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Latest Vacancies

Real Estate - Senior Associate

Central London

£150,000 - 170,000

Real Estate Senior Associate | 4+ PQE | International Law Firm - City of London

Posted 20 hours ago

Construction Associate

Birmingham

Negotiable

Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer | Associate 1-5 PQE | National Law Firm | Birmingham/Hybrid

Posted 21 hours ago

Employment Associate, Dublin

Dublin

€95,000 - 115,000

Are you an employment solicitor with at least two years' PQE, looking to take the next step in your career?

Posted 22 hours ago

Employment Associate - 4-7 PQE

Central London

£160,000 - 180,000

Employment Associate| 4-7 PQE US law firm| London | £160,000-£180,000

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Insurance Lawyer

Central London

£60,000 - 110,000

Senior Insurance Lawyer - London

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