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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.

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.

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.

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.

Top Legal 500 law firm in Manchester, are currently recruiting a diligent, confident, self-motivated Litigation Solicitor (Property and Finance Litigation) to join their team. Minimum of 2 years solid, UK legal experience, handling a varied and high-quality caseload. Hybrid working along with clear progression. You will be a proactive and organised solicitor who takes pride in delivering high-quality client service. You will demonstrate strong technical ability alongside a practical, solution-driven approach to litigation. A desire to develop your career within a supportive and growing firm is essential. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing their own caseload while supporting the wider team in delivering a high standard of client service. You will be joining a dynamic and forward-thinking firm, offering strong career progression and development opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a varied and high-quality caseload, acting primarily for lenders, insolvency professionals and High Net Worth Individuals. Essential experience for this Litigation Solicitor (Property & Finance) role: Commercial Litigation and/or Property Litigation Debt recovery Mortgage possession claims - preferred Receivership/Insolvency matters - preferred Experience in acting for finance companies or lender clients Key Responsibilities for this Litigation Solicitor (Property & Finance) role: Managing a varied caseload of litigation matters from instruction to completion Acting on finance litigation, debt recovery, mortgage possession and insolvency cases. Providing clear, pragmatic, and commercially focused advice to clients Building and maintaining strong client relationships Working collaboratively with Partners and colleagues on complex matters Ensuring compliance with SRA and internal regulatory requirements Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to team growth Qualifications for this Litigation Solicitor (Property & Finance) role: UK qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years PQE If you're a Litigation Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Victoria Kemp at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37792. 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

Overview An established, partner-led London law firm is seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor to join its growing team. The firm advises a diverse client base across multiple sectors, both in the UK and internationally, and is known for delivering a tailored, high-quality service aligned to clients' strategic objectives. The Role This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded Property Litigation team, working on a broad mix of commercial and residential matters. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality legal services while also contributing to client relationship management and business development initiatives. You will act for a range of clients including developers, investors, landlords and tenants, and will be encouraged to take ownership of your work while benefiting from close supervision and support. Key Responsibilities Managing a varied caseload of property litigation matters (with appropriate supervision) Advising on commercial and residential landlord and tenant disputes Handling matters involving development agreements, property insolvency, rights of way, adverse possession and restrictive covenants Drafting contractual and statutory notices, pleadings, and witness statements Conducting legal research to support case strategy Liaising directly with clients to progress matters Reviewing and analysing Land Registry title documentation Instructing Counsel and assisting with hearings Recording time accurately and supporting billing processes Contributing to business development activities and client engagement Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate The Firm This is a well-established commercial law firm based in London's West End, with a collaborative and inclusive culture. The firm offers a supportive environment where individuals are encouraged to take responsibility, develop their expertise, and contribute to the wider success of the team. Working Arrangements Hybrid working model (minimum 3 days in the office) Standard hours: 9:30am - 5:30pm, with flexibility as required Candidate Profile Qualified Solicitor with 3-5 years' PQE in property litigation (private practice) Strong academic background (2:1 or equivalent preferred) Excellent drafting and technical legal skills Strong communication and client-facing ability Well-organised with the ability to manage competing priorities Proactive, commercially minded, and team-oriented Confident using Microsoft Office and able to adapt to new systems quickly

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.

Property Disputes Solicitor (2-5 PQE) An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Property Disputes Solicitor to join one of the South East's leading Real Estate Dispute Resolution teams. Recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, this specialist team advises an impressive client base including developers, investors, portfolio owners, retailers, financial institutions, charities and public sector organisations. The team is widely regarded as a market leader, handling complex and high-value disputes across both commercial and residential property matters. This is an opportunity to join a dedicated property disputes practice within a large, full-service law firm that combines the quality of work typically associated with major city firms with the culture, flexibility and career development opportunities of a leading regional practice. The Role As a Property Disputes Solicitor , you will manage your own caseload while supporting senior lawyers on larger and more complex matters. You will advise on a broad range of contentious property matters including: Commercial landlord and tenant disputes Business lease renewals Dilapidations and breaches of covenant Rent and service charge disputes Forfeiture, break notices and vacant possession claims Business rates matters Restrictive covenants and adverse possession claims Rights of way and boundary disputes Rights to light and telecoms disputes Development and overage disputes Construction-related property disputes Landlord and tenant insolvency matters You will also have the opportunity to contribute to networking, marketing and business development initiatives, helping to further strengthen your profile within the property sector. About You We are keen to speak with qualified solicitors who have: Approximately 2-5 years' PQE Experience in contentious commercial property matters, or a strong litigation background with a property focus A sound understanding of landlord and tenant legislation Excellent technical and drafting skills Strong commercial awareness and client relationship skills The ability to manage matters effectively and work to deadlines A collaborative approach and desire to contribute to a successful team environment Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for a Property Disputes Solicitor to join a highly respected team that consistently handles work well above its regional market peers. Highlights include: Band 1 Legal 500-ranked Property Litigation team High-quality and complex work across residential and commercial property disputes Exposure to major clients, developers, investors and household-name organisations Genuine career progression opportunities Structured mentoring and professional development programmes Hybrid working arrangements Private healthcare Enhanced family-friendly benefits Additional birthday leave A collaborative and supportive culture with an outstanding reputation for employee engagement The firm has built a reputation as an employer of choice, combining ambitious growth with a genuine commitment to wellbeing, inclusion and long-term career development. Its investment in people is reflected in industry-leading employee engagement scores and Investors in People Gold accreditation. If you are a Property Disputes Solicitor looking to work alongside recognised experts on complex, high-profile matters while developing your career within a supportive and progressive firm, we would be delighted to hear from you. Apply now for a confidential discussion regarding this Property Disputes Solicitor opportunity. GWV Talent Solutions Limited (trading as Gerrard White Consulting and Vermelo RPO) acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary and contract workers. By applying for this job you accept the terms of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service Agreement which can be found at (url removed)

A Commercial Litigation & Insolvency Solicitor with 2 years + PQE is required for a top legal 500 in Cambridgeshire. Accessible from Peterborough, Bedfordshire, Suffolk and Hertfordshire. Hybrid working, long term career prospects and an enhanced pension structure is on offer. This is a unique chance to be part of a dynamic team that handles high-profile matters with real career progression on offer. Essential experience for this Commercial Litigation & Insolvency Solicitor vacancy: Minimum of 2 years experience as a Solicitor within the field of Insolvency law Expertise in business restructuring Partnership disputes Shareholder agreements Strong technical knowledge of insolvency procedures and legislation Debt Recovery Contractual disputes Qualifications for this Commercial Litigation & Insolvency Solicitor opportunity: Solicitor of England & Wales 2 years + PQE within the area of Commercial Litigation and Insolvency law Works well under pressure Excellent client care skills Excellent communication skills with a client-focused approach Able to explain matters in clear, accessible language Strong advocacy experience Good negotiation skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Business development experience Benefits for this Commercial Litigation & Insolvency Solicitor opportunity: Agile working after probation period Perk box Enhanced pension Holiday allowance increasing with length of service Birthday leave Option to purchase additional holiday days Contribution towards eye test and glasses Health Insurance Mental health support Death in service For more information please contact Victoria Kemp quoting reference 37396 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

Taylor Rose is a Top 60 Law firm with a national footprint across the UK. We are committed to developing our employees and to delivering outstanding service to our customers. Our vision is to continue to deliver and to embrace and develop our employees through their legal career. Running own case load of commercial litigation and Insolvency files and managing a department of commercial litigation fee earners and paralegals. Winning, developing, and managing key client relationships as well as mentoring and aiding the progression of junior members of the department. We are seeking an ambitious and eutrepenurial leader with a passion for service, culture, talent and technology. This role involves but is not limited to: Developing, implementing and reviewing a department strategy to support and deliver our company strategy. Formulating, agreeing and delivering annual department budgets. Networking internally to build contacts and generate cross referrals Managing recovery of cash and aged debtors. Investigating and pursuing claims arising from business and personal failures, such as misfeasance, transactions at an undervalue, preferential payments, and wrongful or fraudulent trading. Developing, maintaining and reviewing monthly department KPIs and performance reporting. Passing department audits. Servicing clients in accordance with company policies and procedures. Delivering market-leading levels of customer service and communication. Ensuring technical competence through adequate training, support and succession planning. Requirements: Qualified solicitor with PQE Ability to lead and develop a Team Previous contentious insolvency experience with ability to run own caseload Good analytical skills Ability to handle complex and multiple case loads Experience of managing a department Accuracy and attention to detail Strong leadership and relationship building skills Ability to influence and drive mind-set change at all levels Proven track record of external networking, demonstrating the ability to increase workflow for a team Company Core Values: Aspire: To challenge convention, an entrepreneur with energy for change. To be the best that we can be Integrate : Bring together people and systems into a cohesive force Innovate: To creatively evolve our working practices, use our revenue and resources in a virtuous cycle of improving our people, systems and growth Commit: To delivering excellent client experience and working with integrity, investing in long term relationships, creating a strong market position and delivering sustained commercial advantage

Job Description The Independent Football Regulator 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/compliment the existing expertise within the IFR's legal function which currently comprises 8 lawyers with a range of public, regulatory, commercial and litigation skills/backgrounds. The role will be b 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 managing 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 3 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 Note: There are specific requirements relating to academic achievement in the CILEx Level 6 exams where these are being used to demonstrate 2:2 degree equivalence. Chartered Legal Executives should note that we will be willing to accept an overall average score of 65% or above across exams passed in the seven foundation subjects in law (where studied at CILEx Level 6) as demonstrating 2.2 degree equivalence, where a 2.2 degree is not held. Information Session We are running an information session where prospective applicants can find out more about the role. This will be hosted by members of the IFR legal team and will take place on: Wednesday 1st July at 10.00am The session will be an opportunity to hear more about the role, the team and wider directorate and the department. It will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions. Please register your interest by filling out this form and you will be sent an invitation. The invites will be sent the night before the session. The sessions are not recorded. Please note that the session will not focus on the IFR recruitment process - please direct any queries that you have on this topic (timelines, reasonable adjustments, onboarding etc) to 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 + 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! How to Apply To apply for this vacancy, you will need to submit the following documents which will assessed against experience ACV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you provide employment history that relates to the essential and desirable criteria, and that any gaps in employment history within the last 2 years are explained. The CV should not exceed more than 2 x A4 pages and you should insert your CV into the "Job History" section on Civil Service Jobs on the Civil Service Jobs application form. A Statement of Suitability (a maximum of 500 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role in reference to the essential requirements highlighted and explain how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience evidence your suitability. You may also choose to reference the desirable skills listed however these will not be considered in the assessment of your application except in circumstances where there are a high number and calibre of candidates. For the shortlist, we will select applicants demonstrating the best fit for the role by considering the evidence provided in your application. In the event of a large number of applicants, an initial review will be conducted on the statement of suitability only. Those who are successful in the initial review will then be scored on all elements of the application. The Interview The interview process will consist of two rounds: First Round A presentation with a Q&A session followed by competency-style questions. The presentation title and competency questions will be sent out in advance of the interview. Second round A more general discussion around your CV and experience. Your first round interview will take place online and your second round interview will take place in person at the IFR's Manchester Office. Further Information A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. The IFR has a location neutral pay scale. For more information on this, please see the 'Candidate Information Pack' attached. Reasonable Adjustments We are committed to supporting candidates so they can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. This includes making reasonable adjustments to our process. 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Associate Solicitor (Property Litigation) Associate Solicitor Property Litigation South East A highly regarded and award-winning law firm is seeking an ambitious Associate Solicitor to join its growing Property Litigation team in the South East. This is an excellent opportunity for an Associate Solicitor with experience in contentious property matters to join one of the region's most respected specialist Property Litigation teams. Working alongside recognised experts in the field, the successful Associate Solicitor will gain exposure to a diverse and complex caseload spanning both commercial and residential property disputes. The team acts on a wide range of high-value and technically challenging instructions for developers, investors, occupiers, local authorities, financial institutions, retailers and portfolio owners. The quality of work regularly rivals that undertaken by much larger national and international firms, offering an exceptional platform for career development. You must have previous contentious Property Litigation experience, or a strong litigation background with demonstrable property dispute exposure, to be considered for this role. The successful Associate Solicitor will work closely with Partners, Senior Associates and fellow team members, managing their own caseload while supporting on larger and more complex matters. Responsibilities will include: Managing a varied caseload of contentious commercial and residential property matters. Advising clients on commercial landlord and tenant disputes. Handling business lease renewals, dilapidations, breaches of covenant, alterations and reinstatement matters. Managing rent review, rent arrears, service charge, forfeiture, break notice and vacant possession disputes. Advising on business rates appeals and related property matters. Acting on real property disputes including restrictive covenants, adverse possession, boundary disputes and rights of way matters. Assisting with rights to light, telecoms and development-related disputes. Advising on construction-related property disputes, overage agreements and insolvency-related property matters. Maintaining accurate file management, billing and time recording systems. Managing matters within agreed budgets and timescales. The Associate Solicitor Qualified Solicitor status or equivalent qualification. Ideally between 2 and 5 years' post-qualification experience. Previous experience in Property Litigation is essential. Alternatively, a strong litigation background combined with property dispute exposure and a genuine desire to specialise further. Knowledge of landlord and tenant legislation, including the Landlord and Tenant Acts and associated commercial property legislation. Experience handling contentious commercial landlord and tenant matters. Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand clients' business objectives. Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail. The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively. Strong client relationship management skills. A collaborative and proactive approach to team working. Why Apply? Join one of the South East's leading Property Litigation teams. Exposure to complex, high-value and high-profile disputes. Work alongside recognised experts in specialist areas of Property Litigation. Clear progression opportunities within a growing and ambitious team. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Supportive and collaborative culture. Excellent learning and development opportunities. This is an outstanding opportunity for an Associate Solicitor looking to develop their expertise within a specialist Property Litigation practice, working on some of the most complex and varied property disputes in the South East market.