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Latest Vacancies

Corporate Partner

Dorset

Negotiable

Corporate Partner | Leading Law Firm | Bournemouth The Opportunity This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced Corporate Partner to establish and grow a new practice for a leading law firm. You will be supported by the firms highly regarded Tier 1 teams in Winchester and Southampton and will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of for their corporate offering in Bournemouth.

Posted 22 hours ago

Agricultural Property Solicitor

Newcastle and Tyneside

£45,000 - 65,000

Agricultural Property Solicitor | Newcastle | Legal 500

Posted 23 hours ago

Childcare Solicitor

Lancashire

£35,000 - 70,000

Childcare Solicitor - Lancashire - Hybrid working - Regional firm

Posted yesterday

Corporate Commercial Associate - NQ-2 PQE

Central London

£78,000 - 85,000

Corporate Associate - NQ - 2 PQE Top 50 international law firm | London | £78,000 - £85,000 A corporate associate is offered an outstanding opportunity to join an industry leading corporate team at this top tier international practice, in London.

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Planning Solicitor - NQ-2

Manchester

Negotiable

Planning Solicitor- Leading National Law Firm- NQ-2 PQE (candidates qualifying this year are encouraged to apply!)

Posted 2 days ago