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Solicitor – Healthcare & Professional Discipline – National – Up to £85,000 + Excellent Benefits Package + Generous Bonus Scheme The Role An exceptional chance to join a top-tier, internationally acclaimed Legal 500 firm celebrated for its specialist legal services across the private and healthcare sectors. Renowned for its client-first approach and legal excellence, the firm is expanding its Healthcare Regulatory practice and is seeking a talented Associate/Solicitor to join its high-performing team. You’ll work on a broad spectrum of regulatory matters including disciplinary proceedings, NHSE and CQC investigations, supporting both private care providers and NHS Resolution. This role suits a driven legal professional with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE, a solid grounding in healthcare regulation, and proven advocacy experience. With a steady pipeline of complex instructions, the firm offers a dynamic environment where you can make a real impact. Key Responsibilities • Manage a diverse caseload of healthcare regulatory matters, including Fitness to Practise, NHSE and CQC investigations, • Deliver expert legal advice and representation to healthcare professionals and organisations, • Engage in advocacy across various forums, • Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to internal training initiatives, • Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring exceptional service delivery About You • Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 2–8 years’ PQE, • Demonstrable experience in healthcare regulatory law, particularly Fitness to Practise cases, • Confident advocate with experience in hearings and tribunals, • Skilled in managing both routine and complex regulatory matters, • Deep understanding of the healthcare legal landscape, • Technically proficient with strong organisational capabilities, • Commercially aware and solutions-focused, • Committed to client care and collaborative team working, • Enthusiastic about mentoring and developing junior team members Rewards & Benefits • Up to £85,000 (dependent on experience), • Central city office with excellent transport links, • 25 days plus Bank Holidays, with buy/sell options, • Flexible arrangements to support work-life balance, • Private medical and dental insurance, • Life assurance and pension scheme Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone—no CV is required for an initial conversation. Contact Danielle Lawton Retained Consultant Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 0737 602 8332 Email:

Employment Lawyer – In-House - London Our client is a world-class leading law firm with over 5000 employees spread across 30 offices in 20 countries. The firm is known for it’s corporate and financial services expertise and boasts many of the world-leading companies as its clients. The firm is staffed by exceptional lawyers who outperform and constantly deliver best-in-class service. In turn the fee-earners are supported by an exceptional infrastructure to ensure that everyone can achieve their best. A vacancy has arisen for a senior employment lawyer to join the in-house team and work closely with the Head of Employee Relations. This is an important and influential role within the team, and it will require working closely with senior stakeholders on complex and confidential matters. The ideal candidate must be qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales and have at least 6 years’ PQE. You should have private practice experience, having trained at a leading law firm, and we are ideally seeking an individual who has also gained significant in-house experience. It would be ideal if this in-house experience had been gained in a professional services organisation or within a partnership structure. It is imperative that you have excellent up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law, and it would be highly beneficial if you can advise on both contentious and non-contentious issues. The role will include complaints, grievances, claims, TUPE and policy framework to list just some of the content. The role involves directly engaging with key senior individuals in the business and acting as a trusted advisor in the wider HR team. We are, therefore, seeking an individual who has strong communication skills and can forge good working relationships with colleagues. You will need to be able to foster trust and establish credibility at all levels. You must also be able to prioritise tight deadlines, manage a busy workload and be comfortable handling competing deadlines at times. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an international business and take on a challenging and rewarding role. The firm will ensure you are supported and mentored to enable you to deliver your very best and achieve your career ambitions. Please get in touch to find out more - Michelle Corneby at

Owen Reed is looking for a Head of People for a top law firm in London. We are seeking an experienced and strategic HR leader to design, implement, and lead a comprehensive People Strategy that aligns with the firm’s business goals and promotes a high-performance culture. This is a senior leadership role overseeing all aspects of the employee lifecycle — from talent acquisition and development to reward, benefits, and engagement. The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking, data-driven leader with a passion for building an exceptional employee experience. Working closely with the Management Board and senior stakeholders, you will help shape the firm’s people agenda and deliver measurable impact. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and execute a long-term People Strategy aligned with business objectives., • Advise senior management on organisational design, workforce planning, and people initiatives., • Oversee compensation, benefits, and reward frameworks to ensure fairness and competitiveness., • Modernise HR technology, implementing new systems to drive automation and efficiency., • Lead talent acquisition, development, and succession planning programmes., • Champion inclusion, diversity, and employee engagement initiatives across the firm., • Extensive experience in senior HR leadership within a law firm or professional services environment., • Proven success in developing and delivering strategic people initiatives., • Strong understanding of HR disciplines including reward, talent, and organisational design., • Experience leading HR technology or system implementation projects., • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills., • Competitive salary, • Private medical insurance, • Pension contribution, • Generous holiday allowance, • Hybrid working

Legal Support Assistant Permanent – Full Time London – Office Based Are you looking to start your career in legal support and gain hands-on experience in a busy, professional team? Our client, a highly respected national law firm, is looking for a motivated Legal Support Assistant to join their London office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is highly organised, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced legal environment. The Role As a Legal Support Assistant, you’ll provide vital administrative and organisational support to a team of lawyers, helping to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations and the delivery of exceptional client service. What You’ll Do • Assist with opening, maintaining, and closing client files in line with compliance requirements., • Manage diaries, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments., • Prepare and organise documents, bundles, and correspondence., • Monitor incoming tasks and ensure all administrative duties are completed within required deadlines., • Support the billing process by preparing draft bills and liaising with internal teams where needed., • Handle general administrative duties including expenses, filing, post, and data entry., • Communicate professionally with clients, colleagues, and external contacts., • Provide wider departmental support, including assisting with events, onboarding, and ad-hoc projects. What We’re Looking For • Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail., • Confident communication skills, both written and verbal., • Ability to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure., • IT literate, with good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)., • Proactive and adaptable approach to work., • Previous administrative experience (6–12 months) is highly desirable. If you’re looking for a fantastic opportunity to begin or develop your career in legal support within a professional and supportive environment, please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Anna Hand. Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Professional Indemnity Solicitor (5+ PQE) – Regional Office Location – Up to £85,000 + Excellent Benefits A leading, award-winning national law firm is seeking an experienced Solicitor or Associate to join its renowned Professional Liability team, based out of any of its regional offices. Recognised in the Legal 500 for excellence across civil, commercial, and insurance litigation, the team acts for an impressive portfolio of clients including major insurers, corporates, professional service providers, and not-for-profit organisations. You’ll handle a broad range of matters, from strategically significant instructions to multi-million-pound disputes. Typical work includes defending claims against professionals such as construction consultants, accountants, technology providers, care operators, and social welfare organisations. There will also be opportunities to support on subrogated recovery actions and contribute to wider team initiatives. The Ideal Candidate • Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE, • Background in professional indemnity (defendant experience preferred), • Strong understanding of policy coverage and indemnity issues, • Proven ability to manage your own caseload with minimal supervision, • Skilled in drafting, negotiation, and client communication, • Experience mentoring or supervising junior team members, • Commercially aware with a proactive approach to client relationships and business development What’s on Offer • Salary up to £85,000 (DOE), • Hybrid working across regional office and home, • Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase extra days, • Private medical and dental insurance, • Pension & life assurance, • Clear career progression and professional development support, • A collaborative, down-to-earth team culture Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation. Contact Danielle Lawton Retained Consultant Email: Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 0737 602 8332

We are working with an international UK law firm based in London for a lawyer to join their Construction Projects team. The Role: The successful candidate will join a top-tier construction projects team, advising on a range of matters including large-scale development projects, complex real estate and finance-related transactions, and building safety matters. The lawyer will also draft and negotiate construction contracts, appointment, and ancillary documentation, providing commercial advice to clients throughout the project lifecycle. Essential Criteria: • 5+ years’ PQE;, • Strong construction projects law background;, • Technically excellent;, • Excellent academics;, • Willingness to engage with business development initiatives;, • Willingness to mentor junior members of the team;, • Commercial awareness;, • Strong communication skills;, • Team-oriented. Benefits: • Excellent salary & benefits package (commensurate with experience);, • Hybrid working;, • First-class training;, • Generous annual leave;, • Opportunity to progress within the firm. Please contact Andrew Currie on +44 7519489330 or email if you would like to have a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

Senior Associate – Corporate 5+ PQE | London, City | Top 60 Legal 500 firm | Hybrid Working The Firm: This Top 60 UK law firm combines national reach with a personal, collaborative culture. Known for its pragmatic advice and strong client relationships, the firm continues to grow through investment in its people and commitment to high-quality work. You’ll find an environment that values integrity, inclusivity and ambition where you can work alongside respected lawyers, access high-profile clients and genuinely build a lasting career with genuine partnership prospects which are far more attainable than with larger firms in the city. The Role: An opportunity for an experienced Senior Associate to join a growing Corporate team advising on the full range of transactions (acquisitions, disposals, restructurings, private equity, joint ventures and investments). You’ll work directly with the Head of Department, leading deals end-to-end and acting as main client contact. I have personally spent time with the partner leading the team and can say for certain that this is a team where you'll be supported and engaged, with a warm and down to earth approach. Moreover, the role will give you a high level of responsibility, client exposure and the chance to help shape the department’s continued growth while developing your own network and practice. the team is focused on providing advice to financial institutions, high-net-worth individuals, family owned and owner managed businesses, private investors, mid-level corporates and start-ups. This means you'll enjoy breadth in terms of sectors and have the chance to develop and build on relationships across the board, with solid junior support in place to help you deliver. Why This Role? • High-calibre work, complex and varied corporate transactions across diverse sectors., • Direct collaboration with leadership, working closely with the Head of Department., • Autonomy and visibility, leading deals and building your client portfolio., • Career progression with a route to partnership within a growing team., • Supportive culture and the infrastructure of a national firm that invests in its people and promotes work-life balance. Requirements: • 5+ years’ PQE in corporate law, ideally from a leading practice., • Proven experience managing M&A transactions independently., • Strong drafting, negotiation, and client management skills., • Commercial mindset with a focus on business development., • Collaborative approach and ability to mentor junior colleagues. Benefits: • Competitive base salary in line with the market (negotiable, let's discuss!) plus bonus., • Minimum 25 days’ annual leave plus Christmas time office closure., • Private medical insurance, income protection and life assurance., • Flexible hybrid working and family-friendly policies., • Early finish one Friday a month and two charity days per year, • And more! Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Charlie Simpkin at JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential conversation.

I am currently working exclusively with an established and highly regarded law firm, seeking a Criminal Defence Solicitor (at all level) to join their busy and growing team. This firm is known for its strong criminal defence practice, client-focused approach, and long-standing presence in the field. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who is passionate about criminal law and looking to join a supportive and experienced team handling a wide range of criminal matters. Role Overview You will manage your own caseload of criminal defence files, represent clients at the police station and Magistrates’ Court, and prepare cases for Crown Court hearings. The role involves both Legal Aid and private work, with opportunities for professional growth and ongoing development. Key Responsibilities • Attend police stations to advise clients (including out-of-hours rota), • Conduct advocacy in Magistrates’ Court, • Prepare and manage cases proceeding to Crown Court, • Provide expert legal advice across a broad range of criminal offences, • Liaise effectively with clients, counsel, and third parties, • Ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency and SRA regulations, • Maintain accurate and up-to-date file records and documentation On Offer: • Competitive salary, • Positions available in several key city locations, • Dynamic and collaborative work environment, • Clear career progression and professional development support, • Full administrative and paralegal assistance If you're a passionate and dedicated Criminal Defence Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career, I’d love to speak with you. For further information please contact Mo Ahmed on: 07548 099 502

Associate – Non-Contentious Construction Law 📍 Location: London ⚖️ Practice Area: Construction | NQ–2 PQE Our nationally recognised real estate practice represents around half of our client business. As a key part of this success, our specialist non-contentious construction team is growing — and we’re looking for a talented Associate to join us. The Opportunity You’ll work closely with senior fee-earners and collaborate across our offices, playing a vital role in supporting high-profile clients and driving business growth. This is a hands-on position offering exceptional exposure to a varied portfolio, including: • Advising institutional investors and major funds on the development and maintenance of property portfolios, • Central London landmark projects and prestigious landed estates, • Mixed-use regeneration and urban renewal schemes About You You’re a bright and proactive lawyer (NQ–2 PQE) with a genuine interest in construction law. You enjoy problem-solving, thrive in collaborative environments, and are eager to develop your career within a growing, ambitious team. What You’ll Find Here • A forward-thinking, modern and well-respected firm, • A supportive, friendly team culture with a focus on mentorship and professional growth, • The chance to play an active role in client relationships and business development if you would like to be considered please send your CV to

Business Development Manager Larbey Evans is seeking experienced individuals with at least several years’ experience in Business Development to join one of our prestigious US law firm clients as a Business Development Manager. • Salary up to 100,000 + exceptional employee benefits, including 30 days annual leave, • 09:30-17:30 (Mon-Fri) and hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day remote), • Ideal City location near St Pauls, Blackfriars, and City Thameslink stations Reporting into the European BD Director, the BD Manager will be tasked with heading up the London Finance, Business Restructuring, and Real Estate partners for London and Europe whilst collaborating with other sector BD managers. There is exciting long term growth for the role including the opportunity to bring in your own BD Specialist. Known for its high-calibre client base, collegiate culture, and commitment to innovation, the firm offers an excellent opportunity for a commercially-minded BD professional looking to work closely with senior stakeholders in a high-performing London team. The Role The Business Development Manager will provide strategic, commercial, and practical business development, client development, and practice support on the implementation of strategic and commercial priorities. You will be required to; • Drive pitching and new business generation by project managing and executing large pitches, proposals, and RFPs, • Support the development of lawyer-facing BD training, acting as trusted advisor to lawyer teams to scope, prepare for both in-person meetings and pitches, and provide post pitch client and target feedback., • Building a strong working knowledge of adjacent practice and industry group services and a clear understanding of relevant group's strategy, priorities, and clients., • Work with Business Services to deliver knowledge marketing, assess and advise on market conference opportunities, and coordinate submissions to league tables and awards panels, ensuring alignment with overall branding and business development strategies, • Lead strategic reviews and recommend industry conferences, partner speaking engagements, sponsorship opportunities, and related activities. Plan and implement targeted client and industry events, sponsorships, and training programs, • Collaborate with lead partners, other lawyers, and business support colleagues to oversee, execute and support complex projects, ensuring effective collaboration, communication and coordination across the London office, multiple regions and global support teams. Candidates will be degree educated and currently operating as a Business Development Manager within a city law firm with a focus on financial services, preferably with experience of managing others. For further information, contact Neil Hagan today.

Senior Conflicts Attorney Powerhouse US law firm renowned for its excellence and impactful global work is seeking a Senior Conflicts Attorney on a permanent, full-time basis. • Highly generous salary + exceptional benefits, including free meals/snacks/refreshments, • 09:30-17:30 (Monday-Friday), • Hybrid working (4 days office / Fridays WFH) As a Senior Conflicts Attorney in the London office, you will be working with partners, attorneys, and clients to ensure potential conflicts are resolved firm-wide – assessing all areas of conflicts of interest and new client intake inherent in a large global law firm. Senior Conflicts Attorney Key Responsibilities: • Act as primary contact for partner conflict inquiries on a firm-wide basis., • Interface with partners and associates to confirm the status of existing or pending transactions and resolve identified conflict issues., • Manage conflict research process and procedures ensuring potential conflicts are quickly and accurately identified and resolved and conflicts are cleared for new matters and new clients firm-wide., • Provide guidance, monitor processes with respect to new clients and matters, screening, and waivers., • Advise attorneys on conflicts rules and assist in adherence to such rules and firm policies when drafting, reviewing, and coordinating client engagement and conflict waiver letters., • Ensure firm policies and procedures relating to conflicts and client intake are communicated and make recommendations for changes when appropriate., • Provide guidance to attorneys, analysts and firm personnel related to conflict of interest rules and procedures as required., • Maintain current knowledge of conflicts rules in New York and all jurisdictions where the firm has offices and/or conducts business. Senior Conflicts Attorney Skills & Requirements: • 5+ years’ legal experience in a law firm or in-house counsel is required., • Proficient knowledge of large firm practice areas: financial organizations, banking and capital markets, private equity firms and other business organizations., • Ability to identify and resolve actual and potential conflicts of interest within various types of transactions, restructurings, bankruptcies and litigation., • Proficiency in internet research, WCO, CapitalIQ and other corporate databases including corporate ownership/SEC filings., • Ability to research and understand complex corporate relationships and determine how proposed relationship relate to the firm’s existing engagements., • Ability to analyse and summarize conflict situations, articulate potential issues, and suggest resolutions to attorneys as required.

Serious Injury Solicitor - Fully Remote - up to £75,000 salary, dependent upon experience The Role This is an excellent opportunity to join an award-winning and supportive law firm offering specialist quality legal advice for Personal and Catastrophic Injury. Due to the development and expansion of the firm’s specialist department, it is now seeking a Serious Injury Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive (7+ years’ PQE) to take on high-value, complex Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) work. This role would suit a compassionate individual with a commitment to supporting clients and delivering excellent outcomes. Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in building positive relationships with colleagues are essential. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a low-volume, high-value caseload of Serious Injury and TBI matters, with some mixed cases including Clinical Negligence. The ideal candidate will be encouraged to develop a specialism in Catastrophic Injury, particularly Traumatic Brain Injury, and will have the opportunity to play a key role in delivering rehabilitation strategies. The Candidate • Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (minimum 7 years’ PQE), • Experience of handling high-value, multi-track Serious Injury claims, • Exposure to complex issues of causation / quantum, • Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative, • Excellent organisation and time-management skills, • Excellent client care skills The Benefits & How to Apply • Salary, up to £75,000, dependent upon experience, • Competitive bonus structure, • Fully remote position, • Ongoing training and development opportunities, • Social events and charity fundraising days Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation. Contact Roya Ratcliffe Retained Consultant – INDRR Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07376 640524

About the Job Construction Litigation Partner – Remote – Up to £200,000 salary A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK’s leading construction litigation practices. Part of a Top 50 UK law firm, this award-winning team is one of the largest contentious construction practices and one of the UK’s most highly ranked. The firm acts for major contractors, developers, funders, and consultants on complex, high-profile UK and international construction, engineering, and energy disputes. The team is led by a highly regarded partner recognised in both Chambers UK and the Legal 500 and includes numerous ranked individuals with expertise across litigation, adjudication, arbitration, and mediation. As part of its ambitious UK growth strategy, the firm is seeking experienced Construction Litigation Partners to join on an entirely remote basis. The firm offers genuine opportunities to help shape the practice's future direction. You’ll be advising on technically challenging disputes across major infrastructure, energy, and commercial projects. You will also contribute to the continued growth of the practice, working closely with colleagues across the UK. The firm offers full administrative, marketing, and paralegal support, as well as a clear pathway to equity partnership. The Candidate • Construction Litigation Partner, ideally with a portable client following, • Strong experience and interest in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, • Commercially aware with enthusiasm for business development and growing a regional profile, • Excellent organisation and time-management skills, • Experience working with major standard-form contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC) The Benefits and How to Apply • Up to £200,000 salary (depending on experience), • Annual bonus scheme, • Fully remote working, • Generous company pension, • Full benefits package Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation. Contact: Alice Winter (Retained Consultant) Direct Dial: 0203 918 1665 Mobile: 0794 405 5476 Email:

Our client is a well-known City firm who is looking to expand their Finance team with a Senior Associate. The Banking & Finance team plays a pivotal role in supporting private equity structures and clients’ ongoing debt finance requirements. The team’s work includes acting for highly leveraged private equity-backed buy-out vehicles and special purpose property vehicles, handling complex transactions that often involve debt-for-equity swaps, intercreditor arrangements, hedging product claims, and cross-border or tax mitigation issues. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a wide range of finance transactions, including new facilities, refinancings, and debt restructurings, using both Loan Market Association (LMA) and bespoke loan, security, and intercreditor documentation. Collaboration with the firm’s corporate reorganisation and restructuring teams ensures an integrated approach to complex matters. In addition, the team works closely with the real estate finance group, offering a seamless service to a client base that includes several leading bank and non-bank lenders. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious Senior Lawyer to join a dynamic team, working on high-profile transactions within a supportive and collaborative environment. Key Highlights: • Broad exposure to corporate, acquisition, and real estate finance matters, • Involvement in complex, high-value private equity and leveraged transactions, • Close collaboration with restructuring and real estate finance teams, • Opportunity to advise leading financial institutions and private equity clients Ideal Candidate: • Qualified in England & Wales with a minimum of 5 years PQE, • Strong academic background with a minimum 2:1 degree., • Experience in banking and finance law, • Familiarity with LMA documentation and leveraged finance structures, • Excellent drafting, analytical, and client management skills, • Proactive team player with a commercial approach Get in touch without delay if this is of interest by emailing your cv to Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment

Our client, a top-tier US law firm, is seeking a Leveraged Finance Associate to join its high-performing, cohesive banking team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, cross-border financing structures for top-tier clients, including banks, debt funds and private equity sponsors. Known for its market-leading finance practice, the firm provides a supportive and dynamic culture where associates can thrive, develop their technical skills and gain unparalleled exposure to sophisticated transactions. Position Overview As a Leveraged Finance Associate, you will play a central role in structuring, negotiating and executing complex sponsor-side financing arrangements across Europe and beyond. The team is renowned for advising on leveraged buyouts, refinancings and direct lending transactions for global private equity clients. You will gain unparalleled exposure to cross-border dealmaking, often coordinating English and New York law elements, and working directly with high-profile sponsors such as Advent, Bain, KKR, EQT and Permira. Responsibilities • Advise leading private equity sponsors and portfolio companies on leveraged buyouts, take-privates, refinancings, and recapitalisations., • Draft, review, and negotiate documentation for senior, subordinated, unitranche, and high-yield debt facilities., • Coordinate multi-jurisdictional financings (UK, US, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Jersey), working closely with the firm’s New York and European offices., • Support clients through all stages of a transaction, from structuring and due diligence to closing and post-deal refinancings., • Collaborate with partners and cross-practice teams (private equity, capital markets, restructuring) to deliver fully integrated advice., • Maintain strong relationships with sponsor clients and lenders, providing strategic, business-focused guidance on financing flexibility and risk management. Requirements • Qualified to practice law in England & Wales., • 2–8 years’ PQE gained within a leading international or US law firm., • Strong experience in leveraged finance, with exposure to private credit, sponsor-led buyouts, public bids and refinancings., • Solid technical drafting and negotiation skills, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.

Our clients include a selection of the most prestigious US and UK law firms, spanning Elite US outfits alongside Magic Circle and Silver Circle leaders. Each has a strong track record of hiring exceptional Newly Qualified Solicitors into their London offices and is now seeking ambitious NQs to join their Spring 2026 intake across a range of practice areas. This is a unique opportunity for trainees approaching qualification to secure a position at some of the world’s most respected legal institutions. Available Practice Areas • Corporate – Advising on complex M&A, joint ventures, and public/private transactions for multinational corporates and financial institutions., • Tax – Working on cross-border structuring, transactional support, and advisory mandates across corporate, funds, and finance matters., • Finance / Banking (Leveraged Finance) – Acting for sponsors, lenders, and borrowers on market-leading leveraged and acquisition finance transactions., • Private Equity – Supporting leading global sponsors across the full investment cycle, from buyouts to exits., • Litigation & Arbitration – Representing corporates, funds, and financial institutions in high-value disputes, investigations, and arbitration., • Energy & Infrastructure – Advising on renewables, traditional energy, and large-scale infrastructure projects across multiple jurisdictions., • Funds – Working with sponsor clients on private equity, credit, infrastructure, and hybrid fund formation, as well as investor mandates. Candidate Profile • Trainee Solicitor at a leading City or international firm, qualifying in February or March 2026., • Strong academic background with solid training experience in at least one of the above practice areas., • Highly motivated, commercially minded, and able to operate in a fast-paced, international environment., • Commitment to developing a career within an elite or top-tier platform. Why Apply? • Exposure to high-profile, cross-border mandates at the cutting edge of the market., • The opportunity to work alongside leading partners and specialists recognised in their fields., • Competitive remuneration packages at both Elite US and Magic/Silver Circle levels., • Structured training, support, and clear progression paths for ambitious associates. This is an excellent chance to secure a role at qualification with firms that consistently rank at the very top of the market, offering NQs unparalleled experience and career development. Rutherford is a leading legal recruiter that also works closely with tier one sponsors, buyside firms and investment banks for in-house roles. Please get in contact if you would like to be alerted to the most exciting Counsel opportunities. To find more of our jobs please visit our website: ___To find more of our jobs please visit our website: Job Reference: NWC3391 Keywords NQ, Newly Qualified Solicitor, 2026 intake, corporate, tax, finance, leveraged finance, private equity, litigation, arbitration, energy, funds, Magic Circle, Silver Circle, US law firms, London

Job Title: Residential Conveyancer Location: Central London (Hybrid - 2 days per week in office) Salary: Up to £60,000 with 20% bonus Benefits: 25 days holiday + birthday off, hybrid working, free conveyancing legal fees, moving home & volunteering days, retailer discounts, refer-a-friend bonus, frequent socials About the Company: Join one of the property market’s most respected legal teams, known for delivering outstanding customer service with a Trustpilot rating of 4.8*. This firm combines the feel of a boutique practice with the strength of a national network. With strong values, modern systems and a supportive, high-performing culture, the firm offers clear progression, cutting-edge tools, and a meaningful place to do your best work. Role Summary: Based in Central London, this is a full-time permanent role managing your own caseload of residential property matters including freehold, leasehold, new build, and shared ownership. You’ll work alongside experienced solicitors and enjoy access to leading technology, 1:1 paralegal support, and a culture that values both independence and collaboration. Ideal for someone who thrives in a high-performing, customer-focused legal team. Key Responsibilities: • Manage your own caseload: Handle matters from instruction to completion across all residential transaction types, • Use leading systems: Optimise workflow through one of the market’s best conveyancing platforms, • Deliver top-tier service: Be a key point of contact for clients, introducers, agents and third parties, • Maintain compliance and SLAs: Keep your files in excellent order and meet all legal, regulatory, and firm requirements, • Mentor and support: Supervise and coach paralegals within the team, • Contribute to a positive team environment: Help build a high-performance, client-first culture Requirements: • At least 1 year of experience managing residential conveyancing matters from start to finish, • Exposure to new build or shared ownership work is a bonus, • Deep understanding of residential property law and current processes, • Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills, • Commercial awareness and commitment to customer care, • Able to work independently with resilience and attention to detail If this role isn’t quite right, it’s still worth speaking to one of our specialist team — we may be working on something that hasn’t hit the market yet. Related Job Titles: Conveyancing Solicitor, Residential Property Lawyer, Conveyancer, Property Solicitor, Residential Legal Executive

Corporate Tax Associate/ Senior Associate(s) Magic Circle & US Firms (1PQE+) We are advising a number of leading Corporate Tax Groups on further strategic growth from London. This includes an Elite US law firm that’s looking to add an ambitious Corporate Tax Lawyer to its highly regarded London team. This is a fantastic chance to join one of the most respected tax practices in the City — working on complex, cross-border transactions and advisory matters for big-name corporates, funds, and financial institutions. As a top-tier US law firm with a strong London presence, they have a stellar reputation regularly working on international deals spanning Europe, the US, and Asia; and can offer the full breadth of work across; • M&A Tax, • Real Estate Tax, • Employment Tax, • Investment Fund Tax, • & more Clients include household-name multinationals, funds, sovereign wealth entities, and financial institutions — so the work is big-ticket, varied, and global. Requirements • Corporate Tax Associate/ Senior Associate (1PQE+), • England & Wales Qualified, • Must have experience from a leading Global, Magic/ Silver Circle or US firm (Further Associate positions across Global firms in London; and always happy to disclose wider options for more junior/ senior individuals) • Those based in the Regional offices of Top 50 UK & Global firms, are welcome to apply also. Remuneration • £160,000 +, • Excellent bonus structure We work with candidates who are rarely desperate to make a move but want to be aware of the most relevant opportunities as they become available and make a considered career move. We work discreetly and aim to really ensure the career move fits your requirements and long-term goals. No CV needed! Please apply or contact Henry Hoey (; 07464669132)

Job role: Resource Allocation Manager Location: London Sector: Legal Full-time | Permanent We are working with a prestigious international law firm to recruit a Resource Allocation Manager for their London office. This is a strategic, high-impact role focused on optimising the deployment of legal professionals across the firm. As a trusted advisor to HR and leadership, you will ensure the fair and efficient allocation of work to associates, trainees, and paralegals; balancing client demands with individual development goals and overall firm productivity. Key Responsibilities: • Centrally manage and oversee workload allocation across legal teams, • Build strong relationships with stakeholders to understand capacity, aspirations, and business needs, • Monitor utilisation and forecast future resource requirements, • Provide data-driven insights to inform decision-making and process improvements, • Support recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, and graduate initiatives, • Act as a neutral point of contact for resolving allocation conflicts and managing competing priorities Candidate Profile: • Proven experience in resource/work allocation within a law firm, • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, • Commercially aware with excellent analytical and organisational abilities, • Proactive, resilient, and solutions-oriented, • Comfortable handling sensitive information with discretion Why Apply? • Be part of a global, progressive law firm., • Work closely with senior leadership and innovation teams., • Enjoy being part of a high-performing, collaborative culture, • Salary £75,000 - £85,000 + Full Benefits Application Process: To apply for this role, please submit your CV. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within 72 hours, please assume your application has not been successful. We look forward to hearing from you! Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist, connecting legal talent with leading law firms in London and globally for nearly 30 years.

Synechron is looking for a experienced Technical Delivery Manger to join their Oracle team working on a long term programme of work for a leading financial bank. The role requires specific and in depth Oracle Financials knowledge and skillset to help deliver projects with minimal guidance. Role: • Designing mapping and transform layer, • Project delivery reporting status packs, • Running daily scrums and managing the task list among resources, • Identifying and unblocking, blockages, • Understanding of primary and secondary ledgers with mapping/transform between both, • Understanding of consolidated reporting, • Reviewing end to end system architecture and identifying distinct work packages to enable delivery, • Able to manage multiple projects in parallel Experience: • Strong knowledge of Oracle Financials FAH & GL, • Understanding on accounting concepts, • Specific exposure working on Finance transformation projects, • Good experience of SQL and PL/SQL, • Good understanding of accounting data sets balances and postings, • Experience of transforming data sets between different chart of accounts x6 month contract likely to be extended - Excellent team - Strong market rates - x3 days in London office Synechron Headquartered in New York and with offices around the world, Synechron has limitless opportunities for our ambitious and innovative employees to contribute to our growth story. At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, Salesforce, ServiceNow and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 16,000+, and has 60 offices in 22 countries within key global markets. For more information on the company, please visit our website: . Diversity Statement Synechron are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We offer flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programmes to support our global workforce. Empowerment and collaboration are at the core of how we operate. All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Contentious Construction Solicitor The Role This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading full-service headquartered in London and with offices internationally. Our client is looking for a Contentious Construction mid to senior level lawyer to join an ambitious and growing team of specialists. The firm is an established and highly reputable law firm, with annual revenue growing each year and now reaching over £200m. The firm advises commercial clients across a range of their range of business sectors, with a particular emphasis on real estate developers, contractors and major engineering consultancies and UHNWI on high-value construction projects. The firm is looking for an Associate to join the growing Construction department dealing with contentious side of adjudication, arbitration and litigation in the Technology and Construction Court. You will also be working closely with the non-contentious team, advising on project solutions for clients from procurement, negotiation, contracting and delivery. As a mid to senior member of the team, you will also need to be able to work independently as well as a key member of the team, assisting with the supervision of more junior members. There is a genuine opportunity for career progression as the team grows and as members are encouraged to develop their own network of contacts within the industry. The Candidate • Associate Solicitor with at least 3 + years PQE is essential, • Experience of real estate contentious construction matters in a leading national or regional practice, • Excellent analytical, communication and organisation skills, • Commercially aware with enthusiasm for business development, • Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative, • Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail, • Excellent organisation and time-management skills The Benefits and How to Apply • Excellent base salary, • Flexible working approach, • Generous bonus and benefits package, • Ongoing training and development, • Progression opportunities, • Supportive working environment Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation. Contact: Alice Winter, Retained Consultant Direct Dial: 020 918 1665 Mobile: 07944 055 476 Email: More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with various top-tier clients, including a range of Legal 500 firms.

Prison Law Supervisor & Practitioner Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 per year (depending on experience and qualifications) Location: remote Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time About the Role We are currently seeking a Prison Law Supervisor and Practitioner to join our firm. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to lead and develop our Prison Law Department. The successful candidate will have supervisor status or possess the relevant experience to act as a supervisor, and be confident representing clients across a range of prison law matters. This role offers the opportunity to become Head of the Prison Law Department, working closely with our well-established Criminal Law Team and benefiting from a steady stream of referrals. About Us My Client has a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality legal representation to clients in prisons across a wide geographical area. Our strong track record reflects our commitment to protecting clients’ rights and ensuring access to justice. Key Responsibilities • Represent clients in a variety of prison law matters., • Provide supervision and leadership within the Prison Law Department., • Work collaboratively with the Criminal Law Team., • Maintain high professional and ethical standards. Requirements • Proven experience in prison law., • Supervisor status (or sufficient experience to qualify)., • Strong ability to manage and organise workload effectively., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Proficient IT skills., • Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. Benefits • Competitive salary (£45,000–£60,000 depending on experience)., • Competitive out-of-hours rate for Criminal Law Solicitors or those with Police Station Accreditation., • Company pension., • Bright Safe benefits., • Opportunities for internal and external training., • Holiday entitlement increases with length of service., • Supportive and friendly working environment., • Flexible remote or hybrid working options.

Real Estate Associate – London A leading international law firm is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate (2–8 PQE) to join its top-ranked Real Estate team in London. Role Highlights: • Advise on acquisitions, disposals, lettings, developments, and asset management., • Draft and negotiate key documents including sale/purchase agreements, leases, and development contracts., • Manage transactions with appropriate supervision and client interaction. Candidate Profile: • England & Wales qualified solicitor with solid real estate experience., • Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills., • Commercially aware, proactive, and client-focused., • Collaborative team player with a commitment to professional growth. Team & Culture: • Work on high-profile matters with leading practitioners., • Supportive, inclusive environment with opportunities for development and mentoring., • Exposure to a diverse client base including investors, developers, corporates, and public bodies. For further information about this position and to arrange a confidential, no obligation discussion please apply via this advert. Larson Maddox is part of the wider award-winning global organisation, Phaidon International. Phaidon International exists to provide business-critical talent through our deliberately curated group of 6 brands, each one specialising in the following industries where a relentless supply-demand imbalance exists: • Financial Sciences & Services, • Energy & Infrastructure, • Supply Chain, • Life Sciences, • Technology, • Regulatory & Legal Our deep industry knowledge gives clients a competitive edge, enabling faster access to in-demand talent. Backed by our global network of brands, Larson Maddox extends support beyond legal and regulatory roles, such as financial services, energy & infrastructure, life sciences, and more.

Demand for non-contentious and contentious construction lawyers remains extremely buoyant and we are inundated with mandates from London law firms ranging from global powerhouses to strong independents and boutiques. Non-Contentious Construction Associate roles • Top 100 City firm- 1-2 PQE, • Boutique Construction firm- 3-6 PQE, • Top 20 City firm- 3-5 PQE, • Top 20 City firm- 2-4 PQE, • Top 50 City firm- 4-6 PQE, • Top 80 City firm 4-6 PQE, • Top 100 City firm 4-7 PQE, • National firm, City office- 4-8 PQE Senior Associate roles • Top 50 City firm 6-8 PQE, • Top 20 City firm 5-8 PQE, • Boutique firm 7+, • Top 50 City firm- 8+, • Top 50 City firm- 6+ Renewables/energy, • Top 70 City firm 6+, • Top 100 City firm 6+, • Too 100 National firm 6+ Renewables/energy Contentious Construction • Top 30 City firm- 2-3 PQE, • Top 60 City firm- 6+- BSA focus Partner roles Several global, mid sized and boutique firms are interested in recruiting non-contentious partners who are able to demonstrate a decent sized client following alongside an energetic and dynamic approach. We are also working with firms that will recruit ambitious senior associates with 9+ PQE who are looking for immediate partnership and are able to demonstrate that they have a client following and a plan for growing this.

Commercial IT Associate (3–6 PQE) Top-Tier Technology Firm | London | Cutting-Edge Tech & AI Transactions A highly respected law firm with a global client base across technology, life sciences, and brands is seeking a Commercial IT Associate (3–6 PQE) to join its top-ranked Commercial IT team in London. This is a rare opportunity to join one of the most admired practices in the market, working with a firm known for its technical excellence, sector-leading work and collaborative, non-target-driven culture. The Role You’ll advise some of the world’s most innovative technology and life sciences companies on complex commercial and regulatory matters, including: • Technology and IT outsourcing across infrastructure, application development and business process outsourcing., • Digital transformation projects involving cloud, blockchain, cybersecurity, fintech, adtech and digital health., • Artificial Intelligence mandates, including governance, product launch advice and risk management., • Digital regulation, helping global clients navigate evolving EU, UK and international frameworks such as the AI Act, DORA and Cyber Resilience Act. About You • 3–6 PQE qualified lawyer (England & Wales or equivalent) with experience in commercial, technology or IT law., • A genuine interest in technology and digital innovation., • Excellent drafting and client-facing skills., • Work at the forefront of technology and digital transformation., • Join a firm with no billing targets and a genuine focus on quality, collaboration and work-life balance., • Supportive, inclusive and people-first culture with strong mentoring and development opportunities.

About SHEIN SHEIN is a global fashion and lifestyle e-retailer committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all. We use on-demand manufacturing technology to connect suppliers to our agile supply chain, reducing inventory waste and enabling us to deliver a variety of affordable products to customers around the world. From our global offices, we reach customers in more than 150 countries. Our mission is to help people express their individuality through the latest trends that are accessible and affordable. To learn more about SHEIN, check us out at sheingroup.com, instagram.com/shein official and shein.com. Founded in 2012, SHEIN has over 16,000 employees operating from offices around the world, with Global Headquarters located in Singapore and EMEA Headquarters in Dublin. In SHEIN, we work with outstanding, creative, and capable peers. We share an energetic and open culture for capable people to discern, work and ignite as a team. Position Summary This is an exciting role for a UK or European jurisdiction qualified lawyer supporting SHEIN’s business and operations in the region. This will be a broad advisory role with a focus on IP and disputes related matters working directly with senior stakeholders across the business in our relevant global locations. The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about e-commerce and innovation, enjoy a fast-paced environment and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. Responsibilities: • Providing advice and legal support to the business on all IP and/or disputes related matters, • Collaborating with the relevant business teams to ensure compliance and implementing and improving processes and procedures to enhance IP protection and IP infringement prevention, • Keeping appraised of the latest laws and regulations impacting the company and its operations in the region and advise on best practice, • Working closely with cross-disciplinary teams and rest of the global legal team to conduct IP and disputes related risk assessments, • Handling IP or other commercial disputes, including gathering evidence for litigation and liaising with external counsel, negotiating settlements Handling tale-down notices and appeals, • Providing day-to-day legal support to business teams and developing strategies for handling legal issues in creative, efficient, and business-centric ways Skills and Qualifications • Minimum of 5 years (for legal counsel) of post-qualification at reputable law firm and/or large corporations. Good amount of in-house experience required, • Extensive practical experience in IP and dispute resolution, • Experience managing IP litigation before High Court and IPEC and organising evidence, • Experience handling take-down notices on e-commerce platforms, • High degree of independence, initiative, and good judgement. Commercial and pragmatic in your approach to legal advice whilst maintaining a strong sense of professional accountability and integrity, • Experience and capacity to lead multi-jurisdictional projects and coordinate external advisors., • Ability to deliver results, both as an individual contributor and as a member of the EMEA and global legal teams. SHEIN is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace environment.

Conflicts & AML Analyst A fantastic opportunity for a Conflicts & AML Analyst to join one of London’s top-tier US law firms on a full-time, permanent basis. • Salary to £70,000 + discretionary bonus, • Hybrid working – 3 days office / 2 days WFH, • £100 monthly employee contribution, • Free lunch every Wednesday, • Liverpool Street location Reporting to the Director of Conflicts Services (global) and COLP & MLRO (UK), the Conflicts & AML Analyst will assist with conflicts searching and AML clearances associated with new business intake, lateral hires, and business development across the firm. Key Responsibilities of the Conflicts & AML Analyst: • Support the identification, analysis, and resolution of actual and potential conflicts of interest relating to new business, lateral hires, and Business Development initiatives., • Liaise with Partners, Associates, Conflicts Attorneys, the Director of Conflicts, and the General Counsel’s Office to ensure timely conflict clearance and approval., • Utilise conflict search and reporting tools to identify and communicate potential conflicts to relevant lawyers and firm personnel., • Prepare and distribute conflict and related reports across all levels of the firm., • Assist with Know Your Client (KYC) processes, including due diligence research, sanctions and PEP screening, adverse media checks, and other compliance reviews under the Money Laundering Regulations. Skills & Requirements of the Conflicts & AML Analyst: • 2+ years of demonstrated legal conflicts of interest and AML researching, identification, and resolution experience in the Business Acceptance Department of a major law firm., • Experience with InTapp Open/Conflicts and LegalKey highly preferred., • Demonstrated ability to research corporate ownership through public sources and related software like Capital IQ preferred., • Experience with lateral conflicts clearances a plus.

The Roles Energy & Projects Associate (3PQE+) – Global Firm Project Development Associate (4PQE+) – Global Firm Energy Projects Associate & Senior Associate (5PQE+) – US Firm The Firms Last week with met with a number of L500 & Chambers Ranked Partners, who are looking to scale their Energy & Projects Groups in 2026 - and keen to hold conversations in a timely manner, due to increased workflow. After a somewhat quieter hiring period; Projects Development is a key area of growth for these firms, - and they are seeking Lawyers with proven experience in the Energy Sector (this can be Power, Mining, Renewables & more). These firms are all considered “best in class” in their respective rankings; in certain groups you will have access to more autonomy in a leaner team; in others, you will be working on some of the largest, and most interesting/ complex work available in London. We are keen to speak to those from Global Law Firms, with at least 3PQE+ in London. (Further opportunities available at 1/2PQE+ across; Project Finance , Infra Finance, Corporate Energy) Contact: No CV needed! Please apply or contact Henry Hoey (; 07464669132)

The Role Motor Fraud Solicitor - Manchester / Birmingham This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly regarded law firm recognised for its excellence in delivering specialist legal services to a diverse client base, including major insurers, businesses, and individuals. As part of the ongoing strategic expansion of the firm’s Counter-Fraud department, they are seeking to appoint an Associate to take on a pivotal role within the team. The successful individual will assume responsibility for managing a complex caseload of litigated counter-fraud matters, and will be instrumental in driving case strategy. In addition to technical case handling, the role will involve active participation in Business Development initiatives, contributing to the department’s broader growth objectives and client engagement strategy. The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience in Motor Fraud litigation and demonstrate a commercial, solutions-focused approach. You will be expected to provide high-level client service, mentor junior team members where appropriate, and contribute meaningfully to the development of the team. Candidate Profile: • Experienced Solicitor / Litigation Executive handling a Motor Fraud caseload, • Proven ability to meet deadlines while prioritising and managing a diverse caseload, • Strong team player with the ability to work independently, • Excellent legal insight and attention to detail, • Outstanding organisational and time-management skills, • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, • Professional and effective communicator with team members and clients Benefits & Application Process: • Competitive salary of up to £55,000, based on experience, • 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, • Generous bonus scheme, • Flexible hybrid working options, • Private medical insurance, • Health cash plan, • Company pension scheme, • Ongoing training and development opportunities, • Clear paths for career progression Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation. Contact: Alice Ferguson, Retained Consultant INDAF Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07496 800 407 Email:

We are looking for a 5+ PQE Associate / Senior Associate to join our thriving Construction practice. The team are currently based across our offices in Cardiff, Southampton and Oxford, but we are keen to hear from experienced construction lawyers who would welcome the opportunity to build a presence from our offices in Reading or London. Many of the team work on both contentious and non-contentious matters and we are keen to encourage people to develop a wide skill set. With our business wins presently trending towards challenging, high-profile work on the transactional side you should ideally be very familiar with JCT and NEC contracts from a purely construction and property development perspective. Our ideal candidate will be keen to work and develop their project expertise across large infrastructure, rail and green energy projects. We support hybrid working, typically with 2-3 days flexible office attendance, according to business need. Skills / Experience Required We are interested in candidates with high calibre construction experience acquired at a leading national, regional or City law firm. Candidates with in-house legal experience at major contractor, consultant or public bodies will also be valued highly. • 5+ PQE, • Confident and personable, • Very familiar with JCT and NEC, • Keen to develop cross team project experience., • Strong technical competence and intellectual ability, • Commercial awareness, • Good communication skills (verbal and written), • A team player with leadership potential Please apply to arrange a call in confidence to discuss.

Family Solicitor - In-House Charity - Multi-Office Company - £41k-43k - Remote Home working Our client is a well-established, fast-expanding charity which is looking for a Family Solicitor (Children's Matters) to join its award winning company. The successful Family Solicitor will be offered the chance to work with an excellent team of Family lawyers and will be given the opportunity of dealing with a wide spectrum of matters. The work itself will be varied but will have a strong focus on Children work. This role would suit either an ambitious Family Solicitor who is looking to take the next step up in their career or, alternatively, a more established, experienced Family lawyer who is ready to move In-House. On offer is a very good remuneration package as well as a supportive and collegiate environment for the successful candidate's practice to flourish. The firm also operates full time home-working. If you believe you have the skills and technical ability required for the role of a Family Law Solicitor, then please contact Kevin Pescott on 07833584079 for a confidential discussion.

Real Estate Disputes Solicitor/Associate 2-5 PQE + Legal 500 firm Role: Solicitor/Associate Department: Real Estate Disputes Reports to: Heads of Department / Senior Associates A leading full-service law firm is seeking a Solicitor to join its Real Estate Disputes team. The role involves supporting partners and senior lawyers across a broad range of contentious real estate matters, with the opportunity to develop specialist expertise over time. Overview of Work The team handles all aspects of contentious property law, including: • Residential and commercial landlord and tenant disputes, • Enfranchisement and lease extension matters, • Rights of way, easements, and rights to light issues, • Planning and development-related disputes, • Management of land and buildings, including service charge challenges, • Construction-related disputes and licensing of works, • Disputes involving resident-owned companies, • Mediation, arbitration, and court proceedings The successful candidate will be expected to have some prior knowledge of these areas and will be supported in developing further technical expertise. Key Responsibilities Technical Work • Manage client files efficiently and in compliance with firm and regulatory standards., • Provide written and verbal advice on a wide range of property disputes., • Conduct meetings with clients, counsel, and third parties., • Prepare for and attend court and tribunal hearings., • Brief and liaise with counsel; handle advocacy where appropriate., • Undertake legal research to support advice and strategy., • Record and manage deadlines, time entries, and client instructions accurately., • Keep up to date with legislative and case law developments relevant to property litigation. General Responsibilities • Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and a positive attitude., • Support junior colleagues where appropriate., • Communicate clearly within the team to ensure efficient workload management., • Confidently use IT and case management systems. Person Specification • Personable and approachable with excellent communication skills, • Proactive and client-focused, • Technically strong in real estate disputes, • Strong team player with a collaborative mindset, • Ambitious, forward-thinking, and commercially aware, • Confident in client-facing situations, • Competent IT skills If this role sounds like the right one for you, do not hesitate to get in touch. 07831592157

Are you a lawyer who wants to do more to fight climate change? Do you want to have real impact on shaping a better world? Company description and ethos Lux Nova is a law firm with a difference! We believe we all shoulder a responsibility to achieve climate positive and nature positive outcomes in the real economy. As lawyers, we have a special role to play in driving equitable innovation and solutions that will help keep the world inhabitable for all. We work across the entire Net Zero market, both in the UK and internationally, helping our clients deploy a whole raft of green technologies, strategies and solutions. We share with our clients (ranging from start-ups, contractors, large corporations, social enterprises to financial institutions and funds, developers and local and central government departments) a single common goal to achieve real world emission reductions across key sectors of our economy. Notably that includes energy, the built environment and transport. This is why we are consistently ranked as a market leading firm in Legal 500 and Chambers for our renewables and low carbon infrastructure work, with many of our lawyers individually rated. This deep decarbonisation transformation is our defining purpose. We also believe we will only achieve our climate goals if we work collaboratively and embrace diversity of thinking. So, we have built a law firm that allows us all to be our creative best selves and to be more effective in pulling together to achieve the highest climate and environmental impact. This is the only work we do. Why are we hiring? We want to do even more. We want to expand our ability to support more clients wanting to make a real difference in achieving Net Zero, a circular economy and greater biodiversity. Be ambitious, come and join us, join the movement and make a real difference in helping us and our clients create a more sustainable world. Who should apply? We invite applications from experienced England & Wales-qualified lawyers with expertise in clean energy and low carbon projects. We are looking for lawyers for a number of roles, with one (or more) of the following areas of expertise within the renewable energy/ clean heat sector: · district heating · project development and construction · PPAs and other routes to market · M&A and finance · planning and property You will have benefitted from good experience at a leading law firm, and be adept at drafting, advising and delivering complex energy transactions. Location Flexible, in the UK. Remuneration We are offering a traditional law firm remuneration model (i.e. an employed position) with a competitive salary/package. Separately, we are also seeking interest from proactive lawyers who want to take more control over their work and how they work through our consultancy model. You still benefit from the same resources, support, and being part of one team and working in teams to deliver client work, but with more freedom to run your own practice and set your own hours and goals. Contact To discuss this opportunity further, please contact Sandy Abrahams by email or on 07734959653; or Nikola Zahariev by email or on 07500122635.

Employment Senior Associate – 5+ PQE – London Our client, a very highly regarded international law firm, is seeking an accomplished Employment Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to join its highly regarded London team. The practice advises a diverse range of multinational clients across sectors such as insurance, financial services, energy, transport, aviation, retail, education and professional services. The team’s work spans the full spectrum of employment law, including Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation, cross-border advisory mandates, large-scale restructuring, TUPE matters, and the employment aspects of corporate transactions. The successful candidate will enjoy a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious work, ranging from high-value litigation to strategic advisory support for global businesses. This is a role well-suited to a lawyer who can combine strong technical skills with commercial awareness, and who is confident in acting as a trusted advisor to sophisticated clients. You will have a proven track record of managing complex tribunal litigation, drafting and negotiating employment documentation, advising on senior exits and workforce change, and supporting corporate teams on M&A and outsourcing projects. Experience in regulated sectors such as insurance, energy or healthcare will be an advantage. The ability to supervise juniors and contribute to the wider growth of the practice will also be valued. This is an outstanding opportunity for a pragmatic and collaborative lawyer to take the next step in their career within a truly international platform. To find out more about this role and others we are handling, please get in touch in complete confidence. Either send your CV to or call David on +447860774391 for a confidential discussion.

Investment Funds Associate – Leading US Firm (London) An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an Investment Funds Associate to join the London office of a prestigious US law firm with a strong reputation for its collaborative and collegiate culture. Unlike many of their peers, this firm operates with a close-knit team of seven fee earners, placing emphasis on quality of work over rapid expansion. The group advises a sophisticated client base that includes top-tier private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds, secondary investors, and real estate developers. The team’s work spans the full spectrum of investment funds matters, including (but not limited to): • Fund formation and operation on both the GP and LP side, • GP-led secondaries and continuation funds, • Fund-level financings, NAV credit facilities, and subscription lines, • GP investment stakes and fund restructurings, • Real assets, infrastructure, and secondaries transactions, • M&A transactions tied to funds, including exits, acquisitions, and consortium deals The firm also offers a non-equity partnership track for senior-level professionals. This role would suit a candidate with strong academics, top-tier training, and experience in investment funds work. If you would like to learn more, whether out of curiosity or genuine interest, please get in touch with James Franklin at The Danos Group for a confidential discussion.

Senior Associate – Commercial Disputes (4–7 Years PQE) 📍 City of London 💼 Full-Service Mid-Tier Firm | High-Value Work | Leading Disputes Practice Ortus Group have been instructed by a highly regarded mid-tier City law firm to recruit a Commercial Disputes Senior Associate to join their well-established and fast growing Disputes team. Over the last 2 years Commercial Litigation has become the largest practice area within the business based on headcount and turnover. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Solicitor with a proven track record of handling complex, high-value commercial disputes to become a key part of one of the firm’s most successful practice areas. The Opportunity For a firm of its size, this team consistently handles disputes of disproportionately high value, with much of its work referred by City and Silver Circle firms. You’ll be joining a highly respected team working across a varied and intellectually stimulating caseload, including: • Directors and shareholder disputes, • Banking and financial services claims, • Breach of warranty and contract claims, • Injunctions and fraud-related matters, • Partnership, insolvency, professional negligence and construction disputes Many of the firm’s disputes have an international element, and clients range from multinational companies and PLCs to local businesses and private individuals who value the firm’s high-quality, personal service. The Team & Culture You’ll be joining a close-knit, collaborative team that values professionalism, quality, and personal development. The Disputes practice is the largest and fastest-growing area of the business, reflecting its outstanding reputation for complex, high-value work and its trusted referral relationships with larger City firms. The Ideal Candidate • 5–8 years’ PQE within a well-regarded commercial litigation or disputes practice., • Strong experience managing complex, high-value cases across a broad range of commercial disputes., • Excellent interpersonal and client-handling skills, with a collegiate and collaborative approach., • A self-starter who thrives in a busy, high-quality environment and can work to competing deadlines., • Clear communicator with commercial awareness and a desire to accelerate their career in a leading disputes team. Why Join This Firm? • Reputation: A trusted, respected mid-tier firm with an impressive client base., • Quality of Work: High-value, complex disputes, often referred by top City firms., • Client Base: Multinationals, PLCs, financial institutions, and entrepreneurial businesses., • Culture: Supportive, collaborative, and people-focused., • Progression: Genuine career development opportunities as part of the firm’s largest and fastest-growing department. 📩 For a confidential discussion, please contact Dan Sill at Ortus Group

Financial Crime Lawyer Location: London Status: Permanent, Full-Time An international law firm is seeking a Financial Crime Lawyer to join its London-based Risk & Compliance team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the firm’s financial crime and AML framework within a collaborative, high-performing environment. About the Role Reporting to senior compliance leadership, the Financial Crime Lawyer will provide strategic and practical guidance on AML, sanctions, and broader financial crime matters. You’ll work closely with partners, fee earners, and global colleagues to ensure the firm’s client onboarding and matter acceptance processes meet regulatory standards and internal policies. This is a hands-on role with scope to lead risk assessments, manage high-risk client reviews, contribute to policy development, and support training initiatives across the firm. Key Responsibilities • Advise on AML and financial crime compliance for new clients and matters., • Lead risk assessments for PEPs and other high-risk entities., • Oversee day-to-day client due diligence and ongoing monitoring., • Collaborate with global stakeholders on policy interpretation and implementation., • Support development and delivery of compliance training., • Monitor regulatory developments and contribute to policy updates., • Mentor junior compliance team members and support cross-office collaboration. Candidate Profile • Qualified lawyer (England & Wales or other common law jurisdiction) or experienced compliance professional., • Minimum 3 years’ experience in financial crime/AML within an international law firm., • Strong understanding of UK AML legislation, sanctions, and financial crime regulations., • Excellent communication, research, and analytical skills., • Commercial mindset with a pragmatic approach to risk., • Experience with automated business intake systems and AML screening tools preferred. This is a rare opportunity to join a prestigious firm in a role offering visibility, impact, and the chance to help shape the future of its compliance function. Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply. Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.

Overview An elite US law firm in London is seeking a 1–3 PQE Associate to join its highly regarded Private Equity / M&A practice. This is an expansion hire driven by continued growth and increased deal flow across the group’s top-tier sponsor client base. The London office offers exposure to sophisticated, high-value transactions within a market-leading international platform. Team The successful candidate will join a premier Private Equity practice led by a group of recognised PE dealmakers. The team advises major global sponsors, sovereign wealth funds, and financial institutions on complex cross-border buyouts, minority investments, public M&A and portfolio company work. Associates benefit from lean staffing, ensuring early responsibility, high partner exposure and a steep learning curve. Partners are widely acknowledged for their execution strength and depth of market experience across the European and global PE landscape. Key Responsibilities • Advise on the full lifecycle of private equity transactions, including buyouts, minority stakes, co-investments, take-privates and disposals., • Work closely with partners and senior associates on high-value, often cross-border mandates., • Manage workstreams with increasing autonomy, including drafting, due diligence, negotiation support and client management., • Liaise directly with international offices and specialist teams across the network., • Support ongoing client relationships with major global sponsors and investment firms., • Contribute to knowledge development, training and business development initiatives where appropriate. Candidate Profile • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent)., • 1–3 years’ PQE with strong transactional experience from a top-tier international / US / Magic Circle firm., • Solid grounding in private equity and/or M&A transactions., • Experience in drafting, negotiation and complex project management., • Commercial mindset, strong analytical skills and ability to work under pressure in fast-paced transactions., • Strong communication and client-facing skills; confident operating within lean deal teams. Key Selling Points • Elite US platform with leading reputation in sponsor-side private equity., • Expansion hire → long-term growth opportunity., • Early responsibility, lean staffing, and continuous direct partner exposure., • Opportunity to work with top global private equity funds and financial sponsors on landmark mandates., • Exceptional training and development, with rapid skills progression., • Highly competitive US-scale remuneration., • Collaborative, pragmatic culture with excellent associate support Compensation Top-of-market remuneration aligned with elite US firm scales. How to Apply For more information or to discuss confidentially, please get in touch with Rhys

About the job Simmons & Hanbury are exclusively instructed by a high-growth technology business on a newly created Legal Counsel hire based in London. The role will be working closely with the Legal Director within a highly collegiate and impressive legal function. The role will be working in their London office 2 days in the office. Key responsibilities • Draft and negotiate a range of commercial contracts including B2B SaaS agreements and supply partner agreements., • Provide advice on on data protection agreements, terms of services and other privacy related contracts., • Assist teams across the business in identifying issues and commercial risks with relevant stakeholders., • Support with corporate and governance related matters. Experience requirements • At 1-3PQE years post qualification experience at a highly ranked law firm or start up/fintech., • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with a regulated backdrop., • Desire to learn and develop under the guidance of an experienced and highly supportive manager. Due to the high volume of applications, if you haven’t heard back from the team on this role, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. If your profile matches any of our other opportunities, one of our consultants will be in touch. About Simmons & Hanbury Simmons & Hanbury is a specialist executive search firm that sources and secures the best human capital and future leaders for our clients. We provide an integrated international service to support our clients across the globe, from our group headquarters based in the heart of the City of London. We support some of the most prestigious organisations in the world, across financial services, commerce & industry, and professional services. Our services include executive search, interim solutions and market intelligence within the Legal, Compliance, Corporate Governance and Human Resources practice areas. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the application process, please reach out directly. We welcome discussions about your needs and endeavour to provide support to ensure a positive experience.

Public M&A Associate (2–5 PQE) – Leading International Law Firm Are you a talented associate with 2–5 years’ PQE, looking to join a top-tier Public M&A team in London? This is a rare opportunity to work on high-profile public takeovers, corporate finance transactions, and strategic advisory mandates for corporates, investment banks, and sponsors. About the Team: Our client’s Corporate Transactions team is internationally recognised for its expertise in public and private M&A, equity capital markets, and corporate finance. The London Public M&A team is at the forefront of the UK market, advising on landmark deals and strategic corporate matters for major clients across sectors including energy, infrastructure, financial services, insurance, healthcare, and real estate. Recent mandates include: • Advising on a major UK insurer’s offer for a FTSE 250 company, • Acting for a leading waste management group on its proposed takeover by a global asset manager, • Advising on a competitive takeover process for a listed logistics company, • Advising a premium drinks brand on its acquisition of a listed distillery The Role: You will: • Draft and negotiate transaction documents (offer announcements, scheme documents, SPAs), • Lead and manage due diligence processes on both buy- and sell-side mandates, • Coordinate multi-disciplinary and cross-border deal teams, • Provide strategic advice on the UK Takeover Code and corporate governance matters, • Contribute to business development, know-how, and training initiatives, • Mentor junior lawyers and foster a collaborative team culture About You: • 2–5 years’ PQE in corporate transactions, ideally with public M&A and UK listed company experience, • Technically excellent, commercially minded, and confident in negotiations, • Strong drafting and analytical skills, with attention to detail, • Proactive team player with a collaborative mindset, • Experience managing complex transactions and client relationships, • Enthusiastic about contributing to a high-performing and inclusive team Career Development: The firm offers a clear career path with defined expectations and promotion opportunities. Associates may also benefit from secondments to key clients or other global offices. To Apply: For a confidential discussion, please contact James Cockerill at Taylor Root on or message directly via LinkedIn.

We are currently under mandate from a leading offshore firm who are looking to expand their Trust team in the Channel Islands. They require an Associate 2 - 5PQE* to join their busy team. If you are looking for an exciting new opportunity away from the city to work in a scenic, low tax jurisdiction and still undertake high quality work, please get in touch. About You • Private Client / Trust experience, • Experience from a leading international law firm, • Excellent academics, • Strong desire to work and live in the Channel Islands. With over 50% of our offshore roles being either exclusive or retained, Hydrogen has access to some of the best opportunities globally. Based in Hong Kong, London, Singapore and Sydney, our dedicated offshore teams source and present the right opportunities that has led to 75% of our candidates accepting offers within three months of beginning their application process. We pride ourselves on building long term relationships with the candidates we work with, so even if you are not considering a move in the immediate future please don't hesitate to get in contact to discuss how to plan for the future. If you are interested in confidentially exploring your opportunities in London, or internationally, we are able to assist you. We have dedicated consultants who specialise in In-House and Private Practice opportunities in the UK and Internationally on a full and part time basis. We form part of the Hydrogen group which has over 350 consultants globally and work across a variety of sectors. Due to the high volume of applications we receive for each of our roles we are unable to respond on an individual basis. If you have not received a response within 2 weeks of having submitted your details, it is likely that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Candidates outside of the stated PQE range are encouraged to apply provided you can demonstrate the necessary experience and competencies. For more information and a private and confidential consultation please contact Chloe Lam - Moores on +44 (0)2070020143 or

Client A leading Top 100 national law firm are seeking Regulatory Advocates to join their London office. Role The firm act for a range of clients appearing before regulatory tribunals and courts in England and Wales. You will advise on complex aspects of regulatory investigations, present cases for hearings and give wider regulatory advice to the firm. The majority of the firm’s clients are in the healthcare sector but the firm also act for those in the education, accountancy and engineering sectors. You will join the professional discipline team ranked in the top tier by the legal directories in one of the largest teams in the country. Candidate Please apply if you are a qualified solicitor or barrister with advocacy experience. Ideally you will have experience in a professional disciplinary/fitness to practice context but candidates who can demonstrate the required skills with experience from other sectors will be considered. Ideally you will have at least 3 years of experience in advocacy and fitness to practice. Why apply? This is an excellent opportunity for an Associate/Solicitor working in a regulatory team looking for progression with excellent quality work. It is also well suited to Barristers looking to move into private practice where Legal Director/Partnership is a future possibility. The firm are well known for their welcoming and supportive culture. They have a strong social ethos and work as a team encouraging personal development and a healthy work-life balance. For more information please contact Kate Albon at KMA Legal or apply as directed.

Our client, a top-tier US law firm, is seeking an associate with 2 to 6 years’ PQE to join its growing antitrust litigation practice in London. Led by a highly experienced partner group, the team handles complex competition disputes, including cross-border cartel cases and private enforcement actions, often for major private equity clients and global corporates. The group is fully integrated with the firm’s broader disputes, finance and transactional teams across Europe and the US, offering a strong platform for associates looking to build their career in high-stakes, international litigation. The Role The successful candidate will join a London-based team working at the intersection of complex litigation and competition law, with a strong cross-border emphasis. Acting on some of the most high-profile disputes in the market, the team regularly advises on cartel follow-on claims, abuse of dominance disputes, judicial reviews, class actions and cross-jurisdictional enforcement matters. This is a unique chance to be part of a practice closely aligned with the firm’s renowned private equity, funds and restructuring groups, offering exposure to disputes emerging from high-value transactions, structured finance arrangements and broader commercial conflicts with an antitrust dimension. Responsibilities • Represent clients in competition-related litigation, including damages claims, regulatory appeals and cross-border disputes., • Develop and implement litigation strategies in coordination with international teams across Europe and North America., • Advise on competition issues arising from transactional, restructuring and financial matters, often working alongside specialists in private equity, tax and finance., • Participate in the drafting of pleadings, evidence, and advocacy preparations for high-stakes hearings and trials., • Engage with leading clients including global investment firms, corporates and financial institutions. Requirements • England & Wales qualified solicitor., • Between 2 and 6 PQE, with demonstrable experience in competition litigation., • Strong academic background and excellent analytical skills., • Experience handling multi-jurisdictional disputes and working with international teams is highly desirable., • Exposure to private enforcement claims, abuse of dominance disputes, or regulatory appeals is advantageous., • Comfortable advising sophisticated clients, particularly those in the private equity or financial services sectors.

Blue Legal are partnering with a leading law firm to recruit an Events Manager to join their London office on a 12 month FTC basis. This is a key role within the firm’s events team, working closely with senior stakeholders and cross functional teams to deliver impactful, strategic events that strengthen client relationships and support the firm’s business objectives. The Responsibilities: • Lead, mentor and develop the Events Assistant, fostering professional growth and high performance., • Plan and deliver strategic client events, BD initiatives, and ad-hoc requests aligned with firm strategy and sponsorship objectives., • Support the firmwide events programme, including flagship sponsorships, memberships, and senior networking initiatives targeting C-suite clients., • Oversee conference models, supplier relationships, and hospitality memberships to ensure operational efficiency and cost effectiveness., • Manage budgets, stakeholder communication, and event promotion while maintaining best practice standards and consistent internal updates., • Monitor industry trends to innovate event strategy, enhance client experience, and continuously improve event delivery. The Candidate: • Experienced events professional with a strong background in professional services, proven strategic planning ability, and over seven years’ leadership in high-profile event delivery., • Exceptional communicator and relationship builder with the ability to influence senior stakeholders, inspire teams, and manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects under pressure. Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.

Simmons & Hanbury have been exclusively instructed by an international bank on a Leveraged Finance legal role at VP level to sit within the Transaction Management function. This team work specifically with Corporates and have been growing the amount of transactions that they support on as the leading bank. They're looking for a lawyer who enjoys being client facing would be interested in supporting with pitches. Key responsibilities • Provide legal support on a wide range of leveraged finance transactions, including syndicated loans, acquisition finance, and refinancing., • Draft, review, and negotiate loan documentation, security packages, intercreditor agreements, and commitment papers., • Advise on structuring and execution of cross-border financings in collaboration with business, credit, and risk teams., • Support business teams and senior stakeholders across the bank in delivering complex, high-value transactions. Experience requirements • Qualified lawyer with 4+ years’ post-qualification experience., • Trained and qualified within the Banking & Finance (or equivalent) practice of a leading law firm with experience within leveraged finance transactions, • Ideally in-house experience at another bank (either through a secondment or full-time role), • Excellent technical skills in drafting and negotiating complex loan and financing agreements., • Willing and able to take ownership of deals, to liaise with senior stakeholders and to attend client pitches were required, • Strong commercial awareness and the ability to deliver pragmatic, business-focused legal advice., • Collaborative team player with the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders and external counsel. Due to the high volume of applications, if you haven’t heard back from the team on this role, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. If your profile matches any of our other opportunities, one of our consultants will be in touch. About Simmons & Hanbury Simmons & Hanbury is a specialist executive search firm that sources and secures the best human capital and future leaders for our clients. We provide an integrated international service to support our clients across the globe, from our group headquarters based in the heart of the City of London. We support some of the most prestigious organisations in the world, across financial services, commerce & industry, and professional services. Our services include executive search, interim solutions and market intelligence within the Legal, Compliance, Corporate Governance and Human Resources practice areas. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the application process, please reach out directly. We welcome discussions about your needs and endeavour to provide support to ensure a positive experience.

Restructuring & Insolvency Lawyers – Associate / Senior Associate (1–8 PQE) I’m working with a highly regarded national firm who are looking to expand their Restructuring & Insolvency team with ambitious Associates and Senior Associates (1–8 years’ PQE). This is an exciting opportunity to join a practice with an impressive client base and a reputation for delivering first-class advice across both contentious and non-contentious matters. The Role You’ll be working alongside four experienced Partners and a collaborative team on a wide range of restructuring and insolvency work, including: • Contentious matters (c.75% of the practice) – including claims against directors, antecedent transactions, enforcement, and acting for stakeholders such as officeholders and creditors., • Non-contentious matters – such as pre-pack administrations, asset sales, transactional advisory work, and cross-border mandates. The team works with a stellar client base ranging from: • Medium-sized and boutique insolvency practitioners, • One of the UK’s largest corporate restructuring specialists, • International accountancy firms What They’re Looking For • Qualified Solicitor (1–8 PQE), ideally with both contentious and non-contentious restructuring & insolvency experience (though strength in one area is fine – training will be provided)., • Strong technical knowledge of restructuring & insolvency law., • Excellent drafting, advocacy, and client care skills., • Commercial awareness, strong organisation, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. ✅ Top-tier work with an outstanding client base ✅ Hands-on Partner exposure and genuine career progression opportunities ✅ Supportive, collaborative culture ✅ The chance to develop supervisory and business development skills as you grow This is a fantastic opportunity for ambitious lawyers looking to take the next step in their career in a forward-thinking and supportive environment. If you would like to be considered please send your CV to

Position: Associate – Patent Litigation (Life Sciences, Mid-Level) Practice Area: Intellectual Property Location: London Overview Our client, a well known international law firm, is looking to hire a mid-level Associate to join its Intellectual Property practice in London. About the Team The IP team is regularly ranked as band 1 in leading legal directories and is among the largest in London. The team handles a full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious IP matters, including patents, trade marks, copyright, and data privacy. Clients include both emerging innovators and established global enterprises. Key Responsibilities • Advise on a wide range of IP matters, with a primary focus on patent litigation in the life sciences sector., • Provide high-quality litigation services., • Support the growth and development of the IP practice. Candidate Profile • Strong academic credentials, ideally including a STEM degree., • Completion of the Oxford Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law and Practice is advantageous., • Proven experience in complex life sciences patent litigation before the High Court., • Collaborative mindset with experience mentoring junior team members. Additional Skills • Adaptability to work across various IP litigation matters and jurisdictions., • Strong matter management and teamwork capabilities., • Client-focused with clear and practical communication skills.

The Opportunity Rutherford is partnered with a leading Employment team in London. The firm is seeking an Employment Lawyer (1-10 PQE) to join its London office. This is a rare chance to work closely with all Partners on high-profile, intellectually stimulating matters spanning employment litigation and strategic advisory work. You’ll gain exceptional exposure to market-leading clients and career-enhancing work across diverse sectors, providing a platform to significantly advance your professional development. About the Team The Employment team advises prestigious clients across private and public sectors on their most complex and sensitive employment matters. You’ll work on high-value cross-border projects, executive-level appointments and separations, precedent-setting litigation, complex workforce restructuring, outsourcing arrangements, benefits and incentives programs, trade secret protection, and equality and diversity initiatives. The London team comprises several highly-regarded Partners and a strong team of lawyers, supported by professional support resources, forming part of an international employment group spanning EMEA and APAC. What You’ll Do • Work alongside Partners on high-profile employment matters, including sophisticated Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation., • Provide strategic advice on business-critical employment issues., • Take a leading role in coordinating complex cross-border projects, including large-scale restructurings and multinational compliance initiatives., • Manage your own caseload with full support, gaining exceptional client exposure and opportunities to build key relationships., • Contribute to business development initiatives and grow your professional reputation within the market. Your Profile & Expertise We are looking for candidates with: • Excellent academic credentials., • Solid legal training in a City or international law firm., • Experience handling complex employment matters, including advisory work, litigation, transactional matters, and, ideally, restrictive covenant injunctions., • A pragmatic, commercially astute approach aligned with client objectives., • A desire to work in a truly international environment. What Sets Our Top Performers Apart • Flexibility and experience across a broad range of employment issues., • Ability to manage complex matters and clients, with strong negotiation skills., • Excellent technical knowledge and drafting skills, delivering clear, practical advice., • Initiative, confidence, and a track record of achievement., • Effective collaboration with colleagues across disciplines and jurisdictions., • Supervisory and delegation skills., • Commitment to business development and maintaining strong client relationships., • Continuous professional development and contribution to team know-how and training., • Excellent communication and client-handling abilities. Why This Role? This position offers unparalleled exposure to high-profile, intellectually challenging work in a collaborative, international environment. You’ll benefit from autonomy, a strong client base, and abundant opportunities to shape your practice and career trajectory. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, get in touch in confidence to learn more. 4 If this is of interest, please apply on the link or reach out directly via email - , or call - 020 3778 2207.