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Peterborough is growing and changing, and the City Council’s legal team is central to that journey. Whether representing the council in court or guiding service teams through complex challenges, your expertise will help ensure that decisions are fair, robust, and in the best interests of the commu

Residential Property Lawyer / Licensed Conveyancer Full-time | Bristol / Stamford / Peterborough (hybrid working) We are seeking an experienced Residential Property Lawyer to take on a senior role within a well-established law firm. This opportunity offers flexibility to be based in Bristol, Stamford, or Peterborough, with hybrid working and genuine support for work/life balance. This is a senior-level hire and would suit someone confident working independently, given that local team structures are lean. Key Responsibilities: • Manage a broad caseload of residential property matters, including freehold and leasehold sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity., • Progress files from instruction through to completion, including post-completion tasks., • Handle more complex transactions such as lease extensions, new builds, shared ownership, and rectification of title defects., • Ensure compliance with all professional and regulatory standards., • Build strong client relationships and contribute to the development of referral networks., • Provide technical input and guidance where needed, while maintaining high service standards. About You: • Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Chartered Legal Executive, or equivalent., • Extensive experience in residential conveyancing with the ability to work independently., • Strong technical expertise in a range of property transactions, including more complex matters., • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities., • Strong communicator with a client-focused and commercially aware approach., • Comfortable using case management systems and digital tools. Benefits & Rewards: • Competitive salary., • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support real work/life balance., • Private healthcare and pension scheme., • Generous holiday allowance with options to purchase additional leave., • Group life assurance and income protection., • Structured career progression with opportunities to broaden your practice and work on international client matters.

Our client is seeking a Family Solicitor or experienced Legal Executive to join their Cambridgeshire office. This Family Lawyer role offers an excellent salary of circa £55,000 plus benefits, agile working arrangements, and the chance to step into an established caseload of private family law work. With the current solicitor due to retire next year, this position provides a smooth transition and clear progression opportunity. About the Firm My client is a well-established law firm with a strong reputation in family law. They offer a supportive working environment, modern working practices, and a commitment to developing their people. Family Lawyer — Position Overview You will take over an existing caseload of private family law matters, ensuring clients continue to receive high-quality advice and service. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow and develop the department in a stable, progressive environment. Key Responsibilities of the Family Lawyer Managing a caseload of private family matters, including divorce, finances, and children’s arrangements Building and maintaining strong client relationships Ensuring a seamless transition of existing clients and cases Supporting the growth and development of the family law department Requirements of the Family Solicitor / Legal Executive Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with strong family law experience Proven ability to handle a varied caseload with minimal supervision Excellent communication and client care skills Motivated, organised, and committed to providing high-quality legal advice The Benefits for the Family Lawyer Salary circa £55,000 plus benefits Agile working to support work–life balance Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme Health cash plan and other perks Clear path to progression, taking over from a retiring solicitor If you’re a Family Lawyer ready for your next step, apply today. Alternatively, contact Marcus Stevens at Law Staff quoting reference 37378. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.

Enjoy a career without limits, earning up to 75% of your billing. We are seeking legal professionals that are keen to work on a consultancy, fee sharing basis. Taylor Rose is a top 60 law firm with over 25 offices nationwide. We are offering you a unique opportunity to take back control of your life and earnings. Choose to work from home, one of our offices or both! We are looking for individuals and groups of Solicitors, FCILEx or Licensed Conveyancers who have expertise in residential or commercial property in the private and/or public sectors with 4 years PQE + to join our consultancy. Why choose us? • Earn up to 75% of what you bill; your split will not drop below 70%., • Referral of larger and established clients, • Immediate access to our accreditations and lender panels, • Choose your own clients, fees, hours and volume of work., • Work from home, 100 days access to hot-desking facilities., • PII cover up to £20 million., • Access to nationwide offices and meeting rooms., • Free calls through our app., • Fully optimised CMS and electronic systems., • Access to business development., • Dedicated liaison team., • Technical head for ops, legal support and training. And much more. So, if you want a career without limits and freedom, then we may be your next move. To find out more, contact us now to chat confidentially with one of our advisors. PS If you have less than 4 years experience you may be able to join us as a fee earning consultant, contact us for more details.

Property Lawyer Peterborough is undergoing major transformation, and its legal team is central to making it happen. As a Property Lawyer, you’ll advise on a wide range of commercial property matters that support everything from everyday estate management to landmark regeneration projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for lawyers with local authority or public sector experience who want to see the tangible results of their work. Your expertise will directly enable development, infrastructure growth, and the delivery of essential services across the city. What You’ll Do • Advise on acquisitions, disposals, and commercial lease negotiations, • Draft leases, licences, option agreements, and asset-related contracts, • Manage landlord and tenant issues, including rent reviews, renewals, and dilapidations, • Provide legal input to regeneration and infrastructure projects like the Station Quarter, • Advise on agricultural property transactions and academy leases (support provided as needed), • Work closely with developers, agents, and internal teams to progress complex deals Why You’ll Love It Here • Varied Workload – From everyday estate management to multi-million-pound regeneration projects, • Strategic Impact – Your expertise underpins development and service delivery for the community, • Public Sector Value – Your knowledge of local authority processes is highly respected and supported, • Team Culture – Join a collaborative, stable, and friendly team, • Work-Life Balance – Two days in the office, no long-hours culture, and a supportive environment What We’re Looking For • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEx Fellow, • Strong background in commercial property transactions, • Confidence managing leases, landlord/tenant issues, and contract negotiations, • Clear communicator and team player with the ability to handle a varied caseload

Trusts & Tax Specialist (Private Client Team) Full-time | Flexible UK location (with hybrid working) | Competitive salary + benefits We are working with a well-established law firm to recruit a talented Trusts & Tax Specialist to join their high-performing Private Client team. This is a full-time permanent position, offering flexibility on base location, with hybrid working arrangements and real support for work/life balance. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to develop their career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, with exposure to both domestic and international client work. Key Responsibilities: • Manage a broad caseload of trust settlements, trust administration, and associated tax matters., • Draft and review trust documentation and provide specialist tax advice throughout the trust lifecycle., • Deliver a high level of client service, maintaining long-term relationships with individuals, families, and referrers., • Contribute to business development and networking to grow the team’s profile., • Support colleagues across the wider Private Client practice, including estate planning and cross-border matters., • Ensure compliance with all professional, regulatory, and firm-wide policies., • Take a proactive role in mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to the growth of the trusts practice. About You: • Relevant professional qualification (Solicitor, Chartered Tax Adviser, STEP, or equivalent)., • At least 3 years’ PQE with demonstrable experience in trusts and tax within a Private Client setting., • Strong technical expertise in drafting settlements, administering trusts, and advising on complex tax issues., • Broader knowledge of wills, estate planning, and wider Private Client matters is desirable., • Excellent communication and client relationship management skills., • Commercially aware with proven experience in business development., • Strong organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team., • Previous leadership or supervisory experience is advantageous. Benefits & Rewards: • Competitive salary with discretionary bonus scheme., • Hybrid and flexible working to support work/life balance., • Private medical cover and enhanced pension contributions., • Generous holiday allowance plus UK bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave., • Group life assurance and income protection., • Clear progression pathways, professional development support, and opportunities to broaden your work with international clients.

Planning Solicitor Up to £59,516 + Excellent Benefits | Permanent Peterborough is undergoing major regeneration, with projects that will reshape the city’s infrastructure and growth for decades to come. As a Planning and Highways Lawyer, you’ll play a central role in making that happen, providing expert legal advice on developments that range from city-centre regeneration to large-scale transport schemes. This is a chance to take on complex, high-profile work where your advice directly influences how the city evolves. Whether it’s negotiating Section 106 agreements, guiding planning committees, or advising on highways law, your expertise will help ensure that development is both ambitious and legally robust. What You’ll Do • Draft and negotiate Section 106 agreements and complex planning obligations, • Advise on major development proposals, regeneration projects, and transport infrastructure, • Represent Legal Services at Planning Committee with clear, confident advice, • Support planning appeals, enforcement cases, and judicial reviews, • Provide highways law advice, including agreements and adoption processes, • Work closely with planners, engineers, developers, and senior stakeholders What We’re Looking For • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEx Fellow, • Strong planning law experience, ideally including development agreements, • Knowledge of Section 106 agreements and highways law, • Confidence advising committees and senior stakeholders in public forums, • Ability to manage complex, multi-party negotiations with commercial awareness, • Interest in regeneration and infrastructure delivery Why Join • High-Profile Projects: Play a leading part in schemes like the landmark Station Quarter redevelopment, • Visible Impact: See your work shape the city’s long-term infrastructure and growth, • Professional Development: Gain expertise quickly through a varied caseload and committee experience, • Supportive Culture: Collaborative colleagues, strong CPD, and a balanced hybrid working model

Commercial Lawyer Peterborough is in the middle of major regeneration, and the City Council’s legal team is right at the centre of it. As a Commercial Lawyer, you’ll take on complex, high-value agreements that support projects ranging from new infrastructure and housing to digital innovation and public services. We’re interested in lawyers with a solid background in commercial contracts, and an appetite for varied, high-impact work. Experience in procurement or working with the public sector is useful, but not essential, what matters is the ability to navigate complexity, balance commercial priorities, and help deliver projects that make a lasting difference. About the role • Draft and negotiate multi-million-pound contracts, • Advise on procurement law and large-scale projects, • Support regeneration schemes, leisure facilities, and infrastructure developments, • Handle grant funding, subsidy control, and GDPR issues in commercial contexts, • Collaborate closely with finance, procurement, ICT, and delivery teams About you • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEx Fellow, • Strong background in commercial contracts, ideally within or alongside the public sector, • Understanding of procurement law and public sector compliance requirements, • Knowledge of grant funding, subsidy control, or GDPR (desirable but not essential), • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills Why this role • Impactful Work – Contribute directly to flagship projects shaping Peterborough’s growth, • Project Variety – From cutting-edge ICT contracts to construction and development deals, • Career Support – Clear progression and strong CPD opportunities, • Flexible Working – Flexible working arrangements, • Package – Salary up to £53,895 + Benefits

A Senior Family Lawyer is required by a modern and innovative law firm. Our client are a modern and extremely progressive top tier, Legal 500 law firm that is supportive and takes great pride in developing the lawyers that join them.

They are currently recruiting for a Catastrophic Loss Solicitors/Lawyers to join on a remote working basis with the expectation of occasional travel to one of the offices for client visits and/or hub days. For all levels of these Catastrophic Loss Solicitor/Lawyer roles, you will be responsible for:

REMOTE WORKING Employment Lawyer is sought for this well established multi site full service law firm to be based in the North West to service some new and future clients in the area. Although working remotely you will have the opportunity to visit the firms head office 1-2 times per month and parti

AG Integrate is Addleshaw Goddards flexible resourcing platform, supporting clients with interim legal consultants across a range of industries and sectors. If you are a Lawyer with specialist expertise in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) field and are interested in working with a diverse range of e

Trusts & Tax Specialist (Private Client Team) Full-time | Flexible UK location (with hybrid working) | Competitive salary + benefits We are working with a well-established law firm to recruit a talented Trusts & Tax Specialist to join their high-performing Private Client team. This is a full-time permanent position, offering flexibility on base location, with hybrid working arrangements and real support for work/life balance. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to develop their career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, with exposure to both domestic and international client work. Key Responsibilities: • Manage a broad caseload of trust settlements, trust administration, and associated tax matters., • Draft and review trust documentation and provide specialist tax advice throughout the trust lifecycle., • Deliver a high level of client service, maintaining long-term relationships with individuals, families, and referrers., • Contribute to business development and networking to grow the team’s profile., • Support colleagues across the wider Private Client practice, including estate planning and cross-border matters., • Ensure compliance with all professional, regulatory, and firm-wide policies., • Take a proactive role in mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to the growth of the trusts practice. About You: • Relevant professional qualification (Solicitor, Chartered Tax Adviser, STEP, or equivalent)., • At least 3 years’ PQE with demonstrable experience in trusts and tax within a Private Client setting., • Strong technical expertise in drafting settlements, administering trusts, and advising on complex tax issues., • Broader knowledge of wills, estate planning, and wider Private Client matters is desirable., • Excellent communication and client relationship management skills., • Commercially aware with proven experience in business development., • Strong organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team., • Previous leadership or supervisory experience is advantageous. Benefits & Rewards: • Competitive salary with discretionary bonus scheme., • Hybrid and flexible working to support work/life balance., • Private medical cover and enhanced pension contributions., • Generous holiday allowance plus UK bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave., • Group life assurance and income protection., • Clear progression pathways, professional development support, and opportunities to broaden your work with international clients.

Commercial and Residential Property Lawyer Full Time Salisbury, Andover, Amesbury or Fordingbridge offices REMOTE WORKING AVAILABLE and open to relocation for this position. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced property lawyer to join our growing property team. The ideal candidate w

AG Integrate is excited to announce an opportunity for an Interim Banking Lawyer to join a prestigious Retail client.

Global payments company is seeking a regulatory lawyer (2+ PQE) as part of their expansion plans.Our client is seeking a lawyer either from private practice or in-house to support them on a broad range of regulatory matters.Some experience of working on payment regulations or e-money regulations is

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We are currently working in partnership with a London Borough, who are recruiting for a fully remote Adult Social Care Lawyer on an initial three-month temporary contract.

This is an in-house commercial lawyer opportunity, working for a well known law firm on a single dedicated client.Although employed by the law firm, you will be part of a large team of lawyers who will effectively act as in-house commercial counsel for the client.This is a permanent role, fully remo

Residential Property Lawyer / Conveyancer Fully Remote.

Global established fintech company in the payments and digital assets space is seeking a commercial lawyer (ideally around 4-8+ PQE) as part of their growth plans.Youll have the opportunity to work across a range of commercial contracts, collaborating with senior stakeholders and teams in the UK, Eu

Working closely with colleagues in other teams on large, cross-departmental instructions. Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively as part of team. On Offer:On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package and remot

Job Description Our client is seeking a Family Solicitor or experienced Legal Executive to join their Cambridgeshire office.This Family Lawyer role offers an excellent salary of circa £55,000 plus benefits, agile working arrangements, and the chance to step into an established caseload of private

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Be among the first 25 applicants.Peterborough City Council provided pay range.This range is provided by Peterborough City Council.Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Direct message the job poster from Peterborough City Council.Planni

Required Qualifications: Bachelors degree (or higher) in the relevant subject Legally qualified UK Solicitor/Lawyer or Common Law qualified lawyer with current Practicing Certificate Proven post qualification experience supporting technology transactions within Public Sector

LAW Absolute is recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority Shared Service based in Cambridgeshire, for a senior employment lawyer to join them on a permanent basis.

Based in one of the world’s premier centres for (re)insurance, not to mention one of its most desirable locations, the Bermuda office of this large international law firm is actively seeking a corporate insurance lawyer, or a general corporate lawyer with some exposure to insurance work and an

Locum Commercial and Procurement Lawyer. Sellick Partnership are delighted to be working with a valued, vibrant and forward- thinking public sector organisation based in Yorkshire who are seeking a Commercial and Procurement Lawyer to join them on a locum basis for a period of 9+ months!. About the

A local authority based in London is seeking a Litigation Lawyer for an initial period of three months. The successful Litigation Lawyer will focus on housing disrepair work only- defending claims/potential claims against local authority clients.

This prestigious offshore law firm encourages its lawyers to take leadership responsibility in both managing deals and building client relationships. Overseas qualified lawyers must be admitted in the UK.

A local authority shared service based in London is seeking an Adult & Education Lawyer for an initial period of three months. The successful Adult & Education Lawyer will be required to have experience in the following areas:.

Are you an experienced Immigration Lawyer looking for a new opportunity within a respected and forward-thinking law firm? This is a fantastic chance to join a well-established legal practice known for its expertise in both individual and business immigration matters.

Childcare Lawyer Rate: £50 - 55 per hour (umbrella) Location: East Midlands Working: Hybrid About the Childcare Lawyer Role: Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for a locum Childcare Lawyer to join a local authority based in the East Midlands. Key Responsibilities of the Childcar

We have a full-time vacancy for an experienced 2-7 years PQE UK Solicitor to join our clients highly regarded Commercial and Corporate Finance Business team.This has the potential to be an Associate position, depending upon the experience of the successful candidate.The position is based in Essex an

Construction Litigation Lawyer (3–6 Years PQE) | London-Based | International Work | High-Calibre Clients. Construction Litigation Lawyer.

They are currently recruiting for a Catastrophic Loss Solicitors/Lawyers to join on a remote working basis with the expectation of occasional travel to one of the offices for client visits and/or hub days. For all levels of these Catastrophic Loss Solicitor/Lawyer roles, you will be responsible for:

As a Commercial Lawyer, you’ll take on complex, high-value agreements that support projects ranging from new infrastructure and housing to digital innovation and public services. We’re interested in lawyers with a solid background in commercial contracts, and an appetite for varied, high-impact

We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association, who are recruiting for a Housing Management Lawyer on an initial twelve-month fixed-term contract.

Qualified solicitor or CILEX lawyer (England & Wales). If you’re a committed employment lawyer who wants to do meaningful work, please apply to this role and submit a short online form.

Retail Banking Team (Senior Lawyer- full time applications only). We are looking for a senior lawyer to support with retail banking and payments matters on an interim basis. They are seeking an experienced lawyer to join their Retail banking team.

We’re working with a well-established local authority client who is looking to appoint a full-time, permanent Housing Lawyer with substantial experience in housing disrepair litigation.

Global Finance Associate (2–3 PQE) – Elite US Firm, London.An elite US law firm in London is seeking a talented.This team is consistently ranked among the market leaders and acts for a prestigious client base, including leading investment banks, private credit funds, and global corporates.The wo

Service Care Legal are working with a well-regarded law firm based in Kent who are looking to recruit a full-time.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with at 1 year PQE in property law who is confident managing their own caseload and eager to take the next step in their career.Managing a var

Locum Commercial Contracts Lawyer – Up to £60 per hour umbrella – Remote Working – Initial 6+ months. Locum Commercial Contracts Lawyer – Up to £60 per hour umbrella – Remote Working – Initial 6+ months. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Commercial Contracts Lawyer to

Leading national law firm is looking to hire an English Qualified Personal & Family Wills & Estates lawyer with 3+ PQE to join their high-ranking team.

Risk Lawyer – Global Law Firm -up to £95k. The Risk & Compliance team includes risk lawyers, AML & sanctions specialists, compliance managers, officers, and researchers, based across London, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia. I am looking for a qualified lawyer with strong knowledge of regulato