Daniel Houchen Email & Phone Number

Cleveland, United Kingdom

Responsibilities include:• Providing direct legal and commercial advice and support to the CEO and the Board of Directors.• Providing the full range of operational legal support to internal business functions, including tender support to the Commercial / Procurement team (e.g. highlighting contract risk, negotiation of contracts).• Responsible for the Human Resources function within the business and all employment related matters including disciplinary and grievance issues, flexible… Show more Responsibilities include:• Providing direct legal and commercial advice and support to the CEO and the Board of Directors.• Providing the full range of operational legal support to internal business functions, including tender support to the Commercial / Procurement team (e.g. highlighting contract risk, negotiation of contracts).• Responsible for the Human Resources function within the business and all employment related matters including disciplinary and grievance issues, flexible working requests, employee welfare, performance management, absence management and capability.• Working with all areas of the business to develop internal processes and procedures and assisting the business in improving its processes and systems.• Preparing and advising upon business policies.• Day to day management of Map legal matters including coordination of external legal advisors.• Supervising the drafting and negotiation of subcontracts to ensure effective flow down of the business' risk to subcontractors.• Supporting the Procurement team and Project teams once projects have gone live (e.g. contractual interpretation, potential legal claims etc). Show less

Cleveland, United Kingdom

Cleveland, United Kingdom

Warton

My role had a particular focus on the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). I was responsible for ensuring business compliance with the ITAR and EAR as well as related legal matters. The main focus of my role was the management of investigations and the full disclosure of potential breaches of the US regulations to the US Department of State and the Department of Commerce. My role also involved resolving compliance issues… Show more My role had a particular focus on the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). I was responsible for ensuring business compliance with the ITAR and EAR as well as related legal matters. The main focus of my role was the management of investigations and the full disclosure of potential breaches of the US regulations to the US Department of State and the Department of Commerce. My role also involved resolving compliance issues, answering business queries, applying for authorisations and licences, audit compliance, providing guidance and training to the wider business and developing and maintaining compliance processes and procedures. Show less

Barrow / Farnborough

Whilst on the Graduate Development Framework (GDF) I undertook a number of placements within BAE Systems Maritime Submarines at Barrow in Furness and within BAE Systems Group Business Development at the company's Head Office in Farnborough. Over my two years on the GDF I worked in the following areas:Graduate - Submarine Support & Technical ServicesMarch 2013 - September 2013SS&TS analyses the available capability developed for Submarines’ core programmes and identifies… Show more Whilst on the Graduate Development Framework (GDF) I undertook a number of placements within BAE Systems Maritime Submarines at Barrow in Furness and within BAE Systems Group Business Development at the company's Head Office in Farnborough. Over my two years on the GDF I worked in the following areas:Graduate - Submarine Support & Technical ServicesMarch 2013 - September 2013SS&TS analyses the available capability developed for Submarines’ core programmes and identifies commercially exploitable opportunities. SS&TS turned over in excess of £23m in 2012.Graduate - Market Analysis & Competitive IntelligenceSeptember 2012 - March 2013The Competitive Intelligence team is part of Head Office and operates as part of Group Business Development. Competitive Intelligence works closely with business units across BAE Systems to assist in business winning and campaign support. Graduate - Project Controls (Successor)May 2012 - September 2012Project Controls is responsible for the delivery of metrics and reports to monitor the status of the Successor programme. It is also responsible for processes and procedures relating to the above and the delivery of the IBR.Graduate - Legal Compliance & Export ControlsFebruary 2012 - May 2012The function provides legal support to the business to ensure regulatory compliance and to enhance and protect the value of the company within a risk management framework.Graduate - Dockside Test OrganisationNovember 2011 - February 2012The DTO operates as part of the testing and commissioning capability for the submarine business and is concentrated in the later stages of the submarine build.Graduate - Risk & Opportunity Management (Successor)September 2011 - November 2011Risk & Opportunity Management proactively manages R&O throughout the Successor Project by monitoring uncertainties and issues and by monitoring the potential impact of these upon objectives. Show less

Master Of Arts - Ma, Human Resources Management, Level 7

Cipd Level 5 Associate Diploma, Human Resources Management, Level 5

Lpc, Legal Practice Course, Commendation

Business Law & Practice, Property Law & Practice, Litigation, Commercial Law, Planning & Environmental Law, Sales & Acquisitions

Bachelor’S Degree, Law, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Law Society, Durham University Rugby League, St Cuthbert's Society, Durham Union Society & Mooting Society, St.