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About the Role My client, a leading investment management with significant AUM is seeking a 2-6 PQE Fund Distribution Lawyer to join their dynamic legal team. This role will focus on advising on their asset management business in Europe, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, and supporting global asset management initiatives. Key Responsibilities • Provide legal advice on the distribution and marketing of regulated funds across EMEA and other key markets., • Draft, review, and negotiate investment management agreements (IMAs), distribution, marketing agreements and related documentation., • Advise on cross-border marketing rules, MiFID II, AIFMD, and UCITS directives., • Liaise with regulators and industry bodies on distribution-related matters., • Support internal stakeholders on product launches and ongoing compliance. Requirements • Qualified lawyer with 2-6 years PQE in asset management, investment funds, or financial services (in-house or private practice)., • Experience advising on financial regulatory matters (e.g., UCITS, AIFMD) would be advantageous., • Good contract drafting skills, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Legal Counsel (12 month FTC) – International Franchise Brand | London (3 days in office) We’re excited to be working on a fantastic contract opportunity with a fast-growing, international consumer brand with a significant global footprint and ambitious expansion plans. This is a rare chance to step into a broad, high-impact in-house role at a pivotal stage of growth, working at the heart of a dynamic and entrepreneurial business. This is a genuinely varied position offering exposure to a wide range of legal work across multiple jurisdictions, particularly the US, including: • Commercial contracts and marketing support, • Trademark and brand protection, • Franchise agreements and negotiations, • Corporate matters, including M&A and group structuring, • Disputes and risk management, • Data protection You’ll be working closely with a small but high-performing legal team, supporting rapid international expansion and advising key stakeholders across the business. About You: • 3-6 PQE+ Qualified lawyer with commercial and corporate experience, • In-house experience is essential, • Comfortable working in a scale-up / evolving in-house function, • Pragmatic, commercially minded and confident managing a varied workload, • Strong relationship builder who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, • Immediately available for a 12 month contract This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, responsibility and being close to the commercial heart of a business. If this is of interest, please apply through LinkedIn or contact me directly at

Childcare Lawyer Full-time hours Permanent Contract Hybrid Working Arrangement! £52,269 - £57,495 per annum + Market Forces Supplement £5,178 Sellick Partnership are excited to be exclusively recruiting for a permanent Childcare Lawyer to join a supportive and sociable Legal Team with a local council within the London area. Our client is seeking a fully qualified lawyer who has experience in Childcare Law, preferably from a local authority setting but they are open to applicants from private practice who want to transfer their skills. The role can be worked on a hybrid working basis, and the desired candidate will be expected to attend the office in Catford twice a week. The successful Childcare Lawyer will carry a caseload of care cases, advocacy is available but not required. The Childcare Lawyer joining this team will enjoy the following benefits: • Fantastic training and development opportunities, • Local Government pension scheme, • Bike loan and season tickets, • Significant discounts in local cafes, shops and restaurants, • Discounted gym membership, • Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave, • Supportive staff networks, • Flexible working Interested in applying for the Childcare Lawyer role? This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Childcare Lawyer to join a Legal Team with a great reputation. Our client is looking for candidates who are very experienced, ideally with a local government background, the successful candidate must be a qualified lawyer with at least 3 years PQE (Barrister, Solicitor or CILEx), and must hold a current practising certificate. Diversity Our fantastic client is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

A new opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join a dynamic City law firm in its Finance practice. This well established City law firm's Banking and Finance group is extremely busy, with a strong flow of work from its high-performing corporate teams as well as standalone banking clients. The team would love to hire a Finance Associate with at least 6 years’ PQE who is confident of running transactions and leading on client engagement. Candidates will have strong exposure to acquisition / corporate lending work, LMA-based loan facilities, acquisition facilities for high-growth companies and venture debt. The firm offers a genuinely collegiate culture, with a highly supportive and approachable partnership that recognises hard work, business generation and teamwork. They are open to hiring a finance lawyer who may, or may not, be seeking a clear pathway to partnership. This role would suit a Finance Associate looking to move away from a global heavyweight or a large, top-heavy team, or someone in a smaller firm who wants to join a more dynamic environment Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

Contracts & Procurement Lawyer Are you an experienced Contracts & Procurement Lawyer looking for a role where your expertise will shape the future of a dynamic London borough? Our client is seeking a talented legal commercial contracts and procurement professional to join their high‑performing team on a permanent basis. This role is full- time for 36 hours per week. About the role As a Contracts & Procurement Lawyer, you will provide a comprehensive, professional legal service across all aspects of contracts and public procurement. You’ll be a key source of specialist advice for departments across the Council, supporting senior officers and elected members to deliver high‑quality, legally sound services for our residents. This is a varied and influential role where you will: • Handle a full caseload of contract and procurement matters independently, • Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of contracts, • Advise on procurement strategy and compliance, including Standing Orders and governance, • Support committees, prepare reports, and brief senior stakeholders, • Keep the organisation updated on new legislation and case law, • Contribute to policy development, templates, precedents and training materials, • Represent the Council in meetings with internal teams, partners, government bodies and external organisations About you The council is looking for a proactive and skilled legal professional who can bring sound judgement and clear, confident advice. You must have commercial contracts and procurement experience to be considered for the role. You will have: • A qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or FILEX (or equivalent). Ideally 3+ PQE., • Substantial experience in contracts and procurement, ideally within local government, • Strong knowledge of contract law, public procurement and local authority powers, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • The ability to manage a busy caseload independently, • A collaborative mindset, with the ability to guide and support junior colleagues, • A commitment to excellent customer service and the Council’s equality principles The council is a forward‑thinking, diverse and ambitious borough. They have gone through a period of transformation and modernisation, so this is an exciting time to join the council. You’ll join a supportive legal team that values professional development, encourages flexible working and offers the opportunity to make a real impact on public services. You will be required to attend the office 2 days per week. The council is based close to a train station and is surrounded by a plethora of shops and restaurants. Apply now If you're ready for a role where your commercial contracts and procurement legal expertise can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Please send an updated CV to Working through LAW Absolute As the first recruitment agency to specialise only in placing interim lawyers, LAW Absolute has a long history in supporting lawyers who want to work flexibly and in control of their career. We are able to offer our contractors a range of challenging opportunities across private practice, corporates, financial services and within the not-for-profit sector. With over 20 years of placing contract lawyers in these markets, we have built excellent networks and many of the lawyers that we work with are contract lawyers that we have successfully placed on multiple assignments, allowing them to work with autonomy and build their career in the way they choose to. For our clients, we have worked closely with legal teams to help them plan and manage delivery of their services in a more efficient way in terms of resources, costs and timescales. To find out more about how LAW Absolute can assist you, or your team, through flexible working, please contact us or visit Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

Planning Lawyer – 6-Month Contract | London (Hybrid) We are seeking an experienced Planning Lawyer to join a leading legal team on a 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong expertise in planning law to work on complex development projects in London and its surrounding areas. Why This Role: • Hybrid working in London, • Work on complex and high-profile development schemes, • Flexible contract arrangement Key Requirements: • Proven experience advising on large-scale, mixed-use development schemes across a variety of asset classes., • Strong knowledge of core planning law concepts, including community infrastructure levy, heritage/listed building matters, and compulsory purchase issues., • Ability to provide planning input across broader real estate transactions, including reviewing planning histories and supporting transactional documentation., • Experience leading negotiations on Section 106 agreements, including affordable housing obligations., • Advising on development-related agreements, including highways and drainage infrastructure., • Knowledge of highways law and procedures such as stopping up., • Ability to manage matters proactively, delivering work to high standards and agreed deadlines., • Exposure to public inquiries or hearings., • Experience with development consent orders or major infrastructure projects is a plus. About Elevate Elevate is a global provider of consulting, technology, and services for law departments and law firms. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our team of 1,600+ legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operates across the United States, Europe, the UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia. Legal Talent is our flexible resourcing division, redefining careers in the legal industry. We connect exceptional legal professionals with the evolving needs of our customers through a curated, world-class global talent community and advanced, technology-enabled search capabilities. We are proud to have been ranked Band 1 in Chambers’ Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category. Our Vision: A world where legal and business teams achieve extraordinary outcomes together. At Legal Talent, equity and inclusion are fundamental to our success. As The Law Company, transforming the legal business landscape, we believe a diverse and inclusive culture is essential for attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry’s top talent. We empower our people to bring their authentic selves to work because diversity of experience and perspective drives innovation and simply makes good business sense. As strong advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Legal Talent is committed to hiring talented professionals from all backgrounds. We invite you to join the Legal Talent team and help us reshape the legal industry, making a real impact on the legal universe.

Trade & Sanctions Lawyer (3–8 PQE) Location: London Firm: Leading Global Law Firm Practice Area: International Trade, Sanctions & Shipping A leading global law firm is seeking a talented Trade & Sanctions Associate (3–8 PQE) to join its highly regarded international trade and shipping practice in London. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a market-leading team advising a global client base on complex, high-profile sanctions and trade compliance matters, often at the cutting edge of geopolitical developments. The Role You will advise a broad range of clients including insurers, shipowners, charterers, financial institutions, brokers, and commodities traders on: • UK, EU, and US sanctions regimes (including OFAC-related matters), • Sanctions investigations, disclosures, and enforcement actions, • Risk assessments and compliance programme development, • Drafting and negotiating sanctions protections in commercial and financing agreements, • Charterparties, bills of lading, and P&I club issues, • Trade disputes and High Court / arbitration proceedings, • Casualty-related investigations and advisory work, • 3–8 years’ PQE from a leading international or specialist firm, • Strong experience in trade sanctions, export controls, or international regulatory compliance, • Exposure to shipping, commodities, or broader international trade work is highly desirable, • Experience advising on OFAC or cross-border sanctions regimes is a strong advantage, • A commercially minded lawyer with strong client-handling skills, • Work on some of the most high-profile sanctions and enforcement matters globally, • Join a top-tier, internationally recognised practice, • Gain exposure to a diverse and sophisticated global client base, • Strong opportunities for career progression and international collaboration If you would like to be considered please email your CV to

In-House Conveyancing Lawyer Salary: Up to £100,000 Contract: 3‑month temp (potential to go permanent) Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-6:30pm Location: Office‑based only Start: ASAP We are recruiting on behalf of an in‑house client seeking an experienced Conveyancing Lawyer to join their team on a temporary basis. This role is fully office‑based and requires someone who can manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision. Responsibilities: • Handling residential and commercial property transactions, • Title checks, searches, and due diligence, • Drafting and negotiating contracts, leases, and related documents, • Maintaining accurate case files and ensuring compliance, • Supporting partners and fee earners with legal and administrative tasks, • Managing post‑completion work including registrations and SDLT Requirements: • 5+ years PQE in property law, • UK‑qualified, • Able to commute to Battersea daily, • Experience with high‑volume caseloads, • Strong drafting, communication, and client‑facing skills, • Highly organised with strong attention to detail, • Confident working independently in a fast‑paced environment Please submit your CV ASAP to be considered.

About SHEIN SHEIN is a global fashion and lifestyle e-retailer committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all. We use on-demand manufacturing technology to connect suppliers to our agile supply chain, reducing inventory waste and enabling us to deliver a variety of affordable products to customers around the world. From our global offices, we reach customers in more than 150 countries. Our mission is to help people express their individuality through the latest trends that are accessible and affordable. To learn more about SHEIN, check us out at sheingroup.com, instagram.com/sheinofficial and shein.com. Founded in 2012, SHEIN has over 11,000 employees operating from offices around the world, with Global Headquarters located in Singapore and EMEA Headquarters in Dublin. In SHEIN, we work with outstanding, creative, and capable peers. We share an energetic and open culture for capable people to discern, work and ignite as a team. Position Summary We are seeking a proactive, commercially minded lawyer to join our Europe Legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercial lawyer (4+ years PQE) to join a fast-paced, in-house legal team supporting a rapidly scaling global e-commerce business. The role is business facing and transaction focused, with primary responsibility for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a high volume of commercial contracts including logistics agreements, customs brokerage arrangements, warehousing contracts, procurement agreements, leases, and related operational services, as well as advising on and resolving legal issues arising from these contracts. The role also encompasses trade compliance related projects, ad hoc projects relating to logistics, warehousing and procurement, and assisting with development and implementation of legal procedures and policies. The successful candidate will work closely with logistics, warehousing, procurement, real estate, and operations teams, gaining broad exposure to the legal infrastructure underpinning the business. Key Responsibilities • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various commercial contracts particularly across logistics (including customs brokerage), warehousing, procurement, and lease agreements for EU operations., • Managing high-volume contracting workflows efficiently and meeting business deadlines., • Developing and maintaining contract templates, playbooks, and approval processes to improve efficiency and consistency., • Leading and/or coordinating ad hoc legal projects related to logistics, warehousing, procurement operations, and/or trade compliance., • Developing, reviewing, and enhancing internal policies and procedures to support business operations and ensure legal compliance., • Supporting business teams with day-to-day commercial legal queries and providing pragmatic, business focused advice., • Qualified lawyer with 4+ years PQE from a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal team., • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with strong attention to detail, experience in logistics, customs brokerage, warehousing, supply chain, procurement, and lease agreements is a major plus., • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive initiatives to completion., • Ability to work independently under pressure, prioritize effectively, and to deliver results, both as an individual contributor and as a member of the European and global legal teams., • Commercially minded and pragmatic approach to legal advice, balanced with sound professional judgment.

Lawyer – Offshore Wind (UK) A major offshore wind project in the UK is seeking an experienced Lead EPC Lawyer to join its commercial team during a pivotal development phase. This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in delivering a large-scale renewable energy project that will power over a million homes. The Opportunity You’ll act as the legal lead for a major EPC package, shaping procurement strategy, negotiating complex construction and service agreements, and advising senior stakeholders across engineering, commercial, and management functions. This is a high-impact role within a collaborative, multidisciplinary project environment. Key Responsibilities • Lead drafting and negotiation of EPC-related supply and installation agreements, • Advise on legal and contractual matters across engineering, procurement, and commercial teams, • Support procurement strategy, tender processes, and contract awards, • Identify and manage legal and commercial risks, • Collaborate with external counsel and internal stakeholders, • Contribute to senior-level decision-making and project governance About You • Qualified lawyer with 6years experience (private practice and/or in-house), • Strong experience in major construction / infrastructure / energy projects under English law, • Proven track record negotiating complex EPC or service agreements, • Familiarity with contract standards (e.g. FIDIC, NEC, LOGIC, BIMCO), • Experience in offshore wind and/or project finance is highly desirable, • Commercially minded, detail-oriented, and confident working autonomously

Launch your career: join GA-Alliance, a Global Legal and Tax Advisor At GA-Alliance, we're not just a law and tax firm; we are a truly global professional powerhouse. GA-Alliance is a global legal and tax institution. With a footprint spanning 80 countries in the world and a high-performance culture powered by over 2,600 elite professionals, we bridge the world’s most complex markets. GA-Alliance provides integrated expertise that the best corporations rely on to navigate increasingly sophisticated and interconnected economies. We serve a prestigious roster of leading companies, organizations, and international institutions, tackling some of the most complex and innovative legal challenges worldwide. Our unique approach, driven by a rich history at the forefront of international legal alliances, allows us to deliver cutting-edge legal solutions to our clients. At GA-Alliance, our global presence is not just about our footprint - it's about the unlimited opportunities it creates for your career. We are deeply committed to the personal and professional development of our team members, offering a dynamic, international environment where your talents are nurtured, and your career trajectory is truly global. If you are ready to accelerate your growth and become part of a top-tier, full-service one-stop-shop firm, GA-Alliance is where your journey begins. Associate Solicitor – French-Speaking Jurisdiction (0–3 PQE) Location: GA-Alliance, London Office Contract: Full-time, Permanent Languages: Fluent French & English required; Italian a strong plus The Role We are looking for an Associate (0–3 years PQE) with strong legal training and excellent communication skills to support our French-speaking practice. The successful candidate will work on a broad caseload, including: · Advising corporate and commercial clients on cross-border matters involving French-speaking jurisdictions · Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and legal documents in French and English · Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda, opinions, and client updates · Supporting litigation and dispute-resolution matters with a cross-border dimension · Coordinating with internal teams and international partner firms · Engaging directly with clients and contributing to business development initiatives Key Requirements Essential · 0–3 years PQE (qualified lawyer in any jurisdiction; dual qualification welcome) · Fluency in French and English (spoken and written) · Strong academic background in law · Excellent drafting, analytical, and research skills · Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines · Interest in international and cross-jurisdictional legal work · Strong interpersonal and communication skills Highly Desirable · Working proficiency in Italian · Experience with corporate, commercial, cross-border, or private international law · Prior experience in an international firm or multi-jurisdictional environment What We Offer · Competitive salary · Exposure to high-quality international work · Mentoring from senior lawyers and professional development support · A collaborative, multicultural team environment · Clear progression pathways within the firm

The Client: A leading global insurance and reinsurance firm are looking for an 8+ PQE* insurance commercial lawyer to join their legal team. Working autonomously, you will be responsible for a range of legal matters across the business. Key Responsibilities: Leading a team of lawyers, you will be responsible for the following: • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of insurance specific contracts, including TOBAs, binding authority agreements etc., • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including partnership agreements, supplier agreements, vendor contracts, and customer terms and conditions., • Assisting with privacy, employment and other matters as they arise, • Provide assistance with maintaining the legal precedent bank; and assist with providing training to the business on new and ongoing legal and compliance issues, • Provide support to the business on the onboarding of new clients, • Working in multidisciplinary teams across various departments, including product development, marketing, and human resources, ensuring that all business activities comply with applicable laws and regulations. Qualifications: • The ideal candidate will be an 8+ PQE* Commercial lawyer, preferably with experience in a law firm, or insurance firm., • Experience in the insurance will be plus but not a strict requirement, • Excellent contract negotiation, analytical, and communication skills., • Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset. *Candidates outside this PQE range with the prerequisite experience would be considered for this role.

Our client is a global partner-led consultancy seeking a Legal Counsel to support their business for the next 12 months with a high volume of consultancy agreements, framework contracts and appointments. Reporting to the Head of Legal, this is a great opportunity to take on a busy role managing a steady flow of commercial legal work, with a particular focus on consultancy agreements and non-design appointments. The ideal candidate will be a junior/mid level qualified commercial contracts lawyer with experience reviewing and negotiating across a range of commercial contracts; experience gained in a construction, property or professional services environment would be beneficial. Start date: early May 2026 Duration: 12 month contract Commitment: full-time, 2-3 days a week in the office. We celebrate and encourage diversity and inclusion in our company - it’s a vital part of our #humanfirst approach to business. Everyone is welcome to apply for our roles and we set out to ensure that no-one receives less favourable treatment due to their age, belief, caring responsibilities or pregnancy, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We would like you to be able to perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to support you. This is an advert for a job vacancy and may not include every detail of the duties of the role. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

📄 2-year Fixed‑Term Contract | Start ASAP 🕓 4-5 days per week (flexible) ✈️ Quarterly travel to East Africa (Kenya & Tanzania) We’re supporting Gatsby Africa in the appointment of an experienced Lawyer on a two-year fixed‑term contract, to support a critical period of work across contracting, grants, and risk. This is a senior, hands‑on in‑house role within a purpose‑driven organisation, offering exposure to complex commercial and grant arrangements, social investment activity, and international stakeholder engagement. The role Reporting to the Operations & Finance Director, you’ll take ownership of Gatsby Africa’s contracting framework and act as a trusted legal adviser across the organisation. You’ll sit within the Finance & Operations management team, playing a key role in legal risk mitigation, charity law compliance, and cross‑functional coordination. You’ll also manage a Contracts Manager and work closely with external legal advisers in the UK and East Africa, with travel to Kenya and Tanzania approximately once per quarter. Key responsibilities • Lead and oversee all standard and non‑standard contracts, including consultancy and supplier agreements, grants, MoUs with government entities, and social investment instruments, • Develop, implement, and continuously improve contract templates, tools, and processes, • Advise internal stakeholders on contractual obligations, legal risk, and best practice, • Support grants management as both donor and recipient, including engagement with international donors, • Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual, legal, and operational risks across projects and teams, • Lead on data protection and privacy matters, maintaining and evolving the organisation’s framework, • Manage and develop the contracting function, providing coaching and mentoring, • Maintain robust monitoring, reporting, and escalation processes, • Horizon‑scan for legal and regulatory developments relevant to an English‑registered charity About you • Qualified solicitor or barrister (England & Wales), • Substantial experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, • Confident operating as a senior legal business partner, • Experience developing or improving contract management systems and processes, • Strong stakeholder management skills and comfort managing external advisers, • Working knowledge of data protection principles Desirable experience • Charity, not‑for‑profit, or social impact organisations, • Grants experience (as donor and/or recipient), • Exposure to social investment or complex collaboration agreements, • Experience working with organisations operating in Africa Why apply? This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior in‑house lawyer role on a fixed‑term basis, offering genuine autonomy, international exposure, flexible working (4-5 days per week), and meaningful social impact. Marsden is exclusively instructed on this role by Gatsby Africa, and all candidate applications should be directed to

Principal Lawyer (Litigation) Our client, a vibrant, ambitious and diverse London borough has recently undergone significant transformation and modernisation. They are seeking a Principal Lawyer (Litigation) to support this growth and to lead their Litigation team and act as the Council’s foremost expert in civil and criminal litigation, housing law, regulatory matters, employment, governance and related areas. This is a full-time permanent role. 36 hours per week. This is a senior leadership role, critical to protecting the Council’s legal, financial and reputational position while ensuring robust, effective and forward‑thinking legal support to Members, senior officers and services across the organisation. About the role As Principal Lawyer (Litigation), you will lead a specialist team covering civil litigation, criminal litigation, employment and regulatory law. You will oversee high‑risk, high‑value and complex legal matters, provide authoritative strategic advice, and represent the Council at the highest levels. You will: • Serve as the Council’s lead expert across civil and criminal litigation, employment, regulatory, housing, governance and related fields, • Provide strategic legal advice to Members and senior officers on complex and sensitive matters, • Lead and manage the Council’s litigation caseload, including appeals, enforcement actions and major project work, • Provide advocacy before tribunals, public inquiries and courts (Magistrates’, Crown, County and High Courts), • Lead negotiations, settlements, drafting of legal documentation and consent orders, • Oversee a specialist team of lawyers and legal assistants, providing leadership, supervision, training and development, • Develop and maintain policies, procedures, precedents and protocols to ensure best practice and compliance, • Produce reports for Cabinet, Committees and Scrutiny, and deliver training to Members and officers, • Monitor changes in law, case law and practice and communicate their impact to stakeholders, • Work with external Counsel, external firms, partner agencies and government bodies, • Play a key role in financial management of the service, including income generation and risk mitigation, • Contribute to corporate governance, strategic planning and organisational improvement This is a fast‑paced and influential role requiring leadership, confidence and deep specialist expertise. About you You will be an authoritative, skilled and collaborative legal leader with a strong track record in litigation and public sector practice. Previous management experience is required. You will have: • A qualification as Solicitor, Barrister or FILEX, authorised to conduct legal work. Minimum 5+ PQE., • Extensive experience in civil and/or criminal litigation, housing and regulatory law, • Advocacy experience across courts and tribunals, • Strong knowledge of local government law, governance, decision‑making and probity, • Experience advising at senior strategic level within a public sector or similar organisation, • Proven ability to supervise, develop and lead a specialist legal team, • Exceptional analytical, drafting and problem‑solving skills, • Ability to manage complex, high‑risk matters requiring extensive research and judgement, • Strong partnership‑building and communication skills at Member, officer and inter‑agency levels, • A commitment to high professional standards, service improvement and equality, diversity and inclusion The council offers: • A high‑profile leadership role with strategic influence, • Varied, complex and intellectually stimulating caseloads, • Hybrid working arrangements (2 days per week in the office), • Opportunities to shape policy, governance and service delivery, • Dedicated CPD, leadership development and training, • A collaborative and inclusive culture Apply now If you are an experienced legal leader ready to take on a senior strategic role with real impact on the borough’s future, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please send an updated CV to Working through LAW Absolute As the first recruitment agency to specialise only in placing interim lawyers, LAW Absolute has a long history in supporting lawyers who want to work flexibly and in control of their career. We are able to offer our contractors a range of challenging opportunities across private practice, corporates, financial services and within the not-for-profit sector. With over 20 years of placing contract lawyers in these markets, we have built excellent networks and many of the lawyers that we work with are contract lawyers that we have successfully placed on multiple assignments, allowing them to work with autonomy and build their career in the way they choose to. For our clients, we have worked closely with legal teams to help them plan and manage delivery of their services in a more efficient way in terms of resources, costs and timescales. To find out more about how LAW Absolute can assist you, or your team, through flexible working, please contact us or visit Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

Property Litigation (2 – 5 years’ PQE) | West End | L500 and Spears Ranked Are you a Property Litigation Lawyer looking for an opportunity to gain exposure to high-value matters at a dynamic practice? This thriving firm offers the perfect mix of high-end clients, interesting work and a collaborative, forward-thinking culture where you career can truly thrive. The Firm This firm has one of the most well-respected names across London. They are a multi-service practice and punch well above their weight in terms of quality of work and output. They are ranked highly in the Legal 500, and in the last five years they have nearly doubled in size due to a dynamic team, strategic key hires and an influx of work. The Property Litigation team is renowned for its expertise in handling some of the most complex and high-profile Real Estate disputes, covering the full spectrum of Property Litigation matters. The team has successfully represented a diverse portfolio of clients, including household names such as John Lewis, Arcadia and Vodafone. Led by a long-standing, highly respected partner, the team combines exceptional technical knowledge with extensive experience, creating the ideal environment for junior lawyers to learn from market leaders and gain early exposure to high-profile cases. Widely praised for its supportive, friendly and collegiate culture, with a strong reputation for mentoring and career development. In practice, you will join a team where you’ll be supported by leading partners, gain hands-on experience early and build a clear pathway. You will find there is much more in the way of staff flexibility and work-life balance than at larger city firms. The firm is entrepreneurial and is ahead of the curve on the changing legal landscape; they have recently invested in artificial intelligence, using state-of-the-art software, allowing staff to save days of work. This firm is one of the only SME-sized law firms using it; with big names have used it for several years. An approach to innovation and strong leadership that gives them their edge. The team are now looking for a motivated Property litigation Associate to join this well-established and forward-thinking practice. The Role The firm is seeking an Associate to join its busy and dynamic Property Litigation department. This is an exciting opportunity to take on real responsibility from the outset, with clear future scope to build your own client base while working on a diverse range of high-profile property litigation matters. The department has experienced significant growth and under strong leadership, is well-positioned for further expansion. You will work closely with a team of highly experienced partners and senior lawyers, many of whom focus on prime London real estate and act for HNW and UHNW clients. As an Associate, you will carry out work on a broad caseload that includes professional negligence, dilapidation claims, contract disputes, arbitration and mediation, as well as landlord and tenant disputes, break notices, lease terminations and possession proceedings. With the firm’s ambitious growth plans, this role offers excellent prospects for progression. You will gain exposure to complex, high-quality work while developing your profile and taking on increasing responsibility for business development as your career advances. Contributing both to your own career success and to the continued growth of the team. What makes this opportunity stand out: • Be part of a dynamic, top-tier firm, where you will be advising and acting in high-profile cases., • Work alongside highly regarded partners and senior lawyers with national reputations and proven expertise in complex property litigation matters., • Be part of a dynamic, esteemed firm, where you will be advising and assisting with high-profile cases., • Advising on matters with an impressive client base spanning HNW clients, developers, banks and household name., • Driven opportunities, recognised for its supportive culture and commitment to professional development. Requirements: • 2 - 8 years’ PQE (England & Wales) Property Litigation Associate., • Commercial awareness and enthusiasm to develop sector knowledge, contribute to know-how and support business development., • Team-oriented approach with the flexibility to thrive in the firm’s hybrid working environment., • Strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly., • Professionally in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. This Property Litigation Associate role is a career-defining opportunity within a top law firm, offering the chance to work with high-profile clients, working on Property Litigation matters. Where you will develop your skills, gain exposure and build a foundation for future career progression within the firm. Apply now for confidential consideration or contact Charlie Simpkin/Sophie Avery at JMC Legal Recruitment for a discreet conversation.

Employment Lawyer - General Advisory & Employment Litigation Location: London (Hybrid Working) PQE Level: 2-8 PQE Contract: Permanent - Private Practice Overview We are partnering with several leading private‑practice law firms in London seeking Employment Lawyers to join their expanding teams. These opportunities span both junior (c.2-4 PQE) and senior (5-8 PQE) levels, with roles split across both general employment advisory work and employment litigation/tribunal advocacy. Two of the recruiting firms are highly ranked (Band 1-3) by major legal directories for Employment, and another is a well‑regarded US firm known for market‑leading compensation coupled with notably low billable‑hour expectations relative to peer US practices in London. These positions offer excellent career development, exposure to high‑value and profile matters, and the opportunity to work with recognised experts in the field. Key Responsibilities General Employment (Advisory) • Advising employer clients on day‑to‑day HR and workforce matters, including disciplinary processes, grievances, performance management and absence issues., • Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies, handbooks, and consultancy agreements., • Supporting corporate teams with employment aspects of transactions, including due diligence and advising on TUPE, redundancies, and harmonisation., • Advising on senior executive hires, terminations, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, and confidentiality issues. Employment Litigation & Disputes • Running or assisting on contentious matters including Employment Tribunal, High Court, and occasionally appellate‑level cases., • Handling discrimination, whistleblowing, unfair dismissal, breach of contract, equal pay, and wage‑related claims., • Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and tribunal documentation., • Assisting partners with complex strategic disputes for major corporate clients. Candidate Requirements • UK‑qualified Solicitor, or equivalent common‑law qualified lawyer with strong UK employment experience., • Currently an Employment Lawyer/Associate or Senior Associate at a recognised private‑practice law firm., • 2-8 PQE with demonstrable experience in both general advisory and contentious employment matters (exact balance varies by firm)., • Strong technical understanding of UK employment law, with the ability to provide clear, commercial advice., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence managing clients and contributing to business development where appropriate., • Ability to work collaboratively within high‑performing teams and manage a varied workload in a hybrid working environment. Why Apply? • Opportunities across a range of firm types: top-ranked UK firms, mid-tier UK practices, and a highly respected US firm., • Exposure to top‑tier employment work and high‑profile clients., • Hybrid working as standard across all roles., • Competitive salary packages, with one firm offering US‑level compensation with reduced billable‑hour targets., • Clear progression pathways and strong partner access/mentorship.

Conveyancing Lawyer (Locum to Permanent Opportunity) Location: Battersea, SW11 (Office-Based) Salary: Competitive locum rate | Up to £80,000 per annum (permanent) Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 6:30pm Employment Type: Full-time (Initial 3–6 month locum with potential to go permanent) The Opportunity We are working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm based in Battersea, known for its strong reputation in residential property and high-quality client service. They are seeking an experienced Conveyancing Lawyer to join their in-house team. This is a fully office-based role, initially offered on a 3–6 month locum basis at a competitive market rate, with a clear and genuine opportunity to transition into a permanent position offering up to £80,000 per annum. The Role This is a hands-on position where you will manage a varied caseload across both residential and commercial property matters. You will play a key role in ensuring transactions are handled efficiently, accurately, and in line with regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include: • Managing a high-volume caseload of residential and commercial conveyancing matters, • Conducting title checks, property searches, and due diligence, • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, leases, and legal documentation, • Handling post-completion matters including registrations and stamp duty submissions, • Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring full compliance, • Providing support to partners and wider property team as required About You • Minimum 5 years’ PQE in property law (residential and/or commercial), • UK qualified solicitor or licensed conveyancer, • Proven experience managing a busy conveyancing caseload, • Strong drafting, communication, and client-facing skills, • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail, • Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, office-based environment, • Able to commute to Battersea on a full-time basis Why Apply? • Immediate locum opportunity with long-term potential, • Clear pathway to a permanent role, • Competitive salary up to £80,000, • Join a reputable, supportive, and professional firm, • Exposure to a broad and interesting mix of property work This is an excellent opportunity for a conveyancing professional seeking flexibility in the short term, with the security of a long-term career move. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

A leading international law firm is looking to hire a Senior level Associate to join its expanding Real Estate Finance team in London. You’ll work on a broad range of UK and cross-border real estate financings, advising lenders and sponsors on high-value, complex transactions across a diverse range of sectors. You will ideally have strong experience in real estate finance including drafting and negotiating LMA-style facilities, security, intercreditor and guarantees. You will be confident in the project management of CP processes and have proven national and international REF experience. In return you will join a top-tier global real estate finance practice who are collaborative, supportive and inclusive. The role is offered on a hybrid working basis of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious real estate finance lawyer ready to take the next step in a market-leading team. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

Fantastic company, great culture, exciting autonomous role, brilliant manager (a great human — warm, kind, supportive, a superb professional to learn from), excellent colleagues, good package. Mode of working: can be 100% REMOTE or - if you prefer - hybrid (if you like coming to the office). Your stakeholders are based in London and Cambridge. About the Company This is an opportunity to join an exciting UK-headquartered global company with a strong record of innovation and growth. Well-established and respected in its field, it combines the stability of a leading international business with the energy of a forward-thinking organisation. Its cutting-edge technology is used around the world to improve and save people’s lives, making a real difference every day. Driven by purpose and excellence, it offers the chance to make a genuine impact on a global scale while being part of a company that’s shaping a better future. About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing and forward-thinking organisation with a dynamic Legal & Compliance team at the heart of its success. Reporting to the General Counsel (London based), this position plays a key role in ensuring the department meets its objectives and continues to provide high-quality support to the wider business. The company’s rapid international expansion and focus on innovation provide a distinctive environment for professional growth — one where your legal and operational expertise can make a genuine impact and help shape the company’s long-term success in an evolving global landscape. This is a broad, hands-on role covering a full spectrum of matters managed by the Legal & Compliance team. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, proactive, and ready to take the initiative in improving systems, processes, and ways of working. The role involves careful coordination of legal and compliance operations, ensuring smooth and efficient support for a busy and globally active team. Your Responsibilities • Planning and Management: Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies that enhance legal operations, streamlining processes, policies, and procedures., • Technology and Systems: manage technology tools to increase team efficiency, such as contract management and compliance platforms., • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to align legal activities with broader business goals and support cross-functional initiatives., • Data and Reporting: Help analyse legal and compliance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, preparing concise and insightful reports for the legal team., • Legal Project Support: Support and coordinate legal and compliance projects, ensuring delivery on time., • Company Secretarial Support: Assist with company secretarial operations, including board meeting preparation, follow-up, maintaining statutory records, and managing relevant filings., • Executive and Team Coordination: Provide agile support to the General Counsel, including organising team meetings, minute taking, managing correspondence, and maintaining efficient document systems., • Learning and Development: Support team learning and development activities, coordinating internal and external training opportunities to foster continuous improvement. About you We are looking for a proactive individual with the following qualities and skills: • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence across departments., • Confident decision-maker with strong discretion and integrity in a fast-paced environment., • Skilled at supporting multiple complex matters and competing deadlines., • Comfortable with change and ambiguity, demonstrating initiative and ownership., • Strong personal ethics and a practical, “can-do” approach with operational rigour. Preferred Qualifications and Experience: • A builder’s mindset, with the ability to implement new processes, policies, and procedures, • Technical proficiency, including PowerPoint, Excel, and AI-driven tools, ideally with in legal management systems., • Desirable: Experience working within a fast-growing or private-equity-backed business., • Desirable: Familiarity with company secretarial processes, governance, and statutory compliance. Next Steps Please apply below or share if you know someone who meets the above profile ♻️ Hiring? My name is Mila Read, I am a specialist Legal and Compliance recruiter covering in-house roles in Europe and the UK — join my network of 20,000+ legal and compliance professionals and follow for future opportunities: If you are hiring an in-house tech lawyer in the UK or Europe and require support, please get in touch.

My client is a leading global law firm, with an exceptional reputation in the UK for is Banking and Finance work, are now looking for a Senior Legal Recruitment Advisor to join their London-based HR team, covering an 18 month FTC. The Senior Legal Recruitment Advisor will provide support across the firms Temporary, Interim and Contract Lawyer service, working closely with the wider team. Building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a first-class service. The key duties will include: • Develop and deliver a targeted talent pipeline strategy to ensure a steady flow of high‑calibre flexible lawyers across key practice groups, including banking, capital markets, financial regulation and investment funds., • Partner closely with the client team to support live mandates, aligning lawyer capability with client requirements and contributing to overall commercial objectives., • Expand and diversify talent channels through proactive sourcing, targeted outreach and relationship‑building across networks such as alumni communities and partner/associate referrals., • Lead the full recruitment lifecycle for flexible lawyers, ensuring a seamless, high‑quality candidate journey from initial engagement through to onboarding., • Review applications, conduct interviews, manage offer processes, complete referencing and oversee onboarding to ensure smooth integration into the business., • Maintain accurate, timely data within the ATS and use system insights to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency., • Build strong, ongoing relationships with flexible lawyers, keeping profiles updated and ensuring readiness for upcoming assignments., • Develop a solid understanding of the relevant practice areas to strengthen conversations with lawyers and internal stakeholders., • Work collaboratively with partners and practice groups to uphold quality standards and ensure the right talent is deployed., • Contribute to the growth and engagement of the flexible lawyer community, supporting initiatives that enhance the overall experience., • Operate as part of a global talent function, providing support and additional capacity across teams during peak periods. The Senior Legal Recruitment Advisor will ideally have previous legal recruitment experience from an agency environment, or similar. They must be confident yet discreet and have excellent communication skills across all levels of the firm. The right candidate will have flexibility with work hours with advanced proficiency in Microsoft and legal recruitment systems, strong data and reporting skills and previous legal recruitment experience are desirable but not essential.

Commercial Legal Counsel | 6-9 month+ | Innovative International FMCG Brand | London We’re excited to be partnering on a fantastic contract opportunity with a fast-growing, international consumer brand with a significant global footprint and ambitious expansion plans. It is a genuinely varied commercial role offering exposure to a wide range of legal work across multiple jurisdictions, with a particularly strong focus on the US. You’ll work closely with US stakeholders and teams, making this an especially attractive opportunity for a US-qualified lawyer currently based in the UK. Key areas of work include: • Commercial contracts and marketing support, • Trademark and brand protection, • Franchise agreements and negotiations, • Corporate matters, including M&A and group structuring, • Disputes and risk management, • Data protection You’ll be working closely with a small legal team, supporting rapid international expansion and advising key stakeholders across the business. The culture is highly collaborative, with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. About You: • 2–4 PQE qualified lawyer with commercial and corporate experience, • In-house experience is essential, • US-qualified (or US experience) highly desirable, • Comfortable working in a scale-up / evolving in-house function, • Pragmatic, commercially minded and confident managing a varied workload, • Strong relationship builder who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, • Immediately available for a 6–9 month contract (with chance of extension) If this is of interest, please apply through LinkedIn or contact me directly at for more information.

IN HOUSE CONSTRUCTION LAWYER – ENERGY LONDON, UK (BIWEEKLY TRAVEL TO WEST CHESHIRE) HYBRID WORKING Role Overview: Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment is presently representing a multinational, world leading service company operating within the energy industry in their search for an In-House Construction Counsel. This is a hybrid position, based from our client’s offices in Central London and with the requirement for the successful candidate to be present at their operational site in West Cheshire either one day per week or two days every other week. Joining the business on an initial 2-year fixed term contract and reporting to the Head of Legal based in the UK, this crucial role requires a high calibre legal professional with strong construction experience. Our client is undertaking an extensive capacity expansion program across their operational sites, and the post holder will primarily support these activities as part of the Group Legal team. This will include providing strategic legal advice in relation to the capacity expansion program, project and contract structuring, and risk management throughout the lifecycle of construction activities. The candidate will be responsible for supporting certain tender activities, drafting and negotiating design and construction contracts, including FEED, EPC and EPCM, and managing contentious construction matters. The candidate will mostly support projects in the UK but may also support projects in the US and in Europe. You will work closely with Group Projects, local sites and key stakeholders to provide timely advice and guidance on relevant matters. As a hands-on and trusted advisor, the successful candidate will excel in participating in a high performing team and demonstrate a collaborative and inclusive style. Key Accountabilities: • Provide strategic legal advice for company construction and capacity expansion activities, including project and contract structuring., • Draft and negotiate design and construction contracts, including FEED, EPC and EPCM, for projects in the UK, US and Europe. Contracts may be based on industry standard forms (including IChemE or NEC) or bespoke., • Become a trusted advisor to Group Projects, local sites and other key stakeholders in respect of construction matters and fully integrated into company capacity expansion activities., • Provide timely professional advice, challenge and guidance in respect of construction contract risks to safeguard company interests and support delivery of capacity expansion objectives., • Be an active part of a high performing, respected legal team delivering added value legal services, advice and guidance to the Group to enhance and protect the interest of the business., • Support development of legal strategies and policies for the Group and operations., • Ensure the business is compliant with legal regulatory requirements and standards to safeguard the business and support decision making., • Produce accurate and timely legal reports to the Head of Legal. About You: • A UK qualified lawyer with significant experience of construction law matters, gained either in house or in private practice, • High level of technical capability., • A strong understanding of industry standard construction contracts., • Good understanding of contract law in multinational jurisdictions., • Knowledge of capital intensive industries., • Knowledge and experience in regulated industries with emphasis on technology and energy., • Technical and practical knowledge of legal services in an international setting beneficial.

A specialist financial services organisation is seeking a technically strong Banking & Finance lawyer to join its in-house Legal team in London. This position sits within the core Legal function and requires a forward-thinking lawyer to support a broad range of complex matters across the organisation’s lending activities, including commercial real estate lending, consumer credit, SME and corporate lending, and savings products. While the role is broad in scope, candidates with strong banking and finance documentation experience will be particularly well suited. You will be: • Drafting and negotiating lending agreements, • Supporting complex deal structuring, • Reviewing detailed banking and finance documentation, • Advising on structured finance and securitisation-related matters, • Advising on financial services regulation and ensuring compliance across lending and savings products, • Identifying and escalating legal and regulatory risk where appropriate, • Partnering closely with product, originations, operations, and risk teams The Ideal Candidate: • Qualified lawyer with between 3–8 years’ PQE, • Strong experience in banking and finance law, • Significant exposure to lending documentation, • Ideally experience in a private practice banking team, and/or some in-house experience within a financial institution, • A solid understanding of structured finance and securitisation documentation, • Commercial, proactive, and forward-thinking, • Genuinely interested in building a long-term in-house career, • Comfortable working directly with senior stakeholders, • Open to adopting technology and AI tools To register an interest, please send through your updated CV to Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

Are you ready to take on your next career challenge? LAW Absolute is recruiting on an exclusive basis to a permanent Property Lawyer position with a local authority based in East London. This is an excellent opportunity for you to achieve a genuine work /life balance whilst doing challenging and interesting work. In your role as a Property Lawyer at the council, you will have the benefit of working within a team where there is excellent business admin and legal assistant support and collaboration. You will have the advantage of part of a small team of experienced lawyers who work collaboratively to share knowledge and information, in which everyone pulls together to help each other. You will be part of a dynamic working environment where diversity in all respects is genuinely valued and promoted, so that you are constantly learning and inspired by colleagues from various professional backgrounds and lived experiences. About the council The council is s an ambitious, collegiate, and forward-thinking council and one that has gone through a period of modernisation and transformation. This is the perfect time to join a council ready to make a real difference and are moving in the right direction by putting resources where they are needed. The council offices are located close to superb transport links, a plethora of shops and restaurants and nice offices. The team are collaborative, supportive, and friendly. You will benefit from working alongside experienced colleagues who are generous with sharing their knowledge. The council operate a hybrid working policy. Full- time staff work 2 days in the office and 3 days from home. The role offers a salary of £52,194- £55,323 per annum. If you are interested in working for an organisation that places huge value on equality and diversity, prides itself on delivering an excellent quality service, and you are looking for a chance to play a part in this interesting area of law and period of modernisation then this could be the right role for you. About the position The successful Property Lawyer will have a varied caseload to include but not limited to: • Leases,, • Licences,, • Deeds of variation,, • Deeds of surrender,, • Rent reviews,, • Acquisitions,, • Property disposals usually by way of auction, • Joint ventures,, • Title reports/ title checks • Assisting with the preparation of Compulsory Purchase Orders and, Managing the current assets portfolios within the general fund and housing register. You will also manage right to buy and housing related work relating to right to buy transactions, boundary advice, deeds of postponements, registering and removing title restrictions and title certificates. You will have exposure to some complex matters and the ability to pick up a full and varied caseload from the outset is essential. About you You will be an admitted Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX of England and Wales with a current practising certificate. You will possess a minimum of 3 years post admission experience. You will be a team player, able to work autonomously, generous in sharing your knowledge, have a can-do attitude and be open to rolling your sleeves up and helping the team. You will also deputise for the Principal Lawyer as and when required. To register your interest in this role, please send your updated CV to Working through LAW Absolute As the first recruitment agency to specialise only in placing interim lawyers, LAW Absolute has a long history in supporting lawyers who want to work flexibly and in control of their career. We are able to offer our contractors a range of challenging opportunities across private practice, corporates, financial services and within the not-for-profit sector. With over 20 years of placing contract lawyers in these markets, we have built excellent networks and many of the lawyers that we work with are contract lawyers that we have successfully placed on multiple assignments, allowing them to work with autonomy and build their career in the way they choose to. For our clients, we have worked closely with legal teams to help them plan and manage delivery of their services in a more efficient way in terms of resources, costs and timescales. To find out more about how LAW Absolute can assist you, or your team, through flexible working, please contact us or visit Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

A global, market-leading entertainment business is seeking a senior employment lawyer to join its Legal & Compliance team in a high-impact, strategic role on a contract basis. Working at the heart of a fast-paced, creative organisation, you will advise senior stakeholders on a wide range of employment matters, including restructures, investigations, senior exits, and organisational change. You will also oversee tribunal claims, shape employment policies, and support compliance and governance frameworks across the UK, with exposure to international operations. Key Responsibilities: • Provide strategic employment law advice to senior leaders and HR teams, • Lead on complex and sensitive employment matters, • Manage tribunal claims and external counsel, • Support and enhance compliance and governance processes, • Collaborate with international teams on cross-border issues Requirements: • UK-qualified solicitor with strong employment law experience (private practice and/or in-house). 5+ PQE, • Proven ability to advise on complex, high-risk matters, • Strong commercial judgement and stakeholder management skills, • Experience in an international environment is advantageous Please express your interest via this page or contact Susannah Spanton at . All enquiries are strictly confidential.

Role summary This is a senior employment law role supporting a multinational business across a broad EMEA remit. The successful hire will advise on complex employee relations, investigations, disputes, litigation, policy drafting, and cross-border employment risk, while partnering closely with HR/People, business leaders, and external counsel. Core responsibilities • Advise on complex employment law matters across the UK, Ireland, Europe, Africa, and Gulf jurisdictions., • Partner with HR/People teams on employee relations issues including performance, disciplinary matters, terminations, leave, and occupational health., • Provide strategic guidance on compliance, investigations, disputes, and risk management., • Draft, review, and update employment contracts, policies, work rules, and related documentation., • Handle or coordinate administrative claims, pre-litigation matters, and active litigation with outside counsel., • Support employee-related legal workstreams in M&A, including diligence and post-transaction risk assessment., • Guide stakeholders through pragmatic, commercially sound decision-making aligned to business objectives., • Qualified solicitor, admitted lawyer, or equivalent legal credential with current authorisation to practise in the UK, Ireland, or another EU jurisdiction., • 6+ years’ post-qualification experience in employment law, gained in-house, private practice, or a mix of both., • Strong practical experience advising on:, • Employee relations, • Investigations, • Disputes/litigation, • Policy/contract drafting, • Cross-border employment issues, • Ability to work autonomously on complex matters and assess legal risk in a commercial context., • Multi-jurisdiction employment law exposure across EMEA., • Experience coordinating external counsel and litigation strategy., • M&A employment diligence exposure., • Background in a fast-paced international business, ideally tech, SaaS, software, cloud, or other highly matrixed environment.

A leading international luxury business operating in the superyacht sector, serving high-net-worth clients globally is seeking a Senior Lawyer to support the team on a six-month fixed-term basis. Working closely with the CEO, Board, and senior leadership team, you will provide strategic legal advice across a broad range of complex, cross-border matters, ensuring continued operational stability and regulatory compliance. Experience within the superyacht or maritime sector is highly desirable. Hybrid working, London 6-month contract April 2026 start date The Role: • Acting as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders on legal and commercial matters, • Leading on global risk, compliance, and regulatory frameworks (including AML/KYC, sanctions, and data protection), • Advising on high-value, complex commercial transactions and contract negotiations, • Overseeing the legal function and supporting wider business operations, • England & Wales qualified lawyer, 10+ years PQE, • Ideally experience within the maritime, shipping or superyacht sector, • Experience dealing with ultra-high-net-worth clients, • Proven in-house leadership experience, • Must be immediately available To register an interest, please send through your updated CV to Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

At Oliver Wyman, a Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) business, we bring deep industry insight, bold innovation, and a collaborative approach that cuts through complexity to help organizations navigate their most defining transformative moments. As a business of Marsh, we work alongside the world’s leading experts across risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting. Together with Marsh Risk, Guy Carpenter, and Mercer, we help organizations build resilience and competitive advantages from every angle. With annual revenue of $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues in 130 countries, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X. Please Note: Oliver Wyman/Marsh operates a hybrid working policy and we will require the successful candidate to work from the office at least 60% of the time. About the Role: As Senior Counsel you will be part of a first class, experienced global in-house legal team dedicated to the management and economic consulting businesses of Oliver Wyman (“OW”). This role is an ideal in-house role for a mid-level level corporate/commercial lawyer with 5 to 7 years post-qualification experience. The Senior Counsel will work closely with the European legal team to handle legal matters for the European region and will report directly to the Chief Counsel for UK and Ireland. Key Responsibilities: • Provide advice and support on a wide range of legal issues and projects to the OW businesses across Europe, • Handle the review, drafting and negotiation of a variety of commercial contracts and other legal documents related to OW’s global professional services businesses, including OW-form engagement letters and contracts, client form agreements, subcontracts, third party release/reliance letters etc., • Advise OW consultants and corporate support functions on legal issues generally, including the legal/contractual implications of commercial business decisions (i.e. business/legal counsel and common sense advice), • Identify liability exposure and provide creative solutions to manage and reduce risk, • Coordinate specialty legal review by internal and external legal advisers on a range of matters, • Assist with all matters related to legal support of the OW businesses, including compliance and risk mitigation processes This role will suit someone with: • UK qualified lawyer with at least 5 years’ post qualification experience, • Worked at a leading international law firm within a commercial or corporate team, • In-house experience preferred, but not essential, • Experience with commercial contract review, drafting and negotiation, • Fluent in English, other languages beneficial, • Self-starter who is able to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines and changing priorities, • Strong communication and drafting skills, an ability to interface with senior management, must exercise good judgment and be commercially minded At Oliver Wyman, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We value collaboration, integrity, and excellence, and we encourage our team members to bring their authentic selves to work. Our culture promotes continuous learning and development, providing opportunities for growth and advancement within the firm. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work environment that supports work-life balance. Join us in making a difference for our clients and communities while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative setting. Oliver Wyman is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - To learn more, please follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter: OliverWyman.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Lawyer to lead on high‑profile property and planning matters within a forward‑thinking public sector legal team. This role is with an East London Borough and is being offered on a permanent basis. We are seeking a specialist legal professional with deep expertise in areas such as: • Landlord & Tenant matters, • Easements, wayleaves, leasehold extensions & enfranchisement, • Right to Buy transactions, • Planning and highways agreements (including S106 and S278), • Compulsory purchase, appropriations & land acquisition/disposal, • Local Government law and governance This senior role is ideal for someone who thrives on complex, high‑impact casework, providing authoritative advice to senior officers and councillors, and shaping strategic policy across a wide range of development and regeneration projects. Previous management experience is essential. The Role As Principal Lawyer, you will: • Lead and manage a specialist team of lawyers and legal officers, • Act as the organisation’s primary expert in property and/or planning law, • Handle the most complex and high‑risk matters across the caseload, • Provide advocacy at hearings, inquiries, tribunals, and courts, • Draft, negotiate and finalise complex legal agreements, • Advise on governance, probity, policy development and legislative changes, • Work closely with internal departments, external partners, barristers, and consultants, • Support major projects, helping to protect financial and reputational interests, • Contribute to service planning, income generation and continuous improvement About You You will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with: • Significant experience in property law within a complex environment, • Strong advocacy skills and confidence handling contentious matters, • Proven ability to supervise, mentor and develop legal colleagues, • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative working style, • A strategic approach, with the ability to assess risk and influence decision-making, • Previous management experience, • Up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant legislation, case law and local government practice You will join a supportive, professional legal service where your expertise will be valued and your leadership will help drive excellence across the team. This is a great time to join a local authority that has recently gone through a period of transformation and modernisation. This is a hybrid working role with 2 days per week in the office. To register an interest in the role, please send an updated CV to Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Structured Finance & Securitisations Lawyer to join its London team on an interim basis. You will work closely with a highly regarded partner and a collaborative, market-leading practice advising on a broad range of complex transactions. You will play a key role in supporting ongoing matters and new deals, including: • Advising on ABS, RMBS, CMBS, CLOs, and other securitisation structures, • Drafting and negotiating transaction documentation, • Coordinating with originators, arrangers, trustees, and other transaction parties, • Assisting with deal execution and closings within tight timelines, • England & Wales qualified (or common law equivalent), • Strong experience in structured finance and securitisations gained at a reputable law firm, • Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy in a fast-paced environment, • Excellent drafting, organisational, and stakeholder management skills Why Apply • Opportunity to work on high-profile, complex transactions, • Supportive and well-resourced team environment, • Competitive day rate / salary (depending on experience), • Immediate start with potential for extension If you are an experienced securitisations lawyer available at short notice and interested in a high-quality interim opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

Real Estate Lawyer (2–5 PQE) London | £70,000–£90,000 | 5 days on-site LAW Absolute are seeking junior to mid-level Real Estate Lawyers to join the London real estate investment and development company of a major sovereign wealth fund. This is a rare chance to step into a high-calibre, business‑facing role with unparalleled exposure to senior leadership and a truly outstanding property portfolio spanning landmark UK and international assets. Our client manages some of the most prestigious commercial properties, not only in the UK but internationally, offering the incoming Real Estate Lawyer an extraordinary platform to deepen their expertise on an exceptional property portfolio. Alongside core real estate work, you can also gain valuable experience across commercial contracts, employment, and IP/data protection matters. Real Estate is however the primary focus. The Role You will play a key role in supporting the General Counsel and the wider business, with responsibilities including: • Managing a wide range of real estate matters, including retail and office leases and associated asset management documentation, • Reviewing and overseeing consumer and service contracts with third-party providers, • Updating internal policies and drafting papers for the General Counsel and Board in response to legal and regulatory developments affecting UK assets, • Running legal projects, document management, and case oversight, • Supporting broader matters involving commercial contracts, employment law, and intellectual property About You • Qualified lawyer with approximately 2–5 years’ PQE, • Solid training and experience in commercial real estate, • Comfortable working independently while maintaining strong communication and reporting lines, • Confident in advising senior stakeholders, including the General Counsel and Board, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to balance multiple matters and manage risk effectively You will be working in offices overlooking some of the best views of London and based close to the station. This role requires the Real Estate Lawyer to be on site 5 days per week. To register an interest in the role, please send an updated CV to Working through LAW Absolute As the first recruitment agency to specialise only in placing interim lawyers, LAW Absolute has a long history in supporting lawyers who want to work flexibly and in control of their career. We are able to offer our contractors a range of challenging opportunities across private practice, corporates, financial services and within the not-for-profit sector. With over 20 years of placing contract lawyers in these markets, we have built excellent networks and many of the lawyers that we work with are contract lawyers that we have successfully placed on multiple assignments, allowing them to work with autonomy and build their career in the way they choose to. For our clients, we have worked closely with legal teams to help them plan and manage delivery of their services in a more efficient way in terms of resources, costs and timescales. To find out more about how LAW Absolute can assist you, or your team, through flexible working, please contact us or visit Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

We are looking for an experienced commercial lawyer for a new 12 month contract to work with a leading financial services client. Ideal experience: • A strong and experienced commercial lawyer adept at drafting, advising on and negotiating commercial contracts with suppliers particularly outsourcings, hosted services, artificial intelligence and software agreements., • In depth working knowledge of UK and EU Data protection law particularly in terms of drafting, negotiating drafting and negotiating contract terms., • Desirable to have an, or be able to quickly upskill their, understanding of the related regulatory requirements, such as the Operational Resilience framework including the EBA Guidelines on Outsourcing (and related PRA requirements) and ability to apply practically to contracting., • Banking/financial industry experience or experience working with a law firm or in-house legal function is beneficial but not essential. Key responsibilities: • Providing legal counsel and support in relation to a broad range of commercial contracts (across different subject matter areas), complex outsourcing negotiations, technology law, data protection law and applicable regulation impacting this sphere (e.g. Operational Resilience and third party management requirements)., • Act as a legal subject matter expert on an individual basis, as well as when partnering with other regional and country legal colleagues across the globe on multi-jurisdictional deals requiring local implementation., • Review and assess legal risks in relation to Artificial Intelligence use cases. The anticipated start date is April 2026. Please contact: for further details.

Job Title: Legal Counsel (General Advisory) Contract: Permanent Salary: £64,000 - £67,000 Working Arrangements: Hybrid Purpose of the Role The Legal Team provides legal advice, litigation support, training, and broader legal services across the organisation’s regulatory functions. As a Lawyer within the team, you will deliver high-quality, timely, and pragmatic legal advice across a broad range of areas. While the role covers general advisory work, there will be a particular focus on commercial contracts, data protection, and regulatory compliance. You will play a key role in managing legal risk and enabling informed, confident decision-making across the organisation. Key Responsibilities: Legal Advice and Support • Provide clear, pragmatic, and solution-focused legal advice across operational, policy, and governance matters, • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, agreements, and memoranda of understanding, • Advise on procurement processes and compliance requirements, • Provide guidance on data protection, privacy, and information governance, • Support on public law, administrative, and regulatory matters, • Develop and maintain internal policies, templates, and guidance, • Contribute to the delivery of legal training across the organisation, • Maintain legal records, filing systems, and support budget tracking where required Risk Management and Compliance • Identify and assess legal risks, supporting early mitigation, • Contribute to compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures, • Support internal awareness and training on legal and compliance matters Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement • Build strong working relationships across the organisation and with external stakeholders, • Partner with colleagues to understand business needs and deliver commercially and strategically aligned legal advice, • Liaise with external legal advisers to ensure effective and proportionate use of external support, • Support cross-functional projects and organisational initiatives Continuous Improvement • Contribute to the ongoing development of the legal function, • Support knowledge sharing and process improvements, • Undertake horizon scanning to identify legal and regulatory developments, • Promote a proactive and solutions-focused legal culture Person Specification Essential • Qualified solicitor, barrister, or equivalent with a current practising certificate or eligibility to obtain one, • Strong general advisory legal experience, ideally within a public, regulatory, or commercial environment, • Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and advising on procurement, • Good understanding of data protection, privacy, and information law, • Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, • Sound judgment with a pragmatic approach to managing legal risk, • Ability to build effective working relationships

Leveraged Finance Lawyer (5–11 PQE) – 6–12 Month Contract £700–£800/day (umbrella) London – 4 days in office (some flex for the right candidate) A leading global investment bank is looking to hire a Senior Counsel to join its London-based legal team on a long-term contract. This is a broad, strategic role supporting their European corporate banking and leveraged finance business, alongside advisory work for wider investment banking activities. Key Responsibilities • Advise on corporate lending and leveraged finance matters, including negotiation and review of loan market documentation., • Support project work across cross‑border business, regulatory developments, legal process improvements and new initiatives., • Review and Management of relevant documentation for leverage finance and corporate banking, including review of NDAs, hold harmless and reliance letters, • Provide advisory support on investment banking matters: conflicts, regulatory queries, internal processes, and general transactional issues., • Assist with internal group financing arrangements., • Support ECM transactions (placings, block trades, IPOs, secondaries) including documentation review and risk analysis., • Maintain legal matter trackers and contribute to internal governance., • A leveraged finance or corporate banking lawyer (5–11 PQE)., • In‑house experience helpful but not essential., • Someone comfortable operating in a small, agile team with a focus on legal risk management and improving processes, rather than hands-on deal execution. If this role is of interst please apply for more information.

Senior Property Lawyer Central London Borough Council Locum Contract Up to £65 per hour (umbrella) Hybrid Sellick Partnership are working with a central London-based authority seeking a Senior Property Lawyer on an interim basis. The role will be offered on an initial three-month locum contract but is likely to be extended on a rolling, long-term basis. The client is seeking candidates available to work full-time hours over five days per week and requires regular office attendance for three days per week at their offices in central London, near St Paul's. Responsibilities include working on matters relating to commercial property law and practice, dealing with land transactions, including high-value and complex purchases and sales, development agreements, headleases, rights of light agreements, including title investigation/ reports/advisory and consequential work arising therefrom. The Senior Property Lawyer role would suit someone with extensive senior-level experience in private practice. If you believe you have the necessary skills, please apply as soon as possible. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss your suitability, please contact Zofia Slater in our Manchester office. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Employment Lawyer. Leading Global Consultancy. 6 month assignment. 8 + PQE. A long-standing client, a leading global consultancy, is looking to engage two senior Employment Lawyers on a contract of 6 months in duration. The contracts are to start ASAP and will require 2-3 days per week in their London offices. The successful employment lawyers can expect to work closely with a wide range of external clients, many of whom are multi-national household names, in advising on a variety of large scale workforce transformations and post-deal workforce integration matters. Matters will likely involve long term, complex and global projects involving collective consultations, changes in conditions, TUPE and redundancy. Successful individuals can expect to liaise and negotiate with social partners, trade unions and employee representative bodies, and work alongside non-legal colleagues across tax, pensions and performance improvement. There will be notable autonomy and client facing work from day one. A hybrid working policy is in place, and a competitive daily rate (inside IR35) is on offer. Candidates should be able to demonstrate the following: • Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales, ideally, although those qualified within other commonwealth jurisdictions will be considered, • Upwards of 8 years’ PQE in advising on a range of Employment law matters, but particularly workforce transformations and workforce integrations, • Exposure to employee relations work would be beneficial, but is not a prerequisite, • Training or some experience gained within a notable law firm setting, before moving In House, • Experience gained within professional services or a business consulting settings would be ideal, • The ability to build strong relationships with clients, • Sharp attention to detail, • Capacity to start a new role immediately or at short notice This is a great opportunity to join a high-performing team within a leading global consultancy.

Lutine Bell is partnering with a well‑established pensions provider to appoint a Legal Counsel (Pensions) on a 12‑month FTC. In this role, you’ll provide practical pensions legal advice, manage queries from trustees and internal teams, support regulatory and risk matters, and contribute to wider commercial and corporate work - ensuring both business and trustee interests are protected. Requirements • UK‑qualified lawyer with strong post‑qualification experience in commercial, corporate, or financial services law, • Experience advising on pensions matters or broader commercial legal issues Details • Location: London (Hybrid), • Contract: 12‑Month FTC, • Competitive Salary

Personal Injury Lawyer £31.81ph PAYE (£61,200 annual equivalent) Locum, initial 6-12 month Contract with the likelihood of extension London Open to Commonwealth Qualified Lawyers A Central Government legal department is looking for an experienced Personal Injury lawyer to join their litigation team and advise a London-based Ministerial Body. Our client is looking for passionate individuals to join their dynamic and growing legal Department and successfully assist and deliver a wide range of Personal Injury claims. As a Personal Injury Lawyer, you will be working within the Central Government, which is dedicated to its clients and supportive of its team members. You will work within the Personal Injury team to assist with a busy caseload of Personal Injury Claims. These claims will consist of fast-track and multi-track claims, as well as litigation, and will consist of all aspects of the case from the pre-action stage up to and including appeals. Key Responsibilities of the Personal Injury Lawyer • Managing a caseload of private law claims, including Personal Injury claims, • Use a process of analysis, planning, scheduling, prioritising, action, quality, monitoring, and review., • Giving early warning to those affected by changing priorities., • Has up-to-the-minute case files readily available., • Is capable of formulating robust litigation strategies and ensuring compliance with established strategies in group work. Required skills and experience of the Personal Injury Lawyer • Qualified Solicitor or Barrister, • Strong private law/personal injury litigation experience is essential, • Good drafting and written skills are essential, • The ability to meet time and billing targets is essential, • Experience in managing a busy civil litigation caseload is essential, • 2 years Post post-qualifying experience is desirable, • Experience in personal injury defendant work is desirable What is on offer for the Personal Injury Lawyer? • £61,200 Annual Equivalent, • Flexible working arrangements, • Central London Location, • Access to Unique Government Work, • Likely extension of your 12-month contract This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established Central Government Team that prides itself on the first-class service it offers its clients. Our client also offers the potential extension of your 12-month contract as a Personal Injury Lawyer. If you believe you have strong organisational and legal analytical skills, and you believe you would be able to produce high-quality work to tight deadlines, please apply now, or contact Albert Pearson at Sellick Partnership.

Contracts and Procurement Lawyer London Council Flexible Hybrid Working £46,563 - £62,349 Permanent Overview of the Contract Lawyer position Sellick Partnership are delighted to be currently recruiting an experienced Contracts Lawyer to join a busy but friendly London Council. Our client is looking for a Contracts Lawyer who has experience dealing with a variety of commercial contracts and procurement matters to join their team on a permanent basis. This opportunity is on a hybrid working basis, with a preference for one to two day per week in the office, our client is ideally seeking someone who is able to work full-time hours. This role is an excellent opportunity for a qualified contracts lawyer who is looking to develop on their skills in a friendly and highly experienced team. Key responsibilities of the Contracts Lawyer • Dealing with a matters relating to commercial contracts and procurement matters including:, • Dealing with the new procurement act, • Construction contracts, • Framework agreements, • Provider selection regime and contracts relating to public health, • To deputise for others in more senior positions as and when required Experience/qualifications required for the Contracts Lawyer position • Must be a qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx) with a current practicing certificate – all PQE levels will be considered, • Able to work on a hybrid basis one to two day per week in the office, • This role requires someone who is able to work full-time, part-time requests will be considered, • You must have strong experience in contracts law ideally from within a local authority setting, knowledge of local authority governance is key for this role What’s in it for the successful Contracts Lawyer? On offer is a range of excellent benefits such as: • Local Government Pension scheme., • Exclusive discounts from major brands., • Green Car Benefit Scheme., • Cycle Scheme., • Civil Service Sports Council., • Opportunity to work in a friendly and experienced team dealing with a really interesting mix of work. How to apply for the Contracts Lawyer position This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Lawyer to develop in their career and take on a varied and interesting work in a highly experienced and collaborative team. If you believe that you have the required experience and qualifications to be considered for this position, please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position. Alternatively, you can contact Elleyn Hewitt in our Manchester office for an informal discussion about the role or for more detail on working at this organisation.

I am working with a social media giant, who are seeking an employment lawyer to join on a contract for six months. There is credible potential to convert to a permanent role for a high-performing candidate. You will sit at the centre of the EMEA employment legal team. You will support the Head of EMEA Employment on complex, high-stakes matters across multiple jurisdictions - but focused on UK and Ireland. The role is London-based. Ideally three days per week in the office. Start date is ASAP - but happy to wait a month or two for the right candidate For more information and a full job spec, please send your CV to Tony Graham at MLA

One of our customers is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Commercial Lawyer to join the legal team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with internal stakeholders across the business, advising on a broad range of commercial, contractual and data protection matters. Key Responsibilities • Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including supplier agreements, service agreements, and other complex contractual arrangements., • Provide clear and practical legal advice on commercial and contract law matters across the business., • Support the business on data protection and privacy matters, including compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies., • Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify legal risks and provide commercially focused solutions., • Assist in the development and maintenance of contract templates, policies and internal guidance., • Manage and prioritise multiple legal requests while ensuring deadlines and business needs are met. Requirements • UK-qualified lawyer with strong experience in commercial and contract law., • Demonstrable experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements., • Solid understanding of data protection and privacy frameworks., • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate legal concepts in a clear, business-friendly manner., • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities. About Elevate Elevate is a global provider of consulting, technology, and services for law departments and law firms. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our team of 1,600+ legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operates across the United States, Europe, the UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia. Legal Talent is our flexible resourcing division, redefining careers in the legal industry. We connect exceptional legal professionals with the evolving needs of our customers through a curated, world-class global talent community and advanced, technology-enabled search capabilities. We are proud to have been ranked Band 1 in Chambers’ Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category. Our Vision: A world where legal and business teams achieve extraordinary outcomes together. At Legal Talent, equity and inclusion are fundamental to our success. As The Law Company, transforming the legal business landscape, we believe a diverse and inclusive culture is essential for attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry’s top talent. We empower our people to bring their authentic selves to work because diversity of experience and perspective drives innovation and simply makes good business sense. As strong advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Legal Talent is committed to hiring talented professionals from all backgrounds. We invite you to join the Legal Talent team and help us reshape the legal industry, making a real impact on the legal universe.

Our client, a top international law firm, is seeking an experienced Patent Litigation Solicitor to join their team for 3 months, with a high chance of extension. This is an excellent opportunity for a 4-8 PQE solicitor looking to work within a wide array of technological sectors, including pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, and more. The Role Sitting within our clients' Patents group, you will be advising on all aspects of the patent lifecycle, including, but not limited to: patent strategy and pre-filing advice, patent drafting and prosecution, and contentious proceedings, amongst other tasks. The role will primarily involve advising on a varied range of disputes and related advisory work concerning patents. Ideal Candidate Profile • A qualified IP litigation lawyer with 4-8 PQE, • Extensive patent litigation experience, and substantive understanding across the IP disciplines and procedural knowledge (with strong 'White Book' experience)., • A passion for Patent Litigation, with a solid grounding in its basics, and a commitment to building a career in Patent Litigation and IP., • A science background is preferred but not essential., • Excellent written and interpersonal skills., • Able to work independently and manage a varied workload, ensuring excellent communication lines with Matter Partners and other fee-earners in the team., • Personable and confident, resilient and calm under pressure. Key Details • Start date: ASAP, • Contract: 3 months, with a high chance of extension, • Working pattern: Hybrid; 4‑day week considered, • Location: Flexible (UK-based), • Salary: Competitive

Senior Associate – Non‑Contentious Construction (6+ PQE) Location: London Department: Construction – Non‑Contentious Level: Senior Associate Overview A specialist commercial law firm with a strong reputation in the construction and infrastructure sectors is seeking a talented Non‑Contentious Construction Senior Associate (6+ PQE) to join its highly regarded London team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and technically strong lawyer who enjoys working with major contractors, consultants, insurers, and developers on complex, high‑value projects. Role Responsibilities • Advise clients on all aspects of non‑contentious construction law, including procurement strategies, project structures, and contract negotiation., • Draft, review, and amend industry‑standard and bespoke construction documentation, including JCT, NEC, FIDIC, professional appointments, collateral warranties, bonds, and guarantees., • Work closely with clients across the full project lifecycle, offering commercially robust and pragmatic advice., • Support senior stakeholders and partners on major UK and international infrastructure and development projects., • Manage client relationships, providing exceptional service and identifying opportunities for further support., • Assist with business development activities, including contributing to thought leadership, attending industry events, and supporting client pitches., • Mentor junior lawyers and trainees within the team, providing technical guidance and supporting their professional development., • Ensure compliance with regulatory and risk management frameworks. Candidate Requirements • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 6+ years' post‑qualification experience in non‑contentious construction law., • Strong expertise in drafting and negotiating construction contracts and ancillary documentation., • A track record of advising on complex construction and infrastructure projects, ideally across multiple sectors., • Excellent commercial acumen and the ability to deliver practical, client‑focused advice., • Confident working autonomously while collaborating effectively with colleagues and project teams., • Strong communication, relationship‑building, and client‑handling skills., • Interest in supporting business development and growing client relationships., • Experience within a recognised construction practice (boutique or large firm) is advantageous.

We are partnering with a prestigious FTSE 100 to appoint a skilled Corporate Lawyer on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a standout opportunity to work directly with the Head of Corporate on a diverse portfolio of high-value international M&A transactions. Why This Role Is Exciting • High-Impact Work: Lead and support complex cross-border M&A deals that shape the future of a global organisation., • Variety & Exposure: Work across a broad spectrum of corporate matters within a collaborative and highly regarded in-house environment., • Professional Growth: Gain unparalleled insight into strategic corporate transactions, working alongside seasoned senior legal professionals. What We Are Looking For • Available to start a new role at short notice, • Proven experience in corporate M&A, ideally from a leading law firm with in-house experience, • Strong technical expertise in international transactions., • The ability to manage a varied, fast-paced workload with confidence and pragmatism., • Excellent judgment and a proactive, solution-focused approach. Why Join? This is more than just a contract role, it is a chance to contribute to a globally recognised organisation while expanding your experience across complex and high-profile corporate transactions. If you are driven, pragmatic and ready for a dynamic in-house challenge then please send your CV to

Executive agency seeks a Property Counsel for high profile ongoing project. The agency is leading on a programme of national significance and requires a property lawyer to advise on a wide range of commercial deals. You will provide a full range of property advice to internal stakeholders, including the below – -Acquisition and disposal of high value commercial, residential and agricultural properties -Granting and taking leasehold interests -L&T matters You will be based in the central London office three days per week, with the option for home working for the remainder. The role offers an excellent pension and a 20% benefits package. For more information, please apply to this advert. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

Global energy infrastructure company that focuses on the renewables industry, requires a lawyer or contracts manager for 6 months due to a greatly increased workload. Reporting to the Head of Legal and working directly with Senior Managers, you will undertake a broad ranging and hands-on role. The role requires 2/3 days per week in the office and 4 days per week will be considered. To be considered for the role, you must have had experience of the following: • EPC contract administration, • construction-phase change management, • variation orders, • contractor claims or, • project-linked commercial risk management Key responsibilities will include: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), client service agreements, EPC/PMC/FEED contracts, supplier agreements, and subcontracts. Serve as the first point of contact for all NDA requests: prepare, negotiate, and finalize terms to protect the company's interests while enabling timely business engagement. Collaborate with commercial, legal, and project teams to ensure contracts are commercially viable, risk-balanced, and compliant with company policy. Support bid/proposal processes by advising on contractual risks and crafting negotiation strategies. If the role is of interest, please contact Brian Littleton on 07376-908-788 or at

Construction Lawyer – Contentious & Non-Contentious (Guildford, Hybrid) Contract OR Permanent | Full-time OR part-time Are you ready for your next step in construction law? Join a growing, close-knit team in Guildford/London, working directly with Partners on high-profile, high-quality projects, and play a key role in shaping the future of a thriving practice. Why This Role? • Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the Guildford office, • Seniority: Mid to Senior Associate (2–7 PQE), • Work directly with Partners on challenging construction matters, • Opportunity to influence team strategy and growth, • Exposure to a mix of transactional and contentious work, • Flexible working arrangements, including potential part-time options The Opportunity Our client, a respected UK law firm, is seeking an experienced Construction Solicitor to strengthen its team. This is a strategic hire offering: • Direct exposure to both contentious and non-contentious construction work, • Opportunities to influence team strategy and growth, • A supportive environment with career visibility and development What You’ll Do • Advise on construction contracts and project documentation, • Support clients across the full lifecycle of construction projects, • Handle or assist with construction disputes where relevant, • Build and maintain client relationships, • Contribute to business development and team growth initiatives Candidate Profile Essential: • Qualified Lawyer (England & Wales), • Mid to Senior Associate (2–7 PQE) in construction law, • Experience in contentious, non-contentious, or mixed construction work, • Strong drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills, • Ability to work closely with Partners and senior stakeholders Desirable: • Experience within a recognised construction or project practice, • Interest in shaping and growing a developing team, • Comfortable operating with autonomy About Elevate Elevate is a global provider of consulting, technology, and services for law departments and law firms. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our team of 1,600+ legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operates across the United States, Europe, the UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia. Legal Talent is our flexible resourcing division, redefining careers in the legal industry. We connect exceptional legal professionals with the evolving needs of our customers through a curated, world-class global talent community and advanced, technology-enabled search capabilities. We are proud to have been ranked Band 1 in Chambers’ Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category. Our Vision: A world where legal and business teams achieve extraordinary outcomes together. At Legal Talent, equity and inclusion are fundamental to our success. As The Law Company, transforming the legal business landscape, we believe a diverse and inclusive culture is essential for attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry’s top talent. We empower our people to bring their authentic selves to work because diversity of experience and perspective drives innovation and simply makes good business sense. As strong advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Legal Talent is committed to hiring talented professionals from all backgrounds. We invite you to join the Legal Talent team and help us reshape the legal industry, making a real impact on the legal universe.