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Role: Housing Solicitor (x5)| NQ - 5 years PQE | Nationwide opportunity Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Housing Solicitor / Supervisor for highly sought permanent position. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our clients accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001-2013 accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Housing Department Background: Our clients Housing team, ranked by The Legal 500 directory for its services across England and Wales, provides assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. Their practitioners are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. Our client offers lawyer supported dispute resolution or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as a means to resolve housing disrepair matters. Their department also regularly represents clients in the courts for unlawful eviction, possession proceedings and prepare applications for judicial review in cases of homelessness. Main Responsibilities of the Role: • Report directly to Department Director, • Responsible for all aspects of Housing work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members, • Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of public and private housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Unlawful eviction; Succession for Tenants; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases, • Dealing with correspondence, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly, • Ensuring compliance with file managementKey Skills Required:, • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying, • Strong management skills, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals, • Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Housing issues, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills, • Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment, • Working knowledge of the publicly funded Housing work including legal representation and legal help and have the ability to service privately funded cases, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Housing related work, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage On Offer:Salary & Supervision Bonus • NQ:£46,500p.a.(Outside London), • 13 PQE:£48,500£50,500p.a.(Outside London), • 3-5 PQE: Negotiablesalary, depending on experience The Company supports hybrid working in line with its policy. Please note that a minimum of three days per week in the office is mandatory. About Gemini Recruitment and Equal opportunities: Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website. JBRP1_UKTJ

A commercial and pragmatic attitude to the resolution of disputes. The team acts on a wide range of high quality non-contentious advisory work and contentious insolvency disputes.

£42,500 to £46,871 inclusive annual salary plus up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution Permanent Full-time (37 hours per week) Flexible working options (including hybrid) About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lawyer in the Legal Shared Service Litigation and Regulatory team. This pivotal role will predominantly: Support the Litigation and Regulatory team • Provide the delivery of proactive, robust, high quality and specialist legal advice on Litigation and Regulatory legal matters. In addition, the postholder will support the achievement of the Council’s corporate plan, projects and aims and ensure the delivery of high-quality customer service from the in-house team, external solicitors and from counsel. Key Responsibilities: Support the Litigation and Regulatory team and contribute to the development of the Legal Shared Service, generally. • Advise on complex legal matters, identifying potential areas of risk and liability and advising on solution focused strategies. • Support Legal Shared Services in providing proactive, pragmatic, robust and solution focused advice and a support service to all clients (internal and external). • Research, analyse, investigate and provide legal advice to councillors and to officers on any matter within the functions of the Council. • Attend Member and Officer meetings as required, including meetings of the Council, Cabinet and Committees to ensure that decisions are lawful. About you We’re seeking a confident legal professional with: Legal expertise and experience in Litigation and Regulatory law. • Strong interpersonal and client management skills. • A collaborative approach to working across councils and teams. St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work. In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to: 28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays. • Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions • Flexible working options • Staff Parking Permit • Reimbursement of professional fees • Comprehensive development and training • Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres • Access to discounts and benefits via online platform Additional Information Disability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post. • Disclosure Checks: This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check. • English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here. Closing date for applications: 20th April 2026 Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 27th April 2026 NOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. You may have experience of the following: Litigation Lawyer, Regulatory Lawyer, Dispute Resolution Solicitor, Litigation Solicitor, Regulatory Solicitor, Legal Advisor – Litigation & Regulatory, Public Sector Lawyer, Local Government Solicitor, Civil Litigation Lawyer, Regulatory Enforcement Lawyer, Legal Counsel – Litigation, or Legal Practitioner – Regulatory Services REF-(Apply online only)

Quantity Surveyor – Luton, Bedfordshire Salary: Up to £70,000 + £5,000 car allowance Location: Luton office (projects within 30 miles) Hours: Monday–Friday, 8.00 AM – 5:00 PM Job Type: Full-time, office-based with regular site visits Current project locations include: Luton, St Albans, Northampton We’re seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established, family-run contractor with a strong local presence and a reputation for delivering high‑quality projects. You’ll manage the commercial function across a range of D&B new build and refurbishment schemes, all within a comfortable 30‑mile radius of Luton. About the Role As a Quantity Surveyor, you’ll take ownership of the commercial management of multiple projects, ensuring financial control, accurate reporting, and strong subcontractor and client relationships. You’ll be based in the office in Luton and on site, and will enjoy managing your own diary What You’ll Do * Prepare cost plans, estimates, and feasibility studies * Manage tendering processes and evaluate subcontractor quotations * Produce bills of quantities, schedules of work, and procurement documentation * Monitor project costs, budgets, and cashflow throughout the project lifecycle * Prepare interim valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts * Manage subcontractor accounts, variations, and commercial negotiations * Conduct site visits to measure works, assess progress, and support project teams * Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and support dispute resolution * Maintain accurate commercial records, cost reports, and documentation * Support procurement strategy and value engineering initiatives * Work closely with project managers to ensure projects meet cost and contract constraints What We’re Looking For * Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a general contractor * Experience working on projects up to £5m * Strong background in refurbishment and new build schemes * Excellent understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes * Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills * Ability to manage multiple projects within a local radius * Relevant construction-related qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent) * CSCS card (Black or working toward it is advantageous) What’s in It for You * Competitive salary up to £70,000 + £5,000 car allowance * 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) * Contributory pension & life cover * On-site parking at the Luton office * Family-run ethos with a supportive, community-focused culture * Regular social activities and a genuine commitment to work-life balance Contact Sally Whittingham to apply or apply online

In-House Legal Counsel Salary £54,441pa Hemel Hempstead. At Hightown, we are driven by a simple, human belief: people deserve safe, secure homes and services delivered with care. As our new In-House Legal Counsel, you will play a key role in making that a reality, championing fair outcomes, strengthening our approach to dispute resolution, and helping colleagues feel confident and supported when navigating complex legal challenges. This is more than a legal role. It’s an opportunity to be part of an organisation where collaboration is natural, compassion guides our decisions, and respect shapes every interaction, whether with a customer, a colleague, or a partner. You will be trusted to empower teams across Housing, Repairs, and Asset, helping them understand risks, make informed decisions, and resolve issues early because when we empower others, we create better outcomes for everyone. What You Will Be Doing In this role, you will become Hightown’s expert voice on housing disrepair, litigation and disputes. You Will: Take the lead on disrepair claims, crafting strategies, guiding colleagues, and ensuring cases progress with clarity and confidence Represent Hightown in appropriate court matters, offering reassurance and expertise where it’s needed most Coach and support operational teams to address issues early, always with a focus on fairness and long-term solutions Build strong, trusting relationships that encourage open conversations and inclusive decision-making Provide clear, practical legal advice that helps colleagues feel supported rather than overwhelmed Share insight with senior leaders so we can continually improve, learn from disputes, and reduce risks for our customers Throughout it all, you will help create moments where compassion truly matters, supporting customers through difficult situations, guiding teams through challenging decisions, and ensuring everyone feels heard and valued. What You Will Bring You will be a qualified Solicitor or CILEx Lawyer with solid experience in housing law, dispute resolution or litigation. But just as important is how you work: You communicate with clarity and empathy, even when the subject is complex You will be confident navigating risks but practical in your solutions You enjoy working alongside non-legal colleagues, helping them learn, grow and feel empowered You take pride in your judgement, your accuracy, and your ability to stay calm under pressure You bring people together, finding shared understanding and helping others see the bigger picture If you naturally combine professionalism with humanity, you will feel right at home at Hightown. What We Offer: Professional Growth: Opportunities for training and development to enhance your skills. Annual leave: 33 days including Bank Holidays (Pro Rata) Competitive Salary: £54,441 per annum for a 35-hour week. Monthly Attendance Bonus Hybrid working 2 days in the office Workplace Pension Scheme: And life assurance cover of three times your annual salary. Discounts and Savings: Online and high street retailers, gyms, restaurants, and cinemas. Employee Support: Health & wellbeing services. Free On-site Gym Access If you want your legal career to be both professionally rewarding and deeply meaningful, we would love to welcome you to Hightown. Apply today and help us create safer, fairer and more supportive futures for our residents. We will be reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Hightown is an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer

Are you looking to join a Legal firm offering a competitive salary and bonus package, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, ongoing CPD and career development, enhanced sick pay, regular contact with Partners, hybrid working, and more? This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking Dispute Resolution team handling a broad range of civil and commercial disputes. About the Firm: • Multi-service law firm recognised in the Legal 500 at Tier 3 • Engages with a wide-ranging client base, including high-profile clients • Handles complex, high-quality and rewarding matters • Supportive and forward-thinking culture that values initiative and innovation Civil & Commercial Litigation Solicitor — Position Overview: You will manage a varied caseload of civil and commercial disputes, advising clients from initial instruction through to resolution. The role offers exposure to high-quality contentious work, opportunities to support junior team members, and the chance to contribute to business development within a collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities of the Civil & Commercial Litigation Solicitor: • Managing a varied caseload of civil and commercial disputes • Handling client work from initial instruction to resolution, including court proceedings and advocacy where appropriate • Delivering clear, practical advice to clients in writing, over the phone and in meetings • Building and maintaining strong client relationships • Developing new business through marketing, networking and internal cross referrals • Adhering to compliance policies, procedures and risk management requirements • Supporting and mentoring junior team members • Participating in CPD, webinars, podcasts and other marketing initiatives • Representing the firm at charity, community and networking events Requirements of the Civil & Commercial Litigation Solicitor: • Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 4+ PQE in Dispute Resolution • Broad experience across civil and commercial disputes • Commercial litigation and/or insolvency litigation knowledge desirable but not essential • Confidence managing a busy and varied caseload • Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Self-motivated and proactive approach • Ability to work independently and collaboratively • Strong organisational skills, efficiency, reliability and flexibility • Knowledge of Lexcel requirements desirable but not essential The Benefits for the Civil & Commercial Litigation Solicitor role: • Competitive salary and bonus package • Excellent office facilities in the heart of Luton • Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities • Regular contact with Partners • Staff introduction bonus • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays • Auto enrolment salary sacrifice pension scheme • Enhanced sick pay • Long service awards • Discounted legal advice across all departments • Opportunities to participate in company sponsored charitable events • Death in service insurance, cycle to work scheme, health cash plan and more If you are a Civil & Commercial Litigation Solicitor looking to join a growing and approachable team, apply today. Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference BH-37672 PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003

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

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

The firm’s Dispute Resolution team assists clients with complex patent and SPC disputes involving multi-jurisdictional litigation between major science and technology companies. Carpmaels & Ransford, Dispute Resolution Associate. They also handle a limited amount of “soft IP” work, primarily r

A legal recruitment agency seeks an experienced Dispute Resolution Solicitor for its client based near New Malden, Surrey. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years PQE, strong dispute resolution experience, and excellent client communication skills.

Dispute Resolution Solicitor (1-4 PQE).

You will be a qualified solicitor with upwards of 3 years PQE and experience across a broad range of dispute resolution matters. If you are a Dispute Resolution Solicitor looking to join a supportive, well established regional firm, get in touch. A highly regarded regional law firm with a strong pre

Employment and Dispute Resolution Lawyer. We are looking for an experienced Solicitor or FILEX, with at least 2 years’ fee-earning experience within Employment and Dispute Resolution. Advising on boardroom disputes.

Proven experience managing a dispute resolution team or department. Head of Dispute Resolution - Somerset. An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a seasoned Dispute Resolution leader to take charge of a thriving department within a highly respected Westcountry practice.

A well-known financial services firm in the UK is seeking an Associate Director for their Tax Dispute Resolution team. The role involves managing a diverse portfolio of corporate clients and leading projects while working closely with partners to resolve HMRC tax disputes.

A leading regional law firm in Greater London is seeking a Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join its established team.

This role involves leading complex disputes and managing ADR processes.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

We are working with a reputable law firm in East Sussex who are seeking a Legal Secretary to join their team on a full time, permanent basis.What experience will you need? To be successful, you will need a minimum of 2 years' experience working within property law.This role is well suited to a candi

A proven Commercial Dispute Resolution background with outstanding technical ability and a genuine interest in commercial dispute resolution, with a minimum of 3 years PQE. We regularly act in significant, high value contractual disputes, negligence claims, pensions disputes, contractual interpretat

A top 50 UK Law firm in central London seeks an experienced Construction Dispute Resolution Lawyer. The role involves tackling high-value, complex disputes in construction and engineering, working closely with major clients across various sectors.

Our unique Tax Dispute Resolution (TDR) service offering is tailored to support our clients through disputes and find the right way forward. Interact with HMRC to bring disputes to a resolution for our clients. Expand your internal network at Grant Thornton and support other teams who have existing

Dispute Resolution Consultant Solicitor (Fee Share Partner). Dispute Resolution Consultant Solicitor (Fee Share Partner). Excello Law is seeking experienced Dispute Resolution Solicitors to join our growing consultancy model as Fee Share Partners.

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

Role involves handling disputes within the Dispute Resolution Litigation team, including:. A top Legal 500 law firm located close to Marylebone in London are seeking a Senior Associate Solicitor from 6 - 10 years PQE to join their Dispute Resolution Litigation team.

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 –

A leading global law firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Senior PSL / Knowledge Lawyer to join its Dispute Resolution practice.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

A leading law firm in Greater London is seeking a qualified Solicitor to join their Dispute Resolution department.

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.

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

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.