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A leading consumer brands business is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join its UK Legal team on a 12-month fixed-term contract commencing in September. This is a broad, business-facing role offering exposure to commercial contracts, marketing, advertising, consumer law, intellectual property, data protection and strategic business projects. Join a well-established legal team within a fast-paced, consumer-facing business with high-profile stakeholder exposure. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are delighted to be working with a highly regarded specialist practice in Central London to recruit a Senior Criminal Litigation Solicitor to join its established team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Criminal Litigation Solicitor with 7–10 years' PQE and a strong background in fraud and white-collar crime to work on complex, high-value and strategically significant matters. The successful candidate will have significant responsibility from the outset, working closely with leading counsel and advising a sophisticated client base including high-net-worth individuals, business owners, senior executives, public figures and professional advisers. • Lead complex criminal litigation, fraud and white-collar crime matters from inception through to conclusion, • Advise clients on high-value and strategically sensitive disputes and investigations, • Develop and maintain strong relationships with sophisticated private clients and professional advisers, • Work closely with leading counsel, including King's Counsel, on complex and novel legal issues, • Provide strategic advice throughout investigations and proceedings, • Draft detailed legal advice, correspondence and case strategy documents, • Conduct detailed legal research and evidence analysis, • Manage matters with a high degree of autonomy, • Supervise and support junior members of the team where appropriate, • Contribute to the continued development and reputation of the practice, • Qualified Solicitor with 7–10 years' PQE, • Strong experience in criminal litigation, fraud and/or white-collar crime, • Proven ability to manage complex and high-value matters, • Experience advising private clients would be advantageous, • Private client and/or tax experience would be beneficial, • Strong academic background, ideally with a minimum 2:1 degree, • Excellent analytical, drafting and strategic thinking skills, • Strong client management and communication abilities, • Commercially aware with excellent attention to detail, • Comfortable dealing with high-profile, demanding and sophisticated clients, • Able to work independently while contributing effectively to a specialist team, • Competitive salary from £100,000 depending on experience, • Private medical insurance, • Exposure to complex, high-value and market-leading matters, • Significant client responsibility and autonomy, • Direct access to leading practitioners and King's Counsel, • Strong long-term career progression opportunities, • Exposure to a prestigious HNW and UHNW client base, • Supportive and collaborative working environment, • High-quality Central London office environment #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading consumer brands business is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join its UK Legal team on a 12-month fixed-term contract commencing in September. This is a broad, business-facing role offering exposure to commercial contracts, marketing, advertising, consumer law, intellectual property, data protection and strategic business projects. • Join a well-established legal team within a fast-paced, consumer-facing business., • Provide pragmatic legal advice across a broad range of commercial matters., • Partner directly with stakeholders across multiple business functions., • Support business growth, strategic projects, compliance initiatives and legal training., • Work in a collaborative and supportive legal team environment with high-profile stakeholder exposure., • Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including technology, procurement, marketing and supply chain contracts., • Provide legal support on advertising, marketing and promotional campaigns., • Advise on intellectual property, brand protection and general commercial matters., • Support the business on data protection and privacy issues., • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation., • Assist with legal training, compliance initiatives and business projects., • Qualified solicitor with approximately 5+ years’ PQE., • Strong commercial contracts experience gained in private practice and/or in-house., • Commercially focused, solutions-driven and confident advising senior stakeholders., • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, business-facing environment., • Previous experience in retail, FMCG, consumer products, technology or procurement-related matters would be advantageous., • 12-month fixed-term contract with an immediate September start., • Hybrid working arrangement – 3 days per week in the office., • Broad commercial remit, high-level stakeholder exposure and the opportunity to make an impact from day one. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Clifton Search seeks a Senior Sole Counsel for a newly acquired UK arm in the Software/Tech sector. The role is highly autonomous, reporting to the CEO on a global stage, with interactions across international teams and customers. You will oversee all legal matters, including commercial contracts, cross-border deals, data protection compliance, and regulatory strategy in AI/ML. UK-based, senior leadership experience required. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are seeking a Legal Engineer to join our growing team, combining legal expertise with technology and AI to help transform the way legal services are delivered. In this role, you will work closely with law firms and corporate legal departments to understand their existing workflows, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement AI-powered solutions that increase efficiency and productivity. Acting as the link between legal professionals and technology, you'll collaborate with Customer Success and Account Management teams to deliver practical, measurable outcomes. You will engage with senior stakeholders—including Partners, General Counsel, Legal Operations, Innovation, Knowledge Management, and Technology teams—to solve complex business challenges through legal technology. • Facilitate discovery workshops to analyse current legal workflows, identify challenges, and uncover opportunities for AI-driven improvements., • Design, configure, and implement AI-enabled workflows that align with each customer's operational and business goals., • Deliver onboarding, training, and adoption programs tailored to different legal teams and practice areas., • Partner with Customer Success to integrate new workflows into everyday legal practice and encourage long-term adoption., • Monitor customer engagement and proactively identify opportunities to increase usage and maximise value., • Demonstrate measurable outcomes such as improved efficiency, consistency, quality, and reduced risk., • Gather customer feedback, identify product enhancement opportunities, and communicate insights to Product and Engineering teams., • Develop and share best practices and reusable workflow solutions across customers and internal teams. We're looking for someone who combines strong legal experience with an interest in technology and innovation. You’ll ideally have: • Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales with approximately three or more years of post-qualification experience in a leading law firm or large in-house legal team., • Experience working with complex legal workflows across transactional, contentious, or advisory matters., • Excellent consulting, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging senior legal professionals., • A genuine passion for legal technology, AI, and transforming legal service delivery., • Strong relationship-building, communication, and change management skills, with the ability to influence a broad range of stakeholders. Successful Legal Engineers become trusted advisors to their customers by helping them redesign legal workflows using AI and technology. They drive meaningful adoption, deliver measurable business improvements, build lasting relationships with senior stakeholders, and provide valuable customer insights that influence future product development. We believe flexibility supports both personal wellbeing and professional success. We offer a range of benefits, including: • wellbeing initiatives, • shared parental leave, • study assistance, • sabbaticals, • flexible working arrangements #J-18808-Ljbffr

Head of Contracts – UK Region Full-time, Permanent London, or Sunbury‑upon‑Thames, UK (hybrid working available) Negotiable and highly competitive (depending on experience), plus company benefits Yorktel‑Kinly is a unified global leader in collaboration, systems integration, and managed services. We focus on transforming workspaces, simplifying complexity, and empowering people. Our in‑house expertise includes AI‑powered room monitoring, 24/7 support, and a unique enterprise service layer, enabling us to operate with even greater agility, efficiency, and precision. With 27 offices in 11 countries, 1,600 colleagues, 900 specialist accreditations, 40‑years' professional experience and 2,500 customers, we are delivering scalable, secure, and sustainable solutions around the world. • Manage and maintain all contractual documentation, i.e. Standard & negotiated Terms and conditions, NDAs, Master Service Agreements, Statement of Works, etc., • Review all new customer, partner, supplier and Yoktel‑Kinly internal contractual documentation and renewals with new/ amended terms, • Report to Group Legal Counsel, • Discuss/agree with FD/MD any contentious clauses, • Iterate/negotiate contract amendments with customers, suppliers etc., • Finalise sign‑off/coordinate sign‑off as per Designation of Authority, • Contract Review guidance and training across the business, • Devise and deliver internal briefing documentation as required, • Produce and communicate standard and non‑standard/ negotiated response clauses, • Take ownership of Contracts Review SharePoint pages and resources, • Line management responsibilities, managing the Contracts Coordinator, • Oversee coordination of reviews of specialist areas and compliance aspects of contracts by authorised subject matter experts, • Lead contract negotiations for renewal of MSAs (with Group Legal where required), • Ensure compliance of UK and UK Region entity contracts with Regional Approval matrix and Group DoA, • Attend weekly Sales Management call for visibility of sales pipeline and provide status updates on pending contracts, • Manage and maintain Contract Risk Reporting containing renewal/ expiry dates and risks in key customer contracts and ensure relevant stakeholders are informed, • Lead continuous improvements for contract review processes and documentation, • Proven experience managing contracts within a fast‑paced commercial environment, • A legal educational background or extensive experience in a similar role, • A strong understanding of contract language, • Must have excellent written English and strong proof‑reading skills, • Attention to detail is essential, • Ability to multi‑task on multiple concurrent projects & contract, whilst working under pressure to deadlines, • Confidence in managing Customer and internal contract discussions, • Excellent team working and virtual team working skills, • Strong planning, organisation & coordination skills, • Sound commercial awareness If you are selected for interview, and need any reasonable adjustments made for your interview, please let the Talent Acquisition team know, at the point of scheduling. If you do require details of the vacancy or the application process in an alternative format, please email outlining your requirements. Yorktel‑Kinly is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, gender identity, pregnancy, colour, race, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, religion or any other ‘protected characteristics. We welcome your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Please note: this role is based in the Cayman Islands and will require relocation to Cayman. MRA Search is partnering exclusively with Conyers in their search for an ambitious and enthusiastic lawyer to join its growing public company group, part of our wider Corporate Department, in the Cayman Islands. The team has extensive experience advising a wide range of the largest international corporations, investment banks, private equity sponsors, and institutional investors on public mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt capital markets transactions, and complex cross corporate advisory matters, including takeovers and take-privates, schemes of arrangement, IPOs, secondary offerings, SPACs, and cross-border M&A transactions. Conyers is part of the offshore ‘Magic Circle’, with strength and depth across a variety of practice groups. Specifically, Conyers’ public company practice in the Cayman Islands is recognised as a leading offshore practice and forms part of a wider multi-jurisdictional corporate and transactional practice so you can also expect to work closely with colleagues in our offices in Bermuda, BVI, Hong Kong, Singapore and London as part of providing a seamless client experience on multi-jurisdictional matters. • Advise leading publicly listed global corporations, investment banks, private equity sponsors, and institutional investors on a broad range of public M&A and equity and debt capital markets transactions, involving stock exchanges such as the NYSE, NASDAQ, LSE, ASX and HKSE and financial regulators such as the SEC, FCA and ASIC, gaining direct exposure to the most sophisticated and high-profile work in the offshore corporate market;, • Working closely with onshore counsel to guide clients through the full lifecycle of public company transactions, from initial structuring, due diligence and transactional documentation through to completion and post-closing matters, including advising on offer documents, prospectuses, shareholder circulars and proxy statements, merger agreements and regulatory filings;, • Collaborate closely with partners and senior associates who are committed to your professional development, receiving hands‑on mentorship and meaningful feedback;, • Engage directly with clients from day one, building lasting relationships with onshore legal counsel and in‑house legal teams at corporations, investment banks, and private equity sponsors;, • Contribute to multi‑jurisdictional matters alongside colleagues in our global offices, broadening your perspective and skill set across the world's premier offshore corporate and transactional jurisdictions;, • Participate in business development initiatives, industry events, and thought leadership opportunities;, • Contribute to know‑how, client alerts, training and business development initiatives that reinforce the firm’s market‑leading corporate and transactional practice., • 5 - 7 years’ relevant PQE, with broad public M&A and/or equity and debt capital markets experience gained in a recognised practice, ideally including experience of working on public takeovers, IPOs, or other complex cross-border transactional matters. We would also welcome interest from lawyers with other complementary corporate or transactional experience with a strong interest in developing their career offshore;, • Admitted, or eligible to be admitted to the Cayman Islands Bar (this means candidates who are admitted in Cayman, Australia, New Zealand, England & Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, BVI (Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court) or Bermuda)., • Strong academics;, • Excellent technical and drafting skills;, • Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines;, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team;, • Excellent communication skills; and, • Outgoing personality with an interest in business development. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Senior Legal Counsel, Oral Health, serves as a key member of Haleon's Global Commercial Legal team, providing comprehensive legal support to the Global Marketing and R&D functions. The position acts as the primary legal adviser for the OH global category, delivering expert guidance across critical areas including advertising/marketing, claims, challenges involving competitors, product development, regulatory, compliance, corporate communications, and business transactions. The role reports to the Assistant General Counsel, Head of Legal - Oral Health and collaborates closely with the Trademarks Senior Counsel, OH, the Patents Senior Counsel, OH, and senior leaders across the global Haleon organisation. The OH Legal team covers all commercial and intellectual property matters for the business, and a key part of the role will be collaboration between these specialists to offer the best partnership for the category. The focus will be on our category-leading oral health brands of Sensodyne, Parodontax, Corega and Aquafresh. The OH business has been consistently the highest performing category across Haleon in recent years and it has a dedicated team, also based in the UK. This role will be the key legal partner for this part of the business. Senior Legal Counsel, Oral Health also works in partnership with in-market legal teams and colleagues across the Group Legal function, contributing broad expertise to enable effective, compliant, and strategically aligned business operations across the Haleon enterprise., Support the OH category on legal matters: • Strategically partner with the OH category teams to deliver high-quality legal advice and provide day-to-day legal support, partnering closely with local legal teams and business stakeholders to provide timely, practical solutions., • Provide claims support for strategic projects, including attendance at review meetings and managing approvals., • Provide practical legal guidance and solutions for local advertising law challenges, balancing risk management with business ambition., • Deliver contractual support for OH-specific matters, ensuring commercial objectives are achieved with robust legal protection., • Lead the creation, maintenance, and rollout of toolkits and trackers to drive harmonised, efficient legal support for local lawyers and Global Marketing teams., • Monitor changes in legislation relevant to the OH category and proactively share updates, ensuring business compliance and readiness., • Act as the first point of contact for on-the-ground ad hoc legal support for the OH team. Our main office is in Bankside, London and that will be the primary location for this role. However, the Oral Health team is based in Weybridge - the team spends one day a week co-located with the business., • Collaborate with the Global Category Legal Lead, OH to drive consistency in legal approaches across local markets, sharing best practices and lessons learned., • Advise business on general corporate affairs and public policy matters relating to the global brands., • Build strong relationships with local legal teams and cross-functional partners, promoting knowledge-sharing and supporting Haleon's legal community to deliver on category and business priorities. Extensive in-house legal experience in one or more of the following substantive areas: Advertising/Marketing, Commercial Transactions, Consumer Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals and/or Consumer Packaged Goods (science background helpful but not required) • Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new legal concepts quickly, proactively identify issues, and succeed in developing solutions in a fast-paced environment, • Excellent communication skills, including careful listening to facilitate understanding of business needs, and the ability to translate complex legal considerations into practical business advice, • Track record of accountability and sound judgment, including ability and willingness to take ownership of projects, prioritize and resolve issues, and obtain business results, • Strong negotiation and drafting skills, • Detail-oriented yet pragmatic approach to problem-solving, • High energy and motivation to learn new areas, stay current with relevant legal developments, influence leadership, and contribute to the success of the business and the Legal Compliance & Company Secretariat department, University Degree or equivalent law degree and law conversion, • Legal Practice Course complete (UK) Welcome to Haleon. We're a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we've grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter - one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity. Our trusted portfolio of brands - including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® - lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science. Now it's time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose - to deliver better everyday health with humanity - at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture., Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected - all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It's important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong. During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees. The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions. Adjustment or Accommodations Request If you require a reasonable adjustment or accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please let your recruiter know by providing them with a description of specific adjustments you are requesting. We'll provide all reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and treat all information you provide us in confidence. Note to candidates The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are looking for an experienced lawyer to provide legal support to a global company on an interim basis. The role will act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, with a particular focus on complex regulatory, public policy and reputational matters, while working closely with legal and business teams across multiple jurisdictions. Location: London Duration: 12-months • 10+ years PQE (or equivalent experience) and qualified in the UK., • Significant in-house legal experience advising senior business and policy stakeholders on UK laws and regulations., • Strong experience developing and advocating for regulatory and policy positions, working closely with business, public policy and communications teams., • Excellent understanding of the UK legislative and regulatory process., • Experience working across multiple jurisdictions, coordinating and consolidating cross-border legal advice and external counsel input., • Strong knowledge of UK consumer protection regulation, eCommerce regulation and the Online Safety Act., • Experience advising digital/platform businesses on UK laws and regulation is highly desirable., • Expertise in UK/EU platform liability regimes highly desirable., • Experience with UK short-term rental and/or planning regulation highly desirable., • Ability to advise on a broad range of matters, including commercial, regulatory, competition, data protection, marketing, litigation and payments., • Experience managing outside counsel, legal risk and complex, high-impact matters., • Experience managing or supervising junior lawyers/paralegals is desirable., • Strong ability to operate autonomously, exercise sound judgment and provide practical, commercially focused advice in a fast-paced environment., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence advising senior stakeholders., • Ability to translate complex legal and regulatory issues into clear, concise recommendations., • Strong organisational, analytical and stakeholder-management skills., • Experience improving legal processes, policies and workflows., • Fluent English required; additional European languages desirable., • Willingness to undertake occasional domestic and international travel, including to the US. #J-18808-Ljbffr

CMG are excited to be working with one of the most prestigious and recognised media brands in the world who are looking to onboard a Legal Counsel, Employment.This is an exciting opportunity for an Employment Lawyer to join a highly regarded international legal team supporting a globally recognised

Rutherford is seeking an Employment Legal Counsel to support its growing international workforce. The role works closely with the People team and senior leadership on a broad range of UK and international employment matters. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years' PQE as a UK-qualified employment lawyer with strong experience in ER and litigation, and the ability to partner directly with People Partners, HR, and senior stakeholders. Prior experience in fast-growth tech or infrastructure is preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We're looking for an in-house legal counsel to support the Head of Legal/General Counsel of a start-up energy business by providing practical, commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of matters for a global gas exploration organisation. This is a permanent role, and applicants must have experience in the upstream oil & gas industry. Ability to work c. 3 days per week on-site in London is essential. The role will assist with contract interpretation and drafting, company secretarial matters, compliance, governance and day-to-day legal queries, while working collaboratively with colleagues across different jurisdictions, backgrounds and cultures. The successful candidate will be expected to take ownership of matters from start to finish, escalating issues to the General Counsel where appropriate. Essential skills & experience: • Qualified common-law lawyer with relevant post-qualification experience at a comparable level., • In-house legal experience, gained within upstream oil and gas., • Experience working with, or coordinating legal matters across, foreign jurisdictions., • Broad legal capability across matters such as company secretarial support, contract interpretation, contract drafting, compliance and general commercial legal advice., • Confident self-starter who is comfortable engaging with areas outside their specific legal expertise. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A rapidly growing AI infrastructure business is looking to hire an Employment Legal Counsel to support its expanding international workforce. This is a hands-on employment role working closely with the People team, People Partners and senior leadership across a broad range of UK and international employment matters. • Advise on day-to‑day UK and international employment matters, • Manage and advise on complex employee relations (ER) cases, • Support employment litigation and disputes, working with external counsel where required, • Partner closely with People Partners and HR on employee matters and risk, • Draft and negotiate employment agreements, policies and related documentation, • Advise on performance, disciplinary, grievance and termination matters, • Support employment matters arising from international expansion, • Help develop scalable employment policies and processes as the business grows, • 5–7 years' PQE, • UK-qualified employment lawyer, • Strong UK employment law experience, including ER and litigation, • Comfortable partnering directly with People Partners, HR and senior stakeholders, • Experience in a fast-growth technology, infrastructure or similarly complex business preferred, • Commercial, pragmatic and solutions-oriented, • Able to work independently and manage a varied workload #J-18808-Ljbffr

A growing international business is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team. This is a broad and hands-on role, offering exposure to structured finance, trading, derivatives and wider commercial work. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, providing practical and commercially focused legal advice in a fast-moving environment. • Draft, review and negotiate a range of structured finance, derivatives, trading and commercial agreements., • Support financing transactions and strategic projects, from structuring through to execution and ongoing contractual matters., • Advise on derivatives and trading documentation, including ISDA documentation where relevant., • Provide clear advice on contractual rights, risk allocation and practical dispute avoidance., • Work closely with commercial, finance, risk and operational stakeholders., • Help develop legal processes, templates and playbooks as the business continues to grow., • England and Wales qualified solicitor with around 2 to 3 years’ PQE., • Strong training and experience at a top-tier law firm, ideally in structured finance, derivatives, banking and finance, structured products or a closely related practice., • Hands-on derivatives experience would be particularly attractive, including ISDA or comparable market-standard documentation., • Strong drafting skills, sound commercial judgement and confidence dealing directly with senior stakeholders., • Genuinely interested in moving in-house and taking ownership of a broad, business-facing legal remit. This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term in-house career in a role with real responsibility and close exposure to commercial decision-making. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A Managing Agent in the Lloyd's of London Insurance market are looking to hire a Lawyer to join their growing Legal team. Pitching at around the 3-4 PQE range, this would be part of a team of 4. It's a broad, generalist role covering all areas of in-house legal work as expected in an Insurance company like this, including: • Drafting and negotiating a full range of commercial contracts and insurance distribution agreements, • Advising on coverage matters, claims and policy wordings, • Supporting the compliance function with advising business functions on regulatory considerations, • Supporting with corporate transactions and corporate governance, • A wide variety of ad-hoc legal support to all business areas They're a long standing and highly successful business, driven by exceptional leadership. They have a flat structure which provides access to stakeholders at all levels, with exposure to C suite and exec being the norm. This role would suit someone already in-house, or looking to make their first move from a Law Firm into the in-house market. Prior Insurance experience is particularly desirable #J-18808-Ljbffr

Kingsley Green Recruitment is seeking a Senior Commercial Counsel to support its Services & Solutions business across Europe and the Middle East & Africa. This role focuses on complex, multi-country technology and services contracts, including DaaS, IaaS, and managed services. You will partner with sales, commercial, finance, delivery and legal teams to structure, negotiate and close transactions, providing pragmatic legal and commercial advice in a fast-moving, deal-driven environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Are you an experienced Restructuring & Insolvency solicitor looking to take the next step in your career with a highly regarded City practice offering exposure to complex, high-value matters and genuine opportunities for long‑term progression? A renowned independent law firm with a close-knit and collegiate Litigation department is seeking an ambitious Associate / Senior Associate to join its growing Restructuring & Insolvency team. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside recognised specialists, advise an impressive client base and play an increasingly important role within a thriving practice. A highly regarded Legal 500, Chambers and Spears ranked independent law firm based in the heart of London with an outstanding reputation across Private Client and Wealth Management, Property and Real Estate, Corporate and Commercial, and Litigation and Dispute Resolution. The firm combines the professionalism and technical excellence of a top‑tier practice with the personable, tailored service of a boutique. Lawyers benefit from early responsibility, direct partner access and meaningful client contact, enabling them to develop strong commercial awareness and trusted client relationships from an early stage in their careers. Known for its supportive and collaborative culture, the firm encourages lawyers to take ownership of their work, contribute to business development and build their own practice, all whilst maintaining a genuine commitment to work‑life balance. You will join an environment where your development is actively supported, with clear opportunities to progress towards senior leadership. The Restructuring & Insolvency team has experienced continued growth in response to increasing client demand and advises companies, directors, office holders, lenders, creditors, investors and high‑net‑worth individuals across a broad range of contentious and non‑contentious restructuring and insolvency matters. Working closely alongside the firm's wider Litigation, Corporate and Banking teams, the department delivers commercially focused advice on complex domestic and cross‑border matters. This is an exciting opportunity for a Restructuring & Insolvency Senior Associate (7+ PQE) to join a forward‑thinking and expanding team where you will have genuine long‑term career prospects. You will advise clients across a broad range of corporate and personal insolvency matters, assisting on complex restructurings, formal insolvency procedures, insolvency litigation, director and shareholder disputes, recovery actions and contentious insolvency proceedings. Alongside managing your own varied caseload, you will work closely with partners on significant matters while taking an increasingly prominent role in client relationships and strategic case management. Your responsibilities will include advising clients on legal strategy, drafting court documents and technical correspondence, negotiating settlements, attending meetings with clients and opposing parties, and representing clients throughout disputes where appropriate. You will regularly instruct leading counsel on complex matters and work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider disputes practice to deliver commercially driven solutions. As you continue to develop, you will play an active role in supervising trainee solicitors and junior lawyers, supporting the growth of the team and contributing to business development initiatives that strengthen the department's market presence. Working alongside highly experienced partners, you will gain exposure to sophisticated and high‑profile matters whilst continuing to build your own reputation within a leading independent City practice. • Benefit from a clear and supportive career pathway with genuine opportunities for progression towards Senior Associate and Partnership., • Join a highly regarded and expanding Restructuring & Insolvency practice handling a broad range of complex, high‑value matters., • Advise an impressive client base including companies, directors, insolvency practitioners, lenders, creditors, investors and high‑net‑worth individuals., • Enjoy the best of both worlds, combining the quality of work and reputation of a leading City practice with the collaborative culture of a boutique firm., • Flexible, friendly and professional working environment with genuine investment in your long‑term career and professional development., • Qualified Solicitor with 7+ years' PQE (England & Wales) with strong experience in Restructuring & Insolvency., • Excellent technical ability with strong communication and client relationship management skills., • Experience managing a varied caseload with the confidence to supervise and delegate work where appropriate., • Commercially minded with strong judgement, resilience and a pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach., • A genuine interest in business development and building long‑term client relationships., • Team‑oriented with the flexibility to thrive within the firm's collaborative hybrid working environment. This is a rare opportunity for a Restructuring & Insolvency Senior Associate to join one of London's leading independent firms, offering exposure to complex, high‑quality work, outstanding mentoring and genuine long‑term career progression. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Ready to take a leading role in shaping the corporate agenda of a globally recognised organisation? A leading multinational organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Corporate for an initial six-month contract. This is a senior, high-profile opportunity for a corporate lawyer who can step into a complex international environment and provide immediate leadership across a significant M&A and corporate portfolio. Working closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders across the organisation, you will take ownership of sophisticated international transactions and strategic corporate projects, providing clear, commercially focused advice and driving matters from inception through to completion. Alongside the transactional remit, you will play an important role in the continued development of the corporate legal function, including exploring the opportunities presented by AI, legal technology and new ways of working. • Lead complex, high-value international M&A, acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and wider corporate transactions., • Take ownership of transactions from initial strategy and structuring through to negotiation and completion., • Act as a trusted adviser to senior executives and key business stakeholders on strategic corporate matters, risks and opportunities., • Lead and coordinate internal teams and external counsel across multiple jurisdictions., • Provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice aligned with the organisation’s strategic objectives., • Manage a varied and high-value transaction pipeline within a fast-paced international environment., • Provide senior leadership and direction across the corporate legal agenda during the interim period., • Identify opportunities to improve the way the function operates, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence, legal technology and innovation., • Build strong relationships across the organisation and quickly establish credibility as a senior legal adviser. You will be a senior corporate lawyer who can operate with confidence and credibility in a complex multinational environment and make an immediate impact. You will ideally bring: • Extensive international M&A and corporate transaction experience, gained either in-house within a global organisation or at a leading international law firm., • A proven track record of leading sophisticated, high-value and cross-border transactions., • The seniority and gravitas to advise and influence senior executives and stakeholders., • Excellent commercial judgement and the ability to balance legal risk with broader business objectives., • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills across multiple jurisdictions and cultures., • The ability to operate autonomously, take ownership and quickly establish yourself within a new organisation., • The resilience and adaptability required to manage multiple high-priority matters in a fast-moving environment., • A genuine interest in AI, legal innovation and technology, with the curiosity to identify new and more effective ways of working. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior corporate leadership position on an interim basis, with significant exposure to senior leadership and responsibility for some of the organisation’s most important international transactions. For an experienced corporate lawyer who enjoys operating at pace, influencing senior stakeholders and taking ownership of complex international matters, this is an opportunity to join a highly regarded global organisation at an important point in its development. If you are available for an interim assignment and are looking for a senior corporate leadership opportunity with genuine strategic influence and international scope, we would be very interested in hearing from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Are you a Probate Solicitor with 3–4 years' PQE and strong experience in estate administration, looking to join one of London's most highly regarded Private Wealth teams where you'll work on complex, high-value estates for UK and international clients? Progress your legal career in this highly respected London law firm, recognised for its market-leading Private Wealth practice, outstanding client relationships and collaborative, people-first culture. This highly regarded London law firm is consistently ranked in the Legal 500, Chambers and Spears, with an exceptional reputation across Private Wealth, Real Estate, Dispute Resolution and Corporate law. The firm advises high-net-worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs, trustees and family offices on some of the most complex and valuable private wealth matters in the market. Its Private Wealth practice is regarded as one of the finest in London, offering truly integrated advice across succession planning, trusts, tax, property, family offices and estate administration. Despite its prestigious reputation, the firm has cultivated a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture where people are encouraged to build long-term careers. Lawyers benefit from outstanding mentoring, early responsibility and direct client contact, alongside realistic expectations around work-life balance, including a 1300-hour chargeable target and hybrid working. The firm also places a strong emphasis on wellbeing, inclusion and professional development, creating an environment where ambitious lawyers can thrive both personally and professionally. This is an excellent opportunity for a 3–4 PQE Probate Solicitor to join one of London's leading Private Wealth teams. Working alongside an experienced team of Partners, Counsel, Senior Associates and dedicated probate specialists, you'll play a key role in administering a broad range of complex, high-value estates for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, often involving international assets, business interests, valuable collections and sophisticated tax considerations. Led by a highly regarded Private Wealth Partner recognised for advising generations of high-net-worth families, trustees and entrepreneurs, the team combines exceptional technical expertise with a deeply personal approach to client service. Their reputation for handling some of the market's most complex estate administrations makes this an outstanding environment in which to further develop your expertise. You'll be given significant responsibility from the outset, managing your own estate administrations while receiving excellent support from experienced senior lawyers, dedicated probate professionals and an established private wealth team. Your work will include: • Managing the administration of complex estates from initial instruction through to final distribution., • Preparing inheritance tax returns and undertaking detailed inheritance tax calculations, including matters involving business and agricultural reliefs and conditionally exempt assets., • Preparing grant applications and associated probate documentation., • Drafting comprehensive estate accounts, including STEP-compliant accounts where required., • Liaising with executors, beneficiaries, financial institutions, valuers, accountants and other professional advisers throughout the administration process., • Assisting with the management of deceased tax affairs and ensuring estates are administered efficiently to completion., • Building trusted relationships with clients while contributing to the continued success and reputation of the Private Wealth team., • A qualified Solicitor with ideally 3–4 years' PQE specialising in probate and estate administration., • Strong experience administering taxable and high-value estates, ideally gained within a leading private client practice., • Excellent understanding of inheritance tax, probate procedures and estate administration., • Experience preparing estate accounts and inheritance tax returns., • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously., • Excellent communication and client relationship skills, with a professional and empathetic approach., • Commercially minded, highly organised and committed to delivering exceptional client service., • A collaborative team player with the ambition to continue developing within one of London's premier Private Wealth practices. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Probate Solicitor with 3–4 years' PQE to join one of London's leading Private Wealth teams, working on exceptional quality estate administration matters while developing your career within a market-leading, supportive and ambitious environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Central London (Chancery Lane Area) | Permanent | Minimum 3 Years PQE A well-established and highly regarded Central London law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Immigration Solicitor to join its expanding Immigration department. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious solicitor with at least 3 years' PQE who enjoys managing a broad range of immigration matters while taking on a leadership role within a busy and successful team. As well as handling your own caseload, you will supervise junior team members, provide technical guidance, and play an important role in developing the department through excellent client service and strong commercial awareness. You'll have access to a consistent flow of enquiries, allowing you to build a successful and rewarding practice. Immigration Caseload • Manage a varied caseload of UK immigration matters from initial enquiry through to completion., • Advise individuals and businesses on matters including:, • Visitor, Student, Skilled Worker and Family visa applications, • Leave to Remain and Indefinite Leave to Remain, • British Citizenship and Nationality applications, • Sponsor Licence applications and ongoing compliance, • Family and Private Life applications, • EU Settlement Scheme applications, • Administrative Reviews and appeals (where appropriate), • Prepare high-quality applications, supporting documentation, legal submissions and correspondence., • Liaise with clients, UKVI, the Home Office, Counsel and other third parties throughout the progression of matters., • Keep clients informed throughout the process, providing practical and commercially focused advice., • Identify complex or high-risk matters and escalat where necessary., • Supervise and mentor immigration paralegals and junior caseworkers., • Review work to ensure accuracy, quality and compliance with regulatory standards., • Allocate work effectively and monitor departmental workloads., • Provide ongoing coaching and technical support to junior members of the team., • Carry out regular file reviews and assist with training and development., • Promote best practice and ensure compliance with all professional and regulatory requirements., • Conduct initial client consultations and convert enquiries into retained instructions., • Build strong client relationships through excellent service and communication., • Work towards agreed monthly billing and revenue targets., • Maintain accurate time recording and billing practices., • Identify opportunities for cross-referrals across other practice areas., • Support networking and business development initiatives that contribute to departmental growth., • Keep up to date with developments in UK Immigration Law, Home Office policy and Immigration Rules., • Ensure compliance with SRA regulations, AML procedures and internal compliance policies., • Maintain accurate electronic case files and records., • Protect client confidentiality and adhere to GDPR requirements., • Report compliance or risk issues promptly where appropriate., • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with a current practising certificate., • Minimum 3 years' PQE specialising in UK Immigration Law., • Strong experience across both personal and business immigration matters., • Ability to independently manage a busy and varied caseload., • Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior fee earners or support staff., • Excellent client care and relationship management skills., • Commercially aware with experience working to financial or billing targets., • Strong drafting, analytical and organisational skills., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Right to work in the UK., • Experience handling immigration appeals and more complex immigration matters., • Knowledge of Sponsor Licence applications and compliance work., • Existing referral network or client following., • Additional language skills would be advantageous., • Experience using legal case management systems., • Salary from £40,000 - £60,000, dependent on experience., • Pension scheme., • Annual leave plus statutory holidays., • Ongoing professional development and CPD support., • Clear opportunities for progression within a growing legal practice., • Modern Central London office with excellent transport connections. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving Immigration department with an excellent reputation and a steady flow of quality work. The successful candidate will benefit from: • A diverse and interesting caseload across both private and corporate immigration., • A consistent pipeline of new client enquiries., • The opportunity to supervise and develop junior members of the team., • A supportive, collaborative working environment., • Genuine opportunities for career progression and long-term development., • Exposure to a broad client base including individuals, families and businesses., • A central London location with excellent transport links. The firm is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr

About Konexo and Eversheds Sutherland Konexo, developed by Eversheds Sutherland, delivers consulting and alternative legal and compliance solutions to support in-house teams globally. Legal resourcing is a well-established offering, providing access to a diverse bench of highly skilled consultants. Whether our clients need experienced lawyers to advise on complex legal, regulatory or market developments, or more junior teams to support high-volume work, Konexo offers the flexibility to scale resource quickly and effectively. Our consultants value the breadth of projects available through Konexo across different sectors and geographies. Whether you are looking for flexible hourly work or a longer-term placement, we tailor opportunities to support your career goals and work-life balance. Through bespoke training workshops and networking events, our consultant community stays connected, supported and ahead of market developments. Konexo Legal Resourcing is receiving an increased demand for interim lawyers to support our in-house clients which include some of the largest FTSE100 companies. We are keen to speak to qualified lawyers with experience in payments, merchant services, banking products and financial services regulation. • Experience advising on payments, merchant services or related financial services products., • Strong commercial contracts expertise, including negotiating and drafting bespoke customer and supplier agreements., • Proven ability to support product development, regulatory change and business transformation initiatives., • Strong understanding of legal, regulatory and governance risk within a banking or financial services environment., • Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills., • Experience managing external legal counsel and panel law firms., • A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing., • Willing to travel at least two days a week to one of these locations: Bristol, Cardiff, Chester, Edinburgh, Halifax & Leeds., • Flexibility and control – choose how and when you work, with opportunities that fit around your lifestyle and career goals, • High quality work – support leading in-house teams, including FTSE100 organisations, • Variety of opportunities – full-time, part-time and ad-hoc contracts, with many roles offering hybrid or remote working, • Global backing – benefit from the support of a leading global legal practice, • Partner and SME support – access expert guidance throughout your placements, • Learning and development – access to CPD training, webinars and firm knowledge systems, • Know-how resources – including Practical Law and other leading tools, • Consultant community – invitations to networking events, webinars and firmwide initiatives We are one of the first law practices to enter the flexible legal resourcing market, we have a wealth of experience in placing legal professionals both with Eversheds Sutherland teams and with international clients across a variety of sectors. For more information please contact Rachel Fadipe our Talent Engagement Lead. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A FTSE 100 Organisation in London/Hybrid is seeking an IP & Technology Legal Counsel to join its legal team. You will support intellectual property and technology initiatives across the group, with exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams. The role focuses on protecting a global brand, negotiating tech agreements, and contributing to AI-driven legal innovation within a high-performing environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Junior Barrister (Civil Litigation) – 2 Years PQE Location: Slough, United Kingdom Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum (Dependent on Experience) Working Arrangement: Office Based / Court Attendance / Hybrid Working Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Junior Barrister (2 Years PQE) to join our in-house legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Barrister with civil litigation experience to develop their advocacy, case preparation and client management skills while working on a varied and challenging caseload. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing civil litigation matters, conducting legal research, preparing court documents, representing clients at hearings, providing legal advice, and maintaining strong client relationships. The role offers a combination of office-based work, remote working, court attendance and client meetings. • Manage a diverse caseload of civil litigation matters from inception to conclusion., • Conduct legal research and provide accurate, practical and strategic legal advice., • Prepare pleadings, witness statements, applications, skeleton arguments, court bundles and other legal documentation., • Analyse evidence, case law and legal issues to support case strategy and litigation objectives., • Represent clients at court hearings, case management conferences, interim applications and other proceedings where appropriate., • Deliver effective advocacy and present legal arguments before courts and tribunals., • Attend client meetings, conferences and consultations, providing clear and professional legal guidance., • Maintain regular communication with clients, keeping them informed of case developments and potential outcomes., • Liaise with counsel, experts, court officials and other legal professionals., • Ensure compliance with all applicable procedural rules, court directions and professional obligations., • Support senior legal colleagues on complex and high-value litigation matters., • Qualified Barrister in England and Wales., • Approximately 2 years' post-qualification experience., • Experience in civil litigation., • Strong advocacy, legal research and drafting skills., • Excellent communication and client care abilities., • Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently., • Strong organisational and analytical skills., • Right to work in the United Kingdom. Pay: £40,000.00-£75,000.00 per year Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr

Our client, a global AI business, is looking to hire a 4-7PQE commercial/technology lawyer to join their legal team in London. The successful candidate would report into the Legal Director and be part of a global legal team. Job responsibilities include: • Drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts, • Working with sales, finance and product teams, leading on customer-facing negotiations, • Advising on a range of IT contracts and data privacy matters The ideal candidate is likely to be a 4+PQE commercial/technology lawyer currently working in-house for a technology business (other sectors will be considered). This is an opportunity to join a technology business going through an exciting period of growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading US law firm is seeking a talented mid-level Corporate M&A Associate to join its highly regarded London corporate practice, with a particular focus on Public M&A. This is an excellent opportunity for a corporate lawyer with strong UK public M&A experience to work on sophisticated, high-value transactions within an internationally recognised practice and alongside leading practitioners and clients. The successful candidate will work across the full lifecycle of complex public and private M&A transactions, from initial structuring and diligence through to negotiation, execution and closing. The role will have a particular emphasis on UK public company transactions and will involve: • Advising on the application of the UK Listing Rules and UK Takeover Code, • Working on public takeovers and other complex public M&A transactions, • Drafting offer documents for UK public transactions and circulars for UK-listed companies, • Drafting and negotiating key transaction documentation, including:, • Share purchase agreements, • Disclosure schedules, • NDAs, • Joint venture agreements, • Restructuring plans, • Conducting legal and commercial due diligence and identifying and communicating key risks, • Coordinating multiple workstreams and stakeholders throughout transactions, • Working closely with partners, clients, opposing counsel and financial and other professional advisers, • Collaborating with colleagues across different practice areas to deliver integrated client advice, • Contributing to business development, training and knowledge-sharing initiatives We are looking for a UK-qualified corporate solicitor with approximately 4–6 years' PQE and a strong M&A background. The ideal candidate will have: • Significant experience in public M&A, alongside solid private M&A experience, • Strong exposure to UK public takeovers, • Excellent knowledge of the UK Takeover Code and UK Listing Rules, • Experience with joint ventures and/or restructuring transactions, • Strong drafting, analytical and negotiation skills, • The ability to manage multiple complex workstreams effectively and work to demanding deadlines, • Excellent commercial awareness and sound judgement, • A proactive, solutions-focused approach, • Strong interpersonal and client-facing skills, • An interest in cross-border transactions and experience working within an international environment, • A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to the development of junior lawyers through mentoring and training Candidates should ideally have trained and qualified within a leading City or US corporate practice and have experience handling sophisticated, high-value transactions. • The opportunity to join a leading US law firm's London corporate practice, • High-quality exposure to complex UK and cross-border public M&A, • Work alongside highly regarded corporate lawyers and sophisticated international clients, • Exposure to a broad range of public and private transactions, • A collaborative, high-performance environment, • Strong opportunities for career development and increasing responsibility, • The opportunity to build further expertise in public company transactions and cross-border M&A This is a particularly strong opportunity for a 4–6 PQE corporate M&A lawyer with a strong public M&A background who is looking to join a leading US platform and work on sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions. For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please get in touch. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading global financial services firm is looking for 5+PQE lead employment lawyer to join their team. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will take on a broad in-house employment role covering a full suite of contentious and non-contentious matters. You will get the opportunity to enjoy varied and challenging work supporting senior stakeholders on related matters across all of the business in the EMEA region on sophisticated employment matters. • Providing expert legal advice on employment law matters., • Key focus on non-contentious and contentious employment law related matters across EMEA, • Supporting with contractual matters, • Work closely with their People Operations teams to develop and improve employment processes and procedures, • Opportunities to serve as a legal advisor on a wide variety of business initiatives and transactions across the region both inside and outside the employment law area, with a strong focus on London/EMEA, • Working in multidisciplinary teams across various departments., • Managing and liaising with external counsel when required, • The ideal candidate will bea 5+ PQE employment lawyer, preferably with experience in a law firm, or in-house., • Prior experience advising on non-contentious and contentious matters would be advantageous for the role., • Financial services experience is not a prerequisite, all backgrounds welcome, • Collaborative, proactive, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset. *Candidates outside of this PQE range with the prerequisite experience would be considered for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr

This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned Data Privacy Lawyer to join one of the leading Media and Entertainment organisations in the UK. The role reports directly to the Chief Compliance Counsel and involves working on a wide variety of complex Privacy matters affecting a major Technology & Entertainment Corporate. This position would suit someone that's looking for a hands on, complex Privacy role, and enjoys variety. This is a very business facing role with considerable exposure to senior stakeholders. This appointment will involve you working closely with their in-house Legal & Compliance team, whist also offering the change to make / shape the Privacy framework for a major Technology & Entertainment household name. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned Privacy Professional with demonstrable experience of working on some of the following: • Experience of working within a large corporate environment with stakeholders would be helpful, but not essential., • Experience of advising on complex Data Privacy matters, • Legally Qualified in the UK & Wales, • Proven ability to further develop and operate Privacy frameworks and policies and conduct risk assessments, investigation and training., • Good understanding of a broad range of Data Privacy (GDPR) matters., • Ideally a background in the technology and / or AI industry sector, but not essential., • Ability to influence senior management and stakeholders on a range of Data Privacy regulatory matters affecting a large corporation in difference territories., • Demonstrable experience of strong organisational, communication and project management skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are partnering with a high-growth, market-leading European business with a highly recognised brand and an ambitious international growth strategy. Following a period of significant expansion and recent acquisitions, they are looking for a commercially minded Commercial Counsel to join their high-calibre legal team on an interim basis for 4–6 months. This is a hands‑on role with genuine ownership of complex, high-value commercial work, partnering closely with Sales, Commercial and senior stakeholders to support strategic transactions, navigate risk and help drive the business forward. Start ASAP. We are looking for a fantastic lawyer with general commercial and contracts experience that is available immediately or short notice for the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Addlestone, United Kingdom | Posted on 02/09/2026 At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors. In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions. Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors. Job Purpose To provide high-quality legal advice, representation and services to the Council across a broad range of complex civil litigation and associated legal matters. The post holder will manage a caseload autonomously, with minimal supervision, providing advice and representation in areas including planning enforcement, property litigation, contract disputes, housing litigation, judicial review, commercial litigation, employment matters and related areas. The role will include responsibility for the preparation and conduct of cases, advocacy where required, drafting legal documentation and reports, and providing advice on transactional and property matters. The post holder will also contribute to the effective delivery and continual improvement of the Legal Service, support junior members of the team through mentoring and guidance, and work collaboratively with Council officers, Members, external legal advisers, Counsel and other relevant stakeholders. • Manage a caseload of complex legal matters independently and with minimal supervision, ensuring work is completed to a high professional standard and in accordance with good legal practice., • Provide legal advice and services across relevant areas of local government law, including civil litigation, planning enforcement, property, contracts, housing, judicial review, commercial and employment matters., • Prepare all aspects of litigation and legal cases, including pleadings, statements, evidence, applications, correspondence, legal advice and associated documentation., • Represent the Council and undertake advocacy where required before the Magistrates', County and High Courts, Tribunals, Inquiries and other appropriate forums., • Represent and advise management in relation to internal appeals and employment-related matters., • Provide legal advice, transactional support and drafting in relation to commercial property matters, including wayleaves, easements, leases, lease renewals, management matters and disposals., • Advise on Open Spaces, community assets and relevant housing matters, including Right to Buy, shared ownership, acquisitions and lease extensions., • Prepare and issue First Homes Scheme certifications and provide advice on associated legal requirements., • Draft legal implications and advice for Committee and Member reports and attend relevant meetings during office hours., • Instruct and manage external legal advisers and Counsel where appropriate, ensuring effective management of legal resources and costs., • Assist Counsel with the preparation and presentation of cases before the Courts and other relevant forums., • Maintain effective working relationships with Council officers, Members, residents, external solicitors, barristers, the judiciary and other public and private organisations., • Provide mentoring, guidance and support to junior and other members of the Legal Team., • Use case management systems effectively and contribute to the continual improvement and efficiency of the Legal Service., • Ensure all work complies with Council policies, procedures, professional standards and relevant legal requirements., • Maintain a valid practising certificate and comply with all applicable professional and regulatory requirements., • Undertake other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the role as directed by the Interim Deputy Corporate Head of Law and Governance., • Qualified solicitor with a current valid practising certificate., • Current rights of audience appropriate to the requirements of the role., • Valid SRA number., • Substantial experience of working as a solicitor within a litigation or local government legal environment., • Demonstrable experience of managing complex civil litigation matters with a high degree of autonomy., • Experience across relevant areas such as planning enforcement, property litigation, contract disputes, housing litigation, judicial review, commercial litigation and/or employment law., • Strong experience in preparing and conducting legal cases, including advocacy and representation before Courts, Tribunals or other relevant forums., • Experience of providing clear, practical and commercially aware legal advice to officers, management and Members., • Experience of drafting legal documents, reports, agreements, correspondence and legal advice., • Knowledge and understanding of local government legal frameworks, procedures and governance requirements., • Ability to manage a varied caseload, prioritise competing demands and work effectively to deadlines., • Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and advocacy skills., • Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with colleagues and clients., • Ability to manage relationships with external legal advisers and Counsel effectively., • Commitment to professional standards, confidentiality, integrity and high‑quality client service., • Ability to mentor and support less experienced colleagues., • Hours per week: 32 hours (part-time hours from 26 hours per week may be accommodated), • Location: Addlestone, with office attendance ideally twice per week in the first instance, including the monthly team meeting on a Tuesday; attendance days to be agreed and generally flexible. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Please note: this role is based in the Cayman Islands and will require relocation to Cayman. MRA Search is partnering exclusively with Conyers in their search for an ambitious and talented lawyer to join its top-tier Litigation & Restructuring Group in the Cayman Islands. The Group has extensive experience advising blue-chip clients on high stakes litigation assignments. The Group is increasingly instructed on the highest profile cases in the Cayman Courts, with multiple appearances in the Court of Appeal and Privy Council in recent times. Conyers is part of the offshore ‘Magic Circle’, with strength and depth across a variety of practice groups. That means that the firm’s litigators work on a wide range of contentious mandates involving, for example, investment funds, fiduciaries, listed companies, managers and insurers. They assist clients around the world and work closely with onshore counsel. • Advise leading clients on cross-border litigation and complex mandates, gaining direct exposure to the most sophisticated work in the offshore market, • Collaborate closely with partners, counsel and senior associates who are committed to your professional development, receiving hands‑on mentorship and meaningful feedback, • Work on novel matters in a jurisdiction at the forefront of global financial services, helping to shape legal precedent, • Engage directly with clients from day one, • Contribute to multi-jurisdictional matters alongside colleagues in other offices, broadening your perspective and skill set, • Participate in business development initiatives, industry events, and thought leadership opportunities, • Contribute to know‑how, client alerts, training and business development initiatives that reinforce the firm’s market‑leading practice, while mentoring more junior team members., • Between 5 and 6 years’ relevant PQE, with prior experience in financial services litigation in a recognized practice, • Admitted, or eligible to be admitted to the Cayman Islands Bar (this means candidates who are admitted in Cayman, Australia, New Zealand, England & Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, BVI (Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court) or Bermuda)., • Strong academics, • An interest in written and oral advocacy, • Excellent technical and drafting skills, • Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, • Excellent communication skills and creative thinking, • Outgoing personality with an interest in business development #J-18808-Ljbffr

? Firm | Oury Clark ? Role | Senior Associate - Litigation ? Focus | Commercial litigation, cross-border disputes, litigation strategy, business development, team growth ? Skills | Civil litigation expertise, commercial awareness, leadership, client relationship management, cross-jurisdiction experience ? Requirements | Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales), 6–10+ years PQE, strong litigation experience, business development capability, ambition for Partnership ? Location | London We are a boutique independent multidisciplinary professional services firm serving an international client base including entrepreneurs, privately owned businesses, family offices, investors and high-net-worth individuals. As part of our strategic growth plans, we are seeking an exceptional Senior Associate to establish, develop and ultimately lead our Dispute Resolution offering. Our offices are situated in Farringdon. This role offers a genuine career progression to Partnership and ultimately Head of Dispute Resolution. The successful candidate will work closely with firm leadership and an experienced external Dispute Resolution Consultant who will provide strategic support, mentoring and technical guidance assisting in the growth of the department. • Lead and manage a varied caseload of commercial civil litigation disputes both for domestic and international clients spread across many jurisdictions., • Have experience of cross border litigation and conflict of laws issues, • Advise clients on litigation strategy, risk management and dispute resolution., • Develop and grow the firm’s Dispute Resolution practice., • Work with senior and junior counsel, experts and be used to instructing lawyers in foreign jurisdictions and working with them., • Have existing potential referral relationships and a demonstrable track record of generating new business opportunities., • Support recruitment, mentoring and development of future team members., • Collaborate with colleagues across multiple professional disciplines., • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales., • Experience gained in magic circle or mid - tier firms, • Minimum 2.1 degree from recognised university, • Have established client contacts and be their “go to” lawyer., • Ranking or recognition in Chambers or other legal directory would be helpful, • Typically, 6–10+ years PQE in domestic and international dispute resolution, • Knowledge and experience in resolving disputes by arbitration would be helpful, • Comprehensive knowledge and application of the Civil Procedure Rules and technical expertise in civil litigation generally,, • Identifiable networks of referral opportunities and of foreign lawyers, • Support for your application from any leading or junior Counsel you may have worked with on a regular basis would be helpful., • Demonstrable business development capability., • Commercial, entrepreneurial and leadership mindset., • Strong and genuine ambition to progress to Partnership and Department Head., • Clear and transparent pathway to Partnership., • Opportunity to build and shape a department from the ground up., • Access to an established international client base., • Support and mentoring from an experienced external Dispute Resolution Consultant. #J-18808-Ljbffr

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Associate to join one of the UK's leading intellectual property disputes teams in London. Working with an impressive client base spanning innovative technology, engineering, pharmaceutical and life sciences businesses, you'll play a key role on complex, high-profile disputes across both the UK courts and the Unified Patent Court. The team offers excellent quality work, genuine responsibility and the chance to work alongside some of the most respected practitioners in the market. • Manage your own matters while supporting Partners on significant patent disputes., • Advise clients on UK and cross-border IP litigation., • Handle matters before the UK courts and the UPC., • Draft pleadings, legal submissions and strategic advice., • Work directly with clients, experts and counsel., • Contribute to business development initiatives and client relationships., • Mentor junior members of the team where appropriate., • UK Qualified Solicitor., • Approximately 2–5 years' PQE in intellectual property disputes., • Mandatory STEM degree., • Experience handling patent litigation matters., • Strong technical understanding and commercial judgement., • Excellent drafting and communication skills., • Ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are working with a highly regarded specialist law firm in Central London that is looking to recruit a Criminal Litigation Solicitor to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with experience in criminal litigation, fraud or white-collar crime to work on complex, high-value and sensitive matters. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced lawyers and counsel, advising sophisticated clients across a range of contentious matters. The role offers significant client exposure, responsibility from an early stage and the opportunity to develop within a specialist practice. • Advise clients on complex criminal litigation, fraud and related matters, • Manage high-value and time-sensitive contentious cases, • Work closely with counsel and other professional advisers on strategic matters, • Provide clear and practical advice to private individuals, business owners and senior professionals, • Liaise with accountants, financial advisers, trustees and other professional stakeholders, • Undertake detailed legal research, analysis and case preparation, • Manage matters with increasing levels of autonomy and responsibility, • Develop effective case strategies and provide commercially focused advice, • Build strong client relationships and provide a consistently high level of service, • Contribute to the continued growth and development of the wider practice, • Qualified Criminal Solicitor with approximately 1–6 years' PQE, • Experience in criminal litigation, fraud and/or white-collar crime, • Private client or tax experience would be advantageous, • Strong academic background, ideally with a minimum 2:1 degree, • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, • Strong understanding of criminal litigation and procedure, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Highly motivated with the ability to work independently, • Comfortable dealing directly with sophisticated and demanding clients, • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage complex matters under pressure, • Commercially aware with a proactive and client-focused approach, • Salary from £80,000, depending on experience, • Private medical insurance, • Opportunity to work on complex and high-value matters, • Significant client exposure and responsibility, • Close collaboration with experienced practitioners and counsel, • Supportive and collaborative working environment, • Excellent career progression opportunities, • High-quality Central London working environment, • Ongoing professional development and training #J-18808-Ljbffr

Legal Implementation Specialist opportunities with a high-growth LegalTech AI business are being sought to join its scaling implementation team, helping enterprise customers successfully implement and get real value from a contract-focused AI platform used across legal and commercial workflows. As an Implementation specialist, you will have proven client-facing delivery experience, ideally having run implementations, onboarding, professional services or customer delivery work. The role is based in London with 3 days/week in the office, offering competitive salaries, quarterly bonuses and strong progression opportunities. As the Legal Implementation Specialist, you will: • Own and deliver customer implementations from discovery and requirements gathering through configuration, testing, rollout and adoption;, • Manage multiple live customer implementations concurrently, keeping delivery accurate and on track across competing priorities;, • Work directly with legal, Legal Operations, procurement and commercial teams to understand how they work and configure the platform around their requirements;, • Use and develop prompts for AI systems, helping customers get effective and consistent outcomes from the technology;, • Present solutions back to customers, gather feedback, support testing and guide users through successful rollout;, • Act as a bridge between the customer and Product, distinguishing genuine requirements from product limitations and recommending better approaches where appropriate;, • Bring a logical, solutions-focused approach and feel comfortable advising, guiding and pushing back with customers when needed;, • Come from a LegalTech, SaaS, implementation, onboarding, professional services or customer delivery background, or be a lawyer who has already moved into LegalTech;, • For Senior level, have experience owning complex or high-value implementations end to end, working with senior stakeholders such as General Counsel and Heads of Legal Operations, and helping coach others within the team;, • Be excited by a business where progression can happen quickly into Senior, Strategic or Team Lead routes for the right people. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Our client is a highly acquisitive global organisation operating within the Software/Content/Media/Telco sector. As a result of further growth and a recent acquisition we are looking for a Senior Sole Counsel to be the lead lawyer for a newly acquired part of the group. The position will report to the internationally based CEO sitting in a wider global group of companies. This is a standalone and highly autonomous role within an ambitious and multi-layered organisation and will require a hands on approach across the business. You'll regularly work with colleagues and customers from all over the world in a truly borderless role. We are looking for a UK based senior level lawyer with extensive experience gained within the software Technology sector. Full legal responsibility across the newly acquired organisation Advising and negotiating and leading on a wide range of commercial contracts. Significant lead experience of international contracts, or contracts subject to foreign laws and jurisdiction. Robust negotiation skills, especially in the context of high-value contracts with customers. Experience of working with, or within a software, Media/ telecoms company. Experience of software licensing contracts, together with SaaS, IaaS, PaaS Experience of advising in relation to global data protection issues Lead compliance management efforts related to privacy and consumer protection laws. AI/ML Regulatory Strategy IP Portfolio Management UK Qualified Solicitor with senior level/lead experience. (Head of legal/Director) International experience gained in a Software Tech environment. UK based Hands on and flexible approach US experience helpful #J-18808-Ljbffr

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity. Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science. Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture. Senior Legal Counsel, Oral Health, serves as a key member of Haleon’s Global Commercial Legal team, providing comprehensive legal support to the Global Marketing and R&D functions. The position acts as the primary legal adviser for the OH global category, delivering expert guidance across critical areas including advertising/marketing, claims, challenges involving competitors, product development, regulatory, compliance, corporate communications, and business transactions. The role reports to the Assistant General Counsel, Head of Legal - Oral Health and collaborates closely with the Trademarks Senior Counsel, OH, the Patents Senior Counsel, OH, and senior leaders across the global Haleon organisation. The OH Legal team covers all commercial and intellectual property matters for the business, and a key part of the role will be collaboration between these specialists to offer the best partnership for the category. The focus will be on our category-leading oral health brands of Sensodyne, Parodontax, Corega and Aquafresh. The OH business has been consistently the highest performing category across Haleon in recent years and it has a dedicated team, also based in the UK. This role will be the key legal partner for this part of the business. Senior Legal Counsel, Oral Health also works in partnership with in‑market legal teams and colleagues across the Group Legal function, contributing broad expertise to enable effective, compliant, and strategically aligned business operations across the Haleon enterprise. • Strategically partner with the OH category teams to deliver high-quality legal advice and provide day-to-day legal support, partnering closely with local legal teams and business stakeholders to provide timely, practical solutions., • Provide claims support for strategic projects, including attendance at review meetings and managing approvals., • Provide practical legal guidance and solutions for local advertising law challenges, balancing risk management with business ambition., • Deliver contractual support for OH‑specific matters, ensuring commercial objectives are achieved with robust legal protection., • Lead the creation, maintenance, and rollout of toolkits and trackers to drive harmonised, efficient legal support for local lawyers and Global Marketing teams., • Monitor changes in legislation relevant to the OH category and proactively share updates, ensuring business compliance and readiness., • Act as the first point of contact for on‑the‑ground ad hoc legal support for the OH team. Our main office is in Bankside, London and that will be the primary location for this role. However, the Oral Health team is based in Weybridge – the team spends one day a week co‑located with the business., • Collaborate with the Global Category Legal Lead, OH to drive consistency in legal approaches across local markets, sharing best practices and lessons learned., • Advise business on general corporate affairs and public policy matters relating to the global brands., • Build strong relationships with local legal teams and cross‑functional partners, promoting knowledge‑sharing and supporting Haleon’s legal community to deliver on category and business priorities., • Extensive in‑house legal experience in one or more of the following substantive areas: Advertising/Marketing, Commercial Transactions, Consumer Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals and/or Consumer Packaged Goods (science background helpful but not required), • Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new legal concepts quickly, proactively identify issues, and succeed in developing solutions in a fast‑paced environment, • Excellent communication skills, including careful listening to facilitate understanding of business needs, and the ability to translate complex legal considerations into practical business advice, • Track record of accountability and sound judgment, including ability and willingness to take ownership of projects, prioritize and resolve issues, and obtain business results, • Strong negotiation and drafting skills, • Detail‑oriented yet pragmatic approach to problem‑solving, • High energy and motivation to learn new areas, stay current with relevant legal developments, influence leadership, and contribute to the success of the business and the Legal Compliance & Company Secretariat department, • University Degree or equivalent law degree and law conversion, • Legal Practice Course complete (UK) 2026-10-14 Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong. If you require a reasonable adjustment or accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please let your recruiter know by providing them with a description of specific adjustments you are requesting. We’ll provide all reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and treat all information you provide us in confidence. The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch. #J-18808-Ljbffr

AWE is seeking a Legal Counsel - Construction to provide strategic non-contentious construction law support on NEC contracts for major UK infrastructure programmes. You will work closely with senior leaders to shape contract strategy and manage legal risk across the project lifecycle. The role offers hybrid working in Berkshire, a 9-day fortnight, and generous annual leave, with a salary between £63,270 and £98,000 plus benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr

DVF Recruitment partners with a leading global insurer and reinsurer to recruit a Legal Counsel for its UK legal team. This broad, high-visibility role involves working with senior business leaders on a wide range of legal, regulatory and commercial matters across multiple jurisdictions. You will ac

MLA is helping a global digital payments and fintech organisation who is looking to hire an interim senior regulatory lawyer to join its EMEA legal team. This is an opportunity to advise on some of the most complex and high-profile legal challenges facing the financial services sector today. The wor

We're working with an insurance company looking to hire a Senior Legal Counsel on a 12 month FTC. Reporting to the Group General Counsel, you'll support a broad range of corporate and commercial legal matters across the business. The role will also involve supporting corporate transactions, M&A activity and strategic projects as required. Key requirements: • Qualified solicitor, 5+ PQE, • Corporate and commercial background, • Private practice trained, with a minimum of 3 years' experience in a law firm, • Experience supporting corporate transactions and M&A matters, • Comfortable working across a broad range of legal matters #J-18808-Ljbffr

Our client are a diversified energy trading company looking to recruit a mid-level lawyer, 2+ PQE, for their busy London legal team. The successful candidate is likely to have 2+ PQE and could well be working in a law firm, looking to make their first move in-house. Candidates with energy finance, corporate energy, energy disputes or energy trading experience are of interest. Full training and support will be provided to get up to speed quickly - particularly for those coming from a disputes background. Candidates outside of this range and profile will be considered. You will work on a broad range of financing and trading matters covering both physically and financially settled metals, gas, power, greens and LNG. For the right individual a wider range of legal work will be on offer to include structuring / corporate and there is an expectation you will sit alongside the business teams from day one. Someone with an interest and aptitude for commercial decision making will do really well here. They pay well and offer a great work / life balance for their lawyers. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The legal counsel/ senior legal counsel will be the first dedicated in-house lawyer at the family office, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer. Legal /Senior Legal Counsel — Family Office with Venture capital, Capital Markets and Real Estate interests. The office is being built from t

MLA is partnering with a FTSE-listed international business at the forefront of digital learning, assessment and workforce development to appoint an Interim Junior Legal Counsel. This is a highly commercial role sitting within a collaborative in-house legal team, supporting a significant pipeline of strategic transactions and corporate projects. The successful candidate will play a key role advising on private M&A activity across multiple jurisdictions, partnering closely with corporate development, finance and senior business stakeholders. This opportunity would suit a lawyer who enjoys being close to decision-making, influencing transaction strategy and driving deals through to completion. • Advising on domestic and cross-border private M&A transactions., • Leading and supporting acquisitions, investments, disposals and joint ventures., • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating transaction documentation., • Coordinating legal due diligence exercises and managing risk assessments., • Working closely with external counsel and internal stakeholders throughout the deal lifecycle., • Supporting broader corporate and strategic initiatives across the business., • 1 – 5 PQE England & Wales qualified solicitor (or equivalent)., • Strong corporate transactional experience gained within a leading law firm and/or sophisticated in-house legal team., • Significant experience advising on private M&A transactions., • Commercially minded with excellent stakeholder management skills., • Comfortable operating autonomously in a fast-paced environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Graff Search is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its growing retail tech team.

The Stephen James Partnership is recruiting a UK Legal Counsel for a global, high-growth technology platform based in London.

You will act as a key legal partner to the Services & Solutions business, taking ownership of the legal workstream across complex transactions from initial negotiation through to contract execution. The successful candidate will work closely with sales, commercial, finance, delivery and legal teams

Senior Employment Counsel | Leading UK Digital Bank | Confidential Search. A fast-growing, purpose-led digital bank is looking for a Senior Employment Lawyer to join its in-house legal team. You'll advise across the full employee lifecycle: from hiring, reward and executive service agreements to gri