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About us Knights is a listed, UK based legal and professional services business, operating from 30 locations nationwide. For more than a decade, we have done things differently. In 2012, we established our platform as one of the first law firms to transition from a traditional partnership model to a corporate structure. We work with a diverse range of clients, including global brands, FTSE 100 companies, private businesses, and individuals, to deliver professional services with speed, accessibility, and clear communication. Knowledge Lawyer – Real Estate Join our growing Knowledge team. We are seeking a technically excellent and strategically minded, insightful, and proactive Knowledge Lawyer to join our team, with specific responsibility for supporting and advancing our national Real Estate team which is one of the largest regional-based Real Estate legal teams in the country. This is a key strategic and operational role that helps shape the quality, consistency, and efficiency of legal services delivery across the national business. You will be responsible for shaping and embedding best in class legal knowhow, supporting legal training enabling our fee earners to work more efficiently, consistently and collaboratively. You will lead on knowledge strategy, identify training and development requirements, manage internal precedents, and provide real-time legal insight. Working closely with fee earners, Business Services teams, and legal tech partners, you will help embed best practice, identify upskilling opportunities, and build resources that ensure excellence in client outcomes focused at all times on the business outcome of premium professional services delivery through speed of response, access to support and high quality timely and effective communication. The successful candidate will also support external thought leadership, co-deliver seminars to clients, maintain professional memberships, oversee the onboarding of new team members, manage the team's library resources, and lead knowledge and process engagement. You will be joining a collaborative and people-led environment where innovation, clarity, and premium service are central to how we work. This is a role suited to a confident communicator, natural organiser and legally skilled professional with a passion for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. Key responsibilities: • Legal and market insight – Tracking and interpreting legislative changes and market developments, ensuring the team remains well-informed and future-focused., • Precedent management – Developing, maintaining, and enhancing internal templates, guides, drafting notes and checklists to support high-quality, consistent delivery., • Library resource management – Overseeing and maintaining access to legal reference materials, databases, and journals relevant to real estate. Ensuring all team members can locate and use key texts efficiently, and managing subscriptions or licensing as required., • Team development and upskilling – Identifying skills gaps and delivering training, workshops, and legal briefings to meet current and future needs. Collaborating with Learning & Development as needed., • Onboarding – Managing, maintaining and developing the team-specific onboarding programme to embed legal, procedural and cultural expectations for new team members., • Compliance and audit – Conducting regular file audits to ensure client work complies with operational standards, branding, process requirements and house style., • Client insight and development – Working with Business Services colleagues to identify themes, co-create client seminar content, and help deliver sessions that showcase the team’s expertise and market understanding., • Knowledge infrastructure – Supporting the development and application of systems that make legal knowledge easy to access, reuse, and build upon. Collaborating with the Management team to refine knowledge delivery., • Professional memberships – Supporting the maintenance and value extraction from industry memberships, forums and networks., • Cross-location leadership – Acting as a trusted and visible leader and ambassador for Knowledge across a region and for leading the Real Estate specific knowledge function nationally unifying and guiding professionals across 30 locations to embed consistent legal, procedural and service standards., • Collaboration and support – Acting as a strategic resource to the leadership team, advising on risks, trends, and opportunities to improve service and operations., • Client Services support – Ensuring that the team’s capability on the website, Hub (intranet) and team collateral is complete, up to date and that all colleagues’ profiles are maintained. Working closely with colleagues to provide details of the team’s sector expertise and capability for pitches and tenders as well as maintaining the team’s library of client testimonials. What you will bring to the role This role is ideal for a confident, organised and personable legal professional with a passion for knowledge sharing, development and legal service excellence. With ability to unite and influence a national team with warmth, quality and care whilst remaining engaged and operational in a fast-paced, people-centred environment. • Legal expertise – A qualified lawyer with strong technical knowledge of Real Estate law and an appreciation of operational standards in legal service delivery., • Training mindset – A proactive approach to developing people, with the ability to identify learning needs and deliver tailored sessions that support growth and quality., • Knowledge management – Experience capturing, structuring, and evolving legal content and tools so they are current, accessible, and effective., • Confident communicator – Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently by telephone, video, and in person to build rapport and deliver insights., • Technology-enabled – Familiar with knowledge systems and collaborative technology, whilst maintaining a relationship-first approach to support and delivery., • Organised and efficient – Able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and ensure consistency and clarity across all projects and resources., • Brand and compliance aware – Committed to upholding the Knights tone, values, and regulatory standards across all documentation and client-facing work., • Leadership reach – Ability to influence, support, and lead a national team across 30 locations, embedding consistent behaviours, processes, and legal excellence regardless of geography., • Digital architecture – Maintaining and regularly updating the team’s community page on the firm’s intranet (‘The Hub’) and relevant sections of the external website to ensure content is current, engaging, and aligned with brand and communication standards. Location: Any of our locations as a principal location with regular travel to our operational hub in Stoke and other locations. If you would like to make a positive difference to your career, get in touch with our Recruitment Director, Tim Bates for a highly confidential and informative discussion about why Knights is different. Tim can be contacted on 07384 547616 or by email at tim.bates@knightsplc.com

Who We Are IQE is a leading global supplier of compound semiconductor wafers and advanced materials. As the only compound semiconductor epitaxy foundry with a worldwide presence and scalable manufacturing, IQE drives technology growth. Our vision is to be the top provider of advanced semiconductor materials by delivering exceptional quality, service, and innovation, making us the first choice for customers. Our strength comes from our diverse, expert workforce and a culture built on integrity, accountability, excellence, teamwork, and valuing people. At IQE, we are committed to reaching Net Zero and creating a sustainable future. We actively strive to reduce our carbon footprint, invest in green initiatives, and embed sustainability into everything we do. Join us in driving meaningful change and making a lasting impact on the environment About the role The role ensures business continuity by driving materials supply and availability to meet SIOP requirements, while supporting optimal business performance through proactive identification of supply risks, project support, and delivery of improvements in quality, delivery excellence, and cost control. Key Responsibilities: • Processes purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers, • Reviews PO variances to the plan; past due and aged unconfirmed orders providing resolution with the supply base, • Participates in maximizing the procurement teams' changes, part parameters, equipment maintenance, supplier database information, error report analysis, and part number/supplier code information, • Recommend cost saving proposals including alternative sourcing with approval of team, • Work with Engineering to support procurement lead-time and cost, • Manage and maintain item master/organization attributes for assigned products, • Resolves accounts payable/receivable discrepancies for any/items assigned, • Resolves delivery/receiving discrepancies for any/all items assigned, • Remains current on economic, industrial and other trends that affect market and prices, • Supports ERP integration activities and assists Project Manager with implementations, • Manage the supplier database., • Adhere to Procurement policies and standard operating procedures across IQE’s manufacturing facilities., • Adhere to all internal safety, HR, environmental and quality guidelines About you • Bachelor’s degree in business/supply chain management or similar preferred., • Working towards CIPS or CPIM qualifications are desirable., • Strong interpersonal skills, • Awareness, knowledge and experience of Lean Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management., • Experience of procurement and logistics within an established manufacturing or service environment., • Familiarisation with ISO9001:2008 quality systems, with key strengths in Purchasing & logistics aspects of the standard., • Driver License, • Preferable Basic COSHH/COMAH/ADR Awareness, • Preferable working experience within IATF16949/Technology environment. Why should you join us? All our employees benefit from: • Long Term Incentive Plans (LTIPs), • Professional Development and career pathways, • Bonus plans, • Attractive pension plans, • Income protection - Permanent Health Insurance (PHI), • Long service awards 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years, • Values-based recognition awards, • Health Cash Plan includes discounts with high street brands, • Cycle to work plan (includes E-bikes), • Electric Car Scheme (salary dependent), • Employee Assistance Programme (Free family, legal, financial and counselling support 24/7 Access to second medical opinion and unlimited access to a remote GP), • Life assurance 4x salary, • Access to workplace Mental Health First Aiders/wellbeing rooms IQE is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity at all levels. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Want to learn more? Contact our in-house TalentAcquisitionTeam@iqep.com or visit our website Current Vacancies | IQE Corporate (iqep.com)

Client A leading UK firm are seeking an NQ Employment Associate to join their leading team in Cardiff. Role You will join of the leading employment law practices in the UK who are consistently top ranked by the legal directories. You will join an employment and immigration team with more than 180 lawyers who work with many of the world’s leading businesses on their HR , employment and immigration needs domestically and internationally. The successful candidate will work closely with partners in Cardiff for a wide range of clients on both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters. There is a significant international element to the team’s work and you will be assisting more senior lawyers with their cases as well as running your own matters under supervision. Candidate It is essential that you have employment law knowledge with between 0-2 years PQE. You must have experience in a recognised Employment team or in-house department. Why apply? This is a brilliant opportunity to join a firm that is ambitious, growing and delivering on ground breaking work. Flexible working is available as well as a highly competitive salary and benefits package. The employment law team’s training programme includes seminars and workshops given by external speakers and by it’s own internal experts. The team have a dedicated Practice Development Lawyer as well as a ‘Business School’ which provides Associates with the tools and skills necessary to develop. The firm have an excellent track record of developing Associates and generating opportunities for Partnership. Organic growth and a strong team culture is at the heart of the firm’s success. For more information please apply or contact Kate Albon on 07594 726928 or email kate.albon@kmalegal.co.uk. Alternatively please apply as directed.

At Pen & Wig, we are looking for Front of House Team Members who enjoy working as part of a team. Located near Cardiff Crown Court, and so named due to the large number of legal practices in the area, The Pen & Wig is a haven in the middle of the city. Regardless of the occasion, we’re here to ser

Legal Receptionist / Front of House.Cardiff | Leading Law Firm | Full-Time Opportunity.TSR Legal is delighted to be working with a leading and highly regarded law firm in Cardiff that is seeking a professional and personable Legal Receptionist / Front of House Assistant to join its welcoming team.Th

Cardiff Council has a Lexcel accredited in house Legal Service with excellent opportunities for a hardworking, motivated and adaptable legal practitioner. The Council's Flexi Time policy applies to the post, and flexible working patterns are available, subject to meeting the needs of our clients and

Origin Legal are instructed exclusively by an investment house to recruit their first UK based, In House Counsel.

Cardiff is looking for a legal professional to provide legal advice to commercial teams.

Legal Counsel Hybrid | South Wales| Competitive Salary + Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join a fast-growing international business operating within the compliance, sustainability and risk management space. Backed by private equity investment, the organisation has experienced significant growth through acquisition and continues to expand its global footprint across the UK and North America. The business supports organisations operating in highly regulated and complex industries, providing a broad range of compliance-led and advisory solutions. This role offers the opportunity to join a collaborative in-house legal and compliance function within a business undergoing continued transformation and growth. The Opportunity Reporting into the General Counsel, you will provide commercially focused legal advice across a diverse group of businesses, partnering closely with stakeholders across multiple functions and brands. The role is primarily UK-focused, although there may be opportunities to gain exposure to international legal matters over time, particularly in North America. This is an ideal opportunity for a lawyer looking to broaden their in-house experience within a fast-paced and evolving environment. Key Responsibilities Advising the wider business on a broad range of commercial legal matters Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, supplier contracts and NDAs Supporting stakeholders across multiple business units and functions Assisting with company secretarial and corporate governance matters across the group structure Supporting on data protection and privacy-related matters Assisting with intellectual property, trademarks and brand protection issues Managing ad hoc legal queries and supporting wider business projects Liaising with external counsel where specialist support is required Providing pragmatic, solutions-focused legal guidance to minimise commercial riskAbout You Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales Ideally 2-4 years' PQE, although applications outside of this range will also be considered Strong background in commercial contracts and general commercial law Excellent drafting and negotiation skills Able to provide practical, business-focused legal advice Comfortable building relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the business Organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities Prior in-house experience is beneficial but not essentialWhy Apply? Opportunity to join a growing private equity-backed international business Broad commercial role with excellent exposure across the organisation Supportive and collaborative legal team Opportunity for longer-term international exposure Hybrid working environment with flexibility Modern office environment with on-site parking Strong benefits package and long-term development opportunitiesPackage & Benefits Hybrid working (typically 2-3 days in office) Enhanced annual leave Pension contribution Healthcare cash plan Life assurance Learning & development support Additional wellbeing and lifestyle benefitsAre you up to the challenge? If you're a Solicitor ready to make that step in to a great in house role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to find out more. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence by Yolk Recruitment. If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Nicole Smith on (phone number removed) or alternatively send your CV Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities

Legal Administrator Cardiff | Office-Based | Full-Time Yolk Recruitment is supporting a well-established professional services firm in Cardiff with the recruitment of a Legal Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and personable individual with strong administrative skills to join a friendly and professional team within a respected business. Working in a busy office environment, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the wider legal team with day-to-day administration while also acting as the first point of contact for clients and visitors at front of house. The role would suit someone who enjoys a varied position, takes pride in delivering excellent service, and can confidently manage multiple priorities. This is a full-time, office-based position with core hours of Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. What you'll be doing Providing front-of-house reception support, welcoming clients and visitors in a professional and friendly manner Answering incoming calls, managing the switchboard and directing enquiries appropriately Supporting fee earners and wider teams with day-to-day legal administration tasks Preparing documents, letters and correspondence accurately and efficiently Scanning, filing, photocopying, binding and maintaining electronic and paper files Managing incoming and outgoing post, couriers and document distribution Booking meeting rooms and ensuring rooms are prepared for internal and client meetings Assisting with diary management, appointments and scheduling where required Opening new files and supporting compliance processes including ID checks and document collation Ordering office supplies, maintaining stationery stock and supporting office organisation Assisting with archiving, file retrieval and general office support duties Building strong relationships with clients, colleagues and third parties through professional communication Supporting the wider office team with ad hoc duties as requiredThe experience you'll bring Previous experience within a legal administration, legal assistant, receptionist or professional services support role Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail Confident communication skills with a professional and client-focused approach Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a busy environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general office systems A proactive, flexible and team-focused attitude Reliable, personable and able to represent the business professionally at front of house GCSEs (grades A*-C / 4-9) including English and MathsWhat you'll get in return Competitive salary with excellent workplace benefits Opportunity to join a respected firm with a supportive team culture Varied role with exposure to both administration and client-facing responsibilities Modern Cardiff office environment Long-term stability and development opportunitiesIf you are interested in this position, get in touch with Nicole Smith - Managing Consultant. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying, then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities