Mckinlay Law

We are no longer accepting CVs for this position. Applications for this role have now closed. If you have the relevant experience for this position, we may have similar roles now or in the future. If you would like to submit your CV on a general basis, please follow the link below: Prestigious, award winning US law firm are looking for a paralegal to join their competition team to work on a host of major cases handling complex and critical competition / antitrust matters. Experience in competition / antitrust work is essential as well as some general commercial litigation experience. The firm advises on and deals with the full range of EU and US competition and antitrust issues including cartel investigations, merger control, pricing, IP, international trade law, distribution and agency, state aid and anti-competitive conduct. Exceptional benefits and opportunity to progress and work on really interesting cases in a truly international environment. Strong academics are essential and any languages would be an advantage. Ideal for a motivated and ambitious candidate looking for a varied, interesting role in a top firm. 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.

A prestigious law firm in Greater London seeks a paralegal for its competition team, focusing on complex competition and antitrust cases. The ideal candidate will have experience in competition or antitrust work, alongside general commercial litigation exposure. Strong academics are essential, and proficiency in additional languages would be advantageous. This role offers exceptional benefits and the chance to work in an international environment while dealing with high-profile cases.

Job Title: Trainee Legal PA Salary: £32,000 Location: Central London An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone looking for a start in the legal sector and would relish being trained up as a legal PA within a law firm with an excellent reputation. The day to day of the role will involve a broad range of secretarial and administration duties including typing correspondence and creating documents, planning diaries, organising meetings and appointments, liaising with clients, updating spreadsheets etc. You will be mentored and taught procedures and tasks and your role will gradually evolve over time as you become more knowledgeable. You should possess strong IT and organisational skills, but more importantly a positive and proactive attitude as they are looking to invest in the right person. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a little office experience, or a straight graduate, to take on an administration role and be trained as a legal secretary. This is a springboard for someone sincerely looking to build a career in PA support, it would not be the right move for a paralegal going down the qualification route. Warm and friendly environment and a rare chance to be mentored from scratch. Excellent benefits package. 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.

Job Title: Residential Conveyancing Senior Associate Location: London / Hybrid Salary: Up to £90,000 depending on experience PQE: 7+ Our client, a top boutique London law firm, are looking for a residential property solicitor (circa 7 years' PQE) to join an established property team dealing with both UK and international clients. You will be dealing with high end freehold and leasehold sales and purchases; leasehold enfranchisement; property refinancing and secured lending; remortgages; new builds; and preparing transfers and new leases. Key Requirements: 7+ years' PQE with strong experience in residential property Exceptional communication and client skills Strong technical knowledge Confident in ability to manage own caseload efficiently Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced team The highly successful property team is renowned for their work in residential conveyancing and have an enviable client base with excellent quality of work on offer to the successful solicitor. This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor to build on their current experience within a firm with a strong reputation for residential property work. The team primarily looks after a client base of HNW and UHNWIs and so experience with high end properties would be beneficial. The PQE on offer is a guide only. If you feel you have the relevant experience for the position, please do submit your CV. 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.

Job Title: Private Client Senior Associate Location: London / Hybrid Salary: Up to £90,000 depending on experience PQE: 8+ Our client, a top boutique London law firm, are looking for a private client solicitor (circa 7/8 years' PQE) to join an established private client team and take over an existing case load. The team acts for act for HNW and UHNWIs with all areas of private client work. They are looking for a solicitor with experience in advising clients (ideally HNWIs and individuals with business assets) on a variety of matters including wills, succession planning, probate, general tax planning, trusts, and Lasting Powers of Attorney. Key Requirements: 8+ years' PQE with strong experience in private client work. Demonstrable experience handling wills, probate/estate administration, trusts, LPAs and other private client matters. Exceptional communication and client skills Strong technical knowledge Confident in ability to manage own caseload efficiently Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced team Exceptional opportunity for an experienced private client associate to take on an existing case load and work in a collaborative, high performing team. The PQE on offer is a guide only. If you feel you have the relevant experience for the position, please do submit your CV. 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.

Job Title: Legal Cashier Salary: £45,000 Location: Surrey Law firm accounts experience is essential. Our client is seeking an experienced legal cashier to assist their finance manager with all aspects of day-to-day cashiering and accounts functions. This is a broad role. A selection of duties include checking incoming office / client receipts and transfers, check online banking system regularly throughout the day for updated activity, lead the accounts payable function, maintain all client account transactions in accordance with the SRA rules, bank reconciliations, billing and purchase ledger updates, aiding with management reports by providing data etc. It is essential you have a minimum of 18 months' experience working in a law firm accounts team and can demonstrate knowledge of SRA accounts rules. An excellent opportunity to continue your legal finance career in a reputable firm that is prepared to provide long-term progression to the right person if they are motivated. 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.

1:1 Legal PA Role Supporting a Senior Partner Job Title: 1:1 Legal PA Role Supporting a Senior Partner Location: Central London Salary: Up to £65,000 Hybrid: Yes An established US law firm is looking to hire an experienced legal PA to provide dedicated, one-to-one support to a Senior Partner. This position has been created as part of the firm's continued growth in London and offers a high level of responsibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to work closely with a key senior stakeholder in a leading firm. If you thrive in a busy, fast paced setting, this role will be ideal for you. Coordinating domestic and international travel, often across different time zones Organising meetings, conference calls, and all associated logistics Assisting the US based BD team with various BD projects and events Overseeing a complex schedule and extensive diary management Managing arrangements for client-facing events Ad hoc assistance with office management duties to provide support with the running of the London office Candidate profile: Proven background supporting senior stakeholders in a Legal PA or EA capacity, ideally within a City or US law firm. Although they would prefer a background in corporate law, they are also open to other areas of law as well. A positive, forward thinking, and proactive attitude Confident communicator and a collaborative approach to work Fantastic opportunity to join a leading US law firm and work in a 1:1 role supporting a senior partner. The role offers a high level of responsibility and autonomy for a proactive and dynamic legal PA / EA with extensive scope to grow the role. 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 McKinlay Law is the trading name of McKinlay Recruitment Services Ltd. Registered in England No. VAT Reg. No. . Where we are? McKinlay Recruitment Services Ltd., 26-27 Bedford Square, London, United Kingdom, WC1B 3HP

A leading US law firm in London is seeking a 1:1 Legal PA to support a Senior Partner. This role involves coordinating travel, managing schedules, and assisting with business development projects. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in supporting senior stakeholders, be proactive, and possess excellent communication skills. This position offers autonomy and the opportunity for growth within the firm, alongside a competitive salary of up to £65,000.