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SQE Graduate - Commercial Litigation and Arbitration Paralegal Job Title: SQE Graduate - Commercial Litigation and Arbitration Paralegal Location: Central London Our client, a boutique London law firm with an established client base, are looking to recruit an LPC / SQE graduate to join their litigation and international arbitration team to assist with high-value, complex commercial litigation. The work will be a mixture of dispute resolution including banking and financial services, contract disputes, funds, M&A disputes, fraud, shipping, and general commercial litigation. The firm are happy to see LPC / SQE graduates with no experience, but it is essential that you have very strong academics. The successful paralegal will be dealing with a variety of tasks including: Document management Extensive legal research Drafting legal documents including briefs, appeals, and agreements Preparing bundles and documents for meetings and court Proof reading contracts Other general paralegal assistance as required Exceptional academics and the LPC / SQE are essential. This is an exciting role and an exceptional opportunity to join a well-established firm with excellent career prospects / long term progression (the firm have offered training contracts to their previous paralegals). Fantastic training on offer and ideal for an ambitious, motivated candidate. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details

Fast-growing, innovative fintech company are looking for a Legal Counsel, with a background in commercial, IT or technology law, to join their high-calibre legal team. This role sits directly under the General Counsel. Responsibilities: Drafting, preparing, and reviewing complex SaaS product contracts Track and monitor legal and regulatory developments Improving customer contract negotiation process and lead supplier negotiations Advise on existing client contracts, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation Collaborating with internal stakeholders to align legal support with business goals Oversee and manage external legal counsel Advising on best practices and compliance Requirements: 5 - 8 years PQE in commercial, IT or technology law Excellent drafting skills - must be able to draft contracts free-hand Experience from either practice or another fintech business Fantastic opportunity in a high-performing, global business and ideal for a candidate coming from private practice looking to move into an in-house role. Excellent benefits on offer. The PQE on this role is a guide only and the client is open to seeing candidates with relevant experience. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details. McKinlay Law is the trading name of McKinlay Recruitment Services Ltd. Registered in England No. VAT Reg. No. . Where we are? McKinlay Recruitment Services Ltd., 26-27 Bedford Square, London, United Kingdom, WC1B 3HP

We are no longer accepting CVs for this position. Applications for this role have now closed. If you have the relevant experience for this position, we may have similar roles now or in the future. If you would like to submit your CV on a general basis, please follow the link below: Prestigious London law firm are looking for an experienced private client paralegal to join their leading, award-winning team. The team exclusively deals with HNW and UHNWIs, both in the UK and abroad, with a wide range of trust, wills, probate, tax and estate planning work. There will be extensive client interaction from day one and so you must have the confidence and dynamism to deal with the firm's high profile client base. A selection of duties will include: Drafting wills Putting together court bundles for contentious matters Drafting Lasting Power of Attorney documents and probate applications Court of Protection work Conducting legal research Liaising with Counsel and the Courts It is essential that you have experience in a private client team (a minimum of 6 months) as a paralegal and have exceptional organisational, client and communication skills. You must also be proactive in your work. An exceptional environment and plenty of scope for personal development in a very well-established and influential team. Salary: to £30,000 depending on experience. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details. McKinlay Law is the trading name of McKinlay Recruitment Services Ltd. Registered in England No. VAT Reg. No. . Where we are? McKinlay Recruitment Services Ltd., 26-27 Bedford Square, London, United Kingdom, WC1B 3HP Submit your CV: Drag & Drop Here Or Browse File I have read and agree with the Privacy Policy including GDPR guidelines.

We are no longer accepting CVs for this position. Applications for this role have now closed. If you have the relevant experience for this position, we may have similar roles now or in the future. If you would like to submit your CV on a general basis, please follow the link below: Job title: Solicitor - Commercial Property Location: Central London / Remote Working PQE: 2 - 3 Yrs Established, well-known commercial London practice are looking for an experienced commercial real estate lawyer to join their property team. The role will mainly be commercial work however you must be able to run residential files as and when needed. You must have previous experience acting for borrowers in refinancing, granting and acquiring leases for both landlords and tenants and experience of bridging work. You must have excellent technical knowledge as well as a proven ability in business development. Fantastic opportunity for a motivated commercial property solicitor to join a respected firm with ambitious plans to expand their team. It is essential that you have strong networking skills and a proven track record establishing and building relationships with new and existing clients. There are excellent long term opportunities for the right candidate. The PQE level is a guide only and they would welcome applications from experienced solicitors. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details

Job Title: Legal Secretary - Employment Law Salary: £45,000 Location: Central London Established London law firm are looking for a secretary / legal PA with a background in employment law work to join their growing team. The team are looking for a legal secretary / PA who will be pro-active, can take the initiative, and possesses good typing skills. Responsibilities: Diary management Client liaison - taking messages, dealing with enquires, responding to correspondence etc. Typing and document management including audio typing and digital dictation Arranging meetings, booking rooms and managing appointments Billing Putting together court bundles Organising all travel including visas, currency, hotel bookings etc. Handling confidential and sensitive information You must have a good background as a legal secretary / legal PA dealing with either employment or litigation work, a flexible and proactive approach to your work, and strong organisational and timekeeping skills. In addition, you must have good typing and IT skills as there will be a lot of dictation over the phone. Ideal for a Liverpool Street commuter. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.

We are no longer accepting CVs for this position. Applications for this role have now closed. If you have the relevant experience for this position, we may have similar roles now or in the future. If you would like to submit your CV on a general basis, please follow the link below: Our client, a leading legal 500 firm, is seeking an experienced accountant who can become an integral part of their accounts department. It is imperative you have a strong background as an accountant within a law firm. A selection of duties include: Assisting Partners and Associates with financial queries. Reviewing monthly bank reconciliations and balance sheet. Calculating commission payments. Liaising with banks with regards to financial covenants and capital requirements. COFA support. Audit assistance. Ad hoc projects. You must be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of accounting principles and financial analytics. Preferably you will already hold an ACCA or CIMA qualification or be able to show quality experience in lieu. First class communication skills are a must as they want somebody with the ability to build strong relationships internally and externally. An exceptional opportunity for an accountant looking for something challenging where they can genuinely make an impact on the smooth running of the firm's finances. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.

We are no longer accepting CVs for this position. Applications for this role have now closed. If you have the relevant experience for this position, we may have similar roles now or in the future. If you would like to submit your CV on a general basis, please follow the link below: Boutique law firm with a very established client base of HNW and UHNWIs, is looking to recruit a law graduate / LPC graduate to join their leading residential property team. This is an entry-level role and they are happy to take on law graduates with no/minimal experience. It is, however, essential that you have excellent communication and client skills as you will be expected to build rapport and relationships with established and new clients and act on your own initiative. You will be fully trained to deal with a wide range of residential property work and will assist a small team of earners with their caseload with all aspects of the transaction from instruction through to post-completion. This role will suit a law graduate with a genuine interest in residential conveyancing work who is looking to start their career in this established firm. The LPC would be beneficial but not essential. The firm has a history of recruiting their trainees from their paralegal team, and so there may be potential for the role to lead to a training contract. It is essential that you are a very strong communicator with excellent academics and a dynamic, proactive attitude. Excellent opportunity to join a well-established firm with excellent career prospects. McKinlay Law endeavors to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours, your application has been unsuccessful, and we have not retained your details.

We are no longer accepting CVs for this position. Applications for this role have now closed. If you have the relevant experience for this position, we may have similar roles now or in the future. If you would like to submit your CV on a general basis, please follow the link below: Job Title: Residential Property Paralegal Location: Central London Prestigious London law firm are looking for an experienced residential conveyancing paralegal to join their award-winning property team. The client base for this team is exclusively ultra-high net worth individuals and you will be advising on all aspects of residential work including investment acquisition, residential sales and purchases, and refinancing. The team is renowned for the high-quality service they provide their clients. A small selection of duties will include: Carrying out property searches Dealing with all aspects of the Land Registry Portal including obtaining OCEs, title documents and applications Submitting AP1 and SDLT forms Drafting reports on title / reviewing and reporting on title Drafting contracts of sale All aspects of post completion work including dealing with notices of transfer and charge, share certificates, stock transfer forms, deeds of covenant The client is looking for a candidate with at least 12 months' experience as a conveyancing paralegal and you must be able to deal with all aspects of the residential transaction from instruction through to post-completion. You will be servicing a VIP clientele at the very highest end of the UK residential property market and so exceptional communication and client skills are also essential as you will be expected to build rapport and relationships with established and new clients and act on your own initiative. You must also be able to conduct searches with minimal supervision. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious paralegal to gain quality experience in a major law firm dealing with some of the largest residential sales and purchases in the UK. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.

We are no longer accepting CVs for this position. Applications for this role have now closed. If you have the relevant experience for this position, we may have similar roles now or in the future. If you would like to submit your CV on a general basis, please follow the link below: Large, commercial London law firm are looking for an immigration paralegal to assist their leading team, who predominantly deal with high-end corporate immigration. You will be expected to provide legal assistance and advice to a wide range of clients from diverse backgrounds and the successful paralegal will be dealing with work permits, advising global businesses on sponsorship, spousal applications and entrepreneur cases as well as dealing with court system of appeals and judicial review. Ideally, our client are looking for a candidate with some immigration experience - this could be either gained through employment, work experience or an internship, as long as you have been exposed to some immigration law. Excellent communication skills are essential as this is a client facing role as well as very strong academics and the ability to multi-task and manage deadlines and competing priorities. Very friendly environment and plenty of scope for personal development and long-term progression in a highly rated team. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.

We are no longer accepting CVs for this position. Applications for this role have now closed. If you have the relevant experience for this position, we may have similar roles now or in the future. If you would like to submit your CV on a general basis, please follow the link below: An exciting opportunity has come up within a well-established law firm who require a flexible and attentive office administrator to handle a varied role supporting primarily the office manage. Duties to be expected include: Administrative support with facilities management, HR, compliance. Dealing with suppliers. Assisting with front of house. Ordering supplies and equipment. Setting up new starters. Logging and recording invoices and bills. Organising events and setting up meeting rooms. The role would ideally suit someone with previous experience of the above. Exceptional communication and IT skills are needed alongside a driven and positive attitude. Working in either a law firm or another professional services would be preferred but it is not a requirement. This is a fantastic chance for someone who is looking for a long term career in an operations/support orientated position. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.

Conveyancing / Residential Property Paralegal London Well-established London law firm are looking for a residential property paralegal to join their team and deliver a high-quality service and care to the firm's established client base. You will be running your own caseload and dealing with both sales and purchases of properties as well as acting for both landlord and tenants in respect of residential lease extensions. Duties include: Drafting reports on title Completing SDLT returns Completing and submitting Land Registry forms Dealing with enquiries Managing your own caseload Scheduling of deeds to mortgage lenders Drafting agreements, deeds and contracts Reviewing and reporting on title It is essential that you have at least 6 months' experience as a residential property paralegal and excellent drafting skills, attention to detail and be client focussed. You will be servicing a VIP clientele at the very highest end of the UK residential property market and so exceptional communication and client skills are also essential as you will be expected to build rapport and relationships with established and new clients and act on your own initiative. You must also be able to conduct searches with minimal supervision. Experience dealing with new builds would be advantageous. Excellent opportunity for a residential property paralegal to gain hands-on experience and work with more autonomy and responsibility in a top City law firm.

We are no longer accepting CVs for this position. Applications for this role have now closed. If you have the relevant experience for this position, we may have similar roles now or in the future. If you would like to submit your CV on a general basis, please follow the link below: Prestigious London law firm are looking for an experienced commercial litigation and arbitration paralegal to join their team on a permanent basis and provide case management support including deposition and trial preparation, and document collation and production. A small selection of duties are outlined below: Duties: Undertaking legal research to include preparing chronologies of events and preparing summaries Liaising with Counsel Assisting attorneys in the preparation of witness statements Coordinating, preparing for and attending trials arbitrations and mediations Preparing and filing statement of case, court bundles and other submissions and documents in adjudication, litigation, arbitration, and other proceedings Summarising testimony Assisting with the administration of matters including preparing client care letter, time recording and the engagement of third parties such as Counsel and expert witnesses Checking and proofreading legal documents Organising and maintaining client files such as pleadings correspondence and memoranda It is essential that you have experience (at least 12 months) as a paralegal working in either commercial litigation or international arbitration. You must also have very strong client skills as the role will include extensive liaison with clients and external stakeholders. Exceptional opportunity to gain further quality experience on a major, high profile case working for a team of renowned, well known partners in this field. Excellent long term prospects. Very friendly, fun team and the firm has a reputation for really looking after their staff. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.

We are no longer accepting CVs for this position. Applications for this role have now closed. If you have the relevant experience for this position, we may have similar roles now or in the future. If you would like to submit your CV on a general basis, please follow the link below: Leading global law firm are looking for a PR Executive to join their London office and help implement various PR initiatives to advance the strategic goals of the firm and build name and brand recognition in key industries and practice areas. A selection of responsibilities will include: Drafting a range of award submissions, articles, media announcements and press releases, and reports Monitoring social media for news coverage of the firm Managing media enquiries and reaching out to reporters Drafting, editing and proof reading content for the website and social media, particularly in relation to news / current events Tracking media coverage of the firm and individual teams / lawyers Developing relationships with key media contacts It is essential that you have at least 2 years' experience working in PR with (ideally) a legal background, although they may consider someone with strong experience within other professional services environments. You must also be an exceptional communicator, both written and verbal, as you will be dealing extensively with senior internal and external stakeholders. Strong proof reading and time-management skills are also essential as is the ability to prioritise multiple assignment and handle assignments indecently. This is a new appointment and the role will be ideal for a PR professional with a legal background looking to take on more responsibility in a global firm. Fantastic culture and excellent benefits in a firm that offers ongoing training and development.

We are no longer accepting CVs for this position. Applications for this role have now closed. If you have the relevant experience for this position, we may have similar roles now or in the future. If you would like to submit your CV on a general basis, please follow the link below: Our client has an exciting opportunity for a graduate to join their marketing and business development team and get involved with their marketing strategies whilst learning on the job. Previous experience would be useful they are more than happy to train and mentor someone who is ambitious and eager to start a career in marketing. Expected duties included: Managing the company website content. Designing email circulars. Updating mail lists and contacts. Monitoring social media. Analysing marketing data and creating reports. Administration support for the head of marketing. Liaising with designers and suppliers. It is imperative you have strong IT skills and have an eye for details. Ideally you will have a degree in marketing or business studies but they will look at applicants who have graduated in other areas. The department need someone who is a team player and possesses an enthusiasm to get involved in their projects. There will be hybrid working to some extent but they are keen for someone to be in the office for most of the week. This is a fantastic chance for someone to kickstart their career in marketing in a friendly firm. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.

Our client, a prominent US law firm, is seeking an experienced funds paralegal to provide integral support to associates and partners. It is essential that you have at least 12 months' experience as a corporate paralegal with some funds work (ideally from a top US or international law firm), strong academics, and a very positive, proactive approach to work as well as drive and initiative. Strong client skills will also be needed. Expected duties include openings files, arranging fund closings, manage filings with FCA, Companies House etc., drafting documents, preparing bibles and more. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain further experience in funds work and the firm have a culture of training and developing their employees. Salary is completely negotiable based on experience. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.

We are no longer accepting CVs for this position. Applications for this role have now closed. If you have the relevant experience for this position, we may have similar roles now or in the future. If you would like to submit your CV on a general basis, please follow the link below: Established London law firm, well-known for their property work, are looking to recruit a self-motivated experienced real estate solicitor to join their busy property finance team. The successful candidate will be dealing with a wide range of work that will include: acting on behalf of Banks, Companies, Investors, Developers etc.; acting for both borrower and lender; and bridging and property finance. It is essential that you have experience dealing with all aspects of Commercial / Residential Property and Bridging/Secured Lending Transactions, good technical knowledge and excellent communication and client skills. Fantastic opportunity for a property lawyer looking to join a trusted, renowned team. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details. McKinlay Law is the trading name of McKinlay Recruitment Services Ltd. Registered in England No. VAT Reg. No. . Where we are? McKinlay Recruitment Services Ltd., 26-27 Bedford Square, London, United Kingdom, WC1B 3HP

We are currently working on an array of legal PA roles in different practice areas including commercial litigation and family law for several prominent law firms. Some are permanent positions but we are also seeking candidates for contract positions that are available immediately. The area of law is not a concern but you must have worked previously as a legal PA and can demonstrate previous experience of supporting fee-earners with diary management, client correspondence, formatting documents, liaising with clients, organising travel arrangements etc. Salaries are very negotiable dependent on experience. Hybrid working arrangements vary from role to role and will be expanded on. If you are an experienced legal PA then we want to hear from you and we're confident we will some have something appropriate whether temporary or permanent. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.

Overview Applications for this role have now closed. We are no longer accepting CVs for this position. If you have the relevant experience for this position, we may have similar roles now or in the future. If you would like to submit your CV on a general basis, please follow the link below: Responsibilities Be responsible for ensuring that risk registers are maintained and updated, to track risk within the organisation, and work with appropriate level team members to assess and minimise the risks identified. In consultation with team leaders and the COO, help to put in place measures to reduce risk, including writing new policies and procedures or keeping existing ones up to date. Answer questions regarding project and travel risk assessments and ensure their adequate completion. Ensure adherence to any risk policies and procedures through communication with staff and deliver training sessions on new policies as appropriate. Draft agreements related to research projects, based on template agreements. Respond to queries from subcontractors/consultants and draft amendments to those agreements. Ensure that agreements with subcontractors cover - where applicable - all the obligations undertaken in the main contract by the Institute. Prepare the pack of papers to be signed and progress to signature using online signing software. Carry out an initial review of commercial contracts, including funding agreements, frameworks, MDA.s MOUs, collaboration and teaming agreements and work with the in-house Solicitor to deal with any areas of risk in those contracts that need negotiating in order to progress to signing. Link appropriate insurance to risks by reviewing and working with insurance brokers to negotiate and put in place appropriate cover. Attend all Audit & Risk Committee meetings to update members on the risks that the Institute faces and the mitigations in place, as well as take minutes for each meeting. Work with the Bids & Contracts team to ensure that they have in place all policies and procedures that are required by funders on various projects, and monitor compliance with those policies and procedures. Work with the In-house solicitor and the COO to ensure that the institute complies with all other statutory or regulatory requirements e.g. around data protection. Advise the Institute on data protection matters and provide practical advice to ensure adequate compliance with data protection regulations. Carry out due diligence procedures on subcontractors and maintain records of those procedures. Respond to due diligence requests. Carry out sanctions screenings for subcontractors and suppliers. Qualifications It is essential that you have a proven track record (ideally about 3 years' experience) in a risk and compliance and/or legal/contract management role. Experience in the Charity sector would be an advantage. Experience in drafting, negotiating and amending contracts and a working knowledge of requirements including data protection, bribery and corruption and conflict of interest is also a must. Benefits Excellent benefits on offer including hybrid working arrangements and they will consider both full time and part time (4 days a week).

We are no longer accepting CVs for this position. Applications for this role have now closed. If you have the relevant experience for this position, we may have similar roles now or in the future. If you would like to submit your CV on a general basis, please follow the link below: An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for an established yet expanding law firm in their Private Client team. Your responsibilities will revolve around providing administrative support to a team of fee-earners. Duties that can be expected include creating basic documents, collating data and creating reports, processing tax returns, processing payments, liaising with clients and other third parties and other ad hoc administrative tasks. You must have at least six months experience working within a law firm in either an administration or accounts capacity. Full training will be provided. You must be able to prioritise a busy workload and have excellent IT and communication skills. This is an fantastic opportunity for an administrator to progress into an excellent London firm and learn on the job. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details

Overview We are no longer accepting CVs for this position. Applications for this role have now closed. If you have the relevant experience for this position, we may have similar roles now or in the future. If you would like to submit your CV on a general basis, please follow the link below: Role A leading family law firm are looking for an experienced family law paralegal to join their firm and deal with a mixture of family and matrimonial work. This is a top firm and a fantastic opportunity to work for one of the most renowned family lawyers in the UK. The firm handles the very highest end of the family law market and have an exceptional global reputation for providing exceptional service and expertise. It is essential you have experience of handling UHNW clients and are used to handling all areas of family and matrimonial work. Responsibilities Proof reading contracts, correspondence, and memos Preparing and organising documents and correspondence Undertaking extensive legal research Reviewing documents and disclosures Preparing and putting together bundles Qualifications and Experience The team has an established and highly respected reputation in high value divorce and family work and the partner requires a paralegal with at least one year's experience in family law from another London firm, exceptional client, communication and IT skills and a good understanding of procedures. A positive, proactive attitude is also essential. The successful applicant will be given a high degree of responsibility, and this is a fantastic opportunity to gain quality experience in a highly regarded firm. Although they will consider LPC graduates with exceptional academics and a real passion for family law, ideally they would like a candidate with some family law experience looking to build a career in this area. Additional information Fantastic training on offer and ideal for an ambitious, motivated candidate looking for real responsibility and autonomy dealing with an UHNW client base. McKinlay Law endeavours to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.