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 click apply for full job details
Jun 27, 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 click apply for full job details
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 27, 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.
Gleeson Recruitment Group
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Dispute Resolution Associate / Senior Associate (3-5 + PQE) Derby or Nottingham 60,000 - 75,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Litigation Associate or Senior Associate to join a highly regarded regional law firm with a strong reputation across the Midlands. This is a fantastic role for a commercial litigator looking to join a well-established and collaborative disputes team, advising an impressive and diverse client base including businesses, directors, property owners and high-net-worth individuals. The team handles a broad spread of complex and high-quality contentious matters, offering genuine variety alongside the opportunity to develop your own specialisms over time. The Opportunity You will work across a broad range of disputes including: Commercial and contract disputes Property and landlord & tenant litigation Professional negligence claims Debt recovery and general civil litigation matters Defamation and reputational disputes The role offers strong levels of autonomy, direct client exposure and the opportunity to work closely with experienced partners who are committed to developing and progressing talent internally. About You Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with experience in litigation/dispute resolution who are looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and forward-thinking regional platform. You will ideally: Have solid experience handling a broad litigation caseload Be commercially minded with strong client relationship skills Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a growing team Be ambitious and motivated by long-term progression opportunities Value high-quality work without the culture often associated with larger city firms Why Apply? High-quality and varied disputes work Strong regional reputation and established client base Clear progression opportunities locally Supportive and collaborative team culture Flexible working environment Competitive salary and benefits package This is an excellent opportunity for a Litigation Solicitor seeking high-calibre work, genuine career progression and the chance to build their long-term future within a respected regional firm. For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Jun 27, 2026
Full time
Dispute Resolution Associate / Senior Associate (3-5 + PQE) Derby or Nottingham 60,000 - 75,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Litigation Associate or Senior Associate to join a highly regarded regional law firm with a strong reputation across the Midlands. This is a fantastic role for a commercial litigator looking to join a well-established and collaborative disputes team, advising an impressive and diverse client base including businesses, directors, property owners and high-net-worth individuals. The team handles a broad spread of complex and high-quality contentious matters, offering genuine variety alongside the opportunity to develop your own specialisms over time. The Opportunity You will work across a broad range of disputes including: Commercial and contract disputes Property and landlord & tenant litigation Professional negligence claims Debt recovery and general civil litigation matters Defamation and reputational disputes The role offers strong levels of autonomy, direct client exposure and the opportunity to work closely with experienced partners who are committed to developing and progressing talent internally. About You Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with experience in litigation/dispute resolution who are looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and forward-thinking regional platform. You will ideally: Have solid experience handling a broad litigation caseload Be commercially minded with strong client relationship skills Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a growing team Be ambitious and motivated by long-term progression opportunities Value high-quality work without the culture often associated with larger city firms Why Apply? High-quality and varied disputes work Strong regional reputation and established client base Clear progression opportunities locally Supportive and collaborative team culture Flexible working environment Competitive salary and benefits package This is an excellent opportunity for a Litigation Solicitor seeking high-calibre work, genuine career progression and the chance to build their long-term future within a respected regional firm. For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
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 27, 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 27, 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.
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a qualified Litigation Solicitor (CILEX acceptable) with a leading law firm and market leader in litigation and debt recovery. My client is a multi branch legal firm and a market leader in litigation and debt recovery. Due to an ever increasing work load within this very successful Recovery Team my client is looking to appoint a further qualified solicitor (CILEX also acceptable) experienced in litigation. The role will involve managing and leading an established team and require an office presence in Grimsby although 1-2 days may be possible from the Hull office. The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor experienced in litigation, CILEX qualification is also acceptable. Candidates are welcome to apply at all levels of seniority including those looking for a Fixed Share Partner role, hence the broad salary banding. Candidates need to have management experience of successfully leading a team and therefore exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are required both in writing and verbally. Self confidence and the ability to articulate effectively is essential as is a team playing, collaborative approach. THE BENEFITS: Salary: £60,000 - £130,000 Private healthcare, company pension plan, life assurance, discretionary bonus scheme, free parking THE CONSULTANCY: Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Jun 27, 2026
Full time
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a qualified Litigation Solicitor (CILEX acceptable) with a leading law firm and market leader in litigation and debt recovery. My client is a multi branch legal firm and a market leader in litigation and debt recovery. Due to an ever increasing work load within this very successful Recovery Team my client is looking to appoint a further qualified solicitor (CILEX also acceptable) experienced in litigation. The role will involve managing and leading an established team and require an office presence in Grimsby although 1-2 days may be possible from the Hull office. The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor experienced in litigation, CILEX qualification is also acceptable. Candidates are welcome to apply at all levels of seniority including those looking for a Fixed Share Partner role, hence the broad salary banding. Candidates need to have management experience of successfully leading a team and therefore exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are required both in writing and verbally. Self confidence and the ability to articulate effectively is essential as is a team playing, collaborative approach. THE BENEFITS: Salary: £60,000 - £130,000 Private healthcare, company pension plan, life assurance, discretionary bonus scheme, free parking THE CONSULTANCY: Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
An extremely rare Position has been created within the Asset Management team of a hugely successful Specialist Lending operation based in the Square mile. Core Responsibilities Case Management & Arrears Resolution: Lead direct negotiations with borrowers who have defaulted or are nearing the end of their loan term. Evaluate financial profiles and agree on sustainable payment arrangements. Exit Strategy Development: Collaborate with borrowers, brokers, and underwriters to establish and execute viable repayment plans. Litigation & Enforcement Oversight: When restructuring is not feasible, work with internal legal teams and external solicitors to oversee the litigation, repossession, or LPA (Lasting Power of Attorney) receivership process. Valuation & Property Management: Instruct valuers, monitor the condition of the physical security asset, and work with agents to prepare properties for sale. Stakeholder Reporting: Provide Management Information (MI) and loss forecasting to senior leadership and board-level stakeholders regarding portfolio risks and recovery progress. This is a key ( senior) position within the team and will suit a skilled and well experienced Lending Arrears professional with a " hands on" approach to managing property. Interviews are available immediately.
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
An extremely rare Position has been created within the Asset Management team of a hugely successful Specialist Lending operation based in the Square mile. Core Responsibilities Case Management & Arrears Resolution: Lead direct negotiations with borrowers who have defaulted or are nearing the end of their loan term. Evaluate financial profiles and agree on sustainable payment arrangements. Exit Strategy Development: Collaborate with borrowers, brokers, and underwriters to establish and execute viable repayment plans. Litigation & Enforcement Oversight: When restructuring is not feasible, work with internal legal teams and external solicitors to oversee the litigation, repossession, or LPA (Lasting Power of Attorney) receivership process. Valuation & Property Management: Instruct valuers, monitor the condition of the physical security asset, and work with agents to prepare properties for sale. Stakeholder Reporting: Provide Management Information (MI) and loss forecasting to senior leadership and board-level stakeholders regarding portfolio risks and recovery progress. This is a key ( senior) position within the team and will suit a skilled and well experienced Lending Arrears professional with a " hands on" approach to managing property. Interviews are available immediately.
Senior Employment Solicitor / Associate (5+ Years PQE) Location: Canary Wharf, London (Office-based) Salary: Highly Competitive Base + Transparent, Merit-Based Bonus + Benefits The Practice This is for a Legal 500-ranked niche employment law boutique based in London. At this firm, contentious litigation and executive advisory are the core business click apply for full job details
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
Senior Employment Solicitor / Associate (5+ Years PQE) Location: Canary Wharf, London (Office-based) Salary: Highly Competitive Base + Transparent, Merit-Based Bonus + Benefits The Practice This is for a Legal 500-ranked niche employment law boutique based in London. At this firm, contentious litigation and executive advisory are the core business click apply for full job details
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 26, 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.
Keoghs LLP is one of the leading insurance law firms in the UK and the most dynamic in its sector. We now have an exciting opportunity for a talented insurance lawyer within the Property Risks & Coverage Team. This role will be based in one of our regional offices in Bolton, Birmingham or Bristol and the successful candidate will lead a team specialising in the handling a range of subrogated property recovery files, typically between £10,000 and £100,000. You will handle your own case of load of property recovery files, valued between £100,000 and £500,000, which will deal with a wide range of perils (fires, floods, impacts, product liability) from a selection of the team's well known insurers. In addition, this is a role which involves the line management of a team so someone with the highest levels of people leadership skills will succeed in this role. Financial management skills and operational expertise are required as the team will be expected to deliver against budgets and quality service standards. This is a technical and at times client-facing role for a well-rounded lawyer, so you will have a keen interest in building client relationships through performance delivery and reporting alongside the delivery of training and mentoring as well as in delivering first class legal solutions to complex problems. The team regularly delivers training seminars and workshops to various insurer clients and their supply chain, and the ideal candidate will have an interest and proven track record in client development and show a willingness to assist in the preparation and delivery of seminars on technical legal issues. Key Responsibilities Initial review/report to include consideration of funding Investigating evidential matters, gathering evidence in order to establish cause of action Conducting investigations with third parties Instructing counsel and experts Legal research Drafting generally Attending conferences and trials with counsel Dealing with routine correspondence Liaising with lay and insurer clients Engaging in settlement negotiations including consideration of and the drafting of Part 36 offers Preparing pre-action and interim applications Driving the litigation process Assisting with ADR (including Joint Settlement Meetings and mediation) Court appointments Conducting advocacy by telephone and in person From a people perspective you will support the BUD in: The management of a team in terms of service delivery and personal professional development which will include technical supervision; In ensuring that all members of the team have appropriate objectives in place and are measured against them in accordance with Keoghs performance management processes; In the recruitment and retention of personnel into the wider PRC team in order to maintain profitability and the ideal operating model; feeding into the PRC talent pipeline; In the effective, fair and transparent application of Keoghs people processes and procedures; By communicating in a clear, concise and engaging way to promote morale & motivation and in the giving of feedback. From a sales/BD perspective, you will support the sales pipeline in: The day-to-day management of a nominated account(s) The preparation and delivery of client MI The preparation and delivery of client training events The preparation and delivery of performance reports Skills, Knowledge and Expertise • Qualified solicitor or equivalent with relevant technical capability • Minimum of 3 years Claimant property litigation experience • Experience of running a case load• A working knowledge and understanding of delivery of client KPIs• We are also prepared to consider applications at Partner, Senior Associate, Legal Director or Associate level. Benefits Davies Incentive Plan 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining. Simply Health Care Cash Plan WeCare - 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing Death in Service Critical Illness Cover PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance) Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer Employee Resource Groups Employee Volunteering Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Tech Scheme Season Ticket Loan Gym Flex Access to Online Discount Sites Discounted Gourmet Society Membership Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide Discounts at local retail outlets after successfully completing probation
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
Keoghs LLP is one of the leading insurance law firms in the UK and the most dynamic in its sector. We now have an exciting opportunity for a talented insurance lawyer within the Property Risks & Coverage Team. This role will be based in one of our regional offices in Bolton, Birmingham or Bristol and the successful candidate will lead a team specialising in the handling a range of subrogated property recovery files, typically between £10,000 and £100,000. You will handle your own case of load of property recovery files, valued between £100,000 and £500,000, which will deal with a wide range of perils (fires, floods, impacts, product liability) from a selection of the team's well known insurers. In addition, this is a role which involves the line management of a team so someone with the highest levels of people leadership skills will succeed in this role. Financial management skills and operational expertise are required as the team will be expected to deliver against budgets and quality service standards. This is a technical and at times client-facing role for a well-rounded lawyer, so you will have a keen interest in building client relationships through performance delivery and reporting alongside the delivery of training and mentoring as well as in delivering first class legal solutions to complex problems. The team regularly delivers training seminars and workshops to various insurer clients and their supply chain, and the ideal candidate will have an interest and proven track record in client development and show a willingness to assist in the preparation and delivery of seminars on technical legal issues. Key Responsibilities Initial review/report to include consideration of funding Investigating evidential matters, gathering evidence in order to establish cause of action Conducting investigations with third parties Instructing counsel and experts Legal research Drafting generally Attending conferences and trials with counsel Dealing with routine correspondence Liaising with lay and insurer clients Engaging in settlement negotiations including consideration of and the drafting of Part 36 offers Preparing pre-action and interim applications Driving the litigation process Assisting with ADR (including Joint Settlement Meetings and mediation) Court appointments Conducting advocacy by telephone and in person From a people perspective you will support the BUD in: The management of a team in terms of service delivery and personal professional development which will include technical supervision; In ensuring that all members of the team have appropriate objectives in place and are measured against them in accordance with Keoghs performance management processes; In the recruitment and retention of personnel into the wider PRC team in order to maintain profitability and the ideal operating model; feeding into the PRC talent pipeline; In the effective, fair and transparent application of Keoghs people processes and procedures; By communicating in a clear, concise and engaging way to promote morale & motivation and in the giving of feedback. From a sales/BD perspective, you will support the sales pipeline in: The day-to-day management of a nominated account(s) The preparation and delivery of client MI The preparation and delivery of client training events The preparation and delivery of performance reports Skills, Knowledge and Expertise • Qualified solicitor or equivalent with relevant technical capability • Minimum of 3 years Claimant property litigation experience • Experience of running a case load• A working knowledge and understanding of delivery of client KPIs• We are also prepared to consider applications at Partner, Senior Associate, Legal Director or Associate level. Benefits Davies Incentive Plan 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining. Simply Health Care Cash Plan WeCare - 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing Death in Service Critical Illness Cover PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance) Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer Employee Resource Groups Employee Volunteering Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Tech Scheme Season Ticket Loan Gym Flex Access to Online Discount Sites Discounted Gourmet Society Membership Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide Discounts at local retail outlets after successfully completing probation
Your new company This is an excellent opportunity to join a large and well-regarded public sector legal team in West Yorkshire. The organisation is continuing to modernise and grow its legal services function, with a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality support to frontline safeguarding services. You will be part of a collaborative and supportive environment where your work will have a direct impact on protecting vulnerable individuals within the community. There are two positions in this team available, either on a full-time or part-time (24 hours) basis. Your new role You will join a specialist Safeguarding team, managing your own caseload and providing legal advice on a range of complex matters relating to adult social care. For those working in adult-focused roles, your caseload will primarily involve litigation in the Court of Protection, including: Managing cases from inception through to conclusion Providing clear and practical legal advice to clients Conducting your own advocacy at hearings Instructing counsel where required This is a varied role, offering a mix of remote working, office attendance, and travel to courts and other locations. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified (or soon to qualify) Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEx Fellow with relevant litigation and advocacy rights. You should ideally have experience in one or more of the following areas: Court of Protection / Mental Capacity Act 2005 Care Act 2014 Mental Health Act 1983 Community care law Advocacy within safeguarding or family proceedings Public law, including judicial review Newly qualified candidates with relevant training and a strong interest in safeguarding law are encouraged to apply. What you'll get in return Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Generous annual leave Local Government Pension Scheme Exceptional maternity and paternity leave policies Cycle to work scheme and travel discounts Access to employee healthcare services 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 26, 2026
Full time
Your new company This is an excellent opportunity to join a large and well-regarded public sector legal team in West Yorkshire. The organisation is continuing to modernise and grow its legal services function, with a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality support to frontline safeguarding services. You will be part of a collaborative and supportive environment where your work will have a direct impact on protecting vulnerable individuals within the community. There are two positions in this team available, either on a full-time or part-time (24 hours) basis. Your new role You will join a specialist Safeguarding team, managing your own caseload and providing legal advice on a range of complex matters relating to adult social care. For those working in adult-focused roles, your caseload will primarily involve litigation in the Court of Protection, including: Managing cases from inception through to conclusion Providing clear and practical legal advice to clients Conducting your own advocacy at hearings Instructing counsel where required This is a varied role, offering a mix of remote working, office attendance, and travel to courts and other locations. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified (or soon to qualify) Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEx Fellow with relevant litigation and advocacy rights. You should ideally have experience in one or more of the following areas: Court of Protection / Mental Capacity Act 2005 Care Act 2014 Mental Health Act 1983 Community care law Advocacy within safeguarding or family proceedings Public law, including judicial review Newly qualified candidates with relevant training and a strong interest in safeguarding law are encouraged to apply. What you'll get in return Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Generous annual leave Local Government Pension Scheme Exceptional maternity and paternity leave policies Cycle to work scheme and travel discounts Access to employee healthcare services 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)
Your new company You will be joining one of the largest in-house local authority legal teams in the UK, the team provides high-quality legal services across multiple local authorities and combined authorities, supporting a wide range of public sector functions. This opportunity sits within a significant and wide-ranging legal division covering key service areas across people, place and regulatory matters. The division brings together five specialist teams: Adults Social Care and Education, Employment and General Law, Housing, Litigation, and Regulatory & Licensing. Your new role As Interim Head of Legal, you will provide strategic leadership across the group, reporting directly to the Assistant Director. You will also deputise as required at a senior level, representing Legal Services internally and externally. You will lead and oversee a broad portfolio of complex legal work, ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple disciplines. The role requires strong corporate leadership, effective stakeholder management, and the ability to manage competing priorities and projects simultaneously. This is a highly visible position where you will engage with senior officers, elected members, and external partners, often dealing with sensitive and high-profile matters. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: Proven experience operating at a senior level within a local authority legal environment Strong collaborative and corporate leadership skills Significant experience handling complex legal matters across one or more areas of people, place and regulation Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with relevant litigation rights In addition, you will bring: High levels of political awareness and the ability to influence at senior levels Excellent communication skills and a solution-focused, innovative approach Experience managing multiple projects to tight deadlines and budgets while maintaining exceptional quality standards A track record of building and maintaining effective client relationships, often involving sensitive issues Experience leading multidisciplinary legal teams within a large and complex organisation 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 26, 2026
Seasonal
Your new company You will be joining one of the largest in-house local authority legal teams in the UK, the team provides high-quality legal services across multiple local authorities and combined authorities, supporting a wide range of public sector functions. This opportunity sits within a significant and wide-ranging legal division covering key service areas across people, place and regulatory matters. The division brings together five specialist teams: Adults Social Care and Education, Employment and General Law, Housing, Litigation, and Regulatory & Licensing. Your new role As Interim Head of Legal, you will provide strategic leadership across the group, reporting directly to the Assistant Director. You will also deputise as required at a senior level, representing Legal Services internally and externally. You will lead and oversee a broad portfolio of complex legal work, ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple disciplines. The role requires strong corporate leadership, effective stakeholder management, and the ability to manage competing priorities and projects simultaneously. This is a highly visible position where you will engage with senior officers, elected members, and external partners, often dealing with sensitive and high-profile matters. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: Proven experience operating at a senior level within a local authority legal environment Strong collaborative and corporate leadership skills Significant experience handling complex legal matters across one or more areas of people, place and regulation Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with relevant litigation rights In addition, you will bring: High levels of political awareness and the ability to influence at senior levels Excellent communication skills and a solution-focused, innovative approach Experience managing multiple projects to tight deadlines and budgets while maintaining exceptional quality standards A track record of building and maintaining effective client relationships, often involving sensitive issues Experience leading multidisciplinary legal teams within a large and complex organisation 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)
Supporting the Safeguarding Children's Team, our close-knit group of 19 enjoy working with Children's Services to ensure vulnerable children in Hampshire are protected. Join our team with this unique opportunity. We currently have a Legal Adviser role (Solicitor, Barrister or FILEX with litigation rights) available within our friendly team, with the remit of providing advice relating to all aspects of public children act proceedings including care proceedings, deprivation of liberty cases and adoption, including advocacy. Our roles offer the unique level of support that comes with working within this team and Hampshire County Council generally and provides a valuable opportunity to further your career in our well-respected team. This post is being advertised at both F and G grades. You will be appointed as either a Legal Adviser or as a Senior Legal Adviser, depending on experience and qualifications relevant to the criteria in the Candidate Pack. What you'll do: As a Legal Adviser, you will hold a complex case load, advising Children's services directly on legal aspects of this specialised area of law, and how best to present cases to Court. Working with both council colleagues and external third parties, you will take responsibility for these cases, ensuring resources have been allocated appropriately and that statutory commitments are being met. What we're looking for: We are looking for a Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Filex with litigation qualification. Applications are welcomed from those newly qualified with experience in public law children proceedings. You need good knowledge and recent experience of providing legal advice on specialism i.e child care law, good drafting skills and understanding of the concept of client care with evidence of having applied this in practice. The work is varied, important, and fundamental to the County Council's corporate priorities, so you will need to be highly resilient and motivated. Why join us? Our commitment to delivering an exceptional quality of life to our residents also extends to our employees. It is important to us that our staff feel supported in their work. We offer a variety of benefits, which include flexible working options and furthermore, you will benefit from a competitive salary, a generous holiday allowance and access to a desirable pension scheme.
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
Supporting the Safeguarding Children's Team, our close-knit group of 19 enjoy working with Children's Services to ensure vulnerable children in Hampshire are protected. Join our team with this unique opportunity. We currently have a Legal Adviser role (Solicitor, Barrister or FILEX with litigation rights) available within our friendly team, with the remit of providing advice relating to all aspects of public children act proceedings including care proceedings, deprivation of liberty cases and adoption, including advocacy. Our roles offer the unique level of support that comes with working within this team and Hampshire County Council generally and provides a valuable opportunity to further your career in our well-respected team. This post is being advertised at both F and G grades. You will be appointed as either a Legal Adviser or as a Senior Legal Adviser, depending on experience and qualifications relevant to the criteria in the Candidate Pack. What you'll do: As a Legal Adviser, you will hold a complex case load, advising Children's services directly on legal aspects of this specialised area of law, and how best to present cases to Court. Working with both council colleagues and external third parties, you will take responsibility for these cases, ensuring resources have been allocated appropriately and that statutory commitments are being met. What we're looking for: We are looking for a Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Filex with litigation qualification. Applications are welcomed from those newly qualified with experience in public law children proceedings. You need good knowledge and recent experience of providing legal advice on specialism i.e child care law, good drafting skills and understanding of the concept of client care with evidence of having applied this in practice. The work is varied, important, and fundamental to the County Council's corporate priorities, so you will need to be highly resilient and motivated. Why join us? Our commitment to delivering an exceptional quality of life to our residents also extends to our employees. It is important to us that our staff feel supported in their work. We offer a variety of benefits, which include flexible working options and furthermore, you will benefit from a competitive salary, a generous holiday allowance and access to a desirable pension scheme.
Sue Ross Legal are working on behalf of our client, a highly respected Law Firm who are seeking a PI/Clinical Negligence Fee Earner . They will consider candidates at paralegal, legal executive, and solicitor level on a permanent basis. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and empathetic legal professional to join a specialist team handling personal injury and clinical negligence claims. This role offers hands-on experience in cases involving serious and catastrophic injuries, allowing you to make a tangible impact in clients lives. As a Personal Injury Fee Earner, you ll be responsible for managing legal claims for individuals who have suffered injuries due to third-party negligence. Building strong client relationships is vital you ll become a key part of their support system, helping to secure the treatment, rehabilitation, and compensation they deserve. The position is structured across three progressive levels Assistant, Associate, and Senior with each level increasing in complexity and case value. At the senior level, you will typically handle claims exceeding £250,000 and collaborate with some of the UK s leading barristers. Key Responsibilities for the PI/Clinical Negligence Fee Earner role: Manage and maintain strong communication with clients throughout their case Draft pre-action correspondence and key litigation documents Assess liability, quantum, and prepare medical and damages evidence Coordinate treatment and rehabilitation where needed Instruct Counsel and attend conferences, applications, and trials Take witness statements and compile special damages documentation Ensure compliance with Pre-Action Protocols and Court directions Conduct litigation and dispute resolution Prepare claims for trial and support successful outcomes Candidate Requirements for the PI/Clinical Negligence Fee Earner role: Excellent telephone and written communication skills Strong legal research and document preparation skills Highly organised, proactive, and task-driven Demonstrated client care and relationship-building abilities Working knowledge of personal injury and/or clinical negligence litigation Familiarity with the Pre-Action Protocols, Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), and litigation process Understanding of solicitor/client retainers What s on Offer for the PI/Clinical Negligence Fee Earner role: This role offers a clear and supported career path. As you gain experience and demonstrate your capabilities, you will take on more complex, higher-value cases, and may progress into mentoring, supervisory, or senior leadership roles within the team. The chance to work on high-impact personal injury cases Exposure to complex and rewarding legal work A supportive and collaborative legal team Flexibility with full-time and part-time hours Structured career development opportunities This is an outstanding organisation to work with and the successful candidate will enjoy being part of a dynamic and forward thinking team culture. Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
Sue Ross Legal are working on behalf of our client, a highly respected Law Firm who are seeking a PI/Clinical Negligence Fee Earner . They will consider candidates at paralegal, legal executive, and solicitor level on a permanent basis. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and empathetic legal professional to join a specialist team handling personal injury and clinical negligence claims. This role offers hands-on experience in cases involving serious and catastrophic injuries, allowing you to make a tangible impact in clients lives. As a Personal Injury Fee Earner, you ll be responsible for managing legal claims for individuals who have suffered injuries due to third-party negligence. Building strong client relationships is vital you ll become a key part of their support system, helping to secure the treatment, rehabilitation, and compensation they deserve. The position is structured across three progressive levels Assistant, Associate, and Senior with each level increasing in complexity and case value. At the senior level, you will typically handle claims exceeding £250,000 and collaborate with some of the UK s leading barristers. Key Responsibilities for the PI/Clinical Negligence Fee Earner role: Manage and maintain strong communication with clients throughout their case Draft pre-action correspondence and key litigation documents Assess liability, quantum, and prepare medical and damages evidence Coordinate treatment and rehabilitation where needed Instruct Counsel and attend conferences, applications, and trials Take witness statements and compile special damages documentation Ensure compliance with Pre-Action Protocols and Court directions Conduct litigation and dispute resolution Prepare claims for trial and support successful outcomes Candidate Requirements for the PI/Clinical Negligence Fee Earner role: Excellent telephone and written communication skills Strong legal research and document preparation skills Highly organised, proactive, and task-driven Demonstrated client care and relationship-building abilities Working knowledge of personal injury and/or clinical negligence litigation Familiarity with the Pre-Action Protocols, Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), and litigation process Understanding of solicitor/client retainers What s on Offer for the PI/Clinical Negligence Fee Earner role: This role offers a clear and supported career path. As you gain experience and demonstrate your capabilities, you will take on more complex, higher-value cases, and may progress into mentoring, supervisory, or senior leadership roles within the team. The chance to work on high-impact personal injury cases Exposure to complex and rewarding legal work A supportive and collaborative legal team Flexibility with full-time and part-time hours Structured career development opportunities This is an outstanding organisation to work with and the successful candidate will enjoy being part of a dynamic and forward thinking team culture. Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.
The starting salary for this role is £73,317 to £80,576 per annum depending on experience based on a 36 hour working week. We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Principal Highways and Planning Solicitor or Lawyer to provide senior-level leadership of our highways and planning legal team and expert legal advice on complex and high value highways and planning matters. Our work is interesting and varied and we work for informed and appreciative client teams. The Council adopts a hybrid working policy with flexible working arrangements which includes access to our offices in Reigate and Weybridge combined with remote or home working. As the manager of the team there is an expectation of office presence and bringing the team together in person. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team The team sits alongside other teams in the County's Legal Services, supporting the work of the County as Highway Authority and Minerals and Waste Planning Authority. The team draft highways and planning agreements, providing advice on planning and highways enforcement and governance, DCO work, appeals, and related litigation. Our support of officers on enforcement directly benefits residents ensuring that obstruction, encroachment and planning breaches are addressed effectively. About the Role You will lead and manage a team of highways and planning lawyers and be the primary contact for a broad range of legal highways and planning issues to support the Council in the provision of its services. You will provide advice to support Council governance for Highways and Planning matters and provide legal support to Planning & Regulatory Committee. If you consider yourself to be an effective and dynamic individual, with experience of managing and supervising people and the ability to motivate others whilst working in a team, then you will likely be well suited to this role. The role will require experience in the relevant areas of law and the following skills and abilities: Experience of leading Highways and Planning legal work Strong stakeholder management skills Ability to provide strategic, commercially focused and risk-based advice at pace An understanding of local government powers and governance Flexibility to prioritise workloads and provide solutions focused advice Exemplary client care and organisational skills Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: You are a Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX with substantial experience of the law and practice in this area (5 years+ PQE or demonstrable equivalent) and eligible to practise in England and Wales with a current practicing certificate issued by the relevant regulatory authority Ability to lead and represent Legal Services and deputise for the Assistant Director Experience of managing a team Experience of working with clients at all levels and ability to give clear, accurate and solutions focused advice Ability to take on urgent, and sometimes unfamiliar, matters at short notice Ability to manage competing priorities to achieve client deadlines. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Amanda Scally via email at . This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. This advert closes at 23:59 on 28 June 2026 with interviews to follow. If you are looking for a role which is challenging and interesting with an opportunity to develop your existing skills and employment experience by working in local government, please click the apply button below to submit your application. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
The starting salary for this role is £73,317 to £80,576 per annum depending on experience based on a 36 hour working week. We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Principal Highways and Planning Solicitor or Lawyer to provide senior-level leadership of our highways and planning legal team and expert legal advice on complex and high value highways and planning matters. Our work is interesting and varied and we work for informed and appreciative client teams. The Council adopts a hybrid working policy with flexible working arrangements which includes access to our offices in Reigate and Weybridge combined with remote or home working. As the manager of the team there is an expectation of office presence and bringing the team together in person. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team The team sits alongside other teams in the County's Legal Services, supporting the work of the County as Highway Authority and Minerals and Waste Planning Authority. The team draft highways and planning agreements, providing advice on planning and highways enforcement and governance, DCO work, appeals, and related litigation. Our support of officers on enforcement directly benefits residents ensuring that obstruction, encroachment and planning breaches are addressed effectively. About the Role You will lead and manage a team of highways and planning lawyers and be the primary contact for a broad range of legal highways and planning issues to support the Council in the provision of its services. You will provide advice to support Council governance for Highways and Planning matters and provide legal support to Planning & Regulatory Committee. If you consider yourself to be an effective and dynamic individual, with experience of managing and supervising people and the ability to motivate others whilst working in a team, then you will likely be well suited to this role. The role will require experience in the relevant areas of law and the following skills and abilities: Experience of leading Highways and Planning legal work Strong stakeholder management skills Ability to provide strategic, commercially focused and risk-based advice at pace An understanding of local government powers and governance Flexibility to prioritise workloads and provide solutions focused advice Exemplary client care and organisational skills Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: You are a Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX with substantial experience of the law and practice in this area (5 years+ PQE or demonstrable equivalent) and eligible to practise in England and Wales with a current practicing certificate issued by the relevant regulatory authority Ability to lead and represent Legal Services and deputise for the Assistant Director Experience of managing a team Experience of working with clients at all levels and ability to give clear, accurate and solutions focused advice Ability to take on urgent, and sometimes unfamiliar, matters at short notice Ability to manage competing priorities to achieve client deadlines. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Amanda Scally via email at . This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. This advert closes at 23:59 on 28 June 2026 with interviews to follow. If you are looking for a role which is challenging and interesting with an opportunity to develop your existing skills and employment experience by working in local government, please click the apply button below to submit your application. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
My client, an award-winning full-service law firm, is continuing to grow and is seeking ambitious Property Litigation Solicitors from 3 years PQE through to Partner level to join its highly regarded Dispute Resolution team. This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of a firm with a long-established reputation for excellence, outstanding client service, and a collaborative culture. Whether you're looking to accelerate your progression, develop your own client following, or step into a senior leadership role, this position offers the platform, support, and quality work to help you achieve your ambitions. Working alongside experienced specialists, you will advise a diverse client base including SMEs, major corporates, developers, landowners, managing agents, and rural businesses across a broad range of complex and high-value disputes. Key Responsibilities Manage a varied caseload of property litigation matters from instruction through to resolution. Advise clients on a range of disputes including commercial property, agricultural and rural matters, lease renewals, dilapidations, possession claims, rent arrears, breach of covenant, and boundary or easement issues. Provide clear, strategic legal advice to a diverse client base including SMEs, corporates, developers, landowners, and managing agents. Maintain accurate case management, time recording, billing, and compliance standards. Collaborate with colleagues across the firm to deliver an integrated client service. Support business development activities and contribute to growing client relationships. Stay up to date with relevant legislation, case law, and industry developments. The Ideal Candidate Qualified Solicitor with demonstrable experience in Property Litigation. Strong background handling a broad range of property disputes and contentious real estate matters. Experience advising on contractual disputes relating to real estate would be highly advantageous. Proven ability to manage an independent caseload effectively while maintaining exceptional client service standards. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to provide practical, strategic legal advice. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues alike. Highly organised with strong attention to detail and effective time management skills. Committed to maintaining technical expertise through ongoing learning and professional development. Enthusiastic about business development and building a personal client following. Why This Role is Attractive Opportunity to join a respected and expanding law firm with ambitious growth plans. Exposure to a broad and interesting range of property litigation and dispute resolution matters. Work with a diverse client portfolio spanning SMEs, corporate organisations, developers, landowners, and managing agents. Supportive team environment with direct access to experienced leadership and mentoring. Genuine opportunity to contribute to business development and career progression. High level of autonomy combined with collaborative cross-departmental working. Excellent platform for an ambitious solicitor looking to develop their expertise and establish themselves within a successful and growing practice. To hear more about this unique opportunity, please reach out to Amy Spark on LinkedIn or send your CV to: (url removed)
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
My client, an award-winning full-service law firm, is continuing to grow and is seeking ambitious Property Litigation Solicitors from 3 years PQE through to Partner level to join its highly regarded Dispute Resolution team. This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of a firm with a long-established reputation for excellence, outstanding client service, and a collaborative culture. Whether you're looking to accelerate your progression, develop your own client following, or step into a senior leadership role, this position offers the platform, support, and quality work to help you achieve your ambitions. Working alongside experienced specialists, you will advise a diverse client base including SMEs, major corporates, developers, landowners, managing agents, and rural businesses across a broad range of complex and high-value disputes. Key Responsibilities Manage a varied caseload of property litigation matters from instruction through to resolution. Advise clients on a range of disputes including commercial property, agricultural and rural matters, lease renewals, dilapidations, possession claims, rent arrears, breach of covenant, and boundary or easement issues. Provide clear, strategic legal advice to a diverse client base including SMEs, corporates, developers, landowners, and managing agents. Maintain accurate case management, time recording, billing, and compliance standards. Collaborate with colleagues across the firm to deliver an integrated client service. Support business development activities and contribute to growing client relationships. Stay up to date with relevant legislation, case law, and industry developments. The Ideal Candidate Qualified Solicitor with demonstrable experience in Property Litigation. Strong background handling a broad range of property disputes and contentious real estate matters. Experience advising on contractual disputes relating to real estate would be highly advantageous. Proven ability to manage an independent caseload effectively while maintaining exceptional client service standards. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to provide practical, strategic legal advice. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues alike. Highly organised with strong attention to detail and effective time management skills. Committed to maintaining technical expertise through ongoing learning and professional development. Enthusiastic about business development and building a personal client following. Why This Role is Attractive Opportunity to join a respected and expanding law firm with ambitious growth plans. Exposure to a broad and interesting range of property litigation and dispute resolution matters. Work with a diverse client portfolio spanning SMEs, corporate organisations, developers, landowners, and managing agents. Supportive team environment with direct access to experienced leadership and mentoring. Genuine opportunity to contribute to business development and career progression. High level of autonomy combined with collaborative cross-departmental working. Excellent platform for an ambitious solicitor looking to develop their expertise and establish themselves within a successful and growing practice. To hear more about this unique opportunity, please reach out to Amy Spark on LinkedIn or send your CV to: (url removed)
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 25, 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 25, 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.
Senior Commercial Litigation Solicitor Location: Cardiff Salary: Competitive and negotiable, dependent on PQE and experience The Opportunity An established and growing litigation practice in South Wales is seeking a Senior Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join its team. This role will particularly appeal to experienced lawyers who feel constrained in their current position and are looking for greater autonomy, influence and long-term professional growth. The position is suited to a confident and well-rounded disputes specialist with experience across a wide range of commercial, property and private client-related disputes. You will be trusted to manage complex matters with minimal supervision, contribute to strategic decision-making, and play an active role in the continued development of the litigation practice. Candidates with the ability to speak or understand Welsh are of particular interest, but this is not an essential requirement as my client offers the opportunity for candidates to learn during working time or attend refresher courses should they wish. The Role You will take responsibility for running your own varied caseload while also working collaboratively on larger or more complex disputes. The work is intellectually varied and client-facing, offering exposure to longstanding clients as well as opportunities to help shape the future direction of the disputes offering. Typical matters will include: Commercial and contractual disputes. Shareholder and partnership disputes. Property litigation (including landlord and tenant and development-related issues). Contentious wills, trusts and estate disputes. Associated advisory and strategic dispute-avoidance work. Key Responsibilities Managing litigation from instruction through to resolution or trial. Drafting pleadings, applications, witness statements and settlement documentation. Advising clients strategically on risk, costs, settlement options and dispute resolution strategy. Conducting ADR and negotiations. Handling interim applications and advocacy where appropriate, and instructing Counsel as required. Building and maintaining strong client and referrer relationships. Contributing to business development and the wider growth of the litigation practice. Experience & Technical Ability Essential Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with significant post-qualification experience as a commercial litigator (applications recommended from candidates at Senior Associate level, but my client will consider applications from candidates at Associate level with particularly strong commercial litigation experience). Experience across a mix of commercial, property and wills/trusts/estates disputes. Proven ability to manage complex and sensitive matters with minimal supervision. Strong drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills. Excellent knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules. Desirable Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers. Active involvement in business development or client relationship management. Welsh language skills (spoken or written) - my client offers the opportunity to undertake courses during working time or to attend refresher courses. Personal Attributes The successful candidate will be: Commercially astute and solutions-focused. Confident dealing directly with clients, Counsel and experts. Calm, professional and pragmatic under pressure. Well-organised and comfortable managing competing priorities. Motivated by long-term career development rather than purely short-term metrics. This role would suit a senior commercial litigator who wants greater responsibility, visibility and scope to grow, without the limitations often found in larger or more rigid environments. Candidates who meet the above criteria who would like a confidential chat about this opportunity should contact Sam Higgins at Simpson Judge on (phone number removed) or via email at .
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
Senior Commercial Litigation Solicitor Location: Cardiff Salary: Competitive and negotiable, dependent on PQE and experience The Opportunity An established and growing litigation practice in South Wales is seeking a Senior Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join its team. This role will particularly appeal to experienced lawyers who feel constrained in their current position and are looking for greater autonomy, influence and long-term professional growth. The position is suited to a confident and well-rounded disputes specialist with experience across a wide range of commercial, property and private client-related disputes. You will be trusted to manage complex matters with minimal supervision, contribute to strategic decision-making, and play an active role in the continued development of the litigation practice. Candidates with the ability to speak or understand Welsh are of particular interest, but this is not an essential requirement as my client offers the opportunity for candidates to learn during working time or attend refresher courses should they wish. The Role You will take responsibility for running your own varied caseload while also working collaboratively on larger or more complex disputes. The work is intellectually varied and client-facing, offering exposure to longstanding clients as well as opportunities to help shape the future direction of the disputes offering. Typical matters will include: Commercial and contractual disputes. Shareholder and partnership disputes. Property litigation (including landlord and tenant and development-related issues). Contentious wills, trusts and estate disputes. Associated advisory and strategic dispute-avoidance work. Key Responsibilities Managing litigation from instruction through to resolution or trial. Drafting pleadings, applications, witness statements and settlement documentation. Advising clients strategically on risk, costs, settlement options and dispute resolution strategy. Conducting ADR and negotiations. Handling interim applications and advocacy where appropriate, and instructing Counsel as required. Building and maintaining strong client and referrer relationships. Contributing to business development and the wider growth of the litigation practice. Experience & Technical Ability Essential Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with significant post-qualification experience as a commercial litigator (applications recommended from candidates at Senior Associate level, but my client will consider applications from candidates at Associate level with particularly strong commercial litigation experience). Experience across a mix of commercial, property and wills/trusts/estates disputes. Proven ability to manage complex and sensitive matters with minimal supervision. Strong drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills. Excellent knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules. Desirable Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers. Active involvement in business development or client relationship management. Welsh language skills (spoken or written) - my client offers the opportunity to undertake courses during working time or to attend refresher courses. Personal Attributes The successful candidate will be: Commercially astute and solutions-focused. Confident dealing directly with clients, Counsel and experts. Calm, professional and pragmatic under pressure. Well-organised and comfortable managing competing priorities. Motivated by long-term career development rather than purely short-term metrics. This role would suit a senior commercial litigator who wants greater responsibility, visibility and scope to grow, without the limitations often found in larger or more rigid environments. Candidates who meet the above criteria who would like a confidential chat about this opportunity should contact Sam Higgins at Simpson Judge on (phone number removed) or via email at .
Senior Litigation Solicitor or CLE Coventry, with hybrid working up to c£65,000 per annum, commensurate with experience, plus bonus, plus excellent benefits We are seeking an experienced Claimant Civil and Commercial Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, with three to five years or more PQE, to join a well-established, Legal 500-recognised, well-established law firm, based on the outskirts of Coventry. Flexible/hybrid working patterns will be accommodated. Suitable candidates will have wide-ranging experience of handling a variety of litigation matters the ability to do their own advocacy work, attending and representing clients in court a full UK driving licence and access to own transport The role will involve managing a wide-ranging caseload which will include boundary disputes civil procedures contentious probate matters contract claims professional negligence claims bankruptcy, insolvency, and debt recovery This is a full-time, permanent job, working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday Benefits include: 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays Your birthday off from your second year of employment Free on-site parking Company pension scheme Company sick pay Death in service benefits 3 x annual salary Private health insurance Bonus (10% of revenue achieved over target) Discounted legal fees on conveyancing and wills Ongoing training and development Excellent career prospects Hybrid working opportunities Complimentary beverages are provided Social events Christmas/Summer party, bowling evenings etc Note : Salary is given as a guideline, in line with market rate and will be wholly dependent on experience. The information given above is correct to the best of our knowledge For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands. We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent. About Your Consultant Tracey is the Owner and Managing Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service the way she believes recruitment should be! Tracey s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey s experience and expertise. Know anyone who might be interested ? We offer generous bonuses up to £500 for successful referrals. Conditions apply - contact us or view our website for details.
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
Senior Litigation Solicitor or CLE Coventry, with hybrid working up to c£65,000 per annum, commensurate with experience, plus bonus, plus excellent benefits We are seeking an experienced Claimant Civil and Commercial Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, with three to five years or more PQE, to join a well-established, Legal 500-recognised, well-established law firm, based on the outskirts of Coventry. Flexible/hybrid working patterns will be accommodated. Suitable candidates will have wide-ranging experience of handling a variety of litigation matters the ability to do their own advocacy work, attending and representing clients in court a full UK driving licence and access to own transport The role will involve managing a wide-ranging caseload which will include boundary disputes civil procedures contentious probate matters contract claims professional negligence claims bankruptcy, insolvency, and debt recovery This is a full-time, permanent job, working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday Benefits include: 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays Your birthday off from your second year of employment Free on-site parking Company pension scheme Company sick pay Death in service benefits 3 x annual salary Private health insurance Bonus (10% of revenue achieved over target) Discounted legal fees on conveyancing and wills Ongoing training and development Excellent career prospects Hybrid working opportunities Complimentary beverages are provided Social events Christmas/Summer party, bowling evenings etc Note : Salary is given as a guideline, in line with market rate and will be wholly dependent on experience. The information given above is correct to the best of our knowledge For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands. We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent. About Your Consultant Tracey is the Owner and Managing Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service the way she believes recruitment should be! Tracey s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey s experience and expertise. Know anyone who might be interested ? We offer generous bonuses up to £500 for successful referrals. Conditions apply - contact us or view our website for details.
