Compliance Analyst in Manchester

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We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

What To Expect

For business professionals, our environment is highly collaborative with value being placed on diversity of ideas, skills and mindsets. Not least yours. It’s energetic, fast-moving and there’s always something new to get involved in. You will get exposure across geographies and the firm as a whole. The future is a place of opportunity. Focusing on your success and for what’s next, will ensure you thrive too.

Our team

The Governance & Compliance (“G&C”) Team’s remit is across the firm’s UK, Europe, Asia and Middle East offices, supporting business, legal and other colleagues. They are responsible for the firm’s regulatory and legal compliance, for its contracts with clients and suppliers, for new business intake and conflict management, for ISO 9001 accreditation, for its insurance arrangements and for handling claims.

The Contracts & Commercial team sits within G&C. It is responsible for the firm’s contractual arrangements with clients, external suppliers and third parties, together with support to strategic projects and initiatives. The team works closely with all other parts of G&C, the legal teams within each Practice Group and all other parts of the International Operations teams (IT, Finance, HR, Workplace, BD & Marketing and Communications & Brand).

Role And Key Responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, high-performing individual with a genuine interest in contracts and commercial work. The role is varied and dynamic, offering exposure to a wide range of responsibilities and strategic initiatives.

• Work as part of the Contracts & Commercial team on a variety of tasks and projects.
• Provide advice and guidance to colleagues on contractual and commercial matters.
• Review client terms and supplier contracts, learning how to identify and mitigate business risks.
• Support the Contracts & Commercial team and the wider Governance & Compliance (G&C) team on ongoing workstreams.
• Contribute to strategic projects, such as:
• Developing new systems and processes.
• Supporting international expansion, including due diligence for new office openings.
• Respond to ad hoc queries from the business and assist in delivering practical solutions.
• Collaborate closely with legal advisers and colleagues at all levels, including senior management.

You will join a supportive and collaborative team that works closely together. You will also benefit from access to the expertise of lawyers across the business, ensuring you have the resources needed to succeed in this high-profile role.

Skills And Experience

We are looking for:

• Experience of working in an office environment, ideally in a legal or professional services setting.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to tailor written work depending on the recipient, purpose and subject matter.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with and influence colleagues at all levels.
• Excellent technical, analytical and research skills, with the ability to distil key points and present them clearly.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and work flexibly.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you,

For your success.

And what\’s next.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice