Mckinlay Law

4 job(s) at Mckinlay Law

Mckinlay Law
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Legal Counsel Location: Central London Salary: £110,000+ (negotiable, depending on experience) Hybrid: At least two days a week in the office One of our clients, a major healthcare company, are looking for a Legal Counsel to play a key role in supporting the business to achieve its objectives and strategic goals whilst managing and reducing their risk profile. The Role Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide variety of commercial, corporate and clinical-related contracts; Reviewing and updating of contractual arrangements with hospital consultants; Working closely with and supporting the Corporate Strategy and Corporate Development teams on clinical-related corporate transactions (including acquisitions, disposals, and collaborations), including liaising closely with and managing relationships with any external legal advisors engaged on such transactions; Assisting the business to meet its strategic priorities, its regulatory and compliance obligations, and to minimise its risk, including reviewing and updating policies and ensuring good governance; Providing in-house training and know-how to the business and in particular Hospital and Clinical teams across the business on regulatory compliance and other relevant legal topics; Dealing with commercial and legal regulatory compliance and governance matters, including CMA compliance; Advising the business on new and proposed UK legislative developments; Instructing, engaging and managing relations with our external lawyers; This role would suit a qualified lawyer with legal healthcare expertise, corporate transactional experience, and extensive commercial contracts knowledge. A strong regulatory and compliance background is also essential. You must be motivated, pragmatic, and commercially astute. Experience with CMA compliance and NHS contracts would be a bonus. Fantastic opportunity for a private practice lawyer to move in-house, or a legal counsel looking for a new challenge in a growing business. Exceptional benefits on offer with a company who puts employees first. 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
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior Legal PA Salary: £54,000 Location: Liverpool Street Leading international law firm, with stunning offices in the City, are looking for a legal PA to assist a two senior partners (including the London managing partner) and provide full PA / EA support. This is a very busy role, and it is essential that you have strong organisational skills and the ability to manage the changing expectations of two high profile partners. Due to the seniority of the partners, a high level of integrity and discretion is exceptionally important. Duties to include: Extensive and complex diary management, often over several time zones, and troubleshooting scheduling conflicts Proactively anticipating the partners' needs in advance of meetings, conferences, etc. and taking action to ensure they are properly prepared Typing and amending documents including correspondence, agreements, and digital dictation Billing duties Travel management to include hotels, taxis and transfers, flights, currency, visas etc. and creating detailed travel itineraries Drafting, amending, and proof-reading agendas, Power Point presentations and other pitch documents Arranging events, lunches, dinners, seminars, and meetings including sourcing restaurants and private hire venues Carrying out conflict checks on new clients and collating the KYC documentation Proof reading document Tracking expenses Anticipating potential issues and understanding priorities Assisting with confidential projects Substantial experience as a legal PA is essential as this is a busy role, and ideally you will have supported partners at senior, managing or board level. The ability to multi-task, deal with highly confidential documents and information, and organise a busy workload is also essential. You must also be an excellent communicator as you will be dealing with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally. Excellent opportunity for someone looking to take a step up in terms of responsibility and autonomy. Stunning offices a short walk from Liverpool Street Station. 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
Dec 04, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Accounts Payable Manager Location: Central London Salary: to £80,000 depending on experience One of our clients, a major international law firm, are looking for an accounts payable manager who will be responsible for the end-to-end management and efficiency of the firm's global Accounts Payable function. Responsibilities: Manage the daily operations of the Accounts Payable department across all firm jurisdictions, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of a high volume of invoices, business expenses, matter related transactions disbursements and payment runs. Ensure all AP activities comply with relevant local and international tax regulations Supervise, mentor, and develop the Accounts Payable team Proactively identify opportunities to streamline AP workflows, drive process optimisation and automation, and leverage the functionality of the firm's ERP system to increase efficiency and accuracy Establish, implement, and rigorously enforce internal controls and procedures within the AP function to safeguard firm assets and mitigate fraud risk, particularly in high-risk multi-jurisdictional wire payment scenarios Manage the firm-wide expense reporting system Serve as the primary contact for external and internal auditors regarding AP, providing clear documentation and explanations of processes and controls It is essential that you have experience in accounts payable from another law firm, ideally in a supervisory role but they consider a candidate with a strong accounts payable background looking to take on more management duties. You must also have strong leadership and analytical skills, and be a confident communicator as you will dealing with senior stakeholders and external clients. Fantastic opportunity to join a leading, international law firm and be part of a dynamic and forward thinking team. 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
Dec 02, 2025
Full time
Job Title: IP Paralegal Location: Central London Salary: £34,000 Hybrid: 3 office / 2 home Award winning, leading American law firm are looking for a paralegal to join their IP team and provide support to the London IP group. The role will initially be offered as a 6 month contract. Duties and Responsibilities: Providing support to the London IP Group on research and advice for clients. Carrying out legal research and monitoring of EU cases. Keeping files (internal files, Counsel bundles, client bundles) organised and up to date in paper and electronic format. Keeping the London IP team up to date with developments in IP law and practice in the UK, the EU and the UPC. Filing documents (applications, pleadings) with court, mainly the Royal Courts of Justice. Assisting drafting matter and deal summaries for marketing and directory submissions; preparing materials for client pitches and other business development support; preparing materials for client seminars and related liaising with marketing; and preparing materials for training on IP and general litigation topics. The successful candidate will have exceptional academics including either the LPC or SQE1, the ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure, and excellent client skills. If you have experience in IP, that would also be an advantage. A fantastic opportunity for a proactive paralegal to join a leading US law firm and gain high quality experience in a market-leading team. Excellent benefits on offer in a modern, innovative American law 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.