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Top Legal 500 law firm in Leeds are currently seeking an Employment Law Solicitor of 2-5 years PQE. This is your chance to work in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and growth. The Firm: Leading law firm with office in West Yorkshire, Midlands and London are recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers UK are specialists in their fields of Litigation, Employment, Property Litigation and Projects. Responsibilities for this Employment Law Solicitor role: Manage day-to-day caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters Advise on misconduct, sickness absence, grievances, TUPE, and restructures Conduct Employment Tribunal litigation up to hearing stage Draft and negotiate Settlement Agreements Provide advice on industrial relations and strike action Deliver training sessions to clients on employment topics Support partners on complex matters and contribute to business development Desirable experience for this Employment Law Solicitor role: Knowledge of Pensions law and data protection Experience conducting investigations on behalf of clients Person specification for this Employment Law Solicitor role: 2-5 years PQE an an Employment lawyer and admitted to practice within England & Wales Academic background with 2:1 at degree level or equivalent Highly focused Strong technical ability and commercial awareness Excellent communication and client relationship skills Ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines Benefits for this Employment Law Solicitor role: Competitive salary to be discussed at interview plus a bonus structure 25 days holiday Private Healthcare Life Assurance Auto enrolment pension If you're an Employment Law Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Victoria at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37797. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003

Job Title: Legal Assistant: Adult Social Care Grade: 16.71 (rate dependent on experience) Location: Hybrid Contract: Temporary ongoing (initial assignment to January 2027, with a view to extend) Working Hours: 36 hours per week Job Overview HB Public Law, a shared service between a number of North West London boroughs and home countries local authorities, is recruiting a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant. This is a key career-graded role designed to support HB Public Law by carrying out legal work and developing, implementing, and supporting cutting-edge practice management processes. This role ill be in the Adults Social Care Team, supporting a team of lawyers dealing with Adult Social Care matters, including Court of Protection applications and hearings and advice in respect of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act. Legal assistants will have their own case load of matters to work under supervision. The successful candidate will play a central role in conducting a significant caseload across several legal specialisms. This position offers improved career opportunities and the chance to move between teams to cover a wider range of legal specialisms. Key Responsibilities Caseload Management: Advise on and have conduct of legal files for civil and criminal litigation, children's and adults social care, and education matters. Maintain a significant caseload in compliance with Lexcel requirements. Legal Support & Research: Provide advice, undertake research, and support lawyers. Provide clear and accurate advice to clients in person, on the telephone, and in writing. Representation & Advocacy: Represent clients in court, tribunals, panels, and external meetings. Undertake advocacy. Governance & Panels: Clerk Education Exclusion Panel meetings. Provide advice to members, officers, and project teams proactively. Systems & Compliance: Provide administrative and systems assistance as a super user of an electronic case management system. Ensure compliance with office procedures and Lexcel & IIP standards. Requirements Knowledge General knowledge of English law, practice, and procedure in civil and criminal litigation and children's and adults social care and education work. General knowledge and understanding of public law principles as they apply to local government. Experience Experience of working in a legal environment; contributing positively in a team; providing written and oral legal advice and guidance to officers/clients; conducting a caseload with minimum supervision covering at least one of the following areas: civil and criminal litigation and children's and adults social care and education work. Education/Qualifications Educated to degree standard, with a qualification in law (e.g., law degree, CPE, LPC) or be studying for/obtained a recognised legal qualification, or substantial experience working in a legal environment in lieu of qualification. Evidence of continuing professional development. Skills & Abilities Must be able to manage and prioritise workload; understand and meet Lexcel standards; demonstrate excellent client care skills; conduct legal research; use fully Microsoft products & a case management system; draft legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings; and present a confident and professional demeanour. About Us HB Public Law sits within the Legal and Governance Services Department of Harrow Council. The shared legal practice provides clients with a greater range and depth of legal expertise, reduced cost, and greater resilience. Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK. Located just 10 miles from the city centre and 13 minutes from Euston via Harrow & Wealdstone station, it offers excellent transport links and accessibility to the M1, M25, and A406. For almost 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership have been the market leader in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions and we are one of the most established players within the recruitment industry. The Sunday Times has listed us as one of the Best 100 Companies to work for 14 years running. We are not a big scary faceless company, quite the opposite: we strongly believe in the personal touch with everything we do. We are proud to be accredited 'investor in people' which is reflected across our business in length of service and career progression of our employees. London Borough of Harrow is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit. 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Legal Secretary 35,000 - 38,000 DOE City of London - Hybrid Working 9am - 5.30pm Full Time, Permanent Are you a detail-oriented and experienced Legal Secretary with a passion for the legal field? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy supporting a team of dedicated professionals? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are seeking a Legal Secretary to join our clients growing and vibrant team in London. This is a chance to become an integral part of a supportive and enthusiastic workplace! What You'll Do: Drafting and formatting legal documents, including briefs, motions, and correspondence. Managing schedules and appointments for lawyers, ensuring timely communication and organisation. Conducting legal research and gathering relevant information for cases. Maintaining and organising case files, both physical and electronic. Handling client inquiries with professionalism and a friendly demeanour. Supporting a busy fee earning team and billing and administration. What We're Looking For: Proven experience as a Legal Secretary. Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail. Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal research tools. A proactive attitude and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Why Join Us? A friendly and supportive work environment that encourages growth and collaboration. Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning. Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, wellbeing support, and discretionary bonus. A chance to work with passionate and talented professionals who are leaders in their field 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.

A Conveyancing Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer from 2 years + PQE is required for our top legal 500 client close to Stansted. Our Client offers hybrid working, Perkbox, enhanced pension, health insurance, death in service plus many more great benefits. This is an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated Conveyancing Lawyer to join a firm that will offer real career progression along with a friendly and focused working environment. The Firm: Our client is a well-established, multi-office firm offering a broad range of services to clients both locally and further afield. Staffed by experienced lawyers who are experts in their field, their professional yet personable approach and particular expertise in all things property has been recognised through the attainment of the CQS accreditation. Conveyancing Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer experience to include Manage a varied and busy caseload from instruction to post completion Freehold and leasehold conveyancing Sales & Purchases Remortgages & equity release Transfers of equity Right to Buy Shared Ownership Schemes and lease Advising on the buying and selling houses, including drafting contracts, lock-out agreements and property transfers Advising on shared ownership sales and purchases and lease extensions. Benefits for this Conveyancing Solicitor, Legal Executive orLicensed Conveyancer: Hybrid working Perkbox Enhanced pension Holiday allowance increasing with length of service Birthday leave Option to purchase additional holiday days Contribution towards eye test and glasses Health Insurance If you're a Conveyancing Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Victoria at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37815. 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

A manufacturer in Lincolnshire is looking for an experienced Senior Commercial Legal Counsel to provide immediate support on a six-month fixed-term contract. This is a broad, hands-on role covering domestic and international commercial contracts alongside employment, litigation, environmental, regulatory and competition matters. Applicants must be available to start immediately or at short notice. Client Details Our client is a substantial UK organisation operating across a complex, internationally connected and highly regulated environment. Its legal team works closely with senior stakeholders across commercial, operational and corporate functions, providing advice on matters with genuine financial and strategic importance. The organisation offers an experienced lawyer the opportunity to undertake meaningful work from the outset, combining high-value commercial matters with exposure to a wide range of wider legal issues. Description The Senior Commercial Legal Counsel will be: Taking ownership of a broad range of domestic and international commercial contracts involving the purchase and sale of goods and services. Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex, high-value and business-critical agreements. Providing initial advice on employment, HR and litigation matters and managing external counsel on more complex cases. Advising senior stakeholders on environmental, regulatory and competition law risks. Delivering pragmatic and commercially focused advice with minimal supervision from the outset. Profile The Senior Commercial Legal Counsel should be: A solicitor or equivalent with at least 10 years' PQE. Available to begin the assignment immediately or at short notice. Experienced in handling a broad range of commercial contracts autonomously. Ideally experienced within an in-house legal team and accustomed to working directly with senior stakeholders. Preferably experienced within manufacturing, engineering, industrial or another complex operational environment. Comfortable providing initial guidance across employment, litigation, environmental, regulatory and competition matters. Confident instructing and managing external legal advisers where specialist support is required. Practical, resilient and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-moving business. Job Offer The successful Senior Commercial Legal Counsel will receive: A salary of £90,000-£100,000 pro rata. An immediate six-month fixed-term contract with the opportunity to turn permanent. Hybrid working, with two days per week in the Lincolnshire office. Exposure to complex UK and international commercial matters. Direct interaction with senior business stakeholders. The opportunity to make an immediate and visible contribution within a significant organisation. If you're an experienced Senior Commercial Legal Counsel, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.

Your new firm Our client is a respected and growing regional law firm with an established reputation across a wide range of commercial property and real estate matters. Known for combining high-quality legal advice with a collaborative and people-focused culture, the firm advises a diverse client base including developers, investors, landlords, occupiers and corporate businesses. With continued investment in its Property practice, the firm offers an excellent opportunity to join a progressive team committed to technical excellence, innovation and professional development. Your new role An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Property solicitor to undertake a Professional Support Lawyer position within a busy and well-regarded Real Estate team. This strategic role will sit at the centre of the department, helping to drive technical standards, support legal knowledge initiatives and ensure best practice is embedded across the team. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining precedents, guidance notes and technical resources, while providing support on complex property matters and keeping lawyers informed of relevant legislative, regulatory and market developments. The role will also involve designing and delivering training programmes, assisting with the development of junior lawyers and supporting knowledge-sharing initiatives across the wider business. In addition, you will contribute to client-facing projects, thought leadership content and business development activities, as well as supporting process improvement and legal technology initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to remain closely connected to sophisticated property work while focusing on knowledge, training and strategic development rather than fee generation. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified solicitor with substantial experience in Commercial Property, Real Estate or a related property discipline. The firm is open to considering both established Professional Support Lawyers and experienced fee earners looking to move into a PSL career path. The successful candidate will possess strong technical knowledge, excellent drafting and research capabilities, and the ability to communicate legal developments clearly and effectively. You should be commercially minded, proactive and enjoy supporting colleagues through training, mentoring and knowledge-sharing. Experience across a broad range of property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant work and development projects, would be advantageous. What you'll get in return You will join a supportive and forward-thinking organisation that places genuine emphasis on flexibility, collaboration and career development. In addition to a competitive remuneration package and attractive benefits, the firm offers hybrid working, a positive working environment and the opportunity to play a key strategic role within a successful Property team. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer seeking a different career path while remaining involved in high-quality legal work and helping to shape the future development of the department. What you need to do now If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please get in touch for a confidential discussion. If this particular position is not the right fit but you are considering a move within Property, Real Estate or Professional Support Law, I would be happy to discuss other opportunities that may be of interest. We would expect candidates to have developed the appropriate level of experience for the role; however, applications from individuals with a broader range of PQE and backgrounds are welcomed. 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 hays.co.uk

Your new firm Our client is a highly regarded and award-winning regional law firm with a strong reputation for advising entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, investors and corporate organisations across a broad range of sectors. Recognised in leading legal directories, the firm is known for delivering high-quality legal advice while fostering a collaborative and supportive culture. With continued investment in its Corporate team, the firm offers an excellent platform for lawyers seeking a strategic and knowledge-focused role within a growing practice. Your new role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Corporate solicitor to join a thriving team as a Professional Support Lawyer (PSL). Working closely with partners and lawyers across the Corporate department, you will play a key role in maintaining technical excellence, supporting knowledge management initiatives and promoting best practice across the team. The position will involve drafting and maintaining precedents, templates and guidance materials, providing technical support on complex corporate matters, monitoring legal and regulatory developments, and ensuring lawyers remain up to date with market and legislative changes. You will also deliver training programmes, support the development of junior lawyers, contribute to thought leadership, and assist with business development and client-facing initiatives.Alongside this, you will support innovation and continuous improvement projects, helping to enhance processes, knowledge-sharing systems and legal technology adoption across the department. The role offers the opportunity to remain closely involved in high-quality corporate work while moving away from fee-earning pressures and focusing on technical leadership, collaboration and strategic development. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified solicitor with strong experience in Corporate law, ideally gained within a leading regional, national or City firm. Applications are welcomed from existing Professional Support Lawyers as well as experienced Corporate fee earners looking to transition into a knowledge-focused position. You should possess excellent technical knowledge across corporate transactions, strong drafting and research skills, and the ability to communicate complex legal issues in a practical and accessible manner. The successful candidate will be highly organised, commercially aware, proactive and passionate about supporting the professional development of others. What you'll get in return In return, you will join a forward-thinking firm that places significant emphasis on professional development, collaboration and flexibility. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, hybrid working arrangements, performance-related incentives and the opportunity to play a strategic role within a respected Corporate team. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer seeking a technically focused career path while remaining closely connected to high-quality transactional work. What you need to do now If you are interested in this opportunity or would like to discuss it further, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.If this role is not quite right for you, but you are considering a move within Corporate, Commercial or Professional Support Law, I would be delighted to discuss other opportunities currently available. We would expect a lawyer with the stated level of experience to have developed the appropriate skills for the role; however, applications from individuals with a broader range of experience are equally welcome. 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 hays.co.uk

NQ Employment Solicitor Legal 500 Firm Luton £45,000-£55,000 DOE Completed your training contact and looking for the next steps? This regional Legal 500 firm is welcoming an NQ Employment solicitor to grow its team in Luton. This is a thriving team, with a collaborative and supportive environment. You will gain exposure to a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters while working alongside experienced specialists committed to your development. If you're looking for a role where you'll receive genuine mentoring, early responsibility and the chance to build a long-term career in Employment Law, this could be the perfect next step. The Opportunity You'll work on a varied caseload for both business and individual clients, supporting senior lawyers while gradually developing your own files. This is a fantastic opportunity to strengthen your technical expertise and gain hands-on experience across the full spectrum of employment law. Your responsibilities will include: Advising on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters Assisting with Employment Tribunal claims from instruction through to resolution Drafting legal documents, including witness statements, pleadings and settlement agreements Carrying out legal research and preparing practical, commercially focused advice Managing your own caseload with increasing autonomy as your experience develops Building and maintaining strong client relationships Supporting business development and networking initiatives within the team About You Newly Qualified Solicitor (or due to qualify shortly) Completed a seat in Employment Law or gained relevant employment law experience Excellent communication and drafting skills Commercially aware with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset Ambitious and eager to develop within a respected Employment team What's on Offer? £45,000-£55,000 DOE Join a recognised Legal 500 firm with an excellent reputation High-quality and varied Employment Law work Structured mentoring and ongoing professional development Early client exposure and responsibility Clear opportunities for long-term career progression Competitive benefits package and supportive working culture This opportunity is ideal for a Newly Qualified Solicitor looking to establish themselves within a highly regarded Employment team and develop a long-term career in Employment Law. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

UK Wide Opportunity Hybrid Working Exclusive We are exclusively retained to appoint a Senior Employment Counsel for a large, multi-site UK & Global organisation undergoing continued growth and transformation. This newly created role has been established to provide strategic employment law support across multiple UK business units, reduce reliance on external counsel and partner closely with senior leadership and HR teams on business-critical workforce matters. The position can be based from one of the organisation's UK locations, with regular travel across sites to support key stakeholders and operational teams. The Role As a trusted adviser to the business, you will lead on a broad range of complex employment matters, with a particular focus on strategic stakeholder engagement, organisational change and workforce transformation. Key responsibilities will include: Advising senior leaders and HR teams on complex contentious and non-contentious employment law matters. Supporting business growth, organisational change, restructures and workforce transformation initiatives. Leading on sensitive employee relations issues, investigations and employment disputes. Driving consistency of employment law advice and risk management across multiple UK business units. Building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. Reducing external legal spend through the provision of commercially focused, pragmatic legal support. Balancing legal risk with commercial and operational objectives in a fast-paced environment. About You Qualified Solicitor with significant employment law experience gained in private practice and/or in-house. Demonstrable experience supporting organisational change, restructuring and workforce transformation projects. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and advise senior leadership teams. Commercially minded, pragmatic and solutions-focused. Comfortable operating autonomously within a complex, multi-site organisation. Interested? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced employment lawyer seeking a highly visible role with genuine strategic influence, close access to senior decision-makers and the opportunity to shape employment law strategy across a major UK business. For a confidential discussion, please contact Sophie Clarke at Reed (Norwich)

UK Wide Opportunity Hybrid Working Exclusive We are exclusively retained to appoint a Senior Employment Counsel for a large, multi-site UK & Global organisation undergoing continued growth and transformation. This newly created role has been established to provide strategic employment law support across multiple UK business units, reduce reliance on external counsel and partner closely with senior leadership and HR teams on business-critical workforce matters. The position can be based from one of the organisation's UK locations, with regular travel across sites to support key stakeholders and operational teams. The Role As a trusted adviser to the business, you will lead on a broad range of complex employment matters, with a particular focus on strategic stakeholder engagement, organisational change and workforce transformation. Key responsibilities will include: Advising senior leaders and HR teams on complex contentious and non-contentious employment law matters. Supporting business growth, organisational change, restructures and workforce transformation initiatives. Leading on sensitive employee relations issues, investigations and employment disputes. Driving consistency of employment law advice and risk management across multiple UK business units. Building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. Reducing external legal spend through the provision of commercially focused, pragmatic legal support. Balancing legal risk with commercial and operational objectives in a fast-paced environment. About You Qualified Solicitor with significant employment law experience gained in private practice and/or in-house. Demonstrable experience supporting organisational change, restructuring and workforce transformation projects. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and advise senior leadership teams. Commercially minded, pragmatic and solutions-focused. Comfortable operating autonomously within a complex, multi-site organisation. Interested? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced employment lawyer seeking a highly visible role with genuine strategic influence, close access to senior decision-makers and the opportunity to shape employment law strategy across a major UK business. For a confidential discussion, please contact Sophie Clarke at Reed (Norwich)

UK Wide Opportunity Hybrid Working Exclusive We are exclusively retained to appoint a Senior Employment Counsel for a large, multi-site UK & Global organisation undergoing continued growth and transformation. This newly created role has been established to provide strategic employment law support across multiple UK business units, reduce reliance on external counsel and partner closely with senior leadership and HR teams on business-critical workforce matters. The position can be based from one of the organisation's UK locations, with regular travel across sites to support key stakeholders and operational teams. The Role As a trusted adviser to the business, you will lead on a broad range of complex employment matters, with a particular focus on strategic stakeholder engagement, organisational change and workforce transformation. Key responsibilities will include: Advising senior leaders and HR teams on complex contentious and non-contentious employment law matters. Supporting business growth, organisational change, restructures and workforce transformation initiatives. Leading on sensitive employee relations issues, investigations and employment disputes. Driving consistency of employment law advice and risk management across multiple UK business units. Building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. Reducing external legal spend through the provision of commercially focused, pragmatic legal support. Balancing legal risk with commercial and operational objectives in a fast-paced environment. About You Qualified Solicitor with significant employment law experience gained in private practice and/or in-house. Demonstrable experience supporting organisational change, restructuring and workforce transformation projects. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and advise senior leadership teams. Commercially minded, pragmatic and solutions-focused. Comfortable operating autonomously within a complex, multi-site organisation. Interested? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced employment lawyer seeking a highly visible role with genuine strategic influence, close access to senior decision-makers and the opportunity to shape employment law strategy across a major UK business. For a confidential discussion, please contact Sophie Clarke at Reed (Norwich)

Your new firm Our client is a well-established regional law firm with a strong reputation across the South East and London. Recognised in leading legal directories for the quality of its property work, the firm acts for a wide range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, families and businesses. Known for its collaborative and supportive culture, the firm places significant emphasis on professional development, career progression and delivering exceptional client service. Your new role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join a busy and successful Residential Property team. Working alongside experienced lawyers, you will support a broad range of residential conveyancing matters while also developing and managing your own caseload under supervision.The role will involve assisting on sales and purchases, transfers of equity, remortgages, licences to assign and deeds of covenant. You will attend client meetings, draft legal documentation, undertake legal research and help progress transactions from instruction through to completion. In addition, you will support the team with Land Registry applications, SDLT submissions, lender portal requirements, billing processes and general file management.This position would suit an existing Residential Property Paralegal looking to develop their technical skills and take on greater responsibility, or an experienced Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary seeking the opportunity to manage their own files and progress their legal career. What you'll need to succeed Candidates should have at least one year's experience within a Residential Property team, either as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary or similar. Experience within residential conveyancing is preferred, although applicants with exposure to Commercial Property, Plot Sales, New Homes or other property-related disciplines will also be considered.The successful candidate will be organised, proactive and capable of managing competing priorities within a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail and a client-focused approach are essential. Experience of time recording, using case management systems and working towards fee targets would be advantageous. What you'll get in return In return, you will join a highly regarded property team with a strong reputation for quality work and client service. The role offers excellent exposure to high-value residential property matters, ongoing training and development opportunities, and genuine long-term career progression. A competitive salary and benefits package is available, alongside hybrid working arrangements, typically involving 2-3 days in the office per week. What you need to do now If you are interested in this opportunity or would like to discuss it in more detail, please get in touch for a confidential conversation. If this role is not quite right for you but you are considering a move within Residential Conveyancing, Property Law, Plot Sales or New Homes, I would be delighted to discuss other opportunities currently available. Candidates with more or less experience than outlined are equally encouraged to apply. 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 hays.co.uk

Senior Associate / Legal Director - Private Client (Lifetime Planning) West Wales £50,000-£60,000 DOE An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a highly regarded Lifetime Planning team in West Wales. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Associate or Legal Director looking for their next career move, offering the chance to take a leading role within a specialist team, manage complex and high-value matters, and play an important part in the continued growth and development of the department. The successful candidate will join a well-established Private Client team, advising a diverse portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners on bespoke succession, inheritance and lifetime planning matters. You will handle a sophisticated caseload with a particular focus on trusts, estate planning, estate administration and tax planning, providing tailored advice to clients looking to protect and preserve their wealth for future generations. The role will include: Advising on complex lifetime estate planning matters, including wills, lasting powers of attorney and trusts Managing high-value and complex estate administrations Advising clients on succession planning and intergenerational wealth management Handling matters involving agricultural property relief (APR) and business property relief (BPR) Developing and maintaining strong relationships with high-net-worth clients Working collaboratively with colleagues across Property and Corporate teams on multidisciplinary matters Providing support, guidance and mentorship to junior lawyers and advisors within the team Contributing to the continued development and success of the Lifetime Planning offering This opportunity would suit an experienced Private Client Solicitor who enjoys working on technically complex matters, building trusted client relationships and supporting the development of others. STEP qualification would be desirable, although strong technical experience within trusts, estates and succession planning will be highly valued. The firm is known for its supportive and collaborative culture, providing lawyers with the opportunity to take ownership, develop their careers and make a genuine impact within the business. Benefits include: Salary of £50,000-£60,000 DOE Flexible working options Genuine career progression opportunities Supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunity to lead on complex, high-value matters Mentoring and development responsibilities Private medical cover Life assurance Matched pension contribution Health and wellbeing benefits Enhanced family-friendly policies Additional leave benefits This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join a respected regional firm, take responsibility for high-quality Private Client work and continue progressing within a forward-thinking Lifetime Planning team. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch. LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. We run inclusive recruitment processes and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know.

Employment Solicitor, NQ+, Greater Manchester - Develop Your Employment Law Career with a Firm That Invests in Your Success Competitive Salary (DOE) Excellent Benefits Genuine Career Progression An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Newly Qualified or recently qualified Employment Solicitor to join a well-established and growing employment team in Greater Manchester.This is an ideal role for an ambitious lawyer looking to develop their expertise across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Working with both businesses and individuals across a variety of sectors, you'll enjoy high-quality work, excellent client exposure and the support of an experienced and collaborative team. The Role You will manage a varied employment law caseload, advising clients on a wide range of workplace issues while delivering practical, commercially focused solutions.Your responsibilities will include: Advising on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Drafting and advising on employment contracts, policies and procedures. Supporting clients with disciplinary and grievance matters. Advising on redundancy and TUPE issues. Assisting with Employment Tribunal claims and related matters. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm to provide a seamless client service. Building strong client relationships through responsive, high-quality legal advice. The Candidate Applications are welcomed from Solicitors who can demonstrate: Newly Qualified status or above with experience in employment law. Experience of handling both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Strong technical knowledge combined with sound commercial awareness. Excellent communication and client care skills. Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail. A proactive approach with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a supportive team. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected firm that is committed to developing its people and providing genuine opportunities for career progression. You'll benefit from working alongside experienced employment specialists on a varied and interesting caseload, with ongoing mentoring and support to help you continue building your career.In return, the firm offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and a positive working environment where you can develop professionally while enjoying an excellent work-life balance.To apply contact Melanie Daly at eNL on or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion quoting Job Ref: MD4730eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications within 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary levels purely as a guide.At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Employment Solicitor - Birmingham A leading national law firm is looking to appoint an Employment Solicitor to join its highly regarded and growing Birmingham team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Employment Lawyer to work on a varied caseload covering both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, advising a diverse range of clients. The Role Advise on redundancies, disciplinary and grievance matters, TUPE, absence management and Settlement Agreements Represent clients in Employment Tribunal claims and higher court proceedings Develop and maintain strong client relationships Contribute to business development and networking opportunities Support and mentor junior members of the team Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm About You Technically strong and commercially minded Employment Lawyer Excellent client-facing and communication skills Experience mentoring or developing junior Lawyers is advantageous Genuine interest in contributing to the continued growth of a successful employment practice What's on offer? Competitive salary and career progression 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave Flexible and generous pension scheme Two paid volunteering days per year Health and digital GP benefits A supportive, collaborative and inclusive working environment If you're an Employment Lawyer considering your next career move and would like to find out more, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Legal PA - Employment Aberdeen Are you an experienced Legal PA or Legal Secretary looking for a varied and fast-paced role within a busy legal team? This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected Aberdeen-based firm, supporting lawyers across a thriving Employment practice. Working closely with fee earners and fellow support professionals, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the team while building long-term relationships with colleagues and clients alike. What's on offer? Competitive salary and benefits package Varied and busy workload Supportive and collaborative team culture Ongoing training and development opportunities Opportunity to work within a highly regarded legal practice Modern working environment with structured support The role As a Legal PA in Aberdeen , you'll provide comprehensive administrative and organisational support to a busy team of Solicitors. Your responsibilities will include: Diary and inbox management Preparing legal documents, correspondence and presentations Opening and closing client files Coordinating meetings, travel and events Managing billing processes and client invoicing Liaising with clients and internal departments Maintaining client records and databases Supporting team meetings and wider administrative projects Assisting with business development and client engagement activities About you This role would suit a Legal PA or Legal Secretary who: Has previous PA or administrative support experience Has excellent organisational and time management skills Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail Communicates confidently with clients and colleagues Is proficient in Microsoft Office applications Works well both independently and as part of a team Has legal sector experience The environment You'll be joining a collaborative and people-focused team that places a genuine emphasis on teamwork, professionalism and client service. The firm offers a supportive environment where support staff are recognised as a vital part of the business and encouraged to develop their skills and career. How to Apply: • Online: Apply with your updated CV via the provided link • Contact: For immediate consideration, contact Becky Newton at G2 Legal We look forward to hearing from you.

One of the top rated national law firms for Working Families is looking for a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join their Employment Law Team be based out of any of their regional offices. The firm is looking for a technically sound employment lawyer with demonstrable experience across a full range of employment matters including contentious, corporate support, advisory and investigations. You will be given plenty of client responsibility and exposure but at the same time be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment. You will be responsible for building and maintaining inter-departmental relationships with peers in other teams and key stakeholders within the business as well as playing a key role in the supervision of junior lawyers, trainees and paralegals within the team.Salary commensurate with level of PQE and experience. Hybrid working arrangement with flexibility where required. Appy here or get in touch for further information.

A fantastic opportunity for an Employment Lawyer to move away from practice and join an established professional services business in a predominantly remote role. Based remotely across England, you will advise a varied client base on the full range of employment law matters, with office attendance required just twice per month. Client Details Our client is an established professional services business providing specialist employment law and HR support to employers across a diverse range of sectors. The organisation is known for taking a pragmatic and commercially focused approach, helping businesses manage complex employee relations matters while providing accessible and responsive legal support. Kingfisher This is an excellent alternative to traditional private practice where you are encouraged to build relationships with the client to become their preferred choice of lawyer and where you'll be encouraged finish up the day at 5pm sharp. Description The Employment Lawyer will be: Providing practical and commercially focused employment law advice to a varied portfolio of employer clients Advising on disciplinary matters, grievances, poor performance, capability, sickness absence, discrimination, redundancy, TUPE and general HR matters Drafting bespoke employment contracts, policies, procedures and other employee documentation Delivering consultancy services including investigations, consultation processes, formal hearings and employment law training Managing a broad caseload of contentious and non contentious employment matters and supporting clients with Employment Tribunal matters where required Profile The Employment Lawyer should be: A solicitor or CILEx Practitioner with strong employment law experience Experienced in advising employers on a broad range of employment law and employee relations matters Commercially minded with the ability to provide clear, pragmatic and solutions focused advice Confident managing their own client relationships and a varied caseload Comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative team Experienced in Employment Tribunal matters would be advantageous, although this is not essential Comfortable participating in an on call rota providing advice to clients outside standard working hours Job Offer The successful Employment Lawyer will receive a salary of up to £55,000 alongside an exceptionally flexible working arrangement. The role is predominantly remote, with office attendance required just twice per month, giving you significantly more flexibility than most traditional legal roles. You will also have the opportunity to work directly with a broad range of businesses, developing your commercial understanding and gaining exposure beyond traditional legal advisory work through client training, investigations, consultations and formal hearings. For an employment specialist looking for autonomy, flexibility and plenty of direct client contact, this represents an excellent opportunity to develop a long term career within a specialist professional services environment. If you're an experienced Employment Lawyer, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.

Your New Company Joining a well-established global legal team, you will work closely with senior stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions, providing commercially focused legal advice on a broad range of matters. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial lawyer looking for a varied and strategic in-house role with significant international exposure. Your New Role Reporting into the senior leadership team within the legal function, you will support operations across multiple EMEA jurisdictions and act as a trusted legal adviser to a wide range of internal stakeholders. The position offers exposure to a broad mix of commercial, corporate, regulatory and operational matters, requiring a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach. You'll be responsible for: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements with customers, suppliers and third parties. Advising the business on contractual risk, including warranties, indemnities, liability and dispute-related matters. Supporting sales, procurement and operational teams with practical, commercially focused legal advice. Advising on product liability, compliance and wider operational legal matters across the business. Supporting data protection, GDPR and trade compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions. Providing legal support on property, employment, intellectual property and insurance matters as required. Collaborating with colleagues across the global legal team on international projects, policies and strategic initiatives. What You'll Need to Succeed You will be a qualified solicitor or equivalent legal professional with approximately 7-12 years' post-qualification experience gained either in private practice, in-house, or a combination of both. Strong commercial contracts experience is essential, alongside the ability to confidently advise stakeholders and communicate legal concepts in a clear and practical manner.The successful candidate will be commercially astute, highly organised and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously. You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, building relationships across a business and balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.Previous exposure to international operations, regulatory compliance, data protection or cross-border legal matters would be advantageous, although a broader commercial legal background will also be considered. Additional language skills would be welcomed but are not essential. What You'll Get in Return Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Opportunity to work within a highly regarded international business Exposure to a wide range of commercial, regulatory and strategic legal matters Significant cross-border and international legal experience Direct interaction with senior leaders and key business stakeholders Supportive and collaborative global legal team environment Long-term career development opportunities within a growing international organisation Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're an experienced commercial lawyer looking for a broad international in-house role where you can make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Leila Manson at Hays Legal for a confidential discussion about this opportunity. 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 please contact Leila Manson at Hays Legal for further information on this opportunity - If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on 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 hays.co.uk