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HR & Employment Specialist Leeds (also open to Hull or Glasgow) Full-time 35 hours per week Hybrid £35,000 - £42,000 About the Role We are looking for an experienced HR & Employment Law Specialist to join a dynamic Legal Advice Service team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide expert guidance to a diverse client base, supporting them in navigating complex employment law and HR matters. In this role, you will deliver tailored, practical advice via telephone and email, helping organisations manage risk and make informed decisions. You'll play a key role in ensuring high-quality service delivery while contributing to continuous improvement and innovation across the team. Key Responsibilities Provide clear, accurate, and tailored HR and employment law advice to clients Manage client interactions via phone and email, maintaining detailed case records Guide clients in using digital tools and platforms to enhance support Ensure work meets quality assurance standards and complies with professional regulations Identify when matters require escalation and coordinate referrals to specialist teams Share knowledge and best practice to support team development Contribute to webinars, training sessions, and client-facing content Support business development initiatives and identify opportunities for new services About You We're looking for a proactive and adaptable professional with a passion for delivering high-quality HR and employment law support. You will have: Qualification as a Solicitor or CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience) Strong experience within a fast-paced HR or advisory environment In-depth knowledge of employment law and HR best practice Excellent communication and organisational skills Ability to manage a varied workload and work with initiative and flexibility Desirable: Experience using case management systems (e.g., Salesforce) Exposure to promoting digital tools or advisory services Why Apply? Work in a collaborative and supportive environment Opportunity to develop expertise across complex employment law matters Be part of a forward-thinking team focused on innovation and client service excellence Contribute to meaningful work that helps organisations manage risk and grow confidently

A Top 100 & Legal 500 listed commercial law firm are looking to recruit a property litigation lawyer to their property litigation team in Manchester. This is a tremendous opportunity for a property litigation solicitor (ideally 3 - 5 PQE) to join one of the regions leading commercial firms that has a national presence. You will be working as part of a close knit team that shares work from across the UK but there will be an emphasis on high quality & complex work with a national client base and dealing with complex property litigation transactions. There is a clear team structure in place and you will be be working in a team of Associates, Senior Associates & Partners with the chance to progress your career. This position is to deal with a broad mix of landlord and tenant disputes, boundary disputes, lease renewals, and property damage claims The client base is second to none and you will be dealing with a stellar client base from across the UK. You will also be working closely with some L500 listed Partners and be offered exceptional training, whilst gaining exposure to highly complex work. Salary will be in the range of £60,000 - £65,000 for this role. Other benefits include generous holidays & pension, hybrid working, healthcare, gym membership contribution and much more. For further information on this position then please contact Nick Skelly at QED Legal for a confidential chat.

Fantastic opportunity for an experienced Corporate Senior Associate or Legal Director to join this boutique law firm that acts as the legal arm of a wider group of companies, and one of the most active deal makers in the market. You will, in essence, be acting as an In-House Corporate Solicitor / Legal Director, working on behalf of the group of companies, and dealing with transactional corporate work, including mergers, acquisitions, capital markets and private equity matters. You will ideally be a 6+ PQE Corporate Solicitor with experience at a regional or national Legal 500 practice. The key aspect of this role is the ability to deal with your own caseload, so experience of dealing with transactions from start to finish is key, whilst supervising junior solicitors & paralegals will be essential. The majority of transactions that they deal with are in the £3million > £15million bracket, with some larger-scale matters ranging up to £50million. Due to the structure of the organisation, no business development is needed, and there is plenty of work available, as work is available in droves from the group of compamines. The office is based in central Manchester, with hybrid working available, plus the scope to develop and progress your career quickly, as this boutique practice has ambitious growth plans. For more information on this opportunity, please contact Nick Skelly for a confidential chat.

Are you a senior childcare solicitor ready for your next move? We're working with a well-respected firm near Heathrow that's looking to grow its Family team with a dedicated Senior Solicitor specialising in children law matters . This is a fantastic opportunity if you're looking for genuine career progression , varied and meaningful work , and a supportive environment where your experience will be truly valued. What You'll Be Doing: You'll be handling a broad caseload of both private and public children law matters - from care proceedings and child arrangement orders to special guardianship and more. You'll be given the space to run your own files independently , with the support of a solid team around you. If you're someone who enjoys mentoring or supervising more junior team members, that's a big plus too. What We're Looking For: A qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with at least 5 years' PQE in childcare/family law. You must hold the Children Law Accreditation (Law Society Panel Member) . Strong advocacy skills and experience working across both private and public law cases. A mediator qualification would be great to have , but it's not essential. Most importantly, we're looking for someone who's passionate about helping families and children through often complex and emotional situations. What's On Offer: A competitive salary tailored to your experience. Bonus scheme recognising performance. 28 days holiday + bank holidays . Private medical insurance . Clear career progression routes within a forward-thinking and genuinely supportive firm. The chance to be part of a team with a great local and regional reputation in family law. If you would be interested in finding out more about this role or hear about any other opportunities please reach out to Rhian Thompson at QED Legal () or alternatively click on the "APPLY" button below.

Finance Assistant - Feeing Unit Glasgow (Hybrid) Full-Time We're currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant - Feeing Unit to join a well-established law firm's Finance Department based in Glasgow. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional to play a key role in delivering an efficient and accurate financial administrative service to clients, partners, and colleagues. Key Responsibilities Preparation and processing of fee notes (client invoices) Managing credit control activities Responding to invoice-related queries from clients and internal teams Supporting the Feeing Supervisor with ad hoc finance tasks Maintaining accuracy while managing a busy and varied workload About You Previous experience in a similar finance/billing role within a legal firm Strong numeracy and problem-solving skills Excellent attention to detail Confident communicator with strong client service skills Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and financial systems Adaptable, flexible, and a strong team player Desirable: Experience using 3E or a similar practice management system Purchase ledger experience What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package A supportive, progressive, and positive working environment Opportunity to develop within a respected and growing firm