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Sue Ross Legal are working on behalf of our Sheffield based client, to recruit a Criminal Paralegal to assist with Crown Court preparation work on a permanent basis. \n\n We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Criminal Paralegal to join our busy Crown Court team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic legal practice working on serious and complex criminal cases. You will assist solicitors and advocates in preparing cases for trial, managing files from the point of charge through to conclusion at the Crown Court. \n\n This role is ideal for someone with a passion for criminal law and a strong interest in advocacy, litigation, or progression to qualification routes such as solicitor or barrister. \n\n Key Responsibilities: \n• Prepare Crown Court case files, including briefs to counsel, legal bundles, exhibits, and evidence schedules. \n• Liaise with clients, witnesses, counsel, experts, and court staff. \n• Review and analyse prosecution evidence and case papers, identifying issues and preparing case summaries. \n• Instruct counsel and attend conferences with counsel and clients. \n• Draft legal documents including defence statements, applications, and mitigation. \n• Manage deadlines and ensure all case progressions comply with Criminal Procedure Rules (CrimPR). \n• Support solicitors and fee earners with administrative tasks and court preparation. \n\n We are looking for a candidate who is: \n• Passionate about criminal law and justice. \n• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage a busy caseload under pressure. \n• An excellent communicator, both written and verbal. \n• Confident working independently and as part of a team. \n• Able to deal with sensitive and confidential matters with discretion. \n• Familiar with Crown Court procedure, Legal Aid Agency processes, and case management systems (essential). \n\n Experience in a criminal defence practice is highly desirable. \n\n Law degree, LPC, SQE, or equivalent legal qualification is advantageous. \n\n Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. \n\n May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.

A high-impact senior legal counsel role at the heart of clean energy innovation. With demand scaling rapidly, were hiring a commercially astute Senior Legal Counsel to strengthen their growing legal team.

HSEQ & Compliance Manager – Renewable Energy and Sustinability (Hybrid) Hybrid working with offices in Southampton or Birmingham Our client, a growing renewable energy business, is looking for an experienced HSEQ & Compliance Manager to take ownership of health, safety, governance and regulatory compliance across the organisation. This is a high-impact role suited to someone who enjoys working at the intersection of legal, operational and strategic risk management. Key responsibilities will include: • Acting as the first point of contact for legal, contractual, compliance and H&S queries, • Managing relationships with outsourced legal counsel, translating business needs into clear instructions and summarising advice for decision-makers, • Owning governance and company secretarial matters, supporting Directors with statutory duties and filings, • Overseeing the contract management framework, including templates, approvals, negotiation coordination and risk oversight, • Managing regulatory and compliance frameworks in line with applicable legislation, Ofgem guidance and industry codes, • Leading internal audits, compliance reviews and accreditation activity, including ISO certifications, • Owning Health & Safety policies, practices and external certifications, • Managing data protection compliance (UK GDPR), including policies, breaches, SARs and third-party assurance, • Coordinating disputes, claims and regulatory issues, managing external advisers and associated costs, • Experience in compliance, HSEQ, legal operations, or risk within regulated sectors (energy or infrastructure preferred), • Strong working knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks and governance requirements, • Confidence working with senior stakeholders and external advisers, • A proactive, solutions-focused approach with excellent organisational skills Hybrid working available from either our Southampton or Birmingham location. If you’d like to hear more, or know someone who would be a great fit, please get in touch or apply via LinkedIn.

Location: Office Based - .Negotiable dependent on experience.Monday to Friday 8:30/9:00 AM 5:00/5:30 PM (37.Lead on a wide range of commercial legal matters including drafting and negotiating complex B2B customer and supplier contracts (with strong expertise in data protection and TUPE).Draft

With demand scaling rapidly, were hiring a commercially astute Senior Legal Counsel to strengthen their growing legal team. A high-impact senior legal counsel role at the heart of clean energy innovation. Reporting to the Head of Legal, youll partner with stakeholders across the UK and international

You’ll also play a key role in maintaining the group's legal precedent documentation and assist with tender reviews and the provision of legal support on projects. Legal Counsel | 1-4PQE | South Yorkshire . This growing legal team is interested in speaking with UK-qualified solicit

With demand scaling rapidly, we’re hiring a commercially astute Senior Legal Counsel to strengthen their growing legal team. A high-impact senior legal counsel role at the heart of clean energy innovation. Reporting to the Head of Legal, you’ll partner with stakeholders across the UK and intern

Select, instruct, and manage external counsel engaged in commercial transactions and legal proceedings. We are looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to join a Global Energy business. Apply strong legal expertise, sound judgement, and proven negotiation tactics to support business objectives.

The successful candidate for the Legal Counsel position should have the following skills and experience:. This is a temporary position for a Legal Counsel to support a growing business. The Legal Counsel position based in Berkshire will involve the following tasks:.

Reporting to the Head of Legal, the Legal Counsel will have exposure to range of commercial legal matters, managing risk to support continued revenue growth. Currently working with a fast growing UK technology business looking to hire a Legal Counsel to join the team in Hertfordshire.

Ideas | People | Trust We're BDO.An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world.Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and t

Senior Legal Counsel (Construction)Location:London BridgeSalary:£80,000 - £96KWould you like to join as its Senior Legal Counsel (Construction)?We are seeking an exceptional Senior Legal Counsel (Construction) to join our award-winning legal team, to provide strategic legal leadership across our h

As Principal Legal Counsel, you will:• Lead, draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements and oversee significant legal workstreams• Advise on legal aspects of new and existing products and services, including third-party technologies• Provide commercially focused, risk-aligned legal advi

Legal Advisory & Risk Management: Advise internal clients on legal risks and company policies, develop practical solutions with balanced risk, and support process improvements and internal controls. Legal Reviewer Enablement: Provide training and guidance to Legal Reviewers and business units on con

Report legal disputes, legal aspects of customer escalations, and interact with outside counsel as necessary. The required legal advice will range across cloud/SaaS software licensing and consulting contracts, and general legal topics. Report to the Head of the UK Legal team and Deputy Regional Gene

Global payments and digital assets company is seeking a regulatory lawyer (3+ PQE) as part of their expansion plans.Our client is seeking a lawyer either from private practice or in-house to support them on a broad range of regulatory matters.Some experience of working on payment regulations, digita

A reputable legal recruitment firm in the UK is looking for a Senior Associate in financial services regulation. You will provide expert legal advice on compliance matters and assist clients in navigating the regulatory landscape.

We are looking for a Junior Legal Counsel to join our in‑house Legal team and support the delivery of commercial and regulatory legal work across the business. Act as a backup to other members of the Legal team when required and support ad‑hoc legal projects as requested by senior legal colleagu

Support Vodafone’s Global Privacy and Data Compliance Program by providing world class legal, strategic, policy operational and other support to Vodafone’s businesses, in particular by i) providing legal advice for Vodafone Global Privacy and Data Compliance Programme; and ii) negotiation of the

Reporting to the Team Lead, Legal Director for all Regional Counsel globally (Team Lead), the (Senior) Legal Counsel will be primarily responsible for the first level of legal support for the UKI, support the Team Lead as needed on other matters and work collaboratively with the broader legal team o

Global industry leader in the mining and energy sector is looking for a Legal Counsel to join their team on an initial contract basis with potential to go permanent.

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Legal Counsel (Construction) to join Hyde’s award-winning legal team, to provide strategic legal leadership across our homes, estates, and development programmes. Oversee external counsel and work with our Legal Operations Manager to manage legal spend to ensur

We are seeking a Legal Counsel to support the company’s corporate, commercial, regulatory, and intellectual property matters across multiple jurisdictions. Partner with business teams to provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice aligned with commercial objectives. Coordinate with external

A leading international legal practice based in London seeks an experienced solicitor to join their Corporate practice.

A dynamic legal firm in the UK is seeking a Legal Counsel to handle a diverse array of commercial contracts within a rapidly expanding FinTech environment. As a qualified lawyer, you will work closely with the Global General Counsel and enjoy substantial autonomy in managing legal matters.

A well-established global business in the UK is seeking an Interim Commercial Legal Counsel to support a range of commercial contracting matters. You will join a collaborative in-house legal team, working closely with senior stakeholders to provide practical, commercially focused legal support.

Our longstanding client, a prestigious mid sized City law firm has a rare opportunity for an ambitious corporate solicitor to join at Counsel level with a clear unobstructed route through to partner.

A leading insurance firm in London is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support while managing legal exposures. The role involves negotiating contracts, advising on legal matters related to the Group's MGAs, and supporting risk management initiatives. This position offers

Oracle’s Financial Services Legal team is a specialist group in the company’s Legal Department that delivers strategic legal advice relating to financial services regulatory matters that affect Oracle and its customers. Oracle is seeking an experienced lawyer to join the Financial Services Legal

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Principal Legal Counsel for a 12-month FTC in the West Midlands. The role involves overseeing complex legal work and advising senior stakeholders. The firm offers competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements, making it a great opportunity for e

Global architecture and design organisation.You will be working for one of the world's most successful and instantly recognisable global brands.You will undertake an extremely diverse and broad role, working on a wide range of principally non-contentious Construction focused matters.You will be give

If you are interested in this In-House Legal Counsel position,. Senior or Legal Counsel Energy Utilities • Warrington. This is the opportunity to work as part of a large friendly and supportive legal team with the structure and career development you would expect of a leading PLC business.

Legal Optimisation: You will take a hands‑on role in optimising the legal function, identifying areas for greater efficiency through technology, automation, use of generative AI. You are a 'translator' who can explain complex legal risks to non‑legal colleagues without jargon. Commercial Legal C

Lunaria Partners are advertising this in-house counsel / in-house lawyer / legal counsel / senior legal counsel / senior in-house counsel role on behalf of our client. They have two junior legal counsel in the team and are seeking a senior lawyer to take ownership over the legal matters and manage t

A qualified lawyer is sought to join the London Legal Department which supports a wide range of entities and areas within the Intercontinental Exchange group, including in particular ICE Futures Europe and ICE Futures Abu Dhabi (recognised investment exchanges) and ICE Clear Europe Limited (a recogn

A well-respected insurance organization in London is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide legal guidance across various departments.

We are working exclusively with a boutique bank and asset manager who are seeking an experienced interim senior legal counsel to join its London-based legal team on a six‑month contract. Senior Legal Counsel – Asset Manager (6‑month FTC). This newly‑created role will provide broad legal supp

A leading international law firm in Greater London is seeking an ambitious Senior Employment Lawyer at the 6+ PQE level.This role involves advising on a wide array of employment matters, including employee relations, policies, compliance, and risk management.The firm fosters a friendly culture with

A legal recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a lawyer to provide legal services within a police constabulary. This role focuses on civil litigation and requires demonstrable experience in relevant legal areas.

A high-profile UK organization is seeking a part-time Legal Counsel to handle a diverse range of legal responsibilities, including commercial contracts and internal policies. The position offers remote working flexibility and requires a qualified Lawyer with relevant legal experience. You will work

Legal Counsel (1–4 PQE) / In house commercial solicitor - Permanent role. Reporting to the Global Head of Legal, you’ll provide commercially focused, practical legal advice aligned with strategic business objectives. Supportive legal team environment.

As Legal Counsel you will work closely with our legal team and the senior leadership of the business based in London, as well as colleagues in the legal and compliance team globally. Legal CounselLondonLegal CounselLocation: LondonAbout AlphaSights AlphaSights was born with a purpose: to un

A leading legal solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their in-house legal team. The role will involve providing legal guidance across multiple business areas, reviewing product soundness, and developing new legal solutions.

A growing technology company in London is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel (3–5 PQE) to oversee legal work and support regulatory compliance across multiple markets. You'll have the opportunity to shape legal processes from day one in a hybrid working environment. The role involves drafting an

A leading legal firm in Greater London is looking for a talented solicitor to join their Director Services team. The ideal candidate should possess strong commercial litigation skills, be a confident communicator, and be tech-savvy, using modern tools to enhance legal services.