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Principal Electrical Engineer - NuclearWorking Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 2 days per week office-based)Contract Type: Permanent, Full-TimeSector: NuclearSalary:Up to £80,000Role OverviewOpportunity for a Principal Engineer to join a well-established engineering design consultancy with a strong pipeline of long-term work in the water, hydrogen, and nuclear sectors.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide specialist electrical input on projects and proposals, including drafting, reviewing, and approving engineering documents.Support the growth of junior engineers and graduates through guidance and mentoring.Deliver high-quality electrical engineering outputs that meet schedule, budget, and client expectations.Ensure all designs comply with relevant legislation, industry standards, and company or client requirements.Prepare specifications and requisitions for a wide range of electrical equipment, such as HV/LV switchboards, transformers, and UPS systems.RequirementsExtensive electrical engineering experience in the nuclear sector, with strong knowledge of design, installation standards, and UK legislation.Skilled in CE marking compliance (ATEX, PED, LVD, Machinery, EMC) and nuclear plant installation requirements.Security cleared (or eligible), with expertise in risk management, HSE, and regulatory compliance.Degree-qualified in Electrical or Control Engineering; Chartered or Incorporated Engineer, or working towards professional registration.TPBN1_UKTJ

Role: Immigration Level 2 Accredited Solicitor - DirectorA 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 CaseworkersGemini 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.Immigration Department Background:Our clients 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.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.In addition, our clients 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 clients circumstance.Main Duties and Responsibilities:Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are metResponsible for all aspects of Immigration work including 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 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 workPreparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidencePreparing applications to meet Home Office requirements (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)Attending conferences and courtYou 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:Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applyingRegistered with the Law Society Immigration & Asylum Law Accreditation - level 2 membershipBe committed and highly driven to provide an excellent standard of service to our clientsStrong 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 Immigration issuesExcellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new businessWorking knowledge of the publicly funded Immigration work and have the ability to service privately funded casesHave extensive experience in dealing with all Immigration related work and some expertise on adoption mattersExperience in own advocacy is an advantageExcellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skillsThis list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.What we offer Highly competitive salaryA dynamic and committed team cultureExcellent progression opportunitiesThe firm will allow Hybrid-working in accordance with company policy.Opportunities for sector recognition and legal awardsAbout 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

Senior Litigation Solicitor | £70,000 to £90,000+ (Negotiable) + Benefits \n Location: Spinningfields, Manchester Company: Leading UK law firm specialising in financial mis-selling claims Hybrid working: 3 days in office, 2 from home Reporting Line: Senior legal leadership and partners \n The Opportunity \n A fast-scaling legal business is looking to appoint a Senior Litigation Solicitor to join its growing legal team in Manchester. \n This leading UK firm is a trusted legal partner for tens of thousands of clients seeking redress for financial mis-selling. They currently manage more than 150,000 claims, onboarding hundreds more every day. \n This is a senior legal appointment for an experienced solicitor who wants more than a traditional private practice caseload. It provides scale, responsibility, commercial exposure, progression, and genuine influence over how litigation work is delivered. \n The role offers real responsibility, direct work with senior legal leadership and the opportunity to play an important part in how complex litigation work is assessed, managed and progressed. \n The Role \n As the Senior Litigation Solicitor you will be responsible for: \n\n • Reviewing and managing complex legal issues from initiation through to resolution\n, • Conducting detailed legal analysis, case assessment and documentation preparation across high-volume workloads\n, • Assessing case quality and advising on risk and challenge risk where required\n, • Maintaining consistent, accurate and timely communication with clients throughout the lifecycle of their claim\n, • Supporting decision-making and helping maintain high standards across a growing legal operation\n\n About You \n In order to be considered for this role, you will ideally have: \n\n • A Solicitor qualification in England and Wales with a current practising certificate\n, • Proven litigation experience with 5+ years PQE\n, • Excellent drafting, analysis and legal review skills\n, • Sound judgement and the confidence to make clear legal decisions\n, • A strong understanding of SRA obligations and professional standards\n, • The ability to work in a fast-moving, high-growth legal environment\n, • Commercial awareness and the confidence to assess risk properly\n, • A structured, accountable and detail-focused approach\n\n You do not need to come from an identical background. What matters is strong litigation ability, good judgement, professional discipline and the appetite to operate in a senior role with genuine influence. \n Salary & Benefits: \n\n • Salary of £70,000 to £90,000+\n, • Senior role in a fast-scaling legal business\n, • Direct access to senior legal leadership and partners\n, • High-quality litigation work in a commercially ambitious environment\n, • Genuine influence over legal quality, risk, compliance and case progression\n, • Modern offices in Spinningfields, Manchester\n, • Clear opportunity to broaden your remit as the business grows\n, • Strong platform for career progression\n\n Apply Now \n If you are an experienced Litigation Solicitor ready for a senior role with real influence, please apply with your CV today for an initial discussion in confidence.

THE FIRM \n A global full-service law firm with deep niche and sector experience. \n THE ROLE \n An Associate/Senior Associate with 2-6pqe in Commercial Contracts is sought to join the Strategic Contracts team \n You will be looking to work in any of the following locations, Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester - possibly Nottingham \n The team covers both day-to-day matters for local and national clients to large outsourcings and multinational projects, working with colleagues around the globe. \n The team has particular expertise in global facilities and property management outsourcings and regularly advises on some of the largest supply chain contracts, particularly in the aerospace and automotives sectors for blue chip automotive clients. \n Responsibilities will include: \n Advising on matters from high value, long term strategic arrangements to more day-to-day business-as-usual matters and standard form contracts \n Working with a wide range of private and public sector businesses across a wide range of sectors such as transport, utilities and industrial engineering on a local, national and international level \n Providing commercial support for transactions undertaken by the firm's corporate and real estate teams \n Developing close working relationships with colleagues in different teams and offices throughout the business both nationally and internationally and the opportunity to learn from different partners \n Participating in and contributing to structured business development activity, including assisting on writing client briefings/articles. \n ABOUT YOU \n A lawyer with 2-6pqe, you will have a solid foundation in contract law and be looking for either an Associate or Senior Associate role. \n You will demonstrate a detailed knowledge of different types of contract, strong technical and drafting skills and also an understanding of the key legal, commercial and operational issues that could impact clients and their contracts. \n This should be paired with an understanding of what specialist support might be needed for a contract (e. TUPE, data protection, competition law etc.). \n Able to deal with the competing demands of clients which arise from involvement in a number of separate transactions at once, you should have the ability to work flexibly to tight deadlines \n At Senior Associate level, you will have the ability to coach, supervise and mentor more junior members of the team, proactively participate in Business Development and assist Partners with client development opportunities and networking. \n \n \n Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

\n Your new company \n Our client is a highly regarded national law firm with a market-leading reputation in defendant insurance litigation. The firm acts for a broad range of insurer and corporate clients and is recognised for its expertise in handling complex, high-value catastrophic injury claims. Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Associate to join its specialist Catastrophic Injury team. \n Your new role \n You will join a nationally recognised team handling some of the most complex and high-profile catastrophic injury cases in the UK. Working alongside leading practitioners in the field, you will manage a caseload of high-value motor, employer's liability and public liability claims involving life-changing injuries, catastrophic loss and sensitive circumstances. \n The role offers responsibility for significant cases from inception through to resolution, often involving complex liability, causation and quantum issues, substantial future loss claims and matters attracting media attention. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Managing a caseload of complex catastrophic injury matters.\n, • Handling high-value motor, EL and PL claims on behalf of insurer clients.\n, • Advising on liability, causation, quantum and litigation strategy.\n, • Managing claims involving serious and life-changing injuries.\n, • Working closely with insurers, experts, counsel and other stakeholders.\n, • Supporting business development and strengthening client relationships.\n, • Supervising and mentoring junior team members where appropriate.\n, • Contributing to the continued growth and success of the practice.\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with significant experience handling defendant catastrophic injury claims.\n, • Significant experience within catastrophic injury litigation.\n, • Strong background in motor, employer's liability and/or public liability claims.\n, • Extensive experience managing high-value and complex injury matters.\n, • In-depth understanding of future losses and quantum assessment.\n, • Excellent technical, drafting and analytical skills.\n, • Strong client management and stakeholder engagement experience.\n, • Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Opportunity to join a leading catastrophic injury practice with an outstanding market reputation.\n, • Exposure to some of the most complex and high-profile injury litigation in the sector.\n, • Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing national team.\n, • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.\n, • A very competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.\n, • Supportive and collaborative culture focused on professional development and long-term career growth.\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n 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

A leading, international law firm is looking to hire a senior legal technologist on a 12 month fixed term contract basis. Based in Manchester, the main purpose of this role is to lead the delivery of innovative and complex automation solutions for clients whilst supervising and mentoring other team members \n Main Responsibilities: \n\n • Building and maintaining automated products.\n, • Providing support in the creation of new document automation solutions.\n, • Delivering drafting related projects across the business.\n, • Identifying opportunities for system upgrades and improvements.\n, • Establishing and delivering training sessions to colleagues.\n, • Recognising opportunities where automation and AI could assist with supporting clients.\n, • Providing expertise for analysis and data gathering within documents.\n, • Providing regular feedback to team members.\n\n Main experience and skills required: \n\n • Strong experience delivering legal technology projects.\n, • A strong understanding of legal tech software and tools such as HighQ and Contract Express.\n, • Experience configuring automation tools.\n, • A good understanding of tools that assist with drafting including AI and PowerBI.\n, • Able to work to tight deadlines with a sense of urgency.\n, • A passion for innovation and understanding of how legal work is delivered.\n, • Experience of managing multiple projects.\n\n To be considered for this role, it is important that you possess the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively. This role will suit a creative thinker who is both positive and solutions oriented. \n If you are interested in finding out more about this role and believe you are a good fit, please don't hesitate in sending your CV Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.\n \n Our consultants will review your application and assess your suitability. We endeavour to respond to all applications within 72 hours, however due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually and would advise that if you do not hear from us you should assume you are not successful in your application. Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.\n \n \n \n

\n Your new company \n This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded specialist governance and company secretarial consultancy. The business has experienced consistent growth and works with an impressive client base including private equity-backed businesses, technology companies and life sciences organisations. Your new role \n You will provide outsourced company secretarial and governance support to a varied portfolio of clients, acting as a trusted advisor on compliance and corporate governance matters. You will work alongside experienced specialists and support clients ranging from growing businesses to well-known corporate organisations. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Providing company secretarial advice and services to a portfolio of clients.\n, • Acting as a key point of contact and developing strong client relationships.\n, • Advising on Companies Act 2006 compliance and corporate governance requirements.\n, • Drafting company secretarial documentation and board/shareholder resolutions.\n, • Managing compliance projects, statutory books and governance reviews.\n, • Supporting corporate transactions including M&A activity, equity fundraising and other strategic projects.\n, • Contributing to knowledge sharing, process improvements and service development initiatives.\n, • Supporting business development activities and maintaining relationships with law firm referrers and clients.\n, • More experienced candidates will have the opportunity to lead complex client matters, supervise junior team members and contribute to internal training and mentoring programmes.\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n To be successful in this role, you will have: \n\n • Previous company secretarial experience gained within a law firm, professional services environment, specialist company secretarial provider or similar setting.\n, • Strong knowledge of company secretarial compliance and corporate governance requirements.\n, • Experience advising on Companies Act 2006 obligations.\n, • Excellent drafting, communication and stakeholder management skills.\n, • Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.\n, • A proactive and client-focused approach.\n, • Experience using Diligent or similar company secretarial software would be advantageous.\n, • CGI qualifications or an interest in studying towards professional qualifications would be welcomed.\n\n Candidates with a corporate legal background and a genuine interest in developing a specialist governance career are also encouraged to apply. What you'll get in return \n\n • Profit share bonuses.\n, • Additional discretionary bonus opportunities.\n, • Comprehensive benefits package.\n, • Full study support towards Chartered Governance Institute qualifications.\n, • Structured training and development from experienced specialists.\n, • Excellent long-term career progression opportunities.\n, • Supportive, collaborative and close-knit working culture.\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, \n \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

\n Your new company \n This Manchester law firm has a regulatory practice that goes from strength to strength. Your new role \n These regulatory solicitor roles will see you handle an interesting mix of work. This will include: \n data protection matters and compliance, including data subject access requests, drafting privacy policies, managing data breach response plans, readiness assessments, risk assessments and audits; \n land management regulatory matters;product safety advice; \n advertising standards matters; and \n corporate responsibility and reputation management advice What you'll need to succeed \n You should be a regulatory lawyer with 1-3 years' pqe or operating at Senior Associate level. With good communication and relationship building skills, you will have a desire to get involved in business development initiatives and be proactive in drafting thought leadership materials. What you'll get in return \n These are excellent regulatory solicitor roles to join a respected law firm that can provide a super platform for the next stage of your career. The work is first rate and you can look forward to working closely with both colleagues and clients. The firm can provide real opportunities for career progression together with an extremely competitive remuneration package that is negotiable depending on your experience. What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, \n \n

\n Your new company \n You'll be joining a large, highly regulated, international organisation operating at the forefront of innovation, technology and financial services. The in-house legal function plays a strategic role across the business, supporting complex commercial activity, capital projects, technology transformation and real estate initiatives while managing legal and regulatory risk at scale. The team is recognised as a centre of excellence, partnering closely with procurement, technology, corporate real estate and frontline business teams to deliver pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice. Your new role \n As a Construction and Commercial/Technology Lawyer, you will join a global Commercial, Innovation and Technology legal team, advising on a broad range of construction, commercial and technology matters. You will act as a trusted legal adviser to stakeholders across procurement, capital projects, technology and wider business functions, helping to manage legal risk and support key strategic initiatives. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Providing commercially focused legal advice on construction, real estate, procurement, commercial and technology matters.\n, • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of agreements relating to construction projects, consultancy services, technology solutions and outsourced services.\n, • Advising on the procurement and delivery of complex construction, workplace, facilities and real estate projects across multiple jurisdictions.\n, • Supporting the negotiation of consultant, contractor and framework agreements.\n, • Developing and implementing legal strategies that support effective risk management and regulatory compliance.\n, • Monitoring legal and regulatory developments and advising on their impact on the business.\n, • Identifying legal and regulatory risks and providing practical mitigation strategies.\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n To be successful in this role, you will bring: \n\n • Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or equivalent legal professional in the UK or a comparable jurisdiction, with relevant post-qualification experience gained in-house and/or private practice.\n, • The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and build strong relationships with stakeholders across legal and business functions.\n, • A collaborative approach and the ability to contribute positively to wider team and organisational objectives.\n\n Ideally, you will also have experience in one or more of the following areas: \n \n\n • Advising corporate real estate, capital projects or procurement teams on complex construction, workplace, facilities management and real estate projects.\n, • Negotiating consultant appointments, contractor agreements and framework arrangements.\n, • Advising on a broad range of commercial and technology agreements, including software licences, SaaS and cloud services, and professional services agreements.\n, • Advising financial services organisations or working within a regulated environment.\n, • Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements affecting financial institutions, such as outsourcing, ring-fencing, operational resilience or related regulatory frameworks.\n, • Familiarity with industry-standard construction and consultancy contracting models and framework-based procurement structures.\n\n What you'll get in return \n In return, you'll benefit from a highly competitive package including: \n\n • Performance-related bonus\n, • Exceptionally generous pension\n, • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days\n, • Private medical insurance\n, • Life assurance and income protection\n, • Access to a wide range of flexible benefits, including dental cover and gym membership\n, • Hybrid working and a strong commitment to wellbeing, learning and career development\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, \n \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

\n Commercial Litigation (Dispute Resolution) Paralegal \n Manchester City Centre \n Hybrid – First 3 month onsite 5 days a week whilst training – 3 days in Office thereafter. \n Permanent \n About HF \n People. Not just lawyers \n \n We’re not your typical law firm – we’re people with a passion for helping our clients and each other achieve the best possible outcomes. We are leading legal advisers across the UK & Ireland, known for our innovation, client focus, and long-lasting relationships. We do things differently, with a forward-thinking approach built around our clients’ needs, supported by cutting-edge technology and a culture built around people from a wide range of backgrounds who are taking an equally wide range of routes to building their careers in law. \n \n We are looking to recruit a Paralegal within our Commercial Litigation (Dispute Resolution) Department to be based in our City Centre Office in Manchester. \n \n Our well-respected Commercial Litigation team has extensive experience in acting for FTSE 100 and Euro 250 Companies, focusing predominantly on corporate and commercial disputes providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice to build strong, long-lasting relationships with our clients. \n \n Our team has a strong focal point on employees and developing talent within the team. The Commercial Litigation team and the wider Corporate and Commercial services teams at HF are experiencing a period of growth, assisting the firm in meeting its growth strategy. \n \n In this role you will have the opportunity to work with other departments in the Corporate & Commercial Services teams and you’ll be exposed to high quality work, gaining experience in a wide variety of cases and disputes, including but not limited to: \n \n • Breach of contract and tortious claims \n • Civil injunctions \n • Recovery of corporate assets \n • Fraud investigations \n • Shareholder and partnership disputes \n • Sporting disputes \n • Employment litigation \n • Insolvency disputes \n • Property claims \n • Construction and GSCOP Arbitrations \n \n What you’ll be doing \n • Drafting and producing legal documentation and standard forms. \n • Drafting court forms and issuing court proceedings. \n • Document review, including e-disclosure, to assess the relevance of a wide range of documentation as part of a litigation case, including: \n o Early case assessment. \n o Pre-litigation document reviews. \n o Large-scale document reviews on e-disclosure platforms on litigated matters \n o Reviewing and redacting documents in response to Subject Access Requests under GDPR legislation. \n • Drafting settlement agreements, charging order applications, and witness statements \n • Supporting other fee earners at all levels. \n • Drafting letters and producing court bundles. \n • Attending client meetings, mediation, arbitration, and court hearings (alongside qualified lawyers). \n • Conducting legal research. \n • General administrative and case management tasks. \n \n What do I need? \n \n The ideal candidate will have completed a law degree/GDL/LPC/SQE or have previous experience in a Commercial Litigation team. While experience and qualifications are desirable, we hire based on potential. \n \n If you are enthusiastic and eager to learn and develop within an exciting area of law, we offer the training to help you succeed. We are looking for individuals who possess: \n \n • A high level of attention to detail. \n • Effective personal, organisational, and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple demands. \n • Strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating the ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels. \n • A positive, enthusiastic, and proactive approach to work. \n • A strong work ethic and a desire to develop and succeed. \n \n This is a real chance for you to shine and progress in our legal career. We have a strong reputation for developing and nurturing employees. Our Commercial Litigation team is no exception. There are many opportunities for you to progress, to have a rewarding and prosperous career at HF and, there are a variety of roles within the team that showcase that internal development, whether that be Partners, Legal Executives and Apprentices. \n \n What’s in it for you? \n Apart from the competitive salary you’d expect, our package of benefits reflects our values of partnership, innovation, and being real people. We’re committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone feels supported, empowered, and part of our success. \n \n You’ll enjoy: \n \n • 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme \n • Life Insurance & Income Protection \n • Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan \n • Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP services \n • Pension Scheme \n • Electric Car Scheme \n • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave \n • Hybrid & Flexible Working Options \n • Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Discount Hub \n • Flu & Eyecare Vouchers – and more! \n \n What next? \n \n If HF sounds like a place where you could belong, we'd love to learn more about you! \n Submit your CV here and we’ll be in touch if we have any opportunities that match your experience and interests. If we don’t have something right now, we’ll keep your details on file and may reach out in the future as part of our talent pipeline. \n \n As an equal opportunities’ employer, we're passionate about inclusive hiring approaches. When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll do our best to support you. \n

Role: Immigration Level 2 Accredited Solicitor / Director Level positions \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.

Private Client Solicitor / Legal ExecutiveLocation: Manchester An established Top Tier Legal 500 firm is seeking a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join its highly regarded Private Client team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a varied and interesting caseload, including referrals from an in-house Court of Protection team, alongside a steady stream of new private client instructions. The department also has a strong portfolio of trust administration work for family trusts.The Role Private Client Solicitor to manage a caseload of private client matters, including: \n\n • Estate administration\n, • Trust administration\n, • Drafting Wills\n, • Lasting Powers of Attorney\n, • Advising clients on a broad range of private client matters\n\n The role involves regular contact with clients, their families and carers, providing practical and legal advice while managing your own files under appropriate supervision. Private Client Solicitor to join a well-established and supportive team comprising experienced directors, solicitors, paralegals and dedicated administrative support.About You The Private Client Solicitor will: \n\n • Have experience in private client work, particularly estate and trust administration\n, • Be confident managing your own caseload\n, • Demonstrate excellent client care and communication skills\n, • Be organised, proactive and able to work collaboratively within a team\n, • Be committed to delivering a high standard of service\n\n Career Development The firm has a strong culture of promoting from within and offers genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development. Following induction and training, hybrid working arrangements are available.Salary & Benefits \n\n • Additional 1.5 days' leave over the Christmas period\n, • Half-day finish on your birthday\n, • Private healthcare (following successful completion of probation)\n, • Subsidised gym membership\n, • Annual firm performance bonus (equivalent to one week's salary, subject to targets)\n, • Individual annual bonus for achieving 95%+ chargeable time target\n, • Full home-working equipment and furniture provided where required\n\n This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking firm offering high-quality work, excellent benefits and genuine long-term career prospects. \n #INDMALN

FAMILY LAW SOLICITOR - PRIVATE & PUBLIC \n £35-45K PA - DOE \n STOCKPORT \n HYBRID WORKING - 2 DAYS FROM HOME \n \n Revolution Recruitment Resources Ltd are recruiting Family Law Solicitor on behalf of a regional Law Firm for their offices based in Stockport who have an exceptional reputation within the industry for incredible service and employee satisfaction, along with incredible career progression opportunities including panel memberships, paid for by the company. \n \n Job Summary \n \n We have an excellent opportunity for a Qualified Solicitor to join our clients team in Stockport. You will be responsible for running your own caseload of Private & Public Family matters which will include all aspects of Family Law. \n \n Responsibilities and Duties \n\n • Proactively managing own caseload of both Public & Private Family legal matters\n, • Prepare thorough documentation required in the preparation of cases to trial\n, • Liaise with clients and handle matters with the appropriate sensitivity\n, • Attend meetings with clients to provide advice, draft relevant documents and oversee execution of documents\n, • Understand client requirements and manage cases in line with agreed service levels and best practice\n, • Build working relationships internally and externally in order to develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm’s direction and client needs\n, • Deliver legal services of outstanding quality that are focused on the client’s needs with a quick and accurate turnaround of legal documents\n\n \n Technical Responsibilities \n\n • Drafting of all pleadings as necessary\n, • Advising on all aspects of Family Law\n, • Adhere to and promote compliance with the firm’s policies, practices and procedures; legislation applicable to the profession and to any relevant quality standards\n, • Though training and other means, to keep fully up to date with relevant legislation and practice\n\n \n Knowledge & Experience \n\n • You must be a qualified Solicitor with experience of working in Family Law and be able to handle your own mix caseload of family matters\n, • Excellent client facing skills and the ability to nurture existing clients and third party relationships as well as the ability to help develop new business and assist in marketing/networking events\n, • Able to work accurately and be confident in your ability to give sound legal advice in both written and verbal forms\n, • Excellent communication skills and telephone manner and ability to build and maintain good working relationships, both internally and externally\n, • A client focused approach to service delivery and able to demonstrate a real commitment to and empathy with the client\n, • Experience in using case management software and Microsoft office tools\n, • Self-motivated and able to work under pressure to strict deadlines/timescales\n, • An attention to detail\n, • Highly organised\n\n In return, we can offer you: \n\n • A competitive salary of £35-45k pa and benefits package.\n, • Exceptional Support and a friendly and welcoming office\n, • High standard of cases\n, • Progression opportunities\n\n \n If you feel this is the right role for you, please apply with your CV and a member of our team will be in touch as soon as possible.

Lawyer - Housing Litigation (Locum)\n Location: ManchesterContract: 12-month locum contractSalary: Equivalent to approximately £49,000 - £54,000 per annum (dependent on experience)Hours: Full-time \n An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Lawyer to join Manchester City Council's Legal Services team on a 12-month locum contract. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive looking to develop their experience within a busy and supportive local authority environment. Reporting to the Principal Lawyer, you will work as part of the Housing Litigation team, managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision and providing high-quality legal advice to Manchester and Salford City Councils and external housing clients. This is an ideal opportunity for a legal professional with experience in housing law or civil litigation who is looking to build their expertise while working on a varied and meaningful caseload supporting the delivery of essential public services. The Role\n You will be responsible for assisting with and managing a caseload of social housing matters, including: \n\n • Housing disrepair claims.\n, • Anti-social behaviour injunction applications.\n, • Possession proceedings.\n, • Estate management issues.\n, • Applications relating to anti-social behaviour matters.\n, • Providing legal advice to Council departments and social housing providers.\n, • Drafting legal documentation, including statements of case, correspondence and instructions to Counsel.\n, • Conducting advocacy in the County Court and Magistrates' Court where required.\n, • Undertaking legal research and keeping up to date with developments in housing law and civil procedure.\n, • Maintaining accurate case files in line with Legal Services' quality assurance standards and procedures.\n\n You will work collaboratively with colleagues across Legal Services, providing practical and effective legal support while contributing to the efficient running of the wider team. About You\n We are looking for a motivated and capable legal professional who can demonstrate: \n\n • Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive Advocate with Civil Litigation Rights.\n, • Experience or a strong interest in housing law, civil litigation or local authority legal work.\n, • The ability to manage a caseload with supervision and prioritise competing deadlines.\n, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly.\n, • Good analytical and problem-solving skills.\n, • The ability to build effective working relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders.\n, • A proactive approach and willingness to develop professionally.\n, • The confidence to work independently while being a supportive member of a wider legal team.\n\n Local authority or social housing experience would be advantageous but is not essential. What's on Offer?\n\n • 12-month locum contract with Manchester City Council.\n, • Salary equivalent of approximately £49,000 per annum (rate negotiable).\n, • Opportunity to gain valuable local government housing litigation experience.\n, • Supportive team environment with guidance from experienced lawyers.\n, • Varied and interesting caseload.\n, • Opportunity for professional development and career progression.\n\n If you are an enthusiastic Housing Lawyer looking for an opportunity to develop your skills within a respected public sector legal team, this could be the ideal next step in your career. Apply today with your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.

JOB TITLE: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY PARALEGAL - HYBRID \n HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT: Monday to Friday \n BENEFITS: Excellent additional benefits \n Are you interested in pursuing a role at a law firm rather than a conveyancing firm? \n Due to organic growth and continued success, our client is seeking a Residential Property Paralegal to join their team in Manchester City Centre. The successful candidate will provide essential support to Fee Earners, assisting with residential property sales and purchases while maintaining a high standard of client care. \n This is a hands-on role within a busy residential property team. The ideal candidate will be motivated, organised, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. As the role is client-facing, excellent communication skills are essential. \n Candidates currently studying for the LLM or LPC will be considered, as well as recent graduates with strong academic backgrounds. \n This position offers the opportunity to join an established and progressive law firm, with genuine prospects for career development and potential progression towards a training contract, subject to performance. The successful candidate will also benefit from excellent training and ongoing professional development. We welcome your CV for consideration. \n Primary Purpose of the role: \n Reporting directly to a fee earner or fee earners, provide support to them and the team as directed \n JOB DESCRIPTION: \n\n • Drafting standard conveyancing documents (e.g. contracts, transfer deeds).\n, • Conducting Land Registry and property searches.\n, • Pro-active management and actioning of fee earner inbox\n, • Assisting with SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications.\n, • Liaising with clients, estate agents, and solicitors.\n, • Assisting in the preparation of completion statements and statements of account\n, • Dealing with exchange/completion formalities, including exchange of contracts.\n, • Managing post-completion tasks including registration and file closure.\n, • Time recording and assisting with billing processes\n, • Assisting with administrative tasks as required\n, • Develop into becoming the primary initial contact on a matter under the supervision of a solicitor\n, • Pro-actively assist the team members with effective file management\n, • Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external clients and referrers\n, • Understand the firm’s business and what makes it successful\n, • Take pride in the work undertaken and ensure that it is accurate before passing back\n, • Demonstrate good housekeeping in electronic and paper files\n, • Communicate with internal and external clients\n, • Feedback clear messages\n, • Ensure engagement with the team\n, • Build a rapport with clients\n, • Ensure marketing time is recorded\n, • Ensure all cross-referrals are recorded\n, • Ensure the referral source is recorded correctly on new files\n\n PERSON SPECIFICATION: \n\n • A graduate with strong academic results.\n, • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.\n, • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office\n, • Keen to learn new skills\n, • High level of accuracy and attention to detail\n, • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.\n, • Ability to problem solve.\n, • Exceptional organisational skills to manage workload and understand how to prioritise.\n\n Join their team of dedicated professionals and contribute to their mission of providing high-quality legal services to their clients. \n Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every submission immediately. If your skills and experience align with the requirements of this role or any other vacancy we currently have, we will typically reach out to you within 24 - 48 hours of receiving your application. We encourage you to apply for additional opportunities if they match your interests and qualifications.

Principal Lawyer (Locum)\n Location: Greater Manchester (Manchester, Salford & GMCA)Contract: 3-Month Locum Contract (with strong potential for extension)Rate: £40.00-£50.00 per hour (DOE)Hours: 35 - 38An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly capable Principal Lawyer to join a busy legal team on an initial 3-month locum contract, with excellent opportunities for extension. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished solicitor who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing a varied and high-profile caseload. Working across Manchester, Salford and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), you will provide expert legal advice on complex commercial property matters, supporting major regeneration and development projects that have a significant impact across the region. This role requires someone who is confident handling time-critical matters, managing competing priorities and working collaboratively with senior stakeholders, clients and external partners. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Manage a varied caseload of complex commercial property matters.\n, • Advise on development agreements relating to significant regeneration and development schemes.\n, • Draft, negotiate and complete building leases and associated property documentation.\n, • Handle residential and commercial development transactions from instruction through to completion.\n, • Provide expert legal advice on complex landlord and tenant matters.\n, • Deliver practical, commercially focused legal advice to senior officers and stakeholders.\n, • Manage high-profile and time-sensitive matters within demanding deadlines.\n, • Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of legal agreements.\n, • Support strategic regeneration and development projects across Manchester, Salford and GMCA.\n, • Work collaboratively with internal departments, external legal representatives and partner organisations.\n, • Ensure all work is delivered in line with statutory requirements and governance procedures.\nAbout You\n To be successful in this role, you will have: \n\n • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with significant post-qualification experience.\n, • Extensive experience in commercial property law.\n, • Strong knowledge of development agreements and regeneration work.\n, • Experience drafting and negotiating building leases.\n, • Proven background in residential and commercial development matters.\n, • Excellent understanding of complex landlord and tenant law.\n, • Previous local authority or public sector experience is highly desirable.\n, • Ability to independently manage a demanding caseload.\n, • Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.\n, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet competing deadlines.\nWhat's on Offer?\n\n, • £40.00-£50.00 per hour, dependent on experience.\n, • Initial 3-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension.\n, • Remote working\n, • Opportunity to work on high-profile regeneration and development projects.\n, • Varied and challenging caseload.\n, • Supportive and collaborative legal team.\n, • Immediate start available.\n, • Flexible working arrangements where available.\n\n If you're an experienced property lawyer looking for your next locum opportunity and are ready to take on a high-profile caseload within a respected public sector legal team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV or contact Umar Tawil at CRA Consulting for a confidential discussion.

Senior Conveyancing Assistant / Conveyancing Paralegal – Bramhall – Up to £30,000 A highly regarded and established law firm in Bramhall is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Conveyancing Assistant / Conveyancing Paralegal to support a Senior Residential Conveyancing Solicitor on a busy caseload. This is an excellent opportunity for either an ambitious paralegal or a senior conveyancing assistant/secretary.The Role: Working one-to-one with a Senior Solicitor, you will assist with a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters including freehold, leasehold, sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity. KeyResponsibilities include: Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and solicitors. Managing residential conveyancing files from instruction through to completion. Drafting legal documents, correspondence and completion statements. Preparing completion packs and supporting exchange and completion processes. Submitting searches and reviewing conveyancing documentation. Updating case management systems and maintaining accurate client records. Providing high-level support on complex residential property transactions.Requirements: At least 2 years’ experience within a UK residential conveyancing department. Experience assisting on freehold and leasehold conveyancing transactions. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills with clients and third parties. A proactive approach and genuine interest in developing a long-term conveyancing career.Benefits: Salary up to £30,000 DOE. Work directly with an experienced Senior Residential Conveyancing Solicitor. Excellent benefits package. Supportive and collaborative team environment. Genuine career progression opportunities. Ongoing training and development. Join a highly respected and established law firm in Bramhall. ???????To apply, please send your CV to . For a confidential discussion about this role or other residential conveyancing opportunities across Greater Manchester and Cheshire, call Keywords: Senior Conveyancing Assistant, Conveyancing Paralegal, Residential Conveyancing, Property Paralegal, Conveyancing Jobs, Residential Property Jobs, Conveyancing Assistant, Bramhall Jobs, Cheshire Jobs, Greater Manchester Jobs, Property Law Jobs.

HR Advisor - Professional Services \n Portfolio are proud to be partnering exclusively with one of the UK's most respected professional services providers, delivering expert support across HR, Employment Law and Health & Safety. \n This award-winning organisation is the parenting company of a global group and continues to experience impressive growth, making this an exciting time to join a forward-thinking, people-focused business. \n We are seeking experienced HR Advisors who are passionate about delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice and who want to progress their career within a thriving, supportive environment. \n \n The Role \n As an HR Advisor, you will provide professional HR and Employment Law advice to a diverse client base across the UK, supporting businesses of all sizes and sectors. \n You will work collaboratively within a specialist advisory team, delivering advice via telephone and email, ensuring it is legally compliant, pragmatic and tailored to each client's unique needs. Where appropriate, you will confidently present compliant and non-compliant options, clearly outlining associated risks to enable informed decision-making. You'll receive extensive training, continuous professional development, and clear opportunities to progress into senior advisory or leadership roles. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Deliver accurate, legally compliant HR and employment law advice with a strong customer focus\n, • Build trusted, long-term relationships with clients at every interaction\n, • Meet personal and departmental KPIs and SLAs\n, • Respond to client queries promptly and professionally within contractual timeframes\n, • Provide clear options and innovative solutions tailored to each client's business\n, • Maintain detailed, accurate case notes on internal systems\n, • Support clients with documentation, implementation guidance, and ad-hoc letter drafting\n, • Ensure advice aligns with client contracts, policies, and terms & conditions\n, • Stay up to date with legislative changes, best practice, and ACAS guidance\n, • \n\n \n What You'll Bring \n\n • Proven, practical experience in a HR advisory role - or in a leadership role with experience managing HR processes.\n, • Strong working knowledge of UK employment law, HR best practice, and ACAS guidance\n, • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with creative problem-solving ability\n, • Confidence working in a fast-paced, KPI-driven professional services environment\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills\n, • Ability to prioritise workload and work autonomously when required\n, • Professional, adaptable, and resilient under pressure\n, • Strong attention to detail and accuracy\n, • Competent with MS Office and case management systems\n, • Enthusiasm for building client relationships\n\n \n Why Join? \n\n • Join a market-leading, award-winning organisation with global backing\n, • Clear career progression and development opportunities\n, • High-quality training and ongoing learning\n, • Collaborative, supportive team culture\n, • Exposure to a wide variety of complex and interesting client cases\n, • Qualification opportunities (L7 CIPD Accreditation)\n\n \n \n 50025BG1R8 \n INDMANS \n The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

Your new companyA highly regarded local authority legal team is seeking an experienced Senior Lawyer to join its Children & Families practice on an initial 6-month contract. This is an opportunity to work within a well-established public law team supporting critical safeguarding and children's services functions.You'll benefit from a strong support structure, including dedicated Legal Officers and specialist business support teams, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality legal advice, advocacy and case management.The organisation offers flexibility around working arrangements, with fully remote working considered for the right candidate. \n Some office attendance is preferred, but remote working can be considered.Your new roleAs a Senior Lawyer, you will manage a complex caseload of children and family matters, with a particular focus on: \n\n • Public law children's proceedings, including Section 31 matters\n, • Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and related Court of Protection work\n, • Providing strategic legal advice to Children's Services\n, • Advocacy and representation in contested proceedings where appropriate\n, • Drafting legal documentation, applications and pleadings\n, • Advising on safeguarding responsibilities, legislation and statutory guidance\n\n This is a full-time position working 35 hours per week on an initial 6-month contract, with a likelihood of extension.What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will be: \n\n • A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEX with Advocacy Certificate\n, • Experienced in handling complex children and families matters within a local government or public sector setting\n, • Knowledgeable in public law children's proceedings, safeguarding and related legislation\n, • Comfortable managing a busy caseload with minimal supervision\n, • A confident advocate with strong negotiation and communication skills\n, • An accomplished legal drafter with excellent analytical abilities\n, • Able to provide practical, solution-focused advice to a range of stakeholders\n\n What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on .If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Title: Healthcare Solicitor \n Location: Manchester City Centre (Hybrid) \n A nationally recognised law firm is looking to recruit a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join its expanding Healthcare Litigation team in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of one of the UK's most established defendant healthcare practices, acting for NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts, medical defence organisations and leading insurers on a broad range of complex clinical negligence claims. \n The Opportunity \n You will take responsibility for a varied caseload of defendant clinical negligence matters, advising major healthcare clients on technically challenging and often high-value claims from inception through to resolution. Working within a collaborative and specialist team, you will gain exposure to sophisticated litigation, build strong client relationships and play an active role in the continued success of a market-leading healthcare practice. \n About You \n You will be a qualified Solicitor with experience in defendant clinical negligence. Applications are also encouraged from Solicitors with a background in claimant clinical negligence or defendant personal injury who are looking to specialise in defendant healthcare litigation. You will have excellent drafting and communication skills, strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage a busy and varied caseload. \n Benefits \n\n • Competitive salary and bonus scheme\n, • Flexible hybrid working\n, • Excellent career progression opportunities\n, • Comprehensive benefits package\n\n Apply \n If you're looking to advance your career within a specialist healthcare litigation team known for handling some of the most complex defendant clinical negligence work in the UK, apply now or get in touch with George Prescott at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion. \n #INDMALN

Title: Personal Injury Fee Earner Location: Manchester City Centre (Hybrid) \n An established and growing law firm is seeking a Personal Injury Fee Earner to join its successful litigation team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fee earner looking to handle a quality caseload while developing their career within a supportive and progressive environment. \n The Opportunity \n You will manage your own caseload of litigated personal injury claims, including Small Claims and Fast Track matters valued up to £25,000. The role offers exposure to a varied mix, allowing you to work autonomously while being supported by an experienced team. You will draft court documentation, negotiate settlements and guide claims through the litigation process, ensuring excellent client service throughout. \n About You \n You will have experience managing litigated personal injury files and a strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules. Previous experience handling RTA litigation is essential, with credit hire experience viewed favourably. You will possess excellent drafting, communication and organisational skills, together with a proactive and commercially minded approach. \n Benefits \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • Flexible hybrid working\n, • Excellent career progression opportunities\n, • Comprehensive benefits package\n\n Apply \n If you are looking to join a growing litigation team where you can continue to develop your expertise in personal injury litigation, apply now or get in touch with George Prescott at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion. \n #INDMADN

Head of Solutions Design \n Role Purpose \n To lead the end-to-end design of corporate partnership propositions, acting as the bridge between sales, operations, technology, finance and legal. This role is responsible for architecting the customer journey, defining the technical integration, and—crucially—owning the development of the contractual frameworks and commercial schedules that underpin every new partnership. \n We are a flexible, hybrid working employer. We do have offices based in Manchester, Peterborough and London where frequent travel to would be expected although the primary role will be out and about seeing clients and partners as and when required. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Proposition Architecture & Solution Design \n\n\n, • Customer Journey Mapping: Design the end-to-end user experience for personal lines products (Motor, Home, Pet, etc.) via the partner's platform and/or requirements, ensuring compliance with Consumer Duty.\n, • Technical Scoping: Capture the requirements for API integrations, white-label portals, and data-sharing protocols between Markerstudy Retail and the corporate partner.\n, • Operational Viability: Validate that our back-office and claims teams can support the volume and service levels promised to provide first-class customer outcomes.\n, • Process Optimisation: Expertise in mapping and improving the "quote and sales journey" and "claims notification" processes to ensure a seamless user experience for both the partner and the end customer.\n, • Proposition Design: creating innovative solutions to engage customers and develop propositions suitable for respective target market(s).\n\n 1. Contractual & Commercial Structuring \n\n • Contractual Frameworks: Capturing detailed requirements to ensure quality drafting and negotiation of Commercial Schedules\n, • Commercial Modelling: Contribute to the P&L models for each new deal, defining commission structures, and performance-related penalties/bonuses through collaboration with finance and respective P&L owners\n, • Service Level Agreements (SLAs): Architect the performance metrics (e.g., call answering times, quote accuracy, renewal rates) that define and meet SLA requirements.\n\n 1. Risk & Governance \n\n • Product Governance: Coordinate the "fair value" assessments for each new partnership, ensuring the product meets the needs of the target audience as per FCA requirements.\n, • Legal Liaison: Act as the primary interface between the Sales team and the Legal/Compliance departments to ensure contracts are executed swiftly without compromising on risk.\n\n Key Skills & Experience \n\n • Experience in a "fast-paced" or "insurtech" environment is increasingly valued for roles focused on innovative solution design.\n, • Proven ability to influence C-suite executives and navigate the complex relationships between Markerstudy Retail, insurers, and external partners.\n, • Deep knowledge of UK regulatory requirements, particularly Consumer Duty, ensuring products deliver "Fair Value" and meet the needs of their target market.\n\n What we offer in return? \n\n • A collaborative and fast paced work environment\n, • Private Medical Insurance\n, • Yearly bonus scheme\n, • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and the ability to buy additional leave (annual leave also increases with service)\n, • Life Assurance 4x annual salary\n, • Vibrant, modern offices\n\n About Us \n Our success is underpinned by our underwriting strategy to identify and apply special risk factors to the customers’ advantage. That, and our skilled underwriting technicians who are friendly, accessible and empowered to make decisions. \n We only transact business through professional UK insurance intermediaries and we take pride in fostering excellent working relationships. Our products feature prominently on Aggregators' sites, such as Confused.com, Go Compare and Compare the Market, via our broker partners.

Housing Disrepair Solicitor £45,000 - £65,000 Location: Deansgate, Central Manchester A fantastic opportunity for a Housing Disrepair Solicitor or Fee Earner to join a leading legal service provider's brand new firm based in Central Manchester. A new firm is being set up in a beautiful, iconic building just off Deansgate, and this is an exciting opportunity to join the team at an early stage of its growth. The firm specialises in litigation and will initially deal with legal matters relating to housing disrepair, property disputes and housing law. This group has some of the best funding available and the support of a leading North West firm. They also offer an excellent opportunity for individuals to progress into a senior position quickly due to their rapid expansion.The Role: Case Management: Managing an active caseload of housing disrepair matters from initial instruction through to completion or trial, ensuring compliance and a high standard of work througout. Legal Drafting: Preparing letters of claim, pleadings, formal court documents, witness statements, schedules of loss etc. Evidence Gathering: Liaising with surveyors, environmental health officers, and medical experts to obtain and review reports, assess liability, and quantify damages relating to housing conditions. Litigation & Settlements: Negotiating settlements with landlords, housing associations, and their representatives, attending case management hearings where required, and preparing trial bundles for court proceedings.The Individual: At least one year PQE with 1 year of fee-earning experience in Housing Disrepair. Experience handling housing disrepair claims, claimant litigation, or wider contentious civil litigation, ideally with exposure to the Housing Conditions Pre-Action Protocol. Technical Skills: Proficiency in case management systems such as Proclaim or similar platforms, alongside strong drafting skills and familiarity with the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR). Personal Attributes: Strong organisational skills, the ability to manage competing deadlines, attention to detail, and effective communication skills when dealing with clients, experts, and opposing parties.Apply: If you're interested in applying for this HDR, Housing Disrepair Solicitor role in Manchester, please send your CV to: or call for more information.

Amazing opportunity to join a full-service law firm. I’m currently assisting a close client, a well-established, forward-thinking law firm, on an opportunity for a Paralegal to join its Commercial Debt Litigation team in Manchester. \n This is a great role for someone with prior debt recovery experience who is looking to take the next step in a supportive, fast-paced environment with clear progression opportunities. \n The role: \n You’ll manage a varied caseload of debt recovery matters, working across the full lifecycle of claims. This includes: \n\n • Drafting letters of claim and reviewing agreements\n, • Profiling debtors and assessing recovery prospects\n, • Negotiating settlements and liaising with clients\n, • Issuing proceedings, entering judgment and progressing enforcement action\n, • Managing files, billing and reporting\n\n What the firm is looking for: \n\n • Essential: previous debt recovery experience\n, • Strong organisation and attention to detail\n, • Confident communication and negotiation skills\n, • Ability to manage your own caseload\n\n What’s on offer? \n\n • Hybrid working (minimum 2 days in office)\n, • 25 days’ holiday (rising with service) + buy/sell option\n, • Private medical, life insurance & income protection\n, • Enhanced family leave and pension\n, • Additional perks including wellbeing support and retail discounts\n\n If you have debt recovery experience and want to build your career in a progressive firm, get in touch asap. \n #INDMADN

Job Purpose Portfolio are proud to represent our client in their search for a HR Administrator. Working for a market leading HR Consultancy firm, you will be working along side HR Consultants, preparing /gathering evidence and information from clients for ER Meetings. You will deliver telephone and written HR advice and support to clients, plan meetings and manage consultant diaries in a dynamic fast-paced setting. This is an excellent opportunity for a HR / CIPD Graduate looking to start their career in Human Resources, offering continued support and progression. If you have the relevant qualifications and are looking to kick start your HR career, please apply today! Job Overview We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic team member who can combine professional HR advice and excellent detail-focused drafting skills with diary planning and management in which pace, teamwork and flexibility are key. Day-to-Day Responsibilities · Communicate by telephone and email with clients about their requirements to hold formal meeting with employees with Face2Face consultant support, explaining their options and responsibilities. · Review case files and draft on the client's behalf legally compliant and accurate invitation letters to disciplinary hearings, grievances, appeals, investigations and consultations. · Manage consultant diaries as part of a small team, making appointments and maintaining a flexible approach to last minute changes. · Work positively with consultants to effectively manage their time and client expectations. · Create and maintain files, system logs and other administrative tasks. · Work towards the team objective of obtaining repeat business. What you Bring to the Team · Educated to degree level in HR, law or related business discipline, or with relevant experience in employment law or an employee relations-focussed HR role. · Customer service experience. · Excellent written and oral communication skills, delivering technical information and commercial advice as well as empathy to clients, and provide outstanding attention to detail. · Strongly focussed on delivering an excellent client experience at all stages. · A positive approach in a fast-moving, busy team environment. INDMANJ 51563LFR4 The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

Your new companyThis is an opportunity to elevate your employment tax expertise with one of the global leaders in professional services, delivering audit, tax, consulting, and advisory solutions to some of the world's most influential businesses. With a reputation for excellence in employment taxes which has been built over many years, advising UK and international clients across diverse sectors, this firm fosters an inclusive environment where you can achieve your aspirations, work with the best in the market, and shape a career without barriers. \n Your new roleAs a Senior Consultant in the Employment Taxes team, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality advisory services to a prestigious client portfolio. You'll work on complex projects in a fast-changing legislative environment, supporting clients with compliance, risk management, and strategic planning.Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Advising on employment tax issues, including remuneration structures, benefits, and expenses\n, • Supporting clients with HMRC enquiries, disputes, and compliance reviews\n, • Assisting with due diligence on corporate transactions and identifying employment tax risks\n, • Researching case law and applying legislation to client scenarios\n, • Drafting technical advice and correspondence for clients and HMRC\n, • Participating in client meetings and leading discussions where appropriate\n, • Mentoring junior team members and contributing to their development\n, • Identifying business development opportunities and supporting proposals\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Strong technical knowledge of employment tax legislation\n, • Professional qualification (ACA, CTA, ATT) or equivalent experience\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills\n, • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines\n, • Commercial awareness and confidence in client-facing situations\n, • A collaborative mindset and willingness to share knowledge\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Hybrid working options for flexibility and work-life balance\n, • Continuous professional development, including structured training and access to 300+ courses\n, • Comprehensive wellbeing support, including healthcare cover and virtual GP access\n, • Generous holiday allowance and the option to purchase additional days\n, • Opportunities for career progression in a growing, dynamic team\n, • A culture that values inclusion, integrity, and collaboration\n\n What you need to do nowIf you're ready to join a market-leading team and make an impact, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Yasmin Vart on to discuss it in more detail.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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Solicitor to join a highly regarded Tier 1 corporate team in Manchester. Working alongside leading corporate lawyers, you'll advise on a diverse range of transactions including M&A, reorganisations, disposals and shareholder matters while developing your career within a supportive and growing practice. \n Client Details \n Our client is a leading regional law firm recognised for delivering top-quality legal advice to businesses across the UK. Renowned for its collaborative culture, strong investment in its people and commitment to professional development, the firm has earned numerous industry accolades and is consistently recognised for excellence within the legal sector. \n The firm offers a modern, people-focused environment where work-life balance is actively encouraged. As an employee-owned business, it promotes collaboration, shared success and long-term career development, making it an outstanding destination for ambitious lawyers looking to accelerate their careers. \n Description \n The Corporate Solicitor will be: \n\n • Advising clients on mergers and acquisitions across a variety of sectors.\n, • Leading and supporting due diligence exercises on corporate transactions.\n, • Drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements and related corporate documentation.\n, • Assisting with business disposals, restructurings and corporate reorganisations.\n, • Building and maintaining strong client relationships whilst supporting business development initiatives.\n\n \n Profile \n The Corporate Solicitor should be: \n\n • A solicitor or equivalent with 0-3 years' PQE in corporate law.\n, • Experienced in M&A transactions and corporate due diligence projects.\n, • Skilled in drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements and transaction documents.\n, • Familiar with disposals, reorganisations and general corporate advisory work.\n, • Commercially minded with strong communication and relationship-building skills.\n, • Motivated to develop within a high-performing and ambitious corporate practice.\n\n Job Offer \n This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the region's leading corporate teams and work on complex, high-value transactions from the outset. You'll benefit from exposure to exceptional clients, structured career progression and ongoing professional development within a collaborative and supportive environment. \n The firm is committed to employee wellbeing and offers a modern working culture focused on flexibility, work-life balance and long-term career success. As part of an employee-owned business, you'll be joining a firm where people are genuinely invested in the future and success of the organisation.

Senior Housing Disrepair Solicitor £55,000 - £75,000 Location: Deansgate, Central Manchester, Hybrid working A fantastic opportunity for a Housing Disrepair Solicitor or Fee Earner to join a leading legal service provider's brand new firm based in Central Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals to progress into a senior position quickly due to the rapid expansion. The partner firm's Legal Director started just 18 months ago. There are incredible opportunities for people of all levels consistently in this exciting stage for the firm. A new firm is being set up in a beautiful, iconic building just off Deansgate, and this is an exciting opportunity to join the team at an early stage of its growth. The firm specialises in litigation and will initially deal with legal matters relating to housing disrepair, property disputes and housing law. This group has some of the best funding available and the support of a leading North West firm.The Role: People Management: This is a new firm, and they will have 6 new staff from fee earners through to administrators. Management experience and understanding of how to streamline processes are fundamental for a senior role. Case Management: Managing an active caseload of housing disrepair matters from initial instruction through to completion or trial, ensuring compliance and a high standard of work throughout. Operational Experience: Working with the managing director to ensure the firm is successful and providing training where necessary to junior staff members.The Individual: A qualified Solicitor with at least 5 years of fee-earning experience in Housing Disrepair. Experience handling housing disrepair claims, claimant litigation, or wider contentious civil litigation, ideally with exposure to the Housing Conditions Pre-Action Protocol. Technical Skills: Proficiency in case management systems such as Proclaim or similar platforms, alongside strong drafting skills and familiarity with the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR). Personal Attributes: Strong organisational skills, the ability to manage competing deadlines, attention to detail, and effective communication skills when dealing with clients, experts, and opposing parties.Apply: If you're interested in applying for this HDR, Housing Disrepair Solicitor role in Manchester, please send your CV to: or call for more information.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join a leading organisation in the industrial/manufacturing sector. Based in Manchester, you will play a crucial role in providing legal expertise in commercial, projects, supply chain. \n Client Details \n A large organisation operating in the industrial/manufacturing industry, this company is renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence. They offer a collaborative environment and are dedicated to maintaining high standards in their operations. They are looking for a strong Legal Counsel to support teams such as commercial and supply chain on all in-house legal matters. \n Description \n Legal Counsel will be responsible for: \n\n • Drafting and preparing range of commercial agreements including NDAs, supply chain agreements, licensing and confidentiality agreements\n, • Working with cross-functional teams such as supply chain, procurement, commercial, finance\n, • Providing legal counsel and guidance to internal stakeholders and mitigating legal risk and ensuring compliance with internal governance framework and laws and regulations.\n\n Profile \n Essential Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • Qualified Solicitor with in-house experience\n, • Good academics and ideally experience within similar industry\n, • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills for commercial agreements\n, • Pragmatic, commercial, and strong communicator\n\n Job Offer \n Package includes: \n\n • Salary DOE between £65,000 - £85,000\n, • Bonus up to 12.5%\n, • Life assurance, income protection, private medical insurance\n\n \n This is a huge opportunity within a growing organisation. Get in touch for more info now. \n \n Manufacturing and Production / Energy \n

Corporate Insolvency Administrator \n Location: Stockport \n Salary: Competitive + Benefits \n Imperium Financial Recruitment are acting as an agency on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded insolvency practice in Stockport, who are seeking to recruit a Corporate Insolvency Administrator to join their growing team. \n This opportunity is suitable for either: \n • An experienced Corporate Insolvency Administrator, or \n • An IVA Administrator looking to transition into the corporate insolvency sector. \n The successful candidate will work on a varied portfolio of corporate insolvency cases, with duties including closures and variations, alongside wider case administration responsibilities. The firm offers a supportive environment with genuine long-term progression opportunities. \n For experienced candidates, the role can be office-based, hybrid, or fully remote. \n Key Responsibilities: \n • Managing corporate insolvency cases from inception through to closure \n • Preparing closure documentation and handling case variations \n • Liaising with directors, creditors, solicitors and other stakeholders \n • Drafting reports and statutory documentation \n • Supporting senior staff on a range of insolvency matters \n • Ensuring all casework is compliant with current insolvency legislation and procedures \n Requirements: \n • Previous experience within corporate insolvency or IVA administration \n • Strong organisational and communication skills \n • Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines effectively \n • A professional and proactive approach to case management \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected firm offering flexibility, stability, and career development within a successful insolvency team. \n For further information or to apply confidentially, please contact Imperium Financial Recruitment.

Senior Litigation Lawyer\n Manchester Local Authority Location: Manchester (Hybrid / Council offices as required)Rate: £50 - £60 per hour (depending on experience)Contract: Locum / Interim About the Role\n A Manchester local authority is seeking an experienced Senior Lawyer to join its Legal Services team within the Chief Executive's Directorate. This is a high-profile role supporting both Manchester and Salford City Councils, providing expert legal advice and representation on complex and strategically important matters, primarily within social housing and housing litigation law. You will play a key role in supporting service delivery, advising internal departments, and ensuring the Council's legal interests are effectively protected and progressed. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Provide high-quality, timely and strategic legal advice on complex housing law matters\n, • Manage a mixed caseload with minimal supervision, including:\n \n, • Possession proceedings\n, • Anti-social behaviour injunctions\n, • Housing disrepair claims\n, • Estate management issues\n, • Other social housing litigation matters\n \n, • Conduct advocacy in the County Court and Magistrates' Court where required\n, • Draft high-quality legal documents and court pleadings\n, • Advise Council departments and social housing providers on legal risk and strategy\n, • Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders\n, • Identify legal issues and provide clear, solution-focused advice\n, • Keep up to date with changes in housing law and procedure\n, • Deputise for senior colleagues when required\nAbout You\n The successful candidate will be a confident and experienced housing or litigation lawyer with strong technical ability and a proactive approach. You will have: \n\n • Strong experience in housing litigation law\n, • Ability to manage a complex caseload independently\n, • Excellent advocacy and negotiation skills\n, • Strong drafting and legal analytical skills\n, • The ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and effectively\n, • A solution-focused mindset with a commitment to high-quality service delivery\n, • Confidence working with senior stakeholders and client departments\nKey Competencies\n\n, • Leadership and professional responsibility\n, • High-level service delivery and case management\n, • Strong influencing and relationship-building skills\n, • Adaptability and openness to change\n, • Commitment to equality, diversity and public service values\n, • Pride in delivering legal services for Manchester communities\nWhy Apply?\n This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-quality public sector legal work with real impact across Manchester and Salford, within a supportive and professional legal team environment. You will be working on complex and varied housing matters, with the opportunity to contribute to meaningful service delivery improvements. Rate & Application\n\n • £50 - £60 per hour (DOE)\n, • Immediate or short-notice start available\n, • Locum / interim engagement\n\n To apply or find out more, please get in touch with Umar Tawil, recruitment consulting at CRA consulting for more information or apply below with your CV.

Commercial Litigation Solicitor \n The Opportunity \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Litigation Associate or Senior Associate to join the growing Dispute Resolution team of a highly regarded national law firm in Manchester. \n This role offers exposure to a broad range of high-quality commercial disputes, acting for SMEs, owner-managed businesses, national companies and larger corporate clients. You'll work closely with experienced partners on complex matters whilst enjoying genuine responsibility, direct client contact and excellent opportunities for progression. \n The Role \n You'll advise on a varied caseload including: \n\n • Breach of contract disputes\n, • Shareholder, partnership and director disputes\n, • Professional negligence claims\n, • Civil fraud matters\n, • Injunctive relief applications\n, • Commercial and business disputes\n, • Alternative dispute resolution, including mediation\n, • High Court and County Court litigation\n\n You will manage your own files, assist on larger and more complex disputes, build strong client relationships and play an active role in the continued growth of the team. \n About You \n The ideal candidate will have: \n\n • Approximately 3-8 years' PQE, although applications outside this range will be considered\n, • Strong commercial litigation experience gained at a recognised regional or national law firm\n, • Experience handling a broad range of commercial disputes\n, • Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills\n, • A commercial and pragmatic approach to dispute resolution\n, • Strong client relationship and business development skills\n, • The ambition to progress within a supportive and growing team\n\n The Team \n The Commercial Litigation team has built an excellent reputation for advising businesses, directors, shareholders and individuals on complex and high-value disputes across a variety of sectors. \n The team prides itself on delivering commercially focused advice, working collaboratively and providing Junior Lawyers with genuine responsibility and opportunities to develop their careers. \n #INDMALN

Job Title: County Court Advocate \n Location: Sharston, Manchester M22 4SN \n Salary: £28,500 per annum \n Job type: Full Time, Permanent \n About Us: \n Express Chambers operates as an integrated chambers model within Express Solicitors, an award-winning law firm currently ranked 64th in The Lawyer UK 200. We comprise barristers, pupil barristers, court advocates, and clerks; the core operation of the department is closely aligned to that of a traditional barristers' chambers. We are instructed by the wider business to provide specialist advisory and advocacy skills across all of the firm's practice areas. This innovative and collaborative structure ensures continuity of litigation strategy, efficiency, and the highest standard of representation at every stage. \n We are looking for talented Advocates, who are interested in a career at the employed Bar, to join Express Chambers. We are currently unable to offer pupillage to our Advocates outside of our standard pupillage recruitment process. In the event that changes in the future, please be aware that this is a role which might lead to pupillage for sufficiently capable candidates, albeit it most certainly isn't guaranteed. \n What you will be doing: \n\n • To undertake court hearings, including (but not limited to) interlocutory applications, case management hearings, and infant approval hearings.\n, • To draft advices, pleadings, and skeleton arguments.\n, • Nationwide travel across England and Wales that could require overnight stays.\n\n What we offer you: \n\n • Opportunity to improve "on your feet" litigation experience.\n, • Working with a wide range of cases.\n, • 1-1 supervision with an experienced Barrister.\n, • Development in your drafting and litigation skills.\n\n What we are looking for: \n\n • An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills\n, • A fast learner who has a sound working knowledge of the CPR\n, • Resilience\n, • The ability to think and perform under pressure\n, • Sound academics (minimum 2.1 at degree level and a Very Competent, or equivalent, for the bar training course)\n\n Salary & Hours: \n\n • Salary - £28,500 per annum\n, • Hours - Usual working hours are 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 5:00pm on Friday. The nature of the role means that some travel/working outside of these hours will be required.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Hybrid working - split between home working, court attendances, and office days. 6 office days a month after passing probation.\n, • Holidays - 23 days of holiday per year, rising to 26 days. Birthday holiday day after 2 years service.\n, • Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement.\n, • Looking After your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme.\n, • Looking After your wellbeing - Onsite free gym. Company sports teams. Various social events both within Chambers and with the wider business.\n\n Recruitment Process: \n The interview is conducted via MS Teams with an experienced Barrister and a member of the Emerging Talent team. It comprises an advocacy exercise as well as interview questions. Papers for the advocacy exercise will be provided approximately 48 hours before the interview. \n We rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. \n Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. \n Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Legal Counsel, Legal Graduate, Law Graduate, Legal Aid Attorney, Public Defender, Legal Representative, Legal Advisor, Legal Counsellor, Legal Consultant, Legal Liaison, Legal Agent, Legal Officer, Legal Practitioner, Legal Support Advocate, may also be considered for this role.

Central Manchester | Hybrid (3 days in the office) | £30,000 - £35,000Axon Moore is currently partnering with a high growth financial services business in central Manchester business looking to recruit a Customer Resolution Specialist. This role will suit someone with complaints handling experience gained within an FCA-regulated environment, ideally motor finance, vehicle finance or wider consumer lending.With approximately 70% of the role focused on complaints, we're looking for someone who can confidently investigate cases from start to finish, deliver fair customer outcomes and help drive improvements in complaint resolution times and overall customer experience.What you'll be doing:\n\n • Managing complaints from receipt through to resolution.\n, • Investigating cases, reviewing evidence and gathering information from multiple sources.\n, • Drafting clear, professional and customer-focused final responses.\n, • Ensuring complaints are handled in line with FCA regulations, Consumer Duty and internal procedures.\n, • Identifying trends and root causes to support ongoing business improvements.\n, • Supporting initiatives to reduce complaint lead times and improve customer outcomes.\n, • Handling customer queries and account-related enquiries where required.\n, • Building positive relationships with both customers and internal stakeholders.\nWhat we're looking for:\n\n, • Previous complaints handling experience within an FCA-regulated environment.\n, • Ideally experience within motor finance, vehicle finance, consumer finance, lending, banking or insurance.\n, • Strong written communication skills with experience producing detailed customer correspondence.\n, • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle difficult conversations professionally and empathetically.\n, • Experience working to complaint SLAs and regulatory deadlines.\n, • A proactive approach with the confidence to challenge processes and identify improvements.\nWhat's in it for you?\n\n, • £30,000 - £35,000 salary.\n, • Hybrid working (3 days in the office).\n, • Supportive and collaborative team environment.\n, • Opportunity to join a growing business where your contribution will be recognised.\n, • A varied role with genuine influence over customer outcomes and process improvements.\nIf you have complaints experience within motor finance or another FCA-regulated environment and are looking for your next challenge please contact Charlotte at INDBSO

Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our award-wining, multinational HR & Employment Law services client in their search for a Litigation Executive, specialising in Employment Law. In this role you will be dealing with case preperation before Employment tribunal, working on behalf of Business owners to assess tribunal matters, create court bundles,witness statements etc. You must be educated to LPC / BPTC and have Litigation experience - handling full litigation process for your own caseload. Employment law knowledge is desirable due to the nature of the business. In return you will gain fantastic knowledge of Employment law across all industries, and amazing progression opportunies. This role will also count towards Legal work experience. Job Purpose To assist our broad spectrum of clients with Employment Tribunal matters, from advising on merits of the case, drafting responses to exchanging witness statements as well as conducting telephone preliminary hearings. Job Purpose To assist our clients with Early Conciliation and Tribunal matters by assuming conduct, from advising on merits of a case, drafting responses to exchanging witness statements as well as completing telephone preliminary hearings. Job Overview We are looking for a bright, confident, legally-qualified individual, preferably with employment law experience, to work in a dynamic team and cover all aspects of case preparation. The ideal candidate will relish assuming responsibility for a caseload in a fast-paced but supportive team environment. The focus is on great client service, along with a firm commercial approach, and we are looking for someone with excellent communication skills to provide that. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Reviewing Tribunal and Early Conciliation matters including complex open track matters Drafting of responses, witness statements and relevant applications Dealing with all aspects of document disclosure and creation of bundles Liaising with Tribunals, Claimants' representatives and clients Discussing merits of a case and achieving commercially favourable settlements Working alongside and supporting corporate clients as a dedicated Litigation Executive Conducting preliminary hearings by telephone What you Bring to the Team Law degree (or GDL) plus good experience and/or a professional qualification (LPC/BPTC) A real commitment to helping our clients through a difficult time A positive approach to a busy workload and team work A genuine passion for employment law and attention to detail Benefits 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays Day off on your birthday Cash plan for you (and your children, if any) Holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service Contractual sick pay Private medical insurance after 5 years' service Pension Plan and Life Insurance Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service Profit share scheme Season ticket loan scheme Cycle to work scheme Access to Employee Assistance Programme Free On-site Gym Company incentives, access to discount schemes 51060LFR7 INDMANJ The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

Title: Costs Draftsperson \n Location: Manchester (Remote/Hybrid) \n A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Costs Draftsperson to join its growing specialists Costs team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high value; complex litigation matters within a collaborative and well established environment. \n The Opportunity \n You will play a key role in delivering accurate and strategic costs recovery, working closely with fee earners on complex cases across a variety of practice areas. The position offers high-quality work, fantastic flexibility and strong career development prospects within a forward-thinking team. \n About You \n\n • Proven experience drafting Bills of Costs for high-value, complex cases\n, • Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules, particularly Parts 44 and 47\n, • Experience with costs budgeting and costs management\n, • Proficiency in costs drafting software (eg CostsMaster)\n\n Benefits \n\n • Mostly remote working available (1 day a month in-office)\n, • Competitive salary and bonus scheme\n, • Comprehensive benefits package\n, • Excellent career progression opportunities\n\n Apply \n Ready to take the next step in your costs career and work on complex, high-value matters? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation. \n #INDGEMN

Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our award-wining, global HR & Employment Law client in their search for a Litigation Solicitor, specialising in Employment Law. You will assist clients when they receive tribunal claims by assuming conduct of cases, from drafting responses to exchanging witness statements and conducting preliminary advocacy. This role sits within a busy, established team and business, offering clear progression pathways and continued development. Job Overview We are looking for a bright, confident, legally qualified individual, with employment law experience, to work in a dynamic team covering every aspect of preparing cases for Employment Tribunal hearings. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with recent litigation experience and will relish assuming responsibility for a caseload in a fast-paced but supportive environment. There is a strong emphasis on delivering a high standard of care and service to clients along with a firm commercial approach. We are looking for someone with good communication skills to be able to provide the level of service required. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Reviewing tribunal claims and drafting responses. Dealing with all aspects of document disclosure and the preparation of trial bundles or documents in the appropriate or agreed format for any hearing. Providing detailed merits and risk assessment to clients on all Employment Tribunal claims. Conduct any conciliation or settlement negotiations on behalf of the client, in accordance with the client's instructions (which are at all times to be in writing or documented in writing where instructions are given verbally). To regularly review the insurance position and update the most likely outcome following receipt of full client instructions and liaising with the Senior Management Team and Irwell to report on any cases, in particular indemnified cases, where there are concerns about the prospects of success. Corresponding with Tribunals, claimants' representatives and clients. Obtain all relevant and necessary documentation and to draft appropriate applications or responses on behalf of clients for their approval. Conduct preliminary advocacy in the Employment Tribunal by telephone, digitally or occasionally in person. Identify witnesses and assist in the preparation, drafting and finalising of witness statements. Provide support and assistance with the ongoing supervision of trainees and/or junior members of the team, as and when required. Demonstrate commercial knowledge of the Company's range of services and products and to be able to discuss these with clients as appropriate, and to proactively assist in the retention of existing clients and to promoting new business opportunities by obtaining introductions for potential new clients. Ensuring that the requisite knowledge of employment law and technical skill is of the standard required in order to be able to carry out the work to the standards as outlined in this job description. Benefits 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays Day off on your birthday Cash plan for you (and your children, if any) Holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service Contractual sick pay Private medical insurance after 5 years' service Pension Plan and Life Insurance Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service Profit share scheme Season ticket loan scheme Cycle to work scheme Access to Employee Assistance Programme Free On-site Gym Company incentives, access to discount schemes 51876LF INDMANS The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

JOB TITLE: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY PARALEGAL - HYBRID \n HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT: Monday to Friday \n BENEFITS: Excellent additional benefits \n Are you interested in pursuing a role at a law firm rather than a conveyancing firm? \n Due to organic growth and continued success, our client is seeking a Residential Property Paralegal to join their team in Manchester City Centre. The successful candidate will provide essential support to Fee Earners, assisting with residential property sales and purchases while maintaining a high standard of client care. \n This is a hands-on role within a busy residential property team. The ideal candidate will be motivated, organised, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. As the role is client-facing, excellent communication skills are essential. \n Candidates currently studying for the LLM or LPC will be considered, as well as recent graduates with strong academic backgrounds. \n This position offers the opportunity to join an established and progressive law firm, with genuine prospects for career development and potential progression towards a training contract, subject to performance. The successful candidate will also benefit from excellent training and ongoing professional development. We welcome your CV for consideration. \n Primary Purpose of the role: \n Reporting directly to a fee earner or fee earners, provide support to them and the team as directed \n JOB DESCRIPTION: \n\n • Drafting standard conveyancing documents (e.g. contracts, transfer deeds).\n, • Conducting Land Registry and property searches.\n, • Pro-active management and actioning of fee earner inbox\n, • Assisting with SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications.\n, • Liaising with clients, estate agents, and solicitors.\n, • Assisting in the preparation of completion statements and statements of account\n, • Dealing with exchange/completion formalities, including exchange of contracts.\n, • Managing post-completion tasks including registration and file closure.\n, • Time recording and assisting with billing processes\n, • Assisting with administrative tasks as required\n, • Develop into becoming the primary initial contact on a matter under the supervision of a solicitor\n, • Pro-actively assist the team members with effective file management\n, • Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external clients and referrers\n, • Understand the firm’s business and what makes it successful\n, • Take pride in the work undertaken and ensure that it is accurate before passing back\n, • Demonstrate good housekeeping in electronic and paper files\n, • Communicate with internal and external clients\n, • Feedback clear messages\n, • Ensure engagement with the team\n, • Build a rapport with clients\n, • Ensure marketing time is recorded\n, • Ensure all cross-referrals are recorded\n, • Ensure referral source is recorded correctly on new files\n\n PERSON SPECIFICATION: \n\n • Minimum experience of 6 months in Commercial Property or Residential Conveyancing, provided you have strong academic results or are a graduate with strong academic results.\n, • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.\n, • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office\n, • High level of accuracy and attention to detail\n, • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.\n, • Ability to problem solve.\n, • Exceptional organisational skills to manage workload and understand how to prioritise.\n\n Join their team of dedicated professionals and contribute to their mission of providing high-quality legal services to their clients. \n Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every submission immediately. If your skills and experience align with the requirements of this role or any other vacancy we currently have, we will typically reach out to you within 24 - 48 hours of receiving your application. We encourage you to apply for additional opportunities if they match your interests and qualifications.

Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our award-wining, global HR & Employment Law client in their search for a Litigation Solicitor, specialising in Employment Law. You will assist clients when they receive tribunal claims by assuming conduct of cases, from drafting responses to exchanging witness statements and conducting preliminary advocacy. This role sits within a busy, established team and business, offering clear progression pathways and continued development. \n \n Job Overview \n We are looking for a bright, confident, legally qualified individual, with employment law experience, to work in a dynamic team covering every aspect of preparing cases for Employment Tribunal hearings. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with recent litigation experience and will relish assuming responsibility for a caseload in a fast-paced but supportive environment. There is a strong emphasis on delivering a high standard of care and service to clients along with a firm commercial approach. We are looking for someone with good communication skills to be able to provide the level of service required. \n \n Day-to-Day Responsibilities \n\n • Reviewing tribunal claims and drafting responses.\n, • Dealing with all aspects of document disclosure and the preparation of trial bundles or documents in the appropriate or agreed format for any hearing.\n, • Providing detailed merits and risk assessment to clients on all Employment Tribunal claims.\n, • Conduct any conciliation or settlement negotiations on behalf of the client, in accordance with the client's instructions (which are at all times to be in writing or documented in writing where instructions are given verbally).\n, • To regularly review the insurance position and update the most likely outcome following receipt of full client instructions and liaising with the Senior Management Team and Irwell to report on any cases, in particular indemnified cases, where there are concerns about the prospects of success.\n, • Corresponding with Tribunals, claimants' representatives and clients.\n, • Obtain all relevant and necessary documentation and to draft appropriate applications or responses on behalf of clients for their approval.\n, • Conduct preliminary advocacy in the Employment Tribunal by telephone, digitally or occasionally in person.\n, • Identify witnesses and assist in the preparation, drafting and finalising of witness statements.\n, • Provide support and assistance with the ongoing supervision of trainees and/or junior members of the team, as and when required.\n, • Demonstrate commercial knowledge of the Company's range of services and products and to be able to discuss these with clients as appropriate, and to proactively assist in the retention of existing clients and to promoting new business opportunities by obtaining introductions for potential new clients.\n\n\n, • Ensuring that the requisite knowledge of employment law and technical skill is of the standard required in order to be able to carry out the work to the standards as outlined in this job description.\n\n \n Benefits \n\n • 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays\n, • Day off on your birthday\n, • Cash plan for you (and your children, if any)\n, • Holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service\n, • Contractual sick pay\n, • Private medical insurance after 5 years' service\n, • Pension Plan and Life Insurance\n, • Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service\n, • Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service\n, • Profit share scheme\n, • Season ticket loan scheme\n, • Cycle to work scheme\n, • Access to Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Free On-site Gym\n, • Company incentives, access to discount schemes\n\n \n \n 51876LF \n INDMANS \n The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

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.

Portfolio are proud to represent our client in their search for a HR Administrator. Working for a market leading HR Consultancy firm, you will be working along side HR Consultants, preparing /gathering evidence and information from clients for ER Meetings. You will deliver telephone and written HR advice and support to clients, plan meetings and manage consultant diaries in a dynamic fast-paced setting. This is an excellent opportunity for a HR / CIPD Graduate looking to start their career in Human Resources, offering continued support and progression. If you have the relevant qualifications and are looking to kick start your HR career, please apply today! Job Overview We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic team member who can combine professional HR advice and excellent detail-focused drafting skills with diary planning and management in which pace, teamwork and flexibility are key. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Communicate by telephone and email with clients about their requirements to hold formal meeting with employees with Face2Face consultant support, explaining their options and responsibilities. Review case files and draft on the client's behalf legally compliant and accurate invitation letters to disciplinary hearings, grievances, appeals, investigations and consultations. Manage consultant diaries as part of a small team, making appointments and maintaining a flexible approach to last minute changes. Work positively with consultants to effectively manage their time and client expectations. Create and maintain files, system logs and other administrative tasks. Work towards the team objective of obtaining repeat business. What you Bring to the Team Educated to degree level in HR, law or related business discipline, or with relevant experience in employment law or an employee relations-focussed HR role. Customer service experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills, delivering technical information and commercial advice as well as empathy to clients, and provide outstanding attention to detail. Strongly focussed on delivering an excellent client experience at all stages. A positive approach in a fast-moving, busy team environment. 51920LF INDMANJ The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

Corporate Paralegal – K3 Law \n A new Corporate Paralegal opportunity within K3 Law, a growing Boutique Law Firm offering exposure to a wide range of corporate work and career progression within a leading UK professional services organisation. \n The Company: \n K3 Law is a high-quality boutique corporate law firm and is part of K3 Advisory Group, a multi-disciplinary Advisory & Professional Services group focused on advising mid-market corporate clients throughout the UK. The firm provides legal advice on mergers, acquisitions, sales, and investments and is led by a Managing Director and Legal Director with a combined c.40 years Corporate Law experience within reputable top 50 law firms. \n The Opportunity: \n The K3 Law team continues to expand and following an outstanding performance in 2025 is handling more Mid-market M&A transaction work than ever before. An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Paralegal to join the K3 Law team and work on a wide range of lower / mid-market Corporate Transactions (sellside, buyside, capital markets and PE fundraise.) \n As a Corporate Paralegal can expect a wide variety of work and responsibilities including: \n\n • \n Assisting in a wide range of corporate transactions \n • \n Supporting the team on disclosure and due diligence \n • \n Drafting and reviewing a range of ancillary documents \n • \n Conducting research for the team \n • \n Supporting senior fee earners on deals \n\n K3 Law offers a market competitive salary, exciting bonus, and a flexible benefits package. Working arrangements offered include a combination of working from the firm's offices in Manchester and / or Bolton (the K3 Advisory Group also has a national office network), whilst also equipping you with the tools to work from home. The firm caters for both highly driven and ambitious individuals as well as those that would prefer a work / life balance that suits their own personal situation. \n The Person \n The successful candidate should have: \n\n • \n Ideally a strong background dealing with corporate matters gained from a regional, national or international law firm (but not essential) \n • \n Strong knowledge of corporate law and legal principles \n • \n Excellent research and analytical skills. \n • \n Strong academics \n • \n Strong written and verbal communication abilities. \n • \n High level of professionalism and discretion. \n • \n Ties to Greater Manchester/ North West \n • \n Ability to multitask and work under pressure. \n • \n Highly organised with a keen eye for detail. \n

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for experienced Private Client Solicitor to join my clients team in their Stockport offices. \n The person appointed will: \n • Be qualified with a minimum of 3 years PQE in the field of Private Client work (Solicitor or CILEX); \n • Have essential experience in drafting and dealing with Wills, LPAs and the administration of straightforward estates with minimum supervision; \n • Experience of trusts, tax, HNW or Court of Protection work an advantage; \n • Working towards STEP an advantage but not a necessity; \n • Be conscious of the need to build relationships to help develop the Private Client Department; \n Essential Skills: \n • Have excellent organisational skills; \n • Have a proven ability of working to deadlines; \n • Be able to work independently but also with the other members in the Team; \n • Be personable and have good interpersonal skills; \n • Have good IT skills, preferably with experience on case management systems; \n Salary and benefits: \n • Salary according to experience. \n • 20 days annual leave plus normal Bank Holidays. \n • Pension. \n Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment \n Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. \n

Your new companyAn award-winning, Legal 500-recognised law firm with a strong reputation across the North is seeking an Industrial Disease Solicitor or Associate to join its expanding defendant insurance team in Manchester. The firm is recognised for its collaborative culture, commitment to professional development, and expertise in delivering high-quality legal services to a broad insurance client base. \n Your new roleThis is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor or Associate with defendant insurance experience to join a well-established industrial disease practice. You will manage a varied caseload of litigated and pre-litigated industrial disease claims on behalf of insurer and corporate clients.Your caseload will include: \n\n • Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) claims\n, • Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) claims\n, • Asbestos-related disease claims, including mesothelioma\n, • Occupational asthma claims\n, • Dermatitis claims\n, • Work-related stress claims\n\n You will be responsible for handling matters from inception through to resolution, providing strategic legal advice to clients, drafting legal documentation, attending court and tribunal hearings, and conducting advocacy where appropriate. You will also build and maintain strong client relationships and support wider business development initiatives. \n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX)\n, • Between 1-5 years' PQE\n, • Experience handling defendant industrial disease claims\n, • Proven ability to manage your own caseload and work to deadlines\n, • Experience attending court and tribunal hearings, with advocacy experience preferred\n, • Strong client relationship and communication skills\n, • Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to case management\n, • Commitment to delivering excellent client service\n, • Previous involvement in business development activities would be advantageous but is not essential.\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package\n, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements\n, • Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing team\n, • Ongoing training and professional development support\n, • Enhanced annual leave entitlement, with the option to purchase additional leave\n, • Enhanced family-friendly policies and sick pay provisions\n, • Private healthcare and wellbeing support\n, • Profit share scheme and additional employee benefits\n, • Supportive and collaborative working environment\n\n What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email or call us now on .If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Credit Hire Fee Earner \n Location: ManchesterSalary: £30,000 - £45,000 DOE + BonusJob Type: Full-Time, PermanentWorking Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home) \n About the Firm \n Our client is a highly regarded specialist litigation practice with a strong reputation in the defendant and claimant motor sectors. Due to continued growth within their Credit Hire team, they are seeking an experienced Credit Hire Fee Earner to manage their own caseload and play a key role in the team's ongoing success. \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking firm offering high-quality work, genuine career progression, and a flexible hybrid working model. \n The Role \n As a Credit Hire Fee Earner, you will manage a varied caseload of pre-litigated and litigated credit hire matters, working closely with clients and insurers to achieve the best possible outcomes. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Managing your own caseload of credit hire claims from inception through to settlement\n, • Reviewing liability and quantum issues\n, • Drafting legal documents, witness statements and schedules of loss\n, • Negotiating settlements with insurers and third-party representatives\n, • Conducting file reviews and ensuring compliance with relevant protocols\n, • Preparing matters for litigation where necessary\n, • Liaising with clients, insurers, solicitors and other stakeholders\n, • Achieving individual billing and performance targets\n\n About You \n The successful candidate will have: \n\n • Previous experience handling credit hire claims\n, • Experience as a Credit Hire Fee Earner, Litigation Executive, Paralegal or similar\n, • A strong understanding of liability, causation and quantum principles\n, • Excellent negotiation and communication skills\n, • The ability to manage a busy caseload independently\n, • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills\n, • Experience of litigated matters would be advantageous but is not essential\n\n What's on Offer? \n\n • Competitive salary up to £45,000 depending on experience\n, • Uncapped bonus scheme\n, • Hybrid working arrangement\n, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays\n, • Pension scheme\n, • Ongoing training and professional development\n, • Clear progression opportunities\n, • Employee wellbeing initiatives\n, • Friendly and collaborative team environment\n\n Apply Now \n If you're an experienced Credit Hire Fee Earner looking to join a growing and ambitious Manchester firm, we'd love to hear from you. \n For a confidential discussion or to apply directly, please contact: \n Olivia VennEmail:

Litigation Lawyer (Corporate Governance) \n Salary: £40,777 - £50,269 (Band 8-10) plus market supplement of £2,080 pro rata \n Location: Trafford Town Hall, Manchester, M32 0TH \n Contract: Permanent \n Working arrangements: Full time (36.25 hours) Hybrid Working (1 day in the office) \n \n Overview of the Litigation Lawyer role \n Sellick Partnership is excited to be partnering with Trafford Council who are currently looking for a Litigation Lawyer to join their busy Litigation Legal Team on a hybrid working basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Litigation Lawyer who is willing to join a lively, prosperous local authority in a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. \n This is a fantastic opportunity to join this Manchester-based Local Authority. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer. Further details on the benefits available can be found below. \n Benefits available alongside the Litigation Lawyer position include \n\n • General annual leave entitlement - 26 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 after 5 years with the option to buy up to 10 extra days per annum.\n, • Paid leave for two volunteering days, to help make a difference to your community.\n, • Banked leave system - save up to 1 week of unused annual leave per year for special occasions. Enhance your work-life balance.\n, • Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.\n, • Flexible/smart working - 13 flexi days available yearly.\n, • Hybrid working opportunities - 1 day on-site attendance required.\n, • Family flexible policies for parental, maternity, paternity and special leave.\n, • Cycle to Work and Car Lease schemes.\n, • Access to retail discounts and home technology through salary sacrifice schemes.\n, • Healthcare cash plan, which includes a free eye test for computer users.\n, • Mental health support, wellbeing coaching and employee assistance programme.\n, • Staff recognition contributions through Cheers for Peers, Epic Star Awards, and Time to Shine Awards.\n, • Access to staff forums and networking groups.\n\n Key responsibilities of the Litigation Lawyer will include \n\n • The Litigation Legal Team sits alongside a Corporate Legal Team and covers wide and vast areas of law, providing the postholder an opportunity to learn and develop new skills and expertise in the following areas:\n \n, • Criminal and Civil Litigation including advocacy\n, • Licensing law and public protection\n, • Employment law\n, • Enforcement of regulatory matters, including prosecutions (Environmental Health, Food Safety, Health and Safety and Work, Licensing, Planning and Trading Standards)\n, • Anti-social behaviour and community safety\n, • Local Authority Housing\n, • National Non-Domestic Rates litigation\n, • Inquests\n, • Debt recovery\n, • Commercial disputes\n, • GDPR, Data Protection and Freedom of Information\n, • Local Government law and procedures\n \n\n \n Required experience/qualifications of the Litigation Lawyer position will include \n\n • You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or Chartered Lawyer / Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives holding a current practising certificate.\n, • You will demonstrate relevant experience and expertise in one or more of the areas listed above and will be capable of:\n \n, • Developing and advising on a wide range of high-level complex and sensitive work.\n, • Representing Legal Services team at committee meetings and also representing the council's interests with external organisations.\n, • Supporting the Principal Solicitors, Monitoring Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer as required.\n, • Possessing up-to-date knowledge in respect of national trends, policy, legislation, guidelines, initiatives and best practice in Legal and Local Government.\n, • Ensuring that the service meets all its statutory requirements and responsibilities.\n, • Communicating and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, building partnerships and productive working relationships to achieve shared objectives.\n \n, • You will need to have experience in drafting and will be skilled at drafting legal documentation.\n\n \n How to apply for the Litigation Lawyer position \n If you believe you have the required experience and qualifications outlined above for the Litigation Lawyer opportunity, please apply within. Alternatively, if you would like a confidential chat about the role or organisation, please contact Emily Hawksworth in the Sellick Partnership office to find out more. \n Closing date: No closing date \n Synonyms: Litigation Lawyer, Solicitor, Advocate, Barrister, Legal Practitioner, Legal Counsel \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.

Litigation Paralegal \n Location: Manchester (Hybrid) \n Salary: Competitive / Dependent on Experience \n About the Role \n My client, a leading law firm, is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to join their growing litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of contentious matters while working closely with experienced solicitors and partners. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting fee earners and managing aspects of litigation files, whilst developing their technical skills and progressing their legal career within a supportive and fast-paced environment. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Assisting with the management of litigation matters from instruction to conclusion\n, • Drafting correspondence and legal documents\n, • Assisting with conducting County Court proceedings\n, • Preparing court bundles and assisting with trial preparation\n, • Liaising with clients, Counsel, and third parties\n, • Ensuring compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements\n, • Providing general support to fee earners on a range of litigation matters\n\n Essential Skills \n\n • Educated to degree level\n, • Excellent written and oral communication skills\n, • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team\n, • Confidence and self-motivation\n, • Ability to work to strict deadlines in a pressurised environment\n, • Strong attention to detail\n, • IT literate\n, • Demonstrable willingness to learn and progress\n\n Essential Experience \n\n • Knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules\n, • Experience dealing with County Court claims\n, • Experience liaising with Counsel\n, • Basic knowledge of Solicitors’ Accounts Rules\n\n Preferred Experience (Not Essential) \n\n • Mortgagee possession claims\n, • Landlord and tenant work\n, • Experience in High Court and/or tribunal proceedings\n, • Experience acting for finance company or lender clients\n\n Desirable Qualifications \n\n • LPC /SQE 1 would be an advantage, but not essential\n\n About the candidate \n You will need to be experienced, proactive, organised, and eager to develop your legal career. You will have a strong work ethic and a genuine interest in litigation, with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and client service. Previous experience working as a Litigation Paralegal or similar is also required. \n What my client offers \n\n • Exposure to high-quality litigation work\n, • Direct support from experienced solicitors and partners\n, • Clear progression and development opportunities\n, • A supportive and collaborative working environment\n, • Hybrid working and highly competitive salary and benefits\n\n

Law Cost Draftsperson \n My client, an award-winning law firm, is recruiting for a Law Costs Draftsperson to join their established costs department. \n This position will be to support other senior case handlers with their drafting requirements, working in an assisting capacity. There will be a broad range of drafting needs to include budget work as well. \n The ideal candidate will possess 3 to 5 years’ experience working either in house or for an external supplier of costs drafting services. They will have experience of preparing bills and supplementary documents for Detailed Assessment on fast track & multi track cases. Further the candidate will have budget drafting experience. \n This is an exciting opportunity for a draftsperson to work with a thriving in house team, with the opportunity to work on higher value cases in the personal injury and clinical negligence field. \n The role also offers excellent career development prospects for the right candidate, as the firm offers training contracts or support through the ACL qualification, for those candidates who prove themselves. \n Job description \n\n • Supporting costs case handlers with a full range of drafting requirements.\n, • Drafting formal bills for Detailed Assessment\n, • Drafting N260 statements of costs\n, • Preparing risk assessments\n, • Assisting with drafting Budgets\n\n Person specification \n Essential criteria \n\n • 2 to 5 year’s personal injury claimant costs experience.\n, • Completion of a legal qualification (LLB, GDL, LPC)\n, • Drafting skills associated with completing Precedent H, R and Q and finalising formal bills\n, • Experience of working to target\n, • You will have a flexible approach and be able to respond to rapid changes in working schedules and priorities. For this you will need to be organised and able to communicate clearly with people at all levels.\n, • Working knowledge of the Civil Procedures Rules and Detailed Assessment process.\n, • Analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.\n, • The role involves the use of IT systems and therefore computer literacy, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, is essential.\n\n Desirable criteria \n\n • Experience of using Proclaim Case Management System and Costs Master software.\n, • Experience of working in house.\n\n Salary, Hours & Benefits \n\n • The starting salary for Cost Draftsperson is £30,000.\n, • Standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30am Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday.\n, • Working from home is available after probation\n, • 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days (3 days reserved for Christmas closure of the office)\n, • 3 holiday buy backs per year after 1 year of service\n, • Extra day’s holiday for your birthday after 2 years’ service.\n, • Private medical insurance available after 2 years’ service\n, • Death in Service – 2 x salary\n, • Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget.\n, • Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity & Inclusion.\n, • Netball / Football team, 10km Manchester team and more.\n, • Enhanced Maternity Leave payment if you have over 1-year tenure\n, • Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit & annual flu jab\n\n