Our client is a leading civil and commercial Barristers’ Chambers. As experienced advocates who appear in courts and arbitral tribunals at all levels throughout the UK and overseas, they are ranked in the two leading legal directories for their work across several practice areas.
Chambers offers a progressive working environment, one that fosters an approachable, forward-thinking and collaborative working environment. It encourages all employees and Members to reflect these values in the way they approach their work and working relationships.
Chambers is seeking to recruit a highly effective and organised individual with a proactive, “can-do” attitude and a willingness to take on a variety of tasks. Working closely with and reporting to the Operational Support Manager, this newly created position plays a key part in both the day-to-day management of Chambers’ first-class support function. The ideal candidate will offer energy and commitment.
Working across Facilities Management, H&S, IT, Regulatory and Compliance and general Administration, key duties include (but are not limited to):
- Facilities management – Primary contact for the Landlord on leases, rent, refurbishment, modification, etc.
- Primary contact for all external suppliers, which will include some contract negotiation and procurement of office equipment
- H&S training, PAT testing, fire and risk assessments, records maintenance
- Act as a first point of contact for all IT issues and regularly review the delivery of service level agreement timeframes
- Responsible for the effective management of the Chambers’ regulatory and compliance needs by ensuring the Chambers is compliant with all regulatory requirements, including GDPR, the Members Handbook, Bar Standards Board and Equality and Diversity, utilising the services of colleagues/contractors as required.
The role is offered on a part-time basis, initially with core hours of 15 hours per week (ideally delivered over three 5-hour working days). A background of (ideally) working in a barristers’ chambers (including how a Chambers operates and nurturing the relationship with the Clerk’s team) or a similarly fast-paced legal/professional service business would be an advantage.
To apply, please send your CV, clearly outlining your suitability to exclusively retained consultants, GRL Legal: recruitment@grllegal.com. For more information, please email GRL consultant Ed Rees: erees@grllegal.com. This is an urgent requirement, and highly suitable candidates will be quickly interviewed by GRL’s experienced consultants.
Chambers is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversity amongst its employees and Members.
