UK Corporate Counsel (M&A) role with a leading, highly ambitious, international technology business. Birmingham office (hybrid 3 days per week) Salary c. 80- 85,000 pa + benefits. Friendly, informal, balanced environment The organisation has grown significantly, with continued expansion plans both nationally and internationally. They now seek an entrepreneurial, commercially focused, corporate (M&A) lawyer to join the multidisciplinary UK team in order to oversee the legal aspects of the M&A transactions both in the region and some selected international markets. As part of a wider European legal team (Group GC in Europe) you will support the M&A agenda and continue driving dynamic growth, leaning on colleagues across Europe. - Act as project leader, working closely with the international team and local managers to drive acquisitions in the UK - Manage the M&A transaction life-cycle (negotiation, due diligence, drafting, compliance, post-completion and...

Commercial Litigation Managing Associate Birmingham (Hybrid Working) A highly regarded and well-established Birmingham-based law firm is seeking to appoint an experienced Commercial Litigation Managing Associate to join its growing team. Known for its strong market presence and high-quality work, the firm offers an excellent platform for ambitious litigators looking to step into a senior, strategic role. The Opportunity This position offers the chance to manage a broad and varied commercial disputes caseload , while also supporting senior leadership on complex, high-value and business-critical matters. The work is diverse and intellectually engaging, covering areas such as: Commercial contract disputes Shareholder and partnership disputes Restrictive covenant matters IT and technology-related disputes Supply of goods and services issues Defamation and reputation management IP-related disputes and warranty/indemnity claims The client base is...

Associate - Real Estate Dispute Resolution Birmingham 2-5 PQE A leading national law firm is looking to recruit a Real Estate Dispute Resolution Associate to join its well-established Birmingham team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad and high-quality range of contentious property matters , supporting experienced senior lawyers and gaining meaningful responsibility from day one. The role You'll be involved in a varied and engaging mix of contentious property work , advising clients across a broad range of real estate disputes. The role will include: Advising on landlord and tenant matters such as lease renewals, dilapidations and forfeiture Acting on disputes arising from development projects, including rights of light, restrictive covenants and boundary issues Managing possession proceedings and trespass-related claims Assisting with property insolvency and enforcement matters Preparing court documentation, including statements of case,...

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): 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. 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...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Counsel to join a major infrastructure organisation in Birmingham. This permanent role offers broad exposure to commercial contracts, procurement, construction, IP, finance and major project matters, with hybrid working and the chance to support high value, high profile work. Client Details Our client is a nationally significant, government backed infrastructure organisation delivering one of the UK's most high profile and complex major projects. It operates at enormous scale, with around 33,000 people working across the programme, and combines public sector purpose with the pace and challenge of a major commercial environment. The organisation is known for investing in learning and development, promoting an inclusive culture, and offering award winning people initiatives, including recognition from Investors in People, and Disability Confident . Description The Legal Counsel will be: Assisting with the provision of high...

Real Estate Associate Location: Birmingham Hybrid Working Permanent Salary: DOE Join a market-leading real estate team where you'll manage a variety of matters, collaborate across practice areas, and deliver high-quality outcomes for a wide range of clients. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in commercial property, handling varied transactions with autonomy and responsibility. About the Role As a Real Estate Associate, you will oversee commercial property transactions from start to finish. You'll work across multiple sectors, handling sales, purchases, leases, finance, and land transactions. The role offers independence, professional growth, and the chance to work with a highly collaborative and supportive team. Key Responsibilities Manage a varied commercial property caseload. Run transactions from instruction to completion. Draft, review, and negotiate leases, contracts, and finance documents. Collaborate across teams to deliver seamless...

Role: Housing Litigation Solicitor / Director - Birmingham 3years+ PQE Salary £70,000+ p.a. , DOE Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Housing Solicitor Director for highly sought permanent position. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client's accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Housing Department Background: Our client's Housing team, ranked by The Legal 500 directory for its services across England and Wales, provides assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues....

Role: Public Law Solicitor - Birmingham A Legal500, Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Public Law Solicitor for highly sought permanent position. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client's accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Public Law Department Background Our client's Public Law department has experience in all aspects of civil liberties and judicial review against the HMRC, local authority, NHS, planning Judicial Review including obtaining emergency orders and other interim...

Totum Partners is partnering with a leading law firm based in Birmingham. The role focuses on processing client bills via eBilling, requiring familiarity with each client's eBilling system as well as the firm's practice management system and E-Billing Hub. Main duties and responsibilities: Submit invoices through client e-billing systems Meet all client billing deadlines Follow each client's billing rules and requirements Resolve rejected or underpaid invoices promptly Keep records of submitted and rejected bills Maintain billing data across e-billing platforms Update accruals, budgets, and reports in portals Coordinate with lawyers and partners on billing compliance Reconcile system records against client portals Flag process updates or training needs to the manager Work with credit control on outstanding invoices Escalate unresolved issues to the team lead Support colleagues in the billing team when needed The ideal Legal Biller will have: E-billing...

Housing Litigation Paralegals Nationwide opportunities A Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Paralegals for highly sought permanent position. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client's accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Housing Department Background: Our client's Housing team, Noted for its "sustained legal conviction combined with outstanding advocacy", The Housing team, is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK for its services in social housing UK-wide,...

Role: Family Solicitor (x2) Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Family Solicitors for highly sought permanent position. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client's accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Family & Children Department Background: Our client's family department is ranked and recognized by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have...

Legal PA - Property Birmingham city centre (hybrid working) 30,000 - 32,000 p/a DoE Bell Cornwall Recruitment are delighted to be working with a large, global law firm based in Birmingham city centre. They are looking for a Legal PA to join their property team. Duties and responsibilities of a Legal PA include (but are not limited to): Building and maintaining effective relationships with both internal and external clients and their teams and developing knowledge of their business. Actively contributing to client service initiatives in the group, including attending client events and seminars where required. Developing and maintaining core sector understanding to support delivery of optimum client service. Liaising regularly (at least on a weekly basis) with lawyers to identify work commitments and prioritising your workload accordingly. Diary management for lawyers including arranging meetings and appointments, both internally and externally, ensuring the Outlook...

Real Estate Associate Location: Birmingham Hybrid Working Permanent Salary: DOE Join a market-leading real estate team where you'll manage a variety of matters, collaborate across practice areas, and deliver high-quality outcomes for a wide range of clients. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in commercial property, handling varied transactions with autonomy and responsibility. About the Role As a Real Estate Associate, you will oversee commercial property transactions from start to finish. You'll work across multiple sectors, handling sales, purchases, leases, finance, and land transactions. The role offers independence, professional growth, and the chance to work with a highly collaborative and supportive team. Key Responsibilities Manage a varied commercial property caseload. Run transactions from instruction to completion. Draft, review, and negotiate leases, contracts, and finance documents. Collaborate across teams to deliver...

Associate / Senior Associate - Planning & Highways Location: Birmingham Hybrid Working Permanent Salary: DOE Join a leading Planning & Highways team where your expertise will shape major developments, regeneration projects, and infrastructure schemes across the UK. This is a rare opportunity to work on high-profile matters, collaborate with experienced specialists, and make a tangible difference in the built environment. About the Role As an Associate or Senior Associate, you will be a key member of a dynamic, collaborative team. You'll be involved in a diverse range of projects, offering strategic and practical advice to clients, and helping to deliver complex planning solutions that drive real change. Key Responsibilities Advise on and negotiate Section 106 agreements and other planning obligations. Provide guidance to committees, local authorities, and private sector clients on planning matters. Support CPOs, regeneration, and infrastructure...

Litigation Legal Secretary - Fast-Paced, Rewarding Role Birmingham - Office based Ref: BCR/JC/32280 Bell Cornwall Recruitment are excited to be supporting a respected law firm in their search for a skilled Legal Secretary to join their busy Litigation team . If you're highly organised, detail-driven, and thrive in a professional, fast-moving environment, this could be the perfect next step. The Role: You'll play a key part in supporting fee earners dealing with contentious probate and trusts work, ensuring the smooth running of legal and administrative processes. From preparing legal documents and managing case files to coordinating diaries and liaising with clients, you'll be at the heart of the team. Key Responsibilities: Providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to the litigation team Audio typing and preparing legal documents, correspondence, and court bundles Managing case files, document systems, and digital workflows Handling...

Private Client Fee Earner Location: Birmingham Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 (dependent on experience) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Bell Cornwall Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established, niche private client firm of solicitors based in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Client Fee Earner to join a supportive and highly regarded team, handling high-quality work within a specialist environment. The Role The successful candidate will manage a full and varied caseload of private client matters, providing expert legal advice with a strong focus on client care and attention to detail. Key Responsibilities Managing a full caseload of private client files from instruction through to completion, including: Wills Trusts and estate planning Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) Probate and estate administration Drafting legal documents including Wills, LPAs, trusts, and associated documentation Advising clients on...

Litigation Paralegal Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham - fully office based (Mon-Fri) 25,000 p/a Bell Cornwall Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established, Legal 500 criminal defence law firm in the Jewellery Quarter area of Birmingham. They are looking for a Litigation Paralegal to join their team to support across insolvency and commercial litigation, civil fraud, tax litigation, and financial crime amongst others. Duties and responsibilities of Litigation Paralegal include (but are not limited to): Prepare correspondence and formal documents including pleadings, brief to counsel and witness statements. Prepare trial bundles and attend court hearings. Develop an excellent working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules. Prepare detailed disclosure reports/requests and notes for hearings and trials. Undertake legal research to a high standard. Experience required: Minimum 2:1 law degree from Russell Group university or subsequent...

Commercial Litigation Partner Birmingham Top 100 UK Law Firm Strategic Growth Opportunity An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an established Commercial Litigation Partner to join a leading Top 100 UK law firm at a pivotal stage of its regional growth. With a strong foothold in Birmingham and ambitious plans for further expansion, the firm is seeking a senior lateral hire who can bring strategic vision, deepen client relationships, and play a key role in shaping the future of its disputes offering across the Midlands. The Opportunity You will join a highly regarded Commercial Litigation team known for delivering results-driven, commercially focused, and pragmatic advice . The team prides itself on building long-standing client relationships through a deep understanding of each client's business, sector, and strategic objectives. With an exceptional breadth of work , you will have access to high-quality, complex matters across multiple sectors, while also being...

Real Estate Lawyer Birmingham City Centre High-Exposure Role I'm working with a well-regarded Birmingham city centre firm seeking a Real Estate Lawyer to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a bright, ambitious lawyer who wants immediate access to high-quality work and genuine client exposure in a collaborative and supportive environment. The Opportunity Join a well-established, approachable team where you'll take full ownership of a diverse and active caseload across the firm's busy corporate and commercial real estate work. The role offers variety, challenge, and hands-on experience, including: Acquisitions and disposals Landlord & tenant matters Lease negotiations Refinance transactions You'll be stepping into a role that offers hands-on experience and real responsibility , with opportunities to work directly with clients from day one. Why This Role Stands Out This is not a "back-office" real estate role . Here, you can:...

Private Client Fee Earner Location: Birmingham Salary: 30,000 - 45,000 (dependent on experience) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Bell Cornwall Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established, niche private client firm of solicitors based in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Client Fee Earner to join a supportive and highly regarded team, handling high-quality work within a specialist environment. The Role The successful candidate will manage a full and varied caseload of private client matters, providing expert legal advice with a strong focus on client care and attention to detail. Key Responsibilities Managing a full caseload of private client files from instruction through to completion, including: Wills Trusts and estate planning Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) Probate and estate administration Drafting legal documents including Wills, LPAs, trusts, and associated documentation Advising...