Personnel Selection are pleased to be working alongside this fantastic business, who are currently recruiting for an In-House Legal Counsel. They offer a flexible approach to working, family friendly policy, bike2work, employee assistance and pension + more. This is a company who realise their most valuable resource is their employees. They are rapidly expanding and they have a culture that promotes hard work, flexibility and fun. The role of In-House Legal Counsel will report into the CFO and will provide comprehensive legal support across the Group, with a focus on customer contracts, commercial contracts and property leases. The role will support the business in ensuring that all contractual and legal processes are robust, compliant, and aligned with the Group s operational objectives. We are looking for someone with the following background: UK-qualified solicitor or legal executive with 1 3 years post-qualification experience (PQE) . Demonstrable experience in NHS contracts and commercial contract law and property lease management . Strong understanding of contract drafting, negotiation, and lifecycle management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a clear, pragmatic approach to problem-solving. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that will continue to support your professional growth. Please do apply now - we are actively recruiting!
Nov 18, 2025
Full time
Personnel Selection are pleased to be working alongside this fantastic business, who are currently recruiting for an In-House Legal Counsel. They offer a flexible approach to working, family friendly policy, bike2work, employee assistance and pension + more. This is a company who realise their most valuable resource is their employees. They are rapidly expanding and they have a culture that promotes hard work, flexibility and fun. The role of In-House Legal Counsel will report into the CFO and will provide comprehensive legal support across the Group, with a focus on customer contracts, commercial contracts and property leases. The role will support the business in ensuring that all contractual and legal processes are robust, compliant, and aligned with the Group s operational objectives. We are looking for someone with the following background: UK-qualified solicitor or legal executive with 1 3 years post-qualification experience (PQE) . Demonstrable experience in NHS contracts and commercial contract law and property lease management . Strong understanding of contract drafting, negotiation, and lifecycle management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a clear, pragmatic approach to problem-solving. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that will continue to support your professional growth. Please do apply now - we are actively recruiting!
Join our friendly and supportive Lexcel accredited legal department, passionate about delivering the best for Hampshire and making a real difference to the community! Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. Our large legal service supports all Hampshire County Council directorates and a wide range of other public service organisations. Working on matters that are as challenging as they are rewarding, you will advise on a range of interesting, varied, meaningful, high profile and complex projects at the very forefront of public interest, delivering improvements to people's lives. What you'll do: You will join the Planning and Environment Team, working with colleagues in all Hampshire County Council directorates and third-party clients. This role includes the provision of legal advice and representation to the County Council's directorates, committees, members and other external partners and client bodies. Your role will not only increase the efficiency of the team but also that of the County Council as a whole and offers the unique level of support that comes with working within our well-respected team and Hampshire County Council generally. You will take responsibility for a large and varied casework, some of which may be complex planning work such as s.106, s.278 and s.38 agreements, legal research, public inquiries and offering assistance and mentoring to colleagues. What we're looking for: We are looking for an in-house Planning and Environment Lawyer who must be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive Lawyer (Fellow of CILEX) with a current practising certificate for England & Wales. You will be successful in the role if you are able to demonstrate sound legal skills and judgment; a pragmatic solution focussed approach; strong client relationship and communication skills; an ability to work on your own initiative and within a strong team with a collaborative approach; resilience and motivation; and an ability to prioritise effectively to meet strict deadlines. Why join us? Having successfully adopted online and hybrid working, we can consider candidates from out of the area, working partially remotely and from our offices in Winchester. As a forward-looking local authority, our commitment to delivering an exceptional quality of life to our Hampshire residents also extends to our employees. It is important to us that our staff feel supported in their work. As such we can offer you an improved work-life balance through flexible working and an excellent benefits package including: Access to Local Government Pension Scheme Between 25 - 28 days annual leave entitlement (dependent on Local Authority service) Electric plug-in hybrid car Salary Sacrifice Scheme Interest free travel loans and discounts Employee Support Services Family friendly policies Access to online professional legal research resources
Nov 18, 2025
Full time
Join our friendly and supportive Lexcel accredited legal department, passionate about delivering the best for Hampshire and making a real difference to the community! Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. Our large legal service supports all Hampshire County Council directorates and a wide range of other public service organisations. Working on matters that are as challenging as they are rewarding, you will advise on a range of interesting, varied, meaningful, high profile and complex projects at the very forefront of public interest, delivering improvements to people's lives. What you'll do: You will join the Planning and Environment Team, working with colleagues in all Hampshire County Council directorates and third-party clients. This role includes the provision of legal advice and representation to the County Council's directorates, committees, members and other external partners and client bodies. Your role will not only increase the efficiency of the team but also that of the County Council as a whole and offers the unique level of support that comes with working within our well-respected team and Hampshire County Council generally. You will take responsibility for a large and varied casework, some of which may be complex planning work such as s.106, s.278 and s.38 agreements, legal research, public inquiries and offering assistance and mentoring to colleagues. What we're looking for: We are looking for an in-house Planning and Environment Lawyer who must be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive Lawyer (Fellow of CILEX) with a current practising certificate for England & Wales. You will be successful in the role if you are able to demonstrate sound legal skills and judgment; a pragmatic solution focussed approach; strong client relationship and communication skills; an ability to work on your own initiative and within a strong team with a collaborative approach; resilience and motivation; and an ability to prioritise effectively to meet strict deadlines. Why join us? Having successfully adopted online and hybrid working, we can consider candidates from out of the area, working partially remotely and from our offices in Winchester. As a forward-looking local authority, our commitment to delivering an exceptional quality of life to our Hampshire residents also extends to our employees. It is important to us that our staff feel supported in their work. As such we can offer you an improved work-life balance through flexible working and an excellent benefits package including: Access to Local Government Pension Scheme Between 25 - 28 days annual leave entitlement (dependent on Local Authority service) Electric plug-in hybrid car Salary Sacrifice Scheme Interest free travel loans and discounts Employee Support Services Family friendly policies Access to online professional legal research resources
Job Description: Family Solicitor or Legal Executive- 3 years qualified Near Barnet My very progressive Multiple Office Law Firm are seeking a permanent, full-time Family Lawyer / Legal Executive for their busy Barnet office expanding team. Your Profile: You will preferably have experience in the following areas of Family and Childcare Law:- 1.Care Proceedings and PLO matters 2.Private Law Children 3.Domestic Abuse, Non-Molestation / Occupation Orders 4.Divorce and financial matters 5.General family matters, unmarried couples, cohabitation disputes. My Client would like the ideal candidate to: 1. Be 3+ years PQE. 2. Be able to work independently and as part of a team. 3. Be competent and willing to undertake your own advocacy. 4. Have a following or ability to generate work. 5. Be willing to work towards a panel accreditation. 6. Be prepared to network and create new business. What they are seeking: - 1. Someone who will hit the ground running. 2. Understand Legal Aid. 3. Undertake and generate private paying work. Working with my Client: - The salary for this position is dependent on experience and starts at circa £45,000 They will offer ongoing training and support to develop your career as part of a strong and growing multi-office team. Their offices are friendly, working entirely paperless with recent significant investment in modern IT to enable you to work proficiently. Their team work on a hybrid basis with a split of office working and remote working on the basis they trust that everyone works to meet their targets and deadlines. They offer a great package of annual leave to ensure you get enough time away from work. Their annual leave for this role provides25 days(plus bank holidays / Christmas and New Year). They review annual leave and increase with service. They offer competitive salaries and bonus structures enabling our team to share in the profits of their successes. Employee benefits Competitive base salary. Profit sharing through bonuses, based on billing and meeting targets. Pension Scheme with employer contribution. Benenden Health Care. Administrative support. Firm laptop and mobile phone Cycle to work scheme Ongoing training and development. Hybrid working arrangements. Support from colleagues for case cover. Supportive supervision from mentors. Annual appraisals and salary reviews. Bi-annual parties for Summer and Christmas. Additional perks and benefits. Competitive training packages. Their lawyers focus on their fee earning and billing / credit control is undertaken independently by other teams in-house. They have a dedicated in-bound telephony team to take calls and messages for their fee earners. Lawyers also have the benefit of dictation and support staff to assist in easing the pressure and enabling efficient working. They are a multi-office, multi-service Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners firm recognised for JBRP1_UKTJ
Nov 18, 2025
Full time
Job Description: Family Solicitor or Legal Executive- 3 years qualified Near Barnet My very progressive Multiple Office Law Firm are seeking a permanent, full-time Family Lawyer / Legal Executive for their busy Barnet office expanding team. Your Profile: You will preferably have experience in the following areas of Family and Childcare Law:- 1.Care Proceedings and PLO matters 2.Private Law Children 3.Domestic Abuse, Non-Molestation / Occupation Orders 4.Divorce and financial matters 5.General family matters, unmarried couples, cohabitation disputes. My Client would like the ideal candidate to: 1. Be 3+ years PQE. 2. Be able to work independently and as part of a team. 3. Be competent and willing to undertake your own advocacy. 4. Have a following or ability to generate work. 5. Be willing to work towards a panel accreditation. 6. Be prepared to network and create new business. What they are seeking: - 1. Someone who will hit the ground running. 2. Understand Legal Aid. 3. Undertake and generate private paying work. Working with my Client: - The salary for this position is dependent on experience and starts at circa £45,000 They will offer ongoing training and support to develop your career as part of a strong and growing multi-office team. Their offices are friendly, working entirely paperless with recent significant investment in modern IT to enable you to work proficiently. Their team work on a hybrid basis with a split of office working and remote working on the basis they trust that everyone works to meet their targets and deadlines. They offer a great package of annual leave to ensure you get enough time away from work. Their annual leave for this role provides25 days(plus bank holidays / Christmas and New Year). They review annual leave and increase with service. They offer competitive salaries and bonus structures enabling our team to share in the profits of their successes. Employee benefits Competitive base salary. Profit sharing through bonuses, based on billing and meeting targets. Pension Scheme with employer contribution. Benenden Health Care. Administrative support. Firm laptop and mobile phone Cycle to work scheme Ongoing training and development. Hybrid working arrangements. Support from colleagues for case cover. Supportive supervision from mentors. Annual appraisals and salary reviews. Bi-annual parties for Summer and Christmas. Additional perks and benefits. Competitive training packages. Their lawyers focus on their fee earning and billing / credit control is undertaken independently by other teams in-house. They have a dedicated in-bound telephony team to take calls and messages for their fee earners. Lawyers also have the benefit of dictation and support staff to assist in easing the pressure and enabling efficient working. They are a multi-office, multi-service Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners firm recognised for JBRP1_UKTJ
Job Title: Head of Legal Location: Liverpool Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Your Journey Starts Here We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Legal to join our team in Liverpool, reporting directly to the Finance Director. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all legal and compliance activity across Merseyrail. You'll provide expert, strategic advice to senior stakeholders, ensure governance and statutory obligations are met, and lead a small, high-performing team to deliver an effective and proactive legal service. It's a chance to shape the legal function of a business that's central to Liverpool City Region's transport network and plays a vital role in keeping our city moving. Your Day-to-Day Lead and develop the Legal team, overseeing service delivery, supervision, and professional development. Provide expert legal advice on contracts, leases, procurement strategies, and compliance matters. Supervise all compliance activities, including statutory obligations, policies, concession agreements, and ORR licences. Oversee legal input into key projects including fleet and station leases, asset management, and commercial agreements. Advise on fire and safety issues, data protection, and whistleblowing, ensuring policies and documentation meet best practice standards. Support governance and decision-making through clear, solution-focused legal guidance to the business and Executive Team. Maintain oversight of legal systems (Iken, Nomio, Adobe Sign, Practical Law) and ensure the efficient management of documentation and reporting. What You'll Bring to Merseyrail A qualified Solicitor with at least 5 years PQE. Proven experience leading or delivering legal services in-house, ideally within a regulated, transport, or public sector environment. Strong knowledge of commercial and corporate law, contract management, and compliance frameworks. Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on delivery of complex legal work. A collaborative and proactive approach with strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to influence at senior level, providing pragmatic, risk-based advice. Why Choose Merseyrail Our people are at the heart of our success. We rely on every employee to help deliver the best possible experience for our customers, and that's why we believe in recognizing and rewarding great work. When you join Merseyrail, you'll have access to an extensive and competitive range of benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally. The Benefits of Being Onboard Annual bonus scheme Final salary pension scheme Free staff travel on our network - unlimited free travel on Transport UK train operators and Northern Discounted national rail travel - 75% discount on other train services across the UK, expanding to Europe after one year of service Family rail travel - your partner and dependents can also benefit from rail travel passes Health Shield membership - access discounted health and holistic care services Access to GP Anytime - speak face-to-face with a qualified GP, whenever you need to Hapi benefits portal - enjoy savings on shopping, lifestyle and holidays Wedding celebrations - take an extra day off if you get married on a working day Employee achievement and long service awards Involvement in major city events - play a key role in keeping our city moving during major events, working together as one team What You Need to Know Merseyrail reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. Incomplete applications may not be progressed or given additional time to complete in these circumstances. Diversity Drives Us As an equal opportunities employer, Merseyrail particularly welcomes applications from Black, Asian, Minority, Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds as they are currently underrepresented. All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience relative to the role. Using AI? Be Authentically You We understand some applicants may use AI tools to help refine their applications, and that's fine. However, we're most interested in your experience, in your words. Answers that feel overly generic or lack personal insight may be discounted, so please make sure your responses reflect you.
Nov 18, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Head of Legal Location: Liverpool Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Your Journey Starts Here We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Legal to join our team in Liverpool, reporting directly to the Finance Director. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all legal and compliance activity across Merseyrail. You'll provide expert, strategic advice to senior stakeholders, ensure governance and statutory obligations are met, and lead a small, high-performing team to deliver an effective and proactive legal service. It's a chance to shape the legal function of a business that's central to Liverpool City Region's transport network and plays a vital role in keeping our city moving. Your Day-to-Day Lead and develop the Legal team, overseeing service delivery, supervision, and professional development. Provide expert legal advice on contracts, leases, procurement strategies, and compliance matters. Supervise all compliance activities, including statutory obligations, policies, concession agreements, and ORR licences. Oversee legal input into key projects including fleet and station leases, asset management, and commercial agreements. Advise on fire and safety issues, data protection, and whistleblowing, ensuring policies and documentation meet best practice standards. Support governance and decision-making through clear, solution-focused legal guidance to the business and Executive Team. Maintain oversight of legal systems (Iken, Nomio, Adobe Sign, Practical Law) and ensure the efficient management of documentation and reporting. What You'll Bring to Merseyrail A qualified Solicitor with at least 5 years PQE. Proven experience leading or delivering legal services in-house, ideally within a regulated, transport, or public sector environment. Strong knowledge of commercial and corporate law, contract management, and compliance frameworks. Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on delivery of complex legal work. A collaborative and proactive approach with strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to influence at senior level, providing pragmatic, risk-based advice. Why Choose Merseyrail Our people are at the heart of our success. We rely on every employee to help deliver the best possible experience for our customers, and that's why we believe in recognizing and rewarding great work. When you join Merseyrail, you'll have access to an extensive and competitive range of benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally. The Benefits of Being Onboard Annual bonus scheme Final salary pension scheme Free staff travel on our network - unlimited free travel on Transport UK train operators and Northern Discounted national rail travel - 75% discount on other train services across the UK, expanding to Europe after one year of service Family rail travel - your partner and dependents can also benefit from rail travel passes Health Shield membership - access discounted health and holistic care services Access to GP Anytime - speak face-to-face with a qualified GP, whenever you need to Hapi benefits portal - enjoy savings on shopping, lifestyle and holidays Wedding celebrations - take an extra day off if you get married on a working day Employee achievement and long service awards Involvement in major city events - play a key role in keeping our city moving during major events, working together as one team What You Need to Know Merseyrail reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. Incomplete applications may not be progressed or given additional time to complete in these circumstances. Diversity Drives Us As an equal opportunities employer, Merseyrail particularly welcomes applications from Black, Asian, Minority, Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds as they are currently underrepresented. All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience relative to the role. Using AI? Be Authentically You We understand some applicants may use AI tools to help refine their applications, and that's fine. However, we're most interested in your experience, in your words. Answers that feel overly generic or lack personal insight may be discounted, so please make sure your responses reflect you.
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Employment Lawyer As a member of the Employment team in the UK, you'll be taking on a new role within our UK business, partnering with our fantastic Human Resources (HR) and Legal teams. This will include: providing legal advice on Capital One's compliance with employment laws, developing a strong relationship with HR to understand and support its objectives and priorities, monitoring and advising on legal changes and advising on related data protection issues. You will be reporting into the Head of Employment. What you'll do Providing legal advice in relation to all aspects of Capital One's compliance with employment law Accountable for identifying changes to laws impacting the HR function and partnering with key stakeholders to ensure impacts are understood, and new requirements are effectively implemented Advising on and supporting through all stages of employee relations issues and investigations Drafting, reviewing and advising on employment contracts, policies and procedures Being a beacon for employment law knowledge and expertise. This will include preparation and delivery of employment law training across the organisation, including the HR function, as well as supporting the UK Leadership Team navigate risk in relation to employment law Supporting the business to manage any employee disputes, including employment tribunal claims Developing a strong relationship with HR to understand and provide strategic support across its objectives and priorities Partnering with HR risk and compliance stakeholders to identify, navigate and report on (to senior management and COEP's Board) HR-related risks Advising on data protection issues impacting HR, including the processing of employee data and handling Data Subject Access requests Working alongside colleagues across UK Legal to ensure employment law advice is provided in the context of a financial services business, including understanding FCA rules and approach across firms' cultures, people management and diversity and inclusion agendas Working alongside external counsel where necessary Building a network - both internally, through building relationships with the broader Capital One Enterprise, and externally, through external counsel and other in-house teams What you'll bring Significant experience as a qualified lawyer A high level of subject matter expertise and an ability to work autonomously Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, supporting others to make well informed decisions quickly Exceptional judgment, having confidence in decisions, whilst also knowing when to escalate matters Proven ability to build strong relationships and integrate with HR and senior leadership teams, in order to understand and support across their priorities and working styles Proven ability to think strategically - understanding the practical and long term implications of legal advice and risk Highly organised and motivated to ensure a high quality of output from a cross functional team, with a willingness to adapt and evolve style to meet the needs of stakeholders and internal policies and procedures Willingness to learn and contribute to HR, Legal and COEP business strategies Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham office. We have a hybrid working model, so you'll be based in our Nottingham office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and can work from home on Monday and Friday Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Nov 18, 2025
Full time
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Employment Lawyer As a member of the Employment team in the UK, you'll be taking on a new role within our UK business, partnering with our fantastic Human Resources (HR) and Legal teams. This will include: providing legal advice on Capital One's compliance with employment laws, developing a strong relationship with HR to understand and support its objectives and priorities, monitoring and advising on legal changes and advising on related data protection issues. You will be reporting into the Head of Employment. What you'll do Providing legal advice in relation to all aspects of Capital One's compliance with employment law Accountable for identifying changes to laws impacting the HR function and partnering with key stakeholders to ensure impacts are understood, and new requirements are effectively implemented Advising on and supporting through all stages of employee relations issues and investigations Drafting, reviewing and advising on employment contracts, policies and procedures Being a beacon for employment law knowledge and expertise. This will include preparation and delivery of employment law training across the organisation, including the HR function, as well as supporting the UK Leadership Team navigate risk in relation to employment law Supporting the business to manage any employee disputes, including employment tribunal claims Developing a strong relationship with HR to understand and provide strategic support across its objectives and priorities Partnering with HR risk and compliance stakeholders to identify, navigate and report on (to senior management and COEP's Board) HR-related risks Advising on data protection issues impacting HR, including the processing of employee data and handling Data Subject Access requests Working alongside colleagues across UK Legal to ensure employment law advice is provided in the context of a financial services business, including understanding FCA rules and approach across firms' cultures, people management and diversity and inclusion agendas Working alongside external counsel where necessary Building a network - both internally, through building relationships with the broader Capital One Enterprise, and externally, through external counsel and other in-house teams What you'll bring Significant experience as a qualified lawyer A high level of subject matter expertise and an ability to work autonomously Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, supporting others to make well informed decisions quickly Exceptional judgment, having confidence in decisions, whilst also knowing when to escalate matters Proven ability to build strong relationships and integrate with HR and senior leadership teams, in order to understand and support across their priorities and working styles Proven ability to think strategically - understanding the practical and long term implications of legal advice and risk Highly organised and motivated to ensure a high quality of output from a cross functional team, with a willingness to adapt and evolve style to meet the needs of stakeholders and internal policies and procedures Willingness to learn and contribute to HR, Legal and COEP business strategies Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham office. We have a hybrid working model, so you'll be based in our Nottingham office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and can work from home on Monday and Friday Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Your new firm This is a leading national law firm renowned for delivering City-calibre work from its regional offices. The Cheltenham team combines a collaborative, supportive culture with a genuine sense of community, while offering access to high-profile UK and international clients. Your new role You will join a well-established Real Estate team handling a broad range of commercial property transactions. Work will include landlord and tenant matters, commercial leases, investment and disposal transactions, and portfolio deals. The team advises across key industry sectors and is known for its practical, jargon-free approach and commitment to building long-term client relationships.You will work closely with experienced Partners and Associates on strategic land, regeneration, and development projects, including large-scale residential schemes and energy projects. What you'll need to succeed You'll be a qualified solicitor with solid experience in Real Estate, bringing strong knowledge of regeneration projects, development acquisitions and disposals. Exposure to housebuilder development work would be an advantage. You should be confident managing a varied caseload, drafting complex documents with minimal supervision, and carrying out detailed title due diligence.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, along with the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively. A commercial outlook and flexible approach will help you thrive in this role. What you'll get in return You'll join a market-leading team offering high-quality work, a friendly and collegiate culture, and clear opportunities for career development. The firm promotes work-life balance and offers flexible and hybrid working options.This is an excellent opportunity for Real Estate lawyers based in the Southwest or those looking to relocate to the Cotswolds region. What you need to do now If you are interested in this role or are looking for further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE. 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 on our website.
Nov 17, 2025
Full time
Your new firm This is a leading national law firm renowned for delivering City-calibre work from its regional offices. The Cheltenham team combines a collaborative, supportive culture with a genuine sense of community, while offering access to high-profile UK and international clients. Your new role You will join a well-established Real Estate team handling a broad range of commercial property transactions. Work will include landlord and tenant matters, commercial leases, investment and disposal transactions, and portfolio deals. The team advises across key industry sectors and is known for its practical, jargon-free approach and commitment to building long-term client relationships.You will work closely with experienced Partners and Associates on strategic land, regeneration, and development projects, including large-scale residential schemes and energy projects. What you'll need to succeed You'll be a qualified solicitor with solid experience in Real Estate, bringing strong knowledge of regeneration projects, development acquisitions and disposals. Exposure to housebuilder development work would be an advantage. You should be confident managing a varied caseload, drafting complex documents with minimal supervision, and carrying out detailed title due diligence.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, along with the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively. A commercial outlook and flexible approach will help you thrive in this role. What you'll get in return You'll join a market-leading team offering high-quality work, a friendly and collegiate culture, and clear opportunities for career development. The firm promotes work-life balance and offers flexible and hybrid working options.This is an excellent opportunity for Real Estate lawyers based in the Southwest or those looking to relocate to the Cotswolds region. What you need to do now If you are interested in this role or are looking for further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE. 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 on our website.
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Employment Lawyer As a member of the Employment team in the UK, you'll be taking on a new role within our UK business, partnering with our fantastic Human Resources (HR) and Legal teams. This will include: providing legal advice on Capital One's compliance with employment laws, developing a strong relationship with HR to understand and support its objectives and priorities, monitoring and advising on legal changes and advising on related data protection issues. You will be reporting into the Head of Employment. What you'll do Providing legal advice in relation to all aspects of Capital One's compliance with employment law Accountable for identifying changes to laws impacting the HR function and partnering with key stakeholders to ensure impacts are understood, and new requirements are effectively implemented Advising on and supporting through all stages of employee relations issues and investigations Drafting, reviewing and advising on employment contracts, policies and procedures Being a beacon for employment law knowledge and expertise. This will include preparation and delivery of employment law training across the organisation, including the HR function, as well as supporting the UK Leadership Team navigate risk in relation to employment law Supporting the business to manage any employee disputes, including employment tribunal claims Developing a strong relationship with HR to understand and provide strategic support across its objectives and priorities Partnering with HR risk and compliance stakeholders to identify, navigate and report on (to senior management and COEP's Board) HR-related risks Advising on data protection issues impacting HR, including the processing of employee data and handling Data Subject Access requests Working alongside colleagues across UK Legal to ensure employment law advice is provided in the context of a financial services business, including understanding FCA rules and approach across firms' cultures, people management and diversity and inclusion agendas Working alongside external counsel where necessary Building a network - both internally, through building relationships with the broader Capital One Enterprise, and externally, through external counsel and other in-house teams What you'll bring Significant experience as a qualified lawyer A high level of subject matter expertise and an ability to work autonomously Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, supporting others to make well informed decisions quickly Exceptional judgment, having confidence in decisions, whilst also knowing when to escalate matters Proven ability to build strong relationships and integrate with HR and senior leadership teams, in order to understand and support across their priorities and working styles Proven ability to think strategically - understanding the practical and long term implications of legal advice and risk Highly organised and motivated to ensure a high quality of output from a cross functional team, with a willingness to adapt and evolve style to meet the needs of stakeholders and internal policies and procedures Willingness to learn and contribute to HR, Legal and COEP business strategies Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham office. We have a hybrid working model, so you'll be based in our Nottingham office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and can work from home on Monday and Friday Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Nov 17, 2025
Full time
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Employment Lawyer As a member of the Employment team in the UK, you'll be taking on a new role within our UK business, partnering with our fantastic Human Resources (HR) and Legal teams. This will include: providing legal advice on Capital One's compliance with employment laws, developing a strong relationship with HR to understand and support its objectives and priorities, monitoring and advising on legal changes and advising on related data protection issues. You will be reporting into the Head of Employment. What you'll do Providing legal advice in relation to all aspects of Capital One's compliance with employment law Accountable for identifying changes to laws impacting the HR function and partnering with key stakeholders to ensure impacts are understood, and new requirements are effectively implemented Advising on and supporting through all stages of employee relations issues and investigations Drafting, reviewing and advising on employment contracts, policies and procedures Being a beacon for employment law knowledge and expertise. This will include preparation and delivery of employment law training across the organisation, including the HR function, as well as supporting the UK Leadership Team navigate risk in relation to employment law Supporting the business to manage any employee disputes, including employment tribunal claims Developing a strong relationship with HR to understand and provide strategic support across its objectives and priorities Partnering with HR risk and compliance stakeholders to identify, navigate and report on (to senior management and COEP's Board) HR-related risks Advising on data protection issues impacting HR, including the processing of employee data and handling Data Subject Access requests Working alongside colleagues across UK Legal to ensure employment law advice is provided in the context of a financial services business, including understanding FCA rules and approach across firms' cultures, people management and diversity and inclusion agendas Working alongside external counsel where necessary Building a network - both internally, through building relationships with the broader Capital One Enterprise, and externally, through external counsel and other in-house teams What you'll bring Significant experience as a qualified lawyer A high level of subject matter expertise and an ability to work autonomously Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, supporting others to make well informed decisions quickly Exceptional judgment, having confidence in decisions, whilst also knowing when to escalate matters Proven ability to build strong relationships and integrate with HR and senior leadership teams, in order to understand and support across their priorities and working styles Proven ability to think strategically - understanding the practical and long term implications of legal advice and risk Highly organised and motivated to ensure a high quality of output from a cross functional team, with a willingness to adapt and evolve style to meet the needs of stakeholders and internal policies and procedures Willingness to learn and contribute to HR, Legal and COEP business strategies Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham office. We have a hybrid working model, so you'll be based in our Nottingham office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and can work from home on Monday and Friday Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Salary : Competitive plus car/allowance, bonus, medical and dental cover Hours : 40 hours per week Location : Hybrid - London/Home When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring to life our ambition of Ecological Transformation. Here at Veolia we work alongside our communities, look after the environment and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can offer you: - 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays) - Car allowance - Generous bonus scheme - Employee Share scheme - Medical and dental cover - Access to our company pension scheme - Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers - Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to - One paid day of leave every year to volunteer and support your community - Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential What you will be doing: We are seeking an exceptional Head of Legal (Commercial, Corporate & Finland) to join our legal team, reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer for the Northern Europe Zone. This is a pivotal senior legal position offering substantial autonomy and the opportunity to handle a diverse caseload of complex, high-value, and challenging legal matters across our Industrial, Water & Energy (IWE) and Commercial Business Units in the UK and Finland (note that no experience of Finnish law is expected). As a trusted business partner to the COO/Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team for the relevant Business Units, you will provide strategic legal guidance on complex projects, disputes, and commercial transactions while playing a key role in shaping our legal strategy. Remit includes: Providing high-quality legal advice on a variety of complex legal and compliance related matters, as well as drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of contracts, communications with suppliers and customers, authorities and other stakeholders for multiple Business Units in the UK and Finland Serving as legal business partner for relevant Business Units, providing expert counsel to senior operational teams and our Executive Committee (Exco) members Supporting M&A activity in the UK, working closely with the Zone Chief Legal Officer and Veolia Group legal department Assessing and communicating complex risks and issues effectively, applying sound judgment and providing strategic advice Building and managing strong working relationships with internal stakeholders (Sales, Operations, Commercial, Finance, HR) and external parties (counsel, customers, partners, contractual counterparties) Coaching and supervising one direct report, delegating work effectively and promoting professional development In this role, you will have substantial autonomy in a senior legal role, with the opportunity to work on complex, high-value matters in support of our UK and Finland operations, with direct access to our senior leadership and Exco members. We offer a collaborative working environment with exposure to diverse legal challenges and the involvement in strategic M&A and commercial projects. If you are an experienced legal professional seeking a challenging senior role with significant autonomy and strategic impact, we would like to hear from you. What we're looking for: Essential: You will be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister (English law), with extensive post-qualification experience (PQE) as in-house counsel in a relevant industry and/or legal counsel in a top-tier law firm with international clients. Excellent negotiation and drafting skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively across business areas is also key. Transactional experience in M&A projects would be advantageous but not essential.
Nov 16, 2025
Full time
Salary : Competitive plus car/allowance, bonus, medical and dental cover Hours : 40 hours per week Location : Hybrid - London/Home When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring to life our ambition of Ecological Transformation. Here at Veolia we work alongside our communities, look after the environment and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can offer you: - 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays) - Car allowance - Generous bonus scheme - Employee Share scheme - Medical and dental cover - Access to our company pension scheme - Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers - Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to - One paid day of leave every year to volunteer and support your community - Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential What you will be doing: We are seeking an exceptional Head of Legal (Commercial, Corporate & Finland) to join our legal team, reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer for the Northern Europe Zone. This is a pivotal senior legal position offering substantial autonomy and the opportunity to handle a diverse caseload of complex, high-value, and challenging legal matters across our Industrial, Water & Energy (IWE) and Commercial Business Units in the UK and Finland (note that no experience of Finnish law is expected). As a trusted business partner to the COO/Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team for the relevant Business Units, you will provide strategic legal guidance on complex projects, disputes, and commercial transactions while playing a key role in shaping our legal strategy. Remit includes: Providing high-quality legal advice on a variety of complex legal and compliance related matters, as well as drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of contracts, communications with suppliers and customers, authorities and other stakeholders for multiple Business Units in the UK and Finland Serving as legal business partner for relevant Business Units, providing expert counsel to senior operational teams and our Executive Committee (Exco) members Supporting M&A activity in the UK, working closely with the Zone Chief Legal Officer and Veolia Group legal department Assessing and communicating complex risks and issues effectively, applying sound judgment and providing strategic advice Building and managing strong working relationships with internal stakeholders (Sales, Operations, Commercial, Finance, HR) and external parties (counsel, customers, partners, contractual counterparties) Coaching and supervising one direct report, delegating work effectively and promoting professional development In this role, you will have substantial autonomy in a senior legal role, with the opportunity to work on complex, high-value matters in support of our UK and Finland operations, with direct access to our senior leadership and Exco members. We offer a collaborative working environment with exposure to diverse legal challenges and the involvement in strategic M&A and commercial projects. If you are an experienced legal professional seeking a challenging senior role with significant autonomy and strategic impact, we would like to hear from you. What we're looking for: Essential: You will be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister (English law), with extensive post-qualification experience (PQE) as in-house counsel in a relevant industry and/or legal counsel in a top-tier law firm with international clients. Excellent negotiation and drafting skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively across business areas is also key. Transactional experience in M&A projects would be advantageous but not essential.
Legal Secretary- Property Aberdare Up to 25,000 Brand New Female-Led Law Firm Brilliant Opportunity for Growth Yolk Recruitment are proud to be supporting a brand-new, female-led Property Legal Service based in the heart of Aberdare Town. This is an exciting opportunity to join a start-up law firm that has already gained strong momentum and shows no signs of slowing down. You'll be working directly with the Partners in a friendly, laid-back, and supportive environment, helping to shape the firm as it continues to grow. If you're an experienced Legal Secretary or Paralegal with a background in conveyancing or commercial property, this role offers an excellent chance to get hands-on exposure across the full transaction process- as well as involvement in the day-to-day running of a thriving new firm. What You'll Be Doing You'll play a key role supporting the firm's growing workload in residential and commercial property, taking on both legal administration and front-of-house responsibilities. Typical duties will include: Opening new client files and carrying out due diligence, ID, and source of funds checks Preparing and drafting contract packs and completion statements Liaising with clients, solicitors, and agents to ensure smooth transactions Managing incoming calls, emails, and client enquiries as the first point of contact Supporting the partners with general office administration and diary management Maintaining organised case files and ensuring compliance with firm procedures Assisting with the office setup and launch of the new Aberdare premises in December The Experience You'll Bring Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or Paralegal within commercial property or conveyancing Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail Confident, friendly, and professional communication style - both written and verbal A proactive attitude and willingness to get involved in all aspects of a growing firm Comfortable managing both client-facing and administrative duties IT savvy and confident using case management systems (training provided if needed) What You'll Get in Return Salary of 25,000 (dependent on experience) Genuine opportunity to grow with the firm as it expands- happy to support to qualify as a solicitor Support and guidance for those looking to progress towards qualification or more senior legal roles A supportive, flexible, and down-to-earth working environment Brand-new office space in Aberdare with free parking How to Apply If you're looking for a role where you can truly make an impact from day one and grow alongside an ambitious new firm, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Nicole Smith at Yolk Recruitment for a confidential discussion. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
Nov 16, 2025
Full time
Legal Secretary- Property Aberdare Up to 25,000 Brand New Female-Led Law Firm Brilliant Opportunity for Growth Yolk Recruitment are proud to be supporting a brand-new, female-led Property Legal Service based in the heart of Aberdare Town. This is an exciting opportunity to join a start-up law firm that has already gained strong momentum and shows no signs of slowing down. You'll be working directly with the Partners in a friendly, laid-back, and supportive environment, helping to shape the firm as it continues to grow. If you're an experienced Legal Secretary or Paralegal with a background in conveyancing or commercial property, this role offers an excellent chance to get hands-on exposure across the full transaction process- as well as involvement in the day-to-day running of a thriving new firm. What You'll Be Doing You'll play a key role supporting the firm's growing workload in residential and commercial property, taking on both legal administration and front-of-house responsibilities. Typical duties will include: Opening new client files and carrying out due diligence, ID, and source of funds checks Preparing and drafting contract packs and completion statements Liaising with clients, solicitors, and agents to ensure smooth transactions Managing incoming calls, emails, and client enquiries as the first point of contact Supporting the partners with general office administration and diary management Maintaining organised case files and ensuring compliance with firm procedures Assisting with the office setup and launch of the new Aberdare premises in December The Experience You'll Bring Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or Paralegal within commercial property or conveyancing Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail Confident, friendly, and professional communication style - both written and verbal A proactive attitude and willingness to get involved in all aspects of a growing firm Comfortable managing both client-facing and administrative duties IT savvy and confident using case management systems (training provided if needed) What You'll Get in Return Salary of 25,000 (dependent on experience) Genuine opportunity to grow with the firm as it expands- happy to support to qualify as a solicitor Support and guidance for those looking to progress towards qualification or more senior legal roles A supportive, flexible, and down-to-earth working environment Brand-new office space in Aberdare with free parking How to Apply If you're looking for a role where you can truly make an impact from day one and grow alongside an ambitious new firm, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Nicole Smith at Yolk Recruitment for a confidential discussion. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
Job Title: Company Solicitor Location: NN4, Midlands Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as a Company Solicitor and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters. Why Persimmon Homes? We're one of the UK's largest and most established housebuilders - FTSE 100 listed, with 29 regional offices and thousands of quality homes built every year. At Persimmon, we don't just build homes - we build careers. When you join us as a Company Solicitor, you'll benefit from: Competitive salary Company car/Car allowance 5 housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction Health Care Life Cover & Contributory Pension Bonus Employee Benefits Platform - giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more Committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development What is the role? This is an exciting opportunity for a Company Solicitor to join the Legal Team. This role typically reports to the Group Solicitor. The role will work within the Land/HA sector of the Legal Team working for various divisional offices across the Group. What you'll do as a Company Solicitor Developing relationships between the regional offices and you will be required to travel between our regional offices from time to time The work to be undertaken will be predominantly property focussed, specialising in affordable housing and investor sales but also advising on general land matters, assisting with disposal matters and include some planning and infrastructure work What experience do I need? You must be a solicitor or a fully qualified legal executive Experience in the following areas would be beneficial: affordable housing sales, section 106 agreements, infrastructure agreements, undertaking property due diligence and reporting on title. Previous experience of working for a house builder (either in house or in private practice) would be an advantage Computer literate, have good social and communication skills and a confident telephone manner JBRP1_UKTJ
Nov 15, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Company Solicitor Location: NN4, Midlands Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as a Company Solicitor and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters. Why Persimmon Homes? We're one of the UK's largest and most established housebuilders - FTSE 100 listed, with 29 regional offices and thousands of quality homes built every year. At Persimmon, we don't just build homes - we build careers. When you join us as a Company Solicitor, you'll benefit from: Competitive salary Company car/Car allowance 5 housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction Health Care Life Cover & Contributory Pension Bonus Employee Benefits Platform - giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more Committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development What is the role? This is an exciting opportunity for a Company Solicitor to join the Legal Team. This role typically reports to the Group Solicitor. The role will work within the Land/HA sector of the Legal Team working for various divisional offices across the Group. What you'll do as a Company Solicitor Developing relationships between the regional offices and you will be required to travel between our regional offices from time to time The work to be undertaken will be predominantly property focussed, specialising in affordable housing and investor sales but also advising on general land matters, assisting with disposal matters and include some planning and infrastructure work What experience do I need? You must be a solicitor or a fully qualified legal executive Experience in the following areas would be beneficial: affordable housing sales, section 106 agreements, infrastructure agreements, undertaking property due diligence and reporting on title. Previous experience of working for a house builder (either in house or in private practice) would be an advantage Computer literate, have good social and communication skills and a confident telephone manner JBRP1_UKTJ
Our client is a well-established membership body and industry regulator who provide, amongst other services, legal advice to over 3000 UK clients. We are looking for a qualified Solicitor with solid employment law experience to join their legal team. Responsibilities for this role will include • Providing advice to members on employment law, recruitment specific legislation and data protection. • Acting as a point of reference for a small team of Legal Advisors. • Reviewing contracts and legal documents for members. • Supporting the in-house compliance team with legal advice. • Updating the model document library. The successful applicant will be a fully qualified solicitor who has completed their training contract. We are particularly interested in speaking to candidates who specialised in Employment Law, GDPR and Agency Workers Regulations. This would be an excellent opportunity for anyone who enjoys working in an advisory capacity and is looking for a non-litigious role. You ll have the opportunity to guide some major UK based employers and ensure that best practice standards are adhered to. Our client works from new central London offices, but provide flexible, hybrid working arrangements, and a friendly, supportive team. To apply, please send your CV to Covent Garden Recruitment. Covent Garden Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. Due to extremely high volumes of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Nov 15, 2025
Full time
Our client is a well-established membership body and industry regulator who provide, amongst other services, legal advice to over 3000 UK clients. We are looking for a qualified Solicitor with solid employment law experience to join their legal team. Responsibilities for this role will include • Providing advice to members on employment law, recruitment specific legislation and data protection. • Acting as a point of reference for a small team of Legal Advisors. • Reviewing contracts and legal documents for members. • Supporting the in-house compliance team with legal advice. • Updating the model document library. The successful applicant will be a fully qualified solicitor who has completed their training contract. We are particularly interested in speaking to candidates who specialised in Employment Law, GDPR and Agency Workers Regulations. This would be an excellent opportunity for anyone who enjoys working in an advisory capacity and is looking for a non-litigious role. You ll have the opportunity to guide some major UK based employers and ensure that best practice standards are adhered to. Our client works from new central London offices, but provide flexible, hybrid working arrangements, and a friendly, supportive team. To apply, please send your CV to Covent Garden Recruitment. Covent Garden Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. Due to extremely high volumes of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you are an experienced Solicitor who has contracts experience gained in private practice or an in-house legal team and are looking to take the next step in your career to grow your skills, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in UAL's Legal Services team, providing advice, support and representation on a broad range of issues across the University. UAL's Legal Services team deals with a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters, and this is a great opportunity to enhance your CV and expand your knowledge working on a wide variety of legal matters. This is a 12 month, fixed term contract, where you will be part of a stimulating arts environment, drafting, reviewing, negotiating and advising on contracts and regulatory matters for a wide range of University projects. Working alongside solicitors and contracts managers, you will advise and interact with motivated colleagues across the University at all levels. You will also advise generally on intellectual property law, charity law and regulatory matters. The key duties of this role are: Reviewing, drafting and advising on a variety of agreements including consultancy, agency, grants, research and development, confidentiality, data sharing/processing, supply and purchase, scholarship, sponsorship and development, collaboration, academic, student agreements - plus other diverse student, commercial and publicly funded project agreements; Advising generally on intellectual property law, charity law and regulatory matters. About you You will be a qualified solicitor with a background or training in contract, intellectual property and commercial law, with the ability to draft to a high standard, work independently and engage with internal stakeholders with support and supervision from senior solicitors. You need to be able to write fluently and have the ability to convey highly technical information in a clear way. You will have a strong commercial focus and an excellent grasp of legal and commercial work across a broad range of projects. You will also have a good working knowledge or some experience of intellectual property law issues. Detail conscious, you approach work with a practical and proactive mind-set - quickly identifying problems, understanding the context and proposing constructive commercial solutions. Knowledge of or an interest in higher education law would be an advantage. The essential criteria for this post are: Qualified to practise as a solicitor in England and Wales with post-qualification experience in respect of contract and commercial law gained within private practice or an in-house legal team; Excellent drafting skills and the ability to provide clear and practical advice; Experience of working under pressure and to strict deadlines; Good research skills and a willingness to maintain and expand your legal knowledge. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please contact We are UAL University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures. For further details and to apply please click the apply button. Closing date: 25th November 2025, 23:55. UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn - a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.
Nov 15, 2025
Full time
If you are an experienced Solicitor who has contracts experience gained in private practice or an in-house legal team and are looking to take the next step in your career to grow your skills, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in UAL's Legal Services team, providing advice, support and representation on a broad range of issues across the University. UAL's Legal Services team deals with a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters, and this is a great opportunity to enhance your CV and expand your knowledge working on a wide variety of legal matters. This is a 12 month, fixed term contract, where you will be part of a stimulating arts environment, drafting, reviewing, negotiating and advising on contracts and regulatory matters for a wide range of University projects. Working alongside solicitors and contracts managers, you will advise and interact with motivated colleagues across the University at all levels. You will also advise generally on intellectual property law, charity law and regulatory matters. The key duties of this role are: Reviewing, drafting and advising on a variety of agreements including consultancy, agency, grants, research and development, confidentiality, data sharing/processing, supply and purchase, scholarship, sponsorship and development, collaboration, academic, student agreements - plus other diverse student, commercial and publicly funded project agreements; Advising generally on intellectual property law, charity law and regulatory matters. About you You will be a qualified solicitor with a background or training in contract, intellectual property and commercial law, with the ability to draft to a high standard, work independently and engage with internal stakeholders with support and supervision from senior solicitors. You need to be able to write fluently and have the ability to convey highly technical information in a clear way. You will have a strong commercial focus and an excellent grasp of legal and commercial work across a broad range of projects. You will also have a good working knowledge or some experience of intellectual property law issues. Detail conscious, you approach work with a practical and proactive mind-set - quickly identifying problems, understanding the context and proposing constructive commercial solutions. Knowledge of or an interest in higher education law would be an advantage. The essential criteria for this post are: Qualified to practise as a solicitor in England and Wales with post-qualification experience in respect of contract and commercial law gained within private practice or an in-house legal team; Excellent drafting skills and the ability to provide clear and practical advice; Experience of working under pressure and to strict deadlines; Good research skills and a willingness to maintain and expand your legal knowledge. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please contact We are UAL University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures. For further details and to apply please click the apply button. Closing date: 25th November 2025, 23:55. UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn - a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.
Corporate Solicitor 2 years minimum PQE Hybrid Cheltenham - £65k - £85k DOE Are you a qualified solicitor with a minimum of 2 years PQE with some experience in corporate or commercial law? Would you like to work for a growing, boutique firm in the heart of Cheltenham? If so, we could have just the opportunity for you! If you want to progress in your career as a Corporate Solicitor joining a firm where youll be trusted, supported, and challenged from day one, Sherbornes should be your next move! Hire Purpose is delighted to be working with Sherbornes Solicitors for this key hire in the corporate team. Sherbornes is a straight-talking, business-savvy firm with clients across the UK, from sole traders to household name PLCs. They dont do fluff or hierarchy, they simply deliver outstanding legal advice the way they would want it themselves, pragmatic, progressive, and human centric. The role: Working across a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, from shareholder agreements and company articles to acquisitions, disposals, and fundraising deals; youll also support SME clients with day-to-day contracts like supply agreements and terms of business. Youll be given you lots of responsibility but will also be fully supported to not only excel but advance your career and develop your skill set. Youll also be encouraged to get out and about into the business community, attending exciting events, promoting yourself and the Sherbornes brand. The team are a collaborative and generous one that are happy to share knowledge and coffee rounds! Commercial or corporate experience is a bonus, but if youve got the right mindset, the team will help build your expertise! Who were looking for: You must be trained in England and Wales, (or CILEX) and have a minimum of 2 years PQE. With Sherbornes its not about where you trained or what grade you achieved. What matters is your attitude and how you use the law to help clients get results. Its about how you work as a team player. Youll need a solid grounding, a sense of humour, and the ability to think like a lawyer and as a businessperson. This is a Cheltenham-based role. If youre not local, you must be happy to relocate. What youll get: Youll be part of a flexible, fun, dynamic and supportive working environment, where you can choose a hybrid or full-time office model. The holiday allowance is 24 days holiday plus bank holidays including your birthday off and a culture of trust and autonomy. Its a dynamic, top tier and collaborative team where youll be working alongside the partners. Would you like to find out more? Send your CV to us and we promise to get back to you! We guarantee that all applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence. Hire Purpose champions inclusiverecruitment. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We actively encourage interest from racially and culturally minoritised individuals, those who are neurodivergent, part of the LGBTQIA+ community, or living with a disability. We uphold equal opportunity principles and challenge bias at every stage, partnering only with organisations that share our commitment to integrity, diversity, equity and inclusion. Hire Purposeis also proud to be an active member of The TEAM Network, the UKs largest recruitment community of independently owned recruitment businesses. JBRP1_UKTJ
Nov 14, 2025
Full time
Corporate Solicitor 2 years minimum PQE Hybrid Cheltenham - £65k - £85k DOE Are you a qualified solicitor with a minimum of 2 years PQE with some experience in corporate or commercial law? Would you like to work for a growing, boutique firm in the heart of Cheltenham? If so, we could have just the opportunity for you! If you want to progress in your career as a Corporate Solicitor joining a firm where youll be trusted, supported, and challenged from day one, Sherbornes should be your next move! Hire Purpose is delighted to be working with Sherbornes Solicitors for this key hire in the corporate team. Sherbornes is a straight-talking, business-savvy firm with clients across the UK, from sole traders to household name PLCs. They dont do fluff or hierarchy, they simply deliver outstanding legal advice the way they would want it themselves, pragmatic, progressive, and human centric. The role: Working across a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, from shareholder agreements and company articles to acquisitions, disposals, and fundraising deals; youll also support SME clients with day-to-day contracts like supply agreements and terms of business. Youll be given you lots of responsibility but will also be fully supported to not only excel but advance your career and develop your skill set. Youll also be encouraged to get out and about into the business community, attending exciting events, promoting yourself and the Sherbornes brand. The team are a collaborative and generous one that are happy to share knowledge and coffee rounds! Commercial or corporate experience is a bonus, but if youve got the right mindset, the team will help build your expertise! Who were looking for: You must be trained in England and Wales, (or CILEX) and have a minimum of 2 years PQE. With Sherbornes its not about where you trained or what grade you achieved. What matters is your attitude and how you use the law to help clients get results. Its about how you work as a team player. Youll need a solid grounding, a sense of humour, and the ability to think like a lawyer and as a businessperson. This is a Cheltenham-based role. If youre not local, you must be happy to relocate. What youll get: Youll be part of a flexible, fun, dynamic and supportive working environment, where you can choose a hybrid or full-time office model. The holiday allowance is 24 days holiday plus bank holidays including your birthday off and a culture of trust and autonomy. Its a dynamic, top tier and collaborative team where youll be working alongside the partners. Would you like to find out more? Send your CV to us and we promise to get back to you! We guarantee that all applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence. Hire Purpose champions inclusiverecruitment. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We actively encourage interest from racially and culturally minoritised individuals, those who are neurodivergent, part of the LGBTQIA+ community, or living with a disability. We uphold equal opportunity principles and challenge bias at every stage, partnering only with organisations that share our commitment to integrity, diversity, equity and inclusion. Hire Purposeis also proud to be an active member of The TEAM Network, the UKs largest recruitment community of independently owned recruitment businesses. JBRP1_UKTJ
Job: Community Safety Officer (ASB) Location: Blaenau Gwent Duration: Contract till 31st March 2026 Hours: 37 per week Rate: £36,563 / hourly rate options BRC are working closely with a well-established housing association who are looking for a Community Safety Officer who is ASB focused and wants to ensure safe, secure neighbourhoods for their tenants. Duties: In this role, you ll ensure the delivery of an efficient, effective and victim focused community safety service. This will include delivery of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB), domestic abuse and hate related services that support tenants and helps ensure the neighbourhoods are safe, secure places to live and work. Take and prepare civil witness statements from victims, witnesses and other agencies to advance investigations. Represent the housing association at multi agency meetings including MARAC, DACC, and safeguarding case conferences Identify and ensure appropriate support for victims and witnesses and their households including safety planning and providing target hardening measures Manage the installation of noise recording equipment and CCTV in accordance with prevailing legislative and policy requirements Collate evidence and prepare cases for legal action including applying for civil injunctions, making of claims for demotion and possession in the County Court Be the main point of contact for the Local Authority community safety team for all issues including community trigger applications, extremism/hate crime, modern day slavery etc. Instruct solicitors on behalf of the housing association where professional legal services are indicated or required in a case e.g. complex legal challenges or committal proceedings Act as super user/administrator for the ASB case management database (ReACT) and provide training on same to staff Manage the supply of security products provided to tenants About you Are you a tenant and customer focused positive person who is solutions focused and able to work on your own initiative? Then this could be the perfect role for you. Requirements: You ll be someone who thinks laterally, can negotiate and develop creative and innovative solutions. Educated to level 4 National Qualification Framework for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland Knowledge of up-to-date legislation in relevant fields Experience of working in Housing Management or similar role of similar responsibilities Experience of multi-agency partnership working Experience of investigating and tackling ASB Experience of giving evidence in court/legal setting Experience of using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel & PowerPoint. Excellent people skills, very personable and able to develop good working relationships. Able to problem solve and makes sound judgements of decision when required. Negotiates effectively showing a willingness to find a common ground. Requires Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check This role also requires travel as part of the role so you will be required to have a full driving license and vehicle for work use. How to apply If this sounds like the right role for you please submit your CV explaining why you re interested in this role and how your skills match what we re looking for. If you have any questions please call Emma Keir on (phone number removed)
Nov 14, 2025
Contractor
Job: Community Safety Officer (ASB) Location: Blaenau Gwent Duration: Contract till 31st March 2026 Hours: 37 per week Rate: £36,563 / hourly rate options BRC are working closely with a well-established housing association who are looking for a Community Safety Officer who is ASB focused and wants to ensure safe, secure neighbourhoods for their tenants. Duties: In this role, you ll ensure the delivery of an efficient, effective and victim focused community safety service. This will include delivery of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB), domestic abuse and hate related services that support tenants and helps ensure the neighbourhoods are safe, secure places to live and work. Take and prepare civil witness statements from victims, witnesses and other agencies to advance investigations. Represent the housing association at multi agency meetings including MARAC, DACC, and safeguarding case conferences Identify and ensure appropriate support for victims and witnesses and their households including safety planning and providing target hardening measures Manage the installation of noise recording equipment and CCTV in accordance with prevailing legislative and policy requirements Collate evidence and prepare cases for legal action including applying for civil injunctions, making of claims for demotion and possession in the County Court Be the main point of contact for the Local Authority community safety team for all issues including community trigger applications, extremism/hate crime, modern day slavery etc. Instruct solicitors on behalf of the housing association where professional legal services are indicated or required in a case e.g. complex legal challenges or committal proceedings Act as super user/administrator for the ASB case management database (ReACT) and provide training on same to staff Manage the supply of security products provided to tenants About you Are you a tenant and customer focused positive person who is solutions focused and able to work on your own initiative? Then this could be the perfect role for you. Requirements: You ll be someone who thinks laterally, can negotiate and develop creative and innovative solutions. Educated to level 4 National Qualification Framework for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland Knowledge of up-to-date legislation in relevant fields Experience of working in Housing Management or similar role of similar responsibilities Experience of multi-agency partnership working Experience of investigating and tackling ASB Experience of giving evidence in court/legal setting Experience of using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel & PowerPoint. Excellent people skills, very personable and able to develop good working relationships. Able to problem solve and makes sound judgements of decision when required. Negotiates effectively showing a willingness to find a common ground. Requires Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check This role also requires travel as part of the role so you will be required to have a full driving license and vehicle for work use. How to apply If this sounds like the right role for you please submit your CV explaining why you re interested in this role and how your skills match what we re looking for. If you have any questions please call Emma Keir on (phone number removed)
Job Title: Senior Property Projects Lawyer Location: Ashford, Kent Salary: £58,488 to £63,225 pa depending on skills and experience Plus Enhanced Recruitment Payment on joining of 10% of starting salary & lease car subsidy or cash alternative of £3,050 pa Job Type: Full time, Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week Closing Date:10th December 2025 Are you a seasoned legal professional with a passion for property law and public service? We are looking for an experienced Senior Property and Projects Lawyer to join our Legal Services team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our borough. This is a high-impact position advising on complex legal matters across the Council's commercial, residential, and community property portfolios. You will also provide strategic legal support on major development and regeneration projects, working with limited supervision and in close collaboration with senior officers and multidisciplinary teams. Key Responsibilities: You will be responsible for leading on high-value and complex property transactions including acquisitions, disposals, leases, licences, and development agreements, along with: Acting as the Council's principal legal negotiator in commercial property and development projects. Providing legal advice on regeneration initiatives, infrastructure agreements, and land rights. Drafting and negotiating robust legal documentation to protect the Council's interests. Supporting corporate governance and attend committee meetings as legal advisor. Mentoring junior legal staff and contributing to the continuous improvement of legal service. About you: To excel in this role it is essential that you are a Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEx with a current or eligible practising certificate, have a minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience, as well as having: Strong expertise in land and property law, including commercial landlord and tenant matters. Proven track record in complex negotiations and legal drafting. Excellent communication skills and ability to advise senior stakeholders. In addition, you will be competent in managing a varied caseload independently. Experience in planning law, commercial contracts, procurement, company or charity law would be desirable along with an understanding of corporate governance and the role of elected members. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in local government while advancing your legal career. You will be part of a supportive team committed to excellence, innovation, and public service. Benefits: We offer a competitive remuneration package including: Hybrid Working - We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working. Excellent salary linked pension scheme Generous annual leave with flexi time Free life insurance Supportive relocation package Opportunities for training and development Additional Information: With devolution news and talks evolving across the country for local authorities, we understand that there may be some uncertainty for those currently serving within the sector. Although Kent and Medway have not been included in the Devolution Priority Programme, discussions continue in this area. Kent, Medway and all District and Borough Councils in the Southeast will continue to work closely with each other to deliver vital services to our communities. This is an exciting, but stable time to join our organisation. Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provide We welcome applications form the Armed Forces Community Please click the APPLY button and you will be redirected to the council's website to complete your application. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Commercial Solicitor, Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, Corporate Solicitor, Corporate Lawyer, In House Legal Counsel, Company Lawyer, Construction Law, Project Management, Projects Law, Legal Contracts, Government Law, Property Lawyer may also be considered for this role. JBRP1_UKTJ
Nov 14, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior Property Projects Lawyer Location: Ashford, Kent Salary: £58,488 to £63,225 pa depending on skills and experience Plus Enhanced Recruitment Payment on joining of 10% of starting salary & lease car subsidy or cash alternative of £3,050 pa Job Type: Full time, Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week Closing Date:10th December 2025 Are you a seasoned legal professional with a passion for property law and public service? We are looking for an experienced Senior Property and Projects Lawyer to join our Legal Services team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our borough. This is a high-impact position advising on complex legal matters across the Council's commercial, residential, and community property portfolios. You will also provide strategic legal support on major development and regeneration projects, working with limited supervision and in close collaboration with senior officers and multidisciplinary teams. Key Responsibilities: You will be responsible for leading on high-value and complex property transactions including acquisitions, disposals, leases, licences, and development agreements, along with: Acting as the Council's principal legal negotiator in commercial property and development projects. Providing legal advice on regeneration initiatives, infrastructure agreements, and land rights. Drafting and negotiating robust legal documentation to protect the Council's interests. Supporting corporate governance and attend committee meetings as legal advisor. Mentoring junior legal staff and contributing to the continuous improvement of legal service. About you: To excel in this role it is essential that you are a Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEx with a current or eligible practising certificate, have a minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience, as well as having: Strong expertise in land and property law, including commercial landlord and tenant matters. Proven track record in complex negotiations and legal drafting. Excellent communication skills and ability to advise senior stakeholders. In addition, you will be competent in managing a varied caseload independently. Experience in planning law, commercial contracts, procurement, company or charity law would be desirable along with an understanding of corporate governance and the role of elected members. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in local government while advancing your legal career. You will be part of a supportive team committed to excellence, innovation, and public service. Benefits: We offer a competitive remuneration package including: Hybrid Working - We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working. Excellent salary linked pension scheme Generous annual leave with flexi time Free life insurance Supportive relocation package Opportunities for training and development Additional Information: With devolution news and talks evolving across the country for local authorities, we understand that there may be some uncertainty for those currently serving within the sector. Although Kent and Medway have not been included in the Devolution Priority Programme, discussions continue in this area. Kent, Medway and all District and Borough Councils in the Southeast will continue to work closely with each other to deliver vital services to our communities. This is an exciting, but stable time to join our organisation. Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provide We welcome applications form the Armed Forces Community Please click the APPLY button and you will be redirected to the council's website to complete your application. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Commercial Solicitor, Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, Corporate Solicitor, Corporate Lawyer, In House Legal Counsel, Company Lawyer, Construction Law, Project Management, Projects Law, Legal Contracts, Government Law, Property Lawyer may also be considered for this role. JBRP1_UKTJ
Job Title: Company Solicitor Location: Exeter, EX2 Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as a Company Solicitor and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters. Why Persimmon Homes? We're one of the UK's largest and most established housebuilders - FTSE 100 listed, with 29 regional offices and
Nov 14, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Company Solicitor Location: Exeter, EX2 Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as a Company Solicitor and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters. Why Persimmon Homes? We're one of the UK's largest and most established housebuilders - FTSE 100 listed, with 29 regional offices and
Property Legal Counsel (UK exp) England and Wales Qualified Minimum of 5-8 years PQE Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 working knowledge and experience - Must have Electronic and Communications Code (ECC) - Telco Law - Desirable Perm Reading Hybrid You must be eligible to work in the UK without the need for Sponsorship The successful candidate will have proven experience in UK commercial property or property litigation, with a strong working knowledge of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. Familiarity with the Electronic Communications Code (ECC) and telecommunications law is highly desirable. What you will do: Advise the business on general litigation/property/telecoms issues and general estate management queries Analyse legal rights and provide strategic commercially focused advice and/or negotiating (where applicable) with the Site Providers and/or their solicitor Deliver excellent legal solutions on target and to budget ensuring external legal spend is effective and efficient Manage external lawyers appointed by company to include approving documentation and ensuring that the external lawyers deliver: (a) to agreed strategy, standards and service levels; (b) within defined timescales; (c) to budget; and (d) with added value, and provide reporting / management information as required by company Assist with establishing and constantly improving effective and efficient processes and policies, particularly with regards to leveraging the Electronic Communications Code Support and facilitate project activities/deliverables on all sites Work closely with property colleagues to support their business requirements as well as reporting to the Shareholders What we are looking for: England and Wales Qualified Solicitor Minimum of 5-8 years PQE Commercial property or property litigation experience (essential) Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (essential) We would welcome applications from candidates with private practice and/or in-house experience in the above fields Ability to handle large workloads and to adapt and learning new skills Excellent Communication, Drafting and Negotiating skills Ability to work well and thrive under pressure Organised, efficient, enthusiastic and resilient An ability to work in a rapidly changing environment with complex and occasionally challenging relationships. Nice to Have: Volume portfolio management Experience of implementing process change High volume dispute resolution / litigation experience Health and Safety / Regulatory experience Telecoms experience Electronic Communications Code (desirable but not essential) Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Nov 14, 2025
Full time
Property Legal Counsel (UK exp) England and Wales Qualified Minimum of 5-8 years PQE Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 working knowledge and experience - Must have Electronic and Communications Code (ECC) - Telco Law - Desirable Perm Reading Hybrid You must be eligible to work in the UK without the need for Sponsorship The successful candidate will have proven experience in UK commercial property or property litigation, with a strong working knowledge of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. Familiarity with the Electronic Communications Code (ECC) and telecommunications law is highly desirable. What you will do: Advise the business on general litigation/property/telecoms issues and general estate management queries Analyse legal rights and provide strategic commercially focused advice and/or negotiating (where applicable) with the Site Providers and/or their solicitor Deliver excellent legal solutions on target and to budget ensuring external legal spend is effective and efficient Manage external lawyers appointed by company to include approving documentation and ensuring that the external lawyers deliver: (a) to agreed strategy, standards and service levels; (b) within defined timescales; (c) to budget; and (d) with added value, and provide reporting / management information as required by company Assist with establishing and constantly improving effective and efficient processes and policies, particularly with regards to leveraging the Electronic Communications Code Support and facilitate project activities/deliverables on all sites Work closely with property colleagues to support their business requirements as well as reporting to the Shareholders What we are looking for: England and Wales Qualified Solicitor Minimum of 5-8 years PQE Commercial property or property litigation experience (essential) Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (essential) We would welcome applications from candidates with private practice and/or in-house experience in the above fields Ability to handle large workloads and to adapt and learning new skills Excellent Communication, Drafting and Negotiating skills Ability to work well and thrive under pressure Organised, efficient, enthusiastic and resilient An ability to work in a rapidly changing environment with complex and occasionally challenging relationships. Nice to Have: Volume portfolio management Experience of implementing process change High volume dispute resolution / litigation experience Health and Safety / Regulatory experience Telecoms experience Electronic Communications Code (desirable but not essential) Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Commercial Property Counsel Reading - Hybrid Working The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel (Property) to provide commercially focused and efficient legal solutions alongside risk management support across all areas of the business, from property to procurement. This role will involve delivering robust and legally sound contracts, managing disputes, and supporting property acquisition, disposal, and estate management activities. You will play a key role in providing high-quality, agile, and commercially driven property transactional and litigation support for the ongoing management of a large and diverse property portfolio. What You Will Do: Advise the business on litigation, property, telecommunications, and general estate management matters. Analyse legal rights and provide strategic, commercially focused advice, including negotiations with site providers and/or their legal representatives. Deliver timely, cost-effective legal solutions, ensuring external legal spend is managed efficiently. Oversee the work of external lawyers, ensuring delivery aligns with agreed strategies, standards, service levels, timelines, and budgets. Support the development and continual improvement of processes and policies, with a focus on leveraging relevant legislation (including the Electronic Communications Code). Facilitate project activities and deliverables across all sites. Collaborate closely with property colleagues to meet business requirements and provide clear reporting to senior stakeholders. What We Are Looking For: Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales. Experience in commercial property or property litigation (essential). Strong understanding of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (essential). Experience in private practice and/or in-house roles within relevant fields. Proven ability to manage high workloads, adapt quickly, and acquire new skills. Excellent communication, drafting, and negotiation skills. Ability to thrive under pressure while remaining organised, efficient, enthusiastic, and resilient. Capable of working in a rapidly changing environment with complex and occasionally challenging relationships. Desirable Skills and Experience: Experience managing large property portfolios. Process improvement and change implementation. High-volume dispute resolution and litigation. Health & Safety and regulatory experience. Telecommunications industry knowledge. Familiarity with the Electronic Communications Code. To apply for the Senior Commercial Property Counsel, please send your CV to (url removed) Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Nov 14, 2025
Full time
Senior Commercial Property Counsel Reading - Hybrid Working The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel (Property) to provide commercially focused and efficient legal solutions alongside risk management support across all areas of the business, from property to procurement. This role will involve delivering robust and legally sound contracts, managing disputes, and supporting property acquisition, disposal, and estate management activities. You will play a key role in providing high-quality, agile, and commercially driven property transactional and litigation support for the ongoing management of a large and diverse property portfolio. What You Will Do: Advise the business on litigation, property, telecommunications, and general estate management matters. Analyse legal rights and provide strategic, commercially focused advice, including negotiations with site providers and/or their legal representatives. Deliver timely, cost-effective legal solutions, ensuring external legal spend is managed efficiently. Oversee the work of external lawyers, ensuring delivery aligns with agreed strategies, standards, service levels, timelines, and budgets. Support the development and continual improvement of processes and policies, with a focus on leveraging relevant legislation (including the Electronic Communications Code). Facilitate project activities and deliverables across all sites. Collaborate closely with property colleagues to meet business requirements and provide clear reporting to senior stakeholders. What We Are Looking For: Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales. Experience in commercial property or property litigation (essential). Strong understanding of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (essential). Experience in private practice and/or in-house roles within relevant fields. Proven ability to manage high workloads, adapt quickly, and acquire new skills. Excellent communication, drafting, and negotiation skills. Ability to thrive under pressure while remaining organised, efficient, enthusiastic, and resilient. Capable of working in a rapidly changing environment with complex and occasionally challenging relationships. Desirable Skills and Experience: Experience managing large property portfolios. Process improvement and change implementation. High-volume dispute resolution and litigation. Health & Safety and regulatory experience. Telecommunications industry knowledge. Familiarity with the Electronic Communications Code. To apply for the Senior Commercial Property Counsel, please send your CV to (url removed) Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Legal Accountant (Fully Remote) Your new company A well-established legal practice with over four decades of service, known for its personal, professional, and client-focused approach. The firm is entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation, bringing its finance function in-house to enhance operational efficiency and strategic decision-making. The role will be fully remote and will consider candidates who would like to work either on a full-time or part-time basis. Is is essential you have a background in the legal sector. Your new role This newly created Legal Accountant position offers a unique opportunity to shape and lead the internal finance function. You'll work closely with senior leadership to support business growth, manage financial operations, and provide strategic insights. You will be supported by 2 Legal Cashiers. Key responsibilities include: Managing bookkeeping and producing management reports Overseeing reconciliations for bank, sales, purchases, and nominal ledgers Preparing VAT returns and liaising with external payroll providers Producing financial statements and analysing operational costs Supporting audits and implementing accounting systems Supporting the Board with financial insights for expansion decisions What you'll need to succeed You will have with strong knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules. Experience in the legal sector, or with legal clients, is essential. You'll be highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident working independently and collaboratively. What you'll get in return This is a fully remote role with flexibility to work on a full-time or part-time basis. You'll have the chance to build and lead a new finance function, contribute to strategic decisions, and work closely with senior leadership. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Nov 14, 2025
Full time
Legal Accountant (Fully Remote) Your new company A well-established legal practice with over four decades of service, known for its personal, professional, and client-focused approach. The firm is entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation, bringing its finance function in-house to enhance operational efficiency and strategic decision-making. The role will be fully remote and will consider candidates who would like to work either on a full-time or part-time basis. Is is essential you have a background in the legal sector. Your new role This newly created Legal Accountant position offers a unique opportunity to shape and lead the internal finance function. You'll work closely with senior leadership to support business growth, manage financial operations, and provide strategic insights. You will be supported by 2 Legal Cashiers. Key responsibilities include: Managing bookkeeping and producing management reports Overseeing reconciliations for bank, sales, purchases, and nominal ledgers Preparing VAT returns and liaising with external payroll providers Producing financial statements and analysing operational costs Supporting audits and implementing accounting systems Supporting the Board with financial insights for expansion decisions What you'll need to succeed You will have with strong knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules. Experience in the legal sector, or with legal clients, is essential. You'll be highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident working independently and collaboratively. What you'll get in return This is a fully remote role with flexibility to work on a full-time or part-time basis. You'll have the chance to build and lead a new finance function, contribute to strategic decisions, and work closely with senior leadership. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Regulatory Lawyer An excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Regulatory Lawyer to join the organisations in-house Legal Service, working on a range of rewarding and high-profile cases across Civil, Criminal and Employment Law. If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Legal Counsel, Litigation Solicitor, Employment Solicitor, In-House Lawyer, Legal
Nov 13, 2025
Full time
Regulatory Lawyer An excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Regulatory Lawyer to join the organisations in-house Legal Service, working on a range of rewarding and high-profile cases across Civil, Criminal and Employment Law. If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Legal Counsel, Litigation Solicitor, Employment Solicitor, In-House Lawyer, Legal
