Legal Jobs in Berkshire

Our client, a design and manufacturer of critical, high-performance components for aerospace and defence is recruiting for a Trade Compliance Manager, to be based at offices local to Maidenhead, Berkshire. The role will be based onsite 4 days a week with 1 day working from home office. On Offer: - An opportunity to join a British owned leading design and manufacturing specialist for the Aerospace industry - Salary up to £75K plus bonus DOE - Hybrid working - 4 days onsite, 1 days from home - Private Medical - 25 days annual leave - 8% Employer Pension Contribution Main Purpose of the Trade Compliance Manager: Reporting to the Head of Trade Compliance the role will lead International Trade Compliance (ITC) function ensuring company compliance with international trade compliance laws and regulations, including UK, EU and US (EAR/ITAR). Acting as the key point of contact for employees and external stakeholders on all trade control matters. The role represents the business during Government compliance audits alongside the Export Officer, while also designing, delivering and maintaining a comprehensive training plan to ensure effective understanding and adherence to international trade requirements across the company. The role is responsible for a team of 4. Duties & Responsibilities of the Trade Compliance Manager: - Providing Classifications for products and services and maintaining within ERP system. - Screening Suppliers and Customers - Communication and discussion with Chamber of Commerce - Understanding and ensuring compliance with UK Export Legislation. - Maintain suitable procedures and records to demonstrate control of exports to meet BIS, HMRC and/or Corporate audits and other company standards working with Export Officer - Support any BIS/HMRC/MoD audits and compliance visits, ensuring adequate preparation, training and communication within the company working with Export Officer - Compliance with US International Traffic & Arms regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Dual Use regulations - Providing expert guidance to purchasing, engineering, projects, commercial and other functions to ensure compliance with and an understanding of US ITAR, EAR and End Use requirements and other US requirements and ensure ease of use for non-experts. - Developing processes and controls to ensure compliance is maintained throughout the business with Export Officer including ensuring templates and forms are appropriate and easy to complete for all users. - Provide training, guidance and expertise to others in maintaining export compliance standards in a suitable and appropriate fashion and style. - Advise and communicate with various departments on export issues from the earliest commercial stage through the project lifecycle. - Engaging and liaising with Transdigm as International Trade Compliance expert for the business, to ensure compliance with internal Transdigm requirements, including internal auditing. Qualifications and Experience required: - Experience working within the Defence/Aerospace Industry - Experience of managing a small team - A good understanding of UK import and export requirements for military products and a good basic understanding of US ITAR and EAR regulations including their impact in the UK - The ability regularly to contribute to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards and will be considered as a focal point onsite for all aspects of UK and US Export regulations - Must be able to perform in a customer focussed business environment, cope with competing priorities without significant direction and must be able to work to and achieve set objectives and targets as required by the business - Ideally have some commercial experience/background as well as Trade Compliance or otherwise be able to demonstrate an understanding of how to deliver the role of Trade Compliance within a business focussed environment For full details, contact Willis Global a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry

We are seeking an experienced Lead Counsel - Commercial Property with ECC (Electronic Communications Code) experience to lead the transactional function within a busy Legal & Compliance team supporting a large-scale estates and infrastructure programme to join our Telco Partner based in Theale. This is a senior role combining team leadership, hands-on legal delivery, and operational oversight , working closely with Estates teams, internal stakeholders, and external solicitors to deliver high-volume property transactions efficiently and at scale. About the Role You will lead a team of Property Counsels and Transactional Case Managers, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery across a demanding and fast-paced portfolio of telecoms property work. The role covers a broad range of transactions, including: - Code Agreements (new sites, renewals, variations) - Lease and licence negotiations - Freehold acquisitions and disposals You will also play a key role in improving how legal services are delivered by driving efficiency, standardisation, and continuous process improvement. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management - Lead, manage, and develop a transactional legal team - Allocate workloads and oversee delivery against programme targets - Provide technical guidance on complex and high-value matters - Foster a high-performing and collaborative team culture Transactional Delivery - Personally manage a portfolio of complex and strategic transactions - Support negotiations and resolution of legal and commercial issues - Ensure transactions align with agreed heads of terms and internal risk frameworks Stakeholder Engagement - Act as a senior legal partner to Estates and delivery teams - Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external solicitors, and site providers - Provide clear, pragmatic legal advice to support delivery objectives Process Improvement & Governance - Drive standardisation of templates, playbooks, and legal processes - Identify opportunities to improve cycle times, quality, and efficiency - Strengthen governance and risk controls across transactions Performance & Reporting - Track key metrics including transaction volumes, timelines, and risks - Provide regular updates to senior stakeholders - Use data insights to support continuous improvement About You We are looking for an England and Wales qualified solicitor with strong commercial property experience and leadership capability in a high-volume environment. You will bring: - 5-10 years PQE in commercial propertymmercial conveyancing transactions, particularly relating to landlord and tenant matters as well as freehold acquisitions - Familiarity with the Electronic Communications Code (2017) - Strong background in commercial property law, including landlord & tenant work and freehold transactions - Experience managing or supervising legal teams - Confident negotiator with strong commercial judgement - Ability to balance hands-on legal work with leadership responsibilities - Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills Desirable experience: - Telecoms infrastructure or asset-based industries - In-house legal experience within a commercial environment Why Join? This is a senior leadership opportunity where you can shape delivery, improve legal operations, and play a key role in enabling a major infrastructure programme. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Our client, a well-established international logistics and freight forwarding organisation, is seeking an experienced Trade Compliance Coordinator to join their Key Accounts team based at Heathrow. This is an excellent opportunity for a customs or trade compliance professional looking to develop their career within a supportive and fast-paced environment click apply for full job details

Inhouse Legal Counsel Location: Datchet, Slough - hybrid working Salary: 60,000 - 65,000 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Our client, a successful UK-based organisation operating within a complex, multi-site environment, is looking to appoint an experienced Employment Legal Counsel to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded employment lawyer to take ownership of a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters while partnering closely with senior business leaders and HR stakeholders. Reporting into the Group Head of HR, you will act as the business's specialist employment law advisor, providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal guidance that supports organisational objectives whilst effectively managing legal risk. The Opportunity This is a varied and influential in-house role where you will provide expert advice across a wide range of employment law matters, including employee relations, Employment Tribunal claims, organisational change programmes, TUPE transfers, redundancy exercises and workforce transformation initiatives. You will work closely with HR, operational leaders and external legal advisers, helping to shape people practices, strengthen compliance, and support business growth. Key Responsibilities - Provide expert advice on a broad range of employment law issues including disciplinary, grievance, discrimination, whistleblowing, harassment, redundancy, restructuring, settlement agreements and senior exits. - Lead and manage Employment Tribunal claims and pre-claim matters, including ACAS Early Conciliation. - Develop litigation strategies, prepare legal documentation and support the business through hearings and settlement negotiations. - Advise on TUPE transfers, outsourcing and insourcing projects, acquisitions, organisational change and workforce transformation programmes. - Support collective consultation processes and trade union-related matters where applicable. - Draft, review and update employment contracts, policies, procedures and governance documentation. - Monitor legislative developments and ensure business practices remain legally compliant. - Deliver training and guidance to HR teams, managers and senior stakeholders on employment law best practice. - Manage relationships with external legal providers and support effective control of legal spend. About You We are keen to hear from qualified employment lawyers who can demonstrate: - UK-qualified Solicitor with approximately 3+ years PQE in employment law. - Strong experience across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. - Proven track record handling Employment Tribunal cases and ACAS processes. - Excellent knowledge of TUPE, organisational change, redundancy and collective consultation requirements. - Strong commercial awareness and the ability to provide practical, business-focused advice. - Outstanding stakeholder management and influencing skills. - Ability to manage a varied caseload independently while operating in a fast-paced environment. - Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills. Desirable Experience - Previous in-house legal experience. - Experience within property or facilities management, support services, outsourced services or other operationally complex environments. - Background supporting mergers, acquisitions, outsourcing or large-scale transformation programmes. - Experience working within unionised environments. - Advocacy experience within Employment Tribunal proceedings.

Job Title: Senior Compliance Manager Contract Type: Permanent Location: Sleugh Reports to: Head of Compliance JOB OVERVIEW The Senior Compliance Manager supports the Head of Compliance & MLRO in implementing and maintaining the Company's Compliance Framework across all UK entities. This role provides day-to-day leadership of the Compliance function, acting as the primary operational lead for compliance oversight activities, intermediary oversight, compliance monitoring, and regulatory implementation. The Senior Compliance Manager will deputise for the Head of Compliance when appropriate and ensure the effective delivery of compliance initiatives throughout the business. The position operates on a hybrid basis (two days remote working), combining strategic oversight with operational leadership. Regular travel across the UK is required to support Regional Compliance Managers, conduct compliance reviews, engage with business stakeholders and retailers, and represent the Compliance function as needed. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS - Degree-level education - preferably a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline. - Extensive experience within a Compliance, Risk, or Internal Audit function in Financial Services. - Comprehensive knowledge of FCA regulations, Consumer Duty, and the UK regulatory framework. - Proven experience in intermediary oversight and second-line compliance monitoring. - Demonstrated success in leading compliance reviews and managing regulatory remediation activities. - Experience in managing and developing teams to achieve high performance. - Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across all organisational levels. - Strong written communication skills, including preparing reports for senior management and governance committees. - Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively. - Willingness and ability to travel extensively across the UK. - A full UK driving licence is essential. - Commitment to fostering collaboration and supporting colleagues' development. CORE COMPETENCIES - Proven leadership and people management capabilities. - Sound judgement and decisive decision-making skills. - Commercially astute with a practical approach to regulatory compliance. - Ability to influence and challenge constructively and diplomatically. - High levels of integrity and professionalism. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Comfortable working in a fast-paced regulatory environment. - Ability to manage competing priorities and perform under pressure. - Collaborative and approachable leadership style. - Passion for developing individuals and enhancing organisational capability.