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Role: Immigration Level 2 Accredited Solicitor / Director Level (2 positions)A Legal500, Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Immigration Level 2 Solicitor / Director for highly sought permanent positon with ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and CaseworkersGemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our clients accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.Immigration Department Background:Our clients Immigration lawyers have an established reputation in acting for high net worth individuals, new and established business men and women, and innovative and skilled individuals under the Tier 1 visa categories. The department has a number of highly skilled lawyers who have trained as barristers, and undertake complex appeal cases up to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.The department offers a wide range of services to European Economic Area (EEA) and non-EEA individuals and families wishing to enter, remain, or settle in the UK.In addition, our clients Immigration department is renowned for their extensive experience in Asylum claims and challenging human rights violations for unaccompanied minors and victims of torture, trafficking, and domestic abuse. In these cases, we are committed to assisting no matter the individual clients circumstance.Main Duties and Responsibilities:Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are metResponsible for all aspects of Immigration work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team membersAbility to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexitiesAssisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the departmentVariety of duties including dealing with a range of Immigration work including; detained clients; victims of trafficking & torture; asylum work from initial applications through to Tribunal appeal and upper Court appeal matters; entry clearance applications and appeals and some judicial review workPreparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidencePreparing applications to meet Home Office requirements (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)Attending conferences and courtYou will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the companyKey Skills Required:Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applyingRegistered with the Law Society Immigration & Asylum Law Accreditation - level 2 membershipBe committed and highly driven to provide an excellent standard of service to our clientsStrong management skillsCommitted team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referralsPrevious proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicatorsProfessional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Immigration issuesExcellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new businessWorking knowledge of the publicly funded Immigration work and have the ability to service privately funded casesHave extensive experience in dealing with all Immigration related work and some expertise on adoption mattersExperience in own advocacy is an advantageExcellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skillsThis list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.What we offer Highly competitive salaryA dynamic and committed team cultureExcellent progression opportunitiesThe firm will allow Hybrid-working in accordance with company policy.Opportunities for sector recognition and legal awardsAbout Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities:Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.TPBN1_UKTJ

Role: Housing Solicitor - Director Position - BirminghamLeading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Housing Solicitor Director for highly sought permanent position.Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our clients accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001-2013 accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.Housing Department Background:Our clients Housing team, ranked by The Legal 500 directory for its services across England and Wales, provides assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. Their practitioners are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. Our client offers lawyer supported dispute resolution or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as a means to resolve housing disrepair matters. Their department also regularly represents clients in the courts for unlawful eviction, possession proceedings and prepare applications for judicial review in cases of homelessness.Main Responsibilities of the Role: Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are metResponsible for all aspects of Housing work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team membersSignificant experience in representing clients as Housing Court Duty Scheme over the last 2 years.Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexitiesAssisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the departmentVariety of duties including dealing with a range of Housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Housing adaptations; Social Housing; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacyDealing with emergency cases and identifying and carrying out strategic litigation.Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid AgencyPreparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidenceYou will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company.Key Skills Required: 3 Years+ PQE with proven experience of Housing and Litigation, including court representation essentialMust have experience as Duty Advisor under Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme over the last 2 yearsMust meet the 2013 SQM Supervisor standard in Housing, or willing to work towards thisExperience in welfare rights and community care issues Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applyingStrong management skillsCommitted team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referralsPrevious proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicatorsProfessional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Housing issuesExcellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new businessWorking knowledge of the publically funded Housing work including legal representation and legal help and have the ability to service privately funded casesHave extensive experience in dealing with all Housing related workExperience in own advocacy is an advantageExcellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and able to use HR systemsExperience within the legal sector is preferableAbility to manage social media activity to promote the CompanyOn offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion.The Company supports hybrid working in line with its policy. Please note that a minimum of three days per week in the office is mandatory.About Gemini Recruitment and Equal opportunities:Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.TPBN1_UKTJ

Role: Family & Childcare Solicitor DirectorLeading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Family Solicitor Director for highly sought permanent position.Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our clients accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.Family & Children Department Background:Our clients family department is ranked and recognized by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Societys Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring their clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity.In addition, our clients Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions.Main Responsibilities of the Role: Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are metManaging and overseeing complex family mattersResponsible for all aspects of Family work including divorce, financial disputes and remedies; international elements of child abduction/ adoption; injunctions/ non molestation orders and providing technical expertise and guidance to other team membersAbility to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexitiesAssisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the departmentVariety of duties including dealing with a range of Family law matters as well as undertaking your own advocacyYou will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the companyKey Skills Required:3 Years+ PQEMust have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applyingMust hold one of the following accreditations: Law Society Family Law Panel Accreditation,Resolution Accredited Specialist Child Abduction Specialist Portfolio completedListed on the International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) accredited panelExperienced Family Law Solicitor with a proven track record in managing complex and sensitive child abduction cases.Strong management skillsCommitted team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referralsPrevious proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicatorsProfessional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Family Law issuesExcellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new businessComprehensive knowledge of publicly funded family law, with the capability to effectively manage privately funded cases.Excellent client care and advocacy skillsExcellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skillsThislistisnotexhaustiveandtheremaybeotherdutiesasreasonablyrequired.On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy.The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.About Gemini Recruitment:Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.TPBN1_UKTJ

Role: Business Immigration SolicitorA Legal500, Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Business Immigration Solicitor for highly sought permanent positon.Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our clients accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001-2013 accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Immigration Department Background:Our client is ranked and recommended as a top-tier practice by The Legal 500 directory for services including business immigration, human rights, appeals, and personal immigration. The Legal 500 applauds the nationwide reach and quality of the services they provide.They are specialists in the full spectrum of immigration law, including asylum, human rights, nationality, and business immigration. Their immigration lawyers have an established reputation for representing high-net-worth individuals, both new and established entrepreneurs, and innovative and skilled professionals under the Points-Based System (PBS).Our client offers a wide range of services to foreign nationals and families seeking to enter, remain, or settle in the UK. With over 160 specialist immigration lawyers across the country, they bring exceptional expertise to all immigration matters. The department includes a number of highly skilled lawyers trained as barristers, who regularly undertake complex appeal cases in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.Their immigration team is renowned for its extensive experience in both Business and Personal Immigration, covering areas such as sponsorship licence applications, immigration compliance, skilled worker applications, graduate visas, global talent visas, scale-up worker visas, innovator founder visas, student and family visas, and nationality applications.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesReport directly to Department DirectorAbility to manage and supervise Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexitiesProviding expert legal advice to clients on business and personal immigration regulations and policiesRepresenting clients in negotiations and hearings on immigration issues.Developing and maintaining relationships with business clients.Working closely with other partners to create and implement the firm's strategic plans.Ensuring the legal team's compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.Identifying new business opportunities and contributing to the firm's growth.Managing client expectations and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.Key Skills RequiredMust have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applyingAt least 2 years PQE experience of handling business/corporate/private client immigration casesProblem solving and excellent communication skillsThe passion and drive to succeedThe ability to work well as part of a team and to lead and inspire othersExpert knowledge of business immigration laws and regulations.Excellent negotiation and communication skills.Strong management skillsProfessional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Immigration issuesExcellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new businessExcellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skillsThis list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow Hybrid-working in accordance with company policy.About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities:Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.TPBN1_UKTJ

Role: Public Law Solicitor | NQ to 3+PQE | BirminghamA Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Public Law Solicitors for highly sought permanent position.Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our clients accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001-2013 accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.Public Law Department BackgroundOur clients Public Law department has experience in all aspects of civil liberties and judicial review against the HMRC, local authority, NHS, planning Judicial Review including obtaining emergency orders and other interim relief to prevent breaches of human rights. Their department regularly follow up judicial reviews with actions for damages in both the County and High Courts and successfully pursue matters to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.The quality of the department is repeatedly demonstrated by its high success rates, with award winning cases, many of which are recorded in the reported case journals, raising new and important issues, and creating legal precedents for the future.Our client's Public Law Department is recognised as a leader in its field by Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 for its depth of experience in immigration and civil liberties challenges. As a well-established firm, our client is well known to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), the Courts, and the Government Legal Department (GLD).Our client also collaborates with other firms on funding and case management issues, and has a close working relationship with a number of barristers chambers with relevant expertise in public law.Our client carries out both publicly and privately funded work.Main Duties and Responsibilities:Report directly to Department DirectorResponsible for all aspects of Public Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team membersAbility to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexitiesAssisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the departmentVariety of duties including dealing with a range of Public Law work including: Unlawful detention; False imprisonment; Abuse by detention staff ; Conditions in detention; Age assessments; Asylum support; Challenging non-appealable decisions; Challenging removal notices; NHS & Local Authority challenges; Policies, practices and decisions made by the Immigration and Asylum Tribunals (First-tier Tribunal / Upper Tribunal) ; Bail decisionsThe work may also include challenging non-immigration issues such as data protection, housing etcPreparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidenceAttending conferences and courtPreparing applications (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)Attending conferences and courtYou will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the companyKey Skills Required:Law Society Immigration Accreditation desirableQualified Solicitor, Committed and highly drivenMust have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applyingStrong management skillsCommitted team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referralsPrevious proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicatorsProfessional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Public Law issuesExcellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new businessWorking knowledge of the Legal Aid Guidance for Public Law matters and have the ability to service privately funded casesHave extensive experience in dealing with all Public Law related workExperience in own advocacy is an advantageExcellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skillsThis list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities:Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.If this sounds of interest apply now for one of our agents to contact you.By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Associate / Partner Contentious Probate Location: Offices in West MidlandsSalary: Attractive package + Partnership ProspectsContract: Permanent, Full TimeHybrid Working: AvailableBenefits Attractive salary and overall package, dependent on experience.Genuine Partnership prospects for the right individual.Hybrid working with flexibility across three office locations.25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, together with additional ex gratia leave over the Christmas period.Group Personal Pension Scheme with Royal London, currently offering 3% employer and 5% employee contributions, increasing to 5% employer and 5% employee after five years' service.Private Healthcare with Aviva upon successful completion of probation, fully funded by the firm.Death in Service benefit of four times annual salary from your first day of employment, fully funded by the firm.Health Cash Plan from your first day of employment, fully funded by the firm.Opportunity to lead and shape an established Contentious Probate practice.Strong pipeline of high-value, complex contentious probate work.Support from Band 1 ranked Private Client and Litigation teams.Genuine autonomy to influence the strategic direction of the department.Long-term career progression within a highly respected Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked firm.About This Firm.They are a highly regarded Midlands law firm with offices across the region and a reputation for delivering clear, practical advice backed by strong technical expertise. The firm is recognised as a Band 1 firm in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide for Private Client work, while its wider Litigation team is ranked Band 1 in the Legal 500. Combining the quality of work and technical strength often associated with larger national firms, they have retained the collegiate culture and approachability of a leading regional practice.The firm prides itself on long-term relationships, exceptional client service and providing a supportive environment where talented lawyers are encouraged to develop and thrive.The Opportunity Due to continued growth, the firm is seeking an experienced Contentious Probate practitioner to lead and further develop its existing team.This represents a genuine leadership opportunity for either an established Partner or an ambitious Senior Associate looking to step into partnership in the near future.The successful individual will inherit an existing and growing caseload, supported by a highly regarded Private Client team and an outstanding wider Litigation practice. There is significant scope to shape the future direction of the team and play a central role in the continued expansion of the practice.You will have the autonomy to influence strategy and build upon an already strong reputation, whilst benefiting from the support and collaboration of a Band 1-ranked litigation team consisting of:Two PartnersThree Senior AssociatesOne SolicitorOne ParalegalOne TraineeThe team regularly acts on complex and high-profile disputes, including matters that attract national press attention and are reported in the law reports.The Role The successful candidate will:Lead and develop the firm's Contentious Probate offering.Manage a varied and high-value caseload of contentious probate and trust disputes.Handle matters involving complex estates and inheritance disputes.Advise clients on claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.Deal with challenges to the validity of wills, proprietary estoppel claims and disputes involving trusts and estates.Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and professional referrers.Mentor and develop junior colleagues.Work closely with the wider Litigation and Private Client teams.Contribute to the continued growth and strategic direction of the department.Play an active role in business development and networking activities.Candidate Requirements To be considered, you will ideally have:6+ years' PQE within Contentious Probate and Trusts disputes.Experience handling high-value and complex cases.The ability to manage matters independently with strong commercial judgement.Experience supervising, mentoring and developing junior lawyers.Strong client relationship and business development skills.A proven track record of generating and maintaining work.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.A collaborative and team-oriented approach.Ambitions for leadership and, where appropriate, partnership.Applications are welcomed from existing Partners, Legal Directors, Principal Associates and Senior Associates seeking a clear pathway to partnership.Why Join? Band 1 ranked Private Client team in Chambers High Net Worth.Band 1 ranked Litigation team in the Legal 500.High quality and complex work.Strong pipeline of existing contentious probate matters.Genuine opportunity to shape and lead the practice.Partnership prospects.Flexible office location across the West Midlands.Hybrid working options.Support from an experienced and collaborative litigation team.Friendly and collegiate culture.Long-term growth strategy and strong market reputation.Career Prospects This is far more than a replacement hire.It represents an opportunity to become the driving force behind an established and growing Contentious Probate practice, supported by one of the strongest Private Client and Litigation platforms in the Midlands.For the right individual, this role offers the chance to build something meaningful, develop a team around them and progress into a senior leadership position within a highly respected firm.Apply For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please get in touch.TPBN1_UKTJ

Corporate Partner | Birmingham | National Law Firm \n Salary: Six Figure Package + Excellent Benefits + Equity Prospects \n An ambitious national law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Corporate Partner to join its highly regarded Birmingham office. This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially driven lawyer to become part of an established and successful corporate team, working alongside recognised experts while playing a key role in the continued growth of the practice. \n THE ROLE: \n Joining a thriving Corporate team with an enviable client portfolio, you will advise on a broad range of corporate matters including mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, management buyouts, shareholder agreements, corporate restructures, joint ventures and general corporate advisory work. \n This is a strategic appointment and the successful candidate will be expected to play a leading role in developing the practice, strengthening existing client relationships and generating new business. You will work closely with colleagues across banking, commercial, employment, real estate and tax to deliver seamless advice on complex, high-value transactions. \n The firm has invested significantly in its Birmingham office and offers an excellent platform, strong internal referral network and the resources required to support further growth. \n THE CANDIDATE: \n Applications are sought from experienced Corporate Partners with a demonstrable track record of winning and retaining high-quality corporate work. You will have an established reputation within the Midlands market together with a loyal network of clients, introducers and professional contacts capable of generating future instructions. \n You will be recognised for delivering commercially focused advice, building long-term client relationships and leading successful teams. Strong leadership skills, strategic thinking and a genuine appetite for business development will be essential, as will the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across the wider firm. \n Whether you are looking for a stronger platform to support your clients, greater investment in your practice or the opportunity to influence the future direction of a growing national team, this role offers genuine long-term prospects. \n THE FIRM: \n This highly regarded national law firm has built an outstanding reputation for delivering first-class legal advice to businesses ranging from owner-managed companies through to national and international organisations. With continued investment in its people, technology and regional offices, the firm offers a collaborative culture, first-class support and an entrepreneurial environment where partners are encouraged to grow and develop their practices. \n \n \n eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered in the strictest confidence.

Head of Employment Solicitor | Birmingham | Partner / Legal Director Level \n Salary: Highly Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package \n A leading national law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Employment Solicitor to head its Birmingham employment practice. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially astute lawyer to take on a strategic leadership role within a thriving national team, working with an impressive client base while shaping the future direction of the practice. \n THE ROLE: \n As Head of Employment, you will lead a well-established team advising employers across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Acting for national and international businesses, owner-managed companies, public sector organisations and senior executives, you will provide commercially focused advice on day-to-day HR issues, disciplinary and grievance matters, redundancy and restructuring programmes, discrimination and whistleblowing claims, TUPE, restrictive covenants and Employment Tribunal litigation. \n You will also work closely with colleagues across the corporate, commercial and regulatory teams, advising on the employment aspects of mergers, acquisitions and business restructures. Alongside managing a busy caseload, you will take responsibility for developing client relationships, driving business development initiatives, mentoring and developing the team and contributing to the firm's wider national employment strategy. \n THE CANDIDATE: \n You will be an experienced Employment Solicitor with a proven track record of advising employer clients on complex employment matters. Applications are welcomed from Partners, Legal Directors and ambitious Senior Associates seeking the opportunity to step into a leadership role. \n You will possess excellent technical ability, strong commercial awareness and a genuine passion for building long-term client relationships. Previous experience supervising and developing lawyers, coupled with an appetite for business development and practice growth, will be key to your success in this role. \n THE FIRM: \n This highly regarded national law firm has earned an outstanding reputation for delivering pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of sectors. With significant investment in its Birmingham office and ambitious growth plans, the firm offers a collaborative culture, flexible working arrangements and genuine opportunities to influence the future direction of the business. \n This is an outstanding opportunity to join a firm where leadership is recognised, entrepreneurial thinking is encouraged and career progression is supported. \n \n \n eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. PQE levels are given as a guide and all applications will be considered on merit.

Head of Pensions Solicitor | Birmingham | Partner / Legal Director Level \n Salary: Highly Competitive + Excellent Benefits \n A leading national law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Pensions Solicitor to head up its Birmingham pensions practice. This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious senior lawyer seeking the autonomy to shape and grow a well-established offering while working alongside nationally recognised specialists across the wider business. \n THE ROLE: \n This is a strategic appointment for a senior pensions lawyer with the expertise and commercial acumen to lead and develop a thriving practice. Advising a diverse client base that includes employers, trustees, public sector organisations and corporate clients, you will handle a broad range of pensions matters including scheme governance, benefit redesign, regulatory compliance, corporate transactions, de-risking exercises and complex advisory work. \n Working closely with colleagues across corporate, employment, banking and real estate, you will play a key role in developing client relationships, winning new work and mentoring the next generation of pensions lawyers. The position offers genuine influence over the future direction of the team and the opportunity to contribute to the firm's wider national pensions strategy. \n THE CANDIDATE: \n Applications are sought from qualified Solicitors with extensive pensions experience gained within a recognised regional, national or international law firm. You will possess strong technical expertise, excellent commercial awareness and a proven track record of delivering pragmatic advice to a broad client base. Previous experience of leading teams, developing client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives will be highly advantageous. \n Whether you are already leading a pensions practice or are an ambitious Legal Director or Partner looking for the next step in your career, this role offers an exceptional platform within a firm renowned for investing in its people and supporting long-term career progression. \n THE FIRM: \n This highly regarded national law firm has built an outstanding reputation for delivering commercially focused legal advice to clients across the UK. With a collaborative culture, impressive client portfolio and continued investment in its Birmingham office, the firm offers high-quality work, flexible working arrangements and a genuine commitment to supporting career development. \n \n \n eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Please note that PQE levels are provided as a guide and all applications will be considered on merit.

Employment Solicitor (NQ–1 PQE | Birmingham, Clear Progression, Support & Early Responsibility, Hybrid\n \n \n The Firm What if your first role post-qualification actually gave you the responsibility and exposure you’ve been looking for? This growing legal business is known for giving junior lawyers meaningful work from day one, rather than limiting them to the sidelines.\n \n \n With a strong focus on mentoring and internal progression, you’ll be supported by approachable senior lawyers who are genuinely invested in your development. The culture is collaborative, down-to-earth, and geared towards helping NQs build confidence quickly while developing real technical expertise. If you’re looking for a place where you can accelerate your career rather than just “settle in,” this firm stands out.\n \n \n The Role Are you ready to build a strong foundation in Employment law within a team that will actively invest in your growth?\n \n \n This is an opportunity for a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join a busy and supportive Employment team, handling a varied caseload while gaining exposure to complex and high-quality matters.\n \n \n You’ll be advising and supporting clients across a broad spectrum of Employment issues, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE, and whistleblowing. The role will involve both independent case handling and assisting senior lawyers on more complex matters.\n \n \n You’ll also:\n \n \n\n • Manage and progress claims within tribunals and courts\n, • Work within an insurance-backed litigation environment, including policy considerations\n, • Liaise with clients, counsel, courts, and third parties\n, • Support wider business objectives through accurate and timely legal advice\n, • Supervise and delegate tasks to junior team members where appropriate\nLooking for a role where no two days are the same and where your exposure will accelerate your development? This could be it.\n \n \n You Do you want to be part of a team where your voice is heard from day one?\n \n \n You’ll be a qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) at NQ level with a genuine interest in Employment law. You should be comfortable managing a varied caseload and confident communicating with clients and colleagues alike.\n \n \n You will likely have:\n \n \n\n • A solid grounding in Employment law\n, • Experience handling or assisting on a varied caseload\n, • Strong organisational and communication skills\n, • The ability to work both independently and collaboratively\n, • Familiarity with IT systems such as case management platforms and digital dictation\nExposure to insurance litigation or claims handling would be advantageous—but not essential.\n \n \n Most importantly, you’ll be motivated, commercially aware, and eager to continue developing your expertise.\n \n \n Benefits What’s in it for you beyond the day-to-day work?\n \n \n\n • Financial participation in the firm’s equity growth\n, • Private Medical Insurance\n, • Structured training support and Performance Development framework\n, • Hybrid and agile working policy (home and office balance)\n, • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays\n, • Optional holiday purchase scheme\n, • Company Sick Pay\n, • Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution\n, • Death in Service benefit / Life assurance\n, • Enhanced Company Maternity and Paternity Pay\n, • Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and business performance\nInterested? So, are you ready to take the next step in your legal career with a firm that genuinely invests in its people? Or perhaps you’re looking for a role where you can develop quickly while still being supported?\n \n \n If this sounds like the right move, get in touch with Toby Ryan at QED Legal today for a confidential discussion.

Real Estate Partner - Birmingham \n International Firm - Equity \n A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Real Estate Partner to join one of the most intriguing law firms in the Midlands market. \n Our client has built a quiet reputation for doing things differently but with the absolute seal of quality. With a hugely collaborative and entrepreneurial culture and a unique platform that really sets the firm apart, the firm attracts high-calibre lawyers and clients alike. Its real estate practice is recognised for advising on some of the most significant investment and development projects across the UK and internationally. \n The firm is now seeking an accomplished Real Estate Partner to play a key strategic role within the Birmingham office. This is a genuine succession opportunity, offering the successful individual the chance to develop an established practice while helping to shape the future direction of the team. \n You'll bring a strong track record in real estate investment and development work, having likely advised institutional investors, developers, funds and corporate occupiers on significant projects. With a demonstrable ability to generate and grow business, you'll be interested in taking on a key leadership role within this progressive and expanding practice. \n In return, the firm offers a compelling platform for growth, access to premium domestic and international clients, and a culture that genuinely differentiates it from its competitors. This is an outstanding opportunity for a partner seeking a long-term strategic move rather than simply a change of address. \n For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Jon Needham at Motus Legal Recruitment on or via

Corporate Solicitor (NQ-2 PQE) Birmingham | Top 100 National Law Firm | £65,000-£75,000 + Excellent Benefits \n \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Newly Qualified to 2 PQE Corporate Solicitor to join the Birmingham office of a Top 100 national law firm with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice to a diverse client base. \n \n Working as part of a highly regarded corporate team, you'll advise on a broad range of matters including mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, corporate restructures, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, and general corporate advisory work. You'll gain exposure to high-quality, complex transactions while working alongside experienced partners and senior lawyers in a collaborative and supportive environment. \n \n This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious junior solicitor looking to develop their career with a firm that offers exceptional training, genuine progression opportunities, and exposure to premium corporate work. \n \n About You: \n \n\n • Qualified Solicitor (NQ-2 years' PQE) with experience in corporate law\n, • Strong technical knowledge gained through a recognised training contract or post-qualification role\n, • Confident managing matters with appropriate supervision\n, • Excellent communication and client relationship skills\n, • Commercially minded with a proactive, solutions-focused approach\n, • Keen to develop within a leading national corporate team\n, • What's on Offer:\n \n • Salary of £65,000-£75,000, depending on experience\n, • High-quality corporate work with a respected Top 100 national firm\n, • Supportive and collaborative team environment\n, • Structured training and mentoring from recognised corporate specialists\n, • Clear opportunities for career progression\n, • Flexible and modern hybrid working arrangements\n, • Comprehensive benefits package\n, • If you're looking to take the next step in your corporate law career with a leading national firm, we'd love to hear from you. \n \n \n Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website. \n

Role: Housing Paralegal \n A Legal500, Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Housing Paralegals for highly sought permanent position. \n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001-2013 accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Housing Department Background: \n Our client’s Housing team, ranked by The Legal 500 directory for its services across England and Wales, provides assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. Their practitioners are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. Our client offers lawyer supported dispute resolution or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as a means to resolve housing disrepair matters. Their department also regularly represents clients in the courts for unlawful eviction, possession proceedings and prepare applications for judicial review in cases of homelessness. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of public and private housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management.\n\n Key Skills Required \n\n • Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publicly funded Housing Law\n, • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Legal experience as a Housing Paralegal/Advisor\n, • Clear understanding and application of Housing Laws\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance\n, • Committed team player, self -motivated and professional \n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. \n About Gemini Recruitment and Equal opportunities: \n Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. \n The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. \n If this is sounds of interest, apply now for one of our agents to contact you. \n By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Our National law firm client are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Risk & Compliance Solicitor to join their Risk and Compliance team in Birmingham. This role offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of regulatory, professional conduct, and risk management matters, with a particular focus on professional negligence, claims management, and regulatory compliance within a legal services environment. \n The successful candidate will support the General Counsel and wider Risk team in managing the firm's professional risks, regulatory obligations, claims portfolio, and governance framework, while providing pragmatic and commercial advice to Lawyers and senior stakeholders across the business. \n This position is ideally suited to a qualified Solicitor with experience in professional negligence, professional indemnity insurance, dispute resolution, claims handling, or law firm risk and compliance. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Supporting the General Counsel and senior Risk Lawyers in the management of professional negligence claims, complaints, and circumstances notifications.\n, • Reviewing legal matter files and investigating potential claims, complaints, and risk issues.\n, • Preparing instructions to external counsel, insurers, and brokers where required.\n, • Maintaining claims records, registers, and bordereaux, ensuring accurate reporting and tracking of claims and potential exposures.\n, • Assisting in the management of disclosure exercises, investigations, and litigation relating to claims against the firm.\n, • Supporting the management of the firm's Professional Indemnity Insurance arrangements, including renewals, notifications, and insurer liaison.\n, • Supporting the firm's compliance with its regulatory and professional obligations, including the SRA Standards and Regulations.\n, • Researching and drafting responses to legal and regulatory queries from Partners, Lawyers, and business services teams.\n, • Drafting and reviewing client-facing documentation, including engagement letters, terms of business, outside counsel guidelines, and legal notices.\n, • Providing practical and commercially focused risk advice to Lawyers and senior stakeholders.\n, • Supporting firm-wide projects, including operational change initiatives, new office openings, and regulatory compliance programmes.\n, • Drafting internal guidance notes, policies, and communications to support compliance and risk awareness across the firm.\n\n Experience & Knowledge required: \n\n • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.\n, • Proven experience in professional negligence, professional indemnity, claims management, dispute resolution, or risk and compliance matters.\n, • Strong understanding of legal and regulatory risk within a law firm or professional services environment.\n, • Experience handling or supporting claims, complaints, investigations, and contentious matters.\n, • Experience working within an internal Risk & Compliance team of a law firm.\n, • Knowledge of the SRA Standards and Regulations and broader legal sector regulatory requirements.\n, • Experience managing professional indemnity claims and insurer relationships.\n\n Candidate Profile: \n This role would particularly suit a Solicitor who is looking to transition into an internal risk and compliance role at a law firm if they have gained experience in some of the following areas; Professional Negligence, Professional Indemnity Insurance, Dispute Resolution, Regulatory and Compliance Advisory, Law Firm Risk Management, Litigation and Claims Handling. \n For a confidential chat about this or other roles he is handling, please contact Matt Pollard in the Jameson Legal London office. Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.\n \n Our consultants will review your application and assess your suitability. We endeavour to respond to all applications within 72 hours, however due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually and would advise that if you do not hear from us you should assume you are not successful in your application. Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.\n \n \n

Role: Family & Children Law Director - Nationwide (Outside London) - Panel Accredited \n Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Family & Children Solicitor Director for highly sought permanent position. \n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Family & Children Department Background: \n Our client’s family department is ranked and recognized by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Society’s Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring their clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity. \n In addition, our client’s Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions. \n Main Responsibilities of the Role: \n\n • Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met\n, • Managing and overseeing complex family matters\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Family work including divorce, financial disputes and remedies; international elements of child abduction/ adoption; injunctions/ non molestation orders and providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Family law matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • 3 Years+ PQE\n, • Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Must hold one of the following accreditations:\n \n, • Law Society Family Law Panel (Advanced), with Child Abduction and Wardship component\n, • Resolution Accredited Specialist – Child Abduction Specialist Portfolio completed\n, • Listed on the International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) accredited panel\n \n, • Experienced Family Law Solicitor with a proven track record in managing complex and sensitive child abduction cases.\n, • Strong management skills\n, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals\n, • Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Family Law issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Comprehensive knowledge of publicly funded family law, with the capability to effectively manage privately funded cases.\n, • Excellent client care and advocacy skills\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. \n The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. \n About Gemini Recruitment: \n Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. \n By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Legal Counsel \n Interim \n Rate - £700 Umbrella per day \n Birmingham, Hybrid-Working (3 days per week in office) \n \n An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Counsel to join a Central Government team on an interim basis. This role is to deliver a full range of legal advice to the team and all its business directorates, which includes key internal stakeholders, in order to optimise contractual outcomes in relation to a variety of subjects (including supply chain, utilities, local authorities, etc) and support compliance with legislation and regulations. \n \n Key Requirements for the Legal Counsel \n The ideal Candidate for the Legal Counsel role will include: \n\n • Ability to produce and present communications and information in a variety of ways adapted for the relevant audience, \n * Interpersonal and influencing skills; \n * Legal drafting skills; \n * Problem-solving skills including working without established precedent or procedure; \n * Ability to juggle and prioritise numerous tasks in a high activity environment; \n * Ability to consistently deliver high quality outputs under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail; \n * Planning and organisational skills; \n * Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team on a wide range of commercial legal issues. Knowledge: \n * Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with contracting or construction experience, preferably gained in both a "client" and a "contractor" environment. \n * Demonstrable specialism in contract law and/or procurement law, preferably with a focus on large projects. \n * Commercial contracts/construction contracts knowledge \n Type of experience: \n * Experience of managing the provision of external legal advice \n * Experience of public sector procurement processes \n * Problem solving experience \n * Commercial legal experience of UK based construction or infrastructure projects, or experience of dealing with Government Departments, utilities or transport projects, gained either in house or in private practice.\n\n \n Key responsibilities for the Legal Counsel \n The successful Candidate for this Legal Counsel role will be required to: \n\n • Work with minimum supervision to provide high quality legal advice including drafting documents and providing advice to staff at all levels on all aspects of commercial/contracts law\n, • Main Lawyer and point contact for legal advice on General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018 including privacy policies and supporting the Data Protection Officer. Ensuring standards set by supervisory bodies (such as the ICO) on data protection are adhered to; \n * Responsible for running weekly legal surgeries for contract management and Corporate Procurement to provide legal advice to enable them to maximise efficiencies and minimise external legal costs. \n * Advise on resolution of contractual claims and disputes (not including conduct of litigation or arbitration), using external lawyers where appropriate; \n * Point legal contact for all Phase 2a procurements including leading on the early works procurement. \n * Preparing and delivering targeted training to internal staff to help them understand areas of law (example, procurement law PCR and UCR) relating to legal issues as they arise; \n * Drafting template precedents for the legal team including providing self-help tools/templates for internal staff to save time and cost to continuously improve performance and compliance; \n * Assisting the legal function as and when required on legal research and also keep abreast of the law and providing legal updates which affect the business \n * When required, manage the provision of external legal support including responsibility for managing and monitoring cost, assisting with the setting of budget and timescales and managing quality\n\n \n This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established team that prides itself in the first-class service it offers to clients. \n If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the Legal Counsel role, please apply now, or contact Albert Pearson at Sellick Partnership for a confidential conversation. \n Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

A legal 500 listed law firm with offices based across the West Midlands are seeking an existing Partner, Legal Director or Senior Associate (Ideally 10 Year PQE+) to join their highly regarded Corporate department.\n \n \n There is an excellent and broad range of quality corporate work across a wide range of sectors to include corporate transactions, commercial contracts, management buy ins/outs, joint venture agreements, restructuring and partnerships. The client base is second to none and is primarily 'city focused' rather than being local businesses. \n \n \n This role is part of a progression plan, so you would be working alongside an existing Director before then taking more responsibility and leading the Corporate team. You will become an integral part of the firm right away and will enjoy a lot of direct client contact with key clients of the firm as well as contribute to building the department further by getting actively involved in the business development activities of the firm and the department. \n \n \n Whilst work is of a high quality, there is still a traditional feel to this practice and you will have the luxury of your secretarial support, a supportive management board that will guide you whenever necessary and fantastic work/life balance. A following is not essential due to the volumes of work and success they have seen recently. \n \n \n The firm are very work/life balance focused and can offer a hybrid working split, however, there would need to be a presence in order to liaise with the Director and discuss plans for progressing & growing the team. All fee earners currently have the choice to work remotely, hybrid or from the office and this will continue to be in place. \n \n \n Attractive benefits package will be offered including a pension, bonus scheme and healthcare, plus the chance to oversee an established team within a well known and respected firm. Salary will be based on experience level but will likely be in the realms of £90,000 - £120,000.\n \n \n This is a great opportunity for a corporate lawyer to develop their career further within one of the leading teams in the corporate area. Please contact Nick Skelly at QED Legal for further details and apply ASAP to be considered for this opportunity.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a BD Assistant to join a well-established law firm, in Birmingham supporting its closely knit business development team \n This is an incredible opportunity for a junior candidate looking to build their legal BD experience. You will be responsible for BD activities in the Birmingham office, supported by the team based in London. The firm is at a particularly dynamic stage in its growth, with a young and highly engaged Partnership that actively champions business development. \n Key Responsibilities Will Include: \n\n • Support in the delivery of events including conferences\n, • Assist with thought leadership campaigns\n, • Maintain the BD area of the firm intranet\n, • Carry out market research\n, • Liaise with multiple stakeholders\n\n The team is really looking for someone who is energetic, and has the ability to build relationships quickly. You will need to have 1-2 years of experience in a professional services environment.

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Housing Options Officer to join one of Adecco Public Sector's Local Authority clients in a temporary contract, initially for 3 months (but highly likely to be extended).Our client is based in Solihull in the West Midlands and this is a full time role for 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out homelessness interviews, managing complex cases from initial contact through to conclusion, and making decisions in accordance with homelessness legislation. They will work closely with clients to assess housing needs, provide tailored housing advice and support, and, where appropriate, assist them in securing suitable accommodation. \n The role forms part of our clients' customer-focused frontline Homeless Services team and involves providing face-to-face advice on a range of homelessness and housing matters. The successful candidate will be required to work in the office twice a week on duty rota basis to ensure an excellent standard of customer service across the Housing Advice and Homelessness Service.Due to the busy nature of the role, the client is keen for applicants to possess previous experience of: Interviewing clients and resolving all housing problems. Processing claims for homeless applications as required under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended). Advising and preventing homelessness by offering the correct advice to clients approaching the Council as homeless. Assessing whether those who are threatened with homelessness qualify for private sector options under the Housing Act, Part VII, as amended. Having regard to the Homelessness Code of Guidance and the Council's Homelessness Prevention and resilience agenda. Sound knowledge of Housing and Homelessness Law and experience in resolving complex housing problems. Administrative skills to manage caseload and work effectively in a team of 6-8 officers Ability to deal with very demanding service users and partners, and have strong IT and admin skills.* Updating PHP's (Personal Housing Plans)As the client is keen for the candidate to hit the ground running previous experience of carrying out a similar role with a local authority client in the last three years would be hugely beneficial. Strong knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act is also important. A car driver would be ideal (but is not essential) as you may need to visit clients in their homes. Only applicants who feel they meet the above criteria and can start on short notice (2 weeks' maximum) need apply.

Occupational Disease Solicitor / Newly Qualified | Birmingham | Leading International Law FirmAre you looking to develop your career with one of the UK's most respected defendant insurance teams? If you have experience handling occupational disease claims and are looking for high-quality work, excellent training and genuine career progression, this is an opportunity not to be missed.Joining a nationally recognised Casualty team, you'll work alongside experts in the field advising major insurer clients on a broad range of occupational disease claims. The work is varied and technically challenging, with a particular focus on Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) and asbestos-related claims. You'll support senior lawyers on complex, high-value litigation while also taking responsibility for your own files, giving you plenty of scope to develop your technical expertise and build your confidence.Applications are welcomed from experienced Senior Paralegals and Newly Qualified Solicitors with a background in defendant personal injury or occupational disease litigation. You'll already have experience dealing with Employer's Liability and Public Liability claims, be confident reviewing medical and expert evidence and enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where client service is paramount.This is a firm that continues to invest in both its people and its Birmingham office. You'll be joining a supportive team with an excellent reputation in the market, access to high-quality work from day one and a clear route for progression. Hybrid working is firmly embedded, allowing you to enjoy the benefits of working alongside colleagues while maintaining flexibility.If you're ready for your next move and want to be part of a team where your contribution will be recognised and your career supported, we'd love to hear from you.HOW TO APPLY:Contact Penny Trotman at eNL Legal Recruitment for a confidential discussion about this opportunity or email your CV in complete confidence. We never forward your details without your express permission.eNL Legal Recruitment is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates irrespective of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Tremendous opportunity for a Corporate Partner to greatly impact the Manchester office of this global practice and to lead the Corporate practice in Birmingham. A team move will also be considered, due to the ambitious expansion plans of this practice. This firm is highly regarded on a global scale and seen as an excellent full-service commercial law firm across the UK, with a growing Birmingham presence. The Corporate team consists of 100 lawyers globally, but only a small proportion of those are Birmingham-based. So, you will take a lead role in the office and help grow the headcount, as well as the presence across the region. This is a key appointment in the office, so you will have direct communication with senior management, as well as working closely with the Global Head of Corporate. You will be part of an established team, working across a number of sectors on a diverse range of corporate matters, private company mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, private equity, re-organisations, share buybacks, joint ventures, commercial contracts and corporate governance. Immediate Partnership (salaried or fixed share equity) is on the table, but there is a clear pathway and scope for equity. The firm is huge on culture, training and quality of work, and this is a golden opportunity for an existing partner to join a practice looking to make an impact in Manchester. Opportunity to tailor your benefits package plus a pension, bonus scheme and healthcare. Tremendous salary on offer that will range up to £200,000 per annum.

HR & Payroll Coordinator | Birmingham | \n Katie Bard is partnering with a well-established, international business in Birmingham to appoint an HR & Payroll Coordinator. This is a newly structured role sitting within a small, close-knit UK HR function, reporting to the HR Business Partner and working closely with an international central HR team. \n This is a genuinely varied role, built for someone who wants payroll depth without losing the breadth of a true HR generalist position. \n This role is 5 days in office with free parking onsite in Birmingham city centre. \n Recruitment & Onboarding \n\n • You will coordinate recruitment from job posting through to offer, manage onboarding and run inductions for new starters.\n, • Act as a point of liaison across other offices on hiring activity.\n\n Employee Lifecycle & Support \n\n • You will manage absence, sickness and maternity tracking and reporting, support probation and offboarding processes.\n, • Respond to day-to-day HR queries from managers and employees, and provide administrative support on employee relations and grievance matters.\n\n Payroll & HR Administration \n\n • You will coordinate monthly payroll end to end, liaising directly with an external payroll provider, and hold solid working knowledge of SSP, P11Ds, P45s and statutory maternity pay.\n, • You will also manage contract creation and amendments, liaise with the pension provider, and keep HR records and digital personnel files accurate and audit-ready.\n\n Process & Projects \n\n • You will help audit HR processes for consistency, support policy updates, and contribute ideas for improving efficiency across HR systems.\n, • You will also get involved in wider HR projects spanning retention, employee health and employer branding.\n\n Applicants MUST have \n\n • Proven, hands-on payroll experience this is essential for this role\n, • Previous experience as an HR Assistant, HR Coordinator or HR Administrator\n, • Solid knowledge of UK employment law and payroll legislation\n, • Strong organisational skills and genuine attention to detail, this role touches multiple linked systems and processes\n, • Confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels, and comfort working independently\n, • High proficiency in Microsoft Office; HRIS system exposure is desirable, full training provided\n\n Katie Bard is acting as an agency and is an equal opportunities employer

Your new companyOn behalf of Birmingham City Council, we are recruiting a Trading Standards Investigator to join a highly respected regulatory and enforcement service. Birmingham City Council's Trading Standards team plays a vital role in protecting consumers, supporting legitimate businesses and investigating breaches of legislation across the city. This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional investigative team and contribute to complex and meaningful enforcement work. \n Your new roleThis is a full-time, six-month contract offering hybrid working, with a requirement to attend the office at least one day per week and additionally when required by the service. As a Trading Standards Investigator, you will be responsible for carrying out investigations into serious and complex offences, supporting enforcement activity and preparing cases for legal proceedings.The role will involve taking witness statements, interviewing witnesses, conducting suspect interviews under PACE, carrying out investigations and gathering evidence in accordance with legislative requirements. You will undertake searches of premises, manage exhibits and ensure continuity of evidence throughout investigations. You will be responsible for preparing comprehensive case files, liaising with legal services and partner agencies, attending meetings, and supporting prosecutions where required. The position also includes maintaining accurate records and investigation data, providing advice and guidance to consumers and businesses, representing the service professionally and attending court to give evidence when necessary. You will work independently to manage investigations while ensuring compliance with Trading Standards policies, procedures and quality management systems. \n What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will have previous investigative experience, ideally within Trading Standards, regulatory enforcement, law enforcement, compliance, environmental enforcement or a similar investigative environment. You will have experience gathering evidence, taking statements, interviewing witnesses and conducting investigations in a professional and methodical manner. Knowledge of PACE and criminal investigation procedures would be highly advantageous.You will be a confident communicator with strong report-writing skills and the ability to manage complex casework through to conclusion. Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive information are essential. A willingness to travel across Birmingham and use your own vehicle for work purposes is required, with mileage reimbursed in line with council policy. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an Enhanced DBS Check (Adult Workforce), Hays to help sort. \n What you'll get in returnIn return, you will have the opportunity to work within one of the UK's largest local authority Trading Standards services, gaining valuable experience across a broad range of investigations and enforcement activities. You will benefit from hybrid working arrangements, exposure to high-profile and complex casework, and the chance to work alongside experienced investigators, legal teams and partner agencies. This six-month contract offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact in protecting consumers and supporting fair trading practices across Birmingham, with potential for further opportunities within the council. This role is offering £23.69 per hour + holiday allowance PAYE. \n What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Eventus Finance are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance function of an established law firm based in Birmingham. This is a full-time, permanent, office-based role paying up to £75,000 for a candidate with the right capability and professional background. The incoming Finance Manager will own the day-to-day finance operation and manage a junior finance team. Excellent progression is on offer for a commercially minded professional who wants long-term ownership of a finance function within a specialist regulated sector. \n About the Role \n As Finance Manager, the successful candidate will be the person senior leadership turns to for the numbers behind a decision. This is not a purely transactional finance job. It calls for commercial awareness, leadership capability and the judgement to know which numbers matter to the business. Alongside senior colleagues and management, the Finance Manager will keep the firm's financial systems, records and reporting accurate, compliant and efficient. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Overseeing and managing the day-to-day finance function\n, • Managing, mentoring and supervising junior finance team members\n, • Advising senior leadership on key financial decisions, including investments, contracts and business expansion\n, • Evaluating commercial performance and identifying opportunities for cost savings and margin improvement\n, • Providing insight and analysis on financial metrics, trends and commercial activity to guide business decisions\n, • Supporting the negotiation and financial assessment of business contracts and agreements\n, • Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning\n, • Preparing monthly management accounts and supporting financial reporting\n, • Supporting compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and wider regulatory obligations, with training provided\n, • Monitoring financial controls, accuracy and reporting procedures\n, • Liaising with external accountants, auditors and financial service providers\n, • Overseeing invoice processing, supplier payments, cash flow and payroll coordination\n, • Managing bank reconciliations and financial postings\n, • Maintaining accurate purchase, sales and general ledgers\n, • Managing accounting records and reporting through Xero, including month-end and year-end processes\n\n \n About You \n You will possibly be a formally qualified accountant with a proven track record of running a finance function and developing the people in it. What will set the right candidate apart is commercial awareness and the ability to work with real autonomy. The incoming Finance Manager will also be able to demonstrate \n\n • A minimum of five years' experience in a finance management or leadership job\n, • A formal finance or accountancy qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent\n, • proven leadership and people management skills, including developing junior finance staff\n, • Solid financial management, reporting and management accounts capability\n, • A highly organised and disciplined approach to a broad workload\n, • Strong familiarity with accounting systems and finance software, with Xero preferred\n, • Excellent attention to detail across reporting, controls and reconciliations\n, • Confident communication and stakeholder management skills\n, • A professional and reliable approach, with the discretion and autonomy a regulated environment demands\n, • Exposure to Solicitors Accounts Rules, experience within a legal practice or other regulated professional environment, experience managing finance in an SME or professional services business, and payroll experience are all advantageous rather than essential\n\n \n Benefits and Rewards \n The employer is offering a competitive salary reflective of experience, capability and professional background, alongside the following: \n\n • Full training where required, including on the SRA Accounts Rules\n, • The chance to build specialist expertise in legal finance and regulatory compliance\n, • A structured and professional working environment\n, • A long-term position offering stability, responsibility and progression\n, • A job where quality, ownership and leadership matter more than volume\n, • An excellent renumeration of up to £75k\n, • Flexible working hours between 9.30am and 6pm\n\n \n About the Firm \n My client is a well established UK law firm specialising in criminal defence and road traffic law, authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The team brings a broad range of legal expertise to a specialist area of practice, and the business is growing. This Finance Manager job supports that growth, working directly with senior leadership on financial planning and the operational decisions that follow from it. For a finance professional who wants ownership of a function and specialist regulatory expertise on top of it, there is room to develop as the firm expands. \n Next Steps \n Apply now if your skills and experience align with this job. Alternatively, for a confidential conversation about this or other opportunities, contact Jo Hood at Eventus Recruitment Group via email. If this particular job isn't quite right but you're considering your next move, I'm always happy to have an off-the-record chat about the market. \n The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating across the UK and Ireland in the Legal, Finance and Financial Services sectors. Please note, the years' experience and / or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found at the bottom of our website. \n

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading international law firm, for a Commercial Projects Solicitor to join their highly regarded Projects & Infrastructure team in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile domestic and international projects while being part of a collaborative and award-winning legal team. \n As a Commercial Projects Solicitor, you will advise on a variety of UK-based energy, infrastructure, and defence projects. The role involves working with government clients and sponsors/developers on all aspects of project development, including procurement, project contracts, construction arrangements, and operations. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Advising on procurement processes and project structuring\n, • Supporting the negotiation and drafting of project agreements\n, • Providing guidance on construction, development, and operational arrangements\n, • Working closely with both public sector clients and private developers\n, • Typical matters may include major infrastructure developments, defence programmes, nuclear decommissioning projects, and PPP/PFI-related work.\n\n About you: \n The successful Commercial Projects Solicitor will be a qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years' PQE and experience in projects, infrastructure, or related areas. \n You will ideally have: \n\n • Experience advising on project documentation such as PPP/PFI agreements, PPAs, EPC contracts, and O&M agreements\n, • Familiarity with UK public procurement processes (PCR), though this is not essential\n, • Exposure to single source contracting (SSCR) would be advantageous\n, • Experience within government, energy, defence, or nuclear sectors (including in-house) is beneficial\n, • Strong project management and organisational skills\n, • An interest in contributing to business development activities\n\n What's on Offer: \n A hybrid working model combining office and home work as well as a competitive benefits package including private medical insurance, generous pension contributions, life assurance, and bonus schemes. \n \n If you're ready to take your legal career to the next level by joining a dynamic team that works on some of the most significant projects in the UK and beyond, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or for more information email . \n Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

EVENING Part Time Legal Document Production Specialist \n 30 hours per week £28000 to £30000 take-home pay \n My client is an international Law Firm. An opportunity has arisen for a fully remote Part Time Legal Document Production Specialist to support the wider offices as part of a larger team. This role will entail workflow and Team Leader duties. The hours are working 3.30pm to 10pm Monday to Friday (30 Hours) \n Applicants MUST have held a Document Production position within a law firm. The role will provide seamless, professional, accurate and timely document production service, in a high quality, deadline driven environment. This role is remote, but applicants will need to be accessible to one of their key office locations, \n Salary: £28500 increasing to £30,000 pro rata \n The role will entail: \n\n • Accurately interpreting complex briefs and seek clarification where necessary, and ensure the team are informed throughout the process.\n, • Review attachments in the DPC inbox and on BigHand Now, ensuring they are accessible and relevant to the request.\n, • All aspects of production work to include, but not limited to, correspondence, documents, reports, deeds, bundles, bibles and data rooms.\n, • Ensure all work has been conducted using house style and in line with the firm's specific systems/procedures.\n, • Any other tasks as reasonably requested.\n\n Applicants will have: \n\n • Experience in a Legal Document Production Specialist role\n, • Have exceptional technical skills and competency in the use of Word, PowerPoint in a document production role.\n, • Have the ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining accuracy under tight deadlines and constraints\n, • Be able to manage confidential information with discretion whilst working in a fast-paced, dynamic and high-pressure environment.\n\n Ref: #64 \n Katie Bard is acting as an agency and is an equal opportunities employer.

Commercial Property SolicitorRate: £50 per hour PAYELocation: Coventry office based with 3 days work from home per weekContract: 3 MonthsWorking hours: 25 hours per week, 3 days per week to include a MondayOverview: Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Solihull Borough Council for a Commercial Property Solicitor to work with the Council to undertake a large variety of legal work concentrating mainly on land and property matters.Job Purpose: \n\n • To conduct all aspects of legal work relating to land and property, development and landlord tenancy issues.\n, • As and when required, attend Council, Cabinet, Committees or meetings and to handle legal and advisory work connected with this.\n, • Carry out various commercial and residential property transactions.\n, • Advise on statutory residential property matters, including Council charges.\n, • Advise on local government law in the areas of property development work.\n\n Essential Skills & Knowledge required: The suitable applicant must be a qualified solicitor who can hit the ground running. You will need to have development knowledge and be able to work with larger scale transactions, mainly all commercial work rather than residential."If successful, candidates will be required to provide information to support the Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council's commitment to the prevention and detection of fraud. This information will be processed by the Council's Internal Audit Services and may be shared with the National Fraud Initiative (NFI) for data matching"

HR Administrator (Temporary) \n £28,000 - £30,000 (Annual Equivalent) \n Halesowen \n BCR/JN/32423 \n \n Bell Cornwall Recruitment are searching for a for a proactive and tech-savvy HR Administrator to join a well-established global engineering and manufacturing business on a 2-3 month temporary contract. \n This is more than a traditional HR administration role. Alongside supporting the day-to-day HR function, you'll play a part in reviewing existing HR processes and helping to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and streamline workflows. \n The Role: \n\n • Looking into the companies HR processes, analysing where they can be streamlined\n, • Day to Day HR administrative tasks\n, • Utilise technology and HR systems to automate or enhance existing processes where possible.\n, • Prepare HR documentation, including contracts, letters, and reports.\n, • Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems\n\n The Ideal Candidate: \n\n • Previous experience in an HR Administrator or HR Assistant role\n, • Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.\n, • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and comfortable learning new systems\n, • Tech-savvy, with an interest in process improvement\n, • An interest in AI\n, • Excellent communication skills\n\n This is a perfect opportunity for someone from an HR administrative background who possesses a strong interest in technology and development. \n \n INDLP \n Interested? Please click the 'APPLY' button now! \n BCR aim to get back to all successful applicants within 24 hours however if you have not received a response within this period then it may be that your application has been unsuccessful. \n BELL CORNWALL RECRUITMENT \n \n We want to make finding a job that you will love as effortless as possible and can offer evening appointments to fit around your working life. \n Love Work Be Happy \n Follow BCR on Twitter @LoveWorkBeHappy to view all of the latest jobs. \n (For the purposes of recruiting for this vacancy Bell Cornwall Recruitment is acting as a recruitment business. Bell Cornwall Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from all age groups) \n PA/Executive Assistants, Secretarial, Reception, Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Law, Finance, Customer Services, Sales

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): \n Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. \n Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. \n We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. \n Department Background: \n The Legal 500 independent legal directory applauds our Family legal team has “superbly reliable”, “professional, personable, and very efficient”. The department is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK and Chambers & Partners UK for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. Our family team includes solicitors who have achieved the Law Society’s Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring our clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity. \n The Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions. \n Main Responsibilities of the Role \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Family matters (LAA Funded and Private client work) as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Attending conferences and court\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management.\n\n Key Skills Required \n\n • Demonstrate passion and legal experience in a broad range of Family Law\n, • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Clear understanding and application of Family Laws\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance\n, • Committed team player, self -motivated and professional\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n What we offer \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • A fantastic supportive team\n, • Excellent progression opportunities\n, • Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition\n\n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n Equal Opportunities: \n Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. \n We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. \n If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, apply now or you can also visit our company website to apply using our online process.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): \n Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. \n Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. \n We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. \n Housing Department Background: \n Noted for its "sustained legal conviction combined with outstanding advocacy" our Housing team, is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK for its services in social housing UK-wide, providing assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. We handle both publicly funded (legal aid) and privately funded legal services in homelessness, disrepair, eviction, succession for tenants, neighborhood problems, debt issues and possession proceedings. Our solicitors are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. The department regularly represents clients at all court levels (including the Higher Courts) and is extensively experienced at handling all housing related judicial review claimant matters at the High Court. \n Main Responsibilities of the Role: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of public and private housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management.\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publicly funded Housing Law\n, • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Legal experience as a Housing Paralegal/Advisor\n, • Clear understanding and application of Housing Laws\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance\n, • Committed team player, self -motivated and professional\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n What we offer \n\n • A fantastic supportive team\n, • Excellent progression opportunities\n, • Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition\n\n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n Equal Opportunities: \n Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce \n We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.

Corporate Tax Solicitor, 3+ PQE, Birmingham, Top International Law Firm, £DOE + Excellent BenefitsA fantastic opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Corporate Tax Solicitor to join the Birmingham office of a leading international law firm with an outstanding reputation for advising on complex, high-value transactions. This is a chance to become part of a collaborative and highly regarded tax team acting for an impressive portfolio of UK and international clients.Working closely with corporate, private equity, real estate and banking teams, you will advise on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, joint ventures, private equity investments and financing transactions. You will also have the opportunity to support on international tax matters, group reorganisations and wider strategic tax planning projects.The successful candidate will have at least 3 years' PQE gained within a recognised corporate tax team and will have experience of advising on transactional tax matters. You will enjoy working as part of a close-knit team, be commercially aware and possess excellent technical and communication skills. Experience gained within a national, international or highly regarded regional practice will be considered.This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm that continues to invest heavily in its Birmingham office and offers genuinely high-quality work, outstanding career progression and a supportive, inclusive culture. Flexible and hybrid working is fully embedded, alongside an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package.To apply or to register your interest in this Corporate Tax Solicitor opportunity, please contact Penny Trotman at eNL Legal Recruitment on or email , quoting PT 4714 Ref: Corporate Tax Birmingham.eNL will never share your CV without your express permission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates.

Family & Childcare Solicitor Director (x2) - Birmingham \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): \n Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos \n We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. \n Department Background: \n The Legal 500 independent legal directory applauds our Family legal team has “superbly reliable”, “professional, personable, and very efficient”. The department is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK and Chambers & Partners UK for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. Our family team includes solicitors who have achieved the Law Society’s Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring our clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity. \n The Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions. \n Main Responsibilities of the Role: \n\n • Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met\n, • Managing and overseeing complex family matters\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Family work including divorce, financial disputes and remedies; international elements of child abduction/ adoption; injunctions/ non molestation orders and providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Family law matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • 3 Years+ PQE\n, • Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Experienced Family Law Solicitor with a proven track record in managing complex and sensitive child abduction cases.\n, • Strong management skills\n, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals\n, • Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Family Law issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Comprehensive knowledge of publicly funded family law, with the capability to effectively manage privately funded cases.\n, • Excellent client care and advocacy skills\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n Applicants are expected to have one of the following accreditations: \n\n • Law Society Family Law Panel (Advanced), including the Child Abduction and Wardship component\n, • Resolution Accredited Specialist\n, • International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) accredited panel\n\n In addition, the following would be desirable: \n\n • Prior experience handling complex child abduction or wardship cases\n, • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams\n, • Excellent communication and client-handling skills\n, • Active professional development in family law\n\n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n Equal Opportunities: \n Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. \n We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. \n If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, apply now or you can also visit our website and apply using our online process.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): \n Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. \n Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. \n Litigation Department Background: \n Our litigation teams are ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK Directory for their excellence in Commercial Litigation, Professional Negligence, Contentious Probate and General Litigation work across the South East. Viewed as a "stand out" team it has extensive experience in acting for both claimants and defendants, representing individuals, companies, charities or those involved in group litigation, in complex and high value civil / commercial litigation matters, including: \n\n • Bankruptcy and Insolvency\n, • Building Disputes\n, • Civil Fraud\n, • Consumer/ Commercial Disputes\n, • Contract Disputes\n, • Debt\n, • Interim Applications\n, • International Cross Border Disputes\n, • Contentious Probate Disputes\n, • Professional Negligence\n, • Residential Property Disputes\n\n Our lawyers offer advice and assistance in dispute resolution and litigated cases and regularly acts in reported cases in the High Court and the Court of Appeal. The Litigation team is equipped to take swift action to protect our client’s interests and offer the best representation for any court action. \n Main Responsibilities of the Role: \n\n • Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met\n, • Professional proactive approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Litigation work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management.\n\n Key tasks include: \n\n • Boundary disputes- resolving disagreements between neighbours about property lines.\n, • Landlord and tenant issues- dealing with rent arrears, lease breaches, eviction proceedings, and lease renewals.\n, • Rights of way and easements- advising on access rights and usage of land.\n, • Nuisance and trespass claims- acting where someone’s use of their property interferes with another’s.\n, • Disputes over property ownership- handling cases like co-ownership disagreements or claims under trusts.\n, • Development issues- disputes related to property development, including restrictive covenants and planning.\n, • Disrepair- acting for landlord and tenant\n, • Mortgage Repossessions\n, • Commercial property matters- lease related matters - dilapidations, arrears of rents , lease forfeiture\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • Proven litigation experience - minimum 3 years’ PQE managing varied caseloads\n, • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Excellent analytical and organizational skills\n, • Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment\n, • Working knowledge of the publicly funded Litigation work and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with Probate Litigation related work\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n Equal Opportunities: \n Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. \n We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.

Senior HR Advisor - 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract \n Location: Solihull/Birmingham - Hybrid \n 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC), mat leave cover \n Our client is a well-established and growing professional services organisation with multiple offices across the Midlands. Following a period of expansion, they are continuing to invest in their people function and are seeking an experienced HR professional to support the business through an exciting phase of growth and development. \n They are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Senior HR Advisor to join a growing professional services organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR generalist with strong employee relations experience to partner with managers and employees across the business, providing expert advice and support on a wide range of people matters. \n You'll play a key role in delivering a high-quality HR service, managing complex employee relations cases, supporting recruitment activity, and contributing to both business-as-usual and project-based HR initiatives. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Provide professional HR advice and support to employees, line managers, and senior leaders across the business.\n, • Manage and advise on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and performance-related issues.\n, • Conduct investigations and support formal meetings and hearings.\n, • Coach and guide managers on people management best practices and employment legislation.\n, • Draft formal HR correspondence and maintain accurate employee records.\n, • Support probationary reviews and performance management processes.\n, • Partner with hiring managers to support recruitment and selection activities.\n, • Organise and coordinate training courses, development programmes, and HR-related events.\n, • Liaise with external training providers and maintain learning and development schedules.\n, • Assist with HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.\n, • Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across multiple office locations.\n, • Keep up to date with employment law developments and support policy and process updates.\n\n About You \n To be successful in this role, you will have: \n\n • Proven generalist HR experience, ideally within a professional services or fast-paced commercial environment.\n, • Strong experience managing employee relations cases from start to finish.\n, • Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.\n, • Experience coaching, advising, and influencing managers on people-related matters.\n, • Recruitment and onboarding experience.\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.\n, • Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload.\n, • High levels of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.\n, • Good IT skills and strong attention to detail.\n\n Why Apply? \n\n • 12-month fixed-term contract with genuine scope to make an impact from day one.\n, • Broad and varied HR generalist role covering employee relations, recruitment, learning and development, and HR projects.\n, • Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and business leaders.\n, • Collaborative, supportive, and people-focused culture.\n, • Join a growing organisation during an exciting period of development and change.\n\n If you're an experienced HR professional looking for your next opportunity and enjoy working in a hands-on, stakeholder-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Sales & Operational Planning Analyst \n £40,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience + bonus + extensive benefitsFull Time / Permanent Hybrid / 2 days a week in Birmingham office \n The Role: \n I am looking for a driven Sales & Operational Planning Analyst to join a large global brand head quartered in the Birmingham, West Midlands. \n As a Sales & Operational Planning Analyst, you will be a key part of the sales, inventory and operations planning process, working with commercial, supply chain, operations and finance teams to deliver accurate plans that support decision-making and sustainable growth. \n This is a hybrid role requiring 2 days a week on average in the Birmingham head office. \n The Person: \n This role would suit a detail-driven, highly analytical professional who enjoys working with complex data and making a big impact on business performance. \n You must have some previous experience in supply chain planning, demand planning, operations analysis or a similar analytical role. \n Must also have proven experience in data analysis, reporting and visualisation and possess advanced Excel skills in addition to experience using business intelligence tools such as Power BI. \n Please apply via this advert or contact for more information \n Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. \n Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. \n By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website. \n

Head of Pensions Solicitor | Birmingham | Partner / Legal Director LevelSalary: Highly Competitive + Excellent BenefitsA leading national law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Pensions Solicitor to head up its Birmingham pensions practice. This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious senior lawyer seeking the autonomy to shape and grow a well-established offering while working alongside nationally recognised specialists across the wider business.THE ROLE:This is a strategic appointment for a senior pensions lawyer with the expertise and commercial acumen to lead and develop a thriving practice. Advising a diverse client base that includes employers, trustees, public sector organisations and corporate clients, you will handle a broad range of pensions matters including scheme governance, benefit redesign, regulatory compliance, corporate transactions, de-risking exercises and complex advisory work.Working closely with colleagues across corporate, employment, banking and real estate, you will play a key role in developing client relationships, winning new work and mentoring the next generation of pensions lawyers. The position offers genuine influence over the future direction of the team and the opportunity to contribute to the firm's wider national pensions strategy.THE CANDIDATE:Applications are sought from qualified Solicitors with extensive pensions experience gained within a recognised regional, national or international law firm. You will possess strong technical expertise, excellent commercial awareness and a proven track record of delivering pragmatic advice to a broad client base. Previous experience of leading teams, developing client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives will be highly advantageous.Whether you are already leading a pensions practice or are an ambitious Legal Director or Partner looking for the next step in your career, this role offers an exceptional platform within a firm renowned for investing in its people and supporting long-term career progression.THE FIRM:This highly regarded national law firm has built an outstanding reputation for delivering commercially focused legal advice to clients across the UK. With a collaborative culture, impressive client portfolio and continued investment in its Birmingham office, the firm offers high-quality work, flexible working arrangements and a genuine commitment to supporting career development.HOW TO APPLY:Contact Penny Trotman at eNL Legal on or email quoting reference HEADPENS/BIRM for a confidential discussion.eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Please note that PQE levels are provided as a guide and all applications will be considered on merit.

Corporate Partner | Birmingham | National Law FirmSalary: Six Figure Package + Excellent Benefits + Equity ProspectsAn ambitious national law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Corporate Partner to join its highly regarded Birmingham office. This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially driven lawyer to become part of an established and successful corporate team, working alongside recognised experts while playing a key role in the continued growth of the practice.THE ROLE:Joining a thriving Corporate team with an enviable client portfolio, you will advise on a broad range of corporate matters including mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, management buyouts, shareholder agreements, corporate restructures, joint ventures and general corporate advisory work.This is a strategic appointment and the successful candidate will be expected to play a leading role in developing the practice, strengthening existing client relationships and generating new business. You will work closely with colleagues across banking, commercial, employment, real estate and tax to deliver seamless advice on complex, high-value transactions.The firm has invested significantly in its Birmingham office and offers an excellent platform, strong internal referral network and the resources required to support further growth.THE CANDIDATE:Applications are sought from experienced Corporate Partners with a demonstrable track record of winning and retaining high-quality corporate work. You will have an established reputation within the Midlands market together with a loyal network of clients, introducers and professional contacts capable of generating future instructions.You will be recognised for delivering commercially focused advice, building long-term client relationships and leading successful teams. Strong leadership skills, strategic thinking and a genuine appetite for business development will be essential, as will the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across the wider firm.Whether you are looking for a stronger platform to support your clients, greater investment in your practice or the opportunity to influence the future direction of a growing national team, this role offers genuine long-term prospects.THE FIRM:This highly regarded national law firm has built an outstanding reputation for delivering first-class legal advice to businesses ranging from owner-managed companies through to national and international organisations. With continued investment in its people, technology and regional offices, the firm offers a collaborative culture, first-class support and an entrepreneurial environment where partners are encouraged to grow and develop their practices.HOW TO APPLY:Contact Penny Trotman at eNL Legal on or email quoting reference CORPPART/BIRM for a confidential discussion.eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered in the strictest confidence.

Head of Employment Solicitor | Birmingham | Partner / Legal Director LevelSalary: Highly Competitive + Excellent Benefits PackageA leading national law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Employment Solicitor to head its Birmingham employment practice. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially astute lawyer to take on a strategic leadership role within a thriving national team, working with an impressive client base while shaping the future direction of the practice.THE ROLE:As Head of Employment, you will lead a well-established team advising employers across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Acting for national and international businesses, owner-managed companies, public sector organisations and senior executives, you will provide commercially focused advice on day-to-day HR issues, disciplinary and grievance matters, redundancy and restructuring programmes, discrimination and whistleblowing claims, TUPE, restrictive covenants and Employment Tribunal litigation.You will also work closely with colleagues across the corporate, commercial and regulatory teams, advising on the employment aspects of mergers, acquisitions and business restructures. Alongside managing a busy caseload, you will take responsibility for developing client relationships, driving business development initiatives, mentoring and developing the team and contributing to the firm's wider national employment strategy.THE CANDIDATE:You will be an experienced Employment Solicitor with a proven track record of advising employer clients on complex employment matters. Applications are welcomed from Partners, Legal Directors and ambitious Senior Associates seeking the opportunity to step into a leadership role.You will possess excellent technical ability, strong commercial awareness and a genuine passion for building long-term client relationships. Previous experience supervising and developing lawyers, coupled with an appetite for business development and practice growth, will be key to your success in this role.THE FIRM:This highly regarded national law firm has earned an outstanding reputation for delivering pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of sectors. With significant investment in its Birmingham office and ambitious growth plans, the firm offers a collaborative culture, flexible working arrangements and genuine opportunities to influence the future direction of the business.This is an outstanding opportunity to join a firm where leadership is recognised, entrepreneurial thinking is encouraged and career progression is supported.HOW TO APPLY:Contact Penny Trotman at eNL Legal on or email quoting reference HEADEMP/BIRM for a confidential discussion.eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. PQE levels are given as a guide and all applications will be considered on merit.

Job title: Job AnalystReference: JA/0726Grade/Salary: Band F (£37,280 to £41,771 per annum)Contract Type: Full time, Fixed term 12 monthsWorking Pattern: 37 hours, Monday - FridayLocation: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid)Closing Date: 30/07/2026Sandwell Council’s HR Division is seeking a proactive Job Analyst on a full time, 12 months fixed-term contract basis, based from its Oldbury office. The organisation operates to a hybrid working model. The purpose of the role is to lead and deliver high-quality, consistent, and defensible job evaluation outcomes across the Council using the online Gauge Job Evaluation System, ensuring compliance with equal pay legislation and best practice.The postholder will operate with a high degree of professional autonomy, evaluating roles up to manager level on the NJC pay grade, advising senior managers and trade unions, and chairing Job Evaluation Quality Assurance Panels. The role plays a critical part in maintaining the integrity of the Council’s grading structure and supporting wider organisational change and workforce transformation.In this role you will:\n\n • Lead the delivery of high-quality, consistent, and defensible job evaluation outcomes across the Council.\n, • Act as the primary expert in the NJC Job Evaluation Scheme, ensuring full compliance with Equal Pay legislation and the Equality Act 2010.\n, • Operate with high professional autonomy, making decisions that directly impact pay, grading, and organisational risk.\n, • Maintain the integrity of the Council’s grading structure during periods of workforce transformation and change.\n, • Undertake robust evaluations for new and changed posts, including senior management roles.\n, • Input and retrieve data from the Gauge online system, ensuring data integrity and technical accuracy.\n, • Plan, chair, and acting as the professional lead to ensure fairness and transparency and that all evaluations follow agreed procedures.\n, • Provide specialist advice to senior managers, HR, and Trade Union representatives on JE principles and outcomes.\nEssential skills or experience: \n\n, • Experience using the GAUGE computerised job evaluation system.\n, • Experience of dealing and negotiating with Trade Unions.\n, • An understanding of the legislative framework and governance arrangements applicable to Local Government.\n, • Deep understanding of equal pay case law and local government reward frameworks.\nWhy Sandwell Council?At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values-led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council.We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role.If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV.

Senior Legal Counsel - ConstructionBirmingham | Hybrid Working (3 Days Office / 2 Days Home)£60K - £77KA leading organisation delivering major, long-term programmes is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join its established legal team.This is a high-profile role for a commercially astute lawyer who enjoys operating at a strategic level, influencing complex procurement decisions, and partnering with senior leaders across a large organisation. You will be trusted to lead on some of the most significant commercial and contractual matters within the business while helping shape the development of the wider legal function.The OpportunityAs Senior Legal Counsel, you will act as a key adviser on high-value procurements, contract management and commercial matters, supporting major programmes from procurement through to delivery and operation.Working closely with executive stakeholders, procurement teams and project leaders, you will provide commercially focused legal guidance that enables successful outcomes while protecting the organisation's interests. Key responsibilities will include:\n\n • Leading legal support on complex, high-value procurement exercises and contract management matters.\n, • Providing expert legal advice across a broad range of commercial issues, including construction contracts, intellectual property, insurance, information governance and operational matters.\n, • Acting as a trusted adviser to senior business stakeholders and project teams.\n, • Contributing to legal training, knowledge sharing and best-practice initiatives.\n, • Managing relationships with external law firms where specialist expertise or additional capacity is required.\n, • Overseeing legal budgets, performance, delivery quality and value for money.\nAbout YouYou will be a qualified solicitor with significant post-qualification experience gained either in-house, private practice, or a combination of both. We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:\n\n, • Extensive experience advising on high-value commercial contracts and procurement projects.\n, • Strong construction and infrastructure contracting expertise, ideally including NEC3 frameworks.\n, • Demonstrable experience managing external legal advisers and associated budgets.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to advise and influence senior leaders.\n, • A practical, commercially focused approach to legal problem solving.\nWhy Join?This is an opportunity to play a central role in the delivery of nationally significant programmes while working alongside senior decision-makers in a highly collaborative environment.You'll join a respected legal team where your expertise will have genuine impact, with exposure to complex, high-value projects, excellent career development opportunities and the chance to shape legal strategy within a major organisation.For a confidential discussion or to express your interest, please submit your CV.HOW TO APPLY:Email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate

A highly regarded regional law firm is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to take on a strategic leadership role as Head of Family Law. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious legal professional looking to lead an established department, influence its future direction and play a key role in the wider growth of the business. \n The successful candidate will combine strong technical family law expertise with proven leadership skills, overseeing a thriving private family practice whilst driving business development, team performance and departmental growth. \n The Role \n This position offers the opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of privately funded family law matters while leading a dedicated team of legal professionals. Working closely with senior management, the Head of Family Law will be responsible for developing the department's long-term strategy, enhancing its market presence and ensuring the highest standards of client service are maintained. \n The role would suit an experienced Family Solicitor who enjoys mentoring others, building client relationships and contributing to the commercial success of a growing law firm. \n Responsibilities \n\n • Managing a comprehensive caseload of private family law matters, including divorce, financial settlements, private children matters and cohabitation disputes\n, • Leading, mentoring and developing members of the Family Law team\n, • Driving departmental growth through business development and networking activities\n, • Building strong relationships with clients, referrers and professional contacts\n, • Working alongside marketing professionals to increase the firm's profile within the local market\n, • Monitoring financial performance, billing targets and departmental profitability\n, • Conducting supervision, performance reviews and file audits\n, • Managing complaints and ensuring exceptional client care standards\n, • Supporting recruitment, retention and development of legal talent\n, • Ensuring compliance with SRA regulations and internal quality procedures\n, • Contributing to the firm's wider strategic objectives and growth plans\n\n Candidate Requirements \n Applications are welcomed from experienced Family Solicitors who can demonstrate: \n\n • Qualified Solicitor status with ideally 6+ years' PQE in Family Law\n, • Strong expertise in privately funded family matters\n, • Previous leadership, supervisory or team management experience\n, • A proven track record of business development and client relationship management\n, • Commercial awareness and an understanding of departmental financial performance\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills\n, • A proactive and strategic approach to department growth\n, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities\n, • Confidence representing the firm at networking events and within the wider community\n\n Salary & Benefits \n The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both professional development and work-life balance, including: \n Flexible Working \n\n • Hybrid working arrangements\n, • Flexible working options\n, • Dress for Your Day policy\n\n AnnualLeave \n\n • 31 days' holiday including bank holidays\n, • Additional birthday leave\n, • Christmas office closure\n, • Two paid volunteering days per year\n\n Financial Benefits \n\n • Competitive salary package\n, • Performance-related bonus opportunities\n, • Pension scheme\n, • Company sick pay\n, • Healthcare cash plan\n, • Discounted legal services\n, • Employee referral incentives\n, • Client referral bonus scheme\n\n Career Progression \n\n • Structured mentoring and leadership support\n, • Clear progression opportunities\n, • Supportive and collaborative culture\n, • Genuine pathway towards Partnership and senior leadership positions\n\n Why Apply? \n This opportunity offers far more than a traditional Head of Department position. The successful candidate will be joining a progressive and ambitious law firm that actively invests in its people and provides a clear route for career advancement. With significant autonomy, leadership responsibility and the opportunity to shape the future of a growing Family Law department, this role is ideal for a solicitor looking to take the next step in their legal career. Please contact Rebecca Healey at G2 Legal Recruitment for more information or apply online. \n #INDCATN

Eventus Legal are seeking a Private Client Partner / Senior Associate to join a highly regarded law firm in Birmingham, West Midlands. This permanent opportunity offers a market-leading package, hybrid working options and flexibility regarding office location across the firm's West Midlands offices. This is an exceptional opportunity for an established Private Client Partner or senior lawyer ready to progress towards partnership and play a key role in shaping the future direction of a successful and growing Private Client offering. \n The successful candidate will join a close-knit, friendly and supportive team, benefiting from genuine autonomy, strong internal support and the opportunity to develop relationships with high-net-worth individuals, business owners and professional advisers. About the Role\n As a Private Client Partner / Senior Associate, you will play a key role in the continued growth and development of the Private Client department, with a particular focus on estate planning, trusts and advising high-net-worth clients. \n This role provides an excellent platform for an experienced Private Client lawyer to build their profile, develop strong client and professional relationships, and contribute to the ongoing success of the team across the West Midlands. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Managing a high-quality Private Client caseload with a focus on estate planning\n, • Advising high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners on complex wealth planning matters\n, • Providing expert advice on trusts, succession planning and inheritance tax planning\n, • Developing long-term relationships with clients and professional advisers including accountants and IFAs\n, • Supporting business development initiatives and generating new instructions\n, • Working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm to maximise referral opportunities\n, • Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team\n, • Maintaining excellent technical standards and delivering outstanding client service\nAbout You\n You will be an experienced Private Client Partner or senior lawyer with strong technical expertise and the ambition to help develop and grow a successful practice area. \n This role would suit an individual seeking greater autonomy, partnership progression and the opportunity to influence strategy within a supportive and collegiate environment. \n You should be able to demonstrate: \n\n • At least 8 years PQE experience within Private Client law\n, • Strong experience in estate planning and advising high-net-worth individuals\n, • Experience advising business owners on succession and wealth planning\n, • Confidence handling complex trust matters\n, • Ideally full STEP membership\n, • A strong track record of developing client and professional adviser relationships\n, • Experience supporting and mentoring colleagues\n, • Commercial awareness and business development capability\n, • Excellent technical ability and attention to detail\n, • Strong communication and relationship management skills\nBenefits and Rewards\n\n, • Market-rate remuneration package\n, • Hybrid working opportunities\n, • Flexibility regarding office location across the West Midlands\n, • Genuine opportunity for partnership progression\n, • Autonomy to develop and grow client relationships\n, • Access to high-quality Private Client work\n, • Support from an experienced and collaborative team\n, • Opportunity to build relationships with a strong network of professional advisers\nAbout the Firm\n The employer is recognised as one of the leading firms in its region and enjoys an excellent reputation for advising individuals, families and business owners on a wide range of Private Client matters. \n The successful Private Client Partner / Senior Associate will join an ambitious, collaborative and friendly firm that values expertise, entrepreneurial thinking and long-term development. The team is well established and supported by strong internal relationships, providing an excellent platform for an experienced lawyer looking to further develop their career within the West Midlands. Next Steps\n \n Apply now if your experience aligns with this Private Client Partner / Senior Associate opportunity in Birmingham, West Midlands. \n For a confidential discussion about this role or other senior legal appointments, please contact Gemma Clarke at Eventus Legal. \n Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. \n The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating across the UK and Ireland within the Legal, Finance and Financial Services sectors. Please note that salary levels are provided as a guide only and applications are welcomed from all candidates able to demonstrate the skills required to fulfil the position.

Conveyancing Assistant \n Walsall \n £25,000 - £26,000 \n BCR/JN/32465 \n Bell Cornwall Recruitment are delighted to be working with a long-established and highly respected regional law firm to recruit a Conveyancing Assistant to join their busy Residential Conveyancing team at their head office. \n This role does not offer progression \n The Role: \n Working closely with experienced conveyancing fee earners, you'll provide comprehensive administrative and legal support across a varied caseload of residential property transactions. \n \n\n • Opening and maintaining digital client files.\n, • Taking calls from clients, estate agents, lenders and other third parties, dealing with queries in a professional and efficient manner.\n, • Welcoming and assisting clients attending the office.\n, • Ensuring all required client documentation is received and recorded at the appropriate stage of the transaction.\n, • Preparing contract packs.\n, • Ordering property searches.\n, • Assisting with both pre-completion and post-completion tasks.\n, • Handling SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications.\n, • Liaising with mortgage lenders and other third parties.\n\n The Ideal Candidate: \n\n • Previous experience working within a Residential Conveyancing department.\n, • A good understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction through to post-completion.\n, • Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.\n, • Confident communication skills, both over the phone and in person.\n, • The ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively.\n, • A proactive and positive attitude with a willingness to support the wider team.\n, • Strong IT skills and experience working with case management systems.\n\n If you have previous conveyancing experience and are looking to join a respected firm where you'll be valued as part of a close-knit team, we'd love to hear from you. \n \n INDLP \n \n \n Interested? Please click the 'APPLY' button now! \n BCR aim to get back to all successful applicants within 24 hours however if you have not received a response within this period then it may be that your application has been unsuccessful. \n BELL CORNWALL RECRUITMENT \n \n We want to make finding a job that you will love as effortless as possible and can offer evening appointments to fit around your working life. \n Love Work Be Happy \n Follow BCR on Twitter @LoveWorkBeHappy to view all of the latest jobs. \n (For the purposes of recruiting for this vacancy Bell Cornwall Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency. Bell Cornwall Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from all age groups) \n PA/Executive Assistants, Secretarial, Reception, Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Law, Finance, Customer Services, Sales

Seeking a Personal Injury Solicitor to manage claimant cases of serious injury valued £150k-£1m+. FULLY REMOTE ROLE. \n Client Details \n This award-winning national law firm is renowned for its expertise in personal injury law, particularly in handling complex, high-value serious injury cases. The firm boasts some of the largest legal teams in the UK, offering ample opportunities for career progression. They are Investors in People Platinum accredited, demonstrating a strong commitment to employee development and well-being. \n Description \n The Personal Injury Solicitor will be responsible for:? \n\n • Managing a caseload of claimant serious injury matters valued £150k-£1m+.?\n, • Providing expert legal advice and representation to clients throughout the claims process.?\n, • Collaborating with medical professionals, experts, and other stakeholders to build robust cases.?\n, • Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and procedural requirements.?\n, • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records using the firm's case management system.?\n, • Supervising and mentoring junior team members, as appropriate.?\n, • Attending court hearings and settlement negotiations as required.?\n, • Keeping abreast of developments in personal injury law and practice.\n\n Profile \n The Personal Injury Solicitor should be:? \n\n • A solicitor or equivalent with a minimum of 8 years' PQE in handling serious injury matters.?\n, • Proficient in managing high-value, complex claimant cases.?\n, • Experienced in working with medical experts and interpreting complex medical evidence.?\n, • Able to demonstrate a strong track record of successful settlements and litigated outcomes.?\n, • Willing to travel to the office twice a month for team collaboration and meetings.\n\n Job Offer \n In addition to a competitive salary of £60,000 to £70,000, the firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:? \n\n • 25 days holiday with the opportunity to accrue an additional 12 days through flexible working\n, • Matched-contribution workplace pension, with the firm topping up your monthly contribution by up to 5% of your salary.\n, • Life assurance providing 4x your salary to your beneficiaries.\n, • Healthcare cash plan to support various health and well-being services.\n, • Income protection insurance, paying up to 75% of your salary if you're unable to work due to illness or disability.?\n, • Annual discretionary bonus scheme based on company and personal performance.\n, • Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a supportive environment.?\n, • Flexible working arrangements, including remote work with bi-monthly office visits.?\n, • A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being.?\n\n If you're an experienced Injury Fee Earner, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.

Family Legal Secretary – Birmingham \n Are you an organised and proactive Legal Secretary looking to progress your career in Family and Childcare Law? \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family & Childcare Legal Secretary to join a well-established and expanding legal team in Birmingham. This role offers the chance to work alongside experienced solicitors and legal professionals within a supportive, forward-thinking and paperless environment. \n This position would suit an experienced Legal Secretary or Administrator with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and a genuine interest in family and childcare matters. \n As a key member of the team, you will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support, helping Fee Earners manage their caseloads effectively while ensuring clients receive an exceptional level of service. \n Key Duties \n\n • Audio typing and document production using digital dictation\n, • Preparing legal correspondence and court documentation\n, • Managing electronic files and maintaining accurate records\n, • Handling telephone enquiries from clients, barristers, experts and third parties\n, • Coordinating diaries, appointments and meetings for lawyers and senior team members\n, • Assisting clients and visitors attending the office\n, • Supporting Legal Aid administration, including CCMS applications\n, • Processing fee notes, invoices and expert payments\n, • Ensuring compliance with firm procedures and regulatory requirements\n, • Providing wider administrative support to the Family & Childcare Department\n\n About You \n To be successful, you will ideally have: \n\n • Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or Administrator\n, • Experience within Family Law, Childcare Law or a related legal discipline (advantageous but not essential)\n, • Fast and accurate typing skills\n, • Excellent spelling, grammar and attention to detail\n, • Strong organisational and multitasking abilities\n, • A professional and client-focused approach\n, • The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a busy environment\n, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills\n\n Why Apply? \n This firm has invested heavily in modern technology and operates within a fully digital, paperless environment, giving employees the tools and support needed to thrive. \n You will benefit from ongoing training, career development opportunities and a collaborative team culture where your contribution is genuinely valued. \n Benefits Package \n\n • 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays\n, • Additional Christmas and New Year closure days\n, • Increased holiday entitlement with length of service\n, • Birthday leave\n, • Pension scheme with employer contributions\n, • Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme\n, • Optional Benenden Healthcare membership\n, • Firm-provided laptop\n, • Structured training and career development\n, • Annual appraisals and salary reviews\n, • Dedicated administrative support and telephony team\n, • Summer and Christmas staff events\n, • Additional employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives\n\n Apply Now \n If you are an experienced Legal Secretary, Family Legal Secretary, Childcare Legal Secretary or Legal Administrator seeking a new opportunity in Birmingham, we'd love to hear from you please contact Rebecca Healey or apply online \n #INDGEMN

Our client, a very reputable firm are looking to appoint a Legal Secretary for their Family Department based in Birmingham. You will be tasked with providing secretarial support and assistance. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced secretary to play a key role in assisting our client of expert legal personnel within a friendly and supportive team environment. \n To be considered for the role, you'll require the following essentials: \n\n • Experience of working within the Legal Sector as a Secretary\n, • Experience & Knowledge of Family Law\n, • Proven audiotyping experience\n, • Knowledge of MS Office & Case Management Systems\n, • Excellent communication skills - both written & verbal\n, • Strong organisational skills\n, • High attention to detail\n\n Within this position, you'll also be: \n\n • Audio & copy typing, emailing, photocopying, filing of letters, emails and documents\n, • Completing forms and drafting documents\n, • Assisting with the preparation of court bundles\n, • Opening & closing of client files\n, • Running, managing & maintaining files on a case management system and following file procedures\n, • Speaking to clients and professional contacts, personally and by telephone, answering queries, giving information and making appointments\n, • Handling initial client enquiries \n, • Arranging of appointments & managing fee earners diaries\n, • Attending team meetings as required\n, • Covering reception as required\n\n Salary & Working Hours \n Salary is £24,000 - £28,000 per annum, dependant on experience \n Working Hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm with 1 hours' lunch \n Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support. \n Talk Staff Recruitment act as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. \n See our website for more details and jobs available - \n

This isn't a lateral move it's a step into something you can genuinely shape. A well-regarded, fast-growing UK law firm is expanding its Midlands presence and is looking for an experienced employment Partner to take the helm of its Warwickshire practice. You will inherit strong existing client relationships so no need for a following and a national team behind you, but with the freedom to set your own agenda locally. \n \n What You'll Be Doing \n \n The successful Employment Partner will \n\n • Leading and developing the employment practice within the Warwickshire office\n, • Advising on complex contentious and non-contentious matters, including high-value tribunal work\n, • Providing strategic HR and senior-level advisory support to a diverse client portfolio\n, • Driving business development and building long-term client and intermediary relationships across the Midlands\n, • Mentoring junior lawyers and raising the team's technical and commercial standards\n, • \n Collaborating with colleagues across the firm's wider practice areas \n\n About You \n\n • A qualified solicitor with substantial employment law experience at a senior level\n, • \n Predominantly respondent-side background: mixed experience also welcomed \n • Strong technical ability across both contentious and advisory work\n, • Commercially minded, with appetite for business development and practice growth\n, • Leadership presence: able to drive a regional team with confidence and credibility\n, • \n Collaborative by nature, ambitious in outlook, and genuinely client-focused \n\n What Sets This Apart \n \n Three things distinguish this role from a typical partner-level move. First, genuine ownership: you're not stepping into a seat, you're building a practice with real autonomy over how it grows. Second, national infrastructure,: the backing of an established firm-wide team means you're not starting from scratch. Third, timing: the Midlands expansion is at an early stage, which means the upside is real and the opportunity to shape the firm's regional profile is significant. \n \n If you're open to discreet conversation about the role and whether it might be the right fit, reach out directly on: \n Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Our client is seeking an experienced Family Legal Secretary to join their busy and dynamic team based in Birmingham. The firm offers an excellent range of benefits, including hybrid working following the successful completion of probation, generous annual leave with a Christmas shutdown, private healthcare, annual appraisals and salary reviews, ongoing training and career development opportunities, and a variety of additional employee incentives. Type of work for this Family Legal Secretary role:\n\n • Type correspondence, legal documents, and other materials from digital dictation or other sources as required.\n, • Complete electronic filing and maintain accurate digital records in accordance with firm procedures.\n, • Handle incoming and outgoing telephone calls with clients, Counsel, experts, and other third parties in a professional and courteous manner.\n, • Maintain and manage appointment diaries for Fee Earners and senior members of the team.\n, • Welcome and assist clients and visitors to the office, ensuring a professional and positive experience.\n, • Ensure compliance with all office procedures, policies, and protocols as outlined in the Practice Manual, including any updates or amendments.\n, • Process and manage CCMS Legal Aid applications and related matters.\n, • Prepare and action fee notes and deal with matters relating to experts' invoices.\n, • Undertake any other administrative or secretarial duties as reasonably required to support the efficient operation of the team.\n Benefits for this Family Legal Secretary role:\n\n, • Hybrid working after probation\n, • Birthday leave\n, • Electric Vehicle Scheme\n, • Ongoing training and development.\n, • Supportive supervision from mentors.\n, • Annual appraisals and salary reviews.\n, • Parties for Summer and Christmas.\n, • Additional perks and benefits.\n, • Competitive training packages.\nAbout the Firm: The Firm is a nationally recognised practice ranked by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, and featured in The Times Best Law Firms for , and 2025. With over 20 years of excellence, the Firm serves clients in both privately and publicly funded matters. Holding Lexcel and Children Law accreditations and highly rated on ReviewSolicitors and Glassdoor, the Firm has a nationwide team of 200+ professionals and continues to expand through strategic growth and acquisitions If you're a Family Legal Secretary looking for your next move in a supportive and renowned Firm, apply today. Alternatively, contact Mia Henderson at Law Staff Limited quoting reference. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003