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Job Title : Senior Bridging Underwriter Location: Borehamwood Hybrid 1 day WFH Salary: Up to circa £80,000 DOE Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 5.30 pm Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical insurance Employer contributory pension scheme Quarterly social events State-of-the-art office/ Top-of-the-range IT setup and equipment In-house chefs providing breakfast, lunch, and snacks Monday-Friday Bicycle hire scheme Monthly incentives, including "Star of the Month" and birthday vouchers Early Friday finish Regular in-house learning and development sessions Electric car and cycle-to-work scheme Life insurance Annual discretionary bonus About the role of Senior Bridging Underwriter: This is a hands-on, senior role where you will oversee a team of underwriters and origination staff, ensuring high-quality credit decisions and efficient workflows. You will maintain your own pipeline of deals, present cases to credit committees, and build strong relationships with brokers, solicitors, and valuers.This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded underwriter to bring technical expertise, leadership, and strategic insight to a fast-growing and dynamic lending environment . Responsibilities for the role of Senior Bridging Underwriter: Manage a team of underwriters and origination staff, overseeing workflows and performance. Underwrite bridging loan applications from start to finish, ensuring adherence to lending policies. Maintain a personal pipeline of deals while supporting team workloads. Assess risk continuously and provide clear, commercially aware credit decisions. Present cases to credit committees, clearly outlining borrower risk, asset strength, and lending rationale. Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, solicitors, valuers, and other stakeholders. Monitor team KPIs, deadlines, and productivity to ensure high-quality, efficient outcomes. Identify opportunities to improve underwriting processes, policies, and efficiencies. Collaborate with finance and treasury teams to ensure timely funding of cases. Keep up-to-date with regulatory requirements and industry best practices in both regulated and unregulated bridging lending. Experience required for the role of Senior Bridging Underwriter: Experience in both regulated and unregulated bridging is highly desirable. Proven ability to manage a team or have held a senior role along with a personal deal pipeline. Strong track record in credit assessment and presenting cases to committees. For more information regarding the role of Senior Bridging Underwriter, please get in touch with us. Stellar Select is acting as an employment agency and is a corporate member of the REC. Due to a high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application has been successful. We aim to contact all successful contacts within two business days.

Your new firmOur award-winning client is seeking to expand their Personal Injury team with the addition of two solicitors (NQ-3PQE) to join the military department with a specific focus on military deafness and non-freezing cold injury cases. You will be joining a highly-regarded, friendly team and specialise in bespoke military industrial disease, based out of Cardiff.Your new roleYour role will involve working within the military department; the department helps military service personnel who need to bring a claim against the Ministry of Defence due to their failure to adequately protect from illness or avoidable injury. The team advise on a full range of areas, including military deafness and cold and heat injuries.Duties will include: taking initial enquiries from clients and drafting witness evidence considering and managing a high volume of disclosure of documents updating clients on their claim dealing with telephone enquiries from clients assisting in instructing counsel preparation of court documents preparation of detailed schedules of loss assessing complex medical conditions and consideration of medical issues/ reports review of reports from acoustic engineering experts The successful candidate will be able to proactively manage their own case load with minimal supervision. The role also involves assisting with the supervision of the Paralegal team.What you'll need to succeedYou will be a qualified solicitor (0-3PQE), looking to specialise in industrial disease/personal injury. Exposure to the claimant litigation process is essential, as well as experience of independently managing a caseload. Previous experience of dealing with noise-induced hearing loss claims would be a distinct advantage, though not essential.You will have the ability to work autonomously and as part of the overall team. Excellent organisation and time management are essential in this role, as will be the ability to work to tight deadlines for corporate clients.What you'll get in returnYou will be supported throughout this role with training and great career progression. Alongside a competitive salary, you will also have access to the extensive benefits the firm has to offer. Hybrid working is also available.What you need to do nowIf you are interested in applying for this position, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new role, please contact Harriet Chapman in complete confidence at Hays. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

We are looking for a self motivated and enthusiastic Solicitor / Licensed Conveyancer to join our fast-paced Residential Conveyancing team on a full time, permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of Wales' fastest growing modern law firms, that combines a fresh and forward-thinking approach with a client-focused, local feel to deliver a range of award-winning, quality services. You will be responsible for: Managing a small team of legal assistants. Managing capacity levels and working towards achieving monthly targets. Understanding and adhering to SRA compliance/ CLC Code of Conduct requirements and any other governing/regulatory body's rules and regulations e.g. SRA and land registry. Delivering exceptional customer service. Working with a Case Management System. Managing a caseload of property transactions, including sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity. Conducting comprehensive due diligence on properties, including title checks, searches, and legal documentation review. Drafting contracts, deeds, and other legal documents related to property transactions. Liaising with clients, solicitors, mortgage lenders, and other parties involved in the conveyancing process to provide updates and address any issues or concerns. Providing expert advice and guidance to clients on conveyancing matters, including property law, contracts, and legal rights and obligations. Keeping abreast of changes in property law and regulations and ensure that all conveyancing processes adhere to current best practices and standards. Maintaining accurate records and documentation related to property transactions and client interactions. What you'll need: Qualified in the area of practice, either as a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer Excellent communication skills and be able to set an example to other members of the team Able to make independent decisions relating to your area of responsibility Thorough knowledge and understanding of the CLC Code of Conduct and any other governing/regulatory body's rules and regulations, e.g. SRA and Land Registry. Experience with sales and purchase transactions - freehold, leasehold and unregistered. Experience of dealing with New Build Transactions. Experience of dealing with Shared Ownership Transactions. Experience of dealing with Remortgages. High attention to detail and being able to prioritise. Able to motivate drive and inspire others to conduct their best work What you'll receive: Competitive Salary Annual Leave: Enjoy a minimum of 23 days each holiday year, plus bank holidays and extra time off to unwind, including an additional personal day, a day off for your birthday, and a discretionary paid day during the Christmas break. Annual Leave Purchase Scheme: Option to buy up to 3 extra days of leave annually to support your work-life balance. Gym Discounts: Access discounted memberships to help you stay active and healthy. Growth & Development: We're invested in your career with opportunities for learning and advancement. Milestone Recognition: Celebrate your dedication with recognition and awards for key milestones. Events: Take part in various networking, corporate, and charity events throughout the year. Refer a Friend Scheme: Get rewarded for referring talented friends and connections to join the team. _Successful candidates will be subject to a basic or enhanced DBS disclosure dependent on the role. Permanent employment is conditional on having a satisfactory DBS check. You will therefore be asked to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process._ Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Additional leave Company events Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person

We are looking for a self motivated and enthusiastic Solicitor / Licensed Conveyancer to join our fast-paced Residential Conveyancing team on a full time, permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of Wales' fastest growing modern law firms, that combines a fresh and forward-thinking approach with a client-focused, local feel to deliver a range of award-winning, quality services. You will handle predominantly local matters for clients in the surrounding area. You will be responsible for: Managing a caseload of local property transactions, including sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity. Managing a small team of legal assistants. Managing capacity levels and working towards achieving monthly targets. Understanding and adhering to SRA compliance/ CLC Code of Conduct requirements and any other governing/regulatory body's rules and regulations e.g. SRA and land registry. Delivering exceptional customer service. Working with a Case Management System. Conducting comprehensive due diligence on properties, including title checks, searches, and legal documentation review. Drafting contracts, deeds, and other legal documents related to property transactions. Liaising with clients, solicitors, mortgage lenders, and other parties involved in the conveyancing process to provide updates and address any issues or concerns. Providing expert advice and guidance to clients on conveyancing matters, including property law, contracts, and legal rights and obligations. Keeping abreast of changes in property law and regulations and ensure that all conveyancing processes adhere to current best practices and standards. Maintaining accurate records and documentation related to property transactions and client interactions. What you'll need: Qualified in the area of practice, either as a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer Excellent communication skills and be able to set an example to other members of the team Able to make independent decisions relating to your area of responsibility Thorough knowledge and understanding of the CLC Code of Conduct and any other governing/regulatory body's rules and regulations, e.g. SRA and Land Registry. Experience with sales and purchase transactions - freehold, leasehold and unregistered. Experience of dealing with New Build Transactions. Experience of dealing with Shared Ownership Transactions. Experience of dealing with Remortgages. High attention to detail and being able to prioritise. Able to motivate drive and inspire others to conduct their best work What you'll receive: Competitive Salary Annual Leave: Enjoy a minimum of 23 days each holiday year, plus bank holidays and extra time off to unwind, including an additional personal day, a day off for your birthday, and a discretionary paid day during the Christmas break. Annual Leave Purchase Scheme: Option to buy up to 3 extra days of leave annually to support your work-life balance. Gym Discounts: Access discounted memberships to help you stay active and healthy. Growth & Development: We're invested in your career with opportunities for learning and advancement. Milestone Recognition: Celebrate your dedication with recognition and awards for key milestones. Events: Take part in various networking, corporate, and charity events throughout the year. Refer a Friend Scheme: Get rewarded for referring talented friends and connections to join the team. _Successful candidates will be subject to a basic or enhanced DBS disclosure dependent on the role. Permanent employment is conditional on having a satisfactory DBS check. You will therefore be asked to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process._ Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Additional leave Company events Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person

Legal Counsel - Senior Legal Permanent Hybrid Competitive Salary + Exceptional Benefits Are you a talented legal professional looking for your next big challenge? This is your chance to join a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation and play a pivotal role in shaping strategic investment decisions. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to play a pivotal role within a high-performing, in-house legal team operating in a regulated environment. Working closely with senior leaders, you'll provide trusted legal advice across the organisation on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious matters. You'll be embedded in the business, influencing decision-making at Executive and Board level, and ensuring legal risk is well managed while enabling commercial success. The role offers real breadth and visibility, with exposure to commercial contracts, corporate matters, regulatory compliance, data protection, employment, IT, intellectual property and litigation. You'll also support aspects of corporate governance and company secretaria l activity, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy and impact. Key Responsibilities As Senior Legal Counsel, you will: Deliver clear, practical and high-quality legal advice across the business Partner with and influence Executive and senior leadership to maintain excellent standards of legal and regulatory compliance Interpret, communicate and support implementation of new and amended legislation Lead on litigation matters affecting the organisation Lead and support non-contentious commercial negotiations Develop and continually improve legal processes, policies and governance frameworks Build and manage effective relationships with external legal advisors, ensuring value for money Implement and maintain robust contract monitoring and control systems What We're Looking For To be successful in this role, you'll be: A qualified solicitor with 6+ years' PQE Experienced in-house within financial services or another highly regulated environment Comfortable operating at senior level and advising key stakeholders Confident managing competing priorities in a fast-moving business You'll also bring strong technical knowledge in: Employment law Corporate law Data protection Dispute resolution/litigation Commercial contracts Financial services or regulatory legislation What's in it for you? Be part of reputable and growing organisation! Completive Salary Exceptional Bonus Benefits: Enhanced pension, critical illness cover, income protection, death in service, 27 days holiday (+ option to buy more), private medical insurance, dental cover, and much more! Why Apply? You'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation that genuinely values its legal function as a strategic partner to the business. In return, you'll receive a competitive reward package and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a complex and evolving regulatory landscape. Interested? Contact me today to discuss this exclusive opportunity- Sophie Clarke at Reed (Norwich)

Legal Counsel - Senior Legal Permanent Hybrid Competitive Salary + Exceptional Benefits Are you a talented legal professional looking for your next big challenge? This is your chance to join a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation and play a pivotal role in shaping strategic investment decisions. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to play a pivotal role within a high-performing, in-house legal team operating in a regulated environment. Working closely with senior leaders, you'll provide trusted legal advice across the organisation on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious matters. You'll be embedded in the business, influencing decision-making at Executive and Board level, and ensuring legal risk is well managed while enabling commercial success. The role offers real breadth and visibility, with exposure to commercial contracts, corporate matters, regulatory compliance, data protection, employment, IT, intellectual property and litigation. You'll also support aspects of corporate governance and company secretaria l activity, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy and impact. Key Responsibilities As Senior Legal Counsel, you will: Deliver clear, practical and high-quality legal advice across the business Partner with and influence Executive and senior leadership to maintain excellent standards of legal and regulatory compliance Interpret, communicate and support implementation of new and amended legislation Lead on litigation matters affecting the organisation Lead and support non-contentious commercial negotiations Develop and continually improve legal processes, policies and governance frameworks Build and manage effective relationships with external legal advisors, ensuring value for money Implement and maintain robust contract monitoring and control systems What We're Looking For To be successful in this role, you'll be: A qualified solicitor with 6+ years' PQE Experienced in-house within financial services or another highly regulated environment Comfortable operating at senior level and advising key stakeholders Confident managing competing priorities in a fast-moving business You'll also bring strong technical knowledge in: Employment law Corporate law Data protection Dispute resolution/litigation Commercial contracts Financial services or regulatory legislation What's in it for you? Be part of reputable and growing organisation! Completive Salary Exceptional Bonus Benefits: Enhanced pension, critical illness cover, income protection, death in service, 27 days holiday (+ option to buy more), private medical insurance, dental cover, and much more! Why Apply? You'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation that genuinely values its legal function as a strategic partner to the business. In return, you'll receive a competitive reward package and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a complex and evolving regulatory landscape. Interested? Contact me today to discuss this exclusive opportunity- Sophie Clarke at Reed (Norwich)

Opportunity: Corporate & Commercial Solicitor Location: Trowbridge or Chippenham Hybrid/Flexible Working Salary: Up to 80,000 We're working alongside a well-regarded and growing regional law firm that are looking to appoint a Corporate & Commercial Solicitor to help develop and grow its business offering across Wiltshire. The role: This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for someone who wants more than just a caseload. The firm is keen to bring in a lawyer who wants to build and shape the corporate & commercial offering, with real scope to influence the direction of the department and progress through to Partnership. You'll be joining a collaborative team environment with strong internal referral streams, mainly from their Commercial Property and Dispute Resolution teams, meaning a steady flow of work and the chance to build relationships with an established client base from day one. The work is varied and commercially focused, typically acting for SMEs, owner-managed businesses and growing companies. What You'll Be Doing: Drafting and advising on terms and conditions of business Commercial contracts and contractual terms Partnership agreements Directors' and shareholders' agreements Business sales and purchases Mergers and acquisitions General corporate and company advisory work This role would suit someone who enjoys building client relationships, taking ownership of their work and developing a practice within a supportive firm that values work/life balance. What We Are Looking For: A qualified solicitor, ideally, 2-5 years PQE, with experience in corporate and commercial work (candidates with more or less experience are welcome to apply) Strong drafting and client advisory skills Someone who enjoys being involved in the growth and development of a service offering A commercial, collaborative approach Why Consider This Opportunity? Clear progression structure with a genuine route to Partnership The opportunity to shape and grow the corporate & commercial offering 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days Bonus scheme paid twice per year Enhanced pension and enhanced maternity pay Study and qualification support Length of service awards Free eye tests and flu vaccinations A firm that genuinely prioritises work/life balance and community involvement If you're a Corporate & Commercial Solicitor looking for a role where you can make a real impact, develop your practice and progress long-term, I'd be love to tell you more! Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor in Leeds to join a highly regarded disputes team. You will manage your own caseload while working closely with senior fee earners on complex and high value commercial litigation matters. This role offers excellent exposure to corporate clients and high quality work. Client Details Our client is a multi award winning UK law firm with a strong national reputation. The firm advises a diverse client base including multinational corporations, global brands, SMEs and high net worth individuals. Description The Commercial Litigation Solicitor will be: Managing a varied caseload of commercial litigation matters Acting for corporate clients across a range of commercial disputes Working with senior fee earners on complex and high value claims Drafting pleadings, witness statements and legal documentation Advising clients on litigation strategy and dispute resolution options Attending court hearings, mediations and negotiations where required Building and maintaining strong client relationships Working collaboratively with colleagues across other practice areas Contributing to business development and client growth initiatives Profile The Commercial Litigation Solicitor should be: A solicitor with ideally 1-4 years PQE in commercial litigation Experienced in managing a caseload of contentious commercial matters Working on complex and high value disputes Strong in drafting, legal analysis and client communication Commercially aware with a proactive and solutions focused approach Able to work within a team environment Keen to develop their career within a growing national practice Ties to Leeds Job Offer A salary ranging from £60,000 to £68,000 per annum. 25 days of holiday leave, offering a great work-life balance. Hybrid working arrangements A 5% pension scheme to secure your financial future. Private medical insurance to support your health and well-being.

Graduate Trainee Insolvency Administrator Warrington Office Based Full Training, Mentoring & Professional Study Support Outstanding Career Opportunity in the Restructuring & Insolvency Profession Imperium Financial Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded and long-established Insolvency & Restructuring practice in Cheshire who are looking to recruit an ambitious Graduate Trainee Insolvency Administrator to join their expanding team. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a graduate looking to build a long-term professional career within the insolvency and restructuring sector . The firm has an excellent reputation for developing talent and offers structured training, hands-on experience and full support towards professional qualifications. You will gain exposure to a wide variety of corporate insolvency and restructuring assignments , working closely with experienced insolvency professionals and Insolvency Practitioners on high-quality cases from day one. This role offers an excellent platform for someone who is motivated, analytical and keen to develop within a professional services environment. The Opportunity As a Graduate Trainee Insolvency Administrator, you will receive comprehensive training and mentoring whilst assisting the team on a varied portfolio of corporate insolvency cases including: Administrations Liquidations (CVL & MVL) Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVAs) Corporate restructuring assignments You will quickly develop a strong understanding of insolvency processes, legislation and case management procedures whilst building valuable technical and commercial skills. Key Responsibilities Assisting with the administration of corporate insolvency cases from appointment through to closure Supporting senior team members and Insolvency Practitioners on live case work Preparing statutory documentation and reports to creditors Liaising with directors, creditors, solicitors and other professional stakeholders Conducting financial analysis and reviewing company records Assisting with asset realisations and investigations Maintaining case management systems and ensuring compliance with insolvency regulations What the Firm Offers Structured graduate training programme Full study support towards professional qualifications (such as CPI depending on route) Mentoring from experienced insolvency professionals Exposure to complex and high-profile restructuring assignments Clear long-term career progression within the insolvency profession A supportive and collaborative working environment This is a firm that genuinely invests in developing its people and provides graduates with the opportunity to build a successful long-term career within insolvency and restructuring . The Ideal Candidate A recent graduate in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, Law or a related discipline Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities Highly organised with strong attention to detail Ambitious and motivated to build a career within professional services A team player with a proactive attitude No prior insolvency experience is required - full training will be provided . Why Consider Insolvency? The insolvency and restructuring profession offers a challenging, intellectually stimulating and highly rewarding career path . You will work on complex financial situations, help businesses navigate difficult circumstances and develop expertise that is highly valued across the professional services sector.

Corporate NQ Solicitor role in Lancashire handling M&A, joint ventures and business transactions within a respected full-service law firm. Client Details Our client is a respected regional law firm known for providing high-quality legal services to businesses and individuals across the North West. The firm combines a strong heritage with a modern and collaborative working environment, offering junior lawyers meaningful client exposure and strong mentoring support. Recognised in leading legal directories, the firm has built a reputation for delivering commercially focused advice while maintaining a supportive and inclusive culture. Description A well-established full-service law firm is seeking a Corporate Solicitor (NQ) to join its growing corporate team in Lancashire. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified lawyer to gain exposure to a wide range of corporate transactions, including M&A, business sales and acquisitions, joint ventures, and refinancing. Working closely with experienced partners, you will support a diverse client base of SMEs, owner-managed businesses and regional companies. This role offers genuine responsibility from day one and an excellent platform for developing a long-term career in corporate law. The Corporate Solicitor (NQ) will be: Assisting with M&A transactions, including company sales and acquisitions Supporting on joint ventures, shareholder agreements and corporate restructures Advising on refinancing and corporate governance matters Drafting and reviewing corporate documentation and transaction agreements Working closely with partners on a range of regional corporate matters Profile The Corporate NQ Solicitor should be: A solicitor or equivalent with 0-1 years PQE Experienced during training in corporate, commercial or company law matters Interested in developing a career in corporate law and M&A transactions Commercially minded with strong communication and drafting skills Able to work effectively within a collaborative legal team Job Offer Salary of £35,000 Excellent training and mentoring from experienced corporate partners Exposure to high-quality regional corporate work Supportive and collaborative firm culture Strong career development and progression opportunities This role provides a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified lawyer to develop specialist expertise in corporate law within a well-respected firm. If you're an experienced Corporate Solicitor (NQ), apply now or contact Lucy Martin for more information.

Employment Law Solicitor, Dorset This is a mid-senior employment solicitor role with partnership potential, mainly focused on employer advisory work and tribunal matters , within a regional firm. The firm would be pleased to hear from local and relocation candidates. The firm would like you o be in the office 4 days a week with one day working from home. Core hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Main Responsibilities Handling a wide range of employment law matters, including: Drafting employment contracts, policies, and staff handbooks Handling employment disputes such as: unfair dismissal discrimination claims Advising employers on HR issues , including: disciplinary procedures grievances redundancies Advising on employment aspects of corporate transactions HR/employee due diligence TUPE issues in business transfers Running employment law training sessions for clients Managing your own caseload Potentially supervising junior lawyers and support staff Key Skills & Experience Required Essential: Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE in employment law Experience with employment tribunals Strong contract drafting skills Ability to manage a caseload independently Good communication and negotiation skills Strong organisation and time management Experience meeting billing/fee targets Proficiency with: Microsoft Office Case management systems Digital dictation Desirable: Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff Other expectations: Professional integrity Reliable and proactive attitude Own car/transport Salary & Benefits Salary: Market rate (depends on experience) Annual leave: 33.5 days + day for your birthday Flexible benefits: Buy/sell holiday scheme Pension Life assurance Occupational sick pay Performance-related bonus Client referral bonuses Discounted legal services Health Cash Plan Career Prospects Transparent pathway to Partnership Strong focus on long-term career development Sound good ? For more information on this excellent Employment Law opportunity please feel free to get in touch !

Your new firm Our client is a well-established regional practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality corporate and commercial legal services. The Corporate team is recognised for advising a broad range of businesses across the region, from entrepreneurial growth companies to larger groups undertaking significant transactional activity click apply for full job details

Corporate Associate (1-3 PQE) An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Associate (1-3 years PQE) to join the growing corporate team of a well-established UK law firm with a strong reputation for advising mid-market clients. The Firm: Our client is a dynamic and forward-thinking law firm with multiple offices across the UK. The firm is known for delivering high-quality legal advice to a diverse client base, including fast-growing start-ups and scale-ups, SMEs, institutionally backed businesses, international clients and listed companies . With a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, the firm combines City-quality work with a supportive and collegiate working environment , making it an attractive platform for ambitious lawyers looking to develop their careers. The Team: The Corporate & Commercial team advises across a broad range of sectors and works on both transactional and non-transactional corporate matters . The team regularly acts on complex deals for a wide variety of clients and has a strong reputation in the Solent and Thames Valley regions . Many members of the team have trained and worked in large City firms, ensuring a high calibre of work while maintaining a friendly, team-focused culture . The Role: This role offers exposure to a wide range of corporate work, including: Private company mergers and acquisitions Private equity transactions , MBOs and MBIs Joint ventures and shareholder/investor agreements Drafting articles of association and constitutional documents Corporate reorganisations, reconstructions and demergers Commercial lending, financing and refinancing transactions Opportunity to assist with AIM flotations, takeovers and other public company matters The team acts for acquirers, private equity and VCT funds, founders and sellers, management teams and funders , offering strong exposure to high-quality and varied transactions. You will work closely with senior lawyers on larger deals while also having the autonomy to lead on smaller transactions , making this an excellent opportunity for someone keen to accelerate their development within a growing team . About You: Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales 1-3 years PQE within a corporate team Strong academic background (2:1 degree or above preferred) Experience across a range of corporate transactions and processes A proactive, commercially minded approach Ability to work collaboratively while also taking ownership of matters Why Apply? High-quality City-level corporate work outside London Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing team Supportive and collaborative firm culture Opportunity to work with ambitious clients and complex transactions This role would particularly suit someone relocating to the Southampton area, looking to move from a national or large regional firm, or seeking greater responsibility and progression .GWV Talent Solutions Limited (trading as Gerrard White Consulting and Vermelo RPO) acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary and contract workers. By applying for this job you accept the terms of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service Agreement which can be found at

Senior Insolvency Administrator / Assistant Manager Main job purpose To work within a team to ensure an efficient and professional delivery of corporate and personal insolvency services to clients. Our culture Lewis Business Recovery & Insolvency are a thriving firm of business recovery specialists and licensed insolvency practitioners, based in Leeds. Our ethos is to find the best solution for all parties, and promote continuity of business and employment, whilst offering an excellent service at a reasonable cost. Most of our work is referred to us by accountants, whom we hold strong relationships built upon trust and confidence. Since incorporation in 2013, we have grown the business organically by being good at what we do, and as a result of this we are looking for a confident, enthusiastic, outgoing individual to compliment our existing team. For further details about our firm, please see our website (Reed won't let me us post a link ). Key duties and responsibilities To be responsible for a mixed case load of formal insolvency appointments, in addition to assisting others within the team Administer insolvency cases, from initial advice through to case closure, with exposure to all aspects of insolvency, including Administrations, CVLs, MVLs, Compulsory Liquidations, CVAs and Bankruptcies Address and adjudicate creditors' claims, including retention of title, secured, preferential and unsecured claims Reporting to secured creditors Assist team in continuing to trading on site where required Prepare associated documentation for statutory meetings Assisting employees with making claims and liaising with the redundancy payments service Deal with day to day correspondence, including non-standard correspondence. Preparing accurate books and records inventories, and taking responsibility for the safeguard, removal and storage of such from company premises Carrying out statutory investigations, and pursuing antecedent transactions Complete appropriate banking and cheque request forms in order to ensure that estate monies are handled and dealt with correctly Complete VAT and Corporation tax returns Adhere to statutory compliance and current legislation, including SIPS Maintain and update IPS case diaries Prepare directors disqualification reports Liaise with professional agents, solicitors and accountants Prepare supporting documents for sale contracts Update and maintain case checklists Attend and assist at meetings both in and out of the office when required Participate in internal and external marketing events as required Delegate work to, and provide ongoing training and support to junior staff Reporting, relationships & management Support other staff, including training and delegation to assistants Assist other case administrators Report on progress of cases to IP Qualifications & experience Preferable, but not essential that candidates have some accountancy experience or qualification, such as AAT. Gained the necessary insolvency experience to be able to proactively lead cases from start to finish Working towards or achieved CPI qualification Technical, training & skill levels Good IT skills including experience in using Excel, Word & IPS Takes pride in maintaining high professional standards of conduct and practice Self-motivated to keep up to date with changes in best practice and legislation The ability to organise and manage time efficiently and effectively whilst being flexible The ability to anticipate and communicate problems to others in the team Confident and good communication skills A professional manner including good interpersonal, telephone and letter writing skills Takes responsibility for work tasks and quality, managing own workload and deadlines Keeps IP updated on progress and highlights potential issues Shows enthusiasm and commitment to undertaking tasks as required and in particular in seeing tasks through to completion Builds understanding of the firm and its services Salary and benefits We are proud to have a positive working environment based on fun, work ethic, teamwork and job satisfaction. We also offer the following benefits to our employees:- Company pension Death in service cover Private healthcare Generous holiday entitlement Staff bonus scheme Parking Unlimited career progression opportunities, with clear targets ( and no BS!) Study support programme If you have what it takes and are looking for a rewarding opportunity with a business that is growing organically (by being good at what we do!), it would be great to hear from you.

A dynamic and forward-thinking law firm are looking to add a Criminal Solicitor to their Reading team. As part of the firms ambitious Litigation Team, you will play a crucial role in expanding their renowned criminal law practice. With a competitive salary, this position offers you the opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively, advising corporate clients and private individuals. Preferred Requirements: Demonstrated expertise in criminal law, providing advice and representation at police stations and court proceedings. Proficiency in drafting legal documents, including correspondence, proofs, witness statements and pleadings. Experience in conducting comprehensive case preparation, including evidence gathering and liaising with the Crown Prosecution Service. Strong ability to develop and maintain relationships within the criminal justice system, including clients, colleagues, and external professionals. Commitment to upholding regulatory and firm compliance, with an aptitude for maintaining accurate records and adhering to confidentiality protocols. Preferred Qualifications: Qualified solicitor status with a firm grounding in private client and regulatory crime. Proven ability to manage a varied caseload and contribute to business development initiatives. Experience in advising clients at various court levels, including Magistrates' and Crown Courts, and ability to represent clients in disciplinary tribunals.

A global financial institution is seeking a Commercial and Tech Lawyer to join its growing legal team in Birmingham. This role offers the opportunity to advise on complex technology, outsourcing and commercial agreements while playing a key role in a major expansion of the bank's legal capabilities. Client Details The client is a globally recognised financial services organisation with operations across retail, corporate and investment banking. Known for its innovation in technology and digital transformation, the organisation is heavily investing in its legal and technology infrastructure. It offers a high-performing yet collaborative culture, strong governance standards and clear career progression opportunities within a global organisation that operates at scale. Description The Commercial and Tech Lawyer will be: Drafting and negotiating complex technology and commercial contracts Advising on outsourcing, IT services and digital transformation projects Supporting stakeholders across technology, procurement and business teams Providing legal advice on regulatory, risk and compliance considerations Contributing to the development of legal frameworks supporting technology strategy Profile The Commercial and Tech Lawyer should be: A solicitor or equivalent with strong commercial contracts experience Experienced in technology, IT services or outsourcing agreements Comfortable advising on complex commercial arrangements within regulated sectors Commercially minded with strong stakeholder engagement skills Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative environment Job Offer This permanent role offers a salary of up to £110,000 alongside a highly competitive benefits package including performance-related bonus, private medical cover, pension contributions and flexible working arrangements. The organisation is currently investing heavily in expanding its legal team, offering excellent career development opportunities and exposure to complex technology and commercial projects within a global environment. If you're an experienced Commercial and Tech Lawyer, apply now or contact Sam Muller for more information.