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Clinical Negligence Solicitor - Reading - Up to £75,000 + benefits + bonus This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable law firm with an established reputation in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence. The firm is seeking an experienced Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to strengthen its growing Clinical Negligence team. You’ll manage your own smaller caseload while also supporting Senior Solicitors on more complex and higher-value matters, offering an excellent balance of autonomy, development and exposure to quality work. The Role: • Manage your own caseload of Clinical Negligence matters, • Support Senior Solicitors on complex pre-litigation and litigated files, • Investigate liability and review detailed medical records, • Instruct medical experts and obtain key evidence, • Draft Letters of Claim and other legal documentation, • Assess quantum and prepare Part 36 offers, • Work in line with CPR and Pre-Action Protocol requirements, • Deliver excellent client care throughout the claims process About You: • Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, • Experience handling a Clinical Negligence caseload, • Strong knowledge of the Clinical Negligence Pre-Action Protocol, • Good understanding of CPR and the litigation process, • Experience working to KPIs and performance targets, • Experience training or developing junior staff (desirable), • Strong organisation and time management skills, • Excellent communication and client care ability, • Able to work independently and as part of a team Benefits: • Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience, • Market-leading bonus scheme, • 27 days’ holiday + bank holidays, • Hybrid working, • Enhanced company pension, • Opportunity to work on quality Clinical Negligence matters, • Strong progression prospects within a respected firm Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone. Contact Roya Ratcliffe Retained Consultant INDRR Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07376 640 524 Email: Roya.Ratcliffe@williamjamesrecruitment.com More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

Taxation Solicitor Consultant Partner | Fully Remote (UK) Kingsley Wood is an innovative legal consultancy at the forefront of changing how lawyers work today. Our platform offers true independence and autonomy, combined with the strength of a trusted community and a well-established infrastructure. We provide the tools, support, and framework our Consultant Partners need to thrive and build successful, sustainable practices, empowering experienced litigators to focus on delivering outstanding client outcomes while growing their own business. What we offer A genuine consultant partner model with autonomy and flexibility and competitive fees share structure • Full administrative, compliance, and operational support, • Access to a collaborative partner network, • Modern legal tech infrastructure, • The ability to build a sustainable, scalable litigation client following without traditional firm constraints, • Earn up to 85% of what you bill, the minimum being 75%, • Flexibility on hours and days you work, • PII cover The Role We are seeking a taxation solicitor with strong experience across a broad range of complex taxation law to work in the capacity of a Partner and participating in business development. If you are a taxation solicitor looking for the next step in your career, enjoying full control over your client relationships, fee arrangements, this opportunity is perfect for you. The Candidate You will be an experienced, commercially astute lawyer who: • 4 years’+ PQE in taxation law, • Demonstrates strong technical drafting and advocacy skills, • Is comfortable generating work through existing contacts and business development initiatives, • Is ambitious, entrepreneurial, and motivated to grow their own client following, • Thrives in a flexible, modern working environment Candidates with an existing client following or clear business plan will be particularly attractive.

This is an excellent opportunity to join Boyes Turner’s highly regarded Personal Injury team, which represents Claimants with serious injuries and asbestos-related diseases. The role involves providing vital support to senior fee earners, assisting with complex cases, and engaging with clients. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience in PI and industrial disease litigation while contributing to the team’s casework, research, and marketing efforts. This position is ideal for someone eager to develop their legal career in a supportive and dynamic environment. Experience/ Attributes required • Previous experience in Claimant PI or asbestos work is desirable., • Strong knowledge of PI and disease law and its application is desirable., • Eager to learn and develop in the field of PI and Industrial Disease., • Comfortable speaking to clients on the telephone., • Ability to work unsupervised when necessary., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Ability to work effectively as part of a team., • Excellent keyboard skills and good knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Work type • Handling initial enquiries from clients., • Assisting senior fee earners with complex PI and mesothelioma/asbestos disease cases., • Managing correspondence and drafting legal documents, including court forms., • Preparing court bundles., • Conducting research, including defendant company research., • Drafting documents such as care statements, Part 8 proceedings, restoring companies to the Company Register., • Assisting the team with marketing – managing social media platforms, writing articles, attending charity meetings and events., • General administrative tasks on case files., • Ensuring file management, case management, and administration are kept up to date using iManage, Elite, MatterSphere, PDF Docs, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook 365. Benefits Contractual Benefits • 25 days holiday, • Pension scheme with a 4% employer contribution and the employee pays 4%, • Life Assurance - 5 x final salary Non Contractual • Travel season ticket loan scheme available, • Cycle to work scheme available, • Medicash scheme, • Bring your dog to work, • 1 x additional day off for your birthday, • 1 x annual charity day off per annum, • 1 x wellbeing hour off each week Team structure • 3 x Partners, • 1 x Director, • 1 x Associate, • 1 x Solicitor, • 2 x Paralegals, • 2 x Secretaries

We are seeking an ambitious and bright solicitor (1 - 4 year PQE) to join our highly-regarded Employment team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a Tier 1 Legal 500 ranked department, advising an array of clients on a variety of complex employment matters. You’ll be working closely with our experienced partners, contributing to a busy team that handles everything from employment tribunal claims to restructuring projects with an international scope. In this role, you will have the chance to hone your expertise across a wide range of employment issues, including TUPE transfers, advocacy, and HR support for employers. With opportunities for growth and development, you will be encouraged to take on real responsibility, supporting client seminars and business development efforts while offering commercially aware solutions to our clients. If you are ready to take the next step in your legal career and contribute to a leading Employment team, we encourage you to apply. Experience/ Attributes required • Have a broad understanding of the legal principles involved and experience of assisting with a desire to become an expert in this challenging field., • You must possess excellent drafting skills, legal analysis, verbal & written communication skills and employment law knowledge., • An ability and willingness to complete marketing and business development activities is essential., • You must also be able to apply the law with a degree of commerciality and be prepared to give your viewpoint to clients., • Experience in supporting with seminars and workshop programmes for employers will be an advantage. Work type • HR Support for employer clients on a day-to-day basis., • Guiding clients through disciplinary and other internal proceedings., • TUPE issues in transactional work (including due diligence) and on outsourcing., • Employment termination, including compromise and other settlement agreements, as well as taxation implications and avoidance., • Advocacy before the employment tribunals and courts., • Litigation unfair and wrongful dismissal claims & sex, race and disability discrimination claims., • Training seminars and workshop programmes for employer clients., • There will be an opportunity to gain experience of immigration and data protection issues. Example of recent assignments In the past 12 months the group has: • Advised on the closure of a manufacturing site for a global medical devices company., • Successfully acted for luxury hotel group on a significant unconscious bias claim by an individual who was made redundant during the pandemic., • Advised on numerous restructuring and TUPE scenarios often involving an international element., • Sourced international employment advice on a wide range of issues affecting its clients., • Handled numerous Employment Tribunal Claims, predominantly on behalf of respondent clients., • The Group has seen an increase in the use of SARs against its clients and has assisted its clients to deal with them., • Although not a mainstay of its practice the Group regularly assist the corporate group on due diligence exercises., • The group acts for several international and national household names. Benefits • 25 days holiday, • Pension scheme with a 4% employer contribution and the employee pays 4%, • Life Assurance - 5 x final salary, • Private medical insurance, • Flexible Hybrid working, • An additional days holiday for your birthday, • A weekly wellbeing hour, • 8 hour per annum charity work, • Cycle to work scheme, • Bring your dog to work, • Social committee events, • Season ticket travel loan, • Eligible to purchase an additional five days holiday Team structure • 4 x Partners, • 1 x Head of Immigration, • 1 x Senior Associate Solicitor, • 2 x Associate Solicitor, • 2 x Solicitor, • 1 x Chartered legal executive, • 2 x Paralegals, • 4 x Secretaries

Employment PSL Solicitor | £65 - £85k | Part Time | Boutique Legal 500 Firm Employment Professional Support Lawyer - 5+ PQE Solicitor Part Time (approximately 3 days a week) Legal 200 & Top Tier Legal 500 firm £65,000 - £85,000 FTE Reading, Berkshire A highly respected and boutique legal 200 firm is looking for an experienced Employment Solicitor to support their top tier team as a knowledge and training support lawyer. The team works at the highest level and is recognised in both the Chambers and Legal 500 directories, acting for both employers and employees on a variety of high value contentious and non-contentious matters. This role is available on a part time basis, with the firm anticipating a need for 3 days a week but open to negotiation. They pride themselves on it's good work/life balance, offering flexible hybrid working, and a pleasant environment with excellent charity and external initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Employer Solicitor either looking for a new challenge as an established knowledge/support lawyer or looking to take a step back from fee-earning in a interesting and challenging environment. Key Responsibilities: • Support a busy Employment team, responding to legal and procedural queries and functioning as an internal consultant litigation and advisory matters., • Assist with the development and maintenance of internal resources including guidance notes, case summaries, precedents etc, including giving updates to ongoing changes to the law., • Provide training programs for legal professionals across all levels and key clients, covering changes to the law and litigation strategy., • Building relationships with clients using marketing material, training sessions, and developing sales strategies alongside firm Partners, while maintaining high standard of care and ensuring full compliance., • Developing rapport with clients and building long-lasting relationships,, • Acting with a degree of autonomy (while receiving appropriate support). Desired Skills and Experience: • UK qualified Solicitor or Lawyer with 5+ years PQE (other levels will be considered),, • Demonstrated track record of high-quality employment law experience within a nationally or internationally recognised firm,, • While the ideal candidate will have previous experience as a PSL, knowledge, or support lawyer the firm are willing to consider fee-earners with relevant support/training experience,, • Technically strong in advising clients in a variety of contentious and non-contentious employment matters,, • Being a team player with strong communication skills,, • Self-motivated with the ability to act independently with minimal oversight. This firm offers a highly competitive salary and bonus scheme, with a benefits package available on request. They maintain a good work/life balance with excellent hybrid working and a good level of support. If you are a motivated individual with a keen interest in joining a thriving team in a highly respected firm, please contact Kalan Thomas at kalan@lrlegal.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 0208 078 9231 (office hours) or 07517456559 (out of office hours).

Leasehold & Debt Litigation Solicitor sought on behalf a reputable law firm in Berkshire for a Locum contract. This is a 3-month locum assignment, starting ASAP, with possibility of extension. The role is suited to a confident fee earner who can hit the ground running with minimal supervision. Key Responsibilities • Manage a caseload of debt litigation matters in the County Court, including drafting particulars of claim, issuing proceedings, and corresponding with defendants' representatives., • Handle First-tier Tribunal landlord and tenant matters, including service charge disputes and leasehold management proceedings., • Provide expert advice to residential and commercial clients on debt recovery, enforcement, and leasehold matters., • Conduct case management hearings and tribunal appearances where required., • Manage defended First-tier Tribunal proceedings, including responding to applications, preparing hearing bundles, and representing or instructing counsel at substantive hearings., • Liaise with clients, counsel, and court staff in a professional and timely manner. The Ideal Candidate • Qualified solicitor with experience in debt litigation and landlord and tenant law, or a related contentious property practice (equivalent qualifications considered, including CILEX Fellows)., • Demonstrable experience of County Court debt litigation, including issuing and managing proceedings, enforcement, and HCEO referrals., • Working knowledge of First-tier Tribunal landlord and tenant proceedings, including service charge and leasehold matters., • Previous experience within a law firm in a comparable debt litigation or leasehold practice area., • Understanding of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 and its implications for service charge recovery. How to Apply Please apply for this role online or contact Tani Henderson at Spirehouse for a confidential discussion. Spirehouse Recruitment is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all individuals.

A nurturing supportive environment, working for a niche boutique law firm with 7 talented fee earners, and a team of other PA / paralegal/ marketing / operations support staff. Stunning offices in a Central Prime location , Social events , 25 days holiday and the opportunity to undertake the SQE route should deliverables within the position constitute qualitative work of the level required. Key Duties • Setting up Client Files, • Proofreading or drafting relevant documents, • Assisting solicitors with the proofreading or drafting of correspondence, • Drafting documents per the Managing Partner’s instructions, • Collating court bundles for use during litigation, • Amending and drafting settlement agreements., • Fielding telephone calls, manning the Firm’s online chat portal to obtain client details for solicitor call backs,, • meeting clients when they are visiting the office to attend meetings, hand in documents or sign paperwork;, • Assisting solicitors which administrative requests and coordinating with the rest of the support team to ensure all requests are dealt with in a timely manner. Paralegal or legal administration experience and or Bachelor's degree in Law, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or a related field; • Excellent written and oral skills; • Excellent attention to detail and high attentiveness; • The ability to work within tight deadlines; • High adaptability and proactivity; • A professional and client-focused demeanour; • Fast/Accurate typing skills with a comprehensive knowledge of Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat DC; and • Although no prior paralegal experience is required, experience with administrative work in a law firm (particular employment law or litigation) or proficiency in legal software is preferred. A company committed to creating an inclusive workplace to attract and retain the most talent

Senior Dispute Resolution Solicitor with Partner potential A medium-sized, independent law firm based in Reading are looking for a highly motivated, driven, commercial litigator to join their established commercial litigation team. They are recruiting for a Senior Associate, but would also consider applications from established Partners or Legal Directors. The role The commercial dispute resolution team boasts some enviable blue-chip clients and a caseload which includes complex domestic and cross-border disputes. As part of the team, you’ll build your experience working collaboratively on some challenging disputes while also running and building your own caseload. You will work across a range of sectors and work-types, which may include professional indemnity, construction, breach of warranty claims and s.994 claims, commercial contract disputes, insolvency disputes, fraud, IP and international arbitration. Clients will span many sectors, including automotive, financial services, leisure, fisheries, logistics and FMCG. The firm’s clients are significant in size and a number of them operate internationally. They have recently had one case with a value of $450 million and High Court proceedings involving a claim of £66 million. About you Please apply if you are an experienced senior Dispute Resolution Solicitor with a minimum of 7 years PQE. You’ll need to be hard working, resourceful, responsive and resilient, with the ability to grasp new challenges and areas of law quickly and accurately. You need to be able to provide pragmatic and commercial solutions tailored to a range of different clients. You should have the ability to supervise and develop others and be willing to engage in peer-to-peer discussions with senior colleagues as part of a close-knit team. You should have a following of clients or referrers or have a proven track record in winning new clients. There is the potential for progression through to partnership if the successful candidate can demonstrate the skills we expect in accordance with our internal career framework. Why apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded firm with excellent quality work amongst talented, driven people. The firm are known for providing an environment that allows for real career development. You will have the option to work from home 2 days a week and there is a highly competitive salary and benefits package on offer. For more information please contact Kate Albon at KMA Legal on kate.albon@kmalegal.co.uk or apply as directed.

Property Litigation Paralegal | Legal 500 Firm | Hybrid | £26,000–£30,000 DOE A Chambers-ranked, Legal 500-recognised law firm is seeking a Property Litigation Paralegal to join its busy disputes team in the Thames Valley.This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation Paralegal, Property Disp

A leading international retail company seeks a Legal Counsel specializing in ESG, Regulatory, and Litigation in Reading, UK.The candidate will provide legal advice, manage partnerships, and ensure regulatory compliance.Essential qualifications include a legal qualification, 2-5 years post-qualificat

Job title: Senior Property Litigation Solicitor. Join a prestigious and forward-thinking law firm as a Senior Property Litigation Solicitor in Reading. The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with a minimum of 8 years' PQE in property litigation, specifically within a reputable law firm.

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The Regulatory Affairs Analyst and Competition Policy Analyst is an exciting role in the Legal and Corporate Affairs (LAC) team providing senior level advice relating to antitrust, litigation, regulation, and M&A. We’re looking for a Regulatory Affairs Analyst and a Competition Policy Anal

Senior Paralegal - Special Educational Needs Team We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Paralegal to join our fast-paced and friendly Special Educational Needs team based in Reading. The successful candidate will support solicitors on a range of Special Educational Needs matters and play a key role in supporting case progression and client care. Key Responsibilities Preparing legal documents, bundles, and correspondence Managing case files and maintaining accurate records Liaising with clients, counsel, tribunals, and external stakeholders Supporting solicitors with case progression and deadlines Conducting legal research and administrative support as required About You Previous paralegal experience within education law, public law, or litigation is advantageous Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Excellent communication and client care skills Ability to manage a busy workload in a fast-paced environmentThis is a permanent position offering support from an experienced and forward-thinking team. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

Commercial Litigation/Dispute Resolution, Commercial Property/Real Estate, Property Litigation. New opportunities have arisen within the Property Litigation team – suited to recently qualified (NQ-3 yrs’) and more experienced specialists.

TipTopJob is hiring a Property Litigation Solicitor (Legal Director) with over 5 years of PQE for a leadership role in Birmingham.

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A legal services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Litigation Executive and Associate specializing in complex liability and injury claims.

Eventus Recruitment Group is seeking a Commercial Litigation Solicitor in Sevenoaks, Kent.

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A leading Home Counties law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Solicitor with 5-8 years of experience to join their Dispute Resolution team.

A nationally recognised law firm in West Yorkshire is seeking a Solicitor for its Child Abuse team.The role includes managing caseloads involving complex cases of child abuse and sexual exploitation.Applications are open to solicitors at any PQE level, promoting a supportive work environment with fl

We are seeking a Housing Disrepair & Property Litigation Solicitor to lead the management and defence of disrepair claims, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and protecting our residents and assets. Identify and mitigate litigation risks, developing strategies to reduce claim volumes and

An experienced Litigation Solicitor is sought to join a well-established and highly regarded Litigation team in Dorset. This role offers the opportunity to work with high-profile lender and commercial clients, providing strategic and commercially focused litigation support in relation to debt and as

This role offers the chance to work alongside a highly respected senior lawyer and manage your own caseload of civil litigation disputes.

PROPERTY LITIGATION SOLICITOR, 3+ PQE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SALARY UP TO £60-80,000 (DOE) – Excellent opportunity to join the dynamic litigation team of this leading Lexcel accredited firm. The firm is looking for an experienced and driven Solicitor to join its property litigation team, providing vital

Strong knowledge of litigation matters, including landlord-tenant disputes and commercial litigation. The Litigation Lawyer will manage a diverse caseload, providing expert legal advice and representation to clients across various litigation matters. Qualified Litigation Solicitor or Legal Executive

This well established multi site law firm acts for both personal and corporate clients and has a current opening for someone to join their civil litigation department working alongside a highly respected senior lawyer in this field. You’ll be joining a friendly and experienced wider team supportin

Civil litigation background with experience in disputes matters. Job title: Civil Litigation Solicitor. This role sits in a highly successful disputes and litigation department led by partners who are consistently ranked in the Legal 500 for their expertise and service.

Commercial Litigation Solicitor, Cambridgeshire – NQ+ - Are you looking for a highly rated team where you can see your career flourish and also undertake complex litigation matters? To apply or to register your interest, please contact Cassie on or email with your CV. Applications are welcomed f

Litigation Solicitor (NQ+ PQE) – West Midlands – £40,000+ DOE - Job Ref: TL2861. Are you a Newly Qualified Civil or Commercial Litigation Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded and forward‑thinking firm offering high‑

This is a unique opportunity to join a highly regarded disputes team handling complex, high-value litigation in the English Commercial Courts. You will play a key role in managing major, multi‑party litigation involving high‑value commercial disputes. You will gain exposure to complex, high‑pr

The role involves leading all ASB litigation and tenancy enforcement, providing legal advice on high-risk issues, and representing the organization in court.

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking Shipping Litigation Associates in London to join a prestigious marine practice.

A leading legal recruitment agency in Cornwall is looking for a Civil Litigation Solicitor with at least 2 years of PQE to join a supportive team.

A specialist finance business in the UK is seeking a Legal Director to take ownership of litigation and recovery strategies. The role demands strong expertise in insolvency litigation and a proactive, commercially aware approach to legal decision-making.

Commercial Litigation Solicitor - A well-established, multi-office firm with an excellent reputation across Sussex and the Southeast is seeking an additional Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join its expanding team. Commercial Litigation Solicitor.

JS3 Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Civil Litigation Solicitor to join a growing law firm in Bury, United Kingdom. This full-time, office-based position offers the chance to work closely with the Head of Litigation as the department expands. The ideal candidate will handle various civil litigation matt

The role involves handling civil litigation cases, including commercial and residential property claims, while ensuring compliance with legal procedures.

The role requires handling litigation and commercial matters, including disputes with franchisees and license issues. Candidates should have over 3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), ideally with a background in litigation and commercial law.

It offers an opportunity for an experienced Commercial Litigation Lawyer to play an active role in developing its commercial litigation offering. At least 5 years PQE covering the full remit of commercial litigation matters including contract disputes, property litigation, contentious probate, debt

A Qualified solicitor or equivalent qualification, with at least 2 years PQE within Civil Litigation. As a Litigation Lawyer you will have the ability to work autonomously and effectively manage your own caseload, with excellent client service and communication skills and be willing to undertake mar

Our client's litigation team has extensive experience in acting for both claimants and defendants, representing individuals, companies, charities or those involved in group litigation, in complex and high value civil / commercial litigation matters, including:. Contentious Probate Litigation experie

This fully remote position requires strong litigation experience and offers a competitive hourly rate of £55-£60. Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited is currently seeking an experienced Litigation Lawyer to join a well-regarded Local Authority in the West Midlands on a part-time, locum basis.

A well-established legal practice is seeking a proactive Team Lead Solicitor to manage its Landlord and Tenant Litigation Department.

BCL Legal is seeking a Solicitor or Legal Executive for an in-house litigation role based in Bedfordshire. This 12-month fixed-term contract position focuses on managing a busy caseload of litigation, primarily small claims disputes, while collaborating closely with senior stakeholders. Candidates w

Solicitor / Legal Executive – Property Litigation Southampton | Permanent | Full Time (up to 35 hrs/week). My client due t o growth are seeking a Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our Property Litigation team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide first-class service to clients and assist

TipTopJob is looking for a Property Litigation Solicitor with 4:5 years PQE to join their Leeds team.