Large

Operating from 24 offices across Asia Pacific, EMEA and North America, Herbert Smith Freehills is at the heart of the new global business landscape providing premium quality, full-service legal advice. The firm provides many of the world’s most important organisations with access to market-leading dispute resolution, projects and transactional legal advice, combined with expertise in a number of global industry sectors, including Technology, Banks, Consumer Products, Energy, Financial Buyers, Infrastructure & Transport, Mining, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Real Estate, and Manufacturing & Industrials.

We support our people and teams to do their best work, whether that’s through our agile-working policy or access to first-rate learning and development programmes. Together, our highly skilled, driven colleagues, work as a team to understand our clients’ needs, objectives and the environment they’re operating in.

Herbert Smith Freehills

We are closely monitoring the international response in relation to sanctions and other developments.

You need 5+ years PQE, strong academic background, CRT experience, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, team player mindset, and a desire to build and share knowledge.

You will monitor legal developments, draft client publications, provide training, handle technical queries, and present internal sessions to ensure the practice stays informed and skilled.

Legal

London

<div>About Herbert Smith Freehills 
 
As one of the world&rsquo;s leading law firms, we advise many of the largest and most ambitious organisations across all major regions of the globe. With over 5,000 people, including 3,100 lawyers and over 2,000 business services professionals, operating from our global network of offices across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and North America, Herbert Smith Freehills is at the heart of the new global business landscape providing premium quality, full-service legal advice. 
 
We recognise that the success of our business and our clients relies on the skills, knowledge and ideas of all our people. Our environment is one in which high performance is expected, in return, we will provide you with rewards and opportunities tailored to your personal and professional goals. 
<div></div>The Opportunity
Summary:
Our Competition, Regulation and Trade group is consistently rated as one of the leading practices in its field, with a team of lawyers based in Europe (London, Brussels, D&uuml;sseldorf, Madrid &amp; Paris), Asia and across Australia. Amongst our clients are leading financial institutions, top Fortune and FTSE/other listed companies from all industry sectors, regulatory bodies and national governments.
Our practice covers the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious competition, regulation and trade work globally, including:<ul><li>
cartel and other behavioural investigations</li><li>
merger control and foreign direct investment</li><li>
antitrust advice</li><li>
competition litigation (private enforcement and appeals)</li><li>
regulatory matters</li><li>
state aid, public procurement, WTO and trade</li></ul>
The CRT group's Knowledge Lawyers are a key part of the wider team, working closely with partners and associates to support on client facing training, presentations and publications, as well as internal know-how and training. Although it is primarily a London-focussed role, there will be regular opportunities to work with our wider EU and global network on cross-border initiatives.
Candidates should have strong legal skills, with excellent drafting and presentational skills which enable them to explain complex developments clearly and succinctly both orally and in writing. Candidates should also be able to organise and manage workload priorities effectively. They must be able to present confidently both to clients and to internal audiences and have a keen interest in the role of technology in delivering legal services. 
Role / Primary Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Monitoring developments: Anticipating and monitoring developments in relevant law and procedure, and assisting the practice to prepare itself and its clients to deal with these developments</li><li>
Client-facing publications: Drafting posts for our blog, and other ad hoc articles or briefings, which provide high quality analysis and insights into new legal developments and help maintain the profile of our market-leading CRT practice</li><li>
Client training: Preparing, co-ordinating and/or presenting client training on developments in law and practice and/or appropriate skills training</li><li>
Technical queries: Dealing with technical queries from fee earners at all levels both within the CRT group and from across the firm</li><li>
Internal training: Presenting internal training as needed.</li></ul>
Qualifications / Skills / Experience:<ul><li>
At least 5 years PQE</li><li>
Strong academic history</li><li>
CRT experience gained from within a leading private practice firm (with experience in foreign direct investment and competition litigation a bonus)</li><li>
Bright self-starter with the desire and ability to continuously acquire, build upon, and share knowledge</li><li>
Excellent attention to detail</li><li>
Excellent drafting and communication skills, with the ability to interface with all levels and particularly to win the respect of clients as well as the partner, fee-earner and PSL community</li><li>
Collaborative team player with the ability, and desire, to develop and work in a fast paced, busy team</li><li>
Previous professional support or knowledge experience is desirable but not essential</li></ul> 
Team
Competition, Regulation &amp; Trade, UK PSL (Level 1)<div>
Working Pattern</div>
Part time
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent Contract
Diversity &amp; Inclusion
At Herbert Smith Freehills you will be part of a diverse, innovative culture where high performance, client focus and highly engaged people are our differentiator. People at our firm come from a range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of experiences and perspectives to their work with us. We strive to ensure that our inclusive environment means you feel valued and able to perform at your best by being your authentic self at work. We know that our future success not only depends on being innovative and progressive in the changing legal market but, most importantly, on our people feeling highly engaged in meaningful work. 
 
We understand that you have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to create a working environment based on mutual trust and respect, in which you can perform at your best whilst maintaining sustainable balance across your life.</div>

About Herbert Smith Freehills

As one of the world’s leading law firms, we advise many of the largest and most ambitious organisations across all major regions of the globe. With over 5,000 people, including 3,100 lawyers and over 2,000 business services professionals, operating from our global network of offices across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and North America, Herbert Smith Freehills is at the heart of the new global business landscape providing premium quality, full-service legal advice.

We recognise that the success of our business and our clients relies on the skills, knowledge and ideas of all our people. Our environment is one in which high performance is expected, in return, we will provide you with rewards and opportunities tailored to your personal and professional goals.
The Opportunity
Summary:
Our Competition, Regulation and Trade group is consistently rated as one of the leading practices in its field, with a team of lawyers based in Europe (London, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Madrid & Paris), Asia and across Australia. Amongst our clients are leading financial institutions, top Fortune and FTSE/other listed companies from all industry sectors, regulatory bodies and national governments.
Our practice covers the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious competition, regulation and trade work globally, including:
cartel and other behavioural investigations
merger control and foreign direct investment
antitrust advice
competition litigation (private enforcement and appeals)
regulatory matters
state aid, public procurement, WTO and trade
The CRT group's Knowledge Lawyers are a key part of the wider team, working closely with partners and associates to support on client facing training, presentations and publications, as well as internal know-how and training. Although it is primarily a London-focussed role, there will be regular opportunities to work with our wider EU and global network on cross-border initiatives.
Candidates should have strong legal skills, with excellent drafting and presentational skills which enable them to explain complex developments clearly and succinctly both orally and in writing. Candidates should also be able to organise and manage workload priorities effectively. They must be able to present confidently both to clients and to internal audiences and have a keen interest in the role of technology in delivering legal services.
Role / Primary Responsibilities:
Monitoring developments: Anticipating and monitoring developments in relevant law and procedure, and assisting the practice to prepare itself and its clients to deal with these developments
Client-facing publications: Drafting posts for our blog, and other ad hoc articles or briefings, which provide high quality analysis and insights into new legal developments and help maintain the profile of our market-leading CRT practice
Client training: Preparing, co-ordinating and/or presenting client training on developments in law and practice and/or appropriate skills training
Technical queries: Dealing with technical queries from fee earners at all levels both within the CRT group and from across the firm
Internal training: Presenting internal training as needed.
Qualifications / Skills / Experience:
At least 5 years PQE
Strong academic history
CRT experience gained from within a leading private practice firm (with experience in foreign direct investment and competition litigation a bonus)
Bright self-starter with the desire and ability to continuously acquire, build upon, and share knowledge
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent drafting and communication skills, with the ability to interface with all levels and particularly to win the respect of clients as well as the partner, fee-earner and PSL community
Collaborative team player with the ability, and desire, to develop and work in a fast paced, busy team
Previous professional support or knowledge experience is desirable but not essential
Team
Competition, Regulation & Trade, UK PSL (Level 1)
Working Pattern
Part time
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent Contract
Diversity & Inclusion
At Herbert Smith Freehills you will be part of a diverse, innovative culture where high performance, client focus and highly engaged people are our differentiator. People at our firm come from a range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of experiences and perspectives to their work with us. We strive to ensure that our inclusive environment means you feel valued and able to perform at your best by being your authentic self at work. We know that our future success not only depends on being innovative and progressive in the changing legal market but, most importantly, on our people feeling highly engaged in meaningful work.

We understand that you have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to create a working environment based on mutual trust and respect, in which you can perform at your best whilst maintaining sustainable balance across your life.

Knowledge Lawyer, Competition, Regulation and Trade - Herbert Smith Freehills

Knowledge Lawyer, Competition, Regulation and Trade

You need a law degree/LPC, 1+ year in a professional service, strong research skills, commercial awareness, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities.

You will manage conflict checks, advise on risks, liaise with teams globally, influence technology design, and support conflict resolution processes across legal matters.

<div>About Herbert Smith Freehills 
 
As one of the world&rsquo;s leading law firms, we advise many of the largest and most ambitious organisations across all major regions of the globe. With over 5,000 people, including 3,100 lawyers and over 2,000 business services professionals, operating from our global network of offices across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and North America, Herbert Smith Freehills is at the heart of the new global business landscape providing premium quality, full-service legal advice. 
 
We recognise that the success of our business and our clients relies on the skills, knowledge and ideas of all our people. Our environment is one in which high performance is expected, in return, we will provide you with rewards and opportunities tailored to your personal and professional goals. 
<div></div>The Opportunity
Key Internal Relationships:<ul><li>
Head of Conflicts UK, US &amp; EMEA</li><li>
Senior Conflict Lawyers/Analysts</li><li>
Conflicts Partners including General Counsel and Director of New Business &amp; Enterprise Risk (NB&amp;ER)</li><li>
Regional Practice Group Heads, Sector Leads and Client Relationship Partners</li><li>
Australian Conflicts team in Sydney</li><li>
Financial Crime and Matter Management teams in NB&amp;ER</li><li>
Partners, lawyers and PAs</li><li>
Business Development</li></ul>
Role Context:<ul><li>
The New Business &amp; Enterprise Risk (NB&amp;ER) team has overall responsibility for ensuring all of the policies and processes involved in taking on a new clients and matters are adhered to and work is accepted in accordance with the firm's risk management procedures. These include carrying out conflict checks for the Herbert Smith Freehills and associate offices globally, client approval, matter inception, financial crime and anti-money laundering checks, tracking of client terms and retainers, monitoring information barriers.</li><li>
The Conflicts Team consists of legally qualified team members in London and Sydney, Australia. The teams provide joint services, including partner advisory services, globally.</li></ul>
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Managing conflict checks on every new matter globally to identify (through analysis) and resolve (through consultation) both legal and commercial conflicts of interest.</li><li>
Review every new client and matter opportunity through analysis of internal and external information sources and advise partners globally in relation to conflicts and information barrier management.</li><li>
Understand and identify wider risks including reputational, sanctions, financial crime and commercial conflict issues through Matter Risk Assessment.</li><li>
Advising partners and lawyers regarding conflict check results, processes and policies.</li><li>
Liaise with the Financial Crime team on the Matter Risk assessment.</li><li>
Ensuring the London team have a close working relationship with the Sydney team and liaising with them to ensure a smooth handover</li><li>
Actively contributing to the building of an effective and mutually supportive conflicts team globally</li><li>
Influence the design and optimisation of conflicts and information barrier management technology and projects.</li></ul>
Qualifications , Skills and Experience:<ul><li>
Law degree/LPC</li><li>
Work experience in a professional services environment in this field for a year (we will however consider candidates with more or less experience providing they can demonstrate the required competencies)</li><li>
Understanding of the legal and professional regime applying to conflicts of interest and confidential information</li><li>
Strong research and analytical skills</li><li>
Excellent commercial awareness</li><li>
Ability to prioritise workloads</li><li>
Attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>
Ability to work autonomously, escalate and prioritise multiple tasks</li><li>
Clear verbal, written and face to face communication skills with staff at every level</li><li>
Knowledge of Microsoft programs and research resources</li><li>
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines</li></ul>
Team
General Counsel and Risk<div>
Working Pattern</div>
Full time
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent Contract
Diversity &amp; Inclusion
At Herbert Smith Freehills you will be part of a diverse, innovative culture where high performance, client focus and highly engaged people are our differentiator. People at our firm come from a range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of experiences and perspectives to their work with us. We strive to ensure that our inclusive environment means you feel valued and able to perform at your best by being your authentic self at work. We know that our future success not only depends on being innovative and progressive in the changing legal market but, most importantly, on our people feeling highly engaged in meaningful work. 
 
We understand that you have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to create a working environment based on mutual trust and respect, in which you can perform at your best whilst maintaining sustainable balance across your life.</div>

About Herbert Smith Freehills

As one of the world’s leading law firms, we advise many of the largest and most ambitious organisations across all major regions of the globe. With over 5,000 people, including 3,100 lawyers and over 2,000 business services professionals, operating from our global network of offices across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and North America, Herbert Smith Freehills is at the heart of the new global business landscape providing premium quality, full-service legal advice.

We recognise that the success of our business and our clients relies on the skills, knowledge and ideas of all our people. Our environment is one in which high performance is expected, in return, we will provide you with rewards and opportunities tailored to your personal and professional goals.
The Opportunity
Key Internal Relationships:
Head of Conflicts UK, US & EMEA
Senior Conflict Lawyers/Analysts
Conflicts Partners including General Counsel and Director of New Business & Enterprise Risk (NB&ER)
Regional Practice Group Heads, Sector Leads and Client Relationship Partners
Australian Conflicts team in Sydney
Financial Crime and Matter Management teams in NB&ER
Partners, lawyers and PAs
Business Development
Role Context:
The New Business & Enterprise Risk (NB&ER) team has overall responsibility for ensuring all of the policies and processes involved in taking on a new clients and matters are adhered to and work is accepted in accordance with the firm's risk management procedures. These include carrying out conflict checks for the Herbert Smith Freehills and associate offices globally, client approval, matter inception, financial crime and anti-money laundering checks, tracking of client terms and retainers, monitoring information barriers.
The Conflicts Team consists of legally qualified team members in London and Sydney, Australia. The teams provide joint services, including partner advisory services, globally.
Key Responsibilities:
Managing conflict checks on every new matter globally to identify (through analysis) and resolve (through consultation) both legal and commercial conflicts of interest.
Review every new client and matter opportunity through analysis of internal and external information sources and advise partners globally in relation to conflicts and information barrier management.
Understand and identify wider risks including reputational, sanctions, financial crime and commercial conflict issues through Matter Risk Assessment.
Advising partners and lawyers regarding conflict check results, processes and policies.
Liaise with the Financial Crime team on the Matter Risk assessment.
Ensuring the London team have a close working relationship with the Sydney team and liaising with them to ensure a smooth handover
Actively contributing to the building of an effective and mutually supportive conflicts team globally
Influence the design and optimisation of conflicts and information barrier management technology and projects.
Qualifications , Skills and Experience:
Law degree/LPC
Work experience in a professional services environment in this field for a year (we will however consider candidates with more or less experience providing they can demonstrate the required competencies)
Understanding of the legal and professional regime applying to conflicts of interest and confidential information
Strong research and analytical skills
Excellent commercial awareness
Ability to prioritise workloads
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work autonomously, escalate and prioritise multiple tasks
Clear verbal, written and face to face communication skills with staff at every level
Knowledge of Microsoft programs and research resources
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Team
General Counsel and Risk
Working Pattern
Full time
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent Contract
Diversity & Inclusion
At Herbert Smith Freehills you will be part of a diverse, innovative culture where high performance, client focus and highly engaged people are our differentiator. People at our firm come from a range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of experiences and perspectives to their work with us. We strive to ensure that our inclusive environment means you feel valued and able to perform at your best by being your authentic self at work. We know that our future success not only depends on being innovative and progressive in the changing legal market but, most importantly, on our people feeling highly engaged in meaningful work.

We understand that you have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to create a working environment based on mutual trust and respect, in which you can perform at your best whilst maintaining sustainable balance across your life.

Conflicts Lawyer/Advisor - Herbert Smith Freehills

Conflicts Lawyer/Advisor

You need 5+ years PQE, strong academics, litigation experience, attention to detail, excellent drafting and communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. PSL experience is a plus.

You will manage training programs, update materials, supervise staff, monitor legal developments, draft client publications, prepare client training, and address technical litigation queries.

<div>About Herbert Smith Freehills 
 
As one of the world&rsquo;s leading law firms, we advise many of the largest and most ambitious organisations across all major regions of the globe. With over 5,000 people, including 3,100 lawyers and over 2,000 business services professionals, operating from our global network of offices across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and North America, Herbert Smith Freehills is at the heart of the new global business landscape providing premium quality, full-service legal advice. 
 
We recognise that the success of our business and our clients relies on the skills, knowledge and ideas of all our people. Our environment is one in which high performance is expected, in return, we will provide you with rewards and opportunities tailored to your personal and professional goals. 
<div></div>The Opportunity
Summary:<ul><li>
This role is part of the general litigation PSL team, which is a highly respected and valued part of the London Disputes Division.</li><li>
The topics covered by the general team include all aspects of civil procedure as well as contract and tort law. Exact topics and tasks can be adjusted to suit the right candidate's skill set, but this role will encompass responsibility for the overall management and delivery of the Division's legal training programme as well as general PSL tasks.</li><li>
Candidates should have strong legal skills, excellent drafting and presentational skills which enable them to explain complex developments clearly both orally and in writing, and be able to organise and manage workload priorities effectively. They must be able to present confidently both to clients and to internal audiences.</li><li>
Candidates should have a keen interest in and enthusiasm for the role of technology in delivering legal services, and a willingness to learn about and explore new technologies so far as they relate to the practice of the Disputes Division.</li><li>
This role could be full time or part time (at least four days a week) for the right candidate.</li></ul> 
Role / Primary Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Internal training: Managing the Disputes Division's training programme, including inductions for trainees, newly qualified and mid-level lawyers and a series of regular and ad-hoc lectures and workshops for the Division as a whole. This includes:</li><li>
Reviewing and updating the programme and materials (including e-learning materials) for the various levels of induction and creating new materials as needed</li><li>
Presenting various sessions for each induction and the internal lecture programme as needed</li><li>
Supervising the disputes training coordinator and PSL paralegal to coordinate internal and external speakers for the inductions and internal lecture programme and deal with all logistics</li><li>
Setting and marking research task for Disputes Division trainees</li><li>
Monitoring developments: Anticipating and monitoring developments in relevant law and procedure, and assisting the practice to prepare itself and its clients to deal with these developments</li><li>
Client-facing publications: Drafting posts for our Litigation Notes blog, and other ad hoc articles or briefings, which provide high quality analysis and insights into new legal developments and help maintain the profile of our market-leading litigation practice</li><li>
Client training: Preparing, co-ordinating and/or presenting client training on developments in law and practice and/or appropriate skills training</li><li>
Technical queries: Dealing with technical litigation-related queries from fee earners at all levels both within the Disputes Division and from across the firm</li></ul> 
Qualifications, Skills &amp; Experience:<ul><li>
At least 5 years PQE</li><li>
Strong academic history</li><li>
Litigation experience gained from within a leading private practice firm</li><li>
Bright self-starter with the desire and ability to continuously acquire, build upon, and share knowledge</li><li>
Excellent attention to detail</li><li>
Excellent drafting and communication skills, with the ability to interface with all levels and particularly to win the respect of clients as well as the partner, fee-earner and PSL community</li><li>
Collaborative team player with the ability, and desire, to develop and work in a fast pace busy team</li><li>
Previous professional support or knowledge experience is desirable but not essential</li></ul> 
Team
Disputes<div>
Working Pattern</div>
Full time
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent Contract
Diversity &amp; Inclusion
At Herbert Smith Freehills you will be part of a diverse, innovative culture where high performance, client focus and highly engaged people are our differentiator. People at our firm come from a range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of experiences and perspectives to their work with us. We strive to ensure that our inclusive environment means you feel valued and able to perform at your best by being your authentic self at work. We know that our future success not only depends on being innovative and progressive in the changing legal market but, most importantly, on our people feeling highly engaged in meaningful work. 
 
We understand that you have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to create a working environment based on mutual trust and respect, in which you can perform at your best whilst maintaining sustainable balance across your life.</div>

About Herbert Smith Freehills

As one of the world’s leading law firms, we advise many of the largest and most ambitious organisations across all major regions of the globe. With over 5,000 people, including 3,100 lawyers and over 2,000 business services professionals, operating from our global network of offices across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and North America, Herbert Smith Freehills is at the heart of the new global business landscape providing premium quality, full-service legal advice.

We recognise that the success of our business and our clients relies on the skills, knowledge and ideas of all our people. Our environment is one in which high performance is expected, in return, we will provide you with rewards and opportunities tailored to your personal and professional goals.
The Opportunity
Summary:
This role is part of the general litigation PSL team, which is a highly respected and valued part of the London Disputes Division.
The topics covered by the general team include all aspects of civil procedure as well as contract and tort law. Exact topics and tasks can be adjusted to suit the right candidate's skill set, but this role will encompass responsibility for the overall management and delivery of the Division's legal training programme as well as general PSL tasks.
Candidates should have strong legal skills, excellent drafting and presentational skills which enable them to explain complex developments clearly both orally and in writing, and be able to organise and manage workload priorities effectively. They must be able to present confidently both to clients and to internal audiences.
Candidates should have a keen interest in and enthusiasm for the role of technology in delivering legal services, and a willingness to learn about and explore new technologies so far as they relate to the practice of the Disputes Division.
This role could be full time or part time (at least four days a week) for the right candidate.
Role / Primary Responsibilities:
Internal training: Managing the Disputes Division's training programme, including inductions for trainees, newly qualified and mid-level lawyers and a series of regular and ad-hoc lectures and workshops for the Division as a whole. This includes:
Reviewing and updating the programme and materials (including e-learning materials) for the various levels of induction and creating new materials as needed
Presenting various sessions for each induction and the internal lecture programme as needed
Supervising the disputes training coordinator and PSL paralegal to coordinate internal and external speakers for the inductions and internal lecture programme and deal with all logistics
Setting and marking research task for Disputes Division trainees
Monitoring developments: Anticipating and monitoring developments in relevant law and procedure, and assisting the practice to prepare itself and its clients to deal with these developments
Client-facing publications: Drafting posts for our Litigation Notes blog, and other ad hoc articles or briefings, which provide high quality analysis and insights into new legal developments and help maintain the profile of our market-leading litigation practice
Client training: Preparing, co-ordinating and/or presenting client training on developments in law and practice and/or appropriate skills training
Technical queries: Dealing with technical litigation-related queries from fee earners at all levels both within the Disputes Division and from across the firm
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
At least 5 years PQE
Strong academic history
Litigation experience gained from within a leading private practice firm
Bright self-starter with the desire and ability to continuously acquire, build upon, and share knowledge
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent drafting and communication skills, with the ability to interface with all levels and particularly to win the respect of clients as well as the partner, fee-earner and PSL community
Collaborative team player with the ability, and desire, to develop and work in a fast pace busy team
Previous professional support or knowledge experience is desirable but not essential
Team
Disputes
Working Pattern
Full time
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent Contract
Diversity & Inclusion
At Herbert Smith Freehills you will be part of a diverse, innovative culture where high performance, client focus and highly engaged people are our differentiator. People at our firm come from a range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of experiences and perspectives to their work with us. We strive to ensure that our inclusive environment means you feel valued and able to perform at your best by being your authentic self at work. We know that our future success not only depends on being innovative and progressive in the changing legal market but, most importantly, on our people feeling highly engaged in meaningful work.

We understand that you have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to create a working environment based on mutual trust and respect, in which you can perform at your best whilst maintaining sustainable balance across your life.

Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) - Herbert Smith Freehills

Professional Support Lawyer (PSL)

You must have a passed first legal exam with good results, strong English skills, MS Office proficiency, and a keen interest in finance, teamwork, and creativity in an international setting.

You will engage in financing tasks, collaborate with Corporate and Real Estate teams, and benefit from training workshops while working in a modern, international law environment.

Frankfurt

<div>About Herbert Smith Freehills 
 
As one of the world&rsquo;s leading law firms, we advise many of the largest and most ambitious organisations across all major regions of the globe. With over 5,000 people, including 3,100 lawyers and over 2,000 business services professionals, operating from our global network of offices across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and North America, Herbert Smith Freehills is at the heart of the new global business landscape providing premium quality, full-service legal advice. 
 
We recognise that the success of our business and our clients relies on the skills, knowledge and ideas of all our people. Our environment is one in which high performance is expected, in return, we will provide you with rewards and opportunities tailored to your personal and professional goals. 
<div></div>The Opportunity
F&uuml;r unser wachsendes Team in Frankfurt am Main (Marienturm) suchen wir Stationsreferendare (m/w/d) in der Praxisgruppe Finance. 
 
Unser Finance-Team verf&uuml;gt &uuml;ber langj&auml;hrige und umfangreiche Beratungs- und Transaktionserfahrung auf nationaler und internationaler Ebene. Das Beratungsspektrum reicht von klassischen Unternehmens-, Akquisitions-, Immobilien- und Infrastrukturfinanzierungen bis hin zu komplexen grenz&uuml;berschreitenden Finanztransaktionen und Restrukturierungen.
Das erwartet Dich:<ul><li>
als HSF-Trainee in der Anwaltsstation profitierst Du von unseren Kooperationen mit Kaiserseminare GbR (Klausuren, Seminare) und der JurCase GmbH (Examenskoffer, Literatur)</li></ul><ul><li>
ein breites T&auml;tigkeitsspektrum im Bereich Finanzierung und eine enge Zusammenarbeit mit unseren Corporate- und Real Estate-Teams</li><li>
ein hochmodernes Arbeitsumfeld und die Zusammenarbeit mit inspirierenden Kollegen, die in ihren Bereichen f&uuml;hrend sind und Dich bei Deiner Entwicklung und Ausbildung anleiten und unterst&uuml;tzen sowie selbstst&auml;ndiges Arbeiten in einem international vernetzten Team sowie exzellente Einblicke in die T&auml;tigkeit einer internationalen Wirtschaftskanzlei und die M&ouml;glichkeit zum Netzwerken</li></ul>
Das zeichnet Dich aus:<ul><li>
Du hast den staatlichen Teil des ersten juristischen Staatsexamens bereits mit gutem Erfolg abgeschlossen</li><li>
Du verf&uuml;gst &uuml;ber sehr gute Sprachkenntnisse im Englischen und bist an wirtschaftlichen Zusammenh&auml;ngen interessiert</li><li>
Du bist mit den g&auml;ngigen MS-Office Anwendungen vertraut und legst viel Wert auf Teamgeist, Eigeninitiative, Kreativit&auml;t und l&auml;sst Dich durch die Arbeit in einem internationalen Umfeld begeistern</li></ul>
Wir zeichnen uns durch Vielfalt, Offenheit und gegenseitige Wertsch&auml;tzung aus und bringen Deine Ambitionen mit unseren in Einklang. Dein pers&ouml;nliches und berufliches Wachstum wird zu unserer Angelegenheit. Wenn Du Teil unseres Teams bist, werden unsere Ziele und Anspr&uuml;che auch zu Deinen. Unser Werte sind: Human, Bold, Outstanding. 
 
Sind wir ein perfect match? Dann schreib&acute; uns!
Wir freuen uns auf Deine aussagekr&auml;ftigen Bewerbungsunterlagen (Lebenslauf, relevante Zeugnisse)
Team
Finance<div>
Working Pattern</div>
Part time
Location
Frankfurt
Contract type
Fixed Term Contract
Diversity &amp; Inclusion
At Herbert Smith Freehills you will be part of a diverse, innovative culture where high performance, client focus and highly engaged people are our differentiator. People at our firm come from a range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of experiences and perspectives to their work with us. We strive to ensure that our inclusive environment means you feel valued and able to perform at your best by being your authentic self at work. We know that our future success not only depends on being innovative and progressive in the changing legal market but, most importantly, on our people feeling highly engaged in meaningful work. 
 
We understand that you have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to create a working environment based on mutual trust and respect, in which you can perform at your best whilst maintaining sustainable balance across your life.</div>

About Herbert Smith Freehills

As one of the world’s leading law firms, we advise many of the largest and most ambitious organisations across all major regions of the globe. With over 5,000 people, including 3,100 lawyers and over 2,000 business services professionals, operating from our global network of offices across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and North America, Herbert Smith Freehills is at the heart of the new global business landscape providing premium quality, full-service legal advice.

We recognise that the success of our business and our clients relies on the skills, knowledge and ideas of all our people. Our environment is one in which high performance is expected, in return, we will provide you with rewards and opportunities tailored to your personal and professional goals.
The Opportunity
Für unser wachsendes Team in Frankfurt am Main (Marienturm) suchen wir Stationsreferendare (m/w/d) in der Praxisgruppe Finance.

Unser Finance-Team verfügt über langjährige und umfangreiche Beratungs- und Transaktionserfahrung auf nationaler und internationaler Ebene. Das Beratungsspektrum reicht von klassischen Unternehmens-, Akquisitions-, Immobilien- und Infrastrukturfinanzierungen bis hin zu komplexen grenzüberschreitenden Finanztransaktionen und Restrukturierungen.
Das erwartet Dich:
als HSF-Trainee in der Anwaltsstation profitierst Du von unseren Kooperationen mit Kaiserseminare GbR (Klausuren, Seminare) und der JurCase GmbH (Examenskoffer, Literatur)
ein breites Tätigkeitsspektrum im Bereich Finanzierung und eine enge Zusammenarbeit mit unseren Corporate- und Real Estate-Teams
ein hochmodernes Arbeitsumfeld und die Zusammenarbeit mit inspirierenden Kollegen, die in ihren Bereichen führend sind und Dich bei Deiner Entwicklung und Ausbildung anleiten und unterstützen sowie selbstständiges Arbeiten in einem international vernetzten Team sowie exzellente Einblicke in die Tätigkeit einer internationalen Wirtschaftskanzlei und die Möglichkeit zum Netzwerken
Das zeichnet Dich aus:
Du hast den staatlichen Teil des ersten juristischen Staatsexamens bereits mit gutem Erfolg abgeschlossen
Du verfügst über sehr gute Sprachkenntnisse im Englischen und bist an wirtschaftlichen Zusammenhängen interessiert
Du bist mit den gängigen MS-Office Anwendungen vertraut und legst viel Wert auf Teamgeist, Eigeninitiative, Kreativität und lässt Dich durch die Arbeit in einem internationalen Umfeld begeistern
Wir zeichnen uns durch Vielfalt, Offenheit und gegenseitige Wertschätzung aus und bringen Deine Ambitionen mit unseren in Einklang. Dein persönliches und berufliches Wachstum wird zu unserer Angelegenheit. Wenn Du Teil unseres Teams bist, werden unsere Ziele und Ansprüche auch zu Deinen. Unser Werte sind: Human, Bold, Outstanding.

Sind wir ein perfect match? Dann schreib´ uns!
Wir freuen uns auf Deine aussagekräftigen Bewerbungsunterlagen (Lebenslauf, relevante Zeugnisse)
Team
Finance
Working Pattern
Part time
Location
Frankfurt
Contract type
Fixed Term Contract
Diversity & Inclusion
At Herbert Smith Freehills you will be part of a diverse, innovative culture where high performance, client focus and highly engaged people are our differentiator. People at our firm come from a range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of experiences and perspectives to their work with us. We strive to ensure that our inclusive environment means you feel valued and able to perform at your best by being your authentic self at work. We know that our future success not only depends on being innovative and progressive in the changing legal market but, most importantly, on our people feeling highly engaged in meaningful work.

We understand that you have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to create a working environment based on mutual trust and respect, in which you can perform at your best whilst maintaining sustainable balance across your life.

Stationsreferendare (m/w/d) Finance - Herbert Smith Freehills

Stationsreferendare (m/w/d) Finance

You need experience in hotel/corporate receptions, knowledge of booking systems, proficiency in Microsoft Office, skills in AV equipment, and coffee-making abilities.

You will welcome clients, provide meeting support, manage bookings, assist with AV needs, maintain the reception area, and support café operations during busy times.

Customer Relations

Facilities Management

Perth

<div>About Herbert Smith Freehills 
 
As one of the world&rsquo;s leading law firms, we advise many of the largest and most ambitious organisations across all major regions of the globe. With over 5,000 people, including 3,100 lawyers and over 2,000 business services professionals, operating from our global network of offices across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and North America, Herbert Smith Freehills is at the heart of the new global business landscape providing premium quality, full-service legal advice. 
 
We recognise that the success of our business and our clients relies on the skills, knowledge and ideas of all our people. Our environment is one in which high performance is expected, in return, we will provide you with rewards and opportunities tailored to your personal and professional goals. 
<div></div>The Opportunity
The role: Corporate Waiter/Receptionist
We are seeking a highly skilled and professional corporate waiter/receptionist to join our team in Perth. The ideal candidate will possess excellent composure, the ability to prioritise and problem-solve under pressure, and a high level of client focus. If you are looking for a dynamic role and enjoy being part of a team we would love to hear from you.
Day-to-day, you'll be responsible for:<ul><li>
Welcoming clients, partners and staff in a professional manner, promptly advising relevant parties of their arrival and direction to the allocated rooms.</li><li>
Providing waiter service for meetings conducted on the premises including the set-up, clearing and cleaning of meeting and seminar rooms.</li><li>
Providing waiter and bar service for after-hours meetings and events.</li><li>
Responding to telephone and email requests and inquiries promptly and professionally.</li><li>
Maintaining up to date information within the room booking system, confirming all bookings, catering, audio visual and in room requirements.</li><li>
Liaising with Facilities and Client Services team to ensure maintenance, after-hours air conditioning, after-hours access and cleaning requests are confirmed.</li><li>
Liaising with Client Services team to confirm food, beverage and set up requirements for meetings and events.</li><li>
Assisting Client Services Manager and CS Coordinator with administration and reporting tasks.</li><li>
Providing assistance to clients and staff with audio visual and video conferencing needs.</li><li>
Providing assistance to the caf&eacute; with coffee preparation, food preparation and sales during busy periods.</li><li>
Providing support for the, Barista and Reception for daily breaks and annual leave.</li><li>
Ensuring that the reception area is maintained to highest standard.</li><li>
Assisting the kitchen team with occasional &lsquo;hands on&rsquo; duties and/or after-hours events support.</li><li>
Liaising with the CS Coordinator regarding overseeing of beverage and meeting room tea and coffee supplies.</li></ul>
To be successful in this position you will have:<ul><li>
Experience within hotels or corporate receptions.</li><li>
Experience in utilising computerised booking systems eg; Manhattan Space Scheduling Software.</li><li>
Microsoft office suite.</li><li>
Working knowledge of audio visual and video conferencing equipment.</li><li>
Coffee making skills.</li></ul>
What you can expect from us:
<ul><li>We&rsquo;re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 5,000 professionals. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.</li><li>
We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.</li><li>
We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.</li><li>
We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you&rsquo;ll have it and we&rsquo;ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.</li><li> 
Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia&rsquo;s market leading law firm.</li></ul>
We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to First Nations, LGBTIQA+ and neurodivergent individuals, as well as individuals of all ages, cultures, genders, and abilities. We&rsquo;re a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace and celebrate the diversity of our people.
For any questions or a confidential discussion, please contact Lindsay Kay, Senior Recruitment Adviser on Lindsay.Kay@hsf.com or 0428 281 117.
This vacancy is being managed directly by Herbert Smith Freehills Recruitment team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional assistance. Thank you.
Team
Office Operations<div>
Working Pattern</div>
Full time
Location
Perth
Contract type
Permanent Contract
Diversity &amp; Inclusion
At Herbert Smith Freehills you will be part of a diverse, innovative culture where high performance, client focus and highly engaged people are our differentiator. People at our firm come from a range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of experiences and perspectives to their work with us. We strive to ensure that our inclusive environment means you feel valued and able to perform at your best by being your authentic self at work. We know that our future success not only depends on being innovative and progressive in the changing legal market but, most importantly, on our people feeling highly engaged in meaningful work. 
 
We understand that you have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to create a working environment based on mutual trust and respect, in which you can perform at your best whilst maintaining sustainable balance across your life.</div>

About Herbert Smith Freehills

As one of the world’s leading law firms, we advise many of the largest and most ambitious organisations across all major regions of the globe. With over 5,000 people, including 3,100 lawyers and over 2,000 business services professionals, operating from our global network of offices across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and North America, Herbert Smith Freehills is at the heart of the new global business landscape providing premium quality, full-service legal advice.

We recognise that the success of our business and our clients relies on the skills, knowledge and ideas of all our people. Our environment is one in which high performance is expected, in return, we will provide you with rewards and opportunities tailored to your personal and professional goals.
The Opportunity
The role: Corporate Waiter/Receptionist
We are seeking a highly skilled and professional corporate waiter/receptionist to join our team in Perth. The ideal candidate will possess excellent composure, the ability to prioritise and problem-solve under pressure, and a high level of client focus. If you are looking for a dynamic role and enjoy being part of a team we would love to hear from you.
Day-to-day, you'll be responsible for:
Welcoming clients, partners and staff in a professional manner, promptly advising relevant parties of their arrival and direction to the allocated rooms.
Providing waiter service for meetings conducted on the premises including the set-up, clearing and cleaning of meeting and seminar rooms.
Providing waiter and bar service for after-hours meetings and events.
Responding to telephone and email requests and inquiries promptly and professionally.
Maintaining up to date information within the room booking system, confirming all bookings, catering, audio visual and in room requirements.
Liaising with Facilities and Client Services team to ensure maintenance, after-hours air conditioning, after-hours access and cleaning requests are confirmed.
Liaising with Client Services team to confirm food, beverage and set up requirements for meetings and events.
Assisting Client Services Manager and CS Coordinator with administration and reporting tasks.
Providing assistance to clients and staff with audio visual and video conferencing needs.
Providing assistance to the café with coffee preparation, food preparation and sales during busy periods.
Providing support for the, Barista and Reception for daily breaks and annual leave.
Ensuring that the reception area is maintained to highest standard.
Assisting the kitchen team with occasional ‘hands on’ duties and/or after-hours events support.
Liaising with the CS Coordinator regarding overseeing of beverage and meeting room tea and coffee supplies.
To be successful in this position you will have:
Experience within hotels or corporate receptions.
Experience in utilising computerised booking systems eg; Manhattan Space Scheduling Software.
Microsoft office suite.
Working knowledge of audio visual and video conferencing equipment.
Coffee making skills.
What you can expect from us:
We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 5,000 professionals. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.
We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.
We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.
We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.
Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia’s market leading law firm.
We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to First Nations, LGBTIQA+ and neurodivergent individuals, as well as individuals of all ages, cultures, genders, and abilities. We’re a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace and celebrate the diversity of our people.
For any questions or a confidential discussion, please contact Lindsay Kay, Senior Recruitment Adviser on Lindsay.Kay@hsf.com or 0428 281 117.
This vacancy is being managed directly by Herbert Smith Freehills Recruitment team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional assistance. Thank you.
Team
Office Operations
Working Pattern
Full time
Location
Perth
Contract type
Permanent Contract
Diversity & Inclusion
At Herbert Smith Freehills you will be part of a diverse, innovative culture where high performance, client focus and highly engaged people are our differentiator. People at our firm come from a range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of experiences and perspectives to their work with us. We strive to ensure that our inclusive environment means you feel valued and able to perform at your best by being your authentic self at work. We know that our future success not only depends on being innovative and progressive in the changing legal market but, most importantly, on our people feeling highly engaged in meaningful work.

We understand that you have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to create a working environment based on mutual trust and respect, in which you can perform at your best whilst maintaining sustainable balance across your life.

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