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Job Title: Conveyancer ( need not necessarily be a solicitor.) Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 Experience: PQE of 2+ Work Arrangement: Office-based, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Key Responsibilities - Manage a varied caseload of commercial and residential conveyancing transactions from instruction to completion, including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, and transfers of equity. - Provide expert legal advice and support to clients on all aspects of the conveyancing process. - Conduct thorough due diligence, including property searches, title checks, and reviewing contracts. - Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other parties involved in the conveyancing process to ensure smooth and timely transactions. - Prepare and draft necessary legal documents and correspondence. - Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and legal requirements. - Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all transactions and client communications. Qualifications and Experience - Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) 2 years or more in residential and commercial conveyancing. - Strong understanding of conveyancing law and procedures. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to manage a busy and varied caseload with minimal supervision. - Attention to detail and strong organizational skills. - Proficient in using conveyancing software and other legal technology. Personal Attributes - Professional and client-focused approach. - Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet. - Committed to continuous professional development and staying updated on changes in conveyancing law.

Overview: · The Contracts Manager is a pivotal role within Insanity as it supports the broadcast and digital departments by reviewing and negotiating contracts for talent with TV networks, production companies, and brands. · Insanity values its in-house legal support, and as a part of the wider Business Affairs team, this role will enable the creative team to focus on their work without being overwhelmed by contracts. · The role will be supported by four other team members and with collaboration at the heart of our operations, this is a team that shares ideas and upskills together. · The role requires you to be adaptabile to different working styles, as colleagues may seek support through various communication methods (email, voice note, text, in person, or call/Zoom). · Aim to provide private practice-level quality in-house, offering pragmatic and flexible advice. · Please note this role will not lead to a training contract Key Responsibilities: · Providing Legal Advice: Offering day-to-day legal advice to all departments, including interpreting and applying laws, regulations, and internal policies relevant to the talent and entertainment industry. · Commercial Deal Structures: Advising on commercial deal structures, including negotiating techniques and strategies to secure favourable terms for the agency and its talent. · Supporting Company Projects: Assisting in various company projects, corporate transactions, and strategic initiatives, ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation. · Drafting and Reviewing Agreements: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of agreements, including talent contracts, brand deals, sponsorship agreements, partnership agreements, licensing deals, and more complex legal documents. · Developing Legal Precedents: Creating and updating legal precedents and templates to enhance departmental efficiency and ensure consistent legal standards across the company. · Legal Training: Assisting in developing and delivering legal training programs for staff across the company, helping non-legal colleagues understand key legal concepts and compliance requirements. · Document Management: Managing legal documentation, including maintaining, updating, and organising template agreements, clauses, and other key legal resources. · Process Improvement: Developing and implementing tools, systems, and processes to improve legal and operational efficiency, such as contract management systems, workflow automation, and compliance checklists. · Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks associated with talent agreements, partnerships and commercial deals, ensuring that all contracts comply with applicable laws and regulations. · Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as finance, marketing and creative teams, to ensure legal considerations are integrated into decision-making processes. · Client Relations: Liaising with external stakeholders, such as brands, production companies, and legal representatives, to negotiate and finalise contracts on behalf of the agency’s talent. · Compliance Monitoring: Staying updated on changes in entertainment law and industry standards, ensuring that all contracts and business practices remain compliant. · Dispute Resolution: Provide support in managing disputes or legal issues that may arise from contractual relationships, working to resolve matters efficiently and in the best interests of the company. · Ad-Hoc Projects: Providing support on ad-hoc legal projects, initiatives, and issues as they arise, often requiring quick turnaround and flexibility. ESG Values: To Promote Environmental Sustainability: by advocating for environmentally responsible practices within the company; by identifying opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint and implementing sustainable initiatives. · To Support Social Responsibility Initiatives: o by contributing to corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs and initiatives; o by fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace. · To Ensure Good Governance Practices: o by adhering to ethical business practices and promoting a culture of integrity; o by complying with relevant regulations and industry standards. · To Stay Informed on ESG Trends and Best Practices: o by staying up to date on emerging ESG regulations and best practices; o by sharing knowledge and insights with colleagues to promote continuous improvement in ESG practices. Qualifications & Skills: · 2+ years of contracts management experience (or similar) with a specific focus on drafting and negotiation within a law firm or legal department Strong organisational and time management skills Excellent attention to detail Desire and willingness to take ownership and control of tasks and projects Ability to work towards tight deadlines Strong analytical (strategic and creative) capabilities and judgment Ability to work effectively and collaboratively, think pragmatically and be solution‐oriented Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Business acumen and an understanding of Insanity’s business and the wider entertainment industry Ability to work well independently and contribute to the team Demonstrated ability to think clearly and quickly under pressure Personal Attributes: Diligent and dependable with a strong work ethic Resilient and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement. Exceptional ethical standards and integrity. Positive attitude, with a proactive and flexible approach to work. Desire and willingness to take ownership and control of tasks and projects Professional with the ability to build trust and rapport with stakeholders Curiosity and willingness to tackle matters outside area of expertise Willingness to learn and adapt to different working styles Insanity is committed to fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes equity and champions inclusion.

We are a high street firm situated in Hendon Central, NW London. We are looking for a housing solicitor to join our friendly on full time basis. The solicitor should have depth experience and expertise in housing law and should be able to attend County and High Court to represent clients.

Ackroyd Legal is a reputable and growing law firm specializing in both residential and commercial conveyancing. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality legal services and building long-lasting relationships with our clients. We are currently seeking an experienced Conveyancing Solicitor to join our dynamic and supportive team. Key Responsibilities: Manage a portfolio of conveyancing cases from inception to completion Conduct legal research and provide expert advice on conveyancing matters Draft and review legal documents, contracts, and agreements Liaise with clients, real estate agents, and other stakeholders Qualifications and Experience: Qualified Solicitor with a current practicing certificate Minimum of 2 years of experience in residential/commercial conveyancing Strong knowledge of property law, conveyancing procedures, and regulations Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills Attention to detail and strong organizational skills Benefits: Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives Flexible working arrangements Generous bonus structure Professional development and training opportunities Supportive and collaborative work environment Opportunity for career progression and growth How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter, along with a message explaining why they feel they would be a suitable candidate for this position. Ackroyd Legal LLP is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Job Category: Conveyancing Job Type: Full Time Job Location: City of London

Experienced Immigration Caseworker is required for a Solicitors firm based in South Croydon. Candidate must be qualified as an IAAS Level 2 with proven experience in public funding Immigration Law as well as technical expertise and analytical skills to take on and progress general caseloads. Candidate with Supervisory skills level is preferred but not essential. You will undertake a variety of duties such as Asylum, Human Rights, Appeals, Detention & the Fast Track Process, Judicial Review casework as well as undertaking own advocacy. You must have an excellent grounding in Refugee and Asylum Law and experience in own advocacy before the Tribunal. The candidate will work as part of a team, under the supervision of the proprietor of the firm but, will be expected to take responsibility for handling a full caseloads and legal Aid Matters. Candidates will need to have excellent client care and communication skills, given the particular sensitivity associated with Human Rights. The successful candidate will be of a strong character with You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and the to show a capability to cope well under pressure, demonstrate excellent time management skills, be able to multi-task and keep to tight deadlines and maintain authority at all times. Salary is negotiable depending upon experience.

About us Ackroyd Legal is an international law firm with its headquarters based in City of London. We are one of the fastest-growing law firms in the UK and are looking to recruit a highly ambitious Legal Sales Executive who is hungry to succeed and will match to our growth ambitions. We have an exciting year coming up with many opportunities to really make a name for yourself in one of the most respected industries in the world. Job spec Job Type: Full-time You will be focusing on the property sector, helping people purchase or sell their homes while building relationships with key property investors, development companies and housing associations. This is a telesales based role that will give hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment with many incentives on offer. You will be working with a young and driven team looking to make a real difference in the property market. The role will more closely involve having conversations with people that are ready to use a solicitor for their property transactions. There will be no cold calling involved as every single potential client has expressed an interest to use our legal service and you will be responsible for pushing them over the line. The right person for this role will maintain a professional attitude at all times and full ongoing training will be provided. About you - Experience working in sales and understanding the conveyancing process is desirable, but not essential - Answering inbound telesales enquiries and managing outbound new business - Track record of closing deals and showing success in similar roles - Confident, dynamic and an outside-of-the-box thinker - A self-starter with a positive can-do attitude and a true hunger for success - Understands the sales cycle and structure - Excellent English communication skills - Ability to work as part of a driven team Progression opportunities There will be plenty of opportunities to grow within your role and beyond. We are looking for the right person to progress into management within 2 years as the firm will undergo a number of positive changes and key partnership additions. The culture Many of our employees consider Ackroyd Legal as a fun and vibrant place to work. Our growth is aggressive and as such you will be part of a team that will be thinking on their feet and adapting smartly to changes and new opportunities. We do not operate as a typical law firm and as such have become a magnet for young and energetic lawyers looking to make a difference. We regularly arrange company wide incentives, staff outings and action packed activities evenings for all employees to attend. Hours Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 17:30pm Location Aldgate, City of London HOW TO APPLY If this sounds like you, please send your CV for consideration

Our client are a well renowned property law firm. They are a legal services business powered by technology and led by people that support customers in every step of their case. They are currently recruiting for Paralegals to join their Residential Conveyancing department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with minimum of 1 years conveyancing experience of assisting with or running a caseload and completing title checks. Duties will include: Initially supporting the HoD / Partner. Ability to provide clear and comprehensive updates to clients, agents and referrers and to assist clients with queries they may have. To be able to work to a high standard and possess a fine attention to detail and to be organised and efficient whilst working under pressure. To be able to competently prioritise tasks. To be able to complete tasks within defined timescales to stay in line with Service Level Agreements. Experience of working with referrers is ideal but not essential. Will be client facing. Must be confident speaking to clients, agents, referrers on the phone as well as on email. Must be able to work to a high volume and under pressure. New build deadlines are tight. Must be able to use a case management system. Our case management system is Visual Files. Training will be offered. About you: Knowledge and experience within Residential Conveyancing The ability to successfully manage an individual billing target Experience of working to key performance indicators A willingness to actively drive and encourage cross referrals Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines An adaptable approach and the ability to foster a culture of positive change

About us Ackroyd Legal is an international law firm with its headquarters based in the City of London. We are one of the fastest-growing law firms in the UK and are looking to recruit highly ambitious Legal Interns who are hungry to succeed and match our growth ambitions. We have an exciting year coming up with many opportunities to make a name for yourself in one of the most respected industries in the world. Job spec Job Type: 3-month Internship program with the potential of a full-time placement + training contact for successful candidates. Initially you will be focusing on the property sector, helping people purchase or sell their homes while building relationships with key property investors, development companies and housing associations. Your time will be split between a telesales based role that will give hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment with many incentives on offer and also conducting legal administrative tasks. You will be working as part of a driven sales team who are looking to make a real difference in the property market and shadowing a solicitor to assist them with daily tasks. The role will involve having conversations with people that are ready to use a solicitor for their property transactions while assisting one of our solicitors with daily tasks. There will be no cold calling involved as every single potential client has expressed an interest to use our legal service and you will be responsible for pushing them over the line. The right person for this role will maintain a professional attitude at all times and full ongoing training will be provided. About you - Experience working in sales and understanding the conveyancing process is desirable, but not essential - Has a passion for law and looking to grow within the legal sector - Answering inbound enquiries and managing outbound new business - Confident, dynamic and an outside-of-the-box thinker - A self-starter with a positive can-do attitude and a true hunger for personal development. - Excellent English communication skills - Ability to work as part of a driven team Progression opportunities There will be plenty of opportunities to grow within your role and beyond. We are looking for the right person to offer them a training contract or progress into management within a few years as the firm undergo a number of positive changes and key partnership additions. The culture Many of our employees consider Ackroyd Legal as a fun and vibrant place to work. Our growth is aggressive and as such you will be part of a team that will be thinking on their feet and adapting smartly to changes and new opportunities. We do not operate as a typical law firm and as such have become a magnet for young and energetic lawyers looking to make a difference. We regularly arrange company wide incentives, staff outings and action packed activities evenings for all employees to attend. Hours Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 17:30pm Salary Travel expenses capped at £500 per month + commission only on 3 month internship program. A full time employment contract including a basic salary will be offered to all candidates who impress us during their internship. Location Aldgate, City of London HOW TO APPLY If this sounds like you, DM with your CV along with a message answering “Why should we hire you for this role?”