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Clinical Negligence Solicitor – Newcastle upon Tyne I am pleased to be partnering with a fast-growing and highly regarded law firm to recruit a Grade B Clinical Negligence Solicitor (or equivalent) for its expanding team in Newcastle. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinical negligence lawyer seeking high-quality work, genuine flexibility and clear career progression within a supportive and ambitious environment. The Opportunity You will join a respected Clinical Negligence team known for delivering exceptional client outcomes across a broad range of complex matters. Working alongside experienced litigators and accredited specialists, you will independently manage your own caseload while contributing to the wider success and performance of the team. The firm operates a progressive hybrid working model, offering flexibility to work from home alongside collaborative time in modern office space. Key Responsibilities Accountable For: \n • Running and progressing your own clinical negligence caseload, • Supporting and mentoring junior team members to ensure excellent client service, • Contributing to proactive and commercially focused case management across the department, • Assisting the Team Leader/Head of Department in delivering financial and performance KPIs, • Accurate and thorough time recording\n Responsible For: \n • Agreeing case tactics and strategy with the Team Leader/Head of Department, • Identifying and progressing cases ready for Letter of Claim, settlement or service, • Ensuring relevant evidence and documentation is gathered to advance claims, • Managing cases in a proactive, commercially aware manner, • Coordinating progression with internal and external stakeholders, • Drafting legal documentation including Letters of Claim and letters of instruction, • Negotiating settlement and issuing/serving proceedings where required, • Conducting litigation as necessary, • Overseeing documentation and correspondence produced by the team, • Advising colleagues on technical issues, with senior support where required\n About You: \n • 5+ years' PQE (or equivalent experience) in Clinical Negligence, • Recent experience handling your own caseload, • Strong organisational and time management skills, • Excellent communication and drafting ability, • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Proclaim and Excel, • Excellent attention to detail, • Commercial awareness within a legal environment, • Experience coaching or mentoring junior colleagues, • Excellent client care skills, • A flexible, committed and deadline-driven approach\n The Firm This dynamic and ambitious law firm specialises in personal injury and clinical negligence and holds strong rankings in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following sustained growth and strategic expansion, the firm continues to invest heavily in its people, systems and long-term vision. Its culture is inclusive, supportive and forward-thinking, with a genuine commitment to colleague wellbeing and professional development. The firm actively supports career progression at all levels, offering clear development pathways, investment in qualifications and long-term advancement opportunities. Benefits \n • 35-hour working week, • Bonus scheme (subject to targets), • 35 days' holiday including bank holidays and Christmas closure, • Option to purchase up to 3 additional days' holiday, • Additional long service holiday awards (5th, 7th and 9th year), • Pension scheme with salary sacrifice option, • Life assurance, • Medicash health cash plan, • Company sick pay, • Enhanced maternity, paternity and IVF schemes, • Flexible and agile working environment, • Funded company social events, • Monthly voucher awards, • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities\n The firm is an inclusive employer committed to equal opportunities and diversity, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. If you are a 5+ PQE Clinical Negligence Solicitor looking for a fresh opportunity in Newcastle with high-quality work and long-term prospects, I would welcome a confidential conversation. #INDCATN

🚀 We’re on a mission to make money work for everyone. We’re waving goodbye to the complicated and confusing ways of traditional banking. After starting as a prepaid card, our product offering has grown a lot in the last 10 years in the UK. As well as and bank accounts, we offer , , a and in the UK, with more exciting things to come beyond. Our UK customers can also , and _ with us. With our hot coral cards and get-paid-early feature, combined with financial education on social media and our award winning customer service, we have a long history of creating magical moments for our customers! We’re not about selling products - we want to solve problems and change lives through Monzo ❤️ _ ✨ 📍London | 💰 up to £145k + stock options & benefits | _ ✨ ⭐Our Legal team We’re looking for a Principal Legal Counsel - Corporate Legal, to join our team at Monzo and help us build one of the best, most innovative banks in the world. At Monzo, our legal and company secretarial teams work as one united function - the Legal and Board Governance collective. In your role as Principal Legal Counsel - Corporate, you will report directly to Monzo’s Group Head of Corporate Legal and work alongside other lawyers and the board governance team to provide first rate corporate legal advice and support in connection with a variety of corporate transactions and in preparation for Monzo’s future as it scales globally. 🔑You’ll play a key role by… • You’ll work closely and collaboratively with Monzo’s Group Head of Corporate Legal, Monzo’s Group General Counsel and Company Secretary, and the other members of the Group Corporate Legal team to provide strategic corporate law advice and commercial insights and solutions to the Monzo Group as a whole and its subsidiary entities in the following areas:, • General corporate law and corporate governance compliance to support and meet Group private entity and future public entity requirements, • Capital markets and Group disclosure related advice., • Capital Raising including primary and secondary raising advice working closely with the Investor Relations and Group finance function, • Group M&A and corporate development legal advice working closely with Monzo’s group strategy and corporate development team, • Advice to the Reward and Remuneration functions on the corporate and governance implications associated with stock option issuance and other corporate governance aspects of reward., • Advice to the Group Finance function to support the preparation of Monzo Group Consolidated Annual Report & Accounts., • You’ll work proactively with Monzo’s Group Head of Corporate Legal to scale a high performing corporate legal advisory function, deliver a range of exciting and high-profile enterprise-wide corporate transactions, and drive impact and achieve our collective goals., • You’ll work closely in collaboration with Monzo’s Group Head of Corporate Legal and other members of the Group Corporate Legal team to prepare, review and negotiate a broad range of corporate agreements and documents in connection with a variety of corporate activities for the Monzo Group as a whole and its subsidiary entities., • You’ll be a trusted advisor and will work proactively and collaboratively with other relevant stakeholders and teams across the Monzo Group, including the Board Governance, Finance, Tax, Investor Relations, Risk & Compliance, People, Reward, and Operations teams., • You’ll work with Monzo’s Group Head of Corporate Legal, other members of the Group Corporate Legal team and, where relevant, the Risk & Compliance function to lead, evolve and adapt suitable corporate legal processes and procedures, as well as legal and governance risk management policies and frameworks relevant to private and public company status within the enterprise risk framework of the Monzo Group as a whole., • You’ll work with the Legal and Board Governance collective to improve the commercial management of the activities of the Group Corporate legal team, including through identifying suitable technology solutions to streamline workflows, optimise processes and work efficiencies, and increase scalability., • You’ll proactively manage relationships with external suppliers and law firms to enhance processes around budget and cost management to ensure we are optimising our spend and extracting best value while delivering top-quality legal support. 🤩 We’d love to hear from you if… • You are a technically excellent and experienced corporate lawyer as well as being a strong communicator and collaborator (min 7 years of post-qualification experience (PQE))., • You have a strong background advising on corporate and corporate governance rules and regulations, and you are skilled at coordinating a broad range of corporate transactions and complex corporate legal matters in the UK, EU, and/or US, within both private and listed company environments., • You are a good communicator who can provide clear, precise, and practical legal advice, effectively articulating what is relevant and important in a concise manner. You can take a position on key issues, present persuasive recommendations, and constructively drive consensus among stakeholders., • You have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise and work effectively and independently under tight deadlines across multiple projects., • You have excellent interpersonal and team player skills and are experienced in working across a network of cross-functional stakeholders to collaboratively solve problems., • You are a strategic thinker and a keen problem solver, skilled at assessing risk and recommending solutions that balance commercial and risk considerations. You think ahead, anticipate relevant challenges and questions, set clear objectives, and find effective solutions., • You bring energy and presence and excel at building open, trusting relationships across all levels of the organisation, including the Board and C-suite levels, in global or international settings., • You have a dynamic and entrepreneurial approach and are comfortable with the ambiguity of a fast-paced and rapidly-evolving environment., • You are proactive, take initiative to broaden your knowledge, and are passionate about the intersection of banking and technology and the transformation unfolding in consumer finance. You are excited to join us for the next stage of our journey at Monzo! The interview process: Our interview process involves 3 main stages: • Recruiter call, • Initial call, • Full loop: Technical, Behavioural and Leadership Interviews Our average process takes around 3-4 weeks but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process but if you do have any specific questions ahead of this please contact us on business-hiring@monzo.com What’s in it for you: 💰Up to £145,000 ➕ stock options & benefits ✈️ We can help you relocate to the UK ✅ We can sponsor visas ⏰ We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, at times that suit you and your team. 📚 Learning budget of £1,000 a year for books, training courses and conferences ➕ And much more, see our full list of benefits _ #LI-DH1 Equal opportunities for everyone Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we’re making sure we have lots of support for all of our people to grow at Monzo. At Monzo, we’re embracing diversity by fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. This is integral to our mission of making money work for everyone. You can read more in our , 2024 and 2024 _ We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. If you have a preferred name, please use it to apply. We don't need full or birth names at application stage 😊

🚀 We’re on a mission to make money work for everyone. We’re waving goodbye to the complicated and confusing ways of traditional banking. After starting as a prepaid card, our product offering has grown a lot in the last 10 years in the UK. As well as and bank accounts, we offer , , a and in the UK, with more exciting things to come beyond. Our UK customers can also , and _ with us. With our hot coral cards and get-paid-early feature, combined with financial education on social media and our award winning customer service, we have a long history of creating magical moments for our customers! We’re not about selling products - we want to solve problems and change lives through Monzo ❤️ _ ✨ 📍London or Remote UK | 💰£93,500 - £126,500 (based on experience level) + stock options + benefits ⭐Our Legal team We're looking for a Senior Legal Counsel - Employment, Incentives & Pensions to join our team at Monzo and help us build one of the best, most innovative banks in the world. This role will have day-to-day responsibility for advising on employment, incentives and pensions (EIP) related matters in a regulated bank environment. This role will report to Monzo’s Director of Legal - EIP and is part of the Group Centre EIP team in the Legal & Board Governance Collective at Monzo, which supports Monzo Group and its operating entities globally. In this role, you will work at all levels in the organisation and in close partnership with our People, Reward, Risk & Compliance and Finance teams, as well as in collaboration with senior Legal team stakeholders as the business develops into a matrix organisation. You’ll lead on a wide range of EIP related legal matters with opportunities for growth in role as the business scales in the UK and internationally. 🔑You’ll play a key role by... • Providing strategic employment legal advice and commercial solutions on EIP matters impacting the Monzo Group as a whole, as well as its subsidiary legal entities. Work closely and collaboratively with Monzo’s Director of Legal EIP and the other Senior Legal Counsel EIP lawyer, as well as with the broader Group Centre Legal team plus local entity GCs and their teams., • Being a trusted adviser and partner to the People team, including in developing policies, procedures, guidance and templates relevant for a range of EIP legal matters., • Providing EIP advisory legal support to the business as required across the entire employee life cycle - from hiring (including executive service contracts), people processes and departures., • Managing any contentious EIP legal matters in conjunction with external counsel., • Working with Monzo’s Reward team on compensation arrangements and remuneration policies and practices in a bank regulatory compensation framework., • Providing legal support to the corporate and commercial legal functions, including on TUPE., • Supporting international projects and matters in the EU and US as the business continues to scale., • Working proactively and collaboratively with members of the wider Legal, People, Reward, Tax, Risk & Compliance, & Finance Collectives on a variety of EIP related matters., • Developing and implement internal frameworks, processes and procedures to increase the efficiency and scalability of EIP legal advice across the Monzo Group and its subsidiary entities., • Delivering training, share insights from your work, and help educate others on EIP matters., • Managing relationships with our external legal counsel and work with others in the Collective to ensure we are optimising our legal spend on EIP matters and obtaining best value. 🤩 We’d love to hear from you if… • You are an experienced, commercial and pragmatic employment lawyer, with at least 6 years + PQE or equivalent experience., • You have an excellent technical grounding in all aspects of employment law, having spent time in private practice, and ideally time in house at a bank and/or other financial institution., • You have experience advising on employment-related regulatory issues which arise in financial services, such as SMCR and FCA Code of Conduct and wider Remuneration Code matters., • You have experience of advising on incentive structures including share options, plus an awareness of workplace defined contribution pension arrangements., • You are a strategic thinker, a strong communicator and a keen problem solver who can recommend solutions that balance business and risk perspectives., • You are willing to jump in and handle a wide range of EIP related legal issues that may arise even outside your core areas of expertise in an enthusiastic, proactive, and resourceful manner, and can sensibly assess when best to engage external counsel in a cost-effective way., • You are comfortable operating at all levels of the organisation up to the Executive and liaising with a variety of internal and external stakeholders., • You enjoy horizon scanning, proactively assessing risks, and quickly identifying and independently implementing mitigating actions. You are always looking for new ways to improve the efficiency and scalability of legal processes and systems., • You have a dynamic and entrepreneurial approach and are comfortable with the ambiguity of a fast-paced and rapidly-evolving environment., • You’ve an open and curious mind, are passionate about the intersection of banking and technology and are excited to join us for the next stage of our journey at Monzo! Not ticking every box? That’s totally okay! Studies show that women and people of colour might hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. At Monzo, we’re dedicated to creating an inclusive and welcoming team. If you’re passionate about this role and keen to learn and grow with us, we encourage you to apply - even if you don’t have everything that's listed just yet. Drop us your application, we’d love to hear from you! In-house experience in financial services is preferred, but is not essential for the right candidate. PQE is a guide only. 🌈 The application journey has 3 key steps • Recruiter call (potentially followed by an initial call with Director of Legal - EIP), • First stage 1 hour role specific interview, • Second stage 1 hour behavioural interview Our average process takes around 3-4 weeks but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process but if you do have any specific questions ahead of this please contact us on _. We’ll only close this role once we have enough applications for the next stage. Please submit your application as soon as possible to make sure you don’t miss out. Your compensation package: 💰£93,500 - £126,500 base salary ➕ stock options ✅ We can sponsor visas 📍This role can be based in our London office, but we're open to distributed working within the UK (with ad hoc meetings in London). ⏰ We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, at times that suit you and your team 📚Learning budget of £1,000 a year for books, training courses and conferences ➕And much more, see our full list of benefits _ #LI-DH1 Equal opportunities for everyone Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we’re making sure we have lots of support for all of our people to grow at Monzo. At Monzo, we’re embracing diversity by fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. This is integral to our mission of making money work for everyone. You can read more in our , 2023 and 2024 _ We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. If you have a preferred name, please use it to apply. We don't need full or birth names at application stage 😊

🚀 We’re on a mission to make money work for everyone. We’re waving goodbye to the complicated and confusing ways of traditional banking. After starting as a prepaid card, our product offering has grown a lot in the last 10 years in the UK. As well as and bank accounts, we offer , , a and in the UK, with more exciting things to come beyond. Our UK customers can also , and _ with us. With our hot coral cards and get-paid-early feature, combined with financial education on social media and our award winning customer service, we have a long history of creating magical moments for our customers! We’re not about selling products - we want to solve problems and change lives through Monzo ❤️ _ ✨ Product Legal Counsel - Legal (L50) 📍London/Cardiff/UK Remote | 💰circa £100k + Stock Options + Benefits | _ ✨ We’re looking for a Product Legal Counsel to join our team at Monzo, at Senior Legal Counsel level, to help us build one of the best, most innovative banks in the world. You will report to Monzo’s Director of Product Legal and work within a team of product lawyers to give first rate legal advice and support to Monzo’s Product Collective, including areas like borrowing, personal and business banking. In this role, you’ll work closely with Monzo’s product collectives to build and deliver banking products, and support the team in making money work for everyone. You’ll work at all levels in the organisation and with a wide-range of stakeholders from Product Managers and Designers, to Operations professionals and Software Engineers, and Risk and Compliance. You will be the ‘go to’ for all things legal and regulatory, and an important part of a team trying to improve our customers’ financial lives. Your day-to-day: • You’ll work directly with senior lawyers, product managers and engineers to provide legal advice and commercial insights to develop and grow Monzo Bank in the UK., • In particular, you will:, • Partner with product managers to advise on legal matters relating to our borrowing, personal or business banking products and and advise on the legal and regulatory requirements for a growing bank., • Help to develop efficient ways of working to enable Monzo to scale quickly, and ensuring Monzo operates safely and in accordance with the law and regulation., • Coordinate and collaborate on legal matters with teams across Monzo including the Compliance, Risk and Control, other control functions and business teams., • Provide training and knowledge sharing with other Monzonauts on the impact of laws and regulations on Monzo or our customers., • Often act as the sole lawyer advising product managers or other colleagues (with support behind the scenes from more senior lawyers) and therefore act autonomously, take ownership of matters, identifying legal issues proactively, evaluating relevant risks and finding effective solutions to unique and complex business activities., • Help colleagues in the Legal Team to build a world-class and scalable, high performing Legal team by testing and developing new ways of working., • You’ll work closely and collaboratively with Monzo’s Director of Product Legal, General Counsel of MBL and the other members of the UK Legal team to provide legal advice and commercial insights to Product teams., • You’ll be a trusted advisor and will work proactively and collaboratively with other relevant stakeholders and teams across the Monzo Group, including the Product, Risk & Compliance, Supplier Operations, Financial Crime, Fraud, and Operations teams., • You’ll work with Monzo’s Director of Product Legal, other lawyers and compliance to identify legal and regulatory risks relating to existing and new products, ensure robust challenge and scrutiny of product changes as they go through Monzo’s governance process and to ensure that the businesses you support respond appropriately to new and changed legal and regulatory requirements., • You’ll support Monzo’s global product development work by coordinating the legal review of products by collaborating with legal teams in the EU and US to identify local legal and regulatory requirements., • You’ll work with the Legal and Board Governance collective to improve the commercial management of the activities of the legal team, including through identifying suitable technology solutions to streamline workflows, optimise processes and work efficiencies, and increase scalability., • You’ll proactively manage relationships with external suppliers and law firms to enhance processes around cost management to ensure we are optimising our spend and extracting best value while delivering top-quality legal support. We’d love to hear from you if: • You are a technically excellent lawyer with a minimum of 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience working in the banking and finance sector., • You have a strong background advising on commercial and regulatory issues relating to banking products with specific knowledge and experience evidenced in consumer credit, payments and banking conduct rules., • You have demonstrated experience of advising on laws and regulations relevant to financial services, in particular consumer credit, payments and banking products. You are able to explain complex regulations (including the Consumer Credit Act and Payment Services Regulations) in a simple way and you look for innovative ways of solving problems., • You have experience advising on the content of regulated financial promotions and supported marketing teams with legal issues relating to the marketing of financial products., • You are a strong communicator who can provide clear, precise, and practical legal advice, effectively articulating what is relevant and important in a concise manner. You can take a position on key issues, present persuasive recommendations, and constructively drive consensus among senior stakeholders., • You have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise and work effectively and independently under tight deadlines across multiple projects., • You have good interpersonal and team player skills and can evidence working across a network of cross-functional stakeholders to collaboratively solve problems., • You are a keen problem solver, skilled at assessing risk and recommending solutions that balance commercial and risk considerations. You think ahead, anticipate relevant challenges, understand the commercial objectives of the teams you support, set clear objectives, and find effective solutions., • You enjoy horizon scanning, proactively assessing risks, and quickly identifying and independently implementing mitigating actions. You are always looking for new ways to improve the efficiency and scalability of legal processes and systems., • You have a dynamic and entrepreneurial approach and are comfortable with the ambiguity of a fast-paced and rapidly-evolving environment., • You are proactive, take initiative to broaden your knowledge, and are passionate about the intersection of banking and technology and the transformation unfolding in consumer finance. You are excited to join us for the next stage of our journey at Monzo! The interview process: Our interview process involves 3 main stages: • Recruiter call, • Initial call, • Full loop: Technical and behavioural interviews Our average process takes around 3-4 weeks but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process but if you do have any specific questions ahead of this please contact us on business-hiring@monzo.com What’s in it for you: 💰 circa £100k ➕ plus stock options & benefits ✈️ We can help you relocate to the UK [✅ We can sponsor visas] 📍This role is based in our London office. If you are not based in London, we're open to discuss this on a case by case basis. ⏰ We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, at times that suit you and your team. 📚 Learning budget of £1,000 a year for books, training courses and conferences ➕ And much more, see our full list of benefits _ #LI-DH1 #LI-REMOTE Equal opportunities for everyone Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we’re making sure we have lots of support for all of our people to grow at Monzo. At Monzo, we’re embracing diversity by fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. This is integral to our mission of making money work for everyone. You can read more in our , 2024 and 2024 _ We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. If you have a preferred name, please use it to apply. We don't need full or birth names at application stage 😊

Location: Newcastle / Flexible Working Type: Partner Appointment Salary: Highly Competitive + Full Partnership Package I am currently instructed on a unique and confidential opportunity for a senior corporate lawyer to join a prominent and well-established commercial law firm as a Corporate Partner. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced corporate solicitor—either an established partner or a senior associate ready for partnership—to step into a role where there is already a strong, stable base of high-quality corporate work. The firm is consistently recognised for the strength of its commercial offering, with a long-standing reputation for excellence in the North East market and beyond. With a full-service model and a particularly strong focus on owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and mid-market transactions, the firm has developed deep and lasting client relationships across a broad range of sectors. You will be joining a collaborative and highly capable team of commercial lawyers and be well-positioned to advise on: • M&A and disposals, • Private equity and venture capital, • Corporate restructuring, • Shareholder agreements and governance, • General corporate advisory work You will benefit from existing institutional clients and an active pipeline of work, with the support of experienced colleagues and a full-service infrastructure. There is an immediate need for a partner-level hire to support growth in demand from both new and longstanding clients. • A senior corporate lawyer with significant experience in transactional and advisory corporate work, • Ideally already operating at partner level, or a strong legal director / senior associate with a demonstrable business case for promotion, • A following is welcome but not essential—what matters most is your ability to contribute to a thriving client base and to strengthen existing relationships, • Commercially focused, collaborative, and ambitious, • A rare chance to join a firm with real depth of client loyalty and a strong commercial platform, • Full access to high-quality work with existing clients, • Support to develop your own practice, in an environment that values personal ambition and team success equally, • Genuine long-term career security, with clear support from a progressive leadership team All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence. If you are considering your next move at partner level, or are ready to step up and be part of a successful and collegiate commercial practice—I’d be delighted to speak with you. For more information please contact Beth Livings at QED Legal. #J-18808-Ljbffr

One of the ways in which we are responding to the evolving nature of the legal sector is through WBD Advance InHouse; our flexible legal resource which operates a panel of talented, experienced in-house lawyers who are made available to clients for secondments. Opportunities range from Legal Counsel to Interim General Counsel and project specific consultancy assignments and span a wide variety of sectors, giving our WBD InHouse Lawyers and Consultants opportunities to broaden and diversify their experience. We appreciate that everyone has diverse career aspirations and that's what sets us apart. There is no "one size fits all" approach at WBD Advance InHouse, we give you the choice of how you would like to be engaged; either as a permanent employee, on a fixed term contract, or on a consultancy basis. If you're looking to work with us on a consultancy or contractor basis, you'll be on a competitive day rate, without the ties. You'll be working with us on a non-exclusive agreement with a say in which types of high quality secondments you'd like to take on. We offer a mix of remote and hybrid opportunities, are and are open to part-time or full-time working arrangements to help support your work-life balance. To be successful in this role, you'll need as a minimum: • At least 3 years post-qualified-experience (PQE) as a Solicitor in England & Wales, Scotland or another Common law jurisdiction, • Experience either working within or advising clients within the following sectors: Energy & Natural Resources, Technology, Financial Services, Insurance, Public, Government and Third Sector, Manufacturing, Transport, or Retail and Hospitality, • Proven experience in delivering high-quality work with a focus on one of the following areas:, • Commercial & Corporate, • Procurement, • Real Estate, • Planning, • Insurance, • Financial Services Regulatory, • Transactional Banking, • Dispute Resolution, • Technology / Digital, • Intellectual Property, • At least 6 months of in-house legal experience gained either as a qualified lawyer in an in-house legal team, on secondment to a client from a private practice law firm or from having trained in-house If you're an in-house lawyer ready for your next chapter, or a private practice lawyer looking to transition into in-house work, we'd love to talk. Discover how flexible in-house law can really be – with WBD Advance InHouse. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Residential Property Lawyer / Conveyancer | Newcastle | Hybrid The Opportunity A respected and growing law firm is seeking an experienced Residential Property Lawyer or Conveyancer to join its established Residential Property team in Newcastle. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional to join a supportive and forward-thinking firm that values exceptional client service, professional development, and work-life balance. The successful candidate will manage their own residential conveyancing caseload while working alongside experienced colleagues within a collaborative environment. Applications are welcomed from Solicitors, Licensed Conveyancers, Chartered Legal Executives, experienced Conveyancers, and career Paralegals with substantial residential property experience. The firm offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression. The Role You will manage a varied caseload of residential property matters from instruction through to completion and post-completion, providing clear and practical advice to clients throughout the transaction process. Matters will include: Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases Remortgages Transfers of equity New build transactions Shared ownership matters Help to Buy transactions Right to Buy matters First registrations Unregistered land matters Property refinancing High-value and complex residential transactions You will work closely with clients, estate agents, lenders, brokers, developers, HM Land Registry, and other solicitors to ensure transactions progress efficiently and smoothly. Key Responsibilities Managing a residential conveyancing caseload from instruction to registration. Providing high-quality legal advice and support to clients. Conducting title investigations and reviewing legal documentation. Drafting and negotiating contracts and related documents. Preparing reports on title and advising on legal risks. Liaising with clients and third parties throughout transactions. Handling exchanges, completions, and post-completion work. Managing Land Registry applications and registrations. Maintaining accurate file records and case management systems. Delivering excellent levels of client care. Ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional requirements. Adhering to SRA regulations and Conveyancing Quality Scheme protocols. Supporting business development and networking initiatives. The Candidate The successful candidate will be confident handling a broad range of residential conveyancing matters with minimal supervision and will demonstrate strong technical knowledge alongside excellent communication and client care skills. Applications are welcomed from: Qualified Solicitors Licensed Conveyancers Chartered Legal Executives Experienced Conveyancers Career Paralegals with significant conveyancing experience Candidates should possess a minimum of four years' experience managing their own residential conveyancing caseload. Skills and Experience At least four years' residential conveyancing experience. Strong knowledge of residential property law and conveyancing procedures. Experience handling both straightforward and complex transactions. Knowledge of freehold and leasehold conveyancing. Understanding of HM Land Registry procedures. Awareness of anti-money laundering and compliance requirements. Experience using case management systems. Personal Attributes Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organisational and time management abilities. Ability to prioritise and manage deadlines effectively. High levels of accuracy and attention to detail. Proactive and solutions-focused approach. Strong client care and commercial awareness. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Working Arrangements This is a full-time position based in Newcastle with hybrid working available. The firm offers a flexible approach to working and promotes a positive and supportive culture where employees are encouraged to develop and progress. What's on Offer Competitive salary dependent on experience. Firm-wide bonus scheme. Comprehensive benefits package. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Supportive team environment. High-quality residential property work. Ongoing training and development. Clear career progression opportunities. Long-term career stability. Opportunity to join a respected and growing law firm. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Residential Property Lawyer or Conveyancer seeking a role with quality work, flexibility, and genuine progression prospects. You will join a successful and expanding team where your expertise will be valued and your career can continue to develop. JBRP1_UKTJ

Your new firm Our client is a prominent regional law firm recognised for high-quality work and strong rankings across The Times' Best Law Firms, Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. The firm's Property teams are well regarded, with a strong reputation for technical excellence and client service. Your new role You will join a nationally recognised team, working closely with developers on the sale of individual plots forming part of wider residential developments. You will manage your own varied caseload of plot sale transactions, working with a specific set of clients to ensure smooth, efficient and proactive handling of each matter. This role provides excellent exposure to a wide range of development types, client relationships and commercial pressures, offering valuable experience within a highly experienced and collaborative team. You will work closely with colleagues across Plot Sales and Land Development, benefit from ongoing mentoring, and have the opportunity to grow your expertise as you develop your reputation in this specialist area. What you'll need to succeed This position is open to a broad range of legal professionals. Unlike many traditional fee-earning roles, a specific qualification is not required. The firm is open to Solicitors, Legal Executives, Licensed Conveyancers, and candidates who are qualified by experience, ideally bringing at least one year's experience managing plot sales transactions, ideally with some broader residential sale/purchase experience. You will have strong communication and relationship-building skills, enabling you to work closely with developers, sales teams and colleagues. What you'll get in return You will be joining a forward-thinking, supportive firm that places genuine emphasis on professional development, wellbeing and flexible working. The firm offers high-quality work, clear opportunities for progression and a friendly, approachable culture grounded in trust. Hybrid working is available, and although the role is full-time, the firm is open to discussing alternative working patterns to support individual needs. What you need to do now If you are interested in this role or would like further information, please get in touch for a confidential discussion. If this job isn't quite right for you but you're exploring new opportunities, we'd still love to hear from you.We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be JBRP1_UKTJ

Lead legal strategy across construction projects, contracts and property matters for a growing UK organisation. A senior in-house role combining legal leadership, governance and risk management. Construction Solicitor - General Counsel Manchester M2 • £75,000 - £93,000 depending on experience, • Full time, Permanent Please note: you must be authorised to work in the UK Transforming PLC is a UK-based organisation committed to delivering high-quality, safe and sustainable homes and environments that support our operational teams and the people who use our services. Group Legal provides strategic and pragmatic legal support across construction projects, commercial contracting and property matters. We work closely with Developments, Operations, Finance, Compliance and Procurement to manage legal risk, support strong governance and enable timely, value-for-money decision-making. Transforming PLC is seeking an experienced Construction Solicitor - General Counsel with dedicated construction experience to lead legal strategy across construction and related property matters. This high-impact role shapes legal governance, protects the organisation's interests and enables safe, compliant delivery across the Group. What you'll lead: • Strong legal leadership experience across construction projects and associated property matters, • JCT/NEC contracting, procurement and governance, • Property transactions, leases and due diligence linked to construction delivery, • Dispute resolution and external counsel management, • Legal processes, templates, training and capability building What you'll bring: • Qualified solicitor with strong experience in UK construction law and construction-related property matters, • Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, • Pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to risk and governance, • Ability to advise senior leaders and balance pace with compliance Why join Transforming PLC: • Opportunity to shape a growing in-house legal function, • Varied work across construction and estates activity, • Collaborative, forward-thinking culture, • Competitive salary, benefits and hybrid working How to apply for the role: If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents. You must be authorised to work in the UK. Visa sponsorships are NOT available for this role. No agencies please. Other suitable skills and experience includes: Construction Lawyer, In-House Construction Counsel, Senior Construction Solicitor, Legal Counsel (Construction), Commercial Property and Construction Solicitor, Contracts and Procurement Lawyer, Head of Legal (Construction), Associate General Counsel, Construction Contracts Manager, Property Development Lawyer, Infrastructure Solicitor, Projects Lawyer, Estates and Property Counsel, Commercial Lawyer, General Counsel. JBRP1_UKTJ

Yolk Recruitment is supporting the recruitment campaign for an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Property Lawyer to join a highly regarded and well-established law firm in Wiltshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Commercial Property Lawyer to manage a varied caseload, work c

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Residential Property Lawyer / Conveyancer | Newcastle | Hybrid The Opportunity A respected and growing law firm is seeking an experienced Residential Property Lawyer or Conveyancer to join its established Residential Property team in Newcastle. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional to join a supportive and forward-thinking firm that values exceptional client service, professional development, and work-life balance. The successful candidate will manage their own residential conveyancing caseload while working alongside experienced colleagues within a collaborative environment. Applications are welcomed from Solicitors, Licensed Conveyancers, Chartered Legal Executives, experienced Conveyancers, and career Paralegals with substantial residential property experience. The firm offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression. The Role You will manage a varied caseload of residential property matters from instruction through to completion and post-completion, providing clear and practical advice to clients throughout the transaction process. Matters will include: Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases Remortgages Transfers of equity New build transactions Shared ownership matters Help to Buy transactions Right to Buy matters First registrations Unregistered land matters Property refinancing High-value and complex residential transactions You will work closely with clients, estate agents, lenders, brokers, developers, HM Land Registry, and other solicitors to ensure transactions progress efficiently and smoothly. Key Responsibilities Managing a residential conveyancing caseload from instruction to registration. Providing high-quality legal advice and support to clients. Conducting title investigations and reviewing legal documentation. Drafting and negotiating contracts and related documents. Preparing reports on title and advising on legal risks. Liaising with clients and third parties throughout transactions. Handling exchanges, completions, and post-completion work. Managing Land Registry applications and registrations. Maintaining accurate file records and case management systems. Delivering excellent levels of client care. Ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional requirements. Adhering to SRA regulations and Conveyancing Quality Scheme protocols. Supporting business development and networking initiatives. The Candidate The successful candidate will be confident handling a broad range of residential conveyancing matters with minimal supervision and will demonstrate strong technical knowledge alongside excellent communication and client care skills. Applications are welcomed from: Qualified Solicitors Licensed Conveyancers Chartered Legal Executives Experienced Conveyancers Career Paralegals with significant conveyancing experience Candidates should possess a minimum of four years' experience managing their own residential conveyancing caseload. Skills and Experience At least four years' residential conveyancing experience. Strong knowledge of residential property law and conveyancing procedures. Experience handling both straightforward and complex transactions. Knowledge of freehold and leasehold conveyancing. Understanding of HM Land Registry procedures. Awareness of anti-money laundering and compliance requirements. Experience using case management systems. Personal Attributes Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organisational and time management abilities. Ability to prioritise and manage deadlines effectively. High levels of accuracy and attention to detail. Proactive and solutions-focused approach. Strong client care and commercial awareness. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Working Arrangements This is a full-time position based in Newcastle with hybrid working available. The firm offers a flexible approach to working and promotes a positive and supportive culture where employees are encouraged to develop and progress. What's on Offer Competitive salary dependent on experience. Firm-wide bonus scheme. Comprehensive benefits package. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Supportive team environment. High-quality residential property work. Ongoing training and development. Clear career progression opportunities. Long-term career stability. Opportunity to join a respected and growing law firm. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Residential Property Lawyer or Conveyancer seeking a role with quality work, flexibility, and genuine progression prospects. You will join a successful and expanding team where your expertise will be valued and your career can continue to develop

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