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Latest Vacancies

Employment Solicitor

County Durham

£40,000 - 60,000

Employment Solicitor | NQ-6 PQE | Durham | Legal 500

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North West

£30,000 - 40,000

Costs Draftsperson - Fully Remote Salary: Up to £40,000

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Conveyancer

Bristol Avon and Somerset

Negotiable

Conveyancer - Exciting Opportunity in a Leading Team

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Employment 1 PQE+

Manchester

Negotiable

Are you a an ambitious Employment Solicitor looking to build your career within a highly regarded, international employment practice? A leading European-headquartered law firm is seeking a talented Employment Solicitor 1+ PQE to join its thriving Manchester office. This is an outstanding opportunity to gain exposure to complex, high-value work while developing your expertise within a genuinely supportive and forward-thinking team.

Posted 2 days ago

Legal Counsel

West Midlands

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In-house Commercial Lawyer - 5 PQE - High growth SaaS/Tech company - West Midlands (hybrid)

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