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April 21, 2026

Contract Update with Jonathan Davey, Addleshaw Goddard Leeds

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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April 28, 2026

Practical Guidance on Contracting AI with Addleshaw Goddard

Manchester

This seminar will cover legal and practical considerations for the procurement and use of AI and will focus on practical points that in-house lawyers need to have on their radar, drawing out business and legal risks

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May 13, 2026

AI Seminar with Boyes Turner

Reading

Registration and seminar details to follow

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Latest Vacancies

NQ to 2 PQE - In House Commercial Lawyer - West Midlands

West Midlands

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NQ to 2 PQE - In House Commercial Lawyer - Major UK business - West Midlands

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Residential Conveyancer

Europe

£40,000 - 65,000

Residential Conveyancer - North Wales - Legal 500 firm - Hybrid working

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In-House Legal Counsel, Construction

Manchester

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In-House Construction Lawyer / Global business / 4-6 PQE / Manchester

Posted 7 hours ago

Property Litigation Managing Associate / Partner

North West

Negotiable

A highly regarded and fast-growing commercial law firm in the North West is seeking to appoint a Senior Property Litigation Solicitor at Managing Associate or Partner level to lead and develop its expanding Property Litigation offering. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious senior lawyer looking to take a strategic leadership role within a modern, forward-thinking firm that is experiencing significant growth across its Commercial Litigation and Real Estate teams.

Posted 17 hours ago

Real Estate Professional Support Lawyer

Birmingham

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Real Estate Professional Development Lawyer | 7+ PQE | Competitive Salary | Leading National Law Firm | Birmingham | Hybrid Working | Full Time / Flexible

Posted 22 hours ago