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Health & Safety Manager (Part–Time, 12–Month FTC)

London

GBP65–GBP70,000

Our client, a leading law firm, is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join their team on a part‑time, 12‑month fixed‑term contract to provide maternity cover. The successful candidate will ideally be available to start immediately.

• Manage all health and safety activities across the firm, ensuring full compliance with current legislation and best practice.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the firm’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• Record and investigate incidents and accidents, producing monthly reports and statistics for senior management.
• Work closely with internal teams to coordinate and manage contractors on site.
• Review and update risk assessments, carrying out new assessments where required and providing practical advice to minimise risks.
• Ensure all contractors adhere to the firm’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct Display Screen Equipment assessments.
• Maintain and continuously improve fire safety procedures to ensure the wellbeing of all employees and visitors.
• Coordinate and organise training for first aiders and fire marshals, delivering training sessions where required.
• Manage the central health and safety inbox, responding to queries and requests across the firm.

• Previous experience in a Health & Safety Manager or similar role.
• Strong working knowledge of current UK health and safety legislation.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Confident working independently and building strong relationships across the business.
• NEBOSH qualification or equivalent is desirable.
• Available to commence the role at short notice.

If you’re an experienced Health & Safety professional looking for a flexible, part‑time opportunity with a prestigious law firm, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration!

Career Legal, one of the oldest and leading law firms in the Southeast, seeks a Senior Financial Accountant to drive the integrity of financial reporting and the control environment. You will lead LLP statutory accounts preparation, coordinate external audits, and enhance balance sheet accuracy while supporting management reporting and monthly close processes.

You\'ll own partner accounts, capital balances, drawings, tax reserves and provide detailed variance analysis to inform strategic

Overview

Our client is one of the leading law firms in the Southeast and one of the oldest law firms in operation in the world. With over 140 fee earners, their specialist practice areas include Commercial, Corporate, Employment, Construction, Real Estate and Agriculture & Rural Affairs.

The Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy and robustness of the firm\'s financial reporting and financial control environment. The role will lead the preparation of LLP statutory accounts, coordinate the external audit process, maintain balance sheet integrity and enhance the quality of financial reporting and variance analysis.

• Maintain the integrity of the firm\'s financial records and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting through effective management of the general ledger and balance sheet.
• Lead the preparation of the firm\'s statutory accounts and manage the annual external audit process.
• Take ownership of partner financial accounts, including capital balances, current accounts, drawings and tax reserves.
• Enhance the quality of financial insight through detailed variance analysis and support of management reporting.
• Support the improvement of financial processes, reporting systems and financial controls.
• Support delivery of the monthly financial close process.
• Review and post complex accounting journals including accruals, prepayments and adjustments.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and underlying accounting records.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items.
• Prepare supporting financial schedules for the monthly management accounts.
• Support the Finance Manager with financial commentary and analysis.
• Balance Sheet Integrity & Financial Controls
• Maintain strong financial controls over the firm\'s balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly.
• Review reconciliations prepared by the Financial Accountant.
• Investigate unusual balances or movements.
• Maintain supporting documentation for key financial balances.
• Perform detailed variance analysis against budget, forecast and prior year.
• Investigate material movements in revenue, costs and profitability.
• Support preparation of financial commentary for the management accounts pack.
• Assist the Finance Manager and CFO in analysing departmental profitability.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting requests.
• Lead the preparation of the firm\'s annual statutory accounts.
• Prepare supporting schedules and working papers for the audit.
• Act as primary contact for external auditors during the audit process.
• Coordinate responses to audit queries.
• Manage audit timetable and ensure deadlines are met.
• Support preparation of information required for the partnership tax computation.
• Maintain accurate records of partner capital contributions and capital balances.
• Maintain partner current account balances including profit allocations, drawings and adjustments.
• Ensure accurate recording of partner drawings and distributions.
• Maintain records of partner tax reserve balances, including tax reserve allocations and releases.
• Assist in preparation of year-end partner profit allocations.
• Support financial administration relating to new partners, partner retirements or departures, capital adjustments, and changes in profit sharing arrangements.
• Provide backup support for payroll processing where required.
• Review payroll journals and ensure correct posting within the accounting system.
• Support reconciliation of payroll-related accounts including pensions and PAYE.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting.
• Support improvements to financial reporting systems and automation.
• Assist with finance system upgrades or enhancements.
• Document financial processes and internal controls.
• Provide guidance and oversight to the Financial Accountant.
• Work collaboratively with the wider finance function including the Commercial Finance Accountant, Credit Control and Cashiering teams.

• Experience preparing LLP statutory accounts and supporting external audits.
• Experience managing balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
• Experience within a professional service or law firm environment desirable.
• Experience with partnership accounting or partner balance management desirable.
• Strong financial reporting and general ledger expertise.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and data analysis.
• Experience working with accounting and practice management systems.
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent).
• Strong technical accounting knowledge including UK GAAP / FRS 102

It is Career Legal\'s policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you.

French‑Speaking Senior Legal Secretary (English & French Fluent) International Law Firm | London | Permanent

Fluent French speakers – this one is for you!

I'm working with a leading international law firm that's looking to hire a French-speaking Senior Legal Secretary to join its highly regarded Private Equity team in London.

Fluency in both French and English (spoken, written and reading) is absolutely essential , as you'll be supporting fee earners across multiple jurisdictions and communicating regularly with French‑speaking clients and colleagues.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary or Legal PA looking to join a prestigious international firm, working within a fast‑paced, collaborative team on high‑profile cross‑border matters.

• Managing complex partner diaries and coordinating meetings across multiple time zones
• Drafting, formatting, amending and proofreading legal documents and correspondence
• Managing busy inboxes and ensuring client communications are dealt with efficiently
• Supporting the billing process alongside the Finance team
• Opening new clients and matters, including conflict checks and engagement letters
• Coordinating complex international travel and detailed itineraries
• Maintaining CRM systems and contact databases
• Managing electronic and paper filing systems
• Time recording and expense management
• Coordinating document production and binding
• Supporting business development activities and internal reporting
• Building strong relationships with partners, clients and colleagues across international offices

• Fluent French and English (spoken, written and reading) – essential
• At least 4 years’ Legal Secretary/Legal PA experience, supporting partners within a law firm
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive, professional approach with exceptional attention to detail
• Someone who enjoys working as part of a collaborative, high-performing team

• Join a globally recognised international law firm.
• Work within a market‑leading Private Equity practice.
• Use your French language skills every day in a genuinely international role.
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team with exposure to high‑quality cross‑border work.

Please note: Applications can only be considered from candidates who are fluent in both French and English .

Career Legal in London is recruiting a French-speaking Senior Legal Secretary to support the Private Equity team. The role requires fluency in French and English, complex diary management, document drafting and cross-border coordination.

Working closely with partners and fee earners across jurisdictions, you will ensure efficient client communications, enable billing support, and maintain high standards of accuracy in a fast-paced, international environment.

Overview

This range is provided by Career Legal. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Senior Recruiter of HR Professionals in Law Firms across the UK and Internationally (Europe, Asia, the Middle-East, Australia and the US). My client, a well renowned international Law Firm, are seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Advisor to join their high performing team. This role can be based in either of the Firm’s regional offices across North West and West Yorkshire . The firm is open to sector experience, as long as it comes from a "Business Partnering" set up and have experience of working in a fast-paced environment for HR.

• Partner with specific areas of the business to provide high-level generalist HR support.
• Deal with complex Employee Relations, including disciplinaries and grievances, and provide coaching and advice to managers on ER matters.
• Guide and lead practice leads and Partners regarding varying HR/People matters.
• Align strategic visions and plans for the firm, ensuring continuity.
• Assist with performance management across internal groups and support the annual review process.
• Liaise with line managers and work closely with the Resourcing Team to establish business cases for recruitment needs and support throughout the offer stage.
• Be involved with various HR projects.

The Senior Human Resources Advisor will need to be an experienced HR generalist with knowledge of working in a Business Partnering environment, and must be able to manage multiple HR duties at once. They will also be personable, with the ability to forge strong working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders and possess excellent written and oral skills. Experience of working in a similar environment or professional service is essential.

It is Career Legal’s policy, as a matter of courtesy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients. Thank you.

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Legal Services and Law Practice

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Career Legal is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal for a Birmingham office of a leading international law firm. You will handle a varied caseload, supporting the Real Estate team on occupier-side transactions and liaising with clients and stakeholders.

The role offers genuine responsibility from the outset, with exposure to high-profile deals and a strong focus on training, mentoring and career development within a collaborative environment.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join the Birmingham office of a leading international law firm. This is a fantastic chance to become part of a highly regarded Real Estate team, working on high-profile transactions for a portfolio of well-known corporate occupier clients.

This role offers genuine responsibility from the outset, with the opportunity to work closely with experienced lawyers on a broad range of commercial property matters while developing your technical expertise and client‑facing skills.

You will be involved in a varied caseload, supporting the team on a range of commercial real estate transactions, including:

• Lease renewals, surrenders and licences
• Acquisitions and disposals
• Title investigation and review of property searches
• SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications
• Liaising with clients, agents, solicitors and other stakeholders throughout transactions
• Providing day‑to‑day support on estate management matters for a diverse corporate client base

This is a fast‑paced role offering excellent exposure to complex commercial property work within a collaborative and supportive environment.

• Previous experience as a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal or Legal Assistant.
• Ideally, experience acting for corporate occupiers (tenant‑side work) rather than purely landlord‑side transactions.
• Strong knowledge of commercial property processes and documentation.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive, team‑focused approach and a willingness to take ownership of your work.
• Strong communication skills and confidence building relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high‑quality work.

• The opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading Commercial Real Estate teams.
• Exposure to high‑quality, complex occupier‑side work.
• Genuine responsibility and autonomy from an early stage.
• Excellent training, mentoring and long‑term career development.
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

If you’re a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal looking to take the next step in your career and would like to work on market‑leading occupier‑side transactions, please apply now!