Total 136 Senior Executive level Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in City of London, London, EC2V 6DN

As a Senior Staff Attorney/Senior Attorney (Legal Services), PA-0905-2/3 in Legal Services, your typical work assignments may include the following:

• Managing a docket of administrative litigation before the GAO Personnel Appeals Board (PAB) covering a wide range of personnel and labor matters (e.g., prohibited personnel practice and discrimination claims, bargaining impasses, negotiability petitions, and unfair labor practice charges). This includes the full range of motions practice, propounding and responding to discovery including taking and defending depositions, and acting as agency counsel at evidentiary hearings. The PAB is an independent entity that performs the combined functions of its executive branch counterparts: the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; the Federal Labor Relations Authority; the Merit Systems Protection Board; and the Office of Special Counsel.
• Serving as the agency counsel and collaborating on litigation strategy with DOJ and USAO in Federal court litigation involving GAO and its employees.
• Coordinating and directing GAO's responses to internal investigations, by the PAB/Office of General Counsel, GAO's Office Opportunity and Inclusiveness, and GAO's Office of Inspector General, including preparing witnesses for investigatory interviews and responding to document and information requests.
• Providing innovative, timely, and solution-oriented advice and legal support to GAO management on a broad array of human capital matters, including but not limited to performance management, employee misconduct, hiring, compensation, and working in a hybrid environment.
• Advising management on matters related to information technology, cybersecurity, and data; providing research and sound legal advice on relevant authorities; and reviewing related agreements.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable human capital-related laws, rules, and regulations, including applicable provisions of titles 5 and 31 of the U.S. Code, the GAO Personnel Act of 1980, and anti-discrimination statutes such as Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
• Drafting clearly written, legally sound, and persuasive legal analyses for GAO management on all aspects of Legal Services' portfolio.
• Advising GAO's labor-management relations office and others concerning administration of GAO's labor-management relations program, and serving as management's legal representative in grievance proceedings under the negotiated grievance procedure, including representing management before third-party arbitrators.
• Performing other duties as necessary to respond to novel and complex questions concerning GAO's personnel system, and to support GAO's efforts in carrying out its mission.

Your new company

You will be joining a leading international firm that operates across the globe and prides themselves on being a dynamic, forward-thinking employer. They have over 3,000 employees in 30+ offices, with a track record of career development and progression across the business. They are a full-service firm with a large marketing & BD function that is well regarded internally and is involved in key projects across the firm.

Your new role

As a Senior Business Development Executive, you will work closely with senior BD team members & Partners to proactively drive BD activities for the firm's largest sector group. This is a global role & will see you work with colleagues across the US & EMEA.
Whilst no day will be the same, your role will involve coming up with new ideas to help fee-earners win business for the firm, identify new business opportunities, & suggest where the firm can capitalise on existing client relationships. You'll help executive exciting client events, deliver an engaging schedule of thought leadership content, work on multichannel marketing campaigns, & work on business-winning pitches.

This Senior Business Development Executive role is a permanent, full-time position based in Central London with hybrid working options available (3/2 split).

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in a BD role within the legal, accountancy, or management consultancy sectors is essential
• Demonstrate confident communication skills & ability to work with & manage key stakeholders in a Partnership environment
• Excellent written ability with a high-attention to detail
• Passionate about keeping updated with legal, economic, & marketing news
• Be a proactive, initiative-taking individual who likes the idea of taking the front-foot at work & being rewarded for performing well

What you'll get in return
This is a great opportunity to join a reputable law firm that really prides itself on their workplace culture. They're a friendly team that people tend to join and stay with. They like to invest in their people and look to promote internally. You'll work with some industry leading professionals across the globe & some of the greatest minds within the sector & engage with some of the world's most important businesses.

What you need to do now
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The Senior Legal Counsel will provide expert legal guidance and support across the organization, managing a broad range of legal matters with a focus on corporate, compliance, regulatory, and risk management. This role is responsible for ensuring the company's operations, transactions, and policies adhere to all applicable laws and regulations, while also aligning with strategic business goals. The Senior Legal Counsel will serve as a trusted advisor to senior management, proactively managing legal risk and leading a small legal team, if applicable.

Legal Strategy & Advisory

• Provide strategic legal advice to support business objectives, helping to mitigate risk and optimize decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with senior executives and cross-functional teams, understanding business needs and proactively addressing legal implications.
• Advise on key corporate governance issues, regulatory compliance, and legal risks associated with various business strategies and initiatives.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Lead compliance initiatives, ensuring the company adheres to legal and regulatory requirements, including corporate, employment, data protection, and anti-corruption laws.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures to promote a culture of compliance and risk management.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and training sessions for employees to ensure awareness of and adherence to compliance policies.

 Dispute Resolution & Litigation

• Manage and resolve disputes, overseeing any litigation or arbitration processes as required.
• Collaborate with external counsel as necessary, ensuring cost-effective and strategic case management.
• Provide support in internal investigations and responses to government or regulatory inquiries.

Corporate Transactions & Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

• Provide legal support for corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Conduct due diligence and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure transaction compliance and minimize risk exposure.

Contract Management & Negotiation

• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of contracts, including but not limited to vendor agreements, partnership agreements, commercial contracts, and employment contracts.
• Ensure contracts and agreements are compliant with internal policies and all applicable laws, providing recommendations for improvements to safeguard company interests.

Other tasks as assigned

Major duties for this position include but are not limited to:

• Provide technical advice through hosting and participation in office hours, review of written materials, participation in case reviews, and responding to requests for assistance on Mental Health Parity and Addition Equity Act (MHPAEA) cases.
• Review work product, including findings (such as insufficiency, initial determination, and final determination letters) for technical accuracy and consistency across regions and service providers.
• Develop, create, and/or review MHPAEA related investigative tools, templates, resources, and guidance documents.
• Liaison with EBSA offices and expert consultant with other Federal agencies, state regulators, and private sector parties.
• Identify and assess MHPAEA cases requiring additional resources or attention to proceed, potential leads for new issues or cases, issues of first impression, new ideas or innovative approaches to MHPAEA enforcement, and other ways to improve the program.