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Kingham, Gb

Solihull, England, United Kingdom

Sole UK Counsel to this Australian owned vehicle leasing company as maternity cover. Providing leadership, advice and support across the business. Worked closely with commercial teams on contract drafting and negotiation and also dealing with corporate governance issues.

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Provided leadership to large team and worked closely with the CEO, Chairman, non-executive directors and external investors as well as people from all parts of the business. - Led the separation of the legal function from Aviva plc, following its sale of the RAC to a private equity group and set up the RAC legal team from scratch. Recruited and developed high quality individuals and put in place systems and controls across the full breadth of group functions.- Oversaw the risk and… Show more Provided leadership to large team and worked closely with the CEO, Chairman, non-executive directors and external investors as well as people from all parts of the business. - Led the separation of the legal function from Aviva plc, following its sale of the RAC to a private equity group and set up the RAC legal team from scratch. Recruited and developed high quality individuals and put in place systems and controls across the full breadth of group functions.- Oversaw the risk and regulatory and internal audit functions and reported to the board and investors both generally and on issues arising including transition from FSA regulation to the FCA and PRA. - Working with CEO and CFO, co-ordinated process for the successful sale of the business on two occasions (preparing for IPO to launch date) and supported 3 major refinancings. - Was responsible for good corporate governance in a multi-agency regulated business. Managed the corporate calendar and collaborated with Chairman, independent non-executive directors and investors to ensure effective and compliant information flow, creating the format for board reporting and supply of packs for monthly Board and committee meetings, and delivering these on ongoing basis & minuting the meetings. Liaising with Senior Leadership team to deliver requirements in accordance with Investment Agreement and chairing regular and ad hoc executive committees- Created ongoing virtual data room, to ensure fitness for comprehensive due diligence process.- Led key governance and strategic project committees, including chairing the Group Risk Committee. - Established and led project teams to undertake project work, recruiting IT and other professionals to ensure delivery of successful outcome.- Provided training and mentoring support to team and across the business - Resolved significant commercial challenges, customer issues and disputes to ensure delivered good customer outcomes and avoiding challenges to group value. Show less

Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom

Reporting to the CEO, led the legal and compliance function of a highly regulated multi-site healthcare company employing c6500 across 300+ sites:- Set up and developed the inhouse legal and compliance function, taking central role in risk management, drafting and embedding policies throughout the business, facilitating sale of business and maximising value.- Worked closely with external private equity investors, directors and senior management, sitting on board as Company Secretary… Show more Reporting to the CEO, led the legal and compliance function of a highly regulated multi-site healthcare company employing c6500 across 300+ sites:- Set up and developed the inhouse legal and compliance function, taking central role in risk management, drafting and embedding policies throughout the business, facilitating sale of business and maximising value.- Worked closely with external private equity investors, directors and senior management, sitting on board as Company Secretary and on Group Executive. Tracing external developments in sector, reporting to board and supporting industry lobbying.- Involved in all areas of business strategy and day to day management challenges, providing pragmatic solutions to facilitate delivery of ambitious turnaround plans, manage risk and protect business.- Managed and developed team with responsibilities including all aspects of running fleet of 300 vehicles - group insurance provision, data protection, legal disputes and contract review and management. - Central role in numerous M+A projects, including two sales of the business and a refinancing, leading share acquisitions and disposals (negotiating SPAs and warranties and undertaking full due diligence)- Advising clinical team on emergency issues to avoid wider impact and reputational damage, and working with QCs, external experts and internal teams to manage litigation. Show less

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Reporting to the CEO and CFO, set up and developed the in-house Legal Function, including negotiation of contracts, management of Intellectual Property and processes for disputes/small claims. Also acted as Company Secretary.Managed legal risk, procedures, external services and provided wide ranging advice to this fast-fit and financial services business employing c8000 people across its markets in the UK, France, Germany and Holland. Advised on wide ranging commercial issues including… Show more Reporting to the CEO and CFO, set up and developed the in-house Legal Function, including negotiation of contracts, management of Intellectual Property and processes for disputes/small claims. Also acted as Company Secretary.Managed legal risk, procedures, external services and provided wide ranging advice to this fast-fit and financial services business employing c8000 people across its markets in the UK, France, Germany and Holland. Advised on wide ranging commercial issues including data protection, consumer credit licensing, tendering and HR issues.Key support role on the sale and acquisition of the business and played central role in the due diligence exercise to deliver successful transaction and refinancing. Also worked with Property Director on a major disposal and rationalisation programme.Undertook an audit of key areas of risk legal for the Board and worked across the business to ensure procedures in place for ongoing compliance. Managed commercial disputes and health and safety issues, and worked closely with Head of Customer Services on investigations under PACE Show less

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Negotiated commercial agreements, share and assetpurchases and securitisations. Following promotion to Senior Associate, I led client corporate relationships, credited with turning round at least one of these. Role involved considerable practice development, for example as part of the team which pitched successfully for major city centre redevelopment work in Birmingham. Also won work within multi-national clients by personal recommendation.

Graduate training scheme leading to responsibility for own business unit, working with panel of 40 client accounts developing life, pensions and investment business. Studied for and obtained the Financial Planning Certificate.

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Ba (Hons), Economics