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Regulatory Counsel Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid – 3 days per week in office) Permanent | Full Time Competitive salary + bonus and benefits About the role Are you a qualified solicitor with a passion for consumer finance? If so, we want to hear from you! Haven is looking for a highly experienced Regulatory Counsel to join our Legal team. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will act as the lead advisor on all regulatory matters, ensuring the business conducts itself in accordance with its statutory, regulatory and conduct obligations, including those required by the FCA and the Gambling Commission. You'll be a trusted adviser to the Haven board, working closely with the Executive team, Finance, Commercial and Caravan Sales colleagues to provide expert guidance across legal, regulatory, compliance, corporate governance and conduct risk issues, overseeing the frameworks that keep our business safe, compliant and well-governed. This is a high-impact, hands-on role for a commercially minded regulatory specialist who thrives on complexity, enjoys shaping policy and process, and can translate regulatory obligations into practical business outcomes. Your Opportunity • Act as the lead advisor to Haven on all regulatory matters, including FCA, Gambling Commission and wider statutory obligations, • Be a trusted adviser to the Haven board, providing regular reporting and constructive challenge, • Provide expert legal, regulatory, compliance, corporate governance and conduct risk advice to the Executive team and internal stakeholders, • Provide consumer lending advice and compliance oversight, • Provide advice and guidance on financial crime and money laundering, overseeing the processes and controls that ensure ongoing compliance, • Oversee FCA obligations for Haven, ensuring robust processes and controls are in place, • Support the administration and governance of the Guernsey insurance captive, • Advise on Haven's financial promotions and advertising from a legal and regulatory perspective, • Oversee the development of policies, processes and procedures to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory standards, • Assist in the management and investigation of incidents relating to legal, regulatory and compliance matters, including whistleblowing, consumer credit, consumer rights and data protection, • Support commercial projects with clear, pragmatic legal and regulatory advice, • Stay up to date with corporate law and statutory obligations to ensure corporate compliance is maintained What we'd like you to bring • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales, • End-to-end consumer finance expertise, gained either in-house or in private practice, • Previous experience within financial services, lending, consumer credit or motor finance, • Good knowledge of consumer credit laws and regulations and consumer duty, • Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, • Risk identification and assessment capability, with sound judgement, • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, • Strong prioritisation and workflow management, with the ability to execute at pace, • Proven track record of understanding business processes and supporting change, • Confident managing and influencing senior stakeholders, • Understanding of the leisure or hospitality sector (desirable, not essential) Why Haven? You'll be part of a forward-thinking, supportive community where ideas are valued, learning is encouraged, and the network you build will power memorable guest experiences for millions every year. At Haven, we're one great team, united by our passion for creating amazing experiences for our guests and our people. You'll have access to training, mentoring, and opportunities to grow your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. What's In It For You? • 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Holiday Buy Scheme, • Annual bonus, • 20% discount on both Haven and Warner Hotels holiday for you, family and friends, • Comprehensive wellbeing support, • Exclusive discounts with corporate partners, • Exciting career pathways, including Learning and Development opportunities, • Enhanced family friendly policies and pay (eligibility criteria applied) Who are we? We're part of an award-winning Bourne Leisure family, which includes Haven & Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 fantastic team members and 39 beautiful seaside locations and our HQ based in Hemel Hempstead. What's it like to work with us? Working with us is ultimately defined by our exceptional people and teams. At Haven, we take pride in our Breath of Fresh Air culture, which focuses on valuing and supporting every team member. We prioritise openness and transparency in our interactions allowing our team members to be their authentic selves. We operate a hybrid working model, meaning 50% of your working week will be spent at the office, occasionally on Park, or at external events. What can you expect during the recruitment process? The interview process will be up to 3 stages and may contain a presentation or skills test, depending on the role. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best during this process, please let us know. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share. We genuinely care about every candidate's experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at resourcingteam@bourne-leisure.co.uk.

About the Company An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced commercial lawyer to join a large, international organisation in the Retail sector operating across multiple European markets. This role is offered on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover within a well-established and highly regarded legal team. This will be a 6-8 month contract depending on start date. About the Role This position is ideally suited to a commercially focused legal professional who is able to operate autonomously, build strong relationships across a business, and quickly integrate into a fast-paced in-house environment. Responsibilities • Provide high-quality legal advice across a wide range of commercial matters, • Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts relating to the procurement of goods and services, marketing and advertising and much more, • Partner with stakeholders across multiple functions, including procurement, HR, operations, property and risk, • Support strategic business initiatives and projects, often to tight deadlines, • Identify, assess and manage legal risks, providing clear and pragmatic guidance, • Contribute to cross-border transactions and collaborate with international legal teams, • Manage relationships with external legal advisers as required Qualifications • Qualified lawyer (England & Wales or comparable jurisdiction) with significant post-qualification experience (10+ years PQE preferrable but open to those who have less) Required Skills • Strong experience in commercial contracts and transactional work, • Previous in-house experience, with an understanding of the demands of a corporate legal environment, • Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver at pace, • Commercially pragmatic and solutions-oriented in approach Office working (Hybrid) Hybrid working model with a requirement to be onsite two days per week in Hertfordshire Start date Immediate start strongly preferred; candidates with up to one month’s notice will also be considered This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and high-performing legal team within a dynamic international and growing business. Pay range and compensation package Highly competitive and attractive remuneration package and is reflective of the seniority and experience required to succeed in the role.

£850–£1,000 per day | Hybrid (2 days per week in Hemel Hempstead) | Interim Contract We're looking for an experienced England & Wales qualified Solicitor to join a leading UK business as Interim Senior Regulatory Counsel. This is a fantastic opportunity to take the lead on regulatory and compliance matters, working closely with senior leadership and providing strategic legal advice across a complex, regulated environment. To be considered, you must have: Qualified as a Solicitor in England & Wales. Strong experience advising on FCA regulation and consumer credit (consumer credit expertise is essential). Experience gained in-house or in private practice within financial services, consumer finance, motor finance or another FCA-regulated business. The ability to confidently influence senior stakeholders and deliver commercially focused legal advice. The role will involve: Leading on regulatory and compliance matters across the business. Advising on FCA obligations, consumer credit, financial crime and governance. Supporting major commercial projects from a regulatory perspective. Provid...

We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded Junior Litigation & Claims Counsel to join our global Legal team. This full‑time permanent role will support the management of litigation, claims, disputes, investigations, and related risk management initiatives across multiple jurisdictions. • Support the management of litigation, arbitration, administrative proceedings, and other disputes across multiple jurisdictions., • Assist in developing case strategies in collaboration with senior legal counsel and external counsel., • Coordinate fact gathering, document collection, and preservation activities., • Monitor litigation developments, deadlines, budgets, and reporting requirements., • Review briefs, settlement agreements, and other dispute‑related documents., • Manage and coordinate incoming and outgoing claims, including customer, vendor, subcontractor, and third‑party claims., • Support claim investigations, root‑cause analyses, and resolution strategies, including coordinating with internal stakeholders., • Assist in assessing claim exposure, reserves, settlement opportunities, and recovery options., • Help develop, implement, and maintain litigation and claims management policies, procedures, and playbooks., • Support compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements., • Law degree (LL.B., J.D., or equivalent) and admission to practice law in at least one jurisdiction., • Post‑qualification legal experience, preferably in litigation, disputes, claims, or investigations., • Experience gained at a law firm, corporate legal department, or government agency., • Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and communication skills., • Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment., • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail., • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional and international teams., • Preferred: Experience supporting cross‑border disputes or multinational legal matters., • Preferred: Exposure to commercial disputes, construction claims, technology disputes, or regulatory investigations., • Preferred: Experience working with external counsel and litigation budgets., • Preferred: Familiarity with discovery, legal hold, and document management processes., • Additional language capabilities are a plus., • Competitive remuneration and benefits package that includes fixed and variable compensation., • Flexible working time models and mobile working where applicable., • Individual training and professional development opportunities., • Employee advisory program and employee referral scheme., • Paid time‑off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, flexible spending account, and 401(k) retirement plan., • Monthly stipend to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device. Base salary for this position is $151,800 - $155,300. All regular full‑time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance. NTT Global Data Centers is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description Clinical Negligence Lawyer, 3+ Years’ Experience, circa £45 -£60 per hour DOE, Maternity Cover, Hertfordshire / Hybrid, Competitive Salary. This part time, fixed term role offers flexible hybrid working and the chance to join a supportive specialist team handling high quality claimant clinical negligence work. /n/n /nTHE ROLE: /nAn experienced Clinical Negligence Lawyer is sought to provide maternity cover within a highly regarded Clinical Negligence team. Working on a part-time basis (3-4 days per week), you will manage a caseload of approximately 30 claimant matters. /nThe successful candidate will handle a range of complex and rewarding cases, including misdiagnosis claims, psychiatric injury matters and fatal accident claims. You will take responsibility for progressing files independently, whilst benefiting from the support and guidance of experienced senior lawyers. /n /nResponsibilities will include gathering and analysing evidence, identifying legal issues, preparing schedules of loss, witness statements and Particulars of Claim, instructing Counsel and medical experts, liaising with defendants and delivering a consistently high standard of client care throughout the litigation process. /n /nTHE CANDIDATE: /nApplications are open to qualified Solicitors or Legal Executives with a minimum of 3 years' experience handling claimant Clinical Negligence matters. You will be confident managing your own caseload, possess excellent organisational and IT skills, and demonstrate strong technical knowledge across Clinical Negligence work. /n /nTHE PACKAGE: /nOn offer is a competitive and rewarding benefits package, including 25 days of annual leave, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and financial wellbeing support through Mintago. /n /n /n /neNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications within 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. /n /nAt eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Role: Legal Secretary (Family) Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire Salary: Dependent on Experience My Client is a renowned multi-service law firm committed to access to justice. Their lawyers specialise in criminal defence, family law, housing, civil liberties, and human rights. They are seeking a Legal Secretary for their Canterbury office This is a full time position within a dynamic and growing team, offering an excellent opportunity for professional development within an award-winning law firm. They are seeking a permanent, full-time Family & Childcare Legal Secretary for their busy Canterbury office to join their expanding team. Your Profile You will preferably: • Have some experience working as a legal secretary or similar with a pretence for experience in family & childcare law. • Be able aim to demonstrate an interest in Family law. • Have strong organisational skills. • Have the ability to work under pressure. • Fast and accurate typing skills and spelling. • Clear and precise written and verbal communication skills. I would like the ideal candidate: • To type from digital dictation, or otherwise including copy typing. • To do such electronic filing as may be required from time to time. • To deal with telephone calls whether incoming or outgoing from clients, Counsel, experts and other third parties. • To keep appointment diaries for any Fee Earner or any Senior Member of the team. • To deal with clients and others visiting the office as may be appropriate. • To ensure compliance with all office procedures as laid down in the Practice Manual including any variations or amendments. • To deal with CCMS legal aid matters / applications. • To action any fee notes and/or matters pertaining to experts’ invoices. • Any other such matters as required. Working With My Client The salary for this position is dependent on experience. They will offer ongoing training and support to develop your career as part of a strong and growing multi-office team. Their offices are friendly, working entirely paperless with recent significant investment in modern IT to enable you to work proficiently. They offer a great package of annual leave to ensure you get enough time away from work. Their annual leave for this role provides 23 days (plus bank holidays / Christmas and New Year). They review annual leave and increase with service. Employee Benefits • Competitive base salary. • Pension Scheme with employer contribution. • Additional Birthday Leave. • Electric Vehicle Scheme. • Optional Benenden Health Care. • Administrative support. • Firm laptop. • Ongoing training and development. • Supportive supervision from mentors. • Annual appraisals and salary reviews. • Bi-annual parties for Summer and Christmas. • Additional perks and benefits. • Competitive training packages. They have a dedicated in-bound telephony team to take calls and messages for our fee earners. Lawyers also have the benefit of dictation and support staff to assist in easing the pressure and enabling efficient working