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April 14, 2026

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Manchester

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Contract Update with Jonathan Davey, Addleshaw Goddard Leeds

Leeds

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Latest Vacancies

Commercial Disputes Associate

Manchester

Negotiable

Are you a commercially minded disputes lawyer looking to take the next step in your career with a top-tier legal practice? We are working with a highly regarded international law firm seeking a talented Commercial Disputes Associate to join its market-leading team in Manchester.

Posted 2 hours ago

In-House Property Lawyer

Greater London

£70,000 - 80,000

Interim / Permanent Property Lawyer (In-House) Battersea, London (Office-Based) | £80,000

Posted 6 hours ago

Property Disputes 2PQE - 7PQE

Birmingham

£58,000 - 80,000

Property Litigation Solicitor | Leading National Firm | Birmingham | Hybrid Working Available

Posted 7 hours ago

Employment Solicitor/ Barrister

Nottinghamshire

£85,000 - 86,000

Employment Solicitor/Barrister (5+ PQE) - International Law Firm - Nottingham

Posted 7 hours ago

Senior Commercial Litigation Associate - 6PQE+

Central London

£100,000 - 110,000

Senior Commercial Litigation Associate - 6 PQE+ Commercial boutique firm | Fitzrovia | £100,000+

Posted 8 hours ago