23 Allen Overy jobs in the United Kingdom

Opportunity Overview

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to our vision that By pioneering exceptional industry partnerships we will lead the way in real world experiences preparing students for life and will report directly to the Director of Legal Services. Playing key role in managing the legal services team and protecting the University's position from a legal perspective.

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Your new company
Southend-on-Sea is a vibrant and diverse coastal city known for its long beaches and famous pier. As one of the UK's newest cities (over 200,000 residents and growing) and with its proximity to London, Southend is focused on the future with ambitious strategic plans. The Director of Law and Governance and Monitoring Officer has restructured the Legal Services team to match these broader ambitions.
As part of this, the director has hired a new Head of Legal focused on standards, performance, continuous improvement and organisational resilience, and is now looking to expand further by appointing an enthusiastic Senior Lawyer with a range of experience.

Your new role
Southend City Council are looking to appoint a permanent, full-time Senior Lawyer.As a lawyer within the Council's well-respected Legal Services team, you will be handling a technical legal caseload of cases of medium complexity, ensuring the provision of timely, accurate, and high-quality advice. You will work closely with colleagues, to deliver high standards of service in adult social care law. The role will include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Providing legal advice on Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act matters, issues relating to continuing health care and S117 and ordinary residence disputes
• Advising in respect of and having conduct of litigation in relation to adult social care matters, including applications relating to community DOLs, S21A challenges, S16 welfare proceedings, and displacement of nearest relative applications and judicial reviews.
• Addressing issues related to no recourse to public funds, safeguarding, financial matters, information governance and inquests.
• Work with the Court of Protection team which, for example, makes applications for finance and property deputy ships and authority to sign or surrender tenancies.

Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Legal Executive with a current England & Wales practising certificate.
• 0-3 years post-qualification experience with some experience in the above areas.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Proven experience in the public sector, ideally local government.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage complex workloads.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and training.

What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Your new company
Southend-on-Sea is a vibrant and diverse coastal city known for its long beaches and famous pier. As one of the UK's newest cities (over 200,000 residents and growing) and with its proximity to London, Southend is focused on the future with ambitious strategic plans. The Director of Law and Governance and Monitoring Officer has restructured the Legal Services team to match these broader ambitions.
As part of this, the director has hired a new Head of Legal focused on standards, performance, continuous improvement and organisational resilience, and is now looking to expand further by appointing an enthusiastic Senior Lawyer with a range of experience.

Your new role
Southend City Council are looking to appoint a permanent, full-time Senior Lawyer.As a lawyer within the Council's well-respected Legal Services team, you will be handling a technical legal caseload of cases of medium complexity, ensuring the provision of timely, accurate, and high-quality advice. You will work closely with colleagues, to deliver high standards of service in adult social care law. The role will include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Providing legal advice on Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act matters, issues relating to continuing health care and S117 and ordinary residence disputes
• Advising in respect of and having conduct of litigation in relation to adult social care matters, including applications relating to community DOLs, S21A challenges, S16 welfare proceedings, and displacement of nearest relative applications and judicial reviews.
• Addressing issues related to no recourse to public funds, safeguarding, financial matters, information governance and inquests.
• Work with the Court of Protection team which, for example, makes applications for finance and property deputy ships and authority to sign or surrender tenancies.

Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Legal Executive with a current England & Wales practising certificate.
• 0-3 years post-qualification experience with some experience in the above areas.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Proven experience in the public sector, ideally local government.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage complex workloads.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and training.

What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Your new company
Southend-on-Sea is a vibrant and diverse coastal city known for its long beaches and famous pier. As one of the UK's newest cities (over 200,000 residents and growing) and with its proximity to London, Southend is focused on the future with ambitious strategic plans. The Director of Law and Governance and Monitoring Officer has restructured the Legal Services team to match these b.

Your new company
Southend-on-Sea is a vibrant and diverse coastal city known for its long beaches and famous pier. As one of the UK's newest cities (over 200,000 residents and growing) and with its proximity to London, Southend is focused on the future with ambitious strategic plans. The Director of Law and Governance and Monitoring Officer has restructured the Legal Services team to match these b.

Your new company
Southend-on-Sea is a vibrant and diverse coastal city known for its long beaches and famous pier. As one of the UK's newest cities (over 200,000 residents and growing) and with its proximity to London, Southend is focused on the future with ambitious strategic plans. The Director of Law and Governance and Monitoring Officer has restructured the Legal Services team to match these b.

IT Trainer – Legal Sector | Manchester | £40,000 - £48,000 + Hybrid + Benefits

Are you a tech-savvy trainer with experience in the legal world?
Do you love helping people build confidence with digital tools and systems?

We're hiring on behalf of a leading UK law group that's growing fast—and investing even faster in their people and tech. With offices across the country and over 800 staff, they're .

Your new company
UK based law firm-this role is remote

Your new role
Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for accounting rules and a background in legal cashiering? We are seeking a Finance Manager
to join this dynamic team at a leading law firm. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ILFM-qualified individual to take ownership of financial compliance and play a pivotal role in.

Hybrid Working:

Join a highly dynamic and well respected Commercial Finance team at a future-facing international law firm.

This Firm are looking to hire a talented and proactive Commercial Finance Manager to business partner closely with Practice and Sector leaders and other senior stakeholder, helping to drive profitability, the pricing strategy, and innovative pricing and profitability solutions.

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