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We are looking for Paralegals to join a growing legal team based in central Sheffield, working 3-4 days from the office and remotely for the remainder of days. \n This opportunity is ideal for candidates holding an LPC or equivalent legal certification, who are keen to apply their legal knowledge in a dynamic environment. \n The role provides valuable hands-on experience in a busy department gaining exposure to complex work, with clear pathways for professional development. \n Duties \n\n • Ability to handle cases in different stages of pre and post litigation in accordance with the company’s policies\n, • Review claims for completeness and accuracy, ensuring all documentation is provided.\n, • Process claims by entering and verifying data against policy details.\n, • Liaise with clients and stakeholders to clarify details or gather additional information\n, • Preparation of damages breakdown and legal fees\n, • Preparation of witness statements, statements of case and bundles for hearings\n, • Maintain detailed records of claim progress and correspondence\n, • Escalate complex matters for further review\n\n Qualifications and skills \n\n • Previous paralegal experience\n, • LPC preferred but not essential\n, • Demonstrated interest in litigation, insurance, claims, or legal compliance\n, • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail\n, • Strong written and verbal communication abilities\n, • Proficiency in office software (Word, Excel, etc.)\n, • Ability to work independently and use case management system\n\n We welcome applications from individuals who are eager to contribute to our team while developing their professional skills in a supportive environment.

Sue Ross Recruitment are working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm to recruit a Criminal Defence Paralegal to join their busy criminal defence team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with practical criminal defence experience who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. You will play a key role in supporting Criminal Defence solicitors, while also managing your own caseload and assisting clients through every stage of the criminal justice process. As a Criminal Defence Paralegal, your responsibilities will include: Case Management – Managing your own caseload across the full range of criminal defence matters. Police Station Work – Representing clients at the police station and providing clear, practical advice at critical stages of proceedings. Alternatively, a willingness to undertake police station accreditation will be considered. Legal Research – Conducting detailed legal research to support case strategy, ensuring knowledge is up to date with relevant case law, legislation and criminal procedure. Drafting & Documentation – Preparing and drafting legal documents with accuracy, clarity and attention to detail. Client Care – Building strong relationships with clients, providing clear and tailored guidance, keeping clients informed throughout their case, and meeting clients to take instructions, statements and assist with mitigation. Communication & Liaison – Working closely with colleagues, external agencies and clients to ensure matters progress efficiently and to a high standard. To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: Previous experience working within criminal defence law Experience representing clients at the police station Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach * A professional, empathetic and resilient attitude when dealing with sensitive and challenging situations This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable criminal defence practice where you will gain hands-on experience, responsibility and exposure to a wide range of criminal matters within a supportive team environment. Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment

Sue Ross Recruitment are delighted to be working on behalf of our client to recruit a Paralegal to join their Residential Conveyancing department. Our client is a highly regarded, multi-accredited law firm with more than 200 years of history in Sheffield. As one of the region’s leading legal practices, they have developed an outstanding reputation for building strong professional relationships and delivering exceptional client service. The purpose of this role is to provide vital support to fee earners within the Residential Conveyancing team. You will assist with a varied caseload of residential property transactions, which will include handling client enquiries, providing updates, and taking instructions. The successful candidate will be responsible for progressing transactions under supervision and will be confident in preparing correspondence, forms, and documents in line with instructions. Additional duties will include coordinating the exchange of contracts, preparing financial statements, submitting SDLT forms, and producing certificates of title for advance funds. A minimum of one year’s experience in a similar conveyancing role, along with a solid understanding of residential conveyancing procedures, is essential. Candidates must demonstrate excellent client care and communication skills, as the role requires regular, proactive liaison with clients, estate agents, financial advisers, mortgage lenders, and other legal professionals involved in transactions. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and successful team, where you will gain exposure to varied and detailed transactions. Our client offers excellent development, training, and clear career progression opportunities. Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment

Sue Ross Recruitment are delighted to be working on behalf of our client, a highly respected law firm, to recruit a Data Protection Paralegal to join their busy and growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Paralegal with litigation experience who is looking to develop their career within an interesting and ever-evolving area of law. Whether your background is in Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Clinical Negligence, Employment, Housing or another litigation-based discipline, we are keen to hear from candidates with strong transferable skills and a genuine interest in learning something new. Previous Data Protection experience is not essential. Our client is looking for an organised, proactive and client-focused individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and would welcome the opportunity to venture into a new area of legal practice. As a Data Protection Paralegal, you will support Litigation Solicitors whilst assisting clients throughout every stage of the claims process. Key Responsibilities Assisting with consumer privacy violation claims, data breach compensation claims, and group litigation matters. Taking initial client instructions, gathering evidence, opening files and supporting fee earners with ongoing litigation. Assisting with matters relating to the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and misuse of private information claims. Communicating with clients, obtaining relevant information, and supporting documentation. Managing electronic case files, monitoring deadlines, and ensuring compliance requirements are met. Assisting with document disclosure, document review, and case preparation. About You To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: Previous experience working as a Paralegal within a law firm. Litigation experience, gained in any legal discipline. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied caseload and competing priorities. Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach. A professional, empathetic and resilient attitude when dealing with sensitive matters. A willingness to learn and develop within a specialist and rapidly changing area of law. * Experience within litigation environments would be advantageous but is by no means essential

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Reference: JN-1 Posted: 2026-10-20Location: Sheffield, England, GBContract type: Full timeCompany: Michael PageJob function: ComplianceSubsector: Compliance GeneralistSector: Business ServicesWhere: SheffieldContract type: PermanentConsultant name: Joe GormanConsultant phone: Join a global legal business in a strategic advisory role.Shape contractual risk management across an international firm.About Our Client Our client is a leading international law firm with a strong reputation across dispute resolution, regulatory and advisory services. Submit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button. With a significant global footprint and a collaborative culture, the firm is committed to innovation, operational excellence and delivering high-quality legal services to a diverse client base.The business places considerable importance on risk management and governance, investing heavily in its people, technology and processes to maintain best-in-class compliance standards across its global network. Job Description Contract Review & NegotiationReview, draft and negotiate client engagement terms, supplier agreements, framework agreements, SLAs and other commercial contracts.Advise stakeholders on contractual obligations, legal risks and compliance considerations.Support negotiations with clients and suppliers to achieve commercially balanced outcomes.Provide guidance on key contractual provisions including liability, indemnities, confidentiality, intellectual property, termination rights, insurance requirements and data protection.Risk & Compliance AdvisoryIdentify, assess and mitigate legal and regulatory risks arising from contractual arrangements.Advise on compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including professional conduct obligations.Support the development and enhancement of contractual risk policies, procedures and guidance.Ensure contractual arrangements align with internal governance frameworks and approval processes.Stakeholder ManagementBuild trusted relationships with partners, lawyers and business services professionals.Act as the firm's internal subject matter expert on contract-related matters.Work closely with wider Risk & Compliance teams, including Financial Crime, Data Risk and New Business Intake functions.Process ImprovementAssist in the ongoing development of contract management processes and systems.Support the implementation of technology-driven and AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency.Analyse contractual risk trends and recommend improvements to processes and controls.Training & Knowledge SharingDeliver training on contractual risk and compliance matters.Develop practical guidance notes, templates and playbooks.Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting professional services contracts and communicate key updates to stakeholders.The Successful Applicant8+ years' PQE in private practice, in-house legal or risk & compliance environments.Strong experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.Knowledge of professional services contracts and associated legal risks.Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to law firms.Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.Ability to balance legal risk with commercial priorities.Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.Desirable experience includes:Law firm Risk & Compliance or Office of General Counsel experience.Knowledge of data protection, information security and supplier governance frameworks.Experience with contract lifecycle management systems.Exposure to international contracting and cross-border legal matters.What's on OfferOpportunity to join a highly regarded global Risk & Compliance team.Exposure to complex, international contractual matters.A strategic advisory role with senior stakeholder interaction.Strong investment in career development, mentoring and training.Collaborative and supportive working environment.Exposure to technology-led and AI-enabled contracting initiatives. xrnqpay Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

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RedLaw are partnering with a top-tier Global law firm who are looking for a Senior Conflicts Lawyer to join their New Business Intake team. Must be a qualified lawyer with 5+ years' demonstratable experience managing conflicts of interest within a law firm. If you are a qualified conflicts lawyer an

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In this role you will advise on corporate governance, housing and related local government matters, shaping decisions for the Council.You will manage a varied caseload within a supportive Governance and Regulatory team, ensuring decisions are lawful and well evidenced.The role offers hybrid working

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An international law firm is seeking an experienced Contracts Lawyer to join its Risk & Compliance function. Build trusted relationships with partners, lawyers and business services professionals.

Our client is a boutique firm who are looking for some part-time legal support from an experienced commercial property lawyer to advise on some Solar PV projects - but any renewables experience would be useful.

Global Law Firm is seeking an experienced Contracts Lawyer to join its Risk & Compliance function.

An international law firm is seeking an experienced Contracts Lawyer to join its Risk & Compliance function. This role will focus on advising on client and supplier contracts, managing contractual risk, and supporting the firm's commercial and regulatory objectives across multiple jurisdictions. Our client is a leading international law firm with a strong reputation across dispute resolution, regulatory and advisory services. With a significant global footprint and a collaborative culture, the firm is committed to innovation, operational excellence and delivering high-quality legal services to a diverse client base. The business places considerable importance on risk management and governance, investing heavily in its people, technology and processes to maintain best-in-class compliance standards across its global network. • Review, draft and negotiate client engagement terms, supplier agreements, framework agreements, SLAs and other commercial contracts., • Advise stakeholders on contractual obligations, legal risks and compliance considerations., • Support negotiations with clients and suppliers to achieve commercially balanced outcomes., • Provide guidance on key contractual provisions including liability, indemnities, confidentiality, intellectual property, termination rights, insurance requirements and data protection., • Identify, assess and mitigate legal and regulatory risks arising from contractual arrangements., • Advise on compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including professional conduct obligations., • Support the development and enhancement of contractual risk policies, procedures and guidance., • Ensure contractual arrangements align with internal governance frameworks and approval processes., • Build trusted relationships with partners, lawyers and business services professionals., • Act as the firm's internal subject matter expert on contract-related matters., • Work closely with wider Risk & Compliance teams, including Financial Crime, Data Risk and New Business Intake functions., • Assist in the ongoing development of contract management processes and systems., • Support the implementation of technology-driven and AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency., • Analyse contractual risk trends and recommend improvements to processes and controls., • Deliver training on contractual risk and compliance matters., • Develop practical guidance notes, templates and playbooks., • Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting professional services contracts and communicate key updates to stakeholders., • 8+ years' PQE in private practice, in-house legal or risk & compliance environments., • Strong experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts., • Knowledge of professional services contracts and associated legal risks., • Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to law firms., • Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills., • Ability to balance legal risk with commercial priorities., • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Desirable experience includes: • Law firm Risk & Compliance or Office of General Counsel experience., • Knowledge of data protection, information security and supplier governance frameworks., • Experience with contract lifecycle management systems., • Exposure to international contracting and cross-border legal matters., • Opportunity to join a highly regarded global Risk & Compliance team., • Exposure to complex, international contractual matters., • A strategic advisory role with senior stakeholder interaction., • Strong investment in career development, mentoring and training., • Collaborative and supportive working environment., • Exposure to technology-led and AI-enabled contracting initiatives., • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Michael Page Legal is seeking an experienced Contracts Lawyer to join its Risk & Compliance function. The role focuses on advising on client and supplier contracts, managing contractual risk and supporting commercial and regulatory objectives across jurisdictions. 8+ years' PQE with strong drafting, negotiation and risk management skills will be essential. The role offers a hybrid, international remit and opportunities to leverage AI-enabled contracting initiatives. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Contract: Full Time, Permanent.CRA Legal is working with a reputable and award-winning law firm group who operate on a national basis.This firm have a specialist and dedicated Property business that forms part of the group.Being at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, they are a modern business

Our client is a well-established leading firm of solicitors based in Sheffield.They are a forward-thinking organisation and one of the leading law firms in South Yorkshire well known for delivering excellent levels of client care.Hours of Work: 35 hours, Monday to Friday.To assist and support fee ea

Sills & Betteridge LLP in Sheffield is seeking a Paralegal to join the Family Department.

Andy File Associates Limited is working as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client with regards this permanent position.Our client is a well-established leading firm of solicitors based in Sheffield.They are a forward-thinking organisation and one of the leading law firms in South Yorkshire wel

A well-established law firm is looking to add a Residential Property Paralegal to its Sheffield team. Role: Residential Property Paralegal. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY PARALEGAL – SHEFFIELD.

Key elements of the role will include:.Personal Management of a Defended caseload via a case management system.Review High Value or Complex pre-legal debts to assess suitability for legal action.Pursue defended claims through small claims, fast track and multi-track by drafting pleadings, witness st

Andy File Associates Limited, acting for a leading Sheffield law firm, is seeking a junior conveyancing paralegal to support fee earners in a busy residential property team.

We are seeking a Paralegal to join our Family Law Emergency Team, working on a range of family law matters, including injunction applications and private children proceedings. Previous Paralegal or Legal Assistant experience within Family Law (essential);.

CRA Consulting in Sheffield is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join an in-house legal team.

Andy File Associates Ltd is seeking a junior conveyancing assistant in Sheffield to support fee earners with residential property transactions.You will handle client enquiries, prepare contracts and documents, and contribute to the progression of transactions under supervision.The role requires know

CRA Legal is seeking a Commercial Property Paralegal to join a reputable property team handling residential and commercial transactions.

Provides legal advice and support on children's and adult social care matters, managing caseloads including care proceedings, safeguarding, and judicial reviews, and representing the organization in court.

This is a full-time or part-time position. Seeking a Senior Private Client Lawyer & Technical Lead for a role in Sheffield, offering a salary of £55,000+ and benefits.

A leading international law firm is looking to add an experienced Employment Lawyer to its London team. The team is keen to speak with Lawyers who:Are qualified in England & Wales with at least four or more years’ post-qualification of transactional (corporate support and advisory) experience

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

The Successful ApplicantQualified Solicitor or Lawyer with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience. Job Description The firm is seeking an experienced Risk & Compliance Lawyer (5+ PQE) to provide support across a broad range of professional risk, regulatory and compliance matters. This r

Ongoing training, supervision and mentoring from experienced senior Lawyers will be provided to support long-term career progression within the firm. A well-established and growing regional law firm in Thames Valley is seeking a Commercial Lawyer (3–5 years’ PQE) to join its expanding commercial

Vital Energi – In-House Lawyer – 1-3 yrs PQE ConstructionSalary: ExcellentLocation: BlackburnEXCLUSIVE ROLEIn-House Lawyer – 1-3 yrs PQE Construction (Blackburn)We are exclusively instructed by Vital Energi to source them an in-house lawyer to join their small in-house legal team, based out of

Our client, an established and highly regarded law firm, is offering the opportunity to join their private Family law department in their Brynmawr office.Our client is looking to appoint a full-time and/or part-time Solicitor or Legal Executive or equivalent to their family law department.You will b

Corporate Governance Lawyer- Remote WorkingLeading offshore law firm are looking to hire an Associate/ Senior Associate to work as part of their Corporate Governance team. Candidate Requirements:The ideal candidate is a current or former UK qualified corporate lawyer (Associate or Senior Associate l

This job is with Lewis Silkin LLP, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.Please do not contact the recruiter directly.At Lewis Silkin our ethos is simple.We strive to do the best for our clients, our people and the communities

Property Litigation Lawyer (3PQE) - Ellisons is recruiting multiple Property Litigation Lawyers (3PQE) to join its established and highly regarded team on a full-time, permanent basis, with opportunities available across the firms offices in Chelmsford, Ipswich and Norwich. This is an excellent oppo

You’ll collaborate with a supportive local HR team and work closely with a senior practice manager (a non-practicing funds lawyer), ensuring the team’s development, growth and success. Corporate lawyer with 3+ years of funds experience. Are you at a point in your career where you no longer want

HCR is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Real Estate Disputes team in Thames Valley, offering high-value, complex disputes work across a national platform.The role provides opportunities to lead matters, manage relationships with diverse clients, and contribute to business development while wor

BCL Legal, working with a leading commercial law firm, seeks a Knowledge & Innovation Lawyer to join the Client Solutions & Innovation team on national property matters from Leeds.