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A rare and senior-level opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Litigation to join a well-established and highly regarded regional law firm based in Oldham. This is a key strategic hire, created following the retirement of the current Head of Department. This role offers the chance to take full ownership of a thriving litigation department, working within a respected firm known for delivering high-quality legal services to both commercial and private clients across Greater Manchester and beyond.The Role: As Head of Litigation, you will lead and develop a mixed caseload of commercial and civil litigation matters, while also overseeing and mentoring junior fee earners. The work is varied, engaging, and often complex, including: Commercial disputes and contract litigation Shareholder and company disputes Civil litigation including boundary disputes Disputed inheritance matters You will play a central role in shaping the department’s future, maintaining high standards of client care, and contributing to the firm’s ongoing growth and reputation.Team & Structure: You will supervise a capable junior team member currently progressing through the SQE route, providing guidance, technical support, and leadership. The wider firm offers a collaborative and supportive environment with strong internal referral work.About You: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with significant litigation experience Proven ability to manage a varied caseload of commercial and civil disputes Previous leadership or supervisory experience (or ready to step up) Strong commercial awareness and client relationship skills Ambitious, organised, and confident in leading a department What’s on Offer Senior leadership position with genuine autonomy Established caseload and consistent work flow Opportunity to shape and grow a department Supportive, close-knit firm culture Clear long-term progression prospects This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Litigation Solicitor or existing Head of Department seeking a step into a more influential leadership role within a respected and stable firm.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Negligence Solicitor or experienced Fee Earner to join a well-established and highly experienced clinical negligence team based in Oldham. \n This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is confident running their own caseload and is looking to join a supportive team where they can take responsibility for a high-quality portfolio of work from day one. \n You will inherit an established caseload of approximately 40–50 clinical negligence matters, with the opportunity to work on good-quality cases while developing your career within a specialist team. \n The Role \n You will take responsibility for managing your own clinical negligence caseload, progressing matters efficiently and providing a high standard of client care throughout. \n The successful candidate will ideally have 1–3 years' PQE, although applications are welcomed from unqualified candidates who have demonstrable experience of independently managing a clinical negligence caseload. \n You will be expected to hit the ground running, with the support of experienced colleagues, trainee and paralegal assistance, as well as dedicated secretarial and administrative support. \n About the Team \n You will be joining an established clinical negligence department with many years of specialist experience. The team currently consists of the Head of Department/Equity Partner, a Salaried Partner/Solicitor, a Solicitor, Trainee Solicitor and Paralegal, alongside 2.5 support staff. \n Career Progression \n The firm is committed to developing and promoting talent from within. There are genuine opportunities for career progression for ambitious individuals who demonstrate the ability and commitment to succeed. \n The Head of Department is a great example of this approach, having joined the firm as a paralegal before progressing through the organisation to become Head of Department and Equity Partner. \n \n Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. \n Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful

Family Solicitor – Bury \n Location: Bury, Greater Manchester Salary: Competitive / Excellent Salary DOE PQE: 1 PQE – 10PQE+ Working Pattern: Flexible Working Available \n Family Solicitor | Private Family Law | Matrimonial Finance | Career Progression \n An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor to join a long-established, highly regarded and forward-thinking law firm based in Bury, Greater Manchester. \n This opportunity for a Family Solicitor looking for genuine career progression and increased responsibility. You will work alongside a highly experienced Senior Family Solicitor who has progressed to Managing Partner and is now looking to gradually hand over a proportion of their existing caseload. \n The role can therefore be tailored around the experience and ambitions of the successful candidate. \n This role is realistically suitable for 1 year PQE Solicitor lookin for significant responsibility alongside mentorship. Alternatively or a more experienced Family Solicitor / Senior Family Solicitor with 10+ years' PQE, the role could immediately be a leadership position. \n The Role: \n The successful Family Solicitor will handle a predominantly privately funded family law caseload, with a particular emphasis on matrimonial finance and financial remedy work, alongside some private children matters. \n Your caseload is likely to include: \n Divorce and separation \n Matrimonial finance and financial remedy proceedings \n High-value financial settlements \n Disputes concerning children \n General private family law matters \n You should have: \n Qualification as a Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer. \n Experience in Private Family Law. \n Strong experience in matrimonial finance / financial remedy work. \n Some experience of private children matters. \n Excellent client care and communication skills. \n Strong drafting and negotiation abilities. \n A professional and commercially minded approach. \n The ability to manage a caseload with a high degree of autonomy. \n A genuine interest in developing your career and contributing to the wider success of the firm. \n Why Join? \n This is not simply another Family Solicitor vacancy. The firm is offering genuine flexibility around the level of appointment and a clear opportunity to develop your career. \n You will join a well-established, family-friendly and highly reputable law firm with a forward-thinking approach and a strong commitment to its clients and employees. \n The successful candidate will benefit from: \n Excellent salary, depending on experience. \n Genuine and potentially rapid career progression. \n The opportunity to take on increased responsibility. \n Potential pathway into a Senior / Head of Family / Partner-level position for the right candidate. \n Ongoing training and professional development. \n Support and mentoring from an experienced Managing Partner. \n A well-established privately funded Family Law caseload. \n Flexible working arrangements that can be discussed on an ad-hoc basis. \n A friendly, supportive and family-oriented working environment. \n The opportunity to play a meaningful role in the future development of the Family Department. \n Apply Now: \n If you are a Family Solicitor, Senior Family Solicitor, Family Lawyer or Family CILEX Lawyer looking for a new opportunity in Bury or Greater Manchester, this role offers an unusual combination of quality work, flexibility and genuine career progression. \n Whether you are an ambitious 1–3 PQE Family Solicitor ready to take the next step, or an experienced 10+ PQE Family Solicitor looking to take the reins of an established department, this could be an excellent opportunity. \n If you are interested in applying, please send your CV to . \n Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this role or any of our other Family Solicitor jobs in Greater Manchester, please contact Patrick on . We are currently working on a number of excellent Family Law opportunities across Manchester, Bury, Bolton, Rochdale, Oldham and the wider Greater Manchester area. \n Keywords: Family Solicitor, Family Lawyer, Senior Family Solicitor, Family CILEX Lawyer, Matrimonial Solicitor, Divorce Solicitor, Financial Remedy Solicitor, Matrimonial Finance Solicitor, Private Family Solicitor, Children Solicitor, Family Law Solicitor, Family Legal Executive, Bury Solicitor, Bury Family Solicitor, Family Solicitor Greater Manchester, Family Law Jobs Bury, Family Solicitor Jobs Manchester, Family Solicitor Jobs Greater Manchester, Private Family Law, Financial Remedy, Matrimonial Finance, Divorce, Children Law, Family Partner, Head of Family.

Are you a Solicitor (NQ–4 PQE) with experience in Contentious Probate, Litigation or Private Client looking to specialise in one of the fastest-growing areas of private client law? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a highly regarded and expanding Contentious Probate team, working alongside a Legal 500-recognised Head of Department. This role offers exposure to a broad range of complex trusts and estate disputes, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in this specialist field. While full-time applicants are preferred, applications from those seeking a minimum of 30 hours per week will also be considered. You'll manage your own caseload of contentious probate matters with appropriate supervision while assisting senior colleagues on more complex, high-value disputes. Working closely with the Head of Department, you'll play an active role in the continued growth of the team, with opportunities to get involved in networking, marketing and business development initiatives. This position would suit a qualified Solicitor with up to four years' PQE who has gained experience in contentious probate, litigation or private client work and is keen to develop specialist expertise in contentious trusts and estates. Strong communication skills, a proactive approach and a genuine interest in this area of law are essential. In return, you'll benefit from a competitive salary based on experience, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, exposure to high-quality specialist work, ongoing mentoring and supervision, and clear opportunities for career progression within a supportive and collaborative team. If you're looking to develop your career within a respected specialist practice, I'd be delighted to arrange a confidential discussion.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Negligence Solicitor or experienced Fee Earner to join a well-established and highly experienced clinical negligence team based in Oldham. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is confident running their own caseload and is looking to join a supportive team where they can take responsibility for a high-quality portfolio of work from day one. You will inherit an established caseload of approximately 40–50 clinical negligence matters, with the opportunity to work on good-quality cases while developing your career within a specialist team. The Role You will take responsibility for managing your own clinical negligence caseload, progressing matters efficiently and providing a high standard of client care throughout. The successful candidate will ideally have 1–3 years' PQE, although applications are welcomed from unqualified candidates who have demonstrable experience of independently managing a clinical negligence caseload. You will be expected to hit the ground running, with the support of experienced colleagues, trainee and paralegal assistance, as well as dedicated secretarial and administrative support. About the Team You will be joining an established clinical negligence department with many years of specialist experience. The team currently consists of the Head of Department/Equity Partner, a Salaried Partner/Solicitor, a Solicitor, Trainee Solicitor and Paralegal, alongside 2.5 support staff. Career Progression The firm is committed to developing and promoting talent from within. There are genuine opportunities for career progression for ambitious individuals who demonstrate the ability and commitment to succeed. The Head of Department is a great example of this approach, having joined the firm as a paralegal before progressing through the organisation to become Head of Department and Equity Partner. Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful

The RoleYou will oversee and further develop an established Private Client department, dealing with a broad range of matters including:• Wills and estate planning• Probate and estate administration• Trust creation and

The benefits are very good, and can be discussed at interview, to be salary lead or bonus incentivised, with a host of additional employee benefits to attract a senior professional. Your clients will be across Herts, Essex and Cambridgeshire and you will be taking over a financially rewarding caselo

Crime Head of Department / Duty Solicitor - Greater Manchester - Up to £75,000 + Benefits. This is a key senior appointment, offering the opportunity to play a central role in establishing and shaping the department as it develops its legal aid offering and prepares for future duty rota participati

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As Senior Commercial Property Solicitor or Head of Department, you'll lead the division while continuing to advise on complex commercial property matters. The Senior Commercial Property Solicitor - Head of Department Role:. Harte Recruitment is partnering with a successful Yorkshire law firm to appo

Crime Head of Department / Duty Solicitor - Greater Manchester - Up to £75,000 + Benefits. This is a key senior appointment, offering the opportunity to play a central role in establishing and shaping the department as it develops its legal aid offering and prepares for future duty rota participati

The benefits are very good, and can be discussed at interview, to be salary lead or bonus incentivised, with a host of additional employee benefits to attract a senior professional. In this role you will lead a small department and work within the firm’s management team to develop services, manage

Head of Department – Housing Solicitor. Strong knowledge of housing matters, including possession proceedings, homelessness, disrepair, and unlawful eviction. Experience leading or growing a Housing Department.

Support the achievement of departmental financial targets. Head of Litigation & Disputes | 5+ PQE | Devon | Competitive Salary + Hybrid Working. An established law firm in Devon is seeking an experienced Head of Litigation & Disputes to lead and grow its Litigation team.

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Head of Drama – Outstanding School – Croydon An exciting leadership opportunity has arisen for an inspirational and experienced practitioner to lead the Drama department at an Outstanding Ofsted-rated secondary school in the London Borough of Croydon. Responsibilities: The successful Head of Dra

Head of Design & Technology (TLR 1b/Leadership Scale) – Wandsworth 🛠️ Lead a Creative and Innovative Faculty in Inner London, Start January 2026 We are seeking an inspirational, strategically-minded Head of Design & Technology to lead the successful department within a high-achieving secondar

An exciting opportunity to lead a thriving and creative Art department in our outstanding Newham school! We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to take on the role of Head of Art. Build upon the existing strengths of the department and identify areas for further growth and artistic explorat

We are recruiting a temporary Head of Music for a highly successful mixed secondary academy in Enfield to cover a one-year maternity leave. The school is highly representative of its local community and prizes professional collaboration. Teachers here benefit from a highly structured behaviour polic

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Head of Geography required (Head of Department responsibility) Full-time, Permanent position starting January 2026 Successful, high-performing academy in Richmond, Outer London Lead the teaching of Geography across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 (KS3/KS4/KS5). Head of Geography – Richmond, Outer London ��

Full-time, Permanent - September 2025 Start Are you a passionate and inspirational Music educator with a proven track record of leadership and a desire to shape the future of a thriving Music department? We are seeking an exceptional Head of Music to lead and inspire our talented team of musicians a

High levels of integrity, professionalism, and positivity. First Notification of Loss (FNOL) department. You will lead FNOL Team Leaders and their teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Head of English - Lead an Outstanding Department in Newham! An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced and passionate leader to head our English department in Newham. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the English department, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning. Collaborate with o

Head of Creative Arts & Performing Arts needed. Full-time, permanent position at Windsor College, offering a salary of £31,133 to £44,841 plus management allowance.

The Private Client Head of Department will manage cases, oversee team development, and ensure client service.

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group seeks a Head of Creative & Performing Arts on a full-time, permanent basis.

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A small number of posts require a Standard or Basic Disclosure check and the majority of all other posts will complete a Criminal Convictions Form. Inverclyde Council offers a wide range of benefits to employees including flexible working opportunities, attractive pension schemes, a Buy and Bank Ann

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As a Support Worker, you will be a key part of their day-to-day support team, actively valuing and amplifying what matters to them, empowering their communication and independence, planning fulfilling activities. You will also keep records of their needs, support provided and progress. At Bright Fut

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You will be expected to have a good working knowledge of the needs of people struggling with their mental health and substance misuse, housing law, debt support and issues related to the persons ability to live independently. At Anvil House, our aim is to provide safe, secure and high-quality suppor

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Ask Jules is recruiting on behalf of our client, a young man finishing his first year at the University of Manchester. Location: Chester / University of Manchester (M13) term time. Our client is studying Aerospace Engineering degree at The University of Manchester.

In addition to the above upon completion of 20 days, you will be eligible for an additional one off £100 bonus, payable alongside your usual weekly bonus on the following Tuesday.

We have an amazing opportunity for you to become a Personal Assistant to a university student studying Geography at the University of Manchester. London (client home) and Uni of Manchester (M13). Live in (one week on, one week off).

As a member of our team, you will:. Offer respectful personal care, as well as practical and emotional support to older adults. Enhance clients' quality of life by promoting their independence and encouraging an active, fulfilling lifestyle.

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