In-House Legal Executive- £30,000-£37,000 Chatham Excellent Benefits Forward-Thinking Employer Are you legally trained, detail-driven and commercially aware but not looking for a traditional law firm role? This opportunity offers the perfect blend of contract work, risk management and internal advisory support within a supportive, forward-thinking business. The Role As an In-House Legal Executive, you'll help protect the organisation by supporting contract negotiations, advising on legal & commercial risks, and building commercial awareness across the business. Working closely with the Legal Risk Manager, you'll review agreements, strengthen compliance, and provide guidance to teams at every level. Key Responsibilities Review, amend and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts Support colleagues with legal, commercial and risk-related queries Deliver GDPR, commercial awareness and contract training to new starters Monitor insurance-related risks and...

Compliance Officer (Apprenticeships) 40,000 per annum Maidstone We are seeking an experienced Compliance Officer with a strong background in apprenticeships to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who understands the regulatory landscape of apprenticeship programmes and is passionate about maintaining high standards of compliance and quality. Key Responsibilities Ensure full compliance with apprenticeship funding rules and regulatory requirements Monitor and audit learner files, ensuring accuracy and completeness Support internal teams with compliance guidance and best practice Prepare for and support external audits (e.g. ESFA, Ofsted) Identify risks and implement corrective actions where necessary Maintain up-to-date knowledge of apprenticeship standards and funding rules Produce compliance reports and provide insights to senior stakeholders Key Requirements Proven experience working in a compliance role...

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...

Real Estate Development Senior Associate Tunbridge Wells 70k+ You're a Real Estate Development Solicitor who has built strong foundations and is now ready to step into a growth-focused role. You're looking for a firm where your experience is recognised, your profile can expand, and the quality of work matches your ambition. Join this well-connected and award-winning regional firm as their newest Senior Associate Development Solicitor, and benefit from the strength and resources of a nationally recognised team. The development practice is known for its expertise across the full spectrum of development work, acting for major national housebuilders and significant regional players. As a senior member of the team, you'll take on greater responsibility for complex development matters, support junior lawyers, and play a visible role within a large and highly regarded Real Estate department. With access to high-quality projects across the UK, you'll continue to refine your...

Real Estate/Commercial Property Associate Tunbridge Wells 55-70k Join this prestigious regional firm as the newest Associate Solicitor in their Real Estate team, based in Tunbridge Wells. They're after an experienced solicitor, well versed in all manner of commercial property matters, who could benefit from injecting some variety into their career in the form of a shiny new position within a first-tier-ranked team. Working alongside a slew of partners and senior associates, you'll form part of a large team that boasts a department head with an impressively long tenure, in addition to the benefit of a Professional Support Lawyer and other dedicated support staff. This Real Estate Associate Solicitor role will encompass: Landlord & tenant Property portfolio management (PPM) Corporate support Acquisitions and disposals Working with experts in their field, this is an opportunity to demonstrate the real estate knowledge you've carefully honed over the past...

Residential Property Solicitor, 1-4 PQE Tunbridge Wells 52k+ After years of work, you've chosen residential property as your specialism. Now you're qualified and inundated with ideas of where to build upon the foundations of your career, but unsure where to begin your life as a Residential Property Solicitor. How about a leading regional firm in Kent? Become the newest member of this Legal 500-ranked firm's residential property team and benefit from the wisdom of highly-ranked solicitors within their wider real estate offering. You will kick-start your career working with experts in their field at a firm rich with history and prestige. This firm is looking for a relatively junior Residential Property Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with up to four years of experience to join the ambitious team of real estate experts based in their Tunbridge Wells office. Situate yourself in a prime position to learn under the wing of a large number of partners and senior...

Commercial Dispute Resolution Partner Kent Competitive Salary Strategic Growth Role Take your career into your own hands by becoming the newest Commercial Dispute Resolution Partner at a renowned Legal 500 firm in Kent. This is a high-profile opportunity to play a pivotal role in the growth and strategic development of an established disputes team. Working alongside the Head of Department, you'll provide leadership and supervision across the team while driving business development through your network and market presence. You'll be instrumental in expanding the department's reach, generating new instructions, and ensuring work is effectively delegated to junior lawyers, combining autonomy, responsibility, and influence. The team handles a broad range of complex commercial disputes, including contractual breaches, IP protection, director and shareholder disputes, and professional negligence claims, acting for a strong regional and national client base. You'll work on...

Real Estate Disputes Associate Kent 2+ PQE Clear Progression If you're a Property Litigation Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career, join this renowned team as their newest Associate Solicitor. This opportunity offers both development and high-quality work at a firm where progression is structured and achievable. This established Real Estate Disputes team handles a broad range of predominantly commercial property disputes, alongside some residential matters. Acting for a strong regional and national client base, the team manages complex, high-value litigation with real depth and variety. You'll run your own matters while also supporting partners on more strategic disputes, giving you both autonomy and exposure to sophisticated work with scope to build your profile within a respected department. Working from a well-resourced office alongside experienced specialists, you'll benefit from cross-departmental collaboration and a firm that actively supports...

Probate Executive Tunbridge Wells Tier 1 Legal 500 Competitive Salary Are you a specialist in Probate looking for that next step in your career? Join a top-ranked, growing team in Tunbridge Wells as their newest Probate Manager. Whether you're lacking the variety or guidance in your current role as a Probate Manager, or you're an Executive or Paralegal whose role lacks the complexity to build your expertise, this role can offer you all of the above - in an environment where you can develop and make a real impact.Join a well-regarded Private Client team and work alongside a group of experienced specialists, sharing technical knowledge and practical expertise while gaining the exposure you've been missing, in a department that values your professional growth.This is a role for someone who craves a varied and challenging workload. You'll handle complex estates, high net worth and international matters, managing the entire end-to-end probate process and providing clear,...

Associate Solicitor Commercial Property / Real Estate Horsham 3-5 PQE A leading law firm is looking for a Commercial Property Associate Solicitor to join their well-established real estate team in Horsham. This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career while benefiting from the support and resources of a top-ranked practice. You'll be part of a successful and collaborative team, working alongside highly regarded solicitors across multiple offices. The role offers exposure to a diverse client base, including landlords, commercial occupiers, investors, and asset managers, while supporting a Partner recognised for their expertise in commercial property and real estate matters. This position is ideal for someone who is proactive, confident in their legal work, and eager to develop their skills within a respected team. For this Associate Commercial Property Solicitor role, you will ideally have: 3-5 years' post-qualification experience Experience within a recognised...

The Firm Our client is a leading Legal 500 ranked law firm, renowned for its outstanding Private Client practice and consistently recognised for the quality of its work. The firm prides itself on its collaborative culture, supportive environment, and genuine commitment to developing and investing in its people. They are now seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their team on a permanent basis. The Opportunity This successful Legal Secretary will provide high-quality secretarial and document production support to solicitors. The successful Legal Secretary will play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely document preparation, assisting with workflow management, and supporting smooth day-to-day operations. Key responsibilities include: Producing, formatting, and proofreading Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, deeds, correspondence, and other legal documents Advising on document layout and reformatting options Liaising with solicitors, team leaders, and...

The Firm Our client is a well-regarded Legal 500 law firm, known for its strong Private Client practice and high standards of client care. They offer a supportive, collaborative environment with clear opportunities for development. They are now looking for Paralegals to join their Private Client and Court of Protection teams. The Opportunity Both Paralegal roles sit within busy, client-focused departments, where you will support fee earners on a broad range of matters and play an important part in delivering a high standard of client service. You will also assist with the efficient management of files and administrative processes. Key responsibilities include: Accurately record chargeable time, maintaining clear file and attendance notes Demonstrate understanding of mental capacity in relation to Wills, LPAs and Court of Protection matters Assist with drafting Wills and LPAs, and support fee earners in client meetings and relationship management Maintain and regularly...

Conveyancer / Legal Executive In-House Real Estate/Property Surrey Hybrid Take ownership of your career in the development sphere by joining this team as their newest in-house Conveyancer. This brand new role offers you the opportunity to take your understanding of property development to a whole new level by working in-house. An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer to join an in-house legal team supporting a busy land acquisition and development function. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll be embedded within the business, gaining a level of access and understanding of each development far beyond what's offered in private practice. You'll collaborate with technical, build, and sales teams, playing a pivotal role in getting new developments off the ground and out to market. In this role, you'll be involved in site acquisitions as well as manage your own caseload of plot sales from instruction to completion while also handling the...

Assistant Company Solicitor In-House Real Estate Development Surrey 2+ PQE An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Company Solicitor to join an established in-house legal team supporting a busy development function. This role offers clear progression and the chance to take ownership of a key area within the legal team of an expanding company. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you'll be embedded within the organisation, gaining a level of exposure to developments that goes beyond what is typically available in private practice. You'll build strong working relationships with various in-house teams, playing a pivotal role in bringing new developments to market. In this role, you'll cover a variety of matters relating to development properties and their inception, focusing on site set-up, drafting infrastructure agreements and associated documentation, and supporting plot sales as and when needed. This will include drafting contracts, transfers and leases,...

Job Title: Junior or Newly Qualified Solicitor Location: Uckfield Contract Type: Permanent Salary £45,000 per annum (with salary increase after probation) Benefits including: 24 days Annual Leave + BH, Xmas Close, Parking, Healthcash . Salary will be reviewed after probation period. Office Hours - Monday - Friday Onsite 9-5/5.30pm. 1hr lunch. Office closes at 5pm. Are you a passionate and driven individual looking to kick-start your legal career in a supportive environment? Our client is seeking a Junior or NQ Solicitor to join their dynamic team in Uckfield. This is an incredible opportunity to develop your litigation skills while working on a variety of contentious landlord and tenant matters. What You'll Do: As a Junior Solicitor, you will work closely with three experienced fee earners under the guidance of a senior solicitor, supported by a team of four dedicated case handlers . Your responsibilities will include: Engaging in fee-earning work with...

Job Title: Junior or Newly Qualified Solicitor Location: Uckfield Contract Type: Permanent Salary 45,000 per annum (with salary increase after probation) Benefits including: 24 days Annual Leave + BH, Xmas Close, Parking, Healthcash . Salary will be reviewed after probation period. Office Hours - Monday - Friday Onsite 9-5/5.30pm. 1hr lunch. Office closes at 5pm. Are you a passionate and driven individual looking to kick-start your legal career in a supportive environment? Our client is seeking a Junior or NQ Solicitor to join their dynamic team in Uckfield. This is an incredible opportunity to develop your litigation skills while working on a variety of contentious landlord and tenant matters. What You'll Do: As a Junior Solicitor, you will work closely with three experienced fee earners under the guidance of a senior solicitor, supported by a team of four dedicated case handlers . Your responsibilities will include: Engaging in fee-earning work with...

Tenancy Specialist Based in North London Temp on going contract 26.24 per hour Umbrella To provide high level expertise on Tenancy Fraud, Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB), Domestic Abuse and legal action for tenancy enforcement. Tenancy Specialists will be responsible for case management and will work closely with field based Neighbourhood Response Officers to ensure effective investigation of cases and that the most appropriate, cost effective and proportionate action is taken. Key Accountabilities Managing all tenancy fraud, sub-letting and Right To Buy (RTB) fraud cases across the region, including conducting investigations or tasking colleagues to investigate locally. The effective case management of anti-social behaviour cases, directing and supporting colleagues with investigations and enforcement action. Deciding on the most appropriate action against those who commit tenancy fraud or perpetrate anti-social behaviour and the most...

Property Project Coordinator (12-Month FTC – Maternity Cover) Salary: £40,000 Location: Hybrid/Remote (flexible on location) Start Date: ASAP Are you highly organised, great with people, and energised by keeping fast-moving projects on track? Join us as our Property Project Coordinator and play an essential role in delivering improvements across our estate. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves variety, problem-solving, and ensuring the finer details are spot-on. The Role You’ll be the engine behind our Property Team—coordinating activity, ensuring full compliance, managing information flow, and supporting the successful delivery of development, refurbishment, and maintenance projects. No two days are the same, and your work will directly contribute to safe, efficient, and well-managed sites across our business. What You’ll Be Doing Supporting the planning, scheduling, and coordination of property development, refurbishment, and maintenance...

The Firm Our client, a boutique and well-established property law firm based in London's West End, is seeking an experienced Legal PA to join their friendly and collaborative Real Estate team. The Opportunity The successful candidate will be a highly organised and proactive Legal PA, providing comprehensive support to fee earners and partners within a busy property department. Duties will include: Drafting legal documents including contracts, leases and completion statements Managing post-completion matters, including submission of SDLT returns Producing, amending and formatting legal documentation using Microsoft Word Handling digital dictation and copy typing Obtaining property searches via Searchflow (or similar platforms) Managing Land Registry applications and documentation Carrying out AML checks in line with compliance procedures Supporting billing processes, including completion statements and accounts requisitions General administration, filing and document...

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...