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Overview Full-time considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours). Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need). Contract Type Permanent About the role The role is to provide timely, solution-focused legal advice across a broad range of legal matters affecting the University. The postholder will work collaboratively with academic and professional services colleagues, contributing to the delivery of robust legal support and helping to embed compliance and risk awareness across the institution.This role is suited to a qualified solicitor or barrister seeking their first in-house position or a move into the higher education sector as well as experienced higher education practitioners. About you You should be a qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales with a current practising certificate and have strong legal knowledge in areas relevant to higher education (e.g., public law, contract law, employment law, IP, regulatory law).You will be a strategic thinker with strong risk awareness and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong planning and organisational abilities will be essential. You should have a commitment to CPD and supporting legal awareness in others and be proficient in Microsoft Office. About our Division We drive good governance and high-quality decision making to support the delivery of the University's strategic and operational objectives by providing professional legal, governance, information management and risk management expertise and advice to help the University realize opportunity and manage risk.We support governance across the University to ensure high quality decision making which keeps pace with our changing needs. We also oversee and drive compliance with key legislative and regulatory requirements.Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it's our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Additional information The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.This role has been assigned a SOC code (2419 Legal professionals not elsewhere classified) and is eligible for sponsorship in the following circumstance:If the successful candidate's first CoS was issued on or before 3 April 2024 then the salary of the post at Grade 7.1 (£38,784) meets the requirement of the SOC code (£33,400).However if the first CoS was issued after the aforementioned date, or if you are a new applicant looking to relocate to the UK, then it will depend on your individual circumstances. You would either need to be appointed at Grade 7.4 to meet the salary threshold of £41,700 or use tradeable points to lower the salary requirement. Appointment above the starting point of the grade must be based on experience.If you are experiencing any issues using our application portal or if you require adjustments to be made to the selection process, please contact us on 873743 or to discuss your requirements.

Legal Counsel Ref: 41577

Job Description Job Summary Job reference - orbis/TP/345049/45538 Working hours 37 Job category - Legal Organisation - Brighton &amp; Hove City Council Job Introduction Are you a talented barrister, solicitor or legal executive (qualified in England and Wales) who is interested in commercial contracts and procurement work in a local government setting? Come and join our award winning Legal Services team by the sea! You will have a real impact providing solution focused advice and guidance relating to commercial contracts and at all stages of the procurement process and managing your own varied case load of contracts and procurement work. Our team works on many exciting projects. Examples of work we have carried out recently include acting on a contract to enable the City to host this year's Women's Rugby World Cup tournament, providing commercial law support to a range of historic building restoration projects, acting on construction projects for new social housing regeneration schemes, acting on a contract for a city wide EV chargers scheme and contracts for a flood and coastal risk management scheme. Interview date: w/c 10 November 2025. Please contact if you would like to discuss this role. About the Role We are looking to recruit a qualified lawyer with relevant contracts and procurement experience to support this area of work, working as part of a supportive and dynamic Contracts and Procurement team. Excellent client care, communication skills, a positive attitude and a willingness to develop in the role are essential. The Council is an existing Unitary Authority and the Legal Services team is recognised by Lexcel as an excellent, well led service. We have had many award successes, including winning the 2024 LLG Legal Team of the year. We can offer you a comprehensive benefits package including flexible working arrangements, a local government pension, and employee discount benefits. Additional Information Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense. Company Information Encouraging a diverse workforce - Brighton &amp; Hove is known for its diversity. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, particularly from BME or White Other backgrounds, as well as those who identify as disabled, gender diverse, or under represented.

Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

<ul><li>High-value private client matters</li><li>Competitive salary</li></ul> About Our Client This award-winning professional services firm has a long-standing reputation for excellence across the South East. Known for combining legal and financial expertise, they support individuals and families with tailored advice and long-term planning. Job Description The Senior Private Client Solicitor will be: <ul> <li>Managing a varied caseload of Wills, Trusts, LPAs and estate planning</li> <li>Advising high-net-worth individuals and families on inheritance tax</li> <li>Leading probate and estate administration matters from start to finish</li> <li>Supporting business development and networking initiatives</li> <li>Mentoring junior team members and contributing to team growth</li> </ul> The Successful Applicant The Senior Private Client Solicitor should be: <ul> <li>A solicitor or equivalent with 5+ years PQE in private client law</li> <li>Commercially aware and confident in client relationship management</li> <li>STEP qualified or working towards qualification (preferred)</li> <li>Willing to travel occasionally to other regional offices</li> </ul> What's on Offer <ul> <li>A competitive salary</li> <li>Opportunity to work in a well-established and respected organisation</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package</li> <li>Located in Horsham, with a supportive and collaborative working environment</li> </ul>

Senior Private Client Solicitor

Location Broadwater, Worthing Responsibilities <ul><li>Handle a varied caseload including complex wills, estates, trusts and tax planning</li><li>Support high-net-worth clients</li><li>Mentor junior staff</li><li>Office based but with some remote working available</li></ul> Qualifications <ul><li>5+ years PQE in private client work</li><li>Strong technical knowledge and client care skills</li></ul> What we offer <ul><li>High-quality work and career progression</li><li>Supportive, friendly team</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li></ul>To apply, please send your CV to Closing date: 30 November

Senior Private Client Solicitor - 5+ PQE - Miller Parris

Closing Date 2025-11-14Job Title: Planning &amp; Environment SolicitorLocation: Durrington, West Sussex (hybrid 2-3 days p/w)Contract Type: PermanentHours: 37, Monday to FridaySalary: £competitiveThere has never been a better time to join our organisation as we build towards a greener future, tackling climate change, minimising our environmental impact and reducing our carbon footprint! Job Overview To provide high quality environmental legal services to Southern Water to enable delivery of various capital, operational and infrastructure programmes, particularly those matters relating to AMP8 (and future AMPs) and company turnaround projects. Provide focused accurate, effective and timely legal advice, analysis and support to the relevant business function on environmental and planning issues to enable the business function to meet and manage its objectives. Provide advice in a clear, useable way enabling others (at whatever level in the business) to immediately understand key facts and issues. Identify areas of risk for the Company in relation to environmental, planning and regulatory matters and either directly provide or work with others to implement solutions to manage these risks. Stay abreast of legal developments in order to identify the potential impact on the company. Prepare and undertake negotiations on behalf of the company. Draft complex legal documents quickly and accurately. About You Qualified lawyer (Solicitor/Barrister/Chartered Legal Executive) with a minimum 3-4+ years relevant post-qualification experience with an emphasis in Planning Law. Previous experience working on planning and environment issues required. Self starter with ability to work as part of a team and to work pro-actively across and with a number of other functions. Knowledge of law, court procedures and legal precedents. To provide advice in a clear, useable way enabling others (at whatever level in the business) to immediately understand key facts and issues. To identify areas of risk for the Company in relation to planning, environmental and regulatory matters and either directly provide or work with others to implement solutions to manage these risks. Commercial Effectiveness and Business Expertise. Package This role will be full time Monday to Friday with a hybrid approach to working between our Durrington office and home. We are offering a competitive salary, depending on skills and experience as well as other benefits including: Generous pension up to 11% company contribution 25 days annual leave Life assurance equal to 4x salary Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service) Health Cash Plan Full funded eye tests Two paid volunteering days a year Occupational health service Discounts with over 800 popular retailers Digital GP service Study support may be available for job-related qualifications Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options Cycle to work schemeJoin our Legal team and see how far your career could progress with a company committed to career progression, training and development opportunities, our customers and the environment.Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, because delivering water for life is our core purpose. To achieve this, we need 24/7 support in place to resolve incidents quickly and efficiently. All our employees understand the importance of out-of-hours incident support - because when problems appear, fixing them is our top priority. That's why our people join together and support when and however needed to make sure our customers get the service they deserve. Joining the Southern Water family means you'll become part of our incident support team. During your interview, your manager will speak to you about any incident support rotas that apply to your position. reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications so if you are interested in the position please do send your application over today to ensure consideration.We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are dedicated to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to showcase their skills and experience.Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, because delivering water for life is our core purpose. To achieve this, we need 24/7 support in place to resolve incidents quickly and efficiently. All our employees understand the importance of out-of-hours incident support - because when problems appear, fixing them is our top priority. That's why our people join together and support when and however needed to make sure our customers get the service they deserve. Joining the Southern Water family means you'll become part of our incident support team. During your interview, your manager will speak to you about any incident support rotas that apply to your position.  Our Benefits Company and performance-related bonus Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary Health benefits through a Cash Plan Two paid community volunteering days a year 25 days annual holiday Occupational health service Perkbox benefits offering discounts and savings on several products and experiences Study support may be available for job-related qualifications We offer competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options

Environment and Planning Solicitor

Senior Private Client Solicitor Senior Private Client Solicitor Are you an experienced Private Client Solicitor seeking a stable, high-quality role within a well-established and supportive firm? A prestigious and long-standing Legal 500-style practice, with offices across Sussex, Kent and London, is looking to appoint a Senior Private Client Solicitor to its Horsham office - the central hub of its Legal Services division. This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable, people-focused firm known for delivering exceptional client care and fostering a collaborative, down-to-earth working environment. The Role You'll join a well-established and respected Private Client team advising a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and farming families. Working alongside a friendly team of experienced Solicitors and Tax Advisors, you'll handle a varied caseload across: <ul> <li>Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning</li> <li>Lasting Powers of Attorney</li> <li>Probate and Estate Administration</li> <li>Inheritance Tax planning</li> </ul> You'll manage your own caseload with autonomy, supported by an experienced team that values technical excellence, client relationships, and a calm, professional approach. What We're Looking For <ul> <li>Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Legal Executive, ideally with 5+ years' PQE in Private Client work</li> <li>Solid experience across Wills, Trusts, Probate, LPAs and Inheritance Tax matters</li> <li>Confident in client relationship management and able to deliver high-quality, empathetic advice</li> <li>Commercially minded with a collaborative approach to team and business development</li> <li>STEP qualification (or working towards) would be advantageous</li> <li>Willingness to travel occasionally to offices in London and Kent</li> </ul> What's on Offer <ul> <li>Salary up to £70,000 (some flexibility for the right person)</li> <li>25.5 days holiday + bank holidays (with holiday buying options)</li> <li>Private Medical Insurance, Income Protection, and Critical Illness Cover</li> <li>Competitive pension scheme and Life Assurance</li> <li>Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>A supportive, inclusive working culture that values long-term contribution and work-life balance</li> <li>Monthly recognition awards and culture-based incentives</li> <li>Hybrid working available</li> </ul> This firm prides itself on its excellent reputation, client care, and long-standing team stability. If you're seeking a role that offers interesting work, professional respect, and a genuine sense of belonging, this could be the ideal fit. Interested? Apply today for a confidential discussion. GWV Talent Solutions Limited (trading as Gerrard White Consulting and Vermelo RPO) acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary and contract workers. By applying for this job you accept the terms of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service Agreement which can be found at

Legal Manager - Litigation Location: Uckfield, East Sussex Salary: 50,000+ DOE + benefits Hours: Monday to Friday Holidays: 25 days + Bank Holidays, Free parking onsiteAre you currently supervising a team and looking for your next step in your career? Or perhaps you are a manager seeking a friendly, local employer? If the answer is yes, then we'd love to hear from you.Lloyd Recruitment Services are working with a specialist law firm seeking an experienced solicitor to join as a Legal Manager for their Litigation department. You will lead a team of fee earners and paralegals, manage a varied caseload and ensure efficient department operations.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage daily casework and team workloads</li><li>Lead and mentor staff, including performance reviews and leave management</li><li>Review and update departmental processes, templates, and time recording</li><li>Handle defended and complex landlord and tenant litigation cases</li><li>Draft legal documents and ensure compliance with court procedures</li><li>Liaise with clients, courts, and third parties</li><li>Manage client complaints and reporting processes</li><li>Attend legal updates and training</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Qualified Solicitor (2+ years PQE) or CILEx equivalent</li><li>Managerial experience or readiness to move into management</li><li>Strong knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules</li><li>Understanding of landlord and tenant law (training provided if needed)</li><li>Excellent communication, drafting, and organisational skills</li><li>Confident IT user, familiar with legal systems</li><li>Proactive, adaptable, and detail-oriented</li></ul>This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor ready to take a leadership role within a specialist litigation team.Salary: 50,000+ DOE + benefitsExtra Information:<ul><li>Refer a friend and earn up to 500 (see website for details)</li><li>Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don't hear from us within 5 days, please assume you have not been successful</li><li>By applying, you accept Lloyd Recruitment Services' Privacy and GDPR Policy (see website)</li></ul>Lloyd Recruitment Services acts as an employment agency for this vacancy and is an equal opportunity employer.

Legal Manager - Litigation

Team Manager / Solicitor - Landlord &amp; Tenant Litigation Uckfield, East Sussex Full-time, Office-based Recruiting via HR GO RecruitmentOverview HR GO Recruitment is working with a respected law firm in Uckfield to find a confident and motivated Team Manager / Solicitor to join and help lead their Landlord &amp; Tenant Litigation department.This role is ideal for a Newly Qualified Solicitor with 6-12 months' post-qualification experience in litigation (not necessarily in landlord and tenant law). If you're not already in a management role but ready to step up, this is a great opportunity to grow into a leadership position with full support and training.Please note: This is a full-time, office-based role. Candidates must be comfortable with commuting to Uckfield daily.The Role As part of a specialist litigation team, you'll manage a small team of fee earners while also handling your own caseload. While direct experience in landlord &amp; tenant law isn't required, you must have a strong grounding in litigation. Full training on sector-specific legislation and procedure will be provided.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support and manage a team of 3-4 fee earners (management training provided if needed)</li><li>Allocate caseloads and monitor team performance</li><li>Handle defended and complex litigation cases</li><li>Draft legal documents including possession notices, claims, and court orders</li><li>Liaise with clients, courts, counsel, and third parties</li><li>Maintain accurate records, templates, and internal procedures</li><li>Stay current with legal developments (CPD and training opportunities provided)</li></ul>What We're Looking For<ul><li>Solicitor with 6-12 months' PQE (NQ considered with strong litigation exposure)</li><li>Background in civil litigation (landlord &amp; tenant experience a bonus but not essential)</li><li>Ambitious and organised, with a desire to step into or grow in a management role</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a strong attention to detail</li><li>Excellent communication and client-handling skills</li><li>Confident working independently and as part of a team</li></ul>What's on Offer<ul><li>Starting salary: Competitive, based on qualifications and experience.</li><li>Holidays: 26 days + bank holidays and Christmas shut down</li><li>Benefits: Vitality Medicash scheme</li><li>Hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm (Monday to Friday, office closes at 5:00pm)</li><li>Contract: Full-time, permanent (office-based)</li></ul>Apply Now If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career with a firm that offers hands-on experience, management growth, and structured support - apply today via HR GO Recruitment.Candidates will be provided with the full job specification and must confirm they understand this is an office-based role before progressing.

Team Manager (Solicitor) - Landlord & Tenant Litigation

We are very pleased to be partnered with our successful, professional and highly reputable legal based client as they seek to recruit a full time Paralegal to join their team at their modern offices in Haywards Heath. This role is an office based position and offers an excellent and unique opportunity to work within a firm who will offer funding that goes towards SQE fees. Paralegal Full time permanent role - office based. Mon-Thu (Apply online only) and Fri (Apply online only) Role based in Haywards Heath with a car parking space available if required. Short walk from nearest mainline station Salary - 25000 per year plus very good all round company benefits, including private health insurance, 22 days holiday plus all UK bank holidays, good pension scheme and opportunity to be eligible for 5000- 10000 worth of funding towards SQE fees. Salary subject to increase to 28500 per year after one year and 32000 per year after two years. The Role - Paralegal We are seeking to recruit a paralegal to join our superb client as soon as possible. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has either completed the LPC or has a qualifying law degree and is interested in studying the SQE part time alongside a full time job. The starting salary is 25k per annum and If you perform well my client will want to offer a two year training contract, for which they pay 28,500 in the first year and 32,000 in the second year. Training contracts are commonly offered once you have worked for between 6 to 12 months and on the basis that the LPC or SQE has already been completed. For those yet to start the SQE my client can provide course fee grants of between 5,000 to 10,000, subject to certain conditions. My client is a modern and progressive law firm and are expecting continued significant growth. They are seeking someone who wishes to boost their career and make a name for themselves by getting in early and contributing to a fast-growing practice which has already earned a very strong reputation for developing juniors and offering excellent career progression opportunities. My client deals with leading technology start-ups and the owners of companies across a range of industry sectors. You would mostly work on a mix of both corporate transactional and contentious dispute resolution matters, while you will also gain experience in employment, intellectual property, commercial property and commercial contracts. Experience, competencies and knowledge required Ability to work well independently and use your own initiative, but also react positively to supervision and direction. Accurate with an eye for detail High service and presentation standards Strong IT skills and social media awareness. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to deal with a busy workload and changing demands / priorities Enthusiasm to take on new challenges and broaden your knowledge base and skill set For more information regarding this new and exciting Paralegal opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon - don't miss out! Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job

First Recruitment Services

Paralegal

We are recruiting for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join our Chichester office. The successful candidate will benefit from an immediate caseload referred from our busy Private Client Department based in our Haywards Heath office, whilst also taking the lead in developing and expanding the Private Client Department in our Chichester branch. The candidate will manage a full caseload of matters, including wills, trusts, probate, estate planning and lasting powers of attorney. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who thrives working independently, requires minimal supervision and is proactive in building and maintaining client relationships. If you have significant experience in private client work and exceptional client care skills, we would love to hear from you. Our sponsors - click on their logos to go to their websites

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