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Commercial Litigation Paralegal \n Wigan Salary: Up to £29,000 (depending on experience) \n A well-established and growing law firm in Wigan is seeking a Commercial Litigation Paralegal to join its friendly and supportive team. \n This opportunity is ideally suited to a candidate with some litigation experience. However, strong law graduates with a genuine interest in litigation are also encouraged to apply, as full training and ongoing support will be provided. \n The Role \n You will have the opportunity to manage your own caseload of commercial litigation matters while working within a structured support system. You will be paired with a senior team member who will provide mentoring, guidance and assistance with professional development. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Managing a caseload of commercial litigation matters with appropriate supervision\n, • Working closely with a senior mentor to support ongoing learning and development\n, • Drafting pleadings, correspondence and legal documents\n, • Conducting legal research\n, • Liaising with clients, courts and third parties\n, • Monitoring deadlines and ensuring procedural compliance\n, • Delivering a high standard of client service throughout each matter\n\n About You \n The firm is keen to hear from individuals who: \n\n • Have previous litigation experience, ideally within a legal environment, or are law graduates with a strong interest in litigation\n, • Are organised, proactive and confident in managing their workload\n, • Possess strong written and verbal communication skills\n, • Are eager to develop their skills and build a long-term career in litigation\n, • Enjoy taking responsibility and working collaboratively within a team\n\n Previous commercial litigation experience would be advantageous but is not essential, as comprehensive training and support will be available. \n What's on Offer? \n Salary up to £29,000 \n Responsibility for a personal caseload from an early stage \n Structured mentoring and ongoing support \n Excellent training and career development opportunities \n Friendly and collaborative working environment \n Convenient Wigan location \n This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual looking to develop a career in commercial litigation within a firm that genuinely values and invests in its people. \n For further information or to apply, please get in touch today. \n #INDMADN

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THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEERING ROLE. Role Title: Principal / Senior / Legal Advisors (UK-based candidates only) Role Nature: Volunteer Location: Home-based The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteers-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change. We are looking to recruit highly motivated and enthusiastic Legal Advisor VOLUNTEERS to join our Director-General’s Office (Legal Advisory Section). The ideal candidate is driven and experienced, and looking to make a difference in international climate change governance. The successful candidate will provide expert and strategic legal advice to the Director-General, Chief of Staff, Company Secretary, and all BCI divisions, concerning the legal obligations and operations of BCI and assist in the minimization of any legal risk exposure, including employment law, contract law, privacy law, and competition law, etc. Responsibilities: • Managing the Legal Advisory Section and supervising legal advisors;, • Providing advice on legal matters;, • Evaluating and weighing multiple inputs and impacts of any decision or course of action;, • Supporting the formulation or review of internal governance policies and managing the impact of external factors;, • Drafting legal opinions, memoranda, and briefing documents;, • Formulating formalities regarding settlements of disputes;, • Monitoring the implementation of the legal clauses;, • Advise members on legal issues and risks, including corporate and charity governance, fundraising, marketing, competition, data protection, trademarks, copyright, defamation, and litigation matters, etc. Core competencies • Strong analytical and research skills including critical thinking, organizational and problem-solving skills;, • Effective interpersonal and communication skills;, • Ability to work well within a team and individually;, • Seeking a complementary range of specialisms (charity, commercial, corporate, contract, employment, litigation, and others). Skills & Abilities • Excellent English writing skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;, • Proven ability to effectively multitask and prioritize work;, • Excellent problem-solving skills;, • Excellent attention to detail and a proactive attitude is an indispensable skills required for this role, • Excellent problem-solving skills;, • Excellent attention to detail and a proactive attitude are indispensable skills required for this role General & Specialist Knowledge • Excellent use of Microsoft Office 365 suite (including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) is essential to perform in this role; and, • Excellent English writing skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, • Proven ability to effectively multitask and prioritize work;, • Some knowledge on topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance, and blockchain technology preferred. Education & Training • (Legal Assistant) Minimum requirement: Bachelor's Degree / Postgraduate Degree in Law (e.g. LLB or GDL);, • (Legal Advisor) Minimum requirement: Qualified solicitor/barrister in the UK with some post-qualification experience in either private practice or in-house (ideally, some in-house experience is highly preferable), • (Senior Legal Advisor) Minimum requirement: Qualified solicitor/barrister in the UK with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in either private practice or in-house (at least some in-house experience is highly preferable), • (Principal Legal Advisor) Minimum requirement: Qualified solicitor/barrister in the UK with a minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience in either private practice or in-house (at least some in-house experience is highly preferable) Relevant Experience • Proven general counsel experience in a not-for-profit environment;, • Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate law, contract law, employment law, or litigations, etc.);, • In-depth understanding of how legal issues affect organizations;, • Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives;, • Experience in building constructive relationships with stakeholders; and, • Experience in working independently and with teams to drive forward blockchain-related projects using your own initiative. Blockchain and other emerging technologies. Climate change and sustainability. These are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organizations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying, and analyzing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network. Benefits you will get from volunteering with BCI are enormous and some include: • You will hone or learn new skills including research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette,, • Your mind will be mentally stimulated, hence providing you with a sense of purpose;, • You will advance and boost your professional career by helping you to make professional connections and giving you real-world experience at the intersection between climate and emerging technologies; and, • Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connection. Selection Process As a voluntary organization, we are pleased to open the door for candidates who may not have the prior experience they need to start, progress, or switch their careers. To recruit the most suitable, talented, or potential new members out of the volume of applications received, it is the BCI’s policy to also consider inexperienced candidates to fill our voluntary unpaid roles as long as they can demonstrate the skills required in the written assessment. In the selection process, most candidates will be invited to complete the following assessment. Section A: Verbal and Numerical Reasoning (20 multiple-choice questions) Section B: Situation Judgement Test (20 multiple-choice questions) Section C: In-Tray Exercise (An open-ended assessment relevant to the duties of the role) Candidates who pass all three sections will be invited to attend a phone screening, first interview, and final interview online.

Qualifications * At least 5 years experience as a Solicitor/Legal Executive/Senior Paralegal or equivalent. Overview We are a well established legal practice locally based in Wigan which is seeking to recruit a Full time Solicitor/Legal Executive/Senior Paralegal and or equivalent to assist a Direct

This role would suit a senior construction lawyer who is comfortable working closely with technical teams and wider stakeholders. Qualified lawyer in England and Wales. Our client is looking for a senior construction lawyer to support on a long-term building remediation project.

We are currently seeking Digital Technology Regulatory Lawyers in the UK to support Axiom’s global clients on legal and regulatory matters across the digital technology landscape, including cybersecurity, online safety, AI governance, data privacy, platform regulation, digital resilience, and othe

Mentor junior lawyers and paralegals, reviewing their work and contributing to a high‑performing team culture. You mentor junior lawyers and paralegals and take ownership of your work in a fast‑paced environment.

Michael Page Legal in London seeks a Corporate Funds Lawyer (Interim) to support the funds team on complex fund transactions. The role is based in London and offers a competitive hourly rate, ideal for experienced lawyers in corporate funds and transaction management.

As a Senior Contract Lawyer, you'll lead high‑value negotiations, own key client relationships, and play a significant role in developing our more junior lawyers and the wider paralegal team. Our lawyers and paralegals work alongside embedded AI agents to deliver investor onboarding, transaction K

We were awarded Best Client Service at both The Lawyer Awards 2025 and The Lawyer European Awards 2025. This is a high‑impact role for a strong corporate lawyer who wants to help shape the future of a leading transactional practice: building the knowledge infrastructure, tools and ways of working

Axiom is seeking Digital Technology Regulatory Lawyers in the UK to support global clients on legal and regulatory matters across the digital technology landscape, including cybersecurity, online safety, AI governance, data privacy, platform regulation, and digital resilience.

Lipson Lloyd-Jones is seeking a Solicitor with 5-6 PQE in investment management to join a leading US law firm’s London team.The role offers exposure to cutting‑edge matters and a high‑profile workload.You will have investment management experience, including hedge funds and credit funds, and b

Funds and Investment Management Lawyers.

As a Senior Contract Lawyer, you’ll lead high‑value negotiations, own key client relationships, and play a significant role in developing our more junior lawyers and the wider paralegal team. As a Senior Contract Lawyer, you’ll work to:. Mentor and develop E4 Contract Lawyers and senior parale

You will partner with businesses including infrastructure credit, direct lending, CLOs, and other long‑term credit strategies; collaborate with product specialists and portfolio teams to structure funds and separate managed accounts; support the ongoing growth of our Private Credit platform; manag

Hydrogen Group is representing a leading international firm seeking a Real Estate Finance lawyer to join its London Banking practice.

Page Personnel is seeking a qualified solicitor in England & Wales to support a leading international financial institution in London.The role focuses on trade finance, banking and corporate lending matters within a collaborative, high-regulation environment.The successful candidate will draft and n

Elite International Law Firm in London seeks a Senior Associate Solicitor to join the Projects & Construction team.You will draft and negotiate complex contracts (NEC, FIDIC, PPP/PFI) for UK and international matters across transport, energy, utilities and defence.You will handle high-value transact

The Senior Lawyer (Energy) will provide high-quality legal advice with a primary focus on energy law and projects, while demonstrating agility and confidence in advising across other legal disciplines.

Our client, a leading International firm, is looking for a Real Estate Finance lawyer to join their highly ranked Banking practice in London. To be considered, you will be a qualified lawyer in England and Wales with mid-level experience in Real Estate Finance gained at a leading law firm.

Carta seeks a Senior Contract Lawyer to join Carta Law's UK Contracts team, leading high‑value negotiations and managing key client relationships. You will work with embedded AI agents to deliver fast, consistent results and mentor junior lawyers as the practice expands in private capital matters.

Minimum of 6 years' PQE (post-qualified experience), currently working in a Private Funds group at a law firm or as an in-house funds lawyer.

Working alongside paralegals and senior lawyers, you will own day‑to‑day client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for complex multi‑party transfer workflows. As a Funds Delivery Lawyer – LP Transfers, you’ll work to:. You have experience supervising and developing jun

Heriot Brown is partnering with a highly entrepreneurial energy trading business looking to appoint a senior lawyer to support both its established commodities trading activities and a rapidly expanding investment platform. We're interested in speaking with lawyers who bring a blend of commodities t

You’ll mentor junior lawyers, partner with fund CFOs and asset managers, and help scale Carta Ava and other tools.

Taylor Root seeks an experienced Procurement Lawyer or Commercial Lawyer to support a busy legal and procurement function during a period of increased workload.

A private equity senior lawyer is sought to join the Private Equity practice area which sits within the corporate and finance practice group and covers the full range of Private Equity and Corporate/M&A work. A first rate corporate lawyer with 5-10pqe who has a focus on private equity.

Greenberg Traurig LLP in London seeks a Corporate Practice Innovation & Knowledge Lawyer to lead the knowledge and technology agenda for the Corporate team.

Eligible to practice as a lawyer in the UK with strong corporate experience gained in private practice or an in‑house environment.

Senior Private Client Lawyer - Founding Hire (UK-qualified). We're building a new UK-facing legal offering for a high-growth wealth-management group and hiring the first private client Lawyer to design and lead it.

You’ll navigate complex deal structures, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with international teams.The role requires UK or European qualification and 4–6+ years PQE in regulatory or investment compliance, with a focus on the private funds.

Digital Technology Regulatory Lawyers.

Working with the Head of Investment Compliance and an international team of ex-Big Law lawyers, paralegals, and analysts, you’ll serve as the day-to-day legal contact for institutional investors and asset manager clients across private equity, infrastructure, credit, and real estate strategies. As

We are looking for a senior lawyer (10+ PQE) to join our Risk function in a strategic role focused on conflicts of interest and innovation. Qualified lawyer with 10+ years’ PQE, 4years+ in conflicts.

Heriot Brown in-house Legal Recruitment is partnering with a high-growth energy trading group to appoint a senior lawyer to support commodities trading and a fast-growing investment platform.

Spencer West is growing, and we are keen to welcome more high‑calibre lawyers into our collaborative international practice. We are interested in speaking with senior lawyers who share our values and want to practise law differently.

Lawyers advise financial institutions, corporates and individuals on complex financial products, regulatory investigations and commercial disputes, often involving cross-border litigation, urgent injunctive relief and asset tracing.

Job Title: Multiple non-contentious construction lawyer roles. Demand for non-contentious construction lawyers remains extremely buoyant and we are inundated with mandates from London law firms ranging from global powerhouses to strong independents and boutiques.

We are working with an elite international law firm who are seeking a Senior Associate Solicitor to join their Projects & Construction team within their London office.The successful candidate will join a global Projects practice, working on a range of non-contentious commercial, projects and constru

The firm is looking to appoint an experienced In-House Lawyer to advise on a broad range of legal, regulatory, compliance and professional conduct matters. This role would suit either a lawyer currently in private practice looking to transition into an in-house legal role within a leading law firm,

Ellaby Chamberlain Limited in London seeks a Corporate Innovation & Knowledge Lawyer to shape the future of its transactional practice.

Fieldfisher is seeking a senior lawyer (10+ PQE) to join our Risk function in a strategic role focused on conflicts of interest and innovation.

Working with the Head of Investment Compliance and an international team of ex‑Big Law lawyers, paralegals, and analysts, you’ll serve as the day‑to‑day legal contact for institutional investors and asset manager clients across private equity, infrastructure, credit, and real estate strategi

This is a high-impact role for a strong corporate lawyer who wants to help shape the future of a leading transactional practice: building the knowledge infrastructure, tools and ways of working that enable lawyers to deliver excellent client service in a market being transformed by AI, data and tech

We were awarded Best Client Service at both The Lawyer Awards 2025 and The Lawyer European Awards 2025. This is an opportunity for a Corporate Practice Innovation & Knowledge Lawyer, referred to internally as Practice Group Lawyer / Counsel, to play a central role in the development of the Corporate

Must be a qualified lawyer licensed to practice law and a member in good standing or otherwise eligible to work as a lawyer in-house in England. A an Commercial & Investment Bank – Payments Lawyer – Vice President in Legal Team you will provide legaladvisory and transactional support to theliqui

Freshfields seeks an outstanding lawyer for the Partnership Affairs team to advise on governance, constitutional matters, and partnership structures within a global law firm.

An elite US law firm is seeking a high-calibre Investment Funds Associate/Senior Associate (4–7 PQE) to join its market-leading London team.This is a standout opportunity to work within one of the largest and most active global funds practices, advising on complex, high-value fund formations and s