Professional Support Lawyer
4 days ago
A full-service law firm offering legal advice to UK and international businesses as well as individuals and families is seeking a Professional Support Lawyer to provide specialized legal research, knowledge management, and training support to lawyers, ensuring compliance with current UK laws and regulations.
POSITION INFO :
Minimum requirements for the role :
- Must have a relevant tertiary qualification
- Minimum of 5 years working in corporate and / or commercial law practice, either as a paralegal or qualified advocate or attorney will be required
- Excellent people skills and a good, clear communication style are required
- Being able to prioritize and meet deadlines is essential.
- A commercial and pragmatic approach is highly valued.
- Must be willing to work UK hours as required
The successful candidate will be responsible for :
- Reviewing and circulating updates on current and developing issues in the UK corporate law field.
- Preparing and collating internal precedent documents.
- Assisting with research for client work and internal / external presentations.
- Arranging and delivering training sessions on relevant legal updates and "best practice" steps to fee earners.
- Assisting with article writing / client briefings when required.
- Preparing submissions for legal directories (such as Legal 500 / Chambers Guide).
- Creating legally binding agreements that outline the terms and considerations of business transactions. These may include service agreements, procurement contracts, and more.
- Examining existing contracts to ensure they comply with current UK laws and regulations to identify any potential risks or unfavorable terms for the firm.
- Representing the firm in negotiations with other parties to achieve favorable terms and mitigate risks, including making amendments to proposed contracts to better suit the firm's interests.
- Identifying any potential legal risks in contracts and advising on strategies to minimize these risks, thereby protecting the firm's interests.
- Ensuring that all contracts comply with relevant laws and regulations, including industry-specific standards and international trade laws where applicable.
- Assisting in resolving any disputes that arise from contractual agreements, either through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation.
- Keeping detailed records of all contracts and related documents for reference and compliance purposes.
Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates
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