Post
Scanning/electronic distribution of incoming post
Printing, engrossing documents, adding enclosures and dispatch of outgoing post
Enquiries
First point of contact for clients and 3rd parties phoning into the team with enquiries in particular regarding new instructions for Wills, LPAs, probates and archived documents
First point of contact for clients arriving at our office in person (whether or not by appointment) and assisting with client meetings as needed, e.g. witnessing documents, copying documents/ID etc, escorting clients to/from the meeting room
Preparing File Notes to record enquiries
Liaising with team managers regarding enquiries
Managing enquiries in accordance with team policies
Documents – management and retrieval from storage
Organisation of documents, including printing and bundling of documents and binding engrossments, scanning and organising e-files, timely sending out of documents to relevant parties
Creating archive records for wills, LPAs, deeds etc
First point of contact for clients and 3rd parties wishing to retrieve documents
Document retrieval and delivery to clients and third parties in accordance with team guidelines
File inception
Opening new client/matter in Peppermint/DMS upon receipt of Risk Matrix from lawyer
Saving template Terms of Business and template Letter of Engagement to DMS for lawyer to settle
ID verification using IDU App where possible
Running conflict checks, obtaining AML documents, creating the e-file and all relevant sub-files; and
Undertaking SmartSearches and saving to DMS
File Closure
Electronic archiving to include scanning in paper files as necessary
General Support
Accounts/billing responsibilities including preparing entries in Peppermint, dealing with bankruptcy searches and receipts for monies in and out, in accordance with our regulatory requirements, preparing WIP reports, allocating disbursements to matters, preparing draft bills for lawyer approval, managing bill issuance process
Collating, analysis and reporting of data as required by lawyers/clients
Conference and meeting arrangements, diary management
Other ad hoc duties as required by team managers
Generally assist and work cooperatively with other LSAs to provide support to the team as appropriate
Training:You will undertake an apprenticeship in Business Administration (L3).
You will be trained by South Hampshire College Group and spend 1 day a week completing college work with attendance at South Hampshire College Group one day a month, with 4 days a week in the office.Training Outcome:On completion of the apprenticeship, candidates will have the skills required to apply for an entry level Legal Support Assistant role.Employer Description:Blake Morgan is one of the UK's leading full service law firms, with offices in London, Wales, Thames Valley, Manchester and the South Coast. We provide our clients with practical and straightforward legal advice whatever their regional, national and international requirements. We act for large corporates, entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses and private individuals, and public sector and charitable organisations.Working Hours :Monday to Friday between 9am-5pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
An exceptional opportunity has opened for a seasoned legal professional to contribute to pioneering work at the intersection of financial markets, regulation and legal-technology. Company overview This organisation is a globally recognised legal-data and consulting firm operating within the FinTech and LegalTech landscape. Since its inception in 2011, it has grown into a best-in-class advisory specialist supporting major investment banks, asset managers and financial institutions. Its work spans legal-data management for capital, liquidity and collateral optimisation, regulatory reporting and operational oversight. The firm also leads key digitisation initiatives for trade associations in the derivatives and securities-finance sectors, including the development of clause taxonomies and legal-opinion libraries. Job overview As a Netting Lawyer – UK, you will join the Legal Opinion Practice Group to provide analysis and guidance on close-out netting, collateral enforceability, capacity opinions and wider diligence matters across derivatives and securities financing transactions. The role blends legal expertise with forward-thinking innovation, including involvement in research and development of smart legal opinions that aim to transform how formal legal advice is produced, consumed and integrated into operational processes. Here’s what you’ll be doing:Reviewing and preparing clear summaries of legal opinions covering netting, enforceability and related issues.Advising on master netting agreements for derivatives and SFT, as well as the rules of exchanges and clearing houses in the context of regulatory capital obligations.Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to interpret and implement policies governing regulatory capital, liquidity and netting approaches.Promoting awareness and understanding of regulatory and accounting frameworks such as Basel standards and recovery and resolution planning.Contributing strategic input into the development and progression of smart legal-opinion initiatives.Here are the skills you’ll need:Strong background in capital markets or insolvency law, ideally with specific close-out netting and collateral enforceability experience.Proven ability to interpret and analyse complex legal agreements and regulatory requirements.Excellent drafting skills with a high level of precision and clarity.Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams spanning legal, operational, regulatory and technological domains.Proactive approach, strong work ethic and a desire to drive forward legal-innovation projects.Work permissions: You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Here are the benefits of this job:Salary between £75,000 and £115,000 depending on experience.Opportunity to work closely with leading global financial institutions on sophisticated derivatives and SFT matters.Direct exposure to innovative legal-technology projects, particularly in digital legal opinions and document-optimisation work.Involvement in strategic initiatives that shape the future of legal-data management in financial markets.A chance to build rare and sought-after expertise in a niche area with strong long-term career value.Pursuing a career as a Netting Lawyer – UK gives you the advantage of operating at the forefront of financial-market legal practice while engaging deeply with evolving regulatory and technological frameworks. This blend of complex legal work and digital innovation positions you for a resilient and highly specialised career in an increasingly interconnected sector.....Read more...
An opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Solicitor / Senior Corporate Associate to join a law firm providing legal advice to businesses and individuals across a broad range of sectors, with expertise spanning corporate, commercial, real estate, employment, dispute resolution and private client services.
As a Corporate Solicitor / Senior Corporate Associate, you will be supporting a corporate team on a variety of transactions, providing legal advice, managing matters, and assisting with client relationships and business development activities.
This full-time permanent role offers hybrid working options, a competitive salary and benefits.
You will be responsible for:
? Advising on a broad range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, spin-outs and venture capital matters.
? Drafting transaction documents and providing clear legal advice to clients.
? Managing transactions from initial stages through to completion.
? Working closely with clients, colleagues and third parties to support successful outcomes.
? Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the growth of the team.
? Supervising junior team members and providing guidance where required.
What we are looking for:
? Previously worked as a Corporate Associate Corporate Solicitor, Corporate lawyer or in a similar role within private practice
? Possess approx. 6 years of PQE (Post-Qualified Experience)
? A qualified Solicitor with SRA accreditation.
? Proven experience in M&A, venture capital, and corporate transactions
? Experience managing matters independently from start to finish.
? Previous experience supervising junior colleagues.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Corporate Solicitor looking to progress their career within a respected legal team.
Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting i....Read more...
An opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Solicitor / Senior Corporate Associate to join a law firm providing legal advice to businesses and individuals across a broad range of sectors, with expertise spanning corporate, commercial, real estate, employment, dispute resolution and private client services.
As a Corporate Solicitor / Senior Corporate Associate, you will be supporting a corporate team on a variety of transactions, providing legal advice, managing matters, and assisting with client relationships and business development activities.
This full-time permanent role offers hybrid working options, a competitive salary and benefits.
You will be responsible for:
* Advising on a broad range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, spin-outs and venture capital matters.
* Drafting transaction documents and providing clear legal advice to clients.
* Managing transactions from initial stages through to completion.
* Working closely with clients, colleagues and third parties to support successful outcomes.
* Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the growth of the team.
* Supervising junior team members and providing guidance where required.
What we are looking for:
* Previously worked as a Corporate Associate Corporate Solicitor, Corporate lawyer or in a similar role within private practice
* Possess approx. 6 years of PQE (Post-Qualified Experience)
* A qualified Solicitor with SRA accreditation.
* Proven experience in M&A, venture capital, and corporate transactions
* Experience managing matters independently from start to finish.
* Previous experience supervising junior colleagues.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Corporate Solicitor looking to progress their career within a respected legal team.
Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone, or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.
Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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Our global client based is looking for an in house Legal Counsel to join them on a permanent basis in their Edinburgh office. The role will be hybrid working (based in the office 3 days a week) and will require someone with either an interest or experience in technology, but key for the role litigation experience (coupled ideally with financial services experience). The role is a great opportunity for someone at the 2-5 years PQE level.
The successful candidate will provide legal advice and support globally on contentious work, including litigation and disputes, investigations, regulatory matters and complex contractual and strategic arrangements that present commercial, legal, regulatory and reputational risk.
Working closely with business stakeholders, the role will support effective risk identification and management, including in relation to critical technology, AI deployment and digital infrastructure arrangements, while enabling strategic and commercial objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality legal, technical and commercial advice to business stakeholders in relation to contentious and potentially contentious matters across all businesses, including litigation and disputes, regulatory matters, investigations, and significant risk issues arising from contractual, commercial or operational arrangements, operating where required at senior management or executive level.
Support the identification, assessment and mitigation of legal, regulatory and reputational risk, including complex contractual arrangements, strategic partnerships and digital technology or infrastructure services
Advise the business on dispute avoidance, escalation pathways, service failure risk and resolution strategies, and liaising with colleagues across the wider function as appropriate.
Provide support in relation to the legal and regulatory aspects of incident management, including matters with heightened regulatory, reputational or conduct risk.
Conduct and oversee internal investigations, including regulatory or conduct-related matters, working with internal stakeholders and external counsel as appropriate.
Operate effectively across multiple jurisdictions, working with local teams and external counsel as required.
Contribute to effective governance and decision-making in relation to disputes, investigations and other material risk matters.
Develop and maintain strong, trusted relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure legal advice is practical, proportionate and delivers best value to the business.
Manage the instruction and performance of external law firms and legal suppliers, ensuring appropriate oversight, cost control and efficient use of external resources.
Skills/Experience
Qualified lawyer with membership of the relevant UK or equivalent legal professional body.
Circa 2-5 years' post-qualification experience.
Experience working in or (in an advisory capacity) with large corporates and/or financial services firms, with exposure to contentious matters and experience in assessing, and advising on, risk and strategy in relation to complex commercial or contractual arrangements.
Knowledge of broader financial services regulatory frameworks.
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to explain legal issues clearly and pragmatically to non-legal stakeholders.
Proven ability to manage multiple matters concurrently and perform effectively under pressure, including on sensitive or high-risk issues.
Collaborative team player with a global outlook and strong stakeholder-management skills.
Comfortable working in an evolving environment, including the use of legal technology and AI-supported tools, with sound judgement as to risk and appropriateness.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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