12 Legal Consulting jobs in the United Kingdom

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a team of corporate fee earners.

• Prepare and amend correspondence and legal documentation using digital dictation and document templates.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client and matter files, both electronically and in hard copy.

• Manage diaries, arrange meetings, and coordinate travel and appointments.

• Liaise with clients and third parties, handling document requests and adhering to compliance procedures.

• Assist with billing processes, document formatting, and file archiving.

• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including scanning, printing, and photocopying.

• Collaborate effectively with team members and contribute to a positive, supportive work environment.

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within a corporate or professional services environment.

• Excellent IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office and digital dictation systems.

• Fast and accurate typing with a keen eye for detail and presentation.

• Confident communicator with a professional and approachable manner.

• Organised, adaptable, and proactive with a strong team ethic.

• Willingness to engage in ongoing training and development, including achieving intermediate Microsoft Word accreditation.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Supportive and collaborative workplace culture.

• Opportunities for professional growth within a well-regarded national firm.

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a team of corporate fee earners.

• Prepare and amend correspondence and legal documentation using digital dictation and document templates.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client and matter files, both electronically and in hard copy.

• Manage diaries, arrange meetings, and coordinate travel and appointments.

• Liaise with clients and third parties, handling document requests and adhering to compliance procedures.

• Assist with billing processes, document formatting, and file archiving.

• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including scanning, printing, and photocopying.

• Collaborate effectively with team members and contribute to a positive, supportive work environment.

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within a corporate or professional services environment.

• Excellent IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office and digital dictation systems.

• Fast and accurate typing with a keen eye for detail and presentation.

• Confident communicator with a professional and approachable manner.

• Organised, adaptable, and proactive with a strong team ethic.

• Willingness to engage in ongoing training and development, including achieving intermediate Microsoft Word accreditation.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Supportive and collaborative workplace culture.

• Opportunities for professional growth within a well-regarded national firm.

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Senior M&A / Corporate Partner Opportunities – London

A leading international law firm is seeking to expand its London corporate offering through the strategic hire of 6–8 M&A Partner candidates — either as individual lateral hires, or as part of a small team or multiple teams .

They are particularly interested in partners with portable business or clear potential to develop an independent client base , ideally with complementary sector expertise.

Key Criteria

• Significant experience in private company M&A from a top-tier London or US law firm .
• Strong reputation in the market and a track record of delivering high-quality transactional advice.
• Ideally, at least one candidate with a hybrid M&A / Private Equity or M&A / Equity Capital Markets practice.
• Additional experience in private equity transactions (platform or portfolio company add-ons) or ECM matters is advantageous.
• Not seeking service partners — we are looking for commercially driven, client-facing partners who want to build and grow their practice.

Strategic Sector Focus

They aim to hire at least two separate teams, each with distinct sector expertise to complement the existing London and global platform. Priority sectors include:

• Mining
• Professional Services
• Insurance

They are also open to candidates with deep sector experience in:

• Healthcare
• Consumer Products
• Private Equity

Why This Opportunity?

This is an excellent platform for ambitious partners seeking greater opportunity and visibility than they may currently have at a larger London firm. The role offers a well-established international network, strong sector focus, and the freedom to develop your client base in a collaborative environment.

Senior M&A / Corporate Partner Opportunities – London

A leading international law firm is seeking to expand its London corporate offering through the strategic hire of 6–8 M&A Partner candidates — either as individual lateral hires, or as part of a small team or multiple teams .

They are particularly interested in partners with portable business or clear potential to develop an independent client base , ideally with complementary sector expertise.

Key Criteria

• Significant experience in private company M&A from a top-tier London or US law firm .
• Strong reputation in the market and a track record of delivering high-quality transactional advice.
• Ideally, at least one candidate with a hybrid M&A / Private Equity or M&A / Equity Capital Markets practice.
• Additional experience in private equity transactions (platform or portfolio company add-ons) or ECM matters is advantageous.
• Not seeking service partners — we are looking for commercially driven, client-facing partners who want to build and grow their practice.

Strategic Sector Focus

They aim to hire at least two separate teams, each with distinct sector expertise to complement the existing London and global platform. Priority sectors include:

• Mining
• Professional Services
• Insurance

They are also open to candidates with deep sector experience in:

• Healthcare
• Consumer Products
• Private Equity

Why This Opportunity?

This is an excellent platform for ambitious partners seeking greater opportunity and visibility than they may currently have at a larger London firm. The role offers a well-established international network, strong sector focus, and the freedom to develop your client base in a collaborative environment.

We, Lawson Wright LLP is a newly established SRA regulated English law firm. We are currently recruiting for a bilingual (English and Mandarin) trainee and junior solicitor (newly qualified or above) to join our practice mainly focusing on banking and finance related matters.

Lawson Wright LLP aims to provide legal services with a long-term vision to grow into a highly respected corporate, commercial, asset finance, and banking practice in London, serving financial institutions and companies across a range of transactions. The firm aspires to develop a national presence with enhanced capabilities, while continuing to expand its global network. Please find the job description as set out below.

Role Description

This is a full-time role for a Bilingual Trainee / Junior Solicitor (Banking, Corporate & Commercial Law) - Mandarin & English at Lawson Wright LLP. The role is located in City Of London but allows for some work from home.

Daily tasks include providing legal support in finance, corporate, and commercial matters, involving cross-border transactions and collaboration with international clients and legal teams.

1. Duties

On a daily basis, you will be working in a small team and reporting to senior lawyers / lawyers or partners directly. You will be exposed to tasks including without limitation to the following:

• assisting on or handling mainly banking and finance related work and some corporate and general commercial transactions and/or cases (in both English and Mandarin) including drafting, amending, negotiating and finalising transactional and case related documents, carrying out due diligence and/or other research or investigations, translating and/or interpretating English law governed documents and liaising and co-ordinating with all the parties concerned and attending business trips;
• assisting on or handling marketing and business development related work;
• for junior solicitor only: assisting on supervising trainees and/or other assistants;
• developing and/or maintaining good relationship with client and any other collaborative parties.

2. Requirements:

2.1 Skills:

Well equipped with skills to assume the duties as mentioned above, including mainly

• Language skills: fluent in both English and Mandarin;
• Legal knowledge: a strong understanding of banking and finance law and also understanding of some corporate and general commercial laws;
• Research and analytical skills: the ability to research and analyse complex legal issues, loan documents, security documents and other documents related to finance transactions and some corporate and general commercial transactions;
• Communication skills: outstanding written and verbal communication skills are essential for drafting legal documents, communicating with clients, and negotiating terms with other parties concerned;
• Commercial awareness: very good understanding the business and commercial aspects of banking transactions and being able to provide legal advice that align with the client’s commercial objectives;
• Attention to detail: being thorough and detail-oriented in reviewing documents to identify potential legal issues or risks;
• Teamwork and collaboration: working effectively as part of a legal team and collaborating with other professionals, such as bankers, financial advisors, and other lawyers involved in banking transactions;
• Time management: ability to manage workload efficiently, meet deadlines, and prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced legal environment; and
• Adaptability: being able to adapt to changes in laws and regulations, as well as to evolving market conditions and client needs within the banking and finance sector.

2.2 Education:

• Obtained an LL.B (2:1 or above) and an LLM (Merit or above), from a top 15 university in the UK.
• Note: We may also consider (only if and when needed) any candidate whose education experience is: obtained an LL.B (2:1 or above) and an LLM (Merit or above), with a major in corporate and/or general commercial laws from a top 15 university in the UK, USA, Singapore or Hong Kong.

• A specialisation in banking and finance law is considered an advantage.

2.3 Experience:

• Working experience: sufficient working experience including

• for trainee: at least six month intern’s/paralegal’s;

• for junior solicitor : two years of trainee-solicitor’s and/or other types of solid working experience with a reputable international / English / Singapore / Chinese law firm and/or financial institutions including at least three months in the UK.

Additional Information:

• At least 4 days in-office (London – Bank area). We reserve the right to update the working arrangement according to business needs.
• Visa status: Applicants should have the right to live and work in the UK.
• Salary: Competitive

Are you a senior corporate lawyer with a passion for knowledge, strategy, and innovation? This is a rare opportunity to join a prestigious international law firm in a part-time (3 days per week) Knowledge Counsel role supporting its Corporate & Securities practice.

Working alongside top-ranked lawyers on high-profile cross-border transactions, you’ll play a vital role in shaping legal knowledge, enhancing efficiency, and delivering training that supports technical excellence across the team. With a focus on private M&A and contract law, this is a position of real impact and influence.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Leading and implementing the knowledge strategy for the Corporate team
• Drafting and maintaining precedents, how-to guides, and training materials
• Supporting legal and client teams on technical queries and updates
• Designing engaging legal training programmes and resources
• Contributing to thought leadership, client-facing content, and legal updates
• Collaborating globally to share best practices and drive innovation through tech

This role requires a senior corporate lawyer with 10+ years’ PQE, well-versed in private M&A and contract law. Strong drafting, negotiation, and research skills are essential, as is the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and drive knowledge initiatives independently.

This is an exceptional chance to shape the knowledge landscape of a world-class corporate team, while enjoying flexibility and a collaborative firm culture. Interested candidates with the right blend of technical strength, strategic insight, and a passion for knowledge are encouraged to apply.

ECB STAR are partnering with a leading, US headquartered international law firm in London in their search for a senior level corporate lawyer to join their highly regarded Knowledge Management function on a part-time basis.

The role will encompass KM strategy, day-to-day knowledge and legal technology/innovation management, training and development responsibilities and client-facing initiatives, advising top-tier clients across both Europe and Asia on advising top-tier clients on complex, strategic, and cross-border M&A, capital markets, and governance matters.

This will suit someone looking to pivot from fee-earning or take a step up into a knowledge counsel role, this opportunity offers flexibility, high-calibre work, and a collaborative environment at the forefront of a core corporate practice.

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 8 years PQE
• Experience with private equity or public/private M&A
• Experience managing junior lawyers

For more information, please apply or reach out directly on

ECB STAR are partnering with a leading, US headquartered international law firm in London in their search for a senior level corporate lawyer to join their highly regarded Knowledge Management function on a part-time basis.

The role will encompass KM strategy, day-to-day knowledge and legal technology/innovation management, training and development responsibilities and client-facing initiatives, advising top-tier clients across both Europe and Asia on advising top-tier clients on complex, strategic, and cross-border M&A, capital markets, and governance matters.

This will suit someone looking to pivot from fee-earning or take a step up into a knowledge counsel role, this opportunity offers flexibility, high-calibre work, and a collaborative environment at the forefront of a core corporate practice.

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 8 years PQE
• Experience with private equity or public/private M&A
• Experience managing junior lawyers

For more information, please apply or reach out directly on