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Legal Administrator - Estate Planning
£23,400 plus excellent benefits including annual bonus, 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays), and discounts (Work Level 6C)
Full time, 37.5 hours, Monday-Friday
Bristol, BS32 4SD - office based

We're looking for enthusiastic legal assistants to join our estate planning administration teams at Co-op Legal Services.

As a legal administrator, you'll support case handlers and the wider team with a variety of administrative tasks, and most importantly looking after our clients. You don't need any legal experience to be successful in this role however you'll gain great exposure to a variety of legal work. So, if you have the skills we're looking for, we can offer you the opportunity to grow and develop in an ethical legal business.

What you'll do:

* support the case handlers with a variety of client and third-party communications and administrative work
* taking a number of inbound calls building positive relationships and dealing with any issues which may arise
* work effectively from a task list, making sure that the task list is well maintained, scheduling follow-up tasks with both third parties and internal partners
* complete a variety of ad-hoc requests to meet the needs of the team which may include talking with customers and or third parties on the telephone
* answer email queries via a shared inbox
* support the development and implementation of any system or process changes

This role would suit people who have

* some previous administration experience
* great communication skills with the confidence to speak to clients on the phone
* excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload
* a high level of attention to detail

Why Co-op?

Here you'll do work that matters. We're a commercial organisation with a purpose beyond profit, you'll have an opportunity to help us build a stronger Co-op and stronger communities. You'll also get a package that includes:
* competitive salary
* coaching, training and support to help you develop
* pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* annual incentive scheme
* 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 32 in line with service)
* discounts on Co-op products and services
* Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your salary as you earn it
* free support for your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing

Building an inclusive work environment

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.

If you're successful in your application, we'll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include an SRA check, credit checks, and a DBS (disclosure and barring service) check. Please note Co-op does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes between 45-60 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.

At the full performance level, you will provide oversight to the District's legal support workforce. If selected, you will receive formal and/or on-the-job training as needed.
Duties include:
- supervises Criminal, Appellate, and Civil Division supervisory legal support staff and other staff;
- serves as a subject matter expert and principal legal support advisor to the executive staff for legal administrative matters and/or issues;
- develops litigation support policies and procedures;
- analyzes litigation support staff training needs based on periodic training needs assessments;
- performs a variety of administrative work to meet the operational needs of the assigned areas;
- advises on substantive paralegal projects for those attorneys working on the most complex federal cases;
- independently researches and analyzes specific factual and legal questions which present a variety of issues, including new and complex areas;
- analyzes factual and legal issues to investigate facts and organize appropriate legal sources.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Starting at $103,409 Per Year (GS 13)

• This announcement serves as public notice. Applications submitted will be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available.
• Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement. Applicants may not receive notifications of referral status until the full 6-month eligibility period has elapsed.
• Applications may also be gathered from additional recruitment sources. These applications will be added to the pool created by this announcement.

Starting at $53,947 Per Year (GS 7)

Do you want to work in a leading and growing law firm? Are you a Legal Secretary with experience in the Private Client space? Are you professional with high standards? Good - we need to talk!

This multi-office and growing law firm are looking for a Legal Secretary for their Private Client team. The business support clients in all areas of Private Client from Wills to Trusts & Estates and the team continue to expand. This is a new role and will be based in the Solihull area and would suit a proactive and professional Legal professional.

Benefits

• Hybrid working available
• 26 days annual leave
• Life Assurance
• Healthcare plan

What are the day-to-day responsibilities of the Legal Secretary:

• File management - opening and closing of case files
• Producing a range of documents (including audio-typing letters) - a high attention to detail is required,
• Liaising with clients and answering general queries via email, over the phone and face-to-face
• Organising diaries, travel and conference calls
• Working collaboratively with the other Legal Secretaries and PA's

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Highly organised and communicative with previous diary management skills
• Previous Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant experience and Private Client experience
• Document and case management experience
• Audio-typing skills

My client is offering an annual salary of up to £25,000depending on experience.

If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV and we promise to get back to you. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, Hooray commit to reviewing every application we receive with complete fairness and equality.

At Hooray, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we'll be happy to accommodate your needs.

• Hooray is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.
• Our purpose as a business is to pioneer ethical recruitment for a better working world.
• Hooray is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body.
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Legal Administrative Assistant

RCN London UK HQ/Birmingham Office, 21 months FTC

2 x 35 hours per week
1 x 24.5 per week (0.7FTE)

£25,629- £28,068 pro rata* plus London weighting if applicable


There may be further flexibility to the locations advertised. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss if alternative office locations are available.

At the Royal College of Nursing we’re an optimistic organisation. And we’ve got good reason to be. We all share the same voice when it comes to changing the shape of the health policies of the future. And as the largest trade union of nursing staff and students in the UK – with over half a million members – all we can see are the infinite possibilities for a brighter future. Join us and you will too.

We're accredited with Investors in People Silver Standard. Our people are our greatest asset, and we want people who can contribute to our purpose in line with our values.

As a Legal Administrative Assistant to the Regulatory legal team you will use your positive attitude, organisational skills and your ability to deliver top quality customer service to provide administrative support to a busy team of Legal Officers representing RCN members in relation to regulatory and employment law matters.

It's a job full of possibilities as you could get involved in anything from arranging meetings with members to liaising with barristers’ chambers and preparing documents. We'll look to you to help plan diaries and organise and keep files up to date. It's a great way to build your knowledge of our work and develop your potential.

As a Legal Administrative Assistant you will have hands on involvement in supporting our members and direct contact on a daily basis, utilising your customer service skills and passion for our services.

To join us you’ll need good organisation skills and, ideally, a background in a relevant area such as working in an administrative role, preferably within a legal team.

Whatever your background, you'll be efficient, accurate and show a real customer focus in all you do.

To succeed at the Royal College of Nursing all you need to do is think bigger, better and brighter. And with an attitude like that, anything’s possible.

What we offer you

We expect you to look after our members and we expect you to be rewarded for it. We offer an impressive range of benefits, a broad range of learning development opportunities and an award-winning health and wellbeing programme. We offer annual leave up to 32 days plus bank holidays and three additional days for the Christmas break plus generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave packages.

*We offer a competitive pay structure with annual pay progression until you reach the top of the salary scale. We normally offer new employees the first point of the salary range, although you may be able to negotiate a higher starting salary depending on your skills, experience and current salary.

We are a diverse organisation and understand everyone has different needs and many of our employees enjoy flexible working enabling them to deliver results whilst having a good work life balance. Our hybrid working model allows for up to 60% of your working time to be carried out from home. At least 40% of your working time will be spent working in person.

Our selection process

Please click the ‘apply now’ button to submit a CV and answer the supporting questions online demonstrating how you meet the criteria for this role. You may not be shortlisted if you don’t. Please ensure your CV is in a simple format with minimal tables and sections. Any identifying information in your application will automatically be anonymised for shortlisting purposes.

We want your experience applying for a job with us to be the best it can be. We may hold our interviews and assessments in person or by video call. If you foresee any problems, please let us know.

Equal opportunities for everyone

Equity, diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we aim to foster an inclusive environment so our people can bring their authentic selves to work. This is integral to our mission to enable you to support our members and ensure their voice is heard by all UK governments to get the best outcomes for them and their patients.

As a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Contact details

For more information or for an informal discussion about the role please contact Helen Duffield at helen.duffield@rcn.org.uk

For more information about the recruitment and selection process please contact recruit@rcn.org.uk

Opening date: 13 November 2024

Closing date: 27 November 2024

If we receive many applications after a week of advertising, this vacancy may close earlier.

Assessment & interview date: 11 December 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Head of Legal (Asia)

About PIDG

At the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), we get infrastructure finance moving and multiplying – accelerating climate action and sustainable development where most urgently needed. We work with public and private partners to bridge financing gaps, directing capital and expertise into projects that promote climate resilience and sustainable growth. Working throughout the project lifecycle, we reduce financial risk, transform markets, and build local capacity, creating a deep and lasting impact.

We are a group of companies that work together to improve lives throughout south and south-east Asia and Africa. Active since 2002, more than 50% of our investments have been either in countries classified as Least Developed Countries or Fragile and Conflict Affected States. These are the countries where infrastructure gaps are the largest and most urgent and where the population is youngest and growing fastest. These are also the countries that contributed the least to climate change and yet are suffering the worse impacts, in some of the regions with the richest biodiversity left on the planet, which is quickly being depleted.

Building on a pioneering track record of integrating climate and inclusion considerations in infrastructure investment, we launched our 2030 strategy in 2023, which makes action on climate and nature, together with sustainable development through new and improved infrastructure, the central purpose of all we do.

About the role

The Head of Legal Asia, part of the Global Legal Team, will oversee the delivery of legal support across the Asia portfolio, supporting PIDG’s InfraCo product offering in Asia. Reporting to the Global General Counsel, the Head of Legal Asia will take responsibility for ensuring that InfraCo adheres to all legal requirements on its projects and investments and monitoring all applicable legal aspects of its projects and investments.

Roles & Resposibilities

Projects and Investment

• Manage and oversee advice and actions in relation to the development, structuring, financing and operating of investments and projects, including in relation to dropping, wind-down, expansion and/or exits.
• Manage and oversee drafting of project development, investment, financing and divestment related documents. Manage and oversee legal negotiations on the same and provide support for project teams in drafting and finalisation of commercial contracts.
• Manage, monitor and provide active oversight of legal and risk aspects, spotting issues and providing mitigations project development, investment, financing and divestment activities.
• Manage litigation risks in respect of projects and investments. Oversee day to day management of legal disputes and liaise with Global General Counsel on potential strategies.
• Review and interpret legal and regulatory requirements and provision of pertinent, clear and concise advice and opinions to support project teams.
• Provide ad hoc advice in respect of project development, investment, financing and divestment activities.
• Work closely and coordinate with the Business Integrity Team to ensure seamless delivery on projects and investments.

Corporate aspects, risk management & functional support

• Support the Global General Counsel on various matters.
• Manage and oversee external counsel and advisors in the delivery of work product, including managing counsel spend and budget.
• Build, manage and maintain strong working relationships with other key stakeholders within PIDG.
• Define and carry out goals and agenda for the Asia Legal Team and development of the function in agreement with the Global General Counsel.
• Manage and motivate the Asia Legal Team to achieve efficient and effective service levels to internal and external stakeholders, including effective team building, management and succession planning as a functional leader.
• Management of Asia Legal Team spend.
• Work closely with and support other functions across PIDG in relation to legal matters and strategies, which may include employment, data privacy and regulatory aspects.
• Play a key role as senior team member, working with other Legal leads across PIDG as required to support and develop the Global Legal function in PIDG, including providing training and sharing of ideas and best practices.
• Act in all instances as an ambassador of PIDG, displaying and demonstrating the highest ethical and moral standards.

Qualifications and education requirements

• J.D. or equivalent law degree.
• Relevant professional qualifications.
• Strong academics.

Skills and Experience

• 10+ years of hands-on relevant legal experience.
• Strong experience in Asia, particularly in emerging markets, including development finance, project finance and M&A.
• Expertise in infrastructure or related sectors.
• Proven track record in developing talent, leading a team and mentoring team members.
• Significant experience in managing complex transactions.
• Experience in working on disputes.· Must be a team player, willing to help out wherever needed.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Advanced negotiation skills, particularly in structuring agreements such as shareholders agreements, joint ventures, share purchase agreements and loan agreements.
• Skilled in analysing complex legal and business issues and providing relevant advice to stakeholders.
• Strong organisational abilities and proven leadership and influencing skills.
• Proactive, able to anticipate issues and develop practical solutions.
• Applies sound, principled judgment in a dynamic legal environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in regional languages within Asia is a plus.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

Interested applicants, please send your detailed, updated resume to careers@infracoasia.com. All applications will be treated with strictest confidence. We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Legal Case Manager
From £25,000 plus incentive scheme up to £2,500 after probation, with excellent benefits and progression opportunities (Work Level 6B)
Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours or part time 22.5 hours available
Manchester, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Bristol, Sheffield - You'll complete your 3-6-month training at one of our offices, then you'll have the option to work in a hybrid way.

We're looking for case managers to join our Co-op Legal Services probate team. You don't need legal experience for this role, as we'll provide full training to get you up to speed.

In this role, you'll provide legal and administrative support to our customers following a bereavement. We'll look to you to manage each case from beginning to end, discussing the estate of the deceased, and keeping in continuous contact with the customer. You'll make a real difference to customers lives at a time when they need us most, and as a growing business we're passionate about developing our colleagues through our internal career progression framework. If you're looking to explore the route of qualifying through the SQE, this role counts as qualified work experience. So, whether you have a legal background or not, we can offer you the exciting opportunity to build a rewarding legal career with us.

What you'll do

* take ownership of your own caseload and deliver on targets that drive the best outcomes for our customers
* be supported by the latest technologies, including AI, to assist you in the management of files
* work closely with customers (via phone or in writing), taking an empathetic approach given their recent circumstances
* use a case management system to manage your work, making sure it's always accurate and up to date
* engage with third parties, in particular financial institutions, and government bodies
* prepare the forms and documents required to keep cases moving forward and keep track of financial transactions

This role would suit people who have

* a background in either law, recruitment, insurance, finance, or experience with managing cases/claims end-to-end
* IT proficiency with the ability to learn new systems quickly
* excellent customer service skills with the ability to put the customer's interests at the heart of what you do
* great organisational skills; you're able to manage your own workload and prioritise in a fast-paced environment
* great verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to speak to clients on the phone
* a keen eye for detail and accuracy
* emotional resilience and the ability to be professional even in difficult situations

Why Co-op?

Here you'll do work that matters. We're a commercial organisation with a purpose beyond profit, you'll have an opportunity to help us build a stronger Co-op and stronger communities. You'll also get a package that includes:
* a pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* incentive scheme up to 10% after probation
* 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 32 in line with service)
* wellbeing benefits to support your physical financial and mental health
* coaching, training and support such as study leave, to help you develop your skills and progress your career
* discounts on Co-op products and services

Building an inclusive work environment

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.

As part of the application process, you'll be asked to complete an online assessment, it will take you around 30-40 minutes to complete this. If you're a current Co-op colleague this doesn't need to be completed.

If you're successful in your application, we'll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include an SRA check, credit checks, and a DBS (disclosure and barring service) check. Please note Co-op does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

WFH 4 days, WFO 1 day

Are you ready to embark on a career that defies the norm and fearlessly pushes the boundaries of finance and technology? You’ve come to the right place. Our team embodies the meaning of audax - courage - and we're seeking bold individuals like yourself to join us in revolutionising the financial services industry.

Our mission is to help banks and financial institutions scale and modernise, giving our clients the opportunity to offer digital banking and Banking-as-a-Service. Together, let’s pave the path to a future where technology and finance converge seamlessly and be the change the industry needs.

About audax

audax Financial Technology, a subsidiary of Standard Chartered, is a comprehensive stack digital banking solutions provider empowering banks and financial institutions to scale and modernise at speed. audax Financial Technology has enabled new business models and revenue streams for Standard Chartered under the Standard Chartered nexus proposition, becoming the first international bank in Singapore to provide Banking-as-a-Service.

For more information, please visit us at www.audax.io.

audax is looking for a proactive solutions-focussed commercial lawyer with financial services experience, gained in either a law firm or with a financial institution, to join us as Head of Legal. You would ideally have experience handling a wide range of legal matters and are comfortable providing senior management complex, multi-jurisdictional legal guidance. The scope of work will include drafting and negotiating various legal documents, advising on product and commercial structuring, partnership arrangements, relevant regulatory matters, establishment and implementation of governance and compliance processes, and oversight of corporate secretarial services.

What you will be doing:

Strategy and Advisory

• Overall responsibility for legal matters and managing audax’s legal requirements.
• Work in alliance with audax management team and SC Ventures Legal to ensure compliance by audax and its directors with (i) relevant regulatory requirements, (ii) privacy laws, (iii) outsourcing requirements and (iv) any other policies, standards, and guidelines applicable to audax.
• Provide general corporate, and commercial legal directions across the business, supporting its needs in Singapore and elsewhere as it expands into new territories.
• Drafting and negotiating a range of commercial agreements, including but not limited to software development, SaaS, data transfer, strategic partnerships, product-specific terms, and terms of use for audax’s platform.
• Work closely with stakeholders to structure and develop products and services constructs s from scratch, including reviewing and working through process flows and understanding complexities of the relevant products and technology and provide legal and regulatory insight and expertise on existing and developing business propositions.
• Advising on legal and regulatory matters (including licensing) associated with transactions, partnership and product structure, operations, and entry into new markets, including IP and data privacy/ protection.
• Lead the development and implementation of standardized legal workflows within audax including identifying key legal touchpoints within core business functions, mapping workflows and streamlined procedures for contract review, risk assessment, and legal document approvals
• Engage, procure, and manage external counsel support as and when required.

Risk Management and Governance

• Execute the relevant aspects of the Legal policies through robust independent risk control and the provision of specialist advice and constructive challenge in a manner proportionate to the nature, scale, and complexity of audax’s business
• Ensure that legal risks are identified and mitigated, or are raised and risk-accepted by SC Ventures and appropriate legal templates are developed and used for dealings with third parties with adequate protections and remedies to address end-to-end product risks, and ensure that transactions with third parties are valid and enforceable under relevant laws
• Keep updated on relevant changes in law and regulations, shifting industry or market practices and litigation affecting audax.
• Participate in the Board Risk Committee and Enterprise Risk Committee and manage issues involving product related legal, regulatory, and reputational risks,
• Provide input for the design of related controls and control monitoring and reporting at the local subsidiary.
• Establish and maintain strong governance of services and products.

Corporate Secretarial & Board Support

• Coordinate and follow through the execution of all board resolution and minutes, including any underlying documents approved to be signed.
• Assisting the SC Ventures Company Secretary in the on-boarding and induction of INEDs and NEDs in relation to audax directors.
• Work with and lead the company secretarial function to file reports or events with the registrar of Companies.
• Work in close co-operation with the SC Ventures Corporate Secretariat in relation to governance of the company.
• Act as the Responsible Person for purposes of updating Blueprint, our entity management system

Regulatory & Business Conduct (where applicable)

• Serve as audax’s primary point of contact for all regulatory legal matters.
• Support audax’s regulatory communication plan to maintain an excellent relationship with the regulators through close and regular dialogues to provide updates and drive resolution of issues.
• Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct.
• Proactively support and challenge audax to exhibit appropriate conduct, comply with regulatory and compliance requirements and strive to achieve fair outcomes for the audax’s clients and other stakeholders.
• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct in audax. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct of Standard Chartered Bank.
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate, and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

What you need to be successful in this role:

• Qualified to practice in Singapore.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience practicing law, with a focus on corporate and regulatory matters within the fintech industry.
• Experienced in handling a wide range of legal matters, including commercial contract matters, employment, and regulatory matters.
• Knowledge of and experienced in fintech preferred including familiarity with digital platforms and associated legal issues. Proven ability to lead a collaborative team and problem-solve effectively with the business. Experienced in facilitating cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges.
• Experienced in advising on laws and regulations in other countries advantageous.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with ability to counsel senior management on complex legal matters and make clear recommendations regarding legal issues.
• Self-starter, solutions-focused, innovative.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Exemplary integrity, ethics, and resilience.

$71,560 - $78,001 per annum, plus superannuation
Non-ongoing; Full-time
Brisbane, QLD

Position Overview Legal Associates assist in researching cases, points of law, preparing matters for hearing and other related matters for judges sitting at first instance and/or in appeals. Legal Associates are responsible for providing assistance to judicial officers during court hearings and other administrative support to judges, as required.  In addition, Legal Associates perform court support duties. Legal Associates primarily provide assistance to designated judges but may be asked to assist other judges if the need arises.  Some travel may be required. Key Responsibilities and Duties The occupant of this position:

provides research assistance to judicial officers.
day-to-day running of chambers including responding to enquiries.
assists judicial officers with the management of cases and, if required, enters data into the Courts case management system.
assists with the preparation

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The Legal Delivery Team is the engine room of DBC Philippines. Providing scalable, quality conveyancing support and services to buyers and sellers across the retail residential market, the Legal Delivery team works across all states in Australia and includes a large team of operational specialists in the Philippines.

Working as part of a team providing service and support to customers who are buying or selling a residential property in Australia by answering their queries, preparing the required documents and completing the generation of the contract draft you will be responsible for:

• Acting as the key customer contact for either the buyer or seller, providing guidance, updates and directions proactively and responsively
• Data entry and drafting the contract according to our standard procedure
• Reviewing, collating and preparing legal documentation with a high attention to detail within fixed external deadlines
• Partnering with Lawyers and other support teams in Australia to escalate complex queries and for final review of customers documentation
• Coordinating with external stakeholders such as banks, local councils or the other parties conveyancer
• Calculating fees, taxes and other financial assessments relevant to property settlement for review

• As a Legal Student Trainee, you will do some or all of the following;
• Receive training in the principles, practices, concepts, work processes, regulations and statutes of one or more General Counsel functional areas designed to provide a career oriented introduction to DFAS and the General Counsel.
• Assignments include developmental experiences to prepare the incumbent for increasingly more complex work in the General Counsel arena. Assignments may be supplemented by on-the-job and/or formal training in the occupation.
• Independently plan, organize, and conduct studies of legal issues and cases generally encountered in the assigned area.
• Performs research on assignments from the Directorates Deputy General Counsel (DGC) and Assistant DGC by examining legal documents, historical files, and other legal resources on inquiries relating to a myriad of legal subjects.
• Examination is to evaluate the procedural and technical sufficiency of the action or legal matter; and, to evaluate factual and other information presented.
• Utilize manual and automated legal research methods to locate, extract, and compile relevant materials to assist the legal staff.
• Identifies pertinent facts and issues for research, suggests legal interpretations of reference materials, and prepares initial summary recommendations for attorneys.
• Drafts and edits legal and non-legal memoranda, research reports, and correspondence.

Starting at $23.71 Per Hour (GS 7)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the entire legal function, providing strategic direction, oversight, and support to the legal team.
• Provide expert legal advice to the Board, CEO, and senior leadership on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and business strategy.
• Ensure the company complies with local laws, including the Companies Act, and relevant industry-specific regulations.
• Identify and manage legal risks across business operations and transactions, overseeing their mitigation at a strategic level.
• Lead the negotiation and review of major commercial contracts, such as vendor agreements, joint ventures, and licensing agreements, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee litigation, dispute resolution, and external legal counsel, providing high-level guidance and ensuring that litigation strategies minimize risk and cost.
• Provide strategic legal support during mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions, coordinating with internal and external parties.
• Advise on employment law matters, employee relations, terminations, workplace policies, and compliance with the Employment Act, while overseeing the work of specialized employment counsel.
• Oversee the management and protection of the company’s intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets.
• Lead the development of internal legal policies and training programs to ensure company-wide compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
• Build and manage a high-performing legal team, providing leadership, mentorship, and professional development to in-house counsel and support staff.
• Collaborate closely with other departments (e.g., HR, Compliance, Finance) to integrate legal considerations into broader company strategy and operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in laws from a recognized law school. Postgraduate qualifications in Master of Laws is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in a senior legal role.
• Expertise in corporate law, contract law, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution in the local market.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior management and the Board.

Position Overview:
Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Manager to oversee and manage the legal functions. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, drafting and negotiating contracts, managing intellectual property, and providing strategic legal counsel to support business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including vendor, lease, and partnership contracts.
• Ensure compliance with local and international laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Manage intellectual property rights, including trademarks and copyrights.
• Provide legal advice on employment matters, consumer protection laws, and advertising guidelines.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks in business operations.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings, disputes, and negotiations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, marketing, and HR, to ensure alignment on legal strategies.
• Keep up-to-date with legal trends and regulatory changes impacting the retail industry.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) and active license to practice law.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate or commercial law, preferably in the retail or consumer goods industry.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, compliance regulations, and intellectual property rights.
• Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

As a senior assistant, you will support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) by providing a variety of legal assistance and office support services. Duties include:

• Provides expert advice on complex violent crimes investigations and prosecutions.
• Serves as a legal assistance subject matter expert and provides training and guidance to other support staff.
• Maintains current knowledge of regulations, laws applicable to novel issues of law affecting national security and export enforcement.
• Provides a variety of direct legal support to one or more AUSAs.
• Prepares a wide variety of legal documents, many of which are voluminous and complex in format.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Starting at $56,709 Per Year (GS 8)

As a senior assistant, you will support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) by providing a variety of legal assistance and office support services. Duties include:

• Provides expert advice on complex violent crimes investigations and prosecutions.
• Serves as a legal assistance subject matter expert and provides training and guidance to other support staff.
• Maintains current knowledge of regulations, laws applicable to novel issues of law affecting national security and export enforcement.
• Provides a variety of direct legal support to one or more AUSAs.
• Prepares a wide variety of legal documents, many of which are voluminous and complex in format.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Starting at $56,709 Per Year (GS 8)