UK Law Firm Environmental Law Senior Associate London This UK law firm operates out of 10 offices nationally, working with individuals and corporates across the UK and overseas, and are recognised for their exceptional capabilities in several practice areas by the legal directories. The firm's Environment practice covers all aspects of environmental law from contaminated land to waste, climate change, renewables, nuisance, water pollution and asbestos. They are adept at handling regulatory enforcement matters for a wide range of notable clients, acting for developers and operators of, and investors in, infrastructure real estate and other businesses on transactional, regulatory and contentious issues, regularly working alongside corporate, real estate, commercial, projects and EU/competition teams. The team are now seeking an experienced senior associate to join their practice in London. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years' experience in environmental law gained at a highly regarded practice in London. You will be adept at advisory, transactional, and contentious matters surrounding all aspects of environmental law, acting for clients such as those listed above. Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Aidan McAvinue at Search Legal for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working a variety of other Environmental Law opportunities with ranked teams in the City London so would be interested to talk to any Environment lawyer. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
May 20, 2024
Full time
UK Law Firm Environmental Law Senior Associate London This UK law firm operates out of 10 offices nationally, working with individuals and corporates across the UK and overseas, and are recognised for their exceptional capabilities in several practice areas by the legal directories. The firm's Environment practice covers all aspects of environmental law from contaminated land to waste, climate change, renewables, nuisance, water pollution and asbestos. They are adept at handling regulatory enforcement matters for a wide range of notable clients, acting for developers and operators of, and investors in, infrastructure real estate and other businesses on transactional, regulatory and contentious issues, regularly working alongside corporate, real estate, commercial, projects and EU/competition teams. The team are now seeking an experienced senior associate to join their practice in London. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years' experience in environmental law gained at a highly regarded practice in London. You will be adept at advisory, transactional, and contentious matters surrounding all aspects of environmental law, acting for clients such as those listed above. Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Aidan McAvinue at Search Legal for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working a variety of other Environmental Law opportunities with ranked teams in the City London so would be interested to talk to any Environment lawyer. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Top-Tier City Law Firm Immigration Senior Associate 5+PQE London This City law firm are recognised expertise in employment law, private client advisory and deputyships, public law, criminal defence litigation, corporate and commercial, dispute resolution, family law, medical negligence and personal injury, regulatory and professional discipline, real estate, construction and immigration. Clients include regulatory bodies, local authorities and government bodies, as well as large public companies, owner-managed businesses and individuals, many of whom are in the public eye. The firm's specialist immigration team rank tier 1 in the legal directories and are one of the largest Immigration teams in the UK with 33 fee earners. The team has advised businesses and individuals on all aspects of UK immigration and nationality law for over 20 years. Clients range from UK entrepreneurs to global corporations and sectors include tech; media, entertainment and sport; financial services; and the legal sector. The team are seeking a Senior Associate with at least 5 years' experience to assist the Immigration team in the provision of advice to the firm's private and corporate clients. The immigration department is made up of three teams which consist of two corporate teams and one private client team. As part of the role the role you will: Manage own caseload of private clients Actively manage and develop client relationships including day to day contact with key clients and preparing a variety of immigration applications for private individuals across all areas including business immigration, family immigration, human rights, the European Settlement Scheme and nationality applications. Provide advice on complex UK immigration matters Work with clients on Administrative reviews, appeals and judicial reviews against decisions of the UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) Keep immigration knowledge up to date and is familiar with all relevant legislation Liaise closely with other fee earners in the team and with clients Liaise directly with the UKVI Research Marketing activities (seminars, workshops, pitches etc.) Understanding of financials on client accounts Supervision of junior members of the team Such other duties as may from time to time be required. Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Aidan McAvinue at Search Legal for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working a variety of other Immigration opportunities with ranked teams in the City London so would be interested to talk to any Immigration lawyer. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Top-Tier City Law Firm Immigration Senior Associate 5+PQE London This City law firm are recognised expertise in employment law, private client advisory and deputyships, public law, criminal defence litigation, corporate and commercial, dispute resolution, family law, medical negligence and personal injury, regulatory and professional discipline, real estate, construction and immigration. Clients include regulatory bodies, local authorities and government bodies, as well as large public companies, owner-managed businesses and individuals, many of whom are in the public eye. The firm's specialist immigration team rank tier 1 in the legal directories and are one of the largest Immigration teams in the UK with 33 fee earners. The team has advised businesses and individuals on all aspects of UK immigration and nationality law for over 20 years. Clients range from UK entrepreneurs to global corporations and sectors include tech; media, entertainment and sport; financial services; and the legal sector. The team are seeking a Senior Associate with at least 5 years' experience to assist the Immigration team in the provision of advice to the firm's private and corporate clients. The immigration department is made up of three teams which consist of two corporate teams and one private client team. As part of the role the role you will: Manage own caseload of private clients Actively manage and develop client relationships including day to day contact with key clients and preparing a variety of immigration applications for private individuals across all areas including business immigration, family immigration, human rights, the European Settlement Scheme and nationality applications. Provide advice on complex UK immigration matters Work with clients on Administrative reviews, appeals and judicial reviews against decisions of the UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) Keep immigration knowledge up to date and is familiar with all relevant legislation Liaise closely with other fee earners in the team and with clients Liaise directly with the UKVI Research Marketing activities (seminars, workshops, pitches etc.) Understanding of financials on client accounts Supervision of junior members of the team Such other duties as may from time to time be required. Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Aidan McAvinue at Search Legal for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working a variety of other Immigration opportunities with ranked teams in the City London so would be interested to talk to any Immigration lawyer. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
A reputable Top 150 law firm are seeking an ambitious Banking & Finance lawyer to join their Southampton office as a Senior Associate or Partner. They are a full serviced firm with multiple offices across the South and have over 100 specialist lawyers across all offices. Renowned in the industry, they consistently earn high rankings in legal directories, The Legal 500 and Chambers UK, along with the High Net Worth 2023, demonstrating their commitment to delivering high quality work for valued clients. Additionally, they have also been listed as "Best Law Firms" in both 2022 and 2023. As a firm that values innovation, client satisfaction, and professional development, you will be part of a stimulating and collaborative environment for talented individuals to thrive. You will be surrounded by "Leading Lawyers" and part of an award-winning team that is highly respected in the industry. You will have exposure to high quality work right from the start, offering excellent prospects for advancing your career. You will be advising prominent financial institutions, including several well-known household names. To be successful in this role you will: Be a qualified solicitor or legal executive with experience in Banking & Finance law. Be commercially astute and pragmatic with the ability to focus on your clients' needs to provide practical and robust advice. Have a good understanding of the corporate market, its challenges and opportunities. A sense of initiative and enthusiasm. Able to work well within a team and provide support to other fee-earners as appropriate. Confidence and ability to communicate to a high standard. Competent IT skills. The firm offers excellent opportunities for career development and professional development. In addition, competitive salaries, a great working environment, and a whole host of benefits, including hybrid and flexible working. Please apply as direction or contact Stephanie Richardson at Search Legal for more information on (phone number removed). Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
May 16, 2024
Full time
A reputable Top 150 law firm are seeking an ambitious Banking & Finance lawyer to join their Southampton office as a Senior Associate or Partner. They are a full serviced firm with multiple offices across the South and have over 100 specialist lawyers across all offices. Renowned in the industry, they consistently earn high rankings in legal directories, The Legal 500 and Chambers UK, along with the High Net Worth 2023, demonstrating their commitment to delivering high quality work for valued clients. Additionally, they have also been listed as "Best Law Firms" in both 2022 and 2023. As a firm that values innovation, client satisfaction, and professional development, you will be part of a stimulating and collaborative environment for talented individuals to thrive. You will be surrounded by "Leading Lawyers" and part of an award-winning team that is highly respected in the industry. You will have exposure to high quality work right from the start, offering excellent prospects for advancing your career. You will be advising prominent financial institutions, including several well-known household names. To be successful in this role you will: Be a qualified solicitor or legal executive with experience in Banking & Finance law. Be commercially astute and pragmatic with the ability to focus on your clients' needs to provide practical and robust advice. Have a good understanding of the corporate market, its challenges and opportunities. A sense of initiative and enthusiasm. Able to work well within a team and provide support to other fee-earners as appropriate. Confidence and ability to communicate to a high standard. Competent IT skills. The firm offers excellent opportunities for career development and professional development. In addition, competitive salaries, a great working environment, and a whole host of benefits, including hybrid and flexible working. Please apply as direction or contact Stephanie Richardson at Search Legal for more information on (phone number removed). Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
A prestigious law firm are looking to make a hire into their employment team in Reading. With a sizeable team of highly reputable lawyers and an impressive client base, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn and develop as an employment solicitor. The team advise a range of employer clients from national as well as international corporates and SMEs. The type of work on offer will include Employment Tribunal support, handling day-to-day enquiries, reviewing & drafting employment documents and advising on wider workplace issues. You will also advise board directors and senior executives on matters including employment disputes, settlement agreements and engagements & terminations. The successful candidate will be expected to: Have trained at a regional or national firm; Have a strong academic background; Have experience in acting for employers on the full spectrum of employment matters; Be able to work collegiately as part of a close-knit team.
May 15, 2024
Full time
A prestigious law firm are looking to make a hire into their employment team in Reading. With a sizeable team of highly reputable lawyers and an impressive client base, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn and develop as an employment solicitor. The team advise a range of employer clients from national as well as international corporates and SMEs. The type of work on offer will include Employment Tribunal support, handling day-to-day enquiries, reviewing & drafting employment documents and advising on wider workplace issues. You will also advise board directors and senior executives on matters including employment disputes, settlement agreements and engagements & terminations. The successful candidate will be expected to: Have trained at a regional or national firm; Have a strong academic background; Have experience in acting for employers on the full spectrum of employment matters; Be able to work collegiately as part of a close-knit team.
A new vacancy has arisen with a medium sized Surrey law firm looking for a commercial property or corporate commercial solicitor to become their Legal Director/COO. They are a well-established, niche law firm with a national reputation and client base, which drives their revenue growth. The practice specialises in a specific sector acting for professionals and the role would suit a senior solicitor looking to focus on law firm management. Your key responsibility would be to ensure that the firm is developing and maintaining excellent client relationships by delivering highest quality legal services, and you would be working as part of the senior management team. You will ideally be a commercial property solicitor with some corporate/commercial experience (not essential) or a corporate/commercial solicitor with a bit of commercial property (not essential), and you can expect to spend about 30% of your time on billable work with the remainder on law firm management. You may currently be employed in private practice or in-house. Full time role with 3 days per week in the office required as a minimum, although you can be fully office based if preferred. The firm will offer a package in the range of £75 to £100k depending on the candidate. Great opportunity to develop law firm management skills, become part of a successful operation and establish yourself in a senior role within a rapidly expanding business. The firm are looking for someone who has previous management experience, strong process-driven and legal control credentials, and is a self-starter. You will be able to demonstrate experience of building strong relationships with fellow professionals (both clients and colleagues); an ability to organise, improve and control systems and processes; strong commercial skills; strong practical problem-solving abilities, and an ability to 'join the dots' across legal domains. When applying please include a covering note explaining why the role is of interest to you and outline to us what you can offer to the firm. The firm are particularly interested in seeing evidence of the skills set out above. Full and detailed job specification available on request, and you can contact us for an informal discussion about the role in strict confidence.
May 14, 2024
Full time
A new vacancy has arisen with a medium sized Surrey law firm looking for a commercial property or corporate commercial solicitor to become their Legal Director/COO. They are a well-established, niche law firm with a national reputation and client base, which drives their revenue growth. The practice specialises in a specific sector acting for professionals and the role would suit a senior solicitor looking to focus on law firm management. Your key responsibility would be to ensure that the firm is developing and maintaining excellent client relationships by delivering highest quality legal services, and you would be working as part of the senior management team. You will ideally be a commercial property solicitor with some corporate/commercial experience (not essential) or a corporate/commercial solicitor with a bit of commercial property (not essential), and you can expect to spend about 30% of your time on billable work with the remainder on law firm management. You may currently be employed in private practice or in-house. Full time role with 3 days per week in the office required as a minimum, although you can be fully office based if preferred. The firm will offer a package in the range of £75 to £100k depending on the candidate. Great opportunity to develop law firm management skills, become part of a successful operation and establish yourself in a senior role within a rapidly expanding business. The firm are looking for someone who has previous management experience, strong process-driven and legal control credentials, and is a self-starter. You will be able to demonstrate experience of building strong relationships with fellow professionals (both clients and colleagues); an ability to organise, improve and control systems and processes; strong commercial skills; strong practical problem-solving abilities, and an ability to 'join the dots' across legal domains. When applying please include a covering note explaining why the role is of interest to you and outline to us what you can offer to the firm. The firm are particularly interested in seeing evidence of the skills set out above. Full and detailed job specification available on request, and you can contact us for an informal discussion about the role in strict confidence.
Egis is a global consulting and engineering company leading and supporting projects in the construction, transport, nuclear, architecture, road and mobility services industries. Egis currently counts 16,000 employees and operates in over 120 countries worldwide. Joining us means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation and determined to address today's biggest challenges: fighting climate change, facilitating the digital transition and meeting the needs of growing populations. We do this by designing smart, green infrastructure, transport and buildings, creating a sustainable future for communities everywhere. In the UK, Egis is delivering some of the most iconic projects, from motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, we are helping connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. Our clients choose us to solve their most complex challenges by delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of their communities, industries and the planet. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Legal Counsel to join our shared legal services team. This is an exciting opportunity that will involve working closely with the Legal Director to grow the in-house team and develop a best-in-class legal service function to complement the business' growth ambitions. The role will suit a junior lawyer seeking to develop their skills within a fast growing business. The workload - which complexity will grow as the successful candidate increase their knowledge and experience of the business - will have a genuine variety and will include: Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and providing legal advice on "business as usual" commercial contracts entered into by Egis subsidiaries in the UK, including confidential agreements and sub-contractor agreements Completing simple bond requests forms and liaising with the business and the nominated bank for issue Supporting the Legal Director with Company Secretariat matters, including attending board meetings and drafting minutes Supporting the management of the Egis UK insurance certificates database by the legal team Reviewing and issuing documents for execution via DocuSign Shadowing the Legal Director with UK and Group corporate, M&A transactions and complex projects Supporting the implementation of company ethics and compliance programmes Liaising with external counsel as and when necessary, within agreed policy and budget set by the Legal Director. Profile Knowledge and experience Qualified solicitor in England & Wales NQ to 1 year PQE with excellent technical skills and commercial contracts experience gained through training in a reputable private practice law firm Previous in house experience is preferred but not essential. Personal characteristics: Able to work autonomously or collaboratively as part of a team Good communication skills, both verbal and written Demonstrable ability to translate complex legal issues into straightforward, pragmatic and user-friendly advice and documents Ability to prioritise workload so tasks are delivered on time and on budget A proactive approach to learning and to building strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business. What's in it for you: By joining Egis, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you'll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements. Pension contribution of 5% of your salary Life insurance Private healthcare for you and your family Health cash plan Tailored career path with structured training Mentoring from senior staff Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Egis is an equal opportunities employer who recognises the value of having a diverse workforce. Your application will be assessed based purely on your skills and experience, the stated essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. Job location Europe, United Kingdom City London Minimum level of education required 0-Without graduation Minimum level of experience required N/A General information Organisation Egis is an international player active in the consulting, construction engineering and mobility service sectors.We design and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings capable of responding to the climate emergency and helping to achieve more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development.With operations in 120 countries, Egis places the expertise of its 18,000 employees at the disposal of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovation accessible to all projects.Improving people's quality of life and supporting communities in their social and economic development, whilst drastically reducing carbon emissions and achieving vital 2050 net zero targets, that's our purpose. Organisation Egis is an international player active in the consulting, construction engineering and mobility service sectors.We design and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings capable of responding to the climate emergency and helping to achieve more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development.With operations in 120 countries, Egis places the expertise of its 18,000 employees at the disposal of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovation accessible to all projects.Improving people's quality of life and supporting communities in their social and economic development, whilst drastically reducing carbon emissions and achieving vital 2050 net zero targets, that's our purpose. Reference 6 Reference 6 You may be interested in these vacancies
May 13, 2024
Full time
Egis is a global consulting and engineering company leading and supporting projects in the construction, transport, nuclear, architecture, road and mobility services industries. Egis currently counts 16,000 employees and operates in over 120 countries worldwide. Joining us means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation and determined to address today's biggest challenges: fighting climate change, facilitating the digital transition and meeting the needs of growing populations. We do this by designing smart, green infrastructure, transport and buildings, creating a sustainable future for communities everywhere. In the UK, Egis is delivering some of the most iconic projects, from motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, we are helping connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. Our clients choose us to solve their most complex challenges by delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of their communities, industries and the planet. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Legal Counsel to join our shared legal services team. This is an exciting opportunity that will involve working closely with the Legal Director to grow the in-house team and develop a best-in-class legal service function to complement the business' growth ambitions. The role will suit a junior lawyer seeking to develop their skills within a fast growing business. The workload - which complexity will grow as the successful candidate increase their knowledge and experience of the business - will have a genuine variety and will include: Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and providing legal advice on "business as usual" commercial contracts entered into by Egis subsidiaries in the UK, including confidential agreements and sub-contractor agreements Completing simple bond requests forms and liaising with the business and the nominated bank for issue Supporting the Legal Director with Company Secretariat matters, including attending board meetings and drafting minutes Supporting the management of the Egis UK insurance certificates database by the legal team Reviewing and issuing documents for execution via DocuSign Shadowing the Legal Director with UK and Group corporate, M&A transactions and complex projects Supporting the implementation of company ethics and compliance programmes Liaising with external counsel as and when necessary, within agreed policy and budget set by the Legal Director. Profile Knowledge and experience Qualified solicitor in England & Wales NQ to 1 year PQE with excellent technical skills and commercial contracts experience gained through training in a reputable private practice law firm Previous in house experience is preferred but not essential. Personal characteristics: Able to work autonomously or collaboratively as part of a team Good communication skills, both verbal and written Demonstrable ability to translate complex legal issues into straightforward, pragmatic and user-friendly advice and documents Ability to prioritise workload so tasks are delivered on time and on budget A proactive approach to learning and to building strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business. What's in it for you: By joining Egis, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you'll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements. Pension contribution of 5% of your salary Life insurance Private healthcare for you and your family Health cash plan Tailored career path with structured training Mentoring from senior staff Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Egis is an equal opportunities employer who recognises the value of having a diverse workforce. Your application will be assessed based purely on your skills and experience, the stated essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. Job location Europe, United Kingdom City London Minimum level of education required 0-Without graduation Minimum level of experience required N/A General information Organisation Egis is an international player active in the consulting, construction engineering and mobility service sectors.We design and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings capable of responding to the climate emergency and helping to achieve more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development.With operations in 120 countries, Egis places the expertise of its 18,000 employees at the disposal of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovation accessible to all projects.Improving people's quality of life and supporting communities in their social and economic development, whilst drastically reducing carbon emissions and achieving vital 2050 net zero targets, that's our purpose. Organisation Egis is an international player active in the consulting, construction engineering and mobility service sectors.We design and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings capable of responding to the climate emergency and helping to achieve more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development.With operations in 120 countries, Egis places the expertise of its 18,000 employees at the disposal of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovation accessible to all projects.Improving people's quality of life and supporting communities in their social and economic development, whilst drastically reducing carbon emissions and achieving vital 2050 net zero targets, that's our purpose. Reference 6 Reference 6 You may be interested in these vacancies
Legal Counsel Pembrokeshire Permanent Salary: depending on experience WHO ARE THEY: Our client is a major part of the UK's energy infrastructure. An established operation with a history of being an industry leading employer. This is a new and exciting opportunity for a self-motivated Legal Counsel to provide legal advice and guidance. THE ROLE Provide informed, preventative, and commercially relevant legal advice to senior management, the board of directors and any applicable project teams. You will advise on matters including key commercial projects, general advice on regulatory matters, organisational governance and compliance requirements and the avoidance and/or management of disputes and litigation. Draft, review or supervise the preparation of legal agreements and contracts relating to the Company and it s activities Monitor legislation and regulations, and laws of any other jurisdiction applicable to the Companies activities and provides advice related to the impact of new or amended legislation This role will work across both operational and project driven legal issues. ABOUT YOU Masters Degree or BSc qualifying Law Degree Qualified as a Solicitor of the Courts of England & Wales Extensive knowledge and a proven record of accomplishment in commercial law and employment law (4-5 years) Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures Experience of working within the Oil & Gas industry To apply, please forward your CV to (url removed) IND123
May 13, 2024
Full time
Legal Counsel Pembrokeshire Permanent Salary: depending on experience WHO ARE THEY: Our client is a major part of the UK's energy infrastructure. An established operation with a history of being an industry leading employer. This is a new and exciting opportunity for a self-motivated Legal Counsel to provide legal advice and guidance. THE ROLE Provide informed, preventative, and commercially relevant legal advice to senior management, the board of directors and any applicable project teams. You will advise on matters including key commercial projects, general advice on regulatory matters, organisational governance and compliance requirements and the avoidance and/or management of disputes and litigation. Draft, review or supervise the preparation of legal agreements and contracts relating to the Company and it s activities Monitor legislation and regulations, and laws of any other jurisdiction applicable to the Companies activities and provides advice related to the impact of new or amended legislation This role will work across both operational and project driven legal issues. ABOUT YOU Masters Degree or BSc qualifying Law Degree Qualified as a Solicitor of the Courts of England & Wales Extensive knowledge and a proven record of accomplishment in commercial law and employment law (4-5 years) Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures Experience of working within the Oil & Gas industry To apply, please forward your CV to (url removed) IND123