Act as the owner of client rate management
to the global organisation. Be proactive in setting and reviewing
policies and processes maximising efficiency of maintenance and
delivery. Manage day to day service delivery to the business.
Key Responsibilities
Own and deliver the process for set up, maintenance and
application of rates to files within the UK
Support the wider delivery of data and process improvement
initiatives from a rates perspective
Train, support and provide guidance for, finance and non-finance
teams, on the processes for implementing, maintaining and applying
rates to UK files
Manage and prioritise the workload of the rate maintenance team in
the UK and where necessary assist with:
Monitoring and responding to internal requests for updates to
existing pricing models and implementing new pricing models where required
Converting agreed contractual pricing arrangements into rate
exception groups for use in Elite 3E finance system
Identify , prioritise and review existing rate cards which are due
for re-negotiation
Recommend practical ways of implementing complex contractual
pricing arrangements into Elite 3E finance system
Support and assist other members of the Finance team with rate
management / maintenance tasks
Demonstrate teamwork and leadership abilities as well as
self-motivation, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Essential Skills & Experience
Understanding of legal finance and billing systems (Elite
Enterprise or 3E would be an advantage)
Understanding of the process of legal file inception / billing /
rate management
Excellent communications skills (internal, partners and clients)
Ability to work independently, solve problems and use initiative
Ability to investigate and suggest solutions
Meticulous attention to detail
Strong customer focus
The Firm
Clyde & Co is a leading global law
firm, specialising in the sectors that underpin global trade and
commercial activity, namely: insurance, transport, construction,
energy, trade and commodities. It is globally integrated, offering a
comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal services
and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across
the world. Clyde & Co is committed to operating in a responsible
way. This means progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce
that reflects the diversity of its communities and clients, using its
legal skills to support its communities through pro bono work,
volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it
has on the environment. The firm has 480 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200
legal professionals and 5000 people overall in over 60 offices and
associated offices worldwide.
Our Values
Our values are the principles that guide
the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our
delivery, for our clients and our firm. We:
Work as one
We are a globally connected team of talented people who act with a
firm-first mentality to achieve success
Excel with clients
We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver
unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the centre of
everything we do
Celebrate difference
We help each other to be at our best and believe
our differences result in greater achievement
Act b oldly
We seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go,
recognising that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth
Business Services Competencies
Clyde & Co is committed to providing
extensive, personal and professional development opportunities for our
people enabling them to be highly effective in their current role as
well as assist ing them to fulfil their career aspirations.
The competencies are used to inform all
aspects of Business Services career development. They vary across
levels and different business areas and fall under the following areas:
Technical Excellence
People and Team
Client/Stakeholder Relationships
Service Delivery and Commercial Awareness
Personal Effectiveness
This is the job description as constituted
at present; however the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it
in accordance with the changing needs of the business.
