The Company
Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments, or in one of our more Operational teams, we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing fresh ideas whilst not forgetting our shared values; Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Responsibility & Relationships. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do and it is inspiring to work with industry leaders across our business.
Why This Role Matters
Working under the direction of the Deputy General Counsel EMEA, to deliver a business-focused legal and risk management service to Christie’s EMEA art business. Drafting, negotiating and advising on contracts for the sale of artworks and collectibles by auction, private sale and online and in connection with commercial matters such as partnerships, events and supplier arrangements.
Providing strategic legal and commercial advice and guidance to Christie’s EMEA Art business in relation to a wide variety of legal and regulatory issues including contracts, consumer protection, compliance (including AML), cultural property, import/export, CITES, data protection and disputes.
Supporting effectively pre litigation and disputes. Supporting best practice and developing, contributing to and rolling out training programmes, best practices and precedents.Developing strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external counsel. Working with legal and business colleagues across the globe on international transactions.
How You'll Make an Impact
Performance through People – Work as part of a High Performing Teams.
Partnership Building – Develop productive internal and external relationships & work collaboratively.
Influencing – Adopt and apply appropriate influencing styles.
Information Sharing – Ensures people have access to information they need to do their job effectively.
Independence of mind - consistently makes decisions in a balanced way taking account of all relevant legal and regulatory matters and the needs of the business.
Decisive – isn’t afraid to make decisions; consistently makes the right decisions and is responsible for them.
What you’ll bring to the team
Excellent analytical skills and sound judgement when balancing risk against business benefits
Thrives in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to make quick decisions
Be a business partner for departments and internal stakeholders
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Negotiation, diplomatic and influencing skills developed over years of practice
Experience of managing a variety of projects and strong organisational skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a global team
Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity
You must:
Be qualified as a lawyer in England and have at least five years’ post-qualification experience
Have solid experience of commercial law (general commercial work and consumer law issues)
Have experience in negotiating high value contracts.
It would be advantageous if you have:
Experience with an auction house, or in the wider Art and/or retail sector
Experience working for a global organisation
Languages
What’s great about working for us
25 days annual leave + 1 day Birthday leave
Christie’s Christmas office closure (guaranteed between 25th Dec – 1st Jan) – in addition to annual leave: almost two weeks to fully switch off and spend time with friends and family
Additional 1 week’s annual leave within the year of a 5-year anniversary i.e. 5th, 10th, 15th and so on
Volunteering day: Take an additional day of annual leave to volunteer for a charitable organisation that’s important to you
Donation matching of up to £500 per annum to help you support the organisations you care about
Flexible Fitness Fund - £400 per year expense allowance for health and wellness related activity (taxable)
Access to world-renowned art: with regular exhibitions in our galleries to wander around and exclusive guided tours hosted by specialist colleagues
Discretionary Bonus (dependent on the business and employee performance payable in March each year)
Generous retirement plan: We will double match your pension contribution up to 5% of your basic salary (Max 10% contribution from Christie’s)
Private Health Insurance: no employee contribution needed, subsidised for other family members (taxable)
Dental Insurance: (may be extended at personal cost)
Generous Income Protection Insurance in the event of accident, sickness or injury after 12 months of employment
Competitive Life Insurance policy from first day
Employee Assistance Programme: access to personal advice and support services including counselling
Eyecare vouchers (once a year)
Cycle to Work scheme
Christie’s Extras: discounts on over 800 retailers, holiday packages, dinners and weekly shops
Seniorcare by Lottie: a comprehensive eldercare solution
Robust family first policy:
16 weeks full pay on Maternity Leave
Family-friendly return to work: 80% work at full-pay for eight weeks post-Maternity leave to ease you back into work
Dependent back-up care: 10 sessions/ days of childcare or eldercare per year
Christie’s Family Network: Our community of parents who meet regularly over breakfasts, lunch, afternoon tea…
*Christie’s reserves the right to change company benefits at any time
Closing Date: Sunday 3rd May
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