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Family Legal Secretary \n Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire \n Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience \n Job Type: Permanent \n Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday \n A well-established law firm in Barnsley is looking to recruit an experienced Family Legal Secretary to join its busy Family Law team. \n This is a great opportunity for a Legal Secretary, Family Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant with previous experience in Family Law who is looking to join a supportive and established team. \n The Role \n Working alongside experienced Family Solicitors, you will provide day to day secretarial and administrative support across a varied Family Law caseload. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Providing legal secretarial support to Family Solicitors.\n, • Preparing and formatting legal correspondence and documentation.\n, • Typing letters, statements, applications and other legal documents.\n, • Managing diaries, appointments and deadlines.\n, • Opening and maintaining client files.\n, • Liaising with Clients, Solicitors, Barristers, courts and other third parties.\n, • Handling incoming calls and emails and dealing with client queries professionally.\n, • Assisting with the administration of Family Law matters, including divorce, financial matters and private children work.\n, • Supporting Solicitors with general administrative tasks and case management.\n\n About You \n The ideal candidate will have: \n\n • Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant within Family Law.\n, • Good knowledge of Family Law terminology and procedures.\n, • Strong typing, administration and organisational skills.\n, • Excellent attention to detail.\n, • Good written and verbal communication skills.\n, • The ability to manage deadlines and prioritise a busy workload.\n, • A professional and client focused approach.\n, • The ability to work independently and as part of a team.\n\n Experience within a Family Law department is preferred, although candidates with strong legal secretarial experience and an interest in Family Law will also be considered. \n What’s on Offer? \n\n • Permanent Family Legal Secretary position in Barnsley.\n, • Established and supportive Family Law team.\n, • Varied workload and regular client contact.\n, • Opportunity to develop your legal secretarial experience.\n, • Competitive salary based on experience.\n, • Friendly and professional working environment.\n\n If you are an experienced Family Legal Secretary, Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Barnsley or South Yorkshire, this could be an excellent opportunity to join an established legal team. \n Apply now or contact Dan Craddock at G2 Legal Recruitment for a confidential discussion about the role. \n #INDGEMN

Conveyancing Assistant Location: Barnsley Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Role An established and growing legal practice is looking for a Conveyancing Assistant to join its busy and supportive Conveyancing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused individual to provide administrative and transactional support across a varied residential conveyancing caseload. You will work closely with the wider team to ensure files progress efficiently and clients receive a professional and responsive service. Key Responsibilities Providing day-to-day administrative support to the Conveyancing team Opening, maintaining and closing client files accurately Managing incoming post and ensuring correspondence is allocated correctly Supporting sale files from initial instruction through to completion Assisting with sale enquiries and mortgage redemption's Supporting the exchange and completion process Preparing completion statements and assisting with completion monies Liaising with clients, lenders, solicitors and other third parties Providing regular updates and responding to client queries Preparing completion letters and associated documentation Assisting with requisitions and Certificates of Title Issuing contract packs for sale files Managing requests for money on account Regularly chasing outstanding matters to ensure files continue to progress Assisting with the management of the LMS and Lender Exchange portals Ensuring files are properly closed with a nil balance Processing interim and final bills Providing additional support across the department during busy periods and covering colleagues during annual leave Managing client appointments and incoming telephone calls About You The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience within a legal or conveyancing environment and will be highly organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced team. You will have: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong attention to detail Good organisational and time-management skills The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines A professional and calm approach when dealing with clients Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Experience using a legal case management system Previous experience processing bills An understanding of legal terminology and conveyancing processes The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a wider team What's on Offer? Opportunity to join a growing Conveyancing team Supportive and collaborative working environment Varied role with exposure to the full conveyancing process Opportunity to develop your legal and conveyancing experience Long-term career development opportunities If you're an experienced Conveyancing Assistant looking for your next opportunity within a supportive and forward-thinking legal environment, we'd be keen to hear from you. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

Conveyancing Paralegal Salary: £24,000-£27,000 per annum, depending on experience Location: Barnsley Job Type: Full-time, Permanent An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal to join a busy and established legal team in Barnsley. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous residential conveyancing experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and fast-paced environment. The Role You will provide support throughout the conveyancing process, assisting with a varied caseload and ensuring matters progress efficiently and accurately. Key responsibilities will include: Assisting with the day-to-day management of residential conveyancing files. Supporting fee earners throughout transactions from instruction through to completion. Preparing and reviewing legal documentation. Liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents, lenders and other third parties. Carrying out property searches and reviewing relevant documentation. Assisting with enquiries and responding to client and third-party queries. Preparing files for exchange and completion. Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring key dates and deadlines are met. Providing general legal and administrative support to the wider conveyancing team. About You The successful candidate will ideally have: Previous experience within Residential Conveyancing. Experience as a Paralegal, Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Assistant or similar. Strong organisational and time-management skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Confident communication and client care skills. The ability to manage a busy workload and work to deadlines. A proactive approach and willingness to learn and develop. The ability to work independently and as part of a team. What's on Offer? £24,000-£27,000 salary, depending on experience. Full-time, permanent position. Opportunity to develop your career within a busy conveyancing environment. Supportive and professional working environment. Excellent long-term career development opportunities. If you're looking for your next opportunity within Residential Conveyancing, we'd love to hear from you. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

Company Secretarial Assistant Manager. My professional services client is seeking to recruit a Company Secretarial Assistant Manager to join a busy and high-performing team.

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a highly successful Founder. Proven experience supporting a senior executive in a true 1:1 Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant capacity. Executive Assistant / P

Are you a Legal PA looking for a highly flexible role in a respected Holborn law firm? This could be the perfect next step for you. Preparing, formatting and amending legal documents, bundles and correspondence. If you’re a confident Legal PA who thrives in a Partner-support role and enjoys a good

Legal PA, Legal Secretary or Executive Assistant within a law firm or professional services environmen. This role is ideal for an experienced Legal PA who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys building strong relationships with colleagues and clients. Strong Microsoft Office

As AML & Compliance Assistant, you will support the firm’s AML and compliance obligations across London and other offices, ensuring adherence to legal, regulatory, and internal requirements. A leading international law firm is looking to hire an AML Assistant to join their team in London. Ryder Re

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Company Secretarial Assistant to join a growing international financial services business. Senior Company Secretarial Assistant.

Executive Assistant | 1:1 to Senior Partner | London (Hybrid). Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally.

We are looking for an additional member to our Commercial Property team to fill the role of Legal Assistant in our Martock office. Assisting the firm in meeting its professional obligations and business viability in accordance with the needs of the firm and the legal market. To provide a high level

This position would suit someone looking to gain or build on experience within a legal environment, particularly those interested in a stable support role rather than a short-term training pathway. Drafting and preparing basic legal documents and correspondence. Litigation Secretary / Paralegal.

Montresor Legal is seeking an Employment Counsel for a London-based role within a leading financial institution.

Providing legal advice, drafting, reviewing and negotiating finance documentation and internal legal analyses in relation to Infrastructure & Energy Banking transactions and related legal issues. Member of the Banking – Assets Legal team in charge of transactional legal support for Infrastructure

Introduce practical systems for matter management, contract tracking, legal intake, and reporting. Combine strategic legal judgment with hands‑on execution. We believe that everyone should be able to bring their whole selves to work, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, natio

Legal excellence demonstrated through strong analytical, communication and problem-solving capabilities, sound litigation judgment, high-quality drafting and negotiation skills, strategic thinking and the ability to understand commercial drivers and to distill complex legal issues into clear, action

StarkNet is seeking an interim Head of Legal to assume GC-level responsibility across corporate, strategic advisory, and TradFi matters. You will oversee the legal team, partner with leadership on key initiatives, advise on product launches, and bring hands-on experience with traditional finance wor

Be part of the legal team and support the Legal Heads and General Counsel in respect of legal matters generally. The team consists of a global team of lawyers, compliance officers, trainee solicitors and paralegals who act as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders in respect of c

Morgan is seeking an experienced derivatives lawyer to join the Markets Legal team as a Vice President, providing coverage to the EMEA Equities business. You will advise on structuring transactions, draft documentation, and manage regulatory risk under UK and EU regimes while collaborating with Lega

Affinity Water, based in Hatfield, UK, seeks a General Counsel & Company Secretary to lead the legal and company secretarial functions and to act as a trusted adviser to the Board and Executive Team.

As a Corporate - Legal - Office of the Secretary - Assistant Vice President in Legal department you will support the delivery of corporate governance and company secretarial services to the Firm's subsidiaries that operate within EMEA. Oversee and deliver day-to-day corporate governance and company

You will independently lead all Africa Legal & Compliance operations and strategy while serving as an integral member of the company International's high-impact Legal Team. This is a hands-on leadership role that offers the rare opportunity to build and shape the Legal function with significant auto

London (Hybrid - Remote Flexibility Available) | Full-time The Chief Legal Officer (CLO) / Legal Counsel leads the Group's legal function and acts as a trusted advisor to the Founder, senior management team, and investment team. Manage external legal counsel across jurisdictions and control the lega

My client is looking to hire an in‑house counsel to join their legal team to manage legal issues relating to all aspects of their commodities business.

Providing legal advice, drafting, reviewing and negotiating finance documentation and internal legal analyses in relation to Infrastructure & Energy Banking transactions and related legal issues. Experienced legal counsel for Asset Banking activities with 10+ years of experience, specifically specia

SIG Susquehanna is seeking an experienced lawyer (7+ years PQE) with a strong background in financial services law, particularly derivatives, securities and capital markets, to support trading activities across a broad range of products.You will draft, negotiate and review a wide variety of agreemen

Sumsub, a leading full-cycle verification platform, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to scale the Contracts Team. This individual contributor role focuses on managing complex contractual matters, resolving high-impact legal issues, and driving continuous process improvement across the Contacts Team

We are looking for an experienced and technically savvy lawyer to join the Amazon Legal team supporting Amazon Leo's international licensing activity. We are looking for an experienced and technically savvy lawyer to join the Amazon Legal team supporting Amazon Leo's international licensing activity

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, a leading global law firm, seeks a lawyer to join the Team General Counsel and Risk in London.You will advise on data and technology, shape data governance and drive compliance across the firm.You will work across jurisdictions, guiding senior leaders, and collaborati

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Legal /Senior Legal Counsel — Family Office with Venture capital, Capital Markets and Real Estate interests. The legal counsel/ senior legal counsel will be the first dedicated in-house lawyer at the family office, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer. Support acquisitions, restructur

The Payments Counsel will be part of the Payments Legal team, and will serve TikTok, Bytedance and its affiliates, in respect of payments compliance matters with respect to Europe and the UK. Working closely with colleagues across the global legal team to advise on payment issues in connection with

Liaising with external legal advisors to obtain fee quotations and manage legal expenditurein accordance withLegal Team procedures. Contributing to the continuous improvement of Legal Team processes, procedures, precedents,know-howmaterials, and training initiatives.

Kraft Heinz UK & Ireland, within the Europe & Pacific Developed Markets Regional Legal Team, seeks an experienced qualified lawyer to provide commercial and pragmatic legal advice to protect and grow the business.

Reporting to the Legal Director EMEA, the successful candidate will act as the primary legal adviser to Yondr's design, construction and operations teams across the EMEA region. Act as the primary legal business partner for Yondr's design, construction and operations teams across EMEA, leading legal

Affinity Water in Hatfield is seeking a General Counsel & Company Secretary to provide strategic legal counsel and governance leadership as part of the Executive Leadership Team. This broad role will strengthen governance, risk management and the influence of the legal function across the organisati

Reporting to the Head of CLO Office and Legal Operations in the Global Corporate Legal function, you will play a vital role in leading Legal Operations matters within the Global Legal Team. Work with the Legal Operations Team and Legal IT to oversee the legal technology ecosystem, including the impl

As commercial legal support transitions to the UK&I business on a dedicated basis, the role will ensure continuity of support across Group activities while the longer‑term legal team structure and resourcing requirements are assessed. The position is offered on a fixed‑term basis because the fut

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The Senior Legal Counsel will act as sole counsel in the London office and advise on legal and compliance matters relating to the Group's businesses and operations in the UK in particular sales and leasing, property management, planning, property development and construction, dispute resolution, cor

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ZeptoLab is seeking a General Counsel to become a trusted legal partner and navigate complex matters across international jurisdictions, with a hands-on, business‑minded approach. You will advise on corporate, commercial and regulatory issues, draft and negotiate broad commercial agreements, prote

The Titan Wealth Legal team are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, proactive and resilient candidate who thrives on the pressures of delivering consistently high-quality advice to a dynamic and constantly evolving business, for a challenging and rewarding Wealth Management legal role focusing on re

GFT is a sophisticated legal team sitting alongside the global Legal & Compliance team of LaSalle and JLL. The team currently consists of the Global Funds Counsel, one Legal Counsel and two Paralegals (one based in London and another in Chicago). The new Legal Counsel will need to establish a close

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in London is seeking a technically-astute lawyer with a strong interest in data, technology and AI governance to help steer data strategy across the firm.The role includes advising on data capture, storage, retention and use, developing internal policies, and supportin

YouLend Limited in London HQ is seeking a US-qualified Senior Legal Counsel to lead the legal strategy for our US business from our London headquarters. You'll partner with senior stakeholders across the US and broader group, supported by an established global Legal team and external counsel as need