Work Experience - DRS

Document Risk Solutions (DRS); Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Document Risk Solutions Ltd in Newcastle is offering a Work Experience placement (usually 1 week) with the legal team. You will shadow lawyers and gain exposure to contract negotiation in derivatives and daily legal tasks.

The role provides hands-on learning in an informal environment, opportunities to interact with global financial institutions, and to develop skills in research, drafting, and presentation.

Qualifications

• Currently studying a Law degree, or equivalent degree.
• Interest in developing a career in Law.
• Close attention to detail and strength in organisation and time management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and clients.
• Ability to think creatively and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Shadow the legal teams to gain an understanding of each client and what their work entails.
• Learn about all areas of business (legal, HR, internal).
• Research and draft a blog post on contract law, on a topic of your choice.
• Create a presentation on your findings.
• Keep abreast of legal and regulatory developments in derivatives law and practice through research, attending the company breakfast club session and through use of the company’s learning management system.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Relationship building

Problem solving

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

Company: Document Risk Solutions Ltd

Title: Work Experience (usually 1 week)

Location: Newcastle - Marlborough House, Marlborough Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4EE

Salary: Competitive (per hour)

About us

DRS is a legal and regulatory consultancy based in the heart of Newcastle that provides contract management services to financial firms including some of the world’s largest banks and asset managers. We have broad expertise within the financial services industry and particularly the global derivatives market. We are a trusted partner to our clients – combining experience and knowledge with an understanding of their business.

Established in 2009, we have approximately 100 members of staff, operating both on-site and off-site from offices in London, Malaysia and Newcastle. Our leading market team is led by our directors who all have extensive legal and industry expertise within financial services.

Opportunity

As part of your work experience, you will join our legal team, giving you the chance to shadow team members and gain experience of legal document negotiation within the derivatives market and exposure to typical daily tasks of a legal professional. Working day-to-day alongside experienced lawyers, you’ll be exposed to a wide range of different types of financial institutions, from global banks to hedge funds.

The role presents a chance to experience working in an informal legal environment full of opportunities, collaborating with clients and learning from our team, including shadowing other areas of the business to really get a feel for life at DRS.

Responsibilities

• Shadow the legal teams to gain an understanding of each client and what their work entails.
• Learn about all areas of business (legal, HR, internal).
• Research and draft a blog post on contract law, on a topic of your choice.
• Create a presentation on your findings.
• Keep abreast of legal and regulatory developments in derivatives law and practice through research, attending the company breakfast club session and through use of the company’s learning management system.

Requirements

• Currently studying a Law degree, or equivalent degree.
• Interest in developing a career in Law.
• Close attention to detail and strength in organisation and time management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and clients.
• Ability to think creatively and solve problems.

Our Culture

We pride ourselves on cultivating an informal working environment by having accessible senior management, open plan offices and a real team approach. We are pleased to have received The Sunday Times 'Best Small Company to Work for' award 2019 and 2020. We have a flexible working culture and ask for staff to attend the office for 2 core days a week but they're welcome to attend more if preferred. We offer a sociable and collaborative culture; the relationships we build, both with each other and our clients, are what set us apart.

We're a diverse firm; speaking over 20 languages, with staff from over 23 countries. Our inclusive, supportive and innovative team dynamic always strive to do the right thing for our clients, for our colleagues and for the business. We take pride in the work we do, in the decisions we make and in the interactions we have.

At DRS, we are dedicated to supporting learning and development. As such, we offer an extensive career pathway to assist your growth and career goals, enabling you to envision a long-term future with us. To facilitate your progression through the career pathway, we provide a range of training material on our learning management system including, legal, technical and soft skills training.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. Return to work and flexible working conversations are also encouraged and supported.

Our selection for recruitment does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation or gender reassignment status (protected characteristics). If you require any adjustments for interview, please let us know and we'll be more than happy to accommodate.

Use of Data

If you apply to this position, we will hold personal data and your CV and/or application to DRS roles within our recruitment database (Workable) for a maximum of 24 months, for the purpose of considering you for this/ current and future roles. After this time your information will be deleted. If you wish for us to delete this information right away, please do let us know.

You can also view our prospective employee and all of our updated GDPR compliant privacy here: https://drs-als.com/terms-of-use

An interest in the area and sector of Law.