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...

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...

Family Solicitor (Branch Manager), 5+ PQE, Kent, £70-75,000 (DOE). An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Solicitor to join a well-established and highly regarded specialist firm at a pivotal stage of its growth. Offering the chance to take on a leadership role, shape the future of a thriving family law team, and play a key part in its continued success, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious solicitor ready to take the next step in their career within a progressive, supportive, and collaborative environment - JOB REF: THE ROLE: A highly regarded regional law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Family Solicitor to lead its Kent office as Branch Manager. This role offers genuine autonomy, strong organisational support, and the chance to shape the future of a growing family law practice, making it ideal for an ambitious solicitor ready to take the next step in their career. You will manage a varied caseload of privately funded family law...

RETRAIN OPPORTUNITY - PROSECUTIONS LAWYER, KENT, £46,800- £50,000. Looking for a new challenge that offers genuine career development? This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Solicitor or Barrister to retrain in Prosecutions, with comprehensive training, mentoring and ongoing support provided. Open to lawyers from any practice area, particularly those with contentious experience, the role combines meaningful public service work with a competitive salary, exceptional benefits, an outstanding pension, and excellent long-term progression - JOB REF: 5642 THE ROLE: Develop specialist expertise as a Prosecutions Lawyer, working on a varied and complex caseload while building your advocacy, case management, and prosecutorial skills. Contentious experience is welcomed but not essential, with comprehensive training and dedicated mentoring provided to help you successfully transition into prosecutions. THE CANDIDATE: This opportunity is open to qualified Solicitors and...

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...

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...

CRIMINAL SOLICITOR, 2+ PQE, CANTERBURY, £61,750 - £71,400. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Criminal Lawyer looking to retrain and develop a career in prosecutions. You will receive comprehensive training, structured development, and ongoing support from an established organisation, alongside a competitive salary, outstanding pension, and genuine opportunities for progression - JOB REF: OVERVIEW: • Applications are welcomed from Solicitors and Barristers qualified to practise in England & Wales, with at least 2 years' PQE in criminal law, whether gained in defence or prosecution. • Join a highly regarded organisation and retrain as a specialist Prosecutions Lawyer, gaining valuable experience across a varied and complex criminal caseload while developing specialist expertise in prosecution work. • You will handle a broad range of criminal matters, using your advocacy, case preparation, and analytical skills to build strong cases and make a meaningful...

Experienced Residential Legal Secretary ASAP start Location: Caterham Pay Rate: 16.00 - 17.00 per hour Contract: 2-Week Rolling Temporary Contract Start: Immediate Are you an experienced Residential Conveyancer looking for your next opportunity? Our client, a well-established legal practice based in Caterham, is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancing professional to join their team on an immediate-start, 2-week rolling temporary contract. Due to the specialist nature of the role, applicants must have recent residential conveyancing experience and be able to hit the ground running. Key Responsibilities Managing a caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion. Preparing and reviewing legal documentation. Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and solicitors. Conducting searches and handling enquiries. Supporting property transactions including sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers...

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...

Family Solicitor, NQ+ Years PQE, Chelmsford, £45,000+ (DOE) - Whether you're taking your first steps into practice or looking to build on your existing experience, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and growing family law team. JOB REF:5734 THE ROLE: • You will have the opportunity to work on a varied range of family matters, develop strong client relationships and build your expertise alongside experienced colleagues. • Advise individuals on a range of family law matters, providing clear, sensitive and practical guidance during what can often be challenging periods in their lives. • Managing your own caseload in line with your level of experience, with support and supervision available. • Building positive client relationships through clear communication, empathy and a professional approach. • Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver a high standard of legal advice and client service. SKILLS REQUIRED: • Applications are sought...

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking an experienced AML Analyst to join its London team on a permanent basis. The Firm Our client is a highly regarded global law firm with an established presence across the US, Europe and Asia. The firm is recognised for its high-quality legal work, pragmatic approach and strong commitment to client service and professional standards. Its London office is a key hub for the firm's EMEA network, combining the resources and sophistication of a major international law firm with a collaborative, inclusive and personable culture. The office provides an excellent environment for professionals looking to develop their careers within a genuinely international business. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced AML Analyst to join the firm's AML team and play a key role in supporting the firm's client and matter onboarding processes. Working closely with the AML team, Office of General Counsel...

Birchrose Associates is proud to be representing an established specialist commercial property law firm based in London's West End, which is seeking an experienced Plot Sales Paralegal to join its team. The Firm Our client is a well-established commercial property law firm advising on a range of property matters, including development and commercial real estate. The firm offers a supportive working environment and has a strong reputation for its client service. The Opportunity This is an opportunity for an experienced Plot Sales Paralegal to join a busy property team, assisting with plot sales transactions from instruction through to completion. Duties will include: Managing plot sales transactions from initial instruction through to completion Preparing contracts, transfers, leases and other legal documentation Liaising with developers, purchasers' solicitors and other parties Responding to enquiries and progressing transactions Coordinating exchanges and...

Commercial Contracts and Procurement Manager Location: Primarily office-based with a degree of flexibility, and opportunity to work from home on some days Actual Salary: £39,600 per annum for 22.5 hours per week (equivalent to a FT salary of £66,000 per annum) Contract: Permanent; Part-Time (22.5 hours per week) Make a commercial impact at one of London s most iconic event venues. Central Hall Westminster (CHW) is the largest heritage events venue in Westminster, hosting conferences, exhibitions, graduations, corporate events, concerts and public gatherings from 2 to 2,000+ guests. Working with corporate organisations, charities and agents, we deliver a diverse programme of events in one of London's most recognised venues. High-profile events hosted at Central Hall Westminster include the Netflix Wednesday Season 2 Global Premiere, The Late Late Show with James Corden, and the Burberry Fashion Show, reflecting our reputation for delivering memorable experiences in a...

Regulatory Lawyer, 6 month Fixed term contract, 5 + years' experience, London/ Hybrid, £57,000 - £68,000pro rata- An excellent opportunity to join a leading regulatory organisation in a senior legal leadership role for circa 6 months. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Kaye on or email with your CV. Job ref: 5759 THE ROLE: The successful Senior Lawyer will support the leadership and development of a Case Preparation and Presentation team within a leading regulatory organisation. You will manage complex regulatory cases, including High Court applications and appeals, while providing expert legal advice, advocacy and case management guidance. Responsibilities will also include mentoring colleagues, quality assurance, delivering training, monitoring performance and supporting the implementation of legal and organisational strategies. THE CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate will be a qualified UK Solicitor or Barrister with a valid practising certificate and...