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NQE Civil Litigation Solicitor Location: Billericay Reports To: Civil Litigation Partner / Head of Department Salary: £35k-£43k (DOE) Overview: We are seeking a motivated and detail-driven Newly Qualified Civil Litigation Solicitor to join our established and high-performing litigation team. The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload of civil disputes, providing high‑quality legal advice while developing their expertise under the guidance of senior solicitors. Key Responsibilities: Case Management • Manage a diverse caseload of civil litigation matters under supervision, including:, • Contractual disputes, • Property-related disputes, • Professional negligence, • Debt recovery, • Landlord & tenant matters, • Consumer disputes, • Draft pleadings, witness statements, applications, and correspondence., • Conduct legal research and prepare advice notes for clients and senior colleagues., • Handle client enquiries professionally and promptly., • Attend client meetings, take instructions, and liaise with stakeholders., • Assist with representation at County Court hearings (where appropriate for NQ level)., • Ensure accurate time recording and file management., • Comply with the firm’s risk management, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. Essential • Qualified Solicitor (0–2 PQE) with completed seats in civil litigation, dispute resolution, or a related area., • Strong knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)., • Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail., • Confident communicator with good interpersonal skills., • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to tight deadlines., • Previous litigation paralegal experience pre‑training., • Advocacy experience in lower courts., • Proactive, enthusiastic, and eager to learn., • Professional and composed under pressure., • Team player with a collaborative attitude., • Commercial awareness and interest in business development., • Competitive salary (DOE), • Annual leave + bank holidays, • Hybrid working options (where applicable), • Professional development and CPD support, • Pension & benefits package

Your new companyMy client is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Pensions Manager to join their finance team located near Witham, Essex. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the effective administration of pension arrangements across the organisation. This role is being offered on an initial 1-year fixed term contract. Your new roleReporting to and supporting the Payroll and Pensions Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate pension calculations, statutory returns and compliance with legislation. Alongside this, you will act as a key point of contact for pension queries alongside managing casework, overseeing processes for service improvement and line management and support for the Pensions Officer. • Ensure accurate pension calculations and compliance with regulations, • Oversee checking processes and maintain auditable records, • Prepare statutory returns and reports to key deadlines, • Act as main liaison with internal stakeholders and Pension Fund, • Manage casework and support Internal Dispute Resolution Processes, • Provide training and maintain clear process documentation, • Line management of the Pensions Officer, providing support and guidance

Dispute Resolution Solicitor - Commercial - PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY - 3-5 PQE+ Essex - Full Flexible Working Easy access from: Chelmsford/Brentwood/Harlow/Billericay/Colchester/Romford Are you looking for a genuine, mapped path to Partnership with generous rewards along the way? Are you passionate about making a difference and being recognised for the contribution you make? This firm pride themselves on their innovative approach in providing a first class tailored service to their loyal, long-standing client base and their agility in creating opportunity and reward to recruit and retain the best talent. Due to continued growth and long-term departmental plans, this firm now presents opportunities for like-minded individuals, who can demonstrate experience of managing across all aspects of Commercial Litigation. Promoting, recognising and rewarding their teams hard work and efforts is fundamental, along with training and qualification support, competitive market salaries, market leading bonus, clear career development plans / prospects and a strong family feel ethos. If you have a solid commercial background and would enjoy mentoring a small team please apply with a current CV so I can make contact to have a highly confidential chat.

Job Title: Commercial Manager (Freelance - Inside IR35) Location: Essex, United Kingdom Sector: Infrastructure / Highways / Civil Engineering Project Type: Major Highways & Earthworks Programme Contract Duration: Immediate start - December 2026 Role Overview We are seeking a Commercial Manager on a freelance (Inside IR35) basis to manage the commercial function of a major highways and earthworks project in Essex. This is a large-scale infrastructure programme, and the role requires a commercially astute professional with proven Tier 1 contractor experience. The Commercial Manager will oversee day-to-day commercial operations, ensuring cost control, risk management, and contract compliance, while supporting the project team in delivering on-time, on-budget results. Key Responsibilities Manage all commercial aspects of the project through to completion in 2026. Develop and implement commercial strategies in support of project objectives. Lead and coordinate the commercial team, including Quantity Surveyors and support staff. Monitor and report on project costs, forecasts, and financial performance. Administer and manage NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4), ensuring compliance and timely issue resolution. Support commercial negotiations with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers. Identify, assess, and manage commercial risks and opportunities. Implement robust change control and variation management processes. Support procurement, subcontractor management, and supply chain engagement. Prepare and present commercial reports to project leadership and stakeholders. Assist with claims management, dispute resolution, and final account preparation. Key Requirements Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or senior commercial professional on major infrastructure projects. Tier 1 contractor experience is essential. Experience delivering large-scale highways and/or earthworks schemes. Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4). Experience managing high-value projects (£50m+). Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Strong commercial and financial acumen. Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or equivalent. Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, or equivalent) desirable. Contract Details Freelance (Inside IR35) Competitive day rate (dependent on experience) Project-based through to December 2026 Essex-based with site presence required

Job Title: Senior Procurement Advisor Location: South-end-on-sea (Hybrid) Salary: £60,094 - £67,402 (depending on experience) Contract: Permanent Job Description Main purpose of the job Under the direction of the Group Manager of Procurement. The purpose of the role is to manage each procurement team and provide procurement support to each Council department so they can effectively purchase contracts for services, suppliers and works in accordance with UK Public Contract Regulations and Council policies. Key Responsibilities To supervise, organise, line manage and coach a team of procurement advisors to: 1. Collaborate with Corporate Directors and Heads of Service to deliver procurement and contract management requirements, 2. Provide professional and proactive expert procurement advice, together with excellent customer service to internal and external customers, 3. Delivering planned and unplanned procurements in accordance with the councils contract procedure rules, procurement strategy, procurement toolkit (including utilising procurement systems), UK Public Contract Regulations and any other Council policies, 4. Deliver the annual procurement plan (agreed by cabinet) and organising contract management responsibilities, 5. Implement robust commercial and contractual terms in the best interests of the council, 6. Deliver agreed savings targets, 7. Work in partnership with contract managers to performance manage contracts over a certain threshold by ensuring: • regular review meetings actioned / recorded, • performance and service levels are reviewed, • identify innovation and implement continuous improvement. 8. Manage requisition approval in Agresso for spends, 9. Contribute to the provision of internal and external training to develop capacity within the Council and supply chain, including SMEs and the voluntary and community sector, 10. Deputise for the Group Manager for Procurement in their absence. Regularly audit, monitor and measure the team’s performance to ensure they: Comply with the councils contract procedure rules, procurement toolkit (including utilising procurement systems), UK Public Procurement Regulations and any wider council policies Meet customers requirements through 360 feedback sessions Deliver against savings targets and demonstrate best value for money Record contracts are performance managed and/or report any non conformance to the Group Manager of Procurement and Audit Proactively and continuously review: Spend data to identify savings opportunities and areas of spend to leverage To support the Group Manager of Procurement in the delivery of cost and efficiency savings across the authority (and wider shared services with other authorities) New policies or acts the council should adopt. Person Specification Qualifications Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or working towards or appropriate professional institute or relevant experience Project and Programme Management (Prince 2 methodology desirable) Continuous professional development (CPD) - evidence of Category Management Contract management Purchasing Procedures workshops Financial management skills Risk assessment/analysis Knowledge Significant Procurement knowledge comprising: Advanced negotiation skills Knowledge of Strategic sourcing methodologies Knowledge of supply chain theory Persuading and influencing and interpersonal skills Contract Law and dispute resolution Statistical and data analysis skills Knowledge of market areas related to specific work categories Finance and leasing knowledge Business Accounting UK Public Contract Regulations, EC Procurement Directives - implements and monitors policies and procedures relating to European law. Purchasing Knowledge & Experience Contract Regulations, Financial Rules, EU procurement directives and UK legislation, eg TUPE, Competition Act, Race Relations, Data Protection, Freedom of Information, etc Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Code of Ethics Understands and develops sustainable development strategies in partnership with the wider community Broad understanding of various commodity areas such as Construction, Highways, Buildings, Facilities Management, Social Care, ICT and Health Category knowledge within the market managed, in all aspects of the market, which also requires engineering knowledge, product knowledge, manufacturing processes, supply chain. Project Management - the ability to manage large complex capital and revenue projects, involving personnel from many disciplines/departments in client organisations and suppliers. Advanced IT skills including knowledge of specialist software for contract management, electronic catalogue and e-procurement systems to ensure efficient use of procurement enablement technologies (eg e-auctions, e-tendering, purchasing cards etc). Accomplished at using the full range of available software packages, ie Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access. To accomplish mathematical, logical formulas and functions and to generate accurate charts / graphs Contract Management - the ability to manage multiple contracts to ensure best value for money and high service levels. People Management - the ability to manage, influence and lead people who may or may not be direct reports. Time Management - the ability to manage and prioritise project activities and the workload of the Corporate Procurement Team. Experience Understanding of public sector and local government procurement, wider regional and national public procurement and commercial world Senior specialist commercial / industry experience in purchasing and supply in a senior management role Significant senior purchasing experience Significant experience & understanding and application of Strategic Sourcing methodologies Advanced negotiation experience Experience of contract management Experience in resolving disputes and influencing people Experience of team working Experience of project managing complex procurement activities from initial planning to contract award Experience of supplier relationship management Track record of customer relationship management Experience of building collaborative partnerships Track record of ability to deliver against targets Management of resources and financial risk and commercial acumen Experience of sourcing, mapping and managing supply chain Track record in delivering recurrent non-pay savings to the customer base Council Competencies Leadership and decision making, Planning and performing Customer/client relationships Interpersonal skills Analysing, Interpreting and judging Additional Information for example physical Skills or working environment The role will require occasional travel to other locations as required Please contact Mathure for further information

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My client is looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join their busy Dispute Resolution department at a reputable and highly accredited firm in Hedge End.

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Manage a varied caseload of commercial dispute resolution matters under supervision, including contractual disputes, shareholder disputes, professional negligence, debt recovery, and property litigation. Develop and maintain technical knowledge within commercial and property dispute resolution. Comm

Solicitor -Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution- choice of various office locations within East of England/Essex with hybrid working. Assist fee earners in the Commercial Dispute Resolution Team with the service of statutory demands, winding-up petitions and bankruptcy petitions.

Advising clients on all stages of the dispute resolution process, from initial assessment through to resolution. We are looking for a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with around 5+ years’ post-qualification experience in dispute resolution or civil litigation. Dispute Resolution Lawyer –

The Dispute Resolution team manage a broad caseload of international construction disputes including adjudication, arbitration, litigation, and contract disputes across major projects. London/Law Firm/Legal PA/Dispute Resolution/Construction/International. Legal PA – Dispute Resolution (Internatio

Our client is looking for a Commercial Litigation / Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join their busy in-house legal team. Commercial litigation and dispute resolution. Experience managing commercial disputes with efficiency and professional judgment.

A top UK law firm in London is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their successful Litigation & Dispute Resolution department.

A leading legal recruitment agency seeks a Commercial Litigation / Dispute Resolution Solicitor for their in-house legal team in England. The position requires excellent communication skills, a strong commercial focus, and the ability to handle disputes efficiently.

Their Dispute Resolution team is now seeking an exceptional Legal Personal Assistant to support a high-performing group of Partners and fee earners. The Dispute Resolution Department is a heavyweight litigation practice comprising:. The team advises on a broad range of high-value and complex dispute

Dispute Resolution (Residential Property) – In-house. Proven experience in residential property litigation and dispute resolution. For more information about this in-house Property Litigation / Dispute Resolution role, contact Simon Campbell at QED Legal.

A well-established law firm in Stockport is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support their Dispute Resolution team.

Job title: Dispute Resolution Senior Associate / Legal Director. A leading national firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join its Corporate and Commercial Litigation team, working on high-profile disputes across sectors including healthcare and local government. The work is intell

The Dispute Resolution Coordinator will analyse patterns or persistent problems in customer disputes and collaborate with the appropriate departments to develop proactive solutions. We are recruiting for a Dispute Resolution Coordinator to join us on maternity cover, focusing on receiving and respon

Work on high-value, complex matters spanning the full project lifecycle — from project inception and risk strategy to live project problem-solving, dispute avoidance and complex formal dispute resolution including adjudication, arbitration, litigation, mediation and other forms of ADR. Constructio

Dispute Resolution Solicitor (1-4 PQE). We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join a dynamic team.

We are seeking a sharp, disciplined and analytically strong paralegal to join our dispute resolution practice.

Dispute Resolution Solicitor – Up to £70,000 salary. Due to the development and expansion of the firm’s Dispute Resolution offering, it is now seeking to appoint an experienced Litigation Solicitor to work alongside existing partners, driving a resilient and varied legal practice.

Demonstrable post qualified experience across all aspects of tax dispute resolution.

The Head of Commercial Dispute Resolution is responsible for leading the Firm’s Commercial Dispute Resolution team, working with a wide range of clients across the UK. Setting & presenting annual strategic plan for the Commercial Dispute Resolution department – work closely with the CEO & COO to

A respected Westcountry practice in Somerset is seeking a Head of Dispute Resolution to lead a thriving department. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing dispute resolution teams and will excel in leadership and communication.

This role is ideal for a professional who has previous experience ideally within a Dispute Resolution team. We are seeking a Solicitor to join our Dispute Resolution department.

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking a Dispute Resolution Solicitor with 3+ years of experience to manage a diverse caseload of litigation matters.

A leading legal services provider in the UK is seeking a Property Dispute Resolution Lawyer to join their growing team. The role involves advising clients on a range of property disputes while managing a varied caseload.

The role emphasizes minimizing litigation escalation while ensuring fair and timely resolutions to disputes. A national housing organization seeks an Alternative Dispute Manager - Legal Disrepair to lead strategies for resolving legal disrepair cases.

Our client is seeking a dedicated Dispute Resolution Solicitor with at least 3 years of post‑qualification experience to join their team in one of their offices across Sussex. Key to this role is assisting with business development activities and contributing to the growth of the dispute resolutio

A leading law firm in Chelmsford is seeking a Dispute Resolution Solicitor with over 5 years PQE to join their expanding team.

Property Dispute Resolution Lawyer. We are seeking a talented and driven Property Dispute Resolution Lawyer to join a growing team. Engaging in Alternative Dispute Resolution, including mediation and negotiation.

A leading law firm in Greater London is looking for a Legal Assistant to join their Dispute Resolution department.

You will be working on a broad caseload of all dispute resolution matters including but not limited to:.

A forward-thinking legal firm in Shrewsbury is seeking a Solicitor to join its Legal 500 ranked Dispute Resolution team. This exciting opportunity caters to newly qualified solicitors up to four years’ PQE, focusing on commercial disputes.

The ideal candidate will possess outstanding organizational skills, a professional manner, and proven experience in a disputes team.

A proven commercial dispute resolution background with a good knowledge of litigation principles, together with a genuine interest in commercial dispute resolution. We are committed to the development and growth of the Commercial Dispute Resolution team by the appointment of a specialist Commercial

A local government authority in Chelmsford is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Executive to assist with routine legal work, particularly in dispute resolution.

A leading legal firm in Greater London seeks a Senior Associate Solicitor with 6-10 years PQE to join their Dispute Resolution Litigation team. The role involves handling various disputes including contractual, company, and cross-border disputes.

This role involves leading complex disputes and managing ADR processes.

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Legal Secretary specializing in Dispute Resolution to support senior lawyers in Dudley on a hybrid basis.

A leading global law firm is seeking an additional Senior PSL / Knowledge Lawyer for its highly regarded Dispute Resolution practice on a full or part-time basis. The practice advises on a wide range of complex, high value disputes both in the UK and internationally, and it has a well established te

Demonstrable post qualified experience across all aspects of tax dispute resolution.

As part of an ambitious department, you will advise on various contentious civil and commercial matters, including property and construction disputes, contentious probate matters, cohabitee disputes, debt recovery, negligence related matters, partnership, director and shareholder disputes. Currently