Deal with any financial element of transactions
• Analysis of data when required
• Receive and review mortgage instructions form lenders
• Complete the registrations of deeds
• Act on any compliance requests
• Manage and running varied caseload with limited supervision
• Communicate necessary follow up information and action accordingly
• Resolve any issues using appropriate communication methods and update the team
Paralegal Requirements:
• Strong background within Conveyancing/ property law
• Minimum 1+ years’ experience of running a caseload within property and conveyancing
• Ability to use property case management systems such as Osprey
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confident drafting legal documents and statements
• Paralegal qualification preferred but not essential
• A strong understanding of property law
• Professional and self-motivated
• Able to take instruction, process, act and improve
• Strong customer service who put the customer at the forefront
• The ability to work alongside tight deadlines, show flexibility and prioritise workloads in a consistent manner
• Strong attention to detail and an investigating nature
• Excellent organisational skills
• A hunger to achieve and go above and beyond
• The ability to positively influence others
Why would I want to work here?
As a business we pride ourselves on our core values of being open, honest and hardworking. This is a huge potential to develop and grow within a fun and exciting environment, where your perspective matters, your development is at the forefront where endless opportunities are offered to support your personal growth and expansion of the business by having a voice and being part of making critical business decisions, you will no longer be viewed as a cog in a wheel!
• As a paralegal you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment
• Your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded
• Comprehensive training as well as development and career progression opportunities
• 28 days holiday
• Various lifestyle benefits
If you think that you are suitable for this Paralegal role, please apply now!
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