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Grade/Salary: Band J (£60,194 to £63,832)Contract Type: Full-time,PermanentWorking Pattern: Monday Friday, 37 hoursLocation: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid)Closing Date: 12/07/2026Sandwell Councils Finance and Transformation Division is seeking an experienced Strategic Finance Business Partner (Capital & Major Projects) to join its team on a full-time, permanent basis based from its Oldbury office. The organisation is operating to a hybrid working model.This is an exciting opportunity to lead the financial management and oversight of the Council's Capital Programme and major projects portfolio at a time of significant investment and transformation. Working closely with senior leaders, elected members and programme teams, you will provide strategic financial advice, challenge and insight to support effective decision-making and successful project delivery.The role will play a key part in strengthening financial governance, embedding robust controls and best-practice processes, and ensuring value for money is delivered across the Council's investment programmes. You will also support the wider corporate and finance transformation agenda, including the ongoing development and optimisation of Oracle Fusion.As a trusted strategic adviser, you will help shape capital investment decisions, support the Medium-Term Financial Plan, and contribute to the continued development of a modern, high-performing finance function.About the roleLead on the budget monitoring and financial reporting process for the Capital Programme and Major Projects within the remit of the role and be responsible assisting the Head of Finance Business Partnering to incorporate the outputs within the relevant Corporate Reports to Corporate Leadership Team and CouncillorsLead on the development of the capital strategy document supported by the Strategic Financial Planning and Treasury Accountant and support the development of the Councils Medium-Term Financial PlanLead in the provision of strategic financial advice and support to key corporate projects to ensure delivery of the Councils corporate objectivesTake a proactive, strategic role in the ensuring value for money is achieved in the delivery of the capital programme and any major projectsTake a lead role in ensuring financial procedures and regulations are effective across the Council and promote good governance, identifying and implement improvements where necessaryDeliver accurate and timely closure of accounts for the services under the remit of the postSuch other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post to assist the Service Area in the fulfilment of its objectives commensurate with the post holder's salary grade, abilities and aptitudes.About youCCAB Qualified with evidence of Continuing Professional DevelopmentExtensive relevant experience in a finance role within Local Government or the Public SectorExperience of leading and developing teams to deliver the outcomes of the Directorate Business Plan and Corporate Plan.Experience of finances linked to commercial projects/servicesAbility to demonstrate knowledge of strategic service planningAn understanding of the legislative framework and governance arrangements applicable to Local Government.Knowledge of and ability to use financial systems, including extensive experience of the use of Oracle FusionWhy Sandwell Council?At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values-led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, youll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough.How to applyTo be considered for this role, please submit a CV and supporting statement.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know.We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council.We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role.If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team by visiting our website.If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV.If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact us directly.REF-229 434TPBN1_UKTJ

Role: Family & Childcare Solicitor DirectorLeading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Family Solicitor Director for highly sought permanent position.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 clients accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.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.Family & Children Department Background:Our clients family department is ranked and recognized 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 Societys 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.In addition, our clients 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.Main Responsibilities of the Role: Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are metManaging and overseeing complex family mattersResponsible for all aspects of Family 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 membersAbility to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexitiesAssisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the departmentVariety of duties including dealing with a range of Family law matters as well as undertaking your own advocacyYou 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 companyKey Skills Required:3 Years+ PQEMust have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applyingMust hold one of the following accreditations: Law Society Family Law Panel Accreditation,Resolution Accredited Specialist Child Abduction Specialist Portfolio completedListed on the International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) accredited panelExperienced Family Law Solicitor with a proven track record in managing complex and sensitive child abduction cases.Strong management skillsCommitted team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referralsPrevious proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicatorsProfessional 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 Family Law issuesExcellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new businessComprehensive knowledge of publicly funded family law, with the capability to effectively manage privately funded cases.Excellent client care and advocacy skillsExcellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skillsThislistisnotexhaustiveandtheremaybeotherdutiesasreasonablyrequired.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.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.About Gemini Recruitment: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.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.TPBN1_UKTJ

IntroductionAt Gallagher Benefit Services, youre a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether its shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. Were a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If youre looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher.OverviewAt Gallagher, were excited to welcome a Corporate Pension Associate Consultant to our Birmingham-based team. This is your opportunity to join a global leader in pension scheme consulting and management, where youll play a key role in helping businesses and their employees achieve their pension and benefits goals. Youll thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment that values your contributions and is dedicated to nurturing your growth and success.How you'll make an impactIn this role, youll collaborate with lead consultants to provide outstanding support to our corporate clients. Youll take the lead in managing client accounts, building meaningful relationships, and ensuring their pension and employee benefit needs are not just met but exceeded.From organising and participating in governance meetings to creating clear and engaging communications for employers and employees, youll play a vital role in every step of the process. Youll assist with pension scheme reviews, implementations, and ensure clients remain compliant with regulations, while offering expert guidance on salary exchange and other benefits.Your work will have a lasting impact, empowering businesses and their employees to plan confidently for a secure and successful financial future.About YouWere excited to connect with individuals who have proven experience in supporting Corporate or Defined Contribution clients or handling administration work. A solid understanding of auto-enrolment legislation and regulatory requirements is essential, along with strong communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships with both colleagues and clients.If youre organised, proficient in MS Office, and thrive in a collaborative environment, wed love to hear from you. Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK.Compensation and benefitsOn top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.Below are the minimum core benefits youll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to buy extra daysDefined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute toLife insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10xIncome protection, well cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top upHealth cash plan or Private medical insuranceOther benefits include:Three fully paid volunteering days per yearEmployee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discountShare incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase planCritical illness coverDiscounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationallySeason ticket loanAccess to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchaseEmergency back-up family careAnd many moreWe value inclusion and diversityInclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and its embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.Gallagher embraces our employees diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Dont worry, were here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with . If youd prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch.Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities.Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as protected characteristics) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.TPBN1_UKTJ

Role: Business Immigration SolicitorA Legal500, Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Business Immigration Solicitor for highly sought permanent positon.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 clients accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001-2013 accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Immigration Department Background:Our client is ranked and recommended as a top-tier practice by The Legal 500 directory for services including business immigration, human rights, appeals, and personal immigration. The Legal 500 applauds the nationwide reach and quality of the services they provide.They are specialists in the full spectrum of immigration law, including asylum, human rights, nationality, and business immigration. Their immigration lawyers have an established reputation for representing high-net-worth individuals, both new and established entrepreneurs, and innovative and skilled professionals under the Points-Based System (PBS).Our client offers a wide range of services to foreign nationals and families seeking to enter, remain, or settle in the UK. With over 160 specialist immigration lawyers across the country, they bring exceptional expertise to all immigration matters. The department includes a number of highly skilled lawyers trained as barristers, who regularly undertake complex appeal cases in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.Their immigration team is renowned for its extensive experience in both Business and Personal Immigration, covering areas such as sponsorship licence applications, immigration compliance, skilled worker applications, graduate visas, global talent visas, scale-up worker visas, innovator founder visas, student and family visas, and nationality applications.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesReport directly to Department DirectorAbility to manage and supervise Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexitiesProviding expert legal advice to clients on business and personal immigration regulations and policiesRepresenting clients in negotiations and hearings on immigration issues.Developing and maintaining relationships with business clients.Working closely with other partners to create and implement the firm's strategic plans.Ensuring the legal team's compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.Identifying new business opportunities and contributing to the firm's growth.Managing client expectations and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.Key Skills RequiredMust have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applyingAt least 2 years PQE experience of handling business/corporate/private client immigration casesProblem solving and excellent communication skillsThe passion and drive to succeedThe ability to work well as part of a team and to lead and inspire othersExpert knowledge of business immigration laws and regulations.Excellent negotiation and communication skills.Strong management skillsProfessional 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 Immigration issuesExcellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new businessExcellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skillsThis list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.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 company policy.About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities: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.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.The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.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.TPBN1_UKTJ

Real Estate Partner - Birmingham \n International Firm - Equity \n A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Real Estate Partner to join one of the most intriguing law firms in the Midlands market. \n Our client has built a quiet reputation for doing things differently but with the absolute seal of quality. With a hugely collaborative and entrepreneurial culture and a unique platform that really sets the firm apart, the firm attracts high-calibre lawyers and clients alike. Its real estate practice is recognised for advising on some of the most significant investment and development projects across the UK and internationally. \n The firm is now seeking an accomplished Real Estate Partner to play a key strategic role within the Birmingham office. This is a genuine succession opportunity, offering the successful individual the chance to develop an established practice while helping to shape the future direction of the team. \n You'll bring a strong track record in real estate investment and development work, having likely advised institutional investors, developers, funds and corporate occupiers on significant projects. With a demonstrable ability to generate and grow business, you'll be interested in taking on a key leadership role within this progressive and expanding practice. \n In return, the firm offers a compelling platform for growth, access to premium domestic and international clients, and a culture that genuinely differentiates it from its competitors. This is an outstanding opportunity for a partner seeking a long-term strategic move rather than simply a change of address. \n For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Jon Needham at Motus Legal Recruitment on or via

Corporate Solicitor (NQ-2 PQE) Birmingham | Top 100 National Law Firm | £65,000-£75,000 + Excellent Benefits \n \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Newly Qualified to 2 PQE Corporate Solicitor to join the Birmingham office of a Top 100 national law firm with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice to a diverse client base. \n \n Working as part of a highly regarded corporate team, you'll advise on a broad range of matters including mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, corporate restructures, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, and general corporate advisory work. You'll gain exposure to high-quality, complex transactions while working alongside experienced partners and senior lawyers in a collaborative and supportive environment. \n \n This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious junior solicitor looking to develop their career with a firm that offers exceptional training, genuine progression opportunities, and exposure to premium corporate work. \n \n About You: \n \n\n • Qualified Solicitor (NQ-2 years' PQE) with experience in corporate law\n, • Strong technical knowledge gained through a recognised training contract or post-qualification role\n, • Confident managing matters with appropriate supervision\n, • Excellent communication and client relationship skills\n, • Commercially minded with a proactive, solutions-focused approach\n, • Keen to develop within a leading national corporate team\n, • What's on Offer:\n \n • Salary of £65,000-£75,000, depending on experience\n, • High-quality corporate work with a respected Top 100 national firm\n, • Supportive and collaborative team environment\n, • Structured training and mentoring from recognised corporate specialists\n, • Clear opportunities for career progression\n, • Flexible and modern hybrid working arrangements\n, • Comprehensive benefits package\n, • If you're looking to take the next step in your corporate law career with a leading national firm, we'd love to hear from you. \n \n \n Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website. \n

Role: Housing Paralegal \n A Legal500, Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Housing 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 27001-2013 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 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 and private housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\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 experience in a broad range of publicly funded Housing Law\n, • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Legal experience as a Housing Paralegal/Advisor\n, • Clear understanding and application of Housing Laws\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 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 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.

A legal 500 listed law firm with offices based across the West Midlands are seeking an existing Partner, Legal Director or Senior Associate (Ideally 10 Year PQE+) to join their highly regarded Corporate department.\n \n \n There is an excellent and broad range of quality corporate work across a wide range of sectors to include corporate transactions, commercial contracts, management buy ins/outs, joint venture agreements, restructuring and partnerships. The client base is second to none and is primarily 'city focused' rather than being local businesses. \n \n \n This role is part of a progression plan, so you would be working alongside an existing Director before then taking more responsibility and leading the Corporate team. You will become an integral part of the firm right away and will enjoy a lot of direct client contact with key clients of the firm as well as contribute to building the department further by getting actively involved in the business development activities of the firm and the department. \n \n \n Whilst work is of a high quality, there is still a traditional feel to this practice and you will have the luxury of your secretarial support, a supportive management board that will guide you whenever necessary and fantastic work/life balance. A following is not essential due to the volumes of work and success they have seen recently. \n \n \n The firm are very work/life balance focused and can offer a hybrid working split, however, there would need to be a presence in order to liaise with the Director and discuss plans for progressing & growing the team. All fee earners currently have the choice to work remotely, hybrid or from the office and this will continue to be in place. \n \n \n Attractive benefits package will be offered including a pension, bonus scheme and healthcare, plus the chance to oversee an established team within a well known and respected firm. Salary will be based on experience level but will likely be in the realms of £90,000 - £120,000.\n \n \n This is a great opportunity for a corporate lawyer to develop their career further within one of the leading teams in the corporate area. Please contact Nick Skelly at QED Legal for further details and apply ASAP to be considered for this opportunity.

Legal Counsel \n Interim \n Rate - £700 Umbrella per day \n Birmingham, Hybrid-Working (3 days per week in office) \n \n An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Counsel to join a Central Government team on an interim basis. This role is to deliver a full range of legal advice to the team and all its business directorates, which includes key internal stakeholders, in order to optimise contractual outcomes in relation to a variety of subjects (including supply chain, utilities, local authorities, etc) and support compliance with legislation and regulations. \n \n Key Requirements for the Legal Counsel \n The ideal Candidate for the Legal Counsel role will include: \n\n • Ability to produce and present communications and information in a variety of ways adapted for the relevant audience, \n * Interpersonal and influencing skills; \n * Legal drafting skills; \n * Problem-solving skills including working without established precedent or procedure; \n * Ability to juggle and prioritise numerous tasks in a high activity environment; \n * Ability to consistently deliver high quality outputs under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail; \n * Planning and organisational skills; \n * Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team on a wide range of commercial legal issues. Knowledge: \n * Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with contracting or construction experience, preferably gained in both a "client" and a "contractor" environment. \n * Demonstrable specialism in contract law and/or procurement law, preferably with a focus on large projects. \n * Commercial contracts/construction contracts knowledge \n Type of experience: \n * Experience of managing the provision of external legal advice \n * Experience of public sector procurement processes \n * Problem solving experience \n * Commercial legal experience of UK based construction or infrastructure projects, or experience of dealing with Government Departments, utilities or transport projects, gained either in house or in private practice.\n\n \n Key responsibilities for the Legal Counsel \n The successful Candidate for this Legal Counsel role will be required to: \n\n • Work with minimum supervision to provide high quality legal advice including drafting documents and providing advice to staff at all levels on all aspects of commercial/contracts law\n, • Main Lawyer and point contact for legal advice on General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018 including privacy policies and supporting the Data Protection Officer. Ensuring standards set by supervisory bodies (such as the ICO) on data protection are adhered to; \n * Responsible for running weekly legal surgeries for contract management and Corporate Procurement to provide legal advice to enable them to maximise efficiencies and minimise external legal costs. \n * Advise on resolution of contractual claims and disputes (not including conduct of litigation or arbitration), using external lawyers where appropriate; \n * Point legal contact for all Phase 2a procurements including leading on the early works procurement. \n * Preparing and delivering targeted training to internal staff to help them understand areas of law (example, procurement law PCR and UCR) relating to legal issues as they arise; \n * Drafting template precedents for the legal team including providing self-help tools/templates for internal staff to save time and cost to continuously improve performance and compliance; \n * Assisting the legal function as and when required on legal research and also keep abreast of the law and providing legal updates which affect the business \n * When required, manage the provision of external legal support including responsibility for managing and monitoring cost, assisting with the setting of budget and timescales and managing quality\n\n \n This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established team that prides itself in the first-class service it offers to clients. \n If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the Legal Counsel role, please apply now, or contact Albert Pearson at Sellick Partnership for a confidential conversation. \n Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Role: Family & Children Law Director - Nationwide (Outside London) - Panel Accredited \n Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Family & Children Solicitor Director 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 department is ranked and recognized 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 Responsibilities of the Role: \n\n • Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met\n, • Managing and overseeing complex family matters\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Family 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, • 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 Family law matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy\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\n, • Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Must hold one of the following accreditations:\n \n, • Law Society Family Law Panel (Advanced), with Child Abduction and Wardship component\n, • Resolution Accredited Specialist – Child Abduction Specialist Portfolio completed\n, • Listed on the International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) accredited panel\n \n, • Experienced Family Law Solicitor with a proven track record in managing complex and sensitive child abduction cases.\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 Family Law issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Comprehensive knowledge of publicly funded family law, with the capability to effectively manage privately funded cases.\n, • Excellent client care and advocacy skills\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.

Corporate Partner | Birmingham | National Law FirmSalary: Six Figure Package + Excellent Benefits + Equity ProspectsAn ambitious national law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Corporate Partner to join its highly regarded Birmingham office. This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially driven lawyer to become part of an established and successful corporate team, working alongside recognised experts while playing a key role in the continued growth of the practice.THE ROLE:Joining a thriving Corporate team with an enviable client portfolio, you will advise on a broad range of corporate matters including mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, management buyouts, shareholder agreements, corporate restructures, joint ventures and general corporate advisory work.This is a strategic appointment and the successful candidate will be expected to play a leading role in developing the practice, strengthening existing client relationships and generating new business. You will work closely with colleagues across banking, commercial, employment, real estate and tax to deliver seamless advice on complex, high-value transactions.The firm has invested significantly in its Birmingham office and offers an excellent platform, strong internal referral network and the resources required to support further growth.THE CANDIDATE:Applications are sought from experienced Corporate Partners with a demonstrable track record of winning and retaining high-quality corporate work. You will have an established reputation within the Midlands market together with a loyal network of clients, introducers and professional contacts capable of generating future instructions.You will be recognised for delivering commercially focused advice, building long-term client relationships and leading successful teams. Strong leadership skills, strategic thinking and a genuine appetite for business development will be essential, as will the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across the wider firm.Whether you are looking for a stronger platform to support your clients, greater investment in your practice or the opportunity to influence the future direction of a growing national team, this role offers genuine long-term prospects.THE FIRM:This highly regarded national law firm has built an outstanding reputation for delivering first-class legal advice to businesses ranging from owner-managed companies through to national and international organisations. With continued investment in its people, technology and regional offices, the firm offers a collaborative culture, first-class support and an entrepreneurial environment where partners are encouraged to grow and develop their practices.HOW TO APPLY:Contact Penny Trotman at eNL Legal on or email quoting reference CORPPART/BIRM for a confidential discussion.eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered in the strictest confidence.

Business Immigration Associate / Senior Associate | Birmingham | £55,000 - £100,000 + Excellent Benefits | Legal 100 Firm Are you looking for a role where collaboration isn't just encouraged but is genuinely at the heart of the way people work? Could your next move be with a Legal 100 firm that offers the quality of work and clients you'd expect from a leading commercial practice, without the traditional corporate feel? This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded and expanding Business Immigration team in Birmingham, advising an impressive portfolio of organisations across healthcare, higher education and the wider commercial sector. With immigration law continually evolving through legislative reform, policy updates and changing workforce demands, you'll be joining a practice where no two days are the same and where your expertise will continue to grow alongside the ever-changing legal landscape.Why This Firm? If you're looking for a firm where you'll simply manage files, this probably isn't it. This Legal 100 firm has built an outstanding reputation for delivering first-class legal advice whilst maintaining a culture that feels refreshingly different. Collaboration isn't a buzzword here. It's fundamental to the way people work. The open-door culture is embedded into the firm's DNA, creating an environment where partners are approachable, knowledge is shared freely and colleagues genuinely invest in one another's success. You'll enjoy the calibre of work, clients and technical excellence associated with a leading commercial practice, but without the hierarchy and formality often found elsewhere. It's a place where relationships matter, ideas are welcomed and progression is based on ability, not office politics. Business Immigration is one of the most dynamic areas of law, with Home Office policy, sponsor guidance and legislation continually evolving. That makes this an intellectually stimulating practice where you'll be challenged, supported and encouraged to become a trusted adviser to organisations navigating increasingly complex immigration issues. Wouldn't it be refreshing to join a firm where asking questions, sharing ideas and learning from experienced colleagues is simply part of everyday life?The Role\n\n • Advise employers on a broad range of business immigration matters, including Skilled Worker and other corporate immigration routes.\n, • Manage Sponsor Licence applications and provide ongoing compliance advice.\n, • Navigate the Sponsor Management System (SMS), including assigning Certificates of Sponsorship.\n, • Conduct sponsor licence and right to work compliance audits.\n, • Advise clients on UKVI compliance, enforcement matters and immigration risk management.\n, • Support organisations with strategic workforce planning and international recruitment.\n, • Assist with corporate transactions, including immigration due diligence.\n, • Deliver commercially focused advice to organisations across healthcare, higher education and commercial sectors.\n, • Build long-term client relationships while contributing to business development and the continued growth of the team.\n, • Work collaboratively with colleagues across complementary practice areas to deliver joined-up legal advice.\nYou\n\n, • Qualified Solicitor with at least 4 years' PQE specialising in Business Immigration.\n, • Able to manage your own caseload with minimal supervision.\n, • Strong technical knowledge of Sponsor Licences, Skilled Worker applications, right to work legislation and compliance.\n, • Experience of immigration due diligence within corporate transactions would be advantageous.\n, • Commercially minded with the ability to deliver practical, business-focused advice.\n, • Confident building lasting client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser.\n, • A collaborative approach and a genuine desire to contribute to a supportive team culture.\n, • Enthusiastic about networking, business development and helping to grow a successful practice.\n, • Ambitious and motivated by genuine long-term career progression.\nCan you see yourself becoming the lawyer clients rely on to shape their international workforce strategy rather than simply processing applications?Benefits\n\n, • Salary between £55,000 and £100,000, depending on experience.\n, • Hybrid working with genuine flexibility.\n, • Minimum 25 days' annual leave, with the option to purchase additional leave.\n, • Discretionary bonus scheme.\n, • Generous pension contribution.\n, • Private medical insurance.\n, • Private health assessments.\n, • Life assurance.\n, • Employee Assistance Programme.\n, • Cycle to Work scheme.\n, • Tailored learning and development programmes.\n, • Clear and achievable progression opportunities.\n, • A genuinely collaborative culture where people invest in each other's success.\nIf you're ready to join a Legal 100 firm where collaboration drives success, your expertise will be valued and your career can flourish within one of the UK's most progressive Business Immigration teams, I'd love to tell you more. For a confidential discussion, contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal today. The right opportunity doesn't come around every day. This could be the one you've been waiting for.

Housing Litigation Solicitors - | Birmingham | NQ - 3years PQE | Salary £46,500 - £55,000 p.a. DOE \n A Legal 500, Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Housing 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 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 Duties and Responsibilities \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Housing work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with a diverse caseload of public and private housing matters, such as: Homelessness applications and appeals, Disrepair claims, Eviction and possession proceedings, Property ownership disputes, Unlawful eviction cases, Succession rights for tenants, Neighbourhood and anti-social behaviour issues.\n, • Conducting your own advocacy where appropriate\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\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 • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges\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 vulnerabilities client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Excellent analytical and organizational skills\n, • Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment\n, • Working knowledge of the publicly funded Housing work and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with Housing 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 What we offer: \n\n • A fantastic supportive team\n, • Strong career progression with support for legal awards and professional recognition\n, • Attractive salary package with supervision bonus\n\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 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.

Tremendous opportunity for a Corporate Partner to greatly impact the Manchester office of this global practice and to lead the Corporate practice in Birmingham. A team move will also be considered, due to the ambitious expansion plans of this practice. This firm is highly regarded on a global scale and seen as an excellent full-service commercial law firm across the UK, with a growing Birmingham presence. The Corporate team consists of 100 lawyers globally, but only a small proportion of those are Birmingham-based. So, you will take a lead role in the office and help grow the headcount, as well as the presence across the region. This is a key appointment in the office, so you will have direct communication with senior management, as well as working closely with the Global Head of Corporate. You will be part of an established team, working across a number of sectors on a diverse range of corporate matters, private company mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, private equity, re-organisations, share buybacks, joint ventures, commercial contracts and corporate governance. Immediate Partnership (salaried or fixed share equity) is on the table, but there is a clear pathway and scope for equity. The firm is huge on culture, training and quality of work, and this is a golden opportunity for an existing partner to join a practice looking to make an impact in Manchester. Opportunity to tailor your benefits package plus a pension, bonus scheme and healthcare. Tremendous salary on offer that will range up to £200,000 per annum.

Senior Account Executive \n \n Location: Birmingham (Hybrid) \n Salary: Competitive \n Are you an experienced insurance professional with a passion for managing complex corporate accounts and building long-term client relationships? \n We're recruiting on behalf of a leading global insurance broker for a Senior Account Executive to join their corporate team in Birmingham. \n This is an excellent opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of large corporate clients while benefiting from a flexible hybrid working environment, outstanding career development, and industry-leading resources. You’d work closely with brokers, client services and specialist teams to deliver exceptional service to strengthen client relationships and identify opportunities. \n Key Responsibilities \n • Manage a portfolio of large corporate clients, delivering outstanding service and strategic insurance advice. \n • Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders and key decision-makers. \n • Understand clients' business objectives and risk exposures to deliver tailored solutions. \n • Lead the client service team to ensure service standards and contractual commitments are consistently achieved. \n • Coordinate client meetings, reviews and ongoing communication to ensure a seamless client experience. \n • Work collaboratively with broking and specialist teams to deliver innovative risk solutions. \n • Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and support wider business development initiatives. \n • Mentor and support junior members of the team, sharing technical expertise and best practice. \n • Contribute to regional growth strategies and collaborate with colleagues across multiple business areas. \n \n We're looking for someone who can demonstrate: \n • Previous experience managing corporate insurance clients. \n • A strong track record of developing relationships with senior stakeholders within large organisations. \n • Excellent knowledge of commercial insurance products and the wider insurance market. \n • A solid understanding of risk management principles. \n • Strong technical expertise across major commercial insurance classes. \n • Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. \n \n What's on Offer: \n • Hybrid working with a 50/50 split between home and the Birmingham office. \n • The opportunity to work with a market-leading portfolio of corporate clients. \n • Access to innovative technology and digital tools that support exceptional client delivery. \n • Clear career progression with structured development, mentoring and internal opportunities. \n • A collaborative and supportive working environment where your expertise and ideas are valued. \n If you're an experienced commercial insurance professional looking to take the next step in your career with a highly respected global organisation, we'd love to hear from you. \n For further information please contact one of our specialist consultants and quote job reference NJR 16817

Salary: CompetitiveContract Type: Fixed Term – 35 hours a weekLocation: Hybrid working (office based in Birmingham or Oswestry) – typically 2 days in the office per week Shape Brighter Futures with Wesleyan Established in 1841, Wesleyan help trusted professionals—GPs, hospital doctors, dentists, and teachers—secure their financial future. Today, we’re proud to continue that mission with passion and purpose. If you’re looking for a role where your expertise makes a real impact, and you want to work in a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and integrity, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about who we are: careers.wesleyan.co.ukMake a Difference in Corporate Audit Corporate Audit provides an independent, objective assurance and consulting service to the Society and its subsidiaries, reporting to the Audit Committee. The team adopts a risk-based approach to help strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls while supporting the business to operate sustainably and effectively.Your Impact Here’s how you’ll make a difference: \n\n • Lead and deliver risk-based internal audit reviews across finance, life and pensions, ensuring alignment to professional and internal standards.\n, • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business to influence, challenge and drive improvements in risk and control environments.\n, • Produce high-quality audit reports that provide clear insight, value and practical recommendations to senior leadership.\n, • Contribute to audit planning by identifying key risks, emerging themes and opportunities for improved assurance coverage.\n, • Support continuous improvement initiatives within Corporate Audit, enhancing methodologies, tools and overall efficiency.\nWhat You’ll Bring\n\n, • You’re a credible and commercially aware internal audit professional who thrives on influencing stakeholders and delivering meaningful insight in a regulated environment.\n, • Demonstrable internal audit experience, ideally within financial services or a commercial setting.\n, • Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles within financial services.\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to challenge constructively.\n, • Knowledge of modern audit techniques, risk management and regulatory frameworks.\n, • Strong analytical thinking, decision-making capability and attention to detail.\n, • Relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIIA or equivalent).\n, • Experience within professional services or Big 4 and exposure to data analytics (desirable).\nBenefits That Work for You We believe rewards should reflect the life you live. Here’s what you can expect: \n\n, • Annual bonus to recognise your contribution.\n, • 28 days holiday (plus a culture day!) – rising to 30 days with service.\n, • Flexible hybrid working for better work-life balance.\n, • Company pension scheme – matched plus 2% (up to 10%).\n, • Free secure underground Birmingham city centre parking (subject to availability, weekend use included).\n, • Salary sacrifice schemes that help you provide the things that matter – to include PMI, Electric Vehicle Leasing and cashback on everyday essentials. \n, • Enhanced family leave and two volunteering days to give back to causes you care about.\nWhy Wesleyan? We’re building a culture where everyone belongs. Diversity isn’t just a policy—it’s part of who we are. Whatever your background, we want you to feel valued and empowered to thrive. We’re proud supporters of the ABI Making Flexible Work campaign, which means we’re open to discussing flexible working, job shares, and part-time options. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know—we’re here to support you. What to Know Before Applying\n\n, • Right to Work: We’re unable to provide VISA sponsorship, so you’ll need the legal right to live and work in the UK. \n, • Advert Closing: We typically advertise for two weeks but may close early if we receive a high volume of applications—apply early to avoid disappointment. \n, • Regulatory Requirements: As a financial services organisation, we adopt the highest standards. This role is subject to regulatory checks, including criminal record and credit checks, and ongoing assessments under the SMCR Framework. \nReady to Shape Your Future? Apply today and join us in creating brighter financial futures—for our customers, our members, and you.

Your new companyCorporate Tax Senior role within a well-established and highly regarded professional environment with a strong reputation for delivering quality accounting and tax services to their clients. With a supportive and collaborative culture where technical excellence and professional growth are actively encouraged, you will work with a diverse client base ranging from owner-managed businesses to larger corporate groups. This opportunity provides a strong platform to further develop your corporate tax expertise within a friendly team. \n Your new roleThe successful individual will take ownership of a varied portfolio of corporate clients, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of compliance services while building and maintaining strong client relationships. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of corporate tax compliance, including the preparation and review of corporation tax returns, covering both standalone entities and more complex group structures. In addition, you will calculate and advise clients on quarterly instalment payments, ensuring they remain compliant and well-informed. \n What you'll need to succeedTo be considered for this role, you will have: \n • A solid foundation in UK corporation tax, with proven experience in preparing and reviewing company tax returns independently. \n • A proactive and professional approach to your work, with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high standards. \n • Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will be working closely with clients and colleagues. \n • The ability to manage your own workload, prioritising tasks effectively, and balancing multiple responsibilities. \n • Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, with strong analytical skills that enable you to interpret data and provide accurate, insightful advice. \n A relevant professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CTA, alongside relevant experience, is expected, although individuals close to qualifying will also be considered for this role.What you'll get in returnIf you are looking to join a supportive team environment that actively encourages professional growth and career progression, this could be an excellent role for you. \n You will benefit from a dedicated wellbeing offering, including initiatives and resources designed to promote a healthy work-life balance. Alongside this, the organisation offers a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package. This includes a company pension scheme, a health cash plan, and free on-site parking. You will also receive full support for professional qualifications and ongoing CPD, ensuring you continue to develop your skills and expertise. In addition, you will have access to a staff benefits platform that provides health and wellbeing support as well as exclusive retail discounts. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Corporate Tax professional looking to progress their career within a supportive environment. \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, or call us now.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: Immigration Level 2 Accredited Solicitor / Director level \n A Legal500, Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Immigration Level 2 Solicitor / Director for highly sought permanent positon with ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers \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 Immigration Department Background: \n Our client’s Immigration lawyers have an established reputation in acting for high net worth individuals, new and established business men and women, and innovative and skilled individuals under the Tier 1 visa categories. The department has a number of highly skilled lawyers who have trained as barristers, and undertake complex appeal cases up to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. \n The department offers a wide range of services to European Economic Area (EEA) and non-EEA individuals and families wishing to enter, remain, or settle in the UK. \n In addition, our client’s Immigration department is renowned for their extensive experience in Asylum claims and challenging human rights violations for unaccompanied minors and victims of torture, trafficking, and domestic abuse. In these cases, we are committed to assisting no matter the individual client’s circumstance. \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 Immigration 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 Immigration work including; detained clients; victims of trafficking & torture; asylum work from initial applications through to Tribunal appeal and upper Court appeal matters; entry clearance applications and appeals and some judicial review work\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Preparing applications to meet Home Office requirements (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 Key Skills Required: \n\n • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Registered with the Law Society Immigration & Asylum Law Accreditation - level 2 membership\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 vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Immigration issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Working knowledge of the publicly funded Immigration work and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Immigration 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 What we offer \n\n • Highly competitive salary\n, • A dynamic and committed team culture\n, • Excellent progression opportunities\n, • The firm will allow Hybrid-working in accordance with company policy.\n, • Opportunities for sector recognition and legal awards\n\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 The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \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.

Mortgage & Protection Adviser \n \n Fully Remote | Outstanding Earning Potential | All Business Provided | Midlands Region \n \n Are you looking for a role where you can focus entirely on advising clients, without the pressure of generating your own business? \n \n I'm working with one of the UK's most respected Whole of Market mortgage brokerages, a Directly Authorised business with over 25 years of success and an outstanding reputation for both adviser support and customer service. \n \n This is a genuinely unique opportunity. \n \n Unlike many brokerages, our client has developed long-standing corporate partnerships with a portfolio of major FTSE 250 employers. This means advisers benefit from a continuous stream of employed professionals requiring mortgage and protection advice, providing a consistent, sustainable flow of high-quality business throughout the year. \n \n The result is an exceptionally strong earning opportunity without the uncertainty of self-generation. \n \n The Role \n Working remotely, you'll manage clients across the Midlands region while being fully supported by an experienced operations, administration and management team based at the London head office. \n \n With your diary consistently filled and the infrastructure already in place, you'll be free to focus on providing exceptional advice and delivering an outstanding customer experience. \n \n What We Offer \n\n • Fully remote working\n, • Consistent flow of high-quality business provided\n, • No requirement to self-generate leads\n, • Unique corporate referral model providing a sustainable pipeline of employed professionals\n, • Exceptional commission structure with realistic six-figure earning potential\n, • Dedicated administration and operational support\n, • Full corporate benefits including healthcare and pension\n, • Genuine autonomy without micromanagement\n, • Ongoing training, development and long-term career progression\n, • Outstanding staff retention within a supportive, collaborative culture\n\n \n What We're Looking For \n We're looking for experienced Mortgage & Protection Advisers who take pride in delivering exceptional advice and building long-term client relationships. \n \n You'll ideally have: \n\n • CeMAP (or equivalent)\n, • Strong Mortgage & Protection advising experience\n, • Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills\n, • A professional, organised and self-motivated approach\n, • A commitment to delivering compliant, high-quality advice\n\n \n Why This Opportunity? \n There are very few brokerages able to offer advisers such a consistent flow of quality business without the expectation of self-generation. \n \n Combined with an exceptional support structure, a proven corporate referral model and realistic six-figure earning potential, this is an opportunity to join one of the UK's most established and successful mortgage brokerages. \n \n If you'd like to find out more, I'd be delighted to arrange a confidential conversation.

Audit ManagerSalary: CompetitiveContract Type: Permanent– 35 hours a weekLocation: Hybrid working (office based in Birmingham or Oswestry) – typically 2 days in the office per week Shape Brighter Futures with Wesleyan Established in 1841, Wesleyan help trusted professionals—GPs, hospital doctors, dentists, and teachers—secure their financial future. Today, we’re proud to continue that mission with passion and purpose. If you’re looking for a role where your expertise makes a real impact, and you want to work in a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and integrity, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about who we are: careers.wesleyan.co.ukMake a Difference in Corporate Audit Corporate Audit provides an independent, objective risk assurance and internal audit service, reporting to the Board via the Audit Committee. The team takes a disciplined, risk-based approach to strengthening governance, risk management and internal controls, helping protect the Society’s assets, reputation and long-term sustainability.Your Impact Here’s how you’ll make a difference: \n\n • Lead and deliver risk-based internal audit reviews across strategy, governance, finance and customer operations.\n, • Build and influence senior stakeholder relationships, acting as a key point of contact between Corporate Audit and the business.\n, • Provide expert insight into risk management frameworks, helping improve control environments and operational effectiveness.\n, • Contribute to the development and delivery of the annual risk-based Audit Plan, supporting the Audit Committee and senior leadership.\n, • Lead, coach and develop audit team members, driving high performance and continuous improvement within the function.\nWhat You’ll Bring\n\n, • You’re a credible and commercially minded audit leader who thrives on influencing senior stakeholders and delivering high-quality assurance in a complex, regulated environment.\n, • Proven experience delivering audits across finance, customer operations or wider financial services environments.\n, • Strong knowledge of UK insurance regulations, internal audit standards and IFRS, with the ability to apply these in practice.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the presence and confidence to challenge and influence at Executive and Board level.\n, • Strong analytical thinking, commercial acumen and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.\n, • Relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIIA or equivalent).\n, • Experience within professional services or Big 4 and exposure to actuarial or insurance modelling environments (desirable).\nBenefits That Work for You We believe rewards should reflect the life you live. Here’s what you can expect: \n\n, • Annual bonus to recognise your contribution.\n, • 28 days holiday (plus a culture day!) – rising to 30 days with service.\n, • Flexible hybrid working for better work-life balance.\n, • Company pension scheme – matched plus 2% (up to 10%).\n, • Free secure underground Birmingham city centre parking (subject to availability, weekend use included).\n, • Salary sacrifice schemes that help you provide the things that matter – to include PMI, Electric Vehicle Leasing and cashback on everyday essentials. \n, • Enhanced family leave and two volunteering days to give back to causes you care about.\nWhy Wesleyan? We’re building a culture where everyone belongs. Diversity isn’t just a policy—it’s part of who we are. Whatever your background, we want you to feel valued and empowered to thrive. We’re proud supporters of the ABI Making Flexible Work campaign, which means we’re open to discussing flexible working, job shares, and part-time options. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know—we’re here to support you. What to Know Before Applying\n\n, • Right to Work: We’re unable to provide VISA sponsorship, so you’ll need the legal right to live and work in the UK. \n, • Advert Closing: We typically advertise for two weeks but may close early if we receive a high volume of applications—apply early to avoid disappointment. \n, • Regulatory Requirements: As a financial services organisation, we adopt the highest standards. This role is subject to regulatory checks, including criminal record and credit checks, and ongoing assessments under the SMCR Framework. \nReady to Shape Your Future? Apply today and join us in creating brighter financial futures—for our customers, our members, and you.

The Role \n You will be joining WTW as a Pension Actuarial Consultant, contributing to our UK Defined Benefit pensions work. \n We work with a wide range of clients and your work may cover both trustee and corporate assignments. As well as providing advice on regular valuations, accounting, PPF levies, individual calculations, and factor reviews, we often work alongside our clients on innovative, market-leading projects. \n As a pension actuarial consultant at WTW, you will have opportunities to contribute to varied and interesting projects such as: \n\n • Integrated risk management\n, • Liability management\n, • Guaranteed minimum pension (GMP) equalisation\n, • Plan design strategy\n, • Asset and liability modelling and journey planning strategy\n, • Mergers and acquisitions\n\n \n You will be part of a collaborative and inclusive team environment, actively engaging in team collaboration and building relationships. \n As a pension actuarial consultant, you will also mentor junior colleagues, developing their skills, while demonstrating strong project management and delegation skills. \n Our “Work Styles” structure allows you to choose the option which best suits you. The structure is grounded in the trust which we place in all colleagues and has flexibility as its core. Most colleagues have selected the hybrid option, which offers a flexible mix of working from home and in the office, choosing your location to match your plans for each day, for example attending the office for client meetings and personal development. You can also benefit from flexible working opportunities, such as part-time working, and will have control over your work-life balance. \n \n Qualifications \n What you’ll bring \n\n • Experience working as a pension actuary on core UK defined benefit pensions actuarial work.\n, • IFoA nearly/newly qualified OR qualified actuary.\n, • Strong client-service orientation.\n, • Strong written and verbal communication skills to deliver impactful client interactions.\n, • Proven delegation skills and a desire to coach and mentor junior colleagues.\n, • Sense of accountability: owning your work and taking pride in it.\n, • Self-starter: interest in continually challenging yourself and willingness to step outside of your comfort zone.\n, • Ability to think beyond the task at hand and understand how work fits into the broader landscape.\n\n What we offer \n Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company. \n \n We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you. \n \n Equal Opportunity Employer \n We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants.

Facilities Coordinator (12-Month FTC)Full-Time | Birmingham & Surrounding Offices \n Reed Property are partnered again with our client, a well-established professional services organisation to recruit a new Facilities Coordinator in their team \n This is a hands-on, varied role supporting the day-to-day running of multiple office locations with a prime focus on archiving for the company. \n Working closely with the Facilities Manager and wider team, you will play a key role in ensuring offices operate efficiently, providing a high standard of service across facilities, administration, and office support functions. \n You also play a key part with collecting documents from surrounding offices to take to storage facility as well as collecting documents from this site. \n \n This opportunity would suit someone early in their facilities career or looking to build on existing experience within a corporate environment. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Facilities Support – Assist with routine maintenance checks, contractor coordination, and general building operations.\n, • Office & Hospitality – Prepare meeting rooms, coordinate refreshments, and maintain a professional office environment.\n, • Document Archiving – Securely organise and manage sensitive legal documents, including wills, ensuring strict confidentiality and distributing across locations.\n, • Reception Cover – Provide professional front-of-house support when required, handling calls and welcoming visitors.\n, • Facilities Coordination – Support the Facilities Manager with projects, administrative tasks, and general office logistics.\n\n About You \n We are looking for a proactive and adaptable individual who can confidently manage a varied workload. \n\n • Background in facilities, estates or administration role with a focus on delivering high standards\n, • Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and multitask effectively\n, • Comfortable supporting both hard and soft facilities functions\n, • Strong communication skills and a professional approach\n, • Experience handling confidential or sensitive documents is desirable\n, • Previous exposure to facilities or office administration within a corporate setting is advantageous\n, • Good awareness of health & safety practices\n, • Full UK driving licence essential (travel between Birmingham City Centre, Solihull, and Ward End)\n, • Must be over the age of 25 due to insurance requirements for the pool car\n, • Available to start immediately/short notice and commit to a 12-month fixed-term contract\n\n What’s on Offer \n\n • Salary of £26-28,000\n, • Highly likelihood of becoming a permanent role\n, • 24 days annual leave + bank holidays\n, • Additional leave over the Christmas period\n, • Option to purchase extra annual leave\n, • Pension (matched contributions)\n, • Life assurance (4x salary)\n, • Health cash plan\n, • Cycle to work scheme\n, • Employee Assistance Programme including bereavement support\n, • Free flu vaccinations\n, • Staff discounts on legal services\n\n This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional and supportive environment while gaining broad exposure to facilities operations across multiple sites. \n Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion. \n

Family & Childcare Solicitor Director (x2) - Birmingham \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): \n Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos \n We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. \n Department Background: \n The Legal 500 independent legal directory applauds our Family legal team has “superbly reliable”, “professional, personable, and very efficient”. The department is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK and Chambers & Partners UK for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. Our family team includes solicitors who have achieved the Law Society’s Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring our clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity. \n The 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 Responsibilities of the Role: \n\n • Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met\n, • Managing and overseeing complex family matters\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Family 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, • 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 Family law matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy\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\n, • Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Experienced Family Law Solicitor with a proven track record in managing complex and sensitive child abduction cases.\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 Family Law issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Comprehensive knowledge of publicly funded family law, with the capability to effectively manage privately funded cases.\n, • Excellent client care and advocacy skills\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n Applicants are expected to have one of the following accreditations: \n\n • Law Society Family Law Panel (Advanced), including the Child Abduction and Wardship component\n, • Resolution Accredited Specialist\n, • International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) accredited panel\n\n In addition, the following would be desirable: \n\n • Prior experience handling complex child abduction or wardship cases\n, • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams\n, • Excellent communication and client-handling skills\n, • Active professional development in family law\n\n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n Equal Opportunities: \n Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. \n We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. \n If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, apply now or you can also visit our website and apply using our online process.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): \n Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. \n Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. \n Litigation Department Background: \n Our litigation teams are ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK Directory for their excellence in Commercial Litigation, Professional Negligence, Contentious Probate and General Litigation work across the South East. Viewed as a "stand out" team it has extensive experience in acting for both claimants and defendants, representing individuals, companies, charities or those involved in group litigation, in complex and high value civil / commercial litigation matters, including: \n\n • Bankruptcy and Insolvency\n, • Building Disputes\n, • Civil Fraud\n, • Consumer/ Commercial Disputes\n, • Contract Disputes\n, • Debt\n, • Interim Applications\n, • International Cross Border Disputes\n, • Contentious Probate Disputes\n, • Professional Negligence\n, • Residential Property Disputes\n\n Our lawyers offer advice and assistance in dispute resolution and litigated cases and regularly acts in reported cases in the High Court and the Court of Appeal. The Litigation team is equipped to take swift action to protect our client’s interests and offer the best representation for any court action. \n Main Responsibilities of the Role: \n\n • Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met\n, • Professional proactive approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Litigation work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\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 tasks include: \n\n • Boundary disputes- resolving disagreements between neighbours about property lines.\n, • Landlord and tenant issues- dealing with rent arrears, lease breaches, eviction proceedings, and lease renewals.\n, • Rights of way and easements- advising on access rights and usage of land.\n, • Nuisance and trespass claims- acting where someone’s use of their property interferes with another’s.\n, • Disputes over property ownership- handling cases like co-ownership disagreements or claims under trusts.\n, • Development issues- disputes related to property development, including restrictive covenants and planning.\n, • Disrepair- acting for landlord and tenant\n, • Mortgage Repossessions\n, • Commercial property matters- lease related matters - dilapidations, arrears of rents , lease forfeiture\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • Proven litigation experience - minimum 3 years’ PQE managing varied caseloads\n, • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Excellent analytical and organizational skills\n, • Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment\n, • Working knowledge of the publicly funded Litigation work and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with Probate Litigation 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 The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n Equal Opportunities: \n Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. \n We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.

Head of Employment Solicitor | Birmingham | Partner / Legal Director LevelSalary: Highly Competitive + Excellent Benefits PackageA leading national law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Employment Solicitor to head its Birmingham employment practice. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially astute lawyer to take on a strategic leadership role within a thriving national team, working with an impressive client base while shaping the future direction of the practice.THE ROLE:As Head of Employment, you will lead a well-established team advising employers across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Acting for national and international businesses, owner-managed companies, public sector organisations and senior executives, you will provide commercially focused advice on day-to-day HR issues, disciplinary and grievance matters, redundancy and restructuring programmes, discrimination and whistleblowing claims, TUPE, restrictive covenants and Employment Tribunal litigation.You will also work closely with colleagues across the corporate, commercial and regulatory teams, advising on the employment aspects of mergers, acquisitions and business restructures. Alongside managing a busy caseload, you will take responsibility for developing client relationships, driving business development initiatives, mentoring and developing the team and contributing to the firm's wider national employment strategy.THE CANDIDATE:You will be an experienced Employment Solicitor with a proven track record of advising employer clients on complex employment matters. Applications are welcomed from Partners, Legal Directors and ambitious Senior Associates seeking the opportunity to step into a leadership role.You will possess excellent technical ability, strong commercial awareness and a genuine passion for building long-term client relationships. Previous experience supervising and developing lawyers, coupled with an appetite for business development and practice growth, will be key to your success in this role.THE FIRM:This highly regarded national law firm has earned an outstanding reputation for delivering pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of sectors. With significant investment in its Birmingham office and ambitious growth plans, the firm offers a collaborative culture, flexible working arrangements and genuine opportunities to influence the future direction of the business.This is an outstanding opportunity to join a firm where leadership is recognised, entrepreneurial thinking is encouraged and career progression is supported.HOW TO APPLY:Contact Penny Trotman at eNL Legal on or email quoting reference HEADEMP/BIRM for a confidential discussion.eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. PQE levels are given as a guide and all applications will be considered on merit.

Property Damage Solicitor (NQ) | Birmingham | International Law FirmThe OpportunityA leading international law firm is seeking a Newly Qualified Property Damage Solicitor to join its growing team in Birmingham. This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious NQ to develop their career within a nationally recognised disputes practice, acting for a broad range of insurer, corporate and commercial clients on high-value and complex property damage claims.Working as part of a supportive and collaborative team, you will benefit from high-quality supervision, structured development and exposure to a varied caseload from the outset.The RoleYou will advise on a wide range of property damage matters, including:• Handling property damage claims arising from fires, floods, escapes of water, explosions and other significant incidents.• Managing subrogated recovery actions on behalf of insurers.• Advising clients on liability, quantum and policy-related issues.• Assisting on high-value, technically complex and multi-party litigation.• Working closely with experts, loss adjusters, insurers and corporate clients to deliver commercially focused solutions.• Supporting senior lawyers on major losses while progressively managing your own caseload.The CandidateApplications are welcomed from Newly Qualified Solicitors who have completed a litigation or property damage seat during their training contract. You will demonstrate:• A genuine interest in property damage litigation and insurance disputes.• Strong analytical and organisational skills.• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.• A commercial, proactive approach to client service.• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.• Candidates with experience in commercial litigation, defendant insurance litigation or broader disputes work who are looking to specialise in property damage are also encouraged to apply.The FirmThis international law firm is recognised for delivering exceptional legal advice to insurers, major corporates and multinational organisations. The Birmingham office is home to a highly respected disputes practice, offering excellent quality work, genuine mentoring and clear opportunities for career progression within an inclusive and supportive environment.The PackageThe successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, together with hybrid working, first-class training and the opportunity to work alongside leading specialists on complex and high-profile matters.If you are an ambitious Newly Qualified Solicitor looking to build your career in property damage litigation with a prestigious international law firm, we would be pleased to hear from you.To apply contact Penny 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 level 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 other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Head of Pensions Solicitor | Birmingham | Partner / Legal Director LevelSalary: Highly Competitive + Excellent BenefitsA leading national law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Pensions Solicitor to head up its Birmingham pensions practice. This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious senior lawyer seeking the autonomy to shape and grow a well-established offering while working alongside nationally recognised specialists across the wider business.THE ROLE:This is a strategic appointment for a senior pensions lawyer with the expertise and commercial acumen to lead and develop a thriving practice. Advising a diverse client base that includes employers, trustees, public sector organisations and corporate clients, you will handle a broad range of pensions matters including scheme governance, benefit redesign, regulatory compliance, corporate transactions, de-risking exercises and complex advisory work.Working closely with colleagues across corporate, employment, banking and real estate, you will play a key role in developing client relationships, winning new work and mentoring the next generation of pensions lawyers. The position offers genuine influence over the future direction of the team and the opportunity to contribute to the firm's wider national pensions strategy.THE CANDIDATE:Applications are sought from qualified Solicitors with extensive pensions experience gained within a recognised regional, national or international law firm. You will possess strong technical expertise, excellent commercial awareness and a proven track record of delivering pragmatic advice to a broad client base. Previous experience of leading teams, developing client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives will be highly advantageous.Whether you are already leading a pensions practice or are an ambitious Legal Director or Partner looking for the next step in your career, this role offers an exceptional platform within a firm renowned for investing in its people and supporting long-term career progression.THE FIRM:This highly regarded national law firm has built an outstanding reputation for delivering commercially focused legal advice to clients across the UK. With a collaborative culture, impressive client portfolio and continued investment in its Birmingham office, the firm offers high-quality work, flexible working arrangements and a genuine commitment to supporting career development.HOW TO APPLY:Contact Penny Trotman at eNL Legal on or email quoting reference HEADPENS/BIRM for a confidential discussion.eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Please note that PQE levels are provided as a guide and all applications will be considered on merit.

Independent Financial Adviser \n Remote / Home Based \n Clients provided \n OTE £100,000 - £120,000+ \n An Independent Financial Planning firm is looking to appoint three financial advisers or IFAs. They have been trading for nearly 15 years and have an excellent reputation, providing holistic advice to a wide range personal and corporate clients. \n The role is remote / home based and the firm moved from office based to a fully remote model 5 years ago. They provide you with pre qualified appointments with clients and these are pre booked into your diary. The advice is generally given by video, but can be face to face or by phone if required. They also offer full paraplanning and administration support along with market leading IT and software. \n In return there is a competitive package with a genuine OTE of £100K-£120K which is aimed at rewarding the IFA / Financial Planner for the high level of service required. A number of advisers with the firm earn significantly more than this. \n This role is an outstanding opportunity for a driven, ambitious and experienced individual who is looking for the next step in their career. \n You will be minimum of Diploma and have experience as a Financial Adviser / Planner / IFA. \n Please send your CV to Douglas McDougall for more information on this opportunity.

National Account Manager - Contract CateringField based £45,000 - £52,000 per annum + Car/Allowance & Bonus \n We are seeking a strategic, tenacious, and growth-oriented National Account Manager to lead a portfolio of high-potential contract catering accounts at a Head Office and central procurement level. \n Our client is a market-leading, customer-centric catering equipment and commercial kitchen solutions business. They specialise in supporting the contract catering industry, helping major catering operators optimise their kitchens, realise equipment assets, and maintain seamless operations through structured purchasing frameworks. \n The Role \n In this high-impact position, you will take full ownership of a defined portfolio of national contract caterers holding immense growth potential. Operating primarily at a Head Office level, you will navigate central procurement and category management teams to secure and maximise framework agreements. \n A major focus of this role is expanding their footprint within these frameworks. While capital equipment sales remain core, you will strategically introduce and upsell our comprehensive service & maintenance contracts. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Framework & Portfolio Management: Manage and grow a defined portfolio of national contract catering accounts, operating at Head Office, category management, and central procurement levels.\n, • Commercial Growth: Execute a balanced "Hunter/Farmer" approach-retaining core business while driving organic framework growth through service & maintenance contracts, capital equipment sales, and asset replacements.\n, • Contract Negotiation: Support, negotiate, and secure long-term contracts and agreements with national clients to build enduring business partnerships.\n, • Strategic Planning: Conduct structured Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and collaborate with clients on joint business plans focused on shared value and efficiency.\n, • Team Leadership: Support, develop, and coach your direct reports (National Account Executive / Internal Sales Executive), ensuring national targets are clearly understood and consistently met.\n, • Market Presence: Represent the business at national trade shows, conferences, and networking events to enhance brand visibility and forge new corporate relationships.\n\n About YouWe are looking for a positive, determined, and highly commercial sales professional who combines deep relationship-building expertise with an uncompromising desire to deliver customer-centric service. You'll ideally have: \n\n • Proven Track Record: A minimum of 3 to 5 years of corporate sales experience managing large, multi-site national accounts within a dynamic business environment.\n, • Sector & Service Expertise: Strong industry knowledge specifically within commercial catering service & maintenance or kitchen infrastructure solutions.\n, • Leadership Experience: Previous management or leadership experience in a challenging, target-driven environment, with a knack for coaching and development.\n, • Procurement Fluency: Proven experience building robust client relationships with senior procurement functions, category managers, and corporate stakeholders.\n, • Commercial Acumen: Strong numerical, analytical, and contract negotiation skills with a deep understanding of sales margins and profit optimization.\n, • Mobility: Full UK driving licence (with no more than 3 points) and a willingness to travel for high-profile customer-facing meetings.\n\n What's on Offer? \n\n • Competitive base salary with an industry-leading bonus scheme aligned with portfolio growth.\n, • Company car or car allowance to support national travel.\n, • A supportive, collaborative leadership environment where your strategic ideas are valued.\n, • Structured personal development within a corporate group that actively lives its core values.\n\n Are you looking to recruit a similar role? \n Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK or to discuss how we can find talent for your business then please visit .

The role requires strong technical knowledge, confident client handling skills, and the ability to review and support the work of junior team members while contributing to the wider success of the tax team. \n Client Details \n Our client is a well established and growing independent accountancy and advisory firm with multiple offices across the Midlands. The firm advises a wide range of owner managed businesses, groups and private clients, combining tax, audit and consultancy expertise to support long term growth, transactions and strategic change. Continued investment in their Corporate and Transactions Tax capability has created the need for an additional Manager to support increasing client demand. \n Description \n\n • Managing a portfolio of corporate clients and overseeing compliance work with scope to do advisory work.\n, • Preparing and reviewing corporation tax returns, including group structures.\n, • Calculating and advising clients of quarterly instalment payments.\n, • Acting as a key point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships and providing ongoing tax support.\n, • Liaising with HMRC to resolve client queries and handle communications.\n, • Preparing and reviewing trust and estate tax returns.\n, • Liaising with HMRC to resolve client queries and handle communications.\n, • Reviewing the work of junior team members and supporting their trai and development.\n\n Profile \n\n • Ideal ATT Qualified\n, • Solid knowledge of UK corporation tax.\n, • Experience preparing and reviewing company tax returns independently.\n, • A proactive and professional approach, with strong attention to detail.\n, • Ability to manage deadlines, prioritise tasks, and maintain a high standard of client service.\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.\n, • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.\n, • Proficient in various accounting software's and MS Office.\n, • Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.\n\n Job Offer \n\n • Competitive salary DOE\n, • Midlands based role with office options in Birmingham\n, • Hybrid working model\n, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays\n, • Clear and structured career progression as the team continues to grow\n, • Exposure to complex corporate tax advisory work alongside senior specialists\n

About the Opportunity \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a dynamic commercial sales team within the events and conventions sector. This role focuses on driving new business growth, securing profitable event opportunities, and developing strong relationships with agencies, organisers, and corporate clients. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Develop, manage, and maintain a strong sales pipeline to achieve and exceed revenue targets.\n, • Identify and secure new business opportunities through agencies, event organisers, and corporate customers.\n, • Build and nurture strategic relationships that drive long-term commercial growth.\n, • Create and implement proactive sales plans aligned with business objectives and market opportunities.\n, • Negotiate commercially sound agreements that deliver mutually beneficial outcomes.\n, • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing solutions that enhance event success and value.\n, • Generate new business through targeted prospecting, partnerships, networking, and sales campaigns.\n, • Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasts, and sales reports to support effective planning and performance management.\n\n About You \n The successful candidate will be a highly motivated business development professional with a proven ability to win new business and develop strategic partnerships. \n You will demonstrate: \n\n • A strong track record of exceeding sales targets and delivering consistent revenue growth.\n, • Excellent commercial awareness and the ability to identify and convert high-quality opportunities.\n, • Experience developing and executing successful sales strategies and account plans.\n, • A proactive, resilient, and results-focused approach to business development.\n, • Outstanding communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.\n, • Strong negotiation and consultative selling capabilities.\n, • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities effectively.\n\n What We're Looking For \n\n • Proven experience in a business development either events or office space,\n, • Experience generating new business and growing client relationships.\n, • Strong organisational and pipeline management skills.\n, • Confidence influencing senior decision-makers and key stakeholders.\n, • A collaborative mindset with a passion for driving business growth.\n\n \n At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Head of Banking & Finance Solicitor | Birmingham | Partner / Legal Director LevelSalary: Highly Competitive + Outstanding Benefits PackageAn exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Banking & Finance Solicitor to lead and develop the Birmingham banking practice of a highly regarded national law firm. This strategic appointment offers the chance to head a successful team, work alongside nationally recognised specialists and play a key role in the continued growth of one of the firm's core commercial practice areas.THE ROLE:As Head of Banking & Finance, you will take responsibility for leading a busy and well-established practice advising an impressive client base of banks, alternative lenders, financial institutions, corporate borrowers, developers and investors. You will advise on a broad range of secured and unsecured lending transactions, acquisition finance, real estate finance, development finance, refinancing, asset-based lending and corporate banking matters.Working closely with colleagues across the firm's corporate, real estate, restructuring and insolvency teams, you will deliver commercially focused advice on complex, high-value transactions while driving the continued growth of the Birmingham practice. You will also play a pivotal role in developing client relationships, winning new work, mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to the firm's wider national banking strategy.THE CANDIDATE:Applications are invited from ambitious Banking & Finance Solicitors with extensive experience gained within a leading regional, national or international law firm. You will possess excellent technical ability, strong commercial awareness and an established network within the Midlands market. Previous experience leading teams, developing client relationships and generating new business will be highly advantageous.This opportunity will suit an existing Partner or an ambitious Legal Director seeking a genuine route into a leadership role with the support and infrastructure of a successful national practice.THE FIRM:This award-winning national law firm continues to invest heavily in its Birmingham office and has established an enviable reputation for delivering first-class legal advice to businesses, financial institutions and public sector organisations throughout the UK. With an outstanding culture, genuine career progression opportunities and a collaborative approach to client service, the firm offers high-quality work without compromising on work-life balance.HOW TO APPLY:Contact Penny Trotman at eNL Legal on or email quoting reference HEADBANK/BIRM for a confidential discussion.eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. PQE levels are provided as a guide and all applications will be considered on merit.

Infrastructure Project Manager Birmingham Salary up to £55k I'm working with a growing, independent construction consultancy that's looking to appoint an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager to join their Birmingham team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking consultancy that was built on doing things differently. Established by industry professionals who wanted to move away from the constraints of large corporate firms, they've created a business with a genuine people-first culture, collaborative working environment and clear opportunities for career progression. With a strong pipeline of infrastructure projects across highways, transport, regeneration, public sector, healthcare and education, you'll have the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of schemes while playing a key role in the continued growth of the business. If you're looking for greater autonomy, direct client exposure and the chance to make a real impact within a growing consultancy, this could be the perfect next step. Interested? Apply today! The Role As an Infrastructure Project Manager, you'll be responsible for leading projects from inception through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with clients, consultants and contractors, you'll play a pivotal role in driving successful project outcomes while building long-term client relationships. Key Responsibilities: Managing the successful delivery of infrastructure projects from feasibility through to handover. Leading the day-to-day management of projects, ensuring programme, cost, quality and risk objectives are achieved. Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, providing trusted advice throughout the project lifecycle. Coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, including designers, contractors, cost consultants and key stakeholders. Developing and maintaining project programmes, governance documentation and regular progress reports. Chairing project meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions. Supporting procurement strategies, tender processes and contractor appointments. Managing project risks, opportunities, change control and project reporting. Ensuring compliance with CDM regulations, health & safety legislation and client governance procedures. Supporting and mentoring junior members of the project management team as the business continues to expand.About you: Degree qualified in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or another relevant construction-related discipline. Proven experience delivering infrastructure projects (Highways project experience is highly desirable) within a consultancy or client-side environment. Strong understanding of NEC contracts (JCT knowledge would also be beneficial). Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build lasting client relationships. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Working towards or already achieved Chartered status (APM, RICS, ICE or equivalent) is desirable. A proactive, collaborative mindset with a passion for delivering high-quality projects.What's on Offer: Private healthcare. Company pension contribution. Paid professional memberships and full chartership support. Parking provided and travel expenses covered for local office and site travel. Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme. Clear progression opportunities within a growing and ambitious Project Management team. A supportive, collaborative culture where your development is genuinely encouraged. ...and much more!If you're ready to take the next step in your project management career, apply today! If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Georgie Marden. Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Role: Public Law Solicitor - Birmingham \n A Legal500, Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Public Law Solicitor 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, • 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 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 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: Housing Litigation Solicitor - Director position - Birmingham | 3years+ PQE | Salary £70,000+ p.a. , DOE \n Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Housing Solicitor Director 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 the Board and collaborate to ensure performance targets are achieved.\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.

Role: Contentious Probate Litigation Solicitor (NQ - 5+PQE) \n Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Solicitor 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 Litigation Department Background: \n Our client's litigation team has extensive experience in acting for both claimants and defendants, representing individuals, companies, charities or those involved in group litigation, in complex and high value civil / commercial litigation matters , including: \n\n • Bankruptcy and Insolvency\n, • Building Disputes\n, • Civil Fraud\n, • Consumer/ Commercial Disputes\n, • Contract Disputes\n, • Debt\n, • Interim Applications\n, • International Cross Border Disputes\n, • Contentious Probate Disputes\n, • Professional Negligence\n, • Residential Property Disputes\n\n The lawyers offer advice and assistance in dispute resolution and litigated cases and regularly acts in reported cases in the High Court and the Court of Appeal. Their Litigation team is equipped to take swift action to protect our client’s interests and offer the best representation for any court action. \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, • Responsible for all aspects of Contentious Probate Litigation work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Contentious Probate Litigation cases including: Inheritance Dependants Act 1975 claims; Proprietary estoppel claims; Will disputes – challenging Wills on the basis of capacity; duress and forgery; Removing Executors in their roles for failure to administer the estate; Devastavit claims.\n, • Undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\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 • Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 2-4 years of proven experience in Wills and Probate law\n, • Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges\n, • Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators is an advantage\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Excellent analytical and organizational skills\n, • Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment\n, • Working knowledge of the publically funded Litigation work and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with Litigation 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 What’s on Offer: \n\n • Competitive salary package\n, • Supportive team environment\n, • Clear opportunities for career growth\n, • Hybrid working in line with company policy\n\n Our Commitment: We value diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunities, ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve. \n Our recruitment process complies with GDPR and all relevant laws. CRB/DBS checks will confirm your UK work eligibility and role suitability. \n About Gemini Recruitment: Gemini Recruitment is a leading agency specialising in legal placements across the UK. We work closely with Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals, and Legal Support Staff, offering deep insight into opportunities in the legal market.

About The RoleAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you have the drive to support and empower young people to achieve their full potential? If so, Birmingham Children's Trust wants you!Working for Birmingham Children's Trust offers a wealth of professional experiences and exceptional development opportunities. Within the Children with Disabilities Team, you engage in specialised social work, making holistic threshold decisions guided by the Right Help Right Time document. This role demands adherence to tight timescales to address immediate safeguarding concerns and provide appropriate support and signposting.We take pride in fostering a nurturing environment for our employees, maintaining manageable caseloads, and promoting continuous professional growth. With a culture rooted in collaboration and placing the child at the forefront of everything we do, there has never been a more inspiring time to become part of the Trust.You will be joining a hardworking and dedicated team of social workers working with some of our most vulnerable children and families. Our social workers are passionate and committed to making a difference in the lives of children.About You:We are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals who are committed to making a difference. The ideal candidate will have:• A degree in Social Work and youmust have completed your ASYE.• Registration with Social Work England.• Experience working with children and families in a social work setting.• Strong assessment and analytical skills.• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independentlyWe have been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.Our Benefits:• An incentive payment of £1,000 paid in full in your first months' salary (T&C's apply)• Retention bonus of £5,000 per annum paid in monthly instalments (T&C's apply)• Relocation Allowance of up to £8,000 (T&C's apply)• We pay your Social Work England registration fee• We pay your DBS application fee and reimburse your update service fee• A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme which gives you the chance to drive a brand-new car for an affordable fixed monthly amount as part of a salary sacrifice initiative. With no deposits or credit checks required a range of all-inclusive driving packages• Free on-site parking at our offices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley). We also provide onsite electric car charging ports which are free to use!Full access to our amazing internal employee benefits scheme including, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), Health & Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more!• Flexible and hybrid working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home and we offer a variety of working patterns, to support the needs of the Trust and to ensure a positive work/life balance for our employees• You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the Local Government Pension Scheme• Discounted gym memberships with Pure Gym and Nuffield HealthAbout YouAbout UsHelp us to change children and young people's lives !At Birmingham Children's Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?• Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city's most vulnerable children.• Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.• Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.• Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children's Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people.We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.TPBN1_UKTJ

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): \n Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. \n Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. \n Department Background: \n We are ranked and recommended as a top-tier practice by The Legal 500 directory for our services including business immigration, human rights, appeals and personal immigration. The Legal 500 legal directory applauds the services we provide nationwide, stating: “The breadth and depth of the team makes Duncan Lewis a real market leader for immigration matters. The "innovative and courageous" team "are one of the most successful and effective immigration practices in the UK". "They are a credit to the profession". Specialists in the full spectrum of immigration law including asylum, human rights, nationality and business immigration. Our immigration lawyers have an established reputation in acting for high net worth individuals, new and established business men and women, and innovative and skilled individuals under the points based system (PBS). \n We offer a wide range of services to all foreign national individuals and families wishing to enter, remain, or settle in the UK. With over 160 specialist Immigration lawyers nationwide, we bring the highest level of expertise to all immigration matters. The department has a number of highly skilled lawyers who have trained as barristers, and undertake complex appeal cases in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Our immigration team is renowned for their extensive experience in Business and Personal Immigration ranging from sponsorship licence applications, immigration compliance, skilled worker applications, graduate visa, global talent, scale-up worker visa, innovator founder visa, student and family visas, and nationality applications. \n Main Responsibilities of the Role: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Ability to manage and supervise Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Providing expert legal advice to clients on business and personal immigration regulations and policies\n, • Representing clients in negotiations and hearings on immigration issues.\n, • Developing and maintaining relationships with business clients.\n, • Working closely with other partners to create and implement the firm's strategic plans.\n, • Ensuring the legal team's compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.\n, • Identifying new business opportunities and contributing to the firm's growth.\n, • Managing client expectations and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying\n, • At least 2 years PQE experience of handling business/corporate/private client immigration cases\n, • Problem solving and excellent communication skills\n, • The passion and drive to succeed\n, • The ability to work well as part of a team and to lead and inspire others\n, • Expert knowledge of business immigration laws and regulations.\n, • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.\n, • Strong management skills\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 Immigration issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n Equal Opportunities: \n Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. \n We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. \n If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, apply now or visit our company website to apply using our online process for your application to be considered.

Davies Group are looking to recruit a Hire Agent to work within our Vehicle Replacement Group team in Birmingham. This role will require you to sensitively communicate with parties involved in car accidents and gather information for the purposes of processing and assessing a claim. You'll have great customer service skills and ideally have a background in insurance or credit hire, but full training is provided if you are entry-level. At Davies, we value transferable skills and qualities that focus on what you can bring to the role. While industry experience is a benefit, it is not essential as we will provide you with full training and support when you start with us. What will your day look like:\n\n • Process vehicle hire requests from our corporate clients on the inhouse system within agreed SLA’s\n, • Process Bookings of the hire vehicle using the companies preferred supply chain via the in-house system\n, • Process delivery of the hire vehicle using the companies in house system\n, • Managing a caseload of claims to plan telephone contact and updates with the client, the insurance company and other third parties involved in the claim\n, • Keep quality records of the history and up to date position of claims awaiting hire decisions or hire arrangements\n, • Provide advice to client regarding the claim and any additional services offered by the business\n, • Comply to all technical and regulatory processes and procedures\n, • Any other duties as commensurate under this role\nKnowledge and Abilities:\n\n, • Previous experience in a busy administration and customer services role\n, • Proactive in solving problems and organising own workload\n, • A quick learner with a natural ability to understand processes and technical information\n, • A background in an insurance or credit hire business would be an advantage or desirable\n, • A good overall ability with technology including Microsoft office packages\nBenefits\n Career & Purpose \n\n • Davies Innovation Lab\n, • Leadership training programme\n, • Funding for professional qualifications\n, • Thrive at Davies; learning opportunities\n\n Environmental & Social \n\n • The Davies Foundation\n, • Local charity funding\n, • Pennies To Heaven\n, • Employee Resource Groups\n, • Employee volunteering programme\n\n Financial Health \n\n • Pension, 5% employee and 5% employer contribution\n, • My Choices at Davies provides; High Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hub\n, • Life assurance: x4\n, • Refer a Friend\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Lease car salary sacrifice\n, • Davies Incentive Plan\n, • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay\n\n Mental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing \n\n • Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focus\n, • Discounts with 100's of UK retailers\n, • EAP; 24/7 confidential helpline\n, • 25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 years\n, • Flexible working\n, • Dress for your day\n, • Inclusive employment policies eg. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, sabbatical policy and baby loss and miscarriage\n, • Flexible benefits include; holiday purchase plan and a opportunity to purchase heath cash plan and BUPA dental plan\n

Finance Systems Manager Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37.5 / week Salary: circa £83,000 depending on experience Location: Birmingham (B2 5DB) WFH policy: Employees are required to attend the office 2 days/week Flexible working: Variety of flexible work patterns subject to line manager discretion e.g. Compressed 9-day fortnight. Reports to: Head of Finance Deadline Note: We reserve the right to close the advert before the advertised deadline if there are a high volume of applications. Role Summary: LCCC is at the heart of the UK’s transition to Net Zero, administering government-backed low carbon energy schemes that are transforming the energy landscape. The Finance Systems Manager reports to the Head of Finance and Procurement and plays a pivotable role in ensuring our finance function has the technology, automation and audit-ready controlled processes to support that mission - leading the development of LCCC’s finance technology across Finance Operations, Scheme Settlements and Procurement. The Finance Systems Manager acts as the bridge between the Finance & Procurement department and LCCC’s Technology Hub, representing Finance’s requirements in all technology and system decisions. The role requires a strong blend of finance expertise, technical capability, and stakeholder influence—engaging credibly with finance colleagues, IT teams and system vendors. It also requires close collaboration with wider LCCC teams and external delivery partners, including EMRS and Scheme Operations, to ensure alignment across schemes and the maintenance of robust financial controls and audit-ready processes. The role provides direct line management of the Finance Process Specialist and any future roles within the finance systems team. The role also carries responsibility for governing AI adoption within Finance and ensuring all technology outputs meet audit and public body requirements. Key Responsibilities The key responsibilities of the role are outlined below, covering both LCCC and ESC. However, this is an overview of the role and is not exhaustive. As the size and number of different schemes continues to grow, the dynamic nature of the role may lead to further enhancements. LCCC recognises the evolving nature of the responsibilities and reserves the right to assign other duties commensurate with the role as required. Team leadership and development Line manage the Finance Process Specialist and any future roles, ensuring improvement projects are scoped correctly and delivered to time and quality. Provide day-to-day management, objective setting, performance oversight, and development support to direct reports, building technical capability across team members of varying ability. Lead change management activity for new system and process deployments, developing communication and training plans that bring finance colleagues of all technical abilities with them. Finance systems and ERP ownership Oversee review of the current ERP system (Sage X3) and consider future change or updates. Act as the Sage X3 (or future ERP system) Finance champion, including the administration role, ensuring the system is progressively removed from manual transactional processes in Scheme Settlements, Finance Operations and Procurement. Lead the finance workstream of LCCC’s future ERP migration — owning requirements gathering, controls mapping, UAT coordination, data migration validation, and finance-side user adoption. Act as the main point of contact with IT to cover the period of connectivity with the new settlement system and future systems. Represent Finance & Procurement as the authoritative voice in corporate technology forums and governance processes, translating finance and audit requirements into clear system specifications for IT and vendors. Ensure Finance technology development is in line with company direction and LCCC’s corporate technology strategy. Support the team with banking software and related financial system tools. Process transformation and automation Identify opportunities to automate financial processes and improve efficiency in Scheme Settlements and Finance Operations. Lead process transformation projects from discovery and mapping to solution design, build, testing, and controlled handover, ensuring each automated solution includes validation, exception flagging, and audit trails. Implement workflows and integrations between finance systems and other business applications. Design automated outputs to be operable and updatable by finance staff without specialist technical knowledge, including clear guidance and self-checking for monthly, quarterly, and annual refresh cycles. Foster continuous improvement within the team, supporting colleagues of varying technical skills to adopt new tools and translating complex system logic into accessible, well-documented outputs. AI governance and adoption Evaluate and govern AI tool deployment in Finance, identifying where AI can improve efficiency, data quality, or reporting. Ensure AI-assisted outputs are auditable, explainable, and comply with NAO and LCCC public body requirements. Keep informed on AI developments and advise the Head of Finance and Procurement on adoption strategy. Data management and reporting Ensure data accuracy, integrity and security across all finance systems. Maintain data governance, access controls and retention policies across all finance systems, aligned with LCCC’s obligations. Lead Finance’s transition to a data warehouse or equivalent solution to improve reporting efficiency and functionality for Scheme Settlements, Finance Operations and Procurement. Develop and maintain dashboards and reports for financial analysis and decision-making. Serve as the team’s Power BI and Excel champion, setting standards for financial reporting and data visualisation. Project and vendor management Lead finance system implementation, upgrades, and migration projects, collaborating with IT, procurement, and other stakeholders to deliver on time and within scope. User support and training Provide technical support and training to finance teams on system functionality. Act as the primary point of contact for system-related issues and enhancements Skills Knowledge and Expertise Essential: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Experience leading a Finance or Management Accounting team. Experience of process and data management including how technology can be deployed to deliver efficiency, effectiveness, and control to meet defined business requirements. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences and communicate complex ideas in simplified terms. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including cross-functional collaboration. See full job descirption by clicking on apply, directing you to the job on our career site

Are you an Administrative Assistant from an investment or corporate background looking to thrive in a team orientated environment? A global investment firm is looking for an approachable, friendly and proactive admin assistant on a full-time basis for a duration of 6 months with a possible extension of up to 18 months and if successful, the potential to join the team permanently. The role is an impressive development into becoming a high performing Executive Assistant. Located in a stunning, sleek building, compromising cutting edge technology and amenities, the successful candidate will play a key role in calendar management, arranging meetings and domestic and international travel whilst supporting warm and welcoming MDs, associates and junior VP level. A minimum of 2 years' experience as an assistant/coordinator within a fast-paced corporate environment, e.g. PR, Consultancy, Media. The ideal candidate would be a highly organised and competent individual who is client facing in their communication. Key job responsibilities: \n\n • Diary management for MDs, VPs and Associates. \n\n\n, • Coordinating conference calls, domestic and international travels. \n\n\n, • Supporting executives across APAC and EMEA \n\n\n, • Liaising with the global assistant team, specifically building relationships with assistants in London. \n\n\n, • General administrative duties from invoicing, submissions, and other ad hoc projects as requested. \n\n\n, • Manage incoming phone calls, take detailed and accurate messages \n\n\n, • Act as an integral member of the support team; maintaining a high level of awareness of current priorities and support required. \nWhat we’re looking for:\n\n, • Excellent Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook skills. \n\n\n, • Ability to manage competing time sensitive priorities and tasks. \n\n\n, • Supportive team player that works well across changing environments. \n\n\n, • Minimum of 1–2-years of experience supporting executives in investment and customer service industries. \nAdditional details: 18 inclusive of holiday pay | 5 days in office. The role consists of 5 days in the office (40hrs). If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and are adaptable in the workplace, then this is the role for you!

Your chance to join one of the UK's leading event venue operators, driving business across an impressive portfolio of conference, exhibition and live event spaces. \n \n\n • Hybrid Working - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home \n, • Uncapped Commission\n, • Excellent Benefits \n\n \n THE COMPANY \n This well-established venue group hosts an extensive programme of conferences, exhibitions, corporate events and live experiences, welcoming some of the UK's most recognised brands, agencies and event organisers. \n With a strong reputation within the events industry and ambitious growth plans, they are investing in their commercial team and are looking for driven business development professionals to help grow revenue across a diverse venue portfolio. \n Offering a collaborative culture, flexible hybrid working, genuine career progression and an uncapped commission structure, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business focused on long-term growth. \n THE ROLE \n Due to continued investment within the commercial team, there is now an opportunity for a Business Development Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of existing agency accounts whilst driving significant new business across a range of event spaces. \n This is a highly commercial role where you'll be responsible for identifying new opportunities, developing strategic account plans and building long-term relationships with clients. You'll be expected to take a proactive approach to revenue generation as well as nurturing and building on current accounts. \n Responsibilities will include: \n\n • Managing and developing a portfolio of existing clients\n, • Proactively identifying, targeting and securing new business opportunities\n, • Building and maintaining a strong sales pipeline to achieve and exceed revenue targets\n, • Creating and executing strategic account growth plans\n, • Identifying opportunities to increase revenue across existing clients\n, • Networking and building relationships across the events industry\n, • Leading commercial negotiations and closing high-value opportunities\n, • Working closely with internal teams to develop innovative client solutions\n, • Maintaining accurate sales forecasts and CRM records\n\n THE CANDIDATE \n The ideal candidate will be a proactive and commercially driven business development professional with a proven track record of winning new business, growing client revenue and developing strategic partnerships. \n We're looking for someone who combines strong account management skills with a genuine hunter mentality. You will be confident building your own pipeline, opening doors with new prospects and identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts through strategic planning and consultative selling. \n Candidates from venues, exhibitions, sponsorship, delegate sales, media or events will be considered. Most importantly, you'll be someone who takes ownership of your numbers, understands how to build long-term revenue growth and thrives in a fast-paced commercial environment. \n In return, you'll join a supportive and ambitious team where success is recognised and rewarded, with hybrid working, uncapped commission and excellent opportunities for career development. \n Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) in events, exhibitions and experiential. If this position isn’t quite what you’re looking for please visit to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting. \n VAC REF: CC18148

Corporate Tax Director | Birmingham | Advisory-Led Growth Opportunity\n Hybrid Working | Birmingham | Circa £100,000 + Benefits \n I'm working with a fast-growing advisory and accountancy firm to recruit a Corporate Tax Director into their Birmingham office. \n This is a rare opportunity to join a business with significant growth ambitions and play a leading role in shaping the future of its Corporate Tax offering. With increasing demand for advisory work and a clear need to strengthen senior leadership within the tax team, this position offers the chance to make a genuine impact while building a long-term route towards Partner. The Opportunity\n This is far more than a traditional Corporate Tax role. \n The firm is looking for an entrepreneurial tax leader who can help drive the transition from a predominantly compliance-focused service towards a broader, advisory-led proposition. \n You'll work closely with senior leadership to develop capabilities, grow client relationships, and support the continued expansion of the tax function. There is significant scope to influence the direction of the team, develop service lines, and become a visible figure both internally and externally. \n For the right individual, there is a genuine opportunity to help build something and establish themselves as a key part of the firm's future leadership team. The Firm\n This founder-led advisory firm has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality work while maintaining a collaborative and people-focused culture. \n Known for its ambitious growth plans and entrepreneurial mindset, the business has developed a reputation as a genuine alternative within the mid-market advisory space. The culture is energetic, commercial, and built around individuals who want to contribute, challenge ideas, and play an active role in the firm's continued success. \n With multiple offices across the UK and ambitious expansion plans over the coming years, the business continues to invest heavily in both its people and service offerings. The Role\n As Corporate Tax Director, you'll play a pivotal role in developing and growing the Corporate Tax function while maintaining high levels of client service across a broad range of advisory projects. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Leading Corporate Tax advisory projects across a varied client portfolio\n, • Supporting the development of a more advisory-focused tax offering\n, • Working closely with senior leadership to expand service lines and technical capabilities\n, • Acting as a trusted adviser to clients on complex corporate tax matters\n, • Supporting clients through transactions, restructuring projects, and strategic tax planning exercises\n, • Building and maintaining strong client relationships\n, • Becoming a visible presence within the Birmingham office and wider business\n, • Supporting business development activity and identifying new opportunities\n, • Mentoring, developing, and inspiring junior members of the tax team\n, • Driving technical excellence and helping to shape the future direction of the department\nWhat You'll Need\n\n, • ACA, ACCA and/or CTA qualified\n, • Strong Corporate Tax advisory experience gained within practice\n, • Experience operating at Senior Manager, Director, or equivalent level\n, • Broad technical knowledge across Corporate Tax\n, • Experience advising owner-managed businesses and entrepreneurial clients\n, • Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills\n, • Commercial awareness and a business development mindset\n, • Leadership experience with a passion for developing people\n, • Ambition to help grow and shape a tax function\n, • Exposure to areas such as international tax, transactions, share schemes, or M&A tax would be advantageous\nBenefits\n\n, • Salary circa £100,000\n, • Hybrid and flexible working\n, • Genuine pathway towards Partner\n, • Significant influence over the future direction of the Corporate Tax team\n, • Strong exposure to high-value advisory work\n, • Opportunity to help build and develop service lines\n, • Direct access to senior leadership and decision-makers\n, • Business development and practice growth opportunities\n, • Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture\n, • Opportunity to join a rapidly growing firm with ambitious expansion plans\n, • Excellent long-term career prospects for an ambitious tax leader\n\n \n \n As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): \n Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. \n Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. \n We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. \n Public Law Department Background: \n Our Public Law team is applauded by the Legal 500 UK directory has a "dynamicteam", who are "exceptional in ability and reach". Ranked and recommended for its excellence in Public Law UK-wide, the department undertakes both publicly (legal aid) and privately funded work and has experience in all aspects of civil liberties and judicial review claimant matters against the Home Office, HMRC, local authority, NHS including obtaining emergency orders and other interim relief to prevent human rights violations. The 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 As a large and well-established firm, we are well known to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), the Courts, and the Government Legal Department (GLD). The quality of our work is repeatedly demonstrated by our high success rates. Our lawyers are award winning and many of our cases, which are recorded in the reported case journals, raise new and important issues, and create legal precedents for the future. We also collaborate with other firms on funding and case management issues, and have a close working relationship with a number of barristers’ chambers with relevant expertise in public law. \n Main Responsibilities of the Role: \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 Key Skills Required: \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 The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n Equal Opportunities: \n Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. \n We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.

Role: Housing Litigation Paralegal \n A Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated 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 Housing Department Background: \n Our client’s Housing team, Noted for its "sustained legal conviction combined with outstanding advocacy", The Housing team, is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK for its services in social housing UK-wide, providing assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. \n Our Client handle both publicly funded (legal aid) and privately funded legal services in homelessness, disrepair, eviction, succession for tenants, neighborhood problems, debt issues and possession proceedings. Their solicitors are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. The department regularly represents clients at all court levels (including the Higher Courts) and is extensively experienced at handling all housing related judicial review claimant matters at the High Court. \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 and private housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\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 experience in a broad range of publically funded Housing Law\n, • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Legal experience as a Housing Paralegal/Advisor\n, • Clear understanding and application of Housing Laws\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.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): \n Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. \n Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. \n Immigration Department Background: \n We have one of the largest legal aid Immigration practices in the UK and are ranked as a top tier practice by The Legal 500 directory for our services including, business immigration, human rights, appeals and overstay. Our immigration lawyers have an established reputation in acting for high net worth individuals, new and established business men and women, and innovative and skilled individuals under the Tier 1 visa categories. \n Our Immigration team offer a wide range of services to European Economic Area (EEA) and non-EEA individuals and families wishing to enter, remain, or settle in the UK. \n With over 160 specialist Immigration lawyers nationwide, we bring the highest level of expertise to all Immigration matters. The department has a number of highly skilled lawyers who have trained as barristers, and undertake complex appeal cases up to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. \n Our Immigration team is renowned for their extensive experience in Asylum claims and challenging human rights violations for unaccompanied minors and victims of torture, trafficking, and domestic abuse. In these cases, we are committed to assisting no matter the individual client’s circumstance. \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 Immigration 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 Immigration work including; detained clients; victims of trafficking & torture; asylum work from initial applications through to Tribunal appeal and upper Court appeal matters; entry clearance applications and appeals and some judicial review work\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Preparing applications to meet Home Office requirements (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 Key Skills Required: \n\n • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Registered with the Law Society Immigration & Asylum Law Accreditation - level 2 membership is essential\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 vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Immigration issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Working knowledge of the publicly funded Immigration work and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Immigration 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 The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n Equal Opportunities: \n Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. \n We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. \n If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, apply now or visit our company website to apply using our online process for your application to be considered.

\n • Strategic and commercially focused\n, • Confident communicator\n, • Proactive and hands on\nJob title: Finance ManagerReporting to: Head of FinanceLocation: Birmingham (hybrid working) with occasional travel to UK sitesThe business: A high growth, multi-site business headquartered in BirminghamFinancial Reporting\n\n, • Review monthly revenue and ensure accurate and timely production of monthly management accounts for final review and release by the Head of Finance.\n, • Responsibility for commentary and analysis of monthly and YTD results in the UK Finance Board report.\n, • Undertake detailed review of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all balances are appropriately substantiated with supporting schedules maintained for internal audit purposes.\n, • Maintain KPIs and provide financial commentary for inclusion within monthly performance reports.\n, • Support management accountants with preparation of year end statutory accounts.\n, • Liaise with internal and external auditors (planning and execution) and ensure all information requirements are met.\n, • Work with operational stakeholders and management accountants to streamline the financial revenue reporting process in line with industry regulatory reporting cycles.\nFinancial Control\n\n, • Maintain a finance process manual as a live document reflecting all existing financial processes, identifying and implementing opportunities to further strengthen the control environment.\n, • Undertake quarterly financial control reviews and report key findings to the Head of Finance.\n, • Support the internal audit process with a target of minimising the number of any future recommendations.\n, • Ensure open PO/GRNI balances are valid, enforcing reviews and reporting on non-conformance.\n, • Maintain industry specific regulatory registers.\nCompliance\n\n, • Ensure timely and accurate VAT return and duty return preparation for final review by the Head of Finance ahead of submission.\n, • Ensure all customs requirements are handled effectively and customs declarations made to HMRC.\n, • Ensure all Office for National Statistics surveys are completed.\n, • Provide all necessary information to external tax advisers to ensure timely preparation of year end statutory account tax disclosures and corporate tax computations for submission to HMRC.\n, • Maintain the lease register for the UK Group and ensure lease terms are adhered to for annual rent review purposes.\n, • Continually identify risks to delivery, propose solutions where necessary and effectively manage stakeholder expectations throughout.\nBusiness Partnering\n\n, • Review monthly and YTD site performance, applying strategic challenge to drive accountability, enhance decision making and improve financial outcomes.\n, • Identify, assess and manage risks and opportunities, partnering with stakeholders to drive proactive mitigation plans and maximise value creation.\nAd Hoc / Other\n\n, • Set targets and supervise and coach the management accounting team as appropriate.\n, • Support development initiatives for the ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central) to improve financial reporting.\nEssential\n\n, • Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).\n, • Advanced Excel and financial systems expertise.\n, • Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset.\nAttributes\n\n, • Strategic and commercially focused.\n, • Confident communicator with strong storytelling skills.\n, • Proactive, hands on and detail oriented.\nDesirable\n\n, • Experience in a multi-entity environment.\n, • Team leadership experience.\n

Commercial Disputes / Litigation Solicitor | Birmingham | Excellent Work & Lifestyle One of the biggest selling points of this opportunity is the chance to join a growing, Legal 500 recognised firm that is investing heavily in technology, innovation and its people. Working with an impressive portfolio of SMEs, owner-managed businesses, national organisations, insurers and corporate clients, you'll enjoy exposure to high-quality commercial disputes work while benefiting from genuine autonomy, exceptional support and a clear pathway for progression.The Firm This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking, Legal 500 recognised firm that continues to go from strength to strength. With sustained national growth and continued investment across its offices, the business has built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal services while embracing cutting-edge technology to enhance both the client experience and the way its lawyers work. Its client base is as impressive as it is varied, acting for SMEs, owner-managed businesses, national companies, insurers and major corporate clients across a broad range of sectors. The work is commercially focused, often complex and always engaging, giving lawyers the opportunity to build long-term relationships with clients who value practical, strategic advice. You'll be joining a collaborative and ambitious team where autonomy is encouraged from day one. Lawyers are trusted to manage their own matters, develop client relationships and make decisions, all while benefiting from the support, guidance and mentoring of experienced colleagues who are genuinely invested in helping you succeed. Whether you're looking to deepen your technical expertise or take the next step in your career, you'll find a culture that encourages growth rather than hierarchy. Could your next move be somewhere that gives you the freedom to run your own caseload while providing the backing of a highly experienced and supportive litigation team?The Role\n\n • Manage a varied caseload of Commercial Disputes matters from instruction through to resolution.\n, • Advise a diverse client base including SMEs, owner-managed businesses, national organisations, insurers and corporate clients.\n, • Handle matters involving contractual disputes, property litigation, breach of directors' duties, trespass, nuisance and other complex commercial disputes.\n, • Work within an insurance-backed litigation environment, considering policy coverage and supporting claims handling where appropriate.\n, • Represent clients throughout the litigation process across the relevant courts and tribunals.\n, • Collaborate with experienced commercial litigators on high-value and technically challenging matters.\n, • Build strong and lasting relationships with clients, insurers, counsel and other key stakeholders.\n, • Supervise and mentor junior members of the team, including trainees and paralegals.\n, • Deliver commercially focused advice that helps clients navigate legal and business risk with confidence.\nWhat if your next role gave you the opportunity to advise an outstanding client base while working for a firm that's genuinely investing in technology, innovation and your long-term career?You\n\n, • Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent).\n, • Experience managing a varied Commercial Disputes or Litigation caseload.\n, • Strong technical knowledge of commercial litigation.\n, • Comfortable working autonomously while enjoying collaboration with colleagues.\n, • Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.\n, • Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach to dispute resolution.\n, • Confident using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.\n, • Insurance litigation experience would be advantageous but is not essential.\n, • Ambitious, proactive and keen to develop within a modern, technology-driven legal practice.\nBenefits\n\n, • Flexible hybrid working.\n, • Join a growing Legal 500 recognised firm with ambitious expansion plans.\n, • High-quality work acting for an impressive and diverse client portfolio.\n, • Genuine autonomy over your caseload with trust and flexibility from day one.\n, • Outstanding mentoring, collaboration and support from experienced lawyers.\n, • Clear and achievable career progression.\n, • Continued investment in learning, development and technical excellence.\n, • Access to modern legal technology that enables you to focus on delivering exceptional client service.\n, • Private medical insurance.\n, • Competitive pension scheme.\n, • Generous annual leave.\n, • Comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.\nIf you're looking to combine high-quality commercial disputes work with genuine autonomy, exceptional support and the opportunity to join a firm that's shaping the future of legal practice through innovation and growth, this could be the move you've been waiting for. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal today. Your next career move deserves more than just another job—it deserves the right platform to thrive.