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Commercial Litigation Associate / Senior Associate Location: Birmingham Salary: Open based on experience Yolk Legal are working with a top-tier law firm who are seeking an experienced Associate or Senior Associate to join its growing Commercial Litigation team in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in expanding the firm's presence and strengthening its litigation offering in the region. You will join a collaborative team handling a diverse range of commercial disputes, including contract disputes, professional negligence, banking matters, intellectual property, defamation, fraud, procurement, and shareholder and partnership conflicts. The role offers exposure to high-value cases across multiple sectors, giving you the opportunity to manage your own caseload while supporting senior lawyers on complex matters. This position is ideal for a proactive lawyer looking to make a significant impact within a supportive and ambitious team. What you will be doing as a Commercial Litigation Associate/Senior Associate Manage and progress a varied caseload across commercial litigation matters. Support Partners and Senior Associates on larger, high-profile disputes. Engage with clients directly, providing strategic advice and maintaining strong relationships. Contribute to business development initiatives and broader team activities. Comply with firm policies and maintain high standards of information security. The experience we are looking for: Qualified solicitor with approximately 4-8 years of experience in commercial litigation, though exceptional candidates outside this range will be considered. Demonstrable experience handling complex commercial disputes with strong technical knowledge. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a commitment to client service. Able to work independently and collaboratively, prioritising multiple projects effectively. Strong academic background and a desire to develop a long-term career as a commercial litigator. Attributes such as initiative, pragmatism, and excellent client skills are highly valued. What the firm offers: Joining this top-tier firm means working in an environment that values expertise, collaboration, and professional growth. Benefits include: Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses Pension and life assurance schemes Private healthcare options, including family coverage Professional development support and paid study leave Funding for professional memberships Work-Life Balance and Wellbeing Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Generous annual leave with optional buy/sell scheme Gym subsidies and health initiatives, including yoga and meditation sessions Employee assistance and counselling programmes Supportive policies to balance work and personal commitments Cycle-to-work and season ticket schemes Inclusive and collaborative team culture This is a career-defining opportunity for an ambitious commercial litigator to join a respected, dynamic team and build a strong presence in Birmingham. If you're a Commercial Litigation Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to find out more. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence by Yolk Recruitment. If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Nicole Smith on (phone number removed) or alternatively send your CV. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.

Agricultural Property Senior Associate/Partner - Head of Agriculture Location: Poundbury - Hybrid working available An exciting opportunity has arisen as my client is launching a specialist Agriculture & Rural Land team based in Poundbury, Dorset to strengthen its West Country capability. It is seeking an experienced Solicitor or Partner-level Lawyer to lead and grow the practice advising farmers, landed estates, rural businesses and developers on agricultural property, farm tenancies, rural diversification, land development and related commercial and regulatory matters. Why this role? Build and lead a new agriculture practice with clear firm support and autonomy to shape the team Work from Poundbury with excellent links across Dorset and the South West Join a firm that combines specialist capability (construction, planning, private client) with a collaborative, single-firm culture Key responsibilities Lead, develop and commercialise the Agriculture & Rural Land practice Act on a broad range of agriculture matters: farm & estate sales and purchases, tenancy advice (Agricultural Holdings Act/Farm Business Tenancies), rights of way, easements and overage, diversification projects, renewables and natural capital work and rural disputes Provide high-quality, pragmatic advice to private landowners, farmers, estate managers and agribusiness clients Win and develop client relationships - work with the firm's Private Client, Planning & Construction and Commercial teams to offer cross-service solutions Supervise, mentor and recruit fee earners and support staff as the team grows Support business development events, sector thought leadership and local networking across the West Country Your profile (ideal) Qualified Solicitor with substantial experience in agricultural/rural property law - Senior Solicitor/Partner level (Suggested: c 7+ years PQE) Proven track record of handling farm/estate transactions, tenancy issues and rural diversification projects Demonstrable business development skills and existing sector contacts across landed estates, farming & rural clients Leadership experience - managing or mentoring fee-earners and building a team Commercial, client-focused approach with strong technical and drafting skills Hybrid working is available. My client is eager to shortlist for interviews as soon as possible, so please contact me confidentially or send your CV to Chris Rodriguez by applying on-line. (Please note salary is just a guideline).

Associate / Senior Associate - Planning & Highways Location: Birmingham (Hybrid) Role Type: Fee Earner The Role An established and award-winning Planning team is continuing to grow and is seeking an experienced Planning Lawyer to join its Birmingham office. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile and socially impactful projects across sectors including local government, housing and ecclesiastical organisations . You'll be part of a collaborative, non-hierarchical team that values individuality and supports long-term career development. The work is varied, meaningful and often community-focused, offering exposure to both day-to-day advisory matters and major regeneration projects. Key Responsibilities Advising on, drafting and negotiating complex Section 106 agreements Providing legal support at planning committees and advising on complex planning issues Progressing compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) and advising on regeneration schemes Working closely with property teams on town centre regeneration and development projects Delivering client training and supporting business development through networking About You 3+ years' PQE with strong experience in planning law Proven expertise in Section 106 agreements, CPOs and planning advisory work Confident supporting planning committees and handling appeals Willingness to supervise junior lawyers and contribute to team development Strong communication skills with an interest in client-facing work and networking What's on Offer Hybrid working 25 days' annual leave plus additional Christmas gift days Paid volunteering leave supporting social purpose initiatives Excellent technical training and opportunities to develop sector expertise Modern office facilities and full IT support for home working Please contact Gaby on (phone number removed) or email on gabriella.farebrother-

Commercial Property Lawyer Camden Our Client has a hybrid contract position for a Commercial Property Lawyer. This role requires you to regularly attend at the office and collaborate face to face with colleagues across the Client. Have excellent legal practice management skills to include accurate and timely time recording, strong active file compliance and more. You will be comfortable working with a high degree of personal responsibility and independently when required. You will be encouraged to think creatively and contribute to re-shaping how we think about risk and governance for a 21st digital-era organisation. You will be thoughtful about a modern legal profession and its role in local public services. Experience working in local councils is essential. Experience You will have the following technical knowledge and experience: 1. Be qualified to practice in England and Wales as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives. 2. Demonstrable detailed knowledge of property law, particularly commercial property conveyancing. 3. Demonstrable working knowledge of local government law in the context of property law. 4. Ability to undertake, and experience of, the full range of land and property transactions arising from the Client's property portfolio, including the preparation, negotiation and completion of: Leases; Licences to assign, underlet, occupy, carry out alterations etc.; the grant of easements and wayleaves; the sale, acquisition, and registration of freehold and leasehold properties, both residential and commercial; and development agreements. 5. You will have a sound level of knowledge on the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act and related legislation around local authority building safety as well as a sound knowledge of various local government regulators and compliance requirements. 6. Demonstrable knowledge of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, particularly Part II, including experience of the grant and termination of protected and excluded tenancies. 7. Knowledge and experience of statutory provisions and guidance on regeneration projects, particularly the law and practice on compulsory purchase orders, and the ability to advise internal clients on issues around them. 8. Knowledge of the law and procedure of land registrations, particularly the Land Registration Act 2002 and Land Registry Practice Guides. 9. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) including literacy, tact and diplomacy and ability to advise competently on relevant legal matters. 10. Experience of advising clients on complex and /or sensitive matters and meeting deadlines. 11. Excellent demonstrable IT skills to include familiarity with the Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Teams, ideally Excel and Powerpoint). 12 Excellent skills in complying with in-house legal practice system requirements, to include, use of case management systems for effective file management (preferably iCasework), meeting time recording targets, file auditing, compliance and risk management practices. You will have 1. Excellent professional confidence to lead on difficult and high-profile property and development local government cases when appropriate. 2. Excellent organisational skills able to manage a complex and varied workload with a flexible and innovative approach to work, ensuring that deadlines and court directed deadlines are adhered to. 3. Ability to work on own initiative and with minimal supervision, to undertake research and be able to make accurate, considered judgements and decisions. 4. You will be an effective leader who is comfortable acting as an ambassador for legal services across the council, sharing good practice and encouraging innovation amongst colleagues, to include training/mentoring junior members of the team. 5. Excellent demonstrable ability to build partnerships and good working relationships both within the service, council and with third parties. 6. Excellent flexibility and confidence to adopt new skills where required to meet renewed corporate or member priorities within your area. At times this may relate to high profile matters which have significant media and/or public attention. 7. An ability to make accurate, considered judgements and decisions which supports the Client to achieve its goals in a way which is legally compliant, risk - aware but not adverse. 8. An understanding and commitment to the Client's policies on valuing diversity, equality and inclusion. 9. Experience of handling sensitive information under the Data Protection Act and the UK General Data Protection Regulation and ensuring confidentiality. The things you will achieve. You will be a trusted advisor and provide comprehensive, high quality legal advice within the area of specialism for the role. You will advise services and senior officers on the best course of action, drawing on your experience of developing innovative and creative solutions within the law. You will work both independently and in partnership with colleagues as part of a collaborative team in the delivery of the legal service and in respect of complex work or projects. You will build partnerships with officers (including Senior officers) within service directorates, to build good working relationships and you will provide high quality solution focused legal advice to officers across Camden. You will be proactive in your approach, identifying areas for improvement within work processes or opportunities for earlier intervention in council projects and activities to ensure effective delivery of the Client's priorities You will prepare and process a large volume of all casework related matters and find solutions for clients and members to achieve their goals and ensure compliance with the law. You will undertake effective case management to ensure relevant deadlines are met. You will be an effective advocate for the Client and sole legal advisor on legal issues the Client faces often on contested applications/matters. This could involve appearing in open court or in chambers on litigious matters as appropriate, making representations to the judge when appropriate You will make sound judgments on case progression based on all the evidence and identify any areas of risk to client officers and the Senior Managers and to personally ensure that all time limits and steps are complied with ensuring the Client achieves its goals in a way which is legally compliant, risk - aware but not adverse. You will be politically aware and bring any politically contentious matters to the attention of the Senior Managers. You will be proactive in undertaking legal research and in particular in respect of new legislation, court practice and procedures. You will support the wider team by preparing briefing notes and delivering training to others about the implications of that legislation. You will feel confident having robust discussions with external clients and lawyers, who at times may be challenging, taking a lead on correspondence and negotiations with them You will work closely with the Senior Lawyer, Principal Lawyers and Head of Legal Services, notifying them of any instructions or events that would result in a breach by the Client or an individual of any legislation, common law, standing order or rule or propriety or would constitute a course of action amounting to maladministration. You will be flexible and confident adopting new skills where required to meet renewed corporate or member priorities within your area. At times this may relate to high profile matters which have significant media and/or public attention. You may also be required to undertake any other duties and requirements appropriate to the grading of the post including other areas across the service. You will enable the effective decision-making process of the Client by checking and preparing reports for, and attending committee meetings, working party meetings and other meetings (which may be held outside standard working hours) in order to provide legal advice as and when required. You will therefore be confident building relationships with elected Members and other senior stakeholders You will be an exemplar of a legal services team which adopts best practice, making recommendations on any changes in policy or practice as and when appropriate. Proactive in your approach, you will seek out solutions rather than provide advice or support compliance as a default, acting as a role model for colleagues to adopt a similar way of working. You will mentor more junior staff as and when required to assist them in developing skills. You will be an active and compliant user of the team's case management and IT systems, ensuring you are using the system effectively to ensure proper records are maintained relating to all work undertaken. You will be an exemplar of time recording (and meet these targets), file compliance, risk management and other related good practice requirements of an in-house legal service. You will focus on the delivery of outcomes and the priorities of the Client