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\n\n Your new company \nThis is an excellent opportunity with one of the largest legal services teams within local government, committed to delivering high-quality, impactful legal advice to support vital council services. Their teams work collaboratively across departments to achieve the best outcomes for residents, helping to shape and protect essential public services organisation is expanding their Litigation Team and is looking to appoint a Principal Lawyer to play a key role in delivering this important work. \n \nYour new role \nAs a Principal Lawyer within the Litigation Team, you will manage a varied and complex caseload covering a broad range of contentious and some non-contentious matters team undertakes diverse litigation work, including housing, employment, education and general civil litigation. \nYou will: \n\n\n\t • Lead on complex cases from start to finish\n\t, • Provide expert legal advice to officers and stakeholders\n\t, • Conduct advocacy where appropriate and instruct Counsel when required.\n\t, • Support and supervise junior lawyers and contribute to the development of the wider team.\n\t, • Play a key role in shaping legal strategy and service delivery\n\n\n This is a hybrid role, with a mix of office attendance, court attendance, and remote work. \nWhat you'll need to succeed \nTo be successful in this role, you will: \n\n\n\t • Be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or Fellow of CILEX with a current practising certificate.\n\t, • Have significant experience in handling a broad range of litigation matters\n\t, • Demonstrate strong expertise in housing law, particularly housing disrepair\n\t, • Be confident managing a complex caseload independently.\n\t, • Have experience of advocacy or supervising external counsel\n\t, • Be able to build strong working relationships with internal clients and stakeholders\n\t, • Possess excellent drafting, communication, and organisational skills\n\n\n Previous experience in a local authority or public sector setting is desirable but not essential. \nWhat you'll get in return \nIn return, you will join a highly regarded legal team with a strong commitment to professional development and wellbeing include: \n\n\n\t • Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with service (plus bank holidays)\n\t, • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements\n\t, • Local Government Pension Scheme\n\t, • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave\n\t, • Access to a wide range of health and wellbeing services, including counselling and occupational health support\n\t, • Cycle to work scheme and travel benefits\n\t, • Ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career progression\n\n\n What you need to do now \n \nIf this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n\n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Job descriptionSEND Case Officer – Placements & Tribunal Team (Kirklees)Kirklees Council is seeking an experienced SEND Case Officer to join its Placements & Tribunal Team. This role will focus on managing a caseload of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), coordinating Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments and reviews, supporting specialist placement consultations, and preparing SENDIST Tribunal casework and written submissions.The successful candidate will work closely with families, schools, educational settings, and partner agencies to ensure statutory responsibilities are met while securing appropriate educational provision and positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND.Main Duties: • Manage a caseload of children and young people with SEND in accordance with statutory duties and local procedures, • Coordinate person-centred and outcome-focused EHC needs assessments and annual reviews, • Draft, amend, and maintain clear, accurate, and legally compliant Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), • Ensure all casework is completed within statutory timescales and in line with SEND legislation and the SEND Code of Practice, • Prepare SENDIST Tribunal case files, written submissions, and supporting documentation, • Undertake consultations with schools, specialist provisions, and educational settings to secure appropriate placements, • Liaise with parents, carers, schools, educational settings, and multidisciplinary professionals to gather information and coordinate support, • Provide advice, guidance, and support to schools and settings regarding EHCP processes and SEND provision, • Attend and facilitate annual reviews, ensuring outcomes and recommendations are accurately reflected within EHCPs, • Maintain accurate case records and update relevant case management systems, • Promote positive working relationships with families, educational settings, and partner agencies, • Contribute to service improvement initiatives and support the delivery of high-quality SEND servicesRequirements:, • Experience working as a SEND Case Officer, EHCP Coordinator, SEN Officer, or within a similar SEND statutory role, • Strong knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice, and SEND legislation, • Experience coordinating EHC needs assessments, annual reviews, and drafting EHCPs, • Experience preparing Tribunal documentation, written submissions, and managing SENDIST-related casework, • Knowledge of specialist placements and consultation processes within SEND services, • Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and legally compliant documentation, • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload effectively, • Experience working collaboratively with families, schools, and multidisciplinary professionals, • Experience using Liquid Logic case management systems would be advantageous, • Ability to work on a hybrid basis, with attendance in Huddersfield Town Centre two days per week preferred but not essentialWhy Join Our Agency?With over 10 years’ experience in SEND and public sector recruitment, Ackerman Pierce provides a dedicated and supportive service throughout your placement. Each candidate is assigned a consultant for full support from registration through to completion of assignment. We offer a fast and efficient onboarding process, DBS assistance, and weekly pay.To discuss this SEND Case Officer – Placements & Tribunal Team (Kirklees) role, please contact Ella Hajittofis or send your updated CV today.

We are recruiting on behalf of a prestigious and well-established accountancy practice in Halifax, seeking an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior to join their growing team.\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented professional to take ownership of a varied client portfolio, working closely with managers and partners while supporting the development of junior staff.\n\nTo be considered for the higher salary bracket, candidates must be able to demonstrate a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n Preparation of financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities, and limited companies\n\n Completion of independent examinations for charity clients\n\n Assistance with audit assignments and client engagement work\n\n Preparation of VAT returns and tax computations\n\n Drafting year-end accounts in line with relevant accounting standards\n\n Reviewing work prepared by junior team members\n\n Supporting and mentoring junior staff\n\n Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries\n\n Ensuring assignments are delivered within budget and deadlines\n\nRequirements:\n\n ACA/ACCA qualified or actively studying towards qualification\n\n Solid general practice experience\n\n Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge\n\n Experience with Xero, CaseWare, Alphatax (desirable)\n\n Excellent communication and client-facing skills\n\n Strong organisation and ability to manage multiple deadlines\n\n Proactive, collaborative, and detail-focused approach\n\nWhat’s on Offer:\n\n Clear career progression and development opportunities\n\n Exposure to a diverse client base\n\n Supportive and collaborative team culture\n\n Hybrid working (1 day from home)\n\n * Competitive salary and benefits package

My Client is seeking an experienced Wills & Probate Practitioner to join their established Private Client team based in their Huddersfield offices.The Role You will be responsible for managing a broad caseload of private client matters, including: • Drafting Wills.Preparing Lasting Powers of A

We are working with a reputable law firm based in Huddersfield who are looking to recruit a Conveyancing Assistant to join their growing business. You will be assisting the conveyancer to deal with all manner of conveyancing work to include purchases, sales, transfer of equity, remortgages and more. To be considered for the role, you’ll require the following essentials: • Proven experience of working within a Conveyancing Assistant role, • Experience with case management systems, • An understanding of the full conveyancing process, • Strong customer service skills & communication skills, • Proficient in MS Office & the ability to pick up new systems quickly, • Ability to work to tight deadlines, • Excellent attention to detail & organisational skills Within this position, you’ll also be: • Answering incoming calls & responding to email enquiries, • Taking initial enquiries, • Providing quotations to clients, • Answering client questions & queries, • Managing client expectations, • Drafting legal documents & correspondence, • Updating of databases and case management software, • Liaising with estate agents, lenders and any other third parties as required, • Attending team meetings as required, • Carrying out general administration tasks such as printing, photocopying & scanning...

My Client is seeking an experienced Wills & Probate Practitioner to join their established Private Client team based in their Huddersfield offices. The Role You will be responsible for managing a broad caseload of private client matters, including: • Drafting Wills., • Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney., • Trust administration., • Probate and estate administration., • Advising clients on a range of private client matters from initial instruction through to conclusion., • Building and maintaining strong client relationships, with a commitment to delivering exceptional client care., • Conducting client meetings, including occasional home visits where required., • Working collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals to achieve the best outcomes for clients. Skills & Experience • A minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in private client work., • Experience managing a caseload of Wills, Probate, Powers of Attorney and Trust matters., • Excellent communication, organisational and client care skills., • The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment., • A proactive and professional approach with a genuine interest in private client law., • STEP qualification, or working towards STEP qualification, would be advantageous., • Membership of t...

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join my clients highly regarded team in their Huddersfield, West Yorkshire offices. The role involves extensive client contact, including home visits, and the work involved is interesting and challenging. The role involves Will/LPA drafting, administration of estates and trusts. We require a minimum of 3 years PQE and a candidate who is ideally a member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers, or undertaking or holding STEP qualifications and who wishes to progress their career and handle more complex matters in a supportive environment. Benefits: • A competitive salary, • A holiday entitlement that exceeds the minimum and increases with the length of service, • An enhanced sick pay scheme which also increases with the length of service, • Ongoing staff training opportunities, • Regular social events where staff can come together from each office Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. ...

Private Client Lawyer - Halifax We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Private Client Lawyer to join our well-established team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with clients, building trusted relationships, and managing a varied and rewarding caseload. Our friendly team has been serving Calderdale and Kirklees since our inception in 1886. As a long-established and trusted firm, we have built a loyal client base in West Yorkshire and beyond. We are continually finding ways to give back to our local community and are proud to support various charities across the region. What you’ll be doing: • Drafting Wills and LPAs;, • Administering estates and trusts;, • Extensive client contact, including home visits;, • Handling complex private client matters with the opportunity to further develop your expertise. Requirements What we’re looking for: • Minimum 3 years PQE in private client law;, • Ideally a member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers or working towards/holding STEP qualifications;, • A team player with strong communication skills and a client-focused approach, • Eager to progress your career in a supportive and collaborative environment Support will be provided to those already undertaking or wishing to pursue relevant qualificat...

Huddersfield | Hybrid Working | Full Time or 30+ Hours | Competitive Salary + Benefits Our client, a well-established and ambitious regional firm, is seeking a Corporate & Commercial Solicitor to join its growing team based at its Edgerton office in Huddersfield. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven solicitor looking to build their career within a supportive and commercially focused environment. The firm is ideally seeking a full-time candidate but will consider part-time applicants (minimum 30 hours across four or five days) for the right individual. A degree of hybrid working will be available once established in the role. • You will undertake a varied corporate and commercial caseload, advising a broad client base of local and national owner-managed businesses and SMEs — from start-ups to well-established companies., • You will have exposure to transactions of varying size and complexity, including:, • Share sales, • Mergers and acquisitions, • Shareholder agreements, • Investment agreements, • This is a hands‑on role offering genuine client contact and the opportunity to play a visible part in the team’s continued growth., • Ideally 2–5 years’ PQE in Corporate & Commercial law, • Newly qualified solicitors with a corporate or corporate/commercial seat will also be considered, • Strong commercial awareness and business acumen, • Confident advising on a range of corporate transactions, • Excellent drafting, organisational and IT skills, • Clear and pragmatic communicator, able to provide commercially focused advice, • Self‑motivated, adaptable and a strong team player, • Committed to delivering outstanding client care and building long‑term relationships, • You will also be keen to get involved in networking, marketing and business development initiatives to help grow both your own profile and that of the firm., • Join a respected and forward‑thinking firm, • Work with a diverse and dynamic client base, • Genuine responsibility and early client exposure, • Hybrid working flexibility once settled, • Clear progression prospects within a growing team, • Competitive salary dependent on experience This is a fantastic opportunity for a Corporate & Commercial Solicitor seeking quality work, real client engagement and long‑term career development in a supportive and collaborative setting. For a confidential discussion and further details, please get in touch with Natalie Dwan at LJ Recruitment or apply today. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Your new company This is an excellent opportunity with one of the largest legal services teams within local government, committed to delivering high-quality, impactful legal advice to support vital council services. Their teams work collaboratively across departments to achieve the best outcomes for residents, helping to shape and protect essential public services.This organisation is expanding their Litigation Team and is looking to appoint a Principal Lawyer to play a key role in delivering this important work. Your new role As a Principal Lawyer within the Litigation Team, you will manage a varied and complex caseload covering a broad range of contentious and some non-contentious matters.The team undertakes diverse litigation work, including housing, employment, education and general civil litigation. You will: Lead on complex cases from start to finish Provide expert legal advice to officers and stakeholders Conduct advocacy where appropriate and instruct Counsel when required. Support and supervise junior lawyers and contribute to the development of the wider team. Play a key role in shaping legal strategy and service deliveryThis is a hybrid role, with a mix of office attendance, court attendance, and remote work. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will: Be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or Fellow of CILEX with a current practising certificate. Have significant experience in handling a broad range of litigation matters Demonstrate strong expertise in housing law, particularly housing disrepair Be confident managing a complex caseload independently. Have experience of advocacy or supervising external counsel Be able to build strong working relationships with internal clients and stakeholders Possess excellent drafting, communication, and organisational skillsPrevious experience in a local authority or public sector setting is desirable but not essential. What you'll get in return In return, you will join a highly regarded legal team with a strong commitment to professional development and wellbeing.Benefits include: Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with service (plus bank holidays) Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Local Government Pension Scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Access to a wide range of health and wellbeing services, including counselling and occupational health support Cycle to work scheme and travel benefits Ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career progressionWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on (phone number removed). If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join my clients highly regarded team in their Huddersfield, West Yorkshire offices. The role involves extensive client contact, including home visits, and the work involved is interesting and challenging. The role involves Will/LPA drafting, administration of estates and trusts. We require a minimum of 3 years PQE and a candidate who is ideally a member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers, or undertaking or holding STEP qualifications and who wishes to progress their career and handle more complex matters in a supportive environment. Benefits: • A competitive salary • A holiday entitlement that exceeds the minimum and increases with the length of service • An enhanced sick pay scheme which also increases with the length of service • Ongoing staff training opportunities • Regular social events where staff can come together from each office Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful

We are working with a reputable law firm based in Huddersfield who are looking to recruit a Conveyancing Assistant to join their growing business. You will be assisting the conveyancer to deal with all manner of conveyancing work to include purchases, sales, transfer of equity, remortgages and more. To be considered for the role, you’ll require the following essentials: Proven experience of working within a Conveyancing Assistant role Experience with case management systems An understanding of the full conveyancing process Strong customer service skills & communication skills Proficient in MS Office & the ability to pick up new systems quickly Ability to work to tight deadlines Excellent attention to detail & organisational skills Within this position, you’ll also be: Answering incoming calls & responding to email enquiries Taking initial enquiries Providing quotations to clients Answering client questions & queries Managing client expectations Drafting legal documents & correspondence Updating of databases and case management software Liaising with estate agents, lenders and any other third parties as required Attending team meetings as required Carrying out general administration tasks such as printing, photocopying & scanning of documents Using the Land Registry Portal to upload documents & submit applications Carrying out property searches Salary & Working Hours Salary is £24,000 - £26,000 per annum, dependant on experience Working Hours are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm with 1 hours’ lunch break Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support. Talk Staff Recruitment act as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. See our website for more details and jobs available - (phone number removed)

Job description SEND Case Officer – Placements & Tribunal Team (Kirklees) Kirklees Council is seeking an experienced SEND Case Officer to join its Placements & Tribunal Team. This role will focus on managing a caseload of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), coordinating Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments and reviews, supporting specialist placement consultations, and preparing SENDIST Tribunal casework and written submissions. The successful candidate will work closely with families, schools, educational settings, and partner agencies to ensure statutory responsibilities are met while securing appropriate educational provision and positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND. Main Duties: Manage a caseload of children and young people with SEND in accordance with statutory duties and local procedures Coordinate person-centred and outcome-focused EHC needs assessments and annual reviews Draft, amend, and maintain clear, accurate, and legally compliant Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) Ensure all casework is completed within statutory timescales and in line with SEND legislation and the SEND Code of Practice Prepare SENDIST Tribunal case files, written submissions, and supporting documentation Undertake consultations with schools, specialist provisions, and educational settings to secure appropriate placements Liaise with parents, carers, schools, educational settings, and multidisciplinary professionals to gather information and coordinate support Provide advice, guidance, and support to schools and settings regarding EHCP processes and SEND provision Attend and facilitate annual reviews, ensuring outcomes and recommendations are accurately reflected within EHCPs Maintain accurate case records and update relevant case management systems Promote positive working relationships with families, educational settings, and partner agencies Contribute to service improvement initiatives and support the delivery of high-quality SEND services Requirements: Experience working as a SEND Case Officer, EHCP Coordinator, SEN Officer, or within a similar SEND statutory role Strong knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice, and SEND legislation Experience coordinating EHC needs assessments, annual reviews, and drafting EHCPs Experience preparing Tribunal documentation, written submissions, and managing SENDIST-related casework Knowledge of specialist placements and consultation processes within SEND services Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and legally compliant documentation Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload effectively Experience working collaboratively with families, schools, and multidisciplinary professionals Experience using Liquid Logic case management systems would be advantageous Ability to work on a hybrid basis, with attendance in Huddersfield Town Centre two days per week preferred but not essential Why Join Our Agency? With over 10 years’ experience in SEND and public sector recruitment, Ackerman Pierce provides a dedicated and supportive service throughout your placement. Each candidate is assigned a consultant for full support from registration through to completion of assignment. We offer a fast and efficient onboarding process, DBS assistance, and weekly pay. To discuss this SEND Case Officer – Placements & Tribunal Team (Kirklees) role, please contact Ella Hajittofis or send your updated CV today