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Hybrid (combination of office & remote working)
Hybrid (combination of office & remote working)
We are recruiting a BD Manager to join the A&O Shearman London office supporting the Litigation and Investigations group. Department purpose Our Marketing, Business Development and Communications (MBD&C) team contributes to the setting and achievement of the firm's business objectives, which include supporting our lawyers in their pursuit of becoming our clients' trusted advisers, building and maintaining long-lasting, deep institutional client relationships, winning new clients, increasing the visibility of the firm globally, and positioning the firm as a thought leader among the global elite law firms. The function works as one team across the globe with very close collaboration between the central groups and professionals supporting offices, practice groups, sectors, and key clients. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. Role purpose We are looking for a Business Development Manager to support the London Litigation and Investigations (L&I) group. An integral member of the team, this role will report to and work with the Senior BD Manager for L&I and provide BD support to the (i) the London L&I practice group and (ii) the firm’s eDiscovery business. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the groups, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally. This role provides an opportunity to join a truly global practice with clear goals and a focus on integration, collaboration and cross-selling at an exciting time for the firm. L&I is the largest of A&O Shearman’s five Disputes practice groups (and the second largest practice in the firm). L&I is a diverse practice encompassing a variety of specialisms, making it a fascinating practice to work with. We are better positioned than ever post-merger to solve any contentious issue our clients may face. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping the L&I group to achieve its goals, as well as acting as a central member of the wider disputes business development team. You will work closely with the senior BD manager, the global head of business development for disputes, the wider BD team, sector BD teams and the London L&I partners to: ensure successful delivery of marketing and BD plans; deliver high quality work product across the full spectrum of marketing products, and help to drive the London L&I strategy. You will also work closely with our BD Specialist based in Belfast. Role and Responsibilities: Pitches and Proposals – take the lead in preparing proposals and credentials statements that require minimum lawyer input for the London practice, assisting with global pitches when required. Client events – working with the BD specialist, management of all logistics and marketing/promotion, in addition to acting as a coach/advisor to partners. Legal Directories – working with the BD specialist, oversight of the submissions the group makes to Chambers and Legal 500, in addition to leading on the annual submission to Global Investigations Review and overseeing multi-jurisdictional submissions for Chambers Europe and Chambers Global. Utilise understanding of the L&I practice and how it correlates to the wider firm and wider market to identify new business development opportunities. Formulate strategic approaches to capitalise on these opportunities. Progress the strategy for the London L&I practice. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the key clients and sectors relevant to the practice and our work for those clients. Client relationship building – assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work with the central client relationship management (CRM) team on specific client tactics, including secondee debriefs, client presentations and training, etc. Analyse the ROI of external profile-raising opportunities i.e. conference sponsorships and make recommendations to lawyers. Participate in the training and development of the L&I BD specialist. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups’ capabilities within the firm by engaging with firm- wide initiatives and proactively suggesting joint marketing activities with other practice groups. Develop strong relationships with L&I partners across the firm. Develop strong relationships with eDiscovery leadership. Manage business development planning and strategy for the eDiscovery team. Liaise and work with other members of the BD team and other support teams to improve the co-ordination of and communication surrounding the BD activities of the groups, both within London and internationally. Conduct market and client research to support strategic practice objectives. Associate development – conduct BD training for the L&I associates and work with them on their individual BD plans. Internal communications – ensure litigation and eDiscovery events, content and activity are promoted and communicated internally to both fee-earners and other members of the BD team. Work with PAs and BD Assistant to ensure email distribution and target lists are kept up-to-date; maintain updated collateral, credentials, and CVs; and ensure pitch information and experience is regularly and accurately captured. Additional projects – expect to assist in firm-wide, local, departmental or practice area projects. Key requirements: Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Strong client focus and commercial knowledge. Proactive, solutions-focused. A dedication to excellence. High attention to detail. Strong project management and organisational skills. Can intuit and challenge, questioning the rationale behind existing concepts, plans and ideas and providing solutions/alternative approaches. Can build relationships across teams and at all levels of seniority. Relevant business development, marketing and/or CRM experience (ideally within a professional services organisation, but we are open to other sectors). We welcome applications from Managers, or those looking to take a step up. Politically astute – can anticipate future areas of risk for the practice and takes appropriate action to address these. Understands the complexities of the partnership structure and can navigate them to achieve objectives. Ability to work to deadlines, juggle multiple projects and deliver under pressure. Ability to plan ahead, anticipate workload of the team and manage others’ time efficiently – always manages expectations. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time (i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. Show more Business Development Manager - Litigation and Investigations
Hybrid (combination of office & remote working)
We are recruiting a Senior Business Development Manager to support the global and London Digital, Data, IP and Technology (DDIT) group. Department purpose Our Marketing, Business Development and Communications (MBD&C) team contributes to the setting and achievement of the firm's business objectives, which include supporting our partners and associates in their pursuit of becoming our clients' trusted advisers, building and maintaining long-lasting, deep institutional client relationships, winning new clients, increasing the visibility of the firm globally, and positioning the firm as the thought leader among the global elite law firms. The function works as one team across the globe with very close collaboration between the central groups and professionals supporting offices, practice groups, sectors, and clients. Role purpose DDIT advises on a broad range of complex commercial contracts, particularly IP, technology and data rich deals, and is one of the most dynamic and fast-growing parts of the firm’s business. This role is responsible for providing strategic support and direction to the global group, in addition to servicing the day-to-day business development needs of the London practice. We have a clear long-term vision for the practice and the successful candidate will play a leading role in helping us to achieve our objectives. As competition for this sort of work intensifies, this role offers an opportunity for the successful candidate to enhance the sophistication and impact of business development within the practice at both a global and local level. You will work closely with senior members of our practice, sector BD teams and the leadership of the DDIT practice to ensure the successful delivery of the marketing and BD plans, improve collaboration, and drive the client strategy. Role and Responsibilities: Business development Lead on preparing proposals, pitch presentations, and credentials statements for London and global DDIT opportunities. Create and embed a global process and infrastructure for managing lower-value and/or regional/local pitches and credentials, including a self-service model for fee earners and training and guidance for regional teams for consistency of brand and content. Lead on relevant legal directory and award submissions. Use an understanding of the firm’s international partner and BD network to develop new opportunities and leverage innovative ideas across practice groups and sectors. Share ideas with colleagues in order to enhance quality of work and develop best practice for BD as a whole. Coordinate cross-practice, multi-jurisdictional client-facing events (face-to-face and virtual), and other ad-hoc events. Strategic business planning and advice Work directly with the partners to define and drive a cohesive BD strategy with a focus on increasing collaboration and driving engagement with our priority clients at a global, regional and local level. Develop and manage global and regional budget(s) that are agreed with central management annually, monitoring spend, making decisions on allocation, measuring and reporting on ROI. Work proactively with the partners and actively contribute to their business plans. Act as an internal consultant and coach partners/lawyers on BD. Facilitate the integration and on-boarding of any partner lateral hires or partner promotions. Client relationship management Work with partners to develop an international co-ordinated client targeting / cross-selling / CRM programme for the DDIT group. Use market research and intelligence to identify new client or market targeting opportunities, recommend new business development ideas and actions and work with the relevant partners and BD / CRM colleagues to execute them. Track and monitor the work we do with our clients, spotting opportunities and developing strategies to target additional work and connecting with relevant stakeholders across the firm. Devise and implement a programme for client listening, pitch debriefs and matter reviews. Client communications, events and marketing Lead on the generation of innovative marketing communications for the group including (i) integrated, global thought leadership campaigns; (ii) client briefings; and (iii) content-led events such as conferences, seminars and client academies/universities. Advise on the relevant channels and tools (e.g. blogs, podcasts, social media) to raise the group’s profile with these communications. Lead on the organisation of marketing events, a programme of effective client hospitality (overseeing junior team members, the central events team and PAs on the execution) and the production of related literature using the creative services team. Oversee marketing processes (e.g. CVs, reporting on deals worldwide, effective use of CRM database, intranet and internet sites) with junior team members and departmental PAs. Work with the media relations team to maintain effective press coverage on major deal and market developments; coordinate deal updates as appropriate. Devise an appropriate strategy for the global group’s legal directory process and oversee delivery by junior / regional team members. Market knowledge and training Work with knowledge and research teams to keep up to date with trends affecting the respective products and clients. Use market data and intelligence to identify business opportunities and/or inform our strategy for going to market. Provide a structured and tailored programme of training on business development techniques to associates. Play a role in the training of business development team members across the marketing department, specifically those with an DDIT remit, on the group’s strategy. Key requirements: Can challenge underlying issues with current strategic vision and delivery, questioning the rationale behind existing concepts, plans and ideas, persuading and influencing senior stakeholders on implementation of new ideas, playing an influencing role in partner meetings regarding business development, cross-selling and projects. Significant relevant business development, marketing and/or CRM experience (ideally within a professional services organisation or where the individual frequently worked with senior management) at Manager or Senior Manager level. Can lead on communication, coordination and strategic oversight of the international DDIT BD community. Strong client focus and a commercial understanding and approach. Strong, demonstrated experience of managing and developing the careers of team members at Manager, Executive and Assistant level both in the local office and remotely across the global network. Demonstrated experience of influencing and overseeing support teams (i.e. creative services, events) and PAs to support on projects and initiatives. Ability to motivate, develop and inspire both the BD team and fee‐earners to deliver business goals and change behaviour where required. Excellent communication skills ‐ both written and oral. A proactive approach, creativity and tenacity. High attention to detail. Professional in outlook and attitude. Politically astute – can make tough decisions and follow through, can anticipate future areas of risk for the practice and takes appropriate action to address these. Understands the complexities of the partnership structure and can navigate them to achieve commercial objectives. Ability to manage, drive and implement change. Ability to work to deadlines, juggle multiple projects and deliver under pressure. Ability to plan ahead, anticipate workload of the team and manage others’ time efficiently, can assess and balance conflicting priorities and does not over‐commit themselves or the team – always manages expectations. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time (i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. Show more Senior Business Development Manager - Digital, Data, IP & Technology
Hybrid (combination of office & remote working)
We are recruiting a Senior Business Development Manager to support our IP Litigation team. This role could be based in either our London or Paris office. Department purpose Our Marketing, Business Development and Communications (MBD&C) team contributes to the setting and achievement of the firm's business objectives, which include supporting our partners and associates in their pursuit of becoming our clients' trusted advisers, building and maintaining long-lasting, deep institutional client relationships, winning new clients, increasing the visibility of the firm globally, and positioning the firm as the thought leader among the global elite law firms. The function works as one team across the globe with very close collaboration between the central groups and professionals supporting offices, practice groups, sectors, and clients. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. Role purpose We are looking for a Senior Business Development Manager to support the global IP Litigation group. This role is responsible for providing strategic support and direction to the group globally, working closely with other dedicated BD colleagues across our network to service the business development needs of the practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced business development professional to take a leading role in the management of a truly global practice with clear goals and growth priorities. A&O Shearman’s cross-border IP Litigation team supports the world’s leading businesses to protect their products and market position through both offensive and defensive IP litigation, around the world. With over 100 IP litigation attorneys globally, the practice covers all of the major IP rights including patents, trademarks, copyright, designs and trade secrets. The successful candidate will play a leading role in helping the IP Litigation group to achieve its goals, providing guidance and perspectives that will help to shape and inform the global marketing strategy. You will work closely with the global head of business development for disputes, the wider BD team, sector BD teams (in particular life sciences and technology), and the leadership of the IP Litigation practice to: ensure successful delivery of marketing and BD plans; deliver high quality work product across the full spectrum of marketing products (pitches, events, thought leadership, materials, communications, etc.); improve collaboration; and drive the client strategy. There is also line management responsibility for the London IP Litigation BD Manager. Role and Responsibilities: Strategic business planning and advice Work directly with the partners to define and drive a cohesive BD strategy with a focus on increasing collaboration, cross-selling (within disputes, as well as with corporate groups), and driving engagement with our priority clients and internal stakeholders at a global, regional and local level. Act as an internal consultant and coach to partners/other lawyers on the execution of their BD plans. Facilitate the integration and on-boarding of any partner lateral hires or partner promotions in the group. Business development Use an understanding of IP litigation and knowledge of IP-rich industries, such as technology and life sciences, to identify new business development opportunities and formulate tactical plans to seize these opportunities. Lead on the delivery of a coordinated client targeting and cross-selling program for the IP Litigation group. Lead on multi-jurisdictional pitches and pitches of strategic importance for the global team. Build a network across the firm, with lawyers, marketing and other business teams, to ensure consistent communication and the sharing of ideas. Actively engage with the firm’s key client program and sector groups and represent IP Litigation’s interests. Client relationship management Understand and help to manage the key client relationships within the group, including prospects and targets. Support partners in developing individual client relationships and facilitate regular client contact, through content, entertainment, events, etc. Develop and implement pitch and matter debriefs including interviewing clients to assess the quality or otherwise of their experience. Make recommendations to partners based on the findings from these meetings. Client communications, events and marketing Own, co-ordinate, track, manage and promote key global or multi-jurisdictional campaigns and activities, including liaison with external providers (events, sponsorships, awards, etc.) to maximize ROI. This will include several large internal and external annual set pieces for which you will be responsible – drawing on the firm’s wider resources. Assess marketing and BD activities undertaken by partners for likely ROI, and help the practice improve its financial performance through influencing decisions on where effort/budget is expended, together with driving post activity de-briefs. Analyze and advise on effective client hospitality (overseeing junior team members, the central events team and PAs on the execution). Oversee marketing processes (e.g. CVs, experience capture, contact list management, directories, website and reporting on successes) with more junior team members and departmental PAs. Work with the media relations team to maintain effective press coverage on cases and key developments. Review and manage group marketing material and coordinate updates/drafting as needed. Market knowledge and training Work with knowledge and research teams to keep up to date with trends affecting our products and clients. Provide a structured and tailored program of training on business development skills to associates within the group. Coach and mentor BD team members aligned to the IP Litigation practice group globally. Key requirements: Strong leadership skills. The ability to motivate, develop and inspire both the BD team and attorneys to deliver business goals and change behavior where required. Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Strong client focus and commercial knowledge. Proactivity. Highly organized. A dedication to excellence, and the ability to foster that in others. High attention to detail. Can intuit and challenge, questioning the rationale behind existing concepts, plans and ideas and providing solutions/alternative approaches. Can build relationships across teams and at all levels of seniority. Significant relevant business development, marketing and/or CRM experience (ideally within a professional services organization, but we are open to other sectors) at Manager or Senior Manager level. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation market and IP-rich industries. Previous IP litigation, life sciences or tech market experience would be desirable. Demonstrable experience of managing and developing the careers of more junior team members. Politically astute – can make tough decisions and follow through, can anticipate future areas of risk for the practice and takes appropriate action to address these. Understands the complexities of the partnership structure and can navigate them to achieve objectives. Ability to plan ahead, anticipate workload of the team and manage your and others’ time efficiently; can assess and balance conflicting priorities and does not over‐commit themselves or the team – always manages expectations. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time (i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. Show more Senior BD Manager - IP Litigation
Hybrid (combination of office & remote working), Office based role, Remote working
Progressive legal careers Peerpoint is A&O Shearman’s global platform for self-directed consultant lawyers who want to access the best work, clients, resources and bespoke support, while undertaking assignments of typically six months or more, either within A&O Shearman’s practice groups or directly with clients. Typical assignments based in Abu Dhabi or Dubai are 6 months in length and full time. There can also be opportunities that allow for flexible working arrangements. To find out more, please visit www.peerpoint.com. Join us We are currently looking for lawyers with 8 years’ top-tier post-qualification experience in litigation, including exposure to the DIFC/ADGM and local courts. Examples of opportunities include: 3 month contract for a Senior Arabic speaking Litigation Lawyer with Contractual disputes experience within the construction industry 6 month contract for Senior Arabic speaking Litigation Lawyer with Banking & Finance disputes experience within the Financial Services arena Our Criteria Successful candidates will: have a minimum of 8 years' post-qualification experience at a law firm ranked as top tier for Litigation work; ideally have recent in-house legal experience within the construction or financial services industries preferably have experience in the Middle East and fluency in Arabic (including drafting) have a desire to take ownership of their career and be responsible for their own professional development and network, proactively making use of any support and resources available; have researched the personal and financial factors that you need to consider when commencing a career as a legal consultant and be comfortable with the ways in which it differs from permanent employment; have a consultant mindset, including a highly professional, flexible and adaptable outlook and approach; have a practising certificate (or equivalent) which entitles them to practise as a lawyer in the region. What makes consulting with Peerpoint different? A career with Peerpoint is unmatched in the market. Over the last decade, we’ve helped lead the transformation of legal consulting as a truly credible option alongside private practice and in-house legal careers. We also have one of the most supportive offerings around, all with the full backing of A&O Shearman. Empowering your development – you’ll be fully supported by our experienced team and will have access to A&O Shearman’s training, development and networking events, including opportunities to grow your skillset with A&O Shearman’s Advanced Delivery & Solutions businesses. Only the best for you – with access to the world’s leading businesses and most progressive roles, we’ll find you a role that’s the perfect fit. On assignment, you’ll have access to an A&O Shearman partners and professional support lawyers as well as extensive knowledge resources. Let your priorities lead – it’s never been more important to find the right balance. That could mean more flexibility over the time you spend between your personal and professional life, whether that's to pursue a passion, spend time with family or take breaks to travel the world. Futureproof your career – if you need coaching or mentoring, our team can guide you on the range of diverse paths to help you grow your experience. By understanding your needs and supporting you at every step, we’ll help you succeed so you can flourish both today and tomorrow. Show more Legal consultant (interim) – 8+ PQE - Litigation - UAE
Hybrid (combination of office & remote working)
We are recruiting for an International Tax Senior Manager for our London office. Role purpose The International Tax Senior Manager is a member of the Partners' Affairs and Tax (“PAT”) team supporting the Head of International Tax in the management of the global tax affairs of the A&O Sherman grouping. Role and responsibilities Develop a detailed understanding of the tax system in the territories in which A&O Shearman operates and a good working knowledge of the partner payments side of the PAT team's work. Tax risk oversight, including maintaining regular communications with CFOs on new legislation, business changes, tax authority engagement and tax audits, providing support and guidance where appropriate e.g. in managing relationships with external advisors. Review of tax return submissions both in relation to legal entity filings and those of individual partners to ensure that these are accurate and in line with expectations. Play a key role in the team’s year-end work to produce non-UK tax reserve calculations, tax equalisation calculations and tax related fiscal accounts notes. Reviewing ad-hoc tax filings in non-A&O Shearman territories (e.g. India). Advising on withholding tax issues and exposures for the firm, both in relation to client transactions and interoffice balance settlement. Ongoing review of processes and procedures to identify scope for improvement. Regular reporting to the Audit Committee on tax issues and risks and questions of fairness amongst partners in order to facilitate its oversight of the firm’s global tax affairs. Advisory, technical analysis and project management work. Recent examples include: International tax advice on M&A transactions, including both legal entity and individual partner considerations. Advising on tax implications of business travel by partners and staff and on how any risks may be mitigated. Responding to ad-hoc queries from partners in relation to their international tax affairs. Advising on tax implications of new models for contracting with, and billing clients. Intra-group reorganisations. Management of work of junior team members. Key requirements The role will involve extensive interactions with local CFOs, tax advisors and partners. The ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with these stakeholders will therefore be critical. Collaborative approach and ability to build strong relationships with PAT team colleagues in London, Belfast, New York and Hong Kong, as well as with colleagues in other teams located across the globe. Commercial focus and the ability to understand the interactions between tax issues and wider business considerations. Numeracy and an eye for detail. Broad knowledge of international tax issues affecting professional partnerships. Evidence of strong numeric skills. ACA or equivalent accounting qualification. Tax qualification (e.g. ADIT or CTA) strongly desirable. Personal or Corporate Tax Experience to Senior Manager level. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time (i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. Show more Senior International Tax Manager
Hybrid (combination of office & remote working)
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Document Checking Team Lead to join the A&O Shearman Belfast office. If you have a background in people management with a passion for client service, we would love to hear from you! Apply today via the link below or reach out to me at Janet.Walsh@aoshearman.com for more information. What you will do The role of the Team Lead is to oversee the day-today operation and people management of the Document Checking department, ensuring a high level of service delivery 24/7. This will include: Line management Managing the team effectively by conducting individual feedback sessions, one-on-one meetings and regular team meetings Managing and reviewing staff training and development Monitoring the high performance of team members Engaging in conversations about process improvements and more efficient work methods Organising appropriate resourcing for absences Inducting new staff into the department and leading the recruitment process for any vacancies Service delivery Maintaining a high level of service which exceeds client expectations Addressing service failures, recommending solutions, and escalating issues as required Ensuring continuity of service Proactivity in managing team capacity with the ability to react quickly and appropriately to changes in client and business needs Specific departmental responsibilities Consulting with Document Expert to provide feedback and guidance to the team on technical points Working closely with colleagues to ensure smooth handover at start and end of shift Overseeing larger projects within Document Services Developing technical knowledge through training and work-shadowing as appropriate What you will have Thorough understanding of what exceptional client service looks like Successful record in people management in a professional services setting Ability to build strong relationships and communicate with a range of stakeholders at all levels Experience of working in a busy deadline-driven environment, preferably 24/7 Strong planning and organisational skills, with demonstrated ability to multitask, work effectively and manage personal deadlines Commitment to continuous service improvement and innovation Flexibility to travel to the London office to meet with the team What we can offer you At A&O Shearman, we recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services including GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, online discounts and lifestyle management services. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do however remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Please note this role is based in the A&O Shearman Belfast office, with an onsite presence required in line with our hybrid working policy. If this role is not of interest we may have another suitable opportunity here for you at A&O Shearman! Visit our careers portal at A&O Shearman Careers and submit your CV to our Talent Network to be notified when the perfect opportunity becomes available. Show more Document Checking Team Lead
Hybrid (combination of office & remote working)
We are currently recruiting for a Project Finance Associate to join our Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure (ENRI) practice in Dubai. Department purpose A&O Shearman is the world's leading Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure practice. With over 70 partners and 250 lawyers worldwide, we have, since 2000, consistently closed more transactions in this space globally than any other law firm and are an acknowledged market leader. We advise the most sophisticated sponsors, debt providers, borrowers, project and construction companies as well as governments across a wide array of sub-sectors, including all aspects of power generation and transmission, networks, social infrastructure, transport, telecommunications, traditional energy and energy transition. We provide our clients with a totally integrated service on all aspects of their infrastructure projects, drawing on and marshalling A&O Shearman's specialist skills in relation to, among other things, project development, deal-structuring, bankability, equity strategy, M&A, debt financing and refinancing (including bank, private placement capital markets, ECA and multilateral), hedging, contracts, construction and regulatory compliance. Role purpose The group is currently recruiting for a junior and a mid-level associate with a broad skill base and ideally, relevant sector experience. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a strong track record in infrastructure, structured and/or project finance and an understanding of the energy and infrastructure sector. Role and responsibilities Drafting, reviewing and amending documentation Providing strategic guidance to clients through strong market awareness and an understanding of key objectives Managing client expectations, deadlines and project delivery appropriately Collaborating across teams, departments and jurisdictions in a fast paced, intellectually rigorous environment Matter (or sub-section) management and maximising financial contribution Leadership and supervision of junior team members Recognising opportunities for business development, assistance with and implementation of group and firm-wide business development strategies Proactive engagement with clients both on and off deal with a view towards building and maintaining strong client relationships Legal and sector knowledge development and sharing (internally and externally) Assisting with billing activities and timely invoicing Key requirements Qualified lawyer ideally NQ-4 PQE Resilient self-starter with the intellectual curiosity and versatility to continuously acquire, build upon and share knowledge Experience in at least one of: project finance related work, infrastructure finance work, or structured finance work Evidence of a keen interest in Energy and Infrastructure allied to strong technical knowledge Highly motivated team player with excellent organisational skills Clear and concise verbal and written communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills and a good eye for detail Entrepreneurial drive Strong commercial/business acumen Clear understanding of law firm economics and an understanding of the firm's strategic priorities A person of sound judgement and core values, able to establish a high level of credibility A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with 48 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success. Show more Project Finance Associate (NQ - 4 PQE)
Hybrid (combination of office & remote working)
A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with 48 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimize your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success. Department purpose A&O Shearman is seeking a mid-level associate to join our Debt Finance team in our New York office. Our Debt Finance practice focuses on syndicated financing in a wide range of finance transactions. Role purpose A&O Shearman seeks an accomplished associate to join our New York office with 3-5 years of experience focused on all aspects of Debt Finance. The salary range for this position is $225,000 to $435,000 depending on the candidate's JD year. We offer competitive compensation and benefits package which includes a discretionary bonus, paid leave, life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan. Team This individual will report directly to the New York Debt Finance partners. The team also works closely with other partners, associates and staff both in the U.S. and abroad. Role and Responsibilities Our Debt Finance associates will join a team of attorneys to advise our clients on a wide range of banking and finance matters. The ideal candidate will have solid debt and leveraged finance experience from a major law firm. Minimum Requirements A Juris Doctor (JD) degree (LLM or foreign equivalent) from an accredited law school. Must be admitted, and in good standing, to the bar in the jurisdiction in which you will practice; or must provide written confirmation as to ability to become admitted in that State or District. Preferred Requirements Experience drafting and reviewing leveraged finance commitment papers and credit agreements. Strong analytical skills. Ability to work well under pressure and manage your time effectively. Class years 2021-2018. Equal Employment Opportunity, including Veterans and Disability A&O Shearman is an equal opportunity employer, including Veterans and Disability. Every individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination and harassment. This policy applies to all aspects of an individual’s relationship with A&O Shearman, including, without limitation, recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you are vision-impaired or have another disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and wish to discuss accommodations related to applying for employment at A&O Shearman, please contact US HR Transactions at US-HRTransactions@aoshearman.com or call +1 212 610 6300 and ask for HR Transactions. Show more Associate, Debt Finance
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