Asbestos Analyst Location: London, M25 & South East Rate: 250- 300 per day, depending on experience Contract: Contract-to-Permanent Astute People are recruiting for an experienced Asbestos Analyst to join an established, independent asbestos consultancy with a strong and ongoing workload across London, the M25 and wider South East. This is an opportunity to join a busy team on an initial contract basis, with the potential to move permanently after approximately 3 months if it's the right fit for both you and the business. The Role As an Asbestos Analyst, you'll be predominantly field-based, working across a mixture of commercial and domestic properties. Your responsibilities will include: Carrying out air monitoring and fibre monitoring Undertaking 4-stage clearance testing Producing accurate reports using tablet/handheld technology Working in accordance with UKAS requirements, legislation and company procedures Maintaining strong client...

Exciting Opportunity: Conveyancing Legal Secretary Location: Gillingham Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: 9am - 5pm, 1 hour lunch break Our client, a reputable and dynamic legal firm based in Gillingham, is seeking a skilled Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join their vibrant team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual looking to advance their career in the legal sector. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a passion for property law, this role could be the perfect fit! Key Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the conveyancing team, ensuring all processes run smoothly and efficiently Draught and prepare legal documents, contracts, and correspondence with a keen eye for detail Maintain accurate and organised files, both electronically and physically, to ensure compliance and ease of access Liaise with clients, estate agents, and other stakeholders to facilitate effective communication...

Conveyancing Legal Administrator / Graduate Opportunity Are you a recent Law Graduate looking to start your legal career with a well-established and supportive law firm? We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised individual to join our clients Conveyancing team, providing administrative and client support while gaining valuable hands-on experience. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your legal knowledge and build a long-term career in conveyancing. Responsibilities Preparing and typing correspondence, legal documents and client letters Answering telephone calls and assisting clients in a professional and friendly manner Managing and updating client records and files Supporting the team with administrative tasks, including scanning, filing and document preparation Arranging appointments and liaising with clients, estate agents and third parties Updating information on the firm's case management system Assisting fee earners with the progression of...

Exciting Opportunity: Conveyancing Legal Secretary Location: Gillingham Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: 9am - 5pm, 1 hour lunch break Our client, a reputable and dynamic legal firm based in Gillingham, is seeking a skilled Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join their vibrant team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual looking to advance their career in the legal sector. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a passion for property law, this role could be the perfect fit! Key Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the conveyancing team, ensuring all processes run smoothly and efficiently Draught and prepare legal documents, contracts, and correspondence with a keen eye for detail Maintain accurate and organised files, both electronically and physically, to ensure compliance and ease of access Liaise with clients, estate agents, and other stakeholders to facilitate effective...

Opportunity: Court of Protection Solicitor/Lawyer Location: Reading (Hybrid and Flexible Working) Salary: 85,000 + Bonus + Great Benefits! If you're an experienced Court of Protection solicitor looking for a role where you have actual influence over the direction of a growing team, this opportunity is one to explore! I'm working with a highly regarded firm on a senior opportunity within its well-established Court of Protection team, ranked highly in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. The team has a particularly strong reputation for acting for clients with substantial compensation awards, often working closely with the firm's Clinical Negligence team. You'll handle complex matters across both litigation and post-settlement work, while building long-term relationships with clients and professional referrers. This role is also a leadership opportunity - alongside managing your own caseload, you'll act as a professional deputy and/or trustee and as...

Your new role Southend City Council are looking to appoint a full-time, permanent lawyer with substantial experience in housing disrepair litigation. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and committed legal professional with a proven track record in managing complex housing cases to join the Council's in-house legal service.You will work under the supervision of the Principal and Senior Lawyers, taking ownership of a varied and demanding caseload. The role requires confident handling of housing litigation, with a particular focus on disrepair cases, dealing with cases from pre-litigation through to conclusion of litigation. This will include high-value and routine disrepair claims, possession proceedings, injunctions, closure orders and enforcement actions.This is a pivotal position for someone who can work independently, deliver high-quality legal advice, and manage cases from start to finish. A strong understanding of the pre-action protocol for housing conditions...

Legal Assistant - Commercial Property, Bedfordshire, 12 + months' experience, Competitive Salary, - Excellent opportunity to join an established Commercial Property team in a varied and client focused role, offering comprehensive training and development opportunities within a supportive working environment. Job Ref: 5197 • Providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to Fee Earners within the Commercial Property department, including diary management, arranging meetings and handling routine client correspondence and queries. • Assisting with the administration of property transactions, including submitting SDLT forms to HMRC, Land Registry applications and assisting with Contract Packs, Transfer Forms and other legal documentation. • Dealing with client monies, including requesting payments and accurately recording receipts, together with maintaining hard copy files and ensuring information can be retrieved efficiently. • Applications are welcomed from...

Commercial Property Solicitor, 3 + years' PQE, Competitive Salary, Bedfordshire. An excellent opportunity for an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor to join a friendly and collaborative team, handling a broad range of high-quality commercial property matters with excellent scope to develop your career. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Kaye on or email with your CV. Job Ref: 5196 THE ROLE: The role will include commercial property sales and purchases, sale of business assets, auction transactions, secured lending and a broad range of Landlord and Tenant matters. You will also deal with pension scheme transactions, Land Registry applications, Section 25 notices and matters involving management companies. The successful candidate will be expected to manage their caseload efficiently whilst delivering a high standard of client service and commercially focused legal advice. THE CANDIDATE: Applications are welcomed from experienced Commercial Property...

Employment Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE) £40,000 - £50,000 Full Time Office Based A unique opportunity has arisen for a recently qualified Employment Solicitor to join an established and growing business in a broad, client-facing advisory role. This position offers exposure to a diverse range of employment law matters, combining legal advice, drafting, dispute support, compliance projects, training and thought leadership. You'll work closely with corporate clients, providing practical and commercially focused solutions to workplace and business challenges. This role would suit an ambitious lawyer looking to move beyond a traditional fee-earning environment and become a trusted adviser to a portfolio of business clients. Key Responsibilities Advising clients on a wide range of employment law matters Supporting clients with employment tribunal claims and workplace disputes Drafting, reviewing and updating contracts, policies and legal documentation Carrying out...

Employment Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE) 40,000 - 50,000 Full Time Office Based A unique opportunity has arisen for a recently qualified Employment Solicitor to join an established and growing business in a broad, client-facing advisory role. This position offers exposure to a diverse range of employment law matters, combining legal advice, drafting, dispute support, compliance projects, training and thought leadership. You'll work closely with corporate clients, providing practical and commercially focused solutions to workplace and business challenges. This role would suit an ambitious lawyer looking to move beyond a traditional fee-earning environment and become a trusted adviser to a portfolio of business clients. Key Responsibilities Advising clients on a wide range of employment law matters Supporting clients with employment tribunal claims and workplace disputes Drafting, reviewing and updating contracts, policies and legal documentation Carrying out compliance...

Criminal Defence Solicitor, 10+ Years' PQE, Brighton, £65,000 DOE. Exceptional opportunity for an established Criminal Defence Solicitor with a demonstrable following to join a growing practice. Job Ref: 5178 • The successful Senior Criminal Defence Solicitor will join as a Senior Associate, with the opportunity to progress to Legal Director within two years, subject to performance, practice development and strong leadership and commercial contribution. • Managing a complex and varied caseload of privately funded criminal defence matters, together with day to day criminal matters in the Magistrates' Courts. • Advising and representing clients throughout criminal investigations and proceedings, providing high quality, strategic and commercially focused legal advice. • Applications are welcomed from experienced Criminal Defence Solicitors with a minimum of 10 Years' PQE and a demonstrable following, together with a proven ability to generate privately funded work. • You will...

Legal Secretary - Family, Brighton, Competitive Salary , 1+ Years' Experience. An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant to join a supportive and well established Family team. This is an ideal opportunity for a legal support professional seeking a long-term position within a friendly and collaborative environment. Job Ref: 5160 • Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within a busy Family team. • Assist with a varied range of Family Law matters, including managing new enquiries, diary management, billing and accounts administration. • Prepare court documentation, file documents via the HMCTS Family Court portal and assist with the preparation of court bundles, briefs and exhibits. • Support fee earners with general case management and ensure files and administrative processes are maintained accurately and efficiently. • Applications are welcomed from Legal Secretaries or Legal Assistants with...