Senior Manager, Corporate Lawyer, Office of the General Counsel - 12 months FTC/Secondment

Deloitte

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
Connect to your IndustryOur purpose globally is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people and society. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and so we are focused on building a firm where everyone can thrive and do their best work, one that is truly inclusive and reflective of society and has our shared values at its core. In Deloitte UK, we have an opportunity to ensure that our people experience ambition, together with our purpose and shared values are truly activated locally and embedded into the core of our business.Connect to your career at DeloitteDeloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.Connect to your opportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced qualified lawyer with extensive corporate experience to join the UK Office of General Counsel (OGC) team as a Senior Manager. You will provide comprehensive legal support in relation to a wide variety of corporate, finance and some general commercial matters as the opportunity arises. You will be required to work closely with colleagues across the UK Firm and the wider Deloitte network involving you in non-UK matters from time to time.This role demands a strong understanding of UK corporate law and an appreciation of legal structures and the UK regulatory environment relevant to Professional Services.This role will form part of the UK OGC team and report into the Deputy General Counsel. The role holder will act as a key point of contact for corporate and finance matters and some other general commercial matters. This will involve providing cross-functional and cross-Business Line support and require the role holder to play a co-ordination role on a range matters.Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, team-working and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment are key skills for this role alongside strong values including a commitment to inclusive working practices and cultural sensitivity.
  • Provide expert legal advice on corporate and finance matters to the UK firm with a focus on managing legal and regulatory risk and providing high quality commercially focussed legal advice and practical solutions.
  • Lead on corporate transactional matters including acquisitions and disposals, to enable smooth management of complex matters with a continuous improvement mindset enhancing existing processes, modernising operations and optimising the use of technology where appropriate.
  • Support and advise the Finance team in relation to external financing.
  • Collaborate with Co Sec on corporate structuring.
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and finalise a diverse range of transaction and commercial contracts and related documents.
  • Confidently navigate the complexities of multi-disciplinary organisational structures.
  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues across different functions and business units in the UK (including Corporate Development, Finance and Treasury), fostering strong working relationships and contributing to a positive and inclusive environment.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate potential legal risks, providing practical and commercially sound solutions.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising tasks effectively and meeting demanding deadlines. Demonstrate strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and reporting.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional development.
Connect to your skills and professional experience
  • Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) in England and Wales with a deep understanding of UK corporate law.
  • In-house experience (some Professional Services or equivalent large complex organisational experience) including corporate, finance and commercial experience.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills both written and verbal. Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, and presentation skills and ability to communicate clearly, influence and engage others.
  • Skilled in influencing senior leadership, quickly build credibility and act as a trusted advisor.
  • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a high-performing team, contributing to a positive and inclusive work environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address complex legal challenges effectively.
  • Ability to quickly understand the structure of the firm, legal entities and related compliance requirements.
  • Proven ability to understand complex issues and align senior stakeholders and material together.
  • Strong integrity, discretion, professionalism and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
  • Strategic thinker and self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Team player.
  • Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to operate in alignment with, and model behaviour consistent with, Deloitte's Shared Values.
Connect to your business - Enabling FunctionsCollaboration is central to everything we do at Deloitte. From IT to HR, marketing and more, our teams help to support the wider business in everything they do. Bringing your individual skills and specialist knowledge, you can make a far-reaching impact. Come join us.Finance and LegalWe provide financial management and accounting support that is aligned to each area of Deloitte's business as well as the leadership team. We prepare the statutory and regulatory reporting required for Deloitte LLP and several other areas, whilst our General Counsel provides legal advice to the Board, the Executive and the Managing Partners.Personal independenceRegulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.Connect with your colleagues"Deloitte's a large, complex and fast-paced organisation but it's open to new ideas. Everyone is encouraged to show initiative and challenge the norm.” - Lisa, Enabling FunctionsOur hybrid working policyYou'll be based in London with hybrid working.At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.Connect to your return to work opportunityAre you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break?For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application.Our commitment to youMaking an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead.Connect to your next stepA career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level.Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careersRTWPROG WPFULL SLICSS BAFINL

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