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Job Title: Residential Property Solicitor Location: Hybrid: Central London and Remote working PQE: 1 - 2 Years Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 Our client, a commercial London law firm, are looking for a residential property solicitor (circa 1 - 2 years PQE) to join an established property team dealing with both UK and international clients. You will be dealing with high end freehold and leasehold sales and purchases; leasehold enfranchisement; property refinancing and secured lending; remortgages; new builds; and preparing transfers and new leases. Key Requirements: NQ with experience in residential property Exceptional communication and client skills Strong technical knowledge Confident in ability to manage own caseload efficiently Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced team The highly successful property team is renowned for their work in residential conveyancing and have an enviable client base with excellent quality of work on offer to the successful solicitor. This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor to build on their current experience within a firm with a strong reputation for residential property work. The team primarily looks after a clientbase of HNW and UHNWIs and so experience with high end properties would be beneficial. The PQE on offer is a guide only. If you feel you have the relevant experience for the position, please do submit your CV. 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: Mandarin Speaking Residential Property Solicitor Salary: Negotiable Location: Central London A commercial, forward thinking law firm are seeking a qualified lawyer (1-2 yrs PQE) to assist senior fee-earners deliver a high-quality service and care to the firm's international clientele. It is essential that you are fluent in Mandarin in order to be considered. Key duties will include: • Submitting AP1 and SDLT forms • Drafting reports on title • Liaising with clients and third parties (mortgage lenders etc.) • Dealing with enquiries • File opening • Companies House Registrations • AML checks • File closing including matter balances • Post completion tasks • Sending out draft contract packs • Scheduling of deeds to mortgage lenders • Drafting agreements, deeds and contracts • Reviewing and reporting on title Ideally you will have 1 or 2 year's PQE however less experience will be reviewed and considered. 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. The client may also potentially be looking for a very experience residential property paralegal who again is fluent in Mandarin. 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: 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

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 criminal law firm, is seeking an LPC graduate looking for a start in criminal law. Previous experience is not necessary but it is a requirement that you have either the LPC or BPC qualification. Drafting correspondence, documents, witness statements etc. Liaising with clients. Attending court proceedings. Research projects and cases. Communicating with the legal aid agency. Whilst no prior experience is required you will need to demonstrate exceptional organisation skills; an attention to detail and the ability to prioritise your workload is a must. Communication skills to deal with a client facing role, a good telephone manner and a positive and proactive attitude is imperative. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a platform to gain experience and grow. 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 American law firm are looking for a finance manager, who will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting functions for the London office and report into the CFO. This is a hands-on role that will play a key part in driving improvements to the operational efficiency, technology and processes used by the finance department. Duties will include: Managing all accounting functions to ensure complete compliance with HM Revenue & Customs, Solicitors' Accounts Rules and Money Laundering Regulations and that Firm policy, procedures, and deadlines are met; Responsible for leading and managing the London finance team; Working with the Director of Administration on the coordination and review of the London annual budget, including ongoing review against actual results and review of the monthly variances; Working collaboratively with the international finance department and IT on the development and implementation of accounting software to further improve the operational efficiency of the finance team and the wider Firm; Reporting on financial performance - to include reviews of income, profit, and expense activity with the CFO; Supervision of all client accounting, as required, including liaising with the bank, authorization of bank reconciliations, interest payments, transfers, and counsel disbursements to ensure compliance with the SRA standards; Preparation of year-end consolidation and statutory accounts, including overseeing and coordinating with external auditors and accountants, as necessary, preparation of the balance sheet and profit and loss account and reviewing any required returns to the SRA and agreeing potential breaches with the auditors; Overseeing the reconciliation of the London office's various bank accounts and reviewing cash flow; Working with the CFO to prepare reforecasts. Understanding and initiating the appropriate actions in response to variances; Coordinating with the international tax team and other advisers regarding income tax filings and related payments for the partners and the Firm's bankers in relation to the Firm's and partners' finances; It is essential that you have a minimum of five years' accounting experience from another law firm, knowledge of SRA accounts rules and Anti Money Laundering and KYC processes, and experience managing and leading a team. In addition, you must be detail orientated and a good problem solver. An exceptional environment in a progressive international law firm, excellent benefits and bonus on offer. 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: Salary: £Negotiable depending on experience + Excellent Benefits Location: Central London Our client, a leading American law firm, are looking for an experienced asset finance paralegal to join their thriving London team acting for lessors, financial institutions, banks, borrowers, and airlines in a wide range of complex transactions. Duties will include: Reviewing and drafting a variety of transaction / corporate documents Ensuring deal conditions precedent and execution documents are completed Assisting with closing and post-closing Assisting with billing Assisting with the day-to-day management of transactions There will be extensive client contact in this role, as well as close working with other international offices, and so confident communication skills are essential - the global team often work together on deals. It is also essential that you have at least 6 months' experience as a paralegal in asset finance working for either another American or leading international law firm. A positive and proactive attitude, high level of accuracy and attention to detail and a good understanding of finance documents is a must. Ideal opportunity for an ambitious paralegal to take on a role with real responsibility in an international environment in a top firm renowned for its asset finance work. 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 London law firm are looking for an experienced commercial litigation and arbitration paralegal to assist them on several major, high profilecases. A selection of responsibilities: Undertaking legal research Putting together trial bundles Document review Liaising with counsel Drafting: witness statements, instructions to Counsel, disclosure letters, pleadings etc. Proof reading and redacting documents Locating and instructing expert witnesses Note taking: Attending client meetings and court Advising clients throughout all stages of the litigation process All pre- and post- litigation duties It is essential that you have at least 12 months' experience as a paralegal working in another top commercial litigation team. Exceptional opportunity to gain further quality experience on a major, high profile case working for a renowned, well known partner in this field. 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: Job Title: Corporate and IP Paralegal - US Law Firm Location: Central London Award winning, leading American law firm are looking for a paralegal to work between their corporate and IP practices, assisting both teams with high-profile work to include M&A, venture capital, corporate finance and private equity. The successful paralegal will be joining a forward thinking, highly regarded US firm working on international deals including matters in emerging markets. A small selection of responsibilities will include: Dealing with commercial contracts Proof reading documents Due diligence and verification Dealing with the incorporation and structuring of new companies Undertaking legal research Assisting with business development Reviewing and drafting a variety of legal documentation Performing company searches Preparing bibles Registrations and filings at Companies House It is essential that you have broad corporate / commercial experience from another leading US law firm (at least 12 months), exceptional communication and client skills and a proactive manner. Experience in IP would be an advantage, but a genuine interest in gaining experience and knowledge in IP is essential. Excellent benefits on offer in a modern, innovative American law firm. Ideal opportunity to build on your corporate / commercial experience in a top 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. 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

Residential Property Paralegal: In-House London 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 Salary: to £50,000 depending on experience Leading property investment company are looking for a residential conveyancing paralegal to join their in-house team of lawyers to oversee and coordinate the conveyancing needs of the business. The team are looking for an experienced paralegal, who is able to use their initiative to progress conveyancing transactions and take responsibility for certain key elements. Duties will include: Dealing with buyer and seller queries via email or telephone Validation and query of completion statements at purchase Being able to progress sale files and deal with enquiries and replies subject to oversight and supervision General administration including handling correspondence, scanning and diary management Preparation of Stamp Duty Land Tax Form and Land Transaction Tax Forms for both freehold and leasehold Liaising with Freeholder and Management Company in relation to leaseholder packs and dealing with Notices post completion Assisting with secured lending work, including the sending of all initial documentation Assisting with exchanges and completions in respect of residential matters Liaising with estate agents and general telephone queries for residential matters This is a new role for the company, and they are happy to look at paralegals with different levels of experience however it is essential that you have experience dealing with volume conveyancing transactions ideally working on residential transactions of a corporate nature i.e. portfolios for a fund / business to business transactions / working with a major property developer etc. You must have proven work experience and knowledge of the conveyancing processes from initial instruction to post completion from either another in-house environment or law firm, have excellent attention to detail and be highly organised and reliable. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, highly successful property investment company and really make the role your own - excellent salary on offer as well as good benefits. 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: A leading city law firm require an experienced residential property PA or secretary to provide full secretarial, PA and administrative support to one partner. This is a busy 1:1 role so you must have excellent timekeeping and organisational skills. A selection of duties will include: Typing legal documents including leases and sales agreements Extensive diary management Dealing with and completing Land Registry forms Liaising and corresponding with clients Booking travel Opening files Post-completion Land searches As well as having strong secretarial and IT skills, it is essential that you have a solid understanding of searches and procedures and a confident client manner. You must be competent using Land Registry, HMRC and TM Search. This is a very supportive, well-established friendly firm - potentially an ideal role for a legal secretary who has been working in a local firm to join a progressive London practice. 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: A very high profile Boutique City law firm are looking for a graduate PA to work 1-1 to support the Senior Partner. Responsibilities will include: Complex calendar and diary management Gate keeping / acting as the main contact between the Senior Partner and clients / staff. Composing and preparing correspondence Extensive travel organisation to include booking flights, hotels, visas, organising meetings often over several time zones etc. Setting up presentations / meeting rooms. Liaising with clients across multiple time zones Event management both internally and externally for clients and staff Amending, proof reading and editing complex documents, reports, and presentations Our client does not require legal experience, they are happy to see graduate PAs from any corporate / professional services background but the successful candidate must be forward thinking, proactive and have a high degree of professionalism and the ability to make appropriate, informed decisions regarding the Senior Partner's priorities and time.It is also essential that you are a confident communicator with exceptional client skills and quickly able to build rapport with clients, both in the UK and internationally. Exceptional opportunity for an ambitious PA. Some international travel. 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: PQE: NQ - 2 Yr Our client, a leading boutique London law firm, is looking to recruit a lawyer (NQ - 2 yr PQE) with experience in international arbitration, energy, or construction / engineering disputes to join their small team serving established clients on high-quality construction projects. Responsibilities include: Assisting partners and consultants with their matters as required Handling smaller matters independently under supervision Drafting construction and engineering documents, including contracts, letters of intent, warranties, security documents, and documents for contentious matters such as pleadings, instructions to Counsel, and settlement agreements Advising clients on contractual interpretation, statutory requirements, and strategic issues Representing clients at mediations, arbitrations, adjudications, and court proceedings when appropriate Assisting with matter administration, including time recording, billing, and engaging third parties Managing and supervising paralegals and staff where appropriate Recording chargeable time accurately and punctually Maintaining records of CPD and non-chargeable activities This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, motivated lawyer seeking to develop their career in a close-knit, forward-thinking law firm that values quality work over billing targets. The firm has an established client base, primarily dealing with international and domestic engineering and construction projects. The PQE level is a guide only; applications from experienced solicitors are encouraged. McKinlay Law will contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. Due to high application volume, we cannot respond individually to all candidates. If you haven't heard from us within 24 hours, your application was unsuccessful, and your details will not be retained.

Leveraged Finance Paralegal / Contract Lawyer London 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: Major American law firm are looking for a leveraged finance paralegal / contract lawyer to join their London office and assist with all phases of corporate and banking transactions and form an important part of the team, working alongside partners and attorneys. The focus is to perform all responsibilities with a commitment to providing a first-class service to the Firm's clients. Responsibilities include: Assist in transaction management throughout the life-cycle of a deal. Draft, edit and maintain necessary checklists, organisational charts and spreadsheets. Review and edit transaction documents for sense, consistency, cross reference accuracy, facts, calculations and typographical errors. Prepare, update, assemble and distribute transaction documents to clients and other counsels. Assist in drafting and reviewing corporate authorisations and other conditions precedent documentation. Assist with due diligence matters. Draft due diligence memorandum, call logs, fact back up charts and transfers circle ups. Carry out various company registry searches and other factual research. Prepare and maintain signing/closing checklists. Prepare signature packs and compile executed documents. Prepare closing sets and bound volumes. It is essential that you have substantial paralegal experience within a leveraged finance team from another major law firm - unfortunately you will not be considered if you don't have leveraged finance experience. Although this is predominantly a paralegal role, they will also consider a contract lawyer / foreign qualified lawyer for the role providing you have done leveraged finance work. You must also have high attention to detail, the ability to prioritise work and manage time effectively to meet deadlines. Fantastic opportunity for an experienced leveraged finance paralegal to gain top quality experience in a leading firm. Exceptional benefits and a salary circa £60,000 (they may pay more than this 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.

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: Responding to incoming calls and emails, Diagnosing and resolving user problems, Escalating calls to next level of service as necessary and following up with users to ensure successful problem resolution in a timely and professional manner. Service as initial point of contact for all IT-related issues and requests within the law firm. Provide technical support to attorneys, paralegals, and staff for hardware, software, and network-related issues. Maintain a high level of customer service. Assist customers/end users with questions on product installation, usage, and implementation. Respond to and investigate customer/end user inquiries, concerns, and issues via phone and e-mail in a timely and courteous manner. Answer customer inquiries and provide appropriate technical and/or product-related information. Effectively communicate or escalate customer issues and concerns to applicable internal staff members. Maintain working knowledge of products and/or services. Leverage the IT knowledgebase or perform research using external resources to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues. Acknowledge, updates, and documents all customer service requests in the ServiceNow call tracking system; Consult with the Help Desk Management team or IT teams when a solution is unknown or unclear. Report problems with procedures and makes suggestions for improvements. Take initiative to make decisions regarding improving support to customers. Assist with IT Projects in other areas of the IT Department as needed. Other ad hoc duties as assigned. It is essential that you have experience in a similar role in an international Law firm. This role is office based (no hybrid) and to cover the hours 7.00am -3.30pm to fit in to the structure of the firm. They need an ambitious IT analyst with a genuine passion for all things IT who can bring to the role an attitude of exceptional delivery and become an integral part of a growing team. The firm are prepared to offer an exceptional salary for the right candidate(Neg) and the benefits are really exceptional including some assistance with early morning travel if necessary. 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, an international law firm, are looking for a confident, driven and capable PA to support to the Managing Partner of their London office. This is a fast paced environment and so it is essential that you have excellent time management and organisational skills. A small selection of duties include: Extensive diary management and travel organisation to include booking flights, hotels, visas, organising meetings often over several time zones etc. Preparing presentations using PowerPoint Liaising with clients across multiple time zones Event management both internally and externally for clients and staff Organising conferences Dealing with expenses. It is essential that you have experience as a PA / EA from another professional services / corporate environment (this doesn't have to be legal), and are a confident communicator with the ability to manage clients and other staff professionally. An interesting and busy role for an ambitious, driven PA, who is looking to take on more responsibility. 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 an office administrator to handle a varied role and who require someone to be flexible and attentive. Duties to be expected include: Administrative support with facilities management, HR, compliance. Dealing with suppliers. Assisting with front of house. Ordering supplies and equipment. 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.

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: Expanding corporate law firm are looking for administrator to assist the office manager with a broad range of operations, administration and accounts duties. Whilst experience in a law firm is ideal they will happily see someone who has worked within a professional services environment. Administration, scanning, archiving Compliance / anti-money laundering procedures Basic PA duties. Book keeping, invoicing, expenses Some front of houses duties i.e. dealing with couriers, greeting clients etc. Organising travel, diaries and meetings Sorting incoming and outgoing mail Dealing with suppliers, contractors They are looking for someone who is numerate with good IT skills, someone who is flexible, happy to doing a broad administrative role and has a very positive attitude. It is essential that you have excellent organisational and time management skills and be a team player. Training will be provided. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is interested in developing a career in the operations side of a business. They have a fantastic working environment and a very friendly 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: Leading boutique City law firm, who deal with a range of global clients, are looking to appoint an EA to both support the leadership of the practice and also to develop the role of office manager. This is a true EA role supporting the senior management team with all necessary executive duties to include: Booking all travel (international flights, hotels, sorting visas etc.) Organising, managing and executing events and functions (both client and internal) Complex diary and inbox management Meeting organisation (often over multiple time zones when the partners are travelling) Ensuring the smooth running of the office: liaising with suppliers, recruitment / onboarding of new employees, Person Specification: It would be an advantage if you have a legal backgroundhowever this is not essential as you will be providing high level administrative and executive support and taking over the running of the office rather then being involved in legal work. It is essential that you are a confident communicator with experience dealing with senior stakeholders (both internal and external) Highly organised and efficient self-starter with a positive, proactive attitude Intelligent problem solver and team player with meticulous attention to detail This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic, switched on EA / PA looking to take on more office management duties and have a real positive impact on the firm's growth and collaborative culture. Progressive firm with a truly collegiate atmosphere / environment. Some hybrid working possible. 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

Secretarial Manager / Business Support Manager London 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: Secretarial Manager / Business Support Manager Salary: c£120k and excellent benefits Location Central London Leading American law firm are looking for a business support manager, who will be responsible for managing the administrative operations of the secretarial team and small DPS, records/library functions of the London office. This position plays a crucial role in providing leadership and direction to the business support teams, including evaluating departmental needs, enhancing productivity and ensuring the delivery of exceptional support to lawyers, to aid and assist them in their client service delivery. This is a new role as the London office is going through a period of expansion and the position will encompass strategic long-term development of the services in line with the changing needs of the business. A selection of responsibilities will include: Resource planning to include monitoring and managing workload and ongoing secretarial and administrative needs of the business; Advising and administering budget control for assigned support departments; Working collaboratively with HR and the Director of Administration to identify and take ownership of performance management/development and reviews, capability and ER issues, L&D requirements, absence management etc. Monitoring and approving holiday, absence and overtime requests through a thorough understanding of business needs and with oversight of resources and cost implications; Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting professional growth and development; Working with IT to build an understanding of new technology and assist in the roll out of updates where secretarial/DPS support assistance is required; Proactively work with the Director of Administration on wider initiatives to improve the quality and efficiency of the business support teams; Regularly communicating with the business supports teams, implementing and leading effective communication processes such as regular team meetings; It is essential that you have office / departmental / team management experience from another law firm, this could be either as a business support manager, secretarial manager, paralegal manager, operations manager, legal support team leader, or attorney support supervisor. You must also have exceptional communication skills as the business support manager will be a strong, positive role model to others and will demonstrate leadership, initiative, enthusiasm, professionalism and a high-level quality service delivery. Demonstrable experience in change management is essential. Hybrid working, an exceptional benefits package, a generous bonus, and an above market rate salary are on offer in this highly respected, global law 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.