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Latest Vacancies

Employment Solicitor

Worcestershire

£40,000 - 45,000

Employment Solicitor from the newly qualified level upwards sought by growing regional law firm. West Midlands. Hybrid working.

Posted 17 hours ago

Private Client Solicitor

East Midlands

£52,000 - 70,000

Private Client Solicitor Exciting opportunity for a Private Client Lawyer (2PQE+) to join a specialised private client team consisting of Solicitors, Chartered Tax Advisors, Trust and Estate Practitioners and Tax Technicians. The team is particularly sought after by high net-worth individuals and those with international assets. APPLY NOW!

Posted 20 hours ago

Dispute Resolution Solicitor

Edinburgh and Midlothian

£45,000 - 55,000

Dispute Resolution Solicitor - 1-3 PQE - Edinburgh

Posted 23 hours ago

Real Estate Partner - Property Development

Leeds and West Yorkshire

Negotiable

Rare opportunity for a Property Development Specialist who is keen to join an award winning Leeds city centre law firm.

Posted 2 days ago

Finance Associate

Central London

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Accelerate your career in the Leverage Finance Team of this Elite US Firm! Whilst this firm is leading name in the market, they have focused on sustainable growth and have a modest sized London offering. Keeping teams lean has allowed for a truly close-knit environment and the chance to work up close on some of the most interesting deals in the market.

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