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We are working with an elite international law firm who are seeking a Senior Associate Solicitor to join their Corporate Transactions team within their London office. The Role The successful candidate will join a globally recognised Corporate Transactions practice, advising on a broad range of issues with a focus on Gambling, Tech, and Media. The candidate will work on cross-border deals, working closely with the firm’s IP, data protection, commercial tech, gambling regulatory, competition and disputes specialists to deliver deals in some of most dynamic sectors across the globe. The candidate will also demonstrate a willingness to participate in business development initiatives while managing client relationships. Essential Criteria • 5+ PQE;, • Strong background in corporate transactions within a medium to large international or City firm. Experience in Gambling and/or TMC sectors advantageous;, • Excellent commercial awareness;, • Outstanding academics;, • Technically excellent;, • Negotiation skills;, • Willingness to become involved in business development;, • Ability to work independently and as a team. Benefits • Excellent salary package (commensurate with experience);, • Generous benefits package;, • Extensive opportunities for career development;, • Excellent client base;, • Hybrid working;, • Inclusive and friendly culture. Please contact Andrew Currie on +44 7519 489 330 or email if you would like to have a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

New Business Intake Manager International Law Firm (London) A leading international law firm is seeking a New Business Intake Manager to join its high-performing Compliance & Risk function in London. This is a key leadership role within a globally integrated team, overseeing new business intake, client onboarding, and financial crime compliance across multiple jurisdictions. You’ll manage a team of analysts, act as a senior decision-maker on complex CDD and conflicts matters, and play a central role in driving best-in-class risk and compliance frameworks. Key responsibilities include: • Leading and developing a team delivering CDD, sanctions screening, and conflicts analysis, • Acting as a key escalation point for high-risk and complex matters, • Overseeing client onboarding and ongoing monitoring processes globally, • Supporting audits, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives, • Partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver a commercial, solutions-focused service What they’re looking for: • Strong AML and financial crime experience within a law firm, • Proven team management and leadership capability, • Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills, • Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment This is an excellent opportunity to step into a visible, strategic role within a collaborative and internationally focused firm.

As a Senior HR Business Partner, you will play a critical dual role within a global HR Business Partnering model. We are advertising this role on behalf of a client at Scout, who are looking to appoint a Senior HRBP. In this role, you will partner directly with Global Department Leaders to ensure global coordination and strategic support for initiatives, projects, and key processes that require a single point of HR oversight. At the same time, you will act as the Local People Partner for the UK, responsible for executing people-related activities for employees based in your location. You will seamlessly bridge high-level organisational design with local, on-the-ground employee support, ensuring employees and managers in the UK are supported consistently, regardless of business area. You will also ensure that strategic decisions and the rationale behind organisational changes at leadership level are effectively cascaded to local HR partners to ensure alignment, consistency, and understanding. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Global Alignment • Actively participate in business unit forums, including All Hands, leadership, and extended leadership meetings to gather insights, share feedback, and provide HR updates., • Hold regular check-ins and monthly meetings with Talent Acquisition and local People Partners to discuss business themes and ensure alignment., • Support thoughtful organisational design decisions, including reviewing compensation and reporting line changes to mitigate inequality or compression risks., • Lead or support global transformation and organisational design initiatives in coordination with local partners across jurisdictions., • Prepare global mobility proposals in collaboration with Compensation & Benefits and local People Partners., • Use people data (attrition, engagement, performance trends) to inform recommendations and identify risks., • Escalate complex, high-risk, or strategic matters to the Global HR Business Partner where appropriate. Talent & Performance Management • Support and help drive global performance management processes across the business area., • Oversee key talent cycles including goal setting, mid-year and year-end reviews, calibration, talent reviews, and career frameworks., • Monitor underperformance trends globally and keep leadership informed., • Partner with business leaders on performance management activity, identifying themes impacting retention and talent attraction., • Support workforce planning, including headcount tracking, hiring needs, and organisational capacity planning in collaboration with leadership and Talent Acquisition. Onboarding & Employee Experience • Manage onboarding for VP level and above, working closely with L&D and local People Partners., • Review onboarding feedback at 30, 60, and 90 days to assess new joiner experience., • Implement local engagement initiatives based on business feedback and exit insights. Employee Relations & Compliance • Lead local employee relations cases relating to performance, conduct, and workplace issues., • Conduct investigations, produce written summaries, and ensure appropriate stakeholder communication, including the Global HRBP., • Support compliance with local jurisdictional training and mandatory employment practices., • Advise senior stakeholders, including the VP People, on sensitive ER cases and recommended approaches. Local Operations • Manage BAU HR documentation for UK employees (employment confirmations, change letters, etc.)., • Oversee leave management, including annual, sick, and parental leave., • Administer local benefits, compensation adjustments, and separation processes in line with approval frameworks., • Manage flexible working requests, ensuring appropriate review and approvals., • Support voluntary and involuntary exits, ensuring effective offboarding in partnership with People Operations. Qualifications & Experience • Extensive HR experience operating across both strategic global HRBP work and hands-on local HR delivery., • Strong expertise in UK employment law and employee relations, including leading complex cases, investigations, and performance/conduct management., • Proven experience in organisational design, job architecture, global mobility, and leading cross-border change initiatives (including M&A and restructuring)., • Strong stakeholder management skills with experience partnering with senior leaders (Global Heads, SLT, XLT)., • Experience working closely with specialist HR functions including People Operations, Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, and L&D., • Data-driven approach, with the ability to interpret HR metrics (attrition, engagement, performance, workforce data) to inform decisions., • Experience with HR systems (BambooHR experience preferred) and modern HR workflows., • CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 (or equivalent experience) preferred for this senior UK-based role.

A leading financial services client is looking for an ambitious junior corporate/commercial lawyer to join on a 6 month contract assignment. This will be to support both the London and Middle East offices. (Has potential for a Middle East move further down the line). Office Expectations– 3 days per week in the London office Structure of team: • Small legal team in London while also supporting a lead Middle East lawyer in Dubai., • The London team works closely with overseas stakeholders and provides commercial and compliance support to the business The ideal candidate will possess: • Exposure to a broad range of commercial legal work in a lean, pragmatic in‑house environment, • Close access to senior stakeholders and hands‑on deal exposure, • Collaborative, relatively young legal team with a strong emphasis on cultural fit and support, • Opportunity to step into an in‑house role without prior in‑house or secondment experience Expected Hours / Duration • Duration: Initial 6‑month contract, • Hours per week: Full‑time, • Schedule: Standard business hours (hybrid) Job Summary • Support the legal team with day‑to‑day corporate and commercial legal work, • Draft, review, and support documentation including:, • NDAs, • Terms of engagement / letters, • Transactional and commercial documentation, • Provide practical legal support around M&A‑adjacent work, without requiring deep specialist M&A expertise, • Assist with some compliance‑related matters, • Work closely with senior legal stakeholders, including a Head of Legal & Compliance based overseas, • Act as a junior‑to‑mid‑level support lawyer who can be talked through documents and processes Top Requirements / Non‑Negotiables (Objective) • Junior corporate / commercial lawyer, • Broad commercial background (does not need to be a specialist M&A lawyer), • Law firm experience helpful (a couple of years ideal), • Fully in‑house backgrounds also welcomed, • No prior in‑house experience or secondment required – team is happy to train, • Strong written English and comfort working closely with senior lawyers Additional Insights • Cultural fit will be important given the small and relatively young team, • This is viewed internally as a straightforward, junior interim hire, • Process expected to be lean, potentially one interview stage only May 2026 starts; please contact: for further details.

Employee Relations Lead London (Hybrid) | £55,000–£60,000 Bonus We are partnering with a high-growth world class brand with over 300 locations across the UK to recruit an Employee Relations Lead. This is a pivotal role at a moment of significant change for the organisation. With upcoming employment legislation changes and continued expansion, the business is looking for an ER specialist who can strengthen employee relations practices while helping shape policy and processes at scale. This role offers a rare opportunity to combine hands-on ER case management with strategic project work, influencing how employee relations is managed across a large and growing workforce. The Role Reporting initially to the Head of People, you will lead employee relations activity across the organisation’s nationwide locations, working closely with the People Partnering team and operational leaders. You will manage a complex ER caseload while also driving improvements to policy, process and capability across the business. A key priority for this role will be leading the implementation of upcoming changes related to the Employee Rights Bill, ensuring the organisation remains compliant while embedding practical, scalable people practices. Package • Up to £60,000 + bonus, • Hybrid working, • Competitive benefits package, • Strong opportunity for career progression within the People function Key Responsibilities • Manage a varied ER caseload including absence, disciplinary, grievance and investigation matters, • Conduct investigations and support complex case resolution across the business, • Provide expert ER guidance to People Partners and operational leaders, • Lead updates to policies in response to upcoming employment legislation, • Develop and embed consistent ER processes across all locations, • Track ER trends and case data to identify risks and preventative actions, • Deliver training and guidance to managers on ER best practice About You • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations processes, • Experience managing complex ER cases in a multi-site organisation, • Excellent investigation, documentation and organisational skills, • Confidence advising and challenging stakeholders constructively, • The ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities, • Interest in policy development and organisational change Experience within branded retail or hospitality is essential. If you are an ER professional looking for a role where you can make a visible impact across a large, growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Senior Talent Partner (Tech) Location: London (Hybrid - 1-2 days in office, flexible) Industry: AI Salary: £75,000-£80,000 + Stock Options Hawkwood are partnering with a high-growth, AI scale-up that counts many of the world's leading financial organisations and law firms among their loyal customers. The business has achieved exceptional and sustained growth, doubling its revenue year-on-year for the past five years while rapidly expanding its global footprint across London, New York, and Belfast to meet increasing customer demand. Following a recently announced and highly successful Series C funding round, the company has now reached unicorn status and is continuing to invest heavily in product innovation, international expansion, and customer success. 📈 The Role: We are looking for a high-performing Senior Talent Partner to join the London-based talent team, with a focus on Product, Data, and broader Tech hiring. Reporting into the Tech Talent Lead, you will work as part of a close-knit Talent Acquisition team, whilst partnering closely with senior stakeholders across the tech organisation. If you’re a recruiter with a strong ownership mindset, experience hiring across multiple technical domains, and a passion for modern, AI-enabled recruiting practices, then we’d love to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing: • Owning the end-to-end recruitment process across Product, Data, and Engineering roles, • Building strong partnerships with hiring managers and product leadership to align hiring with business priorities, • Proactively sourcing and engaging passive candidates across multiple channels, • Building and maintaining high-quality talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs, • Conducting structured screening and delivering clear, actionable insights to stakeholders, • Driving efficient, high-quality hiring outcomes in a fast-paced environment, • Embedding and evolving best-in-class hiring practices, including data-driven decision making, • Leveraging AI tools and modern recruiting workflows to improve efficiency and effectiveness, • Championing inclusive hiring practices and contributing to a diverse talent pipeline, • Using data from our ATS (Ashby) to inform decisions and continuously improve processes. About You: • Proven experience hiring for Product and Engineering roles, ideally across multiple technical domains, • Experience operating in startup or scale-up environments, with exposure to fast-paced, ambiguous environments, • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and partner with senior hiring managers, • Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end hiring pipelines and delivery outcomes, • A ‘hunter’ mentality, with proven ability to build pipelines in competitive markets through proactive sourcing, • Experience using modern, data-driven and AI-enabled recruiting practices (e.g. sourcing tools, automation, workflow optimisation), • Ability to operate with high autonomy and accountability, • Strong communication skills and attention to detail. If you are interested in this opportunity, we kindly request that you apply via this LinkedIn advert, as opposed to sending us an email or a LinkedIn direct message. We are eager to ensure that each candidate application is considered fairly and receives a consistent experience. Unfortunately, we cannot ensure this standard if you enquire about a role via email or LinkedIn message, as it falls outside of our established process.

Our Client We are working with a leading financial services client looking for a Commercial Lawyer in the 3-6 PQE level range to join their legal team. The successful candidate will be providing strategic legal advice on a variety of matters on a cross border basis. Key Responsibilities: • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including supplier agreements. vendor contracts, outsourcing agreements and customer terms and conditions., • Draft, review, and negotiate tech specific contracts incl. SaaS agreements, data protection provisions etc., • Identify potential legal risks and provide strategic advice to mitigate these risks, ensuring the company’s operations align with legal requirements., • Advise on data protection and corporate governance issues, including company policies, shareholder agreements, and board resolutions., • Assisting with regulatory compliance, • Working in multidisciplinary teams across various departments, including product development, marketing, and human resources, ensuring that all business activities comply with applicable laws and regulations. Qualifications: • Qualified lawyer with experience working in a leading law firm or in-house institution, • Commercial contracts experience, • Excellent contract negotiation, analytical, and communication skills., • Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset. *Candidates with equivalent experience outside of the PQE will be considered for this role.

High profile project requires experienced public lawyer for 12 month contract. National infrastructure project that needs a skilled public/regulatory lawyer to help lead on its rollout. To be considered, you will have UK public sector experience, ideally advising statutory bodies of their powers. Commonwealth qualified lawyers will be considered. You will be based in the London office for at least two days per week. For more information, including a full job specification, please apply to this advert. For more information, please apply to this advert. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

Waterhouse-Kern Associates is proud to be partnering with a leading consumer lending business to find a new Head of Fraud and Financial Crime Strategy. What you’ll do Our client is looking for an experienced Head of Fraud & Financial Crime Strategy to lead the first line fraud and financial crime capability. This role is responsible for defining and delivering our strategy, control framework and operational approach across fraud, AML and broader financial crime risks. Working closely with the MLRO and DMLRO you will lead the Fraud and Financial Crime first line strategy teams to ensure controls are effective, scalable and increasingly leverage advanced and AI-driven approaches. You will play a key role in ensuring the business is equipped to both use AI to strengthen detection capabilities and respond to the increasing use of AI by criminals, protecting both customers and the firm. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong financial crime expertise, capable of operating at both strategic and detailed levels. The successful candidate will bring deep knowledge of financial crime regulation and practice, combined with the ability to implement change, improve controls and drive operational delivery in a fast-paced environment. This role is a role which is subject to certification by us under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR). Key responsibilities • Understanding and articulating to the wider business the fraud and wider financial crime risk that the business faces today and is likely to face in the future as bad actors adapt and begin to use new technology, • Own and deliver the firm’s Fraud & Financial Crime strategy across all relevant risk areas, • Establish and maintain a clear operating model, ensuring defined ownership and accountability across the wider fraud and financial crime operating model, • Working closely with the MLRO and Compliance to design, implement, evidence and continuously improve the fraud and financial crime control framework, • Take a hands-on role in investigating issues, reviewing controls and supporting the resolution of complex fraud and financial crime problems Requirements • Extensive experience of Fraud and Financial Crime in the UK across both new business onboarding and existing customers covering card and loan portfolios, • Advanced analytics capability; the successful candidate will deliver this both personally and through the team so must be capable of completing detailed analytics from initial data access through to final report/presentations with clear recommendations, • Pro AI; looking at how AI can both impact the risks to the business and how it can be used to better detect and manage Fraud and Financial Crime Risks, • Strong understanding of fraud and financial crime regulation and expectations with the ability to translate these into practical first line controls and processes, • Leverage external networks (e.g. industry forums, intelligence groups, law enforcement engagement) to stay informed of emerging threats and best practice, • Experience building or transforming fraud and/or financial crime capabilities including implementation of tooling and systems, • Pragmatic and commercially minded; able to balance strong controls with business outcomes, • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment, • Comfortable operating in ambiguity; making informed decisions in a rapidly evolving threat and regulatory landscape, • Strong, credible leader with experience managing teams and driving delivery, • Forward-looking with the ability to challenge existing approaches and proactively evolve controls in line with emerging threats, • Strong judgment and decision-making capability in complex situations, • Collaborative and able to build effective working relationships across teams, • Hands-on approach, with the ability to operate across both strategy and execution

Senior Employment Solicitor – 6+ PQE | Contentious Focus | Remote with London Travel (Up to 2 Days/Month) £85,000 for 4 days a week. We are seeking a talented Employment Solicitor (6+ PQE) to join our clients busy and well-regarded employment law team. This is a permanent role with a primarily remote working arrangement, requiring attendance in our London office up to 2 days per month for client meetings. The role offers a high-quality caseload with a strong focus on contentious employment matters, particularly those involving discrimination, equality, and tribunal litigation. You will be advising a broad client base, including senior executives and corporate clients across industries such as technology, transport, and marketing. Key Responsibilities: • Manage a busy caseload of contentious employment matters from start to finish, • Draft and respond to tribunal claims, prepare witness statements, and manage disclosure, • Provide strategic legal advice to clients with minimal supervision, • Attend client meetings and contribute to business development activities, • (Optional) Undertake advocacy, where experience permits Candidate Requirements: • A minimum of 6 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in employment law, • Solid background in handling contentious work, ideally with discrimination/equality expertise, • Confident in a client-facing role and able to build strong, trusted relationships, • A proactive and collaborative team player with excellent communication skills, • Able to work independently, remotely, and with strong attention to detail, • Experience must have been gained at a leading employment or City practice, • Candidates based outside of London must have trained and worked at a top-tier regional or City firm to be considered This is an excellent opportunity for a senior solicitor who is looking for a high-calibre, flexible role with long-term progression in a supportive and agile environment. Feel free to reach out to Rory Hancock:

About the Job We are pleased to present an exceptional opportunity for an established Intellectual Property Partner to join a top-tier national law firm as part of its strategic London growth plan. IP Partner - London - Salary Up To £250k The Firm The firm has an existing stream of IP instructions across its national client base but is now looking to make a transformational senior hire to build and lead a dedicated London-based IP offering. This is a rare opportunity for a commercially driven IP Partner to: • Establish and lead an IP practice within a well-capitalised national platform, • Leverage an existing client base, • Bring and develop a portable book of business, • Build and scale a team in London, • Shape the long-term IP strategy of the firm The successful candidate will play a central role in defining and executing the firm’s IP growth strategy, with full support from senior leadership. The Candidate The appointed Partner will: • Lead the development of an IP practice in London, • Advise on a full spectrum of IP matters, • Drive business development initiatives across the firm’s client base, • Recruit, mentor and develop junior lawyers as the team expands, • Collaborate with Corporate, Commercial and Disputes teams on cross-disciplinary matters There is significant autonomy attached to this role, alongside meaningful investment and strategic backing. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, growth-focused and motivated by the opportunity to build something meaningful within a supportive national platform. The ideal candidate will bring: • A strong reputation in Intellectual Property law, • A portable client following, • Demonstrable business development success, • Experience building or scaling teams The Benefits • Salary up to £250k (dependent on following), • Attractive bonus and profit participation structure, • Full equity potential, • Comprehensive benefits package, • 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Company pension, • Private medical and travel insurance Apply in the strictest of confidence Dominika Holda, Recruitment Consultant (Corporate & Commercial) Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07376 640 525 E-mail: WILLIAM JAMES RECRUITMENT William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients, including a range of legal 500 firms.

Capital Allowances Consultant - Law firm (perfect for candidate from an accountancy background looking for a change) Location: London An established legal professional services firm with a strong national presence is looking to appoint a Capital Allowances Consultant to join its growing London-based team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced capital allowances professional from accountancy to step into a well-supported role within a specialist consultancy team that benefits from a steady flow of high-quality work generated internally. The role offers exposure to a broad range of property and construction-related projects without the pressure of heavy business development. The Opportunity You will join a specialist capital allowances practice that operates as part of a wider multi‑disciplinary professional services platform in a law firm. The team works closely with colleagues across commercial real estate, construction, and residential development, meaning instructions are consistently generated through internal referrals. This is role in the team ideal for someone looking to further develop their technical expertise while learning from highly regarded senior specialists. You will report into senior managers and work closely with experienced partners known for their strong technical pedigree in property tax and capital allowances. Key Responsibilities • Assisting with the preparation and delivery of capital allowances claims across a variety of property types, • Analysing construction cost data, project documentation, and financial information, • Drafting clear, well‑structured technical reports for submission to HMRC, • Supporting client interactions and attending meetings as required, • Collaborating with senior team members on complex advisory projects, • Keeping up to date with relevant legislation and HMRC guidance About You • Strong experience in capital allowances or a closely related field, • Background in consultancy or professional services, • Degree in a relevant discipline such as surveying, tax, accountancy, engineering, law, or property, • Working towards or recently qualified with RICS and/or a tax or accounting qualification (ACA, ATT, CTA), • Exposure to commercial property, construction, or development projects, • Strong analytical skills with excellent written communication, • Detail-focused, organised, and able to manage multiple workstreams, • Commercially minded, with an understanding of client needs and project context Why Apply? • Join a highly respected specialist team with strong technical leadership, • London‑based role with UK‑wide project exposure, • Consistent workflow driven by internal referrals — minimal business development required, • Clear progression and professional development opportunities, • Competitive salary, bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package, • Supportive, collaborative culture with flexibility and work‑life balance This is a confidential search. Further details about the firm will be shared with shortlisted candidates. If you’re a capital allowances professional looking to deepen your technical expertise within a stable, well‑regarded consultancy environment, this role offers both security and long‑term growth.

Job Title: Practice Manager Location: London Waterloo & Essex (Hybrid/Multiple Offices) Salary: £75k Overview: A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Practice Manager to lead and oversee its administrative, HR, compliance, and operational functions across multiple offices. Reporting directly to the Equity Partners, the Practice Manager acts as a key link between offices, ensuring smooth coordination of firmwide policies, strategy, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities: Human Resources: • Coordinate full recruitment process from job advert to offer., • Oversee onboarding and induction for all new hires., • Manage performance and capability processes, advising supervisors on best practice., • Review and update firmwide HR policies to ensure fairness and compliance with employment law., • Ensure timely completion of annual appraisals for all staff and partners., • Coordinate work experience programs., • Manage internal HR issues such as flexible working requests, special leave, and absence management., • Administer leaver processes to ensure continuity of client service. Risk & Compliance: • Handle client complaints and oversee responses., • Manage the firm’s training programs, ensuring completion of compulsory training., • Administer contract compliance requirements. Finance & General Administration: • Support Partners with business development and marketing strategies., • Attend partner meetings and provide commercial insights to assist strategic planning., • Administer salary review processes and approve monthly salary payments., • Liaise with IT consultants and provide first-line onsite IT support. Requirements: • Proven experience managing HR, compliance, and administrative functions in a professional services environment., • Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices., • Excellent organizational and communication skills., • Commercially aware with the ability to provide strategic insights., • Able to work across multiple offices and manage competing priorities. Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and hybrid working flexibility.

Employment (transactional) 6+ - A leading international law firm is looking to add an experienced Employment lawyer to its London team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Associate (6+ PQE) to join a well-regarded practice with a strong international platform. The role offers exposure to high-quality, complex work and the chance to take on real responsibility within a collaborative and supportive environment. The position will involve: • Advising on employment aspects of corporate transactions, including due diligence and transactional documentation;, • Handling TUPE matters across service provision changes and asset purchase transactions;, • Providing commercially focused HR advisory support to a broad client base; and, • Are qualified in England & Wales with around six or more years’ post-qualification of transactional (corporate support and advisory) experience from a City or international firm;, • Have strong technical employment law skills and are comfortable running matters with autonomy;, • Enjoy direct client contact and working collaboratively across teams; and

Job Title: Litigation Solicitor Location: East London Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum (dependent on experience) We are working on behalf of our client, a well-established and growing law firm, who are seeking a Litigation Solicitor to join their expanding Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated litigator to handle a broad range of contentious matters while playing a key role in the firm’s continued growth. What you’ll do: • Act on a varied litigation caseload, including civil, commercial, and property disputes, • Handle contractual disputes, debt recovery matters, and landlord and tenant litigation, • Manage cases independently, including drafting pleadings, preparing for hearings and trials, and conducting negotiations, • Provide clear, strategic advice to clients throughout the litigation process, • Work collaboratively with senior colleagues on complex and high-value matters, • Contribute to business development and networking activities to grow the litigation practice What our client is looking for: • Qualified solicitor with 1+ years PQE in litigation, • Strong technical knowledge across civil, commercial, and property litigation, • Confident managing a caseload autonomously, • Commercially aware with a practical approach to dispute resolution, • Proactive, self-motivated, and ambitious, • Professional, approachable, and client-focused, • Strong organisational and administrative skills Why join our client: • Competitive salary up to £75,000, • Hybrid working available after successful probation, • Generous bonus scheme, • Gym membership, • Private medical insurance after probation, • Supportive, forward-thinking firm culture, • Opportunity to play a key role in a growing litigation team

Our client, a leading international law firm, is looking to expand its London Employment practice. This is an ideal role for an ambitious solicitor who excels in a collegial environment and wants to act as a strategic partner to major global entities. The Practice: Joining a focused team of experts, you will work on a diverse range of contentious and non-contentious matters. The group is consistently ranked as a leader in the UK, offering a true variety of work including: • Litigation: Team moves, covenant breaches, and complex Tribunal cases., • Transactional: Strategic TUPE advice, M&A due diligence, and post-completion integration., • Advisory: International projects, investigations, and workforce reorganisations. Candidate Profile: • Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 3-6 years of relevant experience., • Strong technical background in collective redundancies and business transfers., • Experience managing matters with limited supervision and working cross-practice (Litigation/Data Privacy)., • A collaborative spirit and a drive to contribute to the firm’s international growth. Remuneration: Our client offers a top-of-market compensation package and a clear pathway for professional growth within a supportive, diverse, and innovation-led culture.

VP Legal Location: London, Hybrid About the Role The company builds and operates large-scale GPU compute infrastructure for AI workloads in partnership with institutional capital providers and lenders. As a capital-intensive business scaling rapidly, complex transactions, contractual frameworks, and legal risk management are mission critical. We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute VP of Legal to join the leadership team and build and lead the legal function. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a pivotal role responsible for establishing the legal foundation of the platform spanning transactions, governance, regulatory strategy, and commercial contracting. You will play a central role in enabling capital deployment, infrastructure build-out, and long-term platform scale. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a high-growth environment, is comfortable building a legal function from the ground up, and can operate as both a strategic advisor and execution partner on complex, high-value deals. Key Responsibilities Legal Strategy & Corporate Governance • Define and implement global legal strategy across all jurisdictions, including the US and Europe, • Establish and oversee corporate governance frameworks across a multi-entity, cross-border structure, • Advise the Board and executive team on legal, structural, and governance matters, • Ensure the business operates within a clear, scalable, and defensible legal framework Transactions & Deal Leadership • Lead all legal aspects of major transactions, including:, • Equity and debt fundraising, • Infrastructure investments and acquisitions, • Joint ventures and strategic partnerships, • Structure, negotiate, and execute complex agreements with investors, lenders, and partners, • Lead legal due diligence processes and manage associated risks, • Act as a key advisor on deal strategy, risk allocation, and execution Commercial Contracting • Own the legal framework for all commercial agreements across the platform, • Draft, negotiate, and oversee:, • Customer offtake agreements (including long-term, take-or-pay structures), • Supplier and OEM agreements (hardware, data centre, and infrastructure partners), • Construction, development, and services contracts, • Develop scalable, standardised contracting approaches to support rapid growth, • Provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal guidance to internal stakeholders Regulatory & Infrastructure Legal • Provide legal oversight on matters related to:, • Data centre development and operations, • Energy and power agreements, • Land acquisition and site control, • Cross-border regulatory frameworks, • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory regimes across all operating jurisdictions, • Monitor and advise on evolving legal and regulatory developments impacting the platform Risk Management & Compliance • Establish and maintain a robust legal risk management framework, • Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks across the business, including operational, contractual, and strategic risks, • Oversee dispute resolution and manage any litigation or contentious matters, • Manage relationships with external legal advisors and ensure efficient use of counsel Strategy & Business Partnering • Partner closely with the CFO, corporate development, and leadership team on:, • Capital deployment and investment decisions, • Structuring of partnerships and commercial models, • Risk allocation across transactions and operations, • Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team on all legal matters, • Support negotiations with institutional investors, lenders, and strategic partners Scaling & Function Build • Build and scale the legal function in line with business growth, • Establish internal processes, controls, and documentation standards, • Implement systems and frameworks to support a multi-jurisdiction, infrastructure-led platform, • Drive efficiency and consistency across legal operations About You Experience & Qualifications • Significant legal experience within:, • Private Equity / Infrastructure / Real Assets, • Digital infrastructure, data centres, energy, or related sectors, • Proven track record leading complex, high-value transactions and negotiations, • Deep expertise in:, • Corporate law and governance, • M&A, joint ventures, and financing transactions, • Commercial contracting in capital-intensive environments, • Experience operating in a high-growth or scaling organisation Skills & Attributes • Strong commercial judgment with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives, • A builder’s mindset — comfortable creating legal frameworks and processes from scratch, • Ability to operate at both strategic and execution level, • High level of integrity and sound judgment in complex, high-stakes situations, • Collaborative and solutions-oriented; able to influence across finance, legal, and executive teams Desirable Requirements • Experience in data centres, AI infrastructure, energy, or large-scale infrastructure projects, • Familiarity with US and European legal and regulatory environments, • Experience supporting fundraising and working with institutional capital providers, • Background in start-ups or rapidly scaling platforms, • Experience operating in multi-jurisdictional, capital-intensive businesses

Senior Legal Project Manager – 3-Month Contract (Daily Rate) Leading International Law Firm | London | Potential for Permanent Role Are you an experienced Senior Legal Project Manager who thrives on complexity and wants to make an impact in a truly global environment? This leading international law firm is offering a 3-month daily rate contract, with the possibility of a permanent opportunity thereafter. The Role You’ll take ownership of high-value, cross-border legal projects, ensuring they run seamlessly from initiation through to delivery. You’ll be working at the heart of the firm, partnering with senior stakeholders and clients on matters that demand precision, strategic oversight, and a commercial lens. Key Focus Areas: • Leading large-scale, multi-jurisdictional projects with senior partner and client involvement., • Driving project financials – from scoping and budgeting through to forecasting, tracking, and reporting., • Building strong relationships and managing complex stakeholder dynamics across the business., • Enhancing project management processes, tools, and delivery frameworks., • Bringing a forward-thinking, solutions-driven approach to project challenges. About You: • Proven track record as a Senior Legal Project Manager in a law firm, Big Four, or similar professional services environment., • Expertise in handling complex financials on high-value matters., • Confident influencing and engaging at senior stakeholder level., • Able to balance detail with the bigger picture, ensuring projects deliver on time, on budget, and to a high standard., • Professional project management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2) an advantage but not essential.

Service Care Legal are working with a leading housing association is seeking a Litigation Solicitor to join its in-house legal team, focusing on housing management and landlord & tenant disputes. Please note that this role would require office attendance 3 days per week. The Role • Manage a varied caseload including: • Anti-social behaviour injunctions & possession claims, • Tenancy fraud, disrepair and access injunctions, • Environmental Protection Act prosecutions & money claims • Draft pleadings, witness statements and legal documents, • Conduct advocacy (excluding trials), • Provide practical legal advice to internal stakeholders, • Support training and development across the business About You • Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with 2+ years’ PQE, • Experience or strong interest in housing litigation / landlord & tenant law, • Strong drafting, communication and organisational skills, • Confident working both independently and as part of a team

Management Consultant - Utilities Water Location: London, Manchester Career Level: Consultant As a team: We are a diverse team of driven individuals, sharing a common passion for driving innovation across our portfolio of water and wastewater utility clients. From strategy development and delivering innovative new technologies through to enabling organisational and operational excellence, we are committed to help our clients to deliver safe, sustainable, and cost-effective services in their highly regulated environment. Our team thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and boundaryless opportunities that drive each of our careers in new and exciting ways. Innovation is at the heart of our team and we bring cutting edge technology to our clients, helping them deliver affordable, reliable and sustainable services. From capital infrastructure projects, to designing new operating models, digital platforms and customer experiences, our teams are at the forefront of utility excellence across the value chain. As part of our team you will learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that embraces your individuality. You will be challenged and rewarded while surrounded by a highly passionate and supportive team. In our team you will learn: • How to work with our diverse client base across water and wastewater utilities to solve their most difficult problems, • How to deliver truly innovative work on the back of emergent technologies such as AI, analytics, cloud platforms and digital twins., • To collaborate across multiple locations and disciplines, leveraging Accenture’s global knowledge network and high-calibre colleagues bringing a wealth of industry and functional experience, • To develop your industry knowledge and consulting expertise through continuous learning, coaching and mentorship., • To lead with integrity, champion diversity and inclusion and help shape a more sustainable future for critical national infrastructure. As a Utilities Water Consultant, you will: • Work alongside our clients to understand their challenges, identify opportunities, design solutions and manage their implementations, bringing your water and wastewater industry expertise to guide them through to success, • Deliver transformation programmes by translating strategic insights into practical actions that deliver measurable results, • Be part of cross-functional teams to deliver improvements in customer experience, field operations, asset management and digital adoption., • Deliver value case and benefit analysis, operating model design and implementation, process design, cost and productivity improvement, • Project manage using delivery methods such as Agile, Lean, and Design Thinking to drive success, • Utilise analytics and big data to develop insight-led strategies, supporting clients as they adopt AI, cloud, and digital core transformations., • Recommend and use the best in innovative technologies to answer our Clients questions, • Draw insights through your well-developed quantitative skills e.g. financial analysis, market data analysis, etc., • Leverage your relationship and stakeholder management skills to accomplish team objectives, • Communicate with excellence (written, conversational and presentation delivery) Job Qualifications We are looking for experience in the following skills: • Experience in utilities (water and wastewater preferable), • Broad knowledge of the UK water sector and its regulations, • Management consulting experience or equivalent strategic delivery roles, • Experience of designing new business and operating models or transforming existing ones, including organisational development, capability mapping and operating model change, • Experience of working with technical & engineering stakeholders to drive operational excellence, including process optimisation, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including data-driven consulting, value-case development and benefit realisation., • Experience in delivering projects on time and to Client satisfaction, • Strong stakeholder engagement experience and communication skills, • Bachelor’s degree required; postgraduate qualification desirable. Set yourself apart: • Ability to communicate with excellence, • Mastery of creative and innovative thinking, • Experience in the water and wastewater industry What’s in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, gym subsidy, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Some flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time some time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for. About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries — powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With over 779,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

An established and highly regarded regional law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Solicitor (5+ years’ PQE) to join its growing Corporate & Commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad range of high-quality matters within a supportive and collaborative environment. The Role You will handle a varied caseload of corporate matters and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the department. The position offers significant client exposure and the opportunity to contribute to business development initiatives. Key Responsibilities • Advising on a wide range of corporate transactions, including:, • Mergers & acquisitions, • Company restructures, • Shareholder and partnership agreements, • Joint ventures, • General corporate governance matters, • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating corporate documentation, • Providing clear, commercial advice to clients across a range of sectors, • Building and maintaining strong client relationships, • Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate Candidate Requirements • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 5+ years’ PQE in corporate law, • Strong technical knowledge and experience in handling corporate transactions, • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, • Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving, • Ability to manage a busy and varied caseload with minimal supervision, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills Desirable • Experience advising SMEs and owner-managed businesses, • Interest or experience in business development and networking What’s on Offer • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Flexible/hybrid working options, • High-quality work with a strong pipeline of matters, • Clear career progression prospects, • A supportive, team-oriented culture Contact/apply for further details

Risk & Compliance Manager | Mayfair (W1S) | £60,000 + with hybrid working A well-established law firm based in Mayfair is seeking an experienced Risk & Compliance Manager to join its team. This is a senior-level role suited to someone who can operate independently, provide pragmatic advice, and contribute to the firm’s commercial objectives. You will take ownership of the firm’s risk and compliance framework, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements while supporting the business in managing risk effectively. The role requires a confident professional who can engage with stakeholders at all levels and balance technical compliance with commercial awareness. Key Responsibilities: • Oversee and maintain the firm’s compliance policies and procedures in line with regulatory standards, • Act as a key point of contact for risk and compliance queries across the firm, • Manage client due diligence processes, including complex matters involving international clients and Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), • Monitor regulatory developments and implement necessary changes, • Support audits, file reviews, and internal training on compliance matters, • Advise on AML, KYC, and broader regulatory obligations About You: • Proven experience in a senior risk and compliance role within a law firm, • Strong knowledge of SRA regulations, AML, and KYC requirements, • Experience handling international clients and PEP-related risk assessments, • Commercially minded with the ability to provide practical, business-focused solutions, • Able to work autonomously and manage competing priorities effectively This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and proactive compliance professional looking to take ownership of a broad and impactful role within a prestigious London setting.

Aviation Finance Lawyer | London | 2+ PQE | Associate/Senior Associate MAP Legal is working on behalf of a leading international law firm to recruit aviation finance lawyers into its highly regarded global practice. The firm has a strong reputation for advising on complex, high-value aircraft acquisition, financing and leasing transactions, and offers exposure to a broad and sophisticated client base. The team advises airlines, lessors, financial institutions and investors on a wide range of commercial and business aviation matters worldwide. Its work spans all major aircraft financing structures, including operating leases, leveraged financings, tax-based structures, pre-delivery payment financings and insurance-backed transactions, as well as sale and purchase agreements and related advisory work. The practice acts on transactions involving both established industry players and new and emerging market entrants. Lawyers in the team benefit from involvement in headline matters, including multi-billion-dollar aircraft orders, as well as a steady flow of leasing and financing transactions across global markets. The team also advises on disputes, enforcement and restructuring scenarios within the aviation sector. In addition to commercial aviation, the firm has a strong business aviation offering, advising financiers and owners on a wide range of transactions across all aircraft types, including helicopters. The opportunity We are keen to speak with aviation finance lawyers with a minimum of two years’ PQE. Opportunities are available at both associate and senior associate level. This role would suit candidates who: • have experience in aviation finance, asset finance or structured finance, • are comfortable working on cross-border transactions, • are looking to join a collaborative, internationally focused team, • are seeking high-quality work with strong client exposure The firm offers a supportive and collegiate environment, high-quality work, and clear opportunities for progression within a growing global practice. For a confidential discussion, please apply or speak with Matthew Porter at MAP Legal.

Microland is the world's leading AI-first, platform-driven technology infrastructure services company. We're a 36-year-old organization serving clients in over 100 locations globally. Microland’s driving ambition is to provide our clients with innovation, the best technologies, and strategies for adopting the next generation of digital infrastructure. We lead with our platforms under the umbrella of Intelligeni. Large enterprises rely on Microland to manage and transform their mission-critical infrastructure. 55% of our revenue comes from the North America region, 35% from EMEA, and 10% from APAC. Visit for more details. Position: Field CTO – Cloud & Applications Office Location: London Travel: As required across the UK and Europe Reports to: SVP – Geo Leader (EMEA) Role Overview The Field CTO – Cloud & Applications is a senior, client-facing advisory role responsible for shaping executive-level conversations around cloud strategy, application modernisation and enterprise-scale managed services. The role exists to influence, guide and elevate how enterprise clients think about cloud and application platforms transformation and also long-term managed capabilities. It helps clients connect technology decisions to business outcomes such as resilience, agility, cost optimisation and operational efficiency. This role is a blend of technology leadership, executive advisory and pre-sales enablement, complementing sales, delivery and architecture teams by bringing clarity, confidence and direction to complex transformation and managed service discussions. Core Expertise • Cloud strategy and cloud managed services across AWS, Azure and GCP, • Enterprise cloud and application operating models, including run, optimise and evolve, • Application modernisation, rationalisation and lifecycle management, • Cloud-native architectures and platform engineering, • DevSecOps, CI/CD and developer productivity at scale, • Enterprise-scale application and digital managed services, including cost, reliability and performance optimisation Key Responsibilities Executive Advisory and Client Engagement • Engage confidently with senior client stakeholders across enterprise accounts., • Lead executive-level discussions on cloud strategy, application modernisation and managed service-led operating models, • Help clients articulate their challenges, priorities and transformation ambitions across both change and run agendas, • Act as a trusted advisor supporting sales-led pursuits, without assuming delivery ownership Cloud, Application and Managed Services Leadership • Provide thought leadership on:, • Application modernisation approaches including re-host, re-platform and re-architect, • Cloud-native architectures and enterprise cloud operating models, • Managed service models for cloud and applications, including service design, governance and optimisation, • Platform engineering, developer experience and modern software delivery practices, • Bring clarity to complex environments by balancing innovation with operational stability, security and cost, • Challenge traditional thinking where required, while remaining pragmatic and outcome-focused Pre-Sales and Opportunity Shaping • Work closely with Account Executives and sales leadership throughout the pre-sales lifecycle, • Support early-stage opportunity shaping by influencing problem definition, solution direction and managed service positioning, • Participate in key pursuits as an executive-level technology advisor, • Elevate conversations from tools and technologies to platforms, operating models and long-term service outcomes, • Maintain continuity of senior client relationships throughout the sales cycle Thought Leadership and Market Positioning • Develop and articulate a clear, opinionated point of view on cloud, applications and managed services evolution, • Represent the organisation in executive briefings, industry forums, roundtables and customer advisory sessions, • Contribute to external thought leadership through blogs, presentations and whitepapers Internal Collaboration and Enablement • Collaborate closely with Account Executives, architects and delivery leaders, • Provide strategic guidance without becoming part of day-to-day delivery, • Coach senior sales and technical stakeholders on positioning cloud and application managed services, • Ensure consistency of narrative, value proposition and messaging across pursuits Stakeholder Engagement External • CIOs, CTOs, CDOs and senior technology leaders, • Business, digital and transformation stakeholders Internal • Account Executives and sales leadership, • Solution architects and technical specialists, • Delivery and operations leadership, • Regional and global leadership teams Compensation & Benefits • Competitive base salary & Bonus., • Travel and client engagement expenses as per company policy. Why Join Us? We are a leading global, AI-first, platform-led technology infrastructure services company recognized for making digital infrastructure resilient and autonomous. • Exceptional commission structure and significant earning potential., • The opportunity to directly impact company growth by bringing in flagship new clients., • Work with cutting-edge AIOps and cloud technologies. (EEO) Microland is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are working with an international law firm to hire a Risk Lawyer in London. In this role, you will support the Head of Risk in protecting the firm’s international operations, ensuring that partners and employees remain aligned with complex global regulatory frameworks. The firm is looking for a qualified solicitor with at least two years of experience within a large law firm environment, either in an internal risk function or a commercial fee-earning role. The responsibilities will include: • Providing proactive legal and regulatory advice to practice groups and business services teams across the firm’s international network., • Developing, maintaining, and updating the firm's risk management policies, guidance notes, and procedures., • Reviewing and negotiating supplier agreements, with a specific focus on onboarding new technology providers., • Handling data protection compliance matters, including the management of subject access requests and potential data breaches., • Advising on outside counsel terms and negotiating client-requested amendments to the firm’s Standard Terms of Business., • Serving as a key escalation point on complex conflicts of interest and financial sanctions issues., • Designing and delivering face-to-face and virtual risk training sessions to partners and employees., • Monitoring global regulatory developments to ensure the business is prepared for significant legislative changes., • Supporting cross-functional firm-wide projects and managing day-to-day risk queries from the team inbox. They are looking for candidates with a working knowledge of the SRA Standards and Regulations, UK GDPR, and the Bribery Act. You should be a confident communicator who can influence stakeholders at all levels of seniority and translate complex legal requirements into practical, accurate guidance. If you are a resilient legal professional looking to take on significant responsibility within a supportive, top-tier risk team, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your application to explore this opportunity further. Ref: 1508

HR Systems Analyst (18‑Month FTC) London | Hybrid Working My client, a highly regarded UK law firm, is seeking a HR Systems Analyst to join its HR team on an 18‑month fixed‑term contract. This role can be based in either London or Cardiff and will play a key part in a wider transformation programme across HR systems and processes. The firm is investing significantly in people technology and modernisation, and this position sits at the centre of that change. It offers an opportunity to work within a collaborative HR function while gaining hands‑on exposure to a large‑scale system implementation and optimisation. The Role The HR Systems Analyst will focus on supporting and enhancing the firm’s HR technology landscape, with particular emphasis on a newly implemented HR system (SuccessFactors) and its associated modules, including Employee Central, Payroll, Learning, Performance, and Onboarding. This role is highly data‑driven, with strong exposure to reporting, analytics, integrations, and process design. You will work closely with HR colleagues, IT, and the wider business to ensure systems are accurate, efficient, and fit for purpose. Key responsibilities include: • Supporting integrations between HR systems and wider business platforms, • Designing and developing a suite of standard HR reports and dashboards using SuccessFactors and reporting tools such as Power BI, • Proposing, designing, and delivering system improvements to enhance functionality and user experience, • Supporting the decommissioning of legacy HR systems and ensuring a smooth transition, • Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency through better use of HR technology, • Designing, documenting, and improving HR processes in line with system changes, • Supporting data governance and ensuring GDPR compliance across all people systems About You This role would suit someone with a strong blend of HR systems expertise and analytical capability, who enjoys working in a fast‑paced professional environment and collaborating across functions. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate: • At least 3 years’ experience working with HR systems and HR data, • Strong expertise in SuccessFactors, particularly Report Stories, • Experience collecting, exporting, analysing, and presenting HR data, • Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical and analytical skills, • The ability to clearly explain technical data and system functionality to non‑technical stakeholders, • Confidence communicating at all levels, both written and verbal, • A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with strong problem‑solving skills, • High awareness of data governance, confidentiality, and GDPR requirements, • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, • Flexibility to travel between offices when required, • A collaborative approach and genuine enjoyment of working as part of a team

Senior Associate – Intellectual Property Disputes William James Recruitment is exclusively instructed by an award-winning, top UK, full-service law firm recognised in Legal 500 and Chambers, the firm operates from offices across the UK. The firm has a long-standing trusted legal advice to individuals, SMEs, and major national and international companies. The firm combines partner-led expertise across all specialist departments and offers a collaborative, service-driven and entrepreneurial culture. The Role The Intellectual Property team is seeking an experienced and commercially-minded Senior Associate to handle IP disputes and litigation, including: • Trade marks and passing off, • Copyright and design rights, • Patents, • Brand protection, IP enforcement, and infringement claims, • Drafting and negotiating licensing, franchise, sponsorship, naming rights, and IP exploitation agreements The successful candidate will work directly with partners and a talented team of Associates, handling high-profile matters across sports, fashion, and brand sectors. You will take ownership of cases, supervise junior team members, and contribute to business development and client engagement initiatives. The Candidate • 5+ years’ experience in IP disputes/litigation, • Strong technical knowledge and a commercial mindset, • Proven client-facing skills, • Experience advising on high-value, complex IP matters, • Enthusiasm for mentoring and developing junior colleagues, • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail, • Ability to contribute to a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive team culture Why this is a great opportunity • Be part of a dynamic, ambitious, and supportive IP team, • Exposure to UK and international IP disputes, • Work in a firm that values integrity, collaboration, and career development, • Competitive remuneration and excellent career progression opportunities If you’re an IP lawyer who thrives on complex disputes, creative solutions, and client engagement, this is a fantastic chance to join a leading, award-winning firm with a vibrant, inclusive culture. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion. Contact: Alice Winter (Retained Consultant) Direct Dial: 0203 918 1665 Mobile: 07944 055 476 Email:

Step into a ready-built Private Client opportunity with immediate demand Take ownership of an established Private Client practice with an active client base, direct access to thousands of existing clients, and significant unmet demand - all with the backing to scale a team around you. Package & Benefits • Six-figure base reflecting seniority and growth mandate, • High-impact bonus linked directly to revenue generation, • Structured pathway from salaried partner to equity, • Immediate access to a substantial internal client base, • Autonomy to shape, expand and scale your own team Why this firm A growing law firm with an established Private Client practice, supported by a wider £200m professional services group of 1,500+ professionals. The team advises high net worth individuals, entrepreneurs and families, with legal services playing an increasingly central role in the firm’s long-term strategy. You’ll have access to over 8,000 existing personal tax clients, ongoing client inflow through acquisitions, and a well-established international network. With consistent demand for Private Client work and strong internal referral channels, there is a clear opportunity to expand an already active practice and convert immediate, high-quality work from day one - including work currently being referred externally. What you’ll be doing • Lead and grow the Private Client practice, scaling it into a high-performing team, • Convert existing internal relationships into long-term client engagements, • Advise on complex wills, trusts, estate planning and probate matters, • Partner with tax and advisory teams to deliver integrated, high-value solutions What you’ll bring • Strong Private Client experience advising HNW individuals and families, • Gravitas to influence senior stakeholders and build trust across the business, • Proven ability to generate work through networking and relationship development, • Experience leading or mentoring lawyers, with a mindset to grow and scale a team Who this suits You’re a commercially minded Private Client lawyer ready to step into a role with immediate access to clients and real growth potential. You may be a Legal Director or early-stage Partner whose progression is blocked, or a senior lawyer seeking greater autonomy and a stronger platform. You bring presence, commercial awareness and the drive to turn opportunity into a scalable practice. Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.

People Partner (London) - AI Defence Start Up This is not a traditional People Partner role. As People Partner for London, you will be working directly with senior leaders and highly technical teams to shape how the organisation scales. For the right person, this is a genuine opportunity to influence decisions, set standards, and define what great looks though the scaling journey. What You’ll Be Doing • Acting as the on-the-ground People Partner for London; driving clarity, pace, and quality across the People agenda, • Partnering with senior leaders across engineering and GTM to translate strategy into practical people decisions, • Leading performance management and calibration; raising the bar on feedback, accountability, and outcomes, • Operating as a high-conviction sparring partner; challenging leaders on hiring, promotions, org design, and workforce planning, • Owning the end-to-end employee lifecycle; continuously improving for scale, speed, and quality, • Managing complex employee relations with a proactive, root-cause approach, • Ensuring full compliance with UK employment law as the business scales, • Building and optimising People infrastructure; processes, systems, and data to enable better decision-making, • Driving meaningful culture and engagement initiatives that strengthen leadership and inclusion, • Leading key People projects across performance, compensation, org design, and employee experience What We’re Looking For • You operate with credibility and impact at senior level; particularly with analytical, high-bar stakeholders, • You have an operator mindset; you take ownership and deliver outcomes, not just advice, • You are structured, pragmatic, and focused on impact over process, • You are comfortable in performance-driven environments; including managing underperformance and difficult decisions, • You’ve partnered with technical teams - engineering, hardware and GTM, • You thrive in demanding environments, • You are proactive, resilient, and bring clarity in fast-moving, ambiguous situations, • Experience in deep-tech, defence, robotics, autonomy, or hardware/software environments, • Background in elite scale-ups, • Familiarity with HRIS platforms such as Personio or HiBob What's on Offer • Salary up to 150k plus equity, • Regular company-wide events and offsites, • You enjoy working in-person; this role is based in London with 3 days per week in the office

Senior BD & Marketing Manager • Corporate M&A practice area, • Global firm, • Hybrid working An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior BD Manager to take the lead on a global law firms Corporate M&A practice. This role comes at a time of growth and change, offering the chance to innovate, shape and drive the firm’s approach to one of its well established practice groups, and working closely with sector leads. As Senior BD Manager, you will work closely with Partners and senior stakeholders to design and implement practice-wide business development initiatives. The role will focus on building strong relationships across asset classes and product teams, identifying new opportunities, and ensuring the firm’s market-leading position across key clients and target markets. You will also manage a small, high-performing team, guiding their professional development while overseeing the delivery of strategic campaigns and client engagement programmes. The role offers a blend of autonomy and collaboration, with significant exposure to global leadership and the opportunity to contribute to firmwide strategy at the highest level. This position would suit an experienced Senior BD Manager with proven experience of the Corporate and transactional landscape, and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders across multiple markets.

Tax Assistant Manager - Banking KPMG’s FS Corporate Tax team has an immediate need for an Assistant Manager to support delivery of a range of engagements across corporate tax advisory, tax advisory, and tax audit assist. The KPMG FS Corporate Tax Team has a strong market reputation working with leading Global and UK bank and insurers on a range of tax services. The team will invest in the right candidate to enable quick upskilling on industry tax technical and commercial matters. There is a strong pipeline of project and advisory work. What will you be doing? Delivery of a range of engagements across tax advisory including M&A, tax advice including Pillar 2, tax audit, and compliance What will you need to do it? • Corporate tax background, ideally some experience in tax audit, • Currently operating at assistant manager grade, • Willingness to learn, • Possession of sound judgement, including the ability to identify and evaluate risk issues, and knowing when to involve others;, • Pro-active in identifying and progressing business opportunities for the long-term benefit of the business;, • A track record of helping to lead / leading large, complex, high intensity projects, with a focus on accountability, high quality and timely delivery;, • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels (internally and externally) and be a team player; strong interpersonal skills are required in addition to strong oral and written communication skills with an ability to build and motivate teams., • High level analytical skills and a commercial approach to resolving issues and providing advice; ability to apply knowledge of fundamental tax principles in identifying potential technical issues and opportunities;, • Adaptability and dynamism;, • Ability to multi-task and be organised;, • Desire to coach and develop more junior members of the team in order to build specialisms rapidly and respond to market demand. Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras: • Banking experience, • PILLAR 2.0 To discuss this or wider Tax roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG. Our Locations: We are open to talk to talent across the country but our core hubs for Tax professionals are: • London Canary Wharf, • Edinburgh Find out more: Within Tax we have a range of divisions and specialisms. Click the links to find out more below: • Tax at KPMG Tax & Law (kpmgcareers.co.uk), • About our firm: About our firm (kpmgcareers.co.uk), • KPMG Culture. Being Inclusive: Being inclusive (kpmgcareers.co.uk), • KPMG Workability and Disability confidence: Need Support? Let us know (kpmgcareers.co.uk) For additional support in applying, please click the clinks to find out more:

Legal Client Relations Director Location: London (Hybrid – minimum 3 days in-office) Salary: £100,000 per annum LAW Absolute is working exclusively with a professional services business who are seeking a Client Relations Director to lead and grow relationships with leading UK law firms on a permanent basis. This is a senior, relationship-led role suited to someone with a legal background, strong commercial instincts, credibility with senior legal stakeholders, an excellent private practice network and a genuine interest in high‑value litigation and advisory work. The Role As Client Relations Director, you will own and develop a defined portfolio of major law firm clients, acting as a trusted adviser and long-term strategic partner. You will be responsible for deepening relationships, driving sustainable revenue growth, and working closely with internal delivery teams to ensure an outstanding client experience. The role is London-based with frequent in-person engagements. Key Responsibilities Strategic Account Leadership • The successful candidate will own and develop relationships across a portfolio of circa 10 key UK law firms, • You will build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders through regular face-to-face meetings, events and networking, • You will act as a strategic adviser, understanding client pressures and objectives and tailoring solutions accordingly, • Create and deliver structured account plans, including relationship mapping and growth strategies, • Identify cross-practice and cross-office opportunities, • Monitor, report and forecast account performance Revenue & Business Development • You will drive revenue growth across the client portfolio, • Manage opportunities through the full sales cycle from enquiry to conversion, • Collaborate with marketing on firm-specific initiatives, thought leadership and events, • Support international growth initiatives through existing client relationships Operational Excellence • Partner closely with internal client services teams to ensure seamless delivery, often to tight timelines, • You will act as a senior escalation point within the sales process, • Conduct post-engagement follow-ups to capture feedback and measure impact Market Insight & Positioning • Build and maintain a strong professional network within the UK legal market, • You will stay informed on litigation and market trends relevant to your client base, • Share client insights internally to inform strategic and commercial decision-making The successful candidate will be required to show that they not only have but can develop deep, trusted relationships across a legal portfolio. It is essential you have a strong network and are able to show revenue growth in your current and previous roles. About You • Ideally a qualified solicitor or someone with a background working in the legal market looking to pivot into a client relationship director role, • Someone with legal sector expertise and an excellent private practice network, • Proven experience managing and growing high-value client relationships, • Confident engaging with senior legal stakeholders, • Commercially astute with disciplined pipeline management, • Skilled relationship builder with strong emotional intelligence, • Credible, professional and consultative in approach, • Able to juggle multiple priorities effectively, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Comfortable working in a relationship-led, in-person environment This is a permanent position with a well-regarded professional services business. The salary on offer for the role is up to £100,000 per annum. If the above is of interest, and you would like to find out more, please send an updated CV to Working through LAW Absolute As the first recruitment agency to specialise only in placing interim lawyers, LAW Absolute has a long history in supporting lawyers who want to work flexibly and in control of their career. We are able to offer our contractors a range of challenging opportunities across private practice, corporates, financial services and within the not-for-profit sector. With over 20 years of placing contract lawyers in these markets, we have built excellent networks and many of the lawyers that we work with are contract lawyers that we have successfully placed on multiple assignments, allowing them to work with autonomy and build their career in the way they choose to. For our clients, we have worked closely with legal teams to help them plan and manage delivery of their services in a more efficient way in terms of resources, costs and timescales. To find out more about how LAW Absolute can assist you, or your team, through flexible working, please contact us or visit Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

A highly regarded, boutique law firm in Central London is seeking an experienced and adaptable Float Legal Secretary to join its established Business Services team. You will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support across multiple departments, stepping in at short notice to cover absences and provide additional assistance where required. The Firm Our client is a well-established, multi-partner law firm with a long-standing heritage and an outstanding reputation in private client and family law. The firm is consistently recognised in leading legal directories for the quality of its work and offers a collaborative and professional working environment from prestigious Central London offices. The Role • Preparing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents and correspondence, • Managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and coordinating appointments, • Maintaining and organising both physical and electronic filing systems, • Assisting with case management systems, conflict checks, and billing processes, • Providing administrative support including scanning, printing, and document binding, • Acting as a reliable point of support during busy periods, holidays, and absences Key skills and attributes include: • You will be an experienced Legal Secretary with strong Family Law experience and the ability to integrate seamlessly into new teams., • You must have prior experience working for a London-based law firm, • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, • Professional, discreet, and confident handling sensitive information, • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels, • Fast and accurate typing speed (minimum 65 wpm), • Experience with legal systems such as SOS Connect, BigHand/Diktamen, Nuance/Kofax, and iManage would be advantageous, though training will be provided., • High level of competency in Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams Benefits • Private medical insurance, • Life assurance and income protection, • Health cash plan and wellbeing support, • Employee assistance programme, • Pension scheme, • Discretionary bonus scheme, • Interest-free season ticket loan, • Cycle to work scheme, • Gym and wellbeing benefits, • 25 days’ annual leave, with option to purchase additional days If you feel you would be suitable please apply directly or contact Jess at AJ Chambers.

An elite US law firm is seeking an AI & Innovation Knowledge Counsel (Banking) to join its London team in a newly created role focused on AI, innovation and the future of transactional legal delivery. Sitting within a leading leveraged finance practice, this role offers the opportunity to help shape how technology, data and knowledge are used to improve efficiency, enhance deal execution and deliver exceptional client service. Why Apply? • A genuinely strategic role with the opportunity to influence how AI and legal technology are embedded into high-value leveraged finance work., • Close access to senior partners within a market-leading London finance practice., • A rare blend of legal expertise, innovation and knowledge leadership, moving beyond traditional PSL or knowledge lawyer responsibilities. Working closely with partners, lawyers, knowledge colleagues, marketing and AI/technology teams, the successful candidate will help design and implement a more structured, efficient and forward-looking approach to knowledge management. The role will focus on improving how leveraged finance know-how is captured, organised, searched and applied, while supporting the responsible use of AI across deal work, training, business development and client service. Key Responsibilities • Support the development and management of leveraged finance knowledge resources, precedents and internal materials., • Help improve the way knowledge is captured, organised and accessed across the practice., • Work with lawyers and business services teams on the appropriate use of AI and legal technology., • Provide training and guidance on knowledge tools, market developments and best practice., • Assist with client-facing materials, thought leadership, pitches and internal updates., • Monitor relevant market trends and support the sharing of insight across the team. This role would suit a qualified leveraged finance lawyer, experienced knowledge lawyer or senior legal knowledge professional with strong exposure to sophisticated finance transactions. The successful candidate is likely to have experience of sponsor-backed and/or direct lender work, strong technical understanding of leveraged finance documentation, and a genuine interest in AI, legal technology and innovation. Experience creating knowledge resources, developing best-practice materials, managing precedents, improving workflows or supporting technology adoption within a law firm or legal team would be highly advantageous. For someone who enjoys the technical depth of leveraged finance but wants to apply that expertise in a broader, more strategic way, this role offers an exceptional platform. It combines high-quality transactional knowledge, AI innovation, training, market insight and client-facing work within an elite global law firm that is investing in the future of legal service delivery.

Corporate Associate (M&A)- 2-4 PQE Silver Circle Law firm| London | £150,000 - £160,000 A corporate associate is offered an outstanding opportunity to join an industry leading corporate team at this top tier national practice, in London. The firm, which ranks as one of the top 10 in the UK, is arguably the largest and widest-reaching domestic UK law firm. The London corporate team is made up of over 80 lawyers undertaking high-value, complex, and challenging matters for clients both domestically and internationally across the renewable energy, mining, oil and gas, life sciences, healthcare, technology, media, telecoms, financial services, retail, and sports sectors. My client are currently looking to add a talented corporate lawyers, with strong experience and interest in M&A work. The salary bracket for the roles starts at £150k from 2 PQE, up to £160k at 4 PQE, in addition to a relatively industry standard bonus scheme, activated for hitting the hours target of 1700. The successful corporate associate joining this team will handle a full range of corporate work, which will include: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal documents to affect public and private M&A transactions, domestic and cross-border M&A, public takeovers, demergers and joint ventures. This position is ideally suited to a mid level corporate associate between two and four years’ PQE. Candidates applying for this position should be able to display: · A strong academic background · Training and post-qualified corporate experience gained with a reputable national or international practice or city-firm · Strong technical knowledge and commercial acumen · Excellent communication skills · Experience in business development and client relationship management With regards to hybrid working, my client operates a 60% office attendance policy, with the option to also work from any of their regional offices. Benefits: · Salary package of £150,000 - £160,000 · 25 days annual leave. · Bonus scheme. · Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. · Cycle to work scheme. To apply for the job of Corporate Associate, or for more information please feel free to reach out to Andre Kacperski at BCL Legal.

ROLE OVERVIEW // We are recruiting for an experienced HR Adviser to work within the HR Advisory team. The role is a permanent, full-time position and will report into one of the team’s HR Managers. Human Resources (‘HR’) is responsible for supporting and developing the firm’s people to help drive and shape the future success of the firm. The HR Adviser will be responsible for providing support to the HR Managers for Legal Groups and Business Services departments to ensure a comprehensive, proactive, and considered HR service to the firm. Our HR Advisory team offers a comprehensive range of HR support, partnering with Partners and Business Services leaders to develop and implement people strategies that drive organisational success. Working closely with the broader HR function—including Early Careers Development, Early Careers Recruitment, Recruitment, Diversity and Inclusion, HR Systems and MI, Global Mobility, and Reward and Benefits—this role ensures an integrated, proactive, and high-impact HR service. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES // The key responsibilities of this role are set out below and there may be others which are not listed. You may be required on occasion to work outside our normal working hours of 9:30am to 5:30pm. Advisory: • Working alongside HR Managers to deliver a comprehensive, proactive HR service across the full employee lifecycle, with clear accountability for defined populations, processes and outcomes., • Acting as a trusted adviser to partners, directors, managers and employees, building strong working relationships and providing high‑quality, pragmatic and risk‑aware HR advice and guidance., • Managing employee relations matters end‑to‑end, including probation, sickness absence, health and wellbeing, performance management, disciplinary and grievance processes. This includes responsibility for handling cases independently within agreed parameters, with exposure to more complex ER matters where appropriate, working closely with the Head of Employee Relations and HR Managers on higher‑risk issues., • Owning and managing flexible working requests and changes to terms and conditions of employment on an end‑to‑end basis, including advising managers, attending formal meetings where required, and preparing outcomes and documentation., • Managing the family leave process, working proactively with departments to support employees before, during and on return from leave, keeping abreast of legislative and policy developments and contributing to continuous improvement., • Owning and proactively supporting performance review processes for allocated populations, providing guidance to managers, ensuring consistency of approach and supporting appropriate follow‑up actions., • Managing fixed‑term contracts and contractors, including tracking end dates, advising on extensions and ensuring timely and accurate completion of documentation., • Carrying out leaver feedback meetings, producing analysis and insights to inform wider people initiatives and improvements., • Collating, analysing and interpreting management information, identifying trends and supporting evidence‑based decision‑making in partnership with HR Managers and the wider HR team., • Working closely with HR Managers on internal moves, visas and international secondments, including responsibility for visiting lawyer, visiting barrister and secondment processes where allocated., • Maintaining accurate HR records and ensuring HR systems and data are kept up to date, including taking responsibility for activity within Workday to support accurate data management, workflow processing and strong system governance, and providing guidance to managers and colleagues on appropriate use of the system., • Keeping abreast of industry trends and developments, through a strong network of external contacts both within and outside the legal sector and making recommendations for change within the firm where appropriate., • Working closely with the wider HR team, providing support and guidance where required to provide a seamless service to the business., • Any other duties that fall within the parameters of this role. CANDIDATE PROFILE // Candidates for this position must have: • Experience working in a similar role within a professional services environment., • Preferably CIPD qualified or part qualified., • Client focused with the ability to adapt approach and service., • Good working knowledge of employment law and best practice HR Management., • Experience of using HR systems and producing management information; experience of working with Workday (or a comparable HRIS) would be advantageous, with the ability and appetite to develop system and process expertise., • The ability to build strong business relationships with internal and external contacts and the resilience to deal with demanding individuals., • Proactive, prepared to take a hands-on approach, to managing their workload using their own initiative., • Comfortable accepting instructions and guidance from different team members and managing several priorities at one time., • Ability to work collaboratively in a team but comfortable working on their own., • A willingness to provide feedback, share information, contribute ideas and suggestions as necessary., • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written, spoken and presentational, including strong influencing skills., • Ability to express views clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles., • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task, keep calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines., • Excellent attention to detail., • Skilled in data analysis and HR systems, with the ability to interpret trends and suggest appropriate next steps., • Experience of handling confidential matters with discretion and professionalism., • Experience of working in a diverse team whilst fostering an inclusive team culture., • High level of professionalism and integrity; displaying the highest standard of professional ethics. We welcome applications irrespective of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, belief or marital status.

This is a rare opportunity for a senior insolvency litigator to join a leading firm, in one of the world’s premier legal markets, at a pivotal time in its growth. Our client, a highly respected offshore law firm, is looking to recruit a senior insolvency focused litigation lawyer (Solicitor or Barrister) to lead their contentious insolvency team. Sitting within one of the island’s best litigation practices, you will be adding strength to what is already a cohesive and driven leadership group. You may currently be a Senior Associate, Counsel, or junior Partner; regardless, you will bring the experience, gravitas, and ambition to thrive in what could be a career‑defining role. You will aspire to partnership, if not already at that level. This is a key hire at the start of an exciting period of growth for the firm, so getting the right personality and cultural fit will be instrumental in the decision-making process. The Partners are looking for someone who is ready to make a long-term commitment to this move and to advancing their career, while making a significant contribution to the growth of the practice. You can expect complex and high-value international work, combined with a lifestyle that can only be found in Bermuda, one of the world's most desirable locations. You will be technically adept with significant relevant experience, proven advocacy skills, and an ability to conduct litigation at all levels of court. It’s a busy role that will sometimes require you to juggle matters, so managing your time and priorities effectively, will be vital. Spearheading the development of the insolvency business, this is an ideal platform for a strong communicator with plenty of commercial nous and the ability to build rapport with clients. You can make a significant impact here, both within the firm and on the wider market. The potential for meaningful, long-term career growth is clear. Requirements • The role requires admission in Bermuda, the UK/Ireland, or in an equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction such as Australia, Canada or New Zealand., • It is expected that the right person will have a minimum of 10 years’ relevant post-qualification experience, with more senior candidates strongly encouraged to apply., • Strong advocacy skills are essential, and you will have significant experience of handling insolvency related disputes. Experience of commercial disputes would also be an asset. Salary and application information • A highly competitive low-tax salary (negotiable according to experience)., • Benefits, bonus and relocation package (flights + temporary accommodation + expenses)., • Interviews will initially take place via videoconference with the possibility of final stages taking place with the partners in Bermuda., • Start dates negotiable, typically around 3-6 months, (depending on your notice period)., • Our clients provide comprehensive assistance with visas and relocation. Origin Legal International Our team has 25 years’ experience of helping lawyers to make international and offshore moves. If you would like to find out more about this role or chat about an overseas move in general, please get in touch.

Our client, a global law firm is seeking a 5+ PQE Corporate Tax Associate to join its London practice. The tax team forms a key part of the firm’s international transactional offering, advising on complex UK and cross‑border M&A, restructurings, joint ventures and financing matters. The role involves working closely with colleagues across corporate, banking, projects, energy and real estate, as well as collaborating frequently with international offices. The successful candidate will advise on the structuring and implementation of domestic and international M&A (public and private), group reorganisations, demergers and post‑acquisition integrations. The position also includes supporting the tax aspects of joint ventures, corporate finance and energy and infrastructure transactions, drafting and negotiating tax provisions, analysing tax risk allocation, and working as part of integrated multi‑jurisdictional deal teams. In addition, you will contribute to business development initiatives and help nurture client relationships. The successful candidate will have 5+ years’ PQE in corporate or transactional tax from a leading UK or international firm, with strong experience across M&A and restructuring. A solid grounding in UK corporate tax, familiarity with cross‑border issues, excellent drafting and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters are essential. The firm offers high‑quality transactional work, a global platform, and clear scope for progression within a supportive, collaborative environment.

We are currently supporting our client in the investments sector with appointing a Senior Manager to join their Compliance Advisory team in London. This senior role plays a key part in shaping the strategy and direction of the Compliance Advisory function, ensuring the delivery of consistent, high-quality guidance across the organisation’s investment operations. Key Responsibilities • Provide senior-level compliance input and direction across a range of investment activities, including advisory, delegated, and direct investment services., • Take responsibility for guiding and developing team members, including involvement in hiring, coaching, and performance oversight where required., • Act as a key escalation point for complex or sensitive compliance and risk-related matters., • Support alignment and clear communication between compliance leadership and first line teams., • Build and maintain strong, credible relationships across the business, positioning yourself as a reliable and pragmatic compliance partner., • Serve as a primary contact for regulatory queries or incidents, offering clear, solutions-focused advice., • Participate in governance forums and operational discussions, providing constructive challenge and independent oversight., • Keep abreast of regulatory changes, identifying potential impacts and helping drive necessary enhancements within the business., • Ensure the quality and consistency of compliance guidance delivered, including contributing to training initiatives where appropriate., • Encourage a culture grounded in ethical behaviour, openness, and accountability., • Work closely with colleagues across legal and compliance functions to support broader strategic priorities., • Contribute to ensuring the business meets its regulatory and risk obligations, including supporting reviews, audits, and regulatory engagement activities. Ideal Candidate • Professional credentials in investments, with additional qualifications in risk management, compliance, or law desirable., • Previous experience managing teams is advantageous., • Extensive experience in regulated environments and familiarity with Compliance or Control functions in UK MIFID firms., • Experience engaging with senior management and executives., • Strong understanding of UK regulatory frameworks and ability to apply them effectively., • Knowledge of financial services, investment markets, and market participants., • In-depth knowledge of MIFID, with awareness of EMIR, SFTR, MAR, and fund regulations., • Excellent supervisory, organisational, and communication skills, able to work under pressure while encouraging collaborative action., • Solid grasp of corporate governance practices.

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced risk and compliance professional to step into a senior leadership role offering a highly attractive six-figure salary, hybrid working, and significant international exposure. This position offers the chance to shape and lead the firm’s Business Acceptance function across multiple jurisdictions, playing a pivotal role in safeguarding the firm while enabling its continued international growth. Why apply? Lead at scale – oversee a well-established AML and Conflicts function across key global offices Influence at the top level – work closely with senior leadership International exposure – engage with complex, cross-border matters, including US conflicts Drive strategy and change – shape policy, processes, and best practice within a highly regarded firm This role reports directly to the Director of Risk and carries overall responsibility for the firm’s Business Acceptance function across the UK, Ireland, and Dubai, with regular interaction with US teams. The successful individual will provide both strategic oversight and hands-on leadership, acting as a trusted advisor on complex AML, conflicts, sanctions, and financial crime matters, while ensuring robust compliance frameworks are maintained and continuously improved. Key responsibilities • Lead and oversee the Business Acceptance function, including AML and Conflicts, • Act as a senior escalation point for complex onboarding and conflicts issues, • Deputise for the MLRO, supporting on SARs and financial crime matters, • Liaise with international teams, particularly the US, on cross-border conflicts resolution, • Manage and develop a multi-location team, supported by a Business Acceptance Manager, • Oversee anti-bribery & corruption and sanctions frameworks, providing guidance to stakeholders, • Support regulatory audits and ensure recommendations are effectively implemented, • Deliver training and promote best practice across the firm, • Collaborate with senior business services leaders to drive operational excellence and alignment This role would suit a seasoned risk and compliance professional, with strong experience, (at least 6 years) in an international law firm environment. Candidates will bring a deep understanding of AML, conflicts, and financial crime, alongside the ability to manage complex, high-stakes issues with a commercial and pragmatic approach. Experience with US conflicts frameworks is highly desirable. Strong leadership capability, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence at all levels are essential. A legal qualification or equivalent experience in risk is expected. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a critical function within a global firm, leading on everything from team management and regulatory engagement to complex conflicts resolution and financial crime oversight. The role combines strategic influence with operational leadership, offering both challenge and visibility in equal measure.

My client, a leading global law firm, is looking to recruit a Learning & Development Adviser to join its London-based People team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced L&D or Talent professional to play a key role in shaping and delivering high‑quality development programmes within a collaborative, forward‑thinking firm. The role sits within a well‑established Talent Development team and offers real exposure, responsibility, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on early‑career talent and the wider business. You will join a firm that places strong value on professional growth, inclusion, and wellbeing, offering a supportive environment where individuals are encouraged to take ownership of their careers and contribute to the firm’s continued success. The Role Working as part of a dynamic and highly regarded Talent Development team, the Adviser will focus primarily on the design, coordination, and delivery of business skills and development programmes, particularly for early‑career groups such as trainees, solicitor apprentices, paralegals, and junior associates. There will also be opportunities to support development initiatives at other levels across the firm. Key responsibilities include: • Managing the end‑to‑end delivery of learning and development programmes, ensuring smooth organisation, delivery, and follow‑up, • Designing, facilitating, and delivering training sessions and workshops, independently and in collaboration with colleagues or external specialists, • Ensuring programmes have clear learning objectives and are delivered using effective, modern learning methodologies, • Building strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business to ensure programmes are relevant, engaging, and impactful, • Refreshing and updating learning materials in response to feedback, changing business needs, and best practice, • Identifying, selecting, and managing external training providers, ensuring high quality and value for money, • Managing programme budgets and supporting cost‑effective delivery, • Supporting wider talent and development initiatives, including insights‑based training and facilitation, • Acting as a key point of contact for development activity linked to Asia‑based offices About You The successful candidate will bring a solid background in learning, talent, or development, ideally gained within a law firm or professional services environment. You are likely to demonstrate: • Experience across the full training cycle, including needs analysis, programme design, facilitation, delivery, and evaluation, • Confidence as a trainer and presenter, with strong facilitation skills, • Experience managing multiple programmes and stakeholders simultaneously, • Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail, • Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to engage credibly at all levels What’s On Offer The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible and hybrid working, wellbeing initiatives, private healthcare options, and a range of lifestyle benefits. There is a strong emphasis on inclusion, development, and work‑life balance, alongside opportunities to get involved in wellbeing, CSR, and community initiatives.

A highly regarded Legal 500-ranked law firm is looking to recruit a talented Property Litigation Solicitor (3–4 PQE) to join its established and growing disputes team. This is an opportunity to join a practice known for its commercial, solution-driven approach to property disputes, acting for a broad client base including landlords, tenants, developers, investors and private individuals. The team is recognised for combining technical excellence with real commercial judgement, delivering pragmatic advice tailored to each client’s objectives. You will work on a varied caseload spanning both residential and commercial property disputes, including: • Landlord & tenant matters, • Boundary and neighbour disputes, • Rights of way and easements, • Dilapidations and forfeiture, • Co-ownership and TOLATA claims, • Professional negligence relating to property The team is particularly known for its strategic and cost-effective approach to dispute resolution, with a strong focus on resolving matters through negotiation or mediation where possible, while also offering robust litigation expertise when proceedings are required. The Role You will: • Manage your own caseload of property litigation matters, • Support partners on complex, high-value disputes, • Advise clients from early-stage risk management through to litigation, • Play a key role in delivering clear, commercially focused advice The Candidate You will be: • A qualified solicitor with 3–4 years’ PQE in property litigation, • Technically strong with experience across a broad range of disputes, • Commercially aware, with a pragmatic and solutions-focused mindset, • Confident dealing directly with clients The Firm This is a well-established, full-service London firm with an excellent reputation for client care and technical expertise, consistently recognised by the Legal 500 for its strength across multiple practice areas. The culture is collaborative and supportive, with a genuine emphasis on quality of work, early responsibility, and long-term progression. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

Corporate Real Estate Lawyer, Associate, London Greenway Search are delighted to be working with a leading International Law Firm, based in London. This leading progressive global law firm has built a reputation over more than two centuries for delivering exceptional standards of service and commercial insight. The firm acts as a trusted adviser to some of the world’s most prominent corporates, financial institutions, and governments across all areas of commercial law. With offices across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia, the firm offers the reach, resources, and career opportunities of a truly integrated international network. Its culture is underpinned by core values of excellence, collaboration, and innovation—qualities that define both how the firm serves its clients and how it develops its people. A progressive mindset drives the firm’s approach to problem-solving. It embraces fresh perspectives, exploring new ways to deliver value to clients and shape the future of legal services. The firm’s forward-thinking strategy is reflected in its industry-leading initiatives that combine traditional legal expertise with cutting-edge solutions and consulting services. The Real Estate Team The firm’s Real Estate practice is recognised as a market leader, advising on many of the most high-profile and complex property transactions in the UK and internationally. The London team consistently ranks at the top of major legal directories for its expertise and client service. The team’s work spans the full spectrum of real estate matters, including: • Major office, retail, and leisure developments, • Residential and mixed-use regeneration schemes, • Hotels and industrial portfolios, • Large-scale investment, development, and asset management transactions, • Clients include institutional investors, developers, funds, corporates, and public sector bodies, offering exposure to a diverse and dynamic range of mandates. The Opportunity The firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate (2–5 PQE) to join its highly regarded London team. This is an outstanding opportunity to work alongside leading practitioners on landmark transactions and to build your expertise within a top-tier, collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities Transactional Work: • Advise on acquisitions, disposals, development projects, lettings, and asset management matters., • Draft, review, and negotiate key real estate documents, including sale and purchase agreements, leases, development agreements, and related contracts., • Manage your own matters with appropriate supervision, ensuring efficient progress and excellent client service. Client Engagement: • Act as a day-to-day point of contact for clients, delivering clear, commercially focused advice., • Develop a strong understanding of clients’ business objectives and tailor advice to meet their strategic needs., • Contribute to business development initiatives, including client pitches, presentations, and relationship-building activities. Teamwork and Development: • Work closely with partners, senior associates, and other team members on complex transactions., • Support and mentor junior colleagues, sharing knowledge and fostering a culture of collaboration., • Participate in training, knowledge-sharing, and firmwide initiatives to support professional growth. Quality and Risk Management: • Maintain the highest standards of technical accuracy and attention to detail., • Adhere to the firm’s rigorous quality and risk management protocols., • Identify potential issues proactively and escalate them appropriately. Skills and Experience: • Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 2–5 years’ post-qualification experience in real estate law, ideally gained at a leading law firm., • Strong experience in investment, development, and asset management transactions., • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills., • Commercially astute, with a sound understanding of market trends and sector drivers., • Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment., • A collaborative team player with a client-focused approach and a commitment to excellence., • Enthusiastic about professional growth and contributing to a high-performing, innovative practice. To apply or to confidentially discuss this position further, please contact or via phone: 07944 999 465 * All Conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence*

Partner – Real Estate Finance | Location: Central London | Hybrid Working This is an opportunity to join a well‑capitalised, quality‑led London firm that is building a modern partnership model, one that rewards commercial thinking, protects capacity, and gives Partners the platform to grow something meaningful. For senior Real Estate Finance lawyers seeking autonomy, commercial realism, and a firm that genuinely understands how modern legal practices should be built, this role offers something genuinely different. The Firm Our client is a respected London‑based law firm with a strong and growing presence in real estate finance, secured lending, commercial property, and corporate work. The firm benefits from a consistently strong workflow, supported by a healthy pipeline of lender, borrower, and investor mandates across domestic and cross‑border transactions. Clients receive responsive, partner‑led advice underpinned by high service standards, long‑term relationships, and sustainable billing practices. This is a business that genuinely understands how to support its Partners—commercially, operationally, and culturally. The Role This is a Partner‑level appointment within the Real Estate Finance practice, focused on advising lenders, borrowers, and investors on a wide range of secured real estate financing matters. The successful individual will play a key role in expanding the firm’s real estate finance capability, supporting continued growth without compromising quality or client relationships. The role offers genuine autonomy, with flexibility around structuring the practice, including the potential to integrate an existing team were aligned and commercially sensible. Key Responsibilities • Leading and developing real estate finance and secured lending transactions, including investment, development, refinancing, and structured finance work, • Advising banks, alternative lenders, funds, sponsors, and investors on real estate‑backed lending, • Maintaining and growing lender, borrower, investor, and referrer relationships, • Contributing to the strategic direction and growth of the Real Estate Finance practice, • Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers where appropriate, • Playing an active role in business development, profile raising, and client relationship management Package & Incentives • Partner‑level salary circa £120k – £150k (dependent on experience and profile), • Realistic billing expectations (circa 2x salary), designed to support sustainable, high‑quality client work, • Strong paralegal and administrative support to maximise billing efficiency, • Hybrid working model, with circa two days per week in the office Skills & Experience • Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales), • Strong experience in real estate finance and secured lending, • Typically, 6+ years’ PQE, although quality of practice, client following, and commercial contribution are key, • A track record of consistent billings, with an existing lender or investor following preferred, • Commercially minded, relationship‑driven, and quality‑focused, • Comfortable operating at Partner level within a collaborative, non‑hierarchical environment Why Apply? This is an opportunity to step into a genuine Partner environment where autonomy is real, expectations are sensible, and growth is built around long‑term value rather than short‑term pressure. You will have the platform, support, and flexibility to develop your own real estate finance practice, strengthen client relationships, and build something commercially meaningful within a firm that actively invests in its Partners and provides the space, infrastructure, and strategic backing needed to succeed.

Are you a Trust & Tax professional looking to join a highly regarded firm offering a competitive salary, 25 days’ holiday plus purchase options, private medical insurance, pension, performance bonus, hybrid working and more? This is an excellent opportunity to join an award-winning Private Client team working with high-net-worth individuals and complex trust and tax matters. About the Firm: • Highly respected firm named as one of The Times’ Best Law Firms, • Renowned for private client, property and family law expertise, • Acts for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, charities and businesses, • Collaborative culture with high-quality, engaging work Trust & Tax Manager — Position Overview: You will join a specialist Private Client team, managing trust accounts and tax matters for a portfolio of high-net-worth clients. This role offers exposure to complex work within a collaborative environment, without line management responsibility. Key Responsibilities of the Trust & Tax Manager: • Preparing self-assessment income tax returns and CGT returns for trusts, estates and individuals, • Preparing annual trust accounts and managing compliance matters, • Handling inheritance tax returns including 10-year and exit charges, • Liaising with HMRC and arranging tax payments, • Managing FATCA and CRS compliance, • Registering and maintaining trusts on HMRC’s trust register, • Liaising with trustees, beneficiaries and professional advisers, • Attending trustee meetings where appropriate, • Monitoring deadlines and key dates, • Supporting the overall delivery of private client services Requirements of the Trust & Tax Manager: • Minimum 3 years’ experience in trust accounting and tax, • Strong experience preparing trust accounts and tax returns, • Excellent analytical and communication skills, • Advanced Excel skills and strong Microsoft Word knowledge, • Experience with CCH tax and accounting systems desirable, • ATT or CTA qualification advantageous, • Highly organised with strong attention to detail, • Ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines The Benefits for the Trust & Tax Manager role: • Competitive salary (DOE), • 25 days’ holiday plus purchase options, • Hybrid working (after onboarding period), • Private Medical Insurance and health cash plan, • Pension and life assurance, • Performance bonus and commission on new business, • Ongoing training and career development, • Inclusive culture with strong work-life balance focus, • And more If you are a Trust & Tax professional looking to join a leading Private Client team, apply today. Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference BH-37719 PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

Senior Associate - Non-Contentious Construction City of London Salary £140,000+ A City of London based law firm is seeking an experienced non-contentious Construction Solicitor to play a pivotal role in its continued growth. The successful candidate will take the lead on all non-contentious Construction Law work. The here and now - The practice primarily acts for mid-sized developers and contractors, and there is a strong pipeline of work to support the new hire and enough belief in the proposition to support a senior appointment at a very competitve salary level. The role - The successful candidate will take the lead on all non-contentious construction matters within the firm, working closely with the Head of Construction. This is a senior, high-impact role with genuine scope to shape the practice and contribute to strategic growth, including business development and client expansion initiatives. Would suit - Non-Contentious Construction Solicitors, at Senior Associate, Managing Associate or Counsel level, who are frustrated or feel blocked in their current structures and ready to trade Big Law brand and security for real influence and impact within a growing, high-quality boutique platform. Person Specification - Self-starters, collegiate, team players, ambitious and driven but without ego. UK qualified Solicitors with a good education supported by a 2:1 at degree level, strong communication and people skills. Deep expertise in JCT and NEC standard form contracts as standard, some traction in the Construction Sector is advantageous, acknowledging that this may not be enough to support Partnership in your current firm. Working Arrangement & Package - Central London, hybrid working, salary upwards of £140,000 and benefits that include PMI. Blue sky progression as the non-contentious lead. If the above has triggered some interest or curiosity, apply now through the vacancy for immediate consideration and feedback, alternatively give me a nudge on here or call on 07441 472314 for a confidential chat.

Senior Business Development Manager - Corporate (FTC) A leading international law firm is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to join its London office on a 14-month maternity cover contract. Supporting a high-performing Corporate business group, this is a strategic and hands-on role driving revenue growth, client development, and market positioning. Reporting to the Head of BD the role partners closely with senior stakeholders to shape and deliver business development strategy across Corporate and associated practices. The successful candidate will lead on planning, client targeting, and high-value opportunities while managing and developing a small team. Key responsibilities: • Lead BD strategy and planning for the Corporate group, aligning with wider firm objectives, • Drive client development, targeting programmes, and revenue growth initiatives, • Manage key bids, proposals, and pricing strategy, • Oversee thought leadership, campaigns, and profile-raising activity, • Advise partners on market opportunities and client relationship strategies, • Lead and develop a team of BD professionals, • Deliver reporting and insights to support strategic decision-making About you: • Experienced BD leader with a strong track record in legal or professional services, • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive commercial outcomes, • Skilled across bids, client development, and strategic planning, • Strong leadership, communication, and project management capabilities, • Proactive, commercially minded, and comfortable operating at pace This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced BD professional to shape strategy, lead a team, and work closely with senior leadership in a dynamic, internationally focused environment If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.

Litigation Solicitor (3+ PQE) Location: London Salary: Competitive + Bonus (DOE) Our client, a dynamic and growing law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Solicitor to join its expanding disputes team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and commercially minded litigator who is looking to take on high-quality, varied work within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload of complex disputes while playing an active role in client relationship management and the continued growth of the firm. The Role You will handle a broad range of contentious matters, including: • Corporate and commercial disputes, • Residential and commercial property litigation, • Working with a varied client base — including business owners, SMEs, property developers, landlords, and private individuals — you will provide clear, pragmatic advice and deliver efficient, commercially focused outcomes., • You will also work closely with colleagues across the firm, contributing to team development, cross-referrals, and business development initiatives. Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will: • Be a qualified solicitor with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE, • Have a broad litigation background, ideally covering both commercial and property disputes, • Demonstrate strong technical ability alongside a practical, solutions-driven approach, • Be confident managing their own caseload with minimal supervision, • Possess excellent communication and client care skills, • Show an interest in developing client relationships and supporting business growth The Opportunity This role offers: • High-quality, varied litigation work, • Genuine opportunities for career progression, • A supportive and collaborative team environment, • Exposure to a broad and diverse client base, • Competitive salary and bonus structure, dependent on experience If you are considering your next move, or simply open to exploring future opportunities, we would be keen to speak with you in confidence. Please get in touch with Natalie Dwan at LJ Recruitment to discuss how your experience could align with this opportunity.