8 results for Legal Director in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Senior Legal Counsel (Credit Risk & Political Risk)

London, London
onsite
Permanent
120000 - 130000 GBP / annum
Senior Legal Counsel (Credit Risk & Political Risk)Insurance Broker£130KLondon - Hybrid workingKey Responsibilities:<ul><li>Policy management advisory function: supporting the broking team and Head of Claims following the occurrence of circumstances that may give rise to a claim. E.g. advising on the Insured's obligations, monitoring loss minimisation developments (including lengthy transaction restructuring negotiations, for example) in order to keep insurers updated, managing relevant time limits.</li><li>Claims advisory role: working alongside Head of Claims with the presentation of claims and loss adjustment process. Drafting Release and Settlement Agreements. Engagement with clients and insurers regarding recoveries.</li><li>Insurance policy wording specialist: drafting / revising insurance policy wordings to meet our clients' specific requirements either for a given underlying transaction or as an overarching template. Considering legal issues and insurance practice. Working alongside brokers to support them in discussions with clients and Underwriters.</li><li>Provision of in-house training: on insurance law matters, wordings, dispute resolution. This takes the form of longer thematic training and more regular short-form informal sessions to share knowledge gained through recent wordings / claims work. Preparing internal briefing notes on key topics. Additionally (less frequently) providing training to clients on insurance law matters and their policy wordings.</li><li>In-house legal function: advising on a range of contracts to which the company is a party, including client and Insurer NDAs, Terms of Business Agreements as well as non-insurance related commercial contracts.</li><li>Participating in regular peer reviews of insurance policies placed and contributing to the continuous improvement of legal processes and best practices within the group.</li></ul> Skills/Qualifications:<ul><li>Relevant professional qualifications - England and Wales qualified solicitor.</li><li>Minimum 4 years of relevant legal experience in insurance or finance..</li><li>Knowledge of the workings of banks and their distribution of loans into the insurance markets for capital relief purposes is a plus.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hyaXMuaGVuc29uLjE0MDg5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2025-05-21T06:49:00Z

Associate Director, Investment Operations

City of London, London
onsite
Permanent
90000 - 130000 GBP / annum
Robert Half are exclusively partnering with a Financial Services firm to recruit an Associate Director, Investment Operations based in London. Position summary: This role supports front office teams and external fund boards to ensure smooth deal execution. Responsibilities include coordinating with Fund Boards, internal and external stakeholders, and managing the end-to-end transaction process. The position requires: <ul><li>Balancing commercial objectives with a strong risk-managed approach,</li><li>Overseeing deal execution across multiple funds,</li><li>Handling banking negotiations and ensuring regulatory compliance.</li><li>Working closely with legal, banking, administrative, and regulatory teams to support investments across jurisdictions.</li><li>Maintaining robust controls, clear documentation, and sharing knowledge with the Operations team.</li></ul> Key Responsibilities: <ol><li>Transaction support</li><li>Financing, Regulatory and Tax Compliance</li><li>Fund Life Cycle</li><li>Process Definition</li><li>Building Scalable Function</li></ol> Preferred Profile<ul><li>ACA, ACCA from practice</li><li>Strong academic background</li><li>Minimum 3 years post qualification</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li></ul> They are offering a very competitive package:<ul><li>Base salary £100,000 - £130,000 (depending on relevant experience)</li><li>Discretionary bonus</li><li>Private medical</li><li>Hybrid working model.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TW9sbGllLkRlbmVlZmVQb3J0ZXIuNDAzMDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2025-04-29T15:10:27Z

Senior Investor Relations Manager

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
80000 - 90000 GBP / annum
Robert Half are looking for an experienced Investor Relations professional, to join a Global Energy Giant as a Senior Investor Relations Manager. Paying £80-90k and based in Central London with hybrid working, this role will be working on an exciting new Nuclear Energy Project. This individual will need to be comfortable working across a range of technical and strategic subjects and ideally, will have spent time working with or around annual reporting, and have a good grasp of the legal and commercial landscape. The Role<ul><li>Take the lead on pulling together the annual report, working closely with senior leadership (Chair, joint MDs, CFO) to align messaging with overall strategy and ensure all the regulatory boxes are ticked.</li><li>Support regular comms around performance and outlook-whether it's for board papers, briefings, or wider investor materials.</li><li>Help coordinate investor-facing events-everything from one-on-ones to bigger sessions. This includes pulling together slides, talking points, and making sure the logistics run smoothly.</li><li>Partner with teams across Finance, Legal, and CoSec to ensure disclosures and reporting meet a high standard and support the systems that underpin them.</li><li>Support and guide more junior team members, helping define responsibilities across the function and building a strong internal IR capability.</li></ul> Your Profile<ul><li>You will need to have extensive Investor Relations experience, a minimum of 5 years of Investor Relations experience is required.</li><li>Prior experience in working with the Government is highly advantageous but not essential.</li></ul> The CompanyThe company is a Global energy giant headquartered in London with a turnover exceeding £8 Billion and over 13,000 employees globally. The organisation has operations spanning electricity generation and gas and are the UK's biggest supplier of electricity.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuOTYxNTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2025-04-24T10:24:28Z

Credit Manager

London, London
onsite
Temporary
350.00 - 450.00 GBP / day
Robert Half Finance and Accounting are excited to partner with a global Data and Analytics firm in London who are looking to recruit an immediate, interim Credit Manager for 3 months with the aim to convert to a permanent role.Role:Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, interim Credit Manager for 3 months, this role has the potential to convert to a permanent role.In this role you will be responsible for the following duties:<ul><li>Maintain accounts receivable aging within agreed and accepted parameters Lead reporting and conversations with Sales leaders on past due customers</li><li>Lead past due customer off-boarding process</li><li>Lead Aged Debt reporting</li><li>Review client accounts on an ongoing basis to assess collect-ability of receivables and to head off potential problem accounts </li><li>Identify and resolve National accounts issues related to slow pay or non-payment of invoices through pro-active communication with clients and the sales team </li><li>Proactively drive down over 60 day past due balances</li><li>Manage an outbound call centre which engages with clients who have disputes on their invoices</li><li>Manage the performance of the Credit Controllers</li><li>Train and mentor Credit Controllers on performance optimisation, customer interaction, product knowledge, and customer service</li><li>Assist other departments (sales, legal, general accounting) with Accounts Receivable activities </li><li>Analyse and improve the outbound call centre processes around Accounts Receivables</li><li>Lead special projects as required by senior management </li></ul>Profile:The ideal candidate for the interim Credit Manager role will have at least 3 years experience managing a large credit control team, have experience working in an international business and have a proven track record of reducing aged debt. If you are fluent with either French, German or Spanish this would be highly desirable. You must be immediate or on a 1 week notice to be considered for this role. Client:Our client is a global Data and Analytics business based in Central London who are looking to recruit an immediate, interim Credit Manager for 3 months with the aim of this role converting to a permanent contract.Please note that this role will be based in the office 5 days per week.Salary & Benefits:This interim Credit Manager role will be paying circa £350 to £400 per day via an umbrella company, dependant on experience.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWFyeS5PUmlvcmRhbi44ODkyNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2025-05-06T19:43:47Z

Finance Manager

Bexley, London
onsite
Permanent
60000 - 75000 GBP / annum
Role Overview:We are looking for a proactive and detail-driven Finance Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of financial operations. The Finance Manager will play a vital role in budgeting, tax management, audit coordination, and guiding financial decision-making to help drive sustainable business growth.This will be a fully office based role in Bexley. Finance Manager Responsibilities:<ul><li>Ensure the business complies with all UK financial legislation and accounting standards.</li><li>Prepare accurate financial statements and management reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.</li><li>Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.</li><li>Lead the creation and monitoring of budgets and financial forecasts.</li><li>Offer actionable recommendations to improve efficiency and reduce costs.</li><li>Oversee tax compliance and liaise with HMRC and external tax advisors.</li><li>Manage relationships with auditors and ensure readiness for internal and external audits.</li><li>Supervise invoicing, collections, and payment processing to ensure financial stability.</li><li>Handle insurance renewals and manage risk-related policies.</li><li>Monitor cash flow, including outstanding receivables and payables.</li><li>Review and approve staff expenses and oversee company credit card usage.</li><li>Enforce robust internal controls to protect company assets and prevent fraud.</li><li>Support contract managers by analysing the financial performance of contracts.</li><li>Contribute to bid and tender processes by advising on financial and legal requirements.</li><li>Provide financial insight and support to the senior leadership team and board.</li><li>Oversee payroll processes and ensure full regulatory compliance.</li><li>Manage petty cash systems and related financial procedures.</li><li>Assist with change management initiatives and staff training related to finance.</li><li>Play a strategic role in supporting the company's business development efforts.</li></ul>Ideal Finance Manager Profile:<ul><li>Minimum of 5 years' experience in a finance role, ideally within a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME).</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK financial regulations and accounting principles.</li><li>Proficiency in accounting systems, particularly SAGE.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and confidence handling large datasets.</li><li>Proven expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and tax compliance.</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.</li><li>High attention to detail, accuracy, and a proactive approach to financial management.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2Fyb2xpbmUuR3JhaW5nZXIuNjAyNTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2025-05-19T17:42:46Z

Financial Controller

City of London, London
onsite
Permanent
75000 - 85000 GBP / annum
Job Title: Financial Controller Location: Hybrid (3-4 days per week in the office), London Reporting to: Head of Finance<h3>About the Company</h3>A high-growth Private Equity Real Estate (PE Real Estate) business is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to join its early-stage, dynamic team. Backed by private equity, the company is scaling rapidly and building out its finance function to support the next phase of growth. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented, qualified accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is motivated to build strong financial processes from the ground up.<h3>Role Overview</h3>The Financial Controller (FC) will have full ownership of the financial and management reporting processes, and work closely with a Virtual Finance Office (VFO). You will lead on compliance, systems, controls, and reporting standards, while playing a critical role in supporting the Head of Finance and providing insight to high-profile stakeholders, including investors and operational leaders.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3> 1. Period-End Reporting <ul><li>Deliver accurate and timely monthly financial and management reports (including legal entity and profit centre reporting).</li><li>Prepare board packs for senior leadership.</li><li>Liaise with outsourced VFO and ensure high-quality period-end close.</li><li>Coordinate quarterly consolidation and reporting to PE fund accountants and deliver debt covenant reports.</li></ul> 2. Financial Control <ul><li>Maintain "audit-ready" financial records at all times.</li><li>Ensure ledgers are fully reconciled and compliant with internal policies.</li><li>Manage intercompany transactions, accruals, and supporting documentation.</li></ul> 3. Compliance <ul><li>Assist the Head of Finance in ensuring compliance with:<ul><li>FRS 102 financial reporting standards.</li><li>Tax obligations: Corporation Tax, VAT, IR35, PSA, CIS.</li><li>Other regulatory disclosures and obligations.</li></ul></li></ul> 4. Transactional Oversight <ul><li>Oversee transactional finance supported by the VFO:<ul><li>Approve and review invoices via ApprovalMax.</li><li>Validate payment runs.</li><li>Monitor AR, tenant deposits, credit control, and tenant refunds.</li><li>Reconcile monthly revenue between systems.</li><li>Support with tenant invoicing and query resolution.</li></ul></li></ul> 5. Tax & Statutory Reporting <ul><li>Support tax compliance and submissions (e.g., LOCTAX).</li><li>Assist in the preparation of consolidated and entity-level statutory accounts.</li></ul> 6. Budgeting & Forecasting <ul><li>Partner with the Head of Finance to deliver annual budgets and reforecasts across divisions, capex, and consolidated positions.</li></ul> 7. Business Partnering <ul><li>Provide operational teams with budget tracking, variance analysis, and commercial insight.</li><li>Support contract reviews and approvals.</li></ul> 8. Internal Controls <ul><li>Build and document internal controls and standard operating procedures.</li><li>Ensure clear approval and delegation of authority frameworks.</li></ul> 9. External Stakeholder Management <ul><li>Liaise with:<ul><li>External auditors (including fund auditors)</li><li>VFO service providers</li><li>Private equity fund finance teams</li><li>Group structure and consolidation accountants</li></ul></li></ul> 10. General and Ad-Hoc <ul><li>Undertake additional responsibilities and tasks as required by the Head of Finance.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies, particularly in relation to Health & Safety and confidentiality.</li></ul><h3>Person Specification</h3> Qualifications <ul><li>ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified (or international equivalent).</li></ul> Experience <ul><li>Real estate sector experience and/or working in a PE-backed/start-up environment preferred.</li><li>Experience working with auditors or in an audit environment.</li><li>Strong track record in financial controls, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.</li></ul> Skills and Competencies <ul><li>Highly proactive and detail-oriented.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Confident working independently and managing stakeholders.</li><li>Comfortable in a fast-paced, scaling environment.</li><li>Technically competent with systems and cloud-based platforms.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi41OTcxNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2025-06-09T07:41:29Z

Investment Associate - (TOP Investment firm!)

London, London
remote
Permanent
- GBP / annum
Looking to make a real impact? Want to join an extremely fast growing fund? Are you working at a Big Investment Bank and looking to work for a smaller comany whereby the career trajectory is quicker? This is a Fully Remote role with a HQ in London. 1-2 days in the London office a month for a keeping in touch day(s) Experience: 4-6 years from private equity, investment banking (Associate level), or a fund-of-funds / institutional allocator Role Overview:As an Investment Associate , you will be a core member of the investment team, leading the evaluation and execution of commitments to global private equity funds and co-investments. You will build relationships with top-tier sponsors and drive due diligence, underwriting, and portfolio construction efforts for sophisticated clients.Key Responsibilities:<ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 9pt; vertical-align: middle;">Lead end-to-end diligence on private equity fund commitments (primary funds, re-ups, niche strategies).</li><li style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 9pt; vertical-align: middle;">Underwrite co-investments across sectors and geographies, including financial modeling, scenario analysis, and risk assessment.</li><li style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 9pt; vertical-align: middle;">Participate in negotiations of fund and deal terms alongside senior team members and legal counsel.</li><li style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 9pt; vertical-align: middle;">Interact directly with GPs to build intelligence, stay informed on pipeline opportunities, and deepen relationships.</li><li style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 9pt; vertical-align: middle;">Present recommendations to the Investment Committee and contribute to client portfolio strategy sessions.</li></ul>Ideal Candidate Profile:<ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 9pt; vertical-align: middle;">4-6 years of relevant experience in private equity, investment banking (Associate), or a top-tier allocator.</li><li style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 9pt; vertical-align: middle;">Deep knowledge of private equity structures, fund mechanics, co-investment processes, and market trends.</li><li style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 9pt; vertical-align: middle;">Advanced modelling and valuation skills, with strong investment judgment and commercial instincts.</li><li style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 9pt; vertical-align: middle;">Experience dealing directly with GPs and managing multiple concurrent due diligence projects.</li><li style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 9pt; vertical-align: middle;">Strong client-facing abilities and a collaborative, intellectually curious approach.</li></ul>Excellent benefits on offer and a high bonus!Robert Half is proud to represent this client. Two Stage process via Video Conference and quick turnaround. APPLY NOW!!Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/dG9ueS5rb3lyYXR0eS4zNjI1Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2025-05-23T20:27:46Z

Executive Assistant

London, London
onsite
Contract
230 - 260 GBP / day
Role:Our client is looking to recruit an immediate Executive Assistant for an 11 month contract. In this role you will be responsible for the following duties: <ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li>Coordinating and producing high standard correspondence and documentation, making full use of the available software (e.g. Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, iManage and other applications). </li><li>Correspondence may include: drafting memos, producing agendas and supporting packs, producing PowerPoint presentations, managing reports and formatting large documents whilst ensuring company guidelines are adhered to.</li><li>Assisting in managing projects such as: legal panel tendering, budget control and processing for the department, document control, the annual review of the ROPA…etc.</li><li>Coordinating and minuting confidential committees with discretion and producing follow-up documentation in a timely manner.</li><li>Diary management using Outlook and ensuring manager is focusing on key aspects of manager's role</li><li>Organising and managing travel arrangements: flights, rail tickets, accommodation and road transport as necessary with the production of comprehensive itineraries and packs for travel should they be needed.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Liaising with a high number of senior people both internally and externally, ensuring discreet handling of all business</li></ul> Profile:The successful interim Executive Assistant will have at least 3 years experience working within an EA/PA function and will have had a proven track record of minute taking in meetings as well as a high level of organisation. You must be either immediate or on a 1 week notice to be considered for this role. Client:Our client is a Financial Services firm based in London. You will work 3 days per week from their office and 2 days from home. Salary & Benefits:This immediate, temporary Executive Assistant role will be paying circa £230 per day- this is dependant on experience.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RWxpYW5hLlphbWV0LjU5MDIzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2025-05-02T13:47:04Z