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Latest Vacancies

Property Disputes 2PQE - 6PQE

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£58,000 - 75,000

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

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Negotiable

Real Estate Associate / Senior Associate | Manchester City Centre | 3+ PQE | excellent progression opportunities | good work/life balance

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£125,000 - 140,000

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12 Month Contract - In House Counsel 2PQE + - West Midlands

West Midlands

£60,000 - 65,000

12 month contract - In House Legal Counsel - West Midlands (3 days wfh, 2 days office) - up to £65k

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Commercial / IT Solicitor, Leeds

Leeds and West Yorkshire

£70,000 - 85,000

Commercial Contracts | IT | Leeds | quasi in-house | international firm | in-house working | 3+PQE | to £85,000 plus bonus & benefits

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