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Commercial Litigation - South Manchester / Cheshire 0-5 years pqe Our client is a well regarded commercial law firm in South Manchester / Cheshire. They have a great opportunity for a junior Solicitor to join their litigation team. The work will be a broad base of commercial litigation - the firm has a very strong commercial property department and exposure to property litigation would be an advantage. There is a team of 7 in place in the litigation team who handle commercial contract dispute work, IP/IT disputes, professional negligence, contentious probate as well as specialist property litigation matters to include - dilapidations, landlord & tenant disputes, lease renewals and boundary disputes. Great firm with excellent reputation. Call Dawn Everton on the details provided For this and all our vacancies visit http://jobsearch/

Floating Legal Secretary | Edinburgh | FTC June 19 | Salary competitive Change Recruitment are recruiting for an Floating Team Secretary to join our client's Edinburgh base in the Legal Services Industry. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented professional to work in our client's Legal Services teams This position is offered on a Fixed Term Contract basis until 30 June 19 with a competitive salary. The Role The role will be based within our client's Floating Secretarial team covering all areas from Land & Property, Tax & Succession, Divorce & Family and Employment & Litigation. To provide audio and copy typing support and administrative services for Partners/Fee-earners as appropriate. · Providing a full secretarial service, including audio, use of Digital Dictation and copy typing to Partners/Solicitors and other employees as required; · Deal with telephone messages and record instructions. Ensure the Partner/fee-earner is appraised of all information from the conversation; · To ensure the quality of technical service and quality of service delivery (including speed) are consistently high and meeting the expectations and requirements. · The quality of technical service and service delivery should at all times meet the agreed Service Level Standards. · Ensure that faxes are sent and photocopying is carried out; · Ensure that out-going mail and enclosures are ready for collection (signed and sealed, wherever possible); · Check files in response to client queries; · Liaise with Partners and fee-earners regarding client queries; · Obtain fee note guides, type fee notes and ensure that they are numbered; · Make applications for new client numbers, as appropriate; · Maintain all systems and undertake housekeeping on a regular basis as directed by Partner/Fee Earner or IT Department; · Ensure that all filing is kept in date order in concertina files and assist with other filing duties as required. · Various ad hoc administrative duties. Role Requirements · Good keyboard, digital dictation and secretarial skills are essential; · A good telephone manner is required; · The ability to maintain good relationships and confidence with clients is key; · Legal Secretarial experience is essential; · Ability to work Mitel switchboard is ideal; · Knowledge of Excel; · Flexibility and adaptability; · Strong organisational skills; · A flexible attitude and ability to work as part of a team is compulsory. A high level of discretion and confidentially is needed as you will be exposed to highly sensitive information. This is a full time role 33.75 hours per week Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 17.00 pm. The salary is competitive and is offered on a Fixed Term contract basis until June 2019. If this of interest please send your CV to Tony Davison

Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive. This law firm are well known in Cornwall and the South West for giving quality advice over a long successful history. They are now seeking a private client solicitor to join them at their Truro office, on an initial fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity leave. You will look after a broad caseload of quality private client work to include wills, lasting powers of attorney, estate administration, tax planning, court of protection and elderly client matters. You should be a qualified solicitor or legal executive with at least 2-3 years' experience advising on private client law. This PQE is a guideline only, and you should still get in touch if you have more or less years' PQE. This may be the perfect opportunity if you are living outside of the Cornwall area, but looking to test the waters and see if you could enjoy living in Cornwall by entering into this fixed term contract, rather than a permanant position. The firm and department are very busy, so although not guaranteed, there is every chance this role may go permanent after the initial fixed term has ended. If you are interested in this Truro based role, please get in touch. You can reach Paul Norman and we can discuss this and other vacancies across Cornwall and the South West region. .

Our client is a leader in its field and is looking for an In-house Employment Solicitor to join their busy and growing legal team. The successful candidate will provide advice and support to the businesses and their senior managers on a wider range of non-contentious employment matters. They will also be responsible for any contentious employment issues that could occur. You should be able to point towards experience of drafting, updating and advising upon employment contracts and related agreements, policies and procedures. You will liaise with internal stakeholders in the business providing timely commercial advice on all relevant issues. You will be able to point to experience of handling a broad range of employment litigation from inception to resolution, including advocacy in Employment Tribunals or Court and instructing Counsel as necessary. This is a broad in-house role so you will also help with legal matters relating to the operations side of the business and on occasions deal with disputes and breach of contract issues. In-house experience would be desirable, but the client would consider a private practice lawyer looking to move in-house who could point to good business and commercial skills. Our client envisages that candidates with between 2 - 4 years PQE will have the relevant skills / knowledge for this position, however this has been given as an approximate guide for applicants and our client is happy to consider the applications of candidates who fall outside of this PQE range but who have the relevant experience. For more information on this great in-house opportunity please contact Simon Campbell at QED Legal. If this position isn't for you but you know someone who could be suitable then please let us know. We offer a reward fee for any successful referrals. For full details please see our website.

Our client is a law firm based in the centre of Leeds who are looking for a Finance Database Administrator to join their team. The role will be varied and involve managing the day-to-day requirements of the database function. Some duties include; Assisting with all aspects of database; client inception/close, matter transfers, revaluation of WIP, daily reporting and rate changes Assisting with the bank reconciliation process Addressing mailbox queries Update policy and procedures and ensure accurate at all times Working compliant to SRA Accounts Rules You must have experience within finance in the legal sector and be an effective communicator with good excel skills. Those with experience of Arista and Artiion would be at an advantage. IPS Finance has over 35 years' experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit our website Yorkshire.ipsfinance.com to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.

The Client: Our Client is a Tier 1 Legal 500 firm based in Bristol. They have an office in a beautiful area of Bristol and are looking to expand their Family department. The firm will provide you with great opportunities to work on high quality matters with the training and support you might require to progress your career. The Opportunity Our Client is looking to expand their Family team in Bristol due to the amount of work they are being instructed on. A full-time or part-time permanent role A very competitive salary depending on experience A generous bonus scheme Training and supervision as required What's needed for me to be considered? You must be a Solicitor or CILEX from NQ to PQE 2 or 3. You must come from a Tier 1 or 2 firm, preferably from Bristol/Cheltenham You must have the right skill set in terms of time recording, dictation and general office integration. What next? Apply today to be considered for this opportunity. If suitable, one of our specialist consultants will be in contact to discuss the opportunity with you in detail prior to submitting your CV to the client. In this discussion we will aim to identify your specific skills and motivations, and where appropriate recommend other relevant opportunities to you that match your requirements. Additionally, refer a friend or colleague to us and receive £200 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a new career. Job Synonyms: Family Solicitor, Family Filex, NQ, Matrimonial, Finances, Children, Divorce, Contact, Solicitor, Filex

Job Title: Contract Paralegal Reference: LS3008 Job Expiry Date: Midday on Friday 30th November Salary: £24,600 - £32,800 pa pro rata Job Location: Old Street/ London Bridge Hours: 36 hours Contract Type: Secondment / FTC for 12 months We have a fantastic opportunity for a Contract Paralegal to join the team in London on a 12 month contract. This is an integral role which manages commercial contracts case load including drafting and reviewing contracts, providing information law and commercial contracts advice and supporting colleagues to deliver business opportunities related to commercial contract issues with a GDPR bias. Some of the main duties include: To provide legal advice and assistance in commercial contracts and information law matters and other standard instructions, including but not limited to reviewing and drafting commercial contracts using existing templates, including non-disclosure agreements, services agreements, data sharing agreement, supply of goods agreements, contract extension and variation agreements, in order to protect the interests of Clarion. To assist with various data protection compliance tasks, drafting data protection documents, such as; data transfer agreements and data-sharing agreements To assist in developing the in-house legal provision to meet the needs of Clarion and its Group partners, ensuring that legal work is carried out in-house where this is more cost effective to do so (but subject to capacity) and that communication between instructing officers and the Legal Services team is effective and efficient. The ideal candidate will hold a Law Degree, Chartered Legal Executive status or a CILEX Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice or equivalent and have experience of assisting with commercial contracts matters and/or good knowledge and understanding of GDPR and data protection principles. You'll be able to build and maintain effective relationships across the business and have great organisational skills. Experience working within a Housing Association or Public Sector body would be beneficial but not essential. If this sounds like a role you'd be suited to we would love to hear from you! To apply please download the role profile for more information and click the apply button below. Closing Date: Friday 30th November at Midday Clarion Housing Group Clarion Housing Group comprises the country's largest housing association; a property development company, a charitable foundation and a repairs and maintenance service. The Group's housing association, Clarion Housing, is committed to providing good customer service to all its residents and to maintaining its homes to a good standard - investing significantly in improving them each year. Its development target is to build 50,000 new homes over 10 years and the Group will invest £13 billion on meeting and delivering on this target. Two thirds of the programme will be affordable and developed by Clarion Housing, while homes for private sale are delivered and marketed through development company Latimer by Clarion Housing Group. The proceeds from sales are invested in our social purpose. The charitable foundation, Clarion Futures, will invest £150 million over ten years to deliver one of the largest social investment programmes in the country. Priorities are work and training; money management and young people. Building homes. Developing futures. Clarion Housing Group is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Supply Chain Manager - Leeds Department Procurement Reporting Line Head of Procurement Background The Procurement team within AG is centrally positioned to support all of the firms Procurement needs and plays a key role in the delivery of a number of key services which underpin the operations of the firm. The Procurement team have identified a need to undertake formal Supplier Management processes, and adopt and improve upon good practice procurement techniques in order to drive value and efficiency throughout the firm's supply chains. This has provided the opportunity to recruit 1 individual who can support AG in this capacity and also in other day to day procurement activity to support the wider team and the firm as appropriate. The role of Supply Chain Manager will report to the Head of Procurement, contributing directly to a number of key process improvement activities across the function. The role's main focus will therefore be on implementing and maintaining strategies and processes for effective Supplier Relationship Management, working closely with stakeholders from across the firm, whilst also managing strategic contract renewals. The role will also involve some general procurement duties, undertaken in support of the wider Procurement function in delivering team objectives. Duties Contributing directly to the strategic change initiatives and implementation plans for the team, specifically with regard to Supplier Management. Support in shaping the Procurement strategy, policy and processes, which allow us to maintain focus on risk management whilst further developing commercial capabilities and profile. Support in the development of a robust procurement approach for all high value / high risk contracts including the negotiation of high value, complex deals with key suppliers Promptly establishing close working relationships with all relevant stakeholders to ensure effective engagement and appropriate communication internally. The role should seek to raise the profile of Procurement with relevant stakeholder groups across the firm, including: Finance, GC & Risk, HR, PCOS, Business Development, Research & Knowledge Service, Legal, IT and Information Security teams, Liaising closely with stakeholders to ensure the Procurement contribution to the firm's management of suppliers is clearly understood and delivered to agreed parameters. Gaining a clear understanding of existing processes and key support areas of the firm which will facilitate the successful delivery of Supplier Relationship Management. Demonstrating wider knowledge and ability to act as SME for Supplier Relationship Management, so that Procurement is well positioned to deliver optimal value to the firm and its clients. Timely, regular communication with Head of Procurement to advise of progress and to ensure effective senior stakeholder communications and escalations. Influencing effectively both internally and externally to deliver Procurement team objectives. Delivering outputs that drive supplier efficiencies, focus on continuous improvement, and that hold suppliers to account e.g. for poor delivery against SLAs. Seeking best possible value and preferential terms from the firm's contracts with its suppliers and identifying opportunities for savings and collaboration. Leading on designated strategic procurement projects ensuring value for money on all projects. Knowledge, skills and experience required Demonstrable experience in a managerial procurement capacity with experience of Supplier Management. Broad category experience, ideally covering IT, Finance or HR categories. Ability to work at pace and comfortable in a changing environment. Demonstrable experience in independently managing end to end high-value procurement contracts and projects. Track record of delivering savings, and other value-adding benefits across procurement projects. Studying towards or completed CIPS qualifications, or equivalent managerial procurement experience.

Corporate and Commercial Solicitor Due to expansion, an award-winning multi-disciplinary law firm on the outskirts of Birmingham are seeking an enthusiastic and personable locum solicitor to join their Corporate and Commercial team for an ongoing locum assignment. The Corporate and Commercial team provide a variety of different services to their clients including but not limited to Data Protection, Taxation Issues, Company Formation. The firm is comprised of solicitors whom are specialists in their fields. The ideal candidate would have experience of dealing with small to medium enterprise clients and be comfortable with managing their own caseload. Additionally, at least two years post qualification experience would be desirable. This firm have on-site parking and provide the opportunity to work from home. Would you like the opportunity to work with this fantastic Legal 500 recommended law firm? If so, please apply today! Please contact Caitlin Page, Legal Recruitment Consultant, to discuss the role in more detail or apply through the vacancy for immediate consideration. Douglas Scott are the Legal Recruitment experts and the UK's leading law firms trust us with their legal vacancies. You can therefore apply for our locum and contract legal jobs with confidence, we are a regulated employment agency and will discuss this role with you and seek your approval before submitting your application directly to the decision maker. Please see our website for more Temporary legal jobs in the UK.

Employment Solicitor. A highly regarded regional firm with offices in St Albans and Central London is looking to hire an employment solicitor to join their successful team. You will be an established employment solicitor with around 3-6 years' PQE, who has solid experience in claimant and respondent matters covering both contentious and non contentious work. You will take over an existing caseload which includes local SMEs and larger PLCs alongside individuals up to director level. The ideal candidate will be confident in attending networking and marketing events and will ideally have an interest in social media and writing articles. The firm can offer a market rate salary and the successful candidate can expect excellent long term prospects as the firm expand this service. If you are an established employment solicitor who who would like to join a recognised and highly regarded regional practice in their St Albans office, please apply now to be considered or call Stephen Chantry to discuss this further in complete confidence.

Senior Litigation Solicitor. A reputable London law firm is looking for a Senior Litigation Solicitor to join their ranks. The multi office firm have offices across North London and Hertfordshire, and are a well regarded name in their locality. They boast a full service offering, with litigation being one of their core practice areas. You will work closely with senior members of the team and there are good prospects to become a partner. You will be expected to manage a caseload covering matters such as: professional negligence, contract disputes, boundary disputes, Landlord and Tenant, shareholder disputes, land recovery, and more. The firm tend to work on mostly, but not exclusively, commercial property. To be considered for this Senior Litigation role you will be: - 7 years' PQE + - Able to conduct your own caseload and provide high quality legal services - Capable of providing fantastic client care - Understanding of the SRA Code of Conduct and other relevant regulatory requirements This is a highly attractive career opportunity for a Senior Litigation Solicitor to embark on an exciting new challenge with possibility of promotion to partner swiftly for the right candidate. The firm is able to offer a very competitive salary, benefits package and bonus scheme for the right candidate. This is a fantastic opportunity which rarely comes around so apply now for immediate consideration. Apply now or contact Terry Withers for a confidential discussion, or email. .

Boutique Legal 500 firm is looking for a property litigation solicitor to join their growing practice group. You will be joining an award winning property team that serves both local and national businesses. You will be acting for landlord and tenants, property investors and owners, private individuals and business owners. You will be advising on a range of residential and commercial disputes including rent arrears recovery, dilapidations, and general property related disputes. You will be working closely with a partner and receive excellent supervision and training. You will also be client facing from day one, often liaising with senior stakeholders and decision makers within the business. You will also get the opportunity to hone your business development skills as you will be supporting senior members of the team with initiatives including networking and contributing to the firm's website. You will receive a competitive salary and excellent work life balance, along with a range of benefits. For more information contact Dawn Everton on the details provided

My client, one of the UK's leading law firms, are looking for an experienced individual who enjoys being busy and takes a pride in organising and supporting others to work as a Paralegal within their Clinical Negligence Department in Richmond. Your core duties will be to provide the Fee Earners with the support they need to provide seamless legal services to clients and help them maximise the amount of time they are able to spend on fee-earning duties. As a Clinical Negligence Paralegal you will also support clients and will therefore have excellent interpersonal skills and gain job satisfaction from providing the highest standard of client service. You will need an eye for detail and fast, accurate word processing skills, a good knowledge of Microsoft Office and a good standard of numeracy to carry out this varied role. Previous Clinical Negligence / Paralegal experience is highly desirable but is not essential; you will however need to have a strong legal background and/or qualifications as well as an interest in Clinical Negligence work. Your normal working hours will be Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, however you will need to be flexible in working outside these hours as the team and business requires. My client offers an excellent benefits package which includes 28 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Owen Reed are recruiting for a Document Specialist Coordinator to join a top law firm in London. Key Responsibilities of the Document Specialist Coordinator: • Oversee the day-to-day activities of the document specialist team and allocate work appropriately • Helping individuals create and/or enhance PPT slides, and other marketing and non-legal documents • Working with the team to amend existing documents with no, or little design element. • Manage the firm's in-house templates • Coordinating and providing support on the creation of in house templates and documents • Liaising with the team where appropriate for assets (e.g. pictures and other images) to include in documents. • Coordinating and providing support on the implementation of fixes and changes within our in-house templates • Providing exceptional level of support to Word 2013 documents, including corrupt documents and in-house templates • To "trouble-shoot" and health check documents as requested • Be able to make a number of judgements of some complexity in order to solve problems relating to the immediate workload • To be able to adapt and be flexible when making decisions • Demonstrative ability to think ahead, to prioritise and to organise resources and consumables • Team player who can collaborate and lead

Legal PA - Inhouse at Media Company We have just been instructed on a unique opportunity as a Legal PA in one of the most exciting media companies' legal department. Working for their global counsel and team this the kind varied, interesting and unique role that just doesn't come up in private practice. Based in the City, in funky modern offices the role will see you involved in everything from diary and international travel management to complex document reformatting, but unlike a traditional legal secretarial role the legal team is very much a team, without the "them and us" feel. What they are looking for is an experienced legal PA with a solid CV demonstrating your ability to deliver a first class PA service to senior lawyers. The work is a mixture of corporate, intellectual property and general legal advice so ideal candidates will have solid experience as a legal secretary in commercial law if not corporate and IP. Excellent IT skills, especially on Word (formatting and manipulating document) and PowerPoint are essential as is the ability to act independently and work on your own initiative. For more information on this exciting new opportunity please contact John Bruce ASAP.

The Client: A well-establish leading law firm in the UK and the East Midlands will give you the opportunity to work in a friendly and driven environment. The firm is very friendly with some staff having worked there for over two decades! They will provide you with career progression and the opportunity to work on high quality matters. The Opportunity Our Client is looking to expand their Family Law team due to the amount of work they are being instructed on. They are looking to recruit a senior Solicitors for their Nottingham office. A full-time permanent role A yearly salary of £50,000+ depending on experience You will be dealing with a range of Public and Private Law matters 25 days holiday + bank holidays and the possibility to take 5 days unpaid leave What's needed for me to be considered? You must be a Solicitor or CILEX. You must have more than 6 years' PQE/Experience Experience of Public matters is essential Membership of a Panel beneficial is mandatory Being based in the East Midlands would be beneficial Possibility of help with relocation costs What next? Apply today to be considered for this opportunity. If suitable, one of our specialist consultants will be in contact to discuss the opportunity with you in detail prior to submitting your CV to the client. In this discussion we will aim to identify your specific skills and motivations, and where appropriate recommend other relevant opportunities to you that match your requirements. Additionally, refer a friend or colleague to us and receive £200 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a new career. Job Synonyms: Family, Family Law, Family Solicitor, Family CILEX, Matrimonial, Legal Aid, Public, Private, Financial, Children

A prosperous regional practice in North Manchester is looking for a Residential Conveyancing Assistant with at least 2-3 years experience, to join their exceptional team in Oldham. My client, a long-established multi-service firm, offers competitive salaries and a positive working environment. The firm prides itself on producing high quality work and its loyal client base and have multiple offices across Manchester & Cheshire. We require a reliable, diligent team player with good attention to detail who has experience in dealing with all aspects of the residential conveyancing process (2-3 years of steady experience). You will be supporting a Solicitor on a one to one basis who has a broad caseload dealing with sales, purchases and remortgages of all types of residential property. The role will focus on; * Preparing draft Contracts & supporting title documentation for both registered and unregistered land, * Drafting Transfers of whole, * Conducting Searches, You must be confident in answering telephone calls promptly, dealing with client queries and providing updates by phone and on the case management system (OMS) Being well organised and having good diary management is vital. The team are looking for a self-motivated individual with a positive approach to working under pressure in a busy environment as part of a leading conveyancing team in the area. My client has a reputation for quality service, highlighted when they became one of the first LEXCEL firms in the UK. They enjoy a fantastic reputation and have a very low turn-over of staff. Salary negotiable depending upon experience 25 Days Holiday Parking Available Please contact Ryan McNamara, Legal Recruitment Consultant, to discuss the role in more detail or apply through the vacancy for immediate consideration. Douglas Scott are a legal recruitment expert and the UK's leading law firms trust us with their legal vacancies. We are a regulated recruitment consultancy and will discuss this role and seek your approval before submitting an application directly to the decision maker. Please see our website for more legal positions.

Commercial Property Solicitor. If you are a well experienced commercial property solicitor looking to progress to a fixed salaried partner or if you are a fixed salaried partner looking for a new job opportunity, then this may be the role for you. Based in the East Riding of Yorkshire, this legal 500 law firm are looking to expand it's commercial property department by appointing an experienced commercial property solicitor. The role will focus on all types of commercial property work including: development work such as overage and section 106 agreements, development agreements and providing and co-ordinating property support for corporate lead matters. There will also be a focus on business development by collaborating with the corporate division. Responsibilities: - Carrying out the above in a collaborative and team focused manner - Provide support and advise to other members of the team - Ensure that the team are carrying out the work efficiently and to high level - Work closely with the corporate team to expand and consolidate the commercial client base in the Humberside area - Play in a key role in the business development and expansion of this legal 500 law firm To be successful you must: - be commercially astute and remains current on key legal and business news. - provide a professional, quality service in a timely manner and responds effectively to requests from internal and external clients. - demonstrate the ambition to succeed and commitment to business development and client relationship management. - proficient in analytical research and drafting skills. - Understand and adopt the firm's values and behaviours. To take advantage of this excellent commercial property opportunity based in the East Riding of Yorkshire, get in touch with Tom Widdop at G2 Legal.