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Purpose

Reporting to a Senior Legal Counsel member of the Legal team, the role’s primary purpose is to contribute to
the effective operation of the Group Legal function in line with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and management of the Group contracts register and repository.
• Management of contract data related databases and information flows.
• Review, drafting and negotiation of agreements based on standard templates; assisting with other agreements as required, including standard form novation agreements and termination notices.
• Assisting in the review, updating and proofing of Group standard terms and client-facing materials,
  including pre-release into a live environment.
• Day to day support on internal queries and liaison with other business areas.
• Assisting in the management of the Group’s intellectual property portfolio and brand protection measures.
• Assisting in team management of external counsel costs.
• Team support in relation to legal deliverables and management information as required.
• Contributing to team know-how, including research, procedures and templates as required.
• Other, as reasonably required by line manager and 7IM.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills: clear, concise, conveys relevant information tailored for
  audience and requirements.
• Highly organised. Good planning and issue identification and management skills to achieve progress in
  line with timelines and objectives.
• Adaptable with strong teamwork skills, willing and able to help team achieve objectives.
• Pragmatic and solution focused. Works effectively under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Good analytical and verification skills.
• Appetite for taking responsibility and seeing things through to completion.
• A keen interest in working both in financial services and an in-house commercial environment.
• Consistently demonstrates process adherence, accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail.
  
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (especially Word) features.

• Knowledge of contract and commercial law.
• Experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts preferred.
• Knowledge of intellectual property law, data protection and financial services regulation desirable.

• Law degree, GDL or similar; alternatively, 5 years + relevant paralegal experience.
• Strong academic record.

• Self-motivated, pro-active member of Group Legal team, including flexible attitude to duties and getting
  involved as required.
• Enthusiastic and professional team player.
• Embraces and espouses 7IM vision, purpose, values and personality.

The ‘7’ in 7IM refers to the seven original founders of the business. Back in 2002, they couldn’t find a firm they trusted to manage their families’ money properly – big banks seemed impersonal and greedy, while most boutiques lacked the necessary investment process and structure. They started the kind of organisation they’d like to invest with themselves.

Their aim was to deliver steady returns over the long term, while keeping an eye on risk, using the best technology. They wanted everyone to have access to the kind of service and expertise that institutional investors would expect.

We’ve evolved since then. In 2015 Caledonia Investments joined us as a major shareholder. In 2018 we acquired Tcam Asset Management, a firm we felt closely aligned with our investment philosophies and multi-asset approach. In 2020 we continued our long-term growth strategy and acquired the award winning London based financial planning firm Partners Wealth Management (PWM). PWM will continue to operate as an independent company, retaining its brand, identity and leadership.

Our team, our clients and our funds under management have grown steadily over the years. From our offices in London, Edinburgh and Jersey, more than 400 talented people manage over £19 billion for a range of clients, including individuals and families, financial advisers, corporates, charities and trustees.

We still follow our founders’ plan and aim to get the simple things right all wrapped up with real, honest, human service – that’s what sets us apart from everyone else.