Education Partner sought for L500 ranked department at Top 100 law firm The Opportunity Our client, a Top 100 law firm are looking to recruit an established Education Partner to join their Legal 500 ranked team. This is a senior leadership role, with responsibility for leading and developing the firm's academies practice. You will advise a broad range of state-funded education clients, including Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), Single Academy Trusts (SATs) and state schools, across a wide spectrum of regulatory, advisory and contentious matters. The role will cover areas such as registration and inspection, admissions and appeals, complaints and governance, SEND and discrimination, pupil discipline and safeguarding, investigations, civil claims and judicial review, and critical incident management. The Firm This is a Top 100, full-service UK law firm with a market-leading reputation in the education sector, consistently ranked in the top tiers of the legal...

Commencing Monday 1 June 2026 The GOC registers over 34,000 optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical business and optical students. We protect the public by promoting high standards of education, conduct and performance among our registrants. Job purpose We are looking for a qualified lawyer to: Provide legal advice and support on all GOC operations, strategic issues and projects; and Manage the preparation of casework concerning (i) illegal optical practice and (ii) hearings before the Registration Appeals Committee (RAC) as part of the GOC s Central Legal team, which comprises the Chief Legal Officer, one lawyer and one Administrator (Legal) Currently, staff mostly work remotely but this role requires some office-based work KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Provide legal advice and support on all organisational operations, strategic issues and projects, including (but not limited to) in relation to the GOC s core functions of registration,...

Senior Legal Counsel - FTC Location: Pall Mall, London (Flexible Hybrid) Department: Legal Job type: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract Join us and make a difference when it matters most!  At Mundipharma, we are proud of the work we do to bring innovative treatments to patients. We challenge ourselves constantly to deliver more for patients, healthcare professionals, our partners, and our employees.  The Team The Senior Legal Counsel will support the Associate General Counsel, Corporate & Global Projects on global cross-functional corporate projects. Partnering with project team members on legal matters, providing advice and council to ensure all project timelines are met whilst managing and mitigating legal risk. Role and Responsibilities Legal due diligence on existing contracts and identify legal risks relevant to Projects. Drafting, reviewing and managing contracts, corporate documents, corporate approvals and...

Senior Paralegal - Special Educational Needs Team We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Paralegal to join our fast-paced and friendly Special Educational Needs team based in Reading. The successful candidate will support solicitors on a range of Special Educational Needs matters and play a key role in supporting case progression and client care. Key Responsibilities Preparing legal documents, bundles, and correspondence Managing case files and maintaining accurate records Liaising with clients, counsel, tribunals, and external stakeholders Supporting solicitors with case progression and deadlines Conducting legal research and administrative support as required About You Previous paralegal experience within education law, public law, or litigation is advantageous Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Excellent communication and client care skills Ability to manage a busy workload in a fast-paced environment This is a permanent position...

Order Processing Specialist - Horsham Are you detail-oriented with a knack for accuracy in a fast-paced environment? We are looking for two Order Processing Specialists to join a global leader in Horsham (Langhurstwood Rd). This is a fantastic opportunity to support vital client operations within a supportive team structure. The Role Overview Location: Horsham (On-site) Pay Rate: 14.68 per hour Hours: Full-time, 38.75 hours per week Shift: Monday - Friday (08:30 AM - 5:00 PM) Duration: 12-month contract Start Date: ASAP Benefits: Overtime available Key Responsibilities Working under the direction of the Team Leader, you will play a crucial role in the order lifecycle: Order Management: Create and approve orders within the Global Project Management System, ensuring all associated paperwork is accurate and complete. Compliance: Strictly follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Health & Safety policies to ensure all...

Opportunity: Personal Injury Solicitor (3-6 PQE) Location: Reading (Hybrid and Flexible Working) Salary: Up to 65,000 + Bonus A highly regarded regional law firm is looking to grow its standout Personal Injury team with the addition of a Solicitor around 3-6 years PQE. This is a genuinely supportive environment where people are encouraged to develop, collaborate and build long-term careers - without the culture of endless hierarchy or unrealistic expectations. The team is recognised in both Chambers and Legal 500 and works on high-quality claimant personal injury matters, including complex and serious injury work. You'll work closely with experienced senior lawyers on a varied caseload, while also having the autonomy to run your own files and continue developing technically. The firm has built an excellent reputation for its people-first culture, flexibility and strong staff retention. Hybrid working is fully supported, alongside a real focus on wellbeing and...

Opportunity: Senior Associate - Property Development Location: Reading (Flexible and Hybrid Working) Salary: 58,000 - 85,000 + Bonus (DOE) Opportunity: A well-regarded and modern regional law firm is looking to appoint a Senior Associate into its growing Property Development team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced development lawyer who enjoys high-quality work, strong client relationships and being part of a genuinely collaborative team. This is not a traditional corporate environment with rigid hierarchies and faceless teams. The firm has built an excellent reputation for combining quality work with a supportive, people-first culture where lawyers are trusted, valued and given the space to develop their careers properly. The team acts for an impressive client base including national and regional housebuilders, developers and landowners on a broad range of complex development matters. There is a strong pipeline of work, excellent...

Opportunity: Training & Knowledge Lawyer - Employment Location: Reading (Hybrid) Salary: Up to 80,000 (FTE) The Opportunity: A highly regarded regional law firm is looking to appoint a Training & Knowledge Lawyer into its well-established Employment team. This is an interesting opportunity for an Employment Lawyer who enjoys the technical side of law, client engagement and supporting others but is looking for something outside of the traditional fee-earning route. This is a newly created role where you'll have real visibility across the team and the wider business. You'll play a key part in shaping training, know-how and legal updates, whilst helping the team stay ahead of developments in a fast-moving area of law. The Role: You'll work closely with the Employment team on a broad mix of knowledge and training responsibilities, including: Delivering internal and external training sessions, webinars and legal updates Creating and...

Advisory Lawyer x 2 Salary: £60,461.00 - £71,131.00 pa Location: London - Hybrid - 2 days minimum in the office Contract: 1 x Permanent and 1 Fixed-term contract up to 02 August 2027 Hours: Full-TimeAn exciting opportunity to work as part of the in-house legal advisory team. The post-holder will provide accurate and timely legal advice to the General Dental Council on a wide variety of legal issues, including fitness to practise matters, illegal practice cases and registration appeals. Job Purpose: To provide timely, accurate and pragmatic risk-based legal advice to colleagues across the organisation, on a wide range of issues, including but not limited to interpretation and application of the Dentists Act 1984 and supporting legislation. To manage a mixed caseload, seeking advice and input from internal and external legal colleagues as required, and to work with others in the team to support larger projects.Depending on which part of the team the postholder is based in, you...

Legal Secretary/ Paralegal Temp duration ongoing. Based in Kings Cross. The role is mainly office based with some remote days. Equivalent to £44,000 per annum. Hourly rate is £26.03, working 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Are you a motivated legal professional looking for a role where your work genuinely makes a difference? We re looking for an ambitious and highly organised Paralegal to join a fast-paced and influential legal team at a respected membership organisation headquartered in London. You ll be at the heart of a busy legal and equality department, supporting meaningful employment, equality and workplace matters. While working directly with members and legal professionals. As a key member of the legal team, you ll provide professional, confidential and proactive support across a broad range of legal and equality matters, including: Advising members on settlement agreements. Supporting case preparation for tribunals and legal proceedings....

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...

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...

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...

Summary: Are you a legal expert looking for a role where your advice directly shapes critical infrastructure? Do you want to move away from the churn of external practice and become a valued, strategic partner within a dedicated, friendly in house legal team? You have knowledge of NEC contracts and it's use within infrastructure? You'll join us as Construction Lawyer to be the dedicated legal lead for our engineering and infrastructure development. We are gearing up for a massive increase in our capital delivery, driven by a bold business plan of £1.9 billion over the next five years. As we mainly utilise NEC contracts, previous experience and knowledge is key; this is a unique opportunity to apply your technical expertise to complex, large-scale water projects that will serve our community for generations. You will serve as the dedicated legal lead responsible for managing all legal issues relating to SEW's construction and infrastructure development. This position is...

Are you a linguistically gifted legal or contracts professional looking to make your mark on a massive international scale? We are thrilled to partner with a large global manufacturer currently undergoing a significant period of organisational evolution. If you have an eagle eye for detail and the polyglot skills to match, we want to hear from you! Role Overview Location: Fully Remote - client based in Basingstoke Pay Rate: 22 per hour ( 44,300 salary equivalent) Duration: 10-month contract Hours: 40 hours per week, flexible working (09:00 - 17:00) The Mission As our client navigates a legal entity name change, you will be the frontline support in reviewing and managing their vast portfolio of existing contracts. Your primary goal is to identify risks, interpret complex clauses, and ensure seamless communication with customers across various international markets. Key Responsibilities Review tender and contract documentation in local languages...