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Reference: 4763773Job ID: 5369216Posted: 2026-07-24Closing date: 2026-10-22Location: Manchester, Liverpool or LeedsSalary: Competitive + Bonus (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Legal / Private PracticeCompany: HaysConsultant: Alexander PayneHays office: Manchester — 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly PlazaPhone: 0161 228 7770Email: alexander.payne@hays.comYour new companyOur client is a well-respected claimant practice with offices nationwide. They are currently recruiting for multiple clinical negligence solicitors or chartered legal executives of all levels to join on a largely home-working basis. You can expect a competitive salary, bonus structure and plenty of working from home.Your new roleThese Clinical Negligence solicitor/CILEx roles will see you:Manage a claimant clinical negligence caseload, with claim value, complexity, and level of autonomy determined by PQE and demonstrated capabilityConduct day‑to‑day case handling from initial instruction through to resolution, including pre‑action, litigation, and settlement stagesAssess liability, breach of duty, causation, and quantum, providing clear and realistic advice to clients throughout the lifecycle of the claimDraft and respond to key legal documentation, including Letters of Claim, schedules of loss, pleadings, and witness statementsInstruct and liaise with medical experts, counsel, and other professionals to support case progression.Progress claims in a proactive, timely, and cost‑effective manner in line with the Pre‑Action Protocol for Clinical DisputesNegotiate settlements where appropriate and prepare matters for litigation, ADR, or trial as required.Maintain high standards of client care, communication, compliance, and accurate time recordingWhat you'll need to succeedESSENTIAL:Qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive (NQ+)Previous experience handling your own caseload or assisting on clinical negligence matters.Working knowledge of the Pre‑Action Protocol for the Resolution of Clinical Disputes and relevant court proceduresAbility to analyse breach of duty, causation, and quantum in clinical negligence claimsExperience drafting key legal documentation, including Letters of Claim and other pre‑action correspondenceStrong case management skills with the ability to progress claims proactively and efficientlyExcellent client care and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal and medical issues clearlyEffective organisational and time‑management skills, including accurate time recording and file managementDESIRABLE:Experience managing higher‑value or complex clinical negligence claims, including catastrophic injury casesPrevious experience conducting litigation, including drafting pleadings and managing cases through to settlement or trialExperience instructing and liaising with medical experts, chambers, and counselConfidence in negotiating settlements and resolving claims through ADR where appropriateFamiliarity with costs budgeting, schedules of loss, and funding arrangementsExperience working within a claimant‑focused clinical negligence teamWillingness to contribute to business development, knowledge sharing, or mentoring of junior colleaguesWhat you'll get in returnThis is a fantastic opportunity for clinical negligence solicitors or chartered legal executives where you can expect a full and interesting caseload of claimant clinical negligence cases, working as part of a Band 1 ranked team. You can expect a competitive salary and bonus structure alongside a high-level of home working.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email Alexander.Payne@hays.com or call us now on 0161 228 7770.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. #4763773 - Alexander Payne

About your new roleWe are currently recruiting for Solicitor, Cilex or Associate within our Disease litigation team based predominantly out of one of our offices in Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool or Leicester. The team has a strong presence across all of the offices and undertakes a full range of industrial disease work, predominantly on behalf of large insurer clients as well as for some self-insured corporate clients.You will be required to manage your own caseload of litigated noise induced hearing loss, HAVS and/or asbestos-related injury claims. This is an opportunity to join a well-established and experienced team handling a variety of work working with all levels of fee earner.Main duties and responsibilitiesManage a caseload of litigated NIHL, HAVS/WRULD and/or asbestos-related injury claims claims effectively, efficiently and with minimal supervisionDraft full strategy reports and advicesUndertake legal research and investigationsDraft pleadingsAttend conferences, court and client meetingsCommunicate with clients, counsel and other partiesInvolvement in business development, client relationship management and profile-raising initiatives as well as alignment to relevant segment/sector groupsComplete client and internal MI proceduresAchieve set financial and chargeable targetsEnsure relevant deadlines, quality measures, SLAs and KPIs are adhered toComply with relevant policies and proceduresWork in accordance with Weightmans’ valuesThis list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role. #LI-KA1 #LI-KA1 About YouIdeally, you will have previous experience of NIHL, HAVS/WRULD and asbestos-related injury claims, either handling or assisting. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. It would be preferable but not essential for you to have/be:A qualified Solicitor (NQ to Associate level considered)Extensive litigation experience with proven technical ability and record of achievementAbility to work to deadlines / targets, to prioritise and manage a caseload and deliver effective solutionsAbility to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative with a positive attitudeA commercial, solution-driven and client-focused approachStrong legal and analytical skills with an eye for detailExcellent organisation and time-management skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsFlexible approach and agile workingExcellent IT skillExperience of previous involvement with business development activitiesIf you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and commitment, then we look forward to receiving your application.Why work for usCome and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter. Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.Why work for us? Take a look: Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer | WeightmansThis link contains information regarding Culture, Benefits, D&I, Recruitment Agency PSL/Non PSL and Eligibility to work in the UK information.Work for a firm where people matter – work for WeightmansWe welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to reach their full potential. Our people-first culture is at the heart of everything we do, making Weightmans a place where you can develop your career and thrive.Curious about what is it like to work at our firm? Visit our Life at Weightmans page for insights into our employee initiatives, responsible business commitments and much more!All LocationsBirmingham, United Kingdom, Leeds, United Kingdom, Leicester, United Kingdom, Liverpool, United KingdomAll Locations is a required fieldPositionDisease 1Salary Details:Up to 52,500 depending on experienceContract Type:PermanentFull Time or Part Time?Full Time

My client is a leading organisation seeking an experienced Legal Counsel - Litigation to join its UK legal team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced disputes lawyer with strong construction expertise to provide strategic, commercially focused advice across the business. \n \n Job Title: Legal Counsel - Litigation (12M FTC)Contract Type: 12-month FTCLocation: Leeds \n \n The Role \n As Legal Counsel - Litigation (12M FTC), you will be responsible for providing focused and strategic litigation and dispute resolution advice to senior management and business stakeholders across the UK business. \n The role will involve managing and resolving a broad range of construction-related disputes, while providing practical, commercially sensible advice that enables the business to make cost-effective and strategic decisions at an early stage. \n \n\n Key Responsibilities:\n\n\n • Provide strategic litigation and dispute resolution advice across the UK business and its divisions.\n, • Manage a wide range of construction-related disputes, including defects, delay and disruption, loss and expense, variations claims and payment disputes.\n, • Advise on withholding and final account claims, statutory adjudications and alternative dispute resolution under contractual mechanisms.\n, • Provide clear, commercially focused advice on legal risk and dispute strategy.\n, • Work closely with senior management and business stakeholders, developing strong relationships built on trust and respect.\n, • Support the business in reducing external legal spend and ensuring the effective use of legal resources.\n, • Manage external legal counsel and negotiate cost-effective fee arrangements.\n, • Deliver legal training to the wider business on an ad hoc and structured basis.\n, • Work across multiple divisions, managing a varied and complex workload within tight deadlines.\n, • Provide independent legal advice while balancing multiple commercial pressures and business priorities.\n\n\n Requirements:\n\n\n, • \n \n England and Wales Solicitor with a minimum of 6 years' PQE.\n \n, • Significant experience in litigation and alternative dispute resolution\n, • \n \n Excellent knowledge and experience of construction-related disputes\n \n, • \n \n Strong knowledge of construction legislation, including the Construction Act and CDM Regulations\n \n, • Excellent knowledge of the suite of construction contracts\n\n\n How to Apply\n\n\n To apply for this Legal Counsel - Litigation (12M FTC), please apply for this role via the advert or email\n

Personal Injury File Handler – Leeds \n \n A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Personal Injury File Handler to join its established team in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled legal professional with experience handling non-litigated personal injury claims to join a forward-thinking practice that values quality, efficiency and client service. \n The successful candidate will manage a caseload of non-litigated personal injury claims valued up to £100,000, progressing each case efficiently from initial instruction through to settlement. The role requires sound legal judgement, a strong understanding of procedural rules and a commitment to achieving timely and cost-effective outcomes for clients and stakeholders. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Manage a caseload of non-litigated personal injury claims valued up to £100,000 efficiently and profitably\n, • Meet performance targets relating to settlements and fee recovery\n, • Deliver outstanding client care and achieve excellent client satisfaction ratings\n, • Handle Fixed Fee and Portal RTA claims, including untraced and uninsured MIB matters, maximising damages by pursuing all appropriate heads of loss\n, • Obtain and review medical and non-medical evidence in line with track requirements and recoverability\n, • Use the PI Calculator and other tools to support case progression\n, • Advise clients on risk areas, including fundamental dishonesty and ensure evidence is properly cross-referenced for accuracy\n, • Liaise with clients, insurers, litigation friends, attorneys or Deputies to obtain timely instructions\n, • Comply with professional conduct rules, internal policies and procedures\n, • Keep clients regularly informed throughout the claims process, using both technology and personal engagement\n, • Build positive working relationships with defendant Solicitors and Insurers to promote effective collaboration\n, • Verify the authenticity and validity of claims and continually assess prospects of success\n, • Manage costs effectively to minimise write-offs and ensure profitability\n, • Instruct only approved experts and counsel and obtain all relevant documentation to advance claims\n, • Negotiate liability and quantum offers efficiently, prioritising telephone discussions where appropriate\n, • Organise and prioritise daily tasks, post and emails to ensure timely handling of all matters\n\n Experience and Knowledge: \n\n • Proven experience managing your own claimant caseload of non-litigated personal injury claims, ideally within RTA Portals and the former Multi Track (now Intermediate Track)\n, • Experience handling EL, PL or OL cases would be an advantage\n, • Track record of meeting fee or settlement targets\n, • Knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant case law, with the ability to progress claims efficiently in line with procedural requirements\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and concise advice\n, • Strong client care and relationship-building skills\n, • Ability to liaise effectively with third parties, including insurers, experts and counsel\n, • Proficient in case management systems (such as VF) and Microsoft Office\n, • Highly organised, with good time management skills and a proactive approach to resolving issues\n, • A willingness to support and mentor colleagues where needed\n\n This firm promotes an inclusive and supportive working environment where diversity is valued and equal opportunities are at the heart of its culture. \n Benefits include: \n\n • 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays\n, • Hybrid working options\n, • Holiday buy and sell scheme\n, • Two volunteering days per year\n, • Matched charity fundraising up to £250\n, • Medicash cash plan – reclaim dental, physio and optical costs\n, • Access to digital physiotherapy, wellbeing tools and health screenings via the Medicash app\n, • Discounts and cashback on travel and shopping\n, • Life assurance (4x salary)\n, • Pension scheme\n, • Active wellbeing support network\n, • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities\n, • Funded social events\n, • Dress for your day policy\n\n This is a fantastic opportunity for a Personal Injury File Handler looking to join a respected national practice offering long-term development, a collaborative working culture and a varied, high-quality caseload. \n For more information or a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment. \n #INDMALN

Role: Litigation Solicitor Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Contract: Full time, permanent. hybrid Salary: £45,000 - £60,000CRA Consulting is pleased to be working with a highly regarded regional law firm to recruit a Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its established Dispute Resolution team. This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation professional with around three years' PQE to join a modern and progressive practice that has built an excellent reputation for providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice to both businesses and private individuals. You'll become part of a collaborative team handling a broad range of contentious matters, with the autonomy to manage your own caseload while benefiting from the support of experienced colleagues and clear opportunities for long-term career progression. The Role\n This position offers a varied workload across both pre-action and litigated matters, providing exposure to a diverse range of disputes. You'll be responsible for progressing files from initial instruction through to resolution, building strong client relationships and delivering practical legal advice throughout the litigation process. The caseload will predominantly include: \n\n • Commercial disputes.\n, • Property and landlord & tenant litigation.\n, • Professional negligence claims.\n, • A broad range of general civil litigation matters.\n\n Working within a forward-thinking firm that continues to invest in technology and innovation, you'll have the opportunity to further develop your technical expertise while contributing to the continued growth of a busy and successful department. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Managing a varied caseload of litigation matters from instruction through to conclusion.\n, • Advising clients on contentious issues, providing clear, practical and commercially focused guidance.\n, • Conducting matters through negotiation, alternative dispute resolution and formal court proceedings where necessary.\n, • Preparing pleadings, witness statements, applications, correspondence and other legal documentation.\n, • Liaising with clients, counsel, experts and third parties to progress matters efficiently.\n, • Maintaining high standards of file management, compliance and time recording.\n, • Developing and maintaining strong client relationships through excellent levels of service.\n, • Supporting colleagues on complex or high-value disputes where required.\n, • Playing an active role in the continued success and development of the Litigation team.\nAbout You\n To be considered, you'll be: \n\n • A qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive.\n, • Around three years' PQE, although applications from candidates with more or less experience are welcomed.\n, • Experienced in civil litigation, with exposure to commercial disputes, property litigation or professional negligence work.\n, • Comfortable managing your own caseload with minimal supervision.\n, • A confident communicator with strong client care and relationship management skills.\n, • Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and effective case management abilities.\n, • Commercially aware, proactive and committed to delivering outstanding client service.\n, • Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a supportive team environment.\nWhat's on Offer\n\n, • Competitive salary based on experience.\n, • Performance-related bonus scheme.\n, • Hybrid working following an initial onboarding period.\n, • Comprehensive benefits package, including a healthcare cash plan.\n, • Generous annual leave entitlement.\n, • Ongoing training, mentoring and career development.\n, • Employee wellbeing initiatives and support programmes.\n, • Paid volunteering day and opportunities to participate in charitable and community projects.\n, • A friendly, collaborative working environment with genuine prospects for progression.\n\n If you're looking to broaden your litigation experience within a respected and growing practice, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your legal career. For a confidential discussion, please contact CRA Consulting or apply with your latest CV. Additional Information: \n\n • CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.\n, • This vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.\n

Criminal Solicitor opportunity available across Yorkshire. This role is ideal for solicitors with 2+ years of criminal law experience looking to work on serious and complex prosecutions across Crown Court and specialist teams. \n \n You will advise police, manage challenging criminal caseloads, undertake advocacy and play a key role in delivering justice, while benefiting from a strong salary, flexible working and excellent career development. \n Client Details \n Our client is a leading public sector legal organisation responsible for prosecuting criminal cases across England and Wales and supporting the wider criminal justice system. It offers lawyers the opportunity to work on cases that have a direct impact on communities while developing specialist criminal law expertise. \n \n With structured training, supportive leadership and clear progression routes, the organisation is recognised as one of the most established employers of criminal lawyers in the UK. \n Description \n The Criminal Solicitor will be: \n • Advising police and investigators on evidence, charging decisions and criminal case strategy across a wide range of offences. \n • Reviewing serious and complex case files and making prosecution decisions in line with evidential and public interest tests. \n • Conducting advocacy in Courts, including contested hearings, specialist courts and multi day trials. \n • Managing a personal caseload of criminal matters while working closely with counsel, investigators and criminal justice partners. \n • Building strong relationships with courts, victims, witnesses and stakeholders throughout the prosecution process. \n Profile \n The Criminal Solicitor should be: \n • A solicitor, barrister or equivalent legal professional with criminal law experience. \n • Possess at least 2 years of experience within criminal law, criminal litigation, prosecution or defence work. \n • Comfortable managing complex legal issues, exercising sound judgement and assessing legal risk. \n • A confident communicator with strong advocacy and stakeholder management skills. \n • Motivated by public service, professional development and career progression. \n Job Offer \n The Criminal Solicitor will receive: \n • Starting salary of £55,975 with higher salary bands available depending on location. \n • Civil Service pension with employer contribution of up to 28.97%. \n • Permanent position with full time, part time and flexible working options. \n • Hybrid working with a mix of home, office and court attendance. \n • Structured induction and professional development programme. \n • Exposure to some of the most serious and complex criminal cases within the justice system. \n • 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 days after 5 years plus an additional privilege day. \n • Clear progression opportunities into Legal Manager and Crown Advocate roles. \n \n If you're an experienced Criminal Solicitor, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Solicitor to join a well-established and highly regarded legal practice with a strong reputation for client care and technical excellence. This role will be based across the Crossgates and Chapel Allerton offices, supporting a busy and growing family law team. \n The Role \n You will be responsible for developing and managing your own caseload of privately funded family law matters, including: \n\n • Divorce and financial remedy matters\n, • Separation\n, • Nuptial agreements\n, • Children arrangements\n, • Domestic violence cases\n\n This position is ideally suited to an established solicitor who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident handling complex matters independently. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Running a full caseload of client matters\n, • Managing cases from initial instruction through to conclusion\n, • Drafting statements, applications and court pleadings\n, • Handling new client enquiries and onboarding\n, • Advising clients clearly and effectively\n, • Representing clients at court, including advocacy where appropriate\n, • Preparing and managing file documentation\n, • Supporting billing processes and recovery of fees\n, • Instructing counsel and experts where required\n\n Benefits \n The firm offers a comprehensive and attractive benefits package, including: \n\n • Generous annual leave entitlement, with additional leave for long service\n, • Birthday day off\n, • Hybrid and flexible working options (role dependent)\n, • Pension scheme\n, • Life assurance cover\n, • Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support\n, • Paid professional subscriptions\n, • Ongoing training and career development opportunities\n, • Staff social events and team-building activities\n, • Enhanced family-friendly policies\n\n For more information or a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment. \n #INDMALN

Role: Personal Injury Solicitor & Team Leader Location: Horsforth, West Yorkshire Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Contract: Full time, permanent, hybrid Our client is a highly regarded, established SME law firm based just outside Leeds, known for its strong client focus and consistently high standards of legal service. The firm has built an excellent reputation within the claimant personal injury market and continues to grow through an increasing level of new instructions and a strong pipeline of work. As part of this continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Personal Injury Solicitor to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious litigator who is looking to work on complex, high-value matters while also taking the next step in their career. Importantly, the role offers genuine scope to develop into a more senior or managerial position, with the successful candidate having the opportunity to take on increased responsibility as the team and caseload continue to expand. The Role\n You will manage a varied caseload of claimant personal injury matters, with a particular focus on complex and multi-track litigation. The work will include: \n\n • Serious and catastrophic injury claims\n, • Road traffic accident (RTA) claims\n, • Employer's liability (EL) claims\n, • Public liability (PL) claims\n, • Criminal injury claims\n, • Selected clinical/medical negligence matters\n\n The majority of the caseload will sit within the multi-track, providing exposure to complex litigation, significant damages claims and high-value settlements. You will have responsibility for managing matters from initial instruction through to settlement or trial, including: \n\n • Conducting cases through all stages of litigation\n, • Preparing pleadings, court documentation and legal correspondence\n, • Instructing and liaising with experts and counsel\n, • Negotiating settlements and representing clients' interests effectively\n, • Attending court hearings where required\n, • Providing clear, practical and empathetic advice to clients\n, • Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure cases are progressed efficiently and to a high standard\n, • Maintaining compliance with relevant legal, regulatory and procedural requirements\n\n The successful candidate will be someone who combines strong technical litigation skills with excellent client care. You will be confident managing complex matters independently, while also contributing positively to the wider team. Career Progression\n This is more than simply a fee-earning position. The firm is looking to appoint someone with the ambition and potential to develop into a senior/managerial capacity as the business continues to grow. For the right individual, there is scope to take on greater responsibility for colleagues, workflow and case management, with the potential to play an increasingly influential role within the department. What's on Offer\n\n • Permanent position, available on a full-time or part-time basis\n, • Hybrid working with genuine flexibility\n, • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays\n, • Contributory pension\n, • Performance-related bonus scheme\n, • Free on-site parking\n, • Strong exposure to complex, high-value personal injury litigation\n, • Genuine long-term career progression, including the potential to move into a managerial position\n, • Supportive, collaborative working environment within a growing and well-established firm\n\n This would suit an experienced Personal Injury Solicitor who is ready to broaden their responsibilities, work on quality multi-track litigation and ultimately take the next step towards senior or managerial responsibility.For a confidential discussion, please contact Lauren Hopkinson - ~

Are you an experienced Solicitor with a background in high-value clinical negligence work? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected national law firm with a strong regional presence, renowned for its supportive culture and commitment to outstanding client care. \n The Opportunity \n A leading national firm is seeking a skilled and driven Medical Negligence Solicitor to join its highly regarded Clinical Negligence team in Leeds. You will become part of a department recognised for handling complex, multi-track claims and delivering meaningful outcomes for clients affected by medical errors. \n The role offers a varied and rewarding caseload, alongside the opportunity to support senior lawyers on some of the firm's most complex and high-value matters. These include cases involving serious and life-changing injuries such as birth injuries, spinal trauma, cancer misdiagnosis and fatal claims. \n You will be involved at all stages of the litigation process, from early investigation through to securing interim payments and achieving fair and appropriate settlements. \n You will join a friendly, inclusive and collaborative working environment where individuality is respected and ongoing professional development is actively encouraged. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Manage a caseload of clinical negligence matters from inception through to resolution\n\n\n, • Assist senior solicitors on complex, high-value claims\n\n\n, • Undertake legal research and draft correspondence and court documentation\n\n\n, • Liaise with clients, medical experts and counsel to progress cases efficiently\n\n\n, • Seek interim payments to support clients with rehabilitation, care and accommodation needs\n\n Benefits \n\n • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave\n\n\n, • Flexible and generous pension scheme\n\n\n, • Two fully paid volunteering days each year\n\n\n, • Private healthcare membership, including digital GP access and medical expense reimbursements\n\n\n, • A genuinely flexible working culture, with hybrid and remote working options available where possible\n\n Apply Now \n If you are looking to take the next step in your clinical negligence career and are passionate about delivering high-quality, client-focused legal support, please apply via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment for a confidential discussion. \n #INDMALN

Reference: 1340Shape Your In-House Career. On Your TermsOne of the ways in which we are responding to the evolving nature of the legal sector is through WBD Advance InHouse; our flexible legal resource which operates a panel of talented, experienced in-house lawyers who are made available to clients for secondments. Opportunities range from Legal Counsel to Interim General Counsel and project specific consultancy assignments and span a wide variety of sectors, giving our WBD InHouse Lawyers and Consultants opportunities to broaden and diversify their experience. We appreciate that everyone has diverse career aspirations and that's what sets us apart. There is no "one size fits all" approach at WBD Advance InHouse, we give you the choice of how you would like to be engaged; either as a permanent employee, on a fixed term contract, or on a consultancy basis.If you're looking to work with us on a consultancy or contractor basis, you'll be on a competitive day rate, without the ties. You'll be working with us on a non-exclusive agreement with a say in which types of high quality secondments you'd like to take on. We offer a mix of remote and hybrid opportunities, are and are open to part-time or full-time working arrangements to help support your work-life balance.Who are we looking for?To be successful in this role, you'll need as a minimum:At least 3 years post-qualified-experience (PQE) as a Solicitor in England & Wales, Scotland or another Common law jurisdictionExperience either working within or advising clients within the following sectors: Energy & Natural Resources, Technology, Financial Services, Insurance, Public, Government and Third Sector, Manufacturing, Transport, or Retail and HospitalityProven experience in delivering high-quality work with a focus on one of the following areas- Commercial & Corporate- Procurement- Real Estate- Planning- Insurance- Financial Services Regulatory- Transactional Banking- Dispute Resolution- Technology / Digital- Intellectual PropertyAt least 6 months of in-house legal experience gained either as a qualified lawyer in an in-house legal team, on secondment to a client from a private practice law firm or from having trained in-houseIf you're an in-house lawyer ready for your next chapter, or a private practice lawyer looking to transition into in-house work, we'd love to talk.Discover how flexible in-house law can really be – with WBD Advance InHouse.What makes it great to work here?We continually work hard to create an open culture that sets us apart from other firms. Our culture gives us much more of a human feel, emphasising that we're more than just suits!As signatories to the Mindful Business Charter, it's important to us that our people are able to maintain healthy and happy lives, both in and out of work. We have a number of resources and initiatives designed to support health and wellbeing and we're very happy to talk flexible working.Through our DEI initiatives we create an environment in which difference is valued. We have an Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Group, led by our Board Sponsor, which works with our colleague networks (we currently have firm supported networks for race, ethnicity, and cultural heritage, LGBTQ+, disabilities, neurodiversity, families, and women's career development and we're in constant dialogue with our people about how we expand our networks to better support everybody). Find out more about DEI at WBD here. We encourage applicants from all social backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities and sexual orientations.We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long term condition and need us to make any adjustments to give you the best possible recruitment process, please let us know by contacting the recruiter on the right hand side of this page. Please also let us know if you need this job advert or the application form in a different format.We will offer an interview to candidates with a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum criteria for this role. You can opt into this scheme within the application form. Your response to this question is only used for this purpose, is only visible to the recruitment team and is not used for data monitoring. We are an in-house recruitment team and will always aim to fill our roles directly in the first instance. If you're an agency, please click here for ways that you can work with us.What makes it great to work here?Location:Leeds Contract Type:Temporary Work location:Hybrid

Reference: 1111Our Cyber practice is growing. We already have a small but successful national digital team supporting clients with all areas of every corner of this growing sector, including cyber breach support, resilience and broader coverage issues, but we have ambitious plans to grow.We are looking for a Partner to join our growing digital team to focus on the provision of cyber related advice to our client base, including both Insurers and companies. With our transatlantic offering, a strong pedigree in the insurance market and a board mandate to grow our digital practice, this opportunity is truly exciting.Our current work spans the whole cyber life cycle, from regulatory and compliance advice designed to help businesses avoid cyber breaches, to acting as breach counsel on critical incidents and post incident support including defending enforcement action by regulators and compensation claims. More broadly we also advise on cyber coverage and policy wordings, and insurance claim handling.. We are seen as trusted advisors for our clients when faced with highly pressurised, time sensitive challenging events like cyber incidents and breaches.What you will need to be successful in this role:We're looking for an individual with a deep track record in handling cyber security incidents who can help grow and shape our cyber practice in the UK, as well as help us develop international opportunities that come from our US footprint and Lex Mundi relationships, and also leverage our connections in the insurance market. This provides an excellent foundation for a self-starter to own, develop and grow a team in a truly important area for our clients.As an experienced leader, you will bring a reputation for technical excellence, exceptional client management skills, and a business growth mindset. Our existing digital, privacy and insurance teams will provide you with a great platform from which to grow your practice, and you'll enjoy plenty of support to help you market and grow your team.To be successful in this role, you'll need as a minimum:An enterprising mindset and self-motivation to be successful.A proven track record in advising clients on responding to cyber security incidents. Experience of building and sustaining your own work in this space, ideally with contacts within the cyber insurance market.Exceptional client management skills, skilled at supporting clients in difficult and time sensitive situations.An external profile as a leader in this field with an in-depth sector/market understanding and the impact of trends on clients.A commitment to developing and nurturing the talent of junior lawyers.An understanding of how the provision of legal services should be delivered at a top 20 law firm, including revenue prioritisation, a commercial mindset and effective and efficient matter management.To be an admitted lawyer in the UK or similar jurisdiction.What make it great to work here – A point of view like no otherWe see things differently and our approach reflects that in all areas of our business. We are a team of over 1300 lawyers and technical specialists that continue to deliver trail blazing work for our exceptional clients. We're investing in technology, setting legal precedents and challenging perceptions.But in addition to that we are proud to have created a unique open and person centric culture that we think sets us apart from other firms. Our award winning Responsible Business and ESG agenda, our embedded DE&I initiatives led by our Board sponsored DE&I group and our support of the Mindful Business Charter all support our endeavours to ensure that our people are able to maintain healthy and happy lives, both in and out of work.We have a number of resources and initiatives designed to support health and wellbeing and we're very happy to talk flexible working, full-time or part-time working patterns. Find out more about ED&I at WBD here.We appreciate that you might want to find out more about this opportunity in a confidential way. If you would like to have an initial exploratory conversation about our cyber practice and our ambitions for its growth please reach out confidentially to our Recruitment Business Partner Sarah Rogers in the first instance.If you decide to continue to be formally considered we will ensure that you have plenty of opportunity to meet key members of our team, including Business Group and Sector Leads, as well as peers across departments and specialisms.You can learn more about our approach to Partner recruitment, and your career in our Partnership here: Partner Recruitment | Careers | Womble Bond DickinsonWe encourage applicants from all social backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities and sexual orientations.We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long term condition and need us to make any adjustments to give you the best possible recruitment process, please let us know by contacting the recruiter on the right hand side of this page. Please also let us know if you need this job advert or the application form in a different format.We will offer an interview to candidates with a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum criteria for this role. You can opt into this scheme within the application form. Your response to this question is only used for this purpose, is only visible to the recruitment team and is not used for data monitoring. Strictly no agencies please.Our Cyber practice is growing. We already have a small but successful national digital team supporting clients with all areas of every corner of this growing sector, including cyber breach support, resilience and broader coverage issues, but we have ambitious plans to grow.We are looking for a Partner to join our growing digital team to focus on the provision of cyber related advice to our client base, including both Insurers and companies. With our transatlantic offering, a strong pedigree in the insurance market and a board mandate to grow our digital practice, this opportunity is truly exciting.Our current work spans the whole cyber life cycle, from regulatory and compliance advice designed to help businesses avoid cyber breaches, to acting as breach counsel on critical incidents and post incident support including defending enforcement action by regulators and compensation claims. More broadly we also advise on cyber coverage and policy wordings, and insurance claim handling.. We are seen as trusted advisors for our clients when faced with highly pressurised, time sensitive challenging events like cyber incidents and breaches.What you will need to be successful in this role:We're looking for an individual with a deep track record in handling cyber security incidents who can help grow and shape our cyber practice in the UK, as well as help us develop international opportunities that come from our US footprint and Lex Mundi relationships, and also leverage our connections in the insurance market. This provides an excellent foundation for a self-starter to own, develop and grow a team in a truly important area for our clients.As an experienced leader, you will bring a reputation for technical excellence, exceptional client management skills, and a business growth mindset. Our existing digital, privacy and insurance teams will provide you with a great platform from which to grow your practice, and you'll enjoy plenty of support to help you market and grow your team.To be successful in this role, you'll need as a minimum:An enterprising mindset and self-motivation to be successful.A proven track record in advising clients on responding to cyber security incidents. Experience of building and sustaining your own work in this space, ideally with contacts within the cyber insurance market.Exceptional client management skills, skilled at supporting clients in difficult and time sensitive situations.An external profile as a leader in this field with an in-depth sector/market understanding and the impact of trends on clients.A commitment to developing and nurturing the talent of junior lawyers.An understanding of how the provision of legal services should be delivered at a top 20 law firm, including revenue prioritisation, a commercial mindset and effective and efficient matter management.To be an admitted lawyer in the UK or similar jurisdiction.Location:Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, London, Newcastle, Plymouth, Southampton Contract Type:Permanent

Reference: 0389Join Mills & Reeve's Advocacy Unit to lead Employment Tribunal hearings, deliver strategic advice, and represent leading brands nationwide.The roleJoin Mills & Reeve's growing Advocacy Unit and represent leading organisations across commercial, health, and education sectors. Our clients include household names such as Jaguar Land Rover, River Island, Bosch, Carlsberg Marston's, and prestigious institutions like St John's College Oxford and the University of Birmingham.You'll focus on Employment Tribunal advocacy, handling preliminary and final hearings, drafting, and advisory work. You'll work closely with the Head of Advocacy and make an impact in a dynamic, high-profile environment.Our Employment, Pensions & Immigration NSL team consists of over 85 talented lawyers, led by David Mills. We're passionate about learning and collaboration, with monthly cross-office training sessions delivered by our expert professional support lawyers, plus sector-focused away days that bring our teams together.The Advocacy Unit, led by Bethan Davies, represents a key element of the firm's growth strategy. Since its establishment in 2024, Bethan has spearheaded ambitious plans to expand and innovate. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with Bethan and colleagues across all offices, contributing to the continued development and future direction of advocacy within the firm.The activitiesClient service Deliver outstanding client service to both internal and external clientsHave a sound understanding of clients' legal, commercial and service requirementsHave effective client relationship and client service skillsTechnical excellenceBe a qualified barrister/ solicitor advocateBe a confident advocate in the Employment TribunalHave strong technical competence and legal knowledge in employment lawDeliver high quality and commercially focussed adviceAssist in delivering training to clients and target clientThe personYou will be a qualified barrister with 2 to 5 years post-call experience. For full details of the role please ensure you read the job description below.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.The benefitsAs you'd expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. Click here to find out more about our core benefit offering.Pre employment screeningIf we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre-employment screening. This screening will include, but is not limited to, a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three year employment history and a self-declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role. Full details of our pre-screening employment process are available upon request.The firmMills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge and learning, and receive consistent experiences with no surprises. We tell them what they need to know when they need to know it. We build personal relationships, with advice individually tailored to individual need. And if clients need things we don't offer, we draw on our network to give recommendations. Our 1,450 plus people and over 850 lawyers share one vision – achieving more for clients.By joining Mills & Reeve, you'll have the chance to build your skills and experience within a firm that's not only ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, but also one that truly values their people. We're also ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, and have been awarded Platinum Investors in People. Our mantra is “Achieve more. Together.”, which we feel embodies our purpose and is more than just a catchphrase!Our values are the principles that help us fulfil our purpose. Our people shaped them and live them every day.• We're ambitious - We aim high, we embrace new ideas and we're passionate about our work• We're open - We communicate openly and honestly to build trust, and we do what's right• We care - We're committed to each other, our clients, our communities and the planet• We collaborate - We're easy to work with, we offer help willingly and we get things done – togetherAnd finallyEveryone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person to thrive. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm. We encourage everyone to ask if they feel they need any workplace adjustments, and will do our best to support with these.To find out more about our diversity and inclusion work, visit our website.Vacancy Title:Employment Counsel Office:Birmingham, Cambridge, Leeds, London, Manchester, Norwich, Oxford Contract Type:Permanent Closing Date:28 August 2026

Legal Counsel – Remote | London Office \n A leading international business operating across specialist global services and complex commercial operations is looking to appoint a Legal Counsel to support its international business. \n This is a broad in-house opportunity offering exposure to a wide range of commercial and legal matters. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across the business, providing practical legal advice and supporting the organisation across contracts, compliance and day-to-day legal matters. \n The Role \n You’ll be responsible for drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, working with internal stakeholders to ensure contracts meet business requirements while appropriately managing risk. \n The role will also involve adapting and developing contract templates, providing day-to-day legal advice, drafting correspondence, supporting compliance policies and conducting legal research. You’ll also liaise with external counsel where specialist advice is required. \n This is an opportunity to become a trusted legal partner to the wider business, providing pragmatic advice and helping stakeholders find commercially sensible solutions to legal issues. \n What We're Looking For \n\n • UK-qualified solicitor with strong commercial contracts experience.\n, • Proven experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements.\n, • Strong understanding of contractual risk and commercial considerations.\n, • Ideally some in-house experience, although strong commercial private practice experience will be considered.\n, • Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach to legal advice.\n, • Able to manage a varied workload and work independently.\n, • Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.\n, • Confident communicator, comfortable advising non-legal stakeholders.\n, • Proactive and solutions-focused, with a willingness to take ownership.\n, • Comfortable working in a remote environment while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.\n, • Additional language skills would be advantageous.\n\n Location: Remote, with a London office \n Type: Full-time, permanent

Crime & Regulatory Solicitor – Leeds – Hybrid – Up to £50,000 \n \n A well-established and highly regarded law firm is seeking a Crime & Regulatory Solicitor to join its expanding specialist Crime & Regulatory team in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor to work alongside a highly respected Lead Lawyer on complex Health & Safety, regulatory, inquest and serious motor matters, often from the very outset of an incident through to resolution. \n \n As a Crime & Regulatory Solicitor, you'll gain hands-on experience across a varied and technically challenging caseload, working closely with senior colleagues while developing your expertise in a specialist and growing area of law. The role offers excellent client exposure, with opportunities to build trusted relationships through direct interaction, training and mentoring. \n \n The Role \n\n • Managing a varied caseload of Health & Safety investigations, regulatory matters, motor crime and inquest proceedings\n, • Working closely with senior lawyers on complex and high-profile cases\n, • Analysing prosecution evidence and assessing its implications for clients\n, • Drafting witness statements, defence case statements, submissions and mitigation materials\n, • Reviewing and summarising medical records, post-mortem reports, transcripts, CCTV and other evidence\n, • Liaising with courts, coroners, regulators including HSE, CQC and Police, and external experts\n, • Attending interviews under caution, inquests and trials alongside Counsel\n, • Conducting legal and regulatory research, including HSE guidance\n, • Attending client meetings, site visits and expert appointments\n, • Advising and supporting clients sensitively throughout often challenging and high-pressure matters\n, • Contributing to case strategy and the continued growth of the Crime & Regulatory team\n\n \n The Candidate \n \n\n • Qualified Solicitor\n, • Experience in Health & Safety, Regulatory, Inquests, Traffic Commissioner and/or Serious Motor work\n, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities\n, • Highly detail-focused with confidence using case management systems\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills\n, • Confident building rapport with clients, regulators, experts and other stakeholders\n, • Calm, resilient and professional when working under pressure\n, • Strong research, drafting and IT skills\n, • Proactive, flexible and collaborative team player\n, • Sensitive and empathetic approach when dealing with clients facing difficult circumstances\n, • Committed to delivering high-quality legal work and client care\n\n \n The Benefits & How to Apply \n \n\n • Competitive salary up to £50,000 depending on experience\n, • 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days), increasing to 26 days after 5 years' service and 27 days after 10 years' service\n, • Company Pension\n, • Hybrid working\n, • Private medical insurance\n, • Death in Service / Critical Illness cover\n, • Access to retail discounts and nationwide entertainment offers\n, • Supportive team culture with clear progression opportunities\n, • Strong training and development opportunities\n\n \n Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone. \n \n Contact: Alice Ferguson, Retained Consultant \n \n Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07496 800 407 \n Email: alice.ferguson@williamjamesrecruitment.com \n \n More About William James Recruitment \n \n William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

We are working with a leading commercial law firm to hire a Risk Lawyer. In this role, you will join a growing, highly collaborative team of experts to deliver a comprehensive legal risk and regulatory compliance service across all practice groups and business operations. \n \n The firm is looking for a qualified solicitor or barrister in England & Wales with a current practicing certificate and a strong track record in law firm risk management. We would like to hear from candidates who possess a deep familiarity with common law, UCTA, and the principles of professional negligence. You should have an awareness of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and a calm, commercially aware approach that allows you to deliver complex legal risk messages confidently. \n \n The responsibilities will include: \n\n • Providing expert legal and regulatory advice to fee earners, business support functions, and senior management on the SRA Standards and Regulations, ethical boundaries, and complex conflicts of interest.\n, • Advising on high-stakes financial crime and regulatory frameworks, including POCA, anti-money laundering, the Bribery Act, Market Abuse Regulations, and ECCTA.\n, • Managing data protection governance, including evaluating data breaches and coordinating responses to Data Subject Access Requests under GDPR.\n, • Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating bespoke client retainers, outside counsel guidelines, panel terms, and supplier agreements, with a strong focus on limitations of liability.\n, • Advising legal teams on potential professional indemnity claims or circumstances, reporting matters to insurers, and managing responses to first-tier client and third-party complaints.\n, • Designing, updating, and implementing robust firm-wide compliance policies, risk procedures, and internal audit programmes.\n, • Developing and delivering comprehensive compliance training and inductions to partners, fee earners, and staff at all levels of seniority.\n, • Assisting with major annual compliance cycles, including the firm’s professional indemnity insurance renewal, SRA bulk practicing certificate renewal (RF1), and statutory registrations.\n, • Supporting the firm through external compliance assessments, including annual ISO audits (9001, 27001, 22301, 14001) and Cyber Essentials Plus recertifications.\n\n \n Please submit your application today to register your interest. \n \n Ref: 1549

Lead Counsel – Technology & New Services \n \n EMEA | Global Technology Business - This is a remote opportunity based in the UK. Must be based in the UK. \n \n We are working with a major global technology organisation that is looking to appoint a Senior Legal Counsel / Lead Counsel to take a senior legal role supporting the development and global rollout of its next generation of services, software and technology solutions. \n \n This is a broad and highly strategic position sitting at the intersection of technology, commercial law and product/service development, with particular exposure to areas including AI, SaaS, software, cloud technology, managed services, sustainability and digital workplace solutions. \n The successful individual will lead a legal team supporting new services development, working closely with senior stakeholders and legal colleagues across EMEA, the US, Latin America and Asia Pacific. \n \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Advising on a broad range of commercial and regulatory matters relating to new technology products, services and solutions\n, • Supporting the development and global rollout of new services and software offerings\n, • Leading and developing a legal team supporting new services development\n, • Partnering closely with commercial, product, technology and legal stakeholders internationally\n, • Identifying and managing legal and regulatory risk as new products and services are developed\n, • Developing legal processes, playbooks, templates and scalable ways of working\n, • Working with specialist internal and external counsel where required\n, • Helping establish effective processes between legal and service development teams\n\n \n We are looking for a senior commercial/technology lawyer, ideally with 10+ years’ experience, who has operated within a sophisticated international environment. \n \n You will ideally bring strong experience across technology, SaaS, software development and/or new services, alongside the confidence and gravitas to advise senior leadership. \n \n This would particularly suit someone who enjoys being close to the business and wants to play a key role in shaping how new and emerging technology-led services are brought to market globally. \n \n Experience within a leading international law firm and/or a global in-house legal team would be highly relevant. \n \n If you would like to understand more please reach out to Hannah Bush on hbush@kgglobal.co.uk

Interim commercial technology counsel (remote) - 4 Days Per Week \n \n MLA is working on an exciting interim Legal Counsel opportunity with a fast-growing, publicly listed technology business operating at the intersection of sports data, digital markets and fintech. \n \n The organisation provides critical data and analytics products to a global customer base and is expanding into new, high-growth sectors. They operate in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with a genuinely international footprint across Europe and North America. \n \n The Role \n This is a broad commercial legal position supporting European operations and partnering closely with senior stakeholders across the business. \n The successful lawyer will advise on a variety of matters including: \n\n • Commercial contracts\n, • Technology and IP issues\n, • Data privacy\n, • Regulatory and compliance matters\n, • Corporate governance and entity management\n, • General day-to-day legal support for European operations\n\n \n You'll join a lean, highly visible legal team where lawyers are expected to provide concise, commercial and practical advice that helps the business move quickly and make decisions. \n \n What They're Looking For \n\n • Approximately 2-7 PQE (guideline only)\n, • Prior in-house experience is essential\n, • Commercially minded and pragmatic\n, • Confident dealing directly with senior management\n, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment\n, • Strong interpersonal skills and a sense of humour\n, • Someone who can build relationships quickly and operate with a high degree of autonomy\n\n \n This role would particularly suit someone who enjoys working closely with the business, prefers practical solutions over lengthy legal analysis, and thrives in a non-hierarchical, high-growth culture. \n

\n At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com. \n As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Legal & Compliance\n Job Sub Function: Law Business Partners \n Job Category: People Leader \n All Job Posting Locations: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Job Description\n DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Director, UK/Ireland and Nordics, located in Leeds, United Kingdom. Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. The Director, UK/Ireland and Nordics serves as the senior legal advisor for DePuy Synthes across UK/Ireland and Nordics region. This role provides legal and operational counsel to senior business leaders, enabling compliant growth, risk-informed decision-making, and sound commercial execution within a highly regulated medical devices environment. This role partners closely with commercial, supply chain, regulatory, and government affairs teams, and plays a critical role in managing risk, supporting complex transactions, and shaping ethical business practices in a highly regulated environment. The position acts as a trusted partner to UK/Ireland and Nordics leadership and collaborates with Privacy, Health Care Compliance and other functions. Key Responsibilities\n \n • Serve as the primary legal advisor for DePuy Synthes in UK/Ireland and Nordics regions, advising senior business and functional leaders on legal and compliance matters.\n, • Provide legal guidance on healthcare compliance, regulatory matters, advertising and promotion, product liability, legal disputes, and interactions with healthcare professionals and institutions.\n, • Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including distributor, customer, government, consulting and strategic alliance contracts.\n, • Identify, assess, and manage legal and compliance risks, developing practical mitigation strategies aligned with business objectives.\n, • Partner closely with regional Health Care Compliance and Privacy teams to ensure alignment with company policies and standards.\n, • Support investigations, disputes, regulatory inquiries and litigation matters in coordination with in‑house and external counsel and manage legal spend.\n, • Monitor changes in local and regional laws affecting the medical devices industry in UK/Ireland and Nordics regions, proactively advising the business on implications.\n, • Support ethics, compliance training initiatives, and promote a strong culture of integrity across the region.\n, • Champion the transformation of legal service delivery through the effective use of AI, automation, digital platforms, and emerging technologies.\n, • Reimagine legal workflows and operating models to deliver legal services more efficiently to drive greater business value.\n Qualifications\n \n, • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) required\n, • Qualified solicitor/barrister (UK or Ireland) required\n, • Advanced legal or business degree (LLM, MBA) preferred\n Experience and Skills\n \n, • Required: Candidates should have significant post‑qualification experience (typically in the region of 10-12 years, though candidates with less experience who can demonstrate the requisite level of expertise are also encouraged to apply).\n, • Senior in‑house or equivalent experience advising regulated industries.\n, • Strong knowledge of UK/Ireland and Nordics regions healthcare, regulatory, and commercial law.\n, • Strong negotiation, drafting and contract interpretation skills.\n, • Demonstrated ability to provide clear, commercially grounded and pragmatic legal advice to senior business leaders and cross‑functional teams.\n, • Experience managing complex commercial contracts, legal risk mitigation, and external counsel.\n, • Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives and drive organizational outcomes.\n, • Strong business acumen, judgment and integrity, with the adaptability to operate effectively in a complex, fast‑evolving global organization, including comfort working through ambiguity and a demonstrated willingness to engage with innovative solutions, technology, and new ways of working and ability to operate effectively in a complex global organization.\n Preferred\n \n, • Experience in healthcare, medical devices, or highly regulated industries\n, • Knowledge of compliance programs, corporate policies, and governance frameworks\n, • Experience working in multinational or global organizations\n, • Ability to influence external regulatory environments and industry discussions\n, • Track record of mentoring and developing legal talent\n, • Familiarity with cross-border legal operations and regional commercial strategies\n Other\n \n, • Language requirements – English (fluency required)\n, • Travel – Approximately 10–20% across the UK, Ireland, and occasionally internationally\n, • Certifications – Active legal practicing certificate (preferred/required depending on jurisdiction)\n, • Valid driver’s license may be required\n Required Skills\n \n, • Business Agility\n, • Business Alignment\n, • Commercial Laws\n, • Compliance Management\n, • Consulting\n, • Corporate Governance\n, • Developing Others\n, • Dispute Resolution\n, • Inclusive Leadership\n, • Industry Analysis\n, • Lawyering\n, • Leadership\n, • Leading Change\n, • Legal Services\n, • Negotiation\n, • Representing\n, • Strategic Thinking\n \n At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/. \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Compliance Officer will support the Vice President and wider management team in maintaining and strengthening Hisense UK’s corporate governance and regulatory compliance framework. This role will act as a coordination hub between Hisense UK, Group Compliance (China and Europe HQ), and external legal advisers, ensuring the company operates in line with applicable UK legislation, internal governance standards, and Group compliance expectations. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n 1. Corporate Governance \n\n • Maintain company governance records and statutory filings on Company House.\n, • Coordinate internal reviews of management standards, policies, procedures, and delegations of authority to ensure compliance with Group and UK legal standards.\n, • Provide data and responses to government agencies such as the Office for National Statistics (ONS) when required.\n, • Support ad-hoc legal or regulatory projects as assigned by the business.\n\n \n 1. Compliance Support \n\n • Data Protection & Information Security: Act as the first point of contact for UK Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), ensuring timely and lawful responses. Support GDPR compliance including privacy notice management, vendor due diligence, and data-sharing agreements. Work closely with HR, IT, and Customer Service teams to strengthen data-handling and retention practices. Liaise with Ward Hadaway and the HQ Data Protection Office on escalated data privacy matters.\n, • Fair Competition Compliance: Coordinate Hisense UK’s annual competition law compliance activities, including training, declarations, and reporting.\n, • Modern Slavery Compliance: Lead coordination of modern slavery compliance activities, including, the annual Modern Slavery Statement, supplier due diligence, and internal awareness initiatives.\n, • Support the implementation of compliance training, monitoring, and awareness programmes across departments.\n, • Assist in periodic compliance audits and reporting activities requested by Group HQ or external auditors.\n, • Prepare regular compliance status reports for management review.\n, • Monitor developments in UK legislation (competition, consumer protection, data privacy, etc.) and communicate relevant updates internally.\n\n \n 1. Commercial Contract Support \n\n • Assist in reviewing and tracking commercial contracts, service agreements, and vendor documentation.\n, • Ensure legal templates, approval processes, and delegation of authority rules are correctly applied before contract execution.\n, • Maintain a central contract register and coordinate with internal teams on renewals and document updates.\n, • Liaise with external counsel for contract or regulatory clarifications when required.\n\n \n Key Requirements \n\n • Minimum 3 years’ experience in legal, compliance, or governance support (in-house or law firm).\n, • Familiarity with UK data protection, competition law, and corporate governance practices preferred.\n, • Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and ability to manage multiple priorities.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to work effectively across functions and cultures.\n\n \n Personal Attributes \n\n • Ethical, discreet, and reliable with strong professional integrity.\n, • Proactive and organised, with sound judgment and attention to detail.\n, • Collaborative team player with a continuous-improvement mindset.\n, • Genuine interest in corporate governance and compliance matters.\n\n \n Benefits include, but are not limited to: \n\n • Competitive salary with bonus scheme\n, • Pension contributions\n, • 25 days of holiday plus UK Bank Holidays\n, • Long service awards\n, • Salary sacrifice schemes\n, • Discounts on Hisense products\n, • Access to a shopping discount portal\n, • Restaurant and café discounts at our Leeds office\n\n \n About Hisense \n Founded in 1969, Hisense is a global leader in technology for your home. We are passionate about making life enhancing technology accessible to the world through our innovations in televisions, laundry, refrigeration and other home appliances. \n \n Hisense UK is part of Hisense Europe, to discover more about Hisense UK, please visit Hisense UK About \n \n IMPORTANT NOTICE \n\n • We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.\n\n \n\n • As a courtesy, we strive to acknowledge all applications. However, due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we may not be able to respond to every applicant, we can only guarantee that shortlisted candidates will be contacted.\n\n \n\n • By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed for recruitment purposes in accordance with UK data protection legislation. We may retain your details for up to 24 months following the conclusion of the recruitment process in order to consider you for future opportunities, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Your personal data may also be shared with affiliated companies within the Hisense Europe Group where necessary to support the recruitment process. You may withdraw your consent at any time by emailing us at huk.hr@hisense.com\n

Legal Counsel – Commercial & Construction \n £60,000 / 65,000 + benefits \n Leeds (hybrid working) \n Permanent, Full time \n \n Sellick Partnership is partnered with a leading UK infrastructure and engineering business to recruit a Legal Counsel. \n This is an excellent opportunity for a commercial lawyer to join a growing in-house legal function across a broad range of commercial, construction and engineering matters. \n The successful candidate will work closely with commercial and operational team with exposure to tendering, contract negotiation, project delivery, disputes and wider legal risk. \n \n About the Role \n This is a broad and varied in-house position, offering an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to develop their career within a commercial and operational business. \n \n You will work closely with stakeholders across the business on a range of commercial contracts. A key part of the role will involve construction and engineering agreements, so some understanding or experience of contracts such as NEC and JCT would be beneficial. \n \n However, this is not a role solely for a construction lawyer. We are keen to speak with commercially focused solicitors who have strong contract drafting and negotiation experience and are interested in developing their knowledge within the construction and infrastructure sector. \n \n The role would suit either a lawyer already working in-house or someone in private practice looking to make their first move into industry. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial, construction and engineering contracts\n, • Support the business throughout the contract lifecycle, including tendering, contract negotiation, delivery and variations\n, • Review and advise on NEC, JCT and other standard form or bespoke agreements\n, • Provide practical and commercially focused advice to operational, commercial and procurement teams\n, • Identify and manage contractual and commercial risks\n, • Support with contractual claims, disputes and other contentious matters where required\n, • Work with stakeholders to resolve issues and prevent disputes from escalating where possible\n, • Assist with the development of contract templates, guidance notes and legal processes\n, • Support effective contract management and governance across the business\n, • Work closely with the General Counsel on a range of wider legal and commercial matters\n\n \n About You \n We are looking for a commercially minded solicitor with strong contract experience and an interest in working within the construction, engineering or infrastructure sectors. \n \n You will ideally have: \n\n • Around 3+ years' PQE, although candidates with relevant experience outside of this range will also be considered.\n, • Strong experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.\n, • Some experience of, or familiarity with, construction and engineering contracts, including NEC, JCT or other standard form agreements.\n, • A good understanding of contractual risk and the ability to provide practical, commercial advice.\n, • Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills.\n, • The ability to build effective relationships with non-legal stakeholders.\n, • A proactive approach and willingness to develop across a broad range of legal matters.\n, • Previous in-house experience would be beneficial but is not essential.\n\n \n What's on Offer \n\n • Salary of £60,000 - £65,000\n, • Discretionary bonus opportunity\n, • Car Allowance\n, • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays\n, • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements\n, • Free on-site parking\n, • Company pension\n, • The opportunity to work closely with an experienced General Counsel.\n, • Broad exposure across commercial, construction and engineering matters.\n, • Excellent scope to develop within a growing in-house legal function.\n\n \n How to Apply \n To apply for the Legal Counsel role, please contact David Scott at Sellick Partnership. Alternatively, apply via the website and a consultant will be in touch. \n

Due Diligence Transformation Lead (Legal & Technology) Shoosmiths is evolving how due diligence is delivered to improve quality, consistency, efficiency and client experience through enhanced ways of working and effective use of legal technology. The Due Diligence Transformation Lead will play a central role in driving the rollout, adoption and embedding of a new DD delivery model across the firm. This is not a traditional fee-earning role, and not a pure project management or knowledge position. It is a change-led, influencing role, working alongside deal teams on live M&A and Private Equity transactions. The role focuses on enabling teams to adopt better ways of working, ensuring consistency of approach, and supporting the integration of legal technology into delivery. Success will be measured by adoption, impact and behavioural change rather than personal delivery of due diligence. The Team You will work at the intersection of Shoosmiths’ Corporate and Private Equity practices, collaborating closely with partners, associates, PSLs and business services teams including legal tech, innovation and IT. This role sits within a broader firm-wide transformation programme focused on modernising due diligence delivery. It is a highly collaborative environment, where success depends on strong partnerships with senior stakeholders and shared ownership of change rather than individual accountability. Responsibilities DD Model Rollout & Adoption Support the firm-wide rollout of new DD ways of working, including tools, playbooks, templates and reporting standards Act as a visible advocate for the transformation programme across Corporate, Private Equity and relevant teams Work with partner sponsors to drive engagement, build momentum and reinforce adoption Stakeholder Influence & Engagement Influence a broad and senior stakeholder group, including partners, counsel, senior associates, PSLs and business services teams Operate as a trusted adviser to deal teams, working alongside them rather than acting as an external enforcer Communicate clearly, persuasively and credibly, including with stakeholders who may be resistant to change DD Process Oversight & Consistency Provide oversight of due diligence delivery to ensure alignment with agreed processes and quality standards Identify where approaches diverge from agreed models and support teams in course correction Surface recurring issues, inefficiencies and friction points to drive continuous improvement Legal Technology & Innovation Promote a technology-enabled approach to due diligence, including the use of AI-enabled tools Support the implementation and practical use of legal technology within live transactions Act as a bridge between deal teams and legal tech / IT functions Stay informed on market developments and proactively introduce new ideas and approaches Playbooks, Guidance & Enablement Support the development and rollout of playbooks, templates, guidance and training materials Help teams understand both the “what” and the “why” behind new approaches, including commercial and client benefits Change & Transformation Support Contribute to the wider due diligence transformation programme Collaborate closely with partners, PSLs, legal operations, innovation and technology teams Support sustainable, partner-led change rather than acting as a single point of accountability The Firm Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve ‘Platinum Standard’ Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits. Shoosmiths is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme replaced the Two Ticks Positive about Disabled People scheme. We had been accredited as a two tick employer for many years - Disability Confident broadens and develops that original commitment, and demonstrates we have adopted a proactive approach to employing disabled people and developing their abilities. As part of our accreditation, we commit to interviewing any applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for each vacancy. In some circumstances we may only be able to interview those that best meet the essential criteria due to the volume of applications received. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to and usable by everyone. If you have a disability or long-term condition and would like to receive information in a different way, or need us to make any adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please get in touch with the Talent Acquisition Team. We can consider your needs and requirements, and how we can assist you to apply for our roles. For example we can provide a copy of our application via email so that you can complete it using your own accessibility software. Key Skills & Experience Background in Corporate / M&A (private practice or in-house), Corporate PSL, legal operations, or legal project management / transformation with exposure to due diligence Strong understanding of due diligence in M&A / PE transactions and associated commercial challenges Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders without formal authority Experience driving adoption and embedding new ways of working in complex environments Interest in and practical understanding of legal technology, including AI-enabled tools Strong communication skills with the ability to convey ideas clearly and with structure Collaborative approach, working effectively alongside cross-functional teams in a non-hierarchical environment Desirable Experience implementing legal technology solutions Exposure to private equity transactions or high-volume DD environments Understanding of law firm economics and partner-led delivery models

Applicants of varying experience levels are encouraged to apply for either a Conflict Analyst or Senior Conflict Analyst role. Applicants with relevant experience may also be considered for a supervisory role.The role provides an opportunity to be involved in the development of a new central conflicts team, helping to determine whether a new client or matter can, or should be, accepted by us in line with the SRA Code of Conduct, our existing client base and our own ethical framework. The role will utilise and develop your commercial awareness and compliance knowledge and will involve analysing potential conflicts of interest.Key ResponsibilitiesPerforming conflict and sanctions check searches using the Intapp system.Analysing potential commercial, legal and material information conflict issues in accordance with the applicable regulation and common law.Working with colleagues in the legal teams to obtain relevant information to assist your analysis.Identifying wider commercial risk issues at the client acceptance and conflict checking stage. Escalating issues arising from the search results to OGC (Office of General Counsel), where necessary.Assisting in the implementation of information barriers.Ensuring consistent data entry into Intapp. Working within SLA timescales.Developing and maintaining knowledge of the SRA Code of Conduct rules relating to conflicts of interest and the duties of confidentiality and disclosure.Firm wide:Understands DAC Beachcroft is an international firm. Works with awareness of this structure to operate as one team/brand.Actively operates in the best interests of the firm at all times internally and externally.Operates in a regulated environment, effectively managing risk and compliance issues including data security.Works in partnership with others to manage and mitigate commercial risk Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseEither a law degree/GDL/LPC OR previous experience of working in a compliance function OR relevant experience from working within a commercial law firm as a conflicts analyst.Experience of gathering and analysing information and utilising it in a methodical way.Proven ability to work to competing deadlines, prioritise appropriately and maintain a positive working attitude.Highly organised with strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to form and maintain good relationships with colleagues at all levels.Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.A working knowledge of Intapp is desirable but not essential.Able to make decisions and remain calm while under pressure-particularly when dealing with difficult situations.Able to exercise tact and diplomacy.Can demonstrate initiative and the ability to be proactive.Good team player.Strong problem solving and analytical skills; can clearly explain and present problems and issues to others and contribute to their resolution. Additional InformationAs a Disability Confident Scheme employer, we’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage (including the application, assessment or interview process), please contact recruitment@dacbeachcroft.com in confidence with the vacancy reference in the subject line, and we’ll be happy to help.DepartmentBusiness Services - OGCEmployment TypePermanentWorkplace typeHybrid

Reference: 4809329Job ID: 5401862Posted: 2026-06-29Closing date: 2026-09-27Location: Leeds or Newcastle (Hybrid)Salary: Competitive (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Legal / Private PracticeCompany: HaysConsultant: Alexander PayneHays office: Manchester — 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly PlazaPhone: 0161 228 7770Email: alexander.payne@hays.comYour new companyA leading specialist law firm is seeking a Clinical Negligence Solicitor or CILEX (Grade A–C) to join its growing team in Leeds or Newcastle. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded practice known for handling complex, high-value claimant clinical negligence work. You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team with strong technical expertise, offering genuine opportunities for career development and progression across all levels.Your new roleManage (or assist in managing, depending on level) a caseload of claimant clinical negligence matters from inception through to resolutionHandle a range of complex and high-value cases with a proactive and commercially focused approachDraft key legal documents including Letters of Claim, witness statements and court pleadingsObtain and analyse medical records and expert evidence to support claimsLiaise regularly with clients, medical experts, counsel and other stakeholders, maintaining strong working relationshipsProgress claims efficiently, including negotiation, settlement discussions and, where necessary, issuing and conducting proceedingsWork collaboratively with colleagues, supporting junior team members and contributing to overall team performanceEnsure effective time recording and contribute towards financial and performance targetsDeliver excellent client care, providing clear, compassionate and practical advice throughout the claims processWhat you'll need to succeedQualified Solicitor or CILEX with experience in clinical negligence Proven experience of handling or assisting with clinical negligence claimsStrong understanding of litigation processes and medical negligence lawAbility to manage a caseload independently or support on complex mattersExcellent communication, drafting and client care skillsStrong organisational skills and attention to detailA collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively within a teamWhat you'll get in returnHigh-quality, complex and rewarding work within a specialist teamClear progression pathways across junior through to senior rolesHybrid and flexible working arrangementsCompetitive salary and performance-related bonusGenerous holiday allowance and comprehensive benefits packageOngoing training, mentoring and professional developmentSupportive, inclusive and collaborative working environmentWhat 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. Alternatively, email Alexander.Payne@hays.com or call us now on 0161 228 7770. 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. #4809329 - Alexander Payne

The Successful Applicant The Legal Counsel Banking should be:A solicitor with at least 4 years PQE in banking and finance or secured lending. Job Description The Legal Counsel Banking will be:Advising on bridge lending, banking and secured finance transactions. Identifying and managing legal and reg

Main informationTerm Type: PermanentFulltime: TrueExternal Department: CorporateLocation Text: London, Birmingham, Manchester or LeedsThe roleShoosmiths is evolving how due diligence is delivered to improve quality, consistency, efficiency and client experience through enhanced ways of working and effective use of legal technology.The Due Diligence Transformation Lead will play a central role in driving the rollout, adoption and embedding of a new DD delivery model across the firm. This is not a traditional fee-earning role, and not a pure project management or knowledge position. It is a change-led, influencing role, working alongside deal teams on live M&A and Private Equity transactions.The role focuses on enabling teams to adopt better ways of working, ensuring consistency of approach, and supporting the integration of legal technology into delivery. Success will be measured by adoption, impact and behavioural change rather than personal delivery of due diligence.The TeamYou will work at the intersection of Shoosmiths’ Corporate and Private Equity practices, collaborating closely with partners, associates, PSLs and business services teams including legal tech, innovation and IT.This role sits within a broader firm-wide transformation programme focused on modernising due diligence delivery. It is a highly collaborative environment, where success depends on strong partnerships with senior stakeholders and shared ownership of change rather than individual accountability.ResponsibilitiesDD Model Rollout & AdoptionSupport the firm-wide rollout of new DD ways of working, including tools, playbooks, templates and reporting standardsAct as a visible advocate for the transformation programme across Corporate, Private Equity and relevant teamsWork with partner sponsors to drive engagement, build momentum and reinforce adoptionStakeholder Influence & EngagementInfluence a broad and senior stakeholder group, including partners, counsel, senior associates, PSLs and business services teamsOperate as a trusted adviser to deal teams, working alongside them rather than acting as an external enforcerCommunicate clearly, persuasively and credibly, including with stakeholders who may be resistant to changeDD Process Oversight & ConsistencyProvide oversight of due diligence delivery to ensure alignment with agreed processes and quality standardsIdentify where approaches diverge from agreed models and support teams in course correctionSurface recurring issues, inefficiencies and friction points to drive continuous improvementLegal Technology & InnovationPromote a technology-enabled approach to due diligence, including the use of AI-enabled toolsSupport the implementation and practical use of legal technology within live transactionsAct as a bridge between deal teams and legal tech / IT functionsStay informed on market developments and proactively introduce new ideas and approachesPlaybooks, Guidance & EnablementSupport the development and rollout of playbooks, templates, guidance and training materialsHelp teams understand both the “what” and the “why” behind new approaches, including commercial and client benefitsChange & Transformation SupportContribute to the wider due diligence transformation programmeCollaborate closely with partners, PSLs, legal operations, innovation and technology teamsSupport sustainable, partner-led change rather than acting as a single point of accountabilityThe firmShoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve ‘Platinum Standard’ Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm.We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits.To discover more about our benefits, please visit: Benefits PackageShoosmiths is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme replaced the Two Ticks Positive about Disabled People scheme. We had been accredited as a two tick employer for many years - Disability Confident broadens and develops that original commitment, and demonstrates we have adopted a proactive approach to employing disabled people and developing their abilities.As part of our accreditation, we commit to interviewing any applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for each vacancy. In some circumstances we may only be able to interview those that best meet the essential criteria due to the volume of applications received. Further information on the Disability Confident scheme is available at We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to and usable by everyone. If you have a disability or long-term condition and would like to receive information in a different way, or need us to make any adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please get in touch with the Talent Acquisition team on Experienced.Hire@shoosmiths.com. We can consider your needs and requirements, and how we can assist you to apply for our roles. For example we can provide a copy of our application via email so that you can complete it using your own accessibility software.Key Skills & ExperienceBackground in Corporate / M&A (private practice or in-house), Corporate PSL, legal operations, or legal project management / transformation with exposure to due diligenceStrong understanding of due diligence in M&A / PE transactions and associated commercial challengesProven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders without formal authorityExperience driving adoption and embedding new ways of working in complex environmentsInterest in and practical understanding of legal technology, including AI-enabled toolsStrong communication skills with the ability to convey ideas clearly and with structureCollaborative approach, working effectively alongside cross-functional teams in a non-hierarchical environmentDesirableExperience implementing legal technology solutionsExposure to private equity transactions or high-volume DD environmentsUnderstanding of law firm economics and partner-led delivery modelsEqual opportunities Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well-being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.#LI-CW1

DescriptionPosition at System CAre you an experienced legal professional looking to make a meaningful impact across health, social care, and education? We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join System C and support our business through a period of transformation and growth. The role As Senior Le

About your new roleOur Disputed Wills, Trusts and Estates team is one of the leading private wealth disputes groups across the UK. Our multiple award-winning department and people are ranked across both Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500 for their specialist expertise in contentious trusts and estates work. This is therefore an excellent opportunity to develop and continue your career in a market-leading contentious trusts and probate team and work alongside Partner Ben Wilson, who is a ranked individual in this field. Our team has experience in some of the most high-value and complex disputes in the country, extending to multi-jurisdictional disputes. We have specialist expertise in will validity claims and challenges, trust disputes, claims involving the administration of estates, proprietary estoppel, Inheritance Act claims, professional negligence claims and disputes involving trustees, executors and beneficiaries. We are regularly instructed by high net worth individuals, landowners, executors, beneficiaries and trustees, trusts, local authorities, charities and charitable trusts, community interest companies, solicitors, financial advisors and accountants.Our team is supported by a national network with offices in Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Leicester, London, Newcastle and Nottingham, giving us national coverage for private client services. We are also supported and complimented by a number of non-contentious specialist STEP qualified lawyers and a specialist Court of Protection team. As part of a full service firm, we are able to provide top quality private client advice alongside essential corporate, employment, tax and property advice and support.This is a chance to join a specialist and experienced team exclusively working in the contentious probate arena and handling a wide variety of work types within that sphere. Main duties and responsibilities Assisting the partners with their caseloads Pro-actively manage your own caseload with limited supervisionSupervise more junior members of the teamDraft and perform legal research, investigations, etcAttend conferences, court and client meetingsCommunicate with clients, counsel and other partiesInvolvement in business development (ConTrA, ACTAPS, STEP, NCPG etc) and profile raising initiatives as well as alignment to relevant segment/sector groupsPreferably work across our Manchester/Newcastle/Leeds offices directly reporting to Ben Wilson but also attend the firm’s other offices as necessary from time to timeComplete client and internal MI proceduresAchieve set financial and chargeable targetsEnsure relevant deadlines, quality measures and KPIS are adhered toComply with relevant policies and proceduresWork in accordance with Weightmans’ valuesThis list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role. About YouYou will have previous experience as a Solicitor and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have: Have at least 5 years’ PQE or equivalent Have a strong interest in private client work and specifical contentious trusts and probate workBe working exclusively as a contentious probate lawyerAbility to navigate emotionally charged mattersHave obtained, or be willing to work towards, ACTAPS accreditationHave an enthusiasm for attending contentious probate specific events throughout the country and abroadExtensive litigation experience with proven technical ability and record of achievementAbility to work to deadlines / targets, to prioritise and manage a caseload and deliver effective solutionsAbility to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative with a positive attitudeA commercial, solution-driven and client-focused approachStrong legal and analytical skills with an eye for detailExcellent organisation and time-management skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsFlexible approach and agile workingExcellent IT skillsIf you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application. Please Note: We encourage candidates to speak to us direct/apply direct for the opportunities we have available.Why work for usCome and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter. Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.Why work for us? Take a look: Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer | WeightmansThis link contains information regarding Culture, Benefits, D&I, Recruitment Agency PSL/Non PSL and Eligibility to work in the UK information.Work for a firm where people matter – work for WeightmansWe welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to reach their full potential. Our people-first culture is at the heart of everything we do, making Weightmans a place where you can develop your career and thrive.Curious about what is it like to work at our firm? Visit our Life at Weightmans page for insights into our employee initiatives, responsible business commitments and much more!All LocationsLeeds, United Kingdom, Manchester, United Kingdom, Newcastle, United KingdomAll Locations is a required fieldPositionLitigation NationalSalary Details:Dependant on experienceContract Type:PermanentFull Time or Part Time?Full Time

What You'll Be Doing:Leading the drafting, negotiation, and management of complex technology and operational agreementsProviding strategic legal advice on business initiatives, projects, and commercial transactionsIdentifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and regulatory risks across technology an

What are the key duties?As the Senior Legal Advisor, you will work closely with the General Counsel in advising the business on a wide range of contractual and legal matters and strengthening and improving the approach to legal and commercial risk management across the business, primarily in the UK,

Senior Legal Counsel (Construction & Commercial) £100,000 - £110,000 Manchester or Leeds (hybrid working) Permanent, Full time Sellick Partnership is partnered with a leading UK infrastructure and engineering business to recruit a Senior Legal Counsel. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing in-house legal function and work closely with the General Counsel across a broad range of construction, engineering and commercial matters. The successful candidate will work closely with commercial and operational stakeholders, providing pragmatic legal advice throughout the contract lifecycle, from tender and procurement through to delivery and dispute avoidance. The role will also provide exposure to contentious matters, legal risk and the ongoing development of the wider legal function. About the Role: A growing UK-based infrastructure and services business is strengthening its in-house legal capability and is looking to appoint a key legal hire to work closely with the General Counsel. This is a broad and commercially focused position, offering the opportunity to take significant ownership across construction, engineering and commercial matters, while also contributing to the development of the organisation's wider legal, governance and risk framework. The role will involve working closely with commercial and operational stakeholders, providing practical advice throughout the contract lifecycle and supporting the business on contentious matters where required. The position would ideally suit an experienced in-house lawyer who is comfortable operating autonomously and working closely with senior stakeholders. Applications will also be considered from private practice lawyers with strong, transferable construction and commercial experience who are looking to make the move in-house. Key Responsibilities: • Advise on construction and commercial contracts throughout their lifecycle, from tenders and procurement through to delivery, variations and termination., • Draft, review and negotiate a range of construction and engineering agreements, including NEC, JCT and bespoke contracts, • Advise commercial and operational teams on contractual risk, liability, risk allocation and practical routes to resolution., • Identify potential disputes at an early stage and work with internal stakeholders to minimise escalation wherever possible., • Support disputes and alternative dispute resolution, including adjudication, mediation and commercial negotiations., • Provide guidance and training to operational and commercial teams on contractual issues and recurring areas of risk., • Develop and improve legal precedents, playbooks, guidance and standard contractual approaches., • Support effective contract management, including execution, approvals, records, delegated authorities and governance requirements., • Work with stakeholders to improve contract administration and reduce legal and commercial exposure., • Contribute to the development of legal processes, systems and reporting across the wider business., • Maintain appropriate records and audit trails relating to contracts, disputes and legal matters., • Provide senior stakeholders with clear updates on legal risks, disputes and potential financial exposure. About You: We are looking for a commercially minded solicitor with strong experience across construction law, commercial contracts and/or disputes. You will ideally have: • 6+ years' PQE, or equivalent relevant experience., • Previous in-house legal experience, ideally within a construction, infrastructure, engineering, utilities or related environment., • Strong experience advising on construction and engineering contracts., • Experience working with NEC, JCT and/or other standard form and bespoke agreements., • Experience handling or supporting contentious contractual matters., • Strong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills., • The ability to provide clear, practical and commercially focused advice., • The confidence to operate independently and take ownership of matters., • A pragmatic approach, with an understanding of the commercial realities of a fast-moving operational business. What's on Offer: • Competitive salary based on experience, • Discretionary bonus opportunity, • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, • Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, • Free on-site parking, • Company pension Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review the data processing notice on our website. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We’re looking for a Legal Counsel reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, this is a key role within O2 Business’ legal team, providing commercially focused, accurate, effective and timely legal advice, analysis and support to the business on a broad range of B2B legal matters. What We’re Lookin

Legal Advisor / In-House CounselSalary: ExcellentLocation: Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool or BirminghamLegal Advisor / In-House Counsel required for new role with a highly-rated international company which is a leader in its field. Due to recent successes, our client is looking to appoint a Legal Advi

Reference: 4741780Job ID: 5355314Posted: 2026-06-23Closing date: 2026-09-22Location: Leeds/remoteSalary: market rate + excellent benefits (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Legal / In-house LegalCompany: HaysConsultant: Adele CallaghanHays office: Leeds — Part 6th Floor, Broad Gate, The HeadrowPhone: 0113 200 3717Email: adele.callaghan@hays.comA large national UK Charity has an excellent opportunity within its in-house legal team for a senior (10+ PQE) lawyer. The role can be performed completely remotely (with the opportunity for office attendance if preferred). 5 day working week (or a 9 day fortnight). My client is looking to appoint a senior property litigator (minimum 10 years pqe +) to advise upon and manage property law disputes arising out of/in connection with the Charity‘s operational & investment property. Key to this role is the collaborative working with the surveyors and projects team in advance of new projects. You will also supervise a more junior property litigation lawyer and a paralegal. This is a really interesting and unique property litigation role - often you will be dealing with unregistered land and historical titles. You will:Have main conduct of property law disputes across the Charity’s operational estate (e.g. title, trespass, boundary disputes, rights & easements, restrictive covenants, rights of support and claims for nuisance), with adjoining landowners, occupiers & other third partiesTake forward high value disputes relating to the Charity's asset & infrastructure responsibility with other public and third sector infrastructure owners Contribute to the management of legal risk on property law disputes Collaborate in providing strategic advice to senior stakeholders and the executive Advise on the Charity’s rights & duties in respect of land under the Charity’s historic legislation and the enforcement of the Charity’s other modern statutory powers.Supervise the more junior lawyer and paralegal and work closely with the Charity's Claims ManagerLiaising with external solicitors & Counsel to facilitate effective & efficient conduct of those property litigation matters being handled externally. The ideal lawyer will enjoy working within a close-knit and collaborative legal team, all working from home and enjoying a fantastic work/life balance. You will be a confident lawyer with excellent communication, negotiation and litigation skills and a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach. You should be able to quickly gain credibility and buy in from stakeholders at all levels across this multidisciplinary organisation. You should also have an interest in environmental matters.On top of the basic salary (a budget of 55,000 - 58,000 per annum is available) and excellent benefits package (including pension to 10%, holidays rising to 30 days with service and two paid CSR days), you will benefit from a collegiate and remote working environment. The team will have non-obligatory face-to-face team meetings each year, plus optional meet-ups on day one for new team members in their home city.To learn more about this role, please send your CV to Adele Callaghan (specifying full details of your current remuneration package) or email me for a return call to discuss the role. #4741780 - Adele Callaghan

Job title: Principal Legal Officer (Prosecutor)Salary: PO6 £51,356 - £54,495Hours: 37Contract: PermanentLocation: Civic HallLeeds City Council is a progressive authority which works closely with local communities and businesses and partner agencies to create a vibrant and economically thriving city. Our Prosecution legal team is highly regarded in the region, dealing with matters as diverse as littering and school attendance though to Environmental offences, Planning breaches, Fraud and Health and Safety prosecutions.We are looking for a qualified lawyer with experience in the criminal law and Prosecutions, who will be required to undertake a substantial personal caseload of contentious and non-contentious legal professional work arising from local authority enforcement matters.Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.About youAs a Principal Legal Officer, you will bring to the role:An enthusiasm to work with partner agencies to advise and bring prosecutions in line with the Prosecutors Code;An objective mindset ensuring that a “One Council” approach is maintained;the ability to be the advocate in the Magistrates Court;a “can do” attitude and the ability to work as part of a team, be flexible, enthusiastic and committed to supporting the work of the wider Legal Service.About the roleThe role is integral to the Council’s ambitions for a better city and in particular to combat Environmental crime such as fly tipping across the city. In doing this role you will make a real difference to the people of Leeds who have been blighted by criminal behaviour.You will advise on a wide range of Prosecution and enforcement matters, working closely with council colleagues and third parties to find pragmatic and innovative solutions to issues; and make the case in a courtroom as an advocate or in the Crown Court with a barrister.As part of a small team, you will work closely with other team members and support non-qualified staff.What we offer youWe take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays;membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions;flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements;a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities; anda range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further.How to applyUpload your CV and complete a personal statement of no more than 500 words.Read our guidance for further advice on completing your application.If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Richard des Forges, Team Leader by calling 0113 3789073 or email Richard.desforges@leeds.gov.ukWe welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people. This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.Job DescriptionJob Purpose: The section covers the following areas of work: Advise on procedural, policy, Legal, Offence interpretation and evidential matters; provide training to enforcement teams and Legal colleagues; objectively review prosecution packs received in accordance with CrimPR and Prosecutors Code; case manage and be an advocate in the Magistrates Court; assist Counsel in Crown Court or Court of Appeal matters. The postholder will provide a high quality, value for money legal service, which actively supports the delivery of the council’s strategic objectives as set out in the Best Council Plan. Responsibilities:Undertake a substantial personal caseload of complex legal professional work, primarily Prosecution legal work. The post holder will be expected to provide support in at least one other area of law covered by the section, and any other local government legal matters as required. Support the generation of external income in the section and across the service and take an active role in coaching and mentoring staff within the section and service. Undertake a substantial complex personal caseload of Prosecution legal work and other areas covered by the section as required. Represent council colleagues and other clients in proceedings in tribunals, the Magistrates Court and (subject to rights of audience) Higher Courts, including in relation to contested proceedings. Conduct investigatory and preparatory work as necessary to ensure effective presentation of cases to Court and advise as to the progression of cases and the value of particular strategies. Draft and issue court proceedings and other documentation such as instructions to counsel as necessary. To draft legal documentation, agreements and advice. Foster and deliver a “can do” attitude with regard to all aspects of the role, including advising and supporting colleagues, clients and members; contributing to change; and increasing external income generation. Establish, develop and maintain effective relationships with a range of internal colleagues, external stakeholders and parties including Members, directors and senior officers to improve and enhance service delivery. Maintain an awareness of all legislative and case law developments which might impact on the work of colleagues and clients and advise them as appropriate Provide legal advice and support to committees and advice to clients both orally and in writing, in relation to complex matters. Work flexibly as part of a team to cover court and tribunal commitments and other work as required Meet all professional requirements, for example and as appropriate the SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority) competency framework in relation to personal development and SRA Standards and Regulations Support other staff within the section and service as required including providing training to colleagues and clients Perform all functions and duties effectively and in accordance with the following: The council’s policies and codes of practice The council’s constitution Legal Services’ standards, objectives, targets and timescales Legal Services’ Lexcel procedures Attend meetings, tribunals, inquiries/appeals and courts outside the boundaries of Leeds City Council and outside your normal working hours as required Carry out such other duties within Legal Services and the Council, and for other clients as required commensurate with the grade as required Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade Participate in appraisal, training and development activities as necessary to ensure up to date knowledge and skills Improve own practice through observation, evaluation, discussion with colleagues and development programmes. Work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice. Contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the service by attending relevant meetings, training days/events as requested. Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures e.g. child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding and promoting the values, standards and equal opportunities of Leeds City Council. Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment or victimisation and any form of abuse of equal opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures. The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and this role will be expected to work within these parameters. The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post. Qualifications Solicitor or Barrister entitled to hold a practising certificate or FCILEX with a Legal Executive Advocate Certificate (Criminal Proceedings). PERSONAL SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: It is essential that the Candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate on the application form that they meet all the essential requirements Method of Assessment will be through one or more of the following Application Form, Test, Interview, and Certificate Skills Required Able to work flexibly across different work locations and areas as appropriate. Able to plan and organise own workload with minimum supervision, to strict deadlines Able to act as an advocate on behalf of the council including dealing with complex contested hearings Able to communicate effectively and establish productive relationships with people and organisations at different levels inside and outside the council Able to recognise and build on opportunities to develop external legal work for the service and grasp and assimilate new information quickly Able to resolve a wide range of complex legal problems in a local government context Able to draft and prepare clear and concise documents, procedures, guidance notes, reports, statements, letters and memoranda Able to anticipate changes needed to meet organisational objectives and identify strategies to overcome difficulties. Able to carry out effective legal research Knowledge Required Of the law and practice relating to Prosecutions Of law and practice relating to local government Awareness of the sensitive and confidential nature of the work Experience Required Of managing and dealing with a substantial complex personal caseload. Of providing advice to clients on complex matters Of working as an effective member of a team Of advocacy (where relevant) including experience in dealing with complex cases Essential Behavioural & other Characteristics Understand and embrace Leeds City Council values and behaviours and codes of conductCommitted to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Leeds Ambitions of health and wellbeing, inclusive growth, thriving strong communities, and a resilient sustainable cityAble to understand and observe Leeds City Council policies and proceduresCarry out duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health, Safety and WellbeingParticipate in appraisal, training and development activities to ensure up, to date knowledge and skillsBe aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding equality and diversity of Leeds City CouncilRecognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate personFlexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parametersBasis: Full Time

England and Wales qualified solicitor with extensive years PQE (other common law jurisdictions considered); relevant experience in construction law (private practice or in-house) for a major contractor, engineer, or architect; significant experience negotiating and drafting construction documentation; right to work in the UK without sponsorship. Mott MacDonald, a prestigious employee-owned global engineering, management, and development consultancy, is inviting applications for the position of Legal Counsel. This permanent, full-time role is situated within the Group Legal Department and is primarily focused on supporting the Europe and UK (EUNA) infrastructure consultancy business. While the preferred base for this role is Croydon, Mott MacDonald supports agile and hybrid working, allowing the successful candidate to operate from other UK offices, including Leeds, London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Cambridge, Reading, or Brighton, with a requirement for regular visits to the Croydon head office. The appointed Legal Counsel will collaborate with the Regional General Counsel – EUNA and Senior Legal Counsels to manage a diverse portfolio of legal matters. Key duties include: • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex construction documentation, including consultancy agreements, construction contracts, framework agreements, collateral warranties, novation deeds, and parent company guarantees., • Advising project teams on compliance with corporate governance and assisting in securing internal approvals for departures from standard terms., • Providing legal counsel on applicable laws, regulations, litigation, and insurance matters, including coordinating with external counsel and technical experts., • Maintaining and updating standard legal templates and guidance notes., • Supporting specialized legal divisions such as Ethics and Compliance, and Privacy and Data Protection, on construction-related issues. Candidates applying for this position must meet the following professional criteria: • Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with extensive years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE). Qualifications from other common law jurisdictions will also be considered., • Experience: Proven track record in UK and international transactional construction law, gained either in-house or within a reputable private practice representing major contractors, engineers, or architects. Experience in construction disputes and insurance is highly desirable., • Skills: Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders., • UK Immigration: Applicants must possess existing right to work in the UK. Mott MacDonald is not offering Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. Mott MacDonald offers a highly competitive benefits package under its unique employee-ownership model, which includes: • Matched pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%., • Private medical insurance and a comprehensive health cash plan., • Life assurance coverage up to 4x basic salary, with options to increase., • A minimum of 33 to 35 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)., • Direct pathways to corporate ownership and eligibility for annual performance-based bonuses. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited is recruiting a Senior Legal Counsel to join its in-house team in Manchester or Leeds on a hybrid basis. The role spans construction and commercial matters, advising stakeholders through tender, procurement, delivery and dispute avoidance. A strong background in construction law and contract drafting is essential. Ideal candidates will have 6+ years' PQE, with in-house experience in construction, engineering or related sectors. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Mott MacDonald is seeking an England and Wales qualified solicitor with PQE for a permanent Legal Counsel role. The position sits in the Group Legal Department and primarily supports the Europe and UK infrastructure consultancy business. The preferred base is Croydon, but hybrid work is supported from Leeds, London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Cambridge, Reading or Brighton with regular visits to Croydon. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Crime & Regulatory Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully. • Solicitor Assistant Lawyer / Solicitor Regulatory, Health & Safety, Motor Leeds Salary: Competitive discussed at application stage About the Role: Were looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Lawyer / Solicitor to join our specialist crime and regulatory team in Leeds. Working closely with Lead Lawyer David Chant , youll play a key role in handling complex health & safety, and serious motor matters often from the very outset of an incident through to resolution. This is an exciting opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys both technical legal work and client interaction , and who is passionate about delivering high-quality legal solutions while building strong, trusted client relationships. Why Join Us? Work alongside a highly respected Lead Lawyer on complex cases Gain hands-on experience from day one Build expertise in a specialist and growing area of law Be part of a supportive, team-oriented culture Opportunity to develop client relationships through training and mentoring delivery What Youll Be Doing In this varied and hands-on role, you will: Analyse prosecution evidence and assess its implications for clients Draft witness statements and review client evidence Collate, organise, and summarise case materials for senior lawyers Liaise with courts, coroners, regulators (HSE, CQC, Police) and external experts Prepare and serve defence case statements, sentencing and mitigation bundles Draft submissions and support case strategy development Attend interviews under caution, inquests, and trials alongside Counsel Conduct legal and regulatory research (including HSE guidelines) Review medical records, post-mortem reports, transcripts and CCTV evidence Coordinate meetings, site visits, and expert appointments Support clients sensitively in often challenging and high-pressure situations What we're looking for: Were looking for someone who is: A qualified Solicitor with NQ 4 years PQE in ideally one or more of the following specialisms: Health & Safety Regulatory Inquests Traffic Commissioner Serious Motor Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities Detail-focused and confident working with case management systems A strong communicator, able to build rapport with clients and stakeholders at all levels Calm, resilient and professional under pressure A collaborative team player with a proactive, flexible approach Sensitive and empathetic in dealing with clients facing difficult circumstances Confident in your written work, research, and IT skills ?? Interested? If youre looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you can develop your legal career in a specialist field, wed love to hear from you. Apply now or message us directly for a confidential chat. INDUKI Job Benefits Davies Incentive Plan 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) Private Medical Insurance ( Bupa) • will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining. Simply Health Care Cash Plan WeCare 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing Death in Service Critical Illness Cover PHI/Income Protection ( Private health insurance) Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer Cycle to Work Scheme • Tech Scheme, • Season Ticket Loan, • Gym Flex, • Access to Online Discount Sites Discounted Gourmet Society Membership Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide Discounts at local retail outlets *after successfully completing probation About Keoghs Keoghs is a leading provider of legal and claims solutions to insurers, businesses and other suppliers to the insurance sector. We manage more than £1bn worth of insurer claims and resolve in excess of 100,000 claims per year working in partnership with leading insurers, MGAs, brokers, corporates and the public sector. With more than 50 years experience we have an in-depth understanding of the insurance claims process, enabling us to contain and lower litigation rates, shorten claims lifecycles and reduce overall claims costs. We combine proven processes, technology and low cost infrastructure with extensive legal and insurance market knowledge. This enables us to create individual solutions for each of our clients that match their requirements in terms of quality, performance and value for money. We invest heavily in specialised services, technology and innovation for our insurance clients, and we are the first to launch a true artificial intelligence (AI) insurance lawyer. Through our proprietary AI lawyer, Lauri, weve transformed the claims handling process for low-value personal injury claims; weve reduced claim lifecycles and reduced costs for our clients. xrnqpay Supported by commercial acumen and innovative products, Keoghs leads the way in providing legal solutions to the insurance industry.

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