8 Legal Advisor jobs in the United Kingdom
Carers Independent Advocate
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Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Are you ready to take on a role that impacts your community? We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Carers Independent Advocate to join our vibrant team in Gloucester!
As a Carers Independent Advocate, you will provide crucial support to vulnerable adults facing significant health and social care challenges. Your role involves delivering persuasive verbal and written representations on behalf of clients, collaborating with public and voluntary organisations, and taking directed actions to address client issues. This role demands flexibility, excellent communication, and the ability to handle sensitive information confidently.
Hours of Work: 1xPart-Time: 22.2 hours, working between 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday.
Location: Home based with travel around the Gloucester area.
(Applicants should live in the Gloucester area)
Salary: £14545.44 (Full-Time salary equivalent £24242.40 pro rata per annum)
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Carers Independent Advocate Requirements:
- Strong communication and time management skills to successfully work remotely.
- Excellent IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and the ability to learn software packages such as client management databases.
- Attention to detail to ensure accurate recording of records and reporting to meet tight deadlines.
Desirable:
- Previous experience in advocacy, information and advice, or a similar role within health, social care, or the voluntary sector.
- Demonstrable experience working with vulnerable adults.
- Working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave + Bank holiday (Rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service) with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave + your birthday off as an additional holiday day after 1 years’ service!
- Discretionary shutdown days at Christmas with up to 4 additional days leave.
- 1 Community Leave Day per annum.
- Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan which covers Optical/dental/alternative therapy and more!
- Auto enrolment Pension plan
- Death in service cover.
- Bike to work scheme.
Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do
At POhWER, we are committed to empowering individuals and enabling their voices to be heard. We provide advocacy and information services to support people in making effective decisions about their health and social care. Our team is dedicated to listening, exploring options, and taking action to meet our clients’ best interests.
We provide a full induction, training and equipment including a laptop and mobile phone. It is a contractual requirement that all advocates hold or are working towards an advocacy qualification. The most recognised qualification is the City and Guilds Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice Qualification (IAP) for practising advocates, previously completed City and Guilds Level 3 National Advocacy Qualification (NAQ). If you do not already hold an NAQ certificate or diploma or IAP qualification or equivalent, the expectation will be that you will gain the City and Guilds IAP qualification following successful completion of probation and pre-enrolment process. POhWER will fully sponsor this and provide a reasonable amount of study time and in return expect advocates to manage their time and complete within 12 months of registration.
Think you are the perfect fit for this Carers Independent Advocate role? Don’t wait! Apply Now with your CV and Cover letter!
Closing Date: 9am, Monday 14th July 2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early)
Interview Date: TBCAn Enhanced DBS check and National Offender Management Service vetting will be conducted for this position.
We’re proud to support our colleagues from the armed forces signing the Armed Forces Covenant in August 2024.
Successful applicants will need to obtain business insurance for their own vehicle.
POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award, and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are a level 2 Disability confidence scheme employer, and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
POhWER is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, and particularly welcome candidates from groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, women, men, Black, Asian and other racially minoritised people, LGBTQ+ who are currently under-represented in our workforce.
To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support people from different backgrounds.
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Legal Advisor
Posted 4 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive legal analysis across high volumes of documentary evidence
- Identify and recover relevant evidence and potential witnesses
- Read into materials to develop lines of inquiry
- Take witness statements or direct statement takers
- Assist in the drafting and implementation of Inquiry procedures and protocols
- Support the management of Inquiry hearings and the final report process
- Conduct redactions and disclosures in accordance with GDPR and Inquiry policies
Person Specification:
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- Team-oriented, flexible, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment
- A degree in Scots law is desirable , although applications from other jurisdictions are welcome
Salary Negotiable : starting from 57,701 - LTD Day rate 302.66, PAYE (inc hol):257.02
Role : open for 1 week
Hybrid: working with a minimum of 2 days in office
Contract Length: 18 months
To apply, please submit CV to Beth Simpson via email: (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information. We do also have a referral bonus of up to 250 so please pass on this information, if you know someone else looking for work.
Legal Advisor
Posted 4 days ago
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive legal analysis across high volumes of documentary evidence
- Identify and recover relevant evidence and potential witnesses
- Read into materials to develop lines of inquiry
- Take witness statements or direct statement takers
- Assist in the drafting and implementation of Inquiry procedures and protocols
- Support the management of Inquiry hearings and the final report process
- Conduct redactions and disclosures in accordance with GDPR and Inquiry policies
Person Specification:
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- Team-oriented, flexible, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment
- A degree in Scots law is desirable , although applications from other jurisdictions are welcome
Salary Negotiable : starting from 57,701 - LTD Day rate 302.66, PAYE (inc hol):257.02
Role : open for 1 week
Hybrid: working with a minimum of 2 days in office
Contract Length: 18 months
To apply, please submit CV to Beth Simpson via email: (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information. We do also have a referral bonus of up to 250 so please pass on this information, if you know someone else looking for work.
Legal Advisor - London office, United Kingdom
Posted 8 days ago
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'To create the finest retail experiences.'
Our Purpose
'Making the extraordinary possible'
McArthurGlen Group, Europe's leading owner, developer and manager of designer outlets, was founded in Europe in 1993 and currently manages 23 designer outlets in 8 countries.
What you'll be doing.
- Oversee Real Estate Deals: Manage leasing and asset management transactions, guide external solicitors, and keep track of progress.
- Become the legal go-to: Be the first point of contact for legal matters at our Centres in the UK and Canada, ensuring the relevant stakeholders have the legal support they need.
- Handle Contracts: Manage commercial contracts for goods and services, including facilities, marketing, and events, instruct external solicitors, and monitor contract progress.
- Transaction Management and Reporting: Monitor the progress of transactions and reporting.
- Support Property Projects: Assist with property enhancements and new builds, including construction contracts and planning.
- Drive ESG Initiatives: Assist the implementation and where appropriate the management of the company's ESG strategy where it impacts on the legal department and its remit across the business.
- Debt Recovery: Manage and negotiate UK debt recovery and insolvency cases to maximise income recovery.
- Governance and Risk: Assist with corporate governance and risk management, including anti-bribery, corruption, and data protection.
- Take on Ad-Hoc Legal Tasks: Review legal queries, conduct research, and handle general legal matters.
- Engage in Meetings: Participate in relevant departmental and inter-departmental meetings.
- Prepare Reports: Assist in running reports and updating schedules, records, and trackers.
- Deliver Training: Help prepare and deliver training sessions within the team and to the wider business.
Why McArthurGlen?
- Competitive Salary & Bonus: Enjoy a competitive salary with a performance bonus of up to 20%.
- Wellbeing Allowance: Claim towards yoga, gym equipment, or any activity that promotes your wellbeing.
- Volunteering Days: Benefit from 2 paid volunteering days per year.
- Exclusive Discounts: Access special discounts at our Designer Outlets.
- Flexible Working: Hybrid working options where possible to accommodate your needs.
- International Exposure: Work with colleagues across eight countries within a global organisation.
- Learning & Development: Access LinkedIn Learning from day one with over 16,000 courses available. Grow through internal moves, cross-country projects, international secondments, and a calendar of core development opportunities.
- Values-Based Culture: Thrive in an inclusive and collaborative environment where we value excellence, innovation, and making a difference.
- Positive Work Environment: Over 89% of our colleagues would recommend us as a great place to work, according to our latest internal engagement survey.
To be successful you'll bring.
- 0 to 3 years PQE (post-qualified experience): Real Estate/Commercial legal experience.
- Versatile Support: Capable of handling a broad range of practice areas.
- Adaptable and Fast-Paced: Ready to work flexibly and efficiently.
- Effective Communicator and Relationship Builder: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - verbal and written.
- Analytical Thinker and Detail-Oriented: Sharp, strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Positive Attitude: A great work ethic and proactive mindset.
- Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Deadline-Driven: Thrive under strict deadlines.
- Problem Solver: Quick to identify and resolve issues.
- Team Player: Collaborative and supportive.
- Numerate: Comfortable with numbers and data.
What to expect.
• We commit to replying to all applications, feel free to get in touch if you'd like an update
• You will have a main point of contact within our Talent team
• We're a collaborative business: it's important for you to meet as many people as you can during the recruitment process.
We're also aware that your time is precious, so aim to keep to a two-stage process wherever we can
Be part of something extraordinary.
At McArthurGlen, we value diversity and believe that everyone is extraordinary in their own way. We are an inclusive employer and support flexible working wherever possible.
95% of colleagues believe we treat each other with dignity and respect regardless of their personal identities.
Even if you are not sure you fit all the requirements for a particular role, we'd still love to hear from you. There may be another opportunity within McArthurGlen that is more suitable for you now or in the future.
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Legal Onboarding Advisor
Posted 3 days ago
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Job Title:Legal Onboarding Advisor
Salary:£23,000 Full-Time, Permanent, 35 hours
Location:Liverpool City Centre (Office based)
Shifts:Mon-Fri, Flexibility to work between the hours of 9am and 8pm
Weekly set shifts of either 9-5pm / 10-6pm / 12-8pm on a rotational basis
1x Saturday per month (mid-week rest day)
We are currently recruiting for a Legal Onboarding Advisor to join a successful and fast.
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Trainee Legal Support Advisor
Posted 18 days ago
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Job Title: Trainee Legal Support Advisor
- Level:Staff
- Responsible to:Team Leader Non Portal / Litigation Team
Job Summary
Once fully trained an LSA will deliver a robust quality claims support service with key focus on our customers and claim quality. They will provide legal support and advice to our customers during their personal injury and/or uninsured losses claim, with management and support throu.
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UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Principal / Senior / Legal Advisor (UK-based candidates only)
Posted 83 days ago
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THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEERING ROLE.
Role Title: Principal / Senior / Legal Advisors (UK-based candidates only)
Role Nature: Volunteer
Location: Home-based
The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteers-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change.
We are looking to recruit highly motivated and enthusiastic Legal Advisor VOLUNTEERS to join our Director-General’s Office (Legal Advisory Section) . The ideal candidate is driven and experienced, and looking to make a difference in international climate change governance. The successful candidate will provide expert and strategic legal advice to the Director-General, Chief of Staff, Company Secretary, and all BCI divisions, concerning the legal obligations and operations of BCI and assist in the minimization of any legal risk exposure, including employment law, contract law, privacy law, and competition law, etc.
Responsibilities:
- Managing the Legal Advisory Section and supervising legal advisors;
- Providing advice on legal matters;
- Evaluating and weighing multiple inputs and impacts of any decision or course of action;
- Supporting the formulation or review of internal governance policies and managing the impact of external factors;
- Drafting legal opinions, memoranda, and briefing documents;
- Formulating formalities regarding settlements of disputes;
- Monitoring the implementation of the legal clauses;
- Advise members on legal issues and risks, including corporate and charity governance, fundraising, marketing, competition, data protection, trademarks, copyright, defamation, and litigation matters, etc.
Core competencies
- Strong analytical and research skills including critical thinking, organizational and problem-solving skills;
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills;
- Ability to work well within a team and individually;
- Seeking a complementary range of specialisms (charity, commercial, corporate, contract, employment, litigation, and others).
Requirements
Skills & Abilities
- Excellent English writing skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;
- Proven ability to effectively multitask and prioritize work;
- Excellent problem-solving skills;
- Excellent attention to detail and a proactive attitude is an indispensable skills required for this role
- Excellent problem-solving skills;
- Excellent attention to detail and a proactive attitude are indispensable skills required for this role
General & Specialist Knowledge
- Excellent use of Microsoft Office 365 suite (including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) is essential to perform in this role; and
- Excellent English writing skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Proven ability to effectively multitask and prioritize work;
- Some knowledge on topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance, and blockchain technology preferred.
Education & Training
- Formal/Professional Education (e.g. LLB or GDL);
- Qualified solicitor/barrister in the UK with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in either private practice or in-house (at least some in-house experience is highly preferable)
Relevant Experience
- Proven general counsel experience in a not-for-profit environment;
- Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate law, contract law, employment law, or litigations, etc.);
- In-depth understanding of how legal issues affect organizations;
- Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives;
- Experience in building constructive relationships with stakeholders; and
- Experience in working independently and with teams to drive forward blockchain-related projects using your own initiative.
Benefits
Blockchain and other emerging technologies. Climate change and sustainability. These are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organizations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying, and analyzing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network.
Benefits you will get from volunteering with BCI are enormous and some include:
- You will hone or learn new skills including research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette,
- Your mind will be mentally stimulated, hence providing you with a sense of purpose;
- You will advance and boost your professional career by helping you to make professional connections and giving you real-world experience at the intersection between climate and emerging technologies; and
- Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connection.
Selection Process
As a voluntary organization, we are pleased to open the door for candidates who may not have the prior experience they need to start, progress, or switch their careers. To recruit the most suitable, talented, or potential new members out of the volume of applications received, it is the BCI’s policy to also consider inexperienced candidates to fill our voluntary unpaid roles as long as they can demonstrate the skills required in the written assessment. In the selection process, most candidates will be invited to complete the following assessment.
Section A: Verbal and Numerical Reasoning (20 multiple-choice questions)
Section B: Situation Judgement Test (20 multiple-choice questions)
Section C: In-Tray Exercise (An open-ended assessment relevant to the duties of the role)
Candidates who pass all three sections will be invited to attend a phone screening, first interview, and final interview online.
Legal Contracts Advisor - Commercial/Maunfacturing
Posted 9 days ago
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Legal Contracts Advisor - Commercial/Manufacturing Sector
Rugby
c70,000 - 75,000 + Co Car or (Car Allowance),Gym, Health Care
Advising Group Companies on Legal Compliance, Contract Negotiations, Commercial Agreements,
General Risk Management.
Providing Guidance and Support to business units regarding commercial strategy, negotiations, agreeing contracts, dispute resolution, debt collection and financial risk.
Support business units to ensure they meet commercial and legal requirements
Develop and maintain a suite of company standard contractual terms and conditions
Tenders/Bids. Liaising with Finance & Legal Departments
Develop and provide training on commercial, contractual and insurance matters
Appreciation and ability to assist overseas business units in commercial and legal matters
Offer direction and support regarding commercial matters, ensuring business units adhere to contractual obligations
Negotiate with clients, customers and suppliers to agree on standard terms and conditions
Audit business units to ensure full compliance with commercial procedures and corporate governance requirements
The Commercial Manager assists in resolving disputes, claims, and litigation in collaboration with external legal counsel.
Lead the group insurance programme placement
Dealing with insurance claims
The Commercial Manager provides support on property-related legal matters
The successful applicant will possess:-
- 5+ years in a Quantity Surveying or Commercial Manager position
- Preference to those from a M & E, Construction or Heavy Engineering background
- Experience with Paralegal, Legal Practice or Construction
- Financial and commercial acumen
- Excellent eye for detail
- Ability to influence, guide and support teams
- Experience dealing with contract terms and conditions
- Drivers licence
- Element of travel from time to time
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Legal Contracts Advisor - Commercial/Maunfacturing
Posted 11 days ago
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Legal Contracts Advisor - Commercial/Manufacturing Sector
Rugby
c70,000 - 75,000 + Co Car or (Car Allowance),Gym, Health Care
Advising Group Companies on Legal Compliance, Contract Negotiations, Commercial Agreements,
General Risk Management.
Providing Guidance and Support to business units regarding commercial strategy, negotiations, agreeing contracts, dispute resolution, debt collection and financial risk.
Support business units to ensure they meet commercial and legal requirements
Develop and maintain a suite of company standard contractual terms and conditions
Tenders/Bids. Liaising with Finance & Legal Departments
Develop and provide training on commercial, contractual and insurance matters
Appreciation and ability to assist overseas business units in commercial and legal matters
Offer direction and support regarding commercial matters, ensuring business units adhere to contractual obligations
Negotiate with clients, customers and suppliers to agree on standard terms and conditions
Audit business units to ensure full compliance with commercial procedures and corporate governance requirements
The Commercial Manager assists in resolving disputes, claims, and litigation in collaboration with external legal counsel.
Lead the group insurance programme placement
Dealing with insurance claims
The Commercial Manager provides support on property-related legal matters
The successful applicant will possess:-
- 5+ years in a Quantity Surveying or Commercial Manager position
- Preference to those from a M & E, Construction or Heavy Engineering background
- Experience with Paralegal, Legal Practice or Construction
- Financial and commercial acumen
- Excellent eye for detail
- Ability to influence, guide and support teams
- Experience dealing with contract terms and conditions
- Drivers licence
- Element of travel from time to time