Commercial Litigation Solicitor - In-House Legal Team SW England Location: SW England (hybrid working) Experience Level: 2-6 years PQE (guideline) Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits The Opportunity Are you an experienced Commercial / Property Litigation Solicitor looking to transition into a dynamic in-house legal environment?Our client, a highly regarded business is seeking a skilled Litigation and Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join their busy and growing legal team. This role offers exposure to complex, high-value commercial disputes, a supportive culture, and flexible hybrid working arrangements. About the Role As a key member of the in-house legal function, you will: Manage and resolve commercial & property disputes across the business. Provide clear, practical legal advice to internal stakeholders. Lead on high-value and complex cases, collaborating with external counsel when needed. Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts and settlement agreements. Support proactive risk management and dispute prevention initiatives. About You The ideal candidate will: Be a qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 2-6 years' PQE in commercial litigation or dispute resolution. Have trained or worked at a leading law firm or busy in-house legal department. Be capable of working autonomously and handling a varied caseload confidently. Possess strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Demonstrate a commercial outlook and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving. Applicants outside the stated PQE range will also be considered if they have the relevant experience and skills.Why Apply? Join a forward-thinking in-house legal team within a respected organisation. Gain exposure to diverse, complex commercial disputes. Benefit from hybrid working (typically 1-2 office days per week). Enjoy excellent career development opportunities and a positive work-life balance. Interested? For more information about this outstanding in-house Commercial Litigation Solicitor role, contact Simon Campbell at QED Legal .If this position isn't quite right for you but you know someone who might be suitable, please get in touch - we offer a referral reward for successful introductions.
Apr 10, 2026
Full time
Commercial Litigation Solicitor - In-House Legal Team SW England Location: SW England (hybrid working) Experience Level: 2-6 years PQE (guideline) Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits The Opportunity Are you an experienced Commercial / Property Litigation Solicitor looking to transition into a dynamic in-house legal environment?Our client, a highly regarded business is seeking a skilled Litigation and Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join their busy and growing legal team. This role offers exposure to complex, high-value commercial disputes, a supportive culture, and flexible hybrid working arrangements. About the Role As a key member of the in-house legal function, you will: Manage and resolve commercial & property disputes across the business. Provide clear, practical legal advice to internal stakeholders. Lead on high-value and complex cases, collaborating with external counsel when needed. Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts and settlement agreements. Support proactive risk management and dispute prevention initiatives. About You The ideal candidate will: Be a qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 2-6 years' PQE in commercial litigation or dispute resolution. Have trained or worked at a leading law firm or busy in-house legal department. Be capable of working autonomously and handling a varied caseload confidently. Possess strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Demonstrate a commercial outlook and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving. Applicants outside the stated PQE range will also be considered if they have the relevant experience and skills.Why Apply? Join a forward-thinking in-house legal team within a respected organisation. Gain exposure to diverse, complex commercial disputes. Benefit from hybrid working (typically 1-2 office days per week). Enjoy excellent career development opportunities and a positive work-life balance. Interested? For more information about this outstanding in-house Commercial Litigation Solicitor role, contact Simon Campbell at QED Legal .If this position isn't quite right for you but you know someone who might be suitable, please get in touch - we offer a referral reward for successful introductions.
Keoghs LLP is one of the leading insurance law firms in the UK and the most dynamic in its sector. We now have several exciting opportunities for a talented insurance lawyer to join the Property Risks & Coverage Team. These roles will be based in our Bolton or Bristol offices and will focus on the Recoveries specialism. Flexible working is encouraged for the right candidate. Our recovery team works across the national offices; however, location is not the determining factor for success in this role. This is a Claimant role and the successful candidate will handle a case of load of Household and Commercial Property recovery files which will deal with a wide range of perils (fires, floods, impacts, product liability) from a selection of the team's well known insurers. Typically the value of these claims exceed £10,000 and we are looking for candidates who can handle claims valued between £10K and £100K and upwards of £100K. Experience in claims valued over £ 100,000 will be a differential. This is a technical and at times client-facing role for a well-rounded lawyer, so you will have a keen interest in building client relationships through the delivery of training and mentoring as well as in delivering first class legal solutions to complex problems. Key Responsibilities Initial review/report and consideration of funding Investigating evidential matters to establish cause of action Dealing with disclosure Reviewing evidence Instructing counsel and experts Legal research Drafting generally Attending conferences and trials with counsel Dealing with routine correspondence Liaising with lay and insurer clients Engaging in settlement negotiations including consideration and Drafting of Part 36 offers Preparing pre-action and interim applications Preparing documents for trial Assisting with ADR (including mediation) Court appointments Conducting advocacy by telephone and in person Ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Recruitment Criteria: Qualified solicitor or equivalent with relevant technical capability 0 - 3 years Defendant's property litigation experience Experience of running a case load A working knowledge and understanding of the Household and Commercial recoveries Required Soft Skills: An ability to prioritise workload Ability to pay attention to detail Ability to work with case management systems The personal skills to deal with such work as major and expensive litigation involving liaison with senior claims handler Benefits Davies Incentive Plan 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining. Simply Health Care Cash Plan WeCare - 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing Death in Service Critical Illness Cover PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance) Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer Employee Resource Groups Employee Volunteering Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Tech Scheme Season Ticket Loan Gym Flex Access to Online Discount Sites Discounted Gourmet Society Membership Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide Discounts at local retail outlets after successfully completing probation
Apr 10, 2026
Full time
Keoghs LLP is one of the leading insurance law firms in the UK and the most dynamic in its sector. We now have several exciting opportunities for a talented insurance lawyer to join the Property Risks & Coverage Team. These roles will be based in our Bolton or Bristol offices and will focus on the Recoveries specialism. Flexible working is encouraged for the right candidate. Our recovery team works across the national offices; however, location is not the determining factor for success in this role. This is a Claimant role and the successful candidate will handle a case of load of Household and Commercial Property recovery files which will deal with a wide range of perils (fires, floods, impacts, product liability) from a selection of the team's well known insurers. Typically the value of these claims exceed £10,000 and we are looking for candidates who can handle claims valued between £10K and £100K and upwards of £100K. Experience in claims valued over £ 100,000 will be a differential. This is a technical and at times client-facing role for a well-rounded lawyer, so you will have a keen interest in building client relationships through the delivery of training and mentoring as well as in delivering first class legal solutions to complex problems. Key Responsibilities Initial review/report and consideration of funding Investigating evidential matters to establish cause of action Dealing with disclosure Reviewing evidence Instructing counsel and experts Legal research Drafting generally Attending conferences and trials with counsel Dealing with routine correspondence Liaising with lay and insurer clients Engaging in settlement negotiations including consideration and Drafting of Part 36 offers Preparing pre-action and interim applications Preparing documents for trial Assisting with ADR (including mediation) Court appointments Conducting advocacy by telephone and in person Ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Recruitment Criteria: Qualified solicitor or equivalent with relevant technical capability 0 - 3 years Defendant's property litigation experience Experience of running a case load A working knowledge and understanding of the Household and Commercial recoveries Required Soft Skills: An ability to prioritise workload Ability to pay attention to detail Ability to work with case management systems The personal skills to deal with such work as major and expensive litigation involving liaison with senior claims handler Benefits Davies Incentive Plan 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining. Simply Health Care Cash Plan WeCare - 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing Death in Service Critical Illness Cover PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance) Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer Employee Resource Groups Employee Volunteering Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Tech Scheme Season Ticket Loan Gym Flex Access to Online Discount Sites Discounted Gourmet Society Membership Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide Discounts at local retail outlets after successfully completing probation
Residential Conveyancer Rotherham Up to £45,000 Full Time, Permanent About the Firm & Role: Our client is an established regional law firm specialising in several personal and business services including wills and probate, residential conveyancing, commercial property & litigation/PI. The firm have for years provided a professional and personal service to both clients and business locally and have a strong reputation within the area.You will be joining a professional yet friendly small team where everyone is appreciated for their involvement within the firm. The role: We are seeking an experienced residential conveyancer who is comfortable managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload. It is not a prerequisite of the role that you have your own following although that would be an added benefit.You will be managing your own varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and new build purchases. About you: A proven history of working in a residential conveyancing role at a fee earning or qualified level Solicitor/Legal Executive/CLC qualification would be desirable but not essential Excellent attention to detail How to apply: If this vacancy is of interest to you, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Ross Roberts who is managing this vacancy, call for a confidential discussion. Are you wanting to review additional career opportunities? Visit our jobs page at Always use these settings
Apr 10, 2026
Full time
Residential Conveyancer Rotherham Up to £45,000 Full Time, Permanent About the Firm & Role: Our client is an established regional law firm specialising in several personal and business services including wills and probate, residential conveyancing, commercial property & litigation/PI. The firm have for years provided a professional and personal service to both clients and business locally and have a strong reputation within the area.You will be joining a professional yet friendly small team where everyone is appreciated for their involvement within the firm. The role: We are seeking an experienced residential conveyancer who is comfortable managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload. It is not a prerequisite of the role that you have your own following although that would be an added benefit.You will be managing your own varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and new build purchases. About you: A proven history of working in a residential conveyancing role at a fee earning or qualified level Solicitor/Legal Executive/CLC qualification would be desirable but not essential Excellent attention to detail How to apply: If this vacancy is of interest to you, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Ross Roberts who is managing this vacancy, call for a confidential discussion. Are you wanting to review additional career opportunities? Visit our jobs page at Always use these settings
Job Title: Commercial Property Solicitor (2+ PQE) Salary Range: £40,000 to £65,000 per annum Location: Sheffield Overview: Our client is a renowned legal organisation operating throughout the UK and is widely acknowledged as a leading practice, including long-standing recognition in The Legal 500. The firm is home to highly regarded legal professionals across a range of disciplines and continues to experience steady growth. An opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Property Solicitor (2+ PQE) to join their expanding property team based in Sheffield city centre. This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern, reputable and forward-thinking firm offering high-quality work, strong internal support and genuine progression prospects. The role: The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of commercial property matters, acting for a broad client base including SMEs, investors, developers and lenders. The caseload will include acquisitions and disposals of freehold and leasehold properties, commercial leases (acting for both landlords and tenants), lease renewals, property finance transactions, development work and asset management matters. You will handle transactions from initial instruction through to completion, including drafting and negotiating contracts, leases, transfers, licences and related documentation. The role will involve carrying out due diligence, reporting on title, advising on risk and managing matters in a commercially focused and pragmatic manner. You will build and maintain strong client relationships, providing clear and strategic advice tailored to each client's business objectives. The role will also provide opportunities to work closely with colleagues across corporate and litigation teams on cross-departmental matters. In addition, you will support business development initiatives, including networking and marketing activities, and contribute to the continued growth of the department. Keeping up to date with developments in commercial property law and attending relevant training will form an important part of the role. Why this role: Fantastic opportunities to continue to develop and progress your career Hybrid working arrangements giving you the flexibility to manage your work-life balance Excellent benefits package including 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, a contributory pension scheme, life insurance, enhanced sick pay, access to an employee assistance programme, discounts on legal services, client and colleague referral fee incentives, How to Apply: If this vacancy is of interest, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss the opportunity with Ross Roberts who is managing this vacancy, please call for a confidential discussion. Are you looking to explore additional career opportunities? Visit our jobs page at to view current vacancies. Always use these settings
Apr 10, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Commercial Property Solicitor (2+ PQE) Salary Range: £40,000 to £65,000 per annum Location: Sheffield Overview: Our client is a renowned legal organisation operating throughout the UK and is widely acknowledged as a leading practice, including long-standing recognition in The Legal 500. The firm is home to highly regarded legal professionals across a range of disciplines and continues to experience steady growth. An opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Property Solicitor (2+ PQE) to join their expanding property team based in Sheffield city centre. This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern, reputable and forward-thinking firm offering high-quality work, strong internal support and genuine progression prospects. The role: The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of commercial property matters, acting for a broad client base including SMEs, investors, developers and lenders. The caseload will include acquisitions and disposals of freehold and leasehold properties, commercial leases (acting for both landlords and tenants), lease renewals, property finance transactions, development work and asset management matters. You will handle transactions from initial instruction through to completion, including drafting and negotiating contracts, leases, transfers, licences and related documentation. The role will involve carrying out due diligence, reporting on title, advising on risk and managing matters in a commercially focused and pragmatic manner. You will build and maintain strong client relationships, providing clear and strategic advice tailored to each client's business objectives. The role will also provide opportunities to work closely with colleagues across corporate and litigation teams on cross-departmental matters. In addition, you will support business development initiatives, including networking and marketing activities, and contribute to the continued growth of the department. Keeping up to date with developments in commercial property law and attending relevant training will form an important part of the role. Why this role: Fantastic opportunities to continue to develop and progress your career Hybrid working arrangements giving you the flexibility to manage your work-life balance Excellent benefits package including 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, a contributory pension scheme, life insurance, enhanced sick pay, access to an employee assistance programme, discounts on legal services, client and colleague referral fee incentives, How to Apply: If this vacancy is of interest, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss the opportunity with Ross Roberts who is managing this vacancy, please call for a confidential discussion. Are you looking to explore additional career opportunities? Visit our jobs page at to view current vacancies. Always use these settings
Keoghs LLP is one of the leading insurance law firms in the UK and can rightly claim to be amongst the most dynamic in its sector. We now have a number exciting opportunities for a talented insurance lawyers to join the Property Risks & Coverage Team. These roles will be based in our Bolton or Bristol offices and will focus on the Recoveries specialism. Flexible working is encouraged for the right candidate. Our recoveries team work across the national offices primarily out of our Bolton and Bristol offices however location is not the determining factor for success in this role. This is a Claimant role and the successful candidate will handle a case of load of Household and Commercial Property recovery files which will deal with a wide range of perils (fires, floods, product liability) from a selection of the team's well known insurers. Typically the value of these claims exceed £10,000 and we are looking for candidates who can handle claims valued between £10 and £100K and upwards of £100K. Experience in terms of claims valued over £100K will be a differential. This is a technical and at times client-facing role for a well-rounded lawyer, so you will have a keen interest in building client relationships through the delivery of training and mentoring as well as in delivering first class legal solutions to complex problems. The team regularly delivers training seminars and workshops to various insurer clients and the ideal candidate will have an interest in client development and show a willingness to assist in the preparation and delivery of seminars on technical legal issues. Key Responsibilities Initial review/report to include consideration of funding, prospects of successful recovery and triage Investigating evidential matters, gathering evidence in order to establish cause of action Conducting investigations with third parties Instructing counsel and experts Legal research Drafting generally to include letter of claim, claim form and particulars for issue Attending conferences and trials with counsel Dealing with routine correspondence Liaising with lay and insurer clients Engaging in settlement negotiations including consideration of and the drafting of Part 36 offers Preparing pre-action and interim applications Driving the litigation process as Claimant to ultimate conclusion Assisting with ADR (including mediation) Court appointments Conducting advocacy by telephone and in person To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations Working Hours 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Office location for this role is Bristol Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Recruitment Criteria: Qualified solicitor or equivalent with relevant technical capability 0 - 3 years Defendant's property litigation experience Experience of running a case load A working knowledge and understanding of the Household and Commercial recoveries Required Soft Skills: An ability to prioritise workload Ability to pay attention to detail Ability to work with case management systems The personal skills to deal with such work as major and expensive litigation involving liaison with senior claims handler Values Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do.We are connected We are Dynamic We are Innovative We succeed together Benefits Davies Incentive Plan 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining. Simply Health Care Cash Plan WeCare - 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing Death in Service Critical Illness Cover PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance) Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer Employee Resource Groups Employee Volunteering Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Tech Scheme Season Ticket Loan Gym Flex Access to Online Discount Sites Discounted Gourmet Society Membership Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide Discounts at local retail outlets after successfully completing probation
Apr 10, 2026
Full time
Keoghs LLP is one of the leading insurance law firms in the UK and can rightly claim to be amongst the most dynamic in its sector. We now have a number exciting opportunities for a talented insurance lawyers to join the Property Risks & Coverage Team. These roles will be based in our Bolton or Bristol offices and will focus on the Recoveries specialism. Flexible working is encouraged for the right candidate. Our recoveries team work across the national offices primarily out of our Bolton and Bristol offices however location is not the determining factor for success in this role. This is a Claimant role and the successful candidate will handle a case of load of Household and Commercial Property recovery files which will deal with a wide range of perils (fires, floods, product liability) from a selection of the team's well known insurers. Typically the value of these claims exceed £10,000 and we are looking for candidates who can handle claims valued between £10 and £100K and upwards of £100K. Experience in terms of claims valued over £100K will be a differential. This is a technical and at times client-facing role for a well-rounded lawyer, so you will have a keen interest in building client relationships through the delivery of training and mentoring as well as in delivering first class legal solutions to complex problems. The team regularly delivers training seminars and workshops to various insurer clients and the ideal candidate will have an interest in client development and show a willingness to assist in the preparation and delivery of seminars on technical legal issues. Key Responsibilities Initial review/report to include consideration of funding, prospects of successful recovery and triage Investigating evidential matters, gathering evidence in order to establish cause of action Conducting investigations with third parties Instructing counsel and experts Legal research Drafting generally to include letter of claim, claim form and particulars for issue Attending conferences and trials with counsel Dealing with routine correspondence Liaising with lay and insurer clients Engaging in settlement negotiations including consideration of and the drafting of Part 36 offers Preparing pre-action and interim applications Driving the litigation process as Claimant to ultimate conclusion Assisting with ADR (including mediation) Court appointments Conducting advocacy by telephone and in person To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations Working Hours 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Office location for this role is Bristol Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Recruitment Criteria: Qualified solicitor or equivalent with relevant technical capability 0 - 3 years Defendant's property litigation experience Experience of running a case load A working knowledge and understanding of the Household and Commercial recoveries Required Soft Skills: An ability to prioritise workload Ability to pay attention to detail Ability to work with case management systems The personal skills to deal with such work as major and expensive litigation involving liaison with senior claims handler Values Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do.We are connected We are Dynamic We are Innovative We succeed together Benefits Davies Incentive Plan 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining. Simply Health Care Cash Plan WeCare - 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing Death in Service Critical Illness Cover PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance) Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer Employee Resource Groups Employee Volunteering Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Tech Scheme Season Ticket Loan Gym Flex Access to Online Discount Sites Discounted Gourmet Society Membership Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide Discounts at local retail outlets after successfully completing probation
Insolvency & Restructuring Solicitor Our client, a distinguished law firm, ranked in the Top 500 and holding numerous prestigious accreditations in recognition of their exceptional legal advice, is seeking an experienced Insolvency & Restructuring Solicitor to join their well respected team. Working on a diverse array of high-quality non-contentious advisory tasks and contentious insolvency disputes, the firm holds an extensive client base of Insolvency Practitioner throughout the North West Main Responsibilities of the Role: Handling all aspects of corporate insolvency including administration appointments (both in court and out of court appointments), all court applications under insolvency legislation, providing advice to Ips, secured lenders and directors Dealing with all aspects of property related transactions in insolvency All aspects of personal insolvency Dealing with insolvency related litigation Maintain control of an allocated caseload to ensure that standards of matter conduct, file management, administration, time-recording and accounting are maintained Professional proactive approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs Responsible for all aspects of Insolvency work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Key tasks include: Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases Dealing with correspondence Maintaining accurate time costing procedures Ensuring compliance with file management. Key Skills Required: Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Excellent analytical and organisational skills Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills The successful candidate can expect in return a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including flexible working
Apr 10, 2026
Full time
Insolvency & Restructuring Solicitor Our client, a distinguished law firm, ranked in the Top 500 and holding numerous prestigious accreditations in recognition of their exceptional legal advice, is seeking an experienced Insolvency & Restructuring Solicitor to join their well respected team. Working on a diverse array of high-quality non-contentious advisory tasks and contentious insolvency disputes, the firm holds an extensive client base of Insolvency Practitioner throughout the North West Main Responsibilities of the Role: Handling all aspects of corporate insolvency including administration appointments (both in court and out of court appointments), all court applications under insolvency legislation, providing advice to Ips, secured lenders and directors Dealing with all aspects of property related transactions in insolvency All aspects of personal insolvency Dealing with insolvency related litigation Maintain control of an allocated caseload to ensure that standards of matter conduct, file management, administration, time-recording and accounting are maintained Professional proactive approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs Responsible for all aspects of Insolvency work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Key tasks include: Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases Dealing with correspondence Maintaining accurate time costing procedures Ensuring compliance with file management. Key Skills Required: Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Excellent analytical and organisational skills Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills The successful candidate can expect in return a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including flexible working
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Lawyer to join a well-respected regional law firm with a strong presence across Yorkshire. This is a chance to become part of a specialist corporate team and work closely with the firm's Commercial Property and Commercial Litigation teams on cross-referred work, delivering high-quality advice to a varied client base. The firm is known for its supportive culture, collaborative teams, and commitment to professional development , making it an excellent environment for an ambitious corporate lawyer looking to grow their career. Why Join? Competitive market-rate salary Generous benefits package Hybrid working options Work within a highly respected specialist corporate team Exposure to cross-departmental work with commercial property and litigation teams Opportunities for career progression and professional development Be part of a friendly, collaborative, and professional culture The Role You will manage your own corporate caseload while collaborating with colleagues in commercial property and litigation, providing clients with seamless advice across corporate transactions and related matters. Key responsibilities include: Advising on corporate transactions and commercial matters Working alongside colleagues on cross-referred property and litigation matters Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and contacts Contributing to the continued growth and success of the corporate team About You The ideal candidate will: Have several years' experience in corporate law Be confident managing your own caseload independently Have excellent commercial awareness and client relationship skills Be proactive and collaborative, with a willingness to work across teams Be motivated to contribute to a professional and supportive team culture Working Arrangements Flexible / hybrid working Office base options: York, Hull, or Harrogate This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced corporate lawyer seeking a well-established regional firm with a strong reputation, varied work, and a supportive team environment .For further information or to apply, please contact Aislinn Martin at QED Legal:
Apr 10, 2026
Full time
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Lawyer to join a well-respected regional law firm with a strong presence across Yorkshire. This is a chance to become part of a specialist corporate team and work closely with the firm's Commercial Property and Commercial Litigation teams on cross-referred work, delivering high-quality advice to a varied client base. The firm is known for its supportive culture, collaborative teams, and commitment to professional development , making it an excellent environment for an ambitious corporate lawyer looking to grow their career. Why Join? Competitive market-rate salary Generous benefits package Hybrid working options Work within a highly respected specialist corporate team Exposure to cross-departmental work with commercial property and litigation teams Opportunities for career progression and professional development Be part of a friendly, collaborative, and professional culture The Role You will manage your own corporate caseload while collaborating with colleagues in commercial property and litigation, providing clients with seamless advice across corporate transactions and related matters. Key responsibilities include: Advising on corporate transactions and commercial matters Working alongside colleagues on cross-referred property and litigation matters Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and contacts Contributing to the continued growth and success of the corporate team About You The ideal candidate will: Have several years' experience in corporate law Be confident managing your own caseload independently Have excellent commercial awareness and client relationship skills Be proactive and collaborative, with a willingness to work across teams Be motivated to contribute to a professional and supportive team culture Working Arrangements Flexible / hybrid working Office base options: York, Hull, or Harrogate This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced corporate lawyer seeking a well-established regional firm with a strong reputation, varied work, and a supportive team environment .For further information or to apply, please contact Aislinn Martin at QED Legal:
Insolvency & Restructuring Solicitor Our client, a distinguished law firm, ranked in the Top 500 and holding numerous prestigious accreditations in recognition of their exceptional legal advice, is seeking an experienced Insolvency & Restructuring Solicitor to join their well respected team. Working on a diverse array of high-quality non-contentious advisory tasks and contentious insolvency disputes, the firm holds an extensive client base of Insolvency Practitioner throughout the North West Main Responsibilities of the Role: Handling all aspects of corporate insolvency including administration appointments (both in court and out of court appointments), all court applications under insolvency legislation, providing advice to Ips, secured lenders and directors Dealing with all aspects of property related transactions in insolvency All aspects of personal insolvency Dealing with insolvency related litigation Maintain control of an allocated caseload to ensure that standards of matter conduct, file management, administration, time-recording and accounting are maintained Professional proactive approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs Responsible for all aspects of Insolvency work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Key tasks include: Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases Dealing with correspondence Maintaining accurate time costing procedures Ensuring compliance with file management. Key Skills Required: Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Excellent analytical and organisational skills Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills The successful candidate can expect in return a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including flexible working
Apr 10, 2026
Full time
Insolvency & Restructuring Solicitor Our client, a distinguished law firm, ranked in the Top 500 and holding numerous prestigious accreditations in recognition of their exceptional legal advice, is seeking an experienced Insolvency & Restructuring Solicitor to join their well respected team. Working on a diverse array of high-quality non-contentious advisory tasks and contentious insolvency disputes, the firm holds an extensive client base of Insolvency Practitioner throughout the North West Main Responsibilities of the Role: Handling all aspects of corporate insolvency including administration appointments (both in court and out of court appointments), all court applications under insolvency legislation, providing advice to Ips, secured lenders and directors Dealing with all aspects of property related transactions in insolvency All aspects of personal insolvency Dealing with insolvency related litigation Maintain control of an allocated caseload to ensure that standards of matter conduct, file management, administration, time-recording and accounting are maintained Professional proactive approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs Responsible for all aspects of Insolvency work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Key tasks include: Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases Dealing with correspondence Maintaining accurate time costing procedures Ensuring compliance with file management. Key Skills Required: Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Excellent analytical and organisational skills Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills The successful candidate can expect in return a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including flexible working
Property Litigation Associate (5+ PQE) ? Leeds / Bradford ? Full-time Hybrid working available after probation ? Competitive salary dependent on experience A well-established and highly regarded regional law firm is seeking an experienced Property Litigation Associate (5+ PQE) to join its growing team based in Leeds or Bradford. This role offers the opportunity to handle a varied and high-quality caseload of property disputes while playing an active role in the continued growth of the department. You'll work closely with senior colleagues, supervise junior team members, and contribute to the strategic development of the team. The Role Manage a varied caseload of property and commercial property disputes Handle complex and high-value matters with a high degree of autonomy Supervise and mentor junior fee earners and support staff Build and maintain strong client relationships Support networking, marketing, and business development activities Work closely with senior leadership on the growth and strategy of the department About You Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in property litigation Strong technical knowledge and ability to run matters independently A confident fee earner with a commercial mindset Experience mentoring or supervising junior colleagues is desirable Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills Benefits 25 days holiday plus your birthday off Hybrid working once probation has been completed Continuous professional development Wellbeing hours Health cash plan Group life assurance Pension contribution Employee wellbeing benefits This is an excellent opportunity for a Property Litigation Solicitor looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and forward-thinking firm. Please reach out to me for more information:
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
Property Litigation Associate (5+ PQE) ? Leeds / Bradford ? Full-time Hybrid working available after probation ? Competitive salary dependent on experience A well-established and highly regarded regional law firm is seeking an experienced Property Litigation Associate (5+ PQE) to join its growing team based in Leeds or Bradford. This role offers the opportunity to handle a varied and high-quality caseload of property disputes while playing an active role in the continued growth of the department. You'll work closely with senior colleagues, supervise junior team members, and contribute to the strategic development of the team. The Role Manage a varied caseload of property and commercial property disputes Handle complex and high-value matters with a high degree of autonomy Supervise and mentor junior fee earners and support staff Build and maintain strong client relationships Support networking, marketing, and business development activities Work closely with senior leadership on the growth and strategy of the department About You Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in property litigation Strong technical knowledge and ability to run matters independently A confident fee earner with a commercial mindset Experience mentoring or supervising junior colleagues is desirable Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills Benefits 25 days holiday plus your birthday off Hybrid working once probation has been completed Continuous professional development Wellbeing hours Health cash plan Group life assurance Pension contribution Employee wellbeing benefits This is an excellent opportunity for a Property Litigation Solicitor looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and forward-thinking firm. Please reach out to me for more information:
Our client is seeking a Property Recoveries Solicitor to join its expanding Leeds team within a leading international law firm. This is an excellent opportunity to handle your own portfolio of complex recovery claims while supervising a small team in a supportive, high-performing environment. Key Responsibilities Manage your own caseload of more complex/intermediate-track recoveries matters Supervise and support a team of 5-6 junior fee earners Work across property damage recovery and motor recoveries Required Experience Qualified Solicitor, 2 years + PQE Experience in property damage recovery, motor recovery, or both Defendant background preferred, though strong Claimant candidates will be considered Supervisory or mentoring experience is ideal What's on Offer Competitive salary Excellent bonus scheme Full benefits package available from day one Hybrid working Opportunity to join a market-leading international firm with strong career progression pathways. If you are a Recoveries Solicitor and looking to join a market leading, international firm, please apply directly via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment.
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
Our client is seeking a Property Recoveries Solicitor to join its expanding Leeds team within a leading international law firm. This is an excellent opportunity to handle your own portfolio of complex recovery claims while supervising a small team in a supportive, high-performing environment. Key Responsibilities Manage your own caseload of more complex/intermediate-track recoveries matters Supervise and support a team of 5-6 junior fee earners Work across property damage recovery and motor recoveries Required Experience Qualified Solicitor, 2 years + PQE Experience in property damage recovery, motor recovery, or both Defendant background preferred, though strong Claimant candidates will be considered Supervisory or mentoring experience is ideal What's on Offer Competitive salary Excellent bonus scheme Full benefits package available from day one Hybrid working Opportunity to join a market-leading international firm with strong career progression pathways. If you are a Recoveries Solicitor and looking to join a market leading, international firm, please apply directly via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment.
Full time, Permanent, based in our Plymouth office, with opportunities for remote work Following significant growth over the last few years, and with a desire to grow significantly bigger across the firm in the future, we are recruiting for an Associate Solicitor to join our specialist Corporate and Business team. The Corporate & Business team Our Corporate & Business team supports a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of industries, helping them manage risk, protect their interests, and seize opportunities for growth. We advise start-ups, established SMEs, and larger corporates on the full spectrum of commercial arrangements - always with a focus on practical, commercially sound solutions. The team's work includes advising on: Business sales, acquisitions and reorganisations Commercial contracts and trading terms Intellectual property and licensing (including software licences) Supply, distribution and manufacturing agreements Franchise, agency and consultancy arrangements Shareholder agreements and other joint ventures and strategic partnerships Main responsibilities and duties of the job We're looking for a commercially minded and confident solicitor with significant experience advising business clients on a wide range of commercial agreements. You'll have a strong understanding of contract law and be comfortable advising clients on complex legal issues in a clear and accessible way. Your caseload will include assisting with commercial sales, including negotiating and drafting sale agreements and ancillary documents, drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, advising on intellectual property rights and other commercial risks, and supporting clients with day-to-day legal and strategic business decisions. s. You should be confident managing your own workload, developing client relationships, and contributing to the ongoing growth of the team. As an Associate, you'll play a key role in supporting junior colleagues, shaping client service standards, and helping to drive business development initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with ambitious clients and wants to be part of a team that is growing steadily and strategically. The team and the work Austin Blackburn, Head of the Corporate & Business team had this to say about the team and the work that they do: Having worked in and around Plymouth for nearly 20 years, I have developed a strong following of business clients assisting them through the years with setting up and restructuring their businesses including through mergers and acquisitions, taking finance, advising on their general commercial agreements, establishing succession arrangements and dealing with management buyouts, and asset and share sales. While increasingly focusing on corporate reconstructions, acquisitions, mergers and sales, the work remains varied and we are keen to continue to provide a wide range of legal support to businesses both locally and throughout England. These other areas include advising on and preparing terms of business, partnership and LLP and shareholder agreements, joint venture and other commercial contracts. We also offer a range of trusted advice to directors, shareholders, partners and sole traders. We often work closely with business owners and their accountants and business agents to determine the best strategy. By doing this, we're also able to balance the sometimes competing interests of business efficacy, tax arrangements and finance, developing pragmatic solutions throughout the process. Our approach as a team is to keep matters as straightforward as possible, working with our clients and their other advisors to meet our client's needs, developing long-standing relationships and being by their side as their businesses grow. We're looking to expand the team with someone to work directly alongside myself, developing a broad range of commercial skills with an often varied workload, and establishing strong relationships with clients and other professionals to grow with their own role. You need to be approachable, ready to rise to technical challenges, able to analyse any situation and then offer pragmatic solutions for a varied range of client requirements. About you We do not set upper or lower limits of PQE for any of our vacancies. Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in England & Wales Well-developed professional and interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and legal technical skills Ability to work in a team environment and develop relationships across the business Ability to demonstrate a deep understanding of a range of technical issues that are key to our clients Recognises and seizes opportunities for the firm, including repeat business Builds and develops own network of internal and external contacts Awareness of business development initiatives in the team and identifies ways to contribute Good knowledge of PC applications, including MS Office About us We're a firm of Solicitors in Plymouth who passionately believe in providing our clients with the very best client experience and service. We work with clients across the City, throughout the South West, and nationally too. We're a law firm that punches well above our weight and our client list would be the envy of a lot of larger firms nationwide. We put a very significant emphasis on providing our clients with exceptional client service and experience, and are keen for our lawyers to use their experience, knowledge and expertise to provide an outstanding quality of work as well. We currently have the highest average score and by far the most Google Reviews of any law firm in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and the majority of Dorset. Our Corporate and Business Law, Employment Law, Commercial Property and Litigation teams together provide companies and organisations with a comprehensive and joined-up approach to all of their legal requirements. For individuals and families needing legal support, we understand that visiting, talking to and trusting in a lawyer can be a daunting experience. As a result, we tailor our approach to ensure that the needs of our clients are catered to and that we balance professional advice and assistance with a friendly atmosphere. Salary & benefits We offer a highly competitive salary, 5 weeks holiday per year, a health cash back plan, death in service benefit, a healthy bonus scheme and enhanced maternity/paternity pay. Outside of work, we organise various events for our people throughout the year and live and work in undoubtedly one of the most beautiful parts of the country. We also think that it's one of the best places to bring up a young family. It's vitally important to usthatourpeople can maintain healthy and happy lives, both in and out of work. We have a number of resources andinitiativesdesigned tosupporthealth and well-being and we're very happy to talk about opportunities for flexible/remote working, full-time or part-time working patterns. This really is a two-way relationship. Our clients benefit from your hard work, your expertise, commitment and experience. In return, you'll be an important and valued member of the firm, and we'll do whatever we can to make sure that you have access to the resources that both you and your family need to thrive. You can find out more about the benefits of employment at Nash & Co Solicitors, by clicking here . Our values Be Fair - we do not expect you to work 'silly hours', in fact we discourage it. In our view, work is part of our lives, not all of it. Be Kind - we are committed to being kind to both clients and our people. This helps to create an environment where our people produce their best work, and our clients return time and again. We should always be supportive, compassionate and act thoughtfully. Be Transparent - we should always be transparent about costs, timescales, and the work that we do for clients. We should be in regular contact with our clients, keeping things understandable and avoiding legal jargon wherever possible. Be Honest - if something goes wrong, or circumstances change, we should always communicate this with our clients as soon as possible. Be Brilliant - We should constantly challenge ourselves to be better, think bigger and work to find creative solutions to clients' challenges. Diversity and inclusion At Nash & Co Solicitors, diversity and inclusion naturally underpins how we as a firm live our values and everything we do. We believe that everyone has a voice, and that everyone's voice counts. We know that the rich diversity across our firm makes us stronger, more innovative and creative, which helps us to better serve our clients and communities. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment and culture across our firm, where everyone can feel comfortable coming to work. Diversity of perspective, thought, background and culture combine to make us the one of the top law firms in the area; and because of this, we actively seek to build balanced teams. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people - however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify. Our environmental and community commitments We have a range of long-term environmental commitments . click apply for full job details
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
Full time, Permanent, based in our Plymouth office, with opportunities for remote work Following significant growth over the last few years, and with a desire to grow significantly bigger across the firm in the future, we are recruiting for an Associate Solicitor to join our specialist Corporate and Business team. The Corporate & Business team Our Corporate & Business team supports a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of industries, helping them manage risk, protect their interests, and seize opportunities for growth. We advise start-ups, established SMEs, and larger corporates on the full spectrum of commercial arrangements - always with a focus on practical, commercially sound solutions. The team's work includes advising on: Business sales, acquisitions and reorganisations Commercial contracts and trading terms Intellectual property and licensing (including software licences) Supply, distribution and manufacturing agreements Franchise, agency and consultancy arrangements Shareholder agreements and other joint ventures and strategic partnerships Main responsibilities and duties of the job We're looking for a commercially minded and confident solicitor with significant experience advising business clients on a wide range of commercial agreements. You'll have a strong understanding of contract law and be comfortable advising clients on complex legal issues in a clear and accessible way. Your caseload will include assisting with commercial sales, including negotiating and drafting sale agreements and ancillary documents, drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, advising on intellectual property rights and other commercial risks, and supporting clients with day-to-day legal and strategic business decisions. s. You should be confident managing your own workload, developing client relationships, and contributing to the ongoing growth of the team. As an Associate, you'll play a key role in supporting junior colleagues, shaping client service standards, and helping to drive business development initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with ambitious clients and wants to be part of a team that is growing steadily and strategically. The team and the work Austin Blackburn, Head of the Corporate & Business team had this to say about the team and the work that they do: Having worked in and around Plymouth for nearly 20 years, I have developed a strong following of business clients assisting them through the years with setting up and restructuring their businesses including through mergers and acquisitions, taking finance, advising on their general commercial agreements, establishing succession arrangements and dealing with management buyouts, and asset and share sales. While increasingly focusing on corporate reconstructions, acquisitions, mergers and sales, the work remains varied and we are keen to continue to provide a wide range of legal support to businesses both locally and throughout England. These other areas include advising on and preparing terms of business, partnership and LLP and shareholder agreements, joint venture and other commercial contracts. We also offer a range of trusted advice to directors, shareholders, partners and sole traders. We often work closely with business owners and their accountants and business agents to determine the best strategy. By doing this, we're also able to balance the sometimes competing interests of business efficacy, tax arrangements and finance, developing pragmatic solutions throughout the process. Our approach as a team is to keep matters as straightforward as possible, working with our clients and their other advisors to meet our client's needs, developing long-standing relationships and being by their side as their businesses grow. We're looking to expand the team with someone to work directly alongside myself, developing a broad range of commercial skills with an often varied workload, and establishing strong relationships with clients and other professionals to grow with their own role. You need to be approachable, ready to rise to technical challenges, able to analyse any situation and then offer pragmatic solutions for a varied range of client requirements. About you We do not set upper or lower limits of PQE for any of our vacancies. Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in England & Wales Well-developed professional and interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and legal technical skills Ability to work in a team environment and develop relationships across the business Ability to demonstrate a deep understanding of a range of technical issues that are key to our clients Recognises and seizes opportunities for the firm, including repeat business Builds and develops own network of internal and external contacts Awareness of business development initiatives in the team and identifies ways to contribute Good knowledge of PC applications, including MS Office About us We're a firm of Solicitors in Plymouth who passionately believe in providing our clients with the very best client experience and service. We work with clients across the City, throughout the South West, and nationally too. We're a law firm that punches well above our weight and our client list would be the envy of a lot of larger firms nationwide. We put a very significant emphasis on providing our clients with exceptional client service and experience, and are keen for our lawyers to use their experience, knowledge and expertise to provide an outstanding quality of work as well. We currently have the highest average score and by far the most Google Reviews of any law firm in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and the majority of Dorset. Our Corporate and Business Law, Employment Law, Commercial Property and Litigation teams together provide companies and organisations with a comprehensive and joined-up approach to all of their legal requirements. For individuals and families needing legal support, we understand that visiting, talking to and trusting in a lawyer can be a daunting experience. As a result, we tailor our approach to ensure that the needs of our clients are catered to and that we balance professional advice and assistance with a friendly atmosphere. Salary & benefits We offer a highly competitive salary, 5 weeks holiday per year, a health cash back plan, death in service benefit, a healthy bonus scheme and enhanced maternity/paternity pay. Outside of work, we organise various events for our people throughout the year and live and work in undoubtedly one of the most beautiful parts of the country. We also think that it's one of the best places to bring up a young family. It's vitally important to usthatourpeople can maintain healthy and happy lives, both in and out of work. We have a number of resources andinitiativesdesigned tosupporthealth and well-being and we're very happy to talk about opportunities for flexible/remote working, full-time or part-time working patterns. This really is a two-way relationship. Our clients benefit from your hard work, your expertise, commitment and experience. In return, you'll be an important and valued member of the firm, and we'll do whatever we can to make sure that you have access to the resources that both you and your family need to thrive. You can find out more about the benefits of employment at Nash & Co Solicitors, by clicking here . Our values Be Fair - we do not expect you to work 'silly hours', in fact we discourage it. In our view, work is part of our lives, not all of it. Be Kind - we are committed to being kind to both clients and our people. This helps to create an environment where our people produce their best work, and our clients return time and again. We should always be supportive, compassionate and act thoughtfully. Be Transparent - we should always be transparent about costs, timescales, and the work that we do for clients. We should be in regular contact with our clients, keeping things understandable and avoiding legal jargon wherever possible. Be Honest - if something goes wrong, or circumstances change, we should always communicate this with our clients as soon as possible. Be Brilliant - We should constantly challenge ourselves to be better, think bigger and work to find creative solutions to clients' challenges. Diversity and inclusion At Nash & Co Solicitors, diversity and inclusion naturally underpins how we as a firm live our values and everything we do. We believe that everyone has a voice, and that everyone's voice counts. We know that the rich diversity across our firm makes us stronger, more innovative and creative, which helps us to better serve our clients and communities. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment and culture across our firm, where everyone can feel comfortable coming to work. Diversity of perspective, thought, background and culture combine to make us the one of the top law firms in the area; and because of this, we actively seek to build balanced teams. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people - however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify. Our environmental and community commitments We have a range of long-term environmental commitments . click apply for full job details
Dispute Resolution Paralegal - Kingsbridge - £30,000pa + Benefits An experienced Paralegal is now required to join the Dispute Resolution team at this dynamic and supportive Law Firm in the Kingsbridge area. If you have experience of working as a Paralegal, and have an excellent attention to detail, then this is an ideal role for the right person to genuinely increase the Dispute Resolution knowledge and progress their long term career by gaining professional qualifications. What's in it for you £25,000pa to £30,000pa Depending on Experience Full support in CPD with the opportunity to gain further qualifications, plus funding for professional memberships Realistic career advancement opportunities Enhanced Annual Leave Package Pension Free Parking Regular Office Events 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday The Role Working as part of the Dispute Resolution team, you will be involved in a variety of cases, including Commercial Litigation, Property Litigation, Contentious Trusts, Probate and Construction disputes Using your knowledge and experience of working as a Paralegal, ideally within Dispute Resolution, (but this is not essential) to support the Solicitors in their duties, ensuring accurate Case Management with attention to detail Liaising with all parties concerned ensuring a high level of client care The Person Must have Paralegal experience working within a Law Firm Possess a Law based academic background Have experience of reviewing and preparing legal documentation Be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
Dispute Resolution Paralegal - Kingsbridge - £30,000pa + Benefits An experienced Paralegal is now required to join the Dispute Resolution team at this dynamic and supportive Law Firm in the Kingsbridge area. If you have experience of working as a Paralegal, and have an excellent attention to detail, then this is an ideal role for the right person to genuinely increase the Dispute Resolution knowledge and progress their long term career by gaining professional qualifications. What's in it for you £25,000pa to £30,000pa Depending on Experience Full support in CPD with the opportunity to gain further qualifications, plus funding for professional memberships Realistic career advancement opportunities Enhanced Annual Leave Package Pension Free Parking Regular Office Events 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday The Role Working as part of the Dispute Resolution team, you will be involved in a variety of cases, including Commercial Litigation, Property Litigation, Contentious Trusts, Probate and Construction disputes Using your knowledge and experience of working as a Paralegal, ideally within Dispute Resolution, (but this is not essential) to support the Solicitors in their duties, ensuring accurate Case Management with attention to detail Liaising with all parties concerned ensuring a high level of client care The Person Must have Paralegal experience working within a Law Firm Possess a Law based academic background Have experience of reviewing and preparing legal documentation Be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Our client, a renowned intellectual property specialist, is seeking an experienced individual to provide paralegal and secretarial support to a team of IP solicitors. It is essential that you have prior experience supporting IP lawyers, ideally within contentious IP (litigation). Drafting and formatting a range of correspondence and formal legal documentation Assisting with the preparation and review of legal agreements Providing day-to-day administrative support, including organising files, managing inboxes, and handling document scanning and copying Communicating with clients and third parties via email on behalf of solicitors Carrying out conflict checks in line with firm procedures Preparing and processing client billing, including invoices, and managing any necessary adjustments such as credits or debits Setting up and closing case files using internal systems, including Inprotech and CMS Monitoring and maintaining important deadlines within case management systems and diaries Handling expense submissions and related administrative processes Delivering PA support such as coordinating travel arrangements, booking accommodation and transport, and managing schedules This opportunity is ideal for a highly organised and detail-focused individual who enjoys a fast-paced environment and is confident supporting multiple stakeholders. Strong attention to detail, excellent written communication skills, and strong IT skills are essential. Hybrid working is available; two days remote working. 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.
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
Our client, a renowned intellectual property specialist, is seeking an experienced individual to provide paralegal and secretarial support to a team of IP solicitors. It is essential that you have prior experience supporting IP lawyers, ideally within contentious IP (litigation). Drafting and formatting a range of correspondence and formal legal documentation Assisting with the preparation and review of legal agreements Providing day-to-day administrative support, including organising files, managing inboxes, and handling document scanning and copying Communicating with clients and third parties via email on behalf of solicitors Carrying out conflict checks in line with firm procedures Preparing and processing client billing, including invoices, and managing any necessary adjustments such as credits or debits Setting up and closing case files using internal systems, including Inprotech and CMS Monitoring and maintaining important deadlines within case management systems and diaries Handling expense submissions and related administrative processes Delivering PA support such as coordinating travel arrangements, booking accommodation and transport, and managing schedules This opportunity is ideal for a highly organised and detail-focused individual who enjoys a fast-paced environment and is confident supporting multiple stakeholders. Strong attention to detail, excellent written communication skills, and strong IT skills are essential. Hybrid working is available; two days remote working. 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.
Office Overview: McKinlay Law is a specialist legal recruitment firm based in London, working with top-tier law firms and legal departments. The hiring firm is a renowned intellectual property specialist with a strong reputation in handling complex IP matters, including litigation. Position Overview: The role is for an IP Paralegal/Secretary to provide both paralegal and administrative (PA/secretarial) support to a team of intellectual property solicitors. The position is suited for candidates with prior experience in IP law, particularly contentious (litigation) work. Roles and Responsibilities: Drafting and formatting legal correspondence and formal documents Assisting in preparation and review of legal agreements Managing administrative tasks such as file organisation, inbox handling, scanning, and documentation Communicating with clients and third parties via email on behalf of solicitors Conducting conflict checks in compliance with firm policies Preparing and processing billing, invoices, and financial adjustments Opening and closing files using systems like Inprotech and CMS Monitoring deadlines and maintaining diary/case management systems Handling expense submissions and administrative processes Providing PA support including travel coordination, accommodation booking, and schedule management Eligibility: Prior experience supporting IP or litigation lawyers (essential) Experience in intellectual property law, preferably contentious work Strong organisational and multitasking abilities Excellent written communication skills High attention to detail and strong IT proficiency Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment Application Process: Job Details: Opportunity: IP Paralegal / Secretary Stipend/Remuneration: Approx. £50,000-£60,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience) Mode: Hybrid working Location: Central London
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Office Overview: McKinlay Law is a specialist legal recruitment firm based in London, working with top-tier law firms and legal departments. The hiring firm is a renowned intellectual property specialist with a strong reputation in handling complex IP matters, including litigation. Position Overview: The role is for an IP Paralegal/Secretary to provide both paralegal and administrative (PA/secretarial) support to a team of intellectual property solicitors. The position is suited for candidates with prior experience in IP law, particularly contentious (litigation) work. Roles and Responsibilities: Drafting and formatting legal correspondence and formal documents Assisting in preparation and review of legal agreements Managing administrative tasks such as file organisation, inbox handling, scanning, and documentation Communicating with clients and third parties via email on behalf of solicitors Conducting conflict checks in compliance with firm policies Preparing and processing billing, invoices, and financial adjustments Opening and closing files using systems like Inprotech and CMS Monitoring deadlines and maintaining diary/case management systems Handling expense submissions and administrative processes Providing PA support including travel coordination, accommodation booking, and schedule management Eligibility: Prior experience supporting IP or litigation lawyers (essential) Experience in intellectual property law, preferably contentious work Strong organisational and multitasking abilities Excellent written communication skills High attention to detail and strong IT proficiency Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment Application Process: Job Details: Opportunity: IP Paralegal / Secretary Stipend/Remuneration: Approx. £50,000-£60,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience) Mode: Hybrid working Location: Central London
Property Litigation Solicitor Location: Manchester City Centre (hybrid working) Salary: £85,000 to £105,000 (depending on experience) Experience: 8 years PQE (Property Litigation) This is an excellent opportunity for a Property Litigation Solicitor (circa 8 PQE) to join a specialist property disputes team within a highly regarded commercial law firm in Manchester city centre. You will advise a broad client base, including national and international organisations, on a wide range of commercial property disputes. The team is known for being practical, responsive and collaborative, with a strong focus on delivering clear advice and strong outcomes. What You'll Be Doing Managing a varied caseload of property litigation matters, with appropriate support Advising on disputes relating to commercial property and mixed-use schemes Handling landlord and tenant disputes, including rent arrears, break notices, forfeiture and lease renewals Advising on service charge disputes and dilapidations claims Advising on Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 matters Supporting on insolvency-related property disputes and enforcement issues Advising on breaches of contract and professional negligence claims connected to property matters Handling possession claims, trespass and unlawful occupation matters Advising on party wall disputes Advising on overage and coverage disputes Supporting on repossessions and related recovery work Working closely with colleagues across real estate, corporate and insolvency teams to provide joined-up advice Contributing to client relationship development and business development activity What We're Looking For Essential Qualified Solicitor with around 8 years' PQE in property litigation Strong experience across commercial property disputes and landlord and tenant matters Confident communicator with a practical, solutions-focused approach Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines Collaborative working style and willingness to support wider team development Desirable Experience advising national and/or international clients Experience with insolvency-related property disputes Interest in mentoring junior colleagues and supporting team growth What's On Offer Hybrid working policy with flexible arrangements 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Option to buy up to 5 additional days' annual leave (salary sacrifice) Employer pension contribution of 4% Death in service cover (3x annual salary) Birthday holiday (paid day off, taken within two weeks of your birthday) Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for you and household dependents aged 16+) Employee healthcare cash plan (salary sacrifice option) Cycle2Work scheme In-depth induction plan and structured training workshops About Our Client Our client is a leading commercial law firm based in Manchester city centre, advising businesses and individuals across the North West and nationally. The firm is known for being commercial, connected and collaborative, with a strong focus on clear communication and long-term client relationships. Location & Working Arrangements Manchester City Centre Full-time, permanent role Hybrid working supported Next Steps Apply online or send your CV to or call for more information. All applications will be handled in strict confidence.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Property Litigation Solicitor Location: Manchester City Centre (hybrid working) Salary: £85,000 to £105,000 (depending on experience) Experience: 8 years PQE (Property Litigation) This is an excellent opportunity for a Property Litigation Solicitor (circa 8 PQE) to join a specialist property disputes team within a highly regarded commercial law firm in Manchester city centre. You will advise a broad client base, including national and international organisations, on a wide range of commercial property disputes. The team is known for being practical, responsive and collaborative, with a strong focus on delivering clear advice and strong outcomes. What You'll Be Doing Managing a varied caseload of property litigation matters, with appropriate support Advising on disputes relating to commercial property and mixed-use schemes Handling landlord and tenant disputes, including rent arrears, break notices, forfeiture and lease renewals Advising on service charge disputes and dilapidations claims Advising on Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 matters Supporting on insolvency-related property disputes and enforcement issues Advising on breaches of contract and professional negligence claims connected to property matters Handling possession claims, trespass and unlawful occupation matters Advising on party wall disputes Advising on overage and coverage disputes Supporting on repossessions and related recovery work Working closely with colleagues across real estate, corporate and insolvency teams to provide joined-up advice Contributing to client relationship development and business development activity What We're Looking For Essential Qualified Solicitor with around 8 years' PQE in property litigation Strong experience across commercial property disputes and landlord and tenant matters Confident communicator with a practical, solutions-focused approach Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines Collaborative working style and willingness to support wider team development Desirable Experience advising national and/or international clients Experience with insolvency-related property disputes Interest in mentoring junior colleagues and supporting team growth What's On Offer Hybrid working policy with flexible arrangements 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Option to buy up to 5 additional days' annual leave (salary sacrifice) Employer pension contribution of 4% Death in service cover (3x annual salary) Birthday holiday (paid day off, taken within two weeks of your birthday) Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for you and household dependents aged 16+) Employee healthcare cash plan (salary sacrifice option) Cycle2Work scheme In-depth induction plan and structured training workshops About Our Client Our client is a leading commercial law firm based in Manchester city centre, advising businesses and individuals across the North West and nationally. The firm is known for being commercial, connected and collaborative, with a strong focus on clear communication and long-term client relationships. Location & Working Arrangements Manchester City Centre Full-time, permanent role Hybrid working supported Next Steps Apply online or send your CV to or call for more information. All applications will be handled in strict confidence.
A leading commercial law firm in Manchester city centre is seeking an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor with approximately 8 years PQE. The role involves managing a diverse caseload of commercial property disputes and working collaboratively with other teams. The firm offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary between £85,000 to £105,000, and excellent benefits including generous leave and pension contributions. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and a practical approach to problem-solving.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
A leading commercial law firm in Manchester city centre is seeking an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor with approximately 8 years PQE. The role involves managing a diverse caseload of commercial property disputes and working collaboratively with other teams. The firm offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary between £85,000 to £105,000, and excellent benefits including generous leave and pension contributions. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and a practical approach to problem-solving.
A regional law firm in Cambridge is seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor (Partner) with 8+ years PQE. This senior role involves managing high-value litigation matters and mentoring junior lawyers. The firm is known for its collaborative environment, offering competitive salaries up to £80,000 and flexible working options. The successful candidate will also contribute to business development initiatives and help shape the team's future direction.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
A regional law firm in Cambridge is seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor (Partner) with 8+ years PQE. This senior role involves managing high-value litigation matters and mentoring junior lawyers. The firm is known for its collaborative environment, offering competitive salaries up to £80,000 and flexible working options. The successful candidate will also contribute to business development initiatives and help shape the team's future direction.
Patent Litigation Associate Attorney - Midlevel page is loaded Patent Litigation Associate Attorney - Midlevellocations: London, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R Job Description: The OpportunityPerkins Coie's London office is seeking a talented and ambitious patent litigator to join its expanding Intellectual Property practice. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading US law firm with a strong global IP litigation platform, acting on complex, high-value and often cross border disputes. The successful candidate will play a key role in advising clients across a broad range of sectors, with a particular focus on technology and life sciences.The RoleYou will work as part of a collaborative and highly regarded IP litigation team, handling contentious patent matters before the UK courts and coordinating multi jurisdictional litigation strategies. The role will also involve advising on a wider range of IP rights including trade marks, copyright, confidential information and design rights.Key responsibilities include:• Running and supporting UK patent litigation, including technical analysis, evidence, strategy and case management.• Advising clients on patent enforcement, validity, infringement and freedom to operate issues.• Contributing to multi jurisdictional dispute coordination with US and European colleagues.• Potential to advise on a broad range of IP matters (trade marks, copyright, designs, confidential information, passing off).• Supporting transactional and advisory IP work where relevant.• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives.• Supervising and developing junior lawyers within the team (for senior candidates).Candidate Profile• A qualified solicitor (England & Wales) or barrister with strong academic credentials.• Mid senior level experience (typically 3-7 PQE, though all levels considered based on merit).• Solid experience in patent litigation, ideally gained at a leading international or specialist IP firm.• A scientific or technical background (e.g., life sciences, chemistry, engineering, computer science, physics) is preferred.• Experience with pharmaceutical and medical devices regulation (e.g., SPCs, regulatory data and market exclusivity rights) is an advantage but not essential.• Experience advising on other IP rights (trade marks, designs, copyright) is highly desirable.• Strong analytical skills and the ability to engage with technically complex subject matter.• Confident communicator with excellent drafting skills and a commercial mindset.• Motivated, collaborative and able to take responsibility on matters while working within a supportive team environment.• A global, market-leading IP litigation practice with high-profile clients and cutting-edge work.• Opportunities for genuine career development within a growing London team.• A collaborative, inclusive culture with access to first-rate training and US and international secondment opportunities.• Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits.Perkins Coie is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Patent Litigation Associate Attorney - Midlevel page is loaded Patent Litigation Associate Attorney - Midlevellocations: London, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R Job Description: The OpportunityPerkins Coie's London office is seeking a talented and ambitious patent litigator to join its expanding Intellectual Property practice. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading US law firm with a strong global IP litigation platform, acting on complex, high-value and often cross border disputes. The successful candidate will play a key role in advising clients across a broad range of sectors, with a particular focus on technology and life sciences.The RoleYou will work as part of a collaborative and highly regarded IP litigation team, handling contentious patent matters before the UK courts and coordinating multi jurisdictional litigation strategies. The role will also involve advising on a wider range of IP rights including trade marks, copyright, confidential information and design rights.Key responsibilities include:• Running and supporting UK patent litigation, including technical analysis, evidence, strategy and case management.• Advising clients on patent enforcement, validity, infringement and freedom to operate issues.• Contributing to multi jurisdictional dispute coordination with US and European colleagues.• Potential to advise on a broad range of IP matters (trade marks, copyright, designs, confidential information, passing off).• Supporting transactional and advisory IP work where relevant.• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives.• Supervising and developing junior lawyers within the team (for senior candidates).Candidate Profile• A qualified solicitor (England & Wales) or barrister with strong academic credentials.• Mid senior level experience (typically 3-7 PQE, though all levels considered based on merit).• Solid experience in patent litigation, ideally gained at a leading international or specialist IP firm.• A scientific or technical background (e.g., life sciences, chemistry, engineering, computer science, physics) is preferred.• Experience with pharmaceutical and medical devices regulation (e.g., SPCs, regulatory data and market exclusivity rights) is an advantage but not essential.• Experience advising on other IP rights (trade marks, designs, copyright) is highly desirable.• Strong analytical skills and the ability to engage with technically complex subject matter.• Confident communicator with excellent drafting skills and a commercial mindset.• Motivated, collaborative and able to take responsibility on matters while working within a supportive team environment.• A global, market-leading IP litigation practice with high-profile clients and cutting-edge work.• Opportunities for genuine career development within a growing London team.• A collaborative, inclusive culture with access to first-rate training and US and international secondment opportunities.• Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits.Perkins Coie is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.
Lawyer - Criminal Litigation & Licensing Permanent Grade D - £45,091 - £51,356 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week A brilliant opportunity to join a dynamic, progressive legal service where you will be given the opportunity to work on some incredible projects and cases, while learning and developing as a leading local government lawyer. Birmingham City Council's legal service is unique and one of the largest in house local authority legal teams. The City Council is on its journey of improvement and everyone within legal services is essential to the Council's success and achieving beneficial outcomes for our citizens. You could be part of this. Legal Services covers all areas of work that the Council undertakes, from employment to property, from social care to contracts. The variety of work that our team undertakes is wide and at the highest level. The work is challenging and rewarding in equal measure. Based in Victoria Square in the City Centre, you will have excellent transport links, access to Courts and tribunals, partner organisations and all the benefits that working in the wonderful City of Birmingham brings. Birmingham City Council is committed to achieving excellence, putting our citizens first, acting courageously and being true to our word. If this resonates with you, then we want to hear from you. We have vacancies for Criminal Litigation and Licensing Lawyers within the legal service, where you will be supported by a team of paralegals and supervised by Principal Lawyers. As a Lawyer with the Criminal Litigation and Licensing team you will lead on a wide variety of regulatory prosecutions, including trading standards, environmental health, education, licensing, waste enforcement, food hygiene and planning enforcement cases. You will regularly attend the Magistrates' Court to prosecute cases on behalf of the City Council. Licensing Committee experience would be an advantage in this role. You will be responsible for your own caseload as well as assisting other junior members of the team to motivate, guide and grow them. As a lawyer you will be a proactive and innovative legal advisor, providing high-quality, professional advice. You will represent the City Council in legal proceedings and meetings. You will have advocacy skills and a commitment to exceptional legal support. Key responsibilities Acting as a legal advisor to ensure compliance with statutory duties and obligations, to protect the best interests of the Council. Preparing, negotiating and advising on all aspects relating to a legal case Attending courts, tribunals, public inquiries or other meetings, undertaking advocacy where required. Representing clients in negotiations and discussions and to also to instruct external legal services. Conducting and managing a wide-ranging caseload of both straightforward and complex legal and advice work. Preparing reports for, and attending Committees, Sub-Committees and Executive Committee as required. Supporting the Legal Services Management Team to meet practice management requirements and ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Play a key role in maintaining high service standards. You will need to possess a current practising certificate as a Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive or be a member of the Bar who has completed pupillage/registered Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. Benefits of working at Birmingham City Counci"l: 30 days annual leave -Increases to 33 days after 5 years and 35 days after 10 years, plus option to purchase additional leave Access to voluntary benefits providers that support health, wellbeing and making the most of your leisure time Family friendly policies e.g., maternity/adoption, paternity, shared parental leave, carers' leave Health and wellbeing support networkse.g., independent, and confidential employee assistance and counselling, occupational health, etc. Employee communities and support groupsincluding Corporate Black Workers Support Group, Disability and LGBT+ Networks, Menopause Support Forum, etc. We are a disability confident employer Membership of job-related pension scheme, West Midlands Pension Fund or Teachers' Pensions, with generous employer contributions Access to 'My Rewards' -over 800 individual brands providing discounts and savingsincluding high street stores, supermarkets, utility, and insurance providers, as well as great days out to name but a few! Opportunities to join greatsalary sacrifice schemese.g., Cycle to Work, Annual Travel and Car Parking, as well as making the most of Tax and National Insurance savings (additional schemes to launch soon) Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, andwe arecommitted to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. For any informal enquiries please contact Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy Birmingham City Council here. Job Description and PersonSpecification - RM Lawyer-Job Description.pdf
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Lawyer - Criminal Litigation & Licensing Permanent Grade D - £45,091 - £51,356 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week A brilliant opportunity to join a dynamic, progressive legal service where you will be given the opportunity to work on some incredible projects and cases, while learning and developing as a leading local government lawyer. Birmingham City Council's legal service is unique and one of the largest in house local authority legal teams. The City Council is on its journey of improvement and everyone within legal services is essential to the Council's success and achieving beneficial outcomes for our citizens. You could be part of this. Legal Services covers all areas of work that the Council undertakes, from employment to property, from social care to contracts. The variety of work that our team undertakes is wide and at the highest level. The work is challenging and rewarding in equal measure. Based in Victoria Square in the City Centre, you will have excellent transport links, access to Courts and tribunals, partner organisations and all the benefits that working in the wonderful City of Birmingham brings. Birmingham City Council is committed to achieving excellence, putting our citizens first, acting courageously and being true to our word. If this resonates with you, then we want to hear from you. We have vacancies for Criminal Litigation and Licensing Lawyers within the legal service, where you will be supported by a team of paralegals and supervised by Principal Lawyers. As a Lawyer with the Criminal Litigation and Licensing team you will lead on a wide variety of regulatory prosecutions, including trading standards, environmental health, education, licensing, waste enforcement, food hygiene and planning enforcement cases. You will regularly attend the Magistrates' Court to prosecute cases on behalf of the City Council. Licensing Committee experience would be an advantage in this role. You will be responsible for your own caseload as well as assisting other junior members of the team to motivate, guide and grow them. As a lawyer you will be a proactive and innovative legal advisor, providing high-quality, professional advice. You will represent the City Council in legal proceedings and meetings. You will have advocacy skills and a commitment to exceptional legal support. Key responsibilities Acting as a legal advisor to ensure compliance with statutory duties and obligations, to protect the best interests of the Council. Preparing, negotiating and advising on all aspects relating to a legal case Attending courts, tribunals, public inquiries or other meetings, undertaking advocacy where required. Representing clients in negotiations and discussions and to also to instruct external legal services. Conducting and managing a wide-ranging caseload of both straightforward and complex legal and advice work. Preparing reports for, and attending Committees, Sub-Committees and Executive Committee as required. Supporting the Legal Services Management Team to meet practice management requirements and ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Play a key role in maintaining high service standards. You will need to possess a current practising certificate as a Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive or be a member of the Bar who has completed pupillage/registered Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. Benefits of working at Birmingham City Counci"l: 30 days annual leave -Increases to 33 days after 5 years and 35 days after 10 years, plus option to purchase additional leave Access to voluntary benefits providers that support health, wellbeing and making the most of your leisure time Family friendly policies e.g., maternity/adoption, paternity, shared parental leave, carers' leave Health and wellbeing support networkse.g., independent, and confidential employee assistance and counselling, occupational health, etc. Employee communities and support groupsincluding Corporate Black Workers Support Group, Disability and LGBT+ Networks, Menopause Support Forum, etc. We are a disability confident employer Membership of job-related pension scheme, West Midlands Pension Fund or Teachers' Pensions, with generous employer contributions Access to 'My Rewards' -over 800 individual brands providing discounts and savingsincluding high street stores, supermarkets, utility, and insurance providers, as well as great days out to name but a few! Opportunities to join greatsalary sacrifice schemese.g., Cycle to Work, Annual Travel and Car Parking, as well as making the most of Tax and National Insurance savings (additional schemes to launch soon) Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, andwe arecommitted to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. For any informal enquiries please contact Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy Birmingham City Council here. Job Description and PersonSpecification - RM Lawyer-Job Description.pdf
Litigation Solicitor (6+ PQE) Location: City of London Salary: £75,000-£90,000 + Exceptional Benefits Unlock Your Potential with a Leading City Practice Are you an experienced Litigation Solicitor seeking a fresh challenge in the heart of London? Our client, a highly respected City firm, offers the opportunity to take on a broad range of high-quality litigation matters, with a strong emphasis on property disputes. Enjoy a collaborative culture, genuine career progression, and a competitive package that recognises your expertise. The Role: Diverse, High-Value Litigation Work Position: Litigation Solicitor (6+ years PQE) Location: City of London, moments from Cannon Street Station Salary: £75,000-£90,000 (negotiable, DOE; higher offers considered for candidates with a following) Working Arrangement: Office-based, with flexibility for flexible working Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of generalist litigation, with a focus on property litigation (commercial and residential) Advise a varied client base, including national and international organisations Represent clients in County Court and High Court proceedingsCollaborate closely with partners and juniors; contribute to business development What We're Looking For Qualified Solicitor with 6+ years' PQE in litigation (UK practice essential) Strong property litigation experience (commercial/residential bias preferred)Proven track record of managing complex cases independently Excellent working knowledge of CPR and dispute resolution strategies Outstanding client care and communication skills Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, collegiate team environment Added advantage: Candidates with an existing client following (not essential) Benefits & Progression Competitive salary: £75,000-£90,000 (DOE) Discretionary bonus scheme Pension scheme 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Professional development: Ongoing CPD, clear partnership pathway, mentoring from senior lawyers Flexible/working options available Supportive, inclusive culture Modern City offices with excellent transport links How to Apply Ready to take the next step in your litigation career? Please send your CV or confidential enquiry to David Hawthorne-Finch at . All applications will be handled in strict confidence.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Litigation Solicitor (6+ PQE) Location: City of London Salary: £75,000-£90,000 + Exceptional Benefits Unlock Your Potential with a Leading City Practice Are you an experienced Litigation Solicitor seeking a fresh challenge in the heart of London? Our client, a highly respected City firm, offers the opportunity to take on a broad range of high-quality litigation matters, with a strong emphasis on property disputes. Enjoy a collaborative culture, genuine career progression, and a competitive package that recognises your expertise. The Role: Diverse, High-Value Litigation Work Position: Litigation Solicitor (6+ years PQE) Location: City of London, moments from Cannon Street Station Salary: £75,000-£90,000 (negotiable, DOE; higher offers considered for candidates with a following) Working Arrangement: Office-based, with flexibility for flexible working Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of generalist litigation, with a focus on property litigation (commercial and residential) Advise a varied client base, including national and international organisations Represent clients in County Court and High Court proceedingsCollaborate closely with partners and juniors; contribute to business development What We're Looking For Qualified Solicitor with 6+ years' PQE in litigation (UK practice essential) Strong property litigation experience (commercial/residential bias preferred)Proven track record of managing complex cases independently Excellent working knowledge of CPR and dispute resolution strategies Outstanding client care and communication skills Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, collegiate team environment Added advantage: Candidates with an existing client following (not essential) Benefits & Progression Competitive salary: £75,000-£90,000 (DOE) Discretionary bonus scheme Pension scheme 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Professional development: Ongoing CPD, clear partnership pathway, mentoring from senior lawyers Flexible/working options available Supportive, inclusive culture Modern City offices with excellent transport links How to Apply Ready to take the next step in your litigation career? Please send your CV or confidential enquiry to David Hawthorne-Finch at . All applications will be handled in strict confidence.
