NEW ROLE | Head of Operations Conveyancing | 59384
Hybrid Working: 1 day working from home following a settling-in period, with the potential to increase to 2 days for the right candidate
My Client based in Bolton are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Operations to join their busy Conveyancing Department at their office in Bolton.
This is a key leadership role involving the day-to-day management of the conveyancing team across all offices, as well as the responsibility of managing your own caseload. You will play a pivotal role in driving departmental performance, supporting staff, and ensuring the smooth delivery of high-quality client service.
Key Responsibilities
- Day-to-day leadership and management of the Conveyancing team
- Managing your own residential conveyancing caseload independently
- Overseeing case progression using our conveyancing case management system
- Supporting staff with the resources and guidance needed to provide a quality service
- Ensuring all client work progresses efficiently with regular updates on costs and case status
- Handling non-technical client care issues
- Conducting regular team meetings to review performance and set targets
- Building and maintaining relationships with external organisations and stakeholders
- Managing holiday and sickness cover, including authorising leave
- Delegating tasks effectively and prioritising department needs
Required Skills & Experience
- Solid experience handling residential sales, purchases, and leasehold transactions
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
- Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong IT proficiency, including familiarity with conveyancing case management systems
- Team-oriented approach with the ability to work collaboratively
The Firm
My client prides themselves on combining traditional values with a modern approach to legal services. Established as one of the North Wests most recognised legal firms, they have over 200 staff across eight regional offices.
While they continue to deliver the personal service expected of a traditional high street practice, their forward-thinking mindset and use of technology allow them to provide comprehensive legal support to clients across England and Wales.
They are proud to hold numerous industry accreditations, including the Lexcel Practice Management Standard, and remain committed to delivering excellence across all areas of the firm.
What They Offer
- Competitive salary
- Workplace pension scheme
- Attendance bonus
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with additional days accrued after 2 years
- Extra day off for your birthday
- Hybrid working (1 day from home post-probation, potential for 2)
- Northern Rail discount scheme
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Referral bonuses across various departments
- Discounted legal services for staff
- Staff introduction bonus (£500)
- Monthly raffle with prizes
- Dress-down days supporting chosen charities
- Annual Christmas party and events
- Charity fundraising activities
Learning & Development
- Structured training and development opportunities
- Internal workshops and compliance webinars
How to Apply
If you're ready for a new challenge in a forward-thinking firm with a friendly, professional culture then please give me a call on 0161 9147 357 or email t.carlisle@clayton-legal.co.uk....Read more...
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a talented Construction Solicitor with a minimum of six years' post-qualification experience (PQE) to join the expanding non-contentious construction team at a prestigious UK law firm. This is your chance to work on high-profile projects across the UK and internationally, collaborating with a highly experienced and supportive team of legal professionals.
The Role
In this dynamic position, you will gain invaluable hands-on experience across a wide range of transactional matters, supporting the firm's Real Estate, Corporate, Commercial, Planning, and Finance groups. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with the firm's global construction disputes team, further enhancing your expertise.
Your responsibilities will include:
Advising on and drafting construction contracts, development agreements, and professional appointments.
Providing strategic legal counsel across sectors including housing, education, retail, and infrastructure.
Engaging with high-profile clients and working on complex, multi-jurisdictional projects.
The Firm & Culture:
This is a firm that champions innovation and collaboration. Based ideally in the Newcastle office, the role offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. With a strong emphasis on professional development, the firm provides high quality ongoing training, development, networking opportunities, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to help you continuously enhance your skills.
Why Join?
Work within a leading legal practice known for its top-tier clients and cutting-edge projects.
Engage in complex, high-value transactions across a broad range of industries within both the private and public sector.
Enjoy a supportive and collegiate working environment.
Benefit from excellent career progression opportunities in a growing and innovative practice area.
If you are a driven and ambitious Construction Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a thriving, forward-thinking firm within their Newcastle office.
If you are interested in this Construction role in Newcastle then please get in touch with Chloe Murphy on 0113 467 9783 to find out more information or if you’ve a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.....Read more...
Sacco Mann are recruiting for an exciting opportunity based at a longstanding firm who are looking for a Senior Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join their brand-new offices based in Market Harborough.
The Role
The recruiting firm don’t currently have a Private Client department in Market Harborough, and so this role is a brand-new opportunity for someone to come in and really make this role their own. They are therefore looking for a keen networker and someone to get stuck into business development, to really build the firm’s reputation, client base, and eventually build a team. You must be happy to be working in a stand-alone position.
Key Responsibilities
Running a mixed Private Client caseload including Wills, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate, Inheritance Tax, Estate Planning.
Building a local presence in the market for private client work
Business development and networking
Eventually supervision of the team
About You
Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive qualification with 4+ years PQE in Private Client work
STEP qualification would be desirable
Previous experience running a private client caseload without supervision
Good connections to the local area, and the ability to build a local client base
Self-motivated and commercial thinker
What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary
Free parking
Free Health Shield cover after 3 months
Pension Scheme
Death in service benefit
Your birthday off benefit after 12 months employment
Genuine career progression
If you are interested in this Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive role in Market Harborough then please get in touch with Vicky Cavendish on 0113 236 6713 to find out more information or if you’ve a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.....Read more...
Sacco Mann are recruiting for a Agricultural Litigation Solicitor to join a national and Top 150 law firm at their offices based in Alconbury. This role will suit an experienced Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with long term Agricultural Litigation experience who can run their own caseload from start to finish with minimal supervision.
The Role
You will be joining one of the top agricultural law practices in the country who have a fantastic reputation. Your caseload will consist of farm business tenancies, agricultural Holdings Act successions and tribunal applications, Land sales, purchases and ban re-financing, landed estates, farming partnerships to name a few!
Key Responsibilities
Handling your own varied caseload from start to finish
Advising a range of clients including farmers, agricultural landowners and other rural clients
Drafting and reviewing contracts including farm leases, sale and purchase agreements, supply and service agreements etc
Managing land transactions
Handling disputes
About You
Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 2 + years PQE with significant experience within agricultural litigation work
Excellent client management skills
Driven to develop a long-term career within Agricultural Litigation
What’s in it for you?
Competitive annual leave
Private Health Insurance
Life Assurance up to 3 x your salary
Pension
Access to YuLife
Discount on legal fees
Social Events
If you are interested in this Agricultural Litigation Solicitor role in Alconbury then please get in touch with Vicky Cavendish on 0113 236 6713 to find out more information or if you’ve a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.....Read more...
Our client, a leading regional law firm with offices across the Northeast, is looking to recruit an experienced Company Commercial Solicitor to join their team in either their Darlington, Newcastle or Durham offices. The firm bring in high-quality commercial work and have a strong regional reputation with some national clients. The role would suit a Company Commercial Solicitor with between 3 – 5 years of experience.
The Role
In this role, you will provide legal advice on a range of business and company law matters for the firm and manage legal matters including business formation, corporate governance, commercial contracts, M&A, employment law, disputes resolution, IP, compliance and taxation.
Key Responsibilities
Provide legal advice on a range of business and company law matters.
Draft, review and negotiate contracts and a variety of corporate and commercial agreements together with acting on behalf of clients in relation to transactional matters including M&A, MBO, capital restructures and group re-organisations.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and other professional advisors.
About You
Qualified Solicitor with between 3-5 years PQE in business and company law
Proven track record in contract negotiations and drafting.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A strong network of business contacts in the local region
What’s in it for you?
Private healthcare
Life Assurance
Further career development opportunities
Office Christmas closure
Your birthday off
Bonus scheme
If you are interested in this Company Law Solicitor role based in Darlington, Newcastle, or Durham then please get in touch with Helen Mauborgne on 0113 467 9786 to find out more information or if you’ve a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.....Read more...
Are you a driven Corporate and Commercial solicitor looking to further your career in a dynamic and forward-thinking legal team? Our client is seeking a talented individual to join their Corporate and Commercial division, working alongside leading experts in a supportive and collaborative environment.
The role
As a Corporate and Commercial Solicitor, you will manage a varied and high-quality caseload, providing expert legal advice and assistance to a wide range of businesses and charities. This will include work across mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, partnerships, commercial agreements, intellectual property, corporate governance, and regulatory and statutory compliance.
This role also offers the opportunity to contribute to business development efforts and help grow the firm’s client base through trusted relationship-building.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive Package: A salary and bonus scheme that reflects your experience and contributions.
Career Development: Structured career progression plans, with tailored training and support.
Autonomy & Support: Run your own caseload while benefiting from a collaborative, friendly team environment.
Work-Life Balance: Hybrid and flexible working, realistic targets, and a strong focus on wellbeing.
Modern Office & Perks: A bright, open-plan office with free parking, a great social scene, and benefits including life cover, health cash plan, birthday leave, and more.
Key Responsibilities
Managing a varied caseload of Corporate and Commercial matters from start to finish.
Providing practical and commercially sound legal advice.
Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
Supporting the firm’s business development and marketing initiatives.
Ensuring compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
About you
The ideal candidate will be confident, proactive, and commercially aware. You will have:
Ideally 2+ years' PQE with a solid background in Corporate and Commercial Law. • Excellent client care and communication skills. • A business-focused mindset with a passion for high-quality legal work. • Experience contributing to business development or marketing activity. • A desire to work in a professional, approachable, and supportive team environment.
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
How to Apply:
If you would like to apply for this Corporate and Commercial Solicitor role in York, please get in touch with Rachel Birkinshaw on 0113 467 9795.....Read more...
Claimant Personal Injury Solicitor Hybrid | Leeds | Full-time or Part-time | Competitive Salary
Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career with a long-established, progressive, and values-driven law firm?
My client is currently seeking a Claimant Personal Injury Solicitor to join their highly respected team based in Leeds City Centre. This is a full-time, permanent position, although part-time hours will be considered for the right candidate. They offer hybrid working, a strong focus on work-life balance, and a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages personal and professional development.
The Firm:
With over 140 years of representing individuals across the UK, this client-focused law firm is proud to act for more than 35 trade unions, professional associations, and private individuals. Their reputation is built on fairness, trust, and exceptional client service.
Youll become part of a well-established and forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and continued growth.
The Role
As a Solicitor within the Personal Injury department, youll handle a caseload of EL/PL and RTA files, both pre- and post-litigated, from instruction to settlement. Youll play a key role in ensuring clients receive the highest standards of legal representation and care.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing your own caseload of EL/PL and RTA matters
- Drafting legal documents including witness statements and schedules of loss
- Using the OIC and MOJ Portals for submission and case management
- Liaising with clients, medical experts, and third parties
- Conducting legal research and staying up to date with developments in PI law
- Working towards and achieving personal and departmental targets
About You
We welcome applications from:
- NQ to 2-year PQE Solicitors
- Candidates with solid litigation experience in RTA, EL, or PL claims
- Individuals with a working knowledge of the OIC/MOJ Protocols and Civil Procedure Rules
- Self-starters with strong communication and organisational skills
- Solicitors with excellent client care and a high level of professionalism
- If you're newly qualified but can demonstrate commitment, capability, and a passion for personal injury law, they would love to hear from you too.
What in it for you.
- In addition to a negotiable salary based on experience and qualifications, you'll benefit from:
- 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Your birthday off every year
- Additional holiday after 6 and 10 years of service
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Annual travel card loan
- Regular, funded staff social events
- Flexible and agile working environment
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a respected and stable firm that truly values its people. If youre passionate about helping clients and ready to hit the ground running, apply today and make your mark.
If this role is of interest, please call Chris Orrell on 0161 914 7357 or forward your most recent CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk.....Read more...
Strategic Executive Assistant Location: Prague, Czechia or Wrocław, Poland Salary: €37,000 – €45,000 per year + bonus (10–25% depending on seniority)A leading international firm is seeking a highly capable Strategic Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to a senior executive. This role goes beyond traditional administrative duties, requiring a proactive individual with strong financial acumen to oversee investment activities, legal coordination, and strategic initiatives.Key Responsibilities
Act as the executive’s key point of coordination across professional and personal responsibilities.Manage interactions with legal, tax, investment, and financial advisors.Oversee personal financial matters, including capital calls, board documentation, and investment transactions.Support private investment activities, ensuring execution and monitoring.Proactively manage the executive’s calendar, aligning commitments with strategic priorities.Prepare briefing materials, presentations, and executive-level communications.Organize travel, meetings, and events.Handle highly sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.Coordinate operations across multiple entities within the Family Office.Oversee administrative responsibilities related to real estate and personal affairs, including family travel, medical appointments, and household logistics.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Fluent in English (primary working language).Must be based in Prague or Wrocław; fluency in Czech or Polish is expected.Additional European language skills are a plus.Strong financial literacy with experience in finance, consulting, or a Big 4 environment preferred.Experience handling legal, tax, and financial documentation.Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Strong decision-making ability and problem-solving skills.Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).Unwavering integrity and discretion in handling confidential matters.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.Exposure to high-level financial and strategic decision-making.A dynamic, fast-paced working environment with international stakeholders.Opportunity to work closely with top-tier professionals in finance, investment, and legal sectors.
How to Apply:further details, apply today or send your CV to clay@corecruitment.com.Due to the volume of applications, we may not be able to provide feedback to all applicants. If you haven't heard from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Nevertheless, feel free to reach out!
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Strategic Executive Assistant Location: Prague, Czechia or Wrocław, Poland Salary: €37,000 – €45,000 per year + bonus (10–25% depending on seniority)A leading international firm is seeking a highly capable Strategic Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to a senior executive. This role goes beyond traditional administrative duties, requiring a proactive individual with strong financial acumen to oversee investment activities, legal coordination, and strategic initiatives.Key Responsibilities
Act as the executive’s key point of coordination across professional and personal responsibilities.Manage interactions with legal, tax, investment, and financial advisors.Oversee personal financial matters, including capital calls, board documentation, and investment transactions.Support private investment activities, ensuring execution and monitoring.Proactively manage the executive’s calendar, aligning commitments with strategic priorities.Prepare briefing materials, presentations, and executive-level communications.Organize travel, meetings, and events.Handle highly sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.Coordinate operations across multiple entities within the Family Office.Oversee administrative responsibilities related to real estate and personal affairs, including family travel, medical appointments, and household logistics.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Fluent in English (primary working language).Must be based in Prague or Wrocław; fluency in Czech or Polish is expected.Additional European language skills are a plus.Strong financial literacy with experience in finance, consulting, or a Big 4 environment preferred.Experience handling legal, tax, and financial documentation.Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Strong decision-making ability and problem-solving skills.Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).Unwavering integrity and discretion in handling confidential matters.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.Exposure to high-level financial and strategic decision-making.A dynamic, fast-paced working environment with international stakeholders.Opportunity to work closely with top-tier professionals in finance, investment, and legal sectors.
How to Apply:further details, apply today or send your CV to clay@corecruitment.com.Due to the volume of applications, we may not be able to provide feedback to all applicants. If you haven't heard from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Nevertheless, feel free to reach out!
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Sacco Mann are recruiting for a Court of Protection paralegal to join an outstanding full-service law firm based in Newcastle. The firm has been servicing its clients for over 125 years, and they are looking to hire a paralegal with either private practice or local authority court of protection experience, who can support the Court of Protection team. This role will be suitable for a paralegal who is looking for a long-term career as a paralegal.
The Role
Joining the Court of Protection team, you will be supporting fee earners with their Court of Protection caseloads. The team work on various matters including deputyship, vulnerable adults, brain injuries and much more.
Key Responsibilities
Drafting court of protection applications including deputyship orders, statutory wills, gifting applications)
Preparing supporting documents such as capacity assessments
Assisting on preparation of Lasting Power of Attorney
Liaising with clients, their families, social workers and medical professionals
Maintaining and updating client files
Conducting legal research
About You
Previous and significant experience working as a legal assistant or paralegal within a Court of Protection team (this must be within private practice or within local authority)
Someone who is looking for a long-term career as a paralegal
Knowledge of Mental Capacity Law
Experience using case management systems
Experience of conducting legal research on mental capacity, health and welfare decisions, and case law development
What’s in it for you?
28 days holidays plus additional bank holidays
Hybrid working
Good career progression opportunities
Life insurance
Private Medical Insurance
Health Cash Plan
If you are interested in this Court of Protection Paralegal role in Newcastle then please get in touch with Chloe Murphy on 0113 467 9783 to find out more information or if you’ve a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.....Read more...
Our client is a thriving legal firm who have recently opened offices in Teesside and due to recent expansion plans, are looking for an experienced Post Completions Fee Earner to join their busy team.
Joining the Post Completions team, you will be working on a quality caseload dealing with file closures and Land Registry. You will ideally have had direct experience within a Post Completions team and be keen to develop your career within post completions further.
If you are interested in this Post Completions Fee Earner role in Teesside then please get in touch with Chloe Murphy on 0113 467 9783 to find out more information or if you’ve a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.....Read more...
Working at one of the leading brand advisory firms in this field and working for household and world-famous brands, this Paralegal will be involved in trademark and brand protection projects.
You will be exposed to first hand and world leading trademark practice and learn the fundamental knowledge and skills about brands and brand protection.
You will be working for household brands to manage their trademark portfolios and IP rights, ensuring the internal records are up to date.
You will need to be liaising with customs officers and law enforcement officers around the globe (mainly UK and EU). You will be asked to review images and confirm whether the pictured goods are counterfeit.
You will be attending UK law enforcement raids across the country (mainly around Manchester, Birmingham, and Leicester) on behalf of Stobbs’ household clients and providing on-site your assistance.
You will also be preparing legal documents, such as trademark application forms, witness statements, Cease and Desist Letters and criminal complaints.
You will be exposed directly to your clients, who are world famous brands. You will have direct access to their brand stories and confidential information.
You can expect direct client contact in this role, as well as be in full charge of communications with customs officers and law enforcement officers such as Trading Standards officers.
You will be collecting and analysing data. This may require you to undertake additional high-level desktop investigations.
You will need to communicate your findings clearly and concisely.
Sometimes you will be responsible for delivering trainings to UK law enforcement officers and Border Force officers, using your knowledge gained through this job.
You will be exposed to wider brand protection work, including litigations.
You will be working within a small team at Stobbs. You will be assigned a supervisor with whom you will have regular contact.
Your duties and responsibilities in this role will consist of:
Working with trademark attorneys and solicitors to prepare evidence and legal documents
Working with legal practitioners to prepare legal documents, such as UKIPO forms and client reports.
Liaising with UK law enforcement officers (such as Trading Standards and police officers) to obtain the relevant data as your supervisor may request from time to time.
Attending law enforcement raids across the UK and providing assistance on site
Conducting training and education sessions for UK law enforcement officers and Border Force officers.
Identifying data from various sources and accurately recording data
Confidently using technology tools and Excel sheets
Independently analysing the data
Ability to communicate your ideas, findings, and conclusions confidently
Training Outcome:Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into a permanent role within the Brand Protection team or other related areas of the business, such as legal, marketing, or compliance.Employer Description:Stobbs is a niche intellectual property practice that recognises that to give the best advice on brands, you need to take a more strategic and holistic approach than pure trademark expertise. To that end, we launched the concept of Intangible Asset Management. We have a breadth of capability that goes far beyond the scope of any other IP firm and encompasses trademarks, designs and copyright, litigation, disputes, commercial contracts, brand intelligence, brand extension (licensing), systems, online brand enforcement, anti-counterfeiting and brand restructuring. Formed in 2013 with 18 people, today we have over 200 professionals based in Cambridge, London, Dublin, Eindhoven and Munich.Working Hours :Monday to Friday.
Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Microsoft system,Basic IT skills,Investigation skills,Interest in brands,Interest in brand protection,Reliable and Punctual,Flexible....Read more...
We are working with a market leading and pioneering business in the renewable energy and electric vehicle sector, in its search for an In-House Counsel. This exciting business based in the North East of England, has a small but well regarded and integral In-house legal team which is looking to grow and the position will suit a Solicitor with a background in a Commercial legal practice area, ideally with contracts experience and ideally c. 1-4 years PQE or equivalent.
The role
You will advise stakeholders on a wide range of legal matters but in particular, will be involved with the draft, review and negotiation of a variety of commercial contracts, often with customers which include major brand name corporates and public sector bodies. In addition to this, you will be involved in compliance work as well as matters relating to corporate, real estate and construction projects. This is a brilliant and truly well-rounded commercial in-house position. The ideal candidate with be able to travel to the company's offices in County Durham on a regular basis although the business is very flexible and happy to consider different working arrangements.
About you
The role ideally requires some experience of working with commercial agreements and in return you can expect to be exposed to cutting edge work and truly interesting and high-profile projects.
That said, references to PQE are very much given as a guide. The business is quite open to speaking with lawyers at all levels of qualification, including NQs with a desire to progress their career in house.
The team is very open minded so if the role sounds interesting – get in touch.
There is plenty of support and development on offer, working closely with a brilliant Head of Legal.
What’s in it for you?
Your CV is almost certainly going to be enhanced by this experience and commercial exposure.
The team has a friendly, collegiate culture and encourages a healthy work life balance.
This is a great role for a Lawyer looking for a career progressing in house move and will suit someone either currently working in house or looking to transition from private practice.
Competitive salary in line with experience – get in touch to discuss
25 days holiday increasing with service, plus a day for your birthday and the option to buy up to 5 additional days
CSR days and weekly wellbeing hours
Private Health Care
Salary sacrifice EV and cycle to work scheme
For a full job spec and benefits information for this In House Counsel role in the North East, get in touch with Sophie Linley at Sacco Mann on 0113 236 6711. ....Read more...
An award-winning law firm is currently seeking a Residential Conveyancing Solicitor to join its Pontefract office. Our client is a forward thinking firm and have a passion for making a difference to people's lives. The firm is long established within the region and has a great reputation in the market.
The role
This a fantastic opportunity for a Residential Conveyancing Solicitor to join a growing and dynamic legal team. In this role, you will manage a varied caseload of residential property matters including freehold, leasehold, sales, purchases, and more. Their residential conveyancing team get a lot of referrals from clients and repeat business and would ideally like to find a solicitor who enjoys the business development and marketing aspects of the role. For this reason, the opportunity would really suit someone who really enjoys client contact and meeting new people. What’s in it for you?
Competitive Package: A salary and benefits package designed to reflect your experience and value.
Career Development: Ongoing professional development and clearly defined progression opportunities.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements and wellbeing initiatives.
Team Culture: Join a firm with a collaborative, client-first approach.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with extra days awarded for long service
Key responsibilities
Manage a full caseload of residential conveyancing matters including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, transfers of equity, right to buys, and shared ownership schemes.
Ensure high standards of client care and maintain regular communication with all parties.
Prepare and maintain all necessary legal documentation and files in line with compliance protocols.
Support colleagues and contribute to the team’s professional development and quality service.
About you
At least 2-5 years PQE, with residential conveyancing experience.
Proven experience in handling your own caseload from start to finish with minimal supervision.
Strong technical knowledge of freehold and leasehold transactions.
Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Enthusiastic about contributing to team success and business development.
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
How to Apply
Having been established for over 20 years, we are experts in legal recruitment. Our strength derives from the fact that we are well-known, well-respected and have developed long-standing bonds with both our clients and candidates and have become an authority on all aspects of legal recruitment. To hear more about this Residential Conveyancing Solicitor role, please contact Rachel Birkinshaw, or another member of the Private Practice team.....Read more...
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate and Commercial Solicitor to lead the department at an award-winning, cutting-edge firm in Leeds. This role offers high-calibre work within a unique and forward-thinking environment.
The Role
As Head of Corporate and Commercial, you will lead a high-performing legal team, managing complex corporate and commercial matters across multiple industries, particularly within logistics and insurance. This is a senior leadership role that offers the opportunity to shape the direction of the team, advise high-value clients, and play a key role in business development and strategic growth.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive Package: A salary and benefits package tailored to reflect your expertise and leadership responsibilities.
Strategic Leadership Role: Influence the future of the corporate and commercial offering within a highly reputable firm.
Career Growth: Ongoing professional development and opportunities to grow your profile through thought leadership.
Work Life balance - Hybrid working model in place and this firm expects that its lawyers will enjoy a good work/life balance and not be working all hours.
Key responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of corporate and commercial Solicitors, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
Manage complex M&A, joint ventures, and corporate restructures from start to finish.
Oversee and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts including supply, licensing, and strategic partnerships.
Advise clients on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management across various legal frameworks.
Act as a trusted advisor, building and maintaining long-term client relationships.
Drive business development initiatives, contribute to the firm’s reputation through networking, and participate in industry events.
About you
The ideal candidate will be confident, driven, and ready to lead with both strategic insight and hands-on legal expertise. You will have:
A minimum of 6 years’ PQE in corporate and commercial law.
Extensive experience in M&A, commercial contracts, regulatory matters, and managing complex corporate transactions.
Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development experience.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
A commercial mindset with a proven track record of business development and client relationship management.
An entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to identify growth opportunities within the legal market.
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
How to Apply: To hear more about the Corporate and Commercial Solicitor role in Leeds, please contact Rachel Birkinshaw on 0113 467 9795....Read more...
My client is seeking 0-5+PQE Solicitors/Associates to join a friendly and dynamic Clinical Risk team. This Clinical Risk Solicitor/Associate role presents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and passionate individual to join an award-winning, progressive and highly specialised team. We have a proven track record in complex claims across all medical specialisms.
They are a leading international legal business with over 2,400 colleagues and a diverse range of capabilities. They act for the majority of the top 30 insurance and financial services companies operating in the UK. Our clinical risk cluster is the biggest nationally, located across 5 locations, in Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, Winchester and Newcastle.
The role will require handling of a challenging but fulfilling caseload of defendant clinical negligence work acting for a variety of clients, which may include work for NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts, MDU, independent providers, and medical malpractice insurers. You will also draft legal documents, conduct face to face negotiations and mediation of claims, prepare cases for and adhering to court deadlines. Given the fantastic reputation of the business, you will be expected to engage in direct client care, acting as first and primary contact for clients on a day-to-day basis, providing them with commercially focused legal advice, and adhering to their protocols and processes. The client will also warmly accept, and encourage, appropriate contribution to non-fee-earning activity such as knowledge sharing, training, client seminars, writing articles for publication both for in-house and external publications, and business development.
The Ideal Candidate
A 0-5+PQE Solicitor/Associate with experience in clinical negligence, personal injury, civil litigation, or insurance law.
Experience of an NHS Resolution or MDO panel firm would be desirable but is not essential. We want the best candidates no matter what their background is.
Strong technical and organisational skills to ensure a pragmatic and methodical approach to handling a variety of clinical negligence claims simultaneously, through an IT case management system.
A demonstrable ability to adopt a commercial perspective rather than an ‘academic' approach to legal issues and to be highly client focused.
Team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to mentor, coach and supervise less experienced members of teams.
The client will provide you with:
Flexibility – home-working and part-time work will be considered.
Fantastic benefits, which include regular pay reviews with consideration of the wider market, attractive pension scheme, private medical insurance, and regular social events.
A competitive bonus scheme that recognises not just financial performance but ’added value’ for our clients.
If you would like to apply for this role or have any questions, please contact Chloe Murphy at Sacco Mann on 0113 467 9783 or ask to speak to another member of the team. Alternatively, if you know of anyone who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. For full terms please see our website.....Read more...
An award-winning East Midlands firm requires a Residential Conveyancer to join their growing team in Mansfield. This firm are known regionally for the value they place on their team and have continued to go from strength to strength. As a firm with a strong presence in the area, there is no better place to build on your Residential Conveyancing experience and take on some high-quality work that will play on your skill set.
About The Role:
Running your own caseload, including exchanges and completions, with the support of an Assistant. Allowing you to shift your focus to the more detailed legal aspects of a transaction
Teaming up with Senior Conveyancers who can provide full support and to discuss the more complex legal issues.
Maintaining client contact and updating them at every stage of their case is essential to the success of this team
You will make use of the firm’s Case Management System to prioritise and organise your workload
Requirements:
To ensure work is completed to a high standard by working efficiently and closely with your team. This is of utmost importance as they pride themselves on the top-tier legal services they provide to clients
A confident Residential Conveyancer able to run a full and varied caseload from the get-go
Strong client management skills and be able to communicate effectively with clients from varied backgrounds
Working under pressure, you must have strong organisational skills and be able to prioritise to a high level
Benefits
Hybrid working and flexi time following probation period
Wellbeing days
Holiday entitlement raising with length of service, plus ½ day leave on birthday
Non-contractual bonus scheme
Our client operates a specialist Residential Conveyancing team and are celebrated regionally for the successes they have achieved and are looking to bring new talent to the well-established conveyancing team. With a wealth of experience behind them, this is a great opportunity and the perfect time to really get stuck in as they pride themselves on colleague career development plans.
If you are interested in this Residential Conveyancing role in Mansfield then please get in touch with Vicky Cavendish on 0113 236 6713 to find out more information or if you’ve a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.....Read more...
Join One of the UK's Most Progressive Law Firms!
Are you a passionate Serious Injury Solicitor/Legal Executive working in Personal Injury.
My client is a progressive, employee-owned law firm and is committed to Righting Wrongs. They fight for their clients, stand up for the vulnerable, and give a voice to those seeking justice.
For over 25 years, they have provided clear and honest legal advice in cases related to medical negligence, personal or criminal injury, civil liberties, travel, and inquests.
Join this award-winning firm, recognised as one of the UKs Best 250 Law Firms by The Times for five consecutive years. They are dedicated to their clients, their people, and the community.
About you:
They are looking to recruit a Solicitor / Legal Executive with at least 2 years of personal injury experience to join their growing Serious Injury department in their prestigious Manchester office.
You will work as part of a well-established team on a variety of serious injury claims, assisting lawyers on cases involving road traffic accidents, employers liability claims, and public liability claims.
Key Responsibilities:
- Speaking with and advising clients
- Reviewing evidence and records
- Drafting letters of instruction, court documents, and Instructions to Counsel
- Attending conferences with Counsel and court hearings
Requirements:
- A minimum of 2 years personal injury experience
- Experience with serious injury claims preferred but not essential
- Commitment to delivering excellent client care/service
- Ability to work sympathetically and effectively with a wide range of clients with differing needs
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to build rapport with colleagues and clients alike
- Proactive in driving your own career progression
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Supportive, approachable, and friendly working environment
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Range of benefits, including pension, health cash plan, discounted gym membership, and more
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Life insurance
- Paid volunteer time
- Referral programme
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, then please send your updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357....Read more...
Occupiers\' Liability / Public Liability (OL/PL) Lawyer:
An ambitious and growing law firm is seeking an experienced lawyer to join their OL/PL department. We are looking for a candidate with over one year of PQE/CILEX or equivalent experience, who is ready to manage their own caseload of fast-track OL/PL cases, both pre- and post-issue.
Role Overview:
- Manage a caseload of fast-track OL/PL claims.
- Drive cases through litigation to achieve the best possible outcome for clients.
- Work with high-quality non-CMC cases, ensuring a caseload of genuine claims.
What We Offer:
- Strong supervision, excellent training, and away days.
- Generous commission structure with no hurdles or caps earn a percentage on every case won.
- Competitive salary up to £55,000 depending on experience, plus monthly commission.
- Hybrid working pattern (3/2 office-home split) after probation.
- 23 days holiday (rising to 26) plus additional holiday benefits, including birthday leave.
- Private medical insurance and death in service after two years.
- Active social committee with events, sports teams, and more.
- Enhanced maternity leave after one year of service.
Person Specification:
- Proven billing track record handling a litigated caseload.
- Tenacity and drive to advance cases to litigation.
- Experience handling OL/PL fast track cases, including portal experience.
- Knowledge of civil procedure rules and Proclaim case management system.
If youre looking for an exciting new challenge in a supportive and dynamic environment, apply now!
For more information, contact Chris Orrell at 0161 914 7357 or send your CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk.
Additionally, refer a friend or colleague to us and receive £500 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a new career. Terms apply.
Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and In House departments across the UK. Based in the North West, our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market, and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience.
You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success. Take a look at our web site www.clayton-legal.co.uk for our latest blogs and legal news and to keep up to date with current vacancies.....Read more...
The Company
Progressive and hugely successful FMCG global business has a superb Commercial Counsel opportunity within their impressive London base. If you’re a commercial law ace whose experience includes either a large national or international law firm or in-house counsel for a prominent company and you are looking for your next significant move, then this role should not be overlooked.
The Role
This is a hugely varied opportunity where you’ll report to the Senior Legal Counsel of the Operations function, where your duties will focus on Procurement and Finance. Here you’ll impart your excellent legal knowledge across all aspects of procurement arrangements (including development, services, manufacturing and supply agreements).
The Person
As an ideal candidate you’ll be a dedicated lawyer with 5+ PQE, whose experience lies in commercial and procurement law. Preferably you’ll have some industry/supply chain experience under your belt with knowledge of issues relating to data privacy, competition, IP, employment and tax and compliance to ensure that potential issues are identified at an early stage. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are paramount here as you build solid relationships with your direct team and beyond, working seamlessly across functions with the ability to relay what are often complex legal issues in a straightforward manner. The key to any successful day with varying demands will be your pragmatic approach, steadfast commercial judgement and ability to work effectively and calmly under pressure.
What’s on offer
A collaborative, diverse and team focused culture where your career will be championed! This business offer hybrid working, the work/life balance that you’ve been craving along with a competitive salary and superb benefits package.
If you’re a talented commercial lawyer with sound judgement who would like to hear more on this superb Commercial Counsel role, then please do contact either Catherine French on 0113 467 9790 or via: catherine.french@saccomann.com or Claire Morgan on 0113 467 9799 or via: claire.morgan@saccomann.com.
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About the firm
We are currently working with a firm in Manchester who are looking to expand their Regulatory department.
You will be joining a friendly office environment, will be surrounded by a supportive team and given significant autonomy over your work.
About the role
Within this Crime and Regulatory Solicitor role, you will be joining a Legal 500 ranked team to work on various regulatory work including:
Health and safety
Licensing
CQC/Ofsted entity regulation
Professional discipline
Business crime and criminal investigation
Inquests and public inquiries
Police disciplinary investigations
As well as this, you will be expected to supervise and mentor junior members of staff, take part in Business Development Initiatives, provide clients with both contentious and non-contentious legal advice and build your own network.
About You
Within this Crime and Regulatory Solicitor role, you will have at least 1-3 years PQE within a similar area of law, have strong leadership and communication skills and are ready to take the next step in your career.
How to apply
If you are interested in this Manchester based, Crime and Regulatory Solicitor role, please contact Leona Taylor at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to leona.taylor@saccomann.com
To hear about the other legal opportunities that we have available then please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anyone suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. You can see our full terms on our website.
This position is able to offer a range of salaries as the client has flexibility as to the level of skills and PQE required. The actual salary offered to the successful candidate will reflect their specific experience, skills and level of PQE.....Read more...
About the firm
Leading, well-regarded law firm looking to recruit an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor into their Lytham St. Annes offices.
Our client is a Top 100 ranked legal practice that is known for their workplace culture, collaborative approach to caseloads, hybrid working options and keenness to get involved in making a difference with the wider community.
About the role
As a Commercial Property Solicitor, your day-to-day duties will include:
Running your own Commercial Property caseload consisting of advising investors, lenders, commercial and residential developers, as well as high profile entrepreneurs and estate owners across a range of sectors
Working on matters such as landlord and tenant, residential and commercial developments
Networking and developing meaningful relationships with clients on a local and regional basis
Negotiating and drafting transactional paperwork
Advising clients
You will be joining an expert team within a Legal 500 rated law firm with a proven track record of success, working on high-value Commercial Property transactions.
About You
As the successful candidate, you will ideally have 3-7 years PQE within Commercial Property law, outstanding organisational, time management and client care skills.
How to apply
If you are interested in this Commercial Property Solicitor position based in Lytham St. Annes, please contact Leona Taylor at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to leona.taylor@saccomann.com
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
*Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.....Read more...
About the firm
Leading, well-regarded law firm looking to recruit an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor into their Clitheroe offices.
Our client is a Top 100 ranked legal practice that is known for their workplace culture, collaborative approach to caseloads, hybrid working options and keenness to get involved in making a difference with the wider community.
About the role
As a Commercial Property Solicitor, your day-to-day duties will include:
Running your own Commercial Property caseload consisting of advising investors, lenders, commercial and residential developers, as well as high profile entrepreneurs and estate owners across a range of sectors
Working on matters such as landlord and tenant, residential and commercial developments
Networking and developing meaningful relationships with clients
Support the wider team when necessary
Negotiating and drafting transactional paperwork
Advising clients
You will be joining an expert team within a Legal 500 law firm with a proven track record of success, having worked across high to ultra-high net worth cases.
About You
As the successful candidate, you will ideally have 3-7 years PQE within Commercial Property law, outstanding organisational, time management and client care skills, can work well under pressure and are ambitious in your long-term career goals.
How to apply
If you are interested in this Commercial Property Solicitor position based in Clitheroe, please contact Leona Taylor at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to leona.taylor@saccomann.com
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
*Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.....Read more...
About the firm
Leading, well-regarded law firm looking to recruit an experienced Commercial property Solicitor into their Kendal offices.
Our client is a Top 100 ranked legal practice that is known for their workplace culture, collaborative approach to caseloads, hybrid working options and keenness to get involved in making a difference with the wider community.
About the role
As a Commercial Property Solicitor, your day-to-day duties will include:
Running your own Commercial Property caseload consisting of advising investors, lenders, commercial and residential developers, as well as high profile entrepreneurs and estate owners across a range of sectors
Working on matters such as landlord and tenant, residential and commercial developments
Networking and developing meaningful relationships with clients on a local and regional basis
Negotiating and drafting transactional paperwork
Advising clients
You will be joining an expert team within a Legal 500 rated law firm with a proven track record of success, working on high-value Commercial Property transactions.
About You
As the successful candidate, you will ideally have 3-7 years PQE within Commercial Property law, outstanding organisational, time management and client care skills.
How to apply
If you are interested in this Commercial Property Solicitor position based in Kendal, please contact Leona Taylor at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to leona.taylor@saccomann.com
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
*Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.....Read more...
We are working with a highly regarded, top 100 firm who are seeking a driven solicitor to join their growing Civil Actions Against the Police team based in Liverpool. This is a unique opportunity to work on complex, high-value and socially impactful cases involving claims against public bodies.
Claims will include unlawful arrest, false imprisonment, human rights breaches, malicious prosecution, misfeasance in the public office, and judicial reviews. Most cases are multi-track, and some involve civil jury trails.
Key responsibilities:
Managing your own caseload of civil actions against the police from start to finish.
Drafting legal documents including pleadings and witness statements.
Conducting legal research and advising clients.
Attending court hearings and working closely with Counsel.
Negotiating settlements and pursuing litigation where appropriate.
Staying up to date with relevant legislation and procedural rules.
Collaborating with colleagues to deliver strong client outcomes.
Working towards individual and team targets in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements:
Qualified solicitor with NQ-5 years PQE.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing a part 7 litigation caseload.
Strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and pre-action disclosure.
Excellent client care, drafting, and organisational skills.
Comfortable running cases independently and working to deadlines.
Proficient in legal research and using case management systems.
Strong IT skills and attention to detail.
This role also welcomes solicitors with at least 2 years’ civil litigation experience who are looking to retrain in this specialist area. Full training will be provided.
The firm offers hybrid working, private medical insurance, 24/7 onsite gym, an employee assistance program and a range of other attractive benefits.
If you are a Solicitor who is eager to work in a successful Police Team in Liverpool, apply today. You can contact Nadine Ali at Sacco Mann for further information or apply directly to this advert.....Read more...
