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IMD Solicitors is a growing, diverse and internationally minded law firm serving global families and businesses with a global mindset. \n We combine high-quality legal expertise with cultural understanding, personal service and boutique agility. Our ambition is to be the number one choice for global families and businesses with a global mindset and the firm every right lawyer wants to join. \n People come first at IMD. We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and high-performing environment built on trust, flexibility and genuine care for one another. We invest in our people, encourage continuous development and give individuals the autonomy and opportunity to grow, contribute and make a real difference. \n As we grow, we are determined to preserve the culture that makes IMD different: People First. Global Mindset. Boutique Agility. \n Our busy solicitors practice has a new exciting opportunity for a First Response Team Advisor / Administrator position to join a growing department within the firm. \n Hours: Full-time 30 hours per week over 4 days \n This office-based role requires confident and enthusiastic individual to act as a first point of contact for clients, other firms, court offices etc. It is essential that the right candidate can present excellent customer service skills and telephone manners. \n Duties will include but are not limited to: \n\n • Greeting occasional visitors to the office\n, • Answering telephones;\n, • Dealing with incoming enquiries from clients, redirecting enquiries to appropriate person;\n, • Liaising with internal departments over opening clients’ accounts, updating clients’ records, processing payments;\n, • Maintaining the diary; arranging appointments for fee earners;\n, • Filing, photocopying;\n, • Dealing with post;\n, • Ordering office consumables;\n, • Other tasks as and when required.\n\n To be considered for the role you should: \n\n • Be confident with strong communication skills;\n, • Have an excellent telephone manner;\n, • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with a good command of the English language\n, • Be organised and able to prioritise busy workload;\n, • Be able to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines;\n, • Be a team player with a friendly personality;\n, • Have good customer relation skills.\n\n Previous experience in an office based role or legal background is preferable and will be an advantage but all ambitious and enthusiastic individuals are welcome to apply for the position. \n You can apply for the position by attaching your up to date CV and covering letter to the link provided.

Your new companyOur client is a leading national law firm with a strong reputation within the insurance and disputes sector. Due to continued growth, the firm is looking to appoint a Supervisor to lead a team within its specialist recoveries practice.This represents an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigation lawyer with supervisory experience to move into a new and highly regarded area of law. Full training and ongoing support will be provided, making this an ideal role for candidates seeking a retrain from broader insurance, defendant litigation, commercial litigation or dispute resolution backgrounds. \n Your new roleYou will be responsible for supervising and developing a team of lawyers while ensuring the delivery of excellent client service, strong financial performance and compliance with regulatory requirements. \n Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will provide technical support and guidance to fee earners, helping to drive performance and maintain high standards across the team. \n Key responsibilities: \n\n • Managing and supervising a team of lawyers handling litigated recovery matters.\n, • Monitoring case progression and ensuring files are managed proactively through to conclusion.\n, • Supporting lawyers with technical issues, strategy and case management.\n, • Driving financial performance, productivity and utilisation across the team.\n, • Managing performance, conduct and development matters where required.\n, • Identifying and escalating client, compliance and risk issues.\n, • Conducting coaching, mentoring and training to support career development.\n, • Assisting with recruitment, onboarding and induction of new team members.\n, • Working closely with senior management to support operational objectives and client service delivery.\n\n \n What you'll need to succeedApplications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors and Chartered Legal Executives with litigation experience gained within insurance, defendant litigation or wider dispute resolution environments.You will ideally have: \n\n • Qualification as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with rights to conduct litigation.\n, • Previous supervisory, mentoring or team leadership experience.\n, • Experience handling litigated matters and managing claims through the court process.\n, • Exposure to insurer clients or insurance-related disputes.\n, • Strong dispute resolution and case management skills.\n, • Proven ability to support and develop junior lawyers.\n, • Commercial awareness and an understanding of financial performance metrics.\n, • Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.\n\n Candidates from recoveries, property damage, motor, professional indemnity, commercial litigation, credit hire, casualty, EL/PL or broader insurance litigation backgrounds are encouraged to apply. \n \n What you'll get in return \n\n • Excellent retraining opportunity into a specialist recoveries practice.\n, • Predominantly home working with occasional travel (typically once a month or every 2 months)\n, • Clear progression prospects within a growing team.\n, • Comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance and income protection.\n, • Ongoing professional development and leadership training.\n, • Supportive and collaborative working environment.\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email or call us now on . \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our award-wining, multinational HR & Employment Law services client in their search for a Senior Litigation Executive, specialising in Employment Law. In this role you will be dealing with case preperation before Employment tribunal, working on behalf of Business owners to assess tribunal matters, create court bundles,witness statements etc. You must be educated to LPC / BPTC and have Litigation experience - handling full litigation process for your own caseload. Employment law knowledge is desirable due to the nature of the business. In return you will gain fantastic knowledge and amazing progression opportunies. This role will also count towards QWE. Job Purpose To assist our broad spectrum of clients with Employment Tribunal matters, from advising on merits of the case, drafting responses to exchanging witness statements as well as conducting telephone preliminary hearings, and assist our clients with Early Conciliation and Tribunal matters by assuming conduct, from advising on merits of a case, drafting responses to exchanging witness statements as well as completing telephone preliminary hearings. Job Overview We are looking for a bright, confident, legally-qualified individual, preferably with employment law experience, to work in a dynamic team and cover all aspects of case preparation. The ideal candidate will relish assuming responsibility for a caseload in a fast-paced but supportive team environment. The focus is on great client service, along with a firm commercial approach, and we are looking for someone with excellent communication skills to provide that. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Reviewing Tribunal and Early Conciliation matters including complex open track matters Drafting of responses, witness statements and relevant applications Dealing with all aspects of document disclosure and creation of bundles Liaising with Tribunals, Claimants' representatives and clients Discussing merits of a case and achieving commercially favourable settlements Working alongside and supporting corporate clients as a dedicated Litigation Executive Conducting preliminary hearings by telephone What you Bring to the Team Law degree (or GDL) plus good experience and/or a professional qualification (LPC/BPTC) A real commitment to helping our clients through a difficult time A positive approach to a busy workload and team work A genuine passion for employment law and attention to detailBenefits 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays Day off on your birthday Cash plan for you (and your children, if any) Holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service Contractual sick pay Private medical insurance after 5 years' service Pension Plan and Life Insurance Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service Profit share scheme Season ticket loan scheme Cycle to work scheme Access to Employee Assistance Programme Free On-site Gym Company incentives, access to discount schemes(phone number removed)LF INDMANJ The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking an experienced and ambitious Housing Law Director to join our highly regarded Housing Department. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role within one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK as a top-tier practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. \n Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. Our ethos is simple: "We give people a voice." \n Our Housing Department is ranked and recommended by both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK for its expertise in social housing law. Recognised for its outstanding advocacy and commitment to achieving positive outcomes, the team advises and represents clients across a wide range of housing matters, including homelessness, disrepair, unlawful eviction, possession proceedings, succession disputes, and judicial review challenges. \n Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive, and forward-thinking organisation where you can make a meaningful impact on both clients and colleagues. Duties and responsibilities\n As a Housing Law Director, you will play a key role in leading and developing the department, managing complex housing cases, supporting and mentoring team members, and contributing to the continued growth and success of the practice. \n The key responsibilities includes: \n\n • Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Housing work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Housing adaptations; Social Housing; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Dealing with emergency cases and identifying and carrying out strategic litigation.\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company\nExperience and qualifications\n\n, • Must hold a clean and valid Practising Certificate at the time of application.\n, • 3+ years' PQE with substantial experience in Housing Law and Litigation, including court representation.\n, • Experience as a Duty Advisor under the Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme within the last two years.\n, • Meets, or is willing to work towards, the 2013 SQM Housing Supervisor Standard.\n, • Knowledge of welfare benefits, welfare rights, and community care matters.\n, • Strong management and supervisory skills, with experience working to KPIs.\n, • A collaborative team player who promotes a positive culture and encourages cross-referrals.\n, • Professional and proactive, with excellent client care skills and experience supporting vulnerable clients in complex housing matters.\n, • Strong networking, communication, business development, and marketing skills.\n, • Sound knowledge of publicly funded Housing Law work, including Legal Help and Legal Representation, with the ability to manage privately funded matters.\n, • Extensive experience across a broad range of Housing Law matters.\n, • Advocacy experience is desirable.\n, • Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, case management, and HR systems.\n, • Experience within the legal sector and an ability to support the firm's social media and business development activities.\nBenefits\n At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are committed to supporting our employees through a range of professional, financial, and wellbeing benefits, including: \n\n • Competitive remuneration package.\n, • Clear salary review and career progression opportunities.\n, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.\n, • 25 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus birthday leave.\n, • Company pension scheme.\n, • Ongoing training, professional development, and access to e-learning resources.\n, • Payment of practising certificate renewal fees and support for relevant professional accreditations (subject to eligibility).\n, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support, including Mental Health First Aiders.\n, • Company Medical Cash Plan (subject to eligibility).\n, • Employee referral scheme and eyesight test vouchers.\n, • Full payment of employment-related DBS checks.\n, • A supportive and collaborative working environment with opportunities to help shape and grow our family mediation services.\n\n Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and company terms and conditions. Company culture\n At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are passionate about creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. \n Our long-standing Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation reflects our commitment to employee development, while our Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 certifications demonstrate our dedication to excellence, innovation and security. \n We invest heavily in the growth of our people through ongoing training, mentoring, clear progression pathways and opportunities to gain industry recognition. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, develop leadership skills or advance your career within a nationally recognised law firm, Duncan Lewis provides the platform to help you succeed. \n Join a firm where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work makes a genuine difference to the lives of clients across the UK.

Role: Public Law Paralegal \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking a motivated and talented Public Law Paralegals to join our highly regarded Public Law Department in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a top-tier practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. \n Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. Our ethos is simple: "We give people a voice." \n Our Public Law team is recognised by The Legal 500 as a "dynamic team" that is "exceptional in ability and reach." Ranked and recommended for its excellence nationwide, the department acts on both publicly funded and private matters, specialising in judicial review, civil liberties, human rights, and challenges against public bodies including the Home Office, HMRC, local authorities, and the NHS. The team has a strong track record of securing emergency relief, pursuing landmark cases through the higher courts, and representing vulnerable and marginalised individuals in matters that shape legal precedent and drive meaningful change. \n Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive and forward-thinking organisation where you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise alongside experienced Public Law practitioners committed to achieving the best outcomes for clients. Duties and responsibilities\n As a Public Law Paralegal, you will support the Public Law team in managing a broad range of challenging and rewarding matters. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Reporting directly to the Department Director and supervising solicitors.\n, • Assisting with public law casework, including Judicial Review matters.\n, • Taking instructions from clients and preparing cases.\n, • Drafting legal documents, witness statements, applications and correspondence.\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,\n, • Preparing applications (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)\n, • Preparing court bundles and supporting documentation.\n, • Undertaking legal research and preparing case summaries.\n, • Attending conferences and client meetings where required.\n, • Maintaining accurate time recording and file management procedures.\n, • Ensuring compliance with regulatory and departmental requirements.\n, • Providing excellent client care with a professional, proactive and empathetic approach.\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management.\nExperience and qualifications\n The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine interest in Public Law and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service. \n Essential requirements include: \n\n • A strong academic background with a Law degree.\n, • Previous legal experience as a Paralegal, Caseworker or Legal Assistant.\n, • Experience or strong interest in Public Law and Judicial Review matters.\n, • Excellent legal research, drafting and analytical skills.\n, • Strong organisational and time management abilities.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.\n, • Professional, motivated and client-focused approach.\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance\n, • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and document management systems.\n\n Benefits\n We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your professional development, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including: \n\n • Competitive salary with structured pay review process\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • 22 days annual leave, increasing with length of service\n, • Additional birthday leave*\n, • Occupational sick pay*\n, • Payment of practising certificate and relevant professional membership fees*\n, • Access to extensive e-library resources and training webinars\n, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support\n, • Employee referral scheme\n, • Eye care vouchers\n, • Enhanced family-friendly benefits*\n, • DBS checks paid by the Company\n, • Flexible and hybrid working options, including part-time arrangements where appropriate\n, • Support for solicitor qualification and SQE1 examinations*\n, • Clear career progression opportunities\n, • Support for industry recognition, awards, and professional profile development\n, • Company Medical Cash Plan*\n\n *Subject to eligibility and Company policy. Company culture\n At Duncan Lewis, we are committed to excellence, diversity, and social justice. Our teams work on matters that have a genuine impact on people's lives, often representing vulnerable individuals and holding public bodies to account through expert legal representation. \n We foster an inclusive and collaborative working environment where talent is recognised, professional development is encouraged, and employees are supported to achieve their full potential. With award-winning training, clear progression pathways, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, Duncan Lewis offers an exceptional platform for building a successful legal career. \n Join a firm where your contribution matters and where you can help give people a voice.

Role: Public Law Paralegal - Manchester \n A Legal500, Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Public Law Paralegals for highly sought permanent position. \n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Public Law Department Background \n Our client’s Public Law department has experience in all aspects of civil liberties and judicial review against the HMRC, local authority, NHS, planning Judicial Review including obtaining emergency orders and other interim relief to prevent breaches of human rights. Their department regularly follow up judicial reviews with actions for damages in both the County and High Courts and successfully pursue matters to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. \n The quality of the department is repeatedly demonstrated by its high success rates, with award winning cases, many of which are recorded in the reported case journals, raising new and important issues, and creating legal precedents for the future. \n The Public Law Department is recognised as a leader in its field by Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 for its depth of experience in immigration and civil liberties challenges. As a well-established firm, our client is well known to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), the Courts, and the Government Legal Department (GLD). \n Our client also collaborates with other firms on funding and case management issues, and has a close working relationship with a number of barristers’ chambers with relevant expertise in public law. \n Our client carries out both publicly and privately funded work. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Public Law matters (LAA Funded and Private client work)\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Preparing applications (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)\n, • Attending conferences and court\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management.\n\n Key Skills Required \n\n • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of LAA funded Public Law\n, • Immigration Accreditation preferred\n, • Legal experience as an Public Law Paralegal/Advisor\n, • Clear understanding and application of Public Law\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance\n, • Committed team player, self -motivated and professional\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. \n The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. \n About Gemini Recruitment: \n Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. \n By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Role: Children Law Solicitor - Panel Member \n Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Children Law Panel Member for highly sought permanent positon. \n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Family & Children Department Background: \n Our client’s Family & Children law department is ranked and recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Society’s Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring their clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity. \n In addition, our client’s Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities \n\n • Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Children Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage and supervise Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Children work including divorce, financial disputes and remedies, international elements of child abduction/ adoption, injunctions/ non molestation orders and providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • 3+ years’ PQE in family or childcare law\n, • Registered with the Law Society with essential Children Panel membership\n, • Clean, valid Practising Certificate held at the time of application\n, • Proven supervisory experience and a track record of meeting KPIs\n, • Strong leadership skills to address team concerns fairly and foster positive change\n, • Collaborative mindset to actively encourage internal cross-referrals\n, • Proactive, professional approach with exceptional client care skills\n, • Expertise in handling vulnerable clients and resolving complex childcare issues\n, • Excellent communication and networking skills to market the firm successfully\n, • Driven to generate new business and expand the client base\n, • Working knowledge of the publically funded Child Care work and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Child Care work related work and some expertise on adoption matters\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The company will allow hybrid working in accordance with the company policy \n About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities: \n Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. \n By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our Website.

Job OverviewPortfolio are proud to represent our clients in their search for a Litigation Executive. We are looking for a bright, confident LE, to manage their own caseload of Debt Recovery cases. The ideal candidate will have directly relevant experience within Litigation and preferably commercial debt recovery. You will have a solid background in Mediation and negotiation, responsability for the whole litigation process and a strong commercial focus. This role offers progression within a small but fast growing law firm, along with continued support and development. \n Day-to-Day Responsibilities \n Point of contact for any issues referred internally from the Group businesses to the Litigation Team. \n Overseeing the administration of tasks within your caseload, including adhering to court timeframes for filing documents, supported by use of Proclaim case management software. \n Assistance with handling internal cases that arise from colleagues, still employed or former colleagues, of businesses within the Group \n\n • Handling of disputes arising between Group clients, former clients, colleagues, former colleagues or third parties.\n\n Handling mediations between Group companies and their clients. \n\n • Maximising litigation recoveries whilst managing costs to achieve the best commercial result available\n, • Renegotiating contracts where appropriate to support client retention\n, • Engaging and maintaining strategic relationships with our litigation partners Court Attendance\n\n What you Bring to the Team \n\n • Working towards a legal qualification or bring direct relevant experience\n, • A positive and organised approach to a busy workload\n, • A genuine desire to learn and understand the commercial aspects of the Group to maximise recovery and client service levels\n, • The ability to take initiative and a thirst for responsibility for high value, complex matters\n, • A dynamic strategic approach including the ability to analyse and manage risk in the litigation process\n\n Benefits \n\n • 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays\n, • Day off on your birthday\n, • Cash plan for you (and your children, if any)\n, • Holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service\n, • Contractual sick pay\n, • Private medical insurance after 5 years' service\n, • Pension Plan and Life Insurance\n, • Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service\n, • Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service\n, • Profit share scheme\n, • Season ticket loan scheme\n, • Cycle to work scheme\n, • Access to Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Free On-site Gym\n, • Company incentives, access to discount schemes\n\n \n 51320LF \n \n INDMANJ \n The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

Court of Protection Solicitor | 2+ years’ experience | Manchester | Up to c£65,000 (DOE) | Join a multi-award winning, leading law firm of independent Court of Protection Solicitors, offering hybrid working opportunities and genuine career progression | To apply or to register your interest, please call Melanie Daly on . Job Ref: 4835 JOB TITLE: Court of Protection SolicitorPQE: 2+ years’ experienceLOCATION: ManchesterSALARY: Up to c£65,000 (DOE)THE ROLE:An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Court of Protection Solicitor to join a leading, Legal 500 firm seeking to grow its specialist team. You will be managing a caseload of property and affairs files alongside the firm’s case workers, assisting senior team members with complex cases, ensuring daily contact is maintained with clients, advising on a wide selection of practical and legal issues and undertaking applications to the court. This firm undertakes a wealth of contested, high-value Court of Protection work, including cases with jurisdictional issues and financial abuse investigation work.THE CANDIDATE:Applications are welcomed from individuals with 2+ years of experience in Court of Protection and/or property and affairs, who are well versed in professional deputyship work and are experienced in applying for and contesting Court of Protection matters. In addition to this, applicants must have a knowledge of welfare issues and different care funding options including local authority and NHS funding.THE FIRM:Joining this Legal 500, multi award-winning law firm will give the successful candidate the opportunity to work in an environment committed to delivering seamless support and impeccable service to an enviable client base. Handling a plethora of property and affair files, this role provides openings for genuine career development and promotion as well as hybrid working opportunities.THE PACKAGE:The successful candidate can be sure to enjoy flexible working arrangements alongside an attractive benefits package. This includes 25 days holiday, generous pension schemes, health insurance, gym membership and an array of bonus packages.HOW TO APPLY:Contact Melanie Daly at eNL on or email with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications within 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Job Title: Clinical Negligence Lawyer \n Location: Sharston, Manchester M22 4SN \n Salary: A basic salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears. \n Job type: Full Time, Permanent \n About Us: \n Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning, no win no fee law firm specialising exclusively in personal injury claims. Headquartered in Manchester, we support clients nationwide across all areas of personal injury, including employers' liability, serious injury, clinical negligence, occupiers' and public liability, road traffic accidents and industrial disease. \n We are ranked 64th in The Lawyer UK Top 200, out of more than 10,000 law firms nationwide, and after achieving a 20% year-on-year growth, Express Solicitors are the largest personal injury claimant firm in the UK. \n Our commitment to outstanding client care is reflected in our Trustpilot rating of 4.8 (Excellent), placing us among the highest-rated firms in the sector. \n About the role: \n Express Solicitors is entering an exciting phase of sustained growth, and our Clinical Negligence Department is expanding as a result of continued success and strong marketing performance. We are currently experiencing a significant increase in new clinical negligence instructions and are therefore seeking to recruit an additional lawyer to join our team. \n This role offers genuine career progression, and we are particularly keen to attract candidates who are ambitious, committed to professional development, and aspire to progress to Associate level in the future. \n Responsibilities: \n\n • Managing a caseload of Clinical Negligence claims from cradle to grave\n, • Conducting thorough legal research and providing sound legal advice to clients\n, • Preparing and drafting legal documents, including pleadings and witness statements\n, • Negotiating settlements and representing clients in court when necessary\n, • Working in a target driven, fast paced environment\n, • Collaborating with colleagues to ensure the successful outcome of cases.\n, • Keeping up to date with changes in relevant laws and regulations\n\n Person Specification: \n We are seeking a qualified and motivated lawyer with 1-3 years' PQE, CILEx qualification, or who is qualified by experience, to join our Clinical Negligence team. The successful candidate will demonstrate tenacity, enthusiasm, and strong technical ability, alongside a genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for clients. \n You will manage a varied caseload of clinical negligence matters, including both pre-issue and issued cases, typically valued up to £100,000 (although more complex cases are available for the right candidate). You must have clinical negligence experience and be able to work for candidates with empathy and understanding. \n A key and rare opportunity within this role is the chance to work closely with the Head of Department, assisting on high-value and catastrophic injury clinical negligence claims, including birth injury cases. \n Salary & Hours: \n\n • A basic salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears.\n, • Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday. There is a degree of flexibility which can be discussed at interview.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Hybrid Working - 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation.\n, • 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays.\n, • Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement.\n, • Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme.\n, • Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more.\n, • Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget.\n\n Recruitment Process: \n Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. \n Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. \n Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. \n Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Fee Earner, Solicitor, Legal Caseworker, Qualified Solicitor, Lawyer, Clinical Negligence Lawyer, Clinical Negligence Solicitor, may also be considered for this role.

We have an exiting opportunity to join our busy Employers Liability & Public Liability (EL/PL) team managing a litigated caseload of personal injury claims and potentially a limited number of CICA claims from denial to settlement or trial in an established, forward-thinking Legal 500 firm. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Managing a caseload of denied EL/PL personal injury claims from denial to settlement or trial.\n, • Reading and refreshing your knowledge of the LPU Litigation Policy.\n, • Making pre-action disclosure applications where required.\n, • Assessing liability and disclosure on denied claims within 21 days of receipt and making your own decision in light of all the evidence and the LPU litigation policy on whether to proceed.\n, • Accurately identifying risks and referring concerns to your team leader, the PDL or Head of Practice as soon as practicable.\n, • Obtaining and valuing medical evidence, noting any unusual features or recommendation for further referral.\n, • Preparing comprehensive schedules of loss to support the client’s claim.\n, • Handling client discussions regarding valuation report where required.\n, • Negotiating with the Defendant’s solicitor post-issue of Court proceedings.\n, • Careful diary management in preparing directions questionnaire, list of documents, witness evidence, pre-trial checklist and preparing for trial including booking Counsel and preparing trial bundles, Briefs and case summaries.\n, • Reporting to ATE provider throughout and as per service level agreement.\n, • Meeting KPIs including data integrity, inactivity levels, chargeable hours, unpaid bills and revenue targets;\n\n The ideal candidate will: \n\n • Have demonstrated experience in managing a caseload of EL/PL claims.\n, • Have a Good track record of consistently achieving billing and time recording targets.\n, • Have excellent communication skills.\n\n Equality, Diversity & Inclusion \n Simpson Millar is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and given equal opportunity to succeed. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues can be themselves, thrive, and reach their full potential. We believe that diversity of thought, experience, and perspective makes us stronger and helps us better serve our clients, colleagues, and communities \n Please note that we recruit on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to assess applications and make an appointment before the advertised closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.

Your new companyA highly regarded national law firm with a strong reputation within the insurance sector is seeking a Solicitor or Associate to join its established Defendant Personal Injury team in Manchester. The firm acts for a broad insurer and public sector client base and is recognised for delivering high-quality legal advice across motor, casualty and liability claims. With a collaborative culture, genuine opportunities for progression and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer looking to further develop their career within defendant insurance litigation. \n Your new roleYou will join a specialist team handling a varied caseload of defendant personal injury matters, primarily comprising Road Traffic Accident, Employers' Liability and Public Liability claims. The role offers exposure to fast-track and intermediate-track litigation, alongside opportunities to support on more complex matters. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Managing a caseload of defendant motor, EL and PL claims from inception through to resolution.\n, • Providing strategic legal advice and guidance to insurer, local authority and corporate clients.\n, • Assessing liability, quantum and litigation risk to determine appropriate case strategies.\n, • Drafting legal documentation, conducting legal research and preparing court papers.\n, • Negotiating settlements and representing clients' interests throughout the litigation process.\n, • Liaising with counsel, experts, insurers and key stakeholders.\n, • Supporting and mentoring junior team members and paralegals.\n, • Ensuring compliance with court deadlines, regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.\n, • Achieving financial and performance targets, including time recording and billing objectives.\n, • Building and maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives\n\n What you'll need to succeedApplications are welcomed from qualified solicitors or chartered legal executives with 2-6 years' PQE and proven experience in defendant personal injury litigation. \n You should have: \n\n • Strong experience handling motor/RTA, Employers' Liability and Public Liability claims.\n, • Detailed knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and insurance litigation processes.\n, • Experience acting for insurers, local authorities or other defendant clients.\n, • The ability to independently manage a litigated caseload.\n, • Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.\n, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.\n, • Experience using case management systems and legal technology platforms.\n, • A commercial approach and commitment to delivering excellent client service.\n\n Previous supervisory or mentoring experience would be advantageous, as would involvement in networking and business development activities. \n What you'll get in returnIn return, you will join a well-established and supportive insurance litigation team offering: \n\n • Competitive salary and benefits package.\n, • Clear progression opportunities.\n, • High-quality and varied defendant personal injury work.\n, • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.\n, • Ongoing training and professional development.\n, • Private healthcare and enhanced wellbeing benefits.\n, • Generous annual leave entitlement.\n, • Supportive and collaborative working culture.\n\n What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email or call us now on .If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Role: Public Law Solicitor - Manchester \n A Legal500, Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Public Law Solicitors for highly sought permanent position. \n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Public Law Department Background \n Our client’s Public Law department has experience in all aspects of civil liberties and judicial review against the HMRC, local authority, NHS, planning Judicial Review including obtaining emergency orders and other interim relief to prevent breaches of human rights. Their department regularly follow up judicial reviews with actions for damages in both the County and High Courts and successfully pursue matters to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. \n The quality of the department is repeatedly demonstrated by its high success rates, with award winning cases, many of which are recorded in the reported case journals, raising new and important issues, and creating legal precedents for the future. \n The Public Law Department is recognised as a leader in its field by Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 for its depth of experience in immigration and civil liberties challenges. As a well-established firm, our client is well known to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), the Courts, and the Government Legal Department (GLD). \n Our client also collaborates with other firms on funding and case management issues, and has a close working relationship with a number of barristers’ chambers with relevant expertise in public law. \n Our client carries out both publicly and privately funded work. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Public Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Public Law work including: Unlawful detention; False imprisonment; Abuse by detention staff and removal escorts; Conditions in detention; Age assessments; Asylum support; Challenging non-appealable decisions; Challenging removal notices; NHS & Local Authority challenges; Policies, practices and decisions made by the Immigration and Asylum Tribunals (First-tier Tribunal / Upper Tribunal) ; Bail decisions\n, • The work may also include challenging non-immigration issues such as data protection, housing etc…\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency\n, • Drafting essential legal documents, including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Preparing formal applications, including application forms, indexes of documents, and letters of representation\n, • Attending client conferences and court hearings\n, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company\n\n Key Skills Required \n\n • Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Law Society Immigration Accreditation Level 2 & Supervisor NOT necessary but desirable\n, • Strong management skills\n, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals\n, • Previous proven Solicitor experience and working to key performance indicators\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Public Law issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Working knowledge of the Legal Aid Guidance for Public Law matters and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Public Law related work\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. \n About Gemini Recruitment: \n Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. \n By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor Advocate or Barrister to work within the department of a well known Claimant law firm. The position requires expertise in advocacy, with a focus on delivering top-quality representation and advice. \n Client Details \n The employer is a well known law firm, they have a brilliant culture and are experiencing a rapid period of growth so as a Solicitor Advocate/Barrister you would be part of an exciting time in the firms growth! \n Description \n As a Solicitor Advocate/Barrister your duties will include: \n\n • Provide expert advice and representation to clients across a range of Financial Mis-selling matters.\n, • Prepare and present cases in court as a Solicitor Advocate or Barrister.\n, • Draft legal documents and review contracts to ensure compliance and accuracy.\n, • Collaborate with colleagues to strategise and manage cases effectively.\n, • Conduct legal research to support case preparation and decision-making.\n, • Maintain accurate records of all proceedings and communications.\n, • Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and professional service.\n, • Stay up to date with developments and changes in legislation relevant to the role.\n\n Profile \n A successful Solicitor Advocate/Barrister should have: \n\n • Qualified status as a Solicitor Advocate or Barrister in the UK.\n, • Proven expertise in advocacy\n, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to handle complex cases.\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with clients and colleagues.\n, • The ability to manage a varied caseload and meet deadlines efficiently.\n, • A commitment to maintaining high professional and ethical standards.\n, • Knowledge of legal software and tools to support case management.\n\n Job Offer \n\n • Competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £100,000 per annum, depending on experience. Our client recognises that income can vary amongst barristers and is open to a discussion with all candidates on salary.\n, • Flexible hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.\n, • Access to a performance-based bonus scheme.\n\n If you're an experienced Solicitor Advocate or Barrister seeking a permanent role in Manchester, we encourage you to apply.

Portfolio are proud to represent our clients in their search for a Solicitor. Due to growth and the launch of new products, we are expanding the team so this is a really exciting time to join the business! We are looking for a bright, confident Solicitor, either newly qualified with a hunger to learn and assume responsability for your own caseload; or tenured, with strong commercial, corporate, civil and/or employment law experience, to work in a dynamic team covering a broad range of legal matters including the preparation and conduct of litigation. A specialism in Employment Law would be a desirable skill for this position, but not essential as they do deal with a broad spectrum of matters across commercial, corporate and civil. The ideal candidate will have directly relevant experience and will relish assuming responsibility for a caseload in a fast-paced but supportive team environment. The focus is on remarkable client service and care, along with a firm commercial approach towards enhancing the firm's reputation. We are looking for someone with exceptional communication skills to provide commercial and pragmatic advice to clients and a range of stakeholders within the Group. \n \n Day-to-Day Responsibilities \n\n • Conduct of County Court Litigation\n, • Regulatory investigations, interviews under caution, inquests and prosecutions arising\n, • from accidents/incidents at work;\n, • Commercial legal advice, Dispute Resolution and potential Mergers and Acquisitions\n, • Non-contentious employment law issues and handling Employment Tribunal cases\n, • Advice and assistance to companies and associated businesses within the Group\n\n \n What you Bring to the Team \n\n • Experience across a good range of practice areas within a leading Law Firm or In House.\n, • A real commitment to remarkable client service\n, • A positive approach to a busy workload, team ethic and business development\n, • A commercially focused approach with the ability to communicate with a range of clients and stakeholders.\n\n \n Why Join our Team? \n This is a really great opportunity to assume significant responsibility from the start of your tenure and get real job satisfaction from problem solving, developing relationships with clients and businesses across the Group. This is a significant opportunity for career development, but whatever your starting point or experience, you are guaranteed to grow and develop your knowledge and abilities and will feel that you are making a real difference in a brand new, commercially focused, service-led law firm. \n 50382LFR6 \n INDMANS \n The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

Job Title: Debt Recovery Lawyer \n Location: Sharston, Manchester M22 4SN \n Salary: A basic salary dependent on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears. \n Job type: Full Time, Permanent \n About Us: \n Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning, no win no fee law firm specialising exclusively in personal injury claims. Headquartered in Manchester, we support clients nationwide across all areas of personal injury, including employers' liability, serious injury, clinical negligence, occupiers' and public liability, road traffic accidents and industrial disease. \n We are ranked 64th in The Lawyer UK Top 200, out of more than 10,000 law firms nationwide, and after achieving a 20% year-on-year growth, Express Solicitors are the largest personal injury claimant firm in the UK. \n Our commitment to outstanding client care is reflected in our Trustpilot rating of 4.8 (Excellent), placing us among the highest-rated firms in the sector. \n About the role: \n We are seeking a proactive lawyer with experience in debt recovery, consumer claims and housing disrepair to join our Consumer team. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload for individual and corporate clients while maintaining high standards of service, compliance and commercial performance. \n We offer a generous, uncapped commission structure with no hurdles. The role offers genuine progression, potentially to a training contract. We currently have 96 trainee solicitors across five departments. \n Responsibilities: \n\n • Manage a substantial caseload of debt recovery, consumer and housing disrepair matters with minimal supervision.\n, • Take ownership of files from instruction to conclusion, progressing matters efficiently and commercially.\n, • Assess merits, evidence, liability, quantum, recoverability and litigation risk, providing practical legal advice.\n, • Draft pre-action correspondence, claims, applications, witness statements, settlement agreements and other litigation documents.\n, • Prepare and manage County Court and High Court proceedings, ensuring compliance with deadlines.\n, • Conduct legal research and advise on recovery strategies, consumer rights, housing disrepair and litigation risk.\n, • Manage defended claims, prepare cases for trial and liaise with Counsel where appropriate.\n, • Negotiate settlements and payment arrangements with debtors, landlords, solicitors and third parties.\n, • Advise on enforcement strategies, including CCJs, Writs of Control, Charging Orders, Orders for Sale, Attachment of Earnings Orders, Third Party Debt Orders and insolvency proceedings.\n, • Manage housing disrepair claims, including evidence gathering and advising on landlord and tenant obligations, remedies and compensation.\n, • Ensure compliance with the CPR, Pre-Action Protocols, consumer protection legislation, housing legislation, SRA requirements and internal procedures.\n, • Maintain strong client relationships through regular updates and effective expectation management.\n, • Supervise junior colleagues where required and support business development and process improvement.\n, • Achieve individual and team financial and performance targets.\n\n Person Specification: \n\n • Lawyer, CILEx or experienced Paralegal with significant experience in debt recovery, civil litigation, consumer claims and/or housing disrepair.\n, • 3-5 years' relevant experience.\n, • Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently.\n, • Strong knowledge of CPR, Pre-Action Protocols, enforcement, consumer protection and landlord and tenant law.\n, • Experience handling consumer and housing disrepair claims through negotiation and litigation.\n, • Excellent drafting, analytical, research, negotiation and client care skills.\n, • Strong organisation and time management, with high attention to detail.\n, • Ability to supervise and mentor junior colleagues.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems; Proclaim experience desirable.\n, • Law degree, LPC, SQE, CILEX qualification or Solicitor admission desirable, or essential for a Solicitor role.\n\n Hours: \n\n • Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday. There is a degree of flexibility which can be discussed at interview.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Hybrid Working - 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation.\n, • 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays.\n, • 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement.\n, • Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme.\n, • 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more.\n, • Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget.\n\n Recruitment Process: \n Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. \n Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. \n Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. \n Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Solicitor, Lawyer, Legal Advisor, Debt Recovery Lawyer, Debt Recovery Solicitor, Legal Executive, Employers Liability Lawyer may also be considered for this role.

Private Client Lawyer / 1+ PQE / Greater Manchester / c£50,000 DOE / An excellent opportunity for a Private Client Lawyer to join a forward thinking firm offering a varied caseload, flexible working and genuine career development – To apply please call Teagan on and quote Job Ref: 4935JOB TITLE: Private Client Lawyer PQE REQUIRED: 1+ LOCATION: Greater Manchester SALARY: Circa £50,000 (DOE) THE ROLE:An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Lawyer to join a well established and growing law firm. You will manage a varied caseload of private client matters, advising clients on wills, probate, estate administration, lasting powers of attorney, trusts, including personal injury trusts, court of protection matters and estate planning. Working with a loyal and diverse client base, you will provide clear, practical advice while delivering the highest standards of client care. This role offers genuine responsibility together with the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and forward thinking environment.THE CANDIDATE:Applications are sought from Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives and experienced Private Client Fee Earners with at least 1 years’ experience handling a broad range of private client matters. You will be confident managing your own caseload and possess excellent technical knowledge across wills, probate, trusts, lasting powers of attorney and estate planning. The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding communication, organisational and client care skills, together with a proactive and empathetic approach to supporting clients through often sensitive matters. You will also be keen to contribute to business development and networking initiatives while working collaboratively as part of a successful team.THE FIRM:This opportunity is with a long established and highly regarded law firm that has been serving clients across the region for over 50 years. Renowned for its friendly and personal approach, the firm has built a loyal client base through repeat business and recommendations. Offering flexible working, ongoing training and genuine opportunities for career progression, the firm provides a supportive environment where individuals are encouraged to develop their skills and build long term careers while delivering exceptional client service. HOW TO APPLY:Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on / or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Private Client Solicitor \n Oldham, Greater Manchester \n Full-time, permanent \n A well-established, high-street law firm in Oldham is looking to welcome an experienced Private Client Solicitor to its team. \n Known for delivering high-quality legal services to its long-standing local client base, the firm is now continuing its growth and has an exciting opening for a passionate Private Client Solicitor. \n The Role \n You will manage a varied caseload of private client matters, working closely with clients from the local community. \n This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who values client care, autonomy and the supportive environment of a traditional yet forward-thinking high-street practice. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Managing your own mixed caseload with minimal supervision including:\n, • Wills and estate planning, Probate and estate administration, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection work, Trusts and inheritance tax matters\n, • You will deliver clear, empathetic and practical legal advice\n, • You will build strong relationships with clients and local referrers\n, • You will contribute to the firm's reputation for high standards of service\n\n About You: \n\n • Qualified Solicitor with 3+ PQE in Private Client\n, • Strong technical knowledge across core private client areas\n, • Excellent client-facing skills, with a compassionate and approachable manner\n, • Ability to work independently and as part of a small, friendly team\n, • STEP qualification (or working towards it) is advantageous but not essential\n\n In return, you can expect: \n\n • Competitive salary and bonus structure\n, • Opportunities for progression within a growing department\n, • Support with professional development and further qualifications\n, • Friendly, close-knit working environment\n, • Social calendar events\n, • Plus much more!\n\n #INDCATN

Housing Disrepair Fee Earner: £34,000 - £38,000Location: Didsbury, Manchester A fantastic opportunity for a Housing Disrepair Fee Earner to join a well-regarded, modern law firm. A new firm is being set up in a beautiful building in Didsbury, and this is an exciting opportunity to join the team. The firm is full-service with a strong offering in litigation and in this role you will initially deal with legal matters relating to housing disrepair, property disputes and housing law. This firm also offers an excellent opportunity for individuals to progress into a senior position quickly due to their rapid expansion.The Role: Case Management: Managing an active caseload of housing disrepair matters from initial instruction through to completion or trial, ensuring compliance and a high standard of work througout. Legal Drafting: Preparing letters of claim, pleadings, formal court documents, witness statements, schedules of loss etc. Evidence Gathering: Liaising with surveyors, environmental health officers, and medical experts to obtain and review reports, assess liability, and quantify damages relating to housing conditions. Litigation & Settlements: Negotiating settlements with landlords, housing associations, and their representatives, attending case management hearings where required, and preparing trial bundles for court proceedings.The Individual: At least one year PQE with 1 year of fee-earning experience in Housing Disrepair. Experience handling housing disrepair claims, claimant litigation, or wider contentious civil litigation, ideally with exposure to the Housing Conditions Pre-Action Protocol. Technical Skills: Proficiency in case management systems such as Proclaim or similar platforms, alongside strong drafting skills and familiarity with the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).Apply: If you're interested in applying for this HDR, Housing Disrepair Solicitor role in Manchester, please send your CV to: or call for more information.

As an In-house Housing Disrepair & Property Litigation Lawyer, you'll play a key role in managing and resolving property-related legal issues to ensure the organisation operates smoothly. Based in Manchester, this role focuses on delivering effective legal solutions within the not-for-profit sector. \n Client Details \n An established social housing provider is seeking an experienced In-house Housing Disrepair & Property Litigation Lawyer to join its legal team. \n This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with expertise in housing disrepair and property litigation to manage a diverse caseload while providing strategic legal support across the organisation. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing legal risk, supporting compliance and driving improvements that enhance services for residents. \n Working closely with operational teams, you will lead on the management and defence of housing disrepair claims, advise on complex property access matters and support the delivery of essential repairs and safety-related works. You will also use your legal expertise to identify trends, reduce litigation risk and contribute to continuous service improvement. \n Description \n As In-house Housing Disrepair & Property Litigation Lawyer, you will: \n\n • Manage a caseload of housing disrepair claims from instruction through to resolution, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and legal protocols.\n, • Provide expert legal advice on housing disrepair, property litigation and access-related matters.\n, • Represent the organisation in court proceedings and lead on obtaining legal access for inspections, repairs and safety compliance works.\n, • Work collaboratively with operational teams to minimise litigation risk, improve processes and reduce legal costs.\n, • Analyse claims data and emerging trends to support service improvements and strengthen compliance.\n, • Ensure the organisation remains informed of developments in housing legislation, regulation and best practice.\n, • Managing and supporting junior members of team.\n\n Profile \n\n • Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of two years' post-qualification experience.\n, • Proven expertise in housing disrepair and property litigation.\n, • Strong knowledge of relevant housing legislation, civil procedure and litigation processes.\n, • Experience managing complex and high-volume caseloads through to conclusion.\n, • Understanding of the social housing sector, including key legislation and regulatory requirements.\n, • Ability to provide clear, practical legal advice to a range of stakeholders.\n, • Excellent communication, negotiation and analytical skills.\n, • Commercially aware, solutions-focused and committed to delivering high professional standards.\n\n Job Offer \n This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the social housing sector, helping to ensure residents live in safe, well-maintained homes while supporting the organisation to meet its legal and regulatory obligations. You will receive a salary of c£60,000 plus benefits.

Role: Children Paralegal \n A Legal500, Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Children Paralegals for highly sought permanent position. \n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Family & Children Department Background: \n Our client’s Family & Children department is ranked and recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Society’s Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring their clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity. \n In addition, our client’s Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Children / Child Care matters (LAA Funded and Private client work) as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Attending conferences and court\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management\n\n Key Skills Required \n\n • Demonstrate passion and legal experience in a broad range of Children Law\n, • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Clear understanding and application of Children Law\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance.\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. \n About Gemini Recruitment and Equal opportunities: \n Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. \n If this is sounds of interest, apply now for one of our agents to contact you. \n By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Portfolio are proud to represent our clients in their search for a Solicitor. Due to growth and the launch of new products, we are expanding the team so this is a really exciting time to join the business! We are looking for a bright, confident Solicitor, either newly qualified with a hunger to learn and assume responsability for your own caseload; or tenured, with strong commercial, corporate, civil and/or employment law experience, to work in a dynamic team covering a broad range of legal matters including the preparation and conduct of litigation. A specialism in Employment Law would be a desirable skill for this position, but not essential as they do deal with a broad spectrum of matters across commercial, corporate and civil. The ideal candidate will have directly relevant experience and will relish assuming responsibility for a caseload in a fast-paced but supportive team environment. The focus is on remarkable client service and care, along with a firm commercial approach towards enhancing the firm's reputation. We are looking for someone with exceptional communication skills to provide commercial and pragmatic advice to clients and a range of stakeholders within the Group. \n \n Day-to-Day Responsibilities \n\n • Conduct of County Court Litigation\n, • Regulatory investigations, interviews under caution, inquests and prosecutions arising\n, • from accidents/incidents at work;\n, • Commercial legal advice, Dispute Resolution and potential Mergers and Acquisitions\n, • Non-contentious employment law issues and handling Employment Tribunal cases\n, • Advice and assistance to companies and associated businesses within the Group\n\n \n What you Bring to the Team \n\n • Experience across a good range of practice areas within a leading Law Firm or In House.\n, • A real commitment to remarkable client service\n, • A positive approach to a busy workload, team ethic and business development\n, • A commercially focused approach with the ability to communicate with a range of clients and stakeholders.\n\n \n Why Join our Team? \n This is a really great opportunity to assume significant responsibility from the start of your tenure and get real job satisfaction from problem solving, developing relationships with clients and businesses across the Group. This is a significant opportunity for career development, but whatever your starting point or experience, you are guaranteed to grow and develop your knowledge and abilities and will feel that you are making a real difference in a brand new, commercially focused, service-led law firm. \n 50382LFR7 \n INDMANS \n The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

Private Client Solicitor / NQ / Greater Manchester / c£55,000 DOE / An excellent opportunity for a Newly Qualified Solicitor to launch their private client career within a supportive and well established wills & probate team– To apply please call Teagan on and quote Job Ref: 4643JOB TITLE: Private Client Solicitor PQE REQUIRED: NQ LOCATION: Greater Manchester SALARY: Up to £55,000 (DOE) THE ROLE:An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join a busy and well established wills & probate department. Working within a friendly and supportive team, you will manage your own developing caseload of private client matters, advising clients on wills, lasting powers of attorney, probate, estate administration and Court of Protection matters. You will meet with clients both in the office and at their homes or care settings, prepare legal documentation, submit applications to the probate registry and manage matters through to completion. This is an excellent opportunity to build on your existing experience while developing your career within a fast-paced and highly regarded private client team.THE CANDIDATE:Applications are sought from Newly Qualified Solicitors with experience gained within a private client or wills & probate department. You will possess a sound understanding of wills, lasting powers of attorney and estate administration together with excellent communication, organisational and client care skills. A desire to work towards STEP qualification would be advantageous. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, proactive and committed to delivering exceptional client service whilst developing their technical expertise within a supportive environment. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use would be preferred.THE FIRM:This opportunity is with a long established and highly respected regional law firm that has built an excellent reputation for delivering friendly, professional legal advice across the North West. With multiple office locations and recognised accreditations, the firm combines traditional client care values with a modern approach to legal practice. Offering a comprehensive benefits package, structured training and development, and genuine opportunities for career progression, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious NQ Solicitor to establish a successful career in private client law.HOW TO APPLY:Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on / or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Role: Public Law Solicitor \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking a motivated and talented Public Law Solicitors to join our highly regarded Public Law Department. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a top-tier practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. \n Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. Our ethos is simple: "We give people a voice." \n Our Public Law team is recognised by The Legal 500 as a "dynamic team" that is "exceptional in ability and reach." Ranked and recommended for its excellence nationwide, the department acts on both publicly funded and private matters, specialising in judicial review, civil liberties, human rights, and challenges against public bodies including the Home Office, HMRC, local authorities, and the NHS. The team has a strong track record of securing emergency relief, pursuing landmark cases through the higher courts, and representing vulnerable and marginalised individuals in matters that shape legal precedent and drive meaningful change. \n Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive and forward-thinking organisation where you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise alongside experienced and professional Public Law practitioners committed to achieving the best outcomes for clients. \n Duties and responsibilities \n As a Public Law Solicitor, you will support the Public Law team in managing a broad range of challenging and rewarding matters. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Public Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Public Law work including: Unlawful detention; False imprisonment; Abuse by detention staff and removal escorts; Conditions in detention; Age assessments; Asylum support; Challenging non-appealable decisions; Challenging removal notices; NHS & Local Authority challenges; Policies, practices and decisions made by the Immigration and Asylum Tribunals (First-tier Tribunal / Upper Tribunal) ; Bail decisions\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Preparing applications (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)\n, • Attending conferences and court\n, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company\n\n Experience and qualifications \n\n • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Be committed and highly driven to provide an excellent standard of service to our clients\n, • Strong management skills\n, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals\n, • Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Public Law issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Working knowledge of the Legal Aid Guidance for Public Law matters and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Public Law related work\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n Benefits \n We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your professional development, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including: \n\n • Competitive salary with structured pay review process\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • 22 days annual leave, increasing with length of service\n, • Additional birthday leave*\n, • Occupational sick pay*\n, • Payment of practising certificate and relevant professional membership fees*\n, • Access to extensive e-library resources and training webinars\n, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support\n, • Employee referral scheme\n, • Eye care vouchers\n, • Enhanced family-friendly benefits*\n, • DBS checks paid by the Company\n, • Flexible and hybrid working options, including part-time arrangements where appropriate\n, • Support for solicitor qualification and SQE1 examinations*\n, • Clear career progression opportunities\n, • Support for industry recognition, awards, and professional profile development\n, • Company Medical Cash Plan*\n\n *Subject to eligibility and Company policy. \n Company culture \n At Duncan Lewis, we are committed to excellence, diversity, and social justice. Our teams work on matters that have a genuine impact on people's lives, often representing vulnerable individuals and holding public bodies to account through expert legal representation. \n We foster an inclusive and collaborative working environment where talent is recognised, professional development is encouraged, and employees are supported to achieve their full potential. With award-winning training, clear progression pathways, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, Duncan Lewis offers an exceptional platform for building a successful legal career. \n Join a firm where your contribution matters and where you can help give people a voice.

Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our award-wining, multinational HR & Employment Law services client in their search for a Litigation Executive, specialising in Employment Law. In this role you will be dealing with case preperation before Employment tribunal, working on behalf of Business owners to assess tribunal matters, create court bundles,witness statements etc. You must be educated to LPC / BPTC and have Litigation experience - handling full litigation process for your own caseload. Employment law knowledge is desirable due to the nature of the business. In return you will gain fantastic knowledge and amazing progression opportunies. This role will also count towards QWE. \n \n Job Purpose \n To assist our broad spectrum of clients with Employment Tribunal matters, from advising on merits of the case, drafting responses to exchanging witness statements as well as conducting telephone preliminary hearings, and assist our clients with Early Conciliation and Tribunal matters by assuming conduct, from advising on merits of a case, drafting responses to exchanging witness statements as well as completing telephone preliminary hearings. \n \n Job Overview \n We are looking for a bright, confident, legally-qualified individual, preferably with employment law experience, to work in a dynamic team and cover all aspects of case preparation. The ideal candidate will relish assuming responsibility for a caseload in a fast-paced but supportive team environment. The focus is on great client service, along with a firm commercial approach, and we are looking for someone with excellent communication skills to provide that. \n \n Day-to-Day Responsibilities \n\n • Reviewing Tribunal and Early Conciliation matters including complex open track matters\n, • Drafting of responses, witness statements and relevant applications\n, • Dealing with all aspects of document disclosure and creation of bundles\n, • Liaising with Tribunals, Claimants' representatives and clients\n, • Discussing merits of a case and achieving commercially favourable settlements\n, • Working alongside and supporting corporate clients as a dedicated Litigation Executive\n, • Conducting preliminary hearings by telephone\n\n \n What you Bring to the Team \n\n • Law degree (or GDL) plus good experience and/or a professional qualification (LPC/BPTC)\n, • A real commitment to helping our clients through a difficult time\n, • A positive approach to a busy workload and team work\n, • A genuine passion for employment law and attention to detail\n\n \n Benefits \n\n • 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays\n, • Day off on your birthday\n, • Cash plan for you (and your children, if any)\n, • Holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service\n, • Contractual sick pay\n, • Private medical insurance after 5 years' service\n, • Pension Plan and Life Insurance\n, • Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service\n, • Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service\n, • Profit share scheme\n, • Season ticket loan scheme\n, • Cycle to work scheme\n, • Access to Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Free On-site Gym\n, • Company incentives, access to discount schemes\n\n 51060LFR8 \n INDMANJ \n The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

Employment Solicitor / Senior Associate – Remote / London - Salary up to £140k + Benefits + Bonus \n \n An internationally recognised law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor to join its market-leading Employment practice in London. \n \n This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious to work closely with a senior partner group on complex, high-profile employment matters. The role offers exceptional exposure to sophisticated clients, intellectually challenging work and genuine autonomy within a high-performing, collaborative team. \n \n You will sit within a well-resourced London team supported by a large international employment platform, providing access to cross-border projects and career-defining work across multiple sectors including energy, infrastructure and transport. \n \n The Role \n \n\n • Advising on complex Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation\n, • Supporting strategic employment advisory work on business-critical issues\n, • Leading aspects of cross-border employment projects and restructures\n, • Advising on executive appointments, exits and sensitive workforce issues\n, • Supporting TUPE, outsourcing and employment aspects of corporate matters\n, • Managing your own caseload with significant client exposure\n, • Working closely with partners on high-value, complex mandates\n\n \n The Candidate \n \n\n • Qualified Employment Solicitor with 5+ years PQE\n, • Strong experience gained within a City or international firm environment\n, • Background advising on complex employment litigation and advisory matters\n, • Experience in supporting transactional projects\n, • Commercial, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach\n, • Confident communicator with strong drafting and negotiation skills\n, • Comfortable managing client relationships and senior stakeholders\n, • Ambitious, proactive and keen to progress within an international platform\n\n \n The Benefits and How to Apply \n \n\n • Salary up to £140,000 depending on experience\n, • Competitive bonus structure\n, • 28 days annual leave increasing with service\n, • Private healthcare\n, • Life Assurance up to 6x salary\n, • Critical illness cover up to 5x salary\n, • Hybrid working in London office or Remote\n, • Strong partner access and mentoring\n, • Clear career progression pathway\n\n \n Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone. \n \n Contact: Oliver Hines (Retained Consultant) \n Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377 \n Mobile: 07904 630 131 \n Email: Oliver.hines@williamjamesrecruitment.com \n \n More About William James Recruitment \n \n William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked clients, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

We have an exiting opportunity to join our busy Employers Liability & Public Liability (EL/PL) team managing a litigated caseload of personal injury claims and potentially a limited number of CICA claims from denial to settlement or trial in an established, forward-thinking Legal 500 firm. \n \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Managing a caseload of denied EL/PL personal injury claims from denial to settlement or trial.\n, • Reading and refreshing your knowledge of the LPU Litigation Policy.\n, • Making pre-action disclosure applications where required.\n, • Assessing liability and disclosure on denied claims within 21 days of receipt and making your own decision in light of all the evidence and the LPU litigation policy on whether to proceed.\n, • Accurately identifying risks and referring concerns to your team leader, the PDL or Head of Practice as soon as practicable.\n, • Obtaining and valuing medical evidence, noting any unusual features or recommendation for further referral.\n, • Preparing comprehensive schedules of loss to support the client’s claim.\n, • Handling client discussions regarding valuation report where required.\n, • Negotiating with the Defendant’s solicitor post-issue of Court proceedings.\n, • Careful diary management in preparing directions questionnaire, list of documents, witness evidence, pre-trial checklist and preparing for trial including booking Counsel and preparing trial bundles, Briefs and case summaries.\n, • Reporting to ATE provider throughout and as per service level agreement.\n, • Meeting KPIs including data integrity, inactivity levels, chargeable hours, unpaid bills and revenue targets;\n\n \n The ideal candidate will: \n\n • Have demonstrated experience in managing a caseload of EL/PL claims.\n, • Have a Good track record of consistently achieving billing and time recording targets.\n, • Have excellent communication skills.\n\n \n Equality, Diversity & Inclusion \n Simpson Millar is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and given equal opportunity to succeed. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues can be themselves, thrive, and reach their full potential. We believe that diversity of thought, experience, and perspective makes us stronger and helps us better serve our clients, colleagues, and communities \n \n Please note that we recruit on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to assess applications and make an appointment before the advertised closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.

Employment Solicitor / Senior Associate - Manchester - Up to £80k + 25% Bonus + Benefits \n \n A highly ranked national law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor / Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Chambers & Legal 500 ranked Employment practice in Manchester. \n \n This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Employment Solicitor / Senior Associate to join one of the largest and most established employment teams in the UK. Operating as part of a national platform spanning multiple UK and international offices, the team advises a broad range of market-leading clients across financial services, healthcare and commercial sectors. \n \n The Manchester team has a strong and growing reputation and works closely with colleagues nationally while also acting for clients across the North-West. You will gain exposure to complex, high-quality work within a collaborative and well-resourced environment. \n \n The Role \n \n\n • Advising employers on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters\n, • Supporting Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation under supervision\n, • Working on complex discrimination, whistleblowing and breach of contract claims\n, • Assisting with restructures, redundancies and TUPE projects in the UK and internationally\n, • Providing day-to-day employment advisory support by telephone and email\n, • Supervising and supporting the development of trainees and paralegals\n, • Contributing to business development, networking and client training initiatives\n, • Supporting knowledge sharing, precedents and internal training activity\n\n \n The Candidate \n \n\n • Qualified Employment Solicitor with ideally 1+ years PQE\n, • Experience advising employers on tribunal claims and contentious matters\n, • Background advising clients within financial services, commercial or public sectors preferred\n, • Strong technical knowledge with a commercial, solutions-focused mindset\n, • Confident communicator able to build trusted client relationships\n, • Independent thinker with good judgement and initiative\n, • Enthusiastic team player with a flexible approach\n, • Interest in business development and wider team contribution\n\n \n The Benefits and How to Apply \n \n\n • Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience\n, • Market-leading bonus up to 25%\n, • 25 days annual leave increasing with service\n, • Private healthcare\n, • Buy or sell up to 5 holidays\n, • 5% employer pension contribution\n, • Fully flexible and hybrid working model\n, • Clear progression within a ranked team\n\n \n Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone. \n \n Contact: Oliver Hines (Retained Consultant) \n Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377 \n Mobile: 07904 630 131 \n Email: Oliver.hines@williamjamesrecruitment.com \n \n More About William James Recruitment \n \n William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked clients, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

Court of Protection Solicitor | Manchester | £70,000–£90,000+ DOE \n \n Oculus are currently partnering with a highly regarded Top 25 UK law firm with multiple international offices to recruit a talented Court of Protection Solicitor to join its specialist team in Manchester. \n \n This is an excellent opportunity to work within a leading full-service law firm, advising vulnerable clients across the UK and handling a sophisticated caseload involving brain-injured and elderly individuals who lack capacity to manage their own property and financial affairs. \n \n The Opportunity: \n You'll provide specialist advice across a range of Court of Protection and deputyship matters, including: \n\n • Providing a specialist deputyship service to brain-injured and elderly clients who lack capacity to manage their property and financial affairs\n, • Acting as a professional deputy and managing clients' property and financial affairs\n, • Advising individuals with capacity who wish to establish personal injury trusts\n, • Advising on structures designed to protect personal injury damages from means-testing\n, • Acting as a professional trustee where appropriate\n\n \n Salary: £70,000–£90,000+ DOE \n \n Why join this firm? \n\n • Opportunity to join a highly regarded Top 25 UK law firm\n, • Work within a full-service firm with an international presence\n, • Specialist and high-quality client work\n, • Opportunity to work with vulnerable clients and make a genuine difference to their lives\n, • Exposure to complex deputyship and personal injury trust matters\n\n \n If you're a Court of Protection Solicitor looking for the next step in your career with a leading UK law firm, I'd love to hear from you. \n \n Mobile: 07791 926787 \n E-mail: Sam.Strickland@OculusLegalGroup.com

Court of Protection Solicitor – Manchester – Up to £65,000 + Bonus + Benefits \n \n A leading Legal 500 firm is seeking a Court of Protection Solicitor in Manchester to join its growing specialist team. \n \n As a Court of Protection Solicitor in Manchester, you’ll handle a varied caseload while working closely with clients, families and professional networks in a highly supportive environment. \n \n This role offers excellent progression, strong technical work and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. \n \n The Role \n \n\n • Managing a diverse Court of Protection caseload\n, • Handling property and affairs matters\n, • Supporting high-value and complex cases\n, • Liaising with clients, families and professional advisers\n, • Working closely with senior team members\n, • Delivering high standards of client care\n, • Managing deadlines and caseload efficiently\n, • Supporting business development activity\n\n \n The Candidate \n \n\n • 0–4 PQE Court of Protection Solicitor\n, • Private Client or Personal Injury experience desirable\n, • Strong technical ability and financial awareness\n, • Experience working on complex or high-value matters\n, • Excellent organisation and time management skills\n, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills\n, • Proactive and commercially aware approach\n, • Experience within a high street or regional firm\n\n \n The Benefits and How to Apply \n \n\n • Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience\n, • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays\n, • Individual and team bonus\n, • Pension scheme\n, • Health and wellbeing benefits\n, • Death in service cover\n, • Flexible hybrid working with home office setup\n, • Clear progression opportunities\n\n \n Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone \n \n Contact: Rachel Thompson, Retained Consultant \n Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07939 986 652 \n Email: rachel.thompson@williamjamesrecruitment.com \n \n More About William James Recruitment \n \n William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments

The Role \n \n RTA Litigation Paralegal – Manchester – Hybrid – Up to £34,000 \n \n A leading National firm is seeking an RTA Litigation Paralegal to join its award‑winning Manchester Motor team. This is an excellent opportunity to handle a varied caseload of litigated Motor matters within a market‑leading department acting for major insurers, TPAs, self‑insured organisations and commercial clients. \n \n As an RTA Litigation Paralegal in the Manchester team, you’ll manage a mixed Fast Track and Small Claims caseload, gain exposure to complex liability disputes, and work within a collaborative, well‑established team known for its technical expertise and supportive culture. \n \n The Role \n \n • Managing a caseload of litigated RTA Fast Track and Small Claims matters \n • Handling personal injury, credit hire and complex liability disputes \n • Conducting detailed investigations into liability, quantum and evidence \n • Drafting pleadings, correspondence and settlement documentation \n • Working with the MOJ and OIC portals \n • Liaising directly with clients, opponents and third parties \n • Preparing files for hearings and progressing cases efficiently \n • Supporting senior fee earners on more complex matters \n \n The Candidate \n \n • Experience managing a litigated RTA Fast Track and Small Claims caseload \n • Solid working knowledge of the MOJ and OIC portals \n • Experience handling Credit Hire claims \n • Good understanding of court procedures and the CPR \n • Strong organisational and time‑management skills \n • High attention to detail and strong legal insight \n • Confident communicator with excellent client care skills \n • Comfortable using case management systems and general IT \n \n The Benefits & How to Apply \n \n • Competitive salary up to £34,000 depending on experience \n • 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days), increases to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service \n • Company Pension \n • Hybrid working \n • Private medical insurance \n • Death in Service / Critical Illness cover \n • Access to retail discounts and nationwide entertainment offers \n • Supportive working environment with clear progression \n • Strong training and development opportunities \n \n Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone. \n \n Contact: Alice Ferguson, Retained Consultant \n \n Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07496 800 407 \n Email: alice.ferguson@williamjamesrecruitment.com \n \n More About William James Recruitment \n \n William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

Role: Litigation Manager \n Location: Sale, Manchester with travel (office 2 days/home 3 days) \n Hours: 37.5 per week Mon-Fri \n Salary: up to £50,000 DOE + 10% bonus + benefits \n \n I am looking to recruit an experienced Litigation Manager to lead the growing Litigation team and oversee legal recovery activity for a client based in Sale, Manchester and the role with involve some travel. \n \n Have you previously managed a team working within debt recovery? \n Have you managed multiple legal actions cases? \n \n The role will combine hands-on litigation expertise with team leadership, taking ownership of complex debt recovery cases while coaching and developing a high-performing team. Working closely with senior stakeholders and external solicitors, you'll drive successful recovery outcomes, manage legal risk, and continuously improve our litigation processes. \n \n Are you a results-driven Litigation Manager with a passion for developing high-performing teams, influencing decisions and making a measurable impact? \n \n What you’ll be doing as Litigation Manager \n\n • Lead, coach and develop a high-performing Litigation Team, creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.\n, • Oversee the end-to-end litigation process, making informed decisions on legal action, enforcement activity and debt recovery strategies, ensuring legal action is pursued only where there is a clear likelihood of return or a need to minimise wholesale cost exposure.\n, • Partner with external solicitors across both jurisdictions to manage cases through to resolution, including witness statement preparation, settlements, mediation and court hearings.\n, • Represent the company at trials and final hearings in both jurisdictions to recover overdue debts.\n, • Provide expert guidance on litigation strategy, legal risk and commercial outcomes to senior management.\n, • Drive operational excellence by identifying opportunities to improve processes, performance and recovery outcomes.\n, • Build strong relationships across the business, providing clear updates and insight on case progress and results.\n, • Leading a specialist Litigation team and playing a key role in shaping debt recovery strategy.\n, • Taking ownership of complex, high-value cases across England and Scotland, managing litigation activity from initial review through to successful resolution.\n, • Building great relationships with senior leaders and external legal experts, providing trusted advice on litigation strategy, commercial risk and recovery opportunities.\n, • Developing and growing a high-performing team, creating a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and professional development.\n\n \n What experience you will bring \n\n • Previous experience managing litigation and attending court hearings within a debt recovery or collections role.\n, • Strong knowledge of debt recovery litigation processes, legal filing procedures, and courtroom protocols.\n, • Experience managing debt collection cases through the full litigation cycle, from initiation to judgment.\n, • Experience working in a collection environment, specifically with large customer bases or commercial accounts.\n, • In-depth knowledge of legal processes impacting the collection of debt, including litigation and enforcement across both England and Scotland.\n, • Experience managing, coaching or supporting a team within a litigation, collections, recoveries or operational environment.\n\n \n Benefits of the Litigation Manager role \n\n • 25 days holiday, increasing to 28 days through length of service.\n, • Time off to celebrate your birthday every year.\n, • Buy up to 10 additional holidays and sell up to 5 days annually.\n, • Pension contributions and life assurance coverage.\n, • Employee discounts across a wide range of retailers.\n, • Cycle to work and travel loans for people wanting a greener commute.\n, • Wellbeing support, including 24-hour GP access, mental health support, fitness programmes, and legal and financial advice.\n, • Paid time off for volunteering and charity matching for fundraising activities.\n, • Fantastic on-site amenities including a complimentary gym, free parking and free breakfast.\n, • Plus a range of additional benefits and wellbeing initiatives designed to support you both inside and outside of work.\n\n \n Please follow the link to apply for this Litigation Manager role based in Sale. \n \n CCA Recruitment Group is an employment agency with a legitimate interest in providing work finding services. 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I am working with a market-leading Northwest law firm, renowned for its strong client service and people-focused culture, to recruit a qualified Employment Solicitor to join its collaborative Employment team. The role will involve managing a varied caseload, primarily consisting of Respondent work, advising clients across a broad range of employment matters, and supporting the development of new business opportunities. \n \n Responsibilities: \n \n\n • Manage a varied caseload, providing clear, timely and commercially focused advice to clients.\n, • Liaise with clients, Counsel, experts and other parties, including attending Court and Tribunal hearings where required.\n, • Work collaboratively on complex matters, supporting senior fee earners and delegating and supervising work for junior team members.\n, • Ensure matters are progressed efficiently and in line with compliance requirements and relevant Court/Tribunal deadlines.\n, • Contribute to client development, team targets and the wider success of the firm through collaboration and sharing expertise.\n\n \n Requirements: \n \n\n • Qualified Associate/Senior Associate Solicitor with 5–10 years’ PQE, ideally with experience in a commercial law firm and a strong background in Respondent/business client work.\n, • Experience advising business owners, senior managers and HR teams on day-to-day employment matters, including drafting and reviewing contracts, handbooks and senior-level agreements.\n, • Proven experience managing Employment Tribunal matters through to conclusion, ideally acting for Respondents, alongside experience supporting corporate transactions.\n, • Strong clients focus with excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to build effective client relationships.\n, • Proven ability to manage a caseload independently while working collaboratively within a team, using initiative and maintaining high standards of service.\n\n \n Benefits: \n \n\n • Hybrid working and a commitment to a maximum of 1,200 chargeable hours per year.\n, • Employee bonus scheme and annual pay reviews, with a biannual promotion and salary uplift process.\n, • Health and wellbeing support, including a Medicash health benefits cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme.\n\n \n If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Natalie Lio for a confidential discussion. \n \n Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Role: Solicitor [0 - 2 PQE] \n Location: Manchester City Centre [Hybrid] \n Department: Financial Mis Selling \n Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 [dependant on PQE and experience] \n \n About the Firm \n Our client is an established UK law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services to both individuals and businesses. Their teams specialises in consumer litigation and financial disputes, helping clients pursue claims relating to financial products and instances of mis-selling. \n \n The Opportunity \n Our client is looking for a Financial Mis-Selling Solicitor to join their growing litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Solicitor with experience in financial disputes to play a key role in a developing department. \n \n The successful candidate will have experience handling financial mis-selling matters, such as PCP finance claims, investment mis selling, PPI, omnibus claims, or other complex consumer finance disputes. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload while contributing to the development of the wider team. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Manage a varied caseload of financial mis-selling matters from initial instruction through to settlement or final hearing.\n, • Assess complex financial documentation and provide practical, commercially focused legal advice.\n, • Prepare and review legal documents, including pre-action correspondence, statements of case, witness statements, and other court documentation.\n, • Maintain effective communication with clients, financial institutions, barristers, experts, and other relevant parties.\n, • Negotiate settlements and represent clients at hearings, mediations, or other dispute resolution processes where required.\n, • Ensure all work is completed in accordance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and internal compliance procedures.\n\n \n About You \n\n • Newly qualified solicitor (0 - 2 years PQE) with experience in financial mis-selling, consumer litigation, professional negligence, or other complex civil litigation.\n, • Sound understanding of financial products, FCA regulations, and the legal principles surrounding financial mis-selling claims.\n, • Demonstrated ability to manage a busy caseload efficiently while maintaining a high standard of client service.\n, • Strong drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.\n, • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.\n, • Confident communicator with a professional and client-focused approach.\n, • Experience using legal case management systems, such as Proclaim or similar platforms.\n\n

I am working with an international law firm to appoint a construction lawyer to join their team to work on a variety of contentious construction matters both in formal disputes and project advisory stages. \n \n Responsibilities: \n \n\n • Advise on a broad range of contentious construction and engineering disputes, including contractual claims, professional negligence and major infrastructure projects.\n, • Manage your own matters with supervision, while supporting Partners and Managing Associates on complex, high-value disputes.\n, • Advise clients on construction issues across consultant appointments, warranties and development contracts, spanning sectors including living, energy, transport, retail and life sciences.\n, • Build client relationships and contribute to business development, while gaining hands-on experience across all forms of ADR, including mediation and without-prejudice negotiations.\n\n \n Requirements: \n \n\n • 1+ years’ PQE with experience in contentious construction matters, with strong knowledge of dispute avoidance, dispute resolution and project management.\n, • Experience across construction disputes, including TCC litigation, adjudication, High Court litigation and/or arbitration, with the ability to prepare pleadings, witness statements and expert evidence.\n, • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with confidence engaging effectively with clients, colleagues and external advisers.\n, • Excellent drafting, procedural and document management skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines and priorities effectively.\n, • Commercially minded and client-focused, with the curiosity to understand clients’ businesses and drivers and deliver clear, practical and impactful advice.\n\n \n Benefits: \n \n\n • Financial security & reward: £60,000–£65,000+ salary depending on experience, plus 5% matched pension, 4x salary life assurance, 75% income protection and discretionary bonus eligibility.\n, • Recognition & rewards: Be recognized for your contribution through talent and excellence schemes, plus exclusive discounts and lifestyle benefits.\n, • Lifestyle & flexibility: Enjoy 25 days’ holiday, rising to 27 with service, with the option to buy or sell leave, plus sabbaticals, wellbeing support, Cycle2Work, travel benefits and paid volunteering days.\n, • Health & wellbeing: Access private medical and dental cover, health screening, 24/7 support, mental health services, virtual GP access and a range of wellbeing initiatives.\n\n \n If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Natalie Lio for a confidential discussion. \n \n Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Senior Associate Court of Protection – Manchester – Up to £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits \n \n A leading Legal 500 firm is seeking a Senior Associate Court of Protection in Manchester to join its growing and highly regarded team. \n \n As a Senior Associate Court of Protection in Manchester, you’ll manage a high-value caseload of Property and Affairs matters while supporting the development of a strong and collaborative department. This role offers excellent progression, leadership responsibility and exposure to complex, high-quality work. \n \n The Role \n \n\n • Managing a caseload of high-value Court of Protection property and affairs matters\n, • Handling complex cases involving substantial settlements\n, • Supporting clients requiring ongoing financial management\n, • Supervising and mentoring junior team members\n, • Working closely with senior colleagues on complex matters\n, • Delivering high standards of client care\n, • Managing deadlines and caseload efficiently\n, • Supporting team growth and development\n\n \n The Candidate \n \n\n • 6+ PQE Solicitor or Legal Executive in Court of Protection\n, • Strong experience in Property and Affairs matters\n, • Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff desirable\n, • Proven technical expertise and ability to handle complex cases\n, • Commercially aware with strong client-facing skills\n, • Ambitious and driven with leadership potential\n, • Strong organisation and communication skills\n, • Background within a high street or regional firm\n\n \n The Benefits and How to Apply \n \n\n • Salary up to £85,000 depending on experience\n, • 32 days annual leave increasing with service\n, • Performance and attendance bonus\n, • Hybrid working (2 days in the office)\n, • Private healthcare\n, • Enhanced family-friendly and sickness benefits\n, • Home office setup including IT equipment\n, • Strong progression opportunities\n\n \n Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone \n Contact: Rachel Thompson, Retained Consultant \n Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07939 986 652 \n Email: rachel.thompson@williamjamesrecruitment.com \n \n More About William James Recruitment \n \n William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments

Background: \n Cordus Law is a specialist legal practice, assisting veterans and active-duty service members secure compensation for injuries suffered during service. We are seeking a Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive, ideally with experience in military and/or industrial disease claims, to join our growing team. Post-litigation PI/EL/PL experience will also be considered. \n \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Managing a caseload of military claims (pre- and post-litigation), corresponding with clients, insurers and other solicitors and liaising with Counsel and experts\n, • Analysing evidence and set case strategies encompassing both technical and commercial considerations and advise clients accordingly\n, • Preparing witness statements and reviewing evidence\n, • Representing clients in court\n, • Support and supervision of other fee earners and support staff where required\n, • Maintaining high professional standards and compliance with company and regulatory (SRA) policies and procedures\n, • Keeping up to date with law and practice\n\n \n Person Specification: \n\n • Qualified Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive with a valid Practicing Certificate (SRA) or CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ); 2–5 years PQE\n, • Experience in military claims and/or industrial disease is desirable, however, post-litigation PI/EL/PL experience will be considered\n, • Strong communication, attention to detail, and client care skills\n, • IT literate with working knowledge of case management software, ideally Proclaim\n, • Flexibility, as working outside normal office hours may occasionally be required\n\n \n Benefits: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • 24 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays\n, • Birthday leave\n, • Hybrid/home/office working available\n, • Health care plan opt in available\n, • Professional fee/subscription coverage (subject to your role)\n, • Employee referral scheme\n, • Client referral scheme\n\n \n Cordus Law is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, with all decisions based on merit. \n \n For more information please visit our website: Home - Cordus Law

Court of Protection Solicitor (2+ Years' PQE) \n Location: Flexible / Hybrid Working \n Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + Excellent Benefits \n Legal 500 Firm \n \n An award-winning, full-service UK law firm is seeking a Court of Protection Solicitor (2+ years' PQE) to join its highly respected Private Client team. \n \n This is an exciting opportunity for a solicitor looking to build their career within a well-established Court of Protection department. You'll work alongside experienced specialists on high-quality, rewarding work, supporting vulnerable clients and their families with a range of complex property and financial affairs matters. \n \n The firm's Private Client division is highly regarded, with specialist teams providing expert advice across a range of complex matters. Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for a Court of Protection Solicitor to join this successful and expanding team. \n \n The Role \n You'll be responsible for managing your own caseload while receiving support and supervision where required. Your work will include: \n\n • Court of Protection deputyship applications.\n, • Managing property and financial affairs deputyships.\n, • Statutory will and gifting applications.\n, • Advising clients on matters relating to the Mental Capacity Act 2005.\n, • Liaising with clients, families, care providers, financial advisers and other professionals.\n, • Building strong client relationships through exceptional service and compassionate advice.\n\n \n About You \n To be successful, you'll have: \n\n • A minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience in Court of Protection work.\n, • Strong knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Court of Protection procedures.\n, • Experience managing your own caseload with minimal supervision.\n, • Excellent communication, organisation and client care skills.\n, • A proactive, collaborative approach and a genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable clients.\n\n \n What's on Offer \n\n • Competitive salary based on experience.\n, • Hybrid and flexible working options.\n, • High-quality, varied Court of Protection work.\n, • Ongoing training and career development opportunities.\n, • A supportive and collaborative team environment.\n, • Comprehensive benefits package, including enhanced annual leave, well-being support and additional employee benefits.\n\n \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive firm that is committed to investing in its people and providing an outstanding service to its clients. \n

Senior Crime Solicitor - Manchester City Centre - Competitive Base Salary + Generous Bonus Scheme \n \n We are working on behalf of a highly regarded specialist criminal law firm to recruit an experienced Senior Crime Solicitor to join its growing team in Manchester. \n \n This is a predominantly privately funded role focused on serious criminal matters, with particular emphasis on pre-charge advice, client engagement and supporting individuals through the charging process. \n \n The role does not require Duty Solicitor status and offers the opportunity to work on high-quality and complex matters while developing your expertise within a supportive team. \n \n The Role: \n \n\n • Manage a varied caseload of criminal defence matters, with a strong focus on privately funded work\n, • Advise clients at the pre-charge and investigation stages\n, • Support clients through engagement with investigating authorities and the charging process\n, • Attend police stations and court hearings where required\n, • Undertake advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court\n, • Prepare legal advice, correspondence and case documentation\n, • Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and trainees\n, • Liaise with clients, counsel, courts and other relevant parties\n, • Maintain high standards of client care and case management\n, • Ensure compliance with relevant professional and regulatory requirements\n\n \n About You: \n \n\n • Qualified Solicitor with at least 3 years' PQE, ideally within criminal defence\n, • Strong experience in criminal investigations and defence\n, • Experience advising clients during pre-charge investigations would be advantageous\n, • Good understanding of criminal law and court procedures\n, • Confident advocate with strong client-facing skills\n, • Excellent communication and drafting abilities\n, • Strong organisational and time management skills\n, • Able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines\n, • Proactive and collaborative approach\n, • Comfortable supporting and developing more junior colleagues\n\n \n The Benefits: \n \n\n • Competitive salary and benefits package\n, • Generous bonus scheme\n, • Flexible and hybrid working\n, • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service\n, • Healthcare benefits\n, • Free on-site gym\n, • Ongoing training and professional development through an internal learning programme\n, • Dedicated wellbeing support and regular wellbeing check-ins\n, • Regular social and team events\n, • Supportive and collaborative working environment\n, • High-quality serious and complex criminal work\n, • Clear career progression opportunities\n, • Modern Manchester city centre office\n\n \n Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone. \n \n Contact: Abigail Lockett, Retained Recruitment Consultant \n \n Direct Dial: 0203 918 1665 | Mobile: 07494 821 014 \n Email: Abigail.Lockett@williamjamesrecruitment.com \n \n More About William James Recruitment \n \n William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

Senior Court of Protection Solicitor \n Manchester \n \n What can you expect? \n \n Our client, a leading national law firm, is looking for an experienced Solicitor to join its growing, specialist Court of Protection team and deal with a busy and varied caseload. \n The team provides a specialist deputyship service to brain-injured and elderly clients across the UK who lack capacity to manage their own property and financial affairs. The firm also advises individuals with capacity who wish to set up personal injury trusts to shield damages from means-testing, including acting as professional trustee. \n \n Responsibilities \n \n\n • Dealing with the routine management of deputyship and personal injury trusts with appropriate supervision and guidance from senior team members (with a focus on litigating and substantial settled cases)\n, • Liaising with clients, their families, case managers and other professionals, and handling all matters with appropriate sensitivity\n, • Working closely with the firm's Personal Injury and Medical Negligence solicitors on litigating cases\n, • Assisting senior team members with complex cases\n, • Drafting applications to the Court of Protection\n, • Drafting annual Deputy Reports\n, • Co-ordinating interim billing and the detailed assessment of professional costs\n, • Keeping accurate records and managing files efficiently\n, • Dealing with relevant administrative tasks\n\n \n Experience and Knowledge \n \n\n • Qualified lawyer with 4+ PQE, in an established Court of Protection department\n, • Strong client focus and excellent communication skills\n, • Strong academics\n, • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail\n, • The ability to work under pressure and deal with competing priorities\n\n \n Please reach out to Callum Robson - Senior Consultant at LHH for more information.

Recognised for its commercial approach and technical excellence, the firm is known for handling complex and high-value property disputes while maintaining a collaborative and client-focused culture. Alongside its impressive market presence, the firm places significant emphasis on employee development, wellbeing, and creating an inclusive environment where individuals can thrive. \n \n About the Role \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Associate to join the firm's Residential Property Litigation team. Based in Manchester, the successful candidate will work on a varied caseload of contentious residential property matters, advising clients on complex disputes and providing strategic, commercially focused solutions. \n \n Responsibilities \n\n • Manage a broad range of residential property litigation matters, including landlord and tenant disputes, possession claims, leasehold disputes, service charge challenges, boundary disputes, rights of way issues, and property ownership disputes.\n, • Advise landlords, developers, housing associations, managing agents, and private clients on contentious residential property matters.\n, • Handle cases through all stages of the litigation process, including pre-action strategy, negotiation, mediation, and court proceedings.\n, • Draft and review legal documentation, pleadings, witness statements, settlement agreements, and correspondence.\n, • Provide pragmatic and commercially focused advice on litigation risk, dispute resolution strategies, and potential outcomes.\n, • Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering an exceptional standard of client service.\n, • Supervise, mentor, and support junior members of the team, contributing to their professional development.\n, • Play an active role in business development initiatives, networking activities, and the continued growth of the Residential Property Litigation practice.\n\n \n Qualifications \n\n • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with significant experience in residential property litigation.\n, • Strong technical expertise across a broad range of contentious residential property matters.\n, • Experience managing complex and high-value disputes with minimal supervision.\n, • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.\n, • Commercially aware with the ability to deliver practical and strategic advice.\n, • Strong client relationship management skills and a proactive approach to business development.\n, • Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers would be advantageous.\n, • Ability to work collaboratively within a high-performing and supportive team environment.\n\n \n At LC Legal, we endeavour to respond personally to all applications. However, due to the high volume of applications received, this is not always possible. If you have not heard from us within 72 hours of submitting your application, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Inquests Solicitor – Manchester – Up to £75,000 \n \n A well-established UK law firm is looking to recruit an Inquests Solicitor to join its specialist healthcare team in Manchester. \n \n This is an excellent opportunity for an Inquests Solicitor with 1+ years' PQE to work on a varied caseload of inquest and Court of Protection matters for clients across the healthcare and public sectors. \n \n The role offers exposure to complex and sensitive cases, opportunities to develop advocacy skills and the chance to broaden your experience across healthcare and social care law. You will join a collaborative team with a strong focus on client service, professional development and career progression. \n \n The Role: \n \n\n • Manage a caseload of inquest and Court of Protection matters with appropriate supervision\n, • Act primarily for healthcare and public sector clients, with opportunities to work with organisations across the wider health and social care sector\n, • Undertake advocacy at inquests and other hearings where appropriate\n, • Assist with Court of Protection matters, including health and welfare cases\n, • Provide support on wider healthcare and social care matters, including mental health, safeguarding, capacity and welfare issues\n, • Draft legal advice, correspondence, statements and other case documentation\n, • Attend client meetings and conferences and assist with preparation for hearings\n, • Delegate and supervise work undertaken by junior colleagues where appropriate\n, • Contribute to client training, seminars and business development activities\n, • Build and maintain strong client relationships\n, • Ensure matters are managed effectively and in line with agreed deadlines and client requirements\n\n \n About You: \n \n\n • A Qualified Solicitor with 1+ years' PQE\n, • Previous experience in inquests and/or Court of Protection work\n, • Advocacy and case management experience\n, • Experience within healthcare, social care or public sector law would be advantageous\n, • Strong written and verbal communication skills\n, • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly\n, • Strong organisational and time management skills\n, • Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team\n, • Commercially aware with a strong client-focused approach\n, • Confident using legal technology and case management systems\n, • A proactive approach to developing your legal expertise and career\n\n \n The Benefits: \n \n\n • Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience\n, • 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays\n, • Hybrid and flexible working\n, • Private medical insurance\n, • Employer pension scheme\n, • Life assurance\n, • Enhanced sick and family leave\n, • Dental and travel insurance options\n, • Cycle to work and gym membership schemes\n, • Travel loan options\n, • Training, development and career progression\n\n \n Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone. \n \n Contact Danielle Lawton Retained Consultant \n \n Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 0737 602 8332 \n Email: Danielle.Lawton@williamjamesrecruitment.com

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor to join a leading law firm with a highly regarded private client practice. Working as part of a specialist team, you will manage a varied caseload of deputyship and personal injury trust matters while supporting vulnerable clients and their families. \n This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-value cases within a collaborative team, with excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. \n Role \n\n • Manage a varied caseload of Court of Protection deputyship and personal injury trust matters\n, • Advise clients, families, case managers and other professionals on property and financial affairs\n, • Work closely with Personal Injury and Medical Negligence teams on litigated and settled claims\n, • Draft Court of Protection applications and annual Deputy Reports\n, • Assist with complex deputyship and trust matters alongside senior colleagues\n, • Coordinate billing, detailed assessment of costs and financial administration\n, • Maintain accurate case records and ensure exceptional client service throughout\n\n \n Candidate Requirements \n\n • Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years' PQE in Court of Protection\n, • Strong experience managing deputyship and property and affairs matters\n, • Experience with personal injury trusts is advantageous\n, • Excellent drafting, organisational and communication skills\n, • Compassionate and client-focused approach with the ability to manage sensitive matters\n, • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities\n, • A collaborative team player with a proactive approach\n\n \n Attractive salary, benefits and bonus \n \n This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing specialist team, working on meaningful and rewarding cases while benefiting from a supportive culture, hybrid working and excellent long-term career prospects. \n \n Please attach an MS Word version of your CV. If you do not hear back within one week, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, individual feedback cannot be provided. \n \n Court of Protection | Associate | Senior Associate | Deputyship | Personal Injury Trusts | Private Client | Property & Affairs | Court of Protection Solicitor

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an established and well-regarded risk & ethics team in the legal sector as Risk & Ethics Advisor. R&E supports all our offices/practice areas and enjoys a position at the heart of the business. Our aim is to ensure that the firm meets all its regulatory and legislative objectives and to ensure risk management processes are embedded into the firm’s culture whilst championing the commercial needs of our business. The Risk & Ethics Advisor will collaborate closely with the firm’s R&E team including the Head of Risk and the Head of Data Protection to embed a culture of professional practice and support the provision of advice on a wide range of legal, regulatory and ethical issues impacting the firm. This role offers an opportunity to build and develop knowledge and skills throughout a broad range of risk and compliance topics. This role will have split responsibilities across risk and data protection. The Team The Risk & Ethics Directorate (‘R&E’) is responsible for all areas of compliance and risk management for Shoosmiths including developing firmwide policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory compliance requirements, and to promote best practice. The team is split between the Central Compliance Unit who are responsible for the onboarding of all clients/matters (including conflicts and AML), Risk Management, and Data Protection. Main responsibilities Support Senior Managers and the wider Risk & Ethics Directorate with handling of wide range of queries relating to anti-financial crime, conflicts, regulatory matters, data protection, supplier questionnaires, claims and complaints. Assist with processing with data protection rights requests, risk assessments and maintenance of relevant registers. Support change initiatives within R&E by assisting with process improvements and implementation of agreed changes. Provide support in delivering clear and practical regulatory and compliance guidance to internal stakeholders, seeking input from senior colleagues where appropriate. Contribute to firmwide projects, including supporting the implementation of systems (e.g. onboarding tools), as directed. Assist in the development of training materials and support the delivery of training sessions across the firm. Participate in R&E projects, supporting the delivery of specific workstreams and tasks to help manage and mitigate risk across the business. Assist with policy updates as instructed by senior management. Assisting with research, analysis and progression of matters under supervision. This job description encompasses the main duties expected of the role but the successful candidate may be involved in all areas of risk management from time to time according to the needs of the directorate. Skills and Qualifications Required: Two years' experience working in risk and compliance within a professional services firm. Good working knowledge and experience resolving conflict of interest issues. Knowledge of legislation affecting solicitors including SRA rules and data protection etc. Desirable: Experience assisting with internal and external investigations, including responding to queries from The Legal Ombudsman, ICO, SRA or another appropriate regulator. Personal Attributes: A passion for risk & ethics including the commercial benefits compliance brings to a large organisation Energetic, self-motivated and with a can-do attitude Excellent interpersonal & communication skills both verbally and written able to communicate at all levels Confident in using judgment appropriately and seek guidance were needed Able to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment Focused on quality of output as well as speed of delivery Excellent attention to detail Strong analytical skills Demonstrates commercial acumen and a pragmatic attitude Background Checks Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. These checks will include employment references covering the last 5 years, proof of ID, proof of address covering the last 5 years, Personnel Vetting credit search (which will only highlight insolvency or County Court Judgments - should any adverse data show on the Personnel Vetting search then any offer of employment made will be withdrawn).Terrorism Check (against data supplied by the Bank of England) and a DBS check previously known as a Criminal Records check. The Firm Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve ‘Platinum Standard’ Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits. Shoosmiths is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme replaced the Two Ticks Positive about Disabled People scheme. We had been accredited as a two tick employer for many years - Disability Confident broadens and develops that original commitment, and demonstrates we have adopted a proactive approach to employing disabled people and developing their abilities. As part of our accreditation, we commit to interviewing any applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for each vacancy. In some circumstances we may only be able to interview those that best meet the essential criteria due to the volume of applications received. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to and usable by everyone. If you have a disability or long-term condition and would like to receive information in a different way, or need us to make any adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please get in touch with the Talent Acquisition team. We can consider your needs and requirements, and how we can assist you to apply for our roles. For example we can provide a copy of our application via email so that you can complete it using your own accessibility software

Title: Housing Solicitor Director | 3+PQE | Salary: Upto £70k p.a DOE* \n Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Housing Solicitor Directors for highly sought permanent position. \n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Housing Department Background: \n Our client’s Housing team, ranked by The Legal 500 directory for its services across England and Wales, provides assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. Their practitioners are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. Our client offers lawyer supported dispute resolution or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as a means to resolve housing disrepair matters. Their department also regularly represents clients in the courts for unlawful eviction, possession proceedings and prepare applications for judicial review in cases of homelessness. \n Main Responsibilities of the Role: \n\n • Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Housing work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Significant experience in representing clients as Housing Court Duty Scheme over the last 2 years.\n, • Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Housing adaptations; Social Housing; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Dealing with emergency cases and identifying and carrying out strategic litigation.\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company.\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • 3 Years+ PQE with proven experience of Housing and Litigation, including court representation essential\n, • Must have experience as Duty Advisor under Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme over the last 2 years\n, • Must meet the 2013 SQM Supervisor standard in Housing, or willing to work towards this\n, • Experience in welfare rights and community care issues Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Strong management skills\n, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals\n, • Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Housing issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Working knowledge of the publically funded Housing work including legal representation and legal help and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Housing related work\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and able to use HR systems\n, • Experience within the legal sector is preferable\n, • Ability to manage social media activity to promote the Company\n\n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. \n The Company supports hybrid working in line with its policy. Please note that a minimum of three days per week in the office is mandatory. \n About Gemini Recruitment and Equal opportunities: \n Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. \n The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. \n By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

LHV Bank Limited is a UK-licensed bank operating across three core business segments: Retail Banking, SME Lending, and Banking Services (BaaS). The bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of LHV Group, a listed financial services provider headquartered in Estonia. LHV Bank operates under a full UK banking licence granted in May 2023. The Bank supports over 200 fintech clients with embedded financial infrastructure, provides retail savings products via digital channels, and offers SME credit solutions across the UK. In line with its regulatory responsibilities and growth ambitions, LHV Bank is committed to maintaining a robust and proportionate financial crime control environment. Expanding our services, LHV Bank now provides personal banking solutions. Our offerings include current accounts with competitive interest rates, fixed-rate bonds for long-term savings, and debit cards. Customers can conveniently access these services through the LHV App, enabling secure account opening and management. We are looking for a Lending Director to join us at this exciting time in our growth to support the needs of trading businesses lending requests. The Lending Director role purpose is as follows: • Develop the Bank’s reputation as an active, creative lender and relationship banker in the SME market., • Identify and establish sustainable relationships with new creditworthy clients, through key business introducers such as the Broker network. Duties and responsibilities:, • Build and nurture LHV SME’s presence in the community with local business networks, leading to the acquisition of borrowers through established Brokers, Accountants and business contacts., • Help to develop and implement the team acquisition & relationship strategy (incl. which relationships and networks to target, in what order, and assist with driving the lending volumes across a suite of products designed for SME customers., • Be a “Hunter and Farmer”, with an appetite to build long-lasting relationships from the start., • Manage the pipeline and diary being organised and a self-starter., • Assess and recommend lending applications as first line of defence, write detailed Credit reports (inc detailed financial analysis) on complex cases to develop appropriate solutions and establish a strong working relationship with the Credit team., • Motivated by success in numbers, and driven to achieve individual and team targets. Experience & Knowledge:, • Proven business development/sales experience within a Business / Commercial Bank environment., • Experience working with Brokers and other Intermediaries with access to SMEs., • Banking qualification ACIB or equivalent., • In-depth knowledge of Trading Business lending., • Advanced Microsoft skills – PowerPoint / Excel & Word. Skills & Behavior: Be able to Demonstrate: • Strong communication (incl presentation skills) between key stakeholders, internally and externally., • A commercial awareness, in relation to the external competitive market but also the requirements. and flexibility required of working within an SME organisation., • Taking responsibility and ownership of work delivery., • Strong customer centricity and appreciation of changes in customer behaviour., • Acting as an advocate and setting the cultural tone for the wider organisation., • Multi-tasking and prioritisation in a changing environment., • High standards of personal performance in daily execution of tasks., • Identifying opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction and continuous improvement. Some of our benefits (only applicable to UK based roles not Internship programmes), • Competitive salary &lots of opportunities to learn, grow and progress professionally., • Open and inclusive culture., • Fantastic offices and great working environment., • Vitality Health Plan (includes private health insurance, travel insurance, gym discounts), • Life assurance – 4 x salary., • Income protection insurance – 75%, • 28 days holiday plus 3 additional days, & further days for various key life events as well as the opportunity to sell up to 5 days per calendar year., • Swappublic/bank holidays each year for alternative days that align with your personal, cultural, or religious observances., • Enhanced family friendly and family forming policies., • Access to a wide range of retail discounts ., • Team Socials. LHV CANDIDATE PRIVACY NOTICE 1. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE We, LHV Bank Limited, with our registered office at 1 Angel Court, London, EC2R 7HJ are the relevant data controller responsible for your personal data. We are registered with the Information Commissioner's Office. This Candidate Privacy Notice explains how we and our Group companies collect, use, and protect your personal data during the course of the application and recruitment process. This Notice applies to all job applicants located in the UK. You should read this privacy notice carefully. If you have a question about the contents, please e-mail us at recruitment@lhv.com, or write to us at LHV, One Angel Court, London, EC2R 7HJ, or call us on +44 20 3005 0150. If you want to contact our Data Protection Officer (the “DPO”), email us at dataprotection@lhv.com 1. WHAT PERSONAL DATA DO WE COLLECT? Personal data means information which identifies you and relates to you as an individual. As your prospective employer, we will collect, use and store your personal data for a wide variety of reasons in connection with the application and recruitment process. We have set out below the main categories of candidate personal data which we process in connection with our recruiting activities on a day to day basis: • personal contact information (including your name, home address, personal telephone number(s) and personal e-mail address);, • work history and other relevant experience including information contained in your CV, cover letter or job application;, • education information including degrees awarded, transcripts and other information provided in support of the job application;, • information collected during phone screenings and interviews;, • information gathered during psychometric assessments, including reports generated from your responses, including insights into personality traits, cognitive abilities, and behavioural preferences;, • details regarding the type of employment sought, desired salary, willingness to relocate, job preferences, and other information related to compensation and benefits;, • reference information and information received from background checks (where applicable) including information provided by third parties;, • information related to previous applications to us or previous employment history with us;, • documents evidencing your right to work (including information about your immigration status where relevant);, • date of birth;, • gender; and, • information gathered through our monitoring of our IT systems, building access records and CCTV recording in relation to your communications with us and attendance at our premises. The majority of the personal data to be provided by you is mandatory in connection with our recruiting activities. Failure to provide mandatory personal data may affect our ability to accomplish the purposes stated in this Notice, including considering your suitability for employment and/or entering into an employment contract with you. The list set out above is not exhaustive, and there may be other personal data which LHV Bank Limited collects, stores and uses in the context of the application and recruitment process. We will update this Notice from time to time to reflect any notable changes in the categories of personal data which it processes. The majority of the personal data which we process will be collected directly from you. However, your personal data may also be provided to us by third parties, such as recruitment or executive search agencies, third party assessment providers, credit reference agencies, professional networking sites or other public sources such as LinkedIn, former employers, official bodies (such as regulators or the Disclosure and Barring Service) and/or medical professionals. 1. REFERENCES AND VETTING We may need to carry out background checks in relation to the following as applicable: • Credit references/financial check;, • Professional registrations/memberships and/or qualifications check;, • Right to work and immigration status check; and, • References from previous employers. As part of our referencing and vetting procedures, we will contact certain third parties in order to verify your personal information (including personal information that you provide as part of the application and recruitment process). These third parties will include: • former employers in order to verify your previous employment history;, • universities and/or other establishments for higher education that you attended in order to verify your education history;, • credit reference agencies; and, • regulatory and/or Government or public bodies. We will only seek this information in relation to successful candidates that have accepted a conditional offer of employment or engagement with us and we will specifically inform such candidates that we will be contacting these third parties in advance of doing so. 1. HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL DATA LHV Bank Limited uses your personal data for a variety of purposes in order to take steps necessary to enter into an employment contract with you, to comply with our legal obligations or otherwise in pursuit of our legitimate business interests . We have set out below the main purposes for which candidate personal data is processed: • to identify and evaluate job applicants, including psychometric testing, assessing skills, qualifications and experience;, • verifying candidate information and carrying out employment, background and reference checks, where applicable and in order to prevent fraud;, • communicating with you about the recruitment process and your application;, • to comply with our legal, regulatory, or other corporate governance requirements; and, • for the purposes of conducting data analytics to review and better understand the operation of our recruitment processes. In addition to using your personal data to consider you for the role you applied for, we will retain and process your personal data to inform you about and to consider you for other roles that may be appropriate for you. If you do not want us to consider you for other roles which we consider may be appropriate for you, please inform your HR contact. Again, this list is not exhaustive and we may undertake additional processing of personal data in line with the purposes set out above. LHV Bank Limited will update this Notice from time to time to reflect any notable changes in the categories for which its processes your personal data. 1. WHAT SPECIAL CATEGORIES OF PERSONAL DATA DO WE PROCESS? Certain categories of data are considered "special categories of personal data" and are subject to additional safeguards. We may need to process special category data as part of the application and recruitment process . We limit the special categories of personal data which we process as follows: We may process information about a candidate's physical or mental health in compliance with our obligations owed to disabled employees and to consider whether we need to provide adjustments during the recruitment process. We will always treat information about health as confidential and it will only be shared internally where there is a specific and legitimate purpose to do so. We have implemented appropriate physical, technical, and organisational security measures designed to secure your personal data against accidental loss and unauthorised access, use, alteration, or disclosure. If a candidate is successful, any health information processed as part of the recruitment process that is relevant to our compliance with our obligations in connection with employment will be retained and processed in accordance with the Employee and Contractor Privacy Notice. If a candidate is unsuccessful, any health information obtained as part of recruitment process will be deleted with the rest of the candidate's personal data within 12 months of their rejection. Given the nature of our business, we ask successful candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of employment to disclose their criminal record history and we carry out criminal record checks as part of our background vetting process and in compliance with our obligations in connection with employment. We will always treat criminal record history as confidential and it will only be shared internally where there is a specific and legitimate purpose to do so. We have implemented appropriate physical, technical, and organisational security measures designed to secure your personal data against accidental loss and unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. Criminal record information will be deleted once the recruitment process has been completed, subject to any exceptional circumstances and/or to comply with particular laws or regulations. Criminal record information will typically be retained for a maximum of 6 months, although the outcome of any check will remain on the employee's record. LHV Bank Limited is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and progression to all of its employees and from time to time it will process information relating to ethnic origin, race, nationality, sexual orientation and disability, alongside information relating to gender and age, for the purposes of equal opportunities monitoring. We have implemented appropriate physical, technical, and organisational security measures designed to secure your personal data against accidental loss and unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. In addition, this monitoring will always take place in accordance with appropriate safeguards as required under applicable law, including: o the provision of information relating to ethnic origin, race, nationality, sexual orientation and disability for the purposes of monitoring will be voluntary and processed for this purpose only with your consent; o wherever possible, the monitoring will be conducted on the basis of using anonymised data so individual candidates cannot be identified; o the information processed for monitoring purposes will be maintained separately from general management and HR records. 1. WHEN DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL DATA? We will share personal data with other parties only in limited circumstances in order to take steps necessary to enter into an employment contract or where necessary to comply with a legal obligation, or otherwise in pursuit of our legitimate business interests as follows: • Recruitment or executive search agencies that assist with the recruitment process;, • Other companies in the LHV group, to oversee recruitment / employment terms;, • Background vetting specialists that assist with checks relating to matters such as references, education history, qualifications, identity, credit status, regulatory status & registrations ,Sanctions checks and DBS checks;, • Recruitment software service providers, including Greenhouse Software and HR System (HiBob);, • Psychometric assessment providers, including Predict #J-18808-Ljbffr

Our client is currently looking to recruit an experienced litigation paralegal, based at their offices in Manchester. The successful candidate will handle claims across the range of their areas of practice. Ideally, you will have an appetite for, and want to learn more about, financial mis-selling claims, whilst working closely with supervisors and partners, as well as colleagues within the firm, on the cases. We offer full training and ongoing support for our colleagues and provide a collaborative and professional working environment as well as good prospects for future development within the business. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Conducting pre-claim investigations, legal research and initial case assessments;, • Drafting and editing client correspondence;, • Dealing with queries from clients, defendants’ legal representative(s) and other third parties in person, electronically or via telephone;, • Drafting documents, including witness statements, draft orders, applications and instructions to Counsel;, • Proof-reading legal documents to ensure accuracy and legal compliance;, • Performing administrative duties on assigned claims (organising calendars, court hearings and case files as well as managing logistics and maintaining records on our CRM);, • Engaging in alternative dispute resolutions, mediations and settlement negotiations;, • Attending trials and other hearings with Counsel;, • Supporting solicitors and other team leaders by carrying out a range of legal tasks;, • Undertaking administrative tasks to ensure effective collaboration across the business. The successful candidate will have: • A good law degree;, • Proven, demonstrable experience as a paralegal;, • The ability to establish priorities and work under pressure to meet critical deadlines;, • Excellent organisational and communication skills and a flexible approach to the working environment;, • The motivation to work alone and collaborate as part of a team;, • The ability to perform at a high level and to achieve targets;, • Strong interpersonal skills, with a friendly, outgoing manner;, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and applications such as Word and Excel;, • A strong work ethic with a commitment to providing excellent service to our clients;, • The ability to maintain very high standards and attention to detail when working with large volumes of work. Desirable but not essential: • One year’s relevant experience in a paralegal or claims management role;, • Experience in file handling and managing legal caseloads;, • Experience in, and knowledge of, instances of financial mis selling

The Firm Established in 2020, KP Law (previously Keller Postman) is a specialist litigation boutique, focussing on collective redress. The firm has over 100 employees across offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Liverpool, representing over 250,000 individual clients across a range of cases in areas such as product liability, competition, worker rights, data breach and privacy and financial services. Our ethos is to combine the best legal talent with a strong operational and technological platform to enable its clients to pursue cases that could not otherwise be brought against large corporates as a result of their wrongdoing. Uniquely, KP Law is owned and fully financed by a recognised UK litigation funder (Legatus Holdings), this allows us to take on larger, headline making cases with greater efficiency and confidence. All of our cases are for claimants and carried out under contingent fee agreements at no cost or risk to its clients. KP Law was ranked Tier 1 for Group Litigation: Claimant in The Legal 500 UK Guide 2026, and Band 2 for Group Litigation: Claimant in Chambers and Partners 2026. The Role Role Responsibilities The role will include, but is not limited to: ·Working closely with partners and senior associates to deliver exceptionally high standards of work. ·Leading teams of paralegals and other business professionals (for example, data analysts) to progress clients’ claims in a bulk setting. ·Prepare correspondence – both to opposing counsel and for clients – and review documents for submitting to the Court / Tribunal. ·Resolving data issues and queries during the collation of clients’ information. ·Developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders to progress and manage cases. Managing legal documentation and demonstrating effective case management. ·Conducting research, drafting, and reviewing of documentation relating to relevant cases including responding to complex client queries and issues. Person Specification ·Qualified solicitor / barrister. ·Demonstrable litigation experience, ideally within the group litigation context, but not essential. ·Commercially astute and aware of key legal and business issues. ·Outstanding analytical, innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. ·Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective, trusted relationships at all levels within the organisation and with external stakeholders. ·Client-centric approach. ·Highly self-motivated with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced dynamic environment with consistently high levels of performance. ·Experience of supervising trainees and / or paralegals. ·Self-starter, willing to take on responsibility and manage multiple case workstreams day to day. ·Unfazed by new issues / problems – willing to think logically and provide solutions, even when dealing with issues which are novel. Equal Opportunities Our approach to our people is underpinned by our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and well-being. Our ambition is to build a richly diverse workforce made up of the best talent in our industry. With a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for KP Law is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs. Our Values At KP Law, we pride ourselves on being a values-led law firm. Our Values: Excellence in Everything • We deliver high-quality work, ensuring accuracy, and attention to detail in everything we do., • We seek continuing competence by embracing feedback, learning from our experiences and that of others, and developing our expertise., • We hold ourselves and each other to account for upholding the highest professional standards, ensuring our clients receive exceptional service. Together We Achieve More • We collaborate openly, valuing and respecting diverse perspectives to achieve the best results., • We support and trust one another, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute and thrive., • We recognise that success is a team effort, sharing knowledge and celebrating each other’s achievements. There’s Always a Way • We approach challenges with a positive and proactive mindset, exploring creative and practical solutions., • We take ownership of problems, staying committed and resilient until we achieve the best outcome., • We embrace change and adaptability, seeing obstacles as opportunities to improve and innovate. Our Benefits We strive to offer a rounded benefits package, that employees value, no matter what stage of their career they are in. Current benefits include: ·Annual discretionary bonus scheme ·25 days holiday plus bank holidays ·Company contributory pension scheme ·Hybrid working ·Life assurance ·Cash-back healthcare scheme ·Private medical insurance ·Enhanced family friendly polices ·Employee Assistance Programme ·Subsidised gym membership ·Cycle to Work scheme ·Staff referral scheme