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Effective hiring goes far beyond filling a job role. Successful recruiting puts its emphasis on people, quality and speed. We operate with unrivalled insight through our discipline and location-specific teams and using integrated technology, we match the right people to your business.

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Latest Vacancies

Governance Associate/Senior Associate

Birmingham

Negotiable

Governance Solicitor | 5+ PQE | Leading National Firm | Birmingham / Fully Flexible Hybrid Working

Posted 4 hours ago

Commercial Disputes Senior Associate / Partner

Manchester

Negotiable

Dispute Resolution Senior Associate / Associate Partner Manchester | Hybrid Working

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Residential Conveyancer

Leeds and West Yorkshire

Up to £40,000

Growing law firm is recruiting a Residential Property Solicitor, Legal Executive, Licensed Conveyancer or a Residential Conveyancer to join its team in Mirfield.

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Private Client Solicitor

Leeds and West Yorkshire

Up to £50,000

Opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join this sought after law firm in Yeadon.

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Private Client Paralegal

York and North Yorkshire

£28,000 - 42,000

Sought after law firm in Harrogate is recruiting a Private Client Paralegal to join its growing team.

Posted 7 hours ago