(Senior) Professional Development Advisor.

We are currently recruiting for a Legal PA to join an elite global law firm in London.  This exciting opportunity will see you supporting a range of partners and fee earners with complex diary management, booking travel and supporting on various documents and pitch work. You will also be an integral part of the team, supporting the more junior members of the team.  The perfect Legal Secretary will have prior experience of supporting up to partner or c-suite level and have the ability to work well under pressure. The culture at the firm is second to none so being a team player and working collaboratively is key.  This is a permanent position with a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits.     

We are currently recruiting on behalf of one of the world’s leading law firms. They are seeking to hire a paralegal on a rolling six-month contract basis within their high-performing Investment Funds group. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven, proactive paralegal to enjoy a fully involved paralegal position, having the same access to meetings and training as the associates and therefore ensuring excellent development. Reporting directly into Funds Partners, the successful applicant will be responsible for: Transaction management including monitoring, tracking, collating and coordinating KYC and investor subscription documentation. Liaising with clients and local counsel. Reviewing investor subscription booklets and identifying follow-up requirements. Contacting investors regarding follow-up items relating to KYC materials. Maintaining and updating fundraising process tracking. Undertaking company searches, reviewing search results and preparing corporate formalities documents for UK companies. Completing Companies House filings. Preparing and maintaining drafts of closing checklists. Preparing bibles documenting transactions. Reporting completed transactions for internal BD and knowhow purposes. Assisting the London Strategy & Operations Partner with development of knowhow materials. Attending practice group meetings and training sessions. Applicants must be available for 12-18+ months, will ideally have passed the LPC or SQE and/or have amassed prior legal work experience in a similar team at a law firm. A competitive salary & benefits package is on offer, plus overtime, benefits and hybrid working. Please do not delay in applying; the interview process will shortly be commencing.

We are currently recruiting for a brand-new Practice Coordinator vacancy, supporting the Investment Management team, in the London office of our client, a leading US law firm. The role will involve contributing to the effectiveness of the group by providing an efficient service to the partners and external clients to achieve business objectives. Responsibilities will include: Being the main point of contact for matter management (matter opening and administration). Coordinating billing portfolios for assigned partners. Reviewing time entries – ensuring compliance, matter coding and rates. Producing client bills. Working closely with the practice group, developing strong working relationships with clients. Attending practice group meetings. Assisting with financial analysis. Liaising with billing colleagues and wider administration teams. Assisting with ad hoc projects. The firm offer a wonderful working culture and hybrid working arrangements are in place (3 days per week in the office). A highly competitive salary range of £40-50,000 per annum is on offer, plus overtime and benefits. Suitable applicants will be degree/ILEX educated and have gained prior experience in a similar paralegal/matter management position in a law firm environment. Knowledge of Aderant would be advantageous as well as a proactive approach. Please do not delay in applying; applications are being welcomed now, in order for the interview process to commence asap.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly skilled legal secretary to join the dispute resolution team of a highly regarded UK law firm. The successful individual will be responsible for supporting a partner a partner and another solicitor providing a range of secretarial and administrative duties. You will be requited to attend the London office. Daily duties will include monthly billing and file management as well as supporting the wider secretarial team during busy periods. You will have built up strong IT skills throughout your career as well as fast and accurate typing. Applicants will have gained experience of working as a legal secretary within a disputes/litigation department. You will possess first class communication and organisational skills coupled with the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Please do get in touch with your CV for further details.

We are working with one of the UK’s largest IP firms in their search for a CIPA Qualified Patent Administrator. The position will be responsible for general formalities and EP Grant work. The firm are looking for candidates with a proven track record working in a busy role with previous exposure to European Grant work. Candidates will ideally be CIPA and/or EPAC qualified. You will receive a top of the market salary package along with flexi-hours and working.

We are working with a highly sought after IP law firm in their search for a Trade Mark Administrator. The role will support attorneys with a varied range of trade mark administration duties from filing through to registration.Your duties will include: Filing new trade mark applications directly at IPOs Instructing foreign agents Creating case on Inprotech Processing and docketing incoming communications Maintaining Inprotech Reporting to clients Managing a busy diary and critical reminder list Providing paralegals with support and undertaking additional elements of paralegal work The ideal candidate will have around 1 years’ experience working in a trade mark-focused role and be able to demonstrate a good attention to details, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

Job Title: Personal Assistant Reporting to: Team Leader - Secretarial Services Job Location: LondonContract Type: Permanent Our client, a prestigious international law firm, with over 700 lawyers working globally are looking for a Personal Assistant to support the Construction department.Key Responsibilities Include: Manage diaries, ensuring they are up-to-date, and remind lawyers of meetings, etc. on a daily basis; Client relationship management; Support lawyers in marketing and BD activities; Arrange meetings, book conference rooms (Condeco), refreshments/catering, check room set-up prior to meetings and liaise with other attendees, both internal and external; Liaise with Learning & Development Department regarding CPD; Arrange subscriptions/renewals of professional memberships; Arrange for travel bookings and related details, including travel itineraries and expenses; Assist lawyers in ensuring their time is recorded properly and entered onto the system on a daily basis; Chase and post disbursements, eg. counsel fees, on practice management system (Elite 3E); Experience Required: Previous experience in a law firm, with own fee-earner allocation. Litigation experience required.  Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, research tools and other systems implemented by the firm. Excellent customer service skills, dealing with people and tasks in a professional, polite and considerate manner. Excellent telephone manner and competent knowledge of telephone system. Excellent communication, organisational and team skills. Excellent attention to detail.

Job Title: Personal Assistant Reporting to: Team Leader - Secretarial Services Job Location: LondonContract Type: Permanent Our client, a prestigious international law firm, with over 700 lawyers working globally are looking for a Personal Assistant to support the Shipping department.Key Responsibilities Include: Manage diaries, ensuring they are up-to-date, and remind lawyers of meetings, etc. on a daily basis; Client relationship management; Support lawyers in marketing and BD activities; Arrange meetings, book conference rooms (Condeco), refreshments/catering, check room set-up prior to meetings and liaise with other attendees, both internal and external; Liaise with Learning & Development Department regarding CPD; Arrange subscriptions/renewals of professional memberships; Arrange for travel bookings and related details, including travel itineraries and expenses; Assist lawyers in ensuring their time is recorded properly and entered onto the system on a daily basis; Chase and post disbursements, eg. counsel fees, on practice management system (Elite 3E); Experience Required: Previous experience in a law firm. Corporate/Commercial experience required.  Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, research tools and other systems implemented by the firm. Excellent customer service skills, dealing with people and tasks in a professional, polite and considerate manner. Excellent telephone manner and competent knowledge of telephone system. Excellent communication, organisational and team skills. Excellent attention to detail.

Job Title: Head of Legal Compliance Location: flexible (must be able to commute to the Norwich or Derby office 1-2 a fortnight) We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a fast-growing property technology start-up, who are revolutionising the real estate industry with cutting-edge solutions. They aim to reduce the stress, cost and time involved in selling, buying and moving home by providing a single platform for consumers to source top-rated suppliers and manage the many services involved in moving. They are now seeking a dynamic Head of Legal Compliance to set up and lead the legal arm of the business. Role Overview The Head of Legal Compliance will play a pivotal role in building and overseeing the legal department from the ground up. As a director of the firm, the successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Conveyancing, to ensure that all legal activities within the firm comply with relevant laws and regulations, particularly in the property sector. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious and experienced legal professional with a passion for property law to shape the compliance framework of an innovative PropTech firm. Key Responsibilities Develop and Lead the Legal Function: Set up and manage the firm's legal department, creating a robust compliance framework and ensuring all business operations adhere to legal standards. Property Law Expertise: Provide expert legal advice on all aspects of property transactions, conveyancing, and real estate law. Compliance & Risk Management: Implement and maintain processes to ensure full compliance with all regulatory requirements in the property sector, managing risk exposure. Legal Strategy: Work closely with the executive team to shape the company's legal strategy and contribute to its overall business objectives. Collaborate with the Head of Conveyancing: Ensure alignment between legal compliance and the conveyancing process, supporting efficient and lawful property transactions. Drafting & Reviewing Contracts: Oversee the drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of key legal documents and property contracts. Leadership & Supervision: Manage and mentor junior legal staff as the team grows, ensuring efficient workflow and compliance across the board. Stakeholder Management: Act as the main point of contact for external legal advisors, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders. Training & Development: Provide legal training to the wider business to ensure legal awareness and compliance across all departments. Skills & Qualifications Required Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Conveyancer with a minimum of 5 years PQE (Post-Qualified Experience). In-depth knowledge of property law, including conveyancing and real estate transactions. Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks within the property industry. Proven experience managing or supervising legal teams or departments is highly desirable. Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with different teams. Commercially minded, with the ability to balance legal obligations with business objectives. Experience or desire to be in a start-up or fast-paced environment is a plus.  

IP Specialist Solicitor We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a specialist IP firm with a headcount of 200+ across seven office locations. They are seeking an experienced IP Solicitor to join their team in the Leeds office.   **Key Responsibilities:** - Provide counsel to clients on a broad spectrum of intellectual property issues, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents. - Offer guidance on both contentious and non-contentious matters. - Perform legal research and analysis to safeguard clients' intellectual property rights and interests. - Draft, review, and negotiate agreements and contracts related to IP. - Represent clients in intellectual property disputes and litigation when required. - Collaborate with clients to formulate strategies for protecting their IP assets. - Keep abreast of developments in intellectual property laws and regulations.   **Qualifications:** - Qualified Solicitor with 2-8 years of post-qualification experience in intellectual property law. - In-depth knowledge of intellectual property rights, in both contentious and non-contentious settings. - Strong communication and negotiation abilities. - Demonstrated capability in managing complex cases and adhering to deadlines.   This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced solicitor to join a highly respected firm, renowned for their incredible culture and track record of working on cutting-edge IP cases.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a corporate paralegal to join a leading UK law firm. The successful individual will be responsible for supporting the lawyers on a variety of deals, their deals vary in size but the average is £20-30 million (some have been over £100 million). This a permanent role which will has the potential to lead to a training contract. Candidates will be required to attend the office in the West End of London four days a week. This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved with a large volume of due diligence work as well as the preparation of ancillary documents. Applicants will have gained previous experience of working as a paralegal within a corporate department and will have been exposed to the “deal side” transactions. Knowledge of due diligence processes and ancillary documents is highly advantageous. You will have completed a law degree or equivalent as well as the LPC or SQE.    Please apply with your CV for further details.

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our highly regarded US law firm clients. They are seeking to hire a Business Development Specialist on a full-time, permanent basis in their London office. With hybrid working arrangements (4 days in, 1 day working from home), a highly competitive salary of circa £50,000 is on offer as well as a fantastic benefits package. Responsibilities will include: Working closely with the Business Development Manager in Europe. Collaborating with lawyers in London and European offices. Supporting business development efforts including marketing, communications, and events. Assisting with preparing pitches, RFIs, and RFPs, including research, coordinating collateral, and assembling materials. Tracking relevant market developments. Supporting special projects such as overseas business development trips/events. Preparing draft submissions for legal directories, awards, and industry guides. Previous experience in business development, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment is preferable as well as strong marketing and communication skills. Experience within the financial practice group is advantageous but not essential. If you are interested in discussing this opportunity, please do not hesitate to apply as the interview process will be commencing shortly.

We are seeking a dedicated Learning & Development Assistant to join the dynamic team at our leading US law firm clients. This role will support the Associate Director of Legal Education and Development, providing essential day-to-day assistance to a growing team. They’re offering the role on a hybrid basis (3 days in the office, 2 days remote), as well as a highly competitive salary (dependent upon experience) and a comprehensive benefits package. Key Responsibilities: Assisting the Associate Director of Legal Education and Development. Collaborating with the wider Legal Recruiting and Development team on various ad-hoc tasks. Creating and managing attendance surveys and training records. Checking and updating US training reports. Performing system and data entry tasks. Assisting with onboarding and offboarding. Organising and tracking training sessions and compliance courses. Supporting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives and mentoring schemes. Helping with attorney engagement activities and other related tasks. They are ideally seeking a candidate with proven experience in a similar role, demonstrating exceptional accuracy and attention to detail as well as strong organizational and multitasking skills. If you are interested in this opportunity, please get in touch as soon as possible. The 2-stage interview process will commence shortly.

We are working with a leading IP law firm in their search for a Patent Administrator. The role will initially cover a period of maternity (10 months) and support the Life Sciences team. The firm are happy to consider applications from patent administrators, paralegals, and secretaries who have a solid understanding of UK, EP, and foreign patent procedures. You should be able demonstrate previous experience supporting multiple fee earners and maintaining a busy diary. The role can be remote based with occasional travel to one of the firms UK offices and the contact will start in November 2024. The salary on offer will be determined by level of experience and UK location.  

We are currently recruiting a Compliance AML Analyst at a leading US law firm in the city. You’d be joining a like-minded and progressive team on a permanent basis. As a Compliance AML Analyst at this prestigious law firm, you will research and prepare client due diligence for new global clients looking to engage with the firm. Working with the London and wider international team to assist with internal and external AML audits, general compliance support, and assisting with firmwide AML and compliance training. You will also be an integral part of providing feedback for improvements and enhancements on the firm’s compliance best practices. The perfect Compliance AML Analyst will have extensive AML and compliance experience within a legal environment, having experience with multijurisdictional regulations, including SEC and FCA. You’ll also have knowledge of PEP’s, sanctions, and providing in-depth CDD reports for new and existing clients. This is a permanent position with a salary range of £45,000-£65,000, hybrid working, and excellent benefits. For more information, please do reach out.

We are currently recruiting for a Secretarial Services Coordinator to join a highly prestigious and friendly US law firm. This role is perfect for a PA or Junior PA who is keen to become an integral part of the firm’s Secretarial Services Coordination team. You’ll be working directly with the Associate Director of Secretarial Services and a fellow Coordinator to assist in allocations, practice group switches and directing the float secretaries. This is an administrative and coordination-heavy position that requires a high level of organisation and attention to detail. No management experience is required. The perfect Secretarial Services Coordinator will have around 3-4 years of PA experience and want to move away from a standard PA role. You will be highly organised and have the ability to work well under pressure. You will be highly communicative and be able to liaise at various levels of the business. There is a highly competitive salary on offer, depending on experience and expectations.

We are working with an international legal consultancy who are seeking a team of UK qualified lawyers to work on a complex document review project starting ASAP. The duration of the project is expected to be 2 weeks and you will work remotely from your home, UK only. The successful candidates will be undertaking document review on a litigation matter. You will be qualified in England & Wales and will have gained experience working as a document reviewer using the Relativity software.   First class organisational skills are essential coupled with strong attention to detail. Please do get in touch with your CV for further information.

We are currently recruiting for a Document Services Operator on behalf our client, a leading US law firm. This position requires a high level of attention to detail, proficiency in various software applications, and the ability to work independently during overnight hours (Monday to Friday, 11pm-6am) Duties include: Revise, format, and cross-reference documents Convert files to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio Update Tables of Contents and run mail merges Check terms and reformat documents Modify and redact PDFs; create forms and e-binders Create and reformat PowerPoint presentations Design charts and timelines in Visio and PowerPoint Use Excel for reformatting, printing, and basic formulas Provide technical support and troubleshoot software If you would like to know more information on the role and would like to view the full job spec, please do not hesitate to apply.

We are currently recruiting for a Document Services Supervisor on behalf of our leading US law firm clients. This supervisory role is crucial in ensuring the efficient handling and processing of documents, overseeing the document services team, and maintaining high service standards during the afternoon and evening shifts. With working hours of 1pm-9pm, Monday to Friday as well as a highly competitive salary and benefits, your duties will include: Managing work assignments; log and track documents. Handling troubleshooting calls and provide training. Monitoring staff productivity; update management on training needs. Assisting with onboarding new staff. Advanced Microsoft Office skills. Ensuring all documents are processed according to company standards and client requirements. Monitoring and manage document workflow to meet deadlines. This is a fantastic opportunity for a DP Professional to join a thriving office. Please do not delay in applying as CV’s are being welcomed now, in order for the interview process to commence ASAP.

We are seeking an experienced administrator to work for our client, a leading IP law firm. This is a full time Monday to Friday permanent position. The role offers hybrid working 2/3 days from home, 2/3 days working out of their Glasgow office. The position is offering a salary of circa £23,000 plus excellent benefits which include 33 days holiday. The firm offers a fantastic working environment and offers lots of career development/study support and fantastic company wide and team social events. Duties Working as a part of team to open new cases on the law firms IT system. Receive new client instructions on European Patent matters. Accurately updating electronic records and following written work instructions. Working autonomously to tight deadlines and prioritising work. Communicating with external clients/customers via multiple channels, verbally and through written communication. Obtaining information through websites. Working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure Attorney and client needs are met. Generating quotes for clients and calculating accurate costs. Requirements 6 months minimum experience of Office Administration work. Good knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word and Excel. Experience dealing with external clients/customers Excellent attention to detail. Experience with deadline driven work/tasks. Proactive attitude and desire to learn.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Arabic speaking paralegal to join a highly regarded UK law firm, this is a fixed term contract for 6 months. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing support to fee earners in the Art and Luxury department.   The department is currently involved in a large scale project reviewing regulatory frameworks. Daily tasks will include drafting and translating legal documents, conducting legal research, supporting the due diligence for transactions as well as contributing to client reports. There will also be the opportunity to undertake fee earning work on this and other matters. Candidates will possess a strong academic background and will have ideally completed a law degree or equivalent. Native/business level fluency of spoken and written Arabic in the Saudi dialect is essential. Please apply with your CV for more information.   

Our client, a specialist legal firm, with employees in France and the US have recently began their expansion in the UK, headed up by ex White & Case Partner. They are now seeking a junior secretary to join their growing team.Requirements:- The bulk of the role will be supporting the partner with diary management, travel arrangements etc. so previous secretarial experience is essential.- The successful candidate should be excellent in regular office programs, such as MS Word, MS Excel, and Adobe Acrobat, i.e. proficient in formatting documents, preparing Excel spreadsheets (including formulas), putting together PowerPoint slides, and compiling and editing pdf documents.- Excellent telephone manner.- Strong organisational skills.- Ability to problem solve, use initiative and be proactive.- Russian speaking/reading skills is an advantage but not essential.

We are currently recruiting for an AML & Compliance Supervisor for a US law firm in the city. Working for a top-tier global law firm, you’ll play a key role in the strategic growth and people management of the global AML and Compliance team. Acting as a supervisor and SME, you’ll provide support for the firm's AML, CTF and sanctions requirements and requests, reporting directly to the Global AML & Compliance Manager. This is an exciting role for an existing supervisor/manager looking to make a lateral yet progressive career move, or for a senior analyst looking to take a step up. Ideally, you’ll have a strong background in legal AML and compliance with some supervisory experience also. A highly competitive salary is on offer and accompanied by hybrid working and excellent benefits.

Our client, a leading IP firm, are a seeking a future trainee to join them on a 12 month FTC, as a paralegal within the knowledge team. As a paralegal, you will work with the Head of Knowledge and the Library and Information Services Manager to support the implementation of the firm’s knowledge strategy. You will assist with the curation of content for the firm’s knowledge hub and serve as a point of contact on knowledge matters, respond to enquiries and requests for support. This role provides a great opportunity to work with an excellent firm and gain exposure to the rapidly changing IP landscape. Requirements: Strong academics including a degree or post-graduate diploma in law. Knowledge of IP law and practice highly desirable, particularly Patents. Strong IT skills, proficiency with the full Microsoft office package. Team player confident interacting with fee-earners etc.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an innovative legal aid firm based in London. There is an urgent need to hire a head of strategic litigation to act as a legal aid agency public law supervisor within the public law and homelessness team. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and developing opportunities to further the availability of civil legal aid to clients. You will undertake a variety of tasks ranging from managing a caseload of strategic, complex and sometimes high-profile public law matters on behalf of individuals and organisations, providing high quality advice and representation for clients as well as ensuring compliance with relevant external quality standards and regulatory frameworks. Further duties include developing and maintaining networks and referral sources for the firm, contributing to the leadership and further development of paralegals as well as conducting annual appraisals and regular check-ins for direct reports. Applicants will have completed a law degree or equivalent, qualified lawyers are also welcome to apply. A passion for public law and litigation is essential coupled with drive, determination and positive work ethic. Please get in touch with your CV for full details.

Due to continued growth, several new solicitor vacancies have arisen working for a niche legal aid firm. There is a need for solicitors to join and add support to a variety of departments including housing, community care, court of protection and public law. Previous experience in any of the sectors is required, together with a passion for delivering a high level or client service. Solicitors with any PQE level are welcome to apply. You will ideally be able to commute to the London office, however remote working is also considered.  Please do get in touch for more information about these openings.

We are working alongside a leading UK law firm who are seeking a highly skilled executive assistant to support the executive board. This is a fixed term contract for 18 months and the successful candidate will work on a hybrid basis which will require attendance in the London office 3 times a week (flexibility is required). This senior level position will require you to work closely with the managing partner, senior partner and COO and provide support across a wide range of activities ranging from organisational, secretarial and administrative services. Daily duties will include preparing and managing the schedule for meetings, diary management, travel management preparing first draft board reports, minute taking and project management. Candidates will have performed similar board level roles either in the legal or professional services sector. First class communication skills are paramount coupled with the ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently. Please do get in touch for full details of the vacancy.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled legal secretary to join the commercial property department of a highly regarded UK law firm. The successful individual will be responsible for supporting fee earners providing a range of secretarial and administrative duties. You will be required to work on a hybrid basis, attending the London office three times a week. Daily duties will include preparing legal documents, file management and maintenance, diary management, client liaisons, and other ad-hoc responsibilities which contribute to the success of the team. This role would suit a driven professional who thrives in fast-paced and dynamic team and prides themselves on a positive work ethic. Applicants will have gained experience of working as a legal secretary within a commercial property department. You will possess knowledge of using the Land Registry portal and submitting searches. You will possess first class communication and organisational skills coupled with the ability juggle multiple tasks. Please do get in touch with your CV for further details.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled legal secretary to join the private client team of a highly regarded UK law firm. The successful individual will be responsible for supporting fee earners providing a range of secretarial and administrative duties. You will be required to work on a hybrid basis, attending the London office three times a week. Daily duties will include preparing legal documents, file management and maintenance, diary management, client liaisons, and other ad-hoc responsibilities which contribute to the success of the team. This role would suit a driven professional who thrives in fast-paced and dynamic team and prides themselves on a positive work ethic. Applicants will have gained experience of working as a legal secretary within a private client department. Knowledge of legal document management systems and software packages such as iManage, 3E Elite, InterAction and BigHand is highly desirable.  You will possess first class communication and organisational skills coupled with the ability juggle multiple tasks.   Please do get in touch with your CV for further details.

We are currently working with a major global law firm who are looking for a Japanese speaking paralegal to join them on project. You will be assisting them on an ongoing matter reviewing and translating documents from Japanese to English and vice versa. The successful candidate will have a minimum of a 2.1 or equivalent at degree level and ideally have completed the LPC. It is essential you are fluent or business level speaker in Japanese. Previous experience working as a document review paralegal using the Relativity platform is highly desirable.

We are currently working with a specialist law firm who are looking for a Reception and Facilities Assistant to join them on a permanent basis. It is a full-time position between the hours of 8am-6pm. You will be providing front of house service to all visitors and staff which includes meeting and greeting clients, booking, and maintaining meeting rooms, along with organising catering. Your duties will include but are not limited to: Responding to emails, Answering and directing calls, Receiving and actioning deliveries, Facilities/administrative support, Weekly maintenance checks, Liaising with contractors and account managers. The successful candidate will have previous experience as a Receptionist and Facilities Assistant in a similar setting.

Our client, a medium sized law firm based in Chancery Lane need a Corporate Legal Secretary 12 month FTC to support a busy Partner and a team of fee earners. Production of documents and correspondence in line with the firm’s style guide. Open files for new clients, create red flag report and create terms of business and client engagement letter. Management and preparation of new client take on procedures. Ensure both electronic and paper based filing up to date for the Corporate fee earners. To file documents and correspondence in date order; maintaining files in good order. Manage monthly billing and invoicing in line with firm guidelines. Assist clients on the phone where able and take messages when required. Attend to administration duties such as expense claims and cheque requisitions. Make appointments, book meeting rooms and extensive diary management. Keep both electronic and paper based filing up to date. Photocopying, scanning and collating of documents and briefs. General administration support as required by the partner/fee earners. Work as part of the corporate team and assist other secretaries where required. Assist with other duties or responsibilities as directed by the firm. In order to secure the role you will need the following: Experience in a Corporate practice is essential Minimum typing speed of 65 wpm Advanced Microsoft Word Experience with document management systems and billing packages Excellent client service standards Ability to prioritise Ability to problem solve and use initiative Experience with iManage, Aderant and Bighand would be advantageous Salary is up to £51K and the role is 5 days in the office. 12 month FTC initially but may well extend.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Business Development Manager, on behalf of our highly regarded US law firm client. The successful applicant will be responsible for driving and implementing strategic, revenue-generating BD activities across the London office, focusing on the Private Equity, Finance and Real Estate practice groups. This will involve creating market leading initiatives to align with the firms’ global goals and advising senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor. With the support of the International Director of Business Development, the Senior BD Manager will be responsible for driving collaboration between the London, European and US offices. Responsibilities will include: Organising and driving client targeting programmes and reporting on results. Leading and drafting content for cross-practice RFPs and pitches. Guiding lateral hires through the protocols of bringing in clients. Identifying cross-selling opportunities and executing a range of go-to-market strategies. Conducting strategic research on potential clients, competitors, and practice developments to identify business trends and opportunities. Building effective agendas for team meetings, preparing materials and speakers, and project managing actions. Coordinating firm-hosted business development events, including receptions, client entertainment outings, substantive presentations and webinars. Identifying participation in sponsorships, conferences, memberships and other key profile-building opportunities. Managing workflow and performance of direct reports. Assisting with the management and tracking of the London BD budget. Suitable candidates will be degree educated with circa 10+ years of related BD experience gained from within a legal environment. Prior managerial skills are essential, as well as strong project management, attention to detail and prioritisation skills. A highly competitive salary of up to circa £110,000 is on offer (dependent upon experience), plus hybrid working and a wonderful working culture. Please do not delay in applying; CVs are being welcomed now, for immediate review.

We are working with a London-based Patent and Trade Mark Attorney firm in their search for a Trade Mark Records and Formalities Clerk. Ideally you will have at least 1 years trade mark records/formalities experience and possess a basic understanding of trade mark processes and procedures. The role is responsible for: Entering new applications details Checking and updating records with filing, publication, and registration details Amending records with any changes for clients, overseas agents, and IPOs. Entering deadlines Maintaining the critical deadline list. Responding fee earners and client queries. The role will be based in London with 60% remote work and the successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package.

Recruitment Assistant This leading global law firm is keen to recruit a Recruitment Assistant to join their HR team in London to support a range of recruitment tasks. This exciting opportunity will see you working on a range of HR and onboarding duties, including: Supporting the recruitment team with all recruitment activities (lateral, graduate, and business services) Maintaining and updating the firm’s portal with job specs and CV reviews Creating job specs, employment contracts and offer letters Schedule interviews, book meeting rooms, and organise diaries Assist in the graduate recruitment process throughout the year The perfect Recruitment Assistant will be available immediately and have a clear passion for working in a legal recruitment and HR background. You will be highly organised and have excellent communication skills. Recruitment experience is a must-have, ideally within a legal or graduate environment. The role is being offered in an initial 6-month contract with a salary of up to c£35,000 per annum.

Learning & Development Coordinator An exciting opportunity for an L&D professional to join a highly prestigious US law firm in their London office. This delightful global law firm with an excellent L&D set-up is keen to bring in a like-minded and passionate Learning & Development Coordinator to work closely with the L&D Manager. You’ll be coordinating the delivery of legal and professional development training for the London fee-earner population. You’ll also be a part of the firm’s seat rotations and qualification processes. Working alongside the wider HR team, you will coordinate reviews, orientation processes, and run various committees. The perfect Learning & Development Coordinator will have a minimum of four years experience in a learning and development position, ideally within a legal environment or professional services/corporate workplace. You’ll have a can-do attitude and be a team player. The role is being offered on an initial 18-month FTC with a salary of up to c£45,000 and excellent benefits.

We are working with an international legal consultancy who are seeking a team of paralegals to assist on a high level document review project with a particular emphasis on redactions and privilege based work. You will work remotely from your home, UK based. The project is expected to start next week and the duration is to be confirmed, it is expected to be for approximately 2-3 weeks. The successful candidates will be responsible for reviewing and redacting documents on a complex matter. Previous experienced gained working as a document reviewer using the Relativity software is essential. Applicants will have also gained experience of working on privilege reviews. You will possess first class attention to detail coupled with the ability to work at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy at all times. Please do get in touch for further information.

We are excited to be recruiting on behalf of a leading global law firm to find them a Graduate Recruitment Coordinator to join their London team permanently. The role will see you working with graduate recruitment, onboarding, development and lateral hires. This broad role includes a range of interesting duties including: Supporting recruitment events, law fairs, assessment days and vacation schemes Managing pre-employment screening processes Running the US summer associate programme in London Full onboarding of new trainees Ownership of lateral recruitment interview scheduling and agency briefings General HR support across the team To be successful in this role, you must have around two years of experience working in an HR team as part of a law firm. You will have knowledge or understand graduate recruitment within a legal environment, including onboarding and vacation schemes/milk rounds. This is a permanent opportunity with a salary up to c£45,000 plus benefits. For more information, please do get in touch.

An exciting opportunity for a human resource professional to join a leading US law firm as part of their London office. The firm has a wonderful culture and is seeking to find an HR Coordinator who can join their friendly team and support a range of generalist HR and payroll duties. This includes but is not limited to monitoring the payroll and HR inboxes, being the point of contact for all payroll and benefits-related queries and assisting with employee lifecycle. You will maintain HR records and liaise with various business arms regarding policy and payroll updates. The perfect HR Coordinator will be highly organised, a natural problem solver and have excellent attention to detail. You will have prior experience working in a legal environment or within a professional services environment. You will have knowledge of payroll through an outsourced provider and pension processes. This is a permanent opportunity with a salary of up to c£40,000 plus benefits. For more information, please get in touch.

Our client is looking for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join their Employment Team handling the full spectrum of contentious, corporate support and everyday employment problems that their clients face. Their busy employment team acts for employers and senior employees both within the creative industries and outside of it. Candidates should have 1-3 years of varied employment experience. This role is ideally suited to someone looking for a new challenge in their career within an exciting and dynamic firm. Salary negotiable depending on experience 

Job Title: CRM Marketing Executive Reporting to: CRM Manager Department: Marketing & Business Development Job Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days in office) Contract Type: Permanent An opportunity has arisen for an experienced CRM professional to join the busy Marketing and Business Development department, for a highly regarded international firm.  Key Responsibilities: Assist in the daily management and operations of the firm’s CRM database (InterAction) and e-Marketing platform (Vuture). Resolve user queries within the CRM mailbox, ensuring adherence to best practice for both the CRM database and e-Marketing. Work alongside the CRM Manager to create best practice guides and training materials for managing the CRM database, e-Marketing and related tools. Take a leading role in resolving Data Change Management (DCM) tickets. Collaborate with the CRM Manager to provide effective data management, including folder archiving and categorisation. Design and implement strategies to continuously improve upon the effectiveness of e-Marketing. Assist in the preparation of quarterly dashboards for CRM and e-Marketing reports. Key Requirements: 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role within a large professional services organisation. Experience with InterAction and Vuture highly desirable. Proficient in desktop applications (MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and marketing tools (Vuture). Strong process orientation, with a high proficiency in data analysis and reporting, exceptional attention to detail, and advanced problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to take initiative and ensure work is consistently completed accurately and thoroughly.  

We are working on a brand new role with a tier 1 IP firm in their search for a Legal Assistant to support their IP Solicitor team. The role would suit a recent law graduate who can demonstrate a keen interest in IP. The successful candidate will: Undertake legal and commercial research Prepare and draft letters and witness statements Liaise with authorities (customs and trading standards) Conduct preliminary assessments of IP portfolios in support of potential litigation Keep files and records up to date Maintain awareness of current developments in IP and assist with writing articles Assist with preparing presentations Take minutes Bundling   The firm offer a competitive salary and benefits package twinned with hybrid working. 

A brand new opportunity to join one of the largest patent administration teams in the UK. The role will work alongside a highly-skilled patent support team and be responsible for delivering a first class support service to fee earners and their clients. The ideal candidate will have 2 years’ patent administration experience and the CIPA qualification would be advantageous. You will be responsible for: Handling incoming correspondence Distributing work Checking daily prompt lists and reminding fee earners about deadlines Entering new cases and deadlines on the PMS Checking and filing new application and post-filing forms Performing internal checks Processing client instructions Paying fees Producing cost estimates Training other members of staff   The firm offer a top of the market salary and enhanced benefits package twinned with 60% remote working.

Are you an experienced IT Technician looking for a rewarding and challenging new opportunity in a global law firm? The role will see you working in a team of five, supporting remote and deskside support on a range of application and hardware issues. You'll also have a role in delivering training and escalating complex issues to the third-line and development teams. The perfect IT Support Technician will know legal applications and hardware or have a substantial professional service background. Based on site five days per week, this is a permanent position with an attractive salary of up to c£45,000-50,000 plus benefits.

We are assisting our client in their search for an experienced events professional to join the Marketing and Business Development department, in the London office. The successful candidate will implement a busy programme of events, including seminars and conferences, client hospitality and webinars, both in the UK and internationally. Key Responsibilities include: Collaborate with the M&BD team and wider firm to plan and manage the full event lifecycle. Work with lawyers and the M&BD team to ensure appropriate target lists are developed and measuring success against objectives. Develop strategic events in collaboration with key stakeholders. Responsible for in-person and virtual/hybrid events.   Key Requirements: Considerable experience in running in person, virtual and hybrid events, as well as supervising and training others. At least four years' experience within a similar environment, preferably gained within legal or professional services and a proven track record of creative and professional event management and delivery, including the role of sponsorship. Graduate calibre, with excellent written and oral communications skills. Excellent project management and administrative skills, strong attention to detail and a commitment to excellence are all essential.

Our client, a highly regarded, international law firm, are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join the finance department in the London office. Key Responsibilities Include: Ensure all office, disbursement and professional fee invoices are properly approved and processed in the Elite system. Prepare daily payment runs on the firm's on-line banking platform, including international payments.  Pay disbursements in accordance with SRA regulations. Make urgent ad hoc payments as necessary. Reconcile to payment beneficiaries, and resolve supplier statements on a regular basis, identifying discrepancies. Undertake regular reviews of all unpaid and unbilled items, and use initiative to clear down such items. Deal with third party / payment queries. Disbursement transfers and reversals. Post payments onto Elite 3E.   Key requirements: Minimum 2 years legal accounts experience. Experience with legal disbursements – counsel, experts' fees, etc. an advantage. Good knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules. Broad understanding of UK VAT legislation and its application to purchase ledger and cash book transactions. Experience in an international environment and on-line international payments advantageous.

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading international firm, for an Early Careers Assistant to join the People Team in the London office. The successful candidate will report directly to the Early Careers Manager, with day-to-day supervision and mentoring from the Senior Early Careers Adviser.  The Early Careers team are responsible for delivering all recruitment and development activities for our London Trainee Solicitors and Solicitor Apprentices. Key Responsibilities Include: Updating the early careers website and review content regularly Oversee the Trainee Solicitor Instagram account Attend careers fairs Screen online application forms for events and positions Process all new joiner paperwork for vacation scheme attendees, trainee solicitors and solicitor apprentices   Key requirements: 6-12 months experience working in early careers in professional services, ideally legal Ability to build strong internal and external relationships Excellent organisation skills Self-motivated and enthusiastic to learn Excellent communication skills – verbal and written Ability to work calmly under pressure and handle high volume workload High levels of discretion, confidentiality and diplomacy

We are working with one of the UK’s most sought-after IP law firms in their search for a high performing patent secretary. The role will support a busy group of fee earners with a broad range of patent administration matters and play a crucial role in providing a first class support service to their clients. The position is rich in variety and alongside providing legal and secretarial support, there will be involvement in ad-hoc project work. Candidates should have a wealth of experience working as a patent secretary and be able to demonstrate experience working autonomously. The firm offer a top of the market salary and enhanced benefits package twinned with 60% remote working. 

Events Manager Reporting to: Head of Marketing Operations & Digital Job Location: London / hybrid Contract Type: Permanent We are assisting our client in their search for an experienced events professional to join the Marketing and Business Development department, in the London office. The successful candidate will implement a busy programme of events, including seminars and conferences, client hospitality and webinars, both in the UK and internationally.   Key Responsibilities include: Collaborate with the M&BD team and wider firm to plan and manage the full event lifecycle. Work with lawyers and the M&BD team to ensure appropriate target lists are developed and measuring success against objectives. Develop strategic events in collaboration with key stakeholders. Responsible for in-person and virtual/hybrid events.   Key Requirements: Considerable experience in running in person, virtual and hybrid events, as well as supervising and training others. At least four years' experience within a similar environment, preferably gained within legal or professional services and a proven track record of creative and professional event management and delivery, including the role of sponsorship. Graduate calibre, with excellent written and oral communications skills. Excellent project management and administrative skills, strong attention to detail and a commitment to excellence are all essential.    

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced IP Administrator to join a prestigious IP firm. The role will provide training and development opportunities for a junior/mid-level trade mark administrator, and the ideal candidate will have a foundation level of trade mark processes and procedures. You will be responsible for: Preparing new applications and supporting documentation for new filings at IPOs around the world. Preparing post-filing documents for filing at the various trade mark offices. Preparing documents and correspondence for clients and foreign agents. Creating invoices. Reviewing and actioning workflows.   You must have some prior trade mark administration experience, excellent organisational skills, and have the ability to manage multiple deadlines. The firm offer an excellent salary, benefits, and work/life balance.

We are working with a highly regarded practice in their search for a Patent Administrator to join their IP support team. The role will provide excellent training and development opportunities for a junior/mid-level patent administrator who has a good foundation level of procedural knowledge. You will be responsible for: Preparing new applications and supporting documentation for new filings at IPOs around the world. Preparing post-filing documents for filing at the various patent offices. Preparing documents and correspondence for clients and foreign agents. Creating invoices. Reviewing and actioning workflows. You must have some prior patent administration experience, excellent organisational skills, and have the ability to manage multiple deadlines. The firm offer an excellent salary, benefits, and work/life balance.

We are currently working with a well established law firm in Manchester who are looking for a Litigation paralegal to join them on a permanent basis. You will be supporting partners and associates on a variety of litigious matters. Your duties will include but are not limited to: Assisting with civil procedures, Dealing with county court claims, Dealing with debt recovery matters, Liaising with brief counsel. The successful candidate will have a minimum of a 2.1 or equivalent at degree level and ideally have completed the LPC. It is essential you have a minimum of a years’ experience as a litigation paralegal in a similar setting.  It is highly desirable if you have previous experience in mortgage possession claims and landlord and tenant work.

We are currently recruiting for a Legal PA on a 6 month FTC for our leading US law firm client. This is a full-time position, with working hours of 9.30-5.30 and hybrid working arrangements. The successful applicant will be supporting the litigation team and a highly competitive salary upwards of £45,000 is on offer. Suitable applicants will have amassed prior legal secretarial experience, preferably in litigation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a legal PA/Secretary to join a thriving office. Please do not delay in applying as CV’s are being welcomed now, in order for the interview process to commence ASAP.

We are currently recruiting for a new permanent Finance Paralegal position, to work in the London office of our client, a leading US law firm. This is a full-time position offering excellent training opportunities and the opportunity to become an integral member of the firm’s highly ranked finance team. The firm’s finance team in Europe has particular experience advising private equity sponsors, including advising on leveraged financings and debt structures. The successful candidate will help with the capital call facility work, for a number of main sponsor clients. The high-level work will include closely supporting senior associates with the day-to-day management within the department. This would include work relating to increases, extensions, amendments and re-financings of existing agreements as well working on any new sublines entered into by sponsors and dealing with day-to-day management of these agreements. Suitable applicants will have amassed 2+ years of prior finance paralegal experience in a City law firm and have a strong academic background. Excellent interpersonal skills, knowledge of document management systems and a self-motivated approach are also crucial to be successful in this role. A highly competitive salary is on offer, plus benefits and hybrid working arrangements. Please do not delay in applying; CVs are being welcomed now, for immediate review.

Our client, a medium sized London law firm is seeking a Governance and Risk Analyst role in Operations. This is hybrid working and they are open to someone working from their Birmingham on London office depending on location. The Governance and Risk (G&R) team is responsible for the development and maintenance of effective risk management and compliance standards at the firm. They work closely with both legal and business service divisions through heads of division, directors of service and compliance champions across the firm's five offices to manage quality, embed risk management, compliance and continuous improvement to aid delivery of an excellent client experience. G&R's role is to achieve compliance with the requirements of the SRA and the ICO, and to maintain the firm's ISO accreditations. The team has seven members and is split into two teams the Operations Team - dealing with the day to day queries and information security and the Compliance & Quality Team dealing with complex conduct queries, development of policy, managing the firm's insurances/ circumstances and claims and the running of the quality management system. The Role and Responsibilities This is a hands-on role as a member of the busy Governance and Risk (G&R) team who are responsible for the development and maintenance of effective risk management and compliance standards at the firm. The primary focus of this role will be responding to routine risk & compliance queries, recording on spreadsheets the responses to queries and incidents, and using spreadsheets to produce statistics and trends reports. The Analyst will also assist the Operations Team to ensure compliance with the regulatory requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority and ICO and for dealing with data protection, subject access and other requests under the legislation and information security. Training for this role is provided to the Analyst by the G&R team. At least 80% of the training will be on the job so that will be learning whilst undertaking tasks. The G&R team has 13 members and with two teams: - The Operations Team - deal with the G&R inbox that receives a wide range of compliance queries on a daily basis as well as managing our information security management system. - The Compliance & Quality team - deal with complex compliance queries, development of policy, managing insurance, dealing with claims and circumstances, and running the quality management system. G&R engage with both the firm’s legal and business service divisions, across our five offices, to promote the benefits of good risk management, drive continuous improvement to enhance the client experience and ensure compliance with our legal and regulatory obligations. The analyst will report to the Governance & Risk Head of Operations. Main Duties and Responsibilities: - Research and respond to legal compliance queries on a range of topics such as SRA compliance, including conflicts and anti-money laundering, information security incidents and data breaches, and complaints - Log, track and monitor queries received, ensuring they are resolved in a timely manner - Assist with subject access and data deletion requests - After full training, deliver compliance training to new joiners, those returning from long term leave, and on an ad hoc basis when training on a G&R topic is required - Assist with preparing reports and papers for various committees - Assist with the organisation of external audits and take part in these as needed - Carry out planned internal audits (training will be given) for the firm’s accreditations and monitor the completion of corrective actions - Attend legal divisional meetings to report on governance and risk issues - Work with our divisional compliance champions to gain an understanding of the work of the legal and business service divisions and promote good governance & risk management - Assist with drafting new and updating current policies and procedures - Suggest, log and monitor improvements - Undertake horizon scanning for any new developments in the G&R sphere - Creating and circulating compliance alerts and updates - Assisting with firmwide projects Skills and Experience - Educated to degree standard or equivalent work experience - Experience of working in a law firm would be useful as would knowledge of, or willingness to acquire it, the requirements of the SRA Handbook, SRA Code of Conduct and AML Regulations - Show an understanding of current compliance topics - The ability to work calmly under pressure, juggle deadlines and manage the expectations of internal clients - Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (including use of formulae and pivot tables) and data manipulation - Be able to tailor communications to different audiences - A willingness to learn about new subject areas and new skills - Demonstrable experience of working in a team - Commitment to meeting consistently high standards whilst ensuring attention to detail - A self-motivated proactive approach and the ability to manage your own workload - A willingness to share ideas and suggest improvements - A willingness to travel to other offices as needed

Our client, a medium sized London law firm has a vacancy in their friendly Leeds office. The Legal PA’s principal role is to provide support to the Employment & Pensions Partners and Legal Directors in relation to client relationships and to ensure a high quality legal service to our clients. The role will support them in providing a client focused business support service and assisting them with their day to day workload. This role will require police vetting to be able to assist with certain clients. The main duties of a Legal PA will include, but are not limited to: Administrative In conjunction with relevant business support departments, as appropriate: - Working with the Partners and Legal Directors (where applicable) to lead and deliver an effective client relationship management programme; - Supporting the Partners and Legal Directors in business development activities, including arranging and coordinating meetings and events (online and in person), research, collation and preparation of materials and processing associated expenses; - Diary, Inbox and 'To-do List’ Management for Partners and Legal Directors; - Supporting Partners and Legal Directors in the day to day delivery of legal services to clients, including preparation of letters and emails and management of documents; - Where required, supporting the Partners and Legal Directors with the organisation of travel arrangements, booking and confirmation of reservations and dealing with related invoices; - Liaising with Legal Administrators and floor support units over bundle preparation, filing, scanning, copying etc. Communication - Taking internal and external telephone queries, responding as appropriate and/or ensuring that all messages are passed on in a timely manner ; - Day to day client management support for Partners and Legal Directors (where applicable), monitoring post and/or e-mails and dealing with as appropriate, ensuring that all client related correspondence is passed on to an appropriate fee-earner if the relevant person is out of the office; - Liaising with business support departments on behalf of solicitors as required; Client Relationship Management - Be part of client care team for designated clients and be familiar with the full range of the division’s contacts/clients - Entering, maintaining and updating client details and relevant information on the firm’s One Place system; - Preparation of clients reports - Client relationship queries and general administration, including in relation to hub clients; - Managing and arranging a programme of client care and review meetings and preparation of MI materials for them; - Working with finance to support in the management of billing and debt management; Other Duties and Responsibilities In addition to providing support to the Partner and Legal Directors to whom they report, other duties will include: - Picking up telephone calls for other members of the office when they are away from their desk; - Assisting other members of the department or office; - Working effectively with other legal departments and support departments as required; and - Any other duties as reasonably requested by a person of an appropriate seniority. Skills and Experience Candidates should have: - Ideally previous Employment/Pensions division experience - Advanced knowledge of One Place system, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Visual Files, Winscribe and the Internet - Excellent telephone manner and, after training, competent knowledge of telephone system - Excellent communication, organisational and team skills - Excellent attention to detail - Flexible and dependable, able to take the initiative - Able to remain calm under pressure - The ability to work to tight deadlines on a daily basis - Conscientious, approachable and enthusiastic - Quickly builds respect and trust

We are currently recruiting for a Corporate Social Responsibility Coordinator to join our leading global law firm client in their fast-paced London office. You will play a fundamental role in organising and supporting their Global Citizenship Committee, working particularly closely with the Volunteering and Charitable Giving Subcommittee. This is a permanent role with a highly competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements. Duties include: Promoting and delivering the annual objectives of the Volunteering and Charitable Giving Subcommittee. Supporting and executing global internal communications campaigns and fundraising events. Coordinating the volunteering program for the London office. Supporting the office’s chosen charity initiative and preparing fundraising and volunteering initiatives throughout the year. Preparing internal and external communications such as the weekly newsletter. Assisting with delivering Global Citizenship presentations to new joiners. Preparing and monitoring budgets for events and fundraisers. Previous experience in a Corporate Social Responsibility or Responsible Business role within a law firm or corporate/charity environment is required as well as excellent academics and strong interpersonal skills. Suitable applicants will have a passion for charitable work/initiatives in the professional services sphere and possess strong project management and relationship building skills. Please do not delay in applying as the interview process will shortly be commencing. This is a fantastic opportunity for a CSR professional to join a thriving global team.

We are currently working with a global business consultancy firm who are looking for a team of Security Cleared Document Reviewers to join them on a project. We are keen to see CVs from both paralegals and qualified lawyers based in the UK who have previous experience within Document Review, ideally using the Relativity platform. Due to the nature of the role, it is essential you are already Security Cleared and this clearance is in date.  

We are working with a leading IP firm in their search for a CIPA Qualified Patent Administrator. The role will support their dynamic patent services team who provide a first class support service to fee earners and clients. Your duties will cover general patent formalities from filing to grant including, creating and checking new matters, creating and reviewing official forms, monitoring and updating the IPMS, processing daily and critical reminders, and docketing incoming correspondence. You should have at least two years’ experience working in a busy patent support role and hold the CIPA and/or EPAC qualification. The firm offer a competitive salary, benefits, and hybrid working package.  

We are working with a specialist law firm in their search for a bilingual Trade Mark Administrator. The position will provide fantastic training and development opportunities for a junior administrator who has fluent Dutch and English language skills. There will also be scope for longer term career progression into a Paralegal type of role. You will be responsible for providing legal administration support to the fee earners and their clients, filing new trade mark applications, ensuring legal requirements are met, progressing office IPO correspondence, preparing and executing legal documents, producing supporting documents, maintaining records, managing busy diaries, producing correspondence for clients, and developing an understanding of trade mark rules and procedures in various countries and jurisdictions. Candidates should have some previous legal administration experience, an excellent attention to detail, and fluency in Dutch and English. This role will not provide a route to qualification and is not a sponsored role. This role can be based from one of the firms southern or northern offices (hybrid). 

Job Title: Personal Assistant  Reporting to: Team Leader - Secretarial Services  Job Location: London Contract Type: Permanent  Our client, a prestigious international law firm, with over 700 lawyers working globally are looking for a Personal Assistant to support the Shipping department. Key Responsibilities Include: Manage diaries, ensuring they are up-to-date, and remind lawyers of meetings, etc. on a daily basis; Client relationship management; Support lawyers in marketing and BD activities; Arrange meetings, book conference rooms (Condeco), refreshments/catering, check room set-up prior to meetings and liaise with other attendees, both internal and external; Liaise with Learning & Development Department regarding CPD; Arrange subscriptions/renewals of professional memberships; Arrange for travel bookings and related details, including travel itineraries and expenses; Assist lawyers in ensuring their time is recorded properly and entered onto the system on a daily basis; Chase and post disbursements, eg. counsel fees, on practice management system (Elite 3E); Experience Required: Previous experience in a law firm. Litigation experience required.  Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, research tools and other systems implemented by the firm. Excellent customer service skills, dealing with people and tasks in a professional, polite and considerate manner. Excellent telephone manner and competent knowledge of telephone system. Excellent communication, organisational and team skills. Excellent attention to detail.

Trade Mark & Cost Quote Administrator Our client, a highly regarded international law firm, are seeking a Trade Mark & Cost Quote Administrator to join their Brand Management team. The IP department is consistently ranked  as band 1 in both Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, so this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to join a dynamic team.  Responsibilities Prepare cost quotes to clients under the supervision of more senior members of the team. Support the preparation of bid proposals. Collect fee tariffs from global agents and record them on to the database accurately. Work with various database & document management system etc. Maintain the databases in relation to global agent network, fee schedules and quotes and files up to date. Review global agent disbursement invoices against their agreed tariffs and quotes. Review incoming correspondence to identify key information, statutory deadlines, timetables for future activity/requirements and other docketing details and updating IP software database accordingly. Support trademark projects including portfolio on-boarding, including review of IP portfolios, data creation and data verification for critical fields and deadlines. Other duties may be assigned. Requirements Work experience in a professional environment essential. Good working knowledge of Excel including creating formula combinations. Comfortable working with numbers and calculations. A flexible, can-do attitude. Able to manage competing demands and work well under pressure. Good communication skills essential. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to work independently, as well as confidence in working in a team-based environment as Work experience in Intellectual Property particularly in Trade Marks. An ability to build strong working relationships, both internally and externally, where applicable.  

We are currently recruiting for a Float Secretary, to work in the London office of our client, one of the world’s leading US law firms. The Float Secretary will be responsible for providing secretarial and administrative support across various practice groups in the London office. The firm offer a wonderful working culture and typical duties will include: Assisting with document tasks on behalf of fee earners. Transcribing from handwritten materials. Diary management to include deadline reminders. Organising and prioritising telephone calls, mail, documents and projects. Organising meetings and conferences, as required. Assisting with travel arrangements and associated expenses. Maintaining e-filing systems. Updating client contacts on the CRM. Providing a high level of administrative support and preparing documents as necessary. Work closely with various business services teams. Attending training or department meetings. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a highly competitive salary range and hybrid working (3 days to be based in the office). Suitable applicants will have prior secretarial experience across varying practice areas, gained from a City/US law firm. Please do not delay in applying; applications are being welcomed now, in order for the interview process to commence ASAP.

We are currently recruiting for a brand-new permanent paralegal opportunity, on behalf of our client, a leading US law firm. This is a full-time opportunity in their London office, supporting the Debt Finance team. A highly competitive salary & benefits package is on offer, and hybrid working arrangements are in place. This is a fantastic opportunity, offering excellent exposure and typical responsibilities will include: Coordinating KYC resources and assisting fee-earners with KYC requirements. Working with deal teams to satisfy KYC requirements for financing transactions. Liaising with banks and local counsel. Assisting with Companies House registrations on financing transactions. Monitoring and tracking activity in the leveraged finance market. Assisting with knowhow and transactional projects (as assigned by partners). Suitable applicants will have a strong legal academic background (the LPC is desirable but not essential), excellent interpersonal skills and an interest in the leveraged finance market. In order to be considered, applicants will also have 6+ months of prior paralegal/compliance experience amassed from a City law firm, or in-house legal function. Please do not delay in applying; CVs are being welcomed now, in order for the interview process to commence ASAP.

We are currently recruiting for a brand-new IP Litigation Paralegal opportunity, working in the London office of a leading US law firm. This permanent, full-time opportunity offers a highly competitive salary bracket and hybrid working arrangements (3 days per week in the office). Embedded into the IP Litigation team, the successful paralegal candidate will work directly with the Partners and Associates on all client matters from pre-litigation to trial, appeal and conclusion of proceedings. This will include being responsible for the day-to-day management of cases, including hearing preparation, document management, information flow, and establishing best practice policies and procedures. To be considered, we are seeking candidates with 6+ months’ prior IP/patent litigation experience gained from a City law firm or in-house legal department. Please do not delay in applying, CVs are being welcomed now, for immediate review.

Our client, a medium sized law firm based in Baker Street has a vacancy for a Float Executive Assistant They are looking to hire a highly experienced and motivated Float Executive Assistant to join their Secretarial Services team on a full time basis. This role is for a proactive and highly competent Float Executive Assistant who can operate successfully in a pressurised and fast-paced environment during the absences of EAs (often at short notice) covering all practice areas of the firm. The role will provide high level, client and business focussed secretarial and administrative support to a small group of partners, playing a critical role in working with them, their clients and the department to help partners deliver to the highest standard. Reporting to the EA Float Team Leader, the individual needs to be flexible and adaptable at all times to the changing needs of the business.  A degree of flexibility around working hours is expected. You will need to have experience within private client, property, commercial litigation/corporate law and ideally matrimonial.  A flexible can do attitude is also require along with excellent attention to detail.  They will need the person to anticipate and identify potential problems and provide innovative solutions and be a strong team player who proactively seeks out opportunities to help others by reprioritising workloads The salary on offer is circa £45,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work in a firm that is well known for its strong and collaborative culture. Hybrid working is also on offer.  

An exciting opportunity for an HR professional to join an elite US law firm as part of their friendly human resources team in London. This role will see you working alongside a like-minded team to support the firm’s human resources initiatives and policies. You’ll work on a range of generalist HR, recruitment and onboarding duties. These include: HRIS changes – joiners, leavers, office transfers etc Visa applications and immigration Appraisals and performance management Sickness absence monitoring Liaising with recruitment agencies and coordinating interviews Arranging inductions, buddies, and supervising partners It is an exciting time to join the firm with plenty of growth firmwide. You’ll be part of a friendly and ambitious team that wants to grow and create a positive environment. The perfect Human Resources Assistant will have experience working at a similar level in a law firm or professional services environment for up to around 18 months. You will have excellent attention to detail and be very much a people person. This is a permanent position with a salary of up to c£45,000 plus benefits and hybrid working.

We are currently recruiting for a new Senior HR Manager position, working in the London office of our client, a leading US law firm. Reporting into the Director of Administration, the Senior Human Resources Manager will be a key member of the Firm’s HR management team and provide HR leadership and support to the European offices. The successful candidate will also work closely with the Firm’s HR team in New York and the Firm’s local office administrators in Europe to ensure that a superior HR service is provided. Typical responsibilities will include: Implementing HR initiatives to ensure employee engagement and an excellent culture. Line management for the London based HR team. Monitoring HR trends and overseeing initiatives and policies. Managing the annual performance evaluation and compensation review processes. Supervising the secretarial team and leading on performance management. Working closely with internal stakeholders to develop HR policies. Collaborating with the Firm’s Benefits team to ensure the maintenance of a competitive offering. Providing advice and guidance on all employee relations matters. Managing any European ER issues in line with firm policy. Overseeing the team and supporting where appropriate with onboarding duties and employee requests. Working with Training and DEI colleagues from an HR perspective. Assisting with HR projects as required. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven HR professional with 5+ years of HR management experience gained from within a City/US law firm, to join a wonderfully collaborative London office. Suitable applicants will have strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices, the ability to work with a variety of stakeholders on an international level and be fully or part CIPD qualified. A highly competitive salary range is on offer, dependent upon experience, plus benefits and hybrid working. Please do not delay in applying; applications are being welcomed now, in order for the interview process to commence shortly.

We are working with a leading IP firm in their search for a Senior Patent Records Paralegal to join their records team. The role will mainly cover reviewing and docketing incoming correspondence, reporting to clients, monitoring attorney due dates and prompt lists, and general case administration. The ideal candidate will have a strong patent background twinned with experience using Inprotech and working with various IPOs. The senior aspect of the role will include training and assessing junior team members, writing procedures, and identifying issues and risks that need to be resolved. The firm offer an excellent salary, bonus, and benefits package twinned with hybrid working.

We are currently working with a global legal consultancy firm who are looking for a French speaking Commercial Contacts Lawyer to join one of their UK financial services team on a project. You will be negotiating French language contracts, end-to-end. Your duties will include but are not limited to; Reviewing service agreements in French, Drafting amendment agreements in either French or English, Negotiate terms and conditions of amendments and ensure they comply with the relevant legal standards, Collaborate with external stakeholders. The successful candidate will have a minimum of a 2.1 or equivalent at degree level. It is essential you have 2-5 years’ experience working within commercial contracts at a high level as well as being able to communicate business terms in French and English.

We are currently working with an international law firm who are looking for a team of Document Reviewers both paralegals and qualified lawyers who are native or business level proficiency in Greek.  You will be reviewing documents in both Greek and English as well as translating.  You will have ideally gained previous document review experience using the Relativity platform, however this is not a prerequisite as training will be provided.

Junior Legal Secretary Our client, a specialist legal firm, with employees in France and the US have recently began their expansion in the UK, headed up by ex White & Case Partner. They are now seeking a junior secretary to join their growing team. Requirements: - The bulk of the role will be supporting the partner with diary management, travel arrangements etc. so previous secretarial experience is essential. - The successful candidate should be excellent in regular office programs, such as MS Word, MS Excel, and Adobe Acrobat, i.e. proficient in formatting documents, preparing Excel spreadsheets (including formulas), putting together PowerPoint slides, and compiling and editing pdf documents. - Excellent telephone manner. - Strong organisational skills. - Ability to problem solve, use initiative and be proactive. - Russian speaking/reading skills is an advantage but not essential.  

An exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary to work as part of a top tier restructuring team.   This Legal Secretary role sits within the Restructuring team in the London office of a leading US law firm. This role has become available due to growth in the team. The role will see you supporting a modest allocation of fee-earners, working in one of the firms’ leading practices. It will include complex diary management and document work. Candidates must be professional, have good all-round document and technical skills with a can-do attitude and should be enthusiastic, hardworking individuals. A highly competitive salary is on offer, along with excellent benefits, hybrid working and an enviable working culture.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly skilled legal secretary to join the dispute resolution team of a highly regarded UK law firm. The successful individual will be responsible for supporting a partner a partner and another solicitor providing a range of secretarial and administrative duties. You will be requited to attend the London office. Daily duties will include monthly billing and file management as well as supporting the wider secretarial team during busy periods. You will have built up strong IT skills throughout your career as well as fast and accurate typing. Applicants will have gained experience of working as a legal secretary within a disputes/litigation department. You will possess first class communication and organisational skills coupled with the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Please do get in touch with your CV for further details.

We are working with a reputable law firm who are seeking a probate paralegal to join their private client team. This will be working alongside the probate manager assisting with tasks including writing letters, drafting documents and various other administrative duties. There will be the opportunity to liaise with lawyers and clients. In addition, this will also be assisting the wider team with a variety of tasks including will writing and estate planning, dependent on business needs. The successful candidate must hold prior experience working within a legal environment and have exposure to working in a private client team. Completion of the law degree is essential, alongside strong communication and organisational skills. This is a London based role on an initial 6 month fixed term contract basis. Please apply now for more information.

An exciting opportunity for an aspiring lawyer or paralegal to join a leading US law firm as part of their top-tier Restructuring team in their London office. The role will see you supporting the firms fee-earners with a range of duties including: Proofreading and document turnaround Discovery and document comparison Legal research Preparing documents for closing and signing Indexing and preparing transaction bibles The perfect Paralegal will have excellent academics and the passion to work in a fast-paced and rewarding US law firm. Salary for this role is up to c£40k DOE with hybrid working and excellent benefits on offer. This Paralegal position is being offered on an initial 6-month FTC. For more information, contact Rob at US Law Support.

We are currently working with a global law firm who are looking for a Real Estate paralegal to join them on a permanent basis. You will be working closely alongside partners, associates, and knowledge lawyers on a variety of Real Estate matters. Your duties will include but are not limited to; Assisting with file opening procedures, Undertaking and tracking searches, Dealing with Land Registry and SDLT applications, Creating, checking, and scheduling deeds, Assisting with transactions.   The successful candidate will have a minimum of a 2.1 or equivalent at degree level and ideally have completed the LPC. It is essential you have gained previous Real Estate paralegal experience in a similar setting.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal PA to join a top US law firm as part of their top-tier corporate practice.  This role is being offered on an initial 12-month FTC and will see you supporting partners, associates and the wider fee-earning team with a range of PA and secretarial duties. This includes complex diary management, booking international travel, and visas, and liaising with clients to book events and meetings. you will also be involved in a range of document management including assisting with pitches and formatting of documents.  This role is perfect for a Legal PA who has a strong background in supporting fee earners within a law firm's corporate practice. You will be highly organised and can build effective relationships at a senior level.  This is a permanent opportunity with a highly competitive salary, excellent benefits, and hybrid working.  For more information, please do get in touch. 

We are currently working with a leading UK law firm in Bristol who are looking for a Technical Claims Handler to join them on a permanent basis. You will be assisting the team on adjusting claims made against professionals on behalf of insurers as well as supporting managers with the wider team. Your duties will include but are not limited to: Running a full caseload of professional indemnity claims, Building and maintaining effective working relationships, Negotiating settlement of claims, Investigating and reporting to insurers on policy covers. The successful candidate will ideally have completed the LLB or equivalent. It is essential you have gained previous experience working within claims and have technical claims knowledge and expertise.

We are working with an international firm who are seeking a team of Korean Speaking Lawyers/Paralegals to assist on a complex document review project. The project is due to start early next week and the duration is expected to be 2 weeks. The successful candidates will be undertaking document review on a litigation matter. You will have ideally gained experience working as a document reviewer using the Relativity software.   Applicants will have completed a law degree or equivalent and will be highly organised with the ability to work with minimal supervision. Native or business level fluency in Korean is essential. Please do get in touch with your CV for further information.

We are currently recruiting for a brand-new Receptionist position, on behalf of our client, a leading US law firm. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced corporate Receptionist to join the team on a permanent basis. However, the firm are open for someone to start ASAP and will therefore also offer the role on an initial temporary basis, with the opportunity for it to become permanent for suitable candidates. A competitive salary of up to £37,000 is on offer and the role will be based in office full time. The successful candidate will be responsible for various administrative duties as well as answering and transferring calls, managing and amending room bookings, greeting visitors and staff as well as arranging various couriers, transport, and venues for events and seminars. Suitable applicants will have prior receptionist experience, gained from either a law firm or professional services environment as well as strong communication and IT skills. Please do not delay in applying as CVs are being welcomed now, for immediate review.

We are currently working with a specialist law firm who are looking for a Civil Fraud/Commercial Litigation Paralegal to join them on a 12-month FTC. You will be providing legal support to partners and associates working on a legal matter. Your duties include but are not limited to: Preparing bundles, Arranging transcribers, Liaising with external parties, Drafting memos and other documentation, Taking notes in meetings. The successful candidate will have a minimum of a 2.1 or equivalent at degree level and ideally have completed the LPC. It is essential that you have a minimum of a years’ experience working within Litigation and on complex litigious matters within a similar setting.

We are currently working with a specialist law firm who are looking for a Business Crime paralegal to join them on an intial 12 month FTC. You will be working on high volumes of documentation which will involve both historical and incoming new material. As well as; Reviewing and analysing case material, Producing case material summaries, Drafting memos and correspondence, Producing bundles, Taking notes during client meetings, court, and conference calls. The successful candidate will have a minimum of a 2.1 or equivalent at degree level and ideally have completed the LPC. It is essential you have a minimum of 12 months experience within contentious/criminal paralegal experience.

HR Assistant (Part Time) We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a boutique London law firm, in their search for a HR Assistant. The HR Assistant will work as part of the Operations Team and report into the HR Director. Hours of work: 9.30am to 5.30pm – 2/3 days a week Salary: £32,000pa FTE  Responsibilities: Work in strict confidentiality. Support the end-to-end employee lifecycle. Maintaining the HR database ensuring data integrity and accuracy of employee information. Pre & Onboarding / Off Boarding arrangements. Liaising with recruitment agencies. Drafting or updating job descriptions, vetting all candidates, including Right to Work and DBS checks and reference checks’, first day letters, exit letters. Supporting the HR Director with employee queries. Collating and reporting on HR management information. Updating the current benefit plans with new changes; liaising with the providers. Daily HR administration ie: liaising with Reception and HoD to advise of daily absences. Provide diary management and adhoc support to the Cheif Finance and Operations Officer. Requirements: Educated to at least A Level standard or equivalent. An excellent command of written and spoken English. Previous relevant experience of working within a Human Resources department, preferably legal or professional services. Well organised with the ability to prioritise work. Commitment to equal opportunities and inclusion. Ability to maintain confidentiality and to deal with sensitive issues. Proficient (Intermediate level – minimum) in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Familiarity with Document Management Systems and HR databases. CIPD qualified (level 3) with a current strong working knowledge of operational HR or relevant employment law qualifications. As the firm operate a hybrid working policy with typically 3 days in the office, the successful candidate will be required to work in the office full time. 

An opportunity for a proven Paralegal to join a prestigious US law firm as part of their top tier Litigation team. The role will see you working alongside fee-earners and partners in the Litigation group to provide support on various business critical and interesting duties, including providing research, case and document management, assisting with hearing preparation and bundling, and assisting with tasks for business development purposes. Successful candidates must have a minimum of three years of experience working in a US or Magic Circle law firm as part of a litigation team. You will be highly collaborative with a drive to succeed. You will have an LPC or equivalent and be able to work to a high calibre in a demanding environment. This is a permanent opportunity with a salary of £45,000 - £60,000 plus benefits.  

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a top US law firm as part of their business development team on a permanent basis. The role will see you working as part of the Litigation and Restructuring groups for London and Europe. You will work on a range of duties, reporting directly to the Director of BD in the US. The groups have c50 lawyers across Europe. The role will entail you providing strategic business growth guidance and support with pitches and submissions. This is a hands-on role and perfect for someone looking to take ownership of the BD operations in these teams. The perfect Business Development Manager will have a background of working in a legal environment, supporting a wide range of strategic initiatives, ideally within litigation or restructuring. You will be engaging and dynamic with a real passion for building business. This is a permanent position with a salary of up to c£85,000, hybrid working, and excellent benefits. For more information, please do get in touch. 

Job Title: Assistant Partnership Accountant Department: Partnership & Tax Job Location: London / hybrid Contract Type: Permanent The Assistant Partnership Accountant will provide comprehensive accounting support within the partnership accounting team of an international law firm. The role involves handling financial data, supporting month-end processes, and ensuring accuracy in the accounting systems. The ideal candidate will have experience with legal accounting software such as Elite 3E and Aderant, and possess strong analytical and communication skills. Responsibilities: Assist in the preparation and analysis of partnership accounts. Support the month-end and year-end closing processes. Maintain accurate records of financial transactions. Reconcile partnership accounts and resolve discrepancies. Prepare financial statements and reports for management. Assist with the implementation and maintenance of accounting systems, particularly Elite 3E and Aderant. Support annual audits and tax return preparations. Ensure compliance with firm policies and relevant regulatory requirements. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide financial insights and support decision-making. Handle ad-hoc financial projects as required. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Accounting experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment. Proficiency in legal accounting software, specifically Elite 3E and Aderant. Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. High level of integrity and professionalism.

Job Title: Head of Legal Risk Department: Risk & Compliance Reporting to: (Risk & Compliance) Partner Job Location: London / Hybrid Contract Type: Permanent Our client, a leading international law firm, are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Legal Risk. This pivotal role involves working closely with our Risk and Compliance Partner to develop and implement a comprehensive risk and compliance strategy that aligns with our firm’s global objectives. The successful candidate will identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks across all jurisdictions where the firm operates, while developing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with international regulations and industry standards.   Responsibilities: Responsible (with Risk & Compliance Partner) for formulating the strategy, vision and values of the Risk & Compliance function. Deputises for the Risk & Compliance Partner and liaises with the firm's SRA Relationship Manager when required. Manages the Risk Legal Team and oversees implementation of policies and procedures by Risk & Compliance Officers. Leads on horizon scanning and drafting and updating Risk policies and procedures accordingly. Acts as lead counsel on all matters of risk.   Requirements: Experience of working within the legal sector essential – preferably in private practice. Qualified lawyer, with 10 years' + PQE. Experience of making commercial business decisions and advising at board level. Leadership and management of a team essential. Detailed knowledge of the SRA Handbook, especially the Code of Conduct. Excellent written legal skills, including the ability to draft and review policies, procedures, terms of engagement and contracts with third parties.

Job Title: Head of Conflicts Reporting to: Risk & Compliance Partner Job Location: London / hybrid Contract Type: Permanent Our client, a leading international law firm with over 700 lawyers working globally, are looking for a Head of Conflicts to join the Risk & Compliance department in London, led by the Risk & Compliance Partner.   The Head of Conflicts will report to the Risk and Compliance Partner and is responsible for driving forwards a large-scale project to implement significant improvements to the firm's internal conflicts processes and procedures. As part of this, the successful candidate will be required to conduct a gap analysis and to train and build up a team of conflicts analysts.  Key Responsibilities Project Management Conflict Resolution Policy Development Training Reporting Team Building Requirements  Qualified lawyer with 10+ years of experience as a Conflicts Lawyer in an international firm. Strong people management skills and experience of successfully leading a team. Demonstrable strategic and leadership skills. In-depth and hands-on experience of using IntApp suite of products (Open, Walls etc).

Our client a leading global IP law firm is looking to hire an experienced Administrator for their Renewals team. Duties in the role: Working as part of the Renewals Team who manage the payments for over 30,000 cases due for renewal in any one year and monitor almost 100,000 maintenance fees in total. Calculating costs and investigating requirements, both legal and client specific. Being responsible for the start of the renewal process including onboarding new cases and advising clients of renewal dates, Ensuring internal renewal records are kept up to date. You will work as part of a small team of 5, reporting to the Team Manager, to help deliver team and departmental objectives and internal SLAs. What we are seeking: Someone with experience of office administration work, with working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience dealing with external clients/customers Experience with deadline driven work/tasks. Someone with previous IP experience is highly desirable but NOT essential Excellent attention to detail Strong time management and organisational skills The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary, hybrid working (2-3 days remote) and a leading excellent benefits package including 28 days holiday per annum plus the 5 bank holidays.

Our client a leading global IP law firm is looking to hire an experienced Administrator for their Renewals team. Duties in the role: Working as part of the Renewals Team who manage the payments for over 30,000 cases due for renewal in any one year and monitor almost 100,000 maintenance fees in total. Calculating costs and investigating requirements, both legal and client specific. Being responsible for the start of the renewal process including onboarding new cases and advising clients of renewal dates, Ensuring internal renewal records are kept up to date. You will work as part of a small team of 5, reporting to the Team Manager, to help deliver team and departmental objectives and internal SLAs. What we are seeking: Someone with experience of office administration work, with working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience dealing with external clients/customers Experience with deadline driven work/tasks. Someone with previous IP experience is highly desirable but NOT essential Excellent attention to detail Strong time management and organisational skills The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary, hybrid working (2-3 days remote) and a leading excellent benefits package including 28 days holiday per annum plus the 5 bank holidays.

We are working with one of Europe’s largest IP firms in their search for a Professional Standards Officer. The professional standards team advises the firm on matters relating to professional standards, client service standards and professional regulation, and knowledge of IP law and legal developments. You will be responsible for: Undertaking in depth IP research on IP case law and procedures Developing best practice across fee earner and formalities teams Collating and disseminating information related to changes in IP law and procedure Monitoring external sources of information Working with the L&D team to coordinate training and know how sessions Answering individual queries and professional standards requests Proofreading, updating, and formatting policies, precedents, and standard documents Develop how to guides for standard processes and policies Library and subscription administration Providing guidance to Attorney and Solicitor teams Formatting and structuring sharepoint/intranet pages Providing research support for tenders and business development initiatives You should have a strong working knowledge of IP laws and procedures, more specifically experience working with UK and European patent procedures. Knowledge of trade mark procedures would be advantageous. Excellent written communication skills are s must, as well as strong relationship building skills. This role can be based from any of the firms network of offices. 

We are working with a leading IP practice in their search for a junior trade mark administrator.  This entry level role would suit someone who has a keen interest in IP and trade marks, and is looking for an opportunity that will provide training and development opportunities. The role will be responsible for general case administration and records work. The firm offer 60% remote working and a market-leading salary and benefits package.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced qualified accountant to join a leading US law firm as an Accounting Supervisor.  The role will see you working alongside the Accounting Manager for Europe to be responsible for the preparation of entity accounts with management and alongside the firmwide tax function. This includes the preparation of financial documents including statutory format financial statements, audits and responding to external advisers. Other duties include: Reviewing revenue and balance sheets Outgoing bank payments and budget input Ensuring all VAT regulations are adhered to Lead on HMRC initiatives and changes Streamline and enhance processes within the department The perfect Accounting Supervisor will have a proven background in working in a fast-paced and challenging legal or professional services environment. You will be accountant qualified (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) and have experience of working with European and Cross Border tax. You will also have knowledge of 3E and Chrome River.  This role is being offered on a permanent basis with a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits.  If you are an Accounting Supervisor looking for a rewarding new opportunity, please get in touch.   

Patent Formalities Officer (EP Grant) – London Hybrid Our client is a leading European IP firm and we are assisting them in their search for a patent administrator/formalities officer who will support the EP Grant team. The role will be responsible for: Managing due dates and deadlines Dealing with incoming correspondence, and updating the records system Updating the records system with filings and outgoing correspondence Responding to 71(3) communications and UPC requests Dealing with clients and foreign agents Billing The ideal candidate will have a background in patent admin and have ideally covered post-grant matters. The firm offer 40% remote working along with flexible working hours and a competitive salary and benefits package. 

We are working with a specialist law firm in their search for a 3rd line IT support professional. The role is responsible for: Supporting LAN and WAN equipment, service, and systems including B2B links, inter-site and internet connectivity. Telecoms systems, including MS Teams, fixed lines, VC, mobile, and remote devices. 3rd line support for all infrastructure systems. Change and project management. Deputising for the IT Manager. Setting up and maintaining monitoring tools. Firewall rules and VPN. Maintaining VMware environment. Security and encryption of devices. Testing and reviewing IT plans and processes. Ensuring patches and upgrades are applied to core servers. Assist with disaster recovery plans. Assist with On Premise Azure Migration. Understanding SAAS Models and Cloud based solutions. Applicants should have previous experience working in legal or professional services and be able to demonstrate experience working in a busy role at 3rd line support level. 

We are pleased to be recruiting for a new Events Specialist position on a 13-month fixed-term contract basis. Based in the London office of our client, a highly regarded US law firm, the Events Specialist will enjoy an involved position that will include executing client events, seminars, receptions, round tables and virtual programmes, as well as D&I/talent events. Working closely with the Director of Global Events, the successful applicant will manage and organise events across EMEA and North America, with the opportunity for overseas travel. Suitable candidates will be degree educated and have amassed circa 3-5 years of events experience, within a law firm or professional services environment. Typical responsibilities will include: Project managing events from initial design, through the planning stages, to on-site execution. Sourcing and selecting appropriate venues. Liaising with senior stakeholders in regard to invitations. Tracking events by ROI. Updating stakeholders on project progress. Producing event materials (marketing collateral). Managing vendor relationships. Managing the logistical side of all events, including developing staffing and execution plans. A highly competitive salary of up to circa £60,000 is on offer and the firm offer a wonderful working culture. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented, organised, and collaborative events professional, to join a thriving, international team. Please do not delay in applying, CVs are being welcomed now, in order for the interview process to commence ASAP.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior AML and Conflicts Analyst for a global law firm in the City. This role will see you working as part of a global team, supporting AML and conflict duties across multiple jurisdictions, including the US. You will be a key part in reviewing conflict search requests, maintaining these records and reporting them to the relevant parties upon request. You’ll also be involved with AML duties including researching, identifying, and verifying new clients. The perfect Senior AML and Conflicts Analyst will have a minimum of two years of experience in AML and conflicts with knowledge of SEC and FCA regulations. You will understand US conflicts and have a keen interest in growing with the firm. This is a permanent opportunity with a highly competitive salary up to c£75,000. For more information, please do get in touch.

We are working with a London based law firm who are seeking a qualified lawyer with prior experience running their own caseload within civil or commercial disputes. Main responsibilities will include working on complex and high-risk cases and supporting projects focusing on innovative and commercial solutions. The ability to work both well independently and as part of a team is essential. The successful candidate will possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. This is an opportunity to work for a reputable law firm recognised for their positive working environment. This is a full time, permanent position working on a hybrid basis.

We are working with a law firm based in London who are seeking a Family Solicitor to join their team ASAP. This is an opportunity to work for a reputable law firm recognised for their positive working environment. The successful candidate will be qualified as a solicitor and will have gained experience within family law, ideally in relocation applications. The successful candidate will be required to work independently on contentious matters and the ability to work problem solve is essential. This is a full time, permanent position offering a competitive salary, dependent on experience. Please apply now for more details.  

IP Support are working exclusively with a global IP service provider in their search for a Patent Administration Manager. You will be responsible for preparing quotes, onboarding clients, managing portfolios, and communicating with clients around the world. You will also provide direct client support and resolve complex client queries. The position will form a part of an administration team who are responsible for providing a first-class support service to clients. Applicants should have demonstrable experience working in a client-facing role and have previous exposure to IP renewals. If you are CIPA qualified with a private practice/in-house background and are looking to use your experience in a different environment – please enquire for more details. Salary is up to £45,000 plus bonus and benefits with a 90% remote work offering.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an IT Technician to join a forward-thinking global law firm in London. The role will see this IT Technician supporting on 1st and 2nd line duties including support for the firms technology such as telephony, laptops, mobile phones and AV equipment. Other duties include; Reimaging and repairing laptops and desktops Document file conversion Incident and change management Office moves and software upgrades Vendor management This is the perfect role for an IT Technician with anything from a recent apprenticeship through to five years of IT experience in a legal environment. You will have excellent IT skills and have the drive to work towards tight SLA’s in a busy office. This is a permanent opportunity with a salary of up to c£44,000 plus benefits. For more information, please do get in touch.

We are currently recruiting for a Legal PA position, working in the London office of a highly prestigious US law firm based close to Liverpool Street. The role will see you supporting the Antitrust & Competition group. The role will see you working on a range of complex diary management, document management, and liaising with clients. They operate on a hybrid basis - 3 days per week in the office and 2 remote days, with working hours of 9:30-17:30. The perfect Legal PA will have extensive experience of working in a law firm or professional services environment. You will be highly organised and able to communicate with various members of the business. A highly competitive salary bracket is on offer, plus benefits and hybrid working.

Patent Attorney Our client, a renowned international law firm are currently looking for an experience Patent Attorney to join their team. They have one of the most highly regarded Intellectual Property practices, with over 100 IP professionals working globally on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious IP. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and fully qualified Patent Attorney with an electronics/ software background. The role will be predominantly focusing on electronics and software in the cellular telecommunications and consumer devices fields and there will be opportunities for the successful candidate to work on litigation and transactional matters in addition to the usual attorney duties. Responsibilities Preparing and filing patent applications. Managing responses to office actions and securing patents. Developing and maintaining strategic patent portfolios. Conducting searches to assess patentability. Evaluating potential infringements and conducting freedom-to-operate analyses. Advising on filing strategies and IP monetisation. Assisting with patent litigation and enforcement.     Requirements: Fully qualified European Patent Attorney, ideally 2-4 years PQE. Undergraduate qualification in computer science, psychics or engineering. Strong client-facing credentials and an interest in being actively involved with marketing and business development. Electronics/software background, preferably experience in cellular technology & AI/LLMs. Clear understanding of commercial law firm operations.  

We are working with a tier 1 IP law firm in their search for an IP Litigation Paralegal. The role will work within the Dispute Resolution and Litigation team, with a particular focus on patents and trade marks. The position would suit an ambitious career paralegal who has an interest or background in IP and or Science/Technology. You will be responsible for: Researching specific areas of patent and/or trade mark litigation and case law Preparing evidence and exhibits Assist with disclosure review tasks Preparing bundles for internal and external use Preparing materials for use at Court hearings including trials Providing assistance with filing pleadings Providing assistance and support with BD initiatives Working alongside attorneys and litigators in unique and fully integrated case teams The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level and have previous exposure to active litigation cases. Knowledge of IP Litigation would be advantageous. The firm offer a competitive salary, benefits, and hybrid working policy.

We are working with a reputable London based law firm, who are seeking a general office supervisor to join them.    This position will be overseeing and supervising a team and assisting daily with a variety of duties around the office including maintaining files and office equipment, handling deliveries and sorting post. The successful candidate will be responsible for inductions, allocating tasks efficiently and managing external relationships. It is essential the successful candidate holds prior experience working in a general office position, ideally within a legal environment. This position would be suitable for a supervisor seeking a change of environment, or someone seeking a step up in their career. This is a full time, permanent position. Please apply now for more details.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a property management administrator to join a leading property management company based in the West End of London. The successful individual will be responsible for the administration and processing of consents and formalities relating to sale of properties. This is a hybrid working role which will require you to attend the office two days per week. Daily duties will include dealing with legal enquires and processes relating to the sale of existing leasehold properties, collecting fees from landlords as well as administering landlord’s requirements as part of sales, transfers, remortgages and consent applications. Further duties include reviewing and processing requests for variation and rectification of title documents, major alterations or extensions and liaising with external solicitors on the production of licences.   The successful candidate will have gained previous experience of working in the property sector, ideally for a property management organisation or a law firm. Prior knowledge of property breaches, alterations and party wall agreements is highly desirable. Enthusiasm is essential coupled with first class communication skills. Please apply with your CV for further details.

We are working with a London based law firm who are seeking to hire a Revenue Assistant. This position sits within the finance department. The revenue assistant will be assisting with a variety of tasks including processing invoices, producing reports, issuing statements and processing card payments. Duties will also include chasing accounts, ensuring records are kept accurate, liaising with clients and responding to queries. It is essential for the successful candidate to have previously worked as a revenue assistant or similar role within a professional services environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise efficiently with internal and external stakeholders is required. This is a full time, permanent position. Please apply now for more details.

We are seeking a Patent Administrator for a leading IP law firm. This position is a full time, permanent role paying in the region of £40,000. For this position we are seeking an experienced Patent Administrator. Ideally you will have completed the CIPA qualification however this is not a necessity. In this position you will utilise your knowledge to work autonomously and pro-actively across the full range of patent administrative processes, providing a high level of administrative support to all levels of Patent Fee-Earners. Your duties will include dealing with clients and service providers, working closely with fee-earners and managing their inboxes, dealing with incoming and outgoing case related correspondence and assisting with due dates/deadlines. As part of this full and varied role, the successful candidate will also provide PA support to our fee earners to include arrangements for business trips and Business Development/Marketing activities. The firm is based in central London and offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, excellent benefits and ongoing support and training.

We are seeking Records Administrators / Records Paralegals to work for a leading multinational IP law firm. In this position you will work with various attorneys throughout the firm. Your duties will include processing all aspects of patent and trade mark formalities, from maintaining electronic case records to contacting clients. Duties will also include various procedures relating to patent, design and trade mark applications including filings, completion reminders, processing official communications, publications, fee payments, grants and certified copies. For this position the client will consider experienced IP Records Administrators or someone with a strong academic background and 6 months comparable administration experience within a professional services sector. The salary on offer is up  to £37,000 and is dependant upon experience. The firm is based in Central London and offer hybrid working and ongoing support and training.

We are seeking a Trade Mark Secretary / Trade Mark Administrator for a leading IP law firm. This position is open as both a full time role or a part time 4 days per week option. As a Trade Mark Secretary you will be involved in the full lifecycle of the cases in all aspects including correspondence, IP forms, invoicing schedules and reporting. For this position we are seeking someone with previous Trade Mark experience who is IT savvy and well versed on the life cycle of a trade mark and design. CITMA qualification is advantageous , but it is not essential. The firm is based in central London and offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, excellent benefits and ongoing support and training.

We are working alongside a highly regarded City based law firm who are seeking a legal researcher to assist the civil litigation department. The role is offered on an initial 12 month FTC The successful applicant will provide research support to partners and associates, daily duties include the preparation of articles, memos and presentations for business development and other client purposes. During quieter periods, the legal researcher will assist the paralegal team with variety of duties including bundling, document management, attending client meetings as well as general administrative work. The successful candidate will have a minimum of a 2.1 or equivalent at degree level and ideally have completed the LPC or BPTC. You will be able to demonstrate a firm grasp of legal procedural principles and possess previous legal research experience as well as having advanced skills around IT. Please apply with your CV for more information.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced L&D Manager to join the learning and development team of a top US law firm in London. The role will see you managing and overseeing the learning and development function for the London and European offices. You will manage and oversee programme development and assist in creating new learning material and programmes. The perfect L&D Manager will have extensive experience of managing an L&D function in a legal or professional services environment. You will have excellent people skills and the ability to manage an international L&D function. This is an initial 12m FTC with hybrid working and a salary of up to c£80,000 pa. For more information, please get in touch.

We are working with a reputable law firm who are seeking an administrator to join their office in Leeds. This will be working alongside another team administrator, providing general administrative support to partners, solicitors and paralegals along with the wider team. Daily, the successful candidate will be organising and maintaining files, assisting with post-completions, arranging couriers and assisting with marketing and BD when required. Along with other general administrative tasks, this role will also require assisting on reception as and when cover is needed. They are seeking someone with prior admin experience, Microsoft office skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise their workload. Strong attention to detail and communication skills are a must. This is a full-time, office based role.

We are currently recruiting for a new Learning & Development Coordinator, to work in the London office of our client, a leading US law firm. Working alongside the L&D Manager and Assistant, the successful candidate will deal with legal training and development matters for the London office, liaising with the wider team to provide an efficient function. Typical responsibilities will include: Providing attorney engagement support. Tracking firmwide training programmes. Providing support with Learning training programmes. Supporting the associate review process across Europe. Providing reports on training compliance. Creating events, lessons and learning paths. Booking external courses. Assisting with Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and events. Processing invoices/departmental expenses. Assisting with mentoring schemes. A highly competitive salary and benefits package is on offer, plus hybrid working (3 days per week to be based in the office). We are seeking candidates with prior L&D experience gained from within a law firm or professional services environment. Please do not delay in applying; applications are being welcomed now, in order for the interview process to commence ASAP.

We are working with a well-established London based law firm who are seeking a Paralegal to join one of their teams on a 12 month fixed term contract basis. This will be providing administrative and legal assistance, and daily duties will include filing documents, drafting research, taking notes, and preparing bundles. This is an exciting opportunity for a paralegal who holds prior litigation experience and has worked on large complex cases.   The successful candidate also must hold strong organisational and communication skills, along with excellent attention to detail. This is a 12 month, fixed term contract role. Please apply now for further details.

We are working with a reputable law firm who are seeking a Legal PA to join their private client team on a full time, permanent basis. This will specifically be supporting partners and lawyers within the team. Duties will include managing diaries, organising meetings and calls, maintaining electronic files along with general administrative tasks. This opportunity will be suitable for a candidate with prior PA experience and previous experience working within a private client department is ideal. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage a busy workload is essential. This is a hybrid working role. Please apply now for further details.

We are currently recruiting for a newly created Business Development Manager vacancy, working in the London office of our client, a highly regarded US law firm. The Business Development Manager will work closely with the lawyers and Senior Business Development Manager, to support business development efforts in Europe, including all aspects of marketing, communications, and events. Typical responsibilities will include: Supporting with the implementation of the business development strategy across the European offices Identifying opportunities to promote the firm to clients and new prospects Participating in cross-selling and industry and regional-focused initiatives Coordinating with legal directories Assisting with preparing and reviewing pitches, RFIs and RFPs Identifying sponsorship opportunities Assisting with the planning and execution of events Contributing to regular BD communications with partners and tracking relevant press/market developments Updating practice materials Coordinating with colleagues in New York and Asia, ensuring a seamless BD support function with brand standards Suitable applicants will have gained prior senior-level BD experience within a City law firm and demonstrate a proactive approach. The firm offer a wonderful working culture and supportive environment. A competitive salary is on offer, commensurate with experience and hybrid working arrangements are in place. Please do not delay in applying; CVs are being welcomed now, in order for the interview process to commence shortly.

Senior Trade Mark Paralegal – London Hybrid We are working with a trailblazing trade mark specialist in their search for a Senior Trade Mark Paralegal. The role will support a Senior Associate and Partner with end-to-end Trade Mark Administration and Paralegal work and you will have direct client contact. Filing trade mark applications and renewal applications Instructing foreign agents in relation to applications, renewals, general prosecution Dealing with assignments/change of name and/or address Drafting specifications Dealing with minor office actions  Invoicing and cost estimates Drafting watch reports Preparing TM schedules Updating databases Managing own deadlines on the prosecution side under fee earner supervision Ordering certified copies of documents Dealing with POAs and Declaration of Use forms The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years industry experience in a client-facing role and hold the CITMA Paralegal Qualification. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package along with 60% remote working.

We are working with an international firm who are seeking a team of paralegals to assist on a complex document review project. The project is due to start at the end of next week and the duration is expected to be 2 weeks with the likelihood of an extension. You will work remotely from your home, UK only. The successful candidates will be undertaking document review on a litigation matter. You will have gained experience working as a document reviewer using the Relativity software.   Applicants will have completed a law degree or equivalent and will be highly organised with the ability to work with minimal supervision.   Please do get in touch for further information.

We are currently recruiting for a new Business Development Specialist vacancy, working in the London office of a leading US law firm. The Business Development Specialist will work closely with the Senior BD Manager and the lawyers in the London, and European offices to support business development efforts, including all aspects of marketing, communications and events. Typical duties will include: Assisting with pitches and RFPs. Preparing reports in regard to market developments. Supporting with projects such as BD trips and client events. Coordinating legal directories and awards submissions. Assisting Partners with the creation of marketing collateral – be it for communications purposes, pitches or brochures. Ensuring the European BD database is maintained accordingly. Assisting with market intelligence tasks. Identifying speaking and sponsorship opportunities. Assisting with the execution of events. Coordinating with US colleagues in regard to marketing projects and brand standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a BD professional with prior experience gained from within a similar role in a City law firm, to thrive in a close-knit, expanding practice. Transactional practice area experience (notably Finance) would be highly desirable. A competitive salary is on offer and the firm offer a wonderful working culture. Please do not delay in applying; CVs are being welcomed now, for immediate review.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a small team ISDA negotiators to join a leading financial services organisation based in the city of London. The successful candidates will join on an initial three month contract basis with the likelihood of an extension. You will be required to attend the London office 2-3 days per week. This varied role will require you negotiate ISDA agreements, prime brokerage agreements and complex commercial contracts. Candidates will have preferably performed similar roles within private practice, in house or an investment bank Applicants will have ideally completed a law degree or equivalent, qualified lawyers (irrespective of jurisdiction) are also welcome to apply. This opportunity will suit individuals who extremely proactive, well disciplined and able to work in a fast paced environment. Please apply with your CV for further details.

We are working with a leading UK law firm who are seeking a litigation solicitor to join their London office. The firm are seeking a 3+ year PQE lawyer. Prior experience with litigation and the drafting and negotiation of contracts is required, along with the ability to handle complex cases. The successful candidate will also be expected to form relationships with clients, therefore the ability to build rapport is essential. This will be working on a hybrid working basis. Please apply now for more detail.

We are working with a leading UK law firm who are seeking a litigation solicitor to join their Peterborough office. The firm are seeking a 3+ year PQE lawyer. Prior experience with litigation and the drafting and negotiation of contracts is required, along with the ability to handle complex cases. The successful candidate will also be expected to form relationships with clients, therefore the ability to build rapport is essential. This will be working on a hybrid working basis. Please apply now for more detail.

We are working with a leading UK law firm based in Peterborough who are seeking a paralegal to join their team. The firm are seeking someone with prior paralegal experience and the ability to manage their own caseloads. They need someone who can hit the ground running, prioritise their workload and multi-task. The successful candidate will also hold exposure to civil, commercial or financial litigation areas of law. Daily duties will include drafting legal documents, conducting legal research,  document management and preparing court bundles. The successful candidate will also be liaising regularly with clients. This is a full-time, office-based role. Please apply now for further details.

We are working with a reputable law firm who are seeking an executive assistant to join their London office. This will be supporting two partners, sitting within the private client department, within the property team.  This is will be a busy and varied role, suited to a highly organised candidate with prior EA experience and the ability to manage diaries and inboxes efficiently and prioritise tasks well.  This is a full time, permanent position.  Paying circa £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

We are working with an international firm who are seeking a team of Romanian speaking paralegals and qualified lawyers to assist on an urgent document review project starting ASAP. The duration of the project is circa 1 weeks and you will work remotely from your home, UK or EU based. The successful candidates will be undertaking document review on a litigation matter. Ideally you will have gained experience working as a document reviewer however this is not a prerequisite. Applicants will possess native Romanian language skills or business level fluency. Please do get in touch for further information.

We are recruiting an IP Administrator to support a busy team of Patent Attorneys for a leading Intellectual Property law firm. Duties will include liaising with attorneys on a daily basis, typing and processing correspondence/documents, maintaining and updating the firms case management system, preparing legal forms for patent applications, utilising online software, preparing/processing invoices, arranging travel, and assisting with client queries. For this position we are seeking someone with a strong administrative background, excellent attention to detail and a pro-active approach to their work. You will have previous experience working within IP/Patent law. The CIPA qualification is desirable but not essential.  This position requires occasional attendance to the firms offices in Sheffield however for the most part can be remote or hybrid.

We are currently recruiting for a Professional Development Advisor/Senior Professional Development Advisor, to work in the London office of a leading US law firm. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity in the firm’s London office, to support all aspects of trainee, associate, and counsel development. Working closely with the Head of HR, the PD Advisor will also partner with the New York professional development team and international colleagues across Europe and Asia. Typical responsibilities will include: Developing & coordinating the delivery of training for London based fee earners and addressing their L&D needs. Working with HR colleagues regarding the orientation process for new hires. Overseeing the evaluation process for trainees, associates, and counsel (working with partners to discuss associate performance and career development). Supporting with formal advising programmes. Providing career counselling and guidance to associates on professional development issues/needs. Contributing to the firm’s committees regarding trends in PD and making recommendations to strengthen the firm’s ability to develop and retain associates. Working closely with international colleagues on firmwide projects and initiatives. In order to be considered for this role, you will have amassed circa 3-5+ years of experience within an L&D, talent development or professional development position, ideally in a City law firm. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with lawyers at all levels is essential. A highly competitive salary bracket is on offer and hybrid working arrangements are in place. This is a fantastic opportunity for an L&D professional to truly thrive in a supportive team. Please do not delay in applying; CVs are being welcomed now, in order for the interview process to commence ASAP. All successful applicants will be contacted by a member of the team at US Law Support and provided with a full job description.

We are working with a London based law firm who are seeking a senior business development and marketing executive to join their team on a full time, permanent basis. This will be working across various practice groups focusing on media and entertainment, and the successful candidate will be reporting to the senior BD and marketing manager. Duties will include coordinating meetings, taking lead with seminars and events, undertaking market research, assisting with the website and social media pages, along with creating leaflets and presentations. The successful candidate will possess at least 3 years marketing / BD experience within a similar environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills, in addition to the ability to liaise with both internal and external stakeholders is essential. Please apply for further details.

We are currently working with an international law firm who are looking for a generalist Financial Services Regulatory Lawyer to join them on a 6-12month FTC. You will be assisting the busy team on providing advice to their UK and international clients on all aspects of financial services law and regulation. It would suit a lawyer 1-3 PQE level. It is essential you are available immediately.

We are working on a brand new role with one of Europe’s largest practices. The firms Patent Paralegals work in high-performing roles and enjoy a healthy variety of work. This role is initially being offered on a 12 month fixed term contract with a view of a permanent role should a vacancy arise. You should be CIPA and/or EPAC qualified and be well-versed in docketing, filing, and prosecuting UK, EP, PCT, and foreign patent applications. You will be required to liaise with fee earners, clients, IPOs and foreign agents, and should feel comfortable working in a role with such responsibility. Our client offer and attractive salary, benefits, and flexible working arrangement twinned with the opportunity to work in a progressive environment.

An exciting opportunity for a highly competent Paralegal with knowledge of Regulatory Financial Services to join a prestigious US law firm in London. This Paralegal role will see you working alongside the firm’s fee-earners and partners as part of the Regulatory Financial Services practice. This busy and highly regarded team has a deep and extensive client base. You will be working on various complex Paralegal duties, including matter management, working with the project team on advisory and transactional matters, performing research, and working on regulatory Know How. This is a perfect opportunity for a Paralegal who has both excellent academics and the knowledge of working in a regulatory financial background. You will have experience in producing legal research, legal Know How, and preparing complex legal documents. This is a Paralegal role on an initial 6 month rolling contract. Hybrid working and a highly competitive salary are on offer.

We are currently working with a mid-sized City law firm who are looking for a Litigation paralegal to join them on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with Partners and Associates on a variety of litigious matters. The successful candidate will have a minimum of a 2.1 or equivalent at degree level and ideally have completed the LPC. It is essential you have previous experience as a Litigation paralegal working in a similar setting.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Document Management Systems (DMS) Administrator to join a leading US law firm in London. This role will see you working to improve and maintain the firms document management system, NetDocuments, and its integrations with the firms Microsoft Office systems. You will be the first point of call for any errors or issues with NetDocuments working alongside the firms Service Desk and end users. You will utilise your technical skills to test, pilot, and integrate new systems and protocols – leading on the development and implementation across the firm. You will also have a solid understanding of SQL creating reports and identifying pain points and areas of improvement. The perfect Document Management Systems Administrator will have a range of skills gained from working in a legal environment. You will have in-depth knowledge of NetDocuments or any other relevant cloud-based IMS, with experience in troubleshooting integrated applications and their functionality. You will also be an expert with PowerShell and SQL queries. This is a permanent position, working on a hybrid basis, and paying up to c£80,000 plus benefits. For more information, please contact Rob at US Law Support.

Job Title: Legal Cashier Department: Finance  Job Location: London / hybrid Contract Type: Permanent Our client, a leading international law firm with over 700 lawyers working globally, are looking for an experienced Legal Cashier to join their busy Cashiers' team and support the  Client Account Manager with the efficient management of client funds relating to the specific group. Key Responsibilities - To assist the Client Accounting Manager with the following: ● Updating client account records and statements for clients. ● Liaising with partners and associates to resolve queries and ensuring balances are returned to clients at the end of a matter. ● Posting client transactions to Elite 3E. ● Assisting with the quarterly reporting to all clients/brokers. ● Posting and verifying payments on the online banking platform. ● Processing client to office bill payments. ● Any other ad hoc duties as may be required. Experience Required A minimum of three years' legal cashiering experience. Good knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules. Experience of dealing with residual balances ideal. Experience in an international environment and on-line international payments advantageous. Accurate keyboard skills. Computer literate, with good knowledge of MS Office. Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Customer focus; willingness and ability to deal with enquiries from budget holders and suppliers in a confident, efficient and friendly manner.  

We are working alongside a leading global law firm who are seeking a team of accounts assistants to assist the accounts function on a temporary basis for an initial three months, with the possibility of an extension. The successful individuals will work remotely (UK based) but will be required to attend the London office for specific induction days at the start of the assignment. You will be required to work closely with the London finance team and assist with all accounts payable, credit control, billing and various other finance related duties. Candidates will have performed similar duties within a law firm and be able to hit the ground running. First class organisational skills are paramount coupled with the ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast paced environment. Please apply with your CV for further details on this vacancy.

We are working with a reputable London based law firm who are seeking an executive assistant to join their HR team. This will be supporting the Head of HR and HR Business Partners, by assisting with urgent administrative and secretarial tasks. Experience with diary management, assisting with travel and inbox management is essential. The role will require excellent organisational skills and experience with netdocs and Microsoft office softwares. This is a full-time position on a 6 month fixed term contract basis. Please apply now for more details.

We are working with a reputable law firm who are seeking a Legal Secretary to join their Property Litigation department.  The successful candidate will be working alongside an excellent team of support staff and this role will be supporting associates and trainees. They are looking for someone with prior secretarial experience and experience in property litigation. Strong organisation and communication skills are essential in addition to the ability to work well in both a team and independently. This is a full time, permanent role. The firm work on a hybrid basis.

We are working with a reputable law firm in London who are seeking an executive assistant for the dispute resolution team. This will be working directly for the head of dispute resolution in addition to assisting a partner, and the successful candidate will be working alongside a team of four other support staff.  Experience working as an EA in a corporate team and a fast paced, varied environment is essential. Daily duties will include diary management, organising travel and liaising with clients and experience in this is required. This is a permanent, full-time position which requires the successful candidate to attend their offices three days a week with flexibility. Please apply now for further details.

We are seeking a bright and enthusiastic individual to join the support team of a leading London based IP Law firm.  In this busy role you will provide secretarial, administrative and junior paralegal support to the patent attorney fee earners and the team of experienced paralegals. Duties will include; general administration, diary management, monitoring emails and drafting correspondence, managing deadlines and assisting with invoice/billing preparation. For this position we are ideally seeking a candidate with 1 years experience within legal administration. Patent experience is desirable but not essential. Long term this role offers excellent career progression and the firm offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits and a wonderful work/life balance.  

Our client is one of the world's leading and largest IP law firms. They are seeking an experienced CIPA Qualified Patent Paralegal to support a small attorney group in a client-facing role.  The successful individual will liaise with clients and fee earners actioning the necessary tasks to progress the application process. You will be the point of liaison between clients, attorneys, and IPOs to coordinate European and foreign patent applications, answer basic non-technical queries, and report any relevant formalities.  This is a position of high responsibility and you must have an advanced level of procedural knowledge.  If you are looking for a "paralegal plus" role - this is one not to be missed!

We are working with a highly sought-after European practice in their search for a Trade Mark Administrator.  You will be joining a friendly and collegiate team who work closely with the paralegals attorneys, and other members of the IP services function to undertake a broad range of administrative matters. As a Trade Mark Administrator, you will review, docket, and save incoming correspondence, review and report official correspondence, prepare and file new trade mark applications and any associated documents, prepare client correspondence and invoices.  The firm offer a modern working environment twinned with a market-leading salary and benefits package. 

We are working with a highly sought-after European practice in their search for a Trade Mark Administrator.  You will be joining a friendly and collegiate team who work closely with the paralegals attorneys, and other members of the IP services function to undertake a broad range of administrative matters. As a Trade Mark Administrator, you will review, docket, and save incoming correspondence, review and report official correspondence, prepare and file new trade mark applications and any associated documents, prepare client correspondence and invoices.  The firm offer a modern working environment twinned with a market-leading salary and benefits package. 

An exciting opportunity to join one the largest Patent & Trade Mark Attorney firms in the UK.  Our client are seeking a high performing Patent Secretary or Paralegal to support a busy fee earning group with a full range of secretarial, PA and administrative support. The support team enjoy working with modern systems and streamlined electronic workflows, and work alongside the attorneys to deliver a first class support service.  You should be able to demonstrate experience:  - Preparing and filing official patent and design forms for the UK, European, and International offices. - Monitoring due date lists and schedules, dealing with matters independently where possible.  - Amending documents including correspondence, specifications, emails, etc. - Preparing bundles of OP and standard letters.  - Diary and meeting management.  - Business travel arrangements.  - Project work. You should have at least one years' experience working in a secretarial role and be a proactive and enthusiastic individual. The CIPA certificate would be advantageous. 

We are working with a reputable law firm who are seeking a paralegal to join their dispute resolution team in London, this will be working alongside a partner, a solicitor, and a secretary. For this role, the successful candidate will need to have completed their legal studies and also hold an interest in this area of law. Prior paralegal experience is required in addition to knowledge of dispute resolution. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential. This is a hybrid working, full time, permanent position. Please note the first 3 months will be office based during probation period. Please apply now for further details.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a legal secretary to join a highly acclaimed law firm based in Brighton. The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the dispute resolution team with a range of duties. This is a permanent vacancy which will require the individual to be fully office based. This varied role will require you to deal with a range of client-focussed secretarial and administrative tasks. You will assist partners with various administrative tasks including monthly billing and file management. Candidates will have gained previous legal secretarial experience within a dispute resolution/commercial litigation team. Legal billing experience is required coupled with strong IT skills and accurate typing. A professional and confident approach to work is paramount. Please get in touch with your CV for further details.

We are working with a reputable London based law firm who are seeking a career Administrator to join their team. Within this role, you will be required to liaise with other assistants and internal teams. Daily tasks include however are not limited to, drafting letters, organising files and assisting with billing, The successful candidate needs to have prior administrative skills, hold the ability to use initiative and be able to work in a fast paced environment. Compliance or billing experience is desirable. This is a full time, permanent position paying circa £30k dependent on experience. You will be based in both of the firms offices, Baker Street and South Quay. Please apply now with your CV for further details.

We are working with a leading professional services firm in their search for a Secretary.  The role will support fee earners with producing correspondence and documents, corresponding with clients and overseas firms, database administration, billing, and much more.  You should have one years' experience working in a law firm and have excellent communication skills. The firm look for people with a positive attitude and enthusiasm for progressing their career.  This position would not be suitable for someone who is looking for a route to qualification via the TC / SQE / CILEX / or equiv.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a leading global law firm supporting the firms’ key transactional practices. As a pivotal member of the firm’s business development leadership team, you will head up and work with core business development areas and growth initiatives for the firms London and European offices. Core practice areas include M&A, Restructuring, and Finance with a focus on energy, infrastructure, and insurance. The role will supervise and be supported by a Manager and a Coordinator in London. They will work as an integral part of a global BD & Marketing team led by the Director of the firms’ Transactional practices which is based in New York. This is a busy role and suited to a BDM that is flexible with working cross time zones on occasion and has excellent management skills, delegating and managing the day-to-day operations. The perfect Senior Business Development Manager will have a minimum of ten years of experience within a marketing and business development environment at a legal or financial firm, with four of those years being managing people directly. You will have a deep understanding and knowledge of the legal landscape, coupled with excellent delivery skills. This is a permanent position with a salary of up to c£125,000, excellent benefits, travel opportunities and hybrid working. For more information on this opportunity, please get in touch.

Our client - a top tier IP firm are looking for a Patent Paralegal. The role would suit someone with 1-2 years previous patent experience who is looking for a step up into a busy and challenging role.  You should have a sound knowledge of patent processes and procedures and have previous experience preparing and filing new applications, and dealing with post-filing prosecution related matters (up to grant.)   The firm offer a competitive salary, benefits, and hybrid working offering.

We are working with a global law firm in their search for a Senior Trade Mark Paralegal.  This new and permanent role will undertake end-to-end trade mark and design filing, prosecution, and registry formalities tasks working directly with the attorneys and partners, and work alongside a wider network of support staff to ensure the fee earners receive a first class support service.  You will also liaise with clients and foreign agents, file forms for new trade mark and design applications, oppositions, assignment, and other recordals, assist with the tracking of IPO and foreign associate correspondence, prepare schedules, onboarding, due date management and much more.  The ideal candidate will have the CITMA qualification twinned with 4-5 years industry experience, and hold a library of domestic and international trade mark procedural knowledge.  The firm offer a hybrid working model along with a competitive salary and benefits package. 

Our client, a medium sized law firm based in London (Wimbledon) has a role available for a BD Executive. Working within their highly regarded BD and Marketing team you will be relied upon heavily to work on a diverse range of projects.  Duties will include: - Supporting the BDMs to develop sector and client plans, delivering those plans and bringing to market new business lines and products - Supporting the BDMs to implement initiatives to source new business - Building relationships with external partners to develop the brand and services - Working with sector teams to ensure Client information is captured within the firm's CRM system, One Place and that the firm get the most out of the system - Attending sector meetings, coordinating actions agreed and assisting the BDMs to achieve progress - Working alongside the marketing team to manage sector campaigns, for example surveys, event roundtables and research studies - Working with the Director of BD & M to deliver firm-wide business development initiatives, such as the Client survey programme - Leading on competitor research to assess market activity, key messages and level of profile raising - With key industry contacts, publications, websites and other external bodies - Managing the firm's CVs, ensuring new joiners have one and updating others - Preparing submissions for firm league tables, for example The Lawyer UK top 200 Skills and Experience The successful candidate is likely to be an existing Business Development Executive or experienced PA, within a professional services environment - and should have:- - Some experience as a Business Development Executive or Assistant - A team player who thrives on being part of a dynamic team - Competency in the use of all Microsoft Office Suite applications - The ability to update and maintain a variety of internal databases - Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills with an ability to engage at all levels - The ability to communicate professionally at all levels within the firm and when representing the firm externally - Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, and handle last minute changes - Excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate that they are: - Self-motivated and able to work without direct supervision - Proactive and innovative in their approach - Able and willing to learn more about the firms sectors and the services they provide. The role is a permanent one, hybrid working and salary is up to £38,000. Ideally this role will be based in London but they are open to candidates in Birmingham and Leeds.

A brand new Patent Administrator vacancy with one of the UK's premier IP law firms.  You will join a large patent support team who undertake end-to-end patent administration supporting busy fee earners with an exciting array of work.  Ideally, you will have the CIPA qualification and 2-3 years experience working in a demanding patent support role and have a good knowledge of patent processes and procedures.  The firm offer a very competitive salary, benefits, and hybrid working structure.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal PA to join a London based law firm. The successful applicant will be based within the construction team supporting fee-earners. You will be responsible for undertaking a variety of support tasks. Daily duties will include diary management, preparing documents and other ad-hoc tasks. You will also be regularly liaising with clients.   It is essential the successful candidate holds a Legal Secretarial background within a similar legal environment. experience in transactional work or real estate is advantageous however not essential. Proficiency in Microsoft word and legal document management systems is required. This is an initial temporary position with the potential opportunity to go permanent. This is a full time, office-based position starting ASAP. Please apply with your CV for further details on this vacancy.

Our specialist Intellectual Property brand, IP Support, are looking to expand the team with the addition of a recruitment resourcer. The recruitment resourcer will be responsible for: research and resourcing gathering commercial information on clients or potential clients search and selection produce job specifications and IP-related news articles We are looking for someone who is extremely tenacious, hardworking and enthusiastic. We operate in a competitive market and are ideally looking for someone who can demonstrate experience working in a fast-paced role. We offer a fun and supportive working environment and will consider candidates with or without recruitment experience, recent college/University leavers, career changers, and so on.  We operate a hybrid working policy from our Fenchurch Street offices. 

We are working with a highly sought after practice in their search for a Records Coordinator.  The role will be responsible for administration of the firms IP management system and you will be expected to process and docket incoming correspondence, update and satisfy deadlines, case creation, handle EPGV work, and cover general administration matters.  Ideally, you will have some previous IP experience, however, full training will be provided to those with a demonstrable interest in IP and data management.  The firm offer a competitive salary, bonus, benefits and hybrid working package. 

We are working with a highly-regarded IP practice known for their employee retention and development in their search for a Senior Trade Mark Administrator.  The firm are looking for a CITMA Qualified Trade Mark professional who has a strong background in trade mark prosecution work, from filing through to registration.  The successful individual will be comfortable dealing with client-facing communications and be able to demonstrate previous experience handling client specific requirements and queries.  The firm offer a competitive salary, benefits, and hybrid working policy.

Our client, a medium sized firm based in Chancery Lane is looking for an experienced Legal PA, ideally with experience in corporate/tax.  You will be assisting two Senior Partners with the Tax team. Duties are as follows: Manage and maintain partner’s/other fee-earner’s diaries. Make appointments, book meeting rooms and general diary management. Assist clients on the phone (where applicable) and take messages and pass to relevant partners/allocated fee-earners. Manage client databases and progress spreadsheets. Manage and prepare new client take on procedures. Co-ordinate billing procedures with partners/allocated fee-earners and the Finance team. Co-ordinate and book travel and accommodation requirements as required. Assist other teams when workload required and assist with other duties or responsibilities as directed by the firm. To secure the role they are looking for the following: o   Excellent telephone manner. o   Experience of diary management/researching and booking of travel and accommodation (essential).  o   Communication and interpersonal relationship building. o   Excel experience (desirable).  o   Ability to multi-task, organise self and others.  o   Excellent client service standards. o   Ability to prioritise. o   Attention to detail. o   Ability to problem solve, use initiative and be proactive The hours are 9-5.30 pm.  Working in the office 5 days a week. Salary circa £40K plus benefits. Temp to perm role ideally but will consider someone permanent also. So availability will be important for this role also. 

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Learning & Development Manager to join a leading global law firm in their London office. This Learning & Development Manager will be a part of the EMEA Learning & Development team, providing strategic support for the firm’s growth and learning initiatives. You will manage resources, events, teams, and processes across the firm's EMEA offices. You will also assist with the integration and continual improvement of learning delivery across the firm. The perfect Learning & Development Manager will have a wealth of experience in managing firmwide L&D teams, processes and capabilities. You’ll have experience of working with senior stakeholders, identifying learning needs and implementing business solutions. This is a 12-month contract with a salary up to c£78k plus hybrid working. For more information, please apply for the role today.

We are working alongside a leading property management organisation based in the West End and they are seeking a Post Completion Administrator on a permanent basis. The successful individual will be responsible for processing consents and formalities relating to property sales and changes to lease terms. This is a hybrid working role which will require you to attend the office two days per week. The property transfer administrator will be responsible for dealing with legal enquires relating to the sale of existing leasehold properties and collect fees for the landlords. Further duties will include administering the landlord’s requirements as part of sales, transfers and re-mortgages and consent applications as well as liaising with solicitors and lenders during the conveyancing process. A key element of the role will include dealing with consents for assignment or transfer and providing information about lease and TP1 requirements. Candidates will have gained previous experience of working within a post completion department of a law firm. Applicants will possess an understanding of the legal requirements applicable to the transfer and mortgage of leasehold and freehold property. First class communication and organisational skills are essential coupled with a strong work ethic. Please apply with your CV for more information about this vacancy.  

We are working on brand new role supporting a busy partner with an interesting patent administration and PA workload.  The role will include all the typical patent administration duties (filing and prosecuting application before the UKIPO, EPO, WIPO, and international offices) twinned with PA support to a busy partner (extensive diary management, travel support etc).  You should have a background in IP and a keen interest in providing PA support. The role can be home-based with occasional travel to one of the firms network of offices. 

Our client, a Global Insurance Law firm are looking for an experienced Commercial Litigation lawyer to assist with a substantial aviation litigation matter.   The team are seeking a 2-4 year PQE litigation lawyer to work on a large matter. Initially the role will go for 6 months but it could well be extended/go permanent further down the line. They are seeking an experienced litigator with a strong academic background coupled with working for some of the top City based firms.  Will consider OS Qualified Solicitors.  Salary competitive 

Job Title: Senior eBilling Controller Department: Revenue & Collections, Finance Reporting to: London Revenue Manager Job Location: London / hybrid Contract Type: Permanent Our client, a leading international law firm with over 700 lawyers working globally, are looking for a Senior eBilling Controller to join their finance team in London. The Senior eBilling Controller is responsible for the efficient operation of the eBilling function. They will have a detailed knowledge of a broad range of legal eBilling platforms and will use this knowledge to ensure that eBilling platform requirements are complied with. In addition to supporting 15 global Revenue Controllers/Managers and PAs with uploading of eBills, they will help resolve any eBilling related issues and will monitor the status of eBills across the firm.   Key Skills & Experience Required Revenue control experience (a minimum of 2 years) gained within a legal partnership or LLP environment is essential. At least 5 years' experience using web-based eBilling systems and vendors. Strong working knowledge of various LEDES files. Strong IT skills, with exposure to Excel and a practice management system, ideally Elite 3E. Highly client focused. Flexible with regards to working hours. Knowledge of the Solicitor's Accounts Rules. Standard working hours Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 5:30pm. Hybrid working policy in place 60% office based, 40% remote.

Our client is a leading specialist law firm. They are seeking an IT Support Analyst to join their collaborative IT team. You will enjoy a good work life balance twinned with hybrid working. You should have significant experience using VMware vSphere, Windows Server, Office 365 and exposure to desktop and remote support. Candidates should have previous experience working in a professional services environment.

We are seeking an Administrator for our client a law firm based in Glasgow. In this position you will be responsible for the providing legal administration to a team of lawyers. Duties will include data entry/updating the firms database, preparing and filing forms, assisting with the preparation of invoices, working closely with the lawyers, monitoring email inboxes and assist with client correspondence. For this position we are ideally seeking a graduate. Someone with excellent written communication skills, excellent attention to detail, with the ability to maintain concentration whilst handling administrative tasks. You must be computer literate, be proactive & positive with a desire to learn and adapt. Have strong time management skills, be able to work to deadlines and have excellent team working skills. The position is full time, hybrid role working 2-3 days in the Glasgow office the rest of the time working from home. The firm offer amazing benefits with 25 days annual leave per annum + 5 days bank holiday per annum. Job Type: Full-time Pay: Up to £23,000.00 per year

We are seeking a Temporary Junior Accounts Assistant for our client a law firm based in Glasgow. This position will be an 8 month maternity leave cover to start at the beginning of June. As this is a junior accounts position prior accounts experience is a desirable but not a necessity. This position would be ideal for someone looking to gain their first role within finance/office administration. Some of the main tasks and responsibilities would include: Working with sales and purchase ledger, Answering internal queries from colleagues relating to accounting matters and Processing invoices. The position is full time, and once the training period is over the role will be hybrid working 2-3 days in the Glasgow office the rest of the time working from home. The firm are offering £23,000 (£21,000 salary plus £2,000 upon completion of the contract) and 25 days annual leave per annum pro rata.

A brand new vacancy with a leading IP law firm. As a patent administrator you will be responsible for providing a first class support service on a range of patent portfolios, from initial creation of records, through filing and prosecution, until grant and beyond. The role would suit either: - some with an administrative background who has a keen interest in IP, or - someone with 1-2 years patent administration experience, or - a CIPA Qualified Patent Administrator The firm offer a competitive salary and benefits package twinned with a generous remote working policy (60%). 

We are currently working with an international city law firm who are looking for a team of paralegals to join them on a document review project starting next week. This is an office-based project (5 days per week) You will be reviewing documents using the Relativity platform and therefore previous experience is required. Successful candidates will also have gained a minimum of a 2.1 or equivalent at degree level and ideally have completed the LPC/BPTC.

We are working on a new long term FTC role for an IP Administrator. The role will have a steer towards trade mark records, and so candidates must have experience in this area.  The role is (nearly) fully remote with very occasional travel to one of the firms network of offices.  You will be responsible for recording official deadlines on the IPMS, verifying IP information, opening new matters, responding to client queries regarding case status, takeovers, and general trade mark administration.  The firm offer a generous remote working policy twinned with a competitive salary and benefits package. 

Our client is a prestigious professional service firm with a 300+ headcount. This newly created role will form a part of their wider people team and be responsible for three direct reports. Alongside the traditional HR Operation Manager duties, the role will be responsible for making positive changes within the team, implementing fluid processes, procedures, and SLAs. You should have previous experience managing a busy HR administration or operations team and demonstrable experience driving positive change. You should have a strong knowledge of HR best practice polices and be able to provide examples of making data driven informed decisions. The firm offer 60% remote working twinned with a competitive salary and enhanced benefits package. 

We are working on a 3 month contract for a Sharepoint Trainer.  The role can be offered as an FTC or inside IR35.  Please enquire for more information. 

We are currently working with a boutique law firm based in the West End who are looking for a Senior Compliance Officer to join them on a permanent basis. You will be working collaboratively with fee-earners. Your responsibilities will be, but are not limited to: Producing FWRAs and AML policies, Reviewing CMRAs, Understanding independent AML audits, Working with Leap Case Management, Working with electronic verification providers. The successful candidate will have a minimum of a 2.1 or equivalent at degree level. It is essential you have a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience as a compliance officer with a strong knowledge of the SRA, AML/CTF regime as well as understanding CDD and LSAG.  

Working for a well known law firm based in the West End. The role will sit in their busy Employment Department. Assisting three fee earners you will be required will to stay on top of inbox management and prompting on emails that have not been actioned, and be a gate keeper. This is a crucial part of this role. Another large part of the role will also be to react quickly with new clients, establishing personal and/or professional conflicts quickly and driving the client care letter, onboarding process. Duties will include: Extensive client contact Extensive BD and Marketing Heavy diary management and booking travel Inbox Management Billing Preparation of documents and completion of property forms and searches To secure the position you will need to have experience in a similar role, excellent communication skills and the ability to hit the ground running and have a can do attitude. Experience in Employment law is essential. Salary is circa £45,000. The firm offer beautiful modern offices alongside a friendly team orientated culture.

We are currently working with an award-winning city law firm who are looking for a Print Technician to join them on a permanent basis. You will be providing technical assistance, offering guidance on all digital print tasks. Your duties will include but are not limited to: Point of contact for clients and colleagues, Providing advice on the preparation of digital requests, Proofing prepared electronic bundles, Documenting digital workflow, Maintaining MFD fleet, Supporting the Records Management function. The successful candidate will have gained previous experience within administration/facilities within a similar setting. This is a shift pattern position whereby the working hours will fall between 8am – 7pm.

We are currently working with a boutique law firm based in the West End who are looking for a Client Onboarding/KYC/CDD officer to join them on a permanent basis. You will be assisting the team in Conflicts, AML, and Sanctions. Your responsibilities will be, but are not limited to: Maintaining knowledge of the firm’s relevant processes, policies, and procedures, Advising partners and fee earners on the best practice in relation to business onboarding, Assisting with the onboarding, Reviewing AWL compliance, Undertaking conflicts, PEP, sanctions, and background checks. The successful candidate will have a minimum of a 2.1 or equivalent at degree level. It is essential you have a minimum of a years' experience onboarding clients, conducting KYC and CCD checks. 

Our client are a modern and forward-thinking IP law firm. They are seeking to appoint a Renewals Coordinator who has a background in patent renewals.  The role will be responsible for overseeing and managing the firms renewals processes and you will monitor global changes to renewals-related legal requirements.  The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate experience is a busy and fast-paced renewals role with direct and in-direct renewals payment experience. 

An exciting opportunity for a Learning & Development Assistant to join an elite US law firm as part of their global HR team in London. The role will assist the Associate Director of Legal Education and Development, providing dedicated day to day support to a growing team. We are looking for candidates with proven experience within a similar role.  Accuracy and attention to detail are crucial, as the role has a lot of system and data entry work. The role will also involve working with the wider Legal Recruiting and Development team on ad-hoc crossover tasks. A competitive salary is on offer (dependent upon experience), plus benefits and hybrid working arrangements are in place (3 days per week in the office, 2 remote). The perfect Learning & Development Assistant will be degree-educated and have some exposure to L&D within a professional services environment. For more information, please get in touch.

A brand new vacancy with an award-winning IP law firm.  The role will work closely with 2-3 busy fee earners in the firms life sciences team and be responsible for an exciting variety of patent filing and prosecution-related matters of UK, EP, PCT, and foreign applications.  You will be involved in diary management, assist with portfolio take-ons, PA duties, billing, and client reporting, alongside a broad range of paralegal work.  The firm are looking for an experienced Patent Secretary or Paralegal who can demonstrate a client-orientated approach working in a high performing role.  The firm offer a competitive salary, benefits, and remote working package.

We are currently working with a global law firm who are looking for an Employment paralegal to join them on a permanent basis based in London or Liverpool. You will be supporting Partners and fee earners on a variety of Employment matters.   Your duties will include but are not limited to: Support with progressing cases from initiation to completion, Assist in preparing for employment tribunals, drafting witness statements, and conducting legal research, Assist in preparing legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, and briefings. The successful candidate will have a minimum of a 2.1 or equivalent at degree level and ideally have completed the LPC.   It is essential you have previous experience working as an Employment paralegal conducting the above duties in a similar setting.

Our client, a large and successful law firm seeks a Legal Assistant to provide admin and secretarial support to their team of Senior Paralegals in their Trade Mark division based in their Southampton office. In this role you need to be able to take good notes, follow processes and procedures and have excellent accuracy and attention to detail. Duties include; typing standard letters, emails, uploading of electronic invoicing, booking flights and dealing with telephone queries, calculating and preparing client invoices, to include debit and credit notes, filing, scanning and photocopying, preparing memos, attendance notes and taking minutes for meetings. For this position we are seeking someone with excellent academics and a keen eye for detail who has 6 months minimum administration experience within an office/professional setting. The position is offering a salary of £23,000 the office hours at 9am-5pm, you will be required to work in the office 3 days a week, working from home 2 days a week.

We are working with a high-end law firm in their search for an experienced trade mark paralegal. The role would suit someone looking to step into a senior paralegal role and grow their trade mark experience.  The paralegal will be responsible for answering client queries relating to active portfolios and be responsible for providing a first class support service internally and externally.  The role is responsible for an exciting and broad range of paralegal duties spanning pre-filing, filing, prosecution, deadline management, and disputes.  You should have an excellent level of procedural knowledge and be capable of working independently.  The CITMA Paralegal and knowledge of trade mark management systems are required.  The firm offer a top of the market salary and have a hybrid working policy.

A brand new opportunity with one of the UK's largest practices. This role would suit a high flying patent administrator, secretary, or paralegal with up to 3 years experience. The CIPA qualification is desirable, but the firm are also interested in candidates who are looking to start the course in the near future.  The firm offer their patent administrators a broad an exciting role, full of responsibility and autonomy.  Hybrid working available 50:50 If you are looking for an interesting workload with a firm who offer a marketing leading salary and benefits package - this one is for you.

One of the UK's largest practices are recruiting for a Patent Formalities Officer for their Glasgow office.  The role is to support the firms growth and will work as a part of a large formalities team supporting the fee earners at the firm. You should have a strong level of procedural knowledge before the UKIPO, EPO, WIPO, and foreign offices around the globe.  The ideal candidate will have the CIPA PAC and at least 2 years experience.

Are you a qualified lawyer with 6-10 years' PQE and a minimum of three years' legal compliance experience in an international firm? We are currently seeking a Senior Risk Lawyer to join an esteemed international law firm. As a Senior Risk Lawyer, you will be responsible for assisting the Partner and COLP with daily queries regarding the SRA Code, professional standards, ethics, conflicts, financial crime, supplier contracts, and firm and third party terms and conditions. You will also be tasked with regularly updating the Professional Standards Manual and Partners' Guide, as well as drafting policies and procedures to account for changes in regulatory law in various jurisdictions. The ideal candidate for this role will have a detailed knowledge of the SRA Handbook, especially the Code of Conduct, and will possess essential conflicts experience. In addition, you should be a qualified lawyer in England & Wales and have a strong understanding of confidentiality and ethics in a legal setting. As a Senior Risk Lawyer, you will have the opportunity to work with an international law firm and gain exposure to a wide range of legal compliance matters. This role offers the chance to work closely with the Partner and COLP, providing valuable support and guidance on complex conflict-related issues. You will also have the opportunity to draft policies and procedures, ensuring that the firm remains compliant with regulatory law in all jurisdictions in which it operates. If you are a highly skilled and experienced lawyer with a passion for legal compliance, this is an excellent opportunity to take your career to the next level. Apply now to join this prestigious international law firm and make a significant impact in the field of legal risk management. Job Location: London/ Hybrid (3 days in office)