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Join IQVIA on our mission to accelerate innovation for a healthier world! IQVIA’s Site Management (full service / multi-sponsor) team is growing and seeking experienced Clinical Research Associates across the UK & Ireland. Why IQVIA? • Genuine career development opportunities to grow as we grow, • AI-powered career advancement through our internal talent marketplace, Career Connections, • Mentorship opportunities across the organisation via Employee Resource Groups, • Flexible working to assist work–life balance and professional success, • Well-being support covering your physical, mental, and financial health Awards • 2026 "Glassdoor Best Place to Work in the UK", • #1 in category - 2026 Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies list (for the FIFTH consecutive year!), • Brandon Hall Excellence Award for Learning & Development Responsibilities • Perform site monitoring visits (selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out visits) in accordance with contracted scope of work and regulatory requirements, i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines, • Work with sites to adapt, drive, and track subject recruitment plan in line with project needs to enhance predictability, • Administer protocol and related study training to assigned sites and establish regular lines of communication with sites to manage ongoing project expectations and issues, • Evaluate the quality and integrity of study site practices related to the proper conduct of the protocol and adherence to applicable regulations. Escalate quality issues as appropriate, • Manage the progress of assigned studies by tracking regulatory submissions and approvals, recruitment and enrollment, case report form (CRF) completion and submission, and data query generation and resolution. May support start-up phase, • Ensure copies/originals (as required) site documents are available for filing in the Trial Master File (TMF) and verify that the Investigator's Site File (ISF) is maintained in accordance with GCP and local regulatory requirements, • Create and maintain appropriate documentation regarding site management, monitoring visit findings and action plans by submitting regular visit reports, generating follow-up letters and other required study documentation, • Collaborate and liaise with study team members for project execution support as appropriate Requirements • Requires at least 2 years on-site monitoring experience of interventional studies, • Degree in scientific discipline or health care or equivalent industry experience, • Good knowledge of, and skill in applying, applicable clinical research regulatory requirements i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines, • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and clients Full driving license and access to vehicle required for travel to sites Please note - this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship Apply today and forge a career with greater purpose, make an impact, and never stop learning! #LI-ADAMTHOMPSON IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

Project Quantity Surveyor\n\nData Centres – UK Wide\n\n£45,000 + Company Package\n\nManchester based with travel across the UK\n\nIn this role you will work on high profile projects that have a tangible impact of the future of data management and infrastructure. Working in this sector will also allow you to experience diverse working environments.\n\nYour day to day will be varied depending on the project you are working on; this will keep you challenged and engaged in the work we deliver however some key responsibilities that will always remain constant are:\n\n \n\n Management of contracts from inception (pre-contract support e.g., tender evaluation) to completion (post-contract support)\n\n Operating with NEC form of Contract such as Option A, B, C and E as well as bespoke forms of contract\n\n Taking a lead role with clients to ensure work is done to specification and to cost as well as seeking out contract improvements\n\n Stakeholder Engagement across a portfolio of projects\n\n Issuing /reviewing early warning notices\n\n Priced and Assessed Compensation Events\n\n Monthly Commercial Reporting\n\n Management of Contractors and Subcontractors accounts\n\n Updating Risk Registers\n\n Reviewing programmes\n\n Issuing payment certs and valuation assessment of the works\n\n * Lead and mentor junior members of the team\n\nThe Ideal Project Quantity Surveyor –\n\nRelevant experience in Quantity Surveying, experience in a regulated environment such as Data Centres, Life sciences, Pharmaceutical, Nuclear, Infrastructure or Petrochemical sectors is essential.\n\nBroad spectrum of technical knowledge relating to Procurement, Supply Chain, Cost and Commercial Management - ideally both pre and post contract. Experience of standard forms of contract, including the NEC suite, and Public Contract Regulations 2015 would be beneficial, and candidates personal and communication skills, ambition, drive and energy will be considered equally important to be successful.\n\nIdeally HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline, or in some case applicants with an alternative background (e.g.: Engineering) may be considered.\n\nProfessional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or other relevant Chartered Institute are desirable, and will be supported if not already attained

Senior Private Client Solicitor Location: Bury A well-established and highly regarded law firm in Bury is seeking an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor to join its fantastic Private Client team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor looking to take the next step in their career. You will handle high-quality private client work within a supportive and reputable firm that values long-term client relationships and professional development. The Role The Private Client Solicitor will manage a broad and varied private client caseload, including: \n • Wills and estate planning, • Probate and estate administration, • Trusts, • Lasting Powers of Attorney, • Inheritance Tax and succession planning\n The role offers a high degree of autonomy and will involve building and maintaining strong client relationships. There will also be opportunities to support and mentor junior team members and contribute to the ongoing development of the department. The Ideal Candidate \n • Private Client Solicitor (5+ years PQE), • Strong technical expertise across the full range of private client matters, • A client-focused approach with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, • Commercial awareness and a proactive attitude, • STEP membership (or progress towards it) would be advantageous but is not essential\n The Opportunity \n • Join a respected and well-established regional firm, • Competitive salary and bonus structure, • Flexi-time scheme, • Enhanced Pension Contribution, • Central location, • Work within a collaborative and supportive environment, • Access to high-quality work and a loyal client base, • Clear opportunities for progression and long-term career development, • Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience\n Apply today or contact Amelia Timpany for more information. #INDCATN

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a senior Commercial Disputes lawyer to join a highly regarded Top 20 UK law firm in Manchester. This is a strategic hire into a growing disputes practice, offering high-quality work, genuine progression prospects, and a clear pathway towards partnership. The Opportunity You will join a nationally recognised Commercial Disputes team, known for its commercial, pragmatic and innovative approach to complex business disputes. The team competes directly with Magic Circle and leading City firms, acting for an impressive client base including major corporates and FTSE 100 organisations. This is a key role within the Manchester office, where you will play a central part in driving the continued growth of the practice while working on high-value, complex disputes. The Role You will: \n • Advise on a broad range of commercial and corporate disputes, • Lead on complex matters, managing cases and supervising junior lawyers, • Work closely with partners and colleagues across other practice areas on multi-disciplinary matters, • Play an active role in business development, strengthening existing client relationships and developing new ones, • Contribute to the development and mentoring of junior team members, • Help drive innovation in service delivery, including the use of legal tech and AI\n The Candidate You will: \n • Be a qualified solicitor with 8+ years’ PQE from a recognised disputes practice, • Have strong experience across a range of commercial litigation matters, • Be commercially minded, proactive, and confident in managing client relationships, • Demonstrate strong leadership skills and a desire to mentor and develop others, • Be ambitious, with a genuine interest in progressing towards partnership\n The Firm This Top 20 UK law firm is widely recognised for its collaborative culture, high-quality work and commitment to career progression. The disputes team is consistently ranked in the Legal 500 and continues to grow across key UK markets. The firm offers: \n • High calibre, complex work, • A genuinely supportive and collegiate culture, • Clear and achievable progression to partnership, • Strong investment in training, leadership development, and innovation\n Apply today or contact George Beard for more information. #INDCATN

Data Protection Solicitor, 2+ years PQE, Manchester, To c£95,000 DOE – This specialist team within an award winning national law firm is seeking additional talent to advise on complex data protection matters. \n\n \n \nA highly regarded specialist team is seeking a talented solicitor or experienced data protection professional to join its growing contentious data protection and information governance practice. \n \nThis is a hands-on role advising clients on complex Subject Access Requests, Freedom of Information Requests, data breaches and other challenging information law issues. You'll work on interesting, often high-profile matters alongside a supportive and collaborative team. \n \nWe're interested in hearing from qualified solicitors with data protection experience and in-house data protection professionals. You'll bring strong working knowledge of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act, with experience managing DSARs and FOIA requests. You will be able to demonstrate practical experience responding to personal data breaches and have a commercial, pragmatic approach to problem-solving \n \nExperience in Cyber Attacks and contentious data protection matters, including tribunal proceedings, would be a distinct advantage. \n \nThis is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading, collaborative team working at the forefront of an increasingly important and evolving area of law, with an extremely healthy workload. Whilst initially looking at this role on a FTC basis, there is the potential for the role to be extended or become a permanent contract. \n \nThe firm offers flexible hybrid working, an excellent benefits package and the opportunity to work alongside recognised specialists in the field. \n \n \n\n \neNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications within 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. \n \nAt eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

The Opportunity An excellent opportunity has arisen for a senior commercial property solicitor to join a growing and ambitious business at Associate Director or Director level. Due to increasing client demand and long-term growth plans, the firm is looking for an experienced commercial real estate lawyer to lead and develop its commercial property offering in Manchester. This is a genuine platform role with the opportunity to shape and grow a team, develop key client relationships and play a major part in the wider growth of the business, with full backing from a well-established professional services group and existing referral network. Director level within the business is comparable to Partner level within a more traditional law firm structure, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a senior leadership position with real autonomy and influence. The role would suit a commercially minded senior lawyer looking for more autonomy, leadership responsibility and the opportunity to build something long term. The Role You will play a key role in the development and leadership of the commercial property team, advising on a broad range of real estate matters while helping drive the growth of the practice. Work will include: \n • Acquisitions and disposals, • Landlord and tenant matters, • Commercial leases and licences, • Portfolio management, • Property finance transactions, • Real estate support on corporate transactions including M&A and demergers\n You will also: \n • Help shape the strategy and direction of the commercial property offering, • Develop and grow client relationships across existing and new business, • Work closely with colleagues across the wider business and professional network, • Mentor and support junior lawyers within the team, • Take an active role in business development, networking and profile-raising activities\n Experience dealing with distressed real estate matters would be advantageous but is not essential. Requirements \n • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales, • Around 8+ years’ PQE in commercial property, • Strong technical experience across a broad range of commercial real estate matters, • Experience supporting corporate transactions from a real estate perspective, • Background in property finance work would be beneficial, • Comfortable supervising junior lawyers and helping develop a team, • Strong commercial awareness and client relationship skills, • Interest in business development and growing a practice\n Experience within the healthcare or education sectors would be advantageous but is not essential. The Firm The business offers a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment with strong existing referral networks and genuine scope for progression. You will be joining a business that is continuing to invest heavily in growth, people and long-term development. #INDCATN

Title: Commercial Insurance Associate Location: Manchester City Centre - Hybrid A leading international law firm is seeking an Associate to join its nationally recognised Property & Liability team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor or CILEX Lawyer to work on complex insurance litigation matters on behalf of major insurer and corporate clients. The Opportunity You will join a well-established and collaborative insurance litigation team handling a varied caseload of property damage, liability and insurance disputes. The role offers exposure to high quality work, strong client interaction and excellent opportunities for technical development and long term career progression within a leading practice. About You \n • Qualified solicitor or CILEX Lawyer with expertise in insurance litigation including property damage, construction or liability claims., • Enthusiastic about developing your skills in specialist insurance coverage work., • Demonstrable ability to manage a varied caseload and work collaboratively. \n Benefits \n • Excellent career progression opportunities, • Competitive salary and bonus potential, • Flexible hybrid working, • Comprehensive benefits package \n If you are looking to establish yourself in a leading international firm, working collaboratively with some of the leading partners in the field, then apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion. #INDMALN

A respected full-service law firm is recruiting a Senior Associate with around 4 years’ PQE in construction law. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone experienced across both contentious and non-contentious construction work. You will work on everything from traditional developments to complex infrastructure projects, including energy, student accommodation, PRS, and large-scale disputes like litigation, arbitration, and adjudication. This is a hands-on role where you will work with listed companies, local authorities, banks, developers, contractors, specialist subcontractors, and consultants, on both national and international matters. What They Are Looking For • A solicitor with approximately 4 years’ PQE in construction law, ideally covering both contentious and non-contentious matters, • Experience advising across a range of sectors, including traditional development, infrastructure, energy, student accommodation or PRS, • Proven ability in handling disputes via litigation, arbitration, adjudication and enforcement, • Strong drafting, negotiating and legal analytical skills, • Commercial awareness, confident client handling and the ability to work under pressure, • Enthusiasm for mentoring more junior fee-earners and collaborating in a team environment What’s On Offer • Genuine variety of work across construction law, disputes and transactional matters, • Hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 25 days’ holiday, increasing to 31 days after service, plus flexible holiday buy/sell option., • A bonus scheme that rewards high performance—eligible to earn up to a 35 % annual bonus., • Sabbatical entitlement, up to 2 weeks over 2 years or 4 weeks over 3 years., • Pension with at least 5 % employer contribution., • Life assurance providing 4x annual salary in case of death in service., • A supportive firm culture with a focus on inclusion, diversity, sustainable careers and meaningful work-life balance., • This is truly a great role with a lot to offer. Get in touch for further info.

Family Solicitor Manchester City Centre About the Firm This opportunity is with a client-focused law firm with a strong reputation for delivering pragmatic, compassionate legal advice. Based in Manchester city centre, the firm is expanding and we are looking for a dedicated Family Solicitor to join its supportive and ambitious team. The Role You will manage a varied caseload of private and public family matters, including: \n • Divorce and financial remedy proceeding, • Children law matter, • Domestic abuse, • Cohabitation and separation agreements, • Pre- and post-nuptial agreements, • Domestic abuse matters\n The role offers genuine autonomy, direct client contact and the opportunity to contribute to business development initiatives. About You We are looking for someone who: \n • Is a qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (ideally 3+ PQE, although all levels will be considered), • Has solid experience handling a full caseload of private and public family matters, • Demonstrates strong advocacy and negotiation skills, • Is confident managing client relationships independently, • Has a commercial mindset and an interest in contributing to the firm's growth, • Panel membership (e.g., Law Society Family Panel) would be advantageous but is not essential.\n What's On Offer? \n • Competitive salary dependent on experience, • Bonus structure linked to performance, • Hybrid working arrangements, • Clear progression pathway, • Supportive team culture, • Ongoing professional development\n How to Apply If you are an ambitious Family Solicitor seeking your next challenge in Manchester, we would love to hear from you. #INDMALN

The Opportunity An excellent opportunity has arisen for a senior commercial property solicitor to join a growing and ambitious business at Associate Director or Director level. Due to increasing client demand and long-term growth plans, the firm is looking for an experienced commercial real estate lawyer to lead and develop its commercial property offering in Manchester. This is a genuine platform role with the opportunity to shape and grow a team, develop key client relationships and play a major part in the wider growth of the business, with full backing from a well-established professional services group and existing referral network. Director level within the business is comparable to Partner level within a more traditional law firm structure, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a senior leadership position with real autonomy and influence. The role would suit a commercially minded senior lawyer looking for more autonomy, leadership responsibility and the opportunity to build something long term. The Role You will play a key role in the development and leadership of the commercial property team, advising on a broad range of real estate matters while helping drive the growth of the practice. Work will include: \n • Acquisitions and disposals, • Landlord and tenant matters, • Commercial leases and licences, • Portfolio management, • Property finance transactions, • Real estate support on corporate transactions including M&A and demergers\n You will also: \n • Help shape the strategy and direction of the commercial property offering, • Develop and grow client relationships across existing and new business, • Work closely with colleagues across the wider business and professional network, • Mentor and support junior lawyers within the team, • Take an active role in business development, networking and profile-raising activities\n Experience dealing with distressed real estate matters would be advantageous but is not essential. Requirements \n • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales, • Around 8+ years’ PQE in commercial property, • Strong technical experience across a broad range of commercial real estate matters, • Experience supporting corporate transactions from a real estate perspective, • Background in property finance work would be beneficial, • Comfortable supervising junior lawyers and helping develop a team, • Strong commercial awareness and client relationship skills, • Interest in business development and growing a practice\n Experience within the healthcare or education sectors would be advantageous but is not essential. The Firm The business offers a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment with strong existing referral networks and genuine scope for progression. You will be joining a business that is continuing to invest heavily in growth, people and long-term development. #INDCATN

Real Estate Finance Solicitor | 4 PQE+ | Manchester Austen Lloyd is working with a leading commercial law firm in Manchester on the recruitment of a Real Estate Finance Solicitor into its established secured lending team. The firm has a long-standing presence in the regional market and acts for a varied client base across the lender and borrower side. The Role The team handles a broad spread of secured lending work, including: - Investment, development and refinance transactions - Acting for both lender and borrower side clients - Loan origination, due diligence and bespoke security drafting - Property-related recoveries and enforcement work Files are run with genuine autonomy and direct client contact. The PQE range is open and the firm is flexible for the right candidate, with the level of responsibility shaped to suit experience. What the Firm Is Looking For - 4 PQE or above, with current Real Estate Finance experience - Strong working knowledge of LMA documentation - Capability to run files autonomously and contribute from day one - More experienced candidates will be expected to take supervisory responsibility for junior fee earners What Is on Offer - Competitive salary, dependent on experience - Discretionary bonus - Hybrid working - Clear progression structure and visible career pathway

A great opportunity for a Conveyancing Solicitor to join a Legal 500, CQS and Lexcel accredited firm. You’ll be part of a growing team, handling a varied caseload within a supportive, collaborative environment. The Firm offer hybrid working, holiday purchase/bonus scheme, annual bonus, Medicash and many other impressive benefits. What will be expected of you as a Conveyancing Solicitor: • Managing conveyancing matters from the initial instruction to post completion., • Sales & purchases, • Remortgage transactions and equity release., • Title checking of freehold and leasehold properties, • Transfer of equity and matrimonial transferBenefits for this Conveyancing Solicitor role:, • 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, • Holiday purchase scheme, • Bonus holiday scheme, • Annual bonus, • Hybrid working, • Medicash, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Ongoing training and development The Firm: Our Legal 500 client is a nationwide, full-service firm with 20+ offices, praised for its high-quality advice and strong client satisfaction. Combining top-tier expertise with commercial insight, the firm delivers strategic, expert support across all practice areas If you're a Conveyancing Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Mia Henderson at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37606. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003

Your new company This is a highly regarded, independent commercial law firm recognised for its specialist expertise and strong client‑focused approach. Your new role Your new role will see you join a highly regarded independent commercial law firm as an Employment Solicitor, working on a broad mix of contentious and non‑contentious matters. Whether you're an NQ+ looking to build on strong training experience or an Associate/Senior Associate ready to take on greater responsibility, you'll play a key part in a growing, specialist team. What you'll need to succeed Due to an exciting period of growth, our client is seeking Employment Solicitors at all levels, including NQ+ and experienced Associates or Senior Associates. You must be able to demonstrate strong, in‑depth experience across both contentious and non‑contentious employment matters, with the ability to deliver high‑quality, commercially focused advice. What you'll get in return NQ+ candidates will benefit from hands‑on exposure to high‑quality employment work, close support from senior lawyers and a clear pathway for early development, all within a flexible hybrid working environment. More experienced Associates and Senior Associates will enjoy greater autonomy, the opportunity to lead on complex matters and shape the team, alongside a very competitive salary and modern hybrid working arrangements. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Your new company A well‑established, full‑service law firm with a strong regional presence and a reputation for delivering high‑quality legal advice across both private client and commercial sectors. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, supportive leadership and commitment to professional development. Your new role In this senior role, you'll lead on a broad range of complex family law matters, from high‑value financial remedy work to sensitive children cases. You'll also play a key part in shaping the team's development, supporting junior colleagues and contributing to the continued growth of the practice. What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this role, you'll bring around six years' post‑qualification experience in complex family and matrimonial matters, including advocacy, together with the confidence to manage demanding cases independently while contributing effectively within a team. You'll also demonstrate a strong track record in business development, with the proven ability to win new work. What you'll get in return This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Associate looking to take the next step in their career, managing high‑quality family law work while playing a key role in training and developing junior team members. You'll enjoy a collaborative working environment with genuine progression and development opportunities, alongside a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and flexible hybrid working. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

\n\n Your new company \n \nThis Manchester law firm has a strong national presence in employment law. \n \nYour new role \n \nThis employment solicitor role will see you handle a varied caseload that will include employment tribunal matters, equality and discrimination cases as well as redundancy and restructuring cases. In addition, you will advise on TUPE matters and will play a role in helping to supervise and mentor more junior fee earners in the team. \n \nWhat you'll need to succeed \n \nYou should be an employment lawyer with 4+ years' pqe who has broad ranging employment experience. You should be able to provide commercial and practical advice to clients and be a strong communicator. \n \nWhat you'll get in return \n \nThis is an excellent employment solicitor role to join a well run and successful team that can provide access to high quality work. The firm is noted for providing a good work/life balance as well as very generous hybrid flexibility. The salary on offer is extremely competitive and is negotiable depending on your experience. \n \nWhat you need to do now \n \nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV

\n\n Your new company \n \nThis Manchester law firm has a strong brand and well regarded property litigation team. \n \nYour new role \n \nAs the team continues to win work, it is looking to hire a property litigation lawyer to join its nicely sized team. You can look forward to handling a broad range of property litigation work for a client base that has real depth to it. The quality of work is first rate and you will have the chance to build long-standing relationships with clients. \n \nWhat you'll need to succeed \n \nYou should be a property litigation lawyer with 1-6 years' pqe. With a commercial and client focused approach, you should be a well rounded team player. \n \nWhat you'll get in return \n \nThis is a super opportunity for a real estate litigation lawyer to join a firm that is noted for offering one of the best working environments around together with a good work/life balance. The firm can provide an excellent platform for the next stage of your career and offers good hybrid flexibility. The salary on offer is extremely competitive and is negotiable depending on your experience. \n \nWhat you need to do now \n \n \nIf this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n\n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Your new company A growing North West commercial law firm with an expanding Manchester presence, known for its supportive culture and high‑quality commercial work. The firm has a strong regional reputation and is going through an exciting time of growth. Your new role This role offers the opportunity to join a growing commercial law firm as it strengthens its Manchester‑based restructuring and insolvency team, working closely with experienced lawyers across the region. You will handle a varied mix of contentious and non‑contentious insolvency work, with strong support and clear development opportunities as part of an established regional practice. What you'll need to succeed You will ideally be an experienced NQ or junior solicitor with some exposure to insolvency work, or a lawyer from a corporate or commercial litigation background looking to retrain into this area. A genuine interest in restructuring and insolvency, strong technical ability and the willingness to develop quickly in a supportive team environment will be key to succeeding in the role. What you'll get in return You will join a supportive and well‑regarded commercial firm that offers high‑quality work, strong partner access and a genuinely collaborative culture. You can expect clear development opportunities, exposure to a broad range of insolvency matters and a competitive salary package aligned with the Manchester market. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

An unmissable opportunity to elevate your insurance claims career! Insure Recruitment is working in partnership with a highly respected and expanding specialist legal expenses insurance provider as they continue to grow their Manchester-based claims function. Operating within a niche but vital area of the insurance market, our client works closely with leading UK law firms to help ensure access to justice through robust legal expenses insurance solutions. The business is known for its collaborative culture, strong technical expertise and investment in its people. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Claims Handler to join their team in Manchester. Please note that the Manchester team travels to work with their Surrey-based team once in every two months for a week (expenses paid and reimbursed). The Role As a Legal Expenses Insurance Claims Handler, you will manage a caseload of claims from initial notification through to settlement. You will assess policy coverage, interpret wordings, and deliver a consistently high level of service to clients, intermediaries, and third parties. Policy interpretation and coverage assessment are central to this role and will form part of the interview process. Key Responsibilities • Manage legal expenses insurance claims from notification to settlement., • Assess claims against policy wordings to determine coverage and liability., • Deliver excellent customer service across all communications., • Liaise confidently with clients, intermediaries, solicitors, and third parties., • Work within agreed procedures, authority limits, and service level agreements., • Maintain accurate and detailed claims records using bespoke systems., • Collaborate with colleagues across multiple UK offices., • Undertake ongoing training and stay up to date with legal, technical, and market developments. About the Team You will join a supportive and collaborative Manchester-based claims team, with close links to the wider business. The role offers: • A structured induction and onboarding programme., • Regular in-person support from the Claims Manager., • Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across other UK offices., • Clear development and progression pathways. Skills and experience, • Minimum 1 year- insurance claims handling experience., • Experience assessing claims against policy wordings., • Excellent organisation and time management skills., • Proven ability to deliver high levels of customer service., • Confident and professional communication skills., • Strong attention to detail and ability to work within procedures., • Knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, and claims/MI systems., • Knowledge of Legal Expenses Insurance (LEI) experience (Desirable). Candidates from any line of insurance claims (including liability, PI, commercial or title claims) will be considered provided they have strong policy coverage assessment experience. This is a fantastic hybrid role, combining days working in the office and from home for a better work-life-balance. You will be working 3 days with your team and 2 days from home. Benefits include- • Competitive salary., • Private Medical Insurance, Pension scheme, Group Life Cover (after successful probation period completion)., • Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme., • Financial support towards professional qualifications (CII / CILEX) (after probation)., • Annual salary reviews., • Modern, friendly office environment. Find out whether this could be your perfect next move. Call our friendly and experienced team on . At Insure Recruitment, we partner with clients who are committed to building diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplaces. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply- you could be exactly who we’re looking for.

NQ – 4 Years’ PQE | Manchester | Hybrid Working (3 Days Office-Based) The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Contracts Solicitor (NQ–4 PQE) to join a busy, forward-thinking legal team based in the Manchester. This hybrid role (three days in the office) is ideal for a solicitor looking to build strong hands-on experience in commercial contracts, within a collaborative and fast-paced and supportive environment. You will play a key role in commercial negotiations and contract management, working closely with internal stakeholders and gaining exposure to high-volume, business-critical work. The Role As a Commercial Solicitor, you will: • Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts and agreements, • Work on a range of other legal matters, • Support fast-moving commercial projects with practical, solutions-focused legal advice, • Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistency and best practice across contractsAbout You You will ideally be: • A qualified solicitor (England & Wales) or due to qualify imminently, • Newly Qualified up to 4 years’ PQE, • Experienced in commercial contracts, either through a training seat or post-qualification role, • A clear communicator with strong drafting and negotiation skills, • Well organised with excellent attention to detail What’s On Offer • Hybrid working – 3 days office-based, • Early responsibility and the opportunity to develop quickly as a commercial solicitor, • Competitive salary (dependent on experience), • Supportive and professional legal team with a strong focus on development Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor seeking to develop a solid foundation in commercial law within a dynamic, in-house style environment, with real responsibility and the chance to make an immediate impact.

Employment Solicitor | 5-7 PQE | Manchester Austen Lloyd is working with a leading commercial law firm in Manchester on the recruitment of an Employment Solicitor at 5-7 PQE into its Legal 500 ranked Employment team. The firm has a long-standing presence in the regional market and acts for a broad client base across multiple sectors, with a particular strength in retainer-based advisory work. The Role The team handles a varied senior caseload, including: • High-value tribunal claims, including whistleblowing, discrimination and unfair dismissal, • Senior executive appointments, exits and restrictive covenants, • Restructures, redundancies and TUPE, • Urgent injunction and confidential information matters, • Day-to-day strategic advisory work to HR leaders and boards through a large and growing retainer practice The role involves end-to-end management of both contentious and non-contentious matters, with direct client access and genuine autonomy from day one. What the Firm Is Looking For • 5-7 PQE qualified Employment Solicitor with a solid track record of managing your own caseload, • Strong drafting capability across the full employment life cycle, • Confidence supervising less experienced colleagues and delegating effectively, • Commercial communication style and appetite for client development, • Advocacy experience welcome but not essential What Is on Offer • Competitive salary, dependent on experience, • Comprehensive benefits package including bonus, 25+ days holiday, EV lease, health plan, enhanced family leave, life assurance and income protection, • Hybrid working with a flexible dress code, • Structured development pathways with active marketing and BD support for building your profile

Tremendous opportunity for a Banking Partner to greatly impact the Manchester office of this global practice and to lead the Banking practice in Manchester. A team move will also be considered, due to the ambitious expansion plans of this practice. This firm is highly regarded on a global scale and seen as an excellent full-service commercial law firm across the UK, with an established Manchester presence for over 50 years. The Banking & Finance team consists of 20 people across the UK, and their expertise spans both the public and private sectors. There is a genuine mix of quality work on offer, and the team deals with a broad mix of banking & finance that includes: debt capital markets, Islamic finance, real estate finance, development finance, acquisition finance, securitisation and more. You will take a lead role in the Manchester office and be at the helm of the banking team, particularly focusing on lender-based work. This is a key appointment in the Manchester office, so you will have direct communication with senior management, as well as working closely with the Global Head of Banking. Immediate Partnership (salaried or fixed share equity) is on the table, but there is a clear pathway and scope for equity. The firm is huge on culture, training and quality of work, and this is a golden opportunity for an existing partner to join a practice looking to make an impact in Manchester. Opportunity to tailor your benefits package plus a pension, bonus scheme and healthcare. Tremendous salary on offer that will range up to £200,000 per annum.

An exciting opportunity for a Solicitor to join a highly regarded international firm in Manchester. You'll advise on complex commercial contracts across sectors including tech, energy, and manufacturing. This role offers exposure to high-quality work and global clients in a collaborative environment. Client Details Our client is a globally recognised, forward-thinking law firm with a strong reputation for delivering innovative legal solutions across multiple sectors. Known for its inclusive culture and commitment to professional development, the firm offers a supportive environment where individuals can grow and thrive. With an impressive international footprint and a focus on cutting-edge industries, the firm consistently attracts top-tier clients and talent. Description The Commercial Solicitor will be: • Advising on a broad range of complex commercial contracts, • Drafting and negotiating agreements including tech, IP, and T&Cs, • Supporting both public and private sector clients, • Managing supply and service agreements across various industries, • Collaborating with internal teams on multi-jurisdictional matters Profile The Commercial Solicitor should be: • A solicitor or equivalent with 2+ years PQE in commercial law, • Experienced in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, • Confident working across sectors such as tech, energy, or manufacturing, • Commercially minded with strong communication skills, • Able to manage workload effectively in a fast-paced environment Job Offer This role offers a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working options, structured career progression, and ongoing professional development. You'll gain exposure to high-quality, international work while being part of a supportive and forward-thinking team. This is an excellent opportunity to elevate your career within a prestigious firm that values innovation and collaboration. If you're an experienced Commercial Solicitor, apply now or contact Lucy Martin for more information.

Conflicts Advisor \n Hybrid 2 days in office \n London \n \nWe're currently working with a brilliant growing law firm, truly investing in their Compliance function. This is a great opportunity to join a national law firm, with a supportive team and quality work. \n \nFocusing on client and matter take-on, as the firm look to expand a new conflicts function splitting their current generalist compliance team. This is a team with great opportunity for internal progression, as multiple managers in the team have progressed from analyst to manager. \n \nNow looking for someone to move into a truly technical advisory role. \n \nThe role? \n\n \n\n\n\t • Be the first point of contact for conflict queries from legal teams.\n\t, • Provide strategic advice on conflicts of interest, compliance, and reputational risk.\n\t, • Investigate and resolve complex conflicts issues on new and existing mandates.\n\t, • Support training, documentation, and process improvements across the team.\n\t, • Review and analyse conflict reports to identify potential legal or commercial risks.\n\t, • Advise on new instructions, changes in scope, and lateral hires in line with firm policies.\n\t, • Collaborate with partners and fee earners to resolve conflicts and escalate as necessary.\n\t, • Maintain systems such as Intapp and blackbook, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.\n\t, • Assist with drafting conflicts-related policies, templates, and internal communications.\n\n\n \nAbout you? \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\t • 4+ years in Legal Compliance, specifically focused in Conflicts\n\t, • Strong knowledge of professional conflicts rules (UK wide)\n\t, • Practical experience, preventing, managing and identifying Conflicts \n\t, • Analytical and communication sills\n\t, • Experience with InTapp\n\n\n \nWhat's in it for you? \n \nJoin a growing compliance team, working closely with partners, lawyers, and other business stakeholders. You'll have the opportunity to shape processes, deliver training, and contribute to strategic initiatives. \n \n Incredible opportunity for internal development \n Private Medical Insurance \n Flexible working \n Hybrid working \n 25 days annual leave, increasing with legnth of service \n Brilliant firm wide benefits \n \nInterested? \n\n \n\n

Role: Contentious Probate Litigation Solicitor (NQ - 5+PQE) Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Solicitor for highly sought permanent positon. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Litigation Department Background: Our client's litigation team has extensive experience in acting for both claimants and defendants, representing individuals, companies, charities or those involved in group litigation, in complex and high value civil / commercial litigation matters , including: • Bankruptcy and Insolvency, • Building Disputes, • Civil Fraud, • Consumer/ Commercial Disputes, • Contract Disputes, • Debt, • Interim Applications, • International Cross Border Disputes, • Contentious Probate Disputes, • Professional Negligence, • Residential Property Disputes The lawyers offer advice and assistance in dispute resolution and litigated cases and regularly acts in reported cases in the High Court and the Court of Appeal. Their Litigation team is equipped to take swift action to protect our client’s interests and offer the best representation for any court action. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Report directly to Department Director, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs, • Responsible for all aspects of Contentious Probate Litigation work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members, • Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Contentious Probate Litigation cases including: Inheritance Dependants Act 1975 claims; Proprietary estoppel claims; Will disputes – challenging Wills on the basis of capacity; duress and forgery; Removing Executors in their roles for failure to administer the estate; Devastavit claims., • Undertaking your own advocacy, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases, • Dealing with correspondence, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly, • Ensuring compliance with file management. Key Skills Required • Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 2-4 years of proven experience in Wills and Probate law, • Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying, • Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges, • Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators is an advantage, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business, • Excellent analytical and organizational skills, • Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment, • Working knowledge of the publically funded Litigation work and have the ability to service privately funded cases, • Have extensive experience in dealing with Litigation related work, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. What’s on Offer: • Competitive salary package, • Supportive team environment, • Clear opportunities for career growth, • Hybrid working in line with company policy Our Commitment: We value diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunities, ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve. Our recruitment process complies with GDPR and all relevant laws. CRB/DBS checks will confirm your UK work eligibility and role suitability. About Gemini Recruitment: Gemini Recruitment is a leading agency specialising in legal placements across the UK. We work closely with Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals, and Legal Support Staff, offering deep insight into opportunities in the legal market.

Role: Senior Litigation Solicitor (3+ PQE) - Birmingham Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Litigation Solicitors (3+ PQE) for highly sought permanent positon. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Litigation Department background: Our client’s Litigation department assist with a wide range of challenging and complex property dispute matters. Their team advise a broad range of clients including institutional landlords, developers and private individuals. The specialist practitioners understand the complexities of both commercial and residential disputes from all perspectives and ensure that the advice given is tailored to the specific needs of their clients. Our client has expertise in the following areas: • Landlords and tenant disputes, • Dilapidations, • Property Disrepair, • Party Wall and Boundary Disputes, • Professional Negligence, • Right of Way disputes, • Construction Disputes, • Ownership of Property Disputes Main Responsibilities of the Role: • Report directly to Department Director, • Professional proactive approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs, • Responsible for all aspects of Litigation work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members, • Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases, • Dealing with correspondence, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly, • Ensuring compliance with file management. Key tasks include: • Boundary disputes– resolving disagreements between neighbours about property lines., • Landlord and tenant issues– dealing with rent arrears, lease breaches, eviction proceedings, and lease renewals., • Rights of way and easements– advising on access rights and usage of land., • Nuisance and trespass claims– acting where someone’s use of their property interferes with another’s., • Disputes over property ownership– handling cases like co-ownership disagreements or claims under trusts., • Development issues– disputes related to property development, including restrictive covenants and planning., • Disrepair– acting for landlord and tenant, • Mortgage Repossessions, • Commercial property matters- lease related matters - dilapidations, arrears of rents , lease forfeiture Key Skills Required: • 3 Years+ PQE with proven experience of various Litigation work, including court representation (essential), • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying, • Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business, • Excellent analytical and organizational skills, • Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment, • Working knowledge of the publicly funded Litigation work and have the ability to service privately funded cases, • Have extensive experience in dealing with Probate Litigation related work, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. About Gemini Recruitment: Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. If this sounds of interest apply now for one of our agents to contact you. By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company.

\n\n Your new company \n \nThis Manchester law firm has a super profile for commercial litigation. \n \nYour new role \n \nAs part of the department's continued success, it is looking to appoint an additional commercial litigation lawyer. The work will involve a mix of shareholder and partnership disputes, general contractual litigation, as well as warranty and shareholder disputes. The client list is impressive and includes a mix of SMEs and larger corporates. You will enjoy working with partners and lawyers across the team and will have the opportunity to play a significant role in business development initiatives. \n \nWhat you'll need to succeed \n \nYou should be a commercial litigation lawyer with 1-6 years' pqe. You will be a good team player with a well-rounded technical skill set. \n \nWhat you'll get in return \n \nThis is a great career opportunity for a commercial litigation lawyer to join a successful team that goes from strength to strength. You can look forward to handling high quality work and to enjoying a good work/life balance. This is an excellent long-term career opportunity where you can enjoy working within a truly progressive team that offers plenty of hybrid flexibility. The salary on offer is extremely competitive and is negotiable depending on your experience. \n \nWhat you need to do now \n \n \nIf this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n\n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

A rare and senior-level opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Litigation to join a well-established and highly regarded regional law firm based in Oldham. This is a key strategic hire, created following the retirement of the current Head of Department. This role offers the chance to take full ownership of a thriving litigation department, working within a respected firm known for delivering high-quality legal services to both commercial and private clients across Greater Manchester and beyond. The Role: As Head of Litigation, you will lead and develop a mixed caseload of commercial and civil litigation matters, while also overseeing and mentoring junior fee earners. The work is varied, engaging, and often complex, including: Commercial disputes and contract litigation Shareholder and company disputes Civil litigation including boundary disputes Disputed inheritance matters You will play a central role in shaping the department’s future, maintaining high standards of client care, and contributing to the firm’s ongoing growth and reputation. Team & Structure: You will supervise a capable junior team member currently progressing through the SQE route, providing guidance, technical support, and leadership. The wider firm offers a collaborative and supportive environment with strong internal referral work. About You: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with significant litigation experience Proven ability to manage a varied caseload of commercial and civil disputes Previous leadership or supervisory experience (or ready to step up) Strong commercial awareness and client relationship skills Ambitious, organised, and confident in leading a department What’s on Offer Senior leadership position with genuine autonomy Established caseload and consistent work flow Opportunity to shape and grow a department Supportive, close-knit firm culture Clear long-term progression prospects This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Litigation Solicitor or existing Head of Department seeking a step into a more influential leadership role within a respected and stable firm.

THE FIRM A global full-service law firm with deep niche and sector experience. THE ROLE An Associate/Senior Associate with 2-6pqe in Commercial Contracts is sought to join the Strategic Contracts team You will be looking to work in any of the following locations, Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester - possibly Nottingham The team covers both day-to-day matters for local and national clients to large outsourcings and multinational projects, working with colleagues around the globe. The team has particular expertise in global facilities and property management outsourcings and regularly advises on some of the largest supply chain contracts, particularly in the aerospace and automotives sectors for blue chip automotive clients. Responsibilities will include: Advising on matters from high value, long term strategic arrangements to more day-to-day business-as-usual matters and standard form contracts Working with a wide range of private and public sector businesses across a wide range of sectors such as transport, utilities and industrial engineering on a local, national and international level Providing commercial support for transactions undertaken by the firm's corporate and real estate teams Developing close working relationships with colleagues in different teams and offices throughout the business both nationally and internationally and the opportunity to learn from different partners Participating in and contributing to structured business development activity, including assisting on writing client briefings/articles. ABOUT YOU A lawyer with 2-6pqe, you will have a solid foundation in contract law and be looking for either an Associate or Senior Associate role. You will demonstrate a detailed knowledge of different types of contract, strong technical and drafting skills and also an understanding of the key legal, commercial and operational issues that could impact clients and their contracts. This should be paired with an understanding of what specialist support might be needed for a contract (e. TUPE, data protection, competition law etc.). Able to deal with the competing demands of clients which arise from involvement in a number of separate transactions at once, you should have the ability to work flexibly to tight deadlines At Senior Associate level, you will have the ability to coach, supervise and mentor more junior members of the team, proactively participate in Business Development and assist Partners with client development opportunities and networking. Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

ShareDo Developer (Clio Operate) - Manchester ShareDo Developer with excellent ShareDo (Clio Operate) development or similar case management development experience is required by a leading UK law firm based in Manchester. The role will be hybrid working, so 2 days in the office, 3 days working at home You will be responsible for the delivery of new ShareDo (Clio Operate) application & workflow development to help their users and clients drive improvement within the firm through using ShareDo. It is a key role in the business and you will have a lot of autonomy in the role. Experience required: • Development background with at least 2 years' experience of designing, developing and delivering bespoke legal applications in ShareDo (Clio Operate), • Experience working under an Agile software development environment, • Commercial awareness and inquisitiveness that allows you to understand the challenges faced by the firm and its clients and develop solutions to match., • Ability to quickly identify projects that may be at risk, communicating early to manage expectations accordingly., • Has an innovation mind-set, with the willingness to experiment and explore new ways of delivering technology solutions., • Develops applications with security in mind, protecting data at all times. The main duties of the role would include: • Technical development - responsible for developing business solutions that interface with the line of business applications of the firm as well as customising and configuring off the shelf software;, • Develop the case management system in order to ensure continual optimisation of business efficiency and procedures;, • Some solution architecture work, • Propose, design and implement new and innovative systems and analyse existing systems to determine opportunities for streamlining and performance enhancement;, • When required, assist with business process analysis with a view to further enhancing and developing workflow processes;, • Work closely with the Projects team with a view to mapping out projects, • Workflow and integration development - building process improvement workflows across the line of business application stack using the platforms available. Assisting others to integrate workflows into line of business applications; They are looking to pay a starting salary of between £50,000 - £65,000 + Benefits including flexible working. To apply please send your CV to matthew.leach @ circlerecruitment.com or call me on for more information. Keyword: ShareDO Developer / ShareDO Technical Business Analyst / Manchester Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter - @Circle_Rec and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.

This global Top 100 commercial practice based in central Manchester is looking to recruit a Senior Solicitor / Partner to their employment team and help grow the practice. This role can offer: • Salaried / Fixed Share Equity Partnership, • Genuine Hybrid Working & Flexibility, • Low Targets of 4.5 Hours per day, • Lots of Autonomy / No Micromanagement The successful candidate for this position will be an experienced lawyer with upwards of 10 years of experience dealing with employment law within a well-respected L500 environment. This role would suit an existing Partner, Legal Director or a highly experienced Senior Associate with a Legal 500 background looking to take the next step in their career. This firm has a top-quality reputation dealing with commercial employment work, and they work with a broad range of clients across a diverse range of sectors, including large corporations, SMEs, financial services organisations, high-net-worth individuals and business owners. The firm has ambitious plans for the expansion and development of its commercial employment law team in Manchester over the next few years. As this is a senior appointment, you will be expected to play a key role in the development of the employment team and the Manchester office. This is an all-inclusive role, and you'll be dealing with fee-earning, management, business development and utilising your existing client network, as well as fostering the existing client base that is in place too. Salary on offer is attractive and can range up to £200,000 for the right individual, plus a comprehensive benefits package including hybrid working and an excellent partner bonus. Culture is key at this practice, with lots of inclusivity, trust across the board and no egos. Feel free to get in touch with Nick Skelly at QED Legal for a confidential chat and to discuss this role in more detail.

Job Title: Technical Director | Associate Director - Town Planning \n\nLocation: Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Glasgow, Cambridge, Birmingham, Cardiff, Bristol\n\nPenguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in the appointment of a Technical Director | Associate Director - Planning.\n\nThis is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly regarded UK planning and environmental consultancy operating at the forefront of sustainable infrastructure, development, and environmental assessment. The team works on some of the country's most significant and complex projects, helping clients respond to the challenges of climate change, Net Zero delivery, biodiversity enhancement, ESG, and rapid urbanisation.\n\nYou will be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking Planning and Environment practice with a strong national presence, working alongside multidisciplinary teams across transport, energy, infrastructure, and engineering. The business is recognised for its innovation, digital capability, and influence on major UK infrastructure and development policy and delivery.\n\nThe successful candidate will play a key leadership role in the growth and direction of the Northern Planning team, supporting continued expansion and strengthening client relationships across both public and private sectors.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nLead, grow, and develop an established team of Town Planners across the UK\nDeliver high-quality Town Planning consultancy services directly to clients\nManage commercial performance including fee management, governance, and resourcing\nLead major multidisciplinary bid submissions for significant infrastructure and development projects\nDevelop new business opportunities and strengthen existing client relationships\nOversee project delivery ensuring technical excellence, quality, and compliance at all stages\nCollaborate across national planning, environmental, and infrastructure teams to drive integrated solutions\nMentor, manage, and support the development of team members, including performance reviewsRequirements:\n\nRTPI-accredited degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning and Chartered RTPI membership\nStrong consultancy background with experience in leading and developing teams\nProven track record in delivering and winning major infrastructure and development projects\nExcellent understanding of planning law, policy, and procedures with strong commercial awareness\nDemonstrable experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship building\nStrong leadership, communication, and business development skills\nA proactive, growth-focused mindset with the ability to identify and convert opportunitiesThis is a rare opportunity to take a senior leadership role within a highly respected consultancy shaping some of the UK's most important infrastructure and development projects.\n\nInterested?\n \n The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Energy & Infrastructure Freelance / Contract Opportunit yAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of major energy and infrastructure projects valued between £1m and £20m .Working closely with project delivery teams, you will take ownership of commercial management, contract administration, risk mitigation, and financial performance across a portfolio of high-value projects . Key Responsibilitie • s:Lead commercial management activities across multiple infrastructure project, • s.Review, negotiate, and manage both client and subcontractor contract, • s.Administer NEC contracts, including compensation events and change managemen, • t.Prepare, assess, and defend construction claims and commercial submission, • s.Monitor project costs, forecasts, budgets, and profitabilit, • y.Support dispute resolution and commercial risk managemen, • t.Provide commercial guidance to project teams and senior stakeholder s. Requiremen • ts:Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within energy, utilities, or major infrastructure projec, • ts.Strong NEC3/NEC4 contract knowledge, particularly Option, • A.Demonstrable experience managing projects valued at £5, • m+.Strong background in claims preparation, assessment, and negotiati, • on.Excellent understanding of cost control, forecasting, and commercial reporti, • ng.Experience supporting dispute resolution, adjudication, or contractual negotiations is highly desirab, • le.Knowledge of construction law or formal qualifications in the field would be advantageo us. What's on Of • fer:Long-term freelance opportun, • ity.High-profile energy and infrastructure proje, • cts.Collaborative project environment with significant commercial responsibil, • ity.Competitive day r ate.

🚨 Commercial Property Solicitor | North West 🚨 📍 Multiple North West locations available 💼 Full-Time | Permanent A well-established regional law firm is looking to recruit a Commercial Property Solicitor (2+ PQE) to join its growing property team. The role will involve handling a broad mix of commercial property matters including: ▪️ Acquisitions & disposals ▪️ Secured lending and remortgages ▪️ Landlord & tenant work ▪️ Leases, renewals & licences ▪️ Auction transactions ▪️ Pension scheme property matters ▪️ Land Registry applications ▪️ Management company work The firm is looking for someone with solid technical knowledge, strong organisational skills, and confidence managing a varied caseload. What’s on offer: ✔️ Competitive salary ✔️ Bonus scheme ✔️ 26 days holiday + bank holidays ✔️ Friendly and collaborative team ✔️ Long-term progression opportunities 📩 For more information or a confidential discussion, please message me directly

Associate / Senior Associate – Dispute Resolution Ashton | Full Time / Part Time Considered Salary up to £65,000+ DOE I am working with a well-established regional law firm looking to appoint an Associate / Senior Associate to join its Dispute Resolution team. The team acts for a strong and loyal client base, including both corporate and individual clients, and is recognised for delivering practical, commercially focused advice across a broad range of contentious matters. You will be joining a collaborative and supportive team with a solid reputation in the local market. The Opportunity This is a varied and engaging Dispute Resolution role, offering exposure to a broad range of high-quality work, including: • Contractual disputes, • Professional negligence matters, • Neighbour and boundary disputes, • Debt recovery and insolvency matters Contentious probate, including: • Challenges to the validity of a Will, • Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 Property litigation, including possession and dilapidation claims (residential and commercial). Employment matters, including: • Employment Tribunal claims, • Settlement agreements, • Non-contentious advisory work, • Employer’s Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) claims You will manage your own caseload while working closely with colleagues and supporting the wider team on more complex matters. The role offers excellent scope to further develop your technical expertise, client relationships, and long-term career progression. You will also contribute to the continued growth of the firm’s dispute resolution offering, including supporting colleagues on litigation matters and participating in client-facing advisory sessions. About You The firm is ideally seeking a Solicitor with 4–7 years’ PQE in dispute resolution or litigation. Strong candidates with slightly less experience will also be considered. You will demonstrate: • Experience handling a broad range of litigation matters, • The ability to manage a varied caseload independently, • Strong client-facing and communication skills, • A proactive and commercially minded approach, • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, • A collaborative and team-oriented mindset The Firm You will be joining a respected and growing regional firm with a strong presence in its local market. The firm offers a supportive and collegiate working environment, with a genuine focus on quality of work, client service, and long-term career development. There are strong prospects for progression for the right candidate. Benefits • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, • Loyalty holiday scheme, • Option to purchase additional leave, • Contributory pension scheme, • Discretionary annual bonus, • Health cash plan, • Death in service benefit If you are a Dispute Resolution Solicitor and this sounds of interest, I'd love to hear from you. Niamh Nolan niamh.nolan@oculuslegalgroup.com 07917 851628

The Role Property Damage Recoveries Solicitor (NQ) – Manchester – Hybrid – Up to £42,000 A leading national law firm is seeking a Property Damage Recoveries Solicitor (NQ) to join its specialist Manchester team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly regarded defendant insurance practice, handling a diverse caseload of Household and Commercial Property recovery claims for major insurer clients. As a Property Damage Recoveries Solicitor (NQ) in the Manchester team, you’ll manage your own caseload of high‑value and complex matters, gain hands‑on advocacy experience, and contribute to client training and development initiatives within a supportive and well‑structured department. The Role • Managing a caseload of Household and Commercial Property recovery claims, • Handling high‑value and technically complex insurance litigation matters, • Drafting pleadings, correspondence and legal documentation, • Conducting legal research and reviewing evidence, • Instructing counsel and experts and preparing cases for trial, • Engaging in settlement negotiations and ADR processes including mediation, • Attending hearings to develop advocacy skills, • Supporting client training, seminars and technical workshops The Candidate • Newly Qualified Solicitor with a training seat or experience in insurance litigation, • Strong technical skills with clear and concise drafting ability, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a client‑focused approach, • Organised and able to prioritise a busy and varied caseload, • Confident liaising with insurer and lay clients, • Willingness to engage in business development and client training activities, • Familiarity with case management systems advantageous, • Proactive, detail‑driven and committed to high‑quality work The Benefits & How to Apply • Competitive salary up to £42,000 depending on experience, • 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days), increases to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service, • Company Pension, • Hybrid working, • Private medical insurance, • Death in Service / Critical Illness cover, • Access to retail discounts and nationwide entertainment offers, • Supportive working environment with clear progression, • Strong training and development opportunities Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone. Contact: Alice Ferguson, Retained Consultant Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07496 800 407 More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

Leading International Firm | Commercial Disputes Senior Associate | 6+ Years PQE Take a lead role in the largest and most highly regarded commercial disputes team in the Manchester market, managing complex, high-value matters for blue-chip clients, with a clear pathway to leadership. The Firm This is a leading international business law firm with a significant UK footprint and a reputation for technical excellence, commercial insight, and innovation. It advises a broad range of FTSE 100 and equivalent clients across sectors including financial services, retail, energy, transport, digital, and healthcare. The Team The Commercial Disputes team in Manchester is the largest practice of its kind in the region and is described by market commentators as the strongest litigation team in the area by some margin. It handles the full spectrum of complex disputes, including contractual claims, corporate disputes, fraud, finance, insurance, IP, IT, competition, and property litigation. The team is known for its commercial and innovative approach, combining formal court and arbitral proceedings with strategic use of negotiation, mediation, and adjudication. The Role You will take a lead role on significant, complex disputes, managing matters with real autonomy and acting as a key point of contact for major clients. You will supervise and mentor junior lawyers, contributing to their development and the continued strength of the team. Alongside your caseload, you will play an active part in business development and client relationship management, helping to shape the strategic direction of the Manchester practice. The Ideal Candidate • Qualified solicitor with 6+ years' PQE in commercial disputes, gained at a highly regarded firm, • A proven track record of managing complex, high-value disputes with significant client responsibility, • Excellent drafting, communication, and negotiation skills, combined with a commercial and strategic approach, • Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers, with a genuine appetite to develop others, • Self-motivated, with a demonstrable interest in business development and practice growth, • A collaborative leader who thrives in a cross-office, cross-border environment What's on Offer • A senior role in the largest and strongest commercial disputes team in Manchester, • Leadership of high-calibre, complex matters for major clients, often opposite leading City firms, • A clear pathway to Director and Partnership, supported by structured development and BD training, • A collaborative, inclusive culture within a firm consistently recognised for innovation and people-first values, • Competitive senior-level remuneration and comprehensive benefits, with hybrid working Apply now for a confidential conversation.

Solicitor/Associate – Property Litigation – Award-Winning Regional Firm Manchester | Hybrid Working £45,000 – £60,000+ DOE I am working with a highly regarded, award-winning regional law firm looking to appoint a Solicitor/Associate to join its well-established Property Litigation team in Manchester. The team is recognised in the Legal 500 for its technical expertise and quality of work, advising a broad client base across both commercial and residential property disputes. You will be joining a collaborative and well-structured team comprising Partners, senior lawyers and junior fee earners, all working together on a wide range of complex and varied matters. The Opportunity This is a genuinely diverse Property Litigation role offering exposure to high quality work across a broad spectrum of contentious property matters, including: • Landlord and tenant disputes (including lease renewals, dilapidations and forfeiture), • Real property disputes such as easements, restrictive covenants and rights of light, • Property-related contractual disputes, • Possession and trespass claims, • Professional negligence matters involving property professionals You will manage your own caseload while also supporting senior members of the team on more complex matters. The role offers excellent scope to develop your technical expertise while gaining exposure to high quality clients and work. You will also be encouraged to contribute to business development and play a key role in the continued growth of the team. About You The firm is ideally seeking a solicitor with 4+ years’ PQE in Property Litigation, although candidates outside of this range with the right experience will be considered. You will demonstrate: • Strong experience handling a range of property litigation matters, • The ability to manage a varied caseload effectively, • Excellent communication and client-facing skills, • Strong attention to detail and organisational ability, • A proactive and commercially minded approach, • A genuine interest in developing your career within property litigation This role would suit an ambitious and driven litigator looking to join a supportive, forward-thinking team with a strong reputation in the North West. The Firm You will be joining a progressive and people-focused firm with an excellent reputation across the region. The culture is collaborative and supportive, with a genuine emphasis on employee wellbeing and long-term career development. Flexible working is embedded within the firm, allowing you to balance high quality work with your personal commitments while continuing to deliver excellent client service. Benefits • Reduced chargeable hours target, • Annual bonus scheme and regular salary reviews, • Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme, • Increasing holiday entitlement with service, • Paid volunteering days, • Additional lifestyle benefits including free legal services, • Clear and structured progression opportunities, • Regular social events and firm-wide recognition initiatives If you are a motivated Property Litigation solicitor looking to take the next step in your career within a highly regarded regional firm, I would be keen to speak with you. Niamh Nolan niamh.nolan@oculuslegalgroup.com 07917851628

Real Estate Associate | Manchester | Leading Silver Circle Law Firm A highly regarded Silver Circle law firm is looking to appoint an ambitious Real Estate Associate to join its Manchester team. This is a standout opportunity to gain exposure to London-quality Real Estate work while benefiting from the work-life balance and culture of a leading regional office. The role will involve advising on a broad range of complex Real Estate matters, including: • Asset management work across a varied property portfolio, • Sales, acquisitions and financings, • Drafting and negotiating key transaction documents, • Advising clients to protect and progress their commercial interests, • Development transactions, ranging from industrial brownfield site acquisitions through to large-scale town centre regeneration projects The firm offers: • Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote), • Top of the market salary (£80,000 – £100,000+ DOE), • Enhanced holiday allowance, • Above average pension contributions, • Private medical insurance, • Generous life insurance scheme, • Ongoing investment in professional development This role would suit a talented Real Estate Solicitor looking to work on premium-quality matters within a collaborative, forward-thinking and highly respected team. If you’d like to hear more on a confidential basis, please get in touch directly. Sam Strickland - Principal Recruitment Consultant Phone: 07791926787 Email: Sam.Strickland@OculusLegalGroup.com

Leading Global Law Firm | Real Estate Associate (Regeneration & Infrastructure) | 3+ Years PQE Join a specialist Regeneration Development & Infrastructure team focused on major energy and utilities projects, with the flexibility to be based across any of the firm's Northern offices. The Firm This is a leading global law firm with a significant UK presence and a reputation for integrated legal and business services. It works with national and multinational clients across the public and private sectors, combining sector expertise with a forward-thinking, commercially sharp approach. The Role You will support the delivery of major projects by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating property agreements including leases, easements, wayleaves, licences, and land acquisition documents. You will advise on land rights and title issues, conduct due diligence, manage land access strategies, and negotiate third-party rights and consents. You will also contribute to legal project management, ensuring the efficient delivery of legal services within multi-disciplinary project teams. The Ideal Candidate • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 3+ years' PQE, • Strong experience in commercial real estate law, with exposure to utilities, infrastructure, or energy sector work, • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage complex transactions and multiple stakeholders, • Knowledge of statutory undertaker rights and land law, • Experience working with public sector bodies or regulated industries is highly valued, • A collaborative team player, comfortable working across multi-disciplinary teams and contributing to project delivery What's on Offer • High-quality, project-focused work on major energy and utility mandates with real national significance, • The backing of a large, supportive real estate practice with integrated specialist expertise, • A progressive, inclusive culture with a commitment to wellbeing and career development, • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits Apply now for immediate consideration.

We are working with a top-tier law firm who are looking for a Knowledge Lawyer to join their Real Estate team. This role can be based in Manchester, or Bristol, or Birmingham. The Role: The successful candidate will join a nationwide Real Estate team in a knowledge and professional support capacity. The role involves supporting the development and delivery of the team’s knowledge strategy through the creation, maintenance and management of precedents, practice notes and internal guidance materials. The position also includes delivering internal and client-facing training, monitoring legal and market developments affecting the real estate sector, and supporting knowledge-sharing initiatives across the practice. Additional responsibilities include identifying process and technology efficiencies, preparing legal insights and external publications, assisting with tender responses and business development materials. Essential Criteria: • 2+ years’ PQE;, • Strong real estate law experience;, • Willingness to mentor and supervise junior members of the firm;, • Strong commercial awareness;, • Experience in business development;, • Strong communication skills;, • Team player;, • Technically excellent. Benefits: • Excellent salary package (commensurate with experience);, • Fully flexible working;, • 25 days holidays (increasing to 30 upon length of service);, • Full-time or part-time working;, • Opportunity to progress within the firm. Please contact Nuala Darragh on +44 7540 310 755 or email nuala.darragh@achuman.com if you would like to have a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

Real Estate Disputes Solicitor (1-5 PQE) Location: Manchester or Leeds with flexible hybrid working Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Up to £65,000 DOE The Opportunity A top 50 national law firm is seeking a Real Estate Disputes Solicitor to join its highly regarded Property Litigation team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with experience in commercial and residential property disputes to join a well-established national team known for acting on complex and high-value real estate litigation matters. The team advises a broad client base including investors, developers, retailers, banks, corporate occupiers and insolvency practitioners on a wide range of contentious property matters. The successful candidate will gain exposure to high-quality work while benefiting from strong support, supervision and long-term progression opportunities within a collaborative national team. The Role You will manage your own caseload while supporting senior lawyers on larger and more complex matters across a broad range of real estate disputes. Key responsibilities include: • Managing a varied caseload of commercial and residential property litigation matters, • Handling landlord and tenant disputes, • Acting for investors, developers, retailers and corporate occupiers, • Advising on insolvency-related property litigation and mortgage disputes, • Working closely with Law of Property Act Receivers and lender clients, • Attending hearings, mediations and settlement negotiations, • Drafting pleadings, applications and litigation documentation, • Supervising and supporting junior colleagues where appropriate, • Supporting business development initiatives and team growth, • Maintaining strong client relationships through commercially focused advice Candidate Requirements The firm is keen to speak with ambitious Property Litigation Solicitors who are looking to develop their careers within a highly respected national disputes practice. You will be: • A qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer with 1-5 years PQE, • Experienced in commercial and/or residential property litigation, • Confident managing your own caseload, • Technically strong with excellent attention to detail, • Commercially aware with strong client-facing skills, • A collaborative team player with a proactive approach, • Enthusiastic about business development and long-term progression, • Comfortable working within a fast-paced and supportive environment Types of Work The caseload may include: • Commercial landlord and tenant disputes, • Residential possession and tenancy matters, • Dilapidations disputes, • Lease disputes, • Insolvency-related property litigation, • Mortgage possession and recovery matters, • Property-related contractual disputes, • General commercial and residential real estate disputes Team & Culture You will join a nationally recognised Real Estate Disputes team within a large and highly regarded UK law firm known for its collaborative culture and strong internal support network. • National team with strong partner support and mentoring, • High-quality and complex property litigation work, • Strong emphasis on collaboration and development, • Flexible and hybrid working culture, • Excellent internal progression opportunities, • Inclusive and supportive working environment, • Opportunity to work closely with wider restructuring and insolvency teams Benefits & Package • Flexible hybrid working arrangement, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Option to purchase additional annual leave, • Generous pension scheme, • Private healthcare and digital GP access, • Paid volunteering days, • Strong wellbeing and mental health support initiatives, • Excellent long-term career progression opportunities Why This Role? This is an excellent opportunity for a Property Litigation Solicitor looking to join a leading national practice with a strong reputation in the real estate disputes market. The role offers exposure to high-quality work, excellent support and mentoring, flexible working, and genuine long-term progression within a collaborative and well-resourced team. If you are a Real Estate Disputes Solicitor looking for a role combining quality work, flexibility and career development, I’d love to hear from you. Niamh Nolan niamh.nolan@oculuslegalgroup.com 07917 851628

Private Client Salaried Partner – Manchester – Up to £170,000 + Bonus + Benefits An award-winning national law firm is seeking a Private Client Salaried Partner in Manchester to join its expanding team. As a Private Client Salaried Partner in Manchester, you’ll lead and develop a high-performing team while managing a complex, high-value caseload for HNW and UHNW clients. This role offers a strategic leadership position with strong earning potential, high-quality work and real influence within a growing national practice. The Role • Managing a mixed caseload of high-value private client matters, • Advising on wills, probate, trusts and estate planning, • Leading and supervising a team of private client lawyers, • Driving growth and development of the Manchester offering, • Working with HNW and UHNW individuals and families, • Supporting business development and client acquisition, • Building and maintaining key client relationships, • Contributing to wider firm strategy and leadership The Candidate • 6+ PQE Private Client Solicitor at Partner or senior level, • Strong technical expertise across private wealth work, • Experience handling complex, high-value matters, • Proven leadership or management experience, • Strong commercial acumen and business development focus, • Portable client following highly desirable, • Background within a reputable regional or national firm, • Ambitious, driven and capable of influencing growth The Benefits and How to Apply • Salary up to £170,000 plus bonus, • Attractive bonus structure, • Hybrid working model, • Enhanced annual leave, • Pension scheme, • Private healthcare, • Senior leadership opportunity within a national firm, • Clear scope to shape and grow a key practice area Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone Contact: Rachel Thompson, Recruitment Consultant Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07939 986 652 Email: rachel.thompson@williamjamesrecruitment.com More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments

Employment Solicitor / Senior Associate - Manchester - Up to £80k + 25% Bonus + Benefits A highly ranked national law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor / Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Chambers & Legal 500 ranked Employment practice in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Employment Solicitor / Senior Associate to join one of the largest and most established employment teams in the UK. Operating as part of a national platform spanning multiple UK and international offices, the team advises a broad range of market-leading clients across financial services, healthcare and commercial sectors. The Manchester team has a strong and growing reputation and works closely with colleagues nationally while also acting for clients across the North-West. You will gain exposure to complex, high-quality work within a collaborative and well-resourced environment. The Role • Advising employers on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, • Supporting Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation under supervision, • Working on complex discrimination, whistleblowing and breach of contract claims, • Assisting with restructures, redundancies and TUPE projects in the UK and internationally, • Providing day-to-day employment advisory support by telephone and email, • Supervising and supporting the development of trainees and paralegals, • Contributing to business development, networking and client training initiatives, • Supporting knowledge sharing, precedents and internal training activity The Candidate • Qualified Employment Solicitor with ideally 1+ years PQE, • Experience advising employers on tribunal claims and contentious matters, • Background advising clients within financial services, commercial or public sectors preferred, • Strong technical knowledge with a commercial, solutions-focused mindset, • Confident communicator able to build trusted client relationships, • Independent thinker with good judgement and initiative, • Enthusiastic team player with a flexible approach, • Interest in business development and wider team contribution The Benefits and How to Apply • Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience, • Market-leading bonus up to 25%, • 25 days annual leave increasing with service, • Private healthcare, • Buy or sell up to 5 holidays, • 5% employer pension contribution, • Fully flexible and hybrid working model, • Clear progression within a ranked team Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone. Contact: Oliver Hines (Retained Consultant) Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377 Mobile: 07904 630 131 Email: Oliver.hines@williamjamesrecruitment.com More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked clients, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

Quantity Surveyor – Manchester – Civils/Water Projects – up to £65,000 My client are a Tier one civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including: • Water, • Transport, • Built environment, • Energy The Role The Quantity Surveyor will provide commercial support to project teams, maintaining commercial information and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements. They will liaise with customer representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims and any additional payments. Projects are varied in value, complexity, and duration, from established frameworks to individual bespoke projects. With projects varying from £200k to £10m+, you will be essential in driving efficiencies within the scope of work, driving cost efficiency and providing a high standard of commercial analysis. Key Responsibilities Reporting • Ensure accurate cash flow reporting takes place, • Carry out cost management, including forecasting, • Update the monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans External relationships • Help ensure that any main contracts entered into have terms and conditions that are appropriate, with commercial risks identified, • Ensure that the supply chain is engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditions, • Build and maintain good client relationships, • Be responsible for subcontract letting, negotiation and financial accounting, • Prepare applications for payment Internal relationships • Contribute towards effective interaction between the Commercial Team and the operational site teams, • Work with site management to forecast predicted spend and cash recovery, and ensure that both are kept in line with the target, • Share best practices with others and be proactive in advising site teams on costs and their management of them Key Measures and Targets • Accurate monthly forecasting, • Ability to challenge resources and costs, • Maintain deadlines in line with the monthly commercial calendar About you • Previous experience in the construction industry, • HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, • Familiarity with ICE/NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction Law, • Previous experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates, and accruals calculations.

Leading L500 Firm | Corporate/Commercial Partner | Manchester A rare opportunity to build and lead the Manchester corporate/commercial practice of a long-established, full-service UK firm, drawing on an existing client base of entrepreneurs, overseas investors, and growing businesses while collaborating closely with highly rated property, litigation, and private client teams. The Firm This is a well-established UK law firm with offices across the South East, North West, and South West, plus active international desks serving clients across multiple jurisdictions. The culture balances ambition with approachability. The firm promotes from within, rewards initiative, and values genuine collaboration across practice groups. With recent strategic investment in its corporate/commercial offering, including the appointment of a new head of department, the firm is actively committed to expanding this practice, and Manchester is a key part of that plan. The Practice The corporate/commercial team provides comprehensive advice on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, shareholder arrangements, corporate restructuring, joint ventures, and a broad range of commercial contracts. The team works closely with the firm’s standout property and litigation departments, creating a steady stream of cross-referral work and a client base that is unusually broad for a firm of this size. Clients include owner-managed businesses, international entrepreneurs, property developers, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals, many with multi-jurisdictional interests. The Role You will establish and lead the corporate/commercial practice in Manchester. This is a strategic growth role, not a backfill. You will build your own client following while tapping into existing relationships and cross-referral networks from the firm’s London and South West offices, as well as its strong property and litigation teams already active in the North West. You will work closely with the head of corporate/commercial and other partners to shape the direction of the national practice. The Ideal Candidate • Experienced corporate/commercial solicitor (England & Wales) with sufficient PQE to step into a partnership role, or an established Partner seeking a platform with greater autonomy and growth potential, • Strong technical grounding across M&A, private equity, joint ventures, and commercial contracts, • A portable practice or demonstrable ability to generate work and build relationships in the North West market, • An entrepreneurial, client-focused mindset, comfortable with business development and networking, • A collaborative leader who values cross-team working and developing junior talent, • Experience or interest in working with international clients, property-connected corporate work, or owner-managed businesses is advantageous What’s on Offer • The opportunity to build and lead a corporate/commercial practice from a credible Manchester base, • Immediate access to a warm referral network from highly active property, litigation, and private client teams, • Full backing from a firm committed to strategic growth, with the autonomy to shape your practice, • A progressive, people-focused culture that values long-term client relationships and personal development, • Competitive remuneration and benefits, structured to reward growth and contribution Apply now for a confidential conversation.

Enjoy a career without limits, earning up to 75% of your billing. We are seeking legal professionals that are keen to work on a consultancy, fee sharing basis. Taylor Rose is a top 60 law firm with over 25 offices nationwide. We are offering you a unique opportunity to take back control of your life and earnings. Choose to work from home, one of our offices or both! We are looking for individuals and groups of Solicitors, FCILEx or Licensed Conveyancers who have expertise in residential or commercial property in the private and/or public sectors with 4 years PQE + to join our consultancy. Why choose us? • Earn up to 75% of what you bill; your split will not drop below 70%., • Referral of larger and established clients, • Immediate access to our accreditations and lender panels, • Choose your own clients, fees, hours and volume of work., • Work from home, 100 days access to hot-desking facilities., • PII cover up to £20 million., • Access to nationwide offices and meeting rooms., • Free calls through our app., • Fully optimised CMS and electronic systems., • Access to business development., • Dedicated liaison team., • Technical head for ops, legal support and training. And much more. So, if you want a career without limits and freedom then we may be your next move. To find out more, contact us now tochat confidentially with one of our advisors. PS If you have less than 4 years experience you may be able to join us as a fee earning consultant, contact us for more details.

The Role Construction Property Damage Solicitor – Manchester – Hybrid – Up to £65,000 A well‑established national law firm is seeking a Construction Property Damage Solicitor to join its specialist Manchester team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly regarded Construction Property Damage and Recoveries department, acting for major insurer clients on a wide range of construction‑related property claims. As a Construction Property Damage Solicitor in the Manchester team, you’ll manage a varied and technically challenging caseload, including defect claims, site damage, contractor disputes and perils such as fire, flood, impact and escape of water. You’ll take ownership of matters from instruction through to resolution, providing clear, commercial advice and supporting client objectives throughout. The Role • Managing a caseload of construction‑related property damage and recovery claims, • Handling matters arising from defects, site damage, contractor disputes and associated perils, • Running claims typically valued between £10,000 and £100,000+, • Reviewing site reports, contracts and technical evidence to establish recovery positions, • Drafting pleadings, correspondence and legal documentation, • Conducting detailed investigations into liability, causation and quantum, • Engaging in settlement negotiations and ADR processes, • Supporting client training, mentoring and knowledge‑sharing initiatives The Candidate • Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with relevant technical expertise, • 1-4 years’ experience in construction, property damage or recovery litigation, • Experience managing a caseload of construction or property damage claims, • Strong working knowledge of construction recoveries and contractor liability, • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to handle technically complex matters, • Confident drafting and communication skills, • Client‑focused with strong interpersonal skills, • Organised, proactive and able to work independently and collaboratively, • Enthusiasm for negotiation, advocacy and construction‑related disputes The Benefits & How to Apply • Competitive salary up to £65,000 depending on experience, • 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days), increases to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service, • Company Pension, • Hybrid working, • Private medical insurance, • Death in Service / Critical Illness cover, • Access to retail discounts and nationwide entertainment offers, • Supportive working environment with clear progression, • Strong training and development opportunities Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone. Contact: Alice Ferguson, Retained Consultant Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07496 800 407 Email: alice.ferguson@williamjamesrecruitment.com More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

A well-established and highly regarded law firm based in North West London is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its busy Conveyancing department. This is an excellent remote opportunity for a proactive and highly organised Legal Secretary with proven experience across both residential and commercial conveyancing matters, looking to join a reputable and growing legal practice. Key Responsibilities: • Providing full secretarial support to the Partner within the Conveyancing department, • Preparing legal documents, correspondence, contracts, and carrying out typing/audio typing via digital dictation, • Handling residential and commercial conveyancing matters from instruction through to post-completion, • Preparing initial contract packs, completion statements, and supporting documentation, • Opening files and conducting anti-money laundering (AML) checks and compliance procedures, • Assisting with Land Registry applications, registrations, and submission of SDLT returns, • Supporting commercial property transactions and portfolio purchases, • Assisting with post-completion matters including Land Registry and Companies House registrations, • Managing diaries, calls, client liaison, and maintaining strong communication with all parties throughout transactions Key Skills: • Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within commercial and residential conveyancing is essential, • Strong knowledge of both residential and commercial conveyancing procedures, • Excellent audio typing and digital dictation skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, • Strong organisational and communication abilities This is a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Secretary seeking a remote role within an established law firm in North West London. Apply today to be considered for this opportunity. Fame Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to continually improving our diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are unable to respond to each applicant individually. If you have not been contacted by a consultant within 24 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.