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Role: Associate (4+ years pqe) - Professional Indemnity \n Salary: Discussed upon initial application \n Contract type: Permanent, Full or Part-Time hours \n Location: Liverpool hybrid working 1 day per week in the office (although we would also be open to our other office locations, particularly Birmingham) \n \n Professional Indemnity Team at Keoghs \n The Construction arm of our Professional Indemnity team in Liverpool is looking to recruit a 4+ years pqe Associate. The team has an excellent reputation and is ranked highly in the Legal Directories: \n ‘A first class collaborative team” (Legal 500 2026) \n “…a realistic approach to strategy…help to set effective goals…a really pro-active and professional firm” (Chambers 2026) \n The successful individual will work closely with the partners in the team on high value and multi-party construction disputes, as well as running smaller value construction claims themselves. They may also assist with advising on policy coverage and defending construction professionals in disciplinary actions before their professional bodies. \n The team acts for all types of construction professionals, including Architects, Consulting Engineers (Structural, Civil, Geotechnical, Building Services, Façade, Fire etc), Building Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors, Approved Inspectors, Registered Building Control Approvers, Project Managers and D&B Contractors. \n There are excellent opportunities for professional development, client interaction & secondments with insurers as well as developing on to deal with their own high value, complex claims over time. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n The role: \n The successful lawyer will work closely with the existing members of the Professional Indemnity team and will be accountable for the following: \n\n • Reviewing documents and preparing reports\n, • Handling your own smaller matters\n, • Liaising with the Insured and Insurers\n, • Dealing with disclosure\n, • Reviewing evidence\n, • Conducting investigations\n, • Instructing Counsel/Experts\n, • Research\n, • Drafting generally\n, • Attending conferences and trials/ disciplinary hearings with Counsel\n, • Dealing with routine correspondence\n, • Court appointments\n, • Ensuring compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct and relevant Service Standards\n, • Taking part in seminars/ training for insurer clients\n\n What we're looking for \n Essential: \n\n • Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer\n, • Previous defendant insurance, professional indemnity and construction litigation experience\n\n Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do. \n Keoghs values: \n\n • We are connected\n, • We are Dynamic\n, • We are Innovative\n, • We succeed together\n\n Should you wish for an informal discussion prior to your application please do not hesitate to reach out. We look forward to your application. \n Job Benefits \n Working at Keoghs as part of The Davies Group, you will receive a host of benefits that can be flexed to suit your needs: \n\n • Hybrid working 1 day minimum per week in office\n, • Entry into the Davies Incentive Plan\n, • Private medical insurance\n, • Permanent health insurance\n, • Critical illness cover\n, • Health Care Cash Plan\n, • Holidays 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days), holidays rise to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service\n, • Death In Service – after 1 year\n, • Employer Pension Contribution\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme, Tech Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Gym Flex\n\n

About HF People. Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills. Not just lawyers We're not your typical law firm – we're people with a passion for helping our clients and each other achieve the best possible outcomes. We are leading legal advisers to the insurance and commercial sectors across the UK & Ireland, known for our innovation, client focus, and long-lasting relationships. We do things differently, with a forward-thinking approach built around our clients' needs, supported by cutting-edge technology and a culture built around people from a wide range of backgrounds who are taking an equally wide range of routes to building their careers in law. We are currently looking for an experienced Solicitor/Associate/Senior Associate who will be working on a caseload of mainly litigated RTA claims on behalf of major motor insurers, mainly with a value of between £50,000 and £500,000, and assessing liability and quantum throughout. You will be working in a team of highly experienced professionals in an engaging and driven environment. This will be a challenging yet rewarding role, as not only do we promote strong relationships and results for our clients, but we also promote strong working relationships within the team. Ability to conduct a caseload of mainly litigated RTA claims on behalf of major motor insurers, with a value of between £50,000 and £500,000 Managing timetables Preparing/reviewing evidence Dealing with extensive disclosure Advising clients on tactics and reviewing evidence Preparing court documents Attending conferences with experts/clients/counsel Attending court/telephone hearings and representing the client for hearings where appropriate Interviewing witnesses to obtain witness statements Maintaining strong working relationships with clients ensuring deadlines and SLA's are met To collect and update accurate MI Maintain high standards of professional conduct while achieving agreed financial, operational and other performance targets Exhibit and promote a high level of technical competence within your department, acting as a knowledge hub supporting the production of technical material and training Be a qualified Solicitor Have experience of conducting their own caseload of claims with a value up to £500k Have strong organisation skills and an ability to consistently meet deadlines Be a good communicator and enjoy building relationships Be able to provide clear and concise advice Wish to learn new skills and acquire technical expertise Work well in a team and under supervision Excellent attention to detail, negotiation and analytical skills Not be afraid to question and challenge information and evidence put forward by the parties (and their representatives) in a case Have a commercial awareness to legal issues Be flexible with a positive attitude to change, both internally and in the context of clients' business 25 days' annual leave (rising to 30 with service) Holiday Buy Scheme Life Insurance & Income Protection Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP services Pension Scheme Electric Car Scheme Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave Hybrid & Flexible Working Options Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Discount Hub Flu & Eyecare Vouchers – and more! • Submit your CV here and we'll be in touch if we have any opportunities that match your experience and interests. xrnqpay If we don't have something right now, we'll keep your details on file and may reach out in the future as part of our talent pipeline.

EY is seeking an experienced litigator to join the Global General Counsel’s Office in the UK. You will defend EY in litigation, manage investigations, and advise on regulatory and compliance matters across EY’s service lines. Collaborating with partners, you’ll coordinate with outside counsel, respond to subpoenas, and help develop EY policy on legal issues. The role demands senior judgment, strong communication, and a proven record in complex disputes. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Simmons & Hanbury is seeking an experienced senior commercial counsel to support R&D, procurement, and manufacturing. The role combines IP knowledge with broad commercial contracting, including development and licensing agreements, with autonomy and senior leadership interaction. The position offers strong flexibility to work largely remotely. The successful candidate will advise on commercialization of new products, lead complex negotiations, and help shape legal processes and playbooks for a #J-18808-Ljbffr

North West | Permanent | Hybrid, two days on site.Advising on UK consumer credit and financial services regulation, including the Consumer Credit Act, the FCA Handbook and Consumer Duty.Supporting regulated products through design, launch and lifecycle, covering credit accounts, buy now pay later, f

Our Client is a leading FTSE 100 Medical Devices business, with an excellent legal team who are currently growing and looking for an experience senior commercial counsel to support on critical areas of the business, supporting the R&D department, Manufacturing Operations and Procurement, in what will be a broadly very commercial role. They are ideally looking for someone with good private practice training, as well as in-house experience, in either Pharma, Devices or broader manufacturing business, as the role is really for a commercial lawyer with IP knowledge who can do the commercial contracting and can support the early-stage development through to manufacturing rather than being purely IP. This will be a highly autonomous role, so you will need to be comfortable working independently and have gravitas, so they are looking for around 8-12PQE, though more senior applicants will be considered. The role also offers excellent flexibility to work almost entirely remotely. • Serve as a key legal business partner to R&D, Intellectual Property, Procurement, Manufacturing Operations, and Business Development teams., • Advise on the commercialization of new products, technologies, and global R&D initiatives., • Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including:, • Development agreements, • Licensing agreements, • Manufacturing and supply agreements, • Distribution agreements, • Strategic collaboration agreements, • Support initiatives related to product development, launch excellence, compliance-by-design, and supply chain protection., • Provide legal guidance on intellectual property, commercial strategy, and global operations projects., • Contribute to the development of legal processes, contract templates, playbooks, and training programs., • Collaborate with stakeholders across regions and functions to enable business objectives while ensuring effective risk management., • Law degree (LLB or equivalent) from an accredited institution., • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales or another common law jurisdiction., • Fluent written and spoken English., • Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements., • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills., • Ability to operate independently and provide strategic legal advice to senior leaders., • In-house legal experience., • Experience supporting healthcare, life sciences, medical device, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or technology organizations., • Knowledge of product development, intellectual property commercialization, supply chains, academic or clinical collaborations, and strategic partnerships., • Experience working in complex, global business environments. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Reference: 4827281Job ID: 5414206Posted: 2026-09-10Closing date: 2026-12-09Location: LiverpoolSalary: Up to 90k (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Legal / In-house LegalCompany: HaysConsultant: Libby SmithHays office: Manchester — 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly PlazaPhone: Email: new company This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading UK consumer-focused business with a well-established financial services offering. Scroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button. Operating at scale and serving millions of customers, the organisation combines innovation, technology and customer-centric solutions to deliver a range of products and services.You'll join a collaborative and highly regarded legal team that plays a key role in supporting strategic business initiatives, managing legal risk and ensuring excellent customer outcomes across a complex regulated environment.Your new role As Senior Legal Counsel, you will act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders across Legal, Financial Services, Compliance, Risk, Product, Operations and Technology teams. You'll provide commercially focused legal advice on a broad range of financial services matters while supporting the development and delivery of innovative customer solutions.Key responsibilities will include:Advising on consumer credit, financial services regulation, FCA requirements, payment services and related regulatory frameworks.Supporting the design, launch and ongoing management of regulated financial products and customer propositions.Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including technology, outsourcing, supplier, distribution and data-sharing arrangements.Leading and supporting regulatory change projects, horizon scanning and implementation of new legal and regulatory requirements.Advising on governance, risk management and compliance frameworks.Supporting regulatory engagement, investigations, information requests and remediation activity where required.Providing practical legal training and guidance to business stakeholders.Managing external legal advisers and contributing to the development of junior members of the legal team.What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with strong post-qualification experience gained either in-house or within private practice.You will also demonstrate:Strong knowledge of UK financial services regulation and consumer credit law.Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.The ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into pragmatic commercial advice.Strong commercial awareness and sound judgement in a fast-paced environment.Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing business decisions.Exposure to areas such as outsourcing, operational resilience, technology contracts, data protection or financial promotions would be advantageous.What you'll get in return Opportunity to join a market-leading organisation with a strong consumer focus.Varied and high-profile legal work at the heart of a regulated business.Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.Competitive salary and bonus package.Generous annual leave entitlement.Comprehensive benefits package, including pension and wellbeing support.Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.The role can be undertaken on either a full-time basis or a four-day working week, providing flexibility to suit individual circumstances.If you're looking for a broad and commercially focused in-house financial services role where you can influence business decisions and work on innovative customer products, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career. xrnqpay What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4827281 • Libby Smith

• People. Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below. Not just lawyers • We're not your typical law firm – we're people with a passion for helping our clients and each other achieve the best possible outcomes. We are leading legal advisers to the insurance and commercial sectors across the UK & Ireland, known for our innovation, client focus, and long-lasting relationships. We do things differently, with a forward-thinking approach built around our clients' needs, supported by cutting-edge technology and a culture built around people from a wide range of backgrounds who are taking an equally wide range of routes to building their careers in law. • We are currently recruiting for a Solicitor / Senior Paralegal / Litigation Executive to work within the Catastrophic and Complex Injury department (CCI) in our Liverpool office. Working as part of a team is a great opportunity for someone to progress their career at HF. The role will primarily involve handling large loss claims arising from road traffic accidents. To conduct a case load of mainly litigated RTA claims on behalf of major motor insurers, with a value of between £50,000 and £250,000. Managing and complying with court timetables. Preparing/reviewing evidence. Dealing with extensive disclosure. Advising clients on tactics and reserves. Drafting court documents. Attending conferences with experts/clients/counsel. Attending court/telephone hearings and representing the client at hearings where appropriate. Interviewing witnesses to obtain witness statements. Maintaining strong working relationships with clients, ensuring deadlines and SLA's are met. To collect and update accurate MI. Maintaining high standards of professional conduct while achieving agreed financial, operational and other performance targets. Exhibit and promote a high level of technical competence. In addition, the job holder is required to perform other responsibilities assigned by the management as and when required which are not exhaustive. Have relevant experience of conducting a caseload of mainly litigated large loss RTA claims. Have strong organisational skills and an ability to consistently meet deadlines. Be a good communicator and enjoy building relationships. Be able to provide clear and concise advice. Wish to learn new skills and acquire technical expertise. Work well in a team and under supervision. Excellent attention to detail, negotiation and analytical skills. Not be afraid to question and challenge information and evidence put forward by the parties (and their representatives) in a case. Have a commercial awareness to legal issues. Be flexible with a positive attitude to change, both internally and in the context of clients' business. 25 days' annual leave (rising to 30 with service) Holiday Buy Scheme. Life Insurance & Income Protection. Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan. Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP services. Pension Scheme. Electric Car Scheme. Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave. Hybrid & Flexible Working Options. Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Discount Hub. Flu & Eyecare Vouchers – and more! • Your main role will be to handle a caseload of RTA claims with damages valued between £50,000 and £250,000. You may also be required to assist senior lawyers in the team on higher value claims. • You will be working as part of a team of experienced professionals in an engaging and driven environment. This will be a stimulating and rewarding role as not only do we promote strong relationships and results for our clients, we also promote strong working relationships within the team. • If HF sounds like a place where you could belong, we'd love to learn more about you!, • Submit your CV here and we'll be in touch if we have any opportunities that match your experience and interests. xrnqpay If we don't have something right now, we'll keep your details on file and may reach out in the future as part of our talent pipeline.

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LHH North West is seeking an experienced regulatory lawyer to join our in-house regulatory and commercial contracting team.The role blends UK consumer credit and FCA regulation with drafting and negotiating consumer-facing contracts and technology agreements.You will influence senior stakeholders ac

LHH (Lee Hecht Harrison) is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for its in‑house team in Merseyside, England.

Fully remote role with salary range of £55,000 - £70,000.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Counsel to join the headquarters of a rapidly expanding international consultancy in the North West. If you're an experienced Legal Counsel, apply now or contact Lucy Martin for more information. Working as part of a growing legal team, you will advise

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an In-house Corporate Counsel to join a rapidly growing legal team within a leading international environmental consultancy. As Corporate Counsel, you will be:. Advising senior business leaders on corporate legal matters and strategic growth initiatives.

Ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly to non-legal audiences. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced commercial lawyer to join a high-performing in-house legal team supporting complex UK and international projects within a highly regulated environment. Support senior lea

Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel. Working closely with senior legal leadership, you will act as a trusted advisor to the business, providing practical legal support across a diverse range of matters. Managing external legal advisers where required.

As Legal Counsel, Corporate and M&A you will be responsible for supporting the company's corporate and M&A activities, ensuring legal compliance, mitigating risks, and contributing to strategic decision-making. Reporting to our Group Head of Legal - Corporate and International, you will be part of t

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Reporting to the Lead Venture Legal Counsel, you will work with investment professionals, founders and external advisers, while leveraging legal tech and AI tools to improve workflows and outcomes. Octopus Investments is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to support Octopus Ventures' invest

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A financial services firm in the UK is seeking a Director - Head of Legal to join its dynamic team.

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The OI Legal team provides legal support across Octopus Investments, partnering with business teams to help deliver commercial outcomes while appropriately managing legal risk. The role will involve leading investment transactions, supporting portfolio company matters and exits, managing external le

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Hands-on experience using AI tools as an integral part of legal workflows, including legal drafting, contract review, employment law research, legal summarization, and cross-jurisdiction legal analysis. Apply AI-assisted capabilities to improve consistency, efficiency, and quality in employment law

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