Total 61 Legal job vacancies in Information Technology category in The United States of America

About Us

MoneyHero Group (Nasdaq: MNY) is a market leading financial products platform in Greater Southeast Asia, reaching 9.8m monthly unique users and working with more than 270 commercial partners across five markets including Singapore, Hong Kong S.A.R., Philippines, Taiwan, and Malaysia.

MoneyHero Group’s Legal & Compliance team works at the crossroads of law and tech, tasked with providing answers to challenging questions posed by our business teams, in order to simplify personal finance for our users. The Legal & Compliance team is involved in every area of MoneyHero’s business, from strategic transactions, to disputes to launching in new markets - the team does it all! We contribute to the success of the business by providing creative, practical and risk-appropriate answers to our teammates. Come join us!

What We Offer

You will be entitled to a competitive salary and attractive benefits, including:

• Annual leave, birthday leave, tenure leave, international remote work leave, and more
• Five-day work week, hybrid work arrangement
• Professional trainings, career advancement and internal mobility opportunities
• Competitive benefits including insurance and mental wellness program

About the Job

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing legal services across the MoneyHero Group, working closely with the General Counsel to manage legal matters, mitigate risks, and contribute to the Group's strategic objectives while successfully managing a small team of legal professionals. The role reports to the General Counsel and will be a very influential and hands-on leadership and supportive role to the team.

The Head of Legal will be responsible for:

• Leading and managing the Legal Team, fostering a positive team culture and a collaborative and supportive working environment
• Developing and mentoring team members to ensure high performance and continuous improvement
• Planning for the department's sustainability under the guidance of the Group’s General Counsel
• Project Management:
  • Manage legal resourcing for strategic projects and day-to-day operations
  • Assist in significant projects and corporate transactions, including new product development, M&A, divestitures or dissolutions, joint ventures, fundraising
  • To provide expert advice on the management of disputes, litigation, regulatory investigations and other contentious matters and advise on strategies and approaches
• Strategic Legal Leadership:
  • Develop and drive the implementation of the Group's legal strategy and objectives, including developing new processes and procedures, leveraging on technology
  • Identify and manage legal risks associated with various business activities and the development of new services and products, expansion into new market verticals
  • Supervise and manage external relationships, including effective management of external legal expenditure
• Contract Drafting and Negotiation:
  • Draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts relating to finance, insurance, technology services and marketing agreements
• Regulatory Compliance:
  • Support the General Counsel in SEC and US securities law compliance requirements
  • Provide advice on regulatory frameworks and legal developments in the industry, including related to insurance, financial services, AML, privacy and data protection
  • Manage breach reporting to regulatory bodies
  • Work closely with the compliance team in analysing and implementing relevant laws and regulations by providing updated agreements, policies, in-house training etc.

In this role, we are looking for someone with:

• Ideal candidate is a Hong Kong, Singapore or common law qualified lawyer with at least 8 years’ post-qualification legal experience including in-house experience (ideally with a technology or financial services company)
• Law firm experience (ideally corporate/M&A transactional, or regulatory experience)
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management, with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage and develop a legal team in a dynamic and multicultural environment, fostering a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Willing to learn, self-motivated, capable of handling matters independently and proactively
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Good to have:

• Experience in dealing with insider trading, substantial shareholder or regulatory disclosure issues a plus
• Knowledge of insurance regulations across APAC
• Experience dealing with regulatory authorities across APAC
• Proficiency in Chinese, written and verbal, a plus

Assistant Director of Legal (Monitoring Officer)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Director of Legal (Monitoring Officer) to join a local authority, based in Lincolnshire, for a period of 4-6 months. This hybrid business model requires a candidate with monitoring officer experience, who can ensure that the council meets its legal and statutory obligations as set out in the Localism Act 2011, Local Government & Housing Act 1989, as amended by Local Government Act 2000.

ROLE: Assistant Director of Legal

RATE: £70-£90ph

LOCATION: Lincolnshire (hybrid)

CONTRACT: 4 to 6 months

Key Responsibilities

• Discharging the Monitoring Officer functions set out in the Localism Act 2011, the Local Government Act 2000, the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and elsewhere.
• Providing high quality legal advice to the Council, Chief Officers and Elected Members to underpin effective decision making, meet statutory requirements and ensure good general practice.
• Leading the effective planning, organisation, delivery and continuous improvement and efficiency of all related services, resources and allocated budgets, through service delivery, efficiency and improvement plans as required.

Key Requirements

• Monitoring Officer experience is essential.
• Experience of providing high quality legal advice to the Council, Chief Officers and Elected Members.
• Experience of overseeing a wide range of sensitive and high-profile cases including new initiatives, policy development, major projects, constitutional issues, standards, ethics, corporate governance, corporate legal issues and other complex administrative areas of public law.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Hybrid working
• Flexible hours

If this Assistant Legal Director vacancy sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, then please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on 01772208969 , or email Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

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BANGOR UNIVERSITY

LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE SERVICES

Head of Legal Services (Maternity Cover) (80% FTE)

(Ref: BU03531)

Salary: £56,021 - £64,914 p.a. pro rata (Grade 9)

Bangor University is seeking a solicitor or barrister to join its team as Head of Legal Services to cover maternity leave for up to 12 months.

Reporting to the University Secretary, the post holder will play a significant, strategic role in supporting the University’s ambitions and delivery of the Strategic Plan.

Duties will include providing legal advice to the University and its subsidiaries, and when necessary, seeking advice from the University’s external legal advisers, as well as managing a team of contracts and legal compliance specialists.

The successful candidate will be an England and Wales Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with at least 4/5 years post qualification experience. They will have experience of commercial and contract law, preferably in a higher education context, or with transferable skills.

This is a temporary, part time role (0.8FTE) and the ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post.

This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 382646.

Closing date for applications: 13 May 2024

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Posted: 28/03/2024 Closing Date: 11/04/2024 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Sydney Job Category: Company Secretary and Governance Opportunity to work for a National Mutual Bank that puts our customers, community, and people first. Full time opportunity working in a hybrid (home / office) environment. Based in any of our East Coast office hubs. Beyond Bank Australia is a customer owned bank with branches nationally. In addition to providing high-quality banking services, we are committed to benefiting our customers and their communities. We currently have an opportunity for a Head of Legal and Company Secretary to join our team, reporting to our Chief Financial Officer. This role will play a critical part in providing legal advice and support across all business units while acting as Company Secretary to its subsidiary entities. Job Description Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Provide legal advice to the Board, the Executive, Senior Leaders /…

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Posted: 28/03/2024 Closing Date: 11/04/2024 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Melbourne Job Category: Company Secretary and Governance Opportunity to work for a National Mutual Bank that puts our customers, community, and people first. Full time opportunity working in a hybrid (home / office) environment. Based in any of our East Coast office hubs. Beyond Bank Australia is a customer owned bank with branches nationally. In addition to providing high-quality banking services, we are committed to benefiting our customers and their communities. We currently have an opportunity for a Head of Legal and Company Secretary to join our team, reporting to our Chief Financial Officer. This role will play a critical part in providing legal advice and support across all business units while acting as Company Secretary to its subsidiary entities. Job Description Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Provide legal advice to the Board, the Executive, Senior Leaders /…

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We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change. About the Unit The Yara Pilbara Fertilisers' plant is one of the largest ammonia production sites in the world and we have also taken the ammonia process further downstream with the Yara Pilbara Nitrates Technical Ammonium Nitrate (TAN) plant, a joint venture with Orica. Together with ENGIE, Yara Pilbara will also build a renewable hydrogen plant to produce renewable ammonia. We are always looking for ambitious and curious-minded colleagues who are keen to make a difference. Responsibilities Looking for an exciting new challenge?  Yara Pilbara are seeking motivated vacation students who are looking for an exciting opportunity to expand their education with vacation employment over the holiday break.  The individual we are seeking will share the same values as Yara of; Accountability, Collaboration, Ambition and Curiosity.…

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about the company

A licensed Payment entity is hiring for a Head of Legal and Compliance to support and advise on a broad range of legal and regulatory matters.

about the job

Your responsibilities will be to:

• Provide sound, coherent and commercially minded legal advice and compliance support on all matters relating to the organisation’s day-to-day activities
• Build strong regulatory relationships with MAS and other regulatory bodies in championing the adoption of best industry standards
• Review and provide recommendations on the legal/compliance aspects and considerations for the development and deployment of new products and services as well as any key business initiatives
• Advise on the impact of laws, regulations and codes on current or proposed business activities

skills and experience required

• Relevant experience in Legal and Compliance positions within law firms or financial institutions; experience in a fintech environment will be an added advantage
• Well versed in the payment landscape
• Familiarity with Payment Service Act and MAS regulations
• Enjoy the start-up culture and thrive in a fast-paced demanding ecosystem

To apply online please use the 'apply' function, alternatively you may contact at daniella.koh(@)randstad.com.sg
(EA: 94C3609/R1655148 )

Our Client, is a Global renowned investment company is looking for a Program Manager to take charge of Legal Compliance and Regulatory system

As a seasoned IT leader to assume the pivotal role of Legal and Regulatory Systems Programme Manager. It requires impeccable project management skills, keen insights into legal and regulatory frameworks, and a talent for cross-functional collaboration.

As the an expert of their legal and regulatory systems landscape, you will orchestrate the timely, on-budget, and compliant execution of critical projects, ensuring harmony across the organization.

Role

• Define strategic objectives for legal and regulatory systems programs, aligning them with broader organizational goals.
• Oversee the complete lifecycle of legal and regulatory system initiatives, from conception to successful post-implementation support.
• Foster seamless collaboration between business and technology teams, bridging the gap between legal requirements and technical feasibility.
• Proactively identify and address operational, financial, and technological risks associated with legal and regulatory systems initiatives.
• Establish and enforce robust governance processes and procedures, ensuring adherence to all applicable legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Possess a deep understanding of current legal and regulatory systems solutions, identifying opportunities for improvement and optimizing implementation strategies.
• Articulate complex technical and legal concepts to diverse stakeholders with clarity and conciseness, fostering informed decision-making.
• Champion effective change management principles, minimizing disruption during system upgrades and ensuring smooth transitions.
• Continuously evaluate and refine legal and regulatory systems operations, implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or equivalent field.

Experience:

• Minimum 12-15 years' experience as an IT Project Director, successfully managing medium to large complex projects.
• Experience leading and collaborating with third-party delivery teams.
• Proven track record of designing, building, and integrating custom solutions (package, SaaS, or enterprise) with existing systems.
• Strong partnership experience with internal/external legal counsel and compliance teams.
• Expertise in incident, problem, change, and release management.
• Proven ability to instill rigor and methodical practices within teams, fostering effective learning, design, build, and ownership of solutions.
• Hands-on experience in solution implementation: requirements definition, detailed functional & technical design, data migration, testing, and deployment.
• Familiarity with incremental change and production support processes.
• Ability to lead and provide clear direction to international teams, including overseeing third-party deliverables.

Technical Skills:

• Experience with Adenza RegCloud system is preferred.

Soft Skills:

• Ability to adapt and transition seamlessly to diverse roles.
• Collaborative and effective with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and project management skills.

APPLY NOW! Interviews are ongoing! Email to dayna.chiam@stellar-link.com

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates would be notified.

Chiam Lee Ping Dayna

Consultant

Reg. No: R1764404

Stellar- Link Partners Pte Ltd (EA License: 21S0698)

Job Title: Head of Legal Counsel

What Sets Us Apart Innovation:

Regardless of the age and years of experience, your ideas matter! The company commitment to innovation drives to explore new frontiers, disrupt the norm, and pioneer groundbreaking solutions.

Collaboration: The company believe in the power of collaboration. As they navigate the challenges of pivoting to an enterprise, the Counsel will work alongside a diverse and talented team. Your voice will be heard, your ideas valued, and your contributions recognised.

Agility: Agility is the key in a world of constant change. The company embrace flexible work arrangements, driving performance and success wherever we are. The employees exemplify a proactive agility that seizes opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Who The Company Is Looking For:

As the company transition from startup to industry leader, they're seeking exceptional individuals to join the journey with experience in doing setup business, channel partnership,TNC and etc.

Here's what defines the Counsel: you see challenges as opportunities for innovation, with an instinct to think beyond traditional boundaries. Flexibility comes second nature to you, enabling you to navigate ambiguity with ease and adapt to rapid change. Calculated risk-taking excites you, not hinders you. You approach your work with an entrepreneurial spirit, taking ownership and initiative and going above and beyond. Yet you thrive in a collaborative environment, fostering open communication, sharing ideas, and leveraging the collective expertise to achieve common goals.

The Role

As the Group Head of Legal, you will be at the forefront of shaping the legal landscape for our dynamic and innovative business. Your role will extend beyond traditional legal responsibilities, encompassing strategic thinking and collaborative leadership. You'll be instrumental in navigating the complex regulatory terrain of multiple Southeast Asian markets, requiring a keen understanding of legal frameworks and an exceptional ability to adapt to varying business environments. The ideal candidate brings not only a robust background in commercial practice but also a proven track record in providing strategic legal counsel that aligns with the business objectives. Fluency in English, Chinese and Bahasa is essential, enabling you to communicate and negotiate with diverse stakeholders across the region seamlessly. This position offers a unique opportunity to be a key driver of legal strategy, contributing to the success and growth of the company in the dynamic Southeast Asian market.

Please refer to the full job description and person specificatoin attached. JOB DESCRIPTION Base John Radcliffe Hospital as the base but the role covers all sites Grade Band 9 Directorate Assurance Responsible to Chief Assurance Officer Accountable to Chief Assurance Officer Responsible for Corporate Affairs Legal Services, corporate legal advice Other 1. Job Summary The role of Legal Counsel (LC) at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is to advise and guide the Trust in all Corporate Affairs and Assurance department legal matters and to ensure that the Trust is legally compliant in its internal and external undertakings. This role is of particular importance in light of the current environment of uncertainty and change in which the Trust is operating, and the LC will advise the Trust on the implications of potential legislative changes and on other strategic and organisational developments where not already covered by other in-house legal advisors. The LC leads, oversees and coordinates the Trusts Corporate Affairs Legal Services and Subject Access teams, and works alongside other legal functions within the Trust. The LC has responsibility for ensuring that the Corporate Affairs Legal Services and Subject Access teams provide high quality advice, operate in a cohesive and mutually supportive way, and that legal advisers under line management maintain their professional development requirements and develop necessary skills and abilities to enhance their value to the Trust. The LC oversees the approach the Trust takes to sourcing internal and external legal advice, ensuring an appropriate balance and continuously reviewing the value for money and quality of the legal advice received. The LC will identify areas of risk where Corporate Affairs legal input is required, and develop and manage recommendations as to how best to resource this requirement. The LC has the core gatekeeper role of ensuring both the legality and integrity of decision-making at the Trust, and of compliance generally with all non-clinical legal requirements. The LC will be responsible for the formulation of long-term strategic plans to drive financial savings in the Trusts legal costs, working collaboratively with other in house legal advisors. In particular, they will be expected to develop business plans and business cases with long term savings targets. The LC also contributes to the success of the Trusts corporate strategy and consequential projects for patient benefit both now and into the future by participating proactively and creatively in relevant business activities. In doing so the LC will work alongside other legal teams within the Trust if needed. The LC will be responsible for the development of relevant corporate policies and procedures for the oversight of the Trusts legal proceedings and for compliance with Law Society requirements. The LC provides pragmatic and solutions-based legal advice to the Chair, Chief Executive and all other Board Directors, to Board and Executive Committees and to wider senior management teams and individuals as required. In summary, the LC is an essential adviser to the organisation in: horizon scanning, identification and management of legal risk to (i) help empower Trust colleagues to act and transact within the parameters of legal compliance and (ii) reduce as far as possible the Trusts necessary commitment to event remediation, including disputes and litigation. managing non-clinical legal adding business value through effective and efficient use of legal 2. Key Relationships The key relationships for the LC will be as follows: Daily/frequent contact with the Chief Assurance Officer and Director of Corporate Affairs, and Director of Regulatory Compliance and Assurance. Regular contact with the Chief Executive and other Executive and Non-Executive Board members and with the wider senior management team. 3. Duties and Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities for the LC will be as follows: Review of Corporate Affairs legal advice sourced internally and externally by the Trust, identifying any gaps and overlaps, providing a quality assurance function and ensuring the Trust makes effective, efficient and economic use of legal services at all times. Providing personal support and counsel to the Chair, Chief Executive and all other Directors/executives/members of senior management as may be required. Ensure compliance with all relevant corporate and commercial law requirements, and those of national oversight bodies and regulators. Professional lead for all lawyers within Corporate Affairs; as required, lead, motivate and develop lawyers as may be specified. Bring together a forum of senior in house lawyers periodically to share best practice and agree any cross functional approaches. Accountable for ensuring the Legal Services function within Corporate Affairs, provide an effective service of advice and support in relation to medical litigation and personal injury claims, inquests, care proceedings and other related issues. Ensure that the Legal Services function within Corporate Affairs provides the skills, knowledge and expertise to commission appropriate external legal advice, within a specific financial envelope. Responsible for the oversight of the Corporate Affairs Legal Services and Subject Access teams budget and for the reduction of spend on external legal advice, with specific identified savings targets to be delivered. Improve legal governance and attendant decision-making against clear accountability. Responsible for the use and development of specific information systems used within the Corporate Affairs Legal Services and Subject Access team functions, for the development of reporting within the Corporate Affairs Legal Services team and externally to the wider Trust. These should be in line with Trust requirements and the needs of GIRFT and NHS Resolution. Develop the strategy to ensure improvements in the safety and wellbeing of patients are being addressed by ensuring effective learning from medico-legal claims. High quality reporting for the executive and Board on legal Collaborative and supportive working with all other assurance functions in developing reporting and oversight arrangements to enable successful delivery of corporate External representative and ambassador for the Trust, fostering good stakeholder relations at all levels including with the Trusts many partners including those in the AHSC, AHP, ICS and others, specifically act as Trust legal advocate attending court, in person (where required), reacting to cross examination requiring intense concentration on a frequent basis. To act as a champion for patients and their interests, and to involve the governors, members, patients and the public in the Trusts corporate activities whenever To promote an equal and diverse working 4. General Communications / wider working relationships Provide Clinical Divisions and Corporate Departments with relevant information which is organised and presented in such a way that it facilitates and encourages reflection, celebrates success, and drives quality improvements in assessing impact measures appropriately. Maintain effective networking and good partnership relationships, sharing good practice and ensuring lessons learned in other Trusts are applied to within the Trust. Respond to new legislation, relevant to the role. Co-ordinate the approved Trust response to the formulation of relevant legislation. Develop excellent relationships with Board members. Management Accountable for strategic vision across the Corporate Affairs Legal Services and Subject Access team function, ensuring team members have the skills, knowledge and expertise to support the assurance of measures to deliver quality outcomes/Board requirements in clinical and non-clinical areas. Accountable for the leadership and management of employees across the Corporate Affairs Legal Services and Subject Access team function, within the Assurance Directorate; ensuring that innovative and forward-looking practices are developed to maximise the efficiency and productivity legal services at the Trust and appropriate line management arrangements are in place to facilitate effective operational management of all staffing issues. Promote a high performance and professional ethos within the teams. Ensure that staff in their remit are trained, supervised and appraised appropriately to equip them to carry out their work effectively and efficiently. Manage and ensure the production of all appropriate reports and forward plans to relevant regulatory bodies and ensure that they are available for public inspection. Other Ensure that Information Technology is: Exploited to streamline communications across the Trust. Used as an enabler to and supportive of service modernisation /redesign.

Reporting to Director, the successful candidate is responsible for managing Technology Transfer for the university, namely, managing the Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio arising from research output. The job scope includes drafting and negotiation of research and licensing agreements, educating, and creating awareness of intellectual property to academic staff, protecting and valuing the IP, structuring and negotiating IP licensing deals, conduct market landscape analysis as well as managing IP database and analysis.

S/he will lead the team with the following key responsibilities:

• Regularly review, update and formulate Intellectual Property Policy to evolve with progress of the university and industry feedback
• Develop and regularly review IP licensing strategies, licensing structure and guidelines to maximise adoption of research output
• Structure and negotiate contracts, such as research collaboration and IP licensing agreements
• Perform prior art searches, including liaise with external IP firms on IP searches and filings
• Assess value of IP, structure and negotiate on IP licensing deals
• Develop and manage an IP Management System
• Conduct market landscape analysis to identify and engage research collaborators and potential licensees
• Generate statistical reports with analysis on the impact of research output
• Create IP awareness and education, as well as provide IP advisory to academic staff and colleagues; and
• Work on strategic cross-divisional initiatives and University-wide planning
• Any other responsibilities

Requirements

• Recognised IP-related qualifications or legal qualifications with experience in managing IP.
• Strong knowledge with minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Intellectual Property (IP) Management;
• Experience in managing collaboration agreements and licensing negotiations;
• Enjoy working closely with industry, academic staff and students in an Institute of Higher Learning;
• Strong leadership qualities, and self-motivated to improve processes and solve problems;
• Able to multi-task and work in a fast-moving environment;
• Possess strong analytical skills, strategic thinking and an eye-for-details; and
• Have good persuasive writing, communication and interpersonal skills.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their MS Word formatted CV with the current and expected salary remunerations.

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This vacancy is being managed by the LAW Absolute agency and your application showing your work history and dates will be shared with the agency along with your name, email address and mobile number.

The agency may make contact with you to discuss your application before putting you forward to the shortlisting stage.

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We’re seeking a senior solicitor or barrister to join on a permanent basis as Director of Legal Services / Legal Counsel to lead the Legal Services Team.

You will advise the organisation in all corporate affairs legal matters, including general healthcare, regulation and compliance. You will also provide advocacy in court where necessary, report to the Board, collaborate with the wider senior management team, and assist the development of the lawyers in your team.

To apply you will be:
• UK-qualified solicitor or barrister
• Significantly experienced working in the legal healthcare sector, including leading a team
• Looking for the opportunity to drive forward an already successful legal services team, and continually identifying areas to improve
• Able to commute to the office in Oxfordshire on a hybrid basis

This role is being offered on a full-time and permanent basis, with salary starting from £99,891 per annum.

For more information and to apply, please contact Louise Hull at LAW Absolute:lhull@lawabsolute.com/ direct dial: 0207 092 8029.

The GC leads, oversees and coordinates the Trust’s internal legal function consisting of the Trust’s Legal Services and Subject Access teams, and is has dotted line professional accountability for other Heads of Legal within the Trust. The GC has responsibility for ensuring that the Legal Services and Subject Access teams provide high quality advice, operate in a cohesive and mutually supportive way, and that legal advisers maintain their professional development requirements and develop necessary skills and abilities to enhance their value to the Trust.

The GC oversees the approach the Trust takes to sourcing internal and external legal advice, ensuring an appropriate balance and continuously reviewing the value for money and quality of the legal advice received. The GC will identify areas of risk where legal input is required, and develop and manage recommendations as to how best to resource this requirement.

The GC has the core ‘gatekeeper’ role of ensuring both the legality and integrity of decision-making at the Trust, and of compliance generally with all non-clinical legal requirements. The GC will be responsible for the formulation of long-term strategic plans to drive financial savings in the Trust’s legal costs. In particular, they will be expected to develop business plans and business cases with long term savings targets.



Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.



The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.



Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.



At OUH we are a flexible working accredited organisation, we recognise the demands and commitments individuals have outside of their working life. we support various methods of flexible working ranging from set working patterns to part time working or job share opportunities. We encourage our managers and our candidates to discuss what flexible working options available to you at OUH.

Please refer to the full job description and person specificatoin attached.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Base

John Radcliffe Hospital as the base but the role covers all sites

Grade

Band 9

Directorate

Assurance

Responsible to

Chief Assurance Officer

Accountable to

Chief Assurance Officer

Responsible for

Corporate Affairs Legal Services, corporate legal advice

Other




1. Job Summary
The role of Legal Counsel (LC) at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is to advise and guide the Trust in all Corporate Affairs and Assurance department legal matters and to ensure that the Trust is legally compliant in its internal and external undertakings. This role is of particular importance in light of the current environment of uncertainty and change in which the Trust is operating, and the LC will advise the Trust on the implications of potential legislative changes and on other strategic and organisational developments where not already covered by other in-house legal advisors.



The LC leads, oversees and coordinates the Trust’s Corporate Affairs Legal Services and Subject Access teams, and works alongside other legal functions within the Trust. The LC has responsibility for ensuring that the Corporate Affairs Legal Services and Subject Access teams provide high quality advice, operate in a cohesive and mutually supportive way, and that legal advisers under line management maintain their professional development requirements and develop necessary skills and abilities to enhance their value to the Trust.



The LC oversees the approach the Trust takes to sourcing internal and external legal advice, ensuring an appropriate balance and continuously reviewing the value for money and quality of the legal advice received. The LC will identify areas of risk where Corporate Affairs legal input is required, and develop and manage recommendations as to how best to resource this requirement.



The LC has the core ‘gatekeeper’ role of ensuring both the legality and integrity of decision-making at the Trust, and of compliance generally with all non-clinical legal requirements. The LC will be responsible for the formulation of long-term strategic plans to drive financial savings in the Trust’s legal costs, working collaboratively with other in house legal advisors. In particular, they will be expected to develop business plans and business cases with long term savings targets.



The LC also contributes to the success of the Trust’s corporate strategy and consequential projects for patient benefit both now and into the future by participating proactively and creatively in relevant business activities. In doing so the LC will work alongside other legal teams within the Trust if needed. The LC will be responsible for the development of relevant corporate policies and procedures for the oversight of the Trust’s legal proceedings and for compliance with Law Society requirements.



The LC provides pragmatic and solutions-based legal advice to the Chair, Chief Executive and all other Board Directors, to Board and Executive Committees and to wider senior management teams and individuals as required.



In summary, the LC is an essential adviser to the organisation in:


• horizon scanning, identification and management of legal risk to (i) help empower Trust colleagues to act and transact within the parameters of legal compliance and (ii) reduce as far as possible the Trust’s necessary commitment to event remediation, including disputes and litigation.
• managing non-clinical legal
• adding business value through effective and efficient use of legal
2. Key Relationships
The key relationships for the LC will be as follows:
• Daily/frequent contact with the Chief Assurance Officer and Director of Corporate Affairs, and Director of Regulatory Compliance and Assurance.
• Regular contact with the Chief Executive and other Executive and Non-Executive Board members and with the wider senior management team.
3. Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities for the LC will be as follows:
• Review of Corporate Affairs legal advice sourced internally and externally by the Trust, identifying any gaps and overlaps, providing a quality assurance function and ensuring the Trust makes effective, efficient and economic use of legal services at all times.
• Providing personal support and counsel to the Chair, Chief Executive and all other Directors/executives/members of senior management as may be required.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant corporate and commercial law requirements, and those of national oversight bodies and regulators.
• Professional lead for all lawyers within Corporate Affairs; as required, lead, motivate and develop lawyers as may be specified.
• Bring together a forum of senior in house lawyers periodically to share best practice and agree any cross functional approaches.
• Accountable for ensuring the Legal Services function within Corporate Affairs, provide an effective service of advice and support in relation to medical litigation and personal injury claims, inquests, care proceedings and other related issues.
• Ensure that the Legal Services function within Corporate Affairs provides the skills, knowledge and expertise to commission appropriate external legal advice, within a specific financial envelope.
• Responsible for the oversight of the Corporate Affairs Legal Services and Subject Access teams budget and for the reduction of spend on external legal advice, with specific identified savings targets to be delivered.
• Improve legal governance and attendant decision-making against clear accountability.
• Responsible for the use and development of specific information systems used within the Corporate Affairs Legal Services and Subject Access team functions, for the development of reporting within the Corporate Affairs Legal Services team and externally to the wider Trust. These should be in line with Trust requirements and the needs of GIRFT and NHS Resolution.
• Develop the strategy to ensure improvements in the safety and wellbeing of patients are being addressed by ensuring effective learning from medico-legal claims.
• High quality reporting for the executive and Board on legal
• Collaborative and supportive working with all other assurance functions in developing reporting and oversight arrangements to enable successful delivery of corporate
• External representative and ambassador for the Trust, fostering good stakeholder relations at all levels including with the Trust’s many partners including those in the AHSC, AHP, ICS and others, specifically act as Trust legal advocate attending court, in person (where required), reacting to cross examination requiring intense concentration on a frequent basis.
• To act as a champion for patients and their interests, and to involve the governors, members, patients and the public in the Trust’s corporate activities whenever
• To promote an equal and diverse working
4. General Communications / wider working relationships• Provide Clinical Divisions and Corporate Departments with relevant information which is organised and presented in such a way that it facilitates and encourages reflection, celebrates success, and drives quality improvements in assessing impact measures appropriately.
• Maintain effective networking and good partnership relationships, sharing good practice and ensuring lessons learned in other Trusts are applied to within the Trust.
• Respond to new legislation, relevant to the role.
• Co-ordinate the approved Trust response to the formulation of relevant legislation.
• Develop excellent relationships with Board members.
1. Management• Accountable for strategic vision across the Corporate Affairs Legal Services and Subject Access team function, ensuring team members have the skills, knowledge and expertise to support the assurance of measures to deliver quality outcomes/Board requirements in clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Accountable for the leadership and management of employees across the Corporate Affairs Legal Services and Subject Access team function, within the Assurance Directorate; ensuring that innovative and forward-looking practices are developed to maximise the efficiency and productivity legal services at the Trust and appropriate line management arrangements are in place to facilitate effective operational management of all staffing issues.
• Promote a high performance and professional ethos within the teams.
• Ensure that staff in their remit are trained, supervised and appraised appropriately to equip them to carry out their work effectively and efficiently.
• Manage and ensure the production of all appropriate reports and forward plans to relevant regulatory bodies and ensure that they are available for public inspection.
2. Other• Ensure that Information Technology is:
• Exploited to streamline communications across the Trust.
• Used as an enabler to and supportive of service modernisation /redesign.


This advert closes on Monday 8 Apr 2024

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The role of the Deputy Head of Legal Services is tosupport the Head of Legal Services in the provision ofa dedicated in-house legal service, through provisionof professional management of the Trust inquest,advisory and Court of Protection matters as well as themanagement of complex claims.Key Result Areas & Performance:The Deputy Head of Legal Services will be required toundertake the following duties:Claims:` Manage a portfolio of high-risk claims: providingspecialist advice and support to clinicianson liability and quantum to further the aimof defending such claims against the Trust.Advocating the position of the Trust as theDefendant where there may be opposing viewswith external stakeholders.` Responsibility for the proactive managementof claims, with the support of ClaimsManager. Providing regular supervision toensure that claims are managed in line withthe Trusts Standard Operating Procedures onclaimsmanagement, the NHS Resolution scheme rulesare adhered to and court deadlines are met.

​Charterhouse has teamed up with a Payment Solutions company to recruit a Head of Legal & Compliance. This presents an exceptional opportunity for dynamic individuals seeking growth in a fast-paced environment, overseeing various pillars within the Governance function.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Country CEO, you'll play a pivotal role in crafting and executing strategies, policies, and protocols to uphold adherence to pertinent laws, regulations, and industry norms. This involves offering advice on legal and regulatory matters to senior leadership and business sectors. Your expertise will be instrumental in supervising the creation and upkeep of compliance initiatives, which encompasses coordinating training and awareness efforts.

A key aspect of the role entails nurturing relationships with regulatory authorities and ensuring prompt and precise reporting. Remaining abreast of emerging risks and proposing effective mitigation measures will also fall within your purview. Furthermore, you'll have the chance to guide and mentor a team of governance professionals, cultivating a culture of excellence and ongoing enhancement across the organization.

REQUIREMENTS:

You should be degree educated with at least 15 years of relevant experience, ideally in both traditional banks and fintechs. You should showcase a profound comprehension of legal and compliance frameworks. A robust understanding of pertinent laws, regulations, and best practices, particularly in domains like banking, securities, and anti-money laundering, is essential. Furthermore, exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities are required, enabling them to navigate intricate legal and regulatory landscapes effectively.

The candidate should exhibit outstanding leadership and communication skills, capable of influencing and engaging stakeholders across all levels of the organization. Professional certifications such as Certified Compliance Officer (CCO) or Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) would be highly advantageous.

Please contact Xuan Kwok at +65 6950 0354 or XuanK@charterhouse.com.sg for a confidential discussion.

EA License no: 16S8066 | Reg no.: R1433611

Only successful candidates will be notified.

Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice.

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Job Description:

At Regions, the Assistant General Counsel Manager is a section leader responsible for other attorneys in specialized areas. This manager leads and directs the work of other attorneys and other support staff who are responsible for providing a wide range of legal services and advice.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assists the head of the corporate legal department with administrative or legal matters, including the planning, organizing, and managing of work activity assignments
• Manages other general counsel who advise members within a specialized legal area or particular business activity
• Provides counsel in cases of litigation
• Protects the organization's rights in contract negotiations, settlements, and litigation
• Ensures compliance of laws and regulations
• Advises management on recent changes in laws and regulations that affect the company
• Directs activities of three or more General Attorneys and other support staff
• Manages outside counsel and develops strategy for litigation and regulatory proceedings

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

This position is incentive eligible.

Requirements

• Doctor of Jurisprudence degree
• Fifteen (15) years of experience
• Five (5) years of management experience
• Fiduciary trust law experience

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to apply legal theories
• Ability to assimilate and analyze facts
• Ability to distinguish relevant facts
• Demonstrated skill to judge character
• Demonstrated skill to resolve complex legal issues
• Knowledge of corporate law and banking regulations
• Skilled to communicate effectively in person and by telephone
• Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills

Regions is seeking a leader to play a pivotal role in building out a legal strategy function within the bank within the context of the entire bank enterprise. This role will involve designing, implementing, and overseeing processes, technologies, and strategies to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and overall performance of the legal department.  This Leader will collaborate closely with legal teams, enterprise leaders, cross-functional stakeholders, and external vendors to drive effective legal operations that are aligned with bank’s business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a legal strategy for the law department of the future and lead a high-performing team that includes all operations of the legal department as well as risk
• Identify areas for improvement and innovation within the legal department
• Continuously seek opportunities to optimize and streamline processes
• Work with other legal leaders to improve processes for all legal activities included implementation of legal technology solutions that enhance efficiency and enable better data-driven decision-making. Oversee the integration and adoption of new tools, including AI-driven platforms
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for the legal department and develop reporting mechanisms to track and communicate performance against these metrics. Utilize AI-driven analytics to derive actionable insights from data
• Drive change management initiatives to ensure smooth transitions during process improvements, technology implementations, and organizational changes
• Collaborate closely with legal teams, finance, IT, HR, and other relevant departments to align the legal department with broader organizational objectives

Work with the larger enterprise to develop and enforce policies and procedures related to the legal department 

Position Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

Job Range Target:

Minimum:

$195,426.40 USD

Median:

$285,400.00 USD

Incentive Pay Plans:

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary incentive plan. Employees are eligible to receive a discretionary award based on individual, business, and/or company performance.Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan.

Benefits Information

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• 401K with Company Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Disability Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Associate Volunteer Program

Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.

https://www.regions.com/welcometour/benefits.rf

Location Details

Regions Center

Location:

Birmingham, Alabama

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We have a passion for creating an inclusive environment that promotes and values diversity of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sex, pregnancy, and many other primary and secondary dimensions that make each of us unique as individuals and provide valuable perspective that makes us a better company and employer. More importantly, we recognize that creating a workplace where everyone, regardless of background, can do their best work is the right thing to do.

   

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