Our client is a law firm with offices located in the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. Their aim is to become the leading Law firm combining specialist business law and private wealth advice internationally. They have over 1000 staff, which includes over 150 Partners and approximately 40 employees within the Finance team. They currently are looking for a Commercial Finance Business Partner this role will provide detailed analysis to improve understanding of the financial performance of fee earning departments and assist in commercial decision making, carrying out detailed financial modelling and written commentary. Responsibilities Support senior stakeholders both within and outside of Finance to encourage and support the strategic direction of the division. Regularly review actual performance, prepare forecasts/projections, and monitor against business plans and budgets. Support in the preparation of investment appraisals / business case analysis for recruitments/lateral hires and promotes. Assist in identifying any financial issues and efficiency opportunities to enable the practice groups to undertake profit improvement initiatives. Attend and engage with regular department meetings to ensure depth of knowledge of each department is maintained. Support discussions of financial performance, proactively challenging issues, driving through change and gaining commercial insight. Monitoring and managing key financial targets (e.g., billing, chargeable hours, recovery, and profitability). Assist the production of monthly management information pack including KPI's and divisional commentaries. Assist the budgeting and planning cycles for fee earning departments. Work with the Business Intelligence team to support profitability analysis at client, matter, work type, partner and fee earner level. Ad-hoc financial analysis and project work, analysing and understanding underlying financial data. Assist in the overall improvement of understanding of financial KPI's and performance across the business. Work closely with the Business Intelligence team to help improve overall financial understanding of the business. Establish relationships with key stakeholders such as DMPs, HoGs and support teams (HR, Business Development and Finance). Collaboration with HR, including recruitment plans, business plans, forecasting headcount for budgets and targets, capacity management, salary review and bonuses, space planning, promotions and ad-hoc reviews of teams and individuals. Candidate Profile Previous experience in a legal sector role or other partnership structure is desirable but not essential. Ability to identify profit drivers and improvement opportunities through the analysis of P&L. Experience working with, and finance business partnering with, stakeholders across the business and have proven abilities in critically assessing detailed analysis and problem solving. Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA). Highly advanced Excel skills. Significant experience of using 3e, or other similar practice management system. Knowledge or willingness to learn to use new tools (e.g. Microsoft Power BI). Important Notice It is Career Legal's policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted, you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful, and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.
Jan 31, 2026
Full time
Our client is a law firm with offices located in the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. Their aim is to become the leading Law firm combining specialist business law and private wealth advice internationally. They have over 1000 staff, which includes over 150 Partners and approximately 40 employees within the Finance team. They currently are looking for a Commercial Finance Business Partner this role will provide detailed analysis to improve understanding of the financial performance of fee earning departments and assist in commercial decision making, carrying out detailed financial modelling and written commentary. Responsibilities Support senior stakeholders both within and outside of Finance to encourage and support the strategic direction of the division. Regularly review actual performance, prepare forecasts/projections, and monitor against business plans and budgets. Support in the preparation of investment appraisals / business case analysis for recruitments/lateral hires and promotes. Assist in identifying any financial issues and efficiency opportunities to enable the practice groups to undertake profit improvement initiatives. Attend and engage with regular department meetings to ensure depth of knowledge of each department is maintained. Support discussions of financial performance, proactively challenging issues, driving through change and gaining commercial insight. Monitoring and managing key financial targets (e.g., billing, chargeable hours, recovery, and profitability). Assist the production of monthly management information pack including KPI's and divisional commentaries. Assist the budgeting and planning cycles for fee earning departments. Work with the Business Intelligence team to support profitability analysis at client, matter, work type, partner and fee earner level. Ad-hoc financial analysis and project work, analysing and understanding underlying financial data. Assist in the overall improvement of understanding of financial KPI's and performance across the business. Work closely with the Business Intelligence team to help improve overall financial understanding of the business. Establish relationships with key stakeholders such as DMPs, HoGs and support teams (HR, Business Development and Finance). Collaboration with HR, including recruitment plans, business plans, forecasting headcount for budgets and targets, capacity management, salary review and bonuses, space planning, promotions and ad-hoc reviews of teams and individuals. Candidate Profile Previous experience in a legal sector role or other partnership structure is desirable but not essential. Ability to identify profit drivers and improvement opportunities through the analysis of P&L. Experience working with, and finance business partnering with, stakeholders across the business and have proven abilities in critically assessing detailed analysis and problem solving. Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA). Highly advanced Excel skills. Significant experience of using 3e, or other similar practice management system. Knowledge or willingness to learn to use new tools (e.g. Microsoft Power BI). Important Notice It is Career Legal's policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted, you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful, and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.
Deputy General Facilities Supervisor London £38,000 Our prestigious client, a leading law firm in central London, is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Deputy General Facilities Supervisor to join their growing team. In this pivotal role, you will manage a variety of key office operations while supervising the General Office Assistant in the absence of the Supervisor. As a hands-on position, this role requires a dedicated presence in the office Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a similar role, preferably within a legal environment. You will be exceptionally well-organised, possess strong administrative experience, and be highly computer literate. With a keen understanding of shifting priorities and tight deadlines, you will approach every challenge with both practical insight and common sense. Duties will include: Efficiently manage all incoming and outgoing mail, including coordinating couriers Ensure the smooth operation of the franking machine, quickly resolving any issues that arise Handle reprographics duties, including copying, scanning, and binding documents with precision Report maintenance issues promptly to the appropriate teams, ensuring swift resolution Conduct stock checks and place orders for office supplies, ensuring materials are always replenished as needed Assist with the setup and onboarding of new starters, ensuring a seamless transition Accurately review and verify incoming invoices, addressing discrepancies immediately Prepare and reset meeting rooms as requested, working closely with reception and hospitality teams Move office furniture and large/heavy items when necessary, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork Supervise the General Office Assistant during the Supervisor's absence, providing leadership and guidance Coordinate staff rotas and lunch schedules to maintain adequate coverage at all times Provide archiving support as required, maintaining an organised and efficient filing system Please apply today for immediate consideration!
Jan 30, 2026
Full time
Deputy General Facilities Supervisor London £38,000 Our prestigious client, a leading law firm in central London, is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Deputy General Facilities Supervisor to join their growing team. In this pivotal role, you will manage a variety of key office operations while supervising the General Office Assistant in the absence of the Supervisor. As a hands-on position, this role requires a dedicated presence in the office Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a similar role, preferably within a legal environment. You will be exceptionally well-organised, possess strong administrative experience, and be highly computer literate. With a keen understanding of shifting priorities and tight deadlines, you will approach every challenge with both practical insight and common sense. Duties will include: Efficiently manage all incoming and outgoing mail, including coordinating couriers Ensure the smooth operation of the franking machine, quickly resolving any issues that arise Handle reprographics duties, including copying, scanning, and binding documents with precision Report maintenance issues promptly to the appropriate teams, ensuring swift resolution Conduct stock checks and place orders for office supplies, ensuring materials are always replenished as needed Assist with the setup and onboarding of new starters, ensuring a seamless transition Accurately review and verify incoming invoices, addressing discrepancies immediately Prepare and reset meeting rooms as requested, working closely with reception and hospitality teams Move office furniture and large/heavy items when necessary, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork Supervise the General Office Assistant during the Supervisor's absence, providing leadership and guidance Coordinate staff rotas and lunch schedules to maintain adequate coverage at all times Provide archiving support as required, maintaining an organised and efficient filing system Please apply today for immediate consideration!
Our client is an ambitious, sustainable and inclusive, ensuring its clients, people and wider communities' flourish. It competes at the top of the legal market, providing sophisticated clients with a wide range of services. Advising clients ranging from large corporate and public sector bodies through to entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals, the firm is trusted to support them across the full spectrum of legal needs, from everyday matters to business-critical issues. With offices in Bristol, Edinburgh, London and Dublin, the firm operates across the UK and internationally. Its lawyers are qualified to practise in all three UK legal jurisdictions-England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland-and it collaborates globally with a select network of like-minded independent law firms. Culture. They are now looking for an experienced Tax Accountant, the role will assist in key areas such as: IHT returns for predominantly excluded property trusts, this may include assisting lawyers with structure analysis. Preparing income and stockpiled gains pools for non-UK trustees, which can include aiding tax advice for UK resident beneficiaries. Preparing UK personal tax returns for UK resident non-domiciled individuals and non-UK residents. These areas offer a mixed workload and opportunities to work across different parts of the department. You may also work on projects like de-enveloping UK properties, which can include non-resident capital gains tax, corporation tax compliance, ATED, and TRS compliance. What you'll need Relevant previous accountancy and tax experience, ideally in trust and personal tax fields. Relevant accountancy qualification (either AAT or ACA/ACCA) as well as having a particular interest in the area of tax. Experience of using tax software packages Important Notice It is Career Legal's policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful, and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
Jan 30, 2026
Full time
Our client is an ambitious, sustainable and inclusive, ensuring its clients, people and wider communities' flourish. It competes at the top of the legal market, providing sophisticated clients with a wide range of services. Advising clients ranging from large corporate and public sector bodies through to entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals, the firm is trusted to support them across the full spectrum of legal needs, from everyday matters to business-critical issues. With offices in Bristol, Edinburgh, London and Dublin, the firm operates across the UK and internationally. Its lawyers are qualified to practise in all three UK legal jurisdictions-England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland-and it collaborates globally with a select network of like-minded independent law firms. Culture. They are now looking for an experienced Tax Accountant, the role will assist in key areas such as: IHT returns for predominantly excluded property trusts, this may include assisting lawyers with structure analysis. Preparing income and stockpiled gains pools for non-UK trustees, which can include aiding tax advice for UK resident beneficiaries. Preparing UK personal tax returns for UK resident non-domiciled individuals and non-UK residents. These areas offer a mixed workload and opportunities to work across different parts of the department. You may also work on projects like de-enveloping UK properties, which can include non-resident capital gains tax, corporation tax compliance, ATED, and TRS compliance. What you'll need Relevant previous accountancy and tax experience, ideally in trust and personal tax fields. Relevant accountancy qualification (either AAT or ACA/ACCA) as well as having a particular interest in the area of tax. Experience of using tax software packages Important Notice It is Career Legal's policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful, and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
