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Your new company A large, well‑established shared public sector legal service is seeking a Civil Litigation Lawyer to join its busy litigation team on a rolling contract basis. The service supports a wide range of public bodies across London and the Home Counties and is known for delivering high‑quality, cost‑effective legal advice across multiple specialist areas. You'll be part of a forward‑thinking legal service with a strong emphasis on collaboration. Your new role As a Civil Litigation Lawyer / Senior Lawyer (G10-MG1), you will manage a varied caseload across housing, homelessness, licensing, judicial review, and general civil litigation responsibilities: • Advising clients across a broad range of civil litigation matters, • Managing your own caseload to recognised quality standards, • Drafting and negotiating legal documents and pleadings, • Providing clear, practical legal advice (including in public meetings), • Attending court and hearings, including occasional out‑of‑hours work, • Contributing to training and knowledge sharing, • Supporting or mentoring junior team members (G11/MG1), • Handling complex and politically sensitive matters at senior levels What you'll need to succeed You must be a qualified solicitor, barrister, CILEx lawyer, or overseas‑qualified lawyer with relevant litigation experience requirements: • Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedure, • Experience in housing, homelessness, licensing, or judicial review, • Excellent communication and client‑care skills, • Ability to manage a busy, diverse caseload, • Strong drafting and negotiation skills, • Confidence advising senior officers and committees What you'll get in return • Competitive hourly rate, • Hybrid working, • Exposure to varied, high‑profile public sector litigation, • Supportive and collaborative working culture 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, or call us now. 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

Principal Property and Planning Lawyer London Council Flexible Hybrid Working £69,117 - £77,295 (+ £5,000 Market Supplement) Permanent Overview of the Principal Property and Planning Lawyer position Sellick Partnership are pleased to be currently recruiting a Principal Property and Planning Lawyer to join a busy but friendly London Council. Our client is seeking a Principal Property and Planning Lawyer who has experience dealing with either property or planning law in a local authority setting to join their team on a permanent basis. This opportunity is on a hybrid working basis, with a preference for one to two day per week in the office, our client is ideally seeking someone who is able to work full-time hours but part-time requests will be considered. This role is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced lawyer who ideally has experience in both planning and property law who is looking to expand on their management experience in collaborative, newly merged team who get a really interesting variety of work. Key responsibilities of the Principal Property and Planning Lawyer • To advise on matters arising in areas of Planning, Property and Regeneration, covering multiple clients, including local authorities' casework which includes complex corporate projects, • Ensuring the team managed by the post holder operates effectively and efficiently, • Maintaining client care standards, • Building and maintaining effective working relationships with senior client managers, • Supporting good cross team working with Principal Lawyers from other teams, where appropriate Experience/qualifications required for the Principal Property and Planning Lawyer position • Must be a qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx) with a current practicing certificate - all PQE levels will be considered, • Able to work on a hybrid basis one day per week in the office, • Our client is ideally seeking someone who is able to work full-time, part-time requests will be considered, • You must have strong experience in property law and/or planning law ideally from local authority but candidates from other sectors are encouraged to apply What's in it for the successful Principal Property and Planning Lawyer? On offer is a range of excellent benefits such as: • Local Government Pension scheme., • Exclusive discounts from major brands., • Green Car Benefit Scheme., • Cycle Scheme., • Civil Service Sports Council., • Opportunity to work in a friendly and experienced team dealing with a really interesting mix of work. How to apply for the Principal Property and Planning Lawyer position This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Property and Planning Lawyer to develop their management skills and take on varied and interesting work in a highly experienced and collaborative team. If you believe that you have the required experience and qualifications to be considered for this position, please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position. Alternatively, you can contact Elleyn Hewitt or Zofia Slater in our Manchester office for an informal discussion about the role or for more detail on working at this organisation. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Property Lawyer London Council Flexible Hybrid Working £46,563 - £62,349 Permanent Overview of the Property Lawyer position Sellick Partnership are pleased to be currently recruiting a Property Lawyer to join a busy but friendly London Council. Our client is looking for a Property Lawyer who has experience dealing with a variety of both residential and commercial property to join their team on a permanent basis. This opportunity is on a hybrid working basis, with a preference for one to two day per week in the office, our client is ideally seeking someone who is able to work full-time hours. This role is a brilliant opportunity for a qualified property lawyer who is looking to further their career in collaborative team who get a really interesting variety of work. Key responsibilities of the Property Lawyer • Dealing with a variety of residential and commercial property work including:, • Right to Buy's, • Disposals and acquisitions, • Lease extensions, • Section 42's, • Leasehold management transactions, • Matters relating to housing development projects, • Dependant on experience, taking on a more complex caseload and assisting withs supervision of the more junior members of the team, • To advise and have conduct of legal files on behalf of all the clients of the council, including local authorities, housing associations and schools, • To deputise for others in more senior positions as and when required Experience/qualifications required for the Property Lawyer position • Must be a qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx) with a current practicing certificate - all PQE levels will be considered, • Able to work on a hybrid basis one day per week in the office, • This role requires someone who is able to work full-time, part-time requests will be considered, • You must have strong experience in property law ideally from local authority but candidates from other sectors are encouraged to apply What's in it for the successful Property Lawyer? On offer is a range of excellent benefits such as: • Local Government Pension scheme., • Exclusive discounts from major brands., • Green Car Benefit Scheme., • Cycle Scheme., • Civil Service Sports Council., • Opportunity to work in a friendly and experienced team dealing with a really interesting mix of work. How to apply for the Property Lawyer position This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Property Lawyer to develop in their career and take on a varied and interesting work in a highly experienced and collaborative team. If you believe that you have the required experience and qualifications to be considered for this position, please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position. Alternatively, you can contact Elleyn Hewitt in our Manchester office for an informal discussion about the role or for more detail on working at this organisation. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Planning Lawyer London Council Flexible Hybrid Working £46,563 - £62,349 Permanent Overview of the Planning Lawyer position Sellick Partnership are delighted to be currently recruiting an experienced Planning Lawyer to join a busy London Council. Our client is seeking an experienced Planning Lawyer to join their team on a permanent basis. This opportunity is on a hybrid working basis, with a preference for one to two day per week in the office, our client is ideally seeking someone who is able to work full-time hours. This role is an excellent opportunity for a qualified planning lawyer with any level PQE who is looking to develop on their skills in a London Council that gets a really interesting variety of work. Key responsibilities of the Planning Lawyer • Dealing with a variety of planning matters such as:, • Highways work, • S106's, • S78's, • Deeds of variations on S106's, • Planning committee, • To deputise for others in more senior positions as and when required Experience/qualifications required for the Planning Lawyer position • Must be a qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx) with a current practicing certificate - all PQE levels will be considered, • Able to work on a hybrid basis one to two day per week in the office and attendance at committee, • This role requires someone who is able to work full-time, part-time requests will be considered, • You must have strong experience in planning law ideally from within a local authority setting however candidates from private practice are encouraged to apply What's in it for the successful Planning Lawyer? On offer is a range of excellent benefits such as: • Local Government Pension scheme., • Exclusive discounts from major brands., • Green Car Benefit Scheme., • Cycle Scheme., • Civil Service Sports Council., • Opportunity to work in a friendly and experienced team dealing with a really interesting mix of work. How to apply for the Planning Lawyer position This is a great opportunity for an experienced Planning Lawyer to develop on their skills in a London Council that offers a variety of interesting work. If you believe that you have the required experience and qualifications to be considered for this position, please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position. Alternatively, you can contact Elleyn Hewitt in our Manchester office for an informal discussion about the role or for more detail on working at this organisation. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Assistant Principal Criminal Litigation Lawyer London Council Hybrid working £65,544 - £72,693 Permanent Overview of the Assistant Principal Criminal Litigation Lawyer position We are currently recruiting to an excellent opportunity for an experienced criminal litigation lawyer to join their friendly and collaborative team on a permanent basis who will assist in managing the team as well as carrying a varied caseload of criminal litigation work. The Assistant Principal Lawyer role requires attendance, twice per week ideally and their preference is candidates who are able to work full-time hours. This is a brilliant opportunity for a personable Criminal Litigation lawyer with a local authority background to step up to a managerial role. Key responsibilities of the Assistant Principal Criminal Litigation Lawyer • Assisting with the management of around 10 legal professionals, • Carrying a varied caseload of Criminal Litigation matters, • Attend licensing committees as required, • Conducting court work in the magistrates' court as required, • To act as a senior liaison point for clients and to line manage, provide professional support, supervision and development for more junior colleagues in the Criminal Litigation and Regulatory team, • Maintaining client care standards Experience/qualifications required for the Assistant Principal Criminal Litigation position • You must be a qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx (ideally with higher rights)) ideally with 5 years PQE, • Able to work on a hybrid basis with ideally two days per week in the office, our client is seeking someone who is able to work full-time - part-time requests will be considered, • You must have experience in criminal litigation from local authority, • Recent supervision/management experience would be ideal but our client is happy to consider candidates wanting to progress in their career What's in it for the successful Assistant Principal Criminal Litigation Lawyer On offer is a range of excellent benefits such as: • Local Government Pension scheme, • Exclusive discounts from major brands, • Green Car Benefit Scheme, • Cycle Scheme, • Civil Service Sports Council, • Opportunity to work in a friendly and experienced team dealing with a really interesting mix of work How to apply for the Assistant Principal Criminal Litigation Lawyer position This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Criminal Litigation Lawyer to progress in their career in a supportive team with some interesting work. If you are keen to progress in your career in to a management position, please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position. Alternatively, you can contact Elleyn Hewitt or Zofia Slater in our Manchester office for an informal discussion about the role or for more detail on working at this organisation. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Assistant Principal Property and Planning Lawyer London Council Flexible Hybrid Working £65,544 - £72,693 Permanent Overview of the Assistant Principal Property and Planning Lawyer position Sellick Partnership are pleased to be currently recruiting an Assistant Principal Property and Planning Lawyer to join a busy but friendly London Council. Our client is seeking an Assistant Principal Property and Planning Lawyer who has experience dealing with either property or planning law in a local authority setting to join their team on a permanent basis. This opportunity is on a hybrid working basis, with a preference for one to two day per week in the office, our client is ideally seeking someone who is able to work full-time hours but part-time requests will be considered. This role is a brilliant opportunity for a qualified lawyer who is looking to further their career in collaborative, newly merged team who get a really interesting variety of work. Key responsibilities of the Assistant Principal Property and Planning Lawyer • To advise on matters arising in areas of Planning, Property and Regeneration, covering multiple clients, including local authorities' casework which includes complex corporate projects, • To advise on high profile matters, including advising elected members at council meetings in a proactive and politically sensitive manner, • To act as a senior liaison point for clients and to line manage, provide professional support, supervision and development for more junior colleagues in the Planning, Property and Regeneration team, • To support the Principal Lawyer in the running, development and performance of the team, including deputising in the Principal Lawyer's absence, • To advise and have conduct of legal files on behalf of all the clients of the council, including local authorities, housing associations and schools Experience/qualifications required for the Assistant Principal Property and Planning Lawyer position • Must be a qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx) with a current practicing certificate - all PQE levels will be considered, • Able to work on a hybrid basis one day per week in the office, • Our client is ideally seeking someone who is able to work full-time, part-time requests will be considered, • You must have strong experience in property law ideally from local authority but candidates from other sectors are encouraged to apply What's in it for the successful Assistant Principal Property and Planning Lawyer? On offer is a range of excellent benefits such as: • Local Government Pension scheme., • Exclusive discounts from major brands., • Green Car Benefit Scheme., • Cycle Scheme., • Civil Service Sports Council., • Opportunity to work in a friendly and experienced team dealing with a really interesting mix of work. How to apply for the Assistant Principal Property and Planning Lawyer position This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Property and/or Planning Lawyer to develop in their career and take on a caseload of varied and interesting work in a highly experienced and collaborative team. If you believe that you have the required experience and qualifications to be considered for this position, please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position. Alternatively, you can contact Elleyn Hewitt or Zofia Slater in our Manchester office for an informal discussion about the role or for more detail on working at this organisation. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Principal Contracts and Procurement Lawyer London Council Flexible Hybrid Working £69,117 - £77,295 (+£5,000 market supplement) Permanent Contract Overview of the Principal Contracts Lawyer position Sellick Partnership are delighted to be recruiting a Principal Contracts Lawyer to join a busy but friendly London Council. Our client is looking for a Principal Lawyer who has experience dealing with a variety of commercial contracts and procurement matters to join their team on a permanent basis. This opportunity is on a hybrid working basis, with a preference for one to two days per week in the office. Our client is ideally seeking someone who is able to work full-time hours. This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, qualified contracts lawyer seeking career progression and the chance to develop their skills in a management role. Key responsibilities of the Principal Contracts Lawyer • Dealing with matters relating to commercial contracts and procurement, including:, • The new procurement act, • Construction contracts, • Framework agreements, • Provider selection regime and contracts relating to public health, • To support the development of HB Public Law jointly with the other Principal Lawyers and Chief Legal Advisors, • To be a lead lawyer in their specialism by leading the Contracts and Procurement team at all times, • Build and maintain effective working relationships with senior client managers, • Must be a qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx) with a current practicing certificate - all PQE levels will be considered, • Able to work on a hybrid basis, one to two days per week in the office, • This role ideally requires someone who can work full-time hours; part-time requests will be considered On offer is a range of excellent benefits such as: • Local Government Pension scheme, • Exclusive discounts from major brands, • Green Car Benefit Scheme, • Cycle Scheme, • Civil Service Sports Council This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Lawyer to develop in their career and take on varied and interesting work in a highly experienced and collaborative team. If you believe that you have the required experience and qualifications to be considered for this position, please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position. Alternatively, you can contact Elleyn Hewitt or Zofia Slater in our Manchester office for an informal discussion about the role or for more details on working at this organisation. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Property and Planning Lawyer London Council Flexible Hybrid Working £46,563 - £62,349 Permanent Overview of the Property and Planning Lawyer position Sellick Partnership are pleased to be currently recruiting a Property and Planning Lawyer to join a busy but friendly London Council. Our client is looking for a qualified Lawyer who has experience dealing with both property and planning law to join their team on a permanent basis. This opportunity is on a hybrid working basis, with a preference for one to two day per week in the office, our client is ideally seeking someone who is able to work full-time hours. This role is a brilliant opportunity for a qualified lawyer who is looking to further their career in collaborative team who get a really interesting variety of work. Key responsibilities of the Property and Planning Lawyer • Dealing with a variety of residential and commercial property as well as planning work, • Dependant on experience, taking on a more complex caseload and assisting with supervision of the more junior members of the team, • To advise and have conduct of legal files on behalf of all the clients of the council, including local authorities, housing associations and schools, • To deputise for others in more senior positions as and when required Experience/qualifications required for the Property and Planning Lawyer position • Must be a qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx) with a current practicing certificate - all PQE levels will be considered, • Able to work on a hybrid basis one day per week in the office, • This role requires someone who is able to work full-time, part-time requests will be considered, • You must have strong experience in property and/or planning law ideally from local authority but candidates from other sectors are encouraged to apply What's in it for the successful Property and Planning Lawyer? On offer is a range of excellent benefits such as: • Local Government Pension scheme., • Exclusive discounts from major brands., • Green Car Benefit Scheme., • Cycle Scheme., • Civil Service Sports Council., • Opportunity to work in a friendly and experienced team dealing with a really interesting mix of work. How to apply for the Property and Planning Lawyer position This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Property and/or Planning Lawyer to develop in their career and take on a varied and interesting work in a highly experienced and collaborative team. If you believe that you have the required experience and qualifications to be considered for this position, please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position. Alternatively, you can contact Elleyn Hewitt or Zofia Slater in our Manchester office for an informal discussion about the role or for more detail on working at this organisation. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Principal Criminal Litigation Lawyer London Council Hybrid working £69,117 - £77,295 (+£5,000 Market Supplement) Permanent Overview of the Principal Criminal Litigation Lawyer position We are delighted to be recruiting to this brilliant Principal Criminal Litigation Lawyer role with our London Council client. They are seeking an experienced criminal litigation lawyer to join their friendly and collaborative team on a permanent basis who will manage the team alongside a varied caseload of criminal litigation work. This role requires attendance, once-twice per week ideally and their preference is candidates who are able to work full-time hours. This is a brilliant opportunity for a personable Criminal Litigation lawyer with a local authority background to step up to a managerial role. Key responsibilities of the Principal Criminal Litigation Lawyer • Assisting with the management of around 10 legal professionals, • Carrying a varied caseload of Criminal Litigation matters, • Attend licensing committees as required, • Conducting court work in the magistrates' court as required, • Supporting good cross team working with Principal Lawyers from other teams, where appropriate, • Maintaining client care standards Experience/qualifications required for the Principal Criminal Litigation position • You must be a qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx (ideally with higher rights)) ideally with 5 years PQE, • Able to work on a hybrid basis with ideally two days per week in the office, our client is seeking someone who is able to work full-time - part-time requests will be considered, • You must have experience in criminal litigation from local authority, • Recent supervision/management experience would be ideal but our client is happy to consider candidates wanting to progress in their career What's in it for the successful Principal Criminal Litigation Lawyer On offer is a range of excellent benefits such as: • Local Government Pension scheme, • Exclusive discounts from major brands, • Green Car Benefit Scheme, • Cycle Scheme, • Civil Service Sports Council, • Opportunity to work in a friendly and experienced team dealing with a really interesting mix of work How to apply for the Principal Criminal Litigation Lawyer position This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Criminal Litigation Lawyer to progress in their career in a supportive team with some interesting work. If you believe that you have the required experience and qualifications to be considered for the Principal Criminal Litigation Lawyer position, please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position. Alternatively, you can contact Elleyn Hewitt in our Manchester office for an informal discussion about the role or for more detail on working at this organisation. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Assistant Principal Contracts and Procurement Lawyer London Council Flexible Hybrid Working £65,544 - £72,693 Permanent Contract Overview of the Assistant Principal Contracts Lawyer position Sellick Partnership are delighted to be currently recruiting an experienced Assistant Principal Contracts Lawyer to join a busy but friendly London Council. Our client is looking for an Assistant Principal Lawyer who has experience dealing with a variety of commercial contracts and procurement matters to join their team on a permanent basis. This opportunity is on a hybrid working basis, with a preference for one to two days per week in the office. Our client is ideally seeking someone who is able to work full-time hours. This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, qualified contracts lawyer seeking career progression and the chance to develop their skills in a management role. Key responsibilities of the Assistant Principal Contracts Lawyer • Dealing with matters relating to commercial contracts and procurement, including:, • The new procurement act, • Construction contracts, • Framework agreements, • Provider selection regime and contracts relating to public health, • To deputise for the Principal Lawyer when required, • To advise on high-profile matters, including advising elected members at council meetings in a proactive and politically sensitive manner, • Must be a qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx) with a current practicing certificate - all PQE levels will be considered, • Able to work on a hybrid basis, one to two days per week in the office, • This role ideally requires someone who can work full-time hours; part-time requests will be considered On offer is a range of excellent benefits such as: • Local Government Pension scheme, • Exclusive discounts from major brands, • Green Car Benefit Scheme, • Cycle Scheme, • Civil Service Sports Council This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Lawyer to develop in their career and take on varied and interesting work in a highly experienced and collaborative team. If you believe that you have the required experience and qualifications to be considered for this position, please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position. Alternatively, you can contact Elleyn Hewitt or Zofia Slater in our Manchester office for an informal discussion about the role or for more details on working at this organisation. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Residential Property Lawyer (3+ PQE) Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 Location: North West London / Predominantly Remote A well-regarded, modern London law firm is seeking an experienced Residential Property Lawyer (minimum 3 years’ PQE) to join its growing property team. This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly flexible role with the majority of work conducted remotely. The firm is known for its entrepreneurial client base and high-quality service, acting for a diverse range of clients including international investors and high-net-worth individuals. The Role You will work closely with a senior lawyer who will provide a consistent flow of work, allowing you to focus on delivering excellent client service rather than business development. The caseload will include: • Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, • High-value residential transactions, • Matters involving bridging finance, • Transactions for overseas and international investors The Ideal Candidate • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 3+ years’ PQE in residential property, • Strong technical grounding across the full residential conveyancing process, • Experience dealing with bridging finance and investor-led transactions advantageous, • Comfortable working autonomously in a remote environment, • Commercially aware with excellent client communication skills The Opportunity • Salary £50,000 – £60,000 (dependent on experience), • Highly flexible, predominantly remote working arrangement, • Consistent pipeline of quality work from a senior practitioner, • Exposure to complex and international residential property matters, • Supportive and collaborative team culture This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated residential property lawyer seeking flexibility, quality work, and long-term stability within a progressive and reputable London firm. For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

⚖️ Paralegal – Family / Children Law ✨ 📍 Watford | 💷 £26,000 - £35,000 DOE | 🏡 Hybrid Working 🚀 A leading Family and Legal Aid law firm in Watford is seeking a passionate Paralegal to join their thriving Family Children Law Department. This is an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal looking to build their career in Family and Children Law within a supportive and forward-thinking Family team. The successful Paralegal will work closely with experienced Family solicitors and counsel, supporting a varied caseload of private and Legal Aid matters. As a Paralegal in this Family department, you will manage case files, prepare court documents, attend client meetings, assist with Legal Aid applications, conduct legal research, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role offers hands-on exposure across a broad range of Family Children matters, including Child Arrangements Orders, Prohibited Steps Orders, and Specific Issue Orders. The ideal Paralegal will have prior experience in Family or Children Law and confidence using legal systems including CCMS. Completion of the LPC or commencement of the SQE is required. This Paralegal role offers hybrid working, genuine progression within Family law, and the opportunity to make a real impact supporting vulnerable clients.

Working options | Office-based with optional rotational remote working in line with divisional requirements Working pattern | Full time Working hours | 37.5 (Monday – Friday) hours per week Reports to | Head of Legal and COFA What we’re looking for: To lead the day-to-day financial operations of Landlord Action, ensuring full compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules. The role will oversee all legal cashiering activities, maintain rigorous financial controls, and support the production of high-quality management reporting. The Legal Cashier Lead will utilise strong management accounts knowledge and extensive experience within an SRA-regulated environment to safeguard client money, uphold regulatory standards, and contribute to effective financial decision-making across the business. Responsibility and accountability: • Lead all client and office account operations in full compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR), maintaining up-to-date regulatory knowledge., • Authorise payments, transfers and reconciliations, ensuring strong internal controls and prompt resolution of discrepancies., • Oversee daily, weekly and monthly bank reconciliations and monitor residual client balances., • Maintain and enhance financial controls, audit trails, AML procedures, and overall compliance standards., • Act as the primary contact for SRA accounts-related queries and lead preparation for internal/external audits., • Support management accounting, including monthly P&L, financial performance reporting, budgeting, forecasting and KPI analysis., • Monitor cash flow, working capital, fee earner profitability, aged debt and disbursement processes., • Oversee billing, invoicing and supplier payment processes., • Supervise and develop legal cashier(s) and drive process improvements across the finance function., • Build effective working relationships with legal, operational and leadership teams. People management • Daily line management of Legal Cashier(s). Where other teammates undertake similar work, to provide advice, guidance, and feedback directly to those teammates, • Attend all training and briefing sessions relevant to people management, • Conduct recruitment and onboarding practices in line with established Company procedures, • Make sure all teammates complete allocated mandatory learning within specified deadlines each year, • Make sure all teammates are appraised throughout the financial year in accordance with Company guidelines, identifying and providing areas for development or additional training in consultation with the People team where appropriate, • Make sure all absences and disciplinary issues are handled in accordance with Company guidelines; absences must be recorded on Company systems and return to work interviews conducted within laid down timescales, • Potential disciplinary issues should be raised and discussed with the People team with mutual agreement being reached as to the way forward. Should any disciplinary meetings (informal or formal) with teammates be necessary, full notes are to be taken, and the People team are to be kept informed, • Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and high performance within the team, aligned with Company values, • All the above are to be managed in accordance with the Company values and established HFIS procedures Personal responsibilities: • Adhere to all HFIS and Brown and Brown (Europe) policies and procedures, • Act in line with HFIS company values at all times, • Complete all allocated regulatory topics (My Learning) within specified deadlines each year, • Make sure all Company security procedures, as detailed in the Personal Information Security Policy, are followed and any areas of concern are notified to your line manager Experience, knowledge and skills needed: • Significant experience in legal cashiering within an SRA-regulated law firm., • Demonstrable experience in legal cashiering or a similar finance role within a law firm with a strong understanding of legal financial processes., • Proficient with legal accounting systems (LEAP desirable), Xero, and advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reporting)., • Proven experience producing management accounts and working with external auditors/accountants., • Experienced in supervising or mentoring finance staff., • High accuracy, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently., • Excellent communication, organisational and prioritisation abilities, with confidence liaising at senior levels.

Enjoy a career without limits, earning up to 75% of your billing.We are seeking legal professionals that are keen to work on a consultancy, fee sharing basis.Taylor Rose is a top 60 law firm with over 25 offices nationwide.We are offering you a unique opportunity to take back control of your life an

Our client is looking for an experienced Paralegal who has extensive experience with both Residential & Commercial Conveyancing. Based in the Secured Lending Department with a great time your duties will include the following: • Able to prepare and submit applications to the Land Registry by way of the Land Registry portal without supervision., • Able to prepare and submit SDLT forms to HM Revenue & Customs electronically and have a working knowledge of the most common SDLT reliefs that can be claimed., • Able to prepare completion statements, • Able to deal with completions and post-completion matters un-supervised, • Able to submit applications to register Legal Charges etc online to Companies House, • You will be required to undertake general file management (including filing, file opening and archiving (including ensuring zero balances on files), correspondence, fulfilling AML requirements., • Taking and making telephone calls., • Able to undertake a full range of typing and administration tasks including producing/sending letters and emails and amending complex documents drafted by their allocated fee earner, preparing bills and completion statement., • Under supervision and direction, you will assist the team to which you are assigned at any time in acting for clients of the firm. The department/team to which you are assigned may vary from time to time., • You will be working with the team, and therefore the number of people you assist may vary from time to time., • You will report to the Head of the Department to which you are assigned (unless otherwise indicated) but may be required to carry out work for any members of the team. You may be required to work with other assistants or secretaries within the Firm., • Depending on the needs of the business and your skill set, you may be required to work for more than one team at a time., • You must have the ability and flexibility to work as a member of a team and to work constructively with our technology. Key requirements • Candidates should be able to make telephone calls and deal with enquiries, • Meticulous and thorough in their approach with an attention to detail, • Act in a professional and conscientious manner, • Show a friendly and “can do” attitude, • Think on their feet and be proactive, • Ability and flexibility to work as a member of a team, • Should have experience of working for fee earners who act for lenders The hours of work are Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm based on site five days a week in the Harrow Branch. Benefits: Pension Scheme Private Health Care Life Assurance On Site Parking

Dispute Resolution / Employment Solicitor Location: Hertford Salary: Competitive Seniority: Solicitor / FCILEx, 2+ years PQE Job Type: Full-time The Opportunity We are working with a well-established regional law firm seeking a Dispute Resolution / Employment Solicitor to join their busy team in Hertford. This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor or FCILEx qualified professional with at least 2 years' PQE to take ownership of a varied caseload across employment law and general litigation, in a supportive yet ambitious environment. The successful candidate will have experience advising and representing both individuals and corporate clients in a wide range of employment matters, and a solid grounding in general dispute resolution. This role offers exposure to contentious and non-contentious employment law, tribunal and court representation, and wider business litigation. This role is ideal for a motivated employment/dispute resolution solicitor looking to grow their career in a dynamic and supportive firm, with a clear path for development, exposure to a broad caseload, and a strong focus on both personal and professional wellbeing. Key Responsibilities • Represent and advise clients in employment law matters including unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, discrimination claims, and disciplinary matters, • Draft contracts of employment, staff handbooks, policies, and settlement agreements, • Advise on employee terminations, redundancies, restructures, and boardroom disputes, • Conduct internal investigations and advise on disciplinary procedures, • Work with clients across litigation matters in both corporate and individual contexts, • Contribute to business development and marketing initiatives for the team and firm, • Manage own caseload independently while collaborating with colleaguesThe Candidate, • Solicitor or FCILEx qualified with 2+ years' PQE in employment law and litigation, • Experience representing clients in tribunals and courts, • Strong drafting skills for employment contracts, policies, and agreements, • Confident, proactive, and able to manage cases independently, • Commercially aware and interested in business development, • Team player with a positive attitude, professionalism, and excellent judgement, • Clean driving licence and ability to travel to client meetings where requiredBenefits & Culture, • Structured career development and progression, • Supportive environment with mentoring, monthly one-to-ones, team meetings, and appraisals, • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, • Firm-wide and fee-earner bonus schemes, • 25 days holiday per year, increasing annually to a maximum of 30 days, • Contributory corporate pension scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support, • Access to Healthcare Cash Plan after probation, extendable to dependents, • Comprehensive employee financial wellbeing platform, • Social and wellbeing initiatives JBRP1_UKTJ

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ONP Solicitors, part of Movera, a group of home-moving brands, is on a mission to transform the property market for the better. As a forward-thinking and tech-enabled conveyancing firm, were proud of our 4.8* Trustpilot rating and our commitment to outstanding client care. We are currently recruiting experienced, ambitious, passionate Property Lawyers at all levels to join our brand new fully remote conveyancing team. With the support of a national footprint through our regional offices in Stockport, Leeds, London, and Cardiff, youll be part of a well-established network while enjoying the flexibility of remote working. Whether youre looking to ditch the commute, enjoy greater flexibility, or simply work with a progressive and supportive firm, wed love to hear from you! The Role: Following a comprehensive L&D induction designed to ensure you get off to the best possible start. You'll manage a mixed caseload of freehold, leasehold, newbuild and shared ownership transactions, tailored to your level of expertise. Our bonus scheme gives you the opportunity to earn £12K - £15K per annum, on top of your base salary. Were proud to offer a structured career path for you to build your career and grow as a person, whatever that looks like for you. What youll need At least 2 years of Conveyancing experience, managing your own caseload. A passion for delivering excellent client service Great written and verbal communication skills High level of attention to detail What we can offer We aim to reward your hard work generously starting with a competitive salary plus much more. 25 days holiday + your birthday off! Hybrid working Free conveyancing legal fees Moving home days off Volunteering days Retailer discounts and frequent socials Refer a friend bonuses Look forward to Monday mornings at Movera, we have the culture, technology and purpose to change the way you feel about your job. At Movera, we celebrate diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered. We believe that a diverse workforce brings unique perspectives and ideas that drive innovation and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. If you need any support during the application process, please let us know. DBS and Financial Checks: We are committed to creating a safe, secure, and trustworthy workplace for everyone. As part of this commitment, all employment offers are subject to successful completion of DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks and financial background checks. These checks help us maintain the highest standards of integrity and compliance while ensuring the well-being of our employees and clients. Rest assured, all checks will be carried out with care and in full accordance with relevant data protection laws. JBRP1_UKTJ

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Wills, Trusts & Probate Solicitor Location: Hertford / Hybrid Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Seniority: 3+ years PQE Job Type: Full-time The Opportunity We are working with a well-established regional law firm seeking a Wills, Trusts & Probate Solicitor to join their busy Bereavement Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with 3+ years PQE to work in a supportive and structured environment, with clear opportunities for progression and professional development. The firm values a healthy work/life balance while also offering a challenging and rewarding workload, providing exposure to a range of Wills, Trusts, Probate and Private Client matters, including high-net-worth estates. Ideal Candidate This role is perfect for a dedicated, ambitious solicitor who wants to develop their career in private client work while benefiting from a supportive and flexible environment. The firm prides itself on quality, teamwork, and client care, and is looking for someone who shares these values. The Role • Take client instructions and prepare Wills, LPAs and general Powers of Attorney, from straightforward to complex cases, • Manage probate and estate administration files, including estates requiring IHT400s, tax relief claims, and intestate estates, • Administer and advise on trusts, including Life Interest and Discretionary Trusts, with guidance on tax implications and estate administration, • Gain exposure to issues affecting older clients, including awareness of the Court of Protection and Deputyship work, with support from Lifetime Planning specialists, • Build relationships with clients and contribute to business development and networking activities, • Act as an ambassador for the firm both internally and externallyWhat They're Looking For, • A solicitor (or CILEX/FILEX qualified) with 3+ years PQE and experience in Wills, Trusts, Probate and Private Client work, • STEP qualification or working toward it is desirable but not essential, • Someone dedicated to excellent client service and able to provide clear, professional advice, • A proactive, team-oriented individual with strong judgement, maturity, and a 'can-do' attitude, • Confident, positive, and professional, both internally and externallyWhat's on Offer, • Structured career path with clear opportunities for progression, • Supportive and nurturing environment with monthly one-to-ones, team meetings, and six-monthly appraisals, • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, • Firm-wide and fee-earner bonus schemes, • 25 days holiday per year, increasing with service, • Contributory corporate pension scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Healthcare Cash Plan after probation (option to extend to dependants/partners), • Access to financial wellbeing platform, • Active social and wellbeing initiatives, including office events, charity activities, and team-building JBRP1_UKTJ

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A leading law firm in Borehamwood is seeking an experienced Legal Cashier Lead to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with regulations. You will manage day-to-day cashiering activities, supervise finance staff, and be integral to maintaining financial controls. The ideal candidate wil

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