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Legal Cashier Leeds City Centre + Hybrid Working £ Negotiable An International Law Firm is hiring a Legal Cashier to join their busy finance department based in their Leeds City Centre offices. This opportunity would suit someone with a legal cashier/finance/accounts background who also has strong systems skills and client care skills. This pivotal role involves supporting the wider finance team w... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Private Client Solicitor / Experienced Paralegal – Wills & Probate \n \nAn award-recognised, multi-office law firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence is looking to recruit a Solicitor or experienced Paralegal to join its highly regarded Private Client team, specialising in Wills and Probate. \n \nThe firm is known for its strong client relationships, consistent growth and commitment to high standards of service, with its Private Client offering regularly praised for its professionalism, approachability and technical expertise. \n \nThis role offers the opportunity to work across all five offices, supporting a diverse and loyal client base and handling high-quality private client matters within a supportive and well-resourced team. \n \nThe role will include: \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\t • Drafting Wills and advising clients on estate planning matters \n\t \n\t • Managing Probate and estate administration from start to finish \n\t \n\t • Providing clear, compassionate and practical advice to clients \n\t \n\t • Working collaboratively with colleagues across multiple offices \n\t \n\t • Maintaining excellent standards of client care and compliance \n\t \n\n\n About you: \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\t • Qualified Solicitor or experienced Private Client Paralegal \n\t \n\t • Solid experience in Wills and Probate \n\t \n\t • Strong interpersonal and communication skills \n\t \n\t • Able to manage a busy caseload with autonomy and attention to detail \n\t \n\t • A genuinely client-focused and professional approach \n\t \n\n\n What’s on offer: \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\t • Competitive salary and benefits package, dependent on experience \n\t \n\t • The opportunity to join an award-recognised firm with an excellent market reputation \n\t \n\t • High-quality work and a steady flow of instructions \n\t \n\t • Supportive, collaborative culture with long-term career prospects \n\t \n\t • Exposure to work across multiple offices and teams \n\t \n\n\n This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected firm that values its people, invests in its teams and takes pride in the quality of service it delivers to its clients. \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n

Your new company An international professional services company has an excellent in-house opportunity for an experienced commercial contracts professional in Leeds. You will play an important role in assisting the development of a business that excels in project management and programme management consultancy work. Our client has an exceptional portfolio of work, with projects including Crossrail, HS2, and The Shard - displaying the high-profile level of work that you will be dealing with on a daily basis. This role is not for a qualified lawyer. Your new role Our client's organisation works across several sectors and due to increasing demand on the global risk management side of the business, there is an exciting role advising on risks in contracts between clients and suppliers linked with the operational business. The successful candidate will be someone who can offer contract advice to operational teams as well as liaising with clients on any contractual matters that may arise for the company and their UK-wide business interests. You will join their developing Yorkshire office, learning from senior paralegals with exceptional expertise as well as offering your own knowledge to nurture junior staff development. You will also work very closely with other teams in the business to improve overall risk management and compliance awareness. What you'll need to succeed At a minimum, candidates looking to apply for this position will need to have legal qualifications (law degree or equivalent legal qualifications) and at least 2 years' previous experience of reviewing/re-drafting contracts. Experience with commercial contract work is looked upon favourably, although this is not a necessity. A successful candidate will exude pragmatism and maintain a positive attitude, being highly organised and independent, with excellent attention to detail. You will possess fantastic interpersonal and negotiation skills, able to influence and develop relationships with a variety of teams and individuals at all levels across the business. What you'll get in return Benefits include: A competitive market salary Free on-site parking 25 days holiday (with the option to buy/sell 5 additional days) Private AXA healthcare Hybrid Working - 3 days in office, extra flexibility granted when necessary What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email or call us now on 013 200 3717. 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

In-House Contract Review Paralegal \n\n North Leeds | Hybrid Working | Full Time \n\n Top of market plus benefits \n\n Haggerty Jaques are pleased to be working with a well-established, globally connected professional services business with a strong presence in Leeds. They are looking to strengthen their internal risk and contracts function with the addition of a Contract Reviewer. \n\n This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative, supportive team where you’ll play a key role in helping the wider business navigate contractual risk and get deals over the line efficiently. \n\n The Role \n\n Sitting within a central risk function, you’ll support operational teams across the business, helping them review, understand and negotiate contractual terms with both clients and suppliers. \n\n Day to day, this will involve: \n\n\n\t • Reviewing and advising on a broad range of commercial contracts\n\t, • Supporting teams to move through internal risk processes smoothly and efficiently\n\t, • Liaising with insurers and brokers around professional indemnity and related queries\n\t, • Working alongside internal stakeholders and, where needed, external legal teams\n\t, • Providing practical, solutions-focused advice on contractual issues\n\t, • Contributing to the ongoing improvement of systems, processes and risk awareness across the business\n\n\n What They’re Looking For \n\n This role would particularly suit a paralegal with previous commercial contracts experience who is looking to build on their foundations in a more business-facing environment. \n\n Key requirements include: \n\n\n\t • A law degree (or equivalent), with a minimum 2:1 classification\n\t, • At least 12 months experience reviewing and/or drafting commercial contracts\n\t, • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills\n\t, • Confidence working with a range of stakeholders across a business\n\t, • A proactive, adaptable approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities\n\t, • Solid IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)\n\n\n Why Consider It? \n\n\n\t • Salary sitting at the top end of the paralegal market in Leeds, alongside a strong benefits package\n\t, • Exposure to global, high-quality commercial work, offering genuinely valuable legal experience\n\t, • A role that provides clear scope to develop and progress internally over time\n\t, • Supportive, collaborative team environment\n\t, • A genuinely balanced approach to hybrid working\n\n\n Location & Working Pattern \n\n\n\t • Based in North Leeds\n\t, • Hybrid working available, with flexibility around home working\n\t, • Candidates must be within a commutable distance and able to attend the office regularly\n\n\n At Haggerty Jaques, we welcome applications from lawyers at all PQE levels who feel they have the right skills and experience for this role. If you believe this opportunity suits your background, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Role: Children Paralegal \n\n A Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Chirldren Paralegals for highly sought permanent position. \n\n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n\n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001-2013 accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n\n Family & Children Department Background: \n\n Our client’s Family & Children department is ranked and recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Society’s Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring their clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity. \n\n In addition, our client’s Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions. \n\n Main Duties and Responsibilities: \n\n\n\t • Report directly to Department Director\n\t, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n\t, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Children / Child Care matters (LAA Funded and Private client work) as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n\t, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n\t, • Dealing with correspondence\n\t, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency\n\t, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n\t, • Attending conferences and court\n\t, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n\t, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n\t, • Ensuring compliance with file management\n\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n\n\t • Demonstrate passion and legal experience in a broad range of Family & Children Law\n\t, • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n\t, • Clear understanding and application of Family & Children Law\n\t, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n\t, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n\t, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance.\n\t, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n\n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. \n\n About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities: \n\n Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. \n\n Our primary aim is to deliver a quality bespoke service to our clients. We are currently handling the careers of a number of experienced legal professionals ranging from legal support staff to Solicitors. Our clients are based across the country and have vacancies covering numerous areas of law. If you are looking for your first job or want to move up the career ladder, we can help. \n\n The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. \n\n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n\n If this sounds of interest, apply now for one of our agents to contact you. \n\n By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company

This highly reputable and collegiate international practice is seeking a senior in-house lawyer to focus on compliance and regulatory matters as part of the in-house team. You will currently be either a commercial contracts lawyer or commercial litigator currently at an international or national practice seeking a move in-house or already in a general legal compliance role with a law firm or in-house. Reporting directly to the GC of EMEA, you will be a trusted advisor, providing expert legal insight and solutions on a range of compliance, regulatory and professional conduct issues. This role requires a proactive lawyer who can effectively develop high-level projects as well as day-to-day issues from senior stakeholders, including senior management and partners at the firm. Responsibilities • Advising on legal, regulatory & ethical standards, • Leading global risk management projects., • Developing & rolling out global risk management policies & providing training, • Advising on claims, complaints & circumstances., • Investigating potential conduct issues., • Designing & implementing compliance systems & procedures., • Supervising junior lawyers within the team This is a fabulous opportunity for a senior lawyer (minimum 7 years PQE) to join a highly regarded in-house legal team. Ideal lawyers will have a strong commercial or commercial litigation background. You will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build a strong rapport with key senior stakeholders throughout the organisation, the ability to think commercially and logically. Applicants must be based in the North and be able to work out of Leeds on a hybrid basis. On offer is a top-end salary (to £100,000 base) and benefits package and a collegiate, team atmosphere within a state-of-the-art office. 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Hays Legal is exclusively instructed on this key senior in-house appointment at this international professional services organisation offering a truly collegiate environment. Reporting to the General Counsel for EMEA, you may currently be working as a fee-earner at a law firm (international or national firm) with a commercial contracts or litigation or corporate focus or will already be an in-house lawyer or be working in a compliance role in a professional services organisation. As a trusted advisor, you will provide expert advice and solutions on a range of commercial contracts and data matters, regulatory, compliance and professional conduct matters. Key responsibilities include: • Advising on contract issues and data protection queries., • Leading on global risk management projects., • Designing and implementing compliance systems and procedures., • Developing and rolling out global risk management policies and providing training., • Advising on legal, regulatory and ethical standards and investigating potential conduct issues. This is a fabulous opportunity for a senior lawyer (minimum 7 years PQE) to join a highly regarded in-house legal team. Ideal lawyers will have a strong commercial background. You will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build a strong rapport with key senior stakeholders throughout the organisation, the ability to think commercially and logically. Applicants must be based in the North and be able to work out of Leeds on a hybrid basis. Full-time or part-time. On offer is a top-end salary and benefits package and a collegiate, team atmosphere within a state-of-the-art office. 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

A UK technology company is seeking a commercial lawyer for its legal team. Responsibilities will include: Drafting and negotiating a range of commercial agreements Supporting key strategic projects and partnerships from a legal perspective Developing and managing relationships with key stakeholders Candidates are expected to be qualified lawyers, circa 2 - 8 years PQE. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to join an expanding business and to gain exposure to a range of interesting legal work. The person can work flexibly on a part-time/remote basis.

We're a firm of 11 and growing. We're looking for a 12th person to join us as an Employment paralegal, coming into a close-knit HR and Employment team of 5. A big part of what we do is in-house work. We act as an extension of our clients' HR and employment teams, providing practical, commercially focused support. You'll be working across a range of matters, from day-to-day HR queries to more complex disputes and tribunal work. No two days look the same. What you'll be doing • Supporting on employment tribunal claims and HR disputes, • Drafting contracts, settlement agreements, and correspondence, • Researching employment law issues and preparing advice notes, • Helping manage client matters, documents, and compliance, • Working directly with fee earners and clients from day one What we're looking for • A quick learner who picks things up and gets on with it, • Someone personable - great with clients and easy to work with, • A grafter - dependable, hard-working, and takes pride in quality, • Clear communicator who can adapt their style to the audience, • Ambition - we're growing, and we want people who want to grow with us Why join us? People are at the centre of everything we do. And it's just as true inside the team as it is for our clients. We're in the office full time. We believe it's what works for us and for our team and if you want to learn quickly, it's the environment for it. We're a young team. We work hard, we have a laugh, and we take real pride in what we do. And we're growing which means there's room to grow with us.

🚀 WE ARE HIRING A UK LICENSED ATTORNEY (FULL-TIME / REMOTE) • 📍 Location: Remote (UK-Based Preferred), • 🏢 Employer: Trademarkia, • 💼 Employment Type: Full-Time, • 💰 Compensation: Up to USD 10,000 per month (based on experience and performance), • 🌍 International Client-Facing Role, • 🤖 AI-Driven Legal Services Environment About Trademarkia Trademarkia is a global leader in intellectual property services, serving over 120,000 clients worldwide. We help businesses protect and grow their brands through trademarks, patents, copyrights, corporate law, and litigation. We are an AI-first legal services company focused on scaling legal services through technology and automation. Role Overview This is not a traditional legal role it’s a high-impact, client-facing opportunity for ambitious attorneys who want to combine legal expertise, business development, and AI-driven innovation. We are hiring a UK Licensed Attorney to drive new legal business from our international client base while leading UK trademark and intellectual property matters. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building client relationships, generating revenue, and working at the forefront of modern legal services. You will work with existing and prospective clients to develop matters in: • Trademark and IP law, • Corporate legal work, • Copyright and IP-related matters, • UK legal filings and portfolio management 👉 Your success will be measured by your ability to generate consistent monthly revenue. This is a business development / rainmaker role, not a purely drafting-focused position. Key Responsibilities • Engage with Trademarkia’s global client base to identify and develop new work, • Drive revenue across trademark, corporate, and IP matters, • Build and maintain strong client relationships, • Conduct client meetings via Zoom, phone, and email, • Proactively follow up on leads, existing clients, and opportunities, • Assist clients in building and managing IP portfolios, • Work with internal legal teams to convert opportunities into active matters, • Strong utilization of AI tools in daily workflow and client communication AI & Technology Expectations • Strong utilization of AI tools is required for this role, • Candidates must be comfortable working in an AI-driven environment, • Experience using ChatGPT, legal AI tools, automation platforms, or productivity AI systems is highly preferred, • Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and AI-assisted workflows is essential, • AI usage will be integrated into client communication, drafting, research, and workflow management Performance Expectations • Primary KPI; Monthly revenue generation, • Strong focus on responsiveness, client engagement, and conversion, • Results-driven role with clear accountability Qualifications • Licensed Attorney / Solicitor in the UK (Required), • Experience in trademarks, intellectual property, or corporate law preferred, • Strong interest in business development, sales, and client engagement, • Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, • Comfortable working in a metrics-driven environment, • Strong knowledge and practical use of AI tools required, • Self-motivated, disciplined, and results-oriented How to Apply Please send your resume and a brief cover note (or Loom video) via email to: • 📧 amien@trademarkia.com, • 📧 hr@trademarkia.com Please include: • Your interest in trademark law and IP practice, • Relevant legal coursework, clinics, or experience, • Your availability to begin full-time work 👉 This is not a document review role, it’s a career-building opportunity where you will work directly with clients, develop real-world trademark law experience, and grow within an AI-driven legal services company.

We are partnering with a highly regarded law firm that is seeking a Paralegal to join their Property Litigation team. This is a hybrid role, requiring three days per week in the Leeds office and two days working remotely. The successful candidate will support solicitors while also building their own caseload. This role offers exposure to a broad range of property litigation matters, including: • Breach of tenancy, • Anti-social behaviour and unauthorised occupiers, • Injunction proceedings, • Disrepair claims, • Claims against leaseholders, including forfeiture Key Responsibilities: • Draft and prepare claim forms, pleadings, and witness statements., • Prepare trial bundles and attend court to assist barristers., • Conduct advocacy in county court for routine matters. Ideal Candidate: • Law degree (or equivalent) with previous litigation/dispute resolution experience, preferably in property law., • Strong drafting skills with the ability to prepare pleadings and witness statements., • First-class organisational and communication skills.

The Law Firm Our client, a global law firm is redefining the expectations of a law firm, excelling in growth and has a wide range of clients from multinational to developing industry-leading technologies. We have made many successful hires at this firm and are now being asked to assist with a growth hire for the Construction team in their Leeds office. The Position You will be joining a fast-growing office that is looking to enhance its presence by hiring an aspirational Associate / Senior Associate who specialises in non-contentious Construction. By joining the growing construction and engineering team, you will have a wide platform to progress your career and become an integral leader within the team and to manage high-profile construction projects. This is your opportunity to become a key member in a team advising clients on some of the highest profile construction and regeneration projects in the UK. Package & Progression Seen as being the best payers in the regional market with a bonus structure that is built to reward those who are successful, the full remuneration package will be exceptional. Application Process: If this role is of interest, please call Peter Baldwin at Rolf Berryman on 07897069043. Likewise, you can send your CV directly to peter@rolfberryman.com

Property Litigation Paralegal Top UK Law Firm Salary Up To £26,228pa + Benefits Leeds Office Permanent Opportunity Our client, a top UK law firm, is actively recruiting for an experienced Paralegal to join them on a permanent basis in their Leeds office - working as a Paralegal in their Housing Management & Property Litigation department. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the largest Property Litigation teams in England & Wales - consisting of 13 Partners and numerous Fee-Earners, Solicitors and Paralegals. The team act for over 100 Registered Providers in England & Wales - advising on all aspects of Housing Management and Property Litigation. As the successful Paralegal, you'll be responsible for: • Assisting Solicitors and Fee-Earners in the day-to-day running of files, • Preparing trial bundles, • Drafting various legal documents (claim forms, pleadings, witness statements, etc), • Attending Court to assist Fee-Earners and Barristers, • Occasionally undertaking site visits, • Liaising with Court, prior to trials, to ensure paperwork is sent/received + much more. To be considered for this opportunity, you'll need to have/be the following: • Have existing/prior experience as a Paralegal in a similar role, • Ideally, have your LPC or SQE1 (or be studying part-time), • Be able to commute to the Leeds office on a regular basis, • Ideally, have experience dealing with Private Landlords and/or Registered Providers For more information on this position and to review a full job description, get in touch as soon as possible.

Employment Associate/ Senior Solicitor/ Lawyer | REMOTE working | blended In-House/Law firm | £65k - £80k DOE My client is a progressive and unique People services business who offer HR, Corporate and Legal services to over 1500 clients. They are a successful and rapidly expanding business, who are part of a larger group, and are always looking for better ways to achieve success for their clients, and the firm. They are looking to expand their already successful Employment team with an experienced employment solicitor/lawyer. The firm adopts a non-traditional approach by blending in-house culture with some law firm processes, fostering a strong working culture. This is an excellent opportunity for an employment solicitor seeking REMOTE working within a modern blended in-house environment. The role: You will be responsible for advising clients on all aspects of employment law including routine employment-related guidance and representation in Employment Tribunal cases and other contentious employment matters. You will manage multiple files and clients, often leading on matters including: • Employment Tribunal litigation, including preparing and responding to claims, drafting witness statements, and conducting advocacy (at least at the preliminary hearing stage), • Offering day-to-day employment and HR advice to managers, HR teams, and senior executives/board members., • Drafting employment contracts, policies, and related documents, • Advising on disciplinary issues, grievance procedures, and conducting investigations, • Negotiating and drafting settlement agreements, • Corporate support from an employment aspect, • GDPR and data protection advise for employers, • Support the expansion of the team and development of the Employment and HR practice., • Provide support/guidance to junior members in the team Who you are: • Min of 4 - 8 ++ years PQE /OR equivalent experience of employment law, • Broad experience in Employment matters including Employment Tribunal experience, • Experience of advocacy at preliminary hearing stage, • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, • Excellent relationship building skills, • Technically competent, • Team player, • Capable of conveying complex information clearly, • Business focused with a consultative approach, • Strong sense of accountability, • Integrity and trustworthiness This REMOTE opportunity would suit an employment solicitor looking to move away from a traditional law firm model into a more commercial and supportive in-house style environment, offering high quality employment law matters. The business offers a genuinely collaborative culture and a unique approach. If you are looking to transition from a traditional law firm to a blended in-house/legal role and be part of their exciting growth trajectory, please contact me as follows: Jo Cokayne at jo@lrlegal.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 0208 078 9236 (office hours) or 07925104795 (out of office hours). LR Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency with a reputation based on trust and integrity. We will always ask your permission before sending your CV to any of our clients. The PQE identified in this advertisement is a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more PQE. LR Legal Recruitment is operating as an Employment Agency in respect of this vacancy.

LC Legal is delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded UK law firm with a standout reputation within the residential development and regeneration sector. Consistently recognised within Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, the firm advises an impressive client base including national and regional housebuilders, mixed-use developers, affordable housing providers, public sector bodies, institutional investors and strategic landowners. Following continued growth and a strong pipeline of major development work, the firm is now looking to appoint an ambitious Real Estate Lawyer (Associate through to Principal Associate level) to join its thriving Housing Development & Regeneration team in Leeds. This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer looking to work on high-profile and complex residential development matters within a collaborative, well-resourced and forward-thinking team environment. Alongside the opportunity to work with highly respected partners and recognised market leaders, the firm offers hybrid working and a very competitive remuneration and benefits package. The opportunity You will work on a broad range of residential-led projects, advising clients from site acquisition through to delivery and disposal. The team acts on a wide variety of matters including: • Strategic land acquisitions and disposals, • Option, promotion and hybrid agreements, • Collaboration, consortium and joint venture arrangements, • Mixed-use and large-scale regeneration schemes, • Planning, infrastructure and development agreements, • Affordable housing and public sector-led development projects, • Institutional investment within the residential sector, • Private rented sector (PRS) developments, • Investor acquisitions and disposals of residential portfolios, • Funding and security arrangements, • Site assembly and development structuring matters The role offers exposure to complex, high-value projects across the UK, with the opportunity to develop strong client relationships and become fully immersed within the residential development market. You will enjoy early responsibility, direct client contact and the opportunity to work alongside recognised leaders in the sector on some of the region’s most significant regeneration and development projects. About you • 2–6+ years’ PQE gained within a well-regarded residential development or commercial real estate practice, • Strong technical ability combined with sound commercial awareness, • Experience handling development acquisitions, strategic land or broader residential development matters, • Ability to collaborate effectively within a team, with an interest in mentoring and supervising more junior lawyers, • A proactive and commercial approach to client service and business development LC Legal is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At LCL we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Construction Associate (Non‑Contentious) Location: Leeds Practice Area: Construction and Engineering PQE: circa 2–6 years Type: Permanent, hybrid working pattern The opportunity A leading international law firm is seeking to recruit a Construction Associate to join its well‑established non‑contentious construction and engineering team in Leeds. The team forms part of a broader national and international practice and advises on some of the most high‑profile development, refurbishment and infrastructure projects in the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction lawyer who is looking to develop their career within a collaborative, market‑leading environment, with access to complex, high‑quality work and a diverse client base. The role The successful candidate will advise on a broad range of non‑contentious construction matters, including supporting colleagues across real estate, finance and corporate on major transactions. Key responsibilities will include: • Drafting, negotiating and advising on standard form and bespoke construction documents, including JCT and NEC contracts, • Preparing and negotiating consultant appointments, building contracts, sub‑contracts and development management agreements, • Advising on collateral warranties, third‑party rights, parent company guarantees and performance security, • Supporting real estate transactions, including agreements for lease, licences for alteration and development agreements, • Advising corporate occupiers, developers, investors, funders and public sector bodies on construction risk and procurement strategy, • Working collaboratively with colleagues across offices on national and cross‑border matters The role offers early responsibility, regular client contact and the opportunity to contribute to business development and knowledge initiatives. You will demonstrate: • Solid technical experience in non‑contentious construction matters, • Familiarity with industry standard forms and associated construction documentation, • Strong drafting, analytical and organisational skills, • A commercial and pragmatic approach to risk, • The ability to manage matters with appropriate supervision and confidence, • A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills Experience advising on development or occupier‑led projects, regeneration schemes or large‑scale commercial developments would be beneficial.

A niche employment law practice are seeking a talented employment lawyer to join them. The firm advise on a full range of employment law matters advising both employer and individual clients. They act on contentious matters in the Employment Tribunal and the High Court as well as advising on non-contentious matters including advising senior executives on exit packages. Due to expansion the firm are seeking an experienced employment lawyer with a minimum of 5 years PQE. Employment lawyers with up to 15 years of experience are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will work fully-remotely and an excellent benefits package is on offer including a lucrative bonus scheme. Full-time is preferred but 4 days a week would also be considered. This is a great opportunity to join a well regarded firm with talented lawyers, where you will be working in a friendly, supportive environment. For more information please contact Kate Albon at KMA Legal.

Crone Corkill are currently recruiting on behalf a boutique niche law firm specialising in Employment Law . Associate Employment Solicitor, who will report directly to the firm’s Managing Partner. A minimum of 4 years PQE experience required. An unique opportunity - • The role is 100% flexible home or office based, • Full time would be preferred but the firm will consider four days per week (working Monday to Thursday). - Flexible working . The role - • As an Associate Employment Solicitor, you will act on contentious and non contentious matters representing both individuals and employers on the full range of employment law matters., • An excellent communicator, you will readily build strong and lasting business/client relationships and show a genuine commitment to client care., • You will have a background in purely employment law or an employment law/litigation or other mix. . • The practice has a balanced mix of Claimant and Respondent work. • The firm support you to reaching your full professional potential., • The co will afford you every opportunity to develop yourself and your career in a highly regarded firm providing high quality and high value work., • · A friendly team of secretarial / paralegal working alongside the solicitors providing high quality administrative support

Paralegal | Housing Management & Property Litigation | Leeds Salary: £26,228 Location: Leeds | 3–4 days per week in the office Process: 1-stage in-person interview + pre-interview assessment We’re working with a highly regarded, national law firm to recruit a Paralegal into their Housing Management & Property Litigation team in Leeds. This is a strong opportunity for someone looking to build real litigation experience within a specialist team advising Registered Providers, private landlords and property clients across England & Wales. The Role You’ll support Solicitors on a broad range of housing and property litigation matters, while also developing your own caseload. Work will include: • Possession proceedings (rent arrears, breach of tenancy, anti-social behaviour, unauthorised occupiers), • Injunction proceedings, • Disrepair claims, • Leaseholder disputes including forfeiture, • Drafting claim forms, pleadings and witness statements, • Preparing trial bundles, • Liaising with the County Court, • Attending Court to assist Counsel and fee earners, • Conducting advocacy on routine matters This is a fast-paced role where organisation, attention to detail and confidence in court-facing work are essential. About the Team You’ll be joining one of the largest specialist Housing Management & Property Litigation teams in England & Wales, acting for over 100 Registered Providers alongside private organisations, developers, investors and local authorities. It’s a well-structured environment with strong supervision and genuine development opportunities. What We’re Looking For • Law degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent, • Strong drafting and legal research skills, • Excellent organisation and diary management, • Confident communicator who can deal with clients clearly and professionally, • Ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure Experience in a similar role and/or knowledge of housing management is advantageous. LPC completed or in progress is beneficial but not essential. Candidates will complete a short assessment before interview. The interview process consists of one in-person stage. If you're looking to build hands-on litigation experience in a specialist and growing area of law, this is a strong platform to develop your career.

Principal Lawyer – Transport\n£60,037 per annum - Grade 10\nLeeds / Hybrid Full time / Permanent - 37 hours per week\nClosing date – 31 May at 23:55\nPlease note that the Combined Authority will consider requests for part-time working and/or job share. We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Principal Lawyer to join our Legal, Governance & Compliance Service. This pivotal role sits within our specialist Transport Legal team, acting as the central point of legal support for the Bus Franchising and Mass Transit programmes. Working closely with internal Combined Authority legal teams and external legal partners, you will help deliver a comprehensive and high-quality legal service that underpins some of the region’s most ambitious transport transformation projects. As Principal Lawyer, you will support the Service Lead and Head of Legal across all aspects of major transport scheme implementation, ensuring strong commercial awareness, full statutory compliance, and the effective delivery of complex legal advice. Your work will span Transport and Works Act processes (or equivalent), land acquisition, construction contracts, and other project-critical legal matters. You will also engage proactively with a wide range of stakeholders - including senior officers, Directors, elected members, and government officials - to help drive the Combined Authority’s Mass Transit programme through to successful completion and implementation. We are looking for a strategic legal professional with deep experience in major infrastructure, transport, public law, or complex project delivery, and the confidence to influence and advise at senior levels.\nOur Offer\n· Work your way – From flexible and agile working options, including a generous flexi-time scheme to help you balance your personal life and career.\n· Time to recharge – Enjoy 28 days of annual leave (with increases based on length of service), plus all Bank Holidays.\n· Free greener travel across West Yorkshire – Cover your commute sustainably with unlimited free bus and rail travel using the MCard (Zones 1–5).\n· Secure your future – Benefit from a highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.\n· Investing in you – Take advantage of fully funded professional development, regular training, and up to 3 paid volunteering days per year.\n· Grow with us – Incremental salary progression for most roles and annual cost of living increases.\n· Family first – We offer enhanced parental and bereavement leave, plus other family-friendly policies to support you when it matters most.\n· Your wellbeing, our priority – Access 24/7 free confidential counselling services and the Headspace app for you and up to 5 family or friends.\n· Modern workspace in a prime location – Work in bright, contemporary offices just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station, fully equipped with the latest tech.\nThe Role\nReporting into the Head of Legal - Major Transport Projects, your key responsibilities will include:\n· Take the strategic lead on the provision of legal advice and support to the Mass Transit (MT) project (and other major projects as required), working as an integral part of the wider MT project team, effectively anticipating and responding to opportunities and change to enable the Combined Authority to deliver the project in a timely and efficient manner.\n· Shape, lead and manage the MT legal support function, leading and co-ordinating the provision of both internal and external legal support to provide the Combined Authority with a proactive, professional, comprehensive legal service.\nPlease review the Role Profile on our website for more information about the responsibilities.\nAbout You\nYou will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience:\n· You will be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a current practicing certificate or full CILEX (fellowship) qualification.\n· Substantial and extensive legal and practical knowledge and experience relating to the implementation and delivery of complex and high value infrastructure projects and schemes including desirable experience of supporting complex transport projects.\n· Demonstrate an awareness of the public sector statutory regime and have practical knowledge and experience relating to local government law and the functions and practices of combined authorities or be prepared to become accomplished in this area.\n· Demonstrable knowledge of the legislative framework of related functions including some or all of the following: public transport schemes, enhanced partnerships, Mass Transit, infrastructure projects, construction, real estate law (acquisitions, development, site assembly, Lands Tribunal), public transport regulation, subsidy control and competition law and Transport & Works Act Orders.\n· Whilst experience in the key responsibilities is desirable, we are happy to consider applicants who have transferrable skills and a strong work ethic to enable development into the role.\nTo Apply\nIf this sounds like your next role, please complete the application form and tell us within the supporting statement why you would be a great fit for our role and how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the requirements within the Role Profile. Please visit our Advice for Candidates webpage and review the guidance on this page for support in completing your application form.\nFurther Information\nThe Combined Authority is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro divergent. 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TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice \n\nWhat We'll Bring:\nWe Are TransUnion:\n\nTransUnion is a major credit reference agency, and we offer specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning and demographics. We support organisations across a variety of sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance.\n\nWhat You'll Bring:\n\nWe're looking for a Legal Intern to join our growing Legal team. \n\nIf you are interested in exploring a career in law and want a chance to showcase your abilities and build your network, then apply for TransUnion's Legal Internship today.\n\nThis is a part-time internship/work experience role, working Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the Leeds office for 6 weeks.\n\nAbout the Team\nTransUnion UK's legal team is a busy and thriving team responsible for the UK and European business, working closely with the US and other international legal, risk, and compliance teams.\n\nDay to Day You'll Be:\nOur Legal Internship will give you the opportunity to work alongside our experienced team on a variety of interesting tasks and projects. You could be supporting our legal team looking at the impact of upcoming legislation one day and supporting drafting a contract the next. You will get a real taste of what it's like to work in a leading in-house team.\n\nEssential Skills & Experience:\n\nStrong interpersonal skills\nEffective in communicating verbally and in writing\nGood attention to detail\nStrong documentation writing and presentation skills\nStrong planning, organisational, and time management skills\nGood computer skills in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint\n\nImpact You'll Make:\n\nWhat's In It For you?\nAt TransUnion you will be joining a friendly, forward thinking global business.\nAs well as an excellent salary and bonus scheme or commission scheme (if joining our sales teams) our benefits package comes with:\n\n26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)\nGlobal paid wellness days off + a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday\nA generous contributory pension scheme + access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan\nPrivate health care + a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools\nAccess to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart\n\nTransUnion - a place to grow: \nIf there's something on the list of essential / desirable skills that you can't quite tick off, don't let that put you off applying. We are open to exploring training and development opportunities for the right candidate to ensure you are successful.\nWe know imposter syndrome is real, lets confront it so we can continue to grow and thrive together\n\nFlexibility at TU:\nWe recognise that our people need the freedom to balance their day-to-day lives with their work. This is why we've set out to create inclusive and flexible policies and practices for you to accommodate all your responsibilities and needs: children, family and beyond. If the role is advertised as full time, don't let this stop you from applying. Let us know if you're looking for a part time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you.\n\nAdditional support:\nAt TransUnion, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individual's talents and perspectives are valued. When you apply for a position with us, you're not just joining a team, you're becoming part of a community that celebrates differences and embraces equality. We understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we offer a range of reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to help you through the application process or to attend an interview with us by contacting (url removed)\n\nInterview & Hiring Process:\nMost of our recruitment processes are virtual, so you'll get to know our hiring managers and teams over the phone and through video. If we need you to attend a physical in person interview your recruiter will inform you of this.\n\nWe do not accept any unsolicited CV's from recruitment agencies. If you are a recruitment agency on our PSL our talent team will contact you directly should we require any assistance.\n\n#LI-Onsite\nFind out more about Life At TU UK:\n(url removed) is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.\n\nTransUnion Job Title \n\nIntern, Legal

Job Title: Senior Children Law Solicitor - Leeds\nDepartment: Family / Divorce & Children Law\nLocation: Leeds\nLevel: Senior (7+ years PQE)\n\nRole Overview\nAn experienced Private Law Children Solicitor is required to take on a senior leadership role within a Family Department, specialising in complex children matters. The role involves leading the Children's team in Leeds, acting as a senior figure within the department, and contributing to the strategic growth and development of the practice area.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nLead and oversee the Children's team, providing direction and acting as a senior point of expertise\nSupervise, mentor, and support solicitors, trainees, paralegals, and support staff\nEnsure effective delegation, workload management, and quality control across matters\nConduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and development support\n\nCasework\nManage a caseload of complex private law children matters independently\nProvide strategic oversight on high-value and sensitive cases\nEnsure appropriate risk management and case progression throughout\n\nBusiness Development\nDrive and support business development initiatives within the team\nBuild and maintain strong client and professional referral relationships\nIdentify opportunities for growth and contribute to the expansion of the practice area\nSupport marketing and networking activities\n\nFinancial & Operational Management\nMonitor billing, lock-up, and debt management within the team\nOversee work allocation and ensure efficient utilisation of resources\nContribute to and support delivery of departmental strategy and financial targets\nBalance chargeable and non-chargeable commitments effectively\n\nCompliance & Risk\nOversee high-risk matters within the team and ensure appropriate escalation where necessary\nPromote strong ethical standards and compliance with regulatory requirements\nLiaise with compliance teams on complaints, claims, or risk issues\n\nKey Skills & Experience\nMinimum 7 years PQE in Private Law Children matters\nStrong technical expertise in complex family law cases\nProven leadership and team management experience\nExcellent communication and client care skills, particularly in sensitive matters\nStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities\nCommercial awareness with an understanding of financial and operational performance\n\nPersonal Attributes\nProfessional, empathetic, and client-focused approach\nStrong leadership presence with the ability to motivate others\nCollaborative team player with a proactive mindset\nHigh level of integrity and commitment to quality service delivery\nCalm and resilient when managing complex and sensitive cases

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