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Real Estate Finance Solicitor (8+ PQE) - Leeds - Competitive six-figure package available for the right candidate, together with hybrid working and outstanding progression. Join a Market-Leading Real Estate Finance Team Handling Complex, High-Value Transactions A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Real Estate Finance Solicitor to join the Leeds office of a leading national law firm with a nationally recognised real estate finance practice.This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing team advising on sophisticated national and international finance transactions for an impressive client base. Working alongside recognised specialists, you will play a key role in delivering strategic advice on high-value matters while enjoying genuine opportunities for career progression within a collaborative and supportive environment.The RoleAs a senior member of the team, you will advise a broad range of banks, financial institutions, investment funds, corporate borrowers and institutional clients on a wide variety of real estate finance matters.Your work will include:Advising on complex real estate finance transactions for both lenders and borrowers.Managing transactions from instruction through to completion.Working closely with partners on high-value and cross-border matters.Building and maintaining strong client relationships.Supporting the continued growth and success of the real estate finance practice through business development and networking activities.Collaborating with colleagues across banking, real estate and other specialist teams on multi-disciplinary transactions.The CandidateApplications are invited from Solicitors with 8+ years' PQE who can demonstrate:Extensive experience in Real Estate Finance gained within a recognised commercial law firm.A strong track record advising on lender and borrower transactions.Excellent technical expertise combined with commercial awareness.Confidence managing complex matters independently while working collaboratively as part of a wider team.Strong communication and client relationship skills.A proactive approach to business development and practice growth.The ambition to play a key role within a nationally recognised team.The OpportunityThis is an excellent opportunity to join a Legal 500 recognised practice that continues to invest in the growth of its Real Estate Finance offering.You'll benefit from working on high-quality transactions for an outstanding client base, alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive and collaborative culture. The firm offers genuine opportunities for progression, flexible working and a competitive salary and benefits package, making this an ideal role for an ambitious senior lawyer looking to take the next step in their career.To apply contact Melanie Daly at eNL on or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications within 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary levels purely as a guide.At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Role Overview An opportunity has arisen for an experienced solicitor to join a well-established organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract in an in-house legal capacity. Key Responsibilities Provide expert legal advice across all areas of the business, working closely with senior stakeholders including the General Counsel & Company Secretary Support corporate activity including restructuring, investment, disposals, due diligence, and membership models Advise on intellectual property, commercial contracts, property and construction matters, and regulatory requirements Manage commercial contentious matters at pre-litigation stage, aiming for early and effective resolution Support procurement, compliance, and subsidy control activities Provide employment law guidance to HR and wider business functions Maintain and develop legal templates for contracts across sales, procurement, and business development Deliver internal legal training on key areas such as contracts, IP, and confidentiality Candidate Profile / Experience Needed Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales Significant experience within a commercial law firm and/or in-house legal environment Strong background in commercial contracts, intellectual property, and wider commercial law Experience handling complex or high-value transactions, including international matters Proven ability to lead, manage, or supervise legal professionals Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills Ability to quickly establish credibility and make an immediate impact within a fixed-term appointment Adaptable and capable of managing a varied and evolving workload effectively What's on Offer 12-month fixed-term contract Hybrid working with 3 days per week working remotely Immediate exposure to a broad and varied legal workload across a complex organisation Opportunity to lead and support an established legal function during a key period Strategic involvement in business-critical decision-making Collaborative working environment with significant cross-functional engagement Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to make a tangible impact from day one Apply Now To find out more or to apply for this 12-month fixed-term contract opportunity, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

An international financial institution is seeking an experienced Trade Finance Lawyer to join its in-house legal team in London. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting a global Trade & Working Capital business, advising on complex financing transactions, strategic initiatives, and regulatory developments across multiple jurisdictions. Client Details Our client is a leading international financial institution with a well-established presence across corporate and investment banking. Operating in major financial markets worldwide, the organisation provides a broad range of financing, transaction banking and trade solutions to multinational corporates, financial institutions and large-scale businesses. With a focus on collaboration, risk management and regulatory excellence, the organisation continues to invest in the development of its products, technology platforms and people. Description The position offers exposure to transaction origination, structuring, execution, syndication activities, regulatory change programmes, and business transformation initiatives. Deliver legal advice on trade finance and working capital products, supporting transaction teams throughout the deal lifecycle. Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of financing and trade-related documentation. Support structured finance and corporate lending transactions, ensuring legal risks are appropriately identified and managed. Partner with stakeholders including credit, risk, compliance, tax, operations, product management and execution teams to provide commercially focused legal guidance. Assist with the development and enhancement of legal frameworks, policies, controls and documentation standards. Support dispute management, investigations and other legal matters relevant to the business area. Deliver training and knowledge-sharing sessions to improve legal and regulatory awareness across the organisation. Profile Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales. Strong experience gained within a leading law firm or reputable financial institution Proven background advising on banking and finance transactions. Knowledge of trade finance products, including guarantees, bonds, indemnity facilities, export credit agency-backed financings, letters of credit, promissory note discounting and related cross-border issues. Job Offer Salary up to £130,000 depending on candidate experience Bonus & benefits package Hybrid working in central London

Family & Childcare Solicitor - City of London Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. Department Background: The Legal 500 independent legal directory applauds our Family legal team has "superbly reliable", "professional, personable, and very efficient". The department is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK and Chambers & Partners UK for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. Our family team includes solicitors who have achieved the Law Society's Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring our clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity. The Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions. Main Responsibilities of the Role: Report directly to Department Director Responsible for all aspects of Family law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Variety of duties including dealing with a range of public and private Family / children cases including child abduction, child protection issues, special guardianship and adoption matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company Key Skills Required: Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying Strong management skills Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in child care issues Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Working knowledge of the publicly funded Family / Child Care work and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with all Family / Child-Care work-related work and some expertise on adoption matters Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills Accredited Family Solicitor (Family Law Panel). Abduction Panel accreditation is desirable. The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, apply now or you can also visit our website and apply using our online process.

Role: Housing Litigation Solicitor Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. Housing Department Background: Noted for its "sustained legal conviction combined with outstanding advocacy" our Housing team, is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK for its services in social housing UK-wide, providing assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. We handle both publicly funded (legal aid) and privately funded legal services in homelessness, disrepair, eviction, succession for tenants, neighborhood problems, debt issues and possession proceedings. Our solicitors are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. The department regularly represents clients at all court levels (including the Higher Courts) and is extensively experienced at handling all housing related judicial review claimant matters at the High Court. Main Responsibilities of the Role: Report directly to Department Director Responsible for all aspects of Housing work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with a diverse caseload of public and private housing matters, such as: Homelessness applications and appeals; Disrepair claims; Eviction and possession proceedings; Property ownership disputes; Unlawful eviction cases; Succession rights for tenants; Neighbourhood and anti-social behaviour issues. Conducting your own advocacy where appropriate Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases Dealing with correspondence Maintaining accurate time costing procedures Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly Ensuring compliance with file management Key Skills Required: Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Housing issues Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Excellent analytical and organisational skills Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment Working knowledge of the publicly funded Housing work including legal representation and legal help and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with all Housing related work Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills What we offer A fantastic supportive team Strong career progression with support for legal awards and professional recognition Attractive salary package with supervision bonus The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. Litigation Department Background: Our litigation teams are ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK Directory for their excellence in Commercial Litigation, Professional Negligence, Contentious Probate and General Litigation work across the South East. Viewed as a "stand out" team it has extensive experience in acting for both claimants and defendants, representing individuals, companies, charities or those involved in group litigation, in complex and high value civil / commercial litigation matters, including: Bankruptcy and Insolvency Building Disputes Civil Fraud Consumer/ Commercial Disputes Contract Disputes Debt Interim Applications International Cross Border Disputes Contentious Probate Disputes Professional Negligence Residential Property Disputes Our lawyers offer advice and assistance in dispute resolution and litigated cases and regularly acts in reported cases in the High Court and the Court of Appeal. The Litigation team is equipped to take swift action to protect our client's interests and offer the best representation for any court action. Main Responsibilities of the Role: Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met Professional proactive approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs Responsible for all aspects of Litigation work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases Dealing with correspondence Maintaining accurate time costing procedures Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly Ensuring compliance with file management. Key tasks include: Boundary disputes- resolving disagreements between neighbours about property lines. Landlord and tenant issues- dealing with rent arrears, lease breaches, eviction proceedings, and lease renewals. Rights of way and easements- advising on access rights and usage of land. Nuisance and trespass claims- acting where someone's use of their property interferes with another's. Disputes over property ownership- handling cases like co-ownership disagreements or claims under trusts. Development issues- disputes related to property development, including restrictive covenants and planning. Disrepair- acting for landlord and tenant Mortgage Repossessions Commercial property matters- lease related matters - dilapidations, arrears of rents , lease forfeiture Key Skills Required: Proven litigation experience - minimum 3 years' PQE managing varied caseloads Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Excellent analytical and organizational skills Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment Working knowledge of the publicly funded Litigation work and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with Probate Litigation related work Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. Litigation Department Background: Our litigation teams are ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK Directory for their excellence in Commercial Litigation, Professional Negligence, Contentious Probate and General Litigation work across the South East. Viewed as a "stand out" team it has extensive experience in acting for both claimants and defendants, representing individuals, companies, charities or those involved in group litigation, in complex and high value civil / commercial litigation matters, including: Bankruptcy and Insolvency Building Disputes Civil Fraud Consumer/ Commercial Disputes Contract Disputes Debt Interim Applications International Cross Border Disputes Contentious Probate Disputes Professional Negligence Residential Property Disputes Our lawyers offer advice and assistance in dispute resolution and litigated cases and regularly acts in reported cases in the High Court and the Court of Appeal. The Litigation team is equipped to take swift action to protect our client's interests and offer the best representation for any court action. Main Responsibilities of the Role: Report directly to Department Director Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs Responsible for all aspects of Contentious Probate Litigation work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Contentious Probate Litigation cases including: Inheritance Dependants Act 1975 claims; Proprietary estoppel claims; Will disputes - challenging Wills on the basis of capacity; duress and forgery; Removing Executors in their roles for failure to administer the estate; Devastavit claims Undertaking your own advocacy Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases Dealing with correspondence Maintaining accurate time costing procedures Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly Ensuring compliance with file management Key Skills Required: Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 2-4 years of proven experience in Wills and Probate law Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators is an advantage Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Excellent analytical and organizational skills Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment Working knowledge of the publically funded Litigation work and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with Litigation related work Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. Immigration Department Background: We have one of the largest legal aid Immigration practices in the UK and are ranked as a top tier practice by The Legal 500 directory for our services including, business immigration, human rights, appeals and overstay. Our immigration lawyers have an established reputation in acting for high net worth individuals, new and established business men and women, and innovative and skilled individuals under the Tier 1 visa categories. Our Immigration team offer a wide range of services to European Economic Area (EEA) and non-EEA individuals and families wishing to enter, remain, or settle in the UK. With over 160 specialist Immigration lawyers nationwide, we bring the highest level of expertise to all Immigration matters. The department has a number of highly skilled lawyers who have trained as barristers, and undertake complex appeal cases up to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Our Immigration team is renowned for their extensive experience in Asylum claims and challenging human rights violations for unaccompanied minors and victims of torture, trafficking, and domestic abuse. In these cases, we are committed to assisting no matter the individual client's circumstance. Main Responsibilities of the Role: Report directly to Department Director Responsible for all aspects of Immigration work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Immigration work including; detained clients; victims of trafficking & torture; asylum work from initial applications through to Tribunal appeal and upper Court appeal matters; entry clearance applications and appeals and some judicial review work Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency, Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence Preparing applications to meet Home Office requirements (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations) Attending conferences and court You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company Key Skills Required: Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying Registered with the Law Society Immigration & Asylum Law Accreditation (IAAS level 2 membership is essential) Be committed and highly driven to provide an excellent standard of service to our clients Strong management skills Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Immigration issues Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Working knowledge of the publicly funded Immigration work and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with all Immigration related work and some expertise on adoption matters Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, apply now or visit our company website to apply using our online process for your application to be considered.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. The Role: The ideal candidate will join a well-established national team of experienced Costs Lawyers and Costs Draftsmen, supporting the full lifecycle of the billing and recovery process for a wide range of legal sector clients. This senior position requires strong technical expertise, excellent drafting ability, and confident negotiation skills. Candidates with substantial Legal Aid experience and the ability to hit the ground running will be particularly valued. Main Responsibilities of the Role: Report directly to Manager Drafting / preparing inter partes bills of costs, costs budgets; and points of reply/dispute Drafting inter partes bills with Legal Aid element Drafting Claim1's, 1a's and VHCC/HCCP case Drafting of estimates of costs to accompany Allocation Questionnaires and Pre-Trial Checklists. Negotiations of Bills including attendance at CCMC's Overseeing the Issuing of the Notice of Commencement and associated documents Working to deadlines Attendance upon Detailed Assessment Hearing as and when necessary Providing technical / costs guidance to fee earners where required Assist junior members of the team to complete post -assessment work, with training and ad hoc queries Maintaining accurate time costing procedures Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly meetings ensuring that these are dealt with promptly Ensuring full compliance with file management and internal quality standards Contributing to internal training and the ongoing development of costs management processes Key Skills Required: Minimum of 3 years legal experience in Costs Law namely drafting legal aid and Inter partes bills along with clear understanding and application of the civil procedure rules relating to costs Ability to draft an IP bill of costs (preferably with some LAA experience - 3 & 6 column bills) Ability to prepare costs budgets and have experience in the same Ability to draft schedule of costs and breakdowns Ability to negotiate Ability to draft Points of Reply Ability to work on their own and within a team Ability to risk assess Ability to provide sound advice to client's Ability to set matters down for assessment Have an understanding of Part 8 procedure Advocacy would be desired but not essential Work to achievable targets Familiar with Costs Master would be useful but not essential Have good Excel skills and Microsoft skills Why Join Us: A supportive, knowledgeable team that values expertise and encourages growth Opportunities to mentor, lead, and shape best practice within the department The chance to work on high-quality, complex matters that stretch your skills Clear pathways for progression within a respected national Costs team The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.

Family & Childcare Solicitor Director (x2) - Birmingham Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. Department Background: The Legal 500 independent legal directory applauds our Family legal team has "superbly reliable", "professional, personable, and very efficient". The department is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK and Chambers & Partners UK for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. Our family team includes solicitors who have achieved the Law Society's Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring our clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity. The Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions. Main Responsibilities of the Role: Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met Managing and overseeing complex family matters Responsible for all aspects of Family work including divorce, financial disputes and remedies; international elements of child abduction/ adoption; injunctions/ non molestation orders and providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Family law matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company Key Skills Required: 3 Years+ PQE Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying Experienced Family Law Solicitor with a proven track record in managing complex and sensitive child abduction cases. Strong management skills Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Family Law issues Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Comprehensive knowledge of publicly funded family law, with the capability to effectively manage privately funded cases. Excellent client care and advocacy skills Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills Applicants are expected to have one of the following accreditations: Law Society Family Law Panel (Advanced) , including the Child Abduction and Wardship component Resolution Accredited Specialist International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) accredited panel In addition, the following would be desirable: Prior experience handling complex child abduction or wardship cases Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams Excellent communication and client-handling skills Active professional development in family law The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, apply now or you can also visit our website and apply using our online process.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. Litigation Department Background: Our litigation teams are ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK Directory for their excellence in Commercial Litigation, Professional Negligence, Contentious Probate and General Litigation work across the South East. Viewed as a "stand out" team it has extensive experience in acting for both claimants and defendants, representing individuals, companies, charities or those involved in group litigation, in complex and high value civil / commercial litigation matters, including: Bankruptcy and Insolvency Building Disputes Civil Fraud Consumer/ Commercial Disputes Contract Disputes Debt Interim Applications International Cross Border Disputes Contentious Probate Disputes Professional Negligence Residential Property Disputes Our lawyers offer advice and assistance in dispute resolution and litigated cases and regularly acts in reported cases in the High Court and the Court of Appeal. The Litigation team is equipped to take swift action to protect our client's interests and offer the best representation for any court action. Main Responsibilities of the Role: Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met Professional proactive approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs Responsible for all aspects of Litigation work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases Dealing with correspondence Maintaining accurate time costing procedures Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly Ensuring compliance with file management. Key tasks include: Boundary disputes- resolving disagreements between neighbours about property lines. Landlord and tenant issues- dealing with rent arrears, lease breaches, eviction proceedings, and lease renewals. Rights of way and easements- advising on access rights and usage of land. Nuisance and trespass claims- acting where someone's use of their property interferes with another's. Disputes over property ownership- handling cases like co-ownership disagreements or claims under trusts. Development issues- disputes related to property development, including restrictive covenants and planning. Disrepair- acting for landlord and tenant Mortgage Repossessions Commercial property matters- lease related matters - dilapidations, arrears of rents , lease forfeiture Key Skills Required: Proven litigation experience - minimum 3 years' PQE managing varied caseloads Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Excellent analytical and organizational skills Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment Working knowledge of the publicly funded Litigation work and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with Probate Litigation related work Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.

Court of Protection (Health & Welfare) Solicitors - London, Manchester and Birmingham Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Court of Protection Department Background: The Court of Protection determines matters concerning individuals, mainly adults, who lack the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves, including in disputes about capacity and best interests across health and welfare, medical treatment, deprivation of liberty, and property and financial affairs. Duncan Lewis Solicitors' Court of Protection department is consistently ranked by Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500, and is recognised for its client-focused approach, technical excellence and commitment to representing vulnerable individuals. The directories describe the team as bringing both legal rigour and a strong human perspective to its work, with practitioners who "understand this area legally as well as from a human perspective".The department has particular strength in deprivation of liberty, section 16 and section 21A matters, cross-jurisdictional matters and complex, multi-party welfare disputes, often involving and significant public law issues. The team also frequently acts for children and young adults with additional needs in high-value personal injury and related Court of Protection proceedings. Our health and welfare Court of Protection lawyers work closely with colleagues in Court of Protection (property and affairs), community care, clinical negligence, family, childcare and public law, ensuring holistic and joined-up representation. The team regularly acts on instructions from the Official Solicitor and supports clients, families and professional advocates through some of the most sensitive and emotionally charged cases, always keeping the welfare of the individual at the heart of decision-making. Main Responsibilities of the Role: Report directly to your supervisor or Department Director. Your will be responsible for conducting all aspects of Court of Protection case work (health and welfare) across a variety of case types including general welfare and deprivation of liberty challenges Where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members. Manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assist with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Ensuring compliance with file management and maintaining accurate time-costing procedures Business development and supporting the marketing and growth of the firm and COP department Key Skills Required: 0 - 3 years' post qualification experience (PQE) in handling a case load of mental capacity welfare work Mental Capacity (welfare) Accreditation would be desirable but not essential Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Working knowledge of the publicly funded Court of Protection work and the ability to service privately funded cases Good working knowledge of Mental Capacity Law and practice appropriate to PQE Professional with a proactive approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters sensitively and resolve complicated practicalities Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Excellent analytical and organizational skills Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills Manage your own caseload and meet deadlines. Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate and organized case records. Ability to work collaboratively in a team and build strong client relationships. What we offer: A fantastic supportive team Excellent progression opportunities Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to equal opportunities and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, religion, belief, or marital status and embraces the diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

Senior Corporate Insolvency Associate Location: Manchester Working Arrangement: Office Based or Hybrid Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Imperium Financial Recruitment is acting as the recruitment agency for this opportunity. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Corporate Insolvency Associate to join one of Manchester's leading and highly respected firms of Insolvency Practitioners. Due to continued growth and an expanding portfolio of corporate appointments, the firm is looking to recruit an ambitious insolvency professional who is seeking the next step in their career within a supportive and progressive environment. Working alongside experienced Insolvency Practitioners and senior management, you will take ownership of a varied portfolio of corporate insolvency cases, whilst mentoring junior members of the team and developing strong relationships with clients, creditors and professional introducers. The Role This is a varied and technically challenging position, managing a diverse portfolio of corporate insolvency appointments from inception through to closure. You will be responsible for delivering an exceptional level of client service whilst ensuring all cases are administered efficiently, compliantly and within statutory deadlines. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of appointments including: Creditors' Voluntary Liquidations (CVLs) Members' Voluntary Liquidations (MVLs) Compulsory Liquidations Administrations Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVAs) Solvent restructuring assignments Pre-pack administrations Complex investigations and asset realisations Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of corporate insolvency cases from appointment through to closure. Prepare statutory reports and documentation in accordance with insolvency legislation. Liaise with directors, creditors, solicitors, accountants and other key stakeholders. Conduct investigations into the affairs of insolvent companies and directors where required. Realise company assets and oversee creditor distributions. Attend meetings with directors and professional advisers. Prepare estimated outcome statements and case progression reports. Ensure compliance with the Insolvency Act, Insolvency Rules and Statements of Insolvency Practice (SIPs). Review and delegate work to junior members of the team. Provide coaching and mentoring to Insolvency Administrators. Assist senior management with workflow planning and technical matters. Identify opportunities to improve internal processes and client service. Candidate Requirements A minimum of 4 years' experience within corporate insolvency. Proven experience managing a portfolio of corporate insolvency cases independently. Strong technical knowledge of UK insolvency legislation and procedures. Experience across CVLs, MVLs, Administrations and Liquidations. CPI qualification would be advantageous but is not essential. JIEB studies or qualification would also be beneficial. Experience using IPS or other insolvency case management software. Excellent report writing and communication skills. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail. Ability to prioritise a busy and varied workload. Strong commercial awareness and client relationship skills. What's on Offer Competitive salary. Annual performance bonus. Office-based or hybrid working. Generous annual leave entitlement. Company pension scheme. Ongoing professional development and funded training. Support towards CPI or JIEB qualifications where appropriate. Clear career progression opportunities. Friendly, collaborative and highly experienced team. Opportunity to join one of Manchester's leading insolvency practices. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Corporate Insolvency professional looking to join a well-established practice with an excellent reputation, strong pipeline of work and genuine opportunities for career progression.

A fantastic opportunity for a Head of Legal and Commercial has arisen to join a leading organisation. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping commercial strategy, leading legal oversight, and driving contractual performance across a high-profile public-facing operation. This role focuses on leading all legal and commercial activities, ensuring compliance with complex contractual frameworks, managing risk, and supporting strategic initiatives and major projects in collaboration with key external stakeholders. Role - Head of Legal and Commercial Location - London (hybrid working, approx. 3 days onsite) Type - Permanent position Salary - 80,000- 105,000 + bonus + benefits Key responsibilities of the Head of Legal and Commercial / Head of Legal / Head of Commercial role and not limited to: Lead the Legal and Commercial function, taking ownership of legal, contractual and commercial risk across the organisation. Act as the primary interface with key clients, leading negotiations on contract variations, compliance matters and commercial agreements. Provide strategic legal and commercial advice to senior leadership, supporting decision-making and long-term business objectives. Oversee compliance with franchise or contractual obligations, ensuring adherence to governance and regulatory requirements. Support major transformation projects, including complex programmes. Manage dispute resolution processes, including litigation where required. Own and develop corporate compliance frameworks including areas such as anti-bribery, modern slavery, and business ethics. Lead engagement with external legal counsel, managing performance, scope, and spend. Drive continuous improvement within the legal and commercial function through tools, templates and best practice. Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, external partners and stakeholders. Lead, develop and mentor a small team, ensuring high performance and ongoing capability growth. Key skills and experience required for Head of Legal and Commercial / Head of Legal / Head of Commercial and not limited to: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with a minimum of 3+ years PQE, gained in-house or private practice. Strong experience operating within complex, contract-led commercial environments. Proven ability in contract negotiation, compliance management and risk mitigation. Experience working within regulated industries is highly advantageous. Broad legal knowledge including contract law, dispute resolution, data protection and regulatory frameworks. Proven leadership experience, including managing and developing teams. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at executive level. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to drive value and support business growth. Confident communicator with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. To apply for this Head of Legal and Commercial / Head of Legal / Head of Commercial role, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. Immigration Department Background: We have one of the largest legal aid Immigration practices in the UK and are ranked as a top tier practice by The Legal 500 directory for our services including, business immigration, human rights, appeals and overstay. Our immigration lawyers have an established reputation in acting for high net worth individuals, new and established business men and women, and innovative and skilled individuals under the Tier 1 visa categories. Our Immigration team offer a wide range of services to European Economic Area (EEA) and non-EEA individuals and families wishing to enter, remain, or settle in the UK. With over 160 specialist Immigration lawyers nationwide, we bring the highest level of expertise to all Immigration matters. The department has a number of highly skilled lawyers who have trained as barristers, and undertake complex appeal cases up to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Our Immigration team is renowned for their extensive experience in Asylum claims and challenging human rights violations for unaccompanied minors and victims of torture, trafficking, and domestic abuse. In these cases, we are committed to assisting no matter the individual client's circumstance. Main Responsibilities of the Role: Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met Responsible for all aspects of Immigration work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Immigration work including; detained clients; victims of trafficking & torture; asylum work from initial applications through to Tribunal appeal and upper Court appeal matters; entry clearance applications and appeals and some judicial review work Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency, Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence Preparing applications to meet Home Office requirements (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations) Attending conferences and court You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company Key Skills Required: Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying Registered with the Law Society Immigration & Asylum Law Accreditation - level 2 membership is essential Be committed and highly driven to provide an excellent standard of service to our clients Strong management skills Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Immigration issues Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Working knowledge of the publicly funded Immigration work and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with all Immigration related work and some expertise on adoption matters Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, apply now or visit our company website to apply using our online process for your application to be considered.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. Department Background: Applauded by The Legal 500 has 'an extremely knowledgeable and hugely capable child care team', our highly specialised Child Care Department is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories for its expertise in all aspects of child care law. Our Child Care Law department approaches each case with a level of understanding only achievable through specializing in Child Care law. The key aspect of our work is assisting guardians to represent a child and representing parents. We act for children, parents and family members to provide expert advice to adopted parents and the birth parents who are considering adoption. The department also advises same-sex couples on child care matters, including child care arrangements following divorce, separation or dissolution of a civil partnership, adoption, co-parenting and surrogacy. Setting us apart from other firms, the Child Care Law department consists of members of the Law Society Children and Family Panel Members. The majority are also members of the Association for the Lawyers for Children, and of Resolution (formerly known as the Solicitors Family Law Association). Duncan Lewis is one of few firms in the UK that are on the Lord Chancellor's International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) referral list. We have acquired a number of kite-marks and accreditations which are testament to the quality of the specialised work our staff undertake. We have had several high profile cases, which have been reported, which include caste, underage marriages and international elements. Main Responsibilities of the Role Report directly to Department Director Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of public and private children cases including child abduction; child protection issues; special guardianship and adoption matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases Dealing with correspondence Maintaining accurate time costing procedures Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly Ensuring compliance with file management Key Skills Required Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publicly funded Child Care Law A strong academic background with a Law degree Legal experience as a Child Care Paralegal/Advisor Clear understanding and application of Children Laws Business acumen and the ability to market the Company Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance Committed team player, self -motivated and professional Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills What we offer Competitive salary A fantastic supportive team Excellent progression opportunities Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, apply now or you can also visit our company website to apply using our online process.

Your new company This purpose-led financial services organisation with a strong commitment to sustainable outcomes is looking for a Company Secretary to join their team in Bristol. Operating within an international group structure, this organisation plays a key role in driving governance excellence and supporting long-term strategic decision-making. You will become part of a collaborative and values-driven environment where governance, transparency, and positive impact are at the forefront of everything they do. You will need to be able to attend the office in central Bristol twice per week. Your new role As Company Secretary, you will hold a pivotal leadership position at the heart of corporate governance. Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will ensure the organisation maintains the highest standards of regulatory compliance, governance best practice, and board effectiveness, working closely with the Deputy Co Sec. This is a highly visible role with regular interaction across the Board, Executive Committee, and senior leadership, offering the opportunity to influence strategic direction and governance frameworks. Key responsibilities include: Acting as a trusted advisor to the Board and Committees, ensuring effective governance, decision-making, and regulatory compliance Managing and coordinating Board and Committee meetings, including agendas, papers, and governance reporting frameworks Maintaining statutory records and overseeing compliance with Companies Act requirements and regulatory obligations Leading governance initiatives, including Board evaluations, succession planning, and committee effectiveness Supporting shareholder engagement and advising on constitutional and governance matters Overseeing the annual report process, including governance and regulatory disclosures Managing internal governance frameworks, including policy management, delegations, and powers of attorney Providing expert guidance on regulatory developments and governance best practices (horizon scanning) Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, regulators, and external advisors What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will bring a combination of technical expertise, commercial awareness, and excellent stakeholder management skills. You will ideally have: A recognised professional qualification (e.g. Chartered Secretary/Governance Professional, ACA/ACCA/CIMA, or Solicitor), or equivalent experience Proven experience (at least 3 years) as a Company Secretary in financial services (or another regulated sector) and/or demonstrable significant experience, operating at a senior level, in all aspects of company secretarial work, preferably with experience of working in a highly regulated sector. Strong knowledge of UK corporate governance and regulatory requirements Experience supporting Boards and senior committees in complex organisations Outstanding organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at senior level A proactive, collaborative mindset with a "can-do" attitude An interest in sustainability, responsible business, or social impact is highly desirable What you'll get in return In return, you will have the opportunity to shape governance within a highly respected organisation and play a key role in its ongoing success.You can expect: A senior, high-impact role with significant board exposure The opportunity to work in a purpose-driven, values-led environment A collaborative and supportive culture Professional development and ongoing career progression opportunities Competitive salary and benefits package Apply now If you are an experienced Company Secretary or governance professional looking for your next senior challenge, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Harriet Chapman on (phone number removed) for further information on this opportunity. Apply today to explore this unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a forward-thinking financial services organisation. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Role: Housing Litigation Solicitor Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. Housing Department Background: Noted for its "sustained legal conviction combined with outstanding advocacy" our Housing team, is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK for its services in social housing UK-wide, providing assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. We handle both publicly funded (legal aid) and privately funded legal services in homelessness, disrepair, eviction, succession for tenants, neighborhood problems, debt issues and possession proceedings. Our solicitors are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. The department regularly represents clients at all court levels (including the Higher Courts) and is extensively experienced at handling all housing related judicial review claimant matters at the High Court. Main Responsibilities of the Role: Report directly to Department Director Responsible for all aspects of Housing work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with a diverse caseload of public and private housing matters, such as: Homelessness applications and appeals; Disrepair claims; Eviction and possession proceedings; Property ownership disputes; Unlawful eviction cases; Succession rights for tenants; Neighbourhood and anti-social behaviour issues. Conducting your own advocacy where appropriate Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases Dealing with correspondence Maintaining accurate time costing procedures Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly Ensuring compliance with file management Key Skills Required: Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Housing issues Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Excellent analytical and organisational skills Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment Working knowledge of the publicly funded Housing work including legal representation and legal help and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with all Housing related work Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills What we offer A fantastic supportive team Strong career progression with support for legal awards and professional recognition Attractive salary package with supervision bonus The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. Department Background: Applauded by The Legal 500 has 'an extremely knowledgeable and hugely capable child care team', our highly specialised Child Care Department is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories for its expertise in all aspects of child care law. Our Child Care Law department approaches each case with a level of understanding only achievable through specializing in Child Care law. The key aspect of our work is assisting guardians to represent a child and representing parents. We act for children, parents and family members to provide expert advice to adopted parents and the birth parents who are considering adoption. The department also advises same-sex couples on child care matters, including child care arrangements following divorce, separation or dissolution of a civil partnership, adoption, co-parenting and surrogacy. Setting us apart from other firms, the Child Care Law department consists of members of the Law Society Children and Family Panel Members. The majority are also members of the Association for the Lawyers for Children, and of Resolution (formerly known as the Solicitors Family Law Association). Duncan Lewis is one of few firms in the UK that are on the Lord Chancellor's International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) referral list. We have acquired a number of kite-marks and accreditations which are testament to the quality of the specialised work our staff undertake. We have had several high profile cases, which have been reported, which include caste, underage marriages and international elements. Main Responsibilities of the Role Report directly to Department Director Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of public and private children cases including child abduction; child protection issues; special guardianship and adoption matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases Dealing with correspondence Maintaining accurate time costing procedures Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly Ensuring compliance with file management Key Skills Required Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publicly funded Child Care Law A strong academic background with a Law degree Legal experience as a Child Care Paralegal/Advisor Clear understanding and application of Children Laws Business acumen and the ability to market the Company Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance Committed team player, self -motivated and professional Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills What we offer Competitive salary A fantastic supportive team Excellent progression opportunities Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, apply now or you can also visit our company website to apply using our online process.