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The Jockey ClubContracts Manager & Paralegal
Jan. 2023Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom
DS SmithCommercial and Contracts Paralegal
Aug. 2022 - Oct. 2022Remote
ISS A/SCommercial Paralegal
May. 2022 - Aug. 2022London, England, United Kingdom
MitieParalegal
Nov. 2021 - Jan. 2022Manchester Area, United KingdomThe role at Mitie was as follows: • Bridge a gap between the commercial team in the business, and the legal department. • This position required a self-starter with the ability to plan each day independently and measure results. • To review construction contracts and energy contracts (usually JCT 2011-2016)
• Provide bespoke caveats to submit to the business and external clients
• Make legal referrals to the deed signatories for the firm. • Manage the tender process, checking off legal caveats submitted, to manage the risk for the business
• Manage the process alone and undertake weekly team calls with the site team
• Provide a summary to senior legal counsel, on how the risk was managed from tender to contract to signature
• Implemented a Red Amber Green traffic light system, using a spreadsheet tracker
• Project management to take the objective given, plan, and create my own system of review.
Excello LawParalegal
Sep. 2021 - Nov. 2021United KingdomThe role at Excello was a temporary cover, as follows: • Hybrid role combining management of the firm's office in Chester with paralegal work
• Download and dictate letters to clients and prepare attendance notes for fee earners
• Bank any cheques and monies received and record them on the case management system
• Ensure the meeting rooms and office areas were fully stocked with office equipment and bookings actioned
• Attended to fee earners' needs within the office, of which there were eight
• Prepared bundles for court covering the fee earners in the UK
• Transcribed voice notes using dictation
BamLegalOperations
Mar. 2021 - Apr. 2021Remote
123 FireDirector
Apr. 2009 - Mar. 2019SheffieldI was the director of MB Plant (123 Fire) for 10 years. During this time, the company grew from a start-up to a business with a turnover of £3 million per annum. I dealt with buying, pre-qualification, health and safety and all HR for the company. I wrote training policies, all quality policies, health and safety legislation updates, tool box talks, anti bribery policies and arranged training for all staff. I wrote employment contracts, kept up to date and was audited externally on my policymaking. I obtained 3rd party accreditation from the Buildings Research Establishment and FIRAS. I maintained these standards for our industry year in and out, for 10 years. I was also responsible for annual accounts, all taxation, cashflow management and financial planning. I dealt with Contract disputes, Corporate disputes, Employment issues, Injunctions and contract law along with payment terms. I also prepared our own Letters before action (including demands for late payment interest and compensation), issuing proceedings, Statutory demands and winding-up petitions. My time running my company gave me a broad spectrum of all abilities and a strong background in company law.
1A SEAL SYSTEMSManager
Jan. 2006 - Jul. 2011LeedsDuring my time at 1A, my role grew to cover the management of a successful construction business alongside senior staff. I was responsible for buying, sales, accounts and account management. I also assisted in managing contracts, pre qualification, health, safety and environmental policy, auditing, training on all levels, and recruiting staff.
Reed Business InformationField Sales Executive
Nov. 2005 - Dec. 2006Sheffield, United KingdomAt Reed Business Information UK, I was a New Media Salesperson. I developed a network of clients around the area from visiting businesses to discuss search engine optimisation using our business to business product. I also promoted business to business sales to clients, and advised them on using the internet to advertise their products.
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