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Latest Vacancies

Commercial Solicitor 4+

Newcastle and Tyneside

£7,000 - 75,000

Commercial Solicitor | 4+PQE | Newcastle | Legal 500

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Commercial Technology, Senior Associate, Dublin

Dublin

€110,000 - 130,000

Commercial Technology - Senior Associate | Dublin | 5+ PQE A leading law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Commercial Technology team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading practice advising on complex, high-value technology and commercial contracting matters for a strong domestic and international client base.

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Private Client Solicitor

County Durham

£50,000 - 60,000

Private Client Solicitor | 2-6 PQE | Legal 500 | Durham

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Newcastle and Tyneside

£50,000 - 65,000

Real Estate Solicitor | Newcastle | 2-8 PQE

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In-House Litigation Lawyer | Home Counties/Remote

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