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A health and care regulatory body are seeking a Lawyer to join their Legal Business Support team on a seven-month contract. \n You will join a team that provides advice on contentious and non-contentious legal issues that affect the organisation as an Arm’s Length Body of Government and as an employer, including commercial contracts and procurement, risk, governance, data protection, equality and employment laws. You will also support with projects, policy developments and corporate complaints. \n To be considered, you will have appropriate qualifications and experience as a Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, or equivalent. You will have knowledge and experience of at least one area of law out of data protection, commercial contracts or employment law, preferably in a public sector or regulatory context. \n On offer is a seven-month fixed term contract and a salary of £49,358 (FTE). The office is based in Sheffield but offers predominantly remote working with occasional travel to the office (about once a month). \n \n Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. \n At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually. \n If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

Court of Protection Paralegal Sheffield | Competitive Salary + Benefits A well-established and highly regarded law firm is looking to recruit a Court of Protection Paralegal to join its supportive Private Client team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or experienced Case Handler with exposure to Court of Protection, Private Client or a similar legal environment who is looking to develop their career within a specialist and client-focused team. The successful candidate will support solicitors and professional deputies with the management of a varied caseload, assisting vulnerable clients who lack capacity to manage their own property and financial affairs. You will play an important role in ensuring clients receive a high standard of service while supporting the team with the day-to-day running of deputyship matters. Key Responsibilities:\n\n • Supporting the management of Court of Protection deputyship files from start to finish\n, • Preparing Court of Protection applications, correspondence and supporting documentation\n, • Liaising with clients, family members, care providers, local authorities, financial institutions and other professionals\n, • Assisting with the administration of clients’ financial affairs, including budgeting, payments, banking and maintaining accurate records\n, • Supporting the preparation of Office of the Public Guardian reports and ensuring compliance with deputyship obligations\n, • Maintaining accurate case management records and ensuring files are kept up to date\n, • Providing a compassionate and professional service to clients and their families\n, • Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider Private Client team\nAbout You:\n\n, • Previous experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or Case Handler within Court of Protection, Private Client or a related legal setting is desirable\n, • Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Court of Protection processes would be advantageous\n, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines\n, • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate work\n, • Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships with clients and external stakeholders\n, • A proactive and empathetic approach, with a genuine interest in supporting vulnerable clients\n, • Strong administrative skills and confidence dealing with financial records\n, • Able to work independently while contributing positively to a supportive team environment\nWhat’s on Offer:\n\n, • The opportunity to join a respected and established Private Client team\n, • A varied role with genuine client contact and responsibility\n, • Ongoing training and development opportunities\n, • A supportive and collaborative working environment\n, • Competitive salary and benefits package\nThis is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build their experience within Court of Protection and develop within a forward-thinking Private Client department. For more information reach out to me here:

Opportunity to join a regulatory body as a Senior Lawyer – Fitness to Practise. This role sits within the FTP legal and social work team which provides advice and advocacy services to the fitness to practise team. \n As Senior Lawyer, you will work closely with the Head of Triage, supporting efficient and robust decision making at the triage stage. You will also provide advice and support in case planning and progression at the investigation and hearing stages (as required) and will work collaboratively to support the case presenting team and the in-house legal team. Finally, you will supervise and line manage paralegals and/or lawyers (as required) including reviewing and quality-assuring legal advice. \n To be considered, you will be qualified as a Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executive, or will be registered with, or be eligible to immediately join: the SRA Solicitors’ register, BSB Barristers’ register or CILEX Authorised Practitioners’ directory. You should also have experience of the fitness to practise process and advising on professional regulation, ideally in the context of the regulation of health and/or social care. Experience of line management and/or supervision is desirable. \n This is a permanent role, offering a salary of £55,242 per year, rising to £57,644 per year after successful completion of a 6-month probationary period. This role doesn’t require attendance in the office on a regular basis. However, there will be a requirement to be in the office meetings and training events as required. \n \n Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. \n At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually. \n If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

Litigation Paralegal \n Location: Sheffield / StaveleySalary: £24,000-£25,000 (DOE)Job Type: Full Time | Permanent CRA Consulting is proud to be working in partnership with a highly regarded specialist law firm recognised for its expertise in Personal Injury, Medical Negligence, Consumer Claims and Group Litigation. Due to continued growth, our client is looking to recruit a Junior Litigation Paralegal to join its expanding litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous legal experience, particularly within Personal Injury or litigation, who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and progressive firm. Full training will be provided, making this an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build their experience in Data Breach, Group Litigation and Consumer Claims. The Role\n Working alongside experienced solicitors and fee earners, you will assist with a varied caseload of litigated matters while developing your technical knowledge and litigation skills. Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Assisting with the management of personal injury, data breach and group litigation files\n, • Drafting legal correspondence and court documents\n, • Preparing claim documentation and supporting litigation processes\n, • Liaising with clients, medical experts, counsel and third parties\n, • Obtaining and reviewing medical records and evidence\n, • Preparing trial bundles and other court documentation\n, • Maintaining accurate case management records\n, • Supporting fee earners throughout the lifecycle of claims\n, • Delivering excellent client care at every stage of the litigation process\nAbout You\n To be considered for this opportunity, you will have: \n\n • Previous experience within a legal support or paralegal role\n, • Experience in Personal Injury, litigation or civil litigation is advantageous\n, • Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail\n, • Confident communication and client care skills\n, • A proactive attitude and willingness to learn\n, • The ability to work effectively as part of a busy team\nWhat's on Offer\n\n, • Salary of £24,000-£25,000, depending on experience\n, • 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • Company sick pay\n, • Free on-site parking\n, • Flexible working arrangements (subject to business needs)\n, • Ongoing training and development\n, • Clear career progression within a growing specialist litigation team\n\n If you're looking to take the next step in your legal career and develop within a respected specialist litigation practice, apply below or contact Umar Tawil at CRA Consulting for a confidential discussion.

Role: Criminal Defence Paralegal Location: Sheffield, Rotherham & Barnsley, South Yorkshire Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 Contract: Full time, permanent CRA Consulting is delighted to be working in partnership with a long-established and highly respected criminal defence practice to recruit a Police Station Accredited Criminal Defence Paralegal. With multiple offices across South Yorkshire, this firm has built an outstanding reputation for providing exceptional criminal defence representation, offering clients expert advice from the police station through to the Magistrates' and Crown Courts. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to strengthen their team with an experienced and motivated Criminal Defence Paralegal. This is an excellent opportunity for an accredited representative who enjoys client-facing work, thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to join a supportive firm where career progression is genuinely encouraged. The Role\n You will play a key role in supporting the criminal defence team while providing representation to clients at police stations throughout South Yorkshire. Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Attending police stations to advise and represent clients under the Police Station Accreditation Scheme.\n, • Providing clear, practical legal advice to clients at the earliest stage of criminal proceedings.\n, • Managing your own caseload of criminal defence matters under supervision.\n, • Preparing case files for hearings in the Magistrates' and Crown Courts.\n, • Drafting legal documents, witness statements and correspondence.\n, • Liaising with clients, counsel, the Crown Prosecution Service, the courts and other agencies.\n, • Obtaining and reviewing evidence including disclosure, witness statements, CCTV and interview recordings.\n, • Conducting legal research and assisting solicitors with complex matters.\n, • Delivering exceptional client care throughout every stage of the criminal justice process.\n, • Participating in the firm's out-of-hours police station rota where required.\nAbout You\n To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have: \n\n • Police Station Accreditation (essential).\n, • Previous experience within criminal defence.\n, • A solid understanding of criminal law and criminal procedure.\n, • Experience attending police station interviews independently.\n, • Excellent communication and client care skills.\n, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.\n, • A calm and professional approach when working under pressure.\n, • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be advantageous.\nWhat's on Offer?\n In return, you will receive: \n\n • Competitive salary based on experience.\n, • Genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.\n, • Ongoing training and professional development.\n, • A supportive and collaborative working environment.\n, • Exposure to a varied and interesting caseload.\n, • Full-time permanent employment with an established and respected law firm.\nApply\n If you're a Police Station Accredited Criminal Defence Paralegal looking for your next opportunity in Sheffield, Barnsley or Rotherham, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, or for a confidential discussion about the role, please contact: Lauren Hopkinson Legal Recruitment Consultant | CRA Consulting

We are assisting a Top Law Firm in Sheffield who are seeking an experienced Patent Paralegal to join their thriving team on a 12-month FTC. This is an excellent opportunity which is offering a generous salary plus hybrid working for the right individual. \n To be successful you must have at least 2 years’ experience as a Patent Paralegal or Patent Administrator as well as holding the CIPA Qualification. You must be able to demonstrate a hard-working approach along with excellent attention to detail and time-management as you will be expected to manage deadline effectively. \n Key duties include: \n\n • Preparing and filing patent applications.\n, • Managing foreign filings and assignments.\n, • Liaising with clients, overseas Associates, and patent offices.\n\n This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and further your career with a respected Law Firm. Reach out now to find out more… \n Dawn Ellmore Employment aims to respond to all applicants, however due to the number of applications received this is regrettably not always possible. If you have not received a response within three working days, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Adult Social Care Solicitor \n\n • Job Type: Part-time (3 full days per week, 22.2 hours - open to discussion on hours)\n, • Location: Rotherham (Remote)\n, • Salary: £33.71 per hour PAYE\n, • Contract: Temporary\n\n We are seeking an Adult Social Care Solicitor to join our Adult Care Law Team. This role involves providing comprehensive legal advice, guidance, and representation on all matters related to Adult Care Law. The successful candidate will handle cases from inception through to conclusion, including court representation and advising the Council during various meetings. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Work within the Adult Care Law Team to provide legal services in areas including Adult Care and related matters.\n, • Manage a personal caseload of Adult Care Law matters, taking client instructions, advising throughout the case, and providing advocacy.\n, • Represent the Council in court at inquiries, inquests, and tribunals, including full preparation and advocacy.\n, • Assess and advise on evidential matters to prevent unnecessary litigation.\n, • Attend and possibly represent the Head of Legal/Assistant Director of Legal Services at Council’s Boards and Panels, acting as Legal Adviser, advising both Members and Officers.\n, • Participate in providing training for Members and Officers on relevant legal matters.\n, • Develop and maintain effective relationships with external stakeholders and engage in multi-agency working.\n, • Deputise for the Senior Solicitor in the Adult Care Law Team as required.\n, • Ensure compliance with the Solicitors Regulatory Authority/Bar Council/Chartered Institute of Legal Executives Code of Professional Conduct.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with current practising certificate.\n, • Proven experience in Adult Care Law.\n, • Strong advocacy skills and experience in court representation.\n, • Ability to handle complex legal issues and provide clear, practical advice.\n, • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of advising and training a range of audiences.\n, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Flexible remote working options.\n, • Competitive hourly rate.\n, • Opportunity to work within a supportive team and contribute to significant community-focused projects.\n\n To apply for this Adult Social Care Solicitor position, please submit your CV by clicking Apply Now.

Our client, a very reputable firm are looking to appoint a Senior Conveyancing Paralegal to join their team based in Sheffield. You will be tasked with assisting & supporting fee earners within the team. This opportunity will suit an experienced Senior Conveyancing Paralegal who is looking to make a difference to a team/business. \n To be considered for the role, you’ll require the following essentials: \n\n • Experience of working within the Legal Sector\n, • Experience & knowledge of the Conveyancing process\n, • Proven experience of supporting fee earners\n, • Knowledge of MS Office & Case Management Systems\n, • Excellent communication skills – both written & verbal\n, • Strong organisational skills\n, • High attention to detail\n\n Within this position, you’ll also be: \n\n • Assisting on a varied caseload of residential property transactions\n, • Dealing with client enquiries, providing updates & taking instructions\n, • Preparing of correspondence, forms & documents in relation to instructions & supervision\n, • Assisting fee earners with the management & progression of transactions\n, • Preparing of sale contracts & relevant support documentation\n, • Facilitating exchange of contracts in relation to instructions\n, • Preparing & arranging of financial statements, SDLT Submissions & Certificates of Title for Advance Funds\n, • Ensuring all new build warranties are submitted & intercepted as soon as possible\n, • Dealing with the preparation of any Help to Buy Incentives\n, • Acting as a point of contact for clients via telephone & face to face, recording accurate messages\n, • Liaising with clients, estate agents, financial advisors, mortgage lenders & other law firms as required\n, • Building & maintaining of relationships with clients & third parties\n, • Drafting mortgage reports\n, • Flagging to fee earner potential inaccuracies in mortgage offer\n, • Drafting search reports\n, • Flagging to fee earner potential issues with searches\n, • Drafting & issuing contract packs\n, • Drafting SDLT returns\n, • Drafting legal forms & documents (TR1, Deeds etc)\n, • Sending documents to clients for signing\n, • Reviewing sales enquiries on simple transactions\n, • Ordering searches\n, • Ordering SIM Searches\n, • Liaising with giftor to obtain ID, statements & declaration\n, • Completing initial compliance checks for fee earner approval\n, • Completing completion set ups\n, • Preparing handover for completion\n, • Conducting exchanges & completions under supervision\n, • Reporting to lender on inaccuracies in mortgage offer\n, • Raising relevant enquiries on search results\n, • Independently running complex sale matters & simple freehold purchases\n, • Conducting initial source of funds review on purchase\n, • Checking ledger handbooks to ensure compliance\n\n Salary & Working Hours \n Salary is £26,000 - £30,000 per annum, dependant on experience \n Working Hours are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm with 1 hours’ lunch \n Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support. \n Talk Staff Recruitment act as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. \n See our website for more details and jobs available - \n

Adult Social Care LawyerLocation: RemoteSalary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum CRA Consulting is delighted to be working in partnership with a leading Local Authority who are seeking an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer to join their Legal Services team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional to join a supportive and collaborative local government legal team, providing high-quality legal advice on complex and rewarding matters that directly support the protection of vulnerable adults. Due to continued growth within the Legal Services team, the authority is looking to appoint a permanent Adult Social Care Lawyer to manage a varied caseload and provide expert legal advice across a broad range of Adult Social Care matters, working remotely as part of an experienced and collaborative team. The Role\n You will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of Adult Social Care and Community Care matters, including: \n\n • Court of Protection proceedings\n, • Mental Capacity Act matters\n, • Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)\n, • Adult safeguarding matters\n, • Providing legal advice and support to Adult Social Care teams\n, • Public law advice and challenges to local authority decision-making\n, • Preparing legal documentation, statements and applications\n, • Conducting advocacy where required\n, • Liaising with internal departments, external agencies, Counsel and other professionals\nAbout You\n To be considered for this opportunity, you will have: \n\n • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive status\n, • Strong experience within Adult Social Care law\n, • Experience dealing with Court of Protection and Mental Capacity Act matters\n, • The ability to manage a complex caseload independently\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills\n, • Previous Local Authority experience is desirable but not essential\nThe Opportunity\n This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected Local Authority offering high-quality work, flexibility and excellent work-life balance. The role offers: \n\n • £50,000 - £55,000 per annum\n, • Permanent position\n, • Fully remote working\n, • Generous Local Government Pension Scheme\n, • Excellent annual leave entitlement\n, • Ongoing training and professional development\n, • Supportive and collaborative legal team\n, • Opportunity to work on complex and meaningful Adult Social Care matters\n\n If you are an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking for your next opportunity, apply below or contact Umar Tawil at CRA Consulting for a confidential discussion.

Residential Conveyancing Paralegal (Hybrid working)SheffieldSalary: £25,000 to £30,000PermanentAbout the Firm/Role: An exceptional opportunity has become available for an experienced and ambitious Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join a modern, forward-thinking law firm with a strong history and reputation in the city.This role will see you play a key part in the conveyancing team, working closely with an established fee earner and handling sale and purchase transactions from start to finish, including exchanging contracts and managing completions.The firm is well-known not only for its client care but also for its commitment to supporting and developing its people. You will benefit from a structured training and development programme designed to help you continually grow your skills and progress in your career. From technical legal training to tailored personal developmen, you'll have access to ongoing support that ensures you stay ahead in your field.For ambitious individuals, the firm offers clear, long-term progression opportunities,. If you are looking for a career path rather than just a job, this is the ideal environment to achieve your goals.Alongside this, the firm provides a hybrid working model, excellent employee benefits, and a collaborative working culture in modern city centre offices.About You: \n\n • At least 2 years' experience in a residential conveyancing role.\n, • Excellent communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and strong organisational abilities.\n, • A client-focused mindset, with the ability to handle issues efficiently and professionally.\n, • Enthusiastic about professional development and motivated to progress your career in conveyancing.\n\n How to Apply: To apply for this role, please click the apply button. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, contact Miles Lomas at CRA Consulting on . For additional career opportunities, visit our jobs page at

Adult Social Care Lawyer \n\n • Hourly Rate: £65\n, • Location: Sheffield\n, • Job Type: Hybrid, Temporary\n\n We are seeking an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive) with Local Authority experience to join our busy team. This role involves a mixed caseload of adult social care work, including Court of Protection, mental health, and financial matters. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Provide advice, guidance, and representation to the relevant client department on all Adult Care Law matters and related issues.\n, • Responsible for the provision of legal services in areas including Adult Care and related matters.\n, • Undertake a personal caseload of Adult Care Law matters from inception through to conclusion, including taking the client’s instructions, advising the client throughout the case, advocacy, and reporting fully to the client on the outcome.\n, • Represent the Council in court at inquiries, inquests, and tribunals, including full preparation and the provision of advocacy in all relevant courts.\n, • Assess and advise on evidential matters and seek to prevent matters from going to court where litigation would not be in the Council’s best interests.\n, • Attend meetings of the Council’s Boards and Panels, possibly representing the Head of Legal/Assistant Director of Legal Services, and act as Legal Adviser to the meeting.\n, • Participate in the provision of training for Members and Officers on relevant legal matters.\n, • Develop and foster effective relationships with external stakeholders and partners, and engage in multi-agency working where appropriate.\n, • Deputise for the Senior Solicitor in the Adult Care Law Team as required.\n, • Comply at all times with the professional conduct requirements set by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority/Bar Council/Chartered Institute of Legal Executives.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • At least 3 years PQE in the area of Adult Care Law, preferably with experience of working within Local Government.\n, • Experience of holding an Adult Care Law caseload and carrying out advocacy at a range of hearings.\n, • Effective communication skills to provide advice and assistance to Adult Services on all Adult Care related matters, including policy and legislative changes.\n, • Ability to advise Members and Officers at all levels on all relevant matters as and when required in writing, by telephone, and in meetings.\n, • NQF Level 7 qualification e.g., Post Graduate Certificates and Diplomas with a valid Practising Certificate.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Flexible hybrid working arrangement.\n, • Opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive team.\n, • Exposure to a wide range of cases and professional development opportunities.\n\n To apply for this Adult Social Care Lawyer position, please submit your CV by clicking Apply Now.

Our client, a very reputable firm are looking to appoint a Conveyancing Paralegal to join their team based in Sheffield. You will be tasked with assisting & supporting fee earners within the team. This opportunity will suit an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal who is looking to make a difference to a team/business. \n To be considered for the role, you’ll require the following essentials: \n\n • Experience of working within the Legal Sector\n, • Experience & knowledge of the Conveyancing process\n, • Proven experience of supporting fee earners\n, • Knowledge of MS Office & Case Management Systems\n, • Excellent communication skills – both written & verbal\n, • Strong organisational skills\n, • High attention to detail\n\n Within this position, you’ll also be: \n\n • Assisting on a varied caseload of residential property transactions\n, • Dealing with client enquiries, providing updates & taking instructions\n, • Preparing of correspondence, forms & documents in relation to instructions & supervision\n, • Assisting fee earners with the management & progression of transactions\n, • Preparing of sale contracts & relevant support documentation\n, • Facilitating exchange of contracts in relation to instructions\n, • Preparing & arranging of financial statements, SDLT Submissions & Certificates of Title for Advance Funds\n, • Ensuring all new build warranties are submitted & intercepted as soon as possible\n, • Dealing with the preparation of any Help to Buy Incentives\n, • Acting as a point of contact for clients via telephone & face to face, recording accurate messages\n, • Liaising with clients, estate agents, financial advisors, mortgage lenders & other law firms as required\n, • Building & maintaining of relationships with clients & third parties\n, • Drafting mortgage reports – under supervision\n, • Flagging to fee earner potential inaccuracies in mortgage offer\n, • Drafting search reports – under supervision\n, • Flagging to fee earner potential issues with searches\n, • Drafting & issuing contract packs – under supervision\n, • Drafting SDLT returns – under supervision\n, • Drafting legal forms & documents (TR1, Deeds etc)\n, • Sending documents to clients for signing – under supervision\n, • Reviewing sales enquiries on simple transactions\n, • Ordering searches\n, • Completing completion set ups – under supervision\n, • Preparing handover for completion – under supervision\n\n Salary & Working Hours \n Salary is £23,000 - £26,000 per annum, dependant on experience \n Working Hours are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm with 1 hours’ lunch \n Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support. \n Talk Staff Recruitment act as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. \n See our website for more details and jobs available - \n \n

Our client, an established and highly regarded law firm, is offering the opportunity to join their Residential Property department in their Sheffield office.Our client is looking to appoint a full-time and/or part-time Solicitor or Legal Executive or equivalent to their residential property departme

Find A Job That Excites You’Our client, an established and highly regarded law firm, is offering the opportunity to join their Private Client department in their Sheffield office.Our client is looking to appoint a full-time and/or part-time Solicitor or Legal Executive or equivalent to their priva

THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEERING ROLE. Role Title: Principal / Senior / Legal Advisors (UK-based candidates only) Role Nature: Volunteer Location: Home-based The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteers-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change. We are looking to recruit highly motivated and enthusiastic Legal Advisor VOLUNTEERS to join our Director-General’s Office (Legal Advisory Section). The ideal candidate is driven and experienced, and looking to make a difference in international climate change governance. The successful candidate will provide expert and strategic legal advice to the Director-General, Chief of Staff, Company Secretary, and all BCI divisions, concerning the legal obligations and operations of BCI and assist in the minimization of any legal risk exposure, including employment law, contract law, privacy law, and competition law, etc. Responsibilities: • Managing the Legal Advisory Section and supervising legal advisors;, • Providing advice on legal matters;, • Evaluating and weighing multiple inputs and impacts of any decision or course of action;, • Supporting the formulation or review of internal governance policies and managing the impact of external factors;, • Drafting legal opinions, memoranda, and briefing documents;, • Formulating formalities regarding settlements of disputes;, • Monitoring the implementation of the legal clauses;, • Advise members on legal issues and risks, including corporate and charity governance, fundraising, marketing, competition, data protection, trademarks, copyright, defamation, and litigation matters, etc. Core competencies • Strong analytical and research skills including critical thinking, organizational and problem-solving skills;, • Effective interpersonal and communication skills;, • Ability to work well within a team and individually;, • Seeking a complementary range of specialisms (charity, commercial, corporate, contract, employment, litigation, and others). Skills & Abilities • Excellent English writing skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;, • Proven ability to effectively multitask and prioritize work;, • Excellent problem-solving skills;, • Excellent attention to detail and a proactive attitude is an indispensable skills required for this role, • Excellent problem-solving skills;, • Excellent attention to detail and a proactive attitude are indispensable skills required for this role General & Specialist Knowledge • Excellent use of Microsoft Office 365 suite (including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) is essential to perform in this role; and, • Excellent English writing skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, • Proven ability to effectively multitask and prioritize work;, • Some knowledge on topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance, and blockchain technology preferred. Education & Training • (Legal Assistant) Minimum requirement: Bachelor's Degree / Postgraduate Degree in Law (e.g. LLB or GDL);, • (Legal Advisor) Minimum requirement: Qualified solicitor/barrister in the UK with some post-qualification experience in either private practice or in-house (ideally, some in-house experience is highly preferable), • (Senior Legal Advisor) Minimum requirement: Qualified solicitor/barrister in the UK with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in either private practice or in-house (at least some in-house experience is highly preferable), • (Principal Legal Advisor) Minimum requirement: Qualified solicitor/barrister in the UK with a minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience in either private practice or in-house (at least some in-house experience is highly preferable) Relevant Experience • Proven general counsel experience in a not-for-profit environment;, • Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate law, contract law, employment law, or litigations, etc.);, • In-depth understanding of how legal issues affect organizations;, • Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives;, • Experience in building constructive relationships with stakeholders; and, • Experience in working independently and with teams to drive forward blockchain-related projects using your own initiative. Blockchain and other emerging technologies. Climate change and sustainability. These are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organizations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying, and analyzing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network. Benefits you will get from volunteering with BCI are enormous and some include: • You will hone or learn new skills including research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette,, • Your mind will be mentally stimulated, hence providing you with a sense of purpose;, • You will advance and boost your professional career by helping you to make professional connections and giving you real-world experience at the intersection between climate and emerging technologies; and, • Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connection. Selection Process As a voluntary organization, we are pleased to open the door for candidates who may not have the prior experience they need to start, progress, or switch their careers. To recruit the most suitable, talented, or potential new members out of the volume of applications received, it is the BCI’s policy to also consider inexperienced candidates to fill our voluntary unpaid roles as long as they can demonstrate the skills required in the written assessment. In the selection process, most candidates will be invited to complete the following assessment. Section A: Verbal and Numerical Reasoning (20 multiple-choice questions) Section B: Situation Judgement Test (20 multiple-choice questions) Section C: In-Tray Exercise (An open-ended assessment relevant to the duties of the role) Candidates who pass all three sections will be invited to attend a phone screening, first interview, and final interview online.

Our client, an established and highly regarded law firm, is offering the opportunity to join their Commercial Property department in their Sheffield office.Our client is looking to appoint a full-time and/or part-time Solicitor or Legal Executive or equivalent to their commercial property department

You may be involved in advocacy at Court if required and as agreed with the Costs Partner. Ideally, you’ll have minimum two years’ experience working either in house or for an external supplier of costs drafting services. About YouExperience either in house or for an external supplier of CostsBa

We are assisting a Top Law Firm in Sheffield who are seeking an experienced Patent Paralegal to join their thriving team on a 12-month FTC.This is an excellent opportunity which is offering a generous salary plus hybrid working for the right individual.To be successful you must have at least 2 years

Our client, a very reputable firm are looking to appoint a Senior Conveyancing Paralegal to join their team based in Sheffield. This opportunity will suit an experienced Senior Conveyancing Paralegal who is looking to make a difference to a team/business.

Our client, a very reputable firm are looking to appoint a Conveyancing Paralegal to join their team based in Sheffield. This opportunity will suit an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal who is looking to make a difference to a team/business.

Sue Ross Recruitment is proud to be working on behalf of a highly respected, award‑winning Sheffield law firm to recruit an experienced Assistant Conveyancer for its specialist Residential Conveyancing team.This firm is recognised for its forward‑thinking approach, strong client relati

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

You will be a qualified Lawyer with at least 4 -6 years' experience in equity capital markets and corporate, gained from an equally leading practice.

You will be an experienced Private Wealth lawyer with strong technical expertise and the ambition to help build a practice. The client relationships already exist and the firm is now looking for the right lawyer to build a department around them. Their collaborative culture means partners work close

A proactive and quick‑thinking lawyer who enjoys being close to the business.

Must be a qualified lawyer licensed to practice law and a member in good standing or otherwise eligible to work as an in‑house lawyer in England. A Commercial & Investment bank – Payments Lawyer – Vice President in Legal Team you will provide legal advisory and transactional support to the liq

As a Senior Contract Lawyer, you'll lead high‑value negotiations, own key client relationships, and play a significant role in developing our more junior lawyers and the wider paralegal team. Our lawyers and paralegals work alongside embedded AI agents to deliver investor onboarding, transaction K

CapeClarke is seeking a talented Competition Lawyer (2-4 PQE) to join a leading US law firm in London. As a Competition Lawyer, you will advise on EU and UK merger control, engage in antitrust matters, and demonstrate strong communication skills.

Working with the Head of Investment Compliance and an international team of ex‑Big Law lawyers, paralegals, and analysts, you’ll serve as the day‑to‑day legal contact for institutional investors and asset manager clients across private equity, infrastructure, credit, and real estate strategi

We are working with a leading Irish firm in London who are looking for an Associate with strong Corporate experience to join their Tier 1 practice.Our client has a strong international presence and an excellent client portfolio.This opportunity would suit someone who is looking to progress in their

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing day-to-day matters, supervising junior lawyers and taking real ownership of client relationships, while working closely with senior leadership on strategy and business development.

Greenberg Traurig LLP seeks a Corporate Practice Innovation & Knowledge Lawyer to lead knowledge strategy for the Corporate team, focusing on M&A, private equity and general corporate advisory work.

Axiom Technology Inc is seeking a Corporate M&A Lawyer to support clients across sectors with practical, commercially focused advice on mergers, acquisitions, disposals, restructurings and private equity investments, working across the full transaction lifecycle.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a tax lawyer looking to work on some of the market’s most complex and high-profile transactions, advising a diverse range of corporates, financial institutions, private equity sponsors and investment funds on sophisticated domestic and cross-border matters. A

Funds and Investment Management Lawyers.

Law Absolute Recruitment Ltd is seeking a senior Corporate Lawyer with deep expertise in Capital Markets and the Takeover Code for a senior role within a leading ECM practice.

You will partner with businesses including infrastructure credit, direct lending, CLOs, and other long‑term credit strategies; collaborate with product specialists and portfolio teams to structure funds and separate managed accounts; support the ongoing growth of our Private Credit platform; manag

Mentor junior lawyers and paralegals, reviewing their work and contributing to a high‑performing team culture. You mentor junior lawyers and paralegals and take ownership of your work in a fast‑paced environment.

A top-tier law firm seeks a Project Finance lawyer for its London office.

You must be a lawyer qualified in England & Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Australia or New Zealand.

Unknown Law Firm in London, Leeds or Manchester (Hybrid) seeks a Senior Conflicts Advisory Lawyer to join its Office of the General Counsel and advise on complex conflicts and confidentiality matters across a global practice.

The Stephen James Partnership is assisting a fast-growing fintech business in London to hire an Interim Commercial Technology Lawyer on a 6-month contract.

We are looking to bring on a Commercial Contracts Lawyer on our global Legal contracts team. Must be a Qualified Lawyer in the UK and on the solicitors roll.

BCL Legal In-House in London is seeking an experienced commercial lawyer for a London-based interim role, focusing on high-volume commercial contracts, procurement, and NEC4 construction matters.

As a Senior Contract Lawyer, you’ll lead high‑value negotiations, own key client relationships, and play a significant role in developing our more junior lawyers and the wider paralegal team. Our lawyers and paralegals work alongside embedded AI agents to deliver investor onboarding, transaction

Simmons Adaptive is seeking equity derivatives lawyers for a key client project in London.

A leading global financial institution is seeking a commercially minded lawyer to join its EMEA Legal team in London, supporting the group's UK and European banking entities. This is a great opportunity for a proactive, collaborative lawyer who enjoys variety and wants genuine ownership across priva

IDEX Consulting is recruiting for a Commercial Lawyer to join their Commercial Travel team in City.