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Role: Houisng Solicitor Director - London Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking an experienced and ambitious Housing Law Director to join our highly regarded Housing Department. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role within one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK as a top-tier practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards . Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. Our ethos is simple: "We give people a voice." Our Housing Department is ranked and recommended by both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK for its expertise in social housing law. Recognised for its outstanding advocacy and commitment to achieving positive outcomes, the team advises and represents clients across a wide range of housing matters, including homelessness, disrepair, unlawful eviction, possession proceedings, succession disputes, and judicial review challenges. Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive, and forward-thinking organisation where you can make a meaningful impact on both clients and colleagues. Duties and responsibilities As a Housing Law Director, you will play a key role in leading and developing the department, managing complex housing cases, supporting and mentoring team members, and contributing to the continued growth and success of the practice. The key responsibilities includes: Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met Responsible for all aspects of Housing work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Housing adaptations; Social Housing; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy Dealing with emergency cases and identifying and carrying out strategic litigation. Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company Experience and qualifications Must hold a clean and valid Practising Certificate at the time of application. 3+ years' PQE with substantial experience in Housing Law and Litigation, including court representation. Experience as a Duty Advisor under the Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme within the last two years. Meets, or is willing to work towards, the 2013 SQM Housing Supervisor Standard . Knowledge of welfare benefits, welfare rights, and community care matters. Strong management and supervisory skills, with experience working to KPIs. A collaborative team player who promotes a positive culture and encourages cross-referrals. Professional and proactive, with excellent client care skills and experience supporting vulnerable clients in complex housing matters. Strong networking, communication, business development, and marketing skills. Sound knowledge of publicly funded Housing Law work, including Legal Help and Legal Representation, with the ability to manage privately funded matters. Advocacy experience is desirable. Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, case management, and HR systems. Experience within the legal sector and an ability to support the firm's social media and business development activities. Benefits At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are committed to supporting our employees through a range of professional, financial, and wellbeing benefits, including: Competitive remuneration package. Clear salary review and career progression opportunities. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. 25 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus birthday leave. Company pension scheme. Ongoing training, professional development, and access to e-learning resources. Payment of practising certificate renewal fees and support for relevant professional accreditations (subject to eligibility). Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support, including Mental Health First Aiders. Company Medical Cash Plan (subject to eligibility). Employee referral scheme and eyesight test vouchers. Full payment of employment-related DBS checks. A supportive and collaborative working environment with opportunities to help shape and grow our family mediation services. Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and company terms and conditions. Company culture At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are passionate about creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. Our long-standing Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation reflects our commitment to employee development, while our Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 certifications demonstrate our dedication to excellence, innovation and security. We invest heavily in the growth of our people through ongoing training, mentoring, clear progression pathways and opportunities to gain industry recognition. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, develop leadership skills or advance your career within a nationally recognised law firm, Duncan Lewis provides the platform to help you succeed. Join a firm where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work makes a genuine difference to the lives of clients across the UK.

Job Title : - Rent Income Manager (Housing) Job type: - 3 month Salary: PAYE - 28.27/hour Job Purpose The Income Manager will lead and manage an effective Income Team responsible for the collection and recovery of rent and other housing-related income across residential and non-residential council properties. The role will oversee rent arrears management, income maximisation, legal recovery action, tenancy sustainment and performance management. The postholder will provide strong leadership to the team, ensure compliance with housing legislation and council policies, and develop effective relationships with internal departments, tenants, legal representatives and external support agencies. The role will have operational responsibility for a significant annual rent roll, ensuring income collection targets are achieved while reducing bad debt and supporting vulnerable residents. Key Roles & Responsibilities Lead and manage the Income Team, including recruitment, induction, training, coaching, performance management and development of Income Officers and Income Assistants. Manage current and former rent arrears, ensuring outstanding balances are actively monitored and recovered in accordance with council policies, statutory requirements and best practice. Oversee complex and high-value arrears cases, including disputed accounts, vulnerable residents, introductory tenancies and cases involving multiple internal or external agencies. Monitor and report on income performance, providing regular reports on arrears, recovery actions, legal cases, payment plans, collection rates and key performance indicators to senior management. Authorise and oversee legal recovery action, including applications for court proceedings and evictions, and represent the Council at court hearings when required. Manage payment arrangements and income recovery strategies, ensuring agreements are regularly reviewed and appropriate action is taken where payment plans are breached. Maximise rental income and minimise bad debt, contributing to the effective management of an annual rent roll of approximately 48 million and ensuring value for money across income and legal costs. Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including Housing, Revenues, DWP, ICT, legal teams, Citizens Advice and other welfare/support agencies to improve income collection and tenancy sustainment. Develop and maintain effective income collection procedures and systems, including the use of Capita Housing, CRM, Direct Debit facilities and other payment methods to improve efficiency and customer accessibility. Support service development and continuous improvement, deputising for the Head of Income and Financial Inclusion when required, responding to complaints and Member Enquiries, and ensuring excellent customer service and compliance with housing legislation. Qualifications & Experience Relevant Housing qualification, such as CIH accreditation or a recognised professional housing qualification, or currently studying towards one. Proven experience of managing and developing staff, including performance management, coaching and training. Strong experience within social housing, local authority housing or a similar housing management environment. Detailed knowledge of rent arrears management, income recovery and debt collection processes. Good working knowledge of UK housing legislation, housing law and legal procedures relating to rent arrears and possession. Experience of managing complex rent arrears cases, including vulnerable tenants, disputed accounts and payment arrangements. Detailed knowledge of housing benefits, welfare benefits and welfare reform and their impact on rent collection and tenancy sustainment. Experience of preparing performance reports, monitoring KPIs and analysing income collection data. Experience working with housing management systems, CRM systems and/or payment platforms; knowledge of Capita Housing would be advantageous. Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-management skills, with the ability to work effectively with tenants, solicitors, courts, internal departments and external agencies. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Role: Employment Paralegal Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking a motivated and talented Employment Paralegal/Advisor to join our highly regarded Employment Department. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a top-tier practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning and paperless law firm with over 500 professionals working across multiple offices nationwide. We provide legal services in more than 25 areas of law and communicate with clients in over 60 languages. Our ethos is simple: "We give people a voice." Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of an inclusive, diverse and supportive organisation that is committed to professional development, innovation and delivering exceptional client service. Duties and responsibilities As an Employment Paralegal/Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting the Employment Department and delivering excellent legal services to clients. Your responsibilities will include: Reporting directly to the Department Director. Assisting with a broad range of Employment Law matters, including: Discrimination claims, Unfair dismissal, Redundancy, TUPE matters, Settlement agreement negotiations, Mediation and dispute resolution, Breach of contract claims, Conduct-related employment issues Attending client meetings, taking instructions and preparing cases. Undertaking advocacy where appropriate. Managing correspondence and client communications effectively. Maintaining accurate time recording and costing procedures. Implementing recommendations arising from monthly file reviews promptly and efficiently. Ensuring compliance with file management procedures and regulatory requirements. Demonstrating excellent client care through a professional, proactive and empathetic approach. Experience and qualifications To be successful in this role, candidates should possess: A strong academic background, including a Law degree. Experience working as an Employment Paralegal, Employment Advisor or in a similar Employment Law role. Demonstrable knowledge and practical application of Employment Law. Experience handling a broad range of employment matters and tribunal-related work. Strong analytical and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to work independently while recognising when to seek guidance. Commercial awareness and the ability to promote the firm's services where appropriate. Strong client care and interpersonal skills. A professional, self-motivated and team-oriented approach. Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and document management systems. Benefits Working at Duncan Lewis Solicitors offers a comprehensive rewards and benefits package designed to support your professional development, wellbeing and work-life balance, including: Competitive salary with clear salary review procedures Company pension scheme 22 days annual leave, increasing with length of service Additional birthday leave Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, including compressed hours where appropriate Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental wellbeing support Employee referral scheme Paid DBS checks and eyesight test vouchers Access to extensive e-learning resources and training webinars Professional fee support, including practising certificate renewals and selected accreditation costs Career progression opportunities, including routes to training contracts, Supervisor and Director roles Medical Cash Plan enrolment Support for professional development, industry recognition and award nominations Subject to terms and conditions. Company culture At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and fosters a culture of inclusion, collaboration and respect. Our commitment to employee development is demonstrated through over 15 years of Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation. We are also accredited by Lexcel , Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 , highlighting our commitment to excellence, innovation and security. We encourage talent, value diversity and provide opportunities for individuals to develop rewarding long-term careers. Whether supporting clients through complex legal matters or contributing to a collaborative team environment, every member of Duncan Lewis plays a role in making a positive difference. Join Duncan Lewis Solicitors and become part of a leading law firm where your expertise, ambition and commitment to client service will be recognised and rewarded.

Role: Employment Solicitor (Newly Qualified (NQ) with experience in Employment Law) Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking an ambitious and experienced Employment Solicitor to join our highly regarded Employment Department. This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is an award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals and offices nationwide. We advise corporate and private clients across more than 25 areas of law and provide services in over 60 languages. Our ethos, "We give people a voice," is at the heart of everything we do. This role is ideal for a solicitor who is passionate about Employment Law, committed to delivering exceptional client service, and looking to grow their career within a supportive and progressive organisation. Duties and responsibilities As an Employment Solicitor, you will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of employment matters and providing high-quality legal advice to both employers and employees. Key responsibilities include: Reporting directly to the Department Director. Managing all aspects of Employment Law matters from initial instruction through to conclusion. Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Employment cases including all types of Discrimination claims; Unfair Dismissal; Redundancy; TUPE; negotiating Settlement Agreements, Mediation; Breach of Contract; Conduct matters and matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy Negotiating settlement agreements and participating in mediations. Conducting advocacy where appropriate. Attending client meetings, taking instructions and preparing cases. Providing technical guidance and support to junior team members when required. Managing an appropriate caseload and ensuring compliance with departmental and regulatory requirements. Maintaining accurate time recording and billing procedures. Handling correspondence and liaising with clients, tribunals, courts and third parties. Implementing recommendations arising from file reviews and audits. Ensuring compliance with file management procedures and best practice standards. Contributing to business development activities and supporting the growth of the department. Experience and qualifications To be successful in this role, candidates should demonstrate: Newly Qualified (NQ) Solicitor with experience in Employment Law A valid and unrestricted Practising Certificate. Strong working knowledge of Employment Tribunal procedures and privately funded employment work. Experience advising on contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Previous experience and an ability to work towards key performance indicators. Experience undertaking advocacy, which would be advantageous. Excellent client care skills and the ability to handle sensitive and complex matters professionally. Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication, relationship-building and networking skills. Commercial awareness and the ability to contribute to business development and client acquisition. The ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and take initiative. Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems. Benefits Working at Duncan Lewis Solicitors offers a comprehensive rewards and benefits package designed to support your career progression, wellbeing and work-life balance, including: Competitive salary with clear salary review procedures Company pension scheme 22 days annual leave, increasing with length of service Additional birthday leave Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, including compressed hours where appropriate Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental wellbeing support Employee referral scheme Paid DBS checks and eyesight test vouchers Access to extensive e-learning resources and training webinars Professional fee support, including practising certificate renewals and selected accreditation costs Career progression opportunities, including advancement to Supervisor and Director positions Medical Cash Plan enrolment Support for professional development, industry recognition and award nominations Subject to terms and conditions. Company culture At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are passionate about creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. Our long-standing Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation reflects our commitment to employee development, while our Lexcel , Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 certifications demonstrate our dedication to excellence, innovation and security. We invest heavily in the growth of our people through ongoing training, mentoring, clear progression pathways and opportunities to gain industry recognition. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, develop leadership skills or advance your career within a nationally recognised law firm, Duncan Lewis provides the platform to help you succeed. Join a firm where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work makes a genuine difference to the lives of clients across the UK.

Role: Employment Solicitor (2+ PQE) Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking an ambitious and experienced Employment Solicitor to join our highly regarded Employment Department. This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is an award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals and offices nationwide. We advise corporate and private clients across more than 25 areas of law and provide services in over 60 languages. Our ethos, "We give people a voice," is at the heart of everything we do. This role is ideal for a solicitor who is passionate about Employment Law, committed to delivering exceptional client service, and looking to grow their career within a supportive and progressive organisation. Duties and responsibilities As an Employment Solicitor, you will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of employment matters and providing high-quality legal advice to both employers and employees. Key responsibilities include: Reporting directly to the Department Director. Managing all aspects of Employment Law matters from initial instruction through to conclusion. Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Employment cases including all types of Discrimination claims; Unfair Dismissal; Redundancy; TUPE; negotiating Settlement Agreements, Mediation; Breach of Contract; Conduct matters and matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy Negotiating settlement agreements and participating in mediations. Conducting advocacy where appropriate. Attending client meetings, taking instructions and preparing cases. Providing technical guidance and support to junior team members when required. Managing an appropriate caseload and ensuring compliance with departmental and regulatory requirements. Maintaining accurate time recording and billing procedures. Handling correspondence and liaising with clients, tribunals, courts and third parties. Implementing recommendations arising from file reviews and audits. Ensuring compliance with file management procedures and best practice standards. Contributing to business development activities and supporting the growth of the department. Experience and qualifications To be successful in this role, candidates should demonstrate: A minimum of 2 years' technical experience in Employment Law . A valid and unrestricted Practising Certificate. Extensive experience managing Employment Law matters independently. Strong working knowledge of Employment Tribunal procedures and privately funded employment work. Experience advising on contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Previous supervisory experience and an ability to work towards key performance indicators. Experience undertaking advocacy, which would be advantageous. Excellent client care skills and the ability to handle sensitive and complex matters professionally. Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication, relationship-building and networking skills. Commercial awareness and the ability to contribute to business development and client acquisition. The ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and take initiative. Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems. Benefits Working at Duncan Lewis Solicitors offers a comprehensive rewards and benefits package designed to support your career progression, wellbeing and work-life balance, including: Competitive salary with clear salary review procedures Company pension scheme 22 days annual leave, increasing with length of service Additional birthday leave Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, including compressed hours where appropriate Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental wellbeing support Employee referral scheme Paid DBS checks and eyesight test vouchers Access to extensive e-learning resources and training webinars Professional fee support, including practising certificate renewals and selected accreditation costs Career progression opportunities, including advancement to Supervisor and Director positions Medical Cash Plan enrolment Support for professional development, industry recognition and award nominations Subject to terms and conditions. Company culture At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are passionate about creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. Our long-standing Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation reflects our commitment to employee development, while our Lexcel , Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 certifications demonstrate our dedication to excellence, innovation and security. We invest heavily in the growth of our people through ongoing training, mentoring, clear progression pathways and opportunities to gain industry recognition. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, develop leadership skills or advance your career within a nationally recognised law firm, Duncan Lewis provides the platform to help you succeed. Join a firm where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work makes a genuine difference to the lives of clients across the UK.

Training Sales Executive Location: Hybrid/London (one day a week) Salary: £32,130 per annum + up to £10,000 Commission Contract Type: Full time, permanent What We Can Offer You: 25 Days Annual Leave (Pro-Rata for Part-time and Fixed-Term Roles), Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why do we want you Bond Solon, part of Wilmington Plc, is looking for a confident and commercially minded Sales Training Consultant to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in consultative sales. Whether you have just a few months' experience in B2B sales or you've been doing it for a while longer, we'd love to hear from you. You'll work with highly respected professionals, including doctors, solicitors and surveyors, helping them access industry-leading training and development solutions. We're looking for someone who is naturally curious, confident building relationships and motivated by identifying opportunities. You'll take a proactive approach to generating new business, nurturing existing clients and expanding your professional network. You'll play a key role in expanding Bond Solon's market presence by building trusted relationships with clients and uncovering new business opportunities. By understanding their professional networks, you'll identify potential referral opportunities, relevant publications and channels for promoting our services, while introducing our training solutions to organisations that would benefit from our expertise. Your ability to connect people, spot opportunities and build credibility will directly contribute to Bond Solon's continued success as the market leader in expert witness training and professional support. Please note: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington plc s career site. At Wilmington plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! Job purpose, tasks and responsibilities In this consultative 360-degree sales role, you'll drive revenue growth by promoting Bond Solon's market-leading expert witness training programmes to new and existing customers. Working with individual experts and professional organisations, you'll identify opportunities, build relationships with senior decision-makers and recommend tailored training solutions that meet their needs. You will be responsible for: • Proactively generating new business opportunities through outbound sales activity, networking, referrals and prospecting. • Managing the full sales cycle from lead generation and qualification through to negotiation and closing deals. • Building and maintaining strong relationships with professional experts, key stakeholders and senior decision-makers. • Developing opportunities within existing accounts through upselling and cross-selling activities. • Using a consultative approach to understand customer needs and recommend tailored training solutions. • Working closely with existing clients to identify networking opportunities, conferences, industry events and publications that can help generate new business opportunities. • Representing Bond Solon professionally when engaging with prospective clients and industry contacts. • Working closely with marketing to maximise the value of campaigns, events and inbound enquiries. • Maintaining accurate customer and sales records using CRM systems. • Collaborating with colleagues across the wider business to identify and maximise commercial opportunities. • Delivering an exceptional customer experience throughout every stage of the sales process. What's the Best Thing About This Role You'll have the opportunity to work with some of the UK's leading professionals across the legal, medical and surveying sectors while developing a successful career in consultative B2B sales. The role offers genuine variety, combining business development, account management, networking and relationship building. You'll have the autonomy to create opportunities, expand your professional network and directly influence your earning potential through commission and performance. As part of a respected market-leading brand, you'll see the direct impact of your work while building valuable commercial experience and long-term career opportunities. What's the Most Challenging Thing About This Role Success in this role requires resilience, strong organisation and the ability to confidently manage multiple sales opportunities at different stages of the pipeline within a fast-paced, target-driven environment. You'll need to balance proactive business development with delivering an outstanding experience for existing customers, ensuring every interaction adds value and strengthens client relationships. You'll also need to be comfortable engaging with senior decision-makers and adapting your approach to a variety of professional audiences. Essential and desirable capabilities To be successful in this role, you must have/ be: • Sales experience, ideally within a B2B or professional services environment. • A genuine interest in consultative selling and building long-term client relationships. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with doctors, solicitors, surveyors and other senior professionals. • The ability to communicate effectively and confidently with senior stakeholders and decision-makers, including Heads of Department. • Experience or confidence in outbound prospecting, networking and lead generation. • Strong relationship-building, influencing and negotiation skills. • A curious mindset with a genuine desire to understand customers, their challenges and their objectives. • Strong organisational and time management skills. • The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. • The confidence to articulate value propositions clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing. To be successful in this role, it would be great if you have: • Experience selling into professional services markets. • Experience in training, education or professional development sales. • A background in legal training, compliance or related professional services sectors. • Familiarity with Salesforce systems and sales automation tools. • Experience working within a consultative sales framework. We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. Before you go About us For more than 25 years, Bond Solon has supported clients with skills and knowledge to comply with the law and to achieve their purpose. We re proud to be part of Wilmington PLC s training and education division, so if you re looking for variety, innovation and purpose, you ll find them all and more here. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers to do the right business in the right way - providing trusted data, insights, and education to navigate the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) landscape. When you join us, you ll not only make a real difference for our customers, you ll also enjoy flexibility through hybrid working and benefit from a wide range of learning, career, and development opportunities. Whether you're just starting out, returning to work after a break, or looking to take your next step, you ll be doing work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!

Sue Ross Recruitment are seeking an experienced professional to work as part of a private client team at an accredited solicitors firm in Barnsley. With over 25 years experience in legal services, our client is looking to appoint a personable individual to develop professinally and personally in an experienced Fee Earner role. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in wills, probate, and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) who are looking to further their career in a supportive and professional environment. Key Responsibilities: Work collaboratively within a small, close-knit team, alongside an on-site paralegal and under the supervision of the Head of Department. Actively manage and progress cases with initiative and efficiency. Ensure accuracy and compliance in all legal documentation and casework. Provide excellent client service, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills. Candidate Requirements: Legal Experience: Essential, ideally within wills, probate, and LPA matters. Skills: Strong IT proficiency, excellent literacy and numeracy skills, and keen attention to detail. Initiative: Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment. Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with clients and colleagues. The role could suit candidates from experienced paralegals, CILEX/FILEX to qualified solicitors/barristers. In return, our client offers a competitive, market-rate salary (based on experience) and a clear pathway for professional development and career progression. 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.

Our client, a well-established boutique Law Firm, is seeking a Senior Residential Property Lawyer to lead its London-based residential property team. Offering a competitive salary (DOE/PQE), hybrid working, pension, a supportive environment, clear progression to partnership, and exposure to high-profile development projects. You will be a Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer joining the firm's growing residential property division in a leadership capacity. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will head the London residential property team and play a key role in the continued growth and success of the practice. The role would suit an experienced Senior Associate or established residential property lawyer seeking a genuine route to partnership. The firm has a strong reputation for acting on behalf of buyers in new-build developments and maintains excellent relationships with leading developers and industry professionals. New-build conveyancing experience acting for buyers is essential. Key Responsibilities for this Senior Property Lawyer: Lead and manage the London residential property team Oversee residential conveyancing transactions from instruction through to completion Specialise in new-build and off-plan purchases, acting primarily for buyers Supervise, mentor, and support junior team members Develop and maintain strong client and referrer relationships Liaise with developers, estate agents, lenders, and other solicitors Review contracts, title documentation, and supporting legal documents Manage exchanges and completions Contribute to business development initiatives and the strategic growth of the department Work closely with senior management and the CEO on departmental performance and development Benefits for this Senior Property Lawyer: Hybrid working Pension scheme Excellent working environment within a supportive and collaborative team Opportunity to work on high-profile development projects Clear and genuine pathway to partnership Opportunity to lead an established and growing London team Career progression within a successful and expanding international practice If you're a Senior Property Lawyer looking to take the next step into a leadership role with a clear route to partnership, apply today. Alternatively, contact Mia Henderson at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37795. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

Fee Eaner 37,000 to 40,000 per annum, Permanent, 9am to 5pm, CF23 Cardiff, Hybrid working, bonus, pension, private health insurance, parking holidays plus more! A modern and employee focused firm who are seeking a fee eaner to join there team within the buy-to-let department. Reporting to a head of department and with the support of paralegals and legal assistants, this opportunity as fee eaner offers full support from your colleagues and a director to see you thrive within this role. Working within the fee eaner role will see you : To manage an agreed case load of clients, providing appropriate advice and assistance in accordance with professional standards and internal quality requirements. To process cases on a timely and cost effective basis and in accordance with professional standards and internal quality requirements. To ensure that billing takes place promptly and that outstanding balances are collected as soon as feasible. To develop and maintain excellent client and commercial contact relationships and enhance the firm's client base by effective liaison with existing clients and introducers of work. To achieve all individual new business, financial and completion targets. To use the correct procedures and systems in order to manage cases effectively and in accordance with the firm's standards and legal requirements. To manage own work allocation, productivity and quality of work with minimum supervision. The successful fee earner will have a need to hold previous experience as a fee earner within conveyancing ideally holding buy-to-let property experience. Be a qualified solicitor or to hold sufficient experience within a similar role, PQE qualified and have a proven track record in client management. This would be the ideal role for someone who has worked as a conveyancing solicitor / conveyancing lawyer / fee earner / trainee conveyancer or newly qualified fee eaner Benefits Include : Working within a modern office environment Individual Bonus scheme Team of the month voucher's Hybrid working 3 days from home, 2 day's in their Bristol office Paying 37,000 to 40,000 per annum (could offer more dependant on experience) Annual salary reviews 28 days holiday plus bank holidays Private health insurance including dental, optical and hearing Free Parking Pension All expenses paid regular staff events Apply today to actively move forward with this opportunity. You can also apply direct to (url removed). For Further information, please call Richard Hughes on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed). Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Thanks for your application. Due to the high level of responses we are currently receiving, whilst we endeavour to contact everyone, sometimes we are unable to. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of making your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Are you a Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years PQE in Litigation? Do you have a proven track record of success in managing and leading a litigation team? Do you have experience in handling a wide range of litigation matters? If you can answer Yes to these questions, then you should apply for this role. THE COMPANY: This company is a reputable and thriving law firm and they are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Litigation to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to lead and develop the litigation department within a supportive and collaborative environment. THE ROLE: As the Head of Litigation, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the firm s litigation practice. This includes managing a small team (1 Solicitor and 2 paralegals), handling complex cases, proving strategic direction, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal services to clients. You will play a key role in driving business growth and maintaining the firm s reputation for excellence in litigation. Key responsibilities will include: Lead and manage the litigation department, including recruitment, training and performance management of staff. Develop and implement strategies to achieve departmental goals and objectives. Handle a diverse caseload of litigation matters, including commercial disputes, landlord & tenant disputes, Contentious Probate, Contractual Disputes, Settlement agreements, civil litigation and employment disputes. Stay abreast of developments in litigation law practice, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practice standards. ABOUT YOU: To be considered for this role, you need to be a qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years PQE and a proven track record of success in managing and leading a litigation team. You should be an excellent communicator and have the ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently. THE BENEFITS: £60-70K, performance based bonuses, Partner Opportunities

Legal PA/Secretary for Law Practice Location: Leatherhead, Office Based Salary: 32k plus 25 days holiday plus BH, annual salary review, bonus scheme, 5% Employer Pension Contribution, Death in Service, Paid Professional Memberships, Long Service Awards, Private Medical Cover, EAP, regular social events and much more! Hours: Monday to Thursday: 9am to 5.30pm, Friday finish at 5pm Are you looking to excel in your legal career? We are seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant to support this Private Client team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced solicitors and contribute to delivering outstanding client service. As one of the largest legal practises in Surrey, they pride themselves on providing high-quality legal solutions. Their firm is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where every team member can thrive. We emphasise professional development and work-life enrichment, ensuring our people feel valued and supported. What You'll Do : Provide direct support to a team of four Private Client solicitors/fee earners. Prepare correspondence and documents through audio-typing and word processing. Manage filing systems, including opening, closing, and retrieving client files. Schedule appointments and maintain up-to-date diaries for fee earners. Ensure a professional atmosphere in meetings, including preparing and tidying conference rooms. Collaborate with other secretaries and provide support as needed. Communicate effectively with clients, maintaining high standards of customer care. Utilise our case management system and ensure confidentiality at all times. Proactively seek improvements in departmental efficiency. What We Need : Legal secretarial experience or equivalent Touch-typing skills with a keen attention to detail. Advanced IT skills and familiarity with Practise Evolve or other case management systems. Excellent interpersonal and professional communication abilities. A proactive approach to work and the ability to handle pressure while prioritising workloads. A commitment to high-quality client service and teamwork. Learning and Development : Your growth is our priority! They also offer: Annual Performance Reviews Personal Career Progression Plans Trainee Solicitor Programme Extensive CPD Opportunities Ready to Make an Impact? If you're a proactive, detail-oriented individual with a passion for providing exceptional support in a legal setting, we want to hear from you! Join in our mission to deliver exceptional client service and make a difference in the legal world. Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put 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. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support 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.

Job title: Collections and Recovery Agent Location: Coventry OR Slough Duration: Permanent Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put 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 identimties, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. The role: The purpose of the Collections & Recovery Agent is to chase overdue debt, resolve any customer related invoice queries and agree any payment plans in line with authority matrix. The Collections & Recovery Agent will also handle any customer cases that require escalated actions such as vehicle repossession or preparation and hand over for external debt collection. Responsibilities: Run Age Debt Report to ensure customer portfolio is being maintained and constantly worked on. Responsible for volume outbound and inbound calls Monitor Collections inbox and work emails in a timely manner. Raising credits and making sure they are worked on continuously to avoid any backlogs. Dealing with customers queries promptly and collaborating with other internal departments to resolve queries raised by customers Maintain accurate and up to date customer details records Collecting payment by phone, email, and letters - keeping records of customer's files. Logging on to bank daily and allocating payments on accounts to ensure the ledgers are accurate. Ensures Collections Team Leader & Head of Credit is aware of potential issues associated with any risky customers Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner. Ensure a high level of customer service is provided to the customer, offering them all relevant information to allow them to understand any options available to them Undertaking the prescribed business processes as required, by being responsible for acquiring regular updates from third parties, and updating the contract to reflect the correct position Prepare appropriate documentation to instruct an external agent Prepare bad debt write off file in line with approval matrix and action write offs in MILES system Undertake all collections activities in accordance with the required regulations; Companies Policies and Guidelines laid down by Leasys Establish and manage third party relationships with specialist agents, solicitors, and trace specialists if required Adheres to formal Leasys regulatory processes, policies and procedures Treats customers with respect adhering to the principles of Consumer Duty ensuring an optimal customer outcome is achieved in every instance Requirements: Excellent communication (including written) and negotiation skills when dealing with Customers Ability to listen to customers to obtain clues that lead to additional contact information Excellent negotiation skills and excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Confident in making decisions; takes ownership of individual arrears cases where required Demonstrate prioritisation skills in terms of meeting productivity targets Ability to operate, upon training, contract, collections and workflow management systems Experience as a credit controller Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a S106 Monitoring Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: To assist in the proactive procurement and management of developer contributions through the Section 106 (S106) Agreements and/or Community Infrastructure Levy. Identify and implement stringent S106 monitoring processes with internal and external stakeholders. This should include setting up formal delegated processes for drawing down S106 contributions and monitoring and approving spend by the relevant departments. To respond to key national changes in policy, practice, and legislation governing S106/CIL/National Infrastructure Levy collection, monitoring, spend and reporting. This will include providing assistance and leading on implementing organisational and procedural changes within the Council. Introduce processes to enforce non-compliant S106 developments, including setting up a governance process for securing and allocating S106 funds, and internal officer working groups. Provide assistance and guidance in reviewing and drafting planning policy documents seeking S016 contributions. Monitor all S106 and conditional requirements arising from the operation of London Luton Airport and developments on associated land. Assist planning officers and the Council's Solicitor in negotiation of S106 agreements. You will be responsible to: Analyse, appraise and understand complex S106 and legal agreements. To assist in the proactive procurement and management of developer contributions through the Section 106 (S106) Agreements and/or Community Infrastructure Levy. Being able to understand complex planning applications, conditions and approved drawings. Undertake further analysis and site inspections as appropriate, providing detailed and complex reports and recommendations for the Head of Planning's consideration and presenting reports to Development Control Committee if required. Respond to key national changes in policy, practice, and legislation governing S106/CIL/National Infrastructure Levy collection, monitoring, spend and reporting. Providing assistance and leading on implementing organisational and procedural changes within the Council. Manage guidance to other members of a development control team and ensure that the Division's aims and performance standard are met through cohesive customer focused and professional approach. Manage the introduction of processes to enforce non-compliant S106 developments, including setting up a governance process for securing and allocating S106 funds, and internal officer working groups. Be the expert lead providing general professional and interpretative advice to members of the public, professional advisers and to applicants. Advise, collaborate and negotiate both internally and with external clients / agencies, in the monitoring of S106 agreements and conditions. Manage the introduction of processes to enforce non-compliant S106 developments, including setting up a governance process for securing and allocating S106 funds, and internal officer working groups. Be the expert lead to monitor all S106 and conditional requirements arising from the operation of London Luton Airport and developments on associated land. Skills and Experience: In-depth experience of Planning work in a Local Planning Authority or equivalent experience of monitoring processes particularly in relation to developments or legal agreements Demonstrable experience of general office practices and procedures, particularly in the use of computers Demonstrable communication skills able to deal with internal and external stakeholders Good literacy skills - able to write clear, concise reports Ability to manage a complex caseload or range of projects Able to plan, organise and prioritise own workload to meet targets and deadlines Able to follow and to use own initiative within procedures and guidelines Able to participate in multi-disciplinary working with a range of partners Able to undertake complex analytical investigation, evaluation and judgement, promoting solutions based on detailed specialist knowledge, experience and political sensibility. Able to write and present complex, concise and accurate reports which will contain specialist, technical and strategic information Demonstrable command of the principles and practices of Town Planning and of the Enforcement provisions of the Town and Country Planning Act Demonstrable knowledge of Local Planning Authority responsibilities and duties including Development Control procedures Degree in Town and Country Planning OR equivalent qualification OR equivalent experience Able to attend, traverse and make visual inspections on sites and attend meetings throughout the Borough About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Job Title: HDR Fee Earner (3 5 Years Experience Minimum) Salary: £25,000 £29,000 (DOE) per annum (Full-Time, Permanent, 35 hours) Location: Liverpool City Centre (Office based) Shifts: Between the hours of 9am and 8pm on a rota basis, Mon Sat Are you an experienced Fee Earner or Paralegal with at least 3 5 years proven experience? We re looking for a Housing Disrepair, Pre-Litigation Fee Earner to join our client s legal team at their head office in Liverpool city centre. As a HDR Fee Earner, you will be expected to assist in a fast-paced practice to handle high-quality HDR cases from their initial review and preparation of documentation through to conclusion by way of settlement or transferring to the litigation team. What You ll Do: Manage client claims using the firm s technical process, ensuring all activities are accurately documented. Handle cases efficiently and effectively. Draft, review, and submit correspondence by letter and email. Undertake calls, discussions, and negotiations with clients, third-party solicitors, and insurers to pursue appropriate case settlements. Support the strategic development of the department and firm by contributing to best practices and enhancing the client experience. Key Skills We re Looking For: Minimum 3 5 years experience in a Paralegal, Fee Earner, or similar legal role. Experience within housing disrepair is desirable but not essential. Comfortable working towards targets and KPIs. Strong understanding of emerging laws. Benefits: Christmas closure & birthdays off "Personal Time" to attend external appointments Employee Assistance Programme Staff referral bonus Reduced parking fees This vacancy is being handled by Aspire Recruitment. Please be aware we receive a high volume of applications and regularly receive applications from candidates who exceed the job credentials. We will only contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. Should you apply for this role, we will process your data as detailed in our Privacy Policy and by applying for this opportunity I agree that Aspire Recruitment will keep me informed about potential employment opportunities regularly and that I can choose to opt out of receiving information at any time.