Family Solicitor (Legal Director), 8+ Years PQE, Cheltenham, £80,000+ (DOE) - Are you an experienced Family Solicitor ready to take that next step in your career? JOB REF:2960.THE ROLE:• You'll handle a broad range of privately funded family matters for high-net-worth clients while mentoring junior fee earners and playing a key role in shaping the department's long-term success.• Managing a varied caseload of private family law matters, including Divorce, Financial Remedy, Domestic Violence, Children Act applications, Emergency Orders, Adoption and Special Guardianship.• Providing leadership and mentoring to junior lawyers and support staff.• Playing a key role in the growth and business development of the Family Department.SKILLS REQUIRED:• Applications are sought from Family Solicitors with a minimum of 5 years PQE specialising in Private Family Law.• You will have strong experience in financial relief and complex family matters.• Proven track record in advocacy, client care, and litigation management.• Excellent leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.• Commercial awareness and enthusiasm for business development and networking.ON OFFER:• Competitive remuneration package on offer• Flexible & hybrid working for qualified roles• Genuine career progression Contact Penny Trotman at eNL on or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Family Solicitor (Legal Director), 8+ Years PQE, Cheltenham, £80,000+ (DOE) - Are you an experienced Family Solicitor ready to take that next step in your career? JOB REF:2960.THE ROLE:• You'll handle a broad range of privately funded family matters for high-net-worth clients while mentoring junior fee earners and playing a key role in shaping the department's long-term success.• Managing a varied caseload of private family law matters, including Divorce, Financial Remedy, Domestic Violence, Children Act applications, Emergency Orders, Adoption and Special Guardianship.• Providing leadership and mentoring to junior lawyers and support staff.• Playing a key role in the growth and business development of the Family Department.SKILLS REQUIRED:• Applications are sought from Family Solicitors with a minimum of 5 years PQE specialising in Private Family Law.• You will have strong experience in financial relief and complex family matters.• Proven track record in advocacy, client care, and litigation management.• Excellent leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.• Commercial awareness and enthusiasm for business development and networking.ON OFFER:• Competitive remuneration package on offer• Flexible & hybrid working for qualified roles• Genuine career progression Contact Penny Trotman at eNL on or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
Nottingham City Council, Leicestershire County Council, East Midlands Group
Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA Salary: £39,939 - £53,826 per annum (pro rata for part-time) plus a10% market supplement payment (terms and conditions apply) Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 15th March 2026 Interview Date(s): TBC We have a permanent full-time vacancy for an experienced child care lawyer with full advocacy and conduct of litigation practice rights. Working for Leicestershire County Council as a child care lawyer - very positive working relationships with client department, the local Courts, CAFCASS and private practice professional culture of proactive advice, planned applications and collaboration. each lawyer having a nominated paralegal to give lawyers time and space for quality advice/drafting and preparation for court high quality supervision and support from management team (two team leaders and an Assistant Head of Law all very experienced in this area of law) proper work life/ balance flexible hybrid ways of working policies and IT systems supporting effective remote/home workingü job satisfaction - mentoring paralegals and training social workers interesting range of legal work including the law relating to Deprivation of Liberty and Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children Also Attractive benefits packageincluding leave entitlement of up to 32 days depending on grade and length of service plus public holidays and leave buy back scheme, free on-site parking, restaurant and food outlet, employee benefits and discount scheme. Payment of required professional fees. Employee-friendlypoliciesincluding carer support and comprehensive wellbeing support services. The council is a 'Mindful Employer' and committed to the well- being of its staff and workplace equality initiatives. Career development support:the council recognises the value of mentoring, training and development. All managers in legal services are experienced and highly regarded legal practitioners both within the council and externally. What's not to like?! We look forward to receiving your application. If you have any queries about these roles please ring Clare Bianchina (team leader) on or Kate Reeves (team leader) on . All applications must be made on the EMSS jobsite via the submission of a CV and a supporting statement. About the Role As a Solicitor in the Child Care Team, you will provide an efficient and effective legal advisory service to the Children and Family Services Department and other departments when required. To support you to undertake your role, you will have: An effective IT system to enable flexible and efficient working away from the office. An experienced and highly motivated paralegal to provide dedicated case work support. The opportunity to focus on quality written and verbal advice work. Space and time to undertake advocacy where appropriate (we encourage advocacy but are not an in-house advocacy team). High quality supervision and support from an experienced management team (two Team Leaders and an Assistant Head of Law, all very experienced in this area of law). In addition to the above, you will also have the opportunity to gain experience in niche areas, such as Deprivation of Liberty, the law relating to Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children and Public Law and to contribute to the training of social workers and other professionals. Team working is very important to us, and we encourage our solicitors to work with colleagues in a positive and supportive way that promotes learning and development. In addition to supervising paralegals and support staff, you will therefore be expected to provide mentoring, advice, and informal supervision to colleagues to enhance learning, where appropriate. About You To apply for this post, you must: Be qualified as an admitted Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. Have knowledge of the Children Act 1989, Adoption & Children Act 2002, the Public Law Outline and the Family Procedure Rules 2010. Be able to communicate effectively with colleagues, customers, and internal and external stakeholders to persuade and influence appropriate outcomes. Be able to assimilate information rapidly and present effective solutions and appropriate advice and guidance in a timely manner. Have excellent organisation and prioritisation skills, IT skills, and written communication skills to enable the drafting of legal documents. Be able to work accurately under pressure with minimum supervision. Be a team player. In addition, we expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the interview process. We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Kathryn Reeves or Clare Bianchina Telephone: or To contact Kathryn via email, please click here or Clare here How to Apply At Leicestershire County Council we're looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what's on your CV. That's why we've designed a recruitment process that's fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally. If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we'd love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. Without this information, we won't be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: . This is LCC's Job of the Week (LCCJOTW). About Us About Leicestershire County Council At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following: Locations Leicestershire County Council, Glenfield, LE3 8RA, GB
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA Salary: £39,939 - £53,826 per annum (pro rata for part-time) plus a10% market supplement payment (terms and conditions apply) Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 15th March 2026 Interview Date(s): TBC We have a permanent full-time vacancy for an experienced child care lawyer with full advocacy and conduct of litigation practice rights. Working for Leicestershire County Council as a child care lawyer - very positive working relationships with client department, the local Courts, CAFCASS and private practice professional culture of proactive advice, planned applications and collaboration. each lawyer having a nominated paralegal to give lawyers time and space for quality advice/drafting and preparation for court high quality supervision and support from management team (two team leaders and an Assistant Head of Law all very experienced in this area of law) proper work life/ balance flexible hybrid ways of working policies and IT systems supporting effective remote/home workingü job satisfaction - mentoring paralegals and training social workers interesting range of legal work including the law relating to Deprivation of Liberty and Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children Also Attractive benefits packageincluding leave entitlement of up to 32 days depending on grade and length of service plus public holidays and leave buy back scheme, free on-site parking, restaurant and food outlet, employee benefits and discount scheme. Payment of required professional fees. Employee-friendlypoliciesincluding carer support and comprehensive wellbeing support services. The council is a 'Mindful Employer' and committed to the well- being of its staff and workplace equality initiatives. Career development support:the council recognises the value of mentoring, training and development. All managers in legal services are experienced and highly regarded legal practitioners both within the council and externally. What's not to like?! We look forward to receiving your application. If you have any queries about these roles please ring Clare Bianchina (team leader) on or Kate Reeves (team leader) on . All applications must be made on the EMSS jobsite via the submission of a CV and a supporting statement. About the Role As a Solicitor in the Child Care Team, you will provide an efficient and effective legal advisory service to the Children and Family Services Department and other departments when required. To support you to undertake your role, you will have: An effective IT system to enable flexible and efficient working away from the office. An experienced and highly motivated paralegal to provide dedicated case work support. The opportunity to focus on quality written and verbal advice work. Space and time to undertake advocacy where appropriate (we encourage advocacy but are not an in-house advocacy team). High quality supervision and support from an experienced management team (two Team Leaders and an Assistant Head of Law, all very experienced in this area of law). In addition to the above, you will also have the opportunity to gain experience in niche areas, such as Deprivation of Liberty, the law relating to Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children and Public Law and to contribute to the training of social workers and other professionals. Team working is very important to us, and we encourage our solicitors to work with colleagues in a positive and supportive way that promotes learning and development. In addition to supervising paralegals and support staff, you will therefore be expected to provide mentoring, advice, and informal supervision to colleagues to enhance learning, where appropriate. About You To apply for this post, you must: Be qualified as an admitted Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. Have knowledge of the Children Act 1989, Adoption & Children Act 2002, the Public Law Outline and the Family Procedure Rules 2010. Be able to communicate effectively with colleagues, customers, and internal and external stakeholders to persuade and influence appropriate outcomes. Be able to assimilate information rapidly and present effective solutions and appropriate advice and guidance in a timely manner. Have excellent organisation and prioritisation skills, IT skills, and written communication skills to enable the drafting of legal documents. Be able to work accurately under pressure with minimum supervision. Be a team player. In addition, we expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the interview process. We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Kathryn Reeves or Clare Bianchina Telephone: or To contact Kathryn via email, please click here or Clare here How to Apply At Leicestershire County Council we're looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what's on your CV. That's why we've designed a recruitment process that's fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally. If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we'd love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. Without this information, we won't be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: . This is LCC's Job of the Week (LCCJOTW). About Us About Leicestershire County Council At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following: Locations Leicestershire County Council, Glenfield, LE3 8RA, GB
Duties and Responsibilities Deal with analysis, research, drafting, advice and advocacy arising within the Social Care and Education Legal Team. To have the conduct of trials ranging from 1 to 10 days in duration. Under the strategic direction of the Practice Lead, Social Care and Education Team to undertake all advocacy primarily in child care matters and to ensure the provision of a high quality, efficient, cost effective and customer focused service. To contribute to the financial and business management of the Social Care and Education team. Appear as the organisation's advocate at preliminary, unopposed and complex contested hearings ranging from 1 day to 10 days duration in the Family Court and High Court in child care and adoption proceedings and at other tribunals and courts as required in non-child care proceedings with minimum supervision. Incorporate changes to practice within the Social Care and Education team as a result of statutory, policy or other changes and in so doing to recognise and report any budgetary or resource implications and to ensure value for money is achieved. Responsible for the provision of advocacy in complex contested child care proceedings, including representation at short notice in emergency hearings, ensuring that work is reflective of best practice, is of a high professional standard and is cost effective. Develop and obtain knowledge in Special Education Needs Tribunals and Adult Social Care and be responsible for the provision of advocacy if appropriate. Be able to enter complex negotiations, provide innovative, creative advice to clients in a pressurised environment. Prepare and process the more complex and sensitive documents relevant to care proceedings before all levels of court, including the evaluation of evidence and to provide advice and guidance in respect of complex areas of law and practice to other team members and client departments as appropriate. Advising on complex policies and procedures relating to the Councils' child care functions. Personal Requirements Qualified Barrister or Lawyer with right of audience. Good knowledge and experience of advocacy and attending hearings on behalf of the SLLP. Specialise knowledge of English law and practice in relation to child protection and adoption. An ability to acquire and maintain knowledge in relation to community care and education. Highly developed negotiating and listening skills with various groups of people and in a variety of different settings, including some of which may potentially end in conflict. Awareness of current issues relevant to local authorities, ability to assist in delivering the Council's corporate objectives and to operate effectively within a corporate context. Working Hours 35 hrs / 9:00am - 17:00pm / Monday - Friday Pay £50.00 per hour Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
Duties and Responsibilities Deal with analysis, research, drafting, advice and advocacy arising within the Social Care and Education Legal Team. To have the conduct of trials ranging from 1 to 10 days in duration. Under the strategic direction of the Practice Lead, Social Care and Education Team to undertake all advocacy primarily in child care matters and to ensure the provision of a high quality, efficient, cost effective and customer focused service. To contribute to the financial and business management of the Social Care and Education team. Appear as the organisation's advocate at preliminary, unopposed and complex contested hearings ranging from 1 day to 10 days duration in the Family Court and High Court in child care and adoption proceedings and at other tribunals and courts as required in non-child care proceedings with minimum supervision. Incorporate changes to practice within the Social Care and Education team as a result of statutory, policy or other changes and in so doing to recognise and report any budgetary or resource implications and to ensure value for money is achieved. Responsible for the provision of advocacy in complex contested child care proceedings, including representation at short notice in emergency hearings, ensuring that work is reflective of best practice, is of a high professional standard and is cost effective. Develop and obtain knowledge in Special Education Needs Tribunals and Adult Social Care and be responsible for the provision of advocacy if appropriate. Be able to enter complex negotiations, provide innovative, creative advice to clients in a pressurised environment. Prepare and process the more complex and sensitive documents relevant to care proceedings before all levels of court, including the evaluation of evidence and to provide advice and guidance in respect of complex areas of law and practice to other team members and client departments as appropriate. Advising on complex policies and procedures relating to the Councils' child care functions. Personal Requirements Qualified Barrister or Lawyer with right of audience. Good knowledge and experience of advocacy and attending hearings on behalf of the SLLP. Specialise knowledge of English law and practice in relation to child protection and adoption. An ability to acquire and maintain knowledge in relation to community care and education. Highly developed negotiating and listening skills with various groups of people and in a variety of different settings, including some of which may potentially end in conflict. Awareness of current issues relevant to local authorities, ability to assist in delivering the Council's corporate objectives and to operate effectively within a corporate context. Working Hours 35 hrs / 9:00am - 17:00pm / Monday - Friday Pay £50.00 per hour Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.
Overview Are you a 1-year PQE+ Family Solicitor seeking a new challenge with a leading Private Practice Firm? Our Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners ranked client is in search of a 1 year PQE+ Family Law Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their expanding Family department. The ideal candidate should be prepared to handle their own advocacy and be proactive in networking and engaging in business development activities. While having a client following is beneficial, it is not essential. The firm prioritises its lawyers' concentration on fee earning and billing, with credit control managed by internal teams, and a dedicated inbound telephony team handling messages and calls. Additionally, support staff and dictation services are available to enhance operational efficiency. You will be working from the firm's friendly Leeds offices in an entirely paperless environment, with recent investment in modern IT. The Firm: With a rich history spanning two decades, the Firm is acknowledged in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners rankings along with being recognised in the Times Best Law Firms for 2023 and 2024. With a dedicated team of over 200 staff with offices nationwide, the Firm is committed to servicing clients in both privately and publicly funded legal matters. Building partnerships based on trust, ensuring clients receive the support they need during challenging times with an ethos of continuous improvement. Type of work: Care Proceedings and PLO matters Divorce and finances Private Law Children Domestic Abuse, Non Molestation / Occupation Orders General family matters, unmarried couples, cohabitation disputes In exchange the Firm provides a competitive salary and benefits package to include bereavement leave, enhanced maternity leave, health & wellbeing programme, life insurance, private medical insurance, sick pay and a positive and supportive work environment in a team takes pride in internal promotions. Note: Please ensure you apply through the appropriate channels and that your application is complete with all required information. IsExpired false
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
Overview Are you a 1-year PQE+ Family Solicitor seeking a new challenge with a leading Private Practice Firm? Our Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners ranked client is in search of a 1 year PQE+ Family Law Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their expanding Family department. The ideal candidate should be prepared to handle their own advocacy and be proactive in networking and engaging in business development activities. While having a client following is beneficial, it is not essential. The firm prioritises its lawyers' concentration on fee earning and billing, with credit control managed by internal teams, and a dedicated inbound telephony team handling messages and calls. Additionally, support staff and dictation services are available to enhance operational efficiency. You will be working from the firm's friendly Leeds offices in an entirely paperless environment, with recent investment in modern IT. The Firm: With a rich history spanning two decades, the Firm is acknowledged in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners rankings along with being recognised in the Times Best Law Firms for 2023 and 2024. With a dedicated team of over 200 staff with offices nationwide, the Firm is committed to servicing clients in both privately and publicly funded legal matters. Building partnerships based on trust, ensuring clients receive the support they need during challenging times with an ethos of continuous improvement. Type of work: Care Proceedings and PLO matters Divorce and finances Private Law Children Domestic Abuse, Non Molestation / Occupation Orders General family matters, unmarried couples, cohabitation disputes In exchange the Firm provides a competitive salary and benefits package to include bereavement leave, enhanced maternity leave, health & wellbeing programme, life insurance, private medical insurance, sick pay and a positive and supportive work environment in a team takes pride in internal promotions. Note: Please ensure you apply through the appropriate channels and that your application is complete with all required information. IsExpired false
Senior Family Solicitor (9+ PQE) Stamford or Peterborough Senior Associate or Partner Level I m currently working with a highly regarded, award-winning firm on a key strategic hire within their established Family team. This is a growth role due to continued success and expansion, the department is performing exceptionally well, and the Head of Department is looking to appoint a senior, experienced Family Solicitor to strengthen the team further. The Role You will manage a broad and varied caseload, including: High-net-worth financial remedy negotiations and proceedings Children Act proceedings Pre-nuptial agreements TOLATA matters Injunctive proceedings Elements of international family law This is a senior position reporting into the Partners, with expectations around: Delivering individual billing targets with minimal supervision Driving growth across Stamford, Rutland and surrounding areas Supporting and supervising junior team members Contributing to business development and raising the profile of the team Some travel and occasional out-of-hours attendance may be required for networking, training and business development. About You 9+ PQE in Family Law (Senior Associate or Partner level) Strong experience in HNW financial remedy work Confident handling Children Act proceedings Commercially aware with a proactive approach to business development Comfortable supervising and mentoring junior lawyers Motivated, organised and client-focused You ll need to be confident, commercially driven and capable of operating at a senior level within a growing team. Reward & Benefits 30 days annual leave + UK Bank Holidays Additional birthday leave Extra leave on Christmas Eve (full day) and New Year s Eve (half day) Private healthcare (via Bupa) Healthcare cashback plan for you and your family Enhanced pension 5% matched contribution Option to purchase up to 3 additional days leave Group Life Assurance 4x annual salary
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
Senior Family Solicitor (9+ PQE) Stamford or Peterborough Senior Associate or Partner Level I m currently working with a highly regarded, award-winning firm on a key strategic hire within their established Family team. This is a growth role due to continued success and expansion, the department is performing exceptionally well, and the Head of Department is looking to appoint a senior, experienced Family Solicitor to strengthen the team further. The Role You will manage a broad and varied caseload, including: High-net-worth financial remedy negotiations and proceedings Children Act proceedings Pre-nuptial agreements TOLATA matters Injunctive proceedings Elements of international family law This is a senior position reporting into the Partners, with expectations around: Delivering individual billing targets with minimal supervision Driving growth across Stamford, Rutland and surrounding areas Supporting and supervising junior team members Contributing to business development and raising the profile of the team Some travel and occasional out-of-hours attendance may be required for networking, training and business development. About You 9+ PQE in Family Law (Senior Associate or Partner level) Strong experience in HNW financial remedy work Confident handling Children Act proceedings Commercially aware with a proactive approach to business development Comfortable supervising and mentoring junior lawyers Motivated, organised and client-focused You ll need to be confident, commercially driven and capable of operating at a senior level within a growing team. Reward & Benefits 30 days annual leave + UK Bank Holidays Additional birthday leave Extra leave on Christmas Eve (full day) and New Year s Eve (half day) Private healthcare (via Bupa) Healthcare cashback plan for you and your family Enhanced pension 5% matched contribution Option to purchase up to 3 additional days leave Group Life Assurance 4x annual salary
For additional information, please review . Team/Role Overview Working as part of the Wealth Legal department, this role will be a core member of the global Capital Markets Legal team, focusing on the UK, Europe and Middle East business. The role involves a wide range of work, including advising on general regulatory implementation, transactional Capital Markets work and Capital Markets business projects and initiatives.This role requires a pragmatic, proactive lawyer with a general grounding of UK/EEA financial services/private bank/wealth management regulation, combined with awareness of the laws and regulations for the geographies in which we operate. We are looking for a candidate who can exercise sound legal judgement to help develop proactive, risk-appropriate, and commercially practical business-oriented solutions. As this role supports trading desks and front office personnel, timely and clear responses are critical.This role is part of the Wealth Capital Markets Legal team and is based in Belfast. The Capital Markets Legal team covers a wide and diverse range of products and their regulation, including primary and secondary market equity/fixed income trading; multi-asset OTC derivatives and structured products, and exchange-traded derivatives.The role sits within the wider Wealth Legal Team. A successful candidate would be familiar with UK/EEA financial services/private bank/wealth management regulation and legal principles and have an awareness of Capital Markets products, particularly securities (including structured products). This is an exciting role for a versatile and proactive candidate who is keen to learn about new products and regulations and commit to developing their technical knowledge of investment products sold to retail and professional clients. What you'll do The role will provide key legal support and execution on Capital Markets matters, participating in client trading activities and business projects/initiatives. There will be a need to provide input/analysis on interpretation of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices, draft documentation and advise on legal matters impacting the Capital Markets business. In particular, the role will focus on primary and secondary market securities, structured products / derivative securities and more complex security trading, such as strategic equity solutions. There will be opportunity to cover the wider Capital Markets business as well as other Wealth initiatives from time to time. Familiarity with Digital Asset/Tokenised/Crypto products and related market initiatives will be advantageous too.A successful candidate will: Provide real-time legal support in Capital Markets (with a particular focus on securities, including derivative securities/structured products) to front office business and Control partners, escalating where applicable. The candidate will have daily contact with Sales and Trading personnel and will develop a close relationship with them and wider stakeholders through timely and pragmatic legal advice, including on calls with the business. Negotiate and review trading and offering documentation, including Broker Agreements, Distribution Agreements and Termsheets. There will also be occasional need to draft bespoke side letters and other transaction-specific documentation. Review and draft product terms, offering documentation and related disclosures. Have knowledge of key regulations impacting the Business and keep up to date with regulatory developments affecting the coverage area, implementing those changes as part of regulatory change initiatives. For example: MiFID II, MAR, CSDR, PRIIPs, RIS and Consumer Duty. Assist the business to manage negotiations and dialogue with investment bank issuers/underwriters. Advise on cross-border marketing, sales and distribution requirements impacting Capital Markets products. Work with other stakeholders to develop policies, procedures and controls related to the product area. Collaborate across internal lines of business and control/support functions to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters of common interest; coordinate closely with the Legal team on a regional and global basis. Prioritise workload and execute on transactions/initiatives by proactive engagement and active management of legal issues, escalating novel situations with 'first cut' proposed solutions and risks. Maintain momentum across multiple parallel matters, meeting tight and competing deadlines. Assist in evaluating Wealth Capital Markets proposals and queries by applying institutional knowledge and risk appetite against industry standards, widely accepted business practices, laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines, escalating as appropriate. Determine when external legal support is required and manage external counsel (including on delivery timeframe and cost). What we'll need from you Bachelor's degree. 7+ years of relevant experience. Previous experience working as a lawyer in a major international bank, a large law firm and/or a regulatory authority will be beneficial. Knowledge of financial services, either gained in-house or in private practice. Knowledge of Capital Markets products, particularly securities. Knowledge of exchange traded derivatives and Digital Asset/Tokenised/Crypto products would be particularly beneficial. Experience either in private practice or in-house with investment products and applicable UK/EU and US regulation would be beneficial (e.g. some of MiFID/MiFIR, CSDR, PRIIPs, MAR, CASS, AIFMD, ESG-rules, Benchmark Regulation, Consumer Duty, EMIR, Dodd-Frank and Volcker). Experience of retail investment products would be particularly valuable. Technical ability and eagerness to develop that more deeply (including drafting skills), and analytical ability. Ability to analyse complex legal issues, assist in developing solutions and provide sound legal advice to the business. Team Work: Ability to engage with both legal and business teams on a partnership basis as well as an ability to work independently as required. Able to meet the time demands of a profitable and client and market driven business. Ability to assimilate complex issues and communicate concisely and clearly to all levels of the organisation. Calm and confident communicator. Able to identify legal risk and to escalate issues on an appropriate basis. What we can offer you We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.By joining Citi Belfast, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as: Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure A discretional annual performance related bonus Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances Employee Assistance Program Pension Plan Paid Parental Leave Special discounts for employees, family, and friends Access to an array of learning and development resourcesAlongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. Job Family Group: Legal Job Family: Legal - Product Time Type: Full time Most Relevant Skills Please see
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
For additional information, please review . Team/Role Overview Working as part of the Wealth Legal department, this role will be a core member of the global Capital Markets Legal team, focusing on the UK, Europe and Middle East business. The role involves a wide range of work, including advising on general regulatory implementation, transactional Capital Markets work and Capital Markets business projects and initiatives.This role requires a pragmatic, proactive lawyer with a general grounding of UK/EEA financial services/private bank/wealth management regulation, combined with awareness of the laws and regulations for the geographies in which we operate. We are looking for a candidate who can exercise sound legal judgement to help develop proactive, risk-appropriate, and commercially practical business-oriented solutions. As this role supports trading desks and front office personnel, timely and clear responses are critical.This role is part of the Wealth Capital Markets Legal team and is based in Belfast. The Capital Markets Legal team covers a wide and diverse range of products and their regulation, including primary and secondary market equity/fixed income trading; multi-asset OTC derivatives and structured products, and exchange-traded derivatives.The role sits within the wider Wealth Legal Team. A successful candidate would be familiar with UK/EEA financial services/private bank/wealth management regulation and legal principles and have an awareness of Capital Markets products, particularly securities (including structured products). This is an exciting role for a versatile and proactive candidate who is keen to learn about new products and regulations and commit to developing their technical knowledge of investment products sold to retail and professional clients. What you'll do The role will provide key legal support and execution on Capital Markets matters, participating in client trading activities and business projects/initiatives. There will be a need to provide input/analysis on interpretation of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices, draft documentation and advise on legal matters impacting the Capital Markets business. In particular, the role will focus on primary and secondary market securities, structured products / derivative securities and more complex security trading, such as strategic equity solutions. There will be opportunity to cover the wider Capital Markets business as well as other Wealth initiatives from time to time. Familiarity with Digital Asset/Tokenised/Crypto products and related market initiatives will be advantageous too.A successful candidate will: Provide real-time legal support in Capital Markets (with a particular focus on securities, including derivative securities/structured products) to front office business and Control partners, escalating where applicable. The candidate will have daily contact with Sales and Trading personnel and will develop a close relationship with them and wider stakeholders through timely and pragmatic legal advice, including on calls with the business. Negotiate and review trading and offering documentation, including Broker Agreements, Distribution Agreements and Termsheets. There will also be occasional need to draft bespoke side letters and other transaction-specific documentation. Review and draft product terms, offering documentation and related disclosures. Have knowledge of key regulations impacting the Business and keep up to date with regulatory developments affecting the coverage area, implementing those changes as part of regulatory change initiatives. For example: MiFID II, MAR, CSDR, PRIIPs, RIS and Consumer Duty. Assist the business to manage negotiations and dialogue with investment bank issuers/underwriters. Advise on cross-border marketing, sales and distribution requirements impacting Capital Markets products. Work with other stakeholders to develop policies, procedures and controls related to the product area. Collaborate across internal lines of business and control/support functions to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters of common interest; coordinate closely with the Legal team on a regional and global basis. Prioritise workload and execute on transactions/initiatives by proactive engagement and active management of legal issues, escalating novel situations with 'first cut' proposed solutions and risks. Maintain momentum across multiple parallel matters, meeting tight and competing deadlines. Assist in evaluating Wealth Capital Markets proposals and queries by applying institutional knowledge and risk appetite against industry standards, widely accepted business practices, laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines, escalating as appropriate. Determine when external legal support is required and manage external counsel (including on delivery timeframe and cost). What we'll need from you Bachelor's degree. 7+ years of relevant experience. Previous experience working as a lawyer in a major international bank, a large law firm and/or a regulatory authority will be beneficial. Knowledge of financial services, either gained in-house or in private practice. Knowledge of Capital Markets products, particularly securities. Knowledge of exchange traded derivatives and Digital Asset/Tokenised/Crypto products would be particularly beneficial. Experience either in private practice or in-house with investment products and applicable UK/EU and US regulation would be beneficial (e.g. some of MiFID/MiFIR, CSDR, PRIIPs, MAR, CASS, AIFMD, ESG-rules, Benchmark Regulation, Consumer Duty, EMIR, Dodd-Frank and Volcker). Experience of retail investment products would be particularly valuable. Technical ability and eagerness to develop that more deeply (including drafting skills), and analytical ability. Ability to analyse complex legal issues, assist in developing solutions and provide sound legal advice to the business. Team Work: Ability to engage with both legal and business teams on a partnership basis as well as an ability to work independently as required. Able to meet the time demands of a profitable and client and market driven business. Ability to assimilate complex issues and communicate concisely and clearly to all levels of the organisation. Calm and confident communicator. Able to identify legal risk and to escalate issues on an appropriate basis. What we can offer you We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.By joining Citi Belfast, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as: Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure A discretional annual performance related bonus Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances Employee Assistance Program Pension Plan Paid Parental Leave Special discounts for employees, family, and friends Access to an array of learning and development resourcesAlongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. Job Family Group: Legal Job Family: Legal - Product Time Type: Full time Most Relevant Skills Please see
Legal Counsel - Rights & Content Department: 32-886 - Legal - Rights Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: UK - Leeds Description Legal Counsel, Rights & Content is a role within the DAZN Rights & Content Legal Team, based out of our Leeds office. This role will be supporting the busy Rights & Content team of this dynamic and exciting global sports media business. This is a fantastic opportunity for a junior to mid-level Media Rights lawyer to join DAZN, one of the most exciting and rapidly growing businesses in the sports industry, for perhaps a first move in-house. This role within the central DAZN Legal Team based in our Leeds office, supporting the busy Rights & Content team. The Rights & Content business is responsible for a large portfolio of sports rights around the world. As this business division grows in scale and ambition, it offers you a great opportunity to get involved in projects across the globe, be an integral part of the team and develop the role, making it your own! What You'll Be Doing: Provide 360 legal support for our Rights & Content team including: Negotiating and drafting a variety of integral contracts (e.g. core sports rights acquisition agreements across a wide range of sports, sublicensing agreements, & key talent and influencer agreements) Assisting with tender reviews and the preparation of bids for media rights of premium sports properties Providing legal support for business stakeholders on a range of matters relating to strategic rights partnerships and the broader global media rights strategy Advising on day to day queries that arise in respect of media rights Work closely with members of the wider legal team across various specialisms to assist in wider DAZN projects as required (e.g corporate, technology, new markets, IP) Work with and manage external legal counsel as required What You'll Bring: Around 2-4 years of PQE, having trained and worked in a successful and recognised commercial/media/sports team, either in private practice or a strong in-house team (although aptitude, personality and culture-fit will also be given weight in assessment) Previous legal experience in relation to sports rights acquisition and distribution, OTT platforms & players, broadcasting and the TMT sector more generally Excellent technical legal skills, especially first-class drafting and interpretative abilities Working knowledge and understanding of the sports rights industry and the competitive landscape for DAZN Benefits Benefits include access to DAZN, 25 days' annual leave (increasing by 3 days after 3 years), private medical insurance, life assurance, pension contributions up to 5%, family friendly community including enhanced parental leave, electric vehicle benefit option, free access for you and one other to our workplace mental health platform app (Unmind), learning and development resources, opportunity for flexible working, and access to our internal speaker series and events.
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Legal Counsel - Rights & Content Department: 32-886 - Legal - Rights Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: UK - Leeds Description Legal Counsel, Rights & Content is a role within the DAZN Rights & Content Legal Team, based out of our Leeds office. This role will be supporting the busy Rights & Content team of this dynamic and exciting global sports media business. This is a fantastic opportunity for a junior to mid-level Media Rights lawyer to join DAZN, one of the most exciting and rapidly growing businesses in the sports industry, for perhaps a first move in-house. This role within the central DAZN Legal Team based in our Leeds office, supporting the busy Rights & Content team. The Rights & Content business is responsible for a large portfolio of sports rights around the world. As this business division grows in scale and ambition, it offers you a great opportunity to get involved in projects across the globe, be an integral part of the team and develop the role, making it your own! What You'll Be Doing: Provide 360 legal support for our Rights & Content team including: Negotiating and drafting a variety of integral contracts (e.g. core sports rights acquisition agreements across a wide range of sports, sublicensing agreements, & key talent and influencer agreements) Assisting with tender reviews and the preparation of bids for media rights of premium sports properties Providing legal support for business stakeholders on a range of matters relating to strategic rights partnerships and the broader global media rights strategy Advising on day to day queries that arise in respect of media rights Work closely with members of the wider legal team across various specialisms to assist in wider DAZN projects as required (e.g corporate, technology, new markets, IP) Work with and manage external legal counsel as required What You'll Bring: Around 2-4 years of PQE, having trained and worked in a successful and recognised commercial/media/sports team, either in private practice or a strong in-house team (although aptitude, personality and culture-fit will also be given weight in assessment) Previous legal experience in relation to sports rights acquisition and distribution, OTT platforms & players, broadcasting and the TMT sector more generally Excellent technical legal skills, especially first-class drafting and interpretative abilities Working knowledge and understanding of the sports rights industry and the competitive landscape for DAZN Benefits Benefits include access to DAZN, 25 days' annual leave (increasing by 3 days after 3 years), private medical insurance, life assurance, pension contributions up to 5%, family friendly community including enhanced parental leave, electric vehicle benefit option, free access for you and one other to our workplace mental health platform app (Unmind), learning and development resources, opportunity for flexible working, and access to our internal speaker series and events.
