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Job description Legal Executive – Litigation Department Location: Boyd Rice Solicitors, Newtownards Contract: Full-time preferred; part-time considered Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience About Boyd Rice Solicitors Boyd Rice Solicitors is a progressive law firm with offices in Newtownards, Bangor, and Belfast. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and inclusive work environment, where every team member is valued and empowered to achieve their best. About the Role We are seeking a proactive Legal Executive to join our busy litigation department. You’ll play a key role in supporting our solicitors, managing files, and ensuring the smooth running of our litigation caseload. What You’ll Do • Draft court proceedings and prepare court bundles, • Manage diaries and coordinate schedules, • Answer and direct telephone calls, handling queries and messages professionally, • Assist solicitors with file management and administrative duties, • Review discovery and medical records, • Transcribe from digital dictation, • Instruct counsel as required, • Open and close files, and manage incoming/outgoing post, • Collaborate with colleagues to support the wider business, • At least 1 years’ experience in a litigation support role (legal executive, paralegal, or secretary), • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management software, • Ability to adapt quickly and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, • Professional, approachable, and able to maintain confidentiality, • Gain valuable experience in a leading litigation team, • Supportive, collaborative work environment, • Competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance, additional leave, pension, and more

Family / Matrimonial Legal Secretary, Bangor, £Neg Overview Pathway Recruitment is delighted to be working with a prestigious, busy, and highly regarded law firm in Bangor, currently seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their friendly and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional Legal Secretary with prior legal support experience to join a respected practice with a strong reputation in family and matrimonial law. While experience within family or matrimonial law is highly desirable, candidates with solid legal secretarial experience from other practice areas will also be considered. Key Responsibilities Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to solicitors within the family / matrimonial department Audio and copy typing of legal documents, correspondence, and court papers Managing client files, both digital and paper-based Liaising professionally with clients, counsel, courts, and third parties Diary management, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings Preparing legal forms, briefs, and case documentation Handling telephone and email enquiries efficiently and confidentially Supporting fee earners in the day-to-day progression of family law matters Essential Skills and Experience Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary within a law firm Family or matrimonial law experience highly desirable Candidates with strong legal secretarial experience in other practice areas will also be considered Excellent audio typing and document production skills Strong organisational abilities with keen attention to detail Professional and empathetic communication skills Ability to manage a busy workload effectively Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems Whats on Offer Opportunity to join a highly respected and established Bangor law firm Friendly, welcoming, and professional working environment Competitive salary package Long-term career stability Supportive team culture Exposure to high-quality family and matrimonial legal work If you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Orla Milligan at Pathway. At Pathway, we treat all applications with the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism. In line with GDPR regulations, your personal information will only be used for recruitment purposes, stored securely and never shared without your consent. You can request to have your data removed at any time Skills: family law matrimonial secretary audio managing diariies

Lets be exceptional together The Role Working as part of the Corporate and Legal Affairs (CLA) department based in our global headquarters in Craigavon, you will be part of a team of lawyers and paralegals responsible for advising the business on a broad range of legal, commercial, risk and complian

Legal Counsel - FTC in Belfast. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Counsel to join a leading UK retail bank, supporting a key strategic growth area within its Retail Banking division. This role sits at the heart of the bank’s retail lending operations, acting as a core legal partner to

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�

This role would suit a junior solicitor interested in taking their first step into a supportive in-house legal team or a junior in-house legal counsel wanting a new challenge. Commercial Lawyer - In-House Legal Counsel - Belfast (Hybrid) - Top NI Company. A leading Northern Ireland organisation is s

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

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

Working as part of a collaborative in-house legal function, you will act as a key legal advisor to internal stakeholders across a range of departments including commercial, finance and delivery teams. If you are interested in a further chat about this role or a more general chat about the in-house l

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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.

Senior Legal Counsel (Russian-Speaking) – Generalist | Remote | Global Trading Firm. A fast-moving trading firm operating across global markets is hiring a Russian-speaking senior lawyer who can advise at pace, draft with precision, and act as a genuine legal partner — not just a reviewer. Full

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

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They are looking for a UK-qualified Legal Counsel to join their team on a full-time, remote basis within the UK. Review contracts and legal opinions, and advise on a broad range of legal issues. This is an opportunity to handle a diverse range of legal matters across a complex international operatio

We invite you to join the Legal Talent team and help us reshape the legal industry, making a real impact on the legal universe. Legal Talent is our flexible resourcing division, redefining careers in the legal industry. As strong advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Legal Talent is commit

Belfast to provide legal support within their Technology, Operations & Privacy Legal Team. Candidates should possess strong negotiation skills and legal experience in financial services.

Support M&A integration legal workstreams. Strong commercial awareness and ability to align legal advice with business strategy. Advise on legal aspects of group projects and initiatives including consideration of data protection requirements.

Belfast is seeking an experienced in-house counsel to join their Markets Legal Contract Management team. This role involves providing legal counsel related to financial services such as G10 Rates and equity securities lending.

A legal recruitment agency in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Legal Counsel (General Business) to join their Supply Chain legal team. They will be responsible for advising on global disputes and managing external legal counsel. The successful candidate will safeguard legal interests, focusin

A dynamic technology company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to scale legal functions as they expand product offerings and global presence. This role will drive commercial agreements, support negotiations, and partner with teams to assess legal risks in product features. Ideal candidates have 7+ y

This role entails managing commercial contracts, providing legal support for M&A, and offering strategic, well-reasoned solutions to legal issues. Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC is seeking a Lead Legal Counsel for their corporate functions in Northwich, UK.

This role involves delivering legal support across a range of technology, operations, and privacy matters. Join a global financial institution's innovative legal team.

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A leading technology company is seeking a Group Legal Counsel to join their team, based remotely in the US or the UK. This role involves drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements and managing legal matters across multiple jurisdictions. Candidates should have solid expertise in the ente

This role will involve working closely with internal and external clients as well as sales and relationship managers and Citi Product Legal Counsel in negotiating, reviewing, and analysing legal documentation related to derivatives, repurchase and securities lending transactions. Provide legal couns

Senior Legal Counsel (Product & Commercial),. You’ll be a key business partner across teams, working closely with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Partnerships and Operations to enable fast decision-making while managing legal and compliance risks. Support key legal workstreams across.

A global market infrastructure vendor is seeking a Legal Advisor to join their team in the UK. Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, advising on legal issues, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.

We are currently looking for a Legal Counsel in United Kingdom. Provide day-to-day legal advice to internal stakeholders on a broad spectrum of legal and regulatory matters. Collaborate with external legal advisors to ensure high-quality legal support when needed.

Your focus will be providing pragmatic legal advice and support across a wide variety of corporate and commercial matters. Provide legal support across a broad range of corporate matters, including M&A and other strategic transactions. Deliver practical, commercially focused legal advice as a truste

This role is ideal for a proactive legal professional who thrives in ambiguity and enjoys shaping legal infrastructure in a rapidly evolving international business. We are currently looking for a Senior Legal Counsel in United Kingdom. Build and improve scalable legal processes and tools to enhance

Jobgether seeks a qualified Legal Counsel in the United Kingdom to provide legal advice on various regulatory matters, support product design, and manage client agreements. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in financial services or fintech, and possess str

Utilita Arena is seeking a Legal Advisor for a maternity cover for 12 months in the UK. This role will provide support on various commercial legal matters, including reviewing contracts such as SaaS and IT agreements, and supervising junior team members.

Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to clearly explain complex legal concepts to non‑legal stakeholders. Collaborate with business teams, external counsel and specialist colleagues in the wider Legal function as needed. This role aligns to industry-level titles such as Com

A leading global organization in the United Kingdom is looking for a Legal Counsel to join its established legal team. This role offers exposure to complex, cross-border legal matters and requires a UK-qualified solicitor with experience in commercial contracts.

Collaborate closely with VF3 Legal, Company Secretariat and cross‑functional teams to deliver timely, compliant outcomes. Strong understanding of telecoms regulation, data protection (including GDPR) and cross‑border legal frameworks. Demonstrated experience identifying, articulating and managin

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join their in‑house legal function. Work closely with the Group Head of Legal, and oversee the work of the other members of the Legal Team. A successful Senior Legal Counsel should have:.

Proactively support legal and business projects, helping to identify, manage, and reduce legal risk. Deliver training and guidance to stakeholders to enhance legal awareness and the effectiveness of in‑house legal services. We are now seeking a Senior Counsel to join our established regional legal

Your focus will be providing pragmatic legal advice and support across a wide variety of corporate and commercial matters. Provide legal support across a broad range of corporate matters, including M&A and other strategic transactions. Support tender processes and respond to customer legal queries.

Trinnovo Group | B Corp™ is hiring a Senior Legal Counsel (Russian-Speaking) for a fully remote position. This role requires ownership of a diverse legal workload, advising stakeholders including the CEO, and engaging with external counsel as needed. Candidates should have over 5 years of legal ex

The role is a legal position responsible for delivering legal support, thought leadership, advice and guidance to Citi businesses and functions across a broad range of assigned practice areas and matters within the Technology, Operations & Privacy (TOP) Legal Team, which forms part of the broader Ci

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Commercial Counsel for a global tech company in Belfast, offering a hybrid working model. This experienced lawyer will provide legal guidance while supporting commercial activities and managing legal risks. This is an excellent opportunity to jo

A professional services group in the UK is seeking a Head of Legal to establish its first inhouse legal function. This role requires overseeing legal matters across the business, including commercial contracts, corporate governance, and M&A activities.

The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO and Group General Counsel and will oversee legal matters in the UK.

This role involves working closely with internal and external clients as well as sales and relationship managers and Citi Product Legal Counsel in negotiating, reviewing, and analysing legal documentation related to derivatives, repurchase and securities lending transactions. Provide legal counsel t

Ethics & Compliance Counsel – Amsterdam, London, or EU Remote (Fluent English Required).