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Family Lawyer (1-3 PQE) - Manchester - Hybrid About the Firm We are a dynamic and forward-thinking legal practice dedicated to providing exceptional client service and expert legal advice. Known for our empathetic yet professional approach, our firm prides itself on fostering a supportive internal culture where talent is nurtured, and career progression is actively encouraged. We specialise in delivering high-quality legal solutions across a range of sectors, with our Family Law department sitting at the heart of our commitment to helping individuals navigate lifes most significant transitions. Role Overview We are currently seeking a motivated and talented Family Lawyer with 13 years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior solicitor or legal executive to manage a diverse caseload of private family matters while working alongside seasoned practitioners who are leaders in their field. In this role, you will be responsible for providing clear, compassionate, and strategic legal advice to clients during challenging times. You will have the opportunity to develop your technical skills, build your own professional network, and contribute to the continued success of a busy and respected department. Key Responsibilities Caseload Management: Independently manage a varied caseload of private family law matters, including divorce, financial provision, cohabitation disputes, and private law children matters. Client Relationship Management: Act as a primary point of contact for clients, ensuring they receive timely updates and empathetic guidance throughout their legal journey. Drafting & Documentation: Prepare high-quality legal documents, including petitions, financial statements (Form E), consent orders, and witness statements. Negotiation & Representation: Represent clients in negotiations and mediation sessions. Attend court hearings and instruct counsel where appropriate to ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients. Business Development: Contribute to the firms growth by participating in networking events, writing articles for the firms blog, and identifying opportunities for cross-selling services. Compliance: Maintain accurate time recording and ensure all files are managed in strict accordance with SRA regulations and internal quality standards. Required Skills and Qualifications Experience: A qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 13 years PQE in Family Law (candidates with slightly more or less experience who can demonstrate the required competencies will be considered). Technical Knowledge: A solid understanding of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 and the Children Act 1989, along with current case law and procedural rules. Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex legal concepts in plain English to clients who may be under significant emotional stress. Organisation: Strong time-management skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload effectively while maintaining a high level of attention to detail. Professionalism: A commitment to the highest standards of professional conduct and a proactive approach to continuous professional development. What We Offer A competitive salary and performance-based bonus scheme. A supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance. Genuine opportunities for career progression and mentorship from senior partners. A comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme and health wellbeing initiatives. The chance to work within a firm that values innovation, collaboration, and social responsibility. TPBN1_UKTJ

Commercial Legal Counsel - Global Contracts (In-House) - Client of Talent Focus Executive Search. Join a high-performing in-house legal team and play a key role shaping global commercial contracts for a market-leading workforce solutions business. Law degree and legal qualification (UK or internatio

We have been exclusively instructed by a fast-scaling, AI-enabled proptech business to hire a Senior Legal Counsel. This is a high-impact senior legal hire, working directly with the General Counsel across M&A, fundraising, commercial contracts, compliance, employment, and strategic growth matters.

A small, well-positioned legal function with strong influence across the organisation.

As a Legal Counsel, you will play a critical role in supporting Escode’s commercial activities across the UK and internationally. You’ll work under the supervision of experienced legal professionals and in line with SRA requirements, delivering pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice across

You will be at the forefront of these projects which will see you working closely with the business and the legal team from initial bids, tenders and contractual negotiation to supporting the business post-completion in the operation of the contracts.

We're looking for a Corporate Legal Counsel to advise on complex structures, engage with investors and key stakeholders, and execute large-scale transactions. The Legal team turns complexity into clarity by partnering with teams across Revolut to provide sharp, practical advice that helps the busine

A new opportunity has been created for a Senior Legal Counsel to lead on financial services legal compliance for B2C lending as well as supporting the business with a broad range of commercial and contractual work. Forming part of a UK based Legal team and reporting into the General Counsel, you wil

Senior Legal Counsel (Russian-Speaking) – Generalist | Remote | Global Trading Firm. Trusted legal voice across the business, reporting into different stakeholders depending on the project — including directly to the CEO on high-priority matters. Multi-jurisdictional remit with real ownership: y

The Legal Counsel will manage their own portfolio of real estate matters, including:. A growing, tech-enabled company is seeking to add a 1-4 PQE Property Counsel.

We're looking for a Corporate Legal Counsel to advise on complex structures, engage with investors and key stakeholders, and execute large scale transactions. Managing significant and complex legal matters with short turnaround times. Expertise in drafting legal documents.

Assisting the global Corporate Secretary in the administration of Bunge Global SA, including interfacing with external and internal counsel on a variety of legal and regulatory filings. Developing close working relationships with the Treasury and Governance functions of the business in identifying a

With a strong international presence and a well-established legal function comprising a diverse group of legal, privacy, ESG, and operations professionals, the organisation supports thousands of businesses worldwide. Manage employment-related disputes and liaise with external counsel where necessary

Review contracts and legal opinions, and advise on a broad range of legal issues. They are looking for a UK-qualified Legal Counsel to join their team on a full-time, remote basis within the UK. Manage communication with external counsel.

Exciting opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel plus 6 PQE to join a leading international business where you will form part of an experienced legal team and support with a range of commercial and retail finance legal work. Forming part of a UK based Legal team and reporting into the General Counsel

Providing legal guidance to sales teams on customer agreements and commercial arrangements. This role is ideal for candidates with at least 5 years PQE, a strong commercial legal background, and experience within technology or consumer-facing businesses. We are partnering with a global business tech

The role sits within a small, commercial in-house legal team reporting into the General Counsel.

Steele Charles is proud to be partnering confidentially with a fast-growing UK business to appoint a Commercial Legal Counsel. Commercially pragmatic approach to legal advice. You’ll take ownership of drafting and negotiating key commercial contracts (supply, franchise, tech), while advising stake

Interim Senior Legal Counsel CR/007227. NEW INTERIM SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL ROLE***.

Helping control external legal spend. Freeing the in-house legal team from day-to-day litigation management. NOVA8 empowers talented lawyers to achieve success on their own terms by opening up a new world of legal opportunities and supporting them at every stage of their journey.

Commercial Property | Solicitor | Legal Counsel.

An exciting opportunity has opened within a leading international organisation for an experienced In-House Legal Counsel to join its high-performing legal team. Work collaboratively with stakeholders and legal colleagues across Europe. Fluent in both French and English, with proven experience handli

Senior Legal Counsel (Engineering & Infrastructure). Sound legal judgement and a strong appreciation of legal risk. Work collaboratively with senior commercial legal colleagues on expansive and technically complex projects.

Rare opportunity for a litigator to join established legal team of market leading business. This position is both strategic and operational in focus, meaning you be required to build relationships with key stakeholders, support a team of paralegals/specialists as well as running your own case-load a

The Legal Counsel position is based in our London office, but the work will be worldwide in scope. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with colleagues from finance, operations, commercial and technical management, as well as interact with service providers, external legal coun

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will support legal activity across international CRO and CDMO operations, with a strong focus on commercial contracting, legal operations, and corporate governance. You will act as the day‑to‑day operational deputy to the Global Head of Legal, managing business‑as�

Confident, generalist legal counsel who can be relied on to get things done. Fractional Senior Legal Counsel. If you’re a senior legal counsel, this is a rare opportunity to change the way you live and work.

We're seeking a motivated and skilled Legal Counsel to join our legal team in the UK. As an Legal Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting the UK Litigation Team during a period of significantly increased case volume. Provide general legal support to the wider legal and commercial teams as re

A prestigious legal firm in London is seeking experienced legal professionals, including solicitors and a compliance supervisor, to join their dynamic team. This role offers a competitive salary, remote and hybrid work options, and a supportive work environment, with opportunities for career progres

A fast-growing SaaS fintech scaleup is seeking a Head of Legal to lead its legal function, addressing commercial negotiations, employment matters, and corporate affairs.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel to join a high-growth, fast-evolving business operating at the intersection of technology, logistics, retail, and e-commerce. Contribute to legal process improvement, contract governance, and scalable legal frameworks. Ide

Oman Shell is seeking a Shipping Legal Counsel located in London. The role involves providing comprehensive legal advice and supporting the Shipping and Maritime businesses, including contract negotiation and managing legal risks.

A global engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a proactive Legal Counsel to support their infrastructure consultancy business. The successful candidate will handle a variety of legal duties, such as drafting and negotiating construction documentation, offering legal advice, and working collab

A global business in Manchester is seeking a Legal Counsel (Employment) to join its Group Legal Team. Successful candidates will have up to 3 years of post-qualification experience and a pragmatic approach to legal advice.

My client is looking to hire an in‑house counsel to join their legal team to manage legal issues relating to all aspects of their commodities business.

We advise the firm on all legal and risk issues, deal with complex contracts, transactions and investigations, as well as financial crime compliance, data protection, whistleblowing, enterprise risk and assurance. There are ten people in the team, and we are recruiting for a second solicitor to work

BCL Legal In-House is seeking a 2-4 PQE legal counsel to join their legal team in the West Midlands. It provides a unique opportunity for those wanting to transition from private practice to an in-house position, offering varied legal work and significant career growth.

A leading cryptocurrency platform is seeking a Counsel, Commercial to join their Institutional Legal team in the U. The role involves negotiating agreements with financial partners, providing legal advice on prime brokerage and derivatives, and addressing regulatory issues related to blockchain tech

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This position focuses on shaping and building legal processes while providing critical legal support across commercial contracts, compliance, and employment law. A fast-growing international firm in Cheshire seeks a qualified lawyer with 5+ years of PQE for a UK Counsel role.

PIMCO is seeking a Vice President, Legal Counsel with deep expertise in data privacy, digital and technology regulation to join our EMEA Legal team. Prior in‑house legal counsel experience. In this role, you will provide specialist legal guidance on a broad range of data, privacy, digital and tech

We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to support a critical delivery partnership within a large-scale engineering and construction programme. In this role, you will lead on all legal aspects relating to the establishment, governance, and ongoing operation of a multi-party alliance. You

With a team of 50+ covering legal, property, asset management, surveyors, and finance; the legal team plays a key role in supporting the business' commercial property operations. You will join a small, specialist legal team led by the Head of Legal. The team currently consists of a Residential Prope

As Legal Counsel for the Group you will act as a trusted legal business partner across our markets and central functions, supporting Senior and Lead Legal Counsel and reporting into the Group GC. Assist with all aspects of legal and litigation reporting, external counsel management and legal invoici

A disruptive legal services provider in Manchester is seeking a Senior Lawyer with at least 4 years PQE in general commercial and corporate law.

A global banking group is seeking a VP-level Transaction Legal Manager to join its Securities Legal Team in Greater London. The role involves providing legal support for securities transactions, managing legal and regulatory risks, and drafting transaction documentation.

Collaborate to design, implement, and improve Figma’s legal policies and procedures to manage legal and business risk. Help drive legal and go-to-market contracting strategy, including advising the business on legal risks. We're looking for a lawyer with strong experience advising on commercial an