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Post by Admin on Nov 14, 2014 15:12:58 GMT
Please add any opportunities for WILL Members and Champions you think may be of interest.
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Post by Admin on Nov 14, 2014 15:14:39 GMT
Some opportunities through the International Senior Lawyer’s Project:
Here is an array of ways to be involved with ISLP-UK, including projects in South Africa and Myanmar, an exciting new job, projects with organisations in India and Oxford, and wine-drinking on Thursday 13th November, with ISLP-UK staff and interns. Whether you are able to commit to a couple of minutes or months in support of ISLP-UK, there will be something here for you!
Fundraising:
On Saturday, 1st November Susan, James and I set off on an intrepid mission - to walk a 26.2 mile route from Tower Bridge to Hampton Court. We did 180,000 steps, saw the sights London had to offer, and developed blisters. Please sponsor us, to make this feat worthwhile! You can follow this link to our sponsorship page, and all funds will come to ISLP-UK. If you are a UK tax payer we can also claim gift aid on your donation, increasing it by 25%. Many thanks in advance!!
Interim Head Position:
An initiative between the Department for International Development and the International Pro Bono Community has been in development for some time, and the consortium organising this project are now seeking an interim head to lead the project. Entitled UK Legal and Judicial Expertise Programme (UKLJEP) the position is for 3 months, with a possible extension to 6 months. Attached to this email is the job description. If you do make an application for this role, we would be grateful if you let us know.
Applications, which should consist of a cv and covering letter demonstrating how you meet the job and personal specifications, need to be sent to binita.modi@iprobono.com by 5pm on 24th November, 2014.Interviews are to be held the following week.
ASF:
Advocats Sans Frontieres are looking for one or two pro bono lawyers with experience in developing and implementing training for one of their projects in Myanmar. The start date of the mission is 1st December, and the lawyers are expected to be in the field for 2-3 weeks.
Attached is the Terms of Reference provided by ASF with information on the profile sought, and the activities and objectives of the mission. Please contact us by 19th November if you are interested in this project.
Oxfam:
Oxfam GB are seeking a lawyer to work with their small legal team to provide pro bono assistance over the next three months commencing as soon as possible. This would suit a lawyer with general commercial transactional experience as it will entail drafting and negotiating contracts for fundraising, for supplies and ideally (but not necessarily) for IT. Oxfam's ideal would be a commitment to work 2 days a week in their Oxford office, with another 1 or 2 days a week from home (one day from home would be sufficient, two days amazing). If you would like further information on this role, please contact lhudson@islp.org
Register your interest:
Are you an experienced lawyer, preferably a litigator, with an interest in women's rights? Could you find time and funds this winter to spend some time in South Africa? If so, we could have the deeply rewarding project you are looking for.
The Women's Legal Centre (http://www.wlce.co.za/), an independent law centre that seeks to achieve equality for women in South Africa, is approaching its 15th anniversary. WLC has requested assistance from ISLP to conduct a review of its work to date and guidance for the future.
WLC focus on a wide range of issues facing women in South Africa which they tackle through strategic litigation and advocacy work. The volunteer would consult with various stakeholders (e.g. the community benefitted, founders, funders, partners, peers, law schools, staff) and draft a report (and potentially other related documents for different audiences) to include an analysis of effectiveness of cases brought and an evaluation of impact. This would include evidence of decisions being followed in subsequent cases; interviewing community beneficiaries to understand their perception of impact; speaking to officials at the court; and speaking with partner organisations to understand their perceived strengths. Are they focussing on the right areas (both from a socially relevant perspective but also from the perspective of funders)? Should they continue with all of them? Which clients should they take on and why?
Overall time commitment would be a month. It is expected that some of this work could be conducted remotely, but at least a week would need to be spent in South Africa. (This time in country would most likely be centred in Cape Town - WLC has 16 or 17 staff members with about 7 in Cape Town, one in a new office in the Eastern Cape, the others being in Kwazulu Natal and Jo’burg.) The timing is quite tight because WLC would like this work completed by the time of their anniversary celebrations in February 2015, so please contact James Reynolds (jreynolds@islp.org) with any expressions of interest by Wednesday 19th November to find out more. Although WLC should have some funding to support some administrative aspects of the development of this project (particularly to cover publishing, editing etc.), there is currently no funding for this project (e.g. for volunteer travel or accommodation costs). However, if it would be prohibitive for you to take this on in the absence of funding support, please let us know so we can discuss options.
Dates for your Diary:
We will be hosting our next volunteer event on Tuesday 27th January, location to be confirmed. We will be reviewing our activity in 2014, and also looking ahead to 2015, and different projects we hope to run. It would be lovely to see as many of you as possible there.
ISLP have been invited to a wine tasting by Atlas Wines, our neighbours in Canary Wharf. They have agreed to offer places to our supporters at the corporate rate of £45. ISLP-UK staff and interns will also be in attendance on the evening. It will be held in Clifford Chance (10 Upper Bank Street, Canary Wharf, E14 5JJ) and is on Thursday 13th November, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Attached is a poster with further details, and who to contact to buy tickets. Please let them know you are a supporter of ISLP-UK for the reduced rate.
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Post by Centaur Media PLC on Jan 20, 2015 9:56:38 GMT
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Please contact WILL on womeninlawlondon@gmail.com if interested and we can provide you with the relevant contact details for this job.
CENTAUR MEDIA PLC
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Legal Counsel
Market Group: Group
Brand Portfolio: All
Reports To: General Counsel
Works with: Group controller, Finance Directors, Portfolio Directors, HR managers, Group commercial and IT teams.
Office Location: Wells Street office, London
CONTEXT
Centaur Media is an award winning UK-based multi-platform media group that inspires and enables people to excel at what they do, setting the standard for market insight, interaction and impact.
We are a main market listed company, based primarily in the UK with approximately 600 employees in offices in Central London and the Midlands. We are a multi-platform content and services business that provides businesses and individuals with knowledge, tools and opportunities to improve their performance.
We show specific global communities how they can achieve excellence, measure and benchmark their performance and celebrate success. Centaur generates market intelligence and insight which enables them to plan and prepare for future trends.
PURPOSE
Contribute to the success of Centaur Media through the provision of a professional in-house service working with the General Counsel to provide legal advice, guidance and support on all commercial, corporate and other aspects of the organisation.
Support the duties of Company Secretary, ensuring compliance with all appropriate company legislative requirements and administration.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Give focused, commercial and compliant legal advice on key commercial contracts and templates and activities of the business, contributing specialist expertise.
2. Negotiating, reviewing and drafting commercial contracts for the Group.
3. Support GC in legal compliance and rights management for the Group.
4. To assist the business in understanding and complying with legal requirements, and with GC provide regular updates of developments in the legal and regulatory environment.
5. Provide legal support on a range of corporate transactions, such as asset and share sales, disposals, joint ventures, collaboration agreements, royalty and licensing agreements and outsourcing transactions.
6. Give advice and assistance with other matters such as bribery act, data protection, advertising and promotions, e-commerce, and ad hoc queries.
7. Dealing with Intellectual Property and basic HR issues.
8. Facilitate advice from overseas legal providers where appropriate.
9. Managing instructions to external counsel (including property, employment, litigation, banking and other specialist areas of law).
10. Support Company Secretary in compliance with Company Law, the Listing Rules and DTRs, Corporate Governance Code and Remuneration Principles, and advising the Chairman and Board
11. Assist in arranging and managing General Meetings, and liaising with proxy voting advisory agencies and shareholders to ensure compliance with all reporting filing and documentation requirements.
12. Assist in preparation of the Annual Report and other documents required such as minutes, agendas for meetings etc.
BEHAVIOURS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with 3 years+ PQE
• Strong academic education and qualifications
• Training and practice experience at a leading commercial private practice firm is preferred
• In-house experience is essential, either from an in-house role or a secondment
• Experience of working in (or advising) companies listed on the main market is preferred and a thorough knowledge of the Listing Rules, DTRs and the Corporate Governance Code is required
• Experience of commercial law and corporate law are required and intellectual property, information technology, data protection and employment law would be a distinct advantage.
SUCCESS MEASURES
• Effective support of Company Secretarial requirements, duties and advisory service
• Strong relationship management and client satisfaction
• Effective negotiation and drafting of third party contracts
• Supporting a robust process and framework for all contract documentation required across the organisation, to include but not exclusive to procurement, licensing, freelancers, and contractors
• Reduced requirement for the business to seek external advice for commercial and corporate legal matters.
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Post by Maternity Action on Mar 31, 2015 11:27:55 GMT
VACANCY FOR CHAIR OF SMALL CHARITYMaternity Action is a small charity doing some amazing work to protect the rights of pregnant women and young families. We are currently looking for a new Chair. Someone to work with our talented board of trustees and Chief Executive to ensure we continue to support as many people as possible and we remain an effective and respected voice in protecting and developing maternity rights. DETAILS OF ROLEOrganisation: Maternity Action Vacancy: Chair of Board of Trustees Type: Voluntary work Maternity Action is seeking an exceptional person to become our new Chair. We are looking for an inspiring leader who will build on the reputation and success of Maternity Action with the energy and capacity to help shape the future, identify opportunities and tackle challenges. You will be an experienced strategic leader who is committed to Maternity Action’s values and mission as the UK’s leading charity committed to ending inequality and improving the wellbeing of pregnant women, new parents and their families. Description of Maternity Action Maternity Action has just celebrated its Fifth Birthday campaigning for the rights of pregnant women from conception to the child’s early years. Maternity Action has developed a well-respected and widely-used information and advice service on maternity rights at work, maternity benefits and breastfeeding rights. It has also taken an active role in policy analysis, advocacy and campaigning. Maternity Action has had a significant impact in championing maternity rights at work, challenging maternity discrimination, improving breastfeeding rights, and improving support for vulnerable migrant, refugee and asylum seeking women. It has developed strong and effective partnerships with organisations which share its goals. Maternity Action has a Board of eight trustees from varied backgrounds who represent different areas of experience relevant to Maternity Action’s programme. The Board work closely together. Maternity Action has a small, committed and experienced staff. The Board invite expressions of interest for the role. For a full role description and further information see the link on Maternity Action website: www.maternityaction.org.uk/ To request an informal meeting with one of our trustees and visit Maternity Actions officeEmail: recruit@maternityaction.org.uk or Tel: 020 7253 2288 To applyPlease either e-mail a CV and one-page covering letter to recruit@maternityaction.org.uk or Postal applications to:Helen Beecher Bryant - Head of Operations Maternity Action 52-54 Featherstone Street London EC1Y 8RT
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