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Are you a seasoned litigation solicitor with a passion for commercial and property law? Dexters Group is seeking a highly skilled In house Litigation Solicitor to join our bustling legal and compliance teams. This is your chance to provide pivotal legal support within a dynamic environment, collaborating closely with our customer relations team to manage and resolve legal disputes. Location: Clapham Junction and/or Teddington Hours: Full time Monday Friday 8:30 am 5:30 pm - Office Based Only Salary: Circa £70,000 (subject to experience) Main Purpose of the Role Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Defend claims against the Dexters Group and pursue financial and debt claims within our customer relations team. Legal Management and Coordination: Deliver comprehensive legal advice on litigation matters, with opportunities to work on investigations. Collaboration and Efficiency: Partner with internal clients and the customer relations team to ensure timely and effective delivery on all legal matters. Commercial and Commercial Leases: Over time the role could extend to assist with the group's expanding portfolio of trading premises and commercial leases. Skills & Experience Qualified solicitor (4 5+ PQE) with demonstrable experience in litigation with a preference for experience in residential landlord and tenant law, property and residential tenancy related litigation. Understanding of estate and lettings agency law, strong commercial background, and significant experience with the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and county court proceedings. Collaborative Skills: Ability to work closely with internal clients, building strong relationships across the business. Ambitious & Proactive: Stay updated with relevant legal and market developments, providing guidance on strategic, legal, or reputational issues. Key Responsibilities Manage legal claims for and against the group, including preparing defence and witness statements, and briefing counsel when required. Ensuring compliance with court deadlines. Appearing in court on behalf of the group for claims for and against the business. Provide advice on contentious legal matters to internal clients and the customer relations team. Liaise with external panel law firms and/or counsel for complex claims, maintaining a cost effective service. Drive continuous improvement in legal processes, identifying efficiencies and cost reduction opportunities. Manage legal costs effectively, fostering a culture of disciplined cost management. In due course, working with group solicitor on commercial property matters including assisting with commercial tenancy agreements and renewals of commercial contracts. If you're ready to leverage your expertise in a challenging and rewarding role, and are eager to make a significant impact within a dynamic company, we want to hear from you! Apply today and become a crucial part of our journey at Dexters Group!

A leading real estate company is seeking an In-house Litigation Solicitor to manage legal disputes and provide integral legal support within a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in litigation, particularly in residential landlord and tenant law, and a proactive approach to legal challenges. This full-time role is office-based with a competitive salary around £70,000, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Your New Organisation Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend. Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference. Your new role Southend City Council are looking to appoint a full-time, permanent lawyer with substantial experience in housing disrepair litigation. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and committed legal professional with a proven track record in managing complex housing cases to join the Council's in-house legal service. You will work under the supervision of the Principal and Senior Lawyers, taking ownership of a varied and demanding caseload. The role requires confident handling of housing litigation, with a particular focus on disrepair cases, dealing with cases from pre-litigation through to conclusion of litigation. This will include high value and routine disrepair claims, possession proceedings, injunctions, closure orders and enforcement actions. This is a pivotal position for someone who can work independently, deliver high quality legal advice, and manage cases from start to finish. A strong understanding of the pre action protocol for housing conditions claims and the litigation process is essential. The post includes a combination of routine administrative tasks, as well as the provision of clear written and verbal legal advice representing the Council in County and Magistrates court when required. You will also support colleagues and clients with practical, policy work, and legal guidance, including interpretation of relevant bylaws and statutory frameworks. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Southend residents while contributing to the Council's commitment to quality housing standards. Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week and be available to attend Court when required. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in the position, it is essential that you are a fully qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. It is essential that you have knowledge and proven experience of local authority housing disrepair and housing litigation. Have experience and knowledge of undertaking advocacy at County Court and Magistrates Court. You are required to be able to keep pace with developments in the law, have good research skills, provide clear and concise legal advice and be familiar with equal opportunities, have good practice and with the council's requirements for diversity and to implement this in all aspects of working. You must be able to develop processes and pick up cases with ease. What you'll get in return 25 days annual leave flexible working excellent training and development opportunities They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab. What you need to do now If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply online' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If you would like further information that isn't in the JD, please contact Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to. The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.

Solicitor - Motor Injury Application Deadline: 30 January 2026 Department: CSG - Casualty (EL/PL / Complex Injury / Disease / Fraud / Motor Injury / Vehicle Hire and Damage) Employment Type: Permanent Location: Belfast Description We are looking for a Solicitor to join our Motor team, handling all types of motor injury, credit hire and damage cases and develop their career with us. We advise insurers and corporate clients in their defence of claims of all values, types and complexity. Our National team whose clients are a mix of leading names in the insurance industry as well as household name corporates, deal with all aspects of defendant litigation, to include catastrophic injury, clinical negligence, motor, casualty, disease, product, professional negligence and health and safety. Increasingly, the team is getting involved in pre-emptive advice on these issues as well as dispute resolution. Key Responsibilities The purpose of this role is to run and assist with a case load of motor injury, credit hire and damage cases. Day to day responsibilities will include: Running and assisting with a varied case load of pre-litigation and litigated work with the appropriate levels of supervision. These will include cases where liability is disputed and will also include attending Court / Counsel. Hit, maintain and apply a consistent approach to all individual targets of financial performance, realisation rates, settlement rate and average claim spend Support marketing and business development activity within the team e.g. attending marketing events and client training Assume responsibility for quality control and benchmark compliance on own caseload, including accuracy and timeliness of management reporting and information. Maintain an awareness of firm's procedures and strategies Maintain and develop technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions, reading appropriate publications Handling confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols Skills, Knowledge & Expertise A Solicitor with a keen interest and enthusiasm for and ideally, prior experience in, motor injury, credit hire and damage cases. Able to adopt a commercial perspective to legal issues with a concern for quality of service A confident communicator who can communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in written form Excellent organisational skills and able to effectively prioritise and manage own workload Detail conscious and able to produce work to a high standard. Able to work on own initiative as well as to work with and learn from supervisors and other members of the department A team player with a flexible and self-motivated approach Demonstrates alignment with the Firm's Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive). Job Benefits High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance - A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits) Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding In person and remote social events Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive). If you are excited about this role and being part of our culture, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

Cardiff is one of the fastest growing and most highly skilled cities in Britain with a Lexcel accredited in house Legal Service. We have a great opportunity for a hardworking, motivated and adaptable legal practitioner to join Cardiff Council's Legal Service, based in County Hall in the heart of Cardiff Bay with good transport links and parking facilities. We have specialist lawyers carrying out procurement, litigation, property, planning, governance, childcare and adult social services work, and aim to provide our clients with an excellent and comprehensive service. The service now operates a hybrid working model which enables employees to work flexibly from home or from an office base, depending upon service requirements. We have a modern case management system, an online legal library, and a small business support team. About the job We seek a high calibre candidate with relevant experience as a Legal Executive with Advocacy Rights or equivalent to join the Council's legal team to undertake a wide range of Children Services work. The post will include giving advice and preparation of applications for Court and will include advocacy, and the individual appointed will need to be able to deal with a varied and demanding workload and be committed to delivering a successful in house legal service. What We Are Looking For From You The successful applicant will need to have the relevant qualification of degree status, or equivalent and must be able to work as part of a team. We expect the individual appointed to take personal responsibility for delivering excellence, to work with others to achieve the best possible outcomes, to embrace change and new opportunities, to make the most of the resources available and to think and act in the best interests of the Council. When completing the online application form, it is essential that you complete the personal information demonstrating how you meet all the essential criteria contained within the person specification. Failure to do will result in your application not being shortlisted. Additional information We have a modern case management system, an online legal library, and a small business support team. While the role is demanding, our flexible working policies ensure a healthy work life balance. The Council's Flexi Time policy applies to the post and flexible working patterns are available, subject to meeting the needs of our clients and having mutual regard to the working arrangements of existing team members. The successful applicant would need to be able to travel at short notice in line with the demands of this post. This vacancy is suitable for post share subject to there being another suitably qualified and experienced employee/candidate who wishes to post share. For an informal conversation, please contact the Community Principal Solicitor Emma Morgan via . Those applicants successful at the application form stage will be invited for an interview/test and this interview will be face to face. If you have any concerns regarding this, please contact Emma Morgan for a discussion. We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications. We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own. Please note the Council does not accept CVs. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the material located on our website. Application Guidance Applying for jobs with us Behavioural Competency Framework Additional Information: Recruitment Pack Employee Charter Recruitment of Ex Offenders Privacy Notice Job Category Legal Department Legal and Governance Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent

Job description Are you a strong communicator and problem solver looking to support the Scottish Government Legal Directorate? We are currently seeking applications for a professional business support administrator within the Business Division of the Scottish Government Legal Directorate (SGLD). The team provide support to approximately 350 legal colleagues across the directorate. This is an interesting, varied and challenging position with the opportunity to develop new skills in a highly active legal area. SGLD offer a range of development opportunities including in house training and attendance at other courses with corporate learning. The Business Division in SGLD is working towards delivering a new and improved directorate wide modern and effective support function that ensures that all of the solicitors we work with receive the high quality support they need. We are looking for staff to build a resilient, professional and modern support team that develops and enhances the support we currently offer as well as creating opportunities to develop the team and their skills. You will have a chance to contribute your views and ideas on what a modern support service could offer. As well as providing support to our advisory divisions the team also provide professional support to our litigation divisions so there will be opportunities to observe the courts in action and to assist the four Paralegals with court preparations, working closely with solicitors and counsel. As this is a Modern Apprenticeship, throughout the first 12 months the successful candidate will be expected to gain a relevant SVQ qualification in Business Administration. Support will be provided by a qualified assessor who will work with the successful candidate on a monthly basis. Time will be given to work on your qualification. Responsibilities Working within the team's shared mailbox carrying out tasks both independently and as a team. This involves providing support to around 350 colleagues across the directorate by answering general queries and signposting to relevant teams within a hybrid working model. Working closely with the Litigation division providing admin support involving print and binding tasks for court preparation often to challenging deadlines, assisting with managing legal mail ensuring this is actioned within court mandated timeframes, dealing with paper documents with an aim of working towards digitisation and providing general ad hoc support when required. Carrying out directorate IMSO tasks on our records management system (eRDM and eRDM Connect). This involves creating new files, movement of documentation, ensuring document retention and security processes are being followed as well as managing membership of our ad hoc groups to allow efficient sharing of documents electronically. Working with local teams to support, build and roll out our new case management systems; working within a smaller specially trained group of individuals working to enhance the use of the system across SGLD. Assist colleagues within our directorate with training. This can cover both internal system training and external package training such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, OneNote). This may include 1 on 1 training sessions through buddying and shadowing or assisting with wider divisional training days/events alongside our divisional learning and development manager. Working across a number of teams within our Business Division to assist and support on a range of specialties; resourcing, finance, learning and development, paralegal court work, legal library services. Management of office tasks- monitoring IT equipment (desk equipment as well as area printers/shredders) and fixing/replacing/reporting when needed, organising equipment to be purchased and sent to colleagues for home working purposes, carrying out inventory and ordering of stationery on a monthly basis. Managing and distributing legal mail received on behalf of the directorate. This involves both physical hard copy mail and mail received electronically which has to be identified and distributed to relevant teams. Regularly review processes and ways of working and contribute to ideas of how the services we provides can continue to be the most effective. This involves working on building up to date and informative desk instructions available to the directorate on how to complete tasks on our core systems as well as attending training sessions on any new processes or systems and passing this information on to our directorate colleagues.

Why join us? The Major Injury & Casualty team at DWF is one of the largest in the UK and is nationally recognised. We act for a large number of well-known insurers, many of whom are household names, dealing with complex, catastrophic and large loss claims. The team is currently recruiting for a Associate Solicitor, or similar experience legal professional, who has litigation experience. The Solicitor will be assisting Partners deal with a range of high value files, including injuries of the utmost severity such as brain injury, spinal injury, amputations, polytrauma, brachial plexus injury, severe psychiatric injury, and chronic pain. The team are based from our Liverpool office, with2 day's weekly office attendance, but we are open to discussing flexible working patterns. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Our commitment to excellence, innovative solutions, and client service ensures that you will be part of a team that is recognized as a leader in the field by international legal directories such as Chambers and the Legal 500. Responsibilities As a Associate Solicitorin our Major Injury & Casualty team, you will engage in a wide range of activities, such as: Working with the Partners and Senior Associate to manage a caseload of high value claims, compromising of a variety of defendant catastrophic injury, EL/PL, and RTA matters Drafting pleadings, reports to clients, attending court hearings, working to court deadlines, liability investigations, gathering evidence, instructing experts and considering interesting medical causation issue Prioritising work effectively and to maximise efficiency in working practices, adhering to court deadlines and directions, as well as the client's service level agreements Building working relationships internally and externally in order to maintain client relationships, develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm's direction and client needs Building working relationships internally and externally in order to develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm's direction and client needs Providing support and act as the 'go to person' for more junior members in the team What will help you succeed in this role? Essential Criteria: 3 - 8 years PQE preferable within litigation and/or catastrophic injury or serious injury, EL/PL, and RTA experience. Technically experienced in and/or a real interest in Employers Liability, Public Liability, RTA and, catastrophic injury, serious injury, personal injury, large loss or complex work. Ideally experienced handling high value defendant personal injury files either in your own right, or as an assistant to more senior team members. Familiar with working in a commercial environment What we offer? At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs. Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support. About us DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

Butterworths Solicitors Carlisle, Hensingham and Penrith Are you an experienced Conveyancer searching for your next career move? Are you looking to join an employer that is forward-thinking, innovative, and that can offer you endless opportunities to progress and develop? We're the PM Law Group, and we operate on a national basis, offering an array of legal services. Our roots were established over 30 years ago, which means that we have decades of experience in our respective fields. We have a specialist and dedicated firm that forms part of the PM Law Group specialises in Conveyancing, Wills, Trusts and Probate, General Civil Litigation and Personal Injury but have expanded to offer commercial services, family law, and motor finance claims. Being at the forefront of cutting edge technology, we are a modern business that can help individuals across England and Wales to move house. Our technological expertise means we can deal with clients locally or at a distance whilst still providing that ever important human touch. Across the business, we foster a culture of inclusivity and champion personal development so that each employee has opportunities to shine and flourish, and we want you to be a part of it. As our new Property Lawyer, you will report to our Conveyancing Manager on a day-to-day basis. Role Responsibilities To run and manage a suitably sized caseload, subject to seasonality and continuing review of capacity both individually and across the department, with the use of an assistant. Ensure all activity within the team is completed in accordance with strict deadlines and in line with set KPIs and SLAs. To meet all individual targets and objectives including, but not limited to, target number of completions per month. Attend dedicated training sessions, 121s, performance reviews, and team meetings. To communicate with clients over the telephone, email and in face to face meetings. To communicate with other solicitors and professional organisations over the telephone, by e mail and correspondence. To update all panel members/stakeholders within the business and within the referral businesses with whom we deal. Be able to deal with and work within referrer's SLAs and meet their requirements/panel requirements. To be a role model for those around you in both file management, actions, and behaviour. To provide the highest level of customer service to clients at all times. To carry out such other functions or tasks as required from time to time by the Senior Conveyancing Manager or other members of the firm's Senior Management Team. The role will be based in the Conveyancing Department, however, there may be a requirement to work in other areas of the business as the need arises. What we need from you You will need a minimum of 2 years' experience (but all levels considered including more senior) in a prior conveyancing fee earner role. Confidence in dealing with leasehold, new build and shared ownership sales and purchases. Preferably experience in acting for small developers and dealing with site setups including drafting new build contracts, Transfers of Parts and Deeds of Easements. Excellent time management and organisational skills, with a proven track record in meeting deadlines. Must have used Case Management Systems, Land Registry Portal, Online SDLT etc and have experience in updating panel websites. Must be able to demonstrate technical ability in conveyancing transactions (as set out above), in addition to comprehensive knowledge, understanding, and compliance with anti money laundering legislation, CQS requirements and overall SRA compliance obligations. Good keyboard / IT / Case Management / Internet and Email skills. Have a proven track record in achieving individual targets and objectives and in meeting business KPIs and SLAs. Able to work using own initiative. Thrives in fast paced environments and demonstrates a bias for action with an ability to multi task and pivot while working on varying deadlines & scopes. Be an expert communicator and collaborator, with exceptional client care skills. Have an incredible eye for detail with the ability to think outside the box. Adopts a modern approach to conveyancing, and in particular its process driven, proactive, risk based requirements. Competent use of MS Office is required. What we offer you Our offices have been designed to be high quality and pleasant working environments. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package we offer: Monday to Friday - Office Hours - 9.00am - 5.00pm with 1 hour's lunch break. Industry leading training. Competitive starting salary DOE. Access to on demand CPD. Additional Annual Leave entitlement for long service. Opportunities for you to progress and develop further in line with our expansion strategy. Pension Scheme. Lucrative 'Refer a friend scheme'. Free Costco Card. Employee Assistance Programme. Annual Summer and Christmas Parties. Award Events. At the PM Law Group, we offer more than just a job - we offer a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful impact and grow both personally and professionally. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We believe in investing in our employees and supporting their career development through training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities. Join us and be part of a firm that values diversity, equality, and inclusion, and is committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients and our community. We're always looking for new people to join the Group who represent our values and want to take advantage of our experienced and award winning training programs. If you don't see a role that complements your experience, you can always submit a speculative CV! The PM Law Group are an equal opportunities employer.

We are looking for an experienced commercial disputes associate to join WBD Advance, our alternative legal services group. The team has over 100 lawyers, paralegals, management information specialists and legal project managers who provide a wide range of services and solutions to clients, and it supports the wider firm on high volume workstreams, end-to-end managed services and bespoke projects. The bulk of the team are in Bristol and Plymouth, so ability to attend either of these offices at least two days per week would be preferred, with the other days working from home. The ideal candidate would have experience in commercial debt recovery and/or experience in defending consumer claims. You will join a sub-team of WBD Advance comprising 8 lawyers (from Managing Associate to newly qualified) and about 25 paralegals. The team work on recoveries and consumer claims for an impressive list of household name clients in retail, utilities, government, and technology services. We pursue complex debt claims in all litigation tracks, and defend consumer claims including claims for miss-selling, faulty goods and services, accessibility and discrimination, personal injury, and property damage. What will you be doing? We're looking for a litigator, technically strong, and preferably with some previous experience of supervising others and/or of volume work, to undertake: defence of small claims, fast track, the newly introduced intermediate track and multi-track claims - with all that this entails, including acknowledgements of service, defences, witness statements, set aside, strike out and summary judgment applications, instructions to counsel, consent orders, preparing bundles and statements of costs, defending injunction applications, defending and pursuing appeals in the County Court, pursuing and enforcing costs orders by instructing High Court Enforcement Officers, obtaining Charging Orders and Attachment of Earnings Orders; and Alternative Dispute Resolution - attending telephone mediation appointments and without prejudice meetings and negotiating and settling claims, taking a commercial approach when necessary. Our existing client base spans several different sectors; with the team having a high volume of instructions in the following areas: technology claims - fraud including PAC fraud, overcharging, non-delivery of equipment, personal injury, data breach and other data complaints; utilities suppliers' claims - harassment and discrimination, overcharging, disconnection and loss of service, missed appointments and regulatory compensation, disputes regarding tariffs; disputes regarding central heating servicing; disputes involving vulnerable customers; data breach claims; Broker Commission claims; financial institutions/online marketplaces - withheld funds due to incomplete Know Your Client (KYC) checks, discrepancies during KYC checks, claims for refunds following disputes raised through the marketplace, lost or damaged parcels, void event tickets, disputes regarding removed listings, suspended user accounts; and retail and hospitality and other goods suppliers and installers - discrimination claims, non-delivery of goods, defective products under the Consumer Protection Act, complaints about installation or repair of goods or supply of services. Depending on level of experience, you will either work to one of the two senior lawyers within the team or take responsibility for managing one or more of the claims workstreams. In either case, the role will include technical supervision and development of paralegal team who support the workstreams, working closely with the Legal Solutions Centre Director and Partners, and the wider firm's Dispute Resolution team to continue to build these services. You may also work with project managers and legal technologists to onboard new workstreams or clients and embed them within our established model. Your role in WBD Advance which also has its own claimant-side disputes team and an in-house costs Lawyer with whom you will work closely when projects and services overlap, will also involve being an advocate for innovation and service delivery within the firm to support on the optimisation of legal work, and to assist with winning of new clients. WBD Advance is a collaborative working environment with a varied workload and a track record of sustained growth, and so is great place for someone to consolidate all the knowledge that you've developed so far, build on your technical expertise, as well as gain experience in project management, people management and emerging legal technologies What are we looking for? to be a UK qualified solicitor. a minimum of 3 year's qualified experience working in commercial litigation, insolvency, insurance or a similar litigation specialism (volume experience would be advantageous); and previous experience of supervising at least 1 person, within a legal team.

Our AIM listed client is looking for a Company Commercial Lawyer to join their busy in house legal department. This is a varied and interesting role dealing with matters such as commercial contracts, corporate governance, compliance and some company secretarial matters. In this position you will be working with the senior executives in the business and the Group Company's subsidiaries. Based in West Berkshire the client offers hybrid working, preferring their employees to be in 3 days per week. The ideal candidate will: Be a UK qualified solicitor with strong academics who has trained at a reputable law firm Have at least three years post qualified experience Have experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and agreements Provide general corporate governance and compliance advice Be able to assist and help the department on a wide range of other legal matters including some company secretarial responsibilities, corporate acquisitions, data protection, occasional litigation and employment / HR issues Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a commercial / business outlook to their work The company does offer hybrid working and is in a location that is commutable for candidates wanting to travel out from London 3 days a week. In house experience would be desirable, but the client would consider a private practice lawyer looking to move in house who could point to good business and commercial skills. Our client envisages that candidates with at least 3 years PQE will have the relevant skills / knowledge for this position, however this has been given as an approximate guide for applicants and our client is happy to consider the applications of candidates who fall outside of this PQE range but who have the relevant experience. For more information on this great in house opportunity please contact Simon Campbell at QED Legal. If this position isn't for you but you know someone who could be suitable then please let us know. We offer a reward fee for any successful referrals. For full details please see our website.

Overview We are looking for a talented serious injury fee earner to join our team of highly experienced lawyers based in our Birmingham office. The successful candidate will offer assistance on a caseload of catastrophic and fatal injury work, whilst also gaining valuable experience in a well-established, long-standing firm. Qualifications Whether you are a legal executive or a newly qualified solicitor (ideally 2 to 10 years PQE) you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to those whose lives have been impacted by catastrophic injuries including serious orthopaedic, brain, spinal, and amputee through to fatalities. You will enjoy the autonomy to make decisions on cases up to £100k but also have the opportunity to assist a partner working on cases above this level, which can include those exceeding the value of £1 million. Team and Work Environment You will be working within a friendly, sociable and incredibly supportive team with additional opportunities for enhancing your business development skills whilst working alongside our charitable partners. You can enjoy the benefits of working from home with our agile working arrangements, which are complemented by our office premises located in Birmingham for your days in the office. (Currently 2 days per week) You will also have the opportunity for some travel to meet with our clients face to face and a flexible approach in respect of this is welcomed. Duties Experience and ability to work on higher value cases Focus on early intervention and rehabilitation Excellent client care skills including regular personal client contact to ensure good communication Proactive approach to progressing cases Litigation and working to court deadlines Ensuring limitations dates are met Valuating quantum and effective settlement resolution Use of in-house case management system Keeping up to date with legal and regulatory changes Additional skills would be looked upon more favourably Benefits 25 days + 8 days bank holiday Employee Assistance programme access Employee events throughout the year Training opportunities Death in service Cycle to work scheme Referral schemes for bringing both new claims and team members City Centre location Long standing service awards Enhanced maternity leave Paid Birthday Day off Travel season ticket loans Charitable day (1 days paid leave to support your favourite charity or community group.) Bonus scheme ( Subject to qualifying periods)

Associate - IP Disputes Department: Commercial and Technology Employment Type: Permanent Location: Bristol Description We are seeking a 3-year PQE Associate to join our Bristol Intellectual Property team, supporting all aspects of contentious and non-contentious intellectual property, but with a particular emphasis on patent and trade mark litigation across sectors including financial services, life sciences, software and electronics. Our Bristol practice is well established with an excellent reputation for IP disputes. You will work with clients ranging from well-known international businesses, national household names and technology scale ups. The role offers strong exposure to complex and interesting contentious IP matters, including High Court and IPEC litigation, and the opportunity to develop into a trusted adviser within a dynamic and growing team, with lots of first hand exposure to clients. This is an ideal opportunity for a junior-mid level IP litigator who is looking to deepen their expertise, take on increasing responsibility, and build their career within a supportive, high-performing environment. Key Responsibilities Support the management of contentious IP matters, including patent disputes, trade mark infringement claims, trade mark oppositions and copyright infringement claims. Draft and assist with pleadings, evidence, correspondence, disclosure and litigation process management in High Court and IPEC matters. Work closely with senior team members on patent litigation strategy, including liaising with counsel and technical experts and reviewing scientific or engineering evidence. Handle pre-action correspondence, assist with settlement discussions and explore alternative dispute resolution options. Draft commercial IP agreements, negotiate licensing deals, support on the intellectual property aspects of corporate transactions. Provide clear, commercially-focused advice to clients on enforcement, protection strategies, risk mitigation and dispute resolution. Develop relationships with clients, demonstrating professionalism, responsiveness, and the ability to handle day-to-day queries. Participate in business development, including article writing, preparing client updates, delivering training and engaging with Bristol's innovation ecosystem. Work collaboratively with the wider IP, commercial, corporate and technology teams to support multi-disciplinary matters. Continue to build your technical IP knowledge, including developments in patent law, life sciences/engineering technologies and case law. Handle confidential client and technical information in accordance with strict security protocols. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Around 3 years PQE in contentious intellectual property, ideally with a degree in a relevant science or engineering subject, experience of patent litigation (in depth patent experience not essential if you have the aptitude and enthusiasm to develop). A genuine interest in technology, science or engineering, and the ability to confidently engage with technical subject matter. Experience supporting High Court or IPEC litigation . Strong legal and technical research, drafting and analytical skills, with the maturity to take ownership of tasks under appropriate supervision. Demonstrated ability to build client relationships, communicate clearly and adapt to different levels of technical understanding. A proactive and organised approach, with good matter management skills and the ability to meet deadlines. A team player who contributes positively, shares knowledge and supports colleagues. Qualified solicitor in England and Wales.