Summary: Are you a sharp, commercially-minded Regulatory Lawyer looking to shape compliance and strategy within a vital infrastructure sector? Do you have the legal expertise and proactive mindset needed to navigate complex water industry frameworks, from Ofwat guidance to wholesale market rules? If so, this high-impact role places you at the very heart of our business. Reporting directly to the Head of Strategy and Economic Regulation, you will serve as a trusted advisor across key functions-protecting the business from regulatory risk while championing a strong culture of compliance. Main responsibilities: Provide legal advice and support to business functions in relation to regulatory obligations and policy, including (i) compliance with water industry legislation, licence conditions, competition law, wholesale market codes, charging rules, (ii) regulatory reporting and (iii) the management of regulatory and compliance risks. Working with the Regulation Team and the...

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...

Junior Clinical Negligence Solicitor - Kent Fulltime, Permanent - Hybrid considered My client is looking for a talented junior solicitor to join their highly respected clinical negligence team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a genuine interest in claimant clinical negligence work who is ready to develop their skills in a supportive, collaborative environment. You'll work closely with senior solicitors on a varied caseload, gaining hands-on experience across all stages of clinical negligence claims-from initial enquiries and investigations to settlement negotiations and litigation The role will involve: Assisting senior team members with the management of clinical negligence files Conducting legal research, drafting correspondence, witness statements, and court documents Liaising with clients, medical experts, counsel, and other stakeholders Reviewing medical records and preparing chronologies Supporting the team with case preparation for...

About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the...

Family Law Team Leader Salary: 70,000 + bonus scheme Location: Cirencester, Tunbridge Wells, Horsham + hybrid working Our client is a well-established Legal 500 law firm, is seeking a Family Team Leader to provide expert legal advice with professionalism and empathy. Alongside managing a varied caseload, the successful candidate will lead the office team, ensuring high standards of performance, compliance, and client care. This role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness, and a commitment to delivering exceptional legal services. Key Responsibilities Manage a varied Family Law caseload, providing expert advice in line with SRA standards. Deliver professional and compassionate client service through meetings, calls, and video conferences. Draft legal documents, attend hearings, instruct Counsel, and progress matters efficiently. Maintain accurate time recording and manage costs, fees, and funding arrangements. Work with clients and Accounts to manage...

PROBATE LAWYER, 3+ PQE, Kent, circa £45,000-£65,000 DOE - Excellent opportunity for an experienced Probate Lawyer to join a busy Wills & Probate team, with a varied caseload, direct client contacts and occasional client visits. JOB REF: 5494 • A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Probate Lawyer with 3+ years' PQE to join its Wills & Probate team. • The role will involve a mixture of wills and probate matters, providing a varied workload and the opportunity to develop strong client relationships. • You will manage your own caseload, advising clients on a range of private client matters and ensuring a high level of client care throughout. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, together with a professional and empathetic approach to dealing with clients. • The ideal candidate will have 3+ years' PQE and be able to demonstrate solid experience handling wills and probate matters with a high degree of autonomy. • To apply or to...

Opportunity for an Employment Solicitor (Senior Associate) to join a highly regarded, Legal 500 ranked law firm in Kent. The Firm Our client is an ambitious, commercially focused law firm with a strongly regarded Employment Department, recognised for its client service and its ability to deliver commercial results. The department sits at the heart of the firm's future growth plans and is currently expanding. The firm prides itself on a collegiate and collaborative culture, both within teams and across the wider business, and places genuine emphasis on client care and commercial acumen in everything it does. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join a growing team, working across the full spectrum of employment law with a particular focus on respondent-based, commercial client work. The role covers a broad and varied caseload, including corporate support work, wrongful and unfair dismissals, redundancy and...

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...

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...

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...

Client Partnerships Administrator - Legal Experience Required Location: Bromley, Greater London Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 Our client, a leading player in the luxury hospitality sector, is seeking a detail-oriented Client Partnerships Administrator to join their team in Bromley. As a Client Partnerships Administrator, the successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the client management team, ensuring seamless communication and fostering strong relationships with clients. Required Experience: A minimum of two years' experience in a legal secretary, legal administrator or similar legal support role Experience reviewing contracts and legal documents for accuracy, consistency and alignment with approved wording and templates Excellent written communication and inbox management skills, with the ability to respond to client queries promptly and professionally A proactive, client-focused approach, including effective...

Birchrose Associates is delighted to be representing a well-regarded law firm in Bromley, which is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Paralegal to join its growing team. Please only apply if you have previous Commercial Property Paralegal experience The Firm Our client is a highly regarded law firm with an established reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice and excellent client service. The Commercial Property team is a key part of the firm, offering a supportive and collaborative environment with excellent opportunities for development. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Commercial Property Paralegal to join a busy and well-established team. The successful candidate will support fee earners across a broad range of commercial property transactions, with the opportunity to develop their own caseload under supervision. Duties will include: Supporting fee earners across a range of commercial property transactions...

The starting salary for this full-time, permanent position is 34,660 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. Surrey County Council is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Paralegal to join our supportive and successful Lexcel accredited in-house Highways and Planning team, within the Legal & Democratic Services Department. We offer hybrid working which allows for remote working but we also require regular office attendance with the aim to give everyone a balanced work/life ratio. You will be expected to attend a Surrey office a minimum of 40% of your working week, with the ability to access offices across Surrey's estate in Reigate, Weybridge and Woking. The team are very approachable so there will always be someone to provide you with support and discuss matters with. This role is contractually based at Woodhatch Place, Reigate until 31st March 2027, however this vacancy is expected to transfer to East Surrey following Local Government Reorganisation (see below...

The salary range for this role is 63,823 to 70,099 per annum depending on experience. This salary is based on a 36-hour working week . Part time applications will also be considered (subject to a minimum commitment of 25 hours per week). Are you a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FILEX of England and Wales with a current practising certificate looking for a new opportunity to develop your career in Employment Law? As an Employment Senior Lawyer , you will join a supportive, successful in-house legal team that delivers effective legal advice, representation and assistance to the Council. We offer hybrid working which allows for remote working but we also require regular office attendance with the aim to give everyone a balanced work/life ratio. You will be expected to attend a Surrey office a minimum of 40% of your working week, with the ability to access offices across Surrey's estate in Reigate, Weybridge and Woking. The team are very approachable so there will always...

This permanent role has salary range of 63,823 to 70,099 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We have a great opportunity to join our Highways and Planning legal team as a Q ualified Senior Solicitor or Lawyer . We are looking for a flexible and motivated colleague to join this friendly team. Our work is interesting and varied and we work for informed and appreciative client teams. The Council adopts a hybrid working policy with flexible working arrangements which includes access to our offices in Reigate and Weybridge combined with remote or home working. We come together in person for 2 days per week on average (40% of the working week). The team are very approachable with regular catch ups when working remotely. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension...

The salary range for this role is 61,784 to 67,859 per annum depending on experience based on a 36 hour working week. We have a great opportunity to join our Commercial Property team as a qualified Senior Solicitor or Lawyer. We are looking for a flexible and motivated colleague to join this friendly team. Our work is interesting and varied and we work for informed and appreciative client teams. The Council adopts a hybrid working policy with flexible working arrangements which includes access to our offices in Reigate and Weybridge combined with remote or home working. We come together in person for 2 days per week on average (40% of the working week). The team are very approachable with regular catch ups when working remotely. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related...

The starting salary for this role is 48,698 per annum depending on experience and based on a 36-hour working week. This role is part of our Lawyers Career Scheme providing the opportunity to progress to 60,898 per annum. We have a great opportunity to join our Highways and Planning legal team as a qualified Solicitor or Lawyer . We are looking for a flexible and motivated colleague to join this friendly team. Our work is interesting and varied and we work for informed and appreciative client teams. We offer hybrid working which allows for remote working but we also require regular office attendance with the aim to give everyone a balanced work/life ratio. You will be expected to attend a Surrey office a minimum of 40% of your working week, with the ability to access offices across Surrey's estate in Reigate, Weybridge and Woking. The team are very approachable so there will always be someone to provide you with support and discuss matters with. Our Offer to You 26...

The salary range for this role is 63,823 to 70,009 per annum depending on experience. This salary is based on a 36-hour working week. Part time applications will also be considered (subject to a minimum commitment of 25 hours per week). Are you a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FILEX of England and Wales with a current practising certificate looking for a new opportunity to develop your career in Adult Law? As an Adult Social Care Senior Lawyer , you will join a supportive, successful in-house legal team that delivers effective legal advice, representation and assistance to the Council. We offer hybrid working which allows for remote working but we also require regular office attendance with the aim to give everyone a balanced work/life ratio. You will be expected to attend a Surrey office a minimum of 40% of your working week, with the ability to access offices across Surrey's estate in Reigate, Weybridge and Woking. The team are very approachable so there will always...

Private Client Solicitor, 5+ PQE, London, £Competitive DOE. A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a growing and respected firm in London. This role would suit a committed and client focused professional who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and professional environment. Job Ref: 5276 OVERVIEW: The successful Private Client Solicitor will handle a varied caseload covering a broad range of private client matters, including wills, trusts, estate administration and tax planning. You will advise clients on probate and intestacy matters, prepare applications for grants of representation and assist with inheritance tax issues, ensuring all advice is delivered in accordance with current legislation and the highest standards of client care. The firm is seeking a qualified Private Client Solicitor with at least 5 years' PQE and proven experience across private client work. Strong knowledge of probate, estate administration and...