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April 14, 2026

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Leeds

Join us for Jonathan Davey's annual Contract Update Event where he will be looking at key cases from the past 12-18 months, drawing out drafting and practical points with the aim of leaving everyone with something to take back to their desks and use in practice.

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Reading

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Latest Vacancies

Commercial Legal Counsel

Liverpool and Merseyside

£58,000 - 70,000

Commercial Legal Counsel | Liverpool | Government | 4+ years' PQE

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Real Estate Associate

Birmingham

Negotiable

Real Estate - Commercial Development & Investment Associate | NQ to 2 PQE | Top-Tier International Law Firm | Birmingham/Hybrid

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Construction Disputes Solicitor

Birmingham

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Construction Disputes Solicitor / Associate | 1-5 PQE | National Firm | Birmingham

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Infrastructure, Projects & Energy Finance Associate

Manchester

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Infrastructure, Projects and Energy Finance Lawyer | Manchester city centre | International firm | Growing area of law | towards top of the market salary & benefits

Posted 18 hours ago

Commercial Associate Solicitor

Birmingham

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Commercial Associate (2+ PQE) | Leading International Firm | Birmingham (Hybrid)

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