This international law firm is the legal destination of choice for many of the worlds finance houses. The firm is known for its work in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and securitizations. They have a network of offices across Europe, North & South America, and the Far East. They now are looking to hire a Finance Operations Manager on a 15-month maternity contract. This role will supervise the Finance Operations team on a day-to-day basis to ensure it provides a timely, efficient, and professional service to the London office and works alongside other Global offices. Responsibilities To accurately process supplier invoices within the finance system and ensure appropriate authorisation has been obtained and correct coding applied To accurately process expense claims within the finance system, ensure claims fully comply with policy, and ensure appropriate authorisation has been obtained correct coding applied To input weekly payment of supplier invoices and employee expenses via the online banking system and ensure all supporting documentation is provided in line with firm policy To deal with BACS, IP, CHAPS and international payments on request To process Expert/Counsel fees in the finance system as and when required and ensure correct authorisations have been obtained To update the London cash flow and notify the Finance Manager of any concerns To complete currency trade deals where required and to obtain the best exchange rates To process journals with the finance system as and when required To reconcile office and client bank accounts to the general ledger daily To review and monitor firm credit cards To accurately record transactions between the London office and client bank accounts in compliance with the SRA To record receipts of office bills in the finance system To coordinate the Payroll Journal To complete external survey information as and when required To reconcile input and output VAT ledger monthly Submission of the Vat returns on a quarterly basis To complete the annual PSA analysis To process new vendor set ups To maintain the COFA SRA breaches register and suggest future improvements to ensure minimal breaches To oversee the internal SRA Audit To review and reconcile the expenses ledger To review and reconcile the counsel fee ledger To manage the Accounts payable function ensuring supplier invoices are processed correctly and payments are made on time To review weekly payment run of supplier invoices weekly and employee expenses twice weekly via the online banking system and ensure all supporting documentation is provided in line with firm policy To review the chrome river monthly tracking report To review and release BACS, FP, CHAPS, and international payments To review receipts of office bills posted in the finance system ensuring receipts are dealt with promptly and relevant processes are completed To investigate and deal with office credit balances To review the London cash flow daily, attend weekly cashflow meetings with Germany and NY and transfer surplus when required To review daily reconciliations of client and office bank accounts To provide the Operations Manager with monthly update on the staff entertainment budget To run and review AP aging report monthly To assist with annual budgets and management accounts including monthly Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reviews To monitor the performance of the Finance Operations team and to identify training and development needs as appropriate To monitor and coordinate all absences of the Finance Operations team and notify the Finance Manager and HR Manager accordingly To conduct, in conjunction with the Finance Manager the annual appraisals of the Finance Operations team To monitor workload (including monthly rota) within the team and allocate additional work or responsibilities as and when appropriate. Candidate Profile A minimum of 5 years' experience to have been obtained in a law firm or professional services firm 5 GSCE's grade C or above (or equivalent) including Math's and English Previous team management experience High attention to detail Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications Good understanding of both SRA and HMRC regulations Ability to communicate at all levels with clarity, timeliness, and appropriateness to achieve a positive outcome Good organisational skills and ability to plan and prioritize work effectively Ability to develop good working relationships with staff from all offices across the Firm and the ability to represent the Firm to external clients Knowledge of Elite Enterprise/3E AAT qualified or part qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA would be an advantage Important Notice It is Career Legal's policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted, you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful, and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
May 18, 2026
Full time
This international law firm is the legal destination of choice for many of the worlds finance houses. The firm is known for its work in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and securitizations. They have a network of offices across Europe, North & South America, and the Far East. They now are looking to hire a Finance Operations Manager on a 15-month maternity contract. This role will supervise the Finance Operations team on a day-to-day basis to ensure it provides a timely, efficient, and professional service to the London office and works alongside other Global offices. Responsibilities To accurately process supplier invoices within the finance system and ensure appropriate authorisation has been obtained and correct coding applied To accurately process expense claims within the finance system, ensure claims fully comply with policy, and ensure appropriate authorisation has been obtained correct coding applied To input weekly payment of supplier invoices and employee expenses via the online banking system and ensure all supporting documentation is provided in line with firm policy To deal with BACS, IP, CHAPS and international payments on request To process Expert/Counsel fees in the finance system as and when required and ensure correct authorisations have been obtained To update the London cash flow and notify the Finance Manager of any concerns To complete currency trade deals where required and to obtain the best exchange rates To process journals with the finance system as and when required To reconcile office and client bank accounts to the general ledger daily To review and monitor firm credit cards To accurately record transactions between the London office and client bank accounts in compliance with the SRA To record receipts of office bills in the finance system To coordinate the Payroll Journal To complete external survey information as and when required To reconcile input and output VAT ledger monthly Submission of the Vat returns on a quarterly basis To complete the annual PSA analysis To process new vendor set ups To maintain the COFA SRA breaches register and suggest future improvements to ensure minimal breaches To oversee the internal SRA Audit To review and reconcile the expenses ledger To review and reconcile the counsel fee ledger To manage the Accounts payable function ensuring supplier invoices are processed correctly and payments are made on time To review weekly payment run of supplier invoices weekly and employee expenses twice weekly via the online banking system and ensure all supporting documentation is provided in line with firm policy To review the chrome river monthly tracking report To review and release BACS, FP, CHAPS, and international payments To review receipts of office bills posted in the finance system ensuring receipts are dealt with promptly and relevant processes are completed To investigate and deal with office credit balances To review the London cash flow daily, attend weekly cashflow meetings with Germany and NY and transfer surplus when required To review daily reconciliations of client and office bank accounts To provide the Operations Manager with monthly update on the staff entertainment budget To run and review AP aging report monthly To assist with annual budgets and management accounts including monthly Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reviews To monitor the performance of the Finance Operations team and to identify training and development needs as appropriate To monitor and coordinate all absences of the Finance Operations team and notify the Finance Manager and HR Manager accordingly To conduct, in conjunction with the Finance Manager the annual appraisals of the Finance Operations team To monitor workload (including monthly rota) within the team and allocate additional work or responsibilities as and when appropriate. Candidate Profile A minimum of 5 years' experience to have been obtained in a law firm or professional services firm 5 GSCE's grade C or above (or equivalent) including Math's and English Previous team management experience High attention to detail Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications Good understanding of both SRA and HMRC regulations Ability to communicate at all levels with clarity, timeliness, and appropriateness to achieve a positive outcome Good organisational skills and ability to plan and prioritize work effectively Ability to develop good working relationships with staff from all offices across the Firm and the ability to represent the Firm to external clients Knowledge of Elite Enterprise/3E AAT qualified or part qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA would be an advantage Important Notice It is Career Legal's policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted, you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful, and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, an international law firm, who are looking to recruit an experienced Counsel to join their Real Estate team based in New York. JOB DETAILS PAY RATE: $420,000 Per Annum WORK TYPE: Permanent WORK PATTERN: Full Time LOCATION: New York JOB ROLE Our client is seeking a highly qualified Real Estate Counsel with 7+ years of experience to join our New York office. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney to take on a leading role in sophisticated real estate finance transactions within a collaborative and nationally recognized practice. JOB DESCRIPTION The duties and responsibilities of the role will include: Transaction Leadership: Independently manage real estate financing transactions from initial structuring through closing, including timeline management, coordination of deal teams, and ensuring all milestones are met. Lender Representation: Act on behalf of institutional lenders, private equity funds, and other financial institutions in a wide range of commercial real estate finance transactions. Loan Documentation: Draft, review, and negotiate comprehensive loan documents, including credit agreements, mortgages, security agreements, guarantees, and intercreditor agreements. Due Diligence Oversight: Lead and conduct detailed title and survey review, identifying and resolving issues related to encumbrances, zoning, access, and other property-related risks. Deal Structuring: Collaborate with clients and internal teams to structure financing arrangements tailored to transaction-specific considerations, including multi-tiered or cross-collateralized deals. Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with colleagues across practices (e.g., tax, corporate, environmental) as well as external stakeholders such as borrowers counsel, title companies, and surveyors. Client Communication: Maintain direct client contact, providing strategic guidance, timely updates, and practical solutions throughout the lifecycle of each transaction. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies: Minimum 7 years of experience in real estate finance, preferably at a large law firm or comparable practice. Demonstrated experience representing lenders in complex commercial real estate transactions. Strong proficiency in drafting and negotiating loan and related transactional documents. Deep familiarity with title and survey review processes. Proven ability to independently manage multiple transactions simultaneously. Excellent academic credentials. Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. HOW TO APPLY Hit the APPLY button or contact Josh Savage at Tempting Recruitment NOW.
May 18, 2026
Full time
Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, an international law firm, who are looking to recruit an experienced Counsel to join their Real Estate team based in New York. JOB DETAILS PAY RATE: $420,000 Per Annum WORK TYPE: Permanent WORK PATTERN: Full Time LOCATION: New York JOB ROLE Our client is seeking a highly qualified Real Estate Counsel with 7+ years of experience to join our New York office. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney to take on a leading role in sophisticated real estate finance transactions within a collaborative and nationally recognized practice. JOB DESCRIPTION The duties and responsibilities of the role will include: Transaction Leadership: Independently manage real estate financing transactions from initial structuring through closing, including timeline management, coordination of deal teams, and ensuring all milestones are met. Lender Representation: Act on behalf of institutional lenders, private equity funds, and other financial institutions in a wide range of commercial real estate finance transactions. Loan Documentation: Draft, review, and negotiate comprehensive loan documents, including credit agreements, mortgages, security agreements, guarantees, and intercreditor agreements. Due Diligence Oversight: Lead and conduct detailed title and survey review, identifying and resolving issues related to encumbrances, zoning, access, and other property-related risks. Deal Structuring: Collaborate with clients and internal teams to structure financing arrangements tailored to transaction-specific considerations, including multi-tiered or cross-collateralized deals. Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with colleagues across practices (e.g., tax, corporate, environmental) as well as external stakeholders such as borrowers counsel, title companies, and surveyors. Client Communication: Maintain direct client contact, providing strategic guidance, timely updates, and practical solutions throughout the lifecycle of each transaction. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies: Minimum 7 years of experience in real estate finance, preferably at a large law firm or comparable practice. Demonstrated experience representing lenders in complex commercial real estate transactions. Strong proficiency in drafting and negotiating loan and related transactional documents. Deep familiarity with title and survey review processes. Proven ability to independently manage multiple transactions simultaneously. Excellent academic credentials. Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. HOW TO APPLY Hit the APPLY button or contact Josh Savage at Tempting Recruitment NOW.
Strong corporate lending Lawyer to join an international investment organisation that plays a critical role in financing sustainable growth across emerging and frontier markets. Hybrid working in London for a period of 4 months. Client Details Our client is a long-established development finance organisation with a mission to support sustainable private sector growth in emerging economies. Working in some of the most complex markets globally, they offer exposure to sophisticated transactions that genuinely contribute to economic and social development managing multi-billion pound investment portfolios across debt, equity, funds, and project finance. Description Advising on the full lifecycle of debt investments, including structuring, negotiation, execution, syndication/mobilisation and portfolio management Partnering closely with investment teams to manage legal risk Project-managing transaction workstreams Managing and instructing external counsel across multiple jurisdictions Drafting and reviewing finance documentation (including LMA-based agreements) Supporting ad-hoc legal matters including NDAs and engagement letters Profile Mid - Senior Lawyer qualified in England & Wales, Canada, South Africa, or New York Experience in a Magic Circle, Silver Circle, or leading National / International Law Firm Proven record of handling complex lending transactions Experience advising lenders on deals in emerging markets Familiarity with LMA facility agreements, intercreditor arrangements and participation Job Offer Day rate up to £950 via Umbrella Hybrid working in Central London Significant emerging markets lending exposure in a rare opportunity
May 17, 2026
Seasonal
Strong corporate lending Lawyer to join an international investment organisation that plays a critical role in financing sustainable growth across emerging and frontier markets. Hybrid working in London for a period of 4 months. Client Details Our client is a long-established development finance organisation with a mission to support sustainable private sector growth in emerging economies. Working in some of the most complex markets globally, they offer exposure to sophisticated transactions that genuinely contribute to economic and social development managing multi-billion pound investment portfolios across debt, equity, funds, and project finance. Description Advising on the full lifecycle of debt investments, including structuring, negotiation, execution, syndication/mobilisation and portfolio management Partnering closely with investment teams to manage legal risk Project-managing transaction workstreams Managing and instructing external counsel across multiple jurisdictions Drafting and reviewing finance documentation (including LMA-based agreements) Supporting ad-hoc legal matters including NDAs and engagement letters Profile Mid - Senior Lawyer qualified in England & Wales, Canada, South Africa, or New York Experience in a Magic Circle, Silver Circle, or leading National / International Law Firm Proven record of handling complex lending transactions Experience advising lenders on deals in emerging markets Familiarity with LMA facility agreements, intercreditor arrangements and participation Job Offer Day rate up to £950 via Umbrella Hybrid working in Central London Significant emerging markets lending exposure in a rare opportunity
Data Analytics Internal Audit role within an exciting banking group looking to grow significantly Data Analytics AVP - Audit Posting End Date Job Details Who we are United by a sense of purpose towards our customers - to be a trusted partner for the long-term - and our universal banking platform in EMEA, we have an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience by joining us to support our clients' transition to a sustainable future. Role Summary We're looking for an AVP Data Analytics within the Internal Audit Department to join our team. This London-based role sits within the Audit Department Internal Audit (ADIA) and is part of a four-member Data Analytics team. The team reports to the Audit COO. It supports audit and credit review assignments across EMEA by leveraging data analytics and maintaining Computer Aided Auditing Tools (CAATs) for continuous auditing and monitoring. The role requires: • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including presenting insights to senior stakeholders. • Proficiency in data analytics tools (Python, R, ACL, SAS) and visualisation platforms (Tableau, Power BI). • Experience with databases (Oracle, SQL Server) and ETL tools (Alteryx, Talend, Informatica). • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams. • Commercial awareness and understanding of business processes in Corporate Banking, Capital Markets, and Credit. • Knowledge and understanding of using AI within Internal Audit would be advantageous. • Experience of being within the data analytics team of an internal audit function is desirable. Business Area Audit Department Internal Audit (ADIA), part of SMBC Bank International plc, London. ADIA is an independent function reporting to the Board Audit Committee and responsible for audits and credit reviews across all EMEA legal entities and business lines. Position Description The role involves: • Collaborating with audit teams to deliver data-driven insights. • Developing dashboards, reports, and presentations for senior management. • Maintaining documentation and understanding of data structures across firm systems. • Supporting the delivery of approximately 80 internal audit reports annually. • Managing and prioritising data analytics requests and development pipelines. • Collaborating with team members and promoting adoption of analytics tools within the Audit Department. Competencies Customer Focus Driving Change Driving Results Embraces Diversity Enterprise Leadership Judgement and Decision-Making Risk Management Strategic and Visionary Trust and Integrity What we offer For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it's only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self, so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-being and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members' perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work-life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks. As an employee, you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you: • Hybrid and flexible working • Competitive paid leave days • Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance • Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services • Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities • Ambitious remuneration package So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today #
May 15, 2026
Full time
Data Analytics Internal Audit role within an exciting banking group looking to grow significantly Data Analytics AVP - Audit Posting End Date Job Details Who we are United by a sense of purpose towards our customers - to be a trusted partner for the long-term - and our universal banking platform in EMEA, we have an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience by joining us to support our clients' transition to a sustainable future. Role Summary We're looking for an AVP Data Analytics within the Internal Audit Department to join our team. This London-based role sits within the Audit Department Internal Audit (ADIA) and is part of a four-member Data Analytics team. The team reports to the Audit COO. It supports audit and credit review assignments across EMEA by leveraging data analytics and maintaining Computer Aided Auditing Tools (CAATs) for continuous auditing and monitoring. The role requires: • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including presenting insights to senior stakeholders. • Proficiency in data analytics tools (Python, R, ACL, SAS) and visualisation platforms (Tableau, Power BI). • Experience with databases (Oracle, SQL Server) and ETL tools (Alteryx, Talend, Informatica). • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams. • Commercial awareness and understanding of business processes in Corporate Banking, Capital Markets, and Credit. • Knowledge and understanding of using AI within Internal Audit would be advantageous. • Experience of being within the data analytics team of an internal audit function is desirable. Business Area Audit Department Internal Audit (ADIA), part of SMBC Bank International plc, London. ADIA is an independent function reporting to the Board Audit Committee and responsible for audits and credit reviews across all EMEA legal entities and business lines. Position Description The role involves: • Collaborating with audit teams to deliver data-driven insights. • Developing dashboards, reports, and presentations for senior management. • Maintaining documentation and understanding of data structures across firm systems. • Supporting the delivery of approximately 80 internal audit reports annually. • Managing and prioritising data analytics requests and development pipelines. • Collaborating with team members and promoting adoption of analytics tools within the Audit Department. Competencies Customer Focus Driving Change Driving Results Embraces Diversity Enterprise Leadership Judgement and Decision-Making Risk Management Strategic and Visionary Trust and Integrity What we offer For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it's only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self, so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-being and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members' perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work-life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks. As an employee, you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you: • Hybrid and flexible working • Competitive paid leave days • Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance • Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services • Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities • Ambitious remuneration package So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today #
We are looking for a Litigator to join our small, high-impact team dealing with a growing portfolio of international strategic climate and nature litigation. This is an opportunity to work on ground-breaking and precedent-setting litigation with real-world environmental impact. About Us and Our Litigation Projects We are a small ambitious UK-registered charity which undertakes projects that protect and restore wild landscapes, helping to provide a future for all life on earth. We use the skills and expertise of our multi-disciplinary team (spanning science, law, economics, technology and culture) to develop projects that protect and restore wild, natural landscapes. We have two ongoing litigation programmes: Through the Forest Litigation Collaborative (FLC) we use litigation and quasi-legal actions to protect forest ecosystems, including combating the rise of forest biomass energy and its wrongful treatment as a 'zero-carbon' energy source. This involves collaborating with local NGOs and lawyers across the globe, whilst engaging in legal thinking spanning policy, public law, corporate law, consumer law and other areas, in order to develop and execute the most effective strategy possible. Our Litigation for Nature (LFN) project uses litigation to protect wild ecosystems or components thereof, while simultaneously promoting the restoration of these wild ecosystems where they no longer exist or are in a poor state. Continuing to fight against systemic threats to keystone species is an important focus and the successful candidate will contribute to developing our new Litigation for Nature strategy. Job Purpose and Key Responsibilities You will report to our Managing Lawyer for Litigation, Nola Donachie, and support her in the day-to-day delivery of our current and future litigation projects. This will involve: Supporting the day-to-day management of legal challenges, including tracking deadlines, coordinating with external counsel and partner NGOs, handling correspondence and joining calls. Contributing to substantive legal drafting such as pre-action correspondence, legal submissions, and formal complaints to various authorities. Conducting legal research and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of key UK and EU legislation and policy relevant to strategic litigation. Analysing legislative and policy developments, contributing to consultation responses, and support on producing technical guidance for NGOs. Collaborating with partner NGOs to monitor developments and identify strategic litigation opportunities. Assisting Nola and our Director of Legal (Elsie Blackshaw) to develop litigation strategy and identify new opportunities, including funding opportunities. Contributing to external engagement, including press coverage, presentations, events, and written outputs (e.g. blogs). Task-managing trainees and volunteers within the litigation team. Supporting litigation-related reporting, including for funders. For further information, please download the document below. Salary and Benefits: Full-time, permanent position with a UK salary of £45,000 - £53,000 per annum Title and salary will be determined based on experience. Salary may be reduced for those not residing in the UK to reflect local cost of living and cost of employment Performance based annual salary increases available Flexible working can be agreed with the successful candidate, as can temporary international remote work outside country of residence Benefits including 36 days' annual leave (28 not including public holidays), expenses paid annual Lifescape retreat and two in person staff meetings per year, full pension, remote work and training budgets, and provision of computing equipment. We also subscribe to a 24/7 unlimited Employee Assistance Programme, so there is always someone for you to talk to if you need support. To apply, please email a cover letter and CV (each a maximum of 2 pages) to If you would like to talk to someone about the role before you apply, please contact Sarah in the first instance. Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 9 June 2026. First-round interviews are expected to take place virtually on Microsoft Teams w/c 15 June 2026. We may ask candidates to complete a written exercise as part of the interview process. The role will commence on 3 August 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.
May 15, 2026
Full time
We are looking for a Litigator to join our small, high-impact team dealing with a growing portfolio of international strategic climate and nature litigation. This is an opportunity to work on ground-breaking and precedent-setting litigation with real-world environmental impact. About Us and Our Litigation Projects We are a small ambitious UK-registered charity which undertakes projects that protect and restore wild landscapes, helping to provide a future for all life on earth. We use the skills and expertise of our multi-disciplinary team (spanning science, law, economics, technology and culture) to develop projects that protect and restore wild, natural landscapes. We have two ongoing litigation programmes: Through the Forest Litigation Collaborative (FLC) we use litigation and quasi-legal actions to protect forest ecosystems, including combating the rise of forest biomass energy and its wrongful treatment as a 'zero-carbon' energy source. This involves collaborating with local NGOs and lawyers across the globe, whilst engaging in legal thinking spanning policy, public law, corporate law, consumer law and other areas, in order to develop and execute the most effective strategy possible. Our Litigation for Nature (LFN) project uses litigation to protect wild ecosystems or components thereof, while simultaneously promoting the restoration of these wild ecosystems where they no longer exist or are in a poor state. Continuing to fight against systemic threats to keystone species is an important focus and the successful candidate will contribute to developing our new Litigation for Nature strategy. Job Purpose and Key Responsibilities You will report to our Managing Lawyer for Litigation, Nola Donachie, and support her in the day-to-day delivery of our current and future litigation projects. This will involve: Supporting the day-to-day management of legal challenges, including tracking deadlines, coordinating with external counsel and partner NGOs, handling correspondence and joining calls. Contributing to substantive legal drafting such as pre-action correspondence, legal submissions, and formal complaints to various authorities. Conducting legal research and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of key UK and EU legislation and policy relevant to strategic litigation. Analysing legislative and policy developments, contributing to consultation responses, and support on producing technical guidance for NGOs. Collaborating with partner NGOs to monitor developments and identify strategic litigation opportunities. Assisting Nola and our Director of Legal (Elsie Blackshaw) to develop litigation strategy and identify new opportunities, including funding opportunities. Contributing to external engagement, including press coverage, presentations, events, and written outputs (e.g. blogs). Task-managing trainees and volunteers within the litigation team. Supporting litigation-related reporting, including for funders. For further information, please download the document below. Salary and Benefits: Full-time, permanent position with a UK salary of £45,000 - £53,000 per annum Title and salary will be determined based on experience. Salary may be reduced for those not residing in the UK to reflect local cost of living and cost of employment Performance based annual salary increases available Flexible working can be agreed with the successful candidate, as can temporary international remote work outside country of residence Benefits including 36 days' annual leave (28 not including public holidays), expenses paid annual Lifescape retreat and two in person staff meetings per year, full pension, remote work and training budgets, and provision of computing equipment. We also subscribe to a 24/7 unlimited Employee Assistance Programme, so there is always someone for you to talk to if you need support. To apply, please email a cover letter and CV (each a maximum of 2 pages) to If you would like to talk to someone about the role before you apply, please contact Sarah in the first instance. Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 9 June 2026. First-round interviews are expected to take place virtually on Microsoft Teams w/c 15 June 2026. We may ask candidates to complete a written exercise as part of the interview process. The role will commence on 3 August 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.
Legal Counsel Hybrid South Wales Competitive Salary + Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join a fast-growing international business operating within the compliance, sustainability and risk management space. Backed by private equity investment, the organisation has experienced significant growth through acquisition and continues to expand its global footprint across the UK and North America. The business supports organisations operating in highly regulated and complex industries, providing a broad range of compliance-led and advisory solutions. This role offers the opportunity to join a collaborative in-house legal and compliance function within a business undergoing continued transformation and growth. The Opportunity Reporting into the General Counsel, you will provide commercially focused legal advice across a diverse group of businesses, partnering closely with stakeholders across multiple functions and brands. The role is primarily UK-focused, although there may be opportunities to gain exposure to international legal matters over time, particularly in North America. This is an ideal opportunity for a lawyer looking to broaden their in-house experience within a fast-paced and evolving environment. Key Responsibilities Advising the wider business on a broad range of commercial legal matters Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, supplier contracts and NDAs Supporting stakeholders across multiple business units and functions Assisting with company secretarial and corporate governance matters across the group structure Supporting on data protection and privacy-related matters Assisting with intellectual property, trademarks and brand protection issues Managing ad hoc legal queries and supporting wider business projects Liaising with external counsel where specialist support is required Providing pragmatic, solutions-focused legal guidance to minimise commercial risk About You Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales Ideally 2-4 years' PQE, although applications outside of this range will also be considered Strong background in commercial contracts and general commercial law Excellent drafting and negotiation skills Able to provide practical, business-focused legal advice Comfortable building relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the business Organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities Prior in-house experience is beneficial but not essential Why Apply? Opportunity to join a growing private equity-backed international business Broad commercial role with excellent exposure across the organisation Supportive and collaborative legal team Opportunity for longer-term international exposure Hybrid working environment with flexibility Modern office environment with on-site parking Strong benefits package and long-term development opportunities Package & Benefits Hybrid working (typically 2-3 days in office) Enhanced annual leave Pension contribution Healthcare cash plan Life assurance Learning & development support Additional wellbeing and lifestyle benefits Are you up to the challenge? If you're a Solicitor ready to make that step in to a great in house role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to find out more. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence by Yolk Recruitment. If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Nicole Smith on (phone number removed) or alternatively send your CV Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Legal Counsel Hybrid South Wales Competitive Salary + Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join a fast-growing international business operating within the compliance, sustainability and risk management space. Backed by private equity investment, the organisation has experienced significant growth through acquisition and continues to expand its global footprint across the UK and North America. The business supports organisations operating in highly regulated and complex industries, providing a broad range of compliance-led and advisory solutions. This role offers the opportunity to join a collaborative in-house legal and compliance function within a business undergoing continued transformation and growth. The Opportunity Reporting into the General Counsel, you will provide commercially focused legal advice across a diverse group of businesses, partnering closely with stakeholders across multiple functions and brands. The role is primarily UK-focused, although there may be opportunities to gain exposure to international legal matters over time, particularly in North America. This is an ideal opportunity for a lawyer looking to broaden their in-house experience within a fast-paced and evolving environment. Key Responsibilities Advising the wider business on a broad range of commercial legal matters Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, supplier contracts and NDAs Supporting stakeholders across multiple business units and functions Assisting with company secretarial and corporate governance matters across the group structure Supporting on data protection and privacy-related matters Assisting with intellectual property, trademarks and brand protection issues Managing ad hoc legal queries and supporting wider business projects Liaising with external counsel where specialist support is required Providing pragmatic, solutions-focused legal guidance to minimise commercial risk About You Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales Ideally 2-4 years' PQE, although applications outside of this range will also be considered Strong background in commercial contracts and general commercial law Excellent drafting and negotiation skills Able to provide practical, business-focused legal advice Comfortable building relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the business Organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities Prior in-house experience is beneficial but not essential Why Apply? Opportunity to join a growing private equity-backed international business Broad commercial role with excellent exposure across the organisation Supportive and collaborative legal team Opportunity for longer-term international exposure Hybrid working environment with flexibility Modern office environment with on-site parking Strong benefits package and long-term development opportunities Package & Benefits Hybrid working (typically 2-3 days in office) Enhanced annual leave Pension contribution Healthcare cash plan Life assurance Learning & development support Additional wellbeing and lifestyle benefits Are you up to the challenge? If you're a Solicitor ready to make that step in to a great in house role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to find out more. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence by Yolk Recruitment. If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Nicole Smith on (phone number removed) or alternatively send your CV Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
Job Title: Corporate Tax Manager Job Location: Edinburgh Your new company This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading UK accountancy firm ranked among the top 15 nationally and part of a globally recognised network. Known for its people-first culture and commitment to excellence, the firm offers a dynamic and inclusive environment where individuals are supported to thrive. With award-winning development programmes and a strong focus on continuous learning, you'll be joining a business that truly invests in its people and values their contributions. Your new role As a Corporate Tax Manager, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality tax advisory and compliance services to a varied client base, including owner-managed businesses, large corporates, and international groups. Whether you're stepping into your first managerial role or bringing established experience, this position offers the flexibility to tailor your responsibilities to your strengths and career goals. You'll work closely with clients to understand their businesses, provide strategic insights, and help navigate complex tax challenges. What you'll need to succeed You'll be CTA, ACA, ACCA qualified (or equivalent), with a strong background in corporate tax and a passion for delivering exceptional client service. You'll have excellent communication skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to build lasting relationships. A proactive and collaborative approach is essential, along with the motivation to grow professionally in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. What you'll get in return You'll receive a competitive salary package, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and the option to buy or sell up to 5 days. The firm offers agile working, including core hours from 10 AM to 2 PM and two home-working days per week, helping you balance work and personal commitments. Additional benefits include discretionary bonuses, employee recognition awards, a structured succession planning programme, and access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with counselling and virtual GP services. What you need to do now If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a firm that values your individuality and supports your growth, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now through Hays or contact your local Hays recruitment consultant to find out more about this exciting opportunity. #
May 14, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Corporate Tax Manager Job Location: Edinburgh Your new company This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading UK accountancy firm ranked among the top 15 nationally and part of a globally recognised network. Known for its people-first culture and commitment to excellence, the firm offers a dynamic and inclusive environment where individuals are supported to thrive. With award-winning development programmes and a strong focus on continuous learning, you'll be joining a business that truly invests in its people and values their contributions. Your new role As a Corporate Tax Manager, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality tax advisory and compliance services to a varied client base, including owner-managed businesses, large corporates, and international groups. Whether you're stepping into your first managerial role or bringing established experience, this position offers the flexibility to tailor your responsibilities to your strengths and career goals. You'll work closely with clients to understand their businesses, provide strategic insights, and help navigate complex tax challenges. What you'll need to succeed You'll be CTA, ACA, ACCA qualified (or equivalent), with a strong background in corporate tax and a passion for delivering exceptional client service. You'll have excellent communication skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to build lasting relationships. A proactive and collaborative approach is essential, along with the motivation to grow professionally in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. What you'll get in return You'll receive a competitive salary package, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and the option to buy or sell up to 5 days. The firm offers agile working, including core hours from 10 AM to 2 PM and two home-working days per week, helping you balance work and personal commitments. Additional benefits include discretionary bonuses, employee recognition awards, a structured succession planning programme, and access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with counselling and virtual GP services. What you need to do now If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a firm that values your individuality and supports your growth, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now through Hays or contact your local Hays recruitment consultant to find out more about this exciting opportunity. #
Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week 8am - 4pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 36072 Our client, a leading technology manufacturer based just north of Cambridge, is seeking a Legal and Compliance Officer to support its commercial, operational and governance activities. This is a broad, hands on role covering contracts, compliance, risk management and legal support across the business. You will work closely with senior management and cross functional teams to ensure robust legal and regulatory compliance. This role offers a broad exposure to commercial, compliance, employment and IP matters, strong professional development opportunities and the ability to influence legal and governance processes within a high tech environment. Responsibilities: - Contract Management: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements (supply, distribution, consultancy, NDAs, licensing etc.). Maintaining contract records and supporting commercial teams with risk assessments - Compliance: Leading internal compliance frameworks across data protection, export control, corporate governance and wider regulatory requirements. Developing policies, conducting audits and delivering staff training - Legal Risk and Advisory: Providing practical advice on legal and compliance matters, supporting dispute resolution, and promoting strong ethical practices across the organisation - HR and Employment Support: Advising on employment contracts, policies and employee relations matters - Intellectual Property: Assisting with the protection and administration of patents, trademarks and trade secrets, including liaison with external counsel - Corporate Governance: Supporting statutory compliance, maintaining company records and assisting with board documentation - Cross Functional Collaboration: Working with engineering, HR, finance, sales and procurement teams to provide clear and commercially focused legal guidance Requirements - 5+ years' experience in commercial law, compliance or regulatory roles, ideally within technology, engineering or manufacturing - Strong background in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts - Good knowledge of GDPR, compliance frameworks, export controls and risk management - Able to explain complex legal issues in a clear and practical way - Experience with IP, international partners or defence/advanced engineering is beneficial Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
May 14, 2026
Full time
Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week 8am - 4pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 36072 Our client, a leading technology manufacturer based just north of Cambridge, is seeking a Legal and Compliance Officer to support its commercial, operational and governance activities. This is a broad, hands on role covering contracts, compliance, risk management and legal support across the business. You will work closely with senior management and cross functional teams to ensure robust legal and regulatory compliance. This role offers a broad exposure to commercial, compliance, employment and IP matters, strong professional development opportunities and the ability to influence legal and governance processes within a high tech environment. Responsibilities: - Contract Management: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements (supply, distribution, consultancy, NDAs, licensing etc.). Maintaining contract records and supporting commercial teams with risk assessments - Compliance: Leading internal compliance frameworks across data protection, export control, corporate governance and wider regulatory requirements. Developing policies, conducting audits and delivering staff training - Legal Risk and Advisory: Providing practical advice on legal and compliance matters, supporting dispute resolution, and promoting strong ethical practices across the organisation - HR and Employment Support: Advising on employment contracts, policies and employee relations matters - Intellectual Property: Assisting with the protection and administration of patents, trademarks and trade secrets, including liaison with external counsel - Corporate Governance: Supporting statutory compliance, maintaining company records and assisting with board documentation - Cross Functional Collaboration: Working with engineering, HR, finance, sales and procurement teams to provide clear and commercially focused legal guidance Requirements - 5+ years' experience in commercial law, compliance or regulatory roles, ideally within technology, engineering or manufacturing - Strong background in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts - Good knowledge of GDPR, compliance frameworks, export controls and risk management - Able to explain complex legal issues in a clear and practical way - Experience with IP, international partners or defence/advanced engineering is beneficial Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Corporate Tax Manager wanted for Leading Thames Valley Accountancy Practice Corporate Tax Manager Location: Maidenhead (Hybrid Working) Permanent, Full-Time Are you ready to bring your Corporate Tax expertise to a role where your skills and perspective can make a meaningful and lasting impact? About the Opportunity This is a people-focused professional services firm where individuals, clients, and communities come first. As a growing mid-to-large UK accountancy practice with an international presence, the firm combines global insight with strong local relationships. The culture is collaborative, ambitious, and grounded in continuous learning. You won't be just another number - you'll be part of a driven team that values personal development, open communication, and long-term career progression. Significant investment is made in training, leadership development, and professional growth, giving you the autonomy to shape your career while contributing to the wider success of the firm. The Role As a Corporate Tax Manager, you will work within a dynamic tax team advising a diverse portfolio of clients. This role goes far beyond technical delivery - it's about building trusted client relationships, understanding commercial drivers, managing risk, and providing insight that supports informed decision-making.You will be involved in both corporate tax compliance and advisory work, with the flexibility to shape the balance according to your strengths and career ambitions. What We're Looking For We're keen to hear from: Corporate Tax professionals ready to step up into their first managerial role, or Experienced Corporate Tax Managers seeking a new challenge in a growing environment. You will: Support and help grow the firm's corporate tax offering Work with a varied client base including owner-managed businesses, family companies, and UK and international groups Advise across a broad range of sectors and organisational sizes Play an active role in client development and relationship management Contribute to mentoring and developing junior team members This is an excellent opportunity for someone motivated, forward-thinking, and eager to progress quickly within a supportive and well-structured firm. Working Environment You'll thrive here if you enjoy: Building strong, long-term client relationships Working collaboratively within a sociable and supportive team Being given responsibility, trust, and room to grow Contributing to a firm that values innovation, development, and balance Rewards & Benefits You'll be recognised as an individual, with benefits designed to support your wellbeing and professional journey, including: Flexible & agile working with core hours and regular home-working Generous holiday allowance, plus the option to buy or sell additional days Competitive salary package Discretionary annual bonus and recognition awards Structured succession planning and clear progression pathways Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support, counselling, and virtual GP access for you and your family and additional benefits designed to support both your professional and personal life. #
May 13, 2026
Full time
Corporate Tax Manager wanted for Leading Thames Valley Accountancy Practice Corporate Tax Manager Location: Maidenhead (Hybrid Working) Permanent, Full-Time Are you ready to bring your Corporate Tax expertise to a role where your skills and perspective can make a meaningful and lasting impact? About the Opportunity This is a people-focused professional services firm where individuals, clients, and communities come first. As a growing mid-to-large UK accountancy practice with an international presence, the firm combines global insight with strong local relationships. The culture is collaborative, ambitious, and grounded in continuous learning. You won't be just another number - you'll be part of a driven team that values personal development, open communication, and long-term career progression. Significant investment is made in training, leadership development, and professional growth, giving you the autonomy to shape your career while contributing to the wider success of the firm. The Role As a Corporate Tax Manager, you will work within a dynamic tax team advising a diverse portfolio of clients. This role goes far beyond technical delivery - it's about building trusted client relationships, understanding commercial drivers, managing risk, and providing insight that supports informed decision-making.You will be involved in both corporate tax compliance and advisory work, with the flexibility to shape the balance according to your strengths and career ambitions. What We're Looking For We're keen to hear from: Corporate Tax professionals ready to step up into their first managerial role, or Experienced Corporate Tax Managers seeking a new challenge in a growing environment. You will: Support and help grow the firm's corporate tax offering Work with a varied client base including owner-managed businesses, family companies, and UK and international groups Advise across a broad range of sectors and organisational sizes Play an active role in client development and relationship management Contribute to mentoring and developing junior team members This is an excellent opportunity for someone motivated, forward-thinking, and eager to progress quickly within a supportive and well-structured firm. Working Environment You'll thrive here if you enjoy: Building strong, long-term client relationships Working collaboratively within a sociable and supportive team Being given responsibility, trust, and room to grow Contributing to a firm that values innovation, development, and balance Rewards & Benefits You'll be recognised as an individual, with benefits designed to support your wellbeing and professional journey, including: Flexible & agile working with core hours and regular home-working Generous holiday allowance, plus the option to buy or sell additional days Competitive salary package Discretionary annual bonus and recognition awards Structured succession planning and clear progression pathways Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support, counselling, and virtual GP access for you and your family and additional benefits designed to support both your professional and personal life. #
A leading educational technology company is searching for an International Legal Counsel to serve as the primary legal partner for its German operations. This role involves leading legal advice on commercial, employment, and corporate matters in Germany, while also providing essential legal support for UK operations. Qualified candidates must be fluent in both German and English and have a solid understanding of commercial law and the German legal market. The position offers a hybrid working model, professional development opportunities, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
May 13, 2026
Full time
A leading educational technology company is searching for an International Legal Counsel to serve as the primary legal partner for its German operations. This role involves leading legal advice on commercial, employment, and corporate matters in Germany, while also providing essential legal support for UK operations. Qualified candidates must be fluent in both German and English and have a solid understanding of commercial law and the German legal market. The position offers a hybrid working model, professional development opportunities, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
UK Corporate Counsel (M&A) role with a leading, highly ambitious, international technology business. Birmingham office (hybrid 3 days per week) Salary c. 80- 95,000 pa + benefits. Friendly, informal, balanced environment The organisation has grown significantly, with continued expansion plans both nationally and internationally. They now seek an entrepreneurial, commercially focused, corporate (M&A) lawyer to join the multidisciplinary UK team in order to oversee the legal aspects of the M&A transactions both in the region and some selected international markets. As part of a wider European legal team (Group GC in Europe) you will support the M&A agenda and continue driving dynamic growth, leaning on colleagues across Europe. - Act as project leader, working closely with the international team and local managers to drive acquisitions in the UK - Manage the M&A transaction life-cycle (negotiation, due diligence, drafting, compliance, post-completion and integration) - Provide expert advice on risk, structures, regulatory matters - Widen scope to become first point of contact on wider company law matters - contracts, disputes, projects, processes. Ideally you will be a pragmatic, deal lawyer with a solid understanding of M&A transactions and best practice, a strong negotiator, proactive, sharp, solutions focused who will enjoy a more business partnering model seeing the fruits of your labour in an in-house setting. Calm under pressure, able to prioritise, personable and a genuine team player all essential. We are keen to hear from experienced corporate lawyers 5+ years PQE who enjoy rolling their sleeves up, keen to drive revenue working in-house and broaden their skill set whilst developing their commercial acumen. Technology sector experience or interest would be helpful but not essential as to previous experience working in-house. Get in touch in confidence to hear more. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
May 12, 2026
Full time
UK Corporate Counsel (M&A) role with a leading, highly ambitious, international technology business. Birmingham office (hybrid 3 days per week) Salary c. 80- 95,000 pa + benefits. Friendly, informal, balanced environment The organisation has grown significantly, with continued expansion plans both nationally and internationally. They now seek an entrepreneurial, commercially focused, corporate (M&A) lawyer to join the multidisciplinary UK team in order to oversee the legal aspects of the M&A transactions both in the region and some selected international markets. As part of a wider European legal team (Group GC in Europe) you will support the M&A agenda and continue driving dynamic growth, leaning on colleagues across Europe. - Act as project leader, working closely with the international team and local managers to drive acquisitions in the UK - Manage the M&A transaction life-cycle (negotiation, due diligence, drafting, compliance, post-completion and integration) - Provide expert advice on risk, structures, regulatory matters - Widen scope to become first point of contact on wider company law matters - contracts, disputes, projects, processes. Ideally you will be a pragmatic, deal lawyer with a solid understanding of M&A transactions and best practice, a strong negotiator, proactive, sharp, solutions focused who will enjoy a more business partnering model seeing the fruits of your labour in an in-house setting. Calm under pressure, able to prioritise, personable and a genuine team player all essential. We are keen to hear from experienced corporate lawyers 5+ years PQE who enjoy rolling their sleeves up, keen to drive revenue working in-house and broaden their skill set whilst developing their commercial acumen. Technology sector experience or interest would be helpful but not essential as to previous experience working in-house. Get in touch in confidence to hear more. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Who we are GlobalData is a specialist information services business helping clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Through our data, expert analysis and innovative solutions, we provide intelligence across the world s largest industries to companies, governments and industry professionals. Formed in 2016 through the combination of multiple specialist firms, we are now a fully integrated global platform with 3,500+ colleagues across 20+ industries, supporting over 5,000 customers worldwide. Why join GlobalData? We are at a pivotal stage of growth, supported by recent investment and ambitious plans. It s a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where collaboration drives success, and where curious, ambitious individuals can make a real impact as we continue to scale our Healthcare division globally. The role GlobalData Healthcare is seeking a commercially minded and experienced In-House Legal Counsel to lead the legal and governance functions of our high-growth organisation. This is a critical role providing legal oversight across UK and international operations, ensuring compliance, managing legal risk, and maintaining strong corporate governance across multiple global entities. You will act as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team, supporting strategic decision-making while safeguarding the organisation s legal and regulatory position. This is a unique opportunity to build and shape a scalable legal function within a growing, globally focused business. What you ll be doing Legal Advisory & Commercial Contracts Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements including SaaS, licensing, consulting, partnership, procurement and service agreements, as well as NDAs across multiple jurisdictions Act as the lead in-house legal advisor across all business units Provide guidance on contract performance, regulatory compliance, employment law, data protection (including GDPR), intellectual property and cross-border transactions Governance, Risk & Compliance Ensure compliance with all relevant corporate, commercial and regulatory requirements Oversee legal risk, disputes and litigation across global operations Support regulatory filings, audits and governance requirements Develop and implement global legal policies, frameworks and templates External Counsel & Stakeholder Management Manage and coordinate external legal counsel across multiple jurisdictions Ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery of legal services Partner closely with senior leadership, providing strategic legal advice aligned to business objectives and risk appetite What we re looking for Essential Experience Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent jurisdiction) with a valid practising certificate Minimum 10 years PQE, ideally including experience supporting international businesses and in-house exposure Strong background in commercial law, contract negotiation and corporate governance Experience operating across multiple jurisdictions with an understanding of cross-border legal compliance Proven ability to assess legal risk in a commercial context and provide pragmatic, business-focused solutions Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to advise senior leadership and board members Desirable Experience Experience in private equity-backed or listed company environments Background working within multinational organisations or with overseas subsidiaries Knowledge of corporate law across key regions including the US, EU and Asia-Pacific Experience managing competing priorities across time zones in a fast-paced environment Personal Attributes Commercially minded with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach Strong communicator with the ability to influence at senior levels Highly organised and able to manage complex, global workloads Collaborative and able to work cross-functionally across the business Adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast-growing, evolving organisation In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. To find out more about the roles and benefits on offer in your region, visit (url removed) GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Who we are GlobalData is a specialist information services business helping clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Through our data, expert analysis and innovative solutions, we provide intelligence across the world s largest industries to companies, governments and industry professionals. Formed in 2016 through the combination of multiple specialist firms, we are now a fully integrated global platform with 3,500+ colleagues across 20+ industries, supporting over 5,000 customers worldwide. Why join GlobalData? We are at a pivotal stage of growth, supported by recent investment and ambitious plans. It s a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where collaboration drives success, and where curious, ambitious individuals can make a real impact as we continue to scale our Healthcare division globally. The role GlobalData Healthcare is seeking a commercially minded and experienced In-House Legal Counsel to lead the legal and governance functions of our high-growth organisation. This is a critical role providing legal oversight across UK and international operations, ensuring compliance, managing legal risk, and maintaining strong corporate governance across multiple global entities. You will act as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team, supporting strategic decision-making while safeguarding the organisation s legal and regulatory position. This is a unique opportunity to build and shape a scalable legal function within a growing, globally focused business. What you ll be doing Legal Advisory & Commercial Contracts Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements including SaaS, licensing, consulting, partnership, procurement and service agreements, as well as NDAs across multiple jurisdictions Act as the lead in-house legal advisor across all business units Provide guidance on contract performance, regulatory compliance, employment law, data protection (including GDPR), intellectual property and cross-border transactions Governance, Risk & Compliance Ensure compliance with all relevant corporate, commercial and regulatory requirements Oversee legal risk, disputes and litigation across global operations Support regulatory filings, audits and governance requirements Develop and implement global legal policies, frameworks and templates External Counsel & Stakeholder Management Manage and coordinate external legal counsel across multiple jurisdictions Ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery of legal services Partner closely with senior leadership, providing strategic legal advice aligned to business objectives and risk appetite What we re looking for Essential Experience Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent jurisdiction) with a valid practising certificate Minimum 10 years PQE, ideally including experience supporting international businesses and in-house exposure Strong background in commercial law, contract negotiation and corporate governance Experience operating across multiple jurisdictions with an understanding of cross-border legal compliance Proven ability to assess legal risk in a commercial context and provide pragmatic, business-focused solutions Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to advise senior leadership and board members Desirable Experience Experience in private equity-backed or listed company environments Background working within multinational organisations or with overseas subsidiaries Knowledge of corporate law across key regions including the US, EU and Asia-Pacific Experience managing competing priorities across time zones in a fast-paced environment Personal Attributes Commercially minded with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach Strong communicator with the ability to influence at senior levels Highly organised and able to manage complex, global workloads Collaborative and able to work cross-functionally across the business Adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast-growing, evolving organisation In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. To find out more about the roles and benefits on offer in your region, visit (url removed) GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
Employment Tax Business Partner £800 - £825 per day Media Immediate start Halliday Marx have partnered with a global media firm who are looking to hire an Interim Employment Tax Business Partner for 2 months (It may potentially extend) Responsibilities Lead the review and oversight of employment tax filings and statutory reporting obligations, ensuring full compliance with relevant UK tax legislation and regulatory requirements. Act as a trusted advisor on employment tax matters across both domestic and international operations, providing clear, commercially focused guidance to stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement across tax processes through automation, optimization and enhanced controls, supporting wider compliance, governance and financial reporting obligations, including Senior Accounting Officer requirements. Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including HMRC, overseas tax authorities, auditors, legal counsel, professional advisors, contractors and third-party suppliers. Provide practical and commercially minded employment tax support on strategic initiatives and operational change projects, including systems implementations, corporate transactions, international growth and the setup of new overseas entities or locations. Partner closely with senior leadership teams, delivering insight, challenge and strategic guidance to support decision-making, business performance and organisational change. Lead, mentor and support a direct report, promoting high performance, accountability, engagement and professional development in line with team and business goals. Requirements ACA or CTA or ATT Qualified 5 years + experience within in house Employment Tax Available to start within 1 week PAYE Settlements, PME, and IR35 experience
May 12, 2026
Seasonal
Employment Tax Business Partner £800 - £825 per day Media Immediate start Halliday Marx have partnered with a global media firm who are looking to hire an Interim Employment Tax Business Partner for 2 months (It may potentially extend) Responsibilities Lead the review and oversight of employment tax filings and statutory reporting obligations, ensuring full compliance with relevant UK tax legislation and regulatory requirements. Act as a trusted advisor on employment tax matters across both domestic and international operations, providing clear, commercially focused guidance to stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement across tax processes through automation, optimization and enhanced controls, supporting wider compliance, governance and financial reporting obligations, including Senior Accounting Officer requirements. Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including HMRC, overseas tax authorities, auditors, legal counsel, professional advisors, contractors and third-party suppliers. Provide practical and commercially minded employment tax support on strategic initiatives and operational change projects, including systems implementations, corporate transactions, international growth and the setup of new overseas entities or locations. Partner closely with senior leadership teams, delivering insight, challenge and strategic guidance to support decision-making, business performance and organisational change. Lead, mentor and support a direct report, promoting high performance, accountability, engagement and professional development in line with team and business goals. Requirements ACA or CTA or ATT Qualified 5 years + experience within in house Employment Tax Available to start within 1 week PAYE Settlements, PME, and IR35 experience
JOB TITLE: Global Corporate Relations Lead REPORTS TO TITLE: Global Head of Employment & Corporate Relations BUSINESS FUNCTION/ SUB-FUNCTION: GEDU Group CEO Office CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent ABOUT GEDU GEDU (Global Education) is on a mission to transform lives through education and expand access to learning worldwide. With operations in 15 countries-including the US, UK, UAE, Australia, and across Europe-we offer a diverse portfolio of educational opportunities, from PhDs and apprenticeships to language schools and business education. Our global network supports over 75,000 students across a wide range of disciplines/ sectors (Tech, Financial Services, Hospitality/ Tourism etc). We are committed to delivering exceptional student experiences and employment outcomes, ensuring that education leads to real-world impact and return on investment. Explore our brands: • GEDU Global • Global Banking School • GBS Dubai • GEDU Services • ICN Artem • Schiller International University • EMA Education • MLA College • APAC Australia • English Path • Global U About the Global Employment & Corporate Relations Team As GEDU continues its global expansion, we are building a dynamic Global Employment & Corporate Relations team to lead our "global strategy with local roots." This team will drive employment innovation across our all institutions, focusing on: • Global Strategy Development: Create and implement a global employment framework for diverse educational needs. • Partnership Building: Establish strategic collaborations with employers, industry partners and professional networks. • Curriculum Integration: Work with academic leaders to incorporate employment skills into programmes globally. • Program Oversight: Ensure the delivery of consistent employment initiatives worldwide. • Career Services Leadership: Guide teams in providing career counselling, internships, and graduate jobs for our students. • Alumni Engagement: Develop programmes to enhance alumni career growth, job opportunities and mentorship. • Market Analysis: Monitor global employment trends to refine employment strategies. • Performance Monitoring: Define and track KPIs to measure employment initiatives' effectiveness. • Innovation and Technology: Utilize innovative tools to improve career development processes. ROLE PURPOSE Global Corporate Relations Lead will play a strategic role to build and manage GEDU's global employer ecosystem. You will lead the development of strategic global partnerships with employers, professional bodies, and industry networks to co-create impactful career pathways, experiential learning opportunities, and curriculum enhancements. You will ensure employer voice is embedded across GEDU's employment strategy, from programme design to delivery, and foster long-term relationships that drive student outcomes and institutional reputation. In conjunction with the Global Head of Employment and Corporate Relations you will design and deliver a global scalable employer partnerships and industry relations strategy (focusing on targeted outreach, value proposition, partnership tiers, events and networking, programme co-design and alumni network). ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Employer Partnership Development • Establish and manage strategic employer partnerships across target sectors and regions (e.g. tech, finance, healthcare). • Develop strategic engagement plans/ toolkits to engage with and attract key employers, industry bodies and other partners. • Build and maintain a centralised CRM of employer contacts and engagement history. 2. Co-Creation & Programme Innovation and Driving Commercial Growth • Co-create programmes with employers, including apprenticeships, certifications and experiential learning modules. • Collaborate with academic teams to embed employer input into curriculum design. • Lead the development of employer-led bootcamps, guest lectures, and live projects. • Deliver custom B2B training through existing GEDU programmes and apprenticeships as well as bespoke executive education solutions. 3. Industry Advisory Boards • Establish and manage global industry advisory boards. • Facilitate regular engagement to gather insights and feedback on market trends, skills gaps and programme relevance. • Ensure advisory board input informs strategic decisions and curriculum updates. • Create global toolkits to support local teams' activities and share best practice. 4. Events & Engagement • Manage global employer participation in career fairs, networking events, and panel discussions. • Develop a global calendar of key employer engagement activities. • Ensure consistent branding and experience across all GEDU campuses. 5. Alumni Programme • Design and lead the best-in-class global alumni strategy, programme and initiatives that create opportunities for mentoring, networking, and job placements across student and graduate communities. 6.Collaboration & Integration • Work closely with the Global Student Employment Journey Lead to ensure employer data and insights are integrated across systems and touchpoints. • Partner with local/ brand teams to support regional employer engagement and relationship management. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE • Relevant experience e.g. partnership, recruitment agency, corporate (early careers recruiting and programmes) and student employment experience. • Proven experience of corporate partnerships and professional networks. A network of existing employer contacts and experience in engaging alumni communities. • Employer Engagement Strategy: Ability to build and manage strategic employer partnerships across sectors and geographies. • Programme Co-Creation: Experience in designing employer-led initiatives, including apprenticeships, certifications, and experiential learning. • Industry Insight & Advisory Leadership: Skilled in facilitating advisory boards and translating industry feedback into actionable programme enhancements. • Event & Relationship Management: Strong background in creating and coordinating employer events and maintaining long-term relationships. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work across academic, operational, and regional teams to align employer engagement with institutional goals. • Innovation & Responsiveness: Capacity to respond to evolving job market trends and employer needs with agile, student-focused solutions. • Global Team Leadership: Experience leading cross-cultural teams and managing complex stakeholder environments. • Impact Measurement: Skilled in defining and tracking KPIs to evaluate partnership effectiveness and inform strategic decisions. DIGITAL SKILLS & DATA MANAGEMENT • Proficiency in modern digital tools, including Office 365, CRM/database systems, and employability analytics platforms. • Platform Ownership & Optimisation: Lead review and implementation of global platforms. Ensure platforms are scalable, compliant, and integrated. Act as global super-user and liaison with IT vendors. • CRM & Data Utilisation: Familiarity with CRM systems and data-driven approaches to employer relationship management. • Data Governance: Define global data taxonomy, field standards, and flow for key data. Maintain a single source of truth for employment data. Ensure secure, GDPR-compliant data handling. • Analytics, Dashboards & Reporting: Build real-time dashboards tracking key students and employers' information and set/ manage global vs. local KPI-s. Analyse performance trends and recommend improvements. QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree. OTHER INFORMATION: • The postholder will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment: • to GEDU's values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy. • the GEDU's Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GEDU's Environmental Policy. • to their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
JOB TITLE: Global Corporate Relations Lead REPORTS TO TITLE: Global Head of Employment & Corporate Relations BUSINESS FUNCTION/ SUB-FUNCTION: GEDU Group CEO Office CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent ABOUT GEDU GEDU (Global Education) is on a mission to transform lives through education and expand access to learning worldwide. With operations in 15 countries-including the US, UK, UAE, Australia, and across Europe-we offer a diverse portfolio of educational opportunities, from PhDs and apprenticeships to language schools and business education. Our global network supports over 75,000 students across a wide range of disciplines/ sectors (Tech, Financial Services, Hospitality/ Tourism etc). We are committed to delivering exceptional student experiences and employment outcomes, ensuring that education leads to real-world impact and return on investment. Explore our brands: • GEDU Global • Global Banking School • GBS Dubai • GEDU Services • ICN Artem • Schiller International University • EMA Education • MLA College • APAC Australia • English Path • Global U About the Global Employment & Corporate Relations Team As GEDU continues its global expansion, we are building a dynamic Global Employment & Corporate Relations team to lead our "global strategy with local roots." This team will drive employment innovation across our all institutions, focusing on: • Global Strategy Development: Create and implement a global employment framework for diverse educational needs. • Partnership Building: Establish strategic collaborations with employers, industry partners and professional networks. • Curriculum Integration: Work with academic leaders to incorporate employment skills into programmes globally. • Program Oversight: Ensure the delivery of consistent employment initiatives worldwide. • Career Services Leadership: Guide teams in providing career counselling, internships, and graduate jobs for our students. • Alumni Engagement: Develop programmes to enhance alumni career growth, job opportunities and mentorship. • Market Analysis: Monitor global employment trends to refine employment strategies. • Performance Monitoring: Define and track KPIs to measure employment initiatives' effectiveness. • Innovation and Technology: Utilize innovative tools to improve career development processes. ROLE PURPOSE Global Corporate Relations Lead will play a strategic role to build and manage GEDU's global employer ecosystem. You will lead the development of strategic global partnerships with employers, professional bodies, and industry networks to co-create impactful career pathways, experiential learning opportunities, and curriculum enhancements. You will ensure employer voice is embedded across GEDU's employment strategy, from programme design to delivery, and foster long-term relationships that drive student outcomes and institutional reputation. In conjunction with the Global Head of Employment and Corporate Relations you will design and deliver a global scalable employer partnerships and industry relations strategy (focusing on targeted outreach, value proposition, partnership tiers, events and networking, programme co-design and alumni network). ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Employer Partnership Development • Establish and manage strategic employer partnerships across target sectors and regions (e.g. tech, finance, healthcare). • Develop strategic engagement plans/ toolkits to engage with and attract key employers, industry bodies and other partners. • Build and maintain a centralised CRM of employer contacts and engagement history. 2. Co-Creation & Programme Innovation and Driving Commercial Growth • Co-create programmes with employers, including apprenticeships, certifications and experiential learning modules. • Collaborate with academic teams to embed employer input into curriculum design. • Lead the development of employer-led bootcamps, guest lectures, and live projects. • Deliver custom B2B training through existing GEDU programmes and apprenticeships as well as bespoke executive education solutions. 3. Industry Advisory Boards • Establish and manage global industry advisory boards. • Facilitate regular engagement to gather insights and feedback on market trends, skills gaps and programme relevance. • Ensure advisory board input informs strategic decisions and curriculum updates. • Create global toolkits to support local teams' activities and share best practice. 4. Events & Engagement • Manage global employer participation in career fairs, networking events, and panel discussions. • Develop a global calendar of key employer engagement activities. • Ensure consistent branding and experience across all GEDU campuses. 5. Alumni Programme • Design and lead the best-in-class global alumni strategy, programme and initiatives that create opportunities for mentoring, networking, and job placements across student and graduate communities. 6.Collaboration & Integration • Work closely with the Global Student Employment Journey Lead to ensure employer data and insights are integrated across systems and touchpoints. • Partner with local/ brand teams to support regional employer engagement and relationship management. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE • Relevant experience e.g. partnership, recruitment agency, corporate (early careers recruiting and programmes) and student employment experience. • Proven experience of corporate partnerships and professional networks. A network of existing employer contacts and experience in engaging alumni communities. • Employer Engagement Strategy: Ability to build and manage strategic employer partnerships across sectors and geographies. • Programme Co-Creation: Experience in designing employer-led initiatives, including apprenticeships, certifications, and experiential learning. • Industry Insight & Advisory Leadership: Skilled in facilitating advisory boards and translating industry feedback into actionable programme enhancements. • Event & Relationship Management: Strong background in creating and coordinating employer events and maintaining long-term relationships. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work across academic, operational, and regional teams to align employer engagement with institutional goals. • Innovation & Responsiveness: Capacity to respond to evolving job market trends and employer needs with agile, student-focused solutions. • Global Team Leadership: Experience leading cross-cultural teams and managing complex stakeholder environments. • Impact Measurement: Skilled in defining and tracking KPIs to evaluate partnership effectiveness and inform strategic decisions. DIGITAL SKILLS & DATA MANAGEMENT • Proficiency in modern digital tools, including Office 365, CRM/database systems, and employability analytics platforms. • Platform Ownership & Optimisation: Lead review and implementation of global platforms. Ensure platforms are scalable, compliant, and integrated. Act as global super-user and liaison with IT vendors. • CRM & Data Utilisation: Familiarity with CRM systems and data-driven approaches to employer relationship management. • Data Governance: Define global data taxonomy, field standards, and flow for key data. Maintain a single source of truth for employment data. Ensure secure, GDPR-compliant data handling. • Analytics, Dashboards & Reporting: Build real-time dashboards tracking key students and employers' information and set/ manage global vs. local KPI-s. Analyse performance trends and recommend improvements. QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree. OTHER INFORMATION: • The postholder will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment: • to GEDU's values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy. • the GEDU's Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GEDU's Environmental Policy. • to their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned.
JOB TITLE: Global Corporate Relations Lead REPORTS TO TITLE: Global Head of Employment & Corporate Relations BUSINESS FUNCTION/ SUB-FUNCTION: GEDU Group CEO Office CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent ABOUT GEDU GEDU (Global Education) is on a mission to transform lives through education and expand access to learning worldwide. With operations in 15 countries-including the US, UK, UAE, Australia, and across Europe-we offer a diverse portfolio of educational opportunities, from PhDs and apprenticeships to language schools and business education. Our global network supports over 75,000 students across a wide range of disciplines/ sectors (Tech, Financial Services, Hospitality/ Tourism etc). We are committed to delivering exceptional student experiences and employment outcomes, ensuring that education leads to real-world impact and return on investment. Explore our brands: • GEDU Global • Global Banking School • GBS Dubai • GEDU Services • ICN Artem • Schiller International University • EMA Education • MLA College • APAC Australia • English Path • Global U About the Global Employment & Corporate Relations Team As GEDU continues its global expansion, we are building a dynamic Global Employment & Corporate Relations team to lead our "global strategy with local roots." This team will drive employment innovation across our all institutions, focusing on: • Global Strategy Development: Create and implement a global employment framework for diverse educational needs. • Partnership Building: Establish strategic collaborations with employers, industry partners and professional networks. • Curriculum Integration: Work with academic leaders to incorporate employment skills into programmes globally. • Program Oversight: Ensure the delivery of consistent employment initiatives worldwide. • Career Services Leadership: Guide teams in providing career counselling, internships, and graduate jobs for our students. • Alumni Engagement: Develop programmes to enhance alumni career growth, job opportunities and mentorship. • Market Analysis: Monitor global employment trends to refine employment strategies. • Performance Monitoring: Define and track KPIs to measure employment initiatives' effectiveness. • Innovation and Technology: Utilize innovative tools to improve career development processes. ROLE PURPOSE Global Corporate Relations Lead will play a strategic role to build and manage GEDU's global employer ecosystem. You will lead the development of strategic global partnerships with employers, professional bodies, and industry networks to co-create impactful career pathways, experiential learning opportunities, and curriculum enhancements. You will ensure employer voice is embedded across GEDU's employment strategy, from programme design to delivery, and foster long-term relationships that drive student outcomes and institutional reputation. In conjunction with the Global Head of Employment and Corporate Relations you will design and deliver a global scalable employer partnerships and industry relations strategy (focusing on targeted outreach, value proposition, partnership tiers, events and networking, programme co-design and alumni network). ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Employer Partnership Development • Establish and manage strategic employer partnerships across target sectors and regions (e.g. tech, finance, healthcare). • Develop strategic engagement plans/ toolkits to engage with and attract key employers, industry bodies and other partners. • Build and maintain a centralised CRM of employer contacts and engagement history. 2. Co-Creation & Programme Innovation and Driving Commercial Growth • Co-create programmes with employers, including apprenticeships, certifications and experiential learning modules. • Collaborate with academic teams to embed employer input into curriculum design. • Lead the development of employer-led bootcamps, guest lectures, and live projects. • Deliver custom B2B training through existing GEDU programmes and apprenticeships as well as bespoke executive education solutions. 3. Industry Advisory Boards • Establish and manage global industry advisory boards. • Facilitate regular engagement to gather insights and feedback on market trends, skills gaps and programme relevance. • Ensure advisory board input informs strategic decisions and curriculum updates. • Create global toolkits to support local teams' activities and share best practice. 4. Events & Engagement • Manage global employer participation in career fairs, networking events, and panel discussions. • Develop a global calendar of key employer engagement activities. • Ensure consistent branding and experience across all GEDU campuses. 5. Alumni Programme • Design and lead the best-in-class global alumni strategy, programme and initiatives that create opportunities for mentoring, networking, and job placements across student and graduate communities. 6.Collaboration & Integration • Work closely with the Global Student Employment Journey Lead to ensure employer data and insights are integrated across systems and touchpoints. • Partner with local/ brand teams to support regional employer engagement and relationship management. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE • Relevant experience e.g. partnership, recruitment agency, corporate (early careers recruiting and programmes) and student employment experience. • Proven experience of corporate partnerships and professional networks. A network of existing employer contacts and experience in engaging alumni communities. • Employer Engagement Strategy: Ability to build and manage strategic employer partnerships across sectors and geographies. • Programme Co-Creation: Experience in designing employer-led initiatives, including apprenticeships, certifications, and experiential learning. • Industry Insight & Advisory Leadership: Skilled in facilitating advisory boards and translating industry feedback into actionable programme enhancements. • Event & Relationship Management: Strong background in creating and coordinating employer events and maintaining long-term relationships. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work across academic, operational, and regional teams to align employer engagement with institutional goals. • Innovation & Responsiveness: Capacity to respond to evolving job market trends and employer needs with agile, student-focused solutions. • Global Team Leadership: Experience leading cross-cultural teams and managing complex stakeholder environments. • Impact Measurement: Skilled in defining and tracking KPIs to evaluate partnership effectiveness and inform strategic decisions. DIGITAL SKILLS & DATA MANAGEMENT • Proficiency in modern digital tools, including Office 365, CRM/database systems, and employability analytics platforms. • Platform Ownership & Optimisation: Lead review and implementation of global platforms. Ensure platforms are scalable, compliant, and integrated. Act as global super-user and liaison with IT vendors. • CRM & Data Utilisation: Familiarity with CRM systems and data-driven approaches to employer relationship management. • Data Governance: Define global data taxonomy, field standards, and flow for key data. Maintain a single source of truth for employment data. Ensure secure, GDPR-compliant data handling. • Analytics, Dashboards & Reporting: Build real-time dashboards tracking key students and employers' information and set/ manage global vs. local KPI-s. Analyse performance trends and recommend improvements. QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree. OTHER INFORMATION: • The postholder will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment: • to GEDU's values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy. • the GEDU's Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GEDU's Environmental Policy. • to their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
JOB TITLE: Global Corporate Relations Lead REPORTS TO TITLE: Global Head of Employment & Corporate Relations BUSINESS FUNCTION/ SUB-FUNCTION: GEDU Group CEO Office CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent ABOUT GEDU GEDU (Global Education) is on a mission to transform lives through education and expand access to learning worldwide. With operations in 15 countries-including the US, UK, UAE, Australia, and across Europe-we offer a diverse portfolio of educational opportunities, from PhDs and apprenticeships to language schools and business education. Our global network supports over 75,000 students across a wide range of disciplines/ sectors (Tech, Financial Services, Hospitality/ Tourism etc). We are committed to delivering exceptional student experiences and employment outcomes, ensuring that education leads to real-world impact and return on investment. Explore our brands: • GEDU Global • Global Banking School • GBS Dubai • GEDU Services • ICN Artem • Schiller International University • EMA Education • MLA College • APAC Australia • English Path • Global U About the Global Employment & Corporate Relations Team As GEDU continues its global expansion, we are building a dynamic Global Employment & Corporate Relations team to lead our "global strategy with local roots." This team will drive employment innovation across our all institutions, focusing on: • Global Strategy Development: Create and implement a global employment framework for diverse educational needs. • Partnership Building: Establish strategic collaborations with employers, industry partners and professional networks. • Curriculum Integration: Work with academic leaders to incorporate employment skills into programmes globally. • Program Oversight: Ensure the delivery of consistent employment initiatives worldwide. • Career Services Leadership: Guide teams in providing career counselling, internships, and graduate jobs for our students. • Alumni Engagement: Develop programmes to enhance alumni career growth, job opportunities and mentorship. • Market Analysis: Monitor global employment trends to refine employment strategies. • Performance Monitoring: Define and track KPIs to measure employment initiatives' effectiveness. • Innovation and Technology: Utilize innovative tools to improve career development processes. ROLE PURPOSE Global Corporate Relations Lead will play a strategic role to build and manage GEDU's global employer ecosystem. You will lead the development of strategic global partnerships with employers, professional bodies, and industry networks to co-create impactful career pathways, experiential learning opportunities, and curriculum enhancements. You will ensure employer voice is embedded across GEDU's employment strategy, from programme design to delivery, and foster long-term relationships that drive student outcomes and institutional reputation. In conjunction with the Global Head of Employment and Corporate Relations you will design and deliver a global scalable employer partnerships and industry relations strategy (focusing on targeted outreach, value proposition, partnership tiers, events and networking, programme co-design and alumni network). ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Employer Partnership Development • Establish and manage strategic employer partnerships across target sectors and regions (e.g. tech, finance, healthcare). • Develop strategic engagement plans/ toolkits to engage with and attract key employers, industry bodies and other partners. • Build and maintain a centralised CRM of employer contacts and engagement history. 2. Co-Creation & Programme Innovation and Driving Commercial Growth • Co-create programmes with employers, including apprenticeships, certifications and experiential learning modules. • Collaborate with academic teams to embed employer input into curriculum design. • Lead the development of employer-led bootcamps, guest lectures, and live projects. • Deliver custom B2B training through existing GEDU programmes and apprenticeships as well as bespoke executive education solutions. 3. Industry Advisory Boards • Establish and manage global industry advisory boards. • Facilitate regular engagement to gather insights and feedback on market trends, skills gaps and programme relevance. • Ensure advisory board input informs strategic decisions and curriculum updates. • Create global toolkits to support local teams' activities and share best practice. 4. Events & Engagement • Manage global employer participation in career fairs, networking events, and panel discussions. • Develop a global calendar of key employer engagement activities. • Ensure consistent branding and experience across all GEDU campuses. 5. Alumni Programme • Design and lead the best-in-class global alumni strategy, programme and initiatives that create opportunities for mentoring, networking, and job placements across student and graduate communities. 6.Collaboration & Integration • Work closely with the Global Student Employment Journey Lead to ensure employer data and insights are integrated across systems and touchpoints. • Partner with local/ brand teams to support regional employer engagement and relationship management. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE • Relevant experience e.g. partnership, recruitment agency, corporate (early careers recruiting and programmes) and student employment experience. • Proven experience of corporate partnerships and professional networks. A network of existing employer contacts and experience in engaging alumni communities. • Employer Engagement Strategy: Ability to build and manage strategic employer partnerships across sectors and geographies. • Programme Co-Creation: Experience in designing employer-led initiatives, including apprenticeships, certifications, and experiential learning. • Industry Insight & Advisory Leadership: Skilled in facilitating advisory boards and translating industry feedback into actionable programme enhancements. • Event & Relationship Management: Strong background in creating and coordinating employer events and maintaining long-term relationships. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work across academic, operational, and regional teams to align employer engagement with institutional goals. • Innovation & Responsiveness: Capacity to respond to evolving job market trends and employer needs with agile, student-focused solutions. • Global Team Leadership: Experience leading cross-cultural teams and managing complex stakeholder environments. • Impact Measurement: Skilled in defining and tracking KPIs to evaluate partnership effectiveness and inform strategic decisions. DIGITAL SKILLS & DATA MANAGEMENT • Proficiency in modern digital tools, including Office 365, CRM/database systems, and employability analytics platforms. • Platform Ownership & Optimisation: Lead review and implementation of global platforms. Ensure platforms are scalable, compliant, and integrated. Act as global super-user and liaison with IT vendors. • CRM & Data Utilisation: Familiarity with CRM systems and data-driven approaches to employer relationship management. • Data Governance: Define global data taxonomy, field standards, and flow for key data. Maintain a single source of truth for employment data. Ensure secure, GDPR-compliant data handling. • Analytics, Dashboards & Reporting: Build real-time dashboards tracking key students and employers' information and set/ manage global vs. local KPI-s. Analyse performance trends and recommend improvements. QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree. OTHER INFORMATION: • The postholder will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment: • to GEDU's values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy. • the GEDU's Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GEDU's Environmental Policy. • to their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned.
JOB TITLE: Global Corporate Relations Lead REPORTS TO TITLE: Global Head of Employment & Corporate Relations BUSINESS FUNCTION/ SUB-FUNCTION: GEDU Group CEO Office CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent ABOUT GEDU GEDU (Global Education) is on a mission to transform lives through education and expand access to learning worldwide. With operations in 15 countries-including the US, UK, UAE, Australia, and across Europe-we offer a diverse portfolio of educational opportunities, from PhDs and apprenticeships to language schools and business education. Our global network supports over 75,000 students across a wide range of disciplines/ sectors (Tech, Financial Services, Hospitality/ Tourism etc). We are committed to delivering exceptional student experiences and employment outcomes, ensuring that education leads to real-world impact and return on investment. Explore our brands: • GEDU Global • Global Banking School • GBS Dubai • GEDU Services • ICN Artem • Schiller International University • EMA Education • MLA College • APAC Australia • English Path • Global U About the Global Employment & Corporate Relations Team As GEDU continues its global expansion, we are building a dynamic Global Employment & Corporate Relations team to lead our "global strategy with local roots." This team will drive employment innovation across our all institutions, focusing on: • Global Strategy Development: Create and implement a global employment framework for diverse educational needs. • Partnership Building: Establish strategic collaborations with employers, industry partners and professional networks. • Curriculum Integration: Work with academic leaders to incorporate employment skills into programmes globally. • Program Oversight: Ensure the delivery of consistent employment initiatives worldwide. • Career Services Leadership: Guide teams in providing career counselling, internships, and graduate jobs for our students. • Alumni Engagement: Develop programmes to enhance alumni career growth, job opportunities and mentorship. • Market Analysis: Monitor global employment trends to refine employment strategies. • Performance Monitoring: Define and track KPIs to measure employment initiatives' effectiveness. • Innovation and Technology: Utilize innovative tools to improve career development processes. ROLE PURPOSE Global Corporate Relations Lead will play a strategic role to build and manage GEDU's global employer ecosystem. You will lead the development of strategic global partnerships with employers, professional bodies, and industry networks to co-create impactful career pathways, experiential learning opportunities, and curriculum enhancements. You will ensure employer voice is embedded across GEDU's employment strategy, from programme design to delivery, and foster long-term relationships that drive student outcomes and institutional reputation. In conjunction with the Global Head of Employment and Corporate Relations you will design and deliver a global scalable employer partnerships and industry relations strategy (focusing on targeted outreach, value proposition, partnership tiers, events and networking, programme co-design and alumni network). ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Employer Partnership Development • Establish and manage strategic employer partnerships across target sectors and regions (e.g. tech, finance, healthcare). • Develop strategic engagement plans/ toolkits to engage with and attract key employers, industry bodies and other partners. • Build and maintain a centralised CRM of employer contacts and engagement history. 2. Co-Creation & Programme Innovation and Driving Commercial Growth • Co-create programmes with employers, including apprenticeships, certifications and experiential learning modules. • Collaborate with academic teams to embed employer input into curriculum design. • Lead the development of employer-led bootcamps, guest lectures, and live projects. • Deliver custom B2B training through existing GEDU programmes and apprenticeships as well as bespoke executive education solutions. 3. Industry Advisory Boards • Establish and manage global industry advisory boards. • Facilitate regular engagement to gather insights and feedback on market trends, skills gaps and programme relevance. • Ensure advisory board input informs strategic decisions and curriculum updates. • Create global toolkits to support local teams' activities and share best practice. 4. Events & Engagement • Manage global employer participation in career fairs, networking events, and panel discussions. • Develop a global calendar of key employer engagement activities. • Ensure consistent branding and experience across all GEDU campuses. 5. Alumni Programme • Design and lead the best-in-class global alumni strategy, programme and initiatives that create opportunities for mentoring, networking, and job placements across student and graduate communities. 6.Collaboration & Integration • Work closely with the Global Student Employment Journey Lead to ensure employer data and insights are integrated across systems and touchpoints. • Partner with local/ brand teams to support regional employer engagement and relationship management. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE • Relevant experience e.g. partnership, recruitment agency, corporate (early careers recruiting and programmes) and student employment experience. • Proven experience of corporate partnerships and professional networks. A network of existing employer contacts and experience in engaging alumni communities. • Employer Engagement Strategy: Ability to build and manage strategic employer partnerships across sectors and geographies. • Programme Co-Creation: Experience in designing employer-led initiatives, including apprenticeships, certifications, and experiential learning. • Industry Insight & Advisory Leadership: Skilled in facilitating advisory boards and translating industry feedback into actionable programme enhancements. • Event & Relationship Management: Strong background in creating and coordinating employer events and maintaining long-term relationships. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work across academic, operational, and regional teams to align employer engagement with institutional goals. • Innovation & Responsiveness: Capacity to respond to evolving job market trends and employer needs with agile, student-focused solutions. • Global Team Leadership: Experience leading cross-cultural teams and managing complex stakeholder environments. • Impact Measurement: Skilled in defining and tracking KPIs to evaluate partnership effectiveness and inform strategic decisions. DIGITAL SKILLS & DATA MANAGEMENT • Proficiency in modern digital tools, including Office 365, CRM/database systems, and employability analytics platforms. • Platform Ownership & Optimisation: Lead review and implementation of global platforms. Ensure platforms are scalable, compliant, and integrated. Act as global super-user and liaison with IT vendors. • CRM & Data Utilisation: Familiarity with CRM systems and data-driven approaches to employer relationship management. • Data Governance: Define global data taxonomy, field standards, and flow for key data. Maintain a single source of truth for employment data. Ensure secure, GDPR-compliant data handling. • Analytics, Dashboards & Reporting: Build real-time dashboards tracking key students and employers' information and set/ manage global vs. local KPI-s. Analyse performance trends and recommend improvements. QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree. OTHER INFORMATION: • The postholder will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment: • to GEDU's values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy. • the GEDU's Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GEDU's Environmental Policy. • to their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
JOB TITLE: Global Corporate Relations Lead REPORTS TO TITLE: Global Head of Employment & Corporate Relations BUSINESS FUNCTION/ SUB-FUNCTION: GEDU Group CEO Office CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent ABOUT GEDU GEDU (Global Education) is on a mission to transform lives through education and expand access to learning worldwide. With operations in 15 countries-including the US, UK, UAE, Australia, and across Europe-we offer a diverse portfolio of educational opportunities, from PhDs and apprenticeships to language schools and business education. Our global network supports over 75,000 students across a wide range of disciplines/ sectors (Tech, Financial Services, Hospitality/ Tourism etc). We are committed to delivering exceptional student experiences and employment outcomes, ensuring that education leads to real-world impact and return on investment. Explore our brands: • GEDU Global • Global Banking School • GBS Dubai • GEDU Services • ICN Artem • Schiller International University • EMA Education • MLA College • APAC Australia • English Path • Global U About the Global Employment & Corporate Relations Team As GEDU continues its global expansion, we are building a dynamic Global Employment & Corporate Relations team to lead our "global strategy with local roots." This team will drive employment innovation across our all institutions, focusing on: • Global Strategy Development: Create and implement a global employment framework for diverse educational needs. • Partnership Building: Establish strategic collaborations with employers, industry partners and professional networks. • Curriculum Integration: Work with academic leaders to incorporate employment skills into programmes globally. • Program Oversight: Ensure the delivery of consistent employment initiatives worldwide. • Career Services Leadership: Guide teams in providing career counselling, internships, and graduate jobs for our students. • Alumni Engagement: Develop programmes to enhance alumni career growth, job opportunities and mentorship. • Market Analysis: Monitor global employment trends to refine employment strategies. • Performance Monitoring: Define and track KPIs to measure employment initiatives' effectiveness. • Innovation and Technology: Utilize innovative tools to improve career development processes. ROLE PURPOSE Global Corporate Relations Lead will play a strategic role to build and manage GEDU's global employer ecosystem. You will lead the development of strategic global partnerships with employers, professional bodies, and industry networks to co-create impactful career pathways, experiential learning opportunities, and curriculum enhancements. You will ensure employer voice is embedded across GEDU's employment strategy, from programme design to delivery, and foster long-term relationships that drive student outcomes and institutional reputation. In conjunction with the Global Head of Employment and Corporate Relations you will design and deliver a global scalable employer partnerships and industry relations strategy (focusing on targeted outreach, value proposition, partnership tiers, events and networking, programme co-design and alumni network). ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Employer Partnership Development • Establish and manage strategic employer partnerships across target sectors and regions (e.g. tech, finance, healthcare). • Develop strategic engagement plans/ toolkits to engage with and attract key employers, industry bodies and other partners. • Build and maintain a centralised CRM of employer contacts and engagement history. 2. Co-Creation & Programme Innovation and Driving Commercial Growth • Co-create programmes with employers, including apprenticeships, certifications and experiential learning modules. • Collaborate with academic teams to embed employer input into curriculum design. • Lead the development of employer-led bootcamps, guest lectures, and live projects. • Deliver custom B2B training through existing GEDU programmes and apprenticeships as well as bespoke executive education solutions. 3. Industry Advisory Boards • Establish and manage global industry advisory boards. • Facilitate regular engagement to gather insights and feedback on market trends, skills gaps and programme relevance. • Ensure advisory board input informs strategic decisions and curriculum updates. • Create global toolkits to support local teams' activities and share best practice. 4. Events & Engagement • Manage global employer participation in career fairs, networking events, and panel discussions. • Develop a global calendar of key employer engagement activities. • Ensure consistent branding and experience across all GEDU campuses. 5. Alumni Programme • Design and lead the best-in-class global alumni strategy, programme and initiatives that create opportunities for mentoring, networking, and job placements across student and graduate communities. 6.Collaboration & Integration • Work closely with the Global Student Employment Journey Lead to ensure employer data and insights are integrated across systems and touchpoints. • Partner with local/ brand teams to support regional employer engagement and relationship management. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE • Relevant experience e.g. partnership, recruitment agency, corporate (early careers recruiting and programmes) and student employment experience. • Proven experience of corporate partnerships and professional networks. A network of existing employer contacts and experience in engaging alumni communities. • Employer Engagement Strategy: Ability to build and manage strategic employer partnerships across sectors and geographies. • Programme Co-Creation: Experience in designing employer-led initiatives, including apprenticeships, certifications, and experiential learning. • Industry Insight & Advisory Leadership: Skilled in facilitating advisory boards and translating industry feedback into actionable programme enhancements. • Event & Relationship Management: Strong background in creating and coordinating employer events and maintaining long-term relationships. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work across academic, operational, and regional teams to align employer engagement with institutional goals. • Innovation & Responsiveness: Capacity to respond to evolving job market trends and employer needs with agile, student-focused solutions. • Global Team Leadership: Experience leading cross-cultural teams and managing complex stakeholder environments. • Impact Measurement: Skilled in defining and tracking KPIs to evaluate partnership effectiveness and inform strategic decisions. DIGITAL SKILLS & DATA MANAGEMENT • Proficiency in modern digital tools, including Office 365, CRM/database systems, and employability analytics platforms. • Platform Ownership & Optimisation: Lead review and implementation of global platforms. Ensure platforms are scalable, compliant, and integrated. Act as global super-user and liaison with IT vendors. • CRM & Data Utilisation: Familiarity with CRM systems and data-driven approaches to employer relationship management. • Data Governance: Define global data taxonomy, field standards, and flow for key data. Maintain a single source of truth for employment data. Ensure secure, GDPR-compliant data handling. • Analytics, Dashboards & Reporting: Build real-time dashboards tracking key students and employers' information and set/ manage global vs. local KPI-s. Analyse performance trends and recommend improvements. QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree. OTHER INFORMATION: • The postholder will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment: • to GEDU's values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy. • the GEDU's Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GEDU's Environmental Policy. • to their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned.
JOB TITLE: Global Student Employment Journey Lead REPORTS TO TITLE: Global Head of Employment and Corporate Relations BUSINESS FUNCTION/ SUB-FUNCTION: GEDU Group CEO Office CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent ABOUT GEDU GEDU (Global Education) is on a mission to transform lives through education and expand access to learning worldwide. With operations in 15 countries-including the US, UK, UAE, Australia, and across Europe-we offer a diverse portfolio of educational opportunities, from PhDs and apprenticeships to language schools and business education. Our global network supports over 75,000 students across a wide range of disciplines/ sectors (Tech, Financial Services, Hospitality/ Tourism etc). We are committed to delivering exceptional student experiences and employment outcomes, ensuring that education leads to real-world impact and return on investment. Explore our brands: • GEDU Global • Global Banking School • GBS Dubai • GEDU Services • ICN Artem • Schiller International University • EMA Education • MLA College • APAC Australia • English Path • Global U About the Global Employment & Corporate Relations Team As GEDU continues its global expansion, we are building a dynamic Global Employment & Corporate Relations team to lead our "global strategy with local roots." This team will drive employment innovation across our all institutions, focusing on: • Global Strategy Development: Create and implement a global employment framework for diverse educational needs. • Partnership Building: Establish strategic collaborations with employers, industry partners and professional networks. • Curriculum Integration: Work with academic leaders to incorporate employment skills into programmes globally. • Program Oversight: Ensure the delivery of consistent employment initiatives worldwide. • Career Services Leadership: Guide teams in providing career counselling, internships, and graduate jobs for our students. • Alumni Engagement: Develop programmes to enhance alumni career growth, job opportunities and mentorship. • Market Analysis: Monitor global employment trends to refine employment strategies. • Performance Monitoring: Define and track KPIs to measure employment initiatives' effectiveness. • Innovation and Technology: Utilize innovative tools to improve career development processes. ROLE PURPOSE Global Student Employment Journey Lead will play a strategic role to design and lead a comprehensive employment strategy to support diverse student profiles worldwide across all our brands. You will bridge the gap between education and employment ensuring that students acquire the skills, experiences, and opportunities necessary to succeed in a competitive global job market. In conjunction with the Global Head of Employment and Corporate Relations you will design and execute the global student employment journey, ensuring students receive structured, scalable, and effective support from enrolment to post-graduation. ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES Strategy, Design and Collaboration • Design, implement and maintain a global employment student journey map from enrolment to alumni. • Lead the development and integration of the career curriculum within academic programmes across all our brands and regions. • Partner with regional teams to embed employment into the student experience to ensure consistent delivery of employment initiatives across all brands and geographies. Programme Delivery • Design key global workshops and events (e.g. CV, CL, assessments), bootcamps and co-curricular programmes across geographies. • Create global toolkits for local/ brand use. • Align peer mentoring, career coaching, and career fairs under a cohesive global experience model. • Design engaging content for our online global employment module. Evaluation & Innovation • Continuously evaluate and optimise student-facing employment touchpoints and interventions. • Leverage data and technology to enhance learner experience and career outcomes. Alumni Programme • Builds and manage a centralised alumni engagement programme and online content. • Develops alumni mentoring models, speaker series and giving-back pathways etc. • Integrates alumni into employer and student-facing strategies. • Creates dashboards and feedback loops from alumni into programme design. • Oversees local brand programmes. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE • Background in Early Careers/Emerging Talent or Graduate Talent Recruitment and Development: Ideally, the candidate with experience working in a corporate environment or a blend of corporate and higher education careers services experience. • Proven experience in global team leadership and cross-cultural collaboration. • Expertise in programme/ training design and curriculum development. • Expertise in designing and managing alumni networks, events and programmes. • Strong understanding of student lifecycle and career development models. • Knowledge of coaching and mentoring models. • Excellent project and stakeholder management skills, ideally in matrix organisations. • Data-informed approach to learner experience design. • Creative, innovative and impact driven. DIGITAL SKILLS & DATA MANAGEMENT • Proficiency in modern digital tools, including Office 365, CRM/database systems and employability analytics platforms. • Platform Ownership & Optimisation: Lead review and implementation of global platforms. Ensure platforms are scalable, compliant, and integrated. Act as global super-user and liaison with IT vendors. • CRM & Data Utilisation: Familiarity with CRM systems and data-driven approaches to employer relationship management. • Data Governance: Define global data taxonomy, field standards, and flow for key data. Maintain a single source of truth for employment data. Ensure secure, GDPR-compliant data handling. • Analytics, Dashboards & Reporting: Build real-time dashboards tracking key students and employers' information and set/ manage global vs. local KPI-s. Analyse performance trends and recommend improvements. QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree. OTHER INFORMATION: The postholder will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment: • to GEDU's values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy. • the GEDU's Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GEDU's Environmental Policy. • to their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
JOB TITLE: Global Student Employment Journey Lead REPORTS TO TITLE: Global Head of Employment and Corporate Relations BUSINESS FUNCTION/ SUB-FUNCTION: GEDU Group CEO Office CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent ABOUT GEDU GEDU (Global Education) is on a mission to transform lives through education and expand access to learning worldwide. With operations in 15 countries-including the US, UK, UAE, Australia, and across Europe-we offer a diverse portfolio of educational opportunities, from PhDs and apprenticeships to language schools and business education. Our global network supports over 75,000 students across a wide range of disciplines/ sectors (Tech, Financial Services, Hospitality/ Tourism etc). We are committed to delivering exceptional student experiences and employment outcomes, ensuring that education leads to real-world impact and return on investment. Explore our brands: • GEDU Global • Global Banking School • GBS Dubai • GEDU Services • ICN Artem • Schiller International University • EMA Education • MLA College • APAC Australia • English Path • Global U About the Global Employment & Corporate Relations Team As GEDU continues its global expansion, we are building a dynamic Global Employment & Corporate Relations team to lead our "global strategy with local roots." This team will drive employment innovation across our all institutions, focusing on: • Global Strategy Development: Create and implement a global employment framework for diverse educational needs. • Partnership Building: Establish strategic collaborations with employers, industry partners and professional networks. • Curriculum Integration: Work with academic leaders to incorporate employment skills into programmes globally. • Program Oversight: Ensure the delivery of consistent employment initiatives worldwide. • Career Services Leadership: Guide teams in providing career counselling, internships, and graduate jobs for our students. • Alumni Engagement: Develop programmes to enhance alumni career growth, job opportunities and mentorship. • Market Analysis: Monitor global employment trends to refine employment strategies. • Performance Monitoring: Define and track KPIs to measure employment initiatives' effectiveness. • Innovation and Technology: Utilize innovative tools to improve career development processes. ROLE PURPOSE Global Student Employment Journey Lead will play a strategic role to design and lead a comprehensive employment strategy to support diverse student profiles worldwide across all our brands. You will bridge the gap between education and employment ensuring that students acquire the skills, experiences, and opportunities necessary to succeed in a competitive global job market. In conjunction with the Global Head of Employment and Corporate Relations you will design and execute the global student employment journey, ensuring students receive structured, scalable, and effective support from enrolment to post-graduation. ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES Strategy, Design and Collaboration • Design, implement and maintain a global employment student journey map from enrolment to alumni. • Lead the development and integration of the career curriculum within academic programmes across all our brands and regions. • Partner with regional teams to embed employment into the student experience to ensure consistent delivery of employment initiatives across all brands and geographies. Programme Delivery • Design key global workshops and events (e.g. CV, CL, assessments), bootcamps and co-curricular programmes across geographies. • Create global toolkits for local/ brand use. • Align peer mentoring, career coaching, and career fairs under a cohesive global experience model. • Design engaging content for our online global employment module. Evaluation & Innovation • Continuously evaluate and optimise student-facing employment touchpoints and interventions. • Leverage data and technology to enhance learner experience and career outcomes. Alumni Programme • Builds and manage a centralised alumni engagement programme and online content. • Develops alumni mentoring models, speaker series and giving-back pathways etc. • Integrates alumni into employer and student-facing strategies. • Creates dashboards and feedback loops from alumni into programme design. • Oversees local brand programmes. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE • Background in Early Careers/Emerging Talent or Graduate Talent Recruitment and Development: Ideally, the candidate with experience working in a corporate environment or a blend of corporate and higher education careers services experience. • Proven experience in global team leadership and cross-cultural collaboration. • Expertise in programme/ training design and curriculum development. • Expertise in designing and managing alumni networks, events and programmes. • Strong understanding of student lifecycle and career development models. • Knowledge of coaching and mentoring models. • Excellent project and stakeholder management skills, ideally in matrix organisations. • Data-informed approach to learner experience design. • Creative, innovative and impact driven. DIGITAL SKILLS & DATA MANAGEMENT • Proficiency in modern digital tools, including Office 365, CRM/database systems and employability analytics platforms. • Platform Ownership & Optimisation: Lead review and implementation of global platforms. Ensure platforms are scalable, compliant, and integrated. Act as global super-user and liaison with IT vendors. • CRM & Data Utilisation: Familiarity with CRM systems and data-driven approaches to employer relationship management. • Data Governance: Define global data taxonomy, field standards, and flow for key data. Maintain a single source of truth for employment data. Ensure secure, GDPR-compliant data handling. • Analytics, Dashboards & Reporting: Build real-time dashboards tracking key students and employers' information and set/ manage global vs. local KPI-s. Analyse performance trends and recommend improvements. QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree. OTHER INFORMATION: The postholder will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment: • to GEDU's values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy. • the GEDU's Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GEDU's Environmental Policy. • to their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned.
Real Estate Associate - Exeter Salary: up to 70,000 DOE Hybrid (2 days in office) The Opportunity: This is more than just another Associate role. It's a chance to join one of the UK's top-ranked Real Estate practices, backed by the resources of a major international firm, but with the feel of a close-knit and collaborative Exeter team. If you're ambitious, commercially sharp and ready to work on high-value, career-defining projects, this could be the move that elevates your career. The Role: You will be part of a Real Estate team consistently recognised among the very best in the country. The work spans investment, development, and regeneration projects across sectors including retail, industrial, telecoms, and office spaces. Expect a varied and stimulating caseload: Advising on acquisitions, disposals and asset management Handling landlord & tenant work and real estate finance transactions Collaborating with colleagues across Corporate, Banking, Litigation, Projects and Construction on complex, multi-disciplinary deals Building strong client relationships with leading private and public sector organisations This isn't just about managing files - it's about making an impact, shaping major projects, and being trusted with responsibility from day one. About You: A qualified solicitor with real estate experience (at least one seat during training) Technically strong with the confidence to manage matters independently Commercially astute, client-focused, and ambitious Someone who thrives in a collaborative environment but brings drive and initiative Why Join? Because this is a firm that knows people are its greatest strength. You'll find progression is clear and achievable, and you'll have access to the resources of a truly international platform while working locally in Exeter. But what really sets this firm apart are the benefits and culture: Hybrid working: two days a week in the office, giving you flexibility and balance Generous annual leave plus the option to buy/sell days Private medical cover and enhanced family leave policies Life assurance and income protection Enhanced pension contributions Lifestyle perks : interest-free season ticket loans, gym discounts, cycle-to-work scheme Health & wellbeing support including counselling, mindfulness and financial guidance A real commitment to EDI, ESG , and responsible growth - not just words, but embedded into the way the firm operates The work is high-profile, the culture is supportive and the progression opportunities are real. Reach out to arrange a confidential chat or apply directly now! Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
Real Estate Associate - Exeter Salary: up to 70,000 DOE Hybrid (2 days in office) The Opportunity: This is more than just another Associate role. It's a chance to join one of the UK's top-ranked Real Estate practices, backed by the resources of a major international firm, but with the feel of a close-knit and collaborative Exeter team. If you're ambitious, commercially sharp and ready to work on high-value, career-defining projects, this could be the move that elevates your career. The Role: You will be part of a Real Estate team consistently recognised among the very best in the country. The work spans investment, development, and regeneration projects across sectors including retail, industrial, telecoms, and office spaces. Expect a varied and stimulating caseload: Advising on acquisitions, disposals and asset management Handling landlord & tenant work and real estate finance transactions Collaborating with colleagues across Corporate, Banking, Litigation, Projects and Construction on complex, multi-disciplinary deals Building strong client relationships with leading private and public sector organisations This isn't just about managing files - it's about making an impact, shaping major projects, and being trusted with responsibility from day one. About You: A qualified solicitor with real estate experience (at least one seat during training) Technically strong with the confidence to manage matters independently Commercially astute, client-focused, and ambitious Someone who thrives in a collaborative environment but brings drive and initiative Why Join? Because this is a firm that knows people are its greatest strength. You'll find progression is clear and achievable, and you'll have access to the resources of a truly international platform while working locally in Exeter. But what really sets this firm apart are the benefits and culture: Hybrid working: two days a week in the office, giving you flexibility and balance Generous annual leave plus the option to buy/sell days Private medical cover and enhanced family leave policies Life assurance and income protection Enhanced pension contributions Lifestyle perks : interest-free season ticket loans, gym discounts, cycle-to-work scheme Health & wellbeing support including counselling, mindfulness and financial guidance A real commitment to EDI, ESG , and responsible growth - not just words, but embedded into the way the firm operates The work is high-profile, the culture is supportive and the progression opportunities are real. Reach out to arrange a confidential chat or apply directly now! Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
Corporate Legal Director - Special Projects (FTC to Dec 2026) Location: Slough (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days WFH) Rate: Up to £672 per day PAYE (via agency payroll only) FTSE 20 Global Consumer Goods Company Duration: up to 17months We are seeking an ambitious Corporate Legal Director to join the Group Legal team of an FTSE 20 business on a temporary contract until 31 December 2026. Reporting to the SVP Legal: Corporate, M&A and Governance, you will lead on a high-profile, cross-functional restructuring project spanning 15-20 international markets. This project will consolidate legal entity structures globally, requiring deep corporate expertise, stakeholder management, and cross-border advisory capability. Key responsibilities Lead complex restructuring across multiple jurisdictions Advise on entity structuring, contracts, transaction documents, and negotiations Work closely with tax, governance, and head office teams Manage external counsel and internal legal team members Engage with senior business leaders to deliver pragmatic, strategic solutions Requirements Qualified lawyer (England & Wales, or equivalent) with 6+ PQE in corporate/transactional law Background in a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at a large multinational Track record advising listed businesses on corporate matters International restructuring experience is desirable Confident, collaborative, and able to operate at a senior stakeholder level This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in a global transformation programme at one of the world's most respected consumer goods businesses. Apply now to discuss this unique role in more detail.
Sep 22, 2025
Seasonal
Corporate Legal Director - Special Projects (FTC to Dec 2026) Location: Slough (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days WFH) Rate: Up to £672 per day PAYE (via agency payroll only) FTSE 20 Global Consumer Goods Company Duration: up to 17months We are seeking an ambitious Corporate Legal Director to join the Group Legal team of an FTSE 20 business on a temporary contract until 31 December 2026. Reporting to the SVP Legal: Corporate, M&A and Governance, you will lead on a high-profile, cross-functional restructuring project spanning 15-20 international markets. This project will consolidate legal entity structures globally, requiring deep corporate expertise, stakeholder management, and cross-border advisory capability. Key responsibilities Lead complex restructuring across multiple jurisdictions Advise on entity structuring, contracts, transaction documents, and negotiations Work closely with tax, governance, and head office teams Manage external counsel and internal legal team members Engage with senior business leaders to deliver pragmatic, strategic solutions Requirements Qualified lawyer (England & Wales, or equivalent) with 6+ PQE in corporate/transactional law Background in a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at a large multinational Track record advising listed businesses on corporate matters International restructuring experience is desirable Confident, collaborative, and able to operate at a senior stakeholder level This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in a global transformation programme at one of the world's most respected consumer goods businesses. Apply now to discuss this unique role in more detail.
Legal Director - Group M&A Location: Hybrid - 3 days in Slough office, 2 from home Rate: Up to 672/day PAYE (agency payroll only) Duration: Day rate contract to Dec 2026 An exceptional interim opportunity for a senior M&A/corporate lawyer to step into a Legal Director role at the group level of a global, FTSE 20-scale business. You'll be part of a high-performing legal function, acting as the lead legal advisor on international acquisitions and divestments. The role partners closely with the Corporate Development team and involves complex cross-border deal activity, senior stakeholder engagement, and managing one Senior Legal Counsel. You'll also be responsible for supervising external counsel and driving legal process improvements. Key requirements: 6+ years' PQE (UK or equivalent jurisdiction) Experience of working in an FTSE 100 environment Deep corporate/M&A experience from a leading law firm or large in-house legal team Track record of delivering international transactions and restructurings Comfortable operating in matrixed organisations and engaging with C-level stakeholders Experience advising listed businesses and managing external counsel Available to start in the coming weeks This is a hands-on role with strategic visibility. The ideal candidate will combine technical excellence with commercial pragmatism and leadership capability. Interested? Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion
Sep 22, 2025
Seasonal
Legal Director - Group M&A Location: Hybrid - 3 days in Slough office, 2 from home Rate: Up to 672/day PAYE (agency payroll only) Duration: Day rate contract to Dec 2026 An exceptional interim opportunity for a senior M&A/corporate lawyer to step into a Legal Director role at the group level of a global, FTSE 20-scale business. You'll be part of a high-performing legal function, acting as the lead legal advisor on international acquisitions and divestments. The role partners closely with the Corporate Development team and involves complex cross-border deal activity, senior stakeholder engagement, and managing one Senior Legal Counsel. You'll also be responsible for supervising external counsel and driving legal process improvements. Key requirements: 6+ years' PQE (UK or equivalent jurisdiction) Experience of working in an FTSE 100 environment Deep corporate/M&A experience from a leading law firm or large in-house legal team Track record of delivering international transactions and restructurings Comfortable operating in matrixed organisations and engaging with C-level stakeholders Experience advising listed businesses and managing external counsel Available to start in the coming weeks This is a hands-on role with strategic visibility. The ideal candidate will combine technical excellence with commercial pragmatism and leadership capability. Interested? Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion
