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We are an international trading company dealing in luxury goods and having a real estate agency and property investment business in the UK. We are looking at having an in house legal counsel and establish a law firm in dealing with all legal aspects of commercial and property matters. The company is able to offer hardworking and ambitious candidate a platform and roadmap for career progression, which includes a route to partnership. The company has a strong desire to build the law practice with other talented and carefully selected professionals over time to support growth. Key Skills & Requirements: · UK Qualified Solicitor with significant demonstrable experience in at least one of (1) commercial (2) property; or (3) immigration - and at least some experience in all three areas. · Legal experience · Strong communication . Self initiative . Performance driven Salary: Depending on credentials, experience, performance and ability. Additional benefits can include a percentage, bonus, private health and dental insurance, subsidised gym membership. Company believes in fair and good remuneration package based on revenues generated. Job description About the role: Working closely with the Directors and the senior leadership team, you will provide legal support, direction and implement on all actions required in matters for the group and for client’s introduced, referred and those new clients requiring services can offer. You will advise the business on a wide range of matters and you will, amongst other things: · Draft, review, amend and negotiate commercial property leases, supplier agreements, customer terms and conditions and internal and external policies; · Advise the HR and management teams on employee relations matters such as grievances, disciplinaries and performance management with a pragmatic and commercial approach; · Ensure compliance with all data laws and regulations including GDPR and Data Protection Act and liaising with the ICO where relevant; · Manage all group litigation; · Keep the Directors and the relevant business functions updated on any relevant legal and regulatory changes that they need to be mindful of; · Advise and manage on all aspects of M&A and financing; and · Manage external legal counsel as and when required. Responsibilities Work can be split into contentious legal work, which involves resolving disputes, and non-contentious legal work, which covers legal aspects of a client's business or personal issues. Whichever type of work you undertake, you'll need to: meet and interview clients to establish the firm's suitability to provide the necessary advice and services, based on the firm's specialism and likely cost take a client's instructions advise a client on the law and legal issues relating to their case draft documents, letters and contracts tailored to the client's individual needs negotiate with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives research and analyse documents and case law to ensure the accuracy of advice and procedure supervise the implementation of agreements coordinate the work of all parties involved correspond with clients and opposing solicitors attend meetings and negotiations with opposing parties act on behalf of clients in disputes and represent them in court, or at tribunals, if necessary instruct barristers or specialist advocates to appear in court for the client in complex disputes prepare papers for court work in a team, sometimes referring cases to the head of department supervise and delegate work to trainee solicitors, paralegals and legal secretaries as appropriate arrange and attend further client meetings where necessary to progress with the case and finalise documentation check all documentation prior to signing and implementing calculate claims for damages, compensation, maintenance, etc carry out administrative duties, e.g. completing time sheets so that charges for work can be calculated and billing clients for work done on their behalf take referrals from other firms of solicitors when a conflict of interest arises or if they have no specialist practitioner available keep up to date with changes and developments in the law by reading journals and law reports. Work Location: In person as and remote possibility. Working hours You'll normally work 40 hours a week. However, working longer working hours is not unusual and some roles will involve some evening and weekend work. It would not be uncommon or more likely to work unsocial, longer than usual hours and as required. Working hours can be unpredictable as you need to be flexible to meet clients' needs. Part-time work and career breaks are sometimes possible, but you'll need to keep up to date with changes to the law. Hybrid work - spending some time working from home and some in the office - could also be possible.
Customer Experience Salary: £24,000 per annum + commission Location: Hybrid Home/Office-Based in London, Paddington Hours: 40 per week FT About Bark Bark is revolutionising the way people find professionals in over 1,000 unique categories. As the UK's largest and fastest-growing services marketplace, we're on a mission to make finding the right professional quick and easy. With a presence in eleven countries and plans for further expansion, joining us at this genuinely exciting time will be a journey like no other. Our cutting-edge technology ensures that buyers always find the best professional for any job. With a talented team of over 220 dedicated individuals, we're committed to providing exceptional service and ensuring that our customers are satisfied every step of the way. This is an exciting time to join our scaling business, we recently ranked 64th in the Sunday Times 100 fastest growing private tech companies in 2023. As a profitable scale-up, Bark is in a unique position to offer the best of both worlds; the excitement and agility of a start up combined with the financial security and backing of a renowned private equity firm, EMK Capital. You'll have ownership, agility, responsibility and stimulation without any of the worry. About the Role We are looking for ambitious and professional Customer Experience Agent’s to join our team . This is an exciting and busy role where you will be the first point of contact for the professionals and buyers who contact Bark for support. In this role you will be the voice and face of Bark, expertly guiding our customers through the platform ensuring they get the most of their profile, and helping our professionals to build their businesses. You will be a dynamic problem solver who is able to juggle multiple priorities, whilst delivering an outstanding, next level service. Our professionals rely on our customer service as we aim to partner with them to help ensure their success is our success. As part of this role you will also have the opportunity to make commission, on top of your base salary, by converting warm leads through upsell opportunities. You will become the voice of the customer internally, as you champion their issues through sharing feedback and ideas you receive in your unique position at the forefront of the action. Responsibilities - Handle inbound calls from our valued professionals, ensuring each communication is positive, empathetic and solution-oriented. - Promptly responding to enquiries via email, resolving issues with a professional-first mindset - Be a product & customer expert, assisting new and existing professionals with any queries that they may have - Onboard new professionals, getting them started and selling credits by showcasing the benefits of our platform and offering guidance to get them started successfully - Talk with prospective professionals, discussing the various benefits of Bark and how we can help them grow their business - Solve technical issues and support the development of our platform and products through providing vital feedback to the wider business Shifts We operate 24/7 from our central London office. Typically you will work 8.5 hour shifts with a half hour break. Some flexibility is required as all agents work at least one weekend day per month and one week of late shifts. Typically you would work the same shifts time throughout the week. We are also open to alternative working patterns, so when you talk to one of our Talent Partners, ask them for more information. Typical shift hours; - Early Shift: 8:00am to 16:30pm - Morning shift: 9:00am to 17:30pm - Late Shift: 3:30pm 12:00am (Paid Uber home from the office) Anyone working the late shift gets dinner provided once a month on Friday night and a cab home provided by us as well as a premium bonus for hours worked after 9:00pm. Skills and experience - Customer facing/sales experience desirable (not essential) - Computer literate (experience with customer service software a plus, we use Zendesk) - Ability to build strong rapport quickly and confidently with customers - A driven self-starter, self-motivated with a great work ethic - Confident in handling diverse queries, able to easily adapt to any given situation - The ability to handle conflicts diplomatically and find resolutions that satisfy both the customer and Bark - Ability to multitask and appropriately prioritise, handling multiple email enquiries, calls and admin - Exceptional attention to detail and follow through **Perks and Benefits** - Uncapped commission (avg. realistic £2,500 per annum, all sales are warm sales!) - Share options in a rapidly growing, Private equity-backed, company whose founders have a proven track record - Hybrid working policy; Central office in London (WFH 1 day per week) - Private health insurance, inc. dental cover, run by Aviva - L&D allowance; £250 to spend on your personal development - Enhanced Gympass membership for all employees with access to mental health courses and fitness classes - Fully stocked kitchen and monthly team lunches - Financial advisor - Cycle to work scheme - Regular wellness weeks; inc. industry leading talks, massages, art therapy
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