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Real Estate Knowledge Counsel

North West

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Real Estate Knowledge Counsel | 3-5 PQE | Manchester city centre | Innovative Firm | Real Estate Transactions | Legal Tech & AI Focus

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Trust Administrator| Manchester |Leading National Law Firm | Private Client Team | Career Development Opportunity

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Restructuring Lawyer | Manchester | Associate/Senior Associate or Legal Director Level | National platform |clear path to Partnership

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Commercial Litigation Associate - 2-4 PQE Top 30 international law firm| Legal 500 Commercial Disputes | London| £95,000 - £105,000

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Employment Senior Associate, Belfast

Belfast

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An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Senior Associate to join the Belfast office of a leading national law firm.

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