Job Title: Senior Dispute Resolution Lawyer Location: Lynch Wood, Peterborough Contract Type: Permanent Salary: 45,000 - 50,000 per annum Working Pattern: Full Time Are you a passionate and experienced Dispute Resolution Lawyer looking to take your career to the next level? Join our dynamic team in Lynch Wood, Peterborough, where your expertise can shine and make a real difference! About Us: We are a vibrant legal firm committed to providing exceptional services to our clients. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a shared goal of achieving the best outcomes. We believe in fostering a supportive and engaging work environment that values professional growth and development. What You'll Do: As a Senior Dispute Resolution Lawyer, you will play a pivotal role in managing a diverse caseload. Your responsibilities will include: Leading and managing complex dispute resolution cases from inception to completion. Advising clients on legal strategies and providing expert guidance throughout the dispute process. Negotiating settlements and representing clients in mediation and arbitration. Collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure seamless case management. Mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to their professional development. What We're Looking For: We want someone who is not only highly skilled but also enthusiastic about making a difference in the legal field. You should have: A minimum of 5 years' experience in dispute resolution or a related field. A strong understanding of litigation processes and alternative dispute resolution methods. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. A proactive approach to problem-solving and case management. The ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple cases simultaneously. Why Join Us? We offer a range of fantastic benefits to ensure your work-life balance and professional satisfaction: Competitive salary of 45,000 - 50,000 per annum. Comprehensive training and development opportunities. A friendly and collaborative work environment. Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle. Regular team events and activities that foster camaraderie. Join Us in Making a Difference! At our firm, we believe in the power of legal expertise to change lives and resolve conflicts. If you're ready to take on a rewarding role where your contributions are valued and your career can flourish, apply today! Together, let's achieve great things. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a team that's as passionate about law as you are! We can't wait to meet you! Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior Dispute Resolution Lawyer Location: Lynch Wood, Peterborough Contract Type: Permanent Salary: 45,000 - 50,000 per annum Working Pattern: Full Time Are you a passionate and experienced Dispute Resolution Lawyer looking to take your career to the next level? Join our dynamic team in Lynch Wood, Peterborough, where your expertise can shine and make a real difference! About Us: We are a vibrant legal firm committed to providing exceptional services to our clients. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a shared goal of achieving the best outcomes. We believe in fostering a supportive and engaging work environment that values professional growth and development. What You'll Do: As a Senior Dispute Resolution Lawyer, you will play a pivotal role in managing a diverse caseload. Your responsibilities will include: Leading and managing complex dispute resolution cases from inception to completion. Advising clients on legal strategies and providing expert guidance throughout the dispute process. Negotiating settlements and representing clients in mediation and arbitration. Collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure seamless case management. Mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to their professional development. What We're Looking For: We want someone who is not only highly skilled but also enthusiastic about making a difference in the legal field. You should have: A minimum of 5 years' experience in dispute resolution or a related field. A strong understanding of litigation processes and alternative dispute resolution methods. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. A proactive approach to problem-solving and case management. The ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple cases simultaneously. Why Join Us? We offer a range of fantastic benefits to ensure your work-life balance and professional satisfaction: Competitive salary of 45,000 - 50,000 per annum. Comprehensive training and development opportunities. A friendly and collaborative work environment. Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle. Regular team events and activities that foster camaraderie. Join Us in Making a Difference! At our firm, we believe in the power of legal expertise to change lives and resolve conflicts. If you're ready to take on a rewarding role where your contributions are valued and your career can flourish, apply today! Together, let's achieve great things. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a team that's as passionate about law as you are! We can't wait to meet you! Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Head of Commercial Litigation Essex Salary: Competitive DOE + Benefits Location: Essex Position: Full-Time, Permanent Our client, a highly regarded Essex law firm, is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor to lead and develop its Dispute Resolution department. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior litigation lawyer or existing Head of Department looking to join a progressive firm and play a key role in its continued growth. The successful candidate will oversee the department, manage a high-quality caseload, drive business development, and mentor junior team members. The Role The successful candidate will handle a broad range of commercial litigation matters, including: Contract disputes Shareholder and partnership disputes Debt recovery Professional negligence claims Commercial property disputes Director and business disputes Contentious insolvency matters Injunctive relief applications Landlord and tenant disputes High-value and complex commercial claims The role will involve managing matters from instruction through to resolution, including negotiation, mediation, ADR, and court proceedings where required. Key Responsibilities Leading and managing the Commercial Litigation department. Managing a complex caseload of commercial disputes. Providing strategic and commercially focused legal advice. Supervising and mentoring junior solicitors and support staff. Developing and maintaining strong client relationships. Identifying and securing new business opportunities. Supporting departmental growth and profitability. Ensuring compliance with SRA regulations and internal procedures. Working collaboratively with colleagues to maximise cross-referral opportunities. Requirements Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales. Ideally 8+ years' PQE in Commercial Litigation. Strong experience handling a broad range of commercial disputes. Previous leadership or supervisory experience. Proven business development and networking skills. Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management abilities. Commercially minded with a strategic approach to litigation. Ability to manage complex matters independently. The Opportunity Leadership role within a respected and growing firm. Opportunity to shape and develop the department. High-quality work and established client base. Genuine autonomy and responsibility. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Excellent career progression prospects. Competitive salary and benefits package. This role would suit an ambitious senior Commercial Litigation Solicitor seeking a leadership position with the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future growth and success of the department.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Head of Commercial Litigation Essex Salary: Competitive DOE + Benefits Location: Essex Position: Full-Time, Permanent Our client, a highly regarded Essex law firm, is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor to lead and develop its Dispute Resolution department. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior litigation lawyer or existing Head of Department looking to join a progressive firm and play a key role in its continued growth. The successful candidate will oversee the department, manage a high-quality caseload, drive business development, and mentor junior team members. The Role The successful candidate will handle a broad range of commercial litigation matters, including: Contract disputes Shareholder and partnership disputes Debt recovery Professional negligence claims Commercial property disputes Director and business disputes Contentious insolvency matters Injunctive relief applications Landlord and tenant disputes High-value and complex commercial claims The role will involve managing matters from instruction through to resolution, including negotiation, mediation, ADR, and court proceedings where required. Key Responsibilities Leading and managing the Commercial Litigation department. Managing a complex caseload of commercial disputes. Providing strategic and commercially focused legal advice. Supervising and mentoring junior solicitors and support staff. Developing and maintaining strong client relationships. Identifying and securing new business opportunities. Supporting departmental growth and profitability. Ensuring compliance with SRA regulations and internal procedures. Working collaboratively with colleagues to maximise cross-referral opportunities. Requirements Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales. Ideally 8+ years' PQE in Commercial Litigation. Strong experience handling a broad range of commercial disputes. Previous leadership or supervisory experience. Proven business development and networking skills. Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management abilities. Commercially minded with a strategic approach to litigation. Ability to manage complex matters independently. The Opportunity Leadership role within a respected and growing firm. Opportunity to shape and develop the department. High-quality work and established client base. Genuine autonomy and responsibility. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Excellent career progression prospects. Competitive salary and benefits package. This role would suit an ambitious senior Commercial Litigation Solicitor seeking a leadership position with the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future growth and success of the department.
Litigation Solicitor Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Litigation Solicitor to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor looking to develop their career within a well-established and supportive firm, handling a broad range of contentious matters. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload, providing practical and commercially focused advice to clients while maintaining the highest standards of client care and professional conduct. Key Responsibilities Managing a varied litigation caseload from instruction through to resolution. Advising clients on a broad range of dispute resolution matters. Drafting legal documents, witness statements, pleadings, and correspondence. Conducting negotiations and exploring alternative dispute resolution where appropriate. Representing clients at hearings and liaising with counsel when required. Maintaining accurate file management and case records. Providing clear, practical, and commercially focused legal advice. Building and maintaining strong client relationships. Supporting business development activities and networking opportunities. Ensuring compliance with SRA regulations, firm policies, and risk management procedures. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm. Requirements Qualified Solicitor with experience in litigation and dispute resolution. Ability to manage a caseload independently with minimal supervision. Strong drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills. Excellent communication and client care abilities. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload. Commercially aware with a proactive and solutions-focused approach. Experience of property litigation, commercial disputes, debt recovery, contract disputes, or civil litigation would be advantageous. Proficient in the use of case management systems and legal technology. The Opportunity Join a reputable and growing firm with a strong client base. Handle a high-quality and varied caseload. Work within a supportive and collaborative team environment. Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Competitive salary and benefits package.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Litigation Solicitor Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Litigation Solicitor to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor looking to develop their career within a well-established and supportive firm, handling a broad range of contentious matters. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload, providing practical and commercially focused advice to clients while maintaining the highest standards of client care and professional conduct. Key Responsibilities Managing a varied litigation caseload from instruction through to resolution. Advising clients on a broad range of dispute resolution matters. Drafting legal documents, witness statements, pleadings, and correspondence. Conducting negotiations and exploring alternative dispute resolution where appropriate. Representing clients at hearings and liaising with counsel when required. Maintaining accurate file management and case records. Providing clear, practical, and commercially focused legal advice. Building and maintaining strong client relationships. Supporting business development activities and networking opportunities. Ensuring compliance with SRA regulations, firm policies, and risk management procedures. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm. Requirements Qualified Solicitor with experience in litigation and dispute resolution. Ability to manage a caseload independently with minimal supervision. Strong drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills. Excellent communication and client care abilities. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload. Commercially aware with a proactive and solutions-focused approach. Experience of property litigation, commercial disputes, debt recovery, contract disputes, or civil litigation would be advantageous. Proficient in the use of case management systems and legal technology. The Opportunity Join a reputable and growing firm with a strong client base. Handle a high-quality and varied caseload. Work within a supportive and collaborative team environment. Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Competitive salary and benefits package.
Legal Advisor Closing date: 10/07/2026, 23:55 Location: Manchester Position Type: Permanent Salary: £64,700 to £77,480 Our client has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities football clubs serve. They will help improve financial sustainability of clubs, ensure resilience across the leagues, and safeguard the heritage of English football. It will operate a licensing regime, set corporate governance standards and monitor, protect, and promote financial resilience. It will also enforce compliance with requirements on financial regulation, club ownership and directors, fan engagement, and heritage protection. They will also have powers to prohibit clubs from joining competitions that are not fair or meritocratic, or that threaten the heritage or sustainability of English football. The Legal Team Our client s legal team plays a core role in advising and supporting all areas of their functions. This work will include advising, amongst other issues, on our client s powers and obligations, current and future consultation exercises, the legal risks attaching to different regulatory strategies and approaches, regulatory investigations and enforcement, litigation and appeals, their decision-making obligations, corporate governance and wider public law issues. The Role They are looking to add an additional Lawyer with significant corporate law experience to add to/complement the existing expertise within their legal function which currently comprises eight Lawyers with a range of public, regulatory, commercial and litigation skills/backgrounds. The role will be based in their Manchester office. Essential Requirements: Post qualification experience advising on corporate law matters including the following: complex corporate ownership structures; mergers and acquisitions/investments including in a multi-jurisdictional setting; corporate governance and decision-making processes; general corporate advisory work, including advising on the Companies Act 2006. The ability to work effectively in a wider team and build trusted relationships with colleagues, clients and others. Have a track record of picking up new and complex areas of legal work quickly and providing context-appropriate corporate advice in high-profile and fast-moving situations. The ability to effectively manage legal risk, providing sound legal direction, leadership and oversight to ensure quality outcomes. Creative thinking and excellent judgement to deliver authoritative and credible legal advice, at pace, to facilitate practical solutions. Desirable Skills: Experience in public law (ideally working for a regulator) and/or insolvency law. Academic and Professional Qualifications Applicants should have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in their first degree, in any subject. Where an applicant holds an overseas degree qualification this should be equivalent to a 2:2 degree. Our client will consider applicants who do not have a 2:2 degree but only where satisfactory evidence of equivalent high level academic and/or professional achievement can be provided (e.g. via relevant experience and results achieved for the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE, Legal Practice Course (LPC), Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC . Applicants must be qualified to practise as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales however, they also accept applications from overseas qualified candidates. You must have completed a training contract / pupillage / qualifying employment or have been exempted from this by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board or CILEx. Please note that candidates cannot apply more than three months before their qualification date. Professional entry criteria for Chartered Legal Executives (i.e. Fellows): Chartered Legal Executives are eligible to apply where (i) a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) is held; or (ii) the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE has been completed; or (iii) where exams have been passed (i.e. a score of 50% or above achieved), at CILEx Level 6 , in all of the following seven foundation subjects in law: Contract Law; Criminal Law; Equity and Trusts Law; European Union Law; Land Law; Public Law; Law of Tort. Terms and Conditions of Employment If successful, you will join a Non-Departmental Public Body and will be employed as a Public Servant. If you are an existing Civil Servant or employee, you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension. The terms and conditions of employment include: Pension 12% An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7%. Flexible Benefit 8% Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension or take as cash (post tax). Reward Our client will have a performance-based reward programme. 31.5 days annual leave. Flexible and hybrid working 40% in office attendance. Occupational sick pay. 9 months paid Maternity Leave and generous paternity and adoption leave. A bespoke L&D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees. Cycle-to-work scheme and much more! Interested? Click apply and complete your application.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Legal Advisor Closing date: 10/07/2026, 23:55 Location: Manchester Position Type: Permanent Salary: £64,700 to £77,480 Our client has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities football clubs serve. They will help improve financial sustainability of clubs, ensure resilience across the leagues, and safeguard the heritage of English football. It will operate a licensing regime, set corporate governance standards and monitor, protect, and promote financial resilience. It will also enforce compliance with requirements on financial regulation, club ownership and directors, fan engagement, and heritage protection. They will also have powers to prohibit clubs from joining competitions that are not fair or meritocratic, or that threaten the heritage or sustainability of English football. The Legal Team Our client s legal team plays a core role in advising and supporting all areas of their functions. This work will include advising, amongst other issues, on our client s powers and obligations, current and future consultation exercises, the legal risks attaching to different regulatory strategies and approaches, regulatory investigations and enforcement, litigation and appeals, their decision-making obligations, corporate governance and wider public law issues. The Role They are looking to add an additional Lawyer with significant corporate law experience to add to/complement the existing expertise within their legal function which currently comprises eight Lawyers with a range of public, regulatory, commercial and litigation skills/backgrounds. The role will be based in their Manchester office. Essential Requirements: Post qualification experience advising on corporate law matters including the following: complex corporate ownership structures; mergers and acquisitions/investments including in a multi-jurisdictional setting; corporate governance and decision-making processes; general corporate advisory work, including advising on the Companies Act 2006. The ability to work effectively in a wider team and build trusted relationships with colleagues, clients and others. Have a track record of picking up new and complex areas of legal work quickly and providing context-appropriate corporate advice in high-profile and fast-moving situations. The ability to effectively manage legal risk, providing sound legal direction, leadership and oversight to ensure quality outcomes. Creative thinking and excellent judgement to deliver authoritative and credible legal advice, at pace, to facilitate practical solutions. Desirable Skills: Experience in public law (ideally working for a regulator) and/or insolvency law. Academic and Professional Qualifications Applicants should have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in their first degree, in any subject. Where an applicant holds an overseas degree qualification this should be equivalent to a 2:2 degree. Our client will consider applicants who do not have a 2:2 degree but only where satisfactory evidence of equivalent high level academic and/or professional achievement can be provided (e.g. via relevant experience and results achieved for the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE, Legal Practice Course (LPC), Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC . Applicants must be qualified to practise as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales however, they also accept applications from overseas qualified candidates. You must have completed a training contract / pupillage / qualifying employment or have been exempted from this by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board or CILEx. Please note that candidates cannot apply more than three months before their qualification date. Professional entry criteria for Chartered Legal Executives (i.e. Fellows): Chartered Legal Executives are eligible to apply where (i) a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) is held; or (ii) the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE has been completed; or (iii) where exams have been passed (i.e. a score of 50% or above achieved), at CILEx Level 6 , in all of the following seven foundation subjects in law: Contract Law; Criminal Law; Equity and Trusts Law; European Union Law; Land Law; Public Law; Law of Tort. Terms and Conditions of Employment If successful, you will join a Non-Departmental Public Body and will be employed as a Public Servant. If you are an existing Civil Servant or employee, you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension. The terms and conditions of employment include: Pension 12% An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7%. Flexible Benefit 8% Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension or take as cash (post tax). Reward Our client will have a performance-based reward programme. 31.5 days annual leave. Flexible and hybrid working 40% in office attendance. Occupational sick pay. 9 months paid Maternity Leave and generous paternity and adoption leave. A bespoke L&D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees. Cycle-to-work scheme and much more! Interested? Click apply and complete your application.
Top Legal 500 located in the heart of the City are currently seeking an Employment Law Solicitor of 4-6 years PQE. This is your chance to work in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and growth. The Firm: Leading law firm with an office in Central London as well as in West Yorkshire, recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers UK are specialists in their fields of Litigation, Employment, Property Litigation and Projects. Responsibilities for this Employment Law Solicitor role: Manage day-to-day caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters Advise on misconduct, sickness absence, grievances, TUPE, and restructures Conduct Employment Tribunal litigation up to hearing stage Draft and negotiate Settlement Agreements Provide advice on industrial relations and strike action Deliver training sessions to clients on employment topics Support partners on complex matters and contribute to business development Desirable experience for this Employment Law Solicitor role: Knowledge of Pensions law and data protection Experience conducting investigations on behalf of clients Person specification for this Employment Law Solicitor role: 4-6 years PQE an an Employment lawyer and admitted to practice within England & Wales Academic background with 2:1 at degree level or equivalent Highly focused Strong technical ability and commercial awareness Excellent communication and client relationship skills Ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines Benefits for this Employment Law Solicitor role: Competitive salary to be discussed at interview plus a bonus structure 25 days holiday Private Healthcare Life Assurance Auto enrolment pension For more information please contact Victoria Kemp quoting reference 37541 PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Top Legal 500 located in the heart of the City are currently seeking an Employment Law Solicitor of 4-6 years PQE. This is your chance to work in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and growth. The Firm: Leading law firm with an office in Central London as well as in West Yorkshire, recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers UK are specialists in their fields of Litigation, Employment, Property Litigation and Projects. Responsibilities for this Employment Law Solicitor role: Manage day-to-day caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters Advise on misconduct, sickness absence, grievances, TUPE, and restructures Conduct Employment Tribunal litigation up to hearing stage Draft and negotiate Settlement Agreements Provide advice on industrial relations and strike action Deliver training sessions to clients on employment topics Support partners on complex matters and contribute to business development Desirable experience for this Employment Law Solicitor role: Knowledge of Pensions law and data protection Experience conducting investigations on behalf of clients Person specification for this Employment Law Solicitor role: 4-6 years PQE an an Employment lawyer and admitted to practice within England & Wales Academic background with 2:1 at degree level or equivalent Highly focused Strong technical ability and commercial awareness Excellent communication and client relationship skills Ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines Benefits for this Employment Law Solicitor role: Competitive salary to be discussed at interview plus a bonus structure 25 days holiday Private Healthcare Life Assurance Auto enrolment pension For more information please contact Victoria Kemp quoting reference 37541 PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003
Your new company This is an excellent opportunity with one of the largest legal services teams within local government, committed to delivering high-quality, impactful legal advice to support vital council services. Their teams work collaboratively across departments to achieve the best outcomes for residents, helping to shape and protect essential public services.This organisation is expanding their Litigation Team and is looking to appoint a Principal Lawyer to play a key role in delivering this important work. Your new role As a Principal Lawyer within the Litigation Team, you will manage a varied and complex caseload covering a broad range of contentious and some non-contentious matters.The team undertakes diverse litigation work, including housing, employment, education and general civil litigation. You will: Lead on complex cases from start to finish Provide expert legal advice to officers and stakeholders Conduct advocacy where appropriate and instruct Counsel when required. Support and supervise junior lawyers and contribute to the development of the wider team. Play a key role in shaping legal strategy and service delivery This is a hybrid role, with a mix of office attendance, court attendance, and remote work. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will: Be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or Fellow of CILEX with a current practising certificate. Have significant experience in handling a broad range of litigation matters Demonstrate strong expertise in housing law, particularly housing disrepair Be confident managing a complex caseload independently. Have experience of advocacy or supervising external counsel Be able to build strong working relationships with internal clients and stakeholders Possess excellent drafting, communication, and organisational skills Previous experience in a local authority or public sector setting is desirable but not essential. What you'll get in return In return, you will join a highly regarded legal team with a strong commitment to professional development and wellbeing.Benefits include: Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with service (plus bank holidays) Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Local Government Pension Scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Access to a wide range of health and wellbeing services, including counselling and occupational health support Cycle to work scheme and travel benefits Ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career progression What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on (phone number removed). If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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)
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Your new company This is an excellent opportunity with one of the largest legal services teams within local government, committed to delivering high-quality, impactful legal advice to support vital council services. Their teams work collaboratively across departments to achieve the best outcomes for residents, helping to shape and protect essential public services.This organisation is expanding their Litigation Team and is looking to appoint a Principal Lawyer to play a key role in delivering this important work. Your new role As a Principal Lawyer within the Litigation Team, you will manage a varied and complex caseload covering a broad range of contentious and some non-contentious matters.The team undertakes diverse litigation work, including housing, employment, education and general civil litigation. You will: Lead on complex cases from start to finish Provide expert legal advice to officers and stakeholders Conduct advocacy where appropriate and instruct Counsel when required. Support and supervise junior lawyers and contribute to the development of the wider team. Play a key role in shaping legal strategy and service delivery This is a hybrid role, with a mix of office attendance, court attendance, and remote work. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will: Be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or Fellow of CILEX with a current practising certificate. Have significant experience in handling a broad range of litigation matters Demonstrate strong expertise in housing law, particularly housing disrepair Be confident managing a complex caseload independently. Have experience of advocacy or supervising external counsel Be able to build strong working relationships with internal clients and stakeholders Possess excellent drafting, communication, and organisational skills Previous experience in a local authority or public sector setting is desirable but not essential. What you'll get in return In return, you will join a highly regarded legal team with a strong commitment to professional development and wellbeing.Benefits include: Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with service (plus bank holidays) Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Local Government Pension Scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Access to a wide range of health and wellbeing services, including counselling and occupational health support Cycle to work scheme and travel benefits Ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career progression What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on (phone number removed). If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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)
Absolute Law Recruitment are partnered with a top Legal 200 Law Firm in London who are seeking a Senior Employment Associate into their team. You will help grow the existing Employment offering which sits within a Corporate department. The team currently consists of one Partner and one Associate, the individual in this role will work closely with both members of the team together with all practice areas at the firm. Responsibilities You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of employment transactions whilst working with a variety of clients. The employment team is lead by a Partner and there is another Associate in the team for which you will have responsibility for supporting and developing. You will also be expected to help raise the profile of the employment practice and lead on business development initiatives. You will advise on a mix of contentious and non-contentious employment work at an advanced level and will have direct contact with a variety of clients, as described above. Particular responsibilities for this role will include but are not limited to: Ownership of own files and caseload. You will be given responsibility to run matters autonomously, with supervision and guidance as required; Drafting and negotiating documents, including service agreements, settlement agreements and transactional documents; Providing commercial, pragmatic and risk-based employment advice to a range of clients on a wide variety of employment law matters, including working with overseas lawyers and counsel in litigation matters; and Advising on issues including but not limited to: employment contracts, grievances, dismissals, subject access requests, business transfers and outsourcings, employment disputes in the High Court and tribunals, TUPE, redundancy situations and hiring and firing. Experience and Skills Required A minimum of 6 years PQE A good team player with a willingness to pick up work and support colleagues during busy periods Extremely competent handling a mix of contentious & non-contentious Employment work Ability to manage multiple files and meet deadlines whilst maintaining exceptional attention to detail Strong communication and interpersonal skills with both team members and clients; Confidence in giving risk based pragmatic advice, listening to clients and having a commercial approach to client service Self-starter with plenty of drive and initiative Willingness to undertake business development Works in a highly organised manner The salary on offer will be reflective of PQE experience. If you would like to discuss further, please contact us directly.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Absolute Law Recruitment are partnered with a top Legal 200 Law Firm in London who are seeking a Senior Employment Associate into their team. You will help grow the existing Employment offering which sits within a Corporate department. The team currently consists of one Partner and one Associate, the individual in this role will work closely with both members of the team together with all practice areas at the firm. Responsibilities You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of employment transactions whilst working with a variety of clients. The employment team is lead by a Partner and there is another Associate in the team for which you will have responsibility for supporting and developing. You will also be expected to help raise the profile of the employment practice and lead on business development initiatives. You will advise on a mix of contentious and non-contentious employment work at an advanced level and will have direct contact with a variety of clients, as described above. Particular responsibilities for this role will include but are not limited to: Ownership of own files and caseload. You will be given responsibility to run matters autonomously, with supervision and guidance as required; Drafting and negotiating documents, including service agreements, settlement agreements and transactional documents; Providing commercial, pragmatic and risk-based employment advice to a range of clients on a wide variety of employment law matters, including working with overseas lawyers and counsel in litigation matters; and Advising on issues including but not limited to: employment contracts, grievances, dismissals, subject access requests, business transfers and outsourcings, employment disputes in the High Court and tribunals, TUPE, redundancy situations and hiring and firing. Experience and Skills Required A minimum of 6 years PQE A good team player with a willingness to pick up work and support colleagues during busy periods Extremely competent handling a mix of contentious & non-contentious Employment work Ability to manage multiple files and meet deadlines whilst maintaining exceptional attention to detail Strong communication and interpersonal skills with both team members and clients; Confidence in giving risk based pragmatic advice, listening to clients and having a commercial approach to client service Self-starter with plenty of drive and initiative Willingness to undertake business development Works in a highly organised manner The salary on offer will be reflective of PQE experience. If you would like to discuss further, please contact us directly.
Fee-Share Solicitors with openings Nationwide. Absolute Law Recruitment are working in partnership with various UK and International law firms who are seeking Senior Solicitors and Partners 6 yrs+ PQE to join their growing fee-sharing Consultancy Teams. These award-winning Firms focus on quality and talent combining the best elements of traditional law to provide a different offering for both clients and lawyers. You will already have your own client following, however, there will an opportunity to receive referrals through networking. A selection of services covering:- Banking & Finance, Intellectual Property, Family, Charity, Franchising, Private Client, Real Estate, Dispute Resolution & Litigation, Commercial, Construction & Engineering, Employment, Data Management, Technology, Corporate M&A, Pensions, Contentious Trusts & Probate, Insolvency, Environmental, Infrastructure, Private Equity etc. Benefits to include:- 100% remote working/or "hot desk" from one of their offices. Manage your own hours. No targets. Networking/Marketing/Referrals. Subject to annual billing, a tiered structure from 75% to 90% remuneration. A dedicated Team covering compliance, PR & Marketing and Networking/Events. Back office support. These opportunities are for Solicitors who would like to work on a self-employed basis and not as a traditional Consultancy position. If you would like to discuss further, please contact us today! Absolute Law Recruitment are acting as an Employment Consultancy for this position.
Jun 19, 2026
Contractor
Fee-Share Solicitors with openings Nationwide. Absolute Law Recruitment are working in partnership with various UK and International law firms who are seeking Senior Solicitors and Partners 6 yrs+ PQE to join their growing fee-sharing Consultancy Teams. These award-winning Firms focus on quality and talent combining the best elements of traditional law to provide a different offering for both clients and lawyers. You will already have your own client following, however, there will an opportunity to receive referrals through networking. A selection of services covering:- Banking & Finance, Intellectual Property, Family, Charity, Franchising, Private Client, Real Estate, Dispute Resolution & Litigation, Commercial, Construction & Engineering, Employment, Data Management, Technology, Corporate M&A, Pensions, Contentious Trusts & Probate, Insolvency, Environmental, Infrastructure, Private Equity etc. Benefits to include:- 100% remote working/or "hot desk" from one of their offices. Manage your own hours. No targets. Networking/Marketing/Referrals. Subject to annual billing, a tiered structure from 75% to 90% remuneration. A dedicated Team covering compliance, PR & Marketing and Networking/Events. Back office support. These opportunities are for Solicitors who would like to work on a self-employed basis and not as a traditional Consultancy position. If you would like to discuss further, please contact us today! Absolute Law Recruitment are acting as an Employment Consultancy for this position.
The Independent Football Regulator
City, Manchester
Legal Advisor Closing date: 10/07/2026, 23:55 Location: Manchester Position Type: Permanent Salary: £64,700 to £77,480 The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities football clubs serve. The IFR will help improve financial sustainability of clubs, ensure resilience across the leagues, and safeguard the heritage of English football. It will operate a licensing regime, set corporate governance standards and monitor, protect, and promote financial resilience. It will also enforce compliance with requirements on financial regulation, club ownership and directors, fan engagement, and heritage protection. The IFR will also have powers to prohibit clubs from joining competitions that are not fair or meritocratic, or that threaten the heritage or sustainability of English football. The Legal Team The IFR s legal team plays a core role in advising and supporting all areas of our functions. This work will include advising, amongst other issues, on the IFR s powers and obligations, current and future consultation exercises, the legal risks attaching to different regulatory strategies and approaches, regulatory investigations and enforcement, litigation and appeals, the IFR s decision-making obligations, corporate governance and wider public law issues. The Role The IFR is looking to add an additional Lawyer with significant corporate law experience to add to/complement the existing expertise within the IFR s legal function which currently comprises eight Lawyers with a range of public, regulatory, commercial and litigation skills/backgrounds. The role will be based in our Manchester office. Essential Requirements: Post qualification experience advising on corporate law matters including the following: complex corporate ownership structures; mergers and acquisitions/investments including in a multi-jurisdictional setting; corporate governance and decision-making processes; general corporate advisory work, including advising on the Companies Act 2006. The ability to work effectively in a wider team and build trusted relationships with colleagues, clients and others. Have a track record of picking up new and complex areas of legal work quickly and providing context-appropriate corporate advice in high-profile and fast-moving situations. The ability to effectively manage legal risk, providing sound legal direction, leadership and oversight to ensure quality outcomes. Creative thinking and excellent judgement to deliver authoritative and credible legal advice, at pace, to facilitate practical solutions. Desirable Skills: Experience in public law (ideally working for a regulator) and/or insolvency law. Academic and Professional Qualifications Applicants should have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in their first degree, in any subject. Where an applicant holds an overseas degree qualification this should be equivalent to a 2:2 degree. We will consider applicants who do not have a 2:2 degree but only where satisfactory evidence of equivalent high level academic and/or professional achievement can be provided (e.g. via relevant experience and results achieved for the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE, Legal Practice Course (LPC), Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC . Applicants must be qualified to practise as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales however, we also accept applications from overseas qualified candidates. You must have completed a training contract / pupillage / qualifying employment or have been exempted from this by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board or CILEx. Please note that candidates cannot apply more than three months before their qualification date. Professional entry criteria for Chartered Legal Executives (i.e. Fellows): Chartered Legal Executives are eligible to apply where (i) a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) is held; or (ii) the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE has been completed; or (iii) where exams have been passed (i.e. a score of 50% or above achieved), at CILEx Level 6 , in all of the following seven foundation subjects in law: Contract Law; Criminal Law; Equity and Trusts Law; European Union Law; Land Law; Public Law; Law of Tort. Terms and Conditions of Employment If successful, you will join a Non-Departmental Public Body and will be employed as a Public Servant. If you are an existing Civil Servant or a DCMS employee, you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension. The terms and conditions of employment include: Pension 12% An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7%. Flexible Benefit 8% Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension or take as cash (post tax). Reward We will have a performance-based reward programme. 31.5 days annual leave. Flexible and hybrid working 40% in office attendance. Occupational sick pay. 9 months paid Maternity Leave and generous paternity and adoption leave. A bespoke L&D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees. Cycle-to-work scheme and much more! Interested Click apply and you will be redirected to our careers site to complete your application.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Legal Advisor Closing date: 10/07/2026, 23:55 Location: Manchester Position Type: Permanent Salary: £64,700 to £77,480 The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities football clubs serve. The IFR will help improve financial sustainability of clubs, ensure resilience across the leagues, and safeguard the heritage of English football. It will operate a licensing regime, set corporate governance standards and monitor, protect, and promote financial resilience. It will also enforce compliance with requirements on financial regulation, club ownership and directors, fan engagement, and heritage protection. The IFR will also have powers to prohibit clubs from joining competitions that are not fair or meritocratic, or that threaten the heritage or sustainability of English football. The Legal Team The IFR s legal team plays a core role in advising and supporting all areas of our functions. This work will include advising, amongst other issues, on the IFR s powers and obligations, current and future consultation exercises, the legal risks attaching to different regulatory strategies and approaches, regulatory investigations and enforcement, litigation and appeals, the IFR s decision-making obligations, corporate governance and wider public law issues. The Role The IFR is looking to add an additional Lawyer with significant corporate law experience to add to/complement the existing expertise within the IFR s legal function which currently comprises eight Lawyers with a range of public, regulatory, commercial and litigation skills/backgrounds. The role will be based in our Manchester office. Essential Requirements: Post qualification experience advising on corporate law matters including the following: complex corporate ownership structures; mergers and acquisitions/investments including in a multi-jurisdictional setting; corporate governance and decision-making processes; general corporate advisory work, including advising on the Companies Act 2006. The ability to work effectively in a wider team and build trusted relationships with colleagues, clients and others. Have a track record of picking up new and complex areas of legal work quickly and providing context-appropriate corporate advice in high-profile and fast-moving situations. The ability to effectively manage legal risk, providing sound legal direction, leadership and oversight to ensure quality outcomes. Creative thinking and excellent judgement to deliver authoritative and credible legal advice, at pace, to facilitate practical solutions. Desirable Skills: Experience in public law (ideally working for a regulator) and/or insolvency law. Academic and Professional Qualifications Applicants should have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in their first degree, in any subject. Where an applicant holds an overseas degree qualification this should be equivalent to a 2:2 degree. We will consider applicants who do not have a 2:2 degree but only where satisfactory evidence of equivalent high level academic and/or professional achievement can be provided (e.g. via relevant experience and results achieved for the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE, Legal Practice Course (LPC), Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC . Applicants must be qualified to practise as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales however, we also accept applications from overseas qualified candidates. You must have completed a training contract / pupillage / qualifying employment or have been exempted from this by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board or CILEx. Please note that candidates cannot apply more than three months before their qualification date. Professional entry criteria for Chartered Legal Executives (i.e. Fellows): Chartered Legal Executives are eligible to apply where (i) a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) is held; or (ii) the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE has been completed; or (iii) where exams have been passed (i.e. a score of 50% or above achieved), at CILEx Level 6 , in all of the following seven foundation subjects in law: Contract Law; Criminal Law; Equity and Trusts Law; European Union Law; Land Law; Public Law; Law of Tort. Terms and Conditions of Employment If successful, you will join a Non-Departmental Public Body and will be employed as a Public Servant. If you are an existing Civil Servant or a DCMS employee, you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension. The terms and conditions of employment include: Pension 12% An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7%. Flexible Benefit 8% Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension or take as cash (post tax). Reward We will have a performance-based reward programme. 31.5 days annual leave. Flexible and hybrid working 40% in office attendance. Occupational sick pay. 9 months paid Maternity Leave and generous paternity and adoption leave. A bespoke L&D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees. Cycle-to-work scheme and much more! Interested Click apply and you will be redirected to our careers site to complete your application.
Personal Injury Lawyer (Claimant) Location: Leeds City Centre (Hybrid) Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (Part-time considered) Salary: Competitive and negotiable depending on experience and qualifications We are working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Leeds that is looking to appoint a Personal Injury Lawyer to join its growing claimant team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected practice with a strong reputation in personal injury work, handling a varied caseload from initial instruction through to settlement. The Role The successful candidate will manage their own caseload of predominantly Employer Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) claims, alongside some RTA and disease matters. The role will involve progressing files from inception to settlement, maintaining regular communication with clients and third parties, and ensuring a high standard of client care throughout the claims process. Responsibilities will include: Managing a mixed caseload of pre- and post-litigated personal injury matters Drafting legal documents including MOJ Portal submissions, witness statements, schedules of loss and correspondence Liaising with clients, medical professionals and third parties Reviewing and responding to correspondence and emails efficiently Ensuring compliance with relevant procedures, protocols and service standards Working towards individual and team targets Supporting business development and marketing initiatives where appropriate About You Applications are welcomed from candidates with approximately 1-7 years' PQE or equivalent experience within claimant personal injury. The ideal candidate will have: Strong experience managing personal injury caseloads independently Solid litigation experience, ideally including EL and PL matters Good working knowledge of the MOJ Pre-Action Protocol and Civil Procedure Rules Excellent client care and communication skills Strong organisational skills and attention to detail The ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritise workload A professional and proactive approach An interest in contributing to wider business development initiatives Benefits The firm offers a competitive benefits package including: Annual bonus scheme Generous holiday entitlement with additional long service benefits Employee Assistance Programme Life assurance Travel loan scheme Regular social events Flexible and agile hybrid working environment Strong focus on work-life balance Applications from candidates seeking part-time hours will also be considered.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Personal Injury Lawyer (Claimant) Location: Leeds City Centre (Hybrid) Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (Part-time considered) Salary: Competitive and negotiable depending on experience and qualifications We are working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Leeds that is looking to appoint a Personal Injury Lawyer to join its growing claimant team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected practice with a strong reputation in personal injury work, handling a varied caseload from initial instruction through to settlement. The Role The successful candidate will manage their own caseload of predominantly Employer Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) claims, alongside some RTA and disease matters. The role will involve progressing files from inception to settlement, maintaining regular communication with clients and third parties, and ensuring a high standard of client care throughout the claims process. Responsibilities will include: Managing a mixed caseload of pre- and post-litigated personal injury matters Drafting legal documents including MOJ Portal submissions, witness statements, schedules of loss and correspondence Liaising with clients, medical professionals and third parties Reviewing and responding to correspondence and emails efficiently Ensuring compliance with relevant procedures, protocols and service standards Working towards individual and team targets Supporting business development and marketing initiatives where appropriate About You Applications are welcomed from candidates with approximately 1-7 years' PQE or equivalent experience within claimant personal injury. The ideal candidate will have: Strong experience managing personal injury caseloads independently Solid litigation experience, ideally including EL and PL matters Good working knowledge of the MOJ Pre-Action Protocol and Civil Procedure Rules Excellent client care and communication skills Strong organisational skills and attention to detail The ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritise workload A professional and proactive approach An interest in contributing to wider business development initiatives Benefits The firm offers a competitive benefits package including: Annual bonus scheme Generous holiday entitlement with additional long service benefits Employee Assistance Programme Life assurance Travel loan scheme Regular social events Flexible and agile hybrid working environment Strong focus on work-life balance Applications from candidates seeking part-time hours will also be considered.
Head of Legal Services to provide strategic leadership and oversight for the effective delivery of the service's legal function. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead a multi-disciplinary team of solicitors and staff across litigation, operational policing support, and corporate governance at a national scale. As a key senior leader, you will set direction, strengthen operational delivery, and provide expert counsel and strategic legal advice to the Chief Constable, Senior Management Team, and the Scottish Police Authority (SPA). We are looking for a visionary legal professional to drive the continuous improvement of our legal services, support complex organisational risk management, and shape how legal activity reinforces our core values of integrity, fairness, respect, and human rights. This is a unique opportunity to bring your legal expertise to a complex, high-impact public service organisation. If you are an experienced Scottish solicitor with a passion for leadership and transformation, this is a rewarding and impactful role in which to leave your mark while helping to keep people safe. Key Responsibilities Strategic Legal Leadership and Direction Initiate and direct the delivery of high-quality legal services across both operational and corporate functions, ensuring alignment with policing plans, governance arrangements, and organisational priorities. Provide specific, specialist legal advice to the Chief Constable and Executive Team on matters of operational policing, contractual agreements, and complex or high-profile legal issues. Litigation and Representation Oversee and monitor the work of an in-house team of solicitors to provide a comprehensive litigation and advice service, representing the Chief Constable and the SPA in the Scottish Courts and Tribunals. Manage and evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness, and value for money of all claims and legal services provided by external third-party solicitors and counsel. Corporate Governance and Risk Management Attend SPA meetings as the Chief Constable's in-house lawyer, assessing the legal implications of corporate reports and providing dedicated support for major projects, property conveyancing, and contract documents. Manage and assess legal risk across all areas of managerial responsibility, ensuring compliance and the delivery of Best Value for the legal services department. Team Management and Professional Development Direct workload distribution, performance management, and the PDR process for Legal Services staff while overseeing departmental budget preparation. Ensure compliance with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) obligations and lead the selection, employment, and training of department personnel. It is expected that you shall: Be educated to LLB Degree level (Bachelor of Laws) and hold a current, unrestricted Practising Certificate from the Law Society of Scotland. Possess significant post-qualifying experience as a Scottish solicitor, with proven achievements managing legal work of a complex or important nature at a senior level. Demonstrate effective managerial and supervisory skills, with a track record of leading a team of solicitors and overseeing departmental performance. Exhibit exceptional negotiating, drafting, and advocacy skills, with significant experience regarding practice and procedure in the Scottish Civil Courts and Tribunals. Be available on an on-call basis (24-hour) as and when required to provide urgent legal advice and respond to court Caveats. Understand that this is a politically restricted post, meaning you may not engage in political activity. Why join us? • Competitive salary with annual increments • Full-time or part-time shift patterns • 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays (increases with service) • Local government pension scheme for long-term security • Ongoing training to develop your skills and maintain CPD compliance • Opportunities for career progression and professional growth • Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment • Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network Every role in Police Scotland plays a part in Keeping People Safe. This is an opportunity to join a national organisation serving communities across Scotland, where integrity, fairness and respect are at the heart of everything we do. Police Scotland serves over 5 million people across Scotland s cities, towns, rural and island communities. Our 2030 vision is for safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce. We are committed to equality, human rights and building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Head of Legal Services to provide strategic leadership and oversight for the effective delivery of the service's legal function. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead a multi-disciplinary team of solicitors and staff across litigation, operational policing support, and corporate governance at a national scale. As a key senior leader, you will set direction, strengthen operational delivery, and provide expert counsel and strategic legal advice to the Chief Constable, Senior Management Team, and the Scottish Police Authority (SPA). We are looking for a visionary legal professional to drive the continuous improvement of our legal services, support complex organisational risk management, and shape how legal activity reinforces our core values of integrity, fairness, respect, and human rights. This is a unique opportunity to bring your legal expertise to a complex, high-impact public service organisation. If you are an experienced Scottish solicitor with a passion for leadership and transformation, this is a rewarding and impactful role in which to leave your mark while helping to keep people safe. Key Responsibilities Strategic Legal Leadership and Direction Initiate and direct the delivery of high-quality legal services across both operational and corporate functions, ensuring alignment with policing plans, governance arrangements, and organisational priorities. Provide specific, specialist legal advice to the Chief Constable and Executive Team on matters of operational policing, contractual agreements, and complex or high-profile legal issues. Litigation and Representation Oversee and monitor the work of an in-house team of solicitors to provide a comprehensive litigation and advice service, representing the Chief Constable and the SPA in the Scottish Courts and Tribunals. Manage and evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness, and value for money of all claims and legal services provided by external third-party solicitors and counsel. Corporate Governance and Risk Management Attend SPA meetings as the Chief Constable's in-house lawyer, assessing the legal implications of corporate reports and providing dedicated support for major projects, property conveyancing, and contract documents. Manage and assess legal risk across all areas of managerial responsibility, ensuring compliance and the delivery of Best Value for the legal services department. Team Management and Professional Development Direct workload distribution, performance management, and the PDR process for Legal Services staff while overseeing departmental budget preparation. Ensure compliance with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) obligations and lead the selection, employment, and training of department personnel. It is expected that you shall: Be educated to LLB Degree level (Bachelor of Laws) and hold a current, unrestricted Practising Certificate from the Law Society of Scotland. Possess significant post-qualifying experience as a Scottish solicitor, with proven achievements managing legal work of a complex or important nature at a senior level. Demonstrate effective managerial and supervisory skills, with a track record of leading a team of solicitors and overseeing departmental performance. Exhibit exceptional negotiating, drafting, and advocacy skills, with significant experience regarding practice and procedure in the Scottish Civil Courts and Tribunals. Be available on an on-call basis (24-hour) as and when required to provide urgent legal advice and respond to court Caveats. Understand that this is a politically restricted post, meaning you may not engage in political activity. Why join us? • Competitive salary with annual increments • Full-time or part-time shift patterns • 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays (increases with service) • Local government pension scheme for long-term security • Ongoing training to develop your skills and maintain CPD compliance • Opportunities for career progression and professional growth • Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment • Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network Every role in Police Scotland plays a part in Keeping People Safe. This is an opportunity to join a national organisation serving communities across Scotland, where integrity, fairness and respect are at the heart of everything we do. Police Scotland serves over 5 million people across Scotland s cities, towns, rural and island communities. Our 2030 vision is for safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce. We are committed to equality, human rights and building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Clinical Negligence Solicitor Cheshire/ Merseyside/ Remote options available We are currently working with a well-established and growing law firm to recruit a Clinical Negligence Solicitor or Lawyer to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced clinical negligence professional to take ownership of their own caseload, while also supporting solicitors on complex and high-value claims. The role will involve drafting legal documentation, liaising with clients, medical experts and counsel, and progressing matters efficiently. You will play a key part in delivering high-quality client care within a busy and fast-paced litigation environment. Key requirements; Ideally a minimum of 3 years clinical negligence experience Strong organisational and communication skills A proactive, professional approach with excellent attention to detail Benefits; Competitive salary Generous holiday allowance Hybrid working Supportive team environment If you are interested in this opportunity, or would like to discuss similar roles in more detail, please contact Claire Heshon at HarKaye for further details.
Jun 18, 2026
Full time
Clinical Negligence Solicitor Cheshire/ Merseyside/ Remote options available We are currently working with a well-established and growing law firm to recruit a Clinical Negligence Solicitor or Lawyer to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced clinical negligence professional to take ownership of their own caseload, while also supporting solicitors on complex and high-value claims. The role will involve drafting legal documentation, liaising with clients, medical experts and counsel, and progressing matters efficiently. You will play a key part in delivering high-quality client care within a busy and fast-paced litigation environment. Key requirements; Ideally a minimum of 3 years clinical negligence experience Strong organisational and communication skills A proactive, professional approach with excellent attention to detail Benefits; Competitive salary Generous holiday allowance Hybrid working Supportive team environment If you are interested in this opportunity, or would like to discuss similar roles in more detail, please contact Claire Heshon at HarKaye for further details.
Our client is looking for a talented, friendly and enthusiastic individual to join their team. The role can be full or part-time and is office based. You will be working as a Team Assistant within a Litigation team. If you have previous experience working as a Legal Secretary, Secretary, Team Assistant or Administrator in a legal environment this role could be exactly what you re looking for! What will your responsibilities be? • Dealing with the administrative aspects of the matter from file opening to file closing to include all compliance, file organisation and record keeping, billing, key dates, write offs, credit control matters, payment requests, archiving. • Transcribing dictation. • Scanning and allocating post. Notifying lawyers of all incoming communications. • Management of outgoing paper-based post. • Management of electronic documents sent from and to external parties, ensuring documents are downloaded. • Management of document release requests. • Keeping lawyers up to date on the progress of a task(s), communicating always to manage expectations and meet all deadlines. • Extensive diary and inbox management for lawyers. • Assist with office management duties when needed which will include stationery ordering, printing, copying and reception cover during absences. • Taking reception overflow calls and covering for other Team Assistants when absent. • Undertake Department Specific duties where applicable Does your previous experience include: • Experience working within a Legal environment • Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office Do you have the following personal skills? • Excellent attention to detail, organisational and communication skills • Great time management skills • Self-motivated, outgoing and proactive • Calm under pressure Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.
Jun 18, 2026
Full time
Our client is looking for a talented, friendly and enthusiastic individual to join their team. The role can be full or part-time and is office based. You will be working as a Team Assistant within a Litigation team. If you have previous experience working as a Legal Secretary, Secretary, Team Assistant or Administrator in a legal environment this role could be exactly what you re looking for! What will your responsibilities be? • Dealing with the administrative aspects of the matter from file opening to file closing to include all compliance, file organisation and record keeping, billing, key dates, write offs, credit control matters, payment requests, archiving. • Transcribing dictation. • Scanning and allocating post. Notifying lawyers of all incoming communications. • Management of outgoing paper-based post. • Management of electronic documents sent from and to external parties, ensuring documents are downloaded. • Management of document release requests. • Keeping lawyers up to date on the progress of a task(s), communicating always to manage expectations and meet all deadlines. • Extensive diary and inbox management for lawyers. • Assist with office management duties when needed which will include stationery ordering, printing, copying and reception cover during absences. • Taking reception overflow calls and covering for other Team Assistants when absent. • Undertake Department Specific duties where applicable Does your previous experience include: • Experience working within a Legal environment • Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office Do you have the following personal skills? • Excellent attention to detail, organisational and communication skills • Great time management skills • Self-motivated, outgoing and proactive • Calm under pressure Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.
Candidates must be suitably experienced and proficient in the drafting of social care and public health contracts, advice on the specific legal regimes affecting the procurement of such contracts and the conduct of social care and public health commissioning activity. Part of the role will be the covering of a heavy caseload of such matters in order to cover a period of long term absence and as such, applicants need to have the ability to start such work immediately and complete cases to challenging timescales Senior Commerial Lawyer To provide high quality and solution focused legal services to the City Council, schools and other clients in one of the following teams: Child Protection Commercial Law Property and Regeneration Adult Social Care and Litigation Planning and Regulatory Law To be a senior advisor and representative in an area of legal specialism including complex, high profile and sensitive matters. To be able to provide advice on other legal matters affecting local authorities. To manage and develop lawyers and other fee earners. To support the head of law and legal management team in the management of the service. Main Areas of Responsibility: To undertake a full caseload of complex and often sensitive legal matters within one or more specialisms of the team and dealing with complex and sensitive matters To provide proactive and solution focussed advice that supports the delivery of the council's priorities and policies To manage and develop lawyers and / or other team members within your team ensuring the delivery of high quality and cost-effective legal services To be able to advise on legal matters relevant to public and local government law including on executive and committee decision-making, information governance and public law challenges To advise members and formal member level bodies including Cabinet, Council, committees and overview and scrutiny in respect of the team's specialism and as required by the City Director and / or their Deputy Director To support the City Director of Law & Governance in their role as monitoring officer and in promoting the Nolan Principles in the council and escalating matters as appropriate To externally commission legal work for the Council where required, ensuring value for money and high-quality advice and representation is received To ensure the service, teams and the wider Council is aware of the current and future law and practice affecting the authority To participate in the delivery of projects and programmes in the Legal Service and / or corporately To support the Head of Law with the development of legal procedures and policies To support the Head of Law in the delivery of value for money and income generation in the work of the team To have responsibility to authorise payments from an agreed expenditure budget To deputise for the Head of Law in their absence or as requested To manage lawyers and team members ensuring their performance management and development The job holder will embed diversity and inclusion into the team and Council's working promoting non-discriminatory practices and challenging discriminatory practices at all times To ensure compliance with statutory duties and corporate policies and standards and ensure within team, raising non-compliance including but not limited to health and safety, information governance, financial and procurement regulations This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive, it is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing. To carry out other tasks as may reasonably be required Supervision and Management Responsibility: Ensuring activities are planned to include meaningful one to one conversations, quality annual appraisals and regular workforce planning and development Manages performance and behavioural issues effectively Budget and Financial Responsibility: Being fully accountable for managing the council's resources well and complying with statutory requirements. This includes managing time, avoiding unnecessary waste, reuse and recycle resources to reduce personal impact. Monitor financial performance and deliver within budget Monitor financial performance, deliver within budget and seek savings and efficiencies by exploring opportunities to draw funding where appropriate Set, monitor, and remain within budget whilst challenging the team to deliver increased efficiencies Explores different options for funding and income generation Social Value Responsibility: Drive for social value through all activities, ensuring wider social, economic and environmental benefits for the council, residents and communities Physical Demands of the Job: The post holder will be required to use a computer screen and sit at a desk for prolonged periods of time Corporate Responsibility: Contribute to the delivery of the Council Plan Delivering and promoting excellent customer service, externally and internally Commitment to customer excellence by dealing with customer feedback, including complaints, and learning from feedback in the drive for continuous improvement Making the council a great place to work, living the council's values, actively engaging in regular communications including team meetings, undertaking training as required and being responsible for managing own performance Develop the Council's commitment to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken To ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation, codes of practice and the Council's safety plan Competency Framework: We operate a competency framework, a set of core behaviours which define how we are expected to approach our work, how we perform in certain situations and how we treat each other. Each competency details the standards of behaviours and skills required by all staff and this in turn supports delivery of our aim and our council plans linking them together with our values. The post holder will be required to demonstrate the ability to perform at the following competency level: Level 2. The competency framework can be found here. Person Specification Assessment methods used: I = Interview, P = Presentation, A = Application, E = Exercise, T = Test, AC = Assessment Centre Qualification and training Essential Qualified solicitor, barrister, FCILEX (in all cases authorised to practice in England & Wales) (A) Must be authorised to conduct litigation under the Legal Services Act 2007 (A) Expert knowledge and understanding of the law and procedure relating to the relevant area of specialism (A/I) Desirable An understanding of public law as it applies to local authorities, including decision making and governance Management training relevant to the seniority and nature of the role Experience Essential Experience of providing complex and specialist legal advice to a local authority or similar organisation (A/I) Experience of the supervision of staff (A/I) Experience of building and maintaining positive relationships with clients (internal and external) and delivering their needs (A/I) To provide legal advice in the team's specialism, including advising and representing the Council in internal and external forums (A/I) To provide risk based and solution focussed advice to clients (I) To work under pressure and with minimal supervision (A/I) To support the delivery and cost effectiveness of legal services through continuous improvement (I) To be able to manage and motivate team members (A/I) A skilled communicator to a range of audiences in writing and verbally (A/I) Desirable Experience of working on projects To work collaboratively at all levels and in a non-hierarchical way To have an understanding of working in a political environment To promote and advance diversity and inclusion and challenge inequality in the service and Council To support the work of the monitoring officer Commitment Essential Experience of working on projects (A/I) To work collaboratively at all levels and in a non-hierarchical way (I) To have an understanding of working in a political environment (I) To promote and advance diversity and inclusion and challenge inequality in the service and Council (A/I) To support the work of the monitoring officer (I) Must be qualified solicitor, barrister, FCILEX (in all cases authorised to practice in England and Wales) and authorised to conduct litigation under the Legal Services Act 2007. Must be experienced and proficient in the drafting of social care and public health contracts, advice on the specific legal regimes affecting the procurement of such contracts, and the conduct of social care and public health commissioning activity.
Jun 18, 2026
Contractor
Candidates must be suitably experienced and proficient in the drafting of social care and public health contracts, advice on the specific legal regimes affecting the procurement of such contracts and the conduct of social care and public health commissioning activity. Part of the role will be the covering of a heavy caseload of such matters in order to cover a period of long term absence and as such, applicants need to have the ability to start such work immediately and complete cases to challenging timescales Senior Commerial Lawyer To provide high quality and solution focused legal services to the City Council, schools and other clients in one of the following teams: Child Protection Commercial Law Property and Regeneration Adult Social Care and Litigation Planning and Regulatory Law To be a senior advisor and representative in an area of legal specialism including complex, high profile and sensitive matters. To be able to provide advice on other legal matters affecting local authorities. To manage and develop lawyers and other fee earners. To support the head of law and legal management team in the management of the service. Main Areas of Responsibility: To undertake a full caseload of complex and often sensitive legal matters within one or more specialisms of the team and dealing with complex and sensitive matters To provide proactive and solution focussed advice that supports the delivery of the council's priorities and policies To manage and develop lawyers and / or other team members within your team ensuring the delivery of high quality and cost-effective legal services To be able to advise on legal matters relevant to public and local government law including on executive and committee decision-making, information governance and public law challenges To advise members and formal member level bodies including Cabinet, Council, committees and overview and scrutiny in respect of the team's specialism and as required by the City Director and / or their Deputy Director To support the City Director of Law & Governance in their role as monitoring officer and in promoting the Nolan Principles in the council and escalating matters as appropriate To externally commission legal work for the Council where required, ensuring value for money and high-quality advice and representation is received To ensure the service, teams and the wider Council is aware of the current and future law and practice affecting the authority To participate in the delivery of projects and programmes in the Legal Service and / or corporately To support the Head of Law with the development of legal procedures and policies To support the Head of Law in the delivery of value for money and income generation in the work of the team To have responsibility to authorise payments from an agreed expenditure budget To deputise for the Head of Law in their absence or as requested To manage lawyers and team members ensuring their performance management and development The job holder will embed diversity and inclusion into the team and Council's working promoting non-discriminatory practices and challenging discriminatory practices at all times To ensure compliance with statutory duties and corporate policies and standards and ensure within team, raising non-compliance including but not limited to health and safety, information governance, financial and procurement regulations This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive, it is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing. To carry out other tasks as may reasonably be required Supervision and Management Responsibility: Ensuring activities are planned to include meaningful one to one conversations, quality annual appraisals and regular workforce planning and development Manages performance and behavioural issues effectively Budget and Financial Responsibility: Being fully accountable for managing the council's resources well and complying with statutory requirements. This includes managing time, avoiding unnecessary waste, reuse and recycle resources to reduce personal impact. Monitor financial performance and deliver within budget Monitor financial performance, deliver within budget and seek savings and efficiencies by exploring opportunities to draw funding where appropriate Set, monitor, and remain within budget whilst challenging the team to deliver increased efficiencies Explores different options for funding and income generation Social Value Responsibility: Drive for social value through all activities, ensuring wider social, economic and environmental benefits for the council, residents and communities Physical Demands of the Job: The post holder will be required to use a computer screen and sit at a desk for prolonged periods of time Corporate Responsibility: Contribute to the delivery of the Council Plan Delivering and promoting excellent customer service, externally and internally Commitment to customer excellence by dealing with customer feedback, including complaints, and learning from feedback in the drive for continuous improvement Making the council a great place to work, living the council's values, actively engaging in regular communications including team meetings, undertaking training as required and being responsible for managing own performance Develop the Council's commitment to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken To ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation, codes of practice and the Council's safety plan Competency Framework: We operate a competency framework, a set of core behaviours which define how we are expected to approach our work, how we perform in certain situations and how we treat each other. Each competency details the standards of behaviours and skills required by all staff and this in turn supports delivery of our aim and our council plans linking them together with our values. The post holder will be required to demonstrate the ability to perform at the following competency level: Level 2. The competency framework can be found here. Person Specification Assessment methods used: I = Interview, P = Presentation, A = Application, E = Exercise, T = Test, AC = Assessment Centre Qualification and training Essential Qualified solicitor, barrister, FCILEX (in all cases authorised to practice in England & Wales) (A) Must be authorised to conduct litigation under the Legal Services Act 2007 (A) Expert knowledge and understanding of the law and procedure relating to the relevant area of specialism (A/I) Desirable An understanding of public law as it applies to local authorities, including decision making and governance Management training relevant to the seniority and nature of the role Experience Essential Experience of providing complex and specialist legal advice to a local authority or similar organisation (A/I) Experience of the supervision of staff (A/I) Experience of building and maintaining positive relationships with clients (internal and external) and delivering their needs (A/I) To provide legal advice in the team's specialism, including advising and representing the Council in internal and external forums (A/I) To provide risk based and solution focussed advice to clients (I) To work under pressure and with minimal supervision (A/I) To support the delivery and cost effectiveness of legal services through continuous improvement (I) To be able to manage and motivate team members (A/I) A skilled communicator to a range of audiences in writing and verbally (A/I) Desirable Experience of working on projects To work collaboratively at all levels and in a non-hierarchical way To have an understanding of working in a political environment To promote and advance diversity and inclusion and challenge inequality in the service and Council To support the work of the monitoring officer Commitment Essential Experience of working on projects (A/I) To work collaboratively at all levels and in a non-hierarchical way (I) To have an understanding of working in a political environment (I) To promote and advance diversity and inclusion and challenge inequality in the service and Council (A/I) To support the work of the monitoring officer (I) Must be qualified solicitor, barrister, FCILEX (in all cases authorised to practice in England and Wales) and authorised to conduct litigation under the Legal Services Act 2007. Must be experienced and proficient in the drafting of social care and public health contracts, advice on the specific legal regimes affecting the procurement of such contracts, and the conduct of social care and public health commissioning activity.
Senior Litigation Solicitor An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Litigation Solicitor to join a growing and ambitious legal team. This role offers the chance to work on a varied caseload while contributing to the continued growth and success of the department. This position provides excellent long-term career prospects, a supportive working environment, and the opportunity to take on a key role within the team. Key Responsibilities Manage a diverse caseload of civil and commercial litigation matters Handle partnership and shareholder disputes Conduct debt recovery matters Advise on landlord and tenant disputes Provide employment law advice Manage contentious probate matters Deal with property-related disputes Build and maintain strong client relationships Support business development activities Supervise and develop junior team members and support staff Requirements Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with a minimum of 3 years' PQE Strong background in civil and commercial litigation Experience handling a broad range of contentious matters Excellent communication, negotiation, and client care skills Ability to manage files independently and work with minimal supervision Commercially aware with a proactive approach to business development Benefits Competitive salary dependent on experience Flexible working arrangements Supportive and collaborative team culture Strong focus on work-life balance Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development If you are an experienced litigation lawyer looking for the next step in your career, we would be pleased to hear from you. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Jun 18, 2026
Full time
Senior Litigation Solicitor An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Litigation Solicitor to join a growing and ambitious legal team. This role offers the chance to work on a varied caseload while contributing to the continued growth and success of the department. This position provides excellent long-term career prospects, a supportive working environment, and the opportunity to take on a key role within the team. Key Responsibilities Manage a diverse caseload of civil and commercial litigation matters Handle partnership and shareholder disputes Conduct debt recovery matters Advise on landlord and tenant disputes Provide employment law advice Manage contentious probate matters Deal with property-related disputes Build and maintain strong client relationships Support business development activities Supervise and develop junior team members and support staff Requirements Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with a minimum of 3 years' PQE Strong background in civil and commercial litigation Experience handling a broad range of contentious matters Excellent communication, negotiation, and client care skills Ability to manage files independently and work with minimal supervision Commercially aware with a proactive approach to business development Benefits Competitive salary dependent on experience Flexible working arrangements Supportive and collaborative team culture Strong focus on work-life balance Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development If you are an experienced litigation lawyer looking for the next step in your career, we would be pleased to hear from you. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
To provide high quality and solution focused legal services to the City Council, schools and other clients in one of the following teams: Child Protection Commercial Law Property and Regeneration Adult Social Care and Litigation Planning and Regulatory Law To be a senior advisor and representative in an area of legal specialism including complex, high profile and sensitive matters. To be able to provide advice on other legal matters affecting local authorities. To manage and develop lawyers and other fee earners. To support the head of law and legal management team in the management of the service. Directly Responsible For: Lawyers and other team members Trainee Lawyers allocated to the team Directly Responsible To: Head of Law Main Areas of Responsibility: To undertake a full caseload of complex and often sensitive legal matters within one or more specialisms of the team and dealing with complex and sensitive matters To provide proactive and solution focussed advice that supports the delivery of the council's priorities and policies To manage and develop lawyers and / or other team members within your team ensuring the delivery of high quality and cost-effective legal services To be able to advise on legal matters relevant to public and local government law including on executive and committee decision-making, information governance and public law challenges To advise members and formal member level bodies including Cabinet, Council, committees and overview and scrutiny in respect of the team's specialism and as required by the City Director and / or their Deputy Director To support the City Director of Law & Governance in their role as monitoring officer and in promoting the Nolan Principles in the council and escalating matters as appropriate To externally commission legal work for the Council where required, ensuring value for money and high-quality advice and representation is received To ensure the service, teams and the wider Council is aware of the current and future law and practice affecting the authority To participate in the delivery of projects and programmes in the Legal Service and / or corporately To support the Head of Law with the development of legal procedures and policies To support the Head of Law in the delivery of value for money and income generation in the work of the team To have responsibility to authorise payments from an agreed expenditure budget To deputise for the Head of Law in their absence or as requested To manage lawyers and team members ensuring their performance management and development The job holder will embed diversity and inclusion into the team and Council's working promoting non-discriminatory practices and challenging discriminatory practices at all times To ensure compliance with statutory duties and corporate policies and standards and ensure within team, raising non-compliance including but not limited to health and safety, information governance, financial and procurement regulations. Full Time 35 hours per week; 1 day onsite and 4 days WFH
Jun 18, 2026
Contractor
To provide high quality and solution focused legal services to the City Council, schools and other clients in one of the following teams: Child Protection Commercial Law Property and Regeneration Adult Social Care and Litigation Planning and Regulatory Law To be a senior advisor and representative in an area of legal specialism including complex, high profile and sensitive matters. To be able to provide advice on other legal matters affecting local authorities. To manage and develop lawyers and other fee earners. To support the head of law and legal management team in the management of the service. Directly Responsible For: Lawyers and other team members Trainee Lawyers allocated to the team Directly Responsible To: Head of Law Main Areas of Responsibility: To undertake a full caseload of complex and often sensitive legal matters within one or more specialisms of the team and dealing with complex and sensitive matters To provide proactive and solution focussed advice that supports the delivery of the council's priorities and policies To manage and develop lawyers and / or other team members within your team ensuring the delivery of high quality and cost-effective legal services To be able to advise on legal matters relevant to public and local government law including on executive and committee decision-making, information governance and public law challenges To advise members and formal member level bodies including Cabinet, Council, committees and overview and scrutiny in respect of the team's specialism and as required by the City Director and / or their Deputy Director To support the City Director of Law & Governance in their role as monitoring officer and in promoting the Nolan Principles in the council and escalating matters as appropriate To externally commission legal work for the Council where required, ensuring value for money and high-quality advice and representation is received To ensure the service, teams and the wider Council is aware of the current and future law and practice affecting the authority To participate in the delivery of projects and programmes in the Legal Service and / or corporately To support the Head of Law with the development of legal procedures and policies To support the Head of Law in the delivery of value for money and income generation in the work of the team To have responsibility to authorise payments from an agreed expenditure budget To deputise for the Head of Law in their absence or as requested To manage lawyers and team members ensuring their performance management and development The job holder will embed diversity and inclusion into the team and Council's working promoting non-discriminatory practices and challenging discriminatory practices at all times To ensure compliance with statutory duties and corporate policies and standards and ensure within team, raising non-compliance including but not limited to health and safety, information governance, financial and procurement regulations. Full Time 35 hours per week; 1 day onsite and 4 days WFH
Job Title: Employers' Liability Lawyer Location: Sharston, M22 4SN Salary : A basic salary of up to £55,000 per annum, dependent on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears. Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award winning, no win no fee law firm specialising exclusively in personal injury claims. Headquartered in Manchester, we support clients nationwide across all areas of personal injury, including employers' liability, serious injury, clinical negligence, occupiers' and public liability, road traffic accidents and industrial disease. We are ranked 64th in The Lawyer UK Top 200, out of more than 10,000 law firms nationwide, and after achieving a 20% year on year growth, Express Solicitors are the largest personal injury claimant firm in the UK. Our commitment to outstanding client care is reflected in our Trustpilot rating of 4.8 (Excellent), placing us among the highest rated firms in the sector. About the Role: We are currently looking for a Lawyer to join our Employers' Liability department. We would expect the successful candidates to be qualified or alternatively qualified by experience. Tenacity, ability, and enthusiasm are more important than qualification. The role will be to manage your own caseload of predominately pre and post issue fast track employers' liability cases. We offer a generous commission structure, where all our lawyers, get a percentage of every case they win. With no hurdles, and no caps, you are rewarded for the success of every case you bring to completion. Responsibilities: Managing a caseload of EL claims from cradle to grave. Conducting thorough legal research and providing sound legal advice to clients. Preparing and drafting legal documents, including pleadings and witness statements. Negotiating settlements and representing clients in court when necessary. Working in a target driven, fast paced environment. Collaborating with colleagues to ensure the successful outcome of cases. Keeping up to date with changes in relevant laws and regulations. Person Specification: Proven billing track record of handling a litigated caseload. Genuine tenacity. A focus on advancing cases to and through litigation to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients. Ability to handle EL fast-track cases. Although predominately a non-portal caseload - the successful candidate should have experience of the portal. Knowledge of the civil procedure rules, precedent, trends in litigation, and an ability and willingness to utilise the same to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients. Demonstrable experience of dealing with litigated files from inception, through applications and challenges, to trial / disposal hearing. Previous exposure of Proclaim case management system is advantageous. Salary & Hours: A basic salary of up to £55,000, dependent on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears. Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday. Benefits: Hybrid working - 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation. 23 days of holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays. Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement. Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme. Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more. Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Recruitment Process: Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Solicitor, Lawyer, Legal Advisor, Legal Counsel, Corporate Lawyer, Corporate Solicitor, Legal Executive, Employers Liability Lawyer, Employers Liability Law, Corporate Law may also be considered for this role.
Jun 18, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Employers' Liability Lawyer Location: Sharston, M22 4SN Salary : A basic salary of up to £55,000 per annum, dependent on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears. Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award winning, no win no fee law firm specialising exclusively in personal injury claims. Headquartered in Manchester, we support clients nationwide across all areas of personal injury, including employers' liability, serious injury, clinical negligence, occupiers' and public liability, road traffic accidents and industrial disease. We are ranked 64th in The Lawyer UK Top 200, out of more than 10,000 law firms nationwide, and after achieving a 20% year on year growth, Express Solicitors are the largest personal injury claimant firm in the UK. Our commitment to outstanding client care is reflected in our Trustpilot rating of 4.8 (Excellent), placing us among the highest rated firms in the sector. About the Role: We are currently looking for a Lawyer to join our Employers' Liability department. We would expect the successful candidates to be qualified or alternatively qualified by experience. Tenacity, ability, and enthusiasm are more important than qualification. The role will be to manage your own caseload of predominately pre and post issue fast track employers' liability cases. We offer a generous commission structure, where all our lawyers, get a percentage of every case they win. With no hurdles, and no caps, you are rewarded for the success of every case you bring to completion. Responsibilities: Managing a caseload of EL claims from cradle to grave. Conducting thorough legal research and providing sound legal advice to clients. Preparing and drafting legal documents, including pleadings and witness statements. Negotiating settlements and representing clients in court when necessary. Working in a target driven, fast paced environment. Collaborating with colleagues to ensure the successful outcome of cases. Keeping up to date with changes in relevant laws and regulations. Person Specification: Proven billing track record of handling a litigated caseload. Genuine tenacity. A focus on advancing cases to and through litigation to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients. Ability to handle EL fast-track cases. Although predominately a non-portal caseload - the successful candidate should have experience of the portal. Knowledge of the civil procedure rules, precedent, trends in litigation, and an ability and willingness to utilise the same to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients. Demonstrable experience of dealing with litigated files from inception, through applications and challenges, to trial / disposal hearing. Previous exposure of Proclaim case management system is advantageous. Salary & Hours: A basic salary of up to £55,000, dependent on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears. Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday. Benefits: Hybrid working - 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation. 23 days of holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays. Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement. Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme. Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more. Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Recruitment Process: Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Solicitor, Lawyer, Legal Advisor, Legal Counsel, Corporate Lawyer, Corporate Solicitor, Legal Executive, Employers Liability Lawyer, Employers Liability Law, Corporate Law may also be considered for this role.
Opportunity: Dispute Resolution Lawyer (4+ PQE) Location: Bournemouth Hybrid & Flexible Working Salary: Up to 80,000 + Bonus Imagine having the freedom to focus on good litigation work without feeling chained to your desk. Some roles offer a narrow caseload, endless targets and little room to build something of your own. This isn't one of them. We're working with a highly regarded Dorset law firm with a long-standing reputation for providing pragmatic, commercially minded advice to individuals and businesses alike. Recognised by the Legal 500 and known for its collaborative culture, the firm has built a loyal client base and a strong presence across the South Coast. Due to continued growth, they're looking to add an experienced Dispute Resolution Lawyer to their established team. The Opportunity: This is a broad disputes role with a particular emphasis on property litigation and landlord & tenant matters, alongside a varied mix of commercial disputes, professional negligence claims, contentious probate matters, boundary disputes, intellectual property issues and urgent injunctive work. You'll inherit quality work from day one, whilst also having the autonomy to develop your own practice and specialisms. The team enjoys a collegiate approach, working closely with colleagues across corporate, commercial and private client disciplines to provide clients with a seamless service. Whether you're an ambitious Associate looking for greater responsibility or a Senior Lawyer seeking a supportive environment with flexibility, this role offers the platform to shape your career without sacrificing work-life balance. What You Will Be Doing: Managing a varied caseload of dispute resolution matters Advising on property and landlord & tenant disputes Handling commercial litigation and wider civil disputes Building and developing client relationships Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate Playing an active role in networking and business development Delivering outstanding client care and practical legal advice What We Are Looking For: Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive 4+ years' PQE in dispute resolution or civil litigation Strong technical ability and commercial awareness Experience handling property litigation matters A proactive and client-focused approach Someone who enjoys building relationships and being part of a team Ambition to continue developing professionally and commercially Why Consider This Firm? Beyond the quality of work, what stands out is the culture. Lawyers are trusted to manage their work in a way that suits them, with flexibility viewed as the norm rather than a perk. Benefits include: Performance-related bonus Hybrid and flexible working arrangements 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + birthday day off Enhanced pension scheme Occupational maternity pay Healthcare cash plan 24/7 GP access and wellbeing support Mental health first aiders Cycle to Work scheme Funded training and professional development Regular social events and team activities Staff discounts on legal services If you've been thinking there might be something better out there but haven't seen the right opportunity yet, this is worth a conversation. The work is interesting, the team is genuinely supportive and there's plenty of scope to make the role your own. For a confidential chat, get in touch! 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.
Jun 18, 2026
Full time
Opportunity: Dispute Resolution Lawyer (4+ PQE) Location: Bournemouth Hybrid & Flexible Working Salary: Up to 80,000 + Bonus Imagine having the freedom to focus on good litigation work without feeling chained to your desk. Some roles offer a narrow caseload, endless targets and little room to build something of your own. This isn't one of them. We're working with a highly regarded Dorset law firm with a long-standing reputation for providing pragmatic, commercially minded advice to individuals and businesses alike. Recognised by the Legal 500 and known for its collaborative culture, the firm has built a loyal client base and a strong presence across the South Coast. Due to continued growth, they're looking to add an experienced Dispute Resolution Lawyer to their established team. The Opportunity: This is a broad disputes role with a particular emphasis on property litigation and landlord & tenant matters, alongside a varied mix of commercial disputes, professional negligence claims, contentious probate matters, boundary disputes, intellectual property issues and urgent injunctive work. You'll inherit quality work from day one, whilst also having the autonomy to develop your own practice and specialisms. The team enjoys a collegiate approach, working closely with colleagues across corporate, commercial and private client disciplines to provide clients with a seamless service. Whether you're an ambitious Associate looking for greater responsibility or a Senior Lawyer seeking a supportive environment with flexibility, this role offers the platform to shape your career without sacrificing work-life balance. What You Will Be Doing: Managing a varied caseload of dispute resolution matters Advising on property and landlord & tenant disputes Handling commercial litigation and wider civil disputes Building and developing client relationships Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate Playing an active role in networking and business development Delivering outstanding client care and practical legal advice What We Are Looking For: Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive 4+ years' PQE in dispute resolution or civil litigation Strong technical ability and commercial awareness Experience handling property litigation matters A proactive and client-focused approach Someone who enjoys building relationships and being part of a team Ambition to continue developing professionally and commercially Why Consider This Firm? Beyond the quality of work, what stands out is the culture. Lawyers are trusted to manage their work in a way that suits them, with flexibility viewed as the norm rather than a perk. Benefits include: Performance-related bonus Hybrid and flexible working arrangements 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + birthday day off Enhanced pension scheme Occupational maternity pay Healthcare cash plan 24/7 GP access and wellbeing support Mental health first aiders Cycle to Work scheme Funded training and professional development Regular social events and team activities Staff discounts on legal services If you've been thinking there might be something better out there but haven't seen the right opportunity yet, this is worth a conversation. The work is interesting, the team is genuinely supportive and there's plenty of scope to make the role your own. For a confidential chat, get in touch! 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.
Opportunity: Property Litigation Lawyer (Up to 5 Years PQE) Location: Exeter (Flexible and Hybrid Working) Salary: Up to 75,000 + Bonus If you're a property litigator who wants better work, more trust and a team that actually feels like a team, this could be worth a chat! This is a chance to join a long-established, highly respected South West firm with a strong litigation reputation and a genuinely interesting caseload. Based in Exeter, the team acts for a broad mix of clients - including landowners, developers, charities, councils, agricultural businesses, landed estates and high-net-worth individuals - so the work is varied, complex and far from routine. They're growing their property litigation offering and are looking for a Property/Commercial Litigation Lawyer from NQ up to around 5 years' PQE to come in and build their experience within a supportive, well-structured team. What You Will Be Doing: You'll pick up a broad range of property-related disputes, including: Commercial landlord and tenant disputes Residential landlord and tenant matters (including evolving legislation and challenges in the sector) Boundary disputes, rights of way, covenants and adverse possession Wider property-related contentious work Some exposure to related commercial litigation (including insolvency/debt recovery linked to property matters) It's a proper mixed caseload, with the support around you to develop confidence and depth in your work. What This Looks Like Day-to-Day: You'll run your own matters with trust from day one but you won't be left to sink or swim. The team is collaborative, responsive and used to working across their wider real estate and sector teams, which means a steady flow of good-quality internal referrals alongside growing external instructions. There's also genuine encouragement to explore areas you want to specialise in over time, rather than being boxed into a narrow remit. What We Are Looking For: NQ-5 PQE solicitor with property litigation experience Someone confident managing their own caseload with appropriate support Commercial, practical and good with clients A team player who wants to build relationships internally and externally Interested in developing a long-term career and potentially a niche area of expertise Why This Firm Stands Out: This isn't a place where you're left to figure it out alone but it also isn't overly rigid or hierarchical. You'll get: Real investment in training and development A healthy balance between challenge and support A genuinely collaborative litigation team Encouragement to build your own profile and BD skills A sensible, modern approach to hybrid working High-quality work without the constant pressure cooker environment Benefits: 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell up to 5 days) Hybrid and flexible working (this is built in - the focus is on output and trust, not presenteeism. 2 volunteering days per year Cycle to Work scheme + season ticket loan Medical healthcare Generous pension scheme Enhanced family leave Annual bonus Reduced legal fees Regular social events If you're open to something that feels more balanced, more supported and still interesting workwise, it's worth having a confidential conversation to see if it lines up with what you're looking for! 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.
Jun 18, 2026
Full time
Opportunity: Property Litigation Lawyer (Up to 5 Years PQE) Location: Exeter (Flexible and Hybrid Working) Salary: Up to 75,000 + Bonus If you're a property litigator who wants better work, more trust and a team that actually feels like a team, this could be worth a chat! This is a chance to join a long-established, highly respected South West firm with a strong litigation reputation and a genuinely interesting caseload. Based in Exeter, the team acts for a broad mix of clients - including landowners, developers, charities, councils, agricultural businesses, landed estates and high-net-worth individuals - so the work is varied, complex and far from routine. They're growing their property litigation offering and are looking for a Property/Commercial Litigation Lawyer from NQ up to around 5 years' PQE to come in and build their experience within a supportive, well-structured team. What You Will Be Doing: You'll pick up a broad range of property-related disputes, including: Commercial landlord and tenant disputes Residential landlord and tenant matters (including evolving legislation and challenges in the sector) Boundary disputes, rights of way, covenants and adverse possession Wider property-related contentious work Some exposure to related commercial litigation (including insolvency/debt recovery linked to property matters) It's a proper mixed caseload, with the support around you to develop confidence and depth in your work. What This Looks Like Day-to-Day: You'll run your own matters with trust from day one but you won't be left to sink or swim. The team is collaborative, responsive and used to working across their wider real estate and sector teams, which means a steady flow of good-quality internal referrals alongside growing external instructions. There's also genuine encouragement to explore areas you want to specialise in over time, rather than being boxed into a narrow remit. What We Are Looking For: NQ-5 PQE solicitor with property litigation experience Someone confident managing their own caseload with appropriate support Commercial, practical and good with clients A team player who wants to build relationships internally and externally Interested in developing a long-term career and potentially a niche area of expertise Why This Firm Stands Out: This isn't a place where you're left to figure it out alone but it also isn't overly rigid or hierarchical. You'll get: Real investment in training and development A healthy balance between challenge and support A genuinely collaborative litigation team Encouragement to build your own profile and BD skills A sensible, modern approach to hybrid working High-quality work without the constant pressure cooker environment Benefits: 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell up to 5 days) Hybrid and flexible working (this is built in - the focus is on output and trust, not presenteeism. 2 volunteering days per year Cycle to Work scheme + season ticket loan Medical healthcare Generous pension scheme Enhanced family leave Annual bonus Reduced legal fees Regular social events If you're open to something that feels more balanced, more supported and still interesting workwise, it's worth having a confidential conversation to see if it lines up with what you're looking for! 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.
Top Legal 500 law firm in Leeds are currently seeking an Employment Law Solicitor of 2-5 years PQE. This is your chance to work in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and growth. The Firm: Leading law firm with office in West Yorkshire, Midlands and London are recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers UK are specialists in their fields of Litigation, Employment, Property Litigation and Projects. Responsibilities for this Employment Law Solicitor role: Manage day-to-day caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters Advise on misconduct, sickness absence, grievances, TUPE, and restructures Conduct Employment Tribunal litigation up to hearing stage Draft and negotiate Settlement Agreements Provide advice on industrial relations and strike action Deliver training sessions to clients on employment topics Support partners on complex matters and contribute to business development Desirable experience for this Employment Law Solicitor role: Knowledge of Pensions law and data protection Experience conducting investigations on behalf of clients Person specification for this Employment Law Solicitor role: 2-5 years PQE an an Employment lawyer and admitted to practice within England & Wales Academic background with 2:1 at degree level or equivalent Highly focused Strong technical ability and commercial awareness Excellent communication and client relationship skills Ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines Benefits for this Employment Law Solicitor role: Competitive salary to be discussed at interview plus a bonus structure 25 days holiday Private Healthcare Life Assurance Auto enrolment pension If you're an Employment Law Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Victoria at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37797. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003
Jun 18, 2026
Full time
Top Legal 500 law firm in Leeds are currently seeking an Employment Law Solicitor of 2-5 years PQE. This is your chance to work in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and growth. The Firm: Leading law firm with office in West Yorkshire, Midlands and London are recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers UK are specialists in their fields of Litigation, Employment, Property Litigation and Projects. Responsibilities for this Employment Law Solicitor role: Manage day-to-day caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters Advise on misconduct, sickness absence, grievances, TUPE, and restructures Conduct Employment Tribunal litigation up to hearing stage Draft and negotiate Settlement Agreements Provide advice on industrial relations and strike action Deliver training sessions to clients on employment topics Support partners on complex matters and contribute to business development Desirable experience for this Employment Law Solicitor role: Knowledge of Pensions law and data protection Experience conducting investigations on behalf of clients Person specification for this Employment Law Solicitor role: 2-5 years PQE an an Employment lawyer and admitted to practice within England & Wales Academic background with 2:1 at degree level or equivalent Highly focused Strong technical ability and commercial awareness Excellent communication and client relationship skills Ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines Benefits for this Employment Law Solicitor role: Competitive salary to be discussed at interview plus a bonus structure 25 days holiday Private Healthcare Life Assurance Auto enrolment pension If you're an Employment Law Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Victoria at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37797. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003
