Full time, Permanent, based in our Plymouth office, with opportunities for remote work Following significant growth over the last few years, and with a desire to grow significantly bigger across the firm in the future, we are recruiting for an Associate Solicitor to join our specialist Corporate and Business team. The Corporate & Business team Our Corporate & Business team supports a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of industries, helping them manage risk, protect their interests, and seize opportunities for growth. We advise start-ups, established SMEs, and larger corporates on the full spectrum of commercial arrangements - always with a focus on practical, commercially sound solutions. The team's work includes advising on: Business sales, acquisitions and reorganisations Commercial contracts and trading terms Intellectual property and licensing (including software licences) Supply, distribution and manufacturing agreements Franchise, agency and consultancy arrangements Shareholder agreements and other joint ventures and strategic partnerships Main responsibilities and duties of the job We're looking for a commercially minded and confident solicitor with significant experience advising business clients on a wide range of commercial agreements. You'll have a strong understanding of contract law and be comfortable advising clients on complex legal issues in a clear and accessible way. Your caseload will include assisting with commercial sales, including negotiating and drafting sale agreements and ancillary documents, drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, advising on intellectual property rights and other commercial risks, and supporting clients with day-to-day legal and strategic business decisions. s. You should be confident managing your own workload, developing client relationships, and contributing to the ongoing growth of the team. As an Associate, you'll play a key role in supporting junior colleagues, shaping client service standards, and helping to drive business development initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with ambitious clients and wants to be part of a team that is growing steadily and strategically. The team and the work Austin Blackburn, Head of the Corporate & Business team had this to say about the team and the work that they do: Having worked in and around Plymouth for nearly 20 years, I have developed a strong following of business clients assisting them through the years with setting up and restructuring their businesses including through mergers and acquisitions, taking finance, advising on their general commercial agreements, establishing succession arrangements and dealing with management buyouts, and asset and share sales. While increasingly focusing on corporate reconstructions, acquisitions, mergers and sales, the work remains varied and we are keen to continue to provide a wide range of legal support to businesses both locally and throughout England. These other areas include advising on and preparing terms of business, partnership and LLP and shareholder agreements, joint venture and other commercial contracts. We also offer a range of trusted advice to directors, shareholders, partners and sole traders. We often work closely with business owners and their accountants and business agents to determine the best strategy. By doing this, we're also able to balance the sometimes competing interests of business efficacy, tax arrangements and finance, developing pragmatic solutions throughout the process. Our approach as a team is to keep matters as straightforward as possible, working with our clients and their other advisors to meet our client's needs, developing long-standing relationships and being by their side as their businesses grow. We're looking to expand the team with someone to work directly alongside myself, developing a broad range of commercial skills with an often varied workload, and establishing strong relationships with clients and other professionals to grow with their own role. You need to be approachable, ready to rise to technical challenges, able to analyse any situation and then offer pragmatic solutions for a varied range of client requirements. About you We do not set upper or lower limits of PQE for any of our vacancies. Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in England & Wales Well-developed professional and interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and legal technical skills Ability to work in a team environment and develop relationships across the business Ability to demonstrate a deep understanding of a range of technical issues that are key to our clients Recognises and seizes opportunities for the firm, including repeat business Builds and develops own network of internal and external contacts Awareness of business development initiatives in the team and identifies ways to contribute Good knowledge of PC applications, including MS Office About us We're a firm of Solicitors in Plymouth who passionately believe in providing our clients with the very best client experience and service. We work with clients across the City, throughout the South West, and nationally too. We're a law firm that punches well above our weight and our client list would be the envy of a lot of larger firms nationwide. We put a very significant emphasis on providing our clients with exceptional client service and experience, and are keen for our lawyers to use their experience, knowledge and expertise to provide an outstanding quality of work as well. We currently have the highest average score and by far the most Google Reviews of any law firm in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and the majority of Dorset. Our Corporate and Business Law, Employment Law, Commercial Property and Litigation teams together provide companies and organisations with a comprehensive and joined-up approach to all of their legal requirements. For individuals and families needing legal support, we understand that visiting, talking to and trusting in a lawyer can be a daunting experience. As a result, we tailor our approach to ensure that the needs of our clients are catered to and that we balance professional advice and assistance with a friendly atmosphere. Salary & benefits We offer a highly competitive salary, 5 weeks holiday per year, a health cash back plan, death in service benefit, a healthy bonus scheme and enhanced maternity/paternity pay. Outside of work, we organise various events for our people throughout the year and live and work in undoubtedly one of the most beautiful parts of the country. We also think that it's one of the best places to bring up a young family. It's vitally important to usthatourpeople can maintain healthy and happy lives, both in and out of work. We have a number of resources andinitiativesdesigned tosupporthealth and well-being and we're very happy to talk about opportunities for flexible/remote working, full-time or part-time working patterns. This really is a two-way relationship. Our clients benefit from your hard work, your expertise, commitment and experience. In return, you'll be an important and valued member of the firm, and we'll do whatever we can to make sure that you have access to the resources that both you and your family need to thrive. You can find out more about the benefits of employment at Nash & Co Solicitors, by clicking here . Our values Be Fair - we do not expect you to work 'silly hours', in fact we discourage it. In our view, work is part of our lives, not all of it. Be Kind - we are committed to being kind to both clients and our people. This helps to create an environment where our people produce their best work, and our clients return time and again. We should always be supportive, compassionate and act thoughtfully. Be Transparent - we should always be transparent about costs, timescales, and the work that we do for clients. We should be in regular contact with our clients, keeping things understandable and avoiding legal jargon wherever possible. Be Honest - if something goes wrong, or circumstances change, we should always communicate this with our clients as soon as possible. Be Brilliant - We should constantly challenge ourselves to be better, think bigger and work to find creative solutions to clients' challenges. Diversity and inclusion At Nash & Co Solicitors, diversity and inclusion naturally underpins how we as a firm live our values and everything we do. We believe that everyone has a voice, and that everyone's voice counts. We know that the rich diversity across our firm makes us stronger, more innovative and creative, which helps us to better serve our clients and communities. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment and culture across our firm, where everyone can feel comfortable coming to work. Diversity of perspective, thought, background and culture combine to make us the one of the top law firms in the area; and because of this, we actively seek to build balanced teams. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people - however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify. Our environmental and community commitments We have a range of long-term environmental commitments . click apply for full job details
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
Full time, Permanent, based in our Plymouth office, with opportunities for remote work Following significant growth over the last few years, and with a desire to grow significantly bigger across the firm in the future, we are recruiting for an Associate Solicitor to join our specialist Corporate and Business team. The Corporate & Business team Our Corporate & Business team supports a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of industries, helping them manage risk, protect their interests, and seize opportunities for growth. We advise start-ups, established SMEs, and larger corporates on the full spectrum of commercial arrangements - always with a focus on practical, commercially sound solutions. The team's work includes advising on: Business sales, acquisitions and reorganisations Commercial contracts and trading terms Intellectual property and licensing (including software licences) Supply, distribution and manufacturing agreements Franchise, agency and consultancy arrangements Shareholder agreements and other joint ventures and strategic partnerships Main responsibilities and duties of the job We're looking for a commercially minded and confident solicitor with significant experience advising business clients on a wide range of commercial agreements. You'll have a strong understanding of contract law and be comfortable advising clients on complex legal issues in a clear and accessible way. Your caseload will include assisting with commercial sales, including negotiating and drafting sale agreements and ancillary documents, drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, advising on intellectual property rights and other commercial risks, and supporting clients with day-to-day legal and strategic business decisions. s. You should be confident managing your own workload, developing client relationships, and contributing to the ongoing growth of the team. As an Associate, you'll play a key role in supporting junior colleagues, shaping client service standards, and helping to drive business development initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with ambitious clients and wants to be part of a team that is growing steadily and strategically. The team and the work Austin Blackburn, Head of the Corporate & Business team had this to say about the team and the work that they do: Having worked in and around Plymouth for nearly 20 years, I have developed a strong following of business clients assisting them through the years with setting up and restructuring their businesses including through mergers and acquisitions, taking finance, advising on their general commercial agreements, establishing succession arrangements and dealing with management buyouts, and asset and share sales. While increasingly focusing on corporate reconstructions, acquisitions, mergers and sales, the work remains varied and we are keen to continue to provide a wide range of legal support to businesses both locally and throughout England. These other areas include advising on and preparing terms of business, partnership and LLP and shareholder agreements, joint venture and other commercial contracts. We also offer a range of trusted advice to directors, shareholders, partners and sole traders. We often work closely with business owners and their accountants and business agents to determine the best strategy. By doing this, we're also able to balance the sometimes competing interests of business efficacy, tax arrangements and finance, developing pragmatic solutions throughout the process. Our approach as a team is to keep matters as straightforward as possible, working with our clients and their other advisors to meet our client's needs, developing long-standing relationships and being by their side as their businesses grow. We're looking to expand the team with someone to work directly alongside myself, developing a broad range of commercial skills with an often varied workload, and establishing strong relationships with clients and other professionals to grow with their own role. You need to be approachable, ready to rise to technical challenges, able to analyse any situation and then offer pragmatic solutions for a varied range of client requirements. About you We do not set upper or lower limits of PQE for any of our vacancies. Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in England & Wales Well-developed professional and interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and legal technical skills Ability to work in a team environment and develop relationships across the business Ability to demonstrate a deep understanding of a range of technical issues that are key to our clients Recognises and seizes opportunities for the firm, including repeat business Builds and develops own network of internal and external contacts Awareness of business development initiatives in the team and identifies ways to contribute Good knowledge of PC applications, including MS Office About us We're a firm of Solicitors in Plymouth who passionately believe in providing our clients with the very best client experience and service. We work with clients across the City, throughout the South West, and nationally too. We're a law firm that punches well above our weight and our client list would be the envy of a lot of larger firms nationwide. We put a very significant emphasis on providing our clients with exceptional client service and experience, and are keen for our lawyers to use their experience, knowledge and expertise to provide an outstanding quality of work as well. We currently have the highest average score and by far the most Google Reviews of any law firm in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and the majority of Dorset. Our Corporate and Business Law, Employment Law, Commercial Property and Litigation teams together provide companies and organisations with a comprehensive and joined-up approach to all of their legal requirements. For individuals and families needing legal support, we understand that visiting, talking to and trusting in a lawyer can be a daunting experience. As a result, we tailor our approach to ensure that the needs of our clients are catered to and that we balance professional advice and assistance with a friendly atmosphere. Salary & benefits We offer a highly competitive salary, 5 weeks holiday per year, a health cash back plan, death in service benefit, a healthy bonus scheme and enhanced maternity/paternity pay. Outside of work, we organise various events for our people throughout the year and live and work in undoubtedly one of the most beautiful parts of the country. We also think that it's one of the best places to bring up a young family. It's vitally important to usthatourpeople can maintain healthy and happy lives, both in and out of work. We have a number of resources andinitiativesdesigned tosupporthealth and well-being and we're very happy to talk about opportunities for flexible/remote working, full-time or part-time working patterns. This really is a two-way relationship. Our clients benefit from your hard work, your expertise, commitment and experience. In return, you'll be an important and valued member of the firm, and we'll do whatever we can to make sure that you have access to the resources that both you and your family need to thrive. You can find out more about the benefits of employment at Nash & Co Solicitors, by clicking here . Our values Be Fair - we do not expect you to work 'silly hours', in fact we discourage it. In our view, work is part of our lives, not all of it. Be Kind - we are committed to being kind to both clients and our people. This helps to create an environment where our people produce their best work, and our clients return time and again. We should always be supportive, compassionate and act thoughtfully. Be Transparent - we should always be transparent about costs, timescales, and the work that we do for clients. We should be in regular contact with our clients, keeping things understandable and avoiding legal jargon wherever possible. Be Honest - if something goes wrong, or circumstances change, we should always communicate this with our clients as soon as possible. Be Brilliant - We should constantly challenge ourselves to be better, think bigger and work to find creative solutions to clients' challenges. Diversity and inclusion At Nash & Co Solicitors, diversity and inclusion naturally underpins how we as a firm live our values and everything we do. We believe that everyone has a voice, and that everyone's voice counts. We know that the rich diversity across our firm makes us stronger, more innovative and creative, which helps us to better serve our clients and communities. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment and culture across our firm, where everyone can feel comfortable coming to work. Diversity of perspective, thought, background and culture combine to make us the one of the top law firms in the area; and because of this, we actively seek to build balanced teams. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people - however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify. Our environmental and community commitments We have a range of long-term environmental commitments . click apply for full job details
Our client, a renowned intellectual property specialist, is seeking an experienced individual to provide paralegal and secretarial support to a team of IP solicitors. It is essential that you have prior experience supporting IP lawyers, ideally within contentious IP (litigation). Drafting and formatting a range of correspondence and formal legal documentation Assisting with the preparation and review of legal agreements Providing day-to-day administrative support, including organising files, managing inboxes, and handling document scanning and copying Communicating with clients and third parties via email on behalf of solicitors Carrying out conflict checks in line with firm procedures Preparing and processing client billing, including invoices, and managing any necessary adjustments such as credits or debits Setting up and closing case files using internal systems, including Inprotech and CMS Monitoring and maintaining important deadlines within case management systems and diaries Handling expense submissions and related administrative processes Delivering PA support such as coordinating travel arrangements, booking accommodation and transport, and managing schedules This opportunity is ideal for a highly organised and detail-focused individual who enjoys a fast-paced environment and is confident supporting multiple stakeholders. Strong attention to detail, excellent written communication skills, and strong IT skills are essential. Hybrid working is available; two days remote working. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
Our client, a renowned intellectual property specialist, is seeking an experienced individual to provide paralegal and secretarial support to a team of IP solicitors. It is essential that you have prior experience supporting IP lawyers, ideally within contentious IP (litigation). Drafting and formatting a range of correspondence and formal legal documentation Assisting with the preparation and review of legal agreements Providing day-to-day administrative support, including organising files, managing inboxes, and handling document scanning and copying Communicating with clients and third parties via email on behalf of solicitors Carrying out conflict checks in line with firm procedures Preparing and processing client billing, including invoices, and managing any necessary adjustments such as credits or debits Setting up and closing case files using internal systems, including Inprotech and CMS Monitoring and maintaining important deadlines within case management systems and diaries Handling expense submissions and related administrative processes Delivering PA support such as coordinating travel arrangements, booking accommodation and transport, and managing schedules This opportunity is ideal for a highly organised and detail-focused individual who enjoys a fast-paced environment and is confident supporting multiple stakeholders. Strong attention to detail, excellent written communication skills, and strong IT skills are essential. Hybrid working is available; two days remote working. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.
Senior Associate - Intellectual Property Manchester Full time Permanent Shape the future of IP at a people first, award winning legal business Markel Law is growing - fast. With ambitious plans to expand our Commercial Services team, we're looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Associate specialising in Intellectual Property to join us in Manchester and help drive the next phase of our journey. If you're motivated by meaningful work, high quality clients, autonomy, and the chance to influence how a team evolves, this is an opportunity to make your mark. At Markel, people come first. It's who we are - a Fortune 500 group with over 60 offices worldwide, but with a culture rooted in relationships, not hierarchy. Markel Law is an SRA regulated legal business providing specialist services to both insured and non insured clients. Our teams support businesses, high net worth individuals and organisations across the UK with expert, commercially focused legal advice. You'll join a collaborative Commercial Services team that advises on key areas businesses navigate every day - commercial contracts, data protection, corporate, property and, of course, intellectual property. With three fee earners today and plans to more than double in size, now is the time to get involved and help shape our future.At Markel, people come first. It's who we are - a Fortune 500 group with over 60 offices worldwide, but with a culture rooted in relationships, not hierarchy.Markel Law is an SRA regulated legal business providing specialist services to both insured and non insured clients. Our teams support businesses, high net worth individuals and organisations across the UK with expert, commercially focused legal advice.You'll join a collaborative Commercial Services team that advises on key areas businesses navigate every day - commercial contracts, data protection, corporate, property and, of course, intellectual property. With three fee earners today and plans to more than double in size, now is the time to get involved and help shape our future. The Opportunity: As Senior Associate - Intellectual Property, you will: Lead on complex IP matters, including licensing, assignments, copyright and trademark issues, brand protection and dispute management Provide strategic IP advice to a wide range of clients across varied sectors Mentor and develop junior lawyers within the team Work closely with the Head of Commercial on critical initiatives and team development Support business growth by finding opportunities, developing relationships and contributing to marketing and thought leadership activity Play an active role in enhancing our advice line and Business Hub content Influence process improvements and the development of tools, templates and automated solutions to deliver best in class legal servicesThis is a role where your expertise won't just be used - it will be valued, visible and make a genuine difference. What You'll Bring: We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running and elevate our IP capability. You'll be: A qualified solicitor with strong PQE in intellectual property Technically excellent with deep knowledge of IP rights, licensing and enforcement Skilled in managing complex cases and producing high quality, commercially focused advice A confident communicator with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships Commercially aware, proactive and willing to identify and pursue opportunities for growth Someone who enjoys collaboration and mentoring, and thrives in an environment where ideas are encouraged and innovation is welcomed What You'll Enjoy at Markel: Our people first culture means we focus on what really matters: wellbeing, balance and development. You'll benefit from: Competitive salary + annual bonus 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with buy/sell options) Private medical, dental, life assurance, income protection & travel insurance Excellent pension scheme Genuine work-life balance A supportive, inclusive environment where your voice is heard High quality learning, development and leadership programmes The chance to shape the growth of a nationally recognised legal teamWe are proud to be Disability Confident Committed and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require adjustments at any stage, we're here to help.If you're a senior IP specialist looking for a role where you can contribute strategically, help grow a team, and deliver work that genuinely matters, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and help us protect what matters most.At Markel, we are all about the people, celebrating the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.We will ensure that individuals are provided with any reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at to request any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed, including alternative formats of documents or information on how to apply offline.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Senior Associate - Intellectual Property Manchester Full time Permanent Shape the future of IP at a people first, award winning legal business Markel Law is growing - fast. With ambitious plans to expand our Commercial Services team, we're looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Associate specialising in Intellectual Property to join us in Manchester and help drive the next phase of our journey. If you're motivated by meaningful work, high quality clients, autonomy, and the chance to influence how a team evolves, this is an opportunity to make your mark. At Markel, people come first. It's who we are - a Fortune 500 group with over 60 offices worldwide, but with a culture rooted in relationships, not hierarchy. Markel Law is an SRA regulated legal business providing specialist services to both insured and non insured clients. Our teams support businesses, high net worth individuals and organisations across the UK with expert, commercially focused legal advice. You'll join a collaborative Commercial Services team that advises on key areas businesses navigate every day - commercial contracts, data protection, corporate, property and, of course, intellectual property. With three fee earners today and plans to more than double in size, now is the time to get involved and help shape our future.At Markel, people come first. It's who we are - a Fortune 500 group with over 60 offices worldwide, but with a culture rooted in relationships, not hierarchy.Markel Law is an SRA regulated legal business providing specialist services to both insured and non insured clients. Our teams support businesses, high net worth individuals and organisations across the UK with expert, commercially focused legal advice.You'll join a collaborative Commercial Services team that advises on key areas businesses navigate every day - commercial contracts, data protection, corporate, property and, of course, intellectual property. With three fee earners today and plans to more than double in size, now is the time to get involved and help shape our future. The Opportunity: As Senior Associate - Intellectual Property, you will: Lead on complex IP matters, including licensing, assignments, copyright and trademark issues, brand protection and dispute management Provide strategic IP advice to a wide range of clients across varied sectors Mentor and develop junior lawyers within the team Work closely with the Head of Commercial on critical initiatives and team development Support business growth by finding opportunities, developing relationships and contributing to marketing and thought leadership activity Play an active role in enhancing our advice line and Business Hub content Influence process improvements and the development of tools, templates and automated solutions to deliver best in class legal servicesThis is a role where your expertise won't just be used - it will be valued, visible and make a genuine difference. What You'll Bring: We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running and elevate our IP capability. You'll be: A qualified solicitor with strong PQE in intellectual property Technically excellent with deep knowledge of IP rights, licensing and enforcement Skilled in managing complex cases and producing high quality, commercially focused advice A confident communicator with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships Commercially aware, proactive and willing to identify and pursue opportunities for growth Someone who enjoys collaboration and mentoring, and thrives in an environment where ideas are encouraged and innovation is welcomed What You'll Enjoy at Markel: Our people first culture means we focus on what really matters: wellbeing, balance and development. You'll benefit from: Competitive salary + annual bonus 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with buy/sell options) Private medical, dental, life assurance, income protection & travel insurance Excellent pension scheme Genuine work-life balance A supportive, inclusive environment where your voice is heard High quality learning, development and leadership programmes The chance to shape the growth of a nationally recognised legal teamWe are proud to be Disability Confident Committed and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require adjustments at any stage, we're here to help.If you're a senior IP specialist looking for a role where you can contribute strategically, help grow a team, and deliver work that genuinely matters, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and help us protect what matters most.At Markel, we are all about the people, celebrating the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.We will ensure that individuals are provided with any reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at to request any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed, including alternative formats of documents or information on how to apply offline.
Partner - Real Estate (Head of Department) Manchester Full-time, Permanent Lead. Shape. Grow. This is your opportunity to take the reins of a growing Real Estate practice and play a defining role in shaping its future at Markel Law, an SRA-regulated, people-first legal business backed by the strength of the global Fortune 500 Markel Group. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic partner-level lawyer based in Manchester to lead and grow our real estate practice. The team currently consists of 3 fee earners and has ambitious growth plans to more than double in size. The firm's commercial services team is focussed the key legal areas businesses routinely navigate on a daily basis, including contracts, IP, data protection, corporate and property-related matters. The role will work with the Head of Commercial on the strategic development and growth of the real estate team, manage key client relationships and take overall responsibility for the supervision and development of all colleagues within the team. This role will involve overseeing transactions, ensuring the highest quality of documentation and advice, building and maintaining strategic client relationships, driving business development, and working closely with the Head of Commercial and senior leadership on the delivery of integrated property solutions across the firm.Markel Law is part of the wider Markel insurance business, known for innovation, integrity and putting people first. Our award winning legal services support over 200,000 advice line callers every year, with specialist teams across Real Estate, Commercial, Civil, Employment, Crime/Regulatory and more.You'll be joining a business that: Employs 60+ specialist solicitors across Manchester, Leeds, London & Croydon Works with an impressive client base including high net worth individuals, associations and commercial organisations Operates with the backing, stability and scale of Markel Group (NYSE: MKL)This is a rare chance to grow our Real Estate practice with three experienced fee earners and ambitious plans to more than double in size. The Opportunity: As Head of Real Estate, you'll work closely with the Head of Commercial to: Lead and grow the practice Set the strategic direction for the Real Estate team Shape its growth, culture and long term success Supervise, mentor and develop fee earners and support staff Drive client relationships & business development Build and nurture strategic, high value client relationships Expand the team's portfolio through targeted BD activity Represent Markel Law as a trusted adviser and senior leader Deliver technical excellence Oversee (and where appropriate handle) high value and complex real estate transactions-acquisitions, disposals, leases, development projects and more Ensure consistency, quality and excellence across all legal output Collaborate across the firm Work with the Head of Commercial and other senior partners to deliver integrated property and commercial solutions Contribute to automation, template development and process efficiencies Steer financial performance Manage budgets, resourcing and financial objectives to ensure profitable, sustainable growth What You'll Bring: We're looking for a leader with: Extensive, senior level experience across the full spectrum of real estate work A track record of managing complex matters and handling significant transactions Strong commercial skills and proven success in client acquisition & business development Excellent people leadership-mentoring, coaching, developing high-performing teams A collaborative approach and the ability to influence at all levels A reputation for technical excellence and exceptional client care (Highly desirable) experience advising clients in the social care sector What You'll Enjoy: At Markel Law, we believe in doing the right thing and supporting one another. You'll benefit from: Competitive salary, annual bonus & benefits package 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with options to buy/sell) Private medical, dental, life assurance, income protection & travel insurance Excellent pension scheme Flexible working options and genuine work-life balance A platform to shape and grow a nationally recognised Real Estate practice A supportive, collaborative culture where your ideas drive change Access to learning, development and leadership programmesWe're a Disability Confident Committed employer, proud to support flexible working and committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.If you're excited by the opportunity to lead, influence and grow a high-performing Real Estate practice we'd love to hear from you.At Markel, we are all about the people , celebrating the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.We will ensure that individuals are provided with any reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at to request any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed, including alternative formats of documents or information on how to apply offline.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Partner - Real Estate (Head of Department) Manchester Full-time, Permanent Lead. Shape. Grow. This is your opportunity to take the reins of a growing Real Estate practice and play a defining role in shaping its future at Markel Law, an SRA-regulated, people-first legal business backed by the strength of the global Fortune 500 Markel Group. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic partner-level lawyer based in Manchester to lead and grow our real estate practice. The team currently consists of 3 fee earners and has ambitious growth plans to more than double in size. The firm's commercial services team is focussed the key legal areas businesses routinely navigate on a daily basis, including contracts, IP, data protection, corporate and property-related matters. The role will work with the Head of Commercial on the strategic development and growth of the real estate team, manage key client relationships and take overall responsibility for the supervision and development of all colleagues within the team. This role will involve overseeing transactions, ensuring the highest quality of documentation and advice, building and maintaining strategic client relationships, driving business development, and working closely with the Head of Commercial and senior leadership on the delivery of integrated property solutions across the firm.Markel Law is part of the wider Markel insurance business, known for innovation, integrity and putting people first. Our award winning legal services support over 200,000 advice line callers every year, with specialist teams across Real Estate, Commercial, Civil, Employment, Crime/Regulatory and more.You'll be joining a business that: Employs 60+ specialist solicitors across Manchester, Leeds, London & Croydon Works with an impressive client base including high net worth individuals, associations and commercial organisations Operates with the backing, stability and scale of Markel Group (NYSE: MKL)This is a rare chance to grow our Real Estate practice with three experienced fee earners and ambitious plans to more than double in size. The Opportunity: As Head of Real Estate, you'll work closely with the Head of Commercial to: Lead and grow the practice Set the strategic direction for the Real Estate team Shape its growth, culture and long term success Supervise, mentor and develop fee earners and support staff Drive client relationships & business development Build and nurture strategic, high value client relationships Expand the team's portfolio through targeted BD activity Represent Markel Law as a trusted adviser and senior leader Deliver technical excellence Oversee (and where appropriate handle) high value and complex real estate transactions-acquisitions, disposals, leases, development projects and more Ensure consistency, quality and excellence across all legal output Collaborate across the firm Work with the Head of Commercial and other senior partners to deliver integrated property and commercial solutions Contribute to automation, template development and process efficiencies Steer financial performance Manage budgets, resourcing and financial objectives to ensure profitable, sustainable growth What You'll Bring: We're looking for a leader with: Extensive, senior level experience across the full spectrum of real estate work A track record of managing complex matters and handling significant transactions Strong commercial skills and proven success in client acquisition & business development Excellent people leadership-mentoring, coaching, developing high-performing teams A collaborative approach and the ability to influence at all levels A reputation for technical excellence and exceptional client care (Highly desirable) experience advising clients in the social care sector What You'll Enjoy: At Markel Law, we believe in doing the right thing and supporting one another. You'll benefit from: Competitive salary, annual bonus & benefits package 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with options to buy/sell) Private medical, dental, life assurance, income protection & travel insurance Excellent pension scheme Flexible working options and genuine work-life balance A platform to shape and grow a nationally recognised Real Estate practice A supportive, collaborative culture where your ideas drive change Access to learning, development and leadership programmesWe're a Disability Confident Committed employer, proud to support flexible working and committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.If you're excited by the opportunity to lead, influence and grow a high-performing Real Estate practice we'd love to hear from you.At Markel, we are all about the people , celebrating the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.We will ensure that individuals are provided with any reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at to request any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed, including alternative formats of documents or information on how to apply offline.
Office Overview: McKinlay Law is a specialist legal recruitment firm based in London, working with top-tier law firms and legal departments. The hiring firm is a renowned intellectual property specialist with a strong reputation in handling complex IP matters, including litigation. Position Overview: The role is for an IP Paralegal/Secretary to provide both paralegal and administrative (PA/secretarial) support to a team of intellectual property solicitors. The position is suited for candidates with prior experience in IP law, particularly contentious (litigation) work. Roles and Responsibilities: Drafting and formatting legal correspondence and formal documents Assisting in preparation and review of legal agreements Managing administrative tasks such as file organisation, inbox handling, scanning, and documentation Communicating with clients and third parties via email on behalf of solicitors Conducting conflict checks in compliance with firm policies Preparing and processing billing, invoices, and financial adjustments Opening and closing files using systems like Inprotech and CMS Monitoring deadlines and maintaining diary/case management systems Handling expense submissions and administrative processes Providing PA support including travel coordination, accommodation booking, and schedule management Eligibility: Prior experience supporting IP or litigation lawyers (essential) Experience in intellectual property law, preferably contentious work Strong organisational and multitasking abilities Excellent written communication skills High attention to detail and strong IT proficiency Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment Application Process: Job Details: Opportunity: IP Paralegal / Secretary Stipend/Remuneration: Approx. £50,000-£60,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience) Mode: Hybrid working Location: Central London
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Office Overview: McKinlay Law is a specialist legal recruitment firm based in London, working with top-tier law firms and legal departments. The hiring firm is a renowned intellectual property specialist with a strong reputation in handling complex IP matters, including litigation. Position Overview: The role is for an IP Paralegal/Secretary to provide both paralegal and administrative (PA/secretarial) support to a team of intellectual property solicitors. The position is suited for candidates with prior experience in IP law, particularly contentious (litigation) work. Roles and Responsibilities: Drafting and formatting legal correspondence and formal documents Assisting in preparation and review of legal agreements Managing administrative tasks such as file organisation, inbox handling, scanning, and documentation Communicating with clients and third parties via email on behalf of solicitors Conducting conflict checks in compliance with firm policies Preparing and processing billing, invoices, and financial adjustments Opening and closing files using systems like Inprotech and CMS Monitoring deadlines and maintaining diary/case management systems Handling expense submissions and administrative processes Providing PA support including travel coordination, accommodation booking, and schedule management Eligibility: Prior experience supporting IP or litigation lawyers (essential) Experience in intellectual property law, preferably contentious work Strong organisational and multitasking abilities Excellent written communication skills High attention to detail and strong IT proficiency Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment Application Process: Job Details: Opportunity: IP Paralegal / Secretary Stipend/Remuneration: Approx. £50,000-£60,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience) Mode: Hybrid working Location: Central London
A leading legal services provider in Manchester is seeking a Senior Associate specializing in Intellectual Property to lead on complex matters, mentor junior lawyers, and provide strategic advice. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment that values well-being and work-life balance. The ideal candidate will have strong PQE in intellectual property and a proactive approach to business growth. Competitive salary and benefits are included.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
A leading legal services provider in Manchester is seeking a Senior Associate specializing in Intellectual Property to lead on complex matters, mentor junior lawyers, and provide strategic advice. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment that values well-being and work-life balance. The ideal candidate will have strong PQE in intellectual property and a proactive approach to business growth. Competitive salary and benefits are included.
About the Internship Fixed dates: Monday 1st June - Thursday 11th June 2026 Location: Diageo Offices - 16 Great Marlborough St, London W1F 7HS Salary: London Living Wage Expenses: up to £50 per week Eligibility criteria Interested in learning more about and/or pursuing an in-house legal career - please use your cover letter as an opportunity to highlight your career goals. A penultimate or final-year university Law student who is on track to obtain a 2.1. A socially mobile candidate - the internship is designed to bring socially mobile and diverse aspiring solicitors into the legal profession. As part of your application, you will be asked to provide more details of your background and upbringing, particularly related to your education and social background. Someone who is currently not in full-time legal employment or who has already secured a training contract. Available and eligible to work full-time from Monday 1st June - Thursday 11th June 2026. About Diageo Diageo PLC, a global leader in beverage alcohol and Flex Legal are delighted to be running their in-house legal summer internship again after the tremendous success of last year's inaugural programme. The two-week paid internship will provide an insight into a career as an in-house lawyer, with training sessions from and work shadowing with Diageo's lawyers. Diageo's Legal team work on a diverse range of legal and regulatory matters relating to Diageo's portfolio of over 200 of the world's premium drinks brands, sold in more than 180 countries. With support from Flex Legal, the Diageo Legal team will provide insight into how its in-house Legal team enables and accelerates Diageo's business performance whilst also protecting its reputation. The internship will give students the opportunity to learn more about a variety of issues including commercial law, employment law, digital, data and intellectual property, alongside soft skills training that will help them develop the skills needed to flourish in their future legal careers. Here's what recent interns said about their experience: "The lawyers at Diageo were fantastic. They taught us a variety of different topics from intellectual property to how the business is structured, and did it in a really engaging, understandable manner." "Everybody at Diageo was so unbelievably welcoming and made me feel comfortable from day one. They were also incredibly generous with their time and expertise, answered every single question I had and were more than happy to stay in contact after the internship too." "The internship was truly incredible from start to finish. I didn't realise how much I could learn in such a short space of time, and it was surprising how quickly the two weeks flew by - I would have been more than happy to stay for longer!" Application Process To apply, submit a CV (no more than 2 pages) and a cover letter (no more than 400 words). We're particularly interested in candidates who have not been able to secure any legal work experience or training and will not consider candidates in full time legal employment or anyone who has already secured a training contract. Applications will remain open until 9am on Monday 13 April 2026. We review applications as they come in, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible rather than waiting until the deadline. Eligible candidates will be asked to: Complete an online assessment via our 3rd party testing provider, Test Gorilla, during the w/c Monday 13th April. Complete a short Zoom interview with a member of the Flex Trainee team (dates TBC). Timelines will be tight, so we appreciate your flexibility. If shortlisted from there, candidates will meet with the legal team at Diageo for a short Zoom interview in early May. Please note that timelines for assessment will not be flexible. For any questions about the internship, please email .
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
About the Internship Fixed dates: Monday 1st June - Thursday 11th June 2026 Location: Diageo Offices - 16 Great Marlborough St, London W1F 7HS Salary: London Living Wage Expenses: up to £50 per week Eligibility criteria Interested in learning more about and/or pursuing an in-house legal career - please use your cover letter as an opportunity to highlight your career goals. A penultimate or final-year university Law student who is on track to obtain a 2.1. A socially mobile candidate - the internship is designed to bring socially mobile and diverse aspiring solicitors into the legal profession. As part of your application, you will be asked to provide more details of your background and upbringing, particularly related to your education and social background. Someone who is currently not in full-time legal employment or who has already secured a training contract. Available and eligible to work full-time from Monday 1st June - Thursday 11th June 2026. About Diageo Diageo PLC, a global leader in beverage alcohol and Flex Legal are delighted to be running their in-house legal summer internship again after the tremendous success of last year's inaugural programme. The two-week paid internship will provide an insight into a career as an in-house lawyer, with training sessions from and work shadowing with Diageo's lawyers. Diageo's Legal team work on a diverse range of legal and regulatory matters relating to Diageo's portfolio of over 200 of the world's premium drinks brands, sold in more than 180 countries. With support from Flex Legal, the Diageo Legal team will provide insight into how its in-house Legal team enables and accelerates Diageo's business performance whilst also protecting its reputation. The internship will give students the opportunity to learn more about a variety of issues including commercial law, employment law, digital, data and intellectual property, alongside soft skills training that will help them develop the skills needed to flourish in their future legal careers. Here's what recent interns said about their experience: "The lawyers at Diageo were fantastic. They taught us a variety of different topics from intellectual property to how the business is structured, and did it in a really engaging, understandable manner." "Everybody at Diageo was so unbelievably welcoming and made me feel comfortable from day one. They were also incredibly generous with their time and expertise, answered every single question I had and were more than happy to stay in contact after the internship too." "The internship was truly incredible from start to finish. I didn't realise how much I could learn in such a short space of time, and it was surprising how quickly the two weeks flew by - I would have been more than happy to stay for longer!" Application Process To apply, submit a CV (no more than 2 pages) and a cover letter (no more than 400 words). We're particularly interested in candidates who have not been able to secure any legal work experience or training and will not consider candidates in full time legal employment or anyone who has already secured a training contract. Applications will remain open until 9am on Monday 13 April 2026. We review applications as they come in, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible rather than waiting until the deadline. Eligible candidates will be asked to: Complete an online assessment via our 3rd party testing provider, Test Gorilla, during the w/c Monday 13th April. Complete a short Zoom interview with a member of the Flex Trainee team (dates TBC). Timelines will be tight, so we appreciate your flexibility. If shortlisted from there, candidates will meet with the legal team at Diageo for a short Zoom interview in early May. Please note that timelines for assessment will not be flexible. For any questions about the internship, please email .
A leading conveyancing firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Property Lawyer / Residential Conveyancer to manage a mixed caseload of residential sales and purchases. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years' experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for client service. The position offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and attractive benefits, making it a great opportunity for legal professionals looking to develop their career in a supportive environment.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
A leading conveyancing firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Property Lawyer / Residential Conveyancer to manage a mixed caseload of residential sales and purchases. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years' experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for client service. The position offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and attractive benefits, making it a great opportunity for legal professionals looking to develop their career in a supportive environment.
National law firm is looking to hire a Litigation lawyer to join their Edinburgh office as Principal Associate- the responsibilities of this role will be to grown an ambitious litigation team and the firm is offering potential partnership after 12 months. Role Profile: You will run a mixed caseload of complex and high valuemotor prosecution and general commercial litigated and non-litigated cases-Experience in dealing with property disputes, property damage, contractual disputes landlord and tenant disputes and motor prosecution would be highly beneficial for this role. The successful candidate will provide effective legal advice to clients in relation to their claim, still being hands on whilst also mentoring and supervising less junior members of the team. Responsibilities will also include taking full responsibility for cases and strategy to both manage your own caseload of pre-litigated & litigated files using case management system, ensuring compliance with insurer clients' service level agreements. The role involves extensive communication with insurers, clients and third parties-You will need to work in a proactive manner to settle cases in accordance with key performance indicators. Candidate Requirements: The successful candidate will have a proven track record of dealing with commercial litigated and non-litigated cases with circa 6+ PQE, as well as having experiencesupervising and developing a team in this area of law. The successful candidate will be a team player and have excellent verbal and written communication skills andhave strong organisational and time management skills. On Offer: On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package which includes:Holiday entitlement of 25 days (plus bank holidays), with extra days after 2 and 10 years' service;Employee health cash plan which helps towards cover for optical, dental and physiotherapy treatment and other healthcare costs;Discretionary annual bonus scheme. To Apply: For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply, please contact: David Thomson, Director Edinburgh: Email:
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
National law firm is looking to hire a Litigation lawyer to join their Edinburgh office as Principal Associate- the responsibilities of this role will be to grown an ambitious litigation team and the firm is offering potential partnership after 12 months. Role Profile: You will run a mixed caseload of complex and high valuemotor prosecution and general commercial litigated and non-litigated cases-Experience in dealing with property disputes, property damage, contractual disputes landlord and tenant disputes and motor prosecution would be highly beneficial for this role. The successful candidate will provide effective legal advice to clients in relation to their claim, still being hands on whilst also mentoring and supervising less junior members of the team. Responsibilities will also include taking full responsibility for cases and strategy to both manage your own caseload of pre-litigated & litigated files using case management system, ensuring compliance with insurer clients' service level agreements. The role involves extensive communication with insurers, clients and third parties-You will need to work in a proactive manner to settle cases in accordance with key performance indicators. Candidate Requirements: The successful candidate will have a proven track record of dealing with commercial litigated and non-litigated cases with circa 6+ PQE, as well as having experiencesupervising and developing a team in this area of law. The successful candidate will be a team player and have excellent verbal and written communication skills andhave strong organisational and time management skills. On Offer: On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package which includes:Holiday entitlement of 25 days (plus bank holidays), with extra days after 2 and 10 years' service;Employee health cash plan which helps towards cover for optical, dental and physiotherapy treatment and other healthcare costs;Discretionary annual bonus scheme. To Apply: For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply, please contact: David Thomson, Director Edinburgh: Email:
Residential Conveyancer (NQ - 2 PQE) Location: Flexible / Hybrid Working Available Position: Full-Time A forward-thinking and growing law firm is seeking a Residential Conveyancer (NQ - 2 PQE) to join its specialist Buy-to-Let team. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer or conveyancer to develop their expertise within a high-quality, investor-focused property practice. The Opportunity Our client has built a strong reputation within the property sector, particularly in acting for investors and portfolio landlords. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a conveyancer to support their expanding Buy-to-Let team. You will handle a high-quality caseload of residential property matters, with a strong emphasis on Buy-to-Let transactions. The role offers excellent exposure to repeat investor clients and the opportunity to build long-term relationships within a niche and growing market. This is an ideal position for someone looking to move away from high-volume, low-margin work and instead focus on quality-driven transactions within a supportive and well-structured team. The Candidate We are keen to speak with individuals who are early in their legal career and looking to specialise or further develop within residential property. The ideal candidate will have: NQ to 2 years' PQE (or equivalent experience) in residential conveyancing Experience handling a range of residential property matters (including sales and purchases) A strong interest in Buy-to-Let or investor-led work Excellent communication and client care skills Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a caseload effectively A proactive and team-oriented approach The Firm This is a modern and progressive firm with a strong focus on quality of work, client relationships, and employee development. They offer a supportive environment where junior lawyers are given the opportunity to grow and progress their careers. If you're a junior conveyancer looking to develop your career within a specialist and growing area of property law, apply directly to Hannah Williams at TSR Legal at or get in touch for a confidential discussion on .
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Residential Conveyancer (NQ - 2 PQE) Location: Flexible / Hybrid Working Available Position: Full-Time A forward-thinking and growing law firm is seeking a Residential Conveyancer (NQ - 2 PQE) to join its specialist Buy-to-Let team. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer or conveyancer to develop their expertise within a high-quality, investor-focused property practice. The Opportunity Our client has built a strong reputation within the property sector, particularly in acting for investors and portfolio landlords. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a conveyancer to support their expanding Buy-to-Let team. You will handle a high-quality caseload of residential property matters, with a strong emphasis on Buy-to-Let transactions. The role offers excellent exposure to repeat investor clients and the opportunity to build long-term relationships within a niche and growing market. This is an ideal position for someone looking to move away from high-volume, low-margin work and instead focus on quality-driven transactions within a supportive and well-structured team. The Candidate We are keen to speak with individuals who are early in their legal career and looking to specialise or further develop within residential property. The ideal candidate will have: NQ to 2 years' PQE (or equivalent experience) in residential conveyancing Experience handling a range of residential property matters (including sales and purchases) A strong interest in Buy-to-Let or investor-led work Excellent communication and client care skills Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a caseload effectively A proactive and team-oriented approach The Firm This is a modern and progressive firm with a strong focus on quality of work, client relationships, and employee development. They offer a supportive environment where junior lawyers are given the opportunity to grow and progress their careers. If you're a junior conveyancer looking to develop your career within a specialist and growing area of property law, apply directly to Hannah Williams at TSR Legal at or get in touch for a confidential discussion on .
Property Lawyer / Residential Conveyancer Experience Level: 2+ years PQE (or equivalent) Firm: High-Performing Conveyancing Firm Working Pattern: Hybrid TSR Legal are currently representing a highly regarded and client-focused conveyancing firm that is looking to appoint an experienced Property Lawyer / Residential Conveyancer to join its growing team. The firm has built an excellent reputation for service quality, reflected in consistently strong client feedback, and is continuing to invest in both its people and systems. This role would suit a conveyancer who enjoys running their own caseload, takes pride in delivering exceptional client care, and is looking for a firm that offers structure, progression and genuine financial reward. The Role You will manage a mixed residential property caseload, tailored to your experience level, covering a broad range of transactions from instruction through to completion. The firm operates a clear and achievable bonus structure, with realistic additional earnings of £12,000-£15,000 per annum on top of base salary. There is a well-defined career development framework in place, allowing you to progress professionally while maintaining a healthy work/life balance. Key Responsibilities Managing residential sales and purchases from instruction to completion Handling freehold, leasehold, new build and shared ownership transactions Acting as the main point of contact for clients and third parties throughout the transaction Proactively updating clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers and solicitors Identifying and resolving risks efficiently and pragmatically Preparing and issuing contract documentation Reviewing and responding to enquiries and analysing search results Managing exchanges and legal completions Liaising with lenders to draw down mortgage funds Ensuring files are maintained in line with regulatory requirements and internal SLAs Organising workload effectively to meet monthly KPIs The Ideal Candidate My client is keen to speak with conveyancers who are confident, organised and client-focused. You will ideally have: At least 2 years' experience managing your own residential conveyancing caseload Strong technical knowledge across a range of residential property matters A genuine passion for delivering high-quality client service Excellent written and verbal communication skills A high level of attention to detail and organisation What's on Offer This firm places real value on its people and offers a comprehensive and attractive benefits package, including: Competitive salary plus generous bonus scheme 25 days' holiday plus your birthday off Hybrid working Free conveyancing legal fees Additional leave for moving home Volunteering days Retail discounts and regular social events Refer-a-friend bonus scheme If you're a Property Lawyer or Residential Conveyancer looking to join a firm that combines high-quality work, excellent client care and strong financial incentives, I'd be happy to discuss this opportunity in more detail on a confidential basis, contact Hannah Williams directly on / or apply directly below.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Property Lawyer / Residential Conveyancer Experience Level: 2+ years PQE (or equivalent) Firm: High-Performing Conveyancing Firm Working Pattern: Hybrid TSR Legal are currently representing a highly regarded and client-focused conveyancing firm that is looking to appoint an experienced Property Lawyer / Residential Conveyancer to join its growing team. The firm has built an excellent reputation for service quality, reflected in consistently strong client feedback, and is continuing to invest in both its people and systems. This role would suit a conveyancer who enjoys running their own caseload, takes pride in delivering exceptional client care, and is looking for a firm that offers structure, progression and genuine financial reward. The Role You will manage a mixed residential property caseload, tailored to your experience level, covering a broad range of transactions from instruction through to completion. The firm operates a clear and achievable bonus structure, with realistic additional earnings of £12,000-£15,000 per annum on top of base salary. There is a well-defined career development framework in place, allowing you to progress professionally while maintaining a healthy work/life balance. Key Responsibilities Managing residential sales and purchases from instruction to completion Handling freehold, leasehold, new build and shared ownership transactions Acting as the main point of contact for clients and third parties throughout the transaction Proactively updating clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers and solicitors Identifying and resolving risks efficiently and pragmatically Preparing and issuing contract documentation Reviewing and responding to enquiries and analysing search results Managing exchanges and legal completions Liaising with lenders to draw down mortgage funds Ensuring files are maintained in line with regulatory requirements and internal SLAs Organising workload effectively to meet monthly KPIs The Ideal Candidate My client is keen to speak with conveyancers who are confident, organised and client-focused. You will ideally have: At least 2 years' experience managing your own residential conveyancing caseload Strong technical knowledge across a range of residential property matters A genuine passion for delivering high-quality client service Excellent written and verbal communication skills A high level of attention to detail and organisation What's on Offer This firm places real value on its people and offers a comprehensive and attractive benefits package, including: Competitive salary plus generous bonus scheme 25 days' holiday plus your birthday off Hybrid working Free conveyancing legal fees Additional leave for moving home Volunteering days Retail discounts and regular social events Refer-a-friend bonus scheme If you're a Property Lawyer or Residential Conveyancer looking to join a firm that combines high-quality work, excellent client care and strong financial incentives, I'd be happy to discuss this opportunity in more detail on a confidential basis, contact Hannah Williams directly on / or apply directly below.
A progressive law firm in the UK is seeking a Residential Conveyancer (NQ - 2 PQE) to join their Buy-to-Let team. This role offers the opportunity to handle quality transactions and build relationships with repeat investor clients. Ideal for a junior lawyer looking to specialize in residential property law, the firm promotes employee development and offers a supportive team environment. Interested candidates should apply to Hannah Williams at a leading law firm for a confidential discussion.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
A progressive law firm in the UK is seeking a Residential Conveyancer (NQ - 2 PQE) to join their Buy-to-Let team. This role offers the opportunity to handle quality transactions and build relationships with repeat investor clients. Ideal for a junior lawyer looking to specialize in residential property law, the firm promotes employee development and offers a supportive team environment. Interested candidates should apply to Hannah Williams at a leading law firm for a confidential discussion.
Unique role for a commercial contracts lawyer with circa 3 years PQE to be part of a dedicated commercial team working exclusively for one high profile client (a high-regarded UK retail brand). This role will be based in Glasgow (remote working options also available). Role Profile: You will be joining a newly created dedicated team based in Glasgow supporting the legal/commercial requirements of a top UK Brand. Working alongside the firm's high ranking TMT team, this role offers a different option within private practice. The work will include:commercial contracts, technology and outsourcing agreements, third party supplier arrangements and other contracts relating to business operations. Due to the single client focus and the nature of the team, these roles will provide greater certainty and flexibility of working hours; This role will provide the opportunity to work with one client as a core part of its legal function, enabling the successful candidates to gain a deeper understanding of the client's business and a closer working relationship with the client's in-house team; You will work as part of a team to deliver the full spectrum of commercial contract requirements for theclient-This will include drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts as well as providing advice on contract or other queries. Through newly established ways of working, including an increased emphasis on technological solutions, you will be supported in taking full ownership for contracts, giving greater responsibility than is available in traditional private practice teams. You will work closely with other members of this dedicated team as well as the in-house legal function at theclient. The department has a strong teamwork ethic and a first class client management approach.It is essential that candidates are team players and committed to developing personally and professionally-A determination to deliver high-quality focused services to our clients is essential, as is maintaining and developing client relationships. Candidate Requirements: 3+ PQE lawyer with general commercial contracts, technology/outsourcing and intellectual property experience. On Offer: This is a great opportunity to join one of the leading teams in the UK and work with a really exciting client-The role offers excellent experience, training and genuine career development prospects. Competitive Salary. Flexible Working Arrangements. Full or Part Time. To Apply: For a confidentialdiscussion about this position or toapply please contact: David Thomson, Director Edinburgh: Glasgow: Email:
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Unique role for a commercial contracts lawyer with circa 3 years PQE to be part of a dedicated commercial team working exclusively for one high profile client (a high-regarded UK retail brand). This role will be based in Glasgow (remote working options also available). Role Profile: You will be joining a newly created dedicated team based in Glasgow supporting the legal/commercial requirements of a top UK Brand. Working alongside the firm's high ranking TMT team, this role offers a different option within private practice. The work will include:commercial contracts, technology and outsourcing agreements, third party supplier arrangements and other contracts relating to business operations. Due to the single client focus and the nature of the team, these roles will provide greater certainty and flexibility of working hours; This role will provide the opportunity to work with one client as a core part of its legal function, enabling the successful candidates to gain a deeper understanding of the client's business and a closer working relationship with the client's in-house team; You will work as part of a team to deliver the full spectrum of commercial contract requirements for theclient-This will include drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts as well as providing advice on contract or other queries. Through newly established ways of working, including an increased emphasis on technological solutions, you will be supported in taking full ownership for contracts, giving greater responsibility than is available in traditional private practice teams. You will work closely with other members of this dedicated team as well as the in-house legal function at theclient. The department has a strong teamwork ethic and a first class client management approach.It is essential that candidates are team players and committed to developing personally and professionally-A determination to deliver high-quality focused services to our clients is essential, as is maintaining and developing client relationships. Candidate Requirements: 3+ PQE lawyer with general commercial contracts, technology/outsourcing and intellectual property experience. On Offer: This is a great opportunity to join one of the leading teams in the UK and work with a really exciting client-The role offers excellent experience, training and genuine career development prospects. Competitive Salary. Flexible Working Arrangements. Full or Part Time. To Apply: For a confidentialdiscussion about this position or toapply please contact: David Thomson, Director Edinburgh: Glasgow: Email:
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
Bristol, Gloucestershire
Residential Property Roles Senior Associate Conveyancer New Build Conveyancer Lead a busy residential conveyancing team Specialise in new build transactions Handle a wide range of residential property matters, including sales, purchases, transfers, and remortgages Responsibilities Manage a varied caseload of residential property transactions, including sales, purchases, transfers, remortgages, and/or new build matters Interview clients, take instructions, and maintain detailed file notes Draft and review contract packages, raise enquiries, and submit searches Prepare title, mortgage, and search reports; act for mortgage lenders Handle exchanges and completions, ensuring compliance and AML checks Prepare bills of costs, completion statements, and liaise with Accounts Network with local estate agents and property developers Participate in marketing and business development initiatives For senior roles: mentor junior staff, manage workflows, and contribute to strategic growth Qualifications Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licenced Conveyancer with significant experience in residential property law Experience in new build transactions is highly advantageous Confidence in independently managing own caseload; for senior positions proven leadership skills Strong communication, organisational, and IT capabilities Proactive, client focused approach and confidence in networking and marketing activities Benefits Supportive and inclusive working environment with a strong emphasis on wellbeing Flexible and hybrid working options post probation Clear career progression pathways, including opportunities to progress to Legal Director level Access to a bespoke internal management programme and management academy Chance to raise professional profile through marketing initiatives and legal directory submissions Next Steps If you are interested in any of these roles or would like further information, please do not hesitate to get in touch. If these jobs are not quite right for you, but you are exploring new opportunities, feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion about your career. We expect lawyers or conveyancers with the given experience to meet the requirements, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less experience.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Residential Property Roles Senior Associate Conveyancer New Build Conveyancer Lead a busy residential conveyancing team Specialise in new build transactions Handle a wide range of residential property matters, including sales, purchases, transfers, and remortgages Responsibilities Manage a varied caseload of residential property transactions, including sales, purchases, transfers, remortgages, and/or new build matters Interview clients, take instructions, and maintain detailed file notes Draft and review contract packages, raise enquiries, and submit searches Prepare title, mortgage, and search reports; act for mortgage lenders Handle exchanges and completions, ensuring compliance and AML checks Prepare bills of costs, completion statements, and liaise with Accounts Network with local estate agents and property developers Participate in marketing and business development initiatives For senior roles: mentor junior staff, manage workflows, and contribute to strategic growth Qualifications Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licenced Conveyancer with significant experience in residential property law Experience in new build transactions is highly advantageous Confidence in independently managing own caseload; for senior positions proven leadership skills Strong communication, organisational, and IT capabilities Proactive, client focused approach and confidence in networking and marketing activities Benefits Supportive and inclusive working environment with a strong emphasis on wellbeing Flexible and hybrid working options post probation Clear career progression pathways, including opportunities to progress to Legal Director level Access to a bespoke internal management programme and management academy Chance to raise professional profile through marketing initiatives and legal directory submissions Next Steps If you are interested in any of these roles or would like further information, please do not hesitate to get in touch. If these jobs are not quite right for you, but you are exploring new opportunities, feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion about your career. We expect lawyers or conveyancers with the given experience to meet the requirements, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less experience.
A regional law firm in Cambridge is seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor (Partner) with 8+ years PQE. This senior role involves managing high-value litigation matters and mentoring junior lawyers. The firm is known for its collaborative environment, offering competitive salaries up to £80,000 and flexible working options. The successful candidate will also contribute to business development initiatives and help shape the team's future direction.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
A regional law firm in Cambridge is seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor (Partner) with 8+ years PQE. This senior role involves managing high-value litigation matters and mentoring junior lawyers. The firm is known for its collaborative environment, offering competitive salaries up to £80,000 and flexible working options. The successful candidate will also contribute to business development initiatives and help shape the team's future direction.
Lawyer (Property) - WMF2791e Full Time Salary: £45,091 to £46,142 Location: Kendal, Cumbria Expires: 09/04/2026 A great opportunity has arisen at Westmorland and Furness Council within our Legal Team for a Lawyer to support on the Council's property work. Who we are looking for To be a success in our Legal Team you will have experience as a Property Lawyer and have a good working knowledge in: Freehold and Leasehold Acquisitions and Disposals. Leasehold transactional documents, including licences to assign, underleases, licences to alter and licences to occupy. Option Agreements, Overage Agreements and Easements. Reviewing registered and unregistered titles and drafting Reports on Title. Dealing with title queries. You will be a strong team player with a proven track record of delivering to deadlines, have effective communication skills and be able to use sound judgement to solve problems. You will be used to working in a busy pressurised environment and will enjoy a challenge. A commitment to delivering the best possible service for the benefit of our residents and clients is required. You must have good IT literacy skills and an ability to use electronic publications for the purpose of legal work and research are critical. Experience of working in local government desirable but not essential. Other duties will include dealing with a range of matters including providing advice to officers and elected members, attending Council Committees and working groups as required. What can we offer you! Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk) Would you like to find out more? For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments: Post Specification Role Profile
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Lawyer (Property) - WMF2791e Full Time Salary: £45,091 to £46,142 Location: Kendal, Cumbria Expires: 09/04/2026 A great opportunity has arisen at Westmorland and Furness Council within our Legal Team for a Lawyer to support on the Council's property work. Who we are looking for To be a success in our Legal Team you will have experience as a Property Lawyer and have a good working knowledge in: Freehold and Leasehold Acquisitions and Disposals. Leasehold transactional documents, including licences to assign, underleases, licences to alter and licences to occupy. Option Agreements, Overage Agreements and Easements. Reviewing registered and unregistered titles and drafting Reports on Title. Dealing with title queries. You will be a strong team player with a proven track record of delivering to deadlines, have effective communication skills and be able to use sound judgement to solve problems. You will be used to working in a busy pressurised environment and will enjoy a challenge. A commitment to delivering the best possible service for the benefit of our residents and clients is required. You must have good IT literacy skills and an ability to use electronic publications for the purpose of legal work and research are critical. Experience of working in local government desirable but not essential. Other duties will include dealing with a range of matters including providing advice to officers and elected members, attending Council Committees and working groups as required. What can we offer you! Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk) Would you like to find out more? For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments: Post Specification Role Profile
A leading national law firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Associate with 5-10 years of PQE. This role provides diverse responsibilities across various IP rights, engaging with a wide-ranging client base from innovative start-ups to established global brands. Ideal candidates should possess strong expertise in trade mark strategy and litigation across significant IP forums. This is an exceptional opportunity for a collaborative and commercially minded lawyer looking to advance in a supportive environment.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
A leading national law firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Associate with 5-10 years of PQE. This role provides diverse responsibilities across various IP rights, engaging with a wide-ranging client base from innovative start-ups to established global brands. Ideal candidates should possess strong expertise in trade mark strategy and litigation across significant IP forums. This is an exceptional opportunity for a collaborative and commercially minded lawyer looking to advance in a supportive environment.
Patent Litigation Associate Attorney - Midlevel page is loaded Patent Litigation Associate Attorney - Midlevellocations: London, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R Job Description: The OpportunityPerkins Coie's London office is seeking a talented and ambitious patent litigator to join its expanding Intellectual Property practice. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading US law firm with a strong global IP litigation platform, acting on complex, high-value and often cross border disputes. The successful candidate will play a key role in advising clients across a broad range of sectors, with a particular focus on technology and life sciences.The RoleYou will work as part of a collaborative and highly regarded IP litigation team, handling contentious patent matters before the UK courts and coordinating multi jurisdictional litigation strategies. The role will also involve advising on a wider range of IP rights including trade marks, copyright, confidential information and design rights.Key responsibilities include:• Running and supporting UK patent litigation, including technical analysis, evidence, strategy and case management.• Advising clients on patent enforcement, validity, infringement and freedom to operate issues.• Contributing to multi jurisdictional dispute coordination with US and European colleagues.• Potential to advise on a broad range of IP matters (trade marks, copyright, designs, confidential information, passing off).• Supporting transactional and advisory IP work where relevant.• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives.• Supervising and developing junior lawyers within the team (for senior candidates).Candidate Profile• A qualified solicitor (England & Wales) or barrister with strong academic credentials.• Mid senior level experience (typically 3-7 PQE, though all levels considered based on merit).• Solid experience in patent litigation, ideally gained at a leading international or specialist IP firm.• A scientific or technical background (e.g., life sciences, chemistry, engineering, computer science, physics) is preferred.• Experience with pharmaceutical and medical devices regulation (e.g., SPCs, regulatory data and market exclusivity rights) is an advantage but not essential.• Experience advising on other IP rights (trade marks, designs, copyright) is highly desirable.• Strong analytical skills and the ability to engage with technically complex subject matter.• Confident communicator with excellent drafting skills and a commercial mindset.• Motivated, collaborative and able to take responsibility on matters while working within a supportive team environment.• A global, market-leading IP litigation practice with high-profile clients and cutting-edge work.• Opportunities for genuine career development within a growing London team.• A collaborative, inclusive culture with access to first-rate training and US and international secondment opportunities.• Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits.Perkins Coie is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Patent Litigation Associate Attorney - Midlevel page is loaded Patent Litigation Associate Attorney - Midlevellocations: London, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R Job Description: The OpportunityPerkins Coie's London office is seeking a talented and ambitious patent litigator to join its expanding Intellectual Property practice. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading US law firm with a strong global IP litigation platform, acting on complex, high-value and often cross border disputes. The successful candidate will play a key role in advising clients across a broad range of sectors, with a particular focus on technology and life sciences.The RoleYou will work as part of a collaborative and highly regarded IP litigation team, handling contentious patent matters before the UK courts and coordinating multi jurisdictional litigation strategies. The role will also involve advising on a wider range of IP rights including trade marks, copyright, confidential information and design rights.Key responsibilities include:• Running and supporting UK patent litigation, including technical analysis, evidence, strategy and case management.• Advising clients on patent enforcement, validity, infringement and freedom to operate issues.• Contributing to multi jurisdictional dispute coordination with US and European colleagues.• Potential to advise on a broad range of IP matters (trade marks, copyright, designs, confidential information, passing off).• Supporting transactional and advisory IP work where relevant.• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives.• Supervising and developing junior lawyers within the team (for senior candidates).Candidate Profile• A qualified solicitor (England & Wales) or barrister with strong academic credentials.• Mid senior level experience (typically 3-7 PQE, though all levels considered based on merit).• Solid experience in patent litigation, ideally gained at a leading international or specialist IP firm.• A scientific or technical background (e.g., life sciences, chemistry, engineering, computer science, physics) is preferred.• Experience with pharmaceutical and medical devices regulation (e.g., SPCs, regulatory data and market exclusivity rights) is an advantage but not essential.• Experience advising on other IP rights (trade marks, designs, copyright) is highly desirable.• Strong analytical skills and the ability to engage with technically complex subject matter.• Confident communicator with excellent drafting skills and a commercial mindset.• Motivated, collaborative and able to take responsibility on matters while working within a supportive team environment.• A global, market-leading IP litigation practice with high-profile clients and cutting-edge work.• Opportunities for genuine career development within a growing London team.• A collaborative, inclusive culture with access to first-rate training and US and international secondment opportunities.• Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits.Perkins Coie is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.
Lawyer - Criminal Litigation & Licensing Permanent Grade D - £45,091 - £51,356 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week A brilliant opportunity to join a dynamic, progressive legal service where you will be given the opportunity to work on some incredible projects and cases, while learning and developing as a leading local government lawyer. Birmingham City Council's legal service is unique and one of the largest in house local authority legal teams. The City Council is on its journey of improvement and everyone within legal services is essential to the Council's success and achieving beneficial outcomes for our citizens. You could be part of this. Legal Services covers all areas of work that the Council undertakes, from employment to property, from social care to contracts. The variety of work that our team undertakes is wide and at the highest level. The work is challenging and rewarding in equal measure. Based in Victoria Square in the City Centre, you will have excellent transport links, access to Courts and tribunals, partner organisations and all the benefits that working in the wonderful City of Birmingham brings. Birmingham City Council is committed to achieving excellence, putting our citizens first, acting courageously and being true to our word. If this resonates with you, then we want to hear from you. We have vacancies for Criminal Litigation and Licensing Lawyers within the legal service, where you will be supported by a team of paralegals and supervised by Principal Lawyers. As a Lawyer with the Criminal Litigation and Licensing team you will lead on a wide variety of regulatory prosecutions, including trading standards, environmental health, education, licensing, waste enforcement, food hygiene and planning enforcement cases. You will regularly attend the Magistrates' Court to prosecute cases on behalf of the City Council. Licensing Committee experience would be an advantage in this role. You will be responsible for your own caseload as well as assisting other junior members of the team to motivate, guide and grow them. As a lawyer you will be a proactive and innovative legal advisor, providing high-quality, professional advice. You will represent the City Council in legal proceedings and meetings. You will have advocacy skills and a commitment to exceptional legal support. Key responsibilities Acting as a legal advisor to ensure compliance with statutory duties and obligations, to protect the best interests of the Council. Preparing, negotiating and advising on all aspects relating to a legal case Attending courts, tribunals, public inquiries or other meetings, undertaking advocacy where required. Representing clients in negotiations and discussions and to also to instruct external legal services. Conducting and managing a wide-ranging caseload of both straightforward and complex legal and advice work. Preparing reports for, and attending Committees, Sub-Committees and Executive Committee as required. Supporting the Legal Services Management Team to meet practice management requirements and ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Play a key role in maintaining high service standards. You will need to possess a current practising certificate as a Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive or be a member of the Bar who has completed pupillage/registered Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. Benefits of working at Birmingham City Counci"l: 30 days annual leave -Increases to 33 days after 5 years and 35 days after 10 years, plus option to purchase additional leave Access to voluntary benefits providers that support health, wellbeing and making the most of your leisure time Family friendly policies e.g., maternity/adoption, paternity, shared parental leave, carers' leave Health and wellbeing support networkse.g., independent, and confidential employee assistance and counselling, occupational health, etc. Employee communities and support groupsincluding Corporate Black Workers Support Group, Disability and LGBT+ Networks, Menopause Support Forum, etc. We are a disability confident employer Membership of job-related pension scheme, West Midlands Pension Fund or Teachers' Pensions, with generous employer contributions Access to 'My Rewards' -over 800 individual brands providing discounts and savingsincluding high street stores, supermarkets, utility, and insurance providers, as well as great days out to name but a few! Opportunities to join greatsalary sacrifice schemese.g., Cycle to Work, Annual Travel and Car Parking, as well as making the most of Tax and National Insurance savings (additional schemes to launch soon) Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, andwe arecommitted to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. For any informal enquiries please contact Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy Birmingham City Council here. Job Description and PersonSpecification - RM Lawyer-Job Description.pdf
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Lawyer - Criminal Litigation & Licensing Permanent Grade D - £45,091 - £51,356 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week A brilliant opportunity to join a dynamic, progressive legal service where you will be given the opportunity to work on some incredible projects and cases, while learning and developing as a leading local government lawyer. Birmingham City Council's legal service is unique and one of the largest in house local authority legal teams. The City Council is on its journey of improvement and everyone within legal services is essential to the Council's success and achieving beneficial outcomes for our citizens. You could be part of this. Legal Services covers all areas of work that the Council undertakes, from employment to property, from social care to contracts. The variety of work that our team undertakes is wide and at the highest level. The work is challenging and rewarding in equal measure. Based in Victoria Square in the City Centre, you will have excellent transport links, access to Courts and tribunals, partner organisations and all the benefits that working in the wonderful City of Birmingham brings. Birmingham City Council is committed to achieving excellence, putting our citizens first, acting courageously and being true to our word. If this resonates with you, then we want to hear from you. We have vacancies for Criminal Litigation and Licensing Lawyers within the legal service, where you will be supported by a team of paralegals and supervised by Principal Lawyers. As a Lawyer with the Criminal Litigation and Licensing team you will lead on a wide variety of regulatory prosecutions, including trading standards, environmental health, education, licensing, waste enforcement, food hygiene and planning enforcement cases. You will regularly attend the Magistrates' Court to prosecute cases on behalf of the City Council. Licensing Committee experience would be an advantage in this role. You will be responsible for your own caseload as well as assisting other junior members of the team to motivate, guide and grow them. As a lawyer you will be a proactive and innovative legal advisor, providing high-quality, professional advice. You will represent the City Council in legal proceedings and meetings. You will have advocacy skills and a commitment to exceptional legal support. Key responsibilities Acting as a legal advisor to ensure compliance with statutory duties and obligations, to protect the best interests of the Council. Preparing, negotiating and advising on all aspects relating to a legal case Attending courts, tribunals, public inquiries or other meetings, undertaking advocacy where required. Representing clients in negotiations and discussions and to also to instruct external legal services. Conducting and managing a wide-ranging caseload of both straightforward and complex legal and advice work. Preparing reports for, and attending Committees, Sub-Committees and Executive Committee as required. Supporting the Legal Services Management Team to meet practice management requirements and ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Play a key role in maintaining high service standards. You will need to possess a current practising certificate as a Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive or be a member of the Bar who has completed pupillage/registered Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. Benefits of working at Birmingham City Counci"l: 30 days annual leave -Increases to 33 days after 5 years and 35 days after 10 years, plus option to purchase additional leave Access to voluntary benefits providers that support health, wellbeing and making the most of your leisure time Family friendly policies e.g., maternity/adoption, paternity, shared parental leave, carers' leave Health and wellbeing support networkse.g., independent, and confidential employee assistance and counselling, occupational health, etc. Employee communities and support groupsincluding Corporate Black Workers Support Group, Disability and LGBT+ Networks, Menopause Support Forum, etc. We are a disability confident employer Membership of job-related pension scheme, West Midlands Pension Fund or Teachers' Pensions, with generous employer contributions Access to 'My Rewards' -over 800 individual brands providing discounts and savingsincluding high street stores, supermarkets, utility, and insurance providers, as well as great days out to name but a few! Opportunities to join greatsalary sacrifice schemese.g., Cycle to Work, Annual Travel and Car Parking, as well as making the most of Tax and National Insurance savings (additional schemes to launch soon) Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, andwe arecommitted to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. For any informal enquiries please contact Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy Birmingham City Council here. Job Description and PersonSpecification - RM Lawyer-Job Description.pdf
Supervising Associate - Patent Litigation page is loaded Supervising Associate - Patent Litigationlocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101947Our international Intellectual Property practice totals over 70 lawyers in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We are at the forefront of Intellectual Property law and advise on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious intellectual property, including patents, brands and trade marks, designs, domain names, copyright, database rights, confidential information, privacy, merchandising and licensing.In London, IP matters are handled by our dedicated Intellectual Property practice group. The group comprises leading patent litigators, many with technical backgrounds, that have unrivalled experience of litigating patents before national courts (including at appeal and supreme court level) and the European Patent Office in technical fields such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, telecommunications, electronics, chemicals and engineering.We have been at the forefront of changes in patent law and practice for over 40 years, for example advising on the establishment of, and the rules governing, the Unified Patent Court in Europe. Many of our practitioners continue to lead the way by advising on parallel litigation in the UK and UPC.Examples of specific areas of our expertise include: conducting and co-ordinating national and multi-jurisdictional patent litigation obtaining interim injunctions oppositions and other matters before the EPO and national patent offices opinions on patent validity and infringement customs detention strategies advising on corporate transactions and funding/investments where patents constitute significant assets The role We are seeking a Supervising Associate to join our leading Intellectual Property group in our London office. This will provide a great opportunity to work alongside our existing patent litigation partners, all of whom are listed in the main directories as leading practitioners in their fields. We are looking for experienced patent litigators with around 6-8 years' PQE - ideally with international experience in the Life Sciences sector.Any applicant will need to be dynamic and motivated by the challenges of working on high quality, multi-jurisdictional and cutting edge matters.This is a great opportunity to join a tightly-knit, collaborative international team that is committed to providing on-going support to its lawyers in their career development within the firm. What you'll need Ideally between 6-8 years' post qualification experience in Patent Litigation, which will have been gained at another leading City practice. Strong client focus with an ability and willingness to get actively involved in marketing and business development. Commercially driven. Able to work effectively as part of a diverse and inclusive team. Excellent organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple matters. Flexibility and a willingness to work additional hours on occasion as required. Here at Simmons & Simmons Simmons & Simmons is a place where dynamic minds thrive. Our culture is built on work that matters, you will work on inspirational and thought-provoking projects, using your influence to create positive impact for our clients, society and the planet. We also ensure that everyone's voice is heard from day one, irrespective of job title, qualification, or background. You'll be encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that can drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will be provided with a platform to excel, enabling you to exceed your career ambitions and do things you never thought were possible.Key Highlights: Competitive compensation package, including bonuses, private medical insurance, and pension contribution. A global skills academy offering extensive learning opportunities for all employees. A hybrid working model, requiring a minimum of three days in-office, subject to role and client needs. Integration of traditional legal expertise with innovative Simmons & Simmons Solutions. Recognition as a Stonewall Top Global Employer and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility. Vibrant social and sports committees, as well as art collections featuring renowned artists. The introduction of a Strategic Advisory Council to drive strategic initiatives in line with our mission. Equal opportunities We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment, offering equal employment opportunities across all spectrums of race, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and more. Flexible working arrangements are supported, and we strive to make our roles accessible to all. Our employee networks offer additional support, detailed in our D&I Information booklet provided during the recruitment process.We value diversity and encourage applications from those who are passionate and willing to grow with us, even if not all requirements are met. Your unique experiences and perspectives are welcomed here.For more information or to apply, please contact our Recruitment Team or visit our career page. Every day, our expert teams across Europe, the Middle East and Asia come together to solve some of the world's most complex challenges. We're an international melting pot of perspectives and experiences, united in helping to shape a better future for our clients, our people and our communities. A place for ideas, skills, ambition and innovation. For personal growth and professional challenge. For powering success through trust, respect, integrity and an unwavering commitment to quality.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Supervising Associate - Patent Litigation page is loaded Supervising Associate - Patent Litigationlocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101947Our international Intellectual Property practice totals over 70 lawyers in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We are at the forefront of Intellectual Property law and advise on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious intellectual property, including patents, brands and trade marks, designs, domain names, copyright, database rights, confidential information, privacy, merchandising and licensing.In London, IP matters are handled by our dedicated Intellectual Property practice group. The group comprises leading patent litigators, many with technical backgrounds, that have unrivalled experience of litigating patents before national courts (including at appeal and supreme court level) and the European Patent Office in technical fields such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, telecommunications, electronics, chemicals and engineering.We have been at the forefront of changes in patent law and practice for over 40 years, for example advising on the establishment of, and the rules governing, the Unified Patent Court in Europe. Many of our practitioners continue to lead the way by advising on parallel litigation in the UK and UPC.Examples of specific areas of our expertise include: conducting and co-ordinating national and multi-jurisdictional patent litigation obtaining interim injunctions oppositions and other matters before the EPO and national patent offices opinions on patent validity and infringement customs detention strategies advising on corporate transactions and funding/investments where patents constitute significant assets The role We are seeking a Supervising Associate to join our leading Intellectual Property group in our London office. This will provide a great opportunity to work alongside our existing patent litigation partners, all of whom are listed in the main directories as leading practitioners in their fields. We are looking for experienced patent litigators with around 6-8 years' PQE - ideally with international experience in the Life Sciences sector.Any applicant will need to be dynamic and motivated by the challenges of working on high quality, multi-jurisdictional and cutting edge matters.This is a great opportunity to join a tightly-knit, collaborative international team that is committed to providing on-going support to its lawyers in their career development within the firm. What you'll need Ideally between 6-8 years' post qualification experience in Patent Litigation, which will have been gained at another leading City practice. Strong client focus with an ability and willingness to get actively involved in marketing and business development. Commercially driven. Able to work effectively as part of a diverse and inclusive team. Excellent organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple matters. Flexibility and a willingness to work additional hours on occasion as required. Here at Simmons & Simmons Simmons & Simmons is a place where dynamic minds thrive. Our culture is built on work that matters, you will work on inspirational and thought-provoking projects, using your influence to create positive impact for our clients, society and the planet. We also ensure that everyone's voice is heard from day one, irrespective of job title, qualification, or background. You'll be encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that can drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will be provided with a platform to excel, enabling you to exceed your career ambitions and do things you never thought were possible.Key Highlights: Competitive compensation package, including bonuses, private medical insurance, and pension contribution. A global skills academy offering extensive learning opportunities for all employees. A hybrid working model, requiring a minimum of three days in-office, subject to role and client needs. Integration of traditional legal expertise with innovative Simmons & Simmons Solutions. Recognition as a Stonewall Top Global Employer and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility. Vibrant social and sports committees, as well as art collections featuring renowned artists. The introduction of a Strategic Advisory Council to drive strategic initiatives in line with our mission. Equal opportunities We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment, offering equal employment opportunities across all spectrums of race, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and more. Flexible working arrangements are supported, and we strive to make our roles accessible to all. Our employee networks offer additional support, detailed in our D&I Information booklet provided during the recruitment process.We value diversity and encourage applications from those who are passionate and willing to grow with us, even if not all requirements are met. Your unique experiences and perspectives are welcomed here.For more information or to apply, please contact our Recruitment Team or visit our career page. Every day, our expert teams across Europe, the Middle East and Asia come together to solve some of the world's most complex challenges. We're an international melting pot of perspectives and experiences, united in helping to shape a better future for our clients, our people and our communities. A place for ideas, skills, ambition and innovation. For personal growth and professional challenge. For powering success through trust, respect, integrity and an unwavering commitment to quality.
