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April 28, 2026

Practical Guidance on Contracting AI with Addleshaw Goddard

Manchester

This seminar will cover legal and practical considerations for the procurement and use of AI and will focus on practical points that in-house lawyers need to have on their radar, drawing out business and legal risks

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May 13, 2026

AI Adoption for In-House Legal Teams with Boyes Turner

Reading

This session will empower you with insights to envision your future operating model and identify which tasks can be AI-driven or AI-enabled as well as discussing potential use cases for in-house legal teams

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May 19, 2026

Technology Transformation In-House Seminar with Addleshaw Goddards

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Latest Vacancies

Conveyancer / MLRO

Liverpool and Merseyside

£50,000 - 65,000

Conveyancer / MLRO - Wirral - Hybrid working

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Environmental Associate / Senior Associate

Manchester

Negotiable

A leading international legal and professional services organisation is looking to appoint an Associate or Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Environmental Law team. This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental lawyer seeking high-quality, varied work within a collaborative and forward-thinking team. You will play a key role in advising on environmental, regulatory and sustainability matters across a broad client base, including major corporates, developers, and public sector

Posted 18 hours ago

Commercial Disputes 1-5PQE

Birmingham

£75,000 - 90,000

Associate | Commercial Dispute Resolution | Leading Global Firm | Birmingham | Hybrid Working Available

Posted 21 hours ago

International Arbitration (Construction) Associate

Central London

£170,000 - 200,000

International Arbitration Associate (Construction) | 3 PQE+ Leading Arbitration boutique | Legal 500 Arbitration | London office | £170,000 - £200,000

Posted 22 hours ago

In-house Legal Counsel

Manchester

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In-house Legal Counsel | Engineering & Energy | Manchester | circa 3-5 years' PQE

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